James Curry, farmer, Craig Township, was born in Pleasant Township, February 10, 1829. He married Sarah Ann, daughter of Stephen and Sarah (Brundley) Rutherford, in the year 1853, since when Mr. Curry has principally lived in this county and has followed farming. In December, 1881, he assumed charge of the county poor farm which has since been under his efficient management. By his present and second wife he has eleven children viz.: Eugene, James H., Samuel, Olive, Henry, Joseph, John, Mary, Jesse P., Tinsley and Anna. The two latter deceased. By his first wife Rachel daughter of Tobey and Elizabeth (Gilly) Malcolm he had one child viz.: Thomas J. Mr. Curry is a Democrat; Mrs. Curry was born in this township, January 1, 1832.
Source: History of Switzerland County, Indiana 1885. Chicago, Illinois: Weakley, Harraman & Co., 1885
Transcribed by: Sheila Kell