Washburne - Elihu P. - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

WASHBURN, E.P., practicing physician, Linden, is a native of   Indiana, born in 1842, and is the son of William and Jane Washburn,   both of whom were natives of Ohio, and pioneer settlers of In.   His grandparents on his father' side were natives of Ky. Dr.   Washburn was marr. in 1860 to Rebecca RICHARDS . Her parents,   John and Susan Richards, are natives of Pa, now residents of   Fulton, IN. By this union he has 5 children: Emma J; Newton P;   John W; Blanch A and Bertie H. He served 3 years and 11 months in   the 46th Ind. Vols, and was engaged in several of the most   important and hotly contested battles of the war, among which are   the following: siege of Vicksburg; New Madrid; Riddle's Station;   St. Charles, Pemberton; Port Gibson, Champion Hills, siege   Jackson and others. He first was in the infantry, then was   transferred to the mounted infantry, then to the gunboat service,   and then placed on the general's staff. It is remarkable to say   he never so much as received a scratch during this time in the   service. He came to Linden in 1873 and opened a drug store; at   the same time he began a course of medical reading, which he   pursued for two years, at which time he began to practice   medicine, having taken one course of lectures in the Indianapolis   Medical College, and graduated with the class of 1881. Dr.   Washburn is a self-made man of more than ordinary ability, which   if not prevented by some unseen cause will make him be heard in   the ranks of physicians. He now has a good practice, which was   not only gained through the energy he has put forth to place   himself in the ranks of physicians, but for the noble service he   rendered his country in her time of need. - transcribed by kbz