David A. Branson was born in Parke county, Indiana, January 8, 1846. He is the son of John F. and Margaret C. (Mains) Branson, with whom he came to this township. In February, 1869, he was married to Miss Nancy J. Cabbage, a daughter of Henry and Amelia (Moore) Cabbage. The union has been blessed by five children--Mary A., Sarah E., Armanella, Estella V. and Lulu I. Mr. Branson owns three hundred and thirty acres of land, one hundred and sixty acres of which is broken, the rest being in timber, pasture land and meadows. He has held the township offices of road supervisor and school director, the latter position of which he now holds.
from History of Guthrie and Adair Counties
