Straughan, Dr. JW
Po Parkersburg, Farmer and Physician son of Nathaniel Sanford and Mary Brewer Straughan; was born in Shelby Co KY Oct 8, 1831 and settled in Scott Twp, April 1852. On the 1st of Feb 1853, the Dr. was united in marriage with Sarah Josephine Harrison by which union he had had 3 children: Robert Sanford, Elisha Kent Kane and Mary Ida May. Dr. S. attended the Indiana Central Medical College, Indianapolis in 1851 and 52 and University Medical College, NY City in 1853 and 54. Commenced practice of medicine at Parkersburg, In 1852 where he continued successfully for 14 years. In March 1866 a terrific cyclone swept through that portion of Montgomery Co and completely swept away the residence of the Dr, then located on mile North of town, carrying his daughter, Ida some 40 rods and so severely injuring her that her life was despaired of; by careful nursing heal returned. Immediately after this, the Dr. disposed of his property in Scott Twp, and purchased a farm on Sec 35, Brown Township, where he was again a sufferer by fire in 1872. Nothing daunted by loses, the Dr. built his present commodious and attractive house -a view of which is in the Atlas --where he now lives surrounded by everything necessary for comfort and happiness, enjoying the confidence and friendship of all who know him and the fruits of an extended practice. Submitted by: Karen ZachCounty Coordinator: Suzy Sprague suzyq.wa@worldnet.att.net