Wayne County IN Archives Biographies.....Routh, Charles W. August 3, 1825 - 
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Author: History of Wayne County, Indiana;Volume II, (1884)

Jackson Township
p. 591

Charles W. Routh, proprietor of livery stable, was born in Dalton Township, 
Wayne Co., Ind., Aug. 3, 1825, a son of Joseph and Letta (Borroughs) Routh. 
His father was born near Knoxville, Tenn., and emigrated to Wayne County, 
Ind., about 1825, where he followed farming till his death in March, 1863. His 
wife died on the farm in Dalton Township, in February, 1863. Their family 
consisted of ten children, seven of whom yet survive. Charles W. spent his 
boyhood days on his father's farm and in attending the schools of his 
neighborhood. When the war broke out he enlisted in the Fifth Indiana. Cavalry 
and served three years. He assisted in the capture of General Morgan, after 
which he was sent to Tennessee. He was wounded twice in the same day at 
Walker's Ford, being shot in the left hand and in the right wrist. He, 
however, remained with his regiment but was unable for duty. He was honorably 
discharged in June, 1865, and returned home, where he remained till 1867. He 
then engaged in his present business in Cambridge City, his horses and buggies 
being first class. He was married in 1865 to Margaret L. Needham, of 
Winchester, Ind. Their children are---William O., Gertrude A. and George. Mr. 
Routh is a member of Cambridge City Lodge, No.5, A. F. & A. M., Chapter No.9, 
and Commandery No.6.

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