O. H. Osborn (b. 1837)

OSBORN, BRUSH CREEK NEWS, GITCHEL

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 9/21/2002 at 14:44:04

Osborn, O. H., editor and proprietor of the "Brush Creek News" (Fairfield township); was born in Rome, Oneida Co., NY, July 29, 1837. Was married June 24, 1858 to Miss Mary C. Gitchel of Ridott, Stephenson Co., Ill. Located at and built the first dwelling house in the village of Ridott, September, 1860. Enlisted in Co. K, 46th I. V. I. in the Fall of 1861, and was mustered out at Baton Rouge, La., Jan. 20, 1866. Located at Brush Creek, Iowa May, 1866. Was appointed Postmaster in 1870, which position he now holds. Commenced the publication of the "Brush Creek News" in May, 1874.

Page 613, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"