From collection Member List
John Slavens. First cousin of the three Slavens brothers. Born about 1835 in Mt. Sterling or Harrodsburg, Kentucky to Dr. John Slavens (1791-1863) and Sophia (Graham) Slavens. Enrolled in preparatory and irregular department of Emory and Henry College 1850-1852 according to their records. 1920 DePauw Alumnal Record indicates he entered Indiana Asbury in 1852. 1870 census has 35 year old schoolteacher living in the Lightfoot residence, Harrodsburg.