H. P. WILLOUGHBY, D. V. S. A leading citizen and prominent public official of Spencer is found in the person of Dr. H. P. Willoughby. A native son of Owen county, he has spent his entire career here with the exception of a short period during the time of his educational training, and has followed the profession of veterinary surgery with much success. An energetic and active Republican, he was formerly secretary of the Owen County Republican central committee, and at present is postmaster of Spencer, a position he has held since his appointment during the administration of President Coolidge. Doctor Willoughby was born on a farm near Spencer, Owen County, September 22, 1890, and is a son of Robert and Sarah (Cantwell) Willoughby. This is one of the old and honored families of the state, having been founded here at an early date by the great-grandfather of Doctor Willoughby, who was a pioneer of Montgomery Township and passed his life as an agriculturist. Robert Willoughby, the elder, grandfather of Doctor Willoughby, was born on his father’s farm in Montgomery Township, Owen County where he received his education in the rural schools. Reared in an agricultural atmosphere, he passed his life as a tiller of the soil and died on the same farm on which he was born. His wife bore the maiden name of Rebecca Headley. Robert Willoughby, father of Doctor Willoughby, was born in Owen County, where he was educated, and has spent his entire life as a farmer and raiser of livestock. He is still active in this management and operation of a valuable farm located near Lebanon, where he is one of the substantial and highly respected men of his community. Mr. Willoughby married Miss Sarah Cantwell, and to this union there have been born four children: Ross, who married Grace May, and has one son, John; Hoyt who is married and has one son, Robert; Dr. H. P., of this review; and Esther, who married Estel Troth and has one son, Floyd. H. P. Willoughby attended the public schools of Spencer, and after graduating from high school spent two years at Indiana University. Following this he went to Indianapolis, where he pursued a course at the Indiana Veterinary College, and then returned to Spencer, where he has since been engaged in the practice of his profession, having built up a large business through his skill and thorough knowledge. From the time of the attainment of his majority Doctor Willoughby has been interested in politics, and from 1920 until 1924 was secretary of the Owen County Republican central committee. He was appointed postmaster of Spencer by President Coolidge, and since taking charge of this office has done much to improve and elevate the service here, being an energetic and conscientious official. He is active in all, civic movements and for a time served as a member of the school board. Doctor Willoughby is a Blue Lodge Mason and a member of the Lions Club. On September 15, 1915, Doctor Willoughby was united in manage with Miss Edna Yockey, a daughter of Edwin C. and Laura (Jury) Yockey.