Nathan Cory

NATHAN CORY

Was born in Warren County, Ohio, November 13, 1802; married to Mary Smith March 10, 1825; born in New Jersey. They were married in Clark County, Ohio; came to Jefferson Township, Boone County, 1851. Mrs. Cory died March 23, 1879; is buried at the Cox Cemetery. The following are the children’s names: Noah S.; William G., who resides in Jefferson Township, and is one of its best citizens. He married Margaret E. Stephenson January 9, 1855. Noah lives in Kansas. The following are the names of William G. Cory’s children: James S., resides in Nebraska; Mary L., Iva R., Walter M., all living. Mr. Cory belongs to the Presbyterian Church, as well as his father, Nathan Cory. William G. Cory was in the late war – Co. B, 154th Indiana Regiment. Thanks to this family for favors. Mr. C. lives about ten miles west of Lebanon, a short distance north of the pike leading from Dover west.

Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 8, 2007
Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, pp 254-255.