Osborn - John J.
Source: Beers, J. H. Atlas of Putnam County, Indiana Chicago, 1879.
"Franklin Township." -- OSBORN,
John J. P.O. Carpentersville, Farmer, Sec 24; is a native of Mason
Co KY; born Oct 4, 1828; when he was but an infant, his parents
moved to this county and here he grew to manhood; has always followed
farming and now owns 190 acres of well cultivated land, most of
which he owes to his own industry, seconded by a thrifty wife, Jane
E. PEARCY whom he married May 22, 1851; their children are: Mary
E.; George C.; James H; Caroline B. and Jennie J. Mr. Osborn's wife
was born in Putnam County March 28, 1833; her parents were among
the earliest settlers; his father, Anderson Osborn born in Mason
Co Ky Oct 4, 1802 was married to Mary MAPLE by whome he had six
children, John J being the 3rd. She died March 7, 1835. He married
for his second wife, Cynthia A. Allen to whom six were born, all
dead except Samuel L. Osborn, now living in MN where she also resides.
He was a life long member of the Presbyterian Church and an Elder
at the time of his death, which occurred Jan 29, 1859. He had two
brothers in the army, Samuel L. and William O., the last mentioned
dying near Vicksburg. Politically he is Republican, he and family
belong to the Presbyterian Church, believing firmly in its teaching.