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BRIDGES24 was born
on 7 Feb 1844 in , Spencer, Indiana.25
Some sources say he was born in Ohio and others say he was born in Spencer County,
Indiana. He is in Glenn Tuley's Database as GTDatabase #1625. BENJAMIN
BRIDGES, a native of the county, was born February 7, 1844. He lived with his
parents until his mother's death, which occurred when he was six or seven years
old. He then went to live with his grandparents in Hamilton County, Ohio, with
whom he remained in that, and in Clermont County, for about six years. He returned
to this county with then, but lived with his father on the farm until in July,
1861, when he enlisted as a private in Company E, Twenty-fifth Indiana Volunteer
Infantry, with which regiment he served one year and eight months. He lost a
limb at the battle of Hatchie River, and was discharged. After recovering from
the wound, he attended school and prepared himself for teaching, which occupation
he followed for four terms. In 1867, he was elected Auditor of Spencer County,
and served one term of four years. He was a candidate for re-election, but was
defeated. Four years later, he was again elected to the office, and held it until
1879, since which time he has been engaged in managing hi farm where he lives.
March 24, 1868, his marriage with Elizabeth Cooper was solemnized. Four children
have been born to then, only two of whom are now living. They are Gertie E. and
Frank Carroll. Mrs. Bridges is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Bridges
is a son of Silas and Eliza J. (Tuley) Bridges, natives of Ohio and this county
respectively. The father came to this county with his parents about 1840. He
followed the business of farming all his life, and died in January, 1869. He
was twice married.
Benjamin Franklin BRIDGES and Elizabeth COOPER were married on 24 Mar 1868
in , Spencer, Indiana.24
Elizabeth COOPER (daughter of COOPER and Mary) was
a member of the Presbyterian Church. She is in Glenn Tuley's Database
as GTDatabase #1626. Benjamin Franklin BRIDGES and Elizabeth COOPER
had the following children:
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