Peter Osborn

As printed in 1882

PETER OSBORN, Sr., farmer, P. O. Ogden, was born July 31, 1826, and is a son of Thomas and Margaret Osborn. Thomas was born about the year 1800; was the son of William and Susannah Osborn, of whom we have, made mention in this work. He was reared on a farm, receiving but a limited education. Was married about the year 1818, to Miss Margaret Reynard. They were the. parents of twelve children, seven of whom are still living. He first settled ou Lytle’s Creek, near where the village of Ogden is at present located. In 1829, he removed to a farm located near the farm at present owned by Mr. Alfred Osborn. He remained here until his death, which occurred in July, 1837. Ho was a kind and loving father and au affectionate husband, and his achievements are well worthy of remembrance. Peter Osborn, the subject of our sketch, was reared to man’s estate on a farm, receiving the rudiments of education ia a district school. On October 22, 1859, he married Miss Elizabeth Lundy, born March 30, 1333, and daughter of Jesse and Abigail Lundy. They are the happy parents of four children, viz.: Angeline, Ruth E., Margaret J. and Clark. Mr.

Osborn is a consistent member of the Friends’ Society and may well be classed among the worthy and upright citizens of Clinton County.

As printed in The history of Clinton County, Ohio, containing a history of the county; its townships, cities, towns, etc.; general and local statistics; portraits of early settlers and prominent men; history of the (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.