Jesse Osborn was born the 1st of 6th mo 1804, a son of Jesse and Elizabeth (Hodson) Osborn. He came to Indiana in 1831. On 2 Nov 1833 he married in Hendricks County, IN, Lydia Bales. Both husband and wife were members of the Society of Friends. They had five children, four of whom died in infancy or childhood. He died the 6th of 2d mo 1888.
undated article (Danville, IN, newspaper?)
"PIONEER GONE
Jesse Osborn, a well-known pioneer citizen, departed this life peacefully at his residence, two and a half miles wouthwest of Danville, on the 6th inst., after years of declining health, in the 84th year of his age.
The deceased was born in Randolph County, N. C., in the year 1804. He came to Indiana in the fall of 1831, when it was an almost unbroken forest, to seek a home free from the evil influences of slavery and one more congenial to his youthful ambition. He entered Government land in 1832, on which he settled the following year, and here he lived the remaining 55 years of his life.
He endured many hardships by the privation incident to pioneer life, working at mechanical labor for sustenance until he could open his farm, but by industry and frugality he raised himself from comparative poverty to a comfortable competence. His opportunity for school education was limited, yet his mind was stored with general knowledge.
He married Lydia Bales in 1833, who with one daughter, the wife of John A. Bodenhammer, and their five children still survive him; all his other children (four in number) have preceded him to the grave.
He was a consistent member of the Society of Friends, and one of the number who believed it right to faithfully adhere to the ancient doctrines and practices of that society.
For integrity and honesty of purpose, sympathy with the poor and oppressed, liberality and neighborly qualities, he will ong be remembered by whose who knew him. He was modest and unassuming in his daily walks among his friend and neighbors. His memory will be cherished most by those who knew him best.
His remains were interred in the buryng-ground of the society of which he was a member, at Mill Creek. The funeral was largely attended."
undated article (Danville, IN, newspaper?)
"PIONEER GONE
Jesse Osborn, a well-known pioneer citizen, departed this life peacefully at his residence, two and a half miles wouthwest of Danville, on the 6th inst., after years of declining health, in the 84th year of his age.
The deceased was born in Randolph County, N. C., in the year 1804. He came to Indiana in the fall of 1831, when it was an almost unbroken forest, to seek a home free from the evil influences of slavery and one more congenial to his youthful ambition. He entered Government land in 1832, on which he settled the following year, and here he lived the remaining 55 years of his life.
He endured many hardships by the privation incident to pioneer life, working at mechanical labor for sustenance until he could open his farm, but by industry and frugality he raised himself from comparative poverty to a comfortable competence. His opportunity for school education was limited, yet his mind was stored with general knowledge.
He married Lydia Bales in 1833, who with one daughter, the wife of John A. Bodenhammer, and their five children still survive him; all his other children (four in number) have preceded him to the grave.
He was a consistent member of the Society of Friends, and one of the number who believed it right to faithfully adhere to the ancient doctrines and practices of that society.
For integrity and honesty of purpose, sympathy with the poor and oppressed, liberality and neighborly qualities, he will ong be remembered by whose who knew him. He was modest and unassuming in his daily walks among his friend and neighbors. His memory will be cherished most by those who knew him best.
His remains were interred in the buryng-ground of the society of which he was a member, at Mill Creek. The funeral was largely attended."
Jesse Osborn was born the 1st of 6th mo 1804, a son of Jesse and Elizabeth (Hodson) Osborn. He came to Indiana in 1831. On 2 Nov 1833 he married in Hendricks County, IN, Lydia Bales. Both husband and wife were members of the Society of Friends. They had five children, four of whom died in infancy or childhood. He died the 6th of 2d mo 1888.
undated article (Danville, IN, newspaper?)
"PIONEER GONE
Jesse Osborn, a well-known pioneer citizen, departed this life peacefully at his residence, two and a half miles wouthwest of Danville, on the 6th inst., after years of declining health, in the 84th year of his age.
The deceased was born in Randolph County, N. C., in the year 1804. He came to Indiana in the fall of 1831, when it was an almost unbroken forest, to seek a home free from the evil influences of slavery and one more congenial to his youthful ambition. He entered Government land in 1832, on which he settled the following year, and here he lived the remaining 55 years of his life.
He endured many hardships by the privation incident to pioneer life, working at mechanical labor for sustenance until he could open his farm, but by industry and frugality he raised himself from comparative poverty to a comfortable competence. His opportunity for school education was limited, yet his mind was stored with general knowledge.
He married Lydia Bales in 1833, who with one daughter, the wife of John A. Bodenhammer, and their five children still survive him; all his other children (four in number) have preceded him to the grave.
He was a consistent member of the Society of Friends, and one of the number who believed it right to faithfully adhere to the ancient doctrines and practices of that society.
For integrity and honesty of purpose, sympathy with the poor and oppressed, liberality and neighborly qualities, he will ong be remembered by whose who knew him. He was modest and unassuming in his daily walks among his friend and neighbors. His memory will be cherished most by those who knew him best.
His remains were interred in the buryng-ground of the society of which he was a member, at Mill Creek. The funeral was largely attended."
undated article (Danville, IN, newspaper?)
"PIONEER GONE
Jesse Osborn, a well-known pioneer citizen, departed this life peacefully at his residence, two and a half miles wouthwest of Danville, on the 6th inst., after years of declining health, in the 84th year of his age.
The deceased was born in Randolph County, N. C., in the year 1804. He came to Indiana in the fall of 1831, when it was an almost unbroken forest, to seek a home free from the evil influences of slavery and one more congenial to his youthful ambition. He entered Government land in 1832, on which he settled the following year, and here he lived the remaining 55 years of his life.
He endured many hardships by the privation incident to pioneer life, working at mechanical labor for sustenance until he could open his farm, but by industry and frugality he raised himself from comparative poverty to a comfortable competence. His opportunity for school education was limited, yet his mind was stored with general knowledge.
He married Lydia Bales in 1833, who with one daughter, the wife of John A. Bodenhammer, and their five children still survive him; all his other children (four in number) have preceded him to the grave.
He was a consistent member of the Society of Friends, and one of the number who believed it right to faithfully adhere to the ancient doctrines and practices of that society.
For integrity and honesty of purpose, sympathy with the poor and oppressed, liberality and neighborly qualities, he will ong be remembered by whose who knew him. He was modest and unassuming in his daily walks among his friend and neighbors. His memory will be cherished most by those who knew him best.
His remains were interred in the buryng-ground of the society of which he was a member, at Mill Creek. The funeral was largely attended."
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