STONE, W. O. - Putnam

STONE, W. O., MD, was b. in Trimble Co Ky Jan 4, 1834, where he remained till 18, when he came to Montgomery Co Ind and engaged in farm work by the mouth until he had accumulated $1,300,00 which was to pay his way through medical college. He began reading medicine with Dr. ST Clark, of Russellville, Ind; and in 1860 attended the Medial Univrsity at Louisville, Ky where he grad. two years afterward. Desiring a knowledge of the new system of medicine, he entered the Eclectic College at Cincinnati, in 1863, where he afterward grad. From 1862 to 1876, he practiced med. at Rosedale, Parke County and superintended a farm previously purchased, but wishing to discontinue the practice of medicine he purchased his present farm on Sec. 20 (Clark Twp). A view of his residence is in the Atlas. Aug 9, 1860 married Miss Minerva, daughter of JB & MP Durham, of Boyle County, Ky who settled in Brown Twp in 1834 and have two children: Edgar B; born Feb 1, 1862 and Hattie O born July 25, 1867. Dr. Stone is a member of Ridgeley Lodge IOOF [Independent Order of Odd Fellows] , Ladoga Lodge, F & AM and Crawfordsville Chapter RAM; believes in universal salvation, votes the Democratic ticket and considers Abraham Lincoln one of the greatest men that ever lived.

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William Overton STONE, M.D. of Rosedale, is so widely known that he needs no introduction to the reader. His lineage is distinguished, for on the paternal side, his great grandfather, Thomas Stone, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence; and on the maternal side, he traces his ancestry back to the famous Keyes family, of which Postmaster General Keyes is a prominent representative. The father of our subject, Henry Stone, was born in Virginia in 1803, son of Samuel Stone and by occupation was a contractor. He married Martha T. Callis, who was likewise a native of the Old Dominion. The paternal family consisted of three sons, as follows: Edgar, born March 3, 1830; Caius October 12, 1831; and William O. January 4, 1834.  Edgar is now an attorney at law, and practices his professional in California; Caius is an enterprising farmer of Parke County. As was the custom in Southern families, our subject was nursed by a negro woman, owned by his father. Often now he alludes to his old aunty with the utmost reverence and recalls clearly his sorrow at her death, which occurred when he was but six. Until 18, our subject remained with his father, his time being occupied in the usual manner of farmer lads. At that age he came to Indiana, the journey being partly made upon the only railroad in the state at that time, which ran from Madison to Indianapolis.  After coming to this state he worked on a farm for three years and then commenced the study of medicine with Dr. S. P. Clark, of Putnam County with whom he remained for four years. He was graduated from the medical department of the Louisville University and also from the Cincinnati Eclectic College. The young Dr. located for the practice of his profession at Rosedale, where he at once opened an office. By steady persistence and professional skill he soon won a place among the most successful physicians and surgeons of the county and his practice rapidly increased. He was united in marriage with Miss Minerva C., daughter of Jeremiah Durham, a native of Kentucky. and prominent farmer and stock raiser. In his community he was a potent factor in politics and was firm in his adherence to republican principles. Religiously he was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His death took place in 1881. Eleven years later occurred the demise of his wife, who was a lady of great literary ability and was beloved by all who knew her. Mrs. Stone is a lady of talent and great executive ability. She is a writer of note, her poetical works being widely read and appreciated for their lofty style, intrinsic worth and sweet sentiments. Her education is a splendid one, and has enabled her to greatly assist in the classical training of her children, two in number. Edgar was born February 1, 1862 and was graduated from the Terre Haute Norman School. He now follows the occupation of farmer in Sullivan County, Indiana.  He and his wife, whose maiden name was Della Riggs, are the parents of two daughters.   The only daughter of our subject and wife, Hattie O., was born October 12, 1870, and is a young lady of great musical ability, being a proficient artist upon the piano and violin as well as a soprano singer of note in the community.   As a physician and surgeon Dr. Stone has been very successful, always busy, never indulging in a day's idleness, yet always ready to respond to all calls for his services to heal the sick and afflicted. As a financier he has showed great ability and in addition to his property in Rosedale, he is the owner of a fine grain and stock farm in Sullivan County, Indiana. This place consists of 320 acres and contains an orchard of 40 acres, also good buildings and first-class improvements. As a horse fancier, the Dr. is well known and he has a fine stock of Wilkes and Mambrino thoroughbred horses, which are too well known to require any comment. He is a regular exhibitor at all horse shows, fairs, and his stock has been awarded its share of prizes. Politically, the Dr. is a conservative Democrat and socially a member of the Masonic Order and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In his professional career he is widely known as a writer of authority upon various diseases and their treatment, his papers having been published in many medical journals. However, the Dr. remarks that after 36 years of the practice of medicine, I have come to the conclusion that the practice of medicine is a humbug, but the practice of surgery is a science. He intends to retire permanently from the labors of his profession and will devote his remaining days to the enjoyment of home and family