"Abner DeHaven, farmer, Covington, is the son of Jacob and Susan (Osborn) De Haven, whose settlement in Fountain county dates back among the pioneers of 1828. They raised a family of eight sons and four daughters. They settled in Troy township, where Mr. De Haven, by energy and industry, became one of the successful and extensive farmers of the township, owning 320 acres of land.

He was a very active member of the Baptist church, a democrat, and a friend to all educational enterprises. He was a man whose name and reputation were above reproach. He died February 14, 1865, leaving a widow and family of devoted children to mourn his loss.

Abner De Haven was born and brought up on a farm. Having early in life been taught by his father the true principles of farming, he has followed it as a business since he grew to man's estate. He is an energetic, thorough farmer, and though he now has but eighty acres of land, it is of the choicest kind, and is being managed by him in such a manner as (should no ill-luck befall him) to enable him soon to add to it. In 1868 he married Miss Margaret Osborn, by whom he has three children." - History of Fountain County, Indiana, by H.W. Beckwith, 1881

Obituary: "Abner B. DeHaven, age 97 Years, Expired Monday at the home of his Son, Arista DeHaven, in Covington; Masonic Burial Wednesday.

Abner B. DeHaven, oldest resident of Fountain County and Covington's most respected citizen, passed away Monday morning, April 1, 1940, at the home of his son, Arista M. DeHaven, having attained the ripe old age of 97 years. He enjoyed splendid health his entire life until about a year and a half ago when he began to fail and was confined to his home most of the time. During the later years of his life, he spent his winters with another son, Alvah DeHaven, in Sarasota, Florida.

He was a native of Troy township born on a farm east of Covington January 26, 1843, a son of Jacob and Susannah DeHaven. In 1868 he was married to Elizabeth Osborn a member of another of Troy township's oldest families. She died several years ago.

Mr. DeHaven is survived by four children, Mrs. Ida Clarkson of New Richmond; Ross and Arista DeHaven of this city, and Alvah DeHaven, of Sarasota, Florida. The only survivor of the original family is Arthur DeHaven, a brother, who lives with his son George, in Texas.

His entire active life was spent in farming on a farm east of Covington. Upon leaving the farm he moved to the city where he lived until his death. He was a life-long member of the Baptist church and a member of the Masonic Order for nearly 70 years serving as Trustee of Fountain Lodge at his death. He lived a quiet, unassuming life, devoted to his family, loyal to his friends, and honorable in his business dealings. A life-long Democrat, he never sought public office, although many times his party would have been glad to honor him.

His funeral service was held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Baptist church, the Rev. A. O. Ramsey, pastor of the church officiating. He was buried in Mt. Hope cemetery with Masonic honors."