WELCH, John A. - M.D. - Putnam

WELCH, John A., PO Fillmore, Physician and Surgeon; was born in Nicholsville, Ky April 27, 1848 and came to this county with his parents Thoms D. and Elizabeth W. Welch in 1868. He married Dec 1870 Jennie D. Ragan; Children: Lillian who died Nov 17, 1876; Ernest and Hattie. - kbz

WELCH, John A., physician, Lena was born April 27, 1849 in Jessamine County Kentucky and is the son of Thomas died and Elizabeth (SPRINGER) Webb, both born in Kentucky, his father in 1816 and died August 29, 1851 and his mother in 1817 and lives in Putnam Co.  His father's people came from Scotland and his mother's from Ireland. In 1859 Mr. Welch, with his mother came to Putnam County where she still lives and where he remained for several years.  He was educated mostly in the common schools, but spent some time at Asbury University.  His medical education was obtained at Rush College, Chicago, in 1869 to 1870.  Upon leaving college he settled in Fillmore for the practice of his profession.  He remained there 3 years, and then removed to Lena where he still practices.  Mr. Welch was married December 15, 1870 to Jennie D. RAGAN daughter of Reuben S. and Jane (MATTHEWS) Ragan.  She was born in Putnam County December 3, 1851.  Her father was born in Kentucky and her mother in Virginia  Mr. and Mrs.. Welch have had four children: Lillian, born April 14, 1872 died November 17, 1876; Earnest, September 2, 1874; Hattie B, September 10, 1876; Edna November 18, 1878 died May 18, 1880.  Mr. Welch has traveled in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky, Tennessee Alabama, Georgia, Illinois and Missouri.  For several years he was in the drug business in Fillmore In.  He is a member of the Masonic lodge, and at present sr. warden.  Mr. and Mrs.. Welch are members of the Christian Church. - kbz