HINCHMAN, Dr. B.

HINCHMAN, COX

Posted By: Marilyn Norris Holmes
Date: 4/13/2013 at 12:17:00

The 1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

Washington Township

Page 790-1

HINCHMAN, Dr. B.--Section 19, P.O. Oak Grove. was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 30, 1817, where he resided until he attained the age of sixteen years, after which he attended a boarding school outside of the city, worked on a farm for three years, and was engaged in teaching school for a number of terms. He graduated in medicine at the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, and commenced the practice of his profession in Henry county, Illinois, where he remained four years, after which he practiced in New Orleans, New Jersey, and other places, coming to Iowa in 1856, locating where he now resides. He was married, in 1857, to Miss Susie Cox, of Indiana. By this union they have a family of five children living. The Doctor has a farm that will compare favorable with any in Washington township; his home is pleasantly situated and indicates comfort and prosperity.