BIO: Finley, David s/o Finley, Cyrus & Rachel Downey 
               - Unknown Co

FINLEY,  DOWNEY,  IRVINE,  TEGARDEN,  MANN

"HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, INDIANA"  GOODSPEED
BROS.  1884

ORLEANS TOWNSHIP, ORANGE COUNTY, INDIANA
PAGE 607
DAVID FINLEY (deceased), one of the county's oldest and most respected
farmers and citizens, was born in this county September 2, 1821, being the
son of Cyrus and Rachel (Downey) Finley, who came from Kentucky to this
county among the first settlers. Their son David was reared a farmer, and
being possessed of an intellect above the average managed to secure a good
education for his day, which enabled him to teach school several terms. He
was a most excellent man, honest in all his dealings with his fellows, and
highly conscientious and moral. September 3, 1847, he married Elizabeth,
daughter of John and Lucinda (Irvine) Tegarden, who was born in this county
March 11, 1827. Th Tegardens were among the earliest settlers, locating here
in 1813. To David and Elizabeth three children were born: Rachel E. (Mrs.
Mann), born November 21, 1848; Lucinda E., born October 10, 1850, died
February 27, 1856; Merrill F., born January 6, 1853. Mr. Finley left his
family in good circumstances, and since his death his widow has successfully
managed the estate. The family are people of the highest respectability.

Transcribed by: Diana Flynn 
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Date: 3 Oct 1997