Notes:
Biography of Robert McCurdy, page 629. History of De Kalb Co., IN.
Inter-State Publishing Company, Chicago, 1885.
Robert McCurdy, section 25, Franklin Township, was born in Holmes Count
Ohio, Oct. 12, 1838, a son of John McCurdy, now of Butler Township, De Kalb
County. His parents came to this county in 1843, and settled on a tract of
heavily timbered land, at a time when wild animals were their most familiar
neighbors. Our subject remained at home till the breaking out of the war of
the Rebellion, when he enlisted in Company G, Fifty-third Indiana Infantry,
and served ten months. He participated in the battle of Kingston and several
minor engagements. He was married Oct. 8, 1863, to Sarah A. Kennedy, w
died three months later. July 20, 1865, he married Celinda Mumma, daughter
of George Mumma, of Troy Township. To them have been born five children; but
three are living---Inez, Elsie and Sarah. Mr. McCurdy was reared a farmer,
and since attaining manhood has followed the vocation for himself. He h
been successful, and now owns eighty acres of valuable land, with a good
residence and farm buildings. He is a member of the Masonic fraternit
He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Submitted by:
Arlene Goodwin
Auburn, Indiana
Agoodwin@ctlnet.com