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NORMAN HURD was born October 30, 1820, in New Hampshire. He is the son of Stephen and Naby (Wilcox) Hurd, both
natives of New Hampshire, and of English descent: In 1837, this family moved into Western New York, where they
lived until 1843, when they moved west into Peoria County, Ill., and four years later into Marshall County, where
the parents lived during the remainder of their lives. Norman lived at home, going to school until he was thirteen
years old, and working on the farm. His education was limited, but by his own efforts he has acquired a good practical
education. In the fall of 1864, he enlisted in Company F, Forty second Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and
was honorably discharged June 15, 1865. He participated in the battles of Spring Hill, Franklin and Nashville.
He was fortunately not wounded, but when he returned to his father's farm in Marshall County, Ohio, he was broken
down in health from exposure and over exertion. In 1867, he was compelled to leave the farm, so he located at Walton,
Cass Co., Ind., where he engaged in the lumber business. He engaged in this business seven years, when he returned
to Marshall County, Ill., where he improved a farm and tilled it for three years. In the spring of 1877, he came
to Kokomo and engaged in the manufacture of hardwood lumber, car, bridge and wagon timber. He is doing a good business
of $40,000 per annum, employing thirty five hands. He located his mill and lumber yard near the Junction. Mr. Hurd
started in life a poor boy, but through his own effort, with economy, he has accumulated good property. He is a
Republican in politics. July 12, 1843, Mr. Hurd was married to Miss L. D. Hurd, who was born in New Hampshire,
April 19, 1821. She was the daughter of Permenius and Sophia (Dean) Hurd, both natives of New Hampshire, of English
descent. Three children have been born - Oliver S., Dexter N., of the firm of Hurd & Co., and Mariam A. Mr.
and Mrs. Hurd are members of the Congregational Church, and are active workers and liberal supporters of their
church.
From:
Counties of Howard and Tipton, Indiana
Historical and Biographical
Charles Blanchard, Editor
F. A. Bettey & Co.
Chicago 1883.
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