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History of Lawrence County IndianaSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Lawrence County Indiana, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Biographical Sketch of Thomas R. Cobb Thomas R. Cobb, representative, was born in Lawrence county, Ind., July 2, 1828. He attended the preparatory department of Indiana university at Bloomington, leaving in 1848 and returning to take a course in law. He was admitted to the bar in 1854 and practised in Bedford, Ind., till 1867, when he removed to Vincennes. He was major of state militia in 1852; state senator, 1858-66; president of the Democratic state convention in 1876; a delegate to the Democratic national convention in 1876, and a representative from Indiana in the 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th and 49th congresses, 1877-87. He died in Vincennes, Ind., June 23, 1892. Biographical Sketch of Samuel J. Crawford Samuel J. Crawford, governor of Kansas, was born in Lawrence county, Ind., April 15, 1835. He studied law in Bedford, Ind., was admitted to the bar in 1856, was graduated from the Cincinnati law school in 1858, and removed to Garnett City, Kan., in 1859. He was elected to the Kansas legislature in 1861; was captain of the 2d Kansas cavalry in the civil war from May, 1861, to Nov. 1, 1863, when he became colonel of the 83d U.S. colored troops; resigned from the service Nov. 7, 1864, and was brevetted brigadier-general of volunteers, March 13, 1865. He was governor of Kansas, 1865-69. He died in (Colorado, Jan, 29, 1891. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
Indiana Facts: Lawrence County Facts: Seat: BedfordEstablished: 1818 Jan 7 Formed from: Orange
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