"HISTORY OF OWEN COUNTY 1884"
CHARLES BLANCHARD, EDITOR.  CHICAGO:  F. A. BATTEY & CO. PUBLISHERS.  1884.
F. A. BATTEY.  F. W. TEPPLE

TAYLOR TOWNSHIP IN OWEN CO., IN.
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THOMAS ALLSPAUGH, farmer, is a native of Putnam County, Ind, where he
was born July 20, 1861 and is the second child of Peter and Maggie 
Allspaugh, both of English extraction. Thomas was reared in Owen County
where he attended the public schools, and received training as a farmer.
January 19, 1881, he married Josie, daughter of Daniel R. and Isabella
(Currier) Been, respectively of English and Irish extraction.
Since his marriage Mr. Allspaugh has prospered in his affairs being now
possesser of 160 acres of highly cultivated land, with all necessary
improvements and appointments, and also one of the best residences in the
township. Mr. Allspaugh is one of the leading and most promising farmers
in the township, a greatly respected citizen and an active Republican.

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