Green - Robert B. - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

 

GREEN, Robert B., attorney, New Ross, was b. April 30, 1836  Miami Co, Ohio son of George W. and Mary (HENDRICKS) Green. His  father was b. in Pa and his mother NC. They were farmers and  Baptists. RB Green was raised on the farm till 19 years of age.  He then attended Tippecanoe, Ohio Academy from which he grad. in  1856 in the scientific course. He paid his own school expenses by  working mornings, evenings and Saturdays, thus mixing muscular  toil with mental exercise. Leaving school he engaged in the  manufacture of lumber, which he followed more or less till 1873.  In the meantime he also taught school 8 winters. In 1873 Mr. Green began the study of law with RBF PIERCE of Crawfordsville, with  whom he was assoc. till 1880, when he became connected with MR  BRUNER. He settled in New Ross 1872, where he practiced in  connection with study. He is rapidly establishing an extensive  practice in the different avenues of his profession. He now owns  two houses and 3 lots in New Ross. During the dark days of the  rebellion Mr. Green was not asleep. In 1862 he enlisted in the  hundred-days service and in 1864 he reenlisted for one year, when  he staid till the close of the war. He was at the battle of Rich  Mountain, Ky, and some minor skirmishes. During the last year he  became cook in the hospital at Indianapolis, then steward and  finally sergeant. For years he has been a member of the order of  Odd Fellows. Mr. Green was married in 1863 to Martha CALDWELL of Boone County.  She died June 20, 1878 and is buried at Shannondale, Montgomery Co.  She left 3 children; VIola M; Fanny R. and carrie J. Mrs. Green,  with her husband, was a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Green is  a solid republican. He is town clerk, and town attorney, and  notary public. -- typed by kbz