David R. Lombard
David R. Lombard, farmer, P.O. Rosedale. The subject of this sketch was born February 29, 1824, in Kentucky. when a boy, with his parents, Jesse and Olive Lombard, he came to Champaign County, Ohio, where they located two years. From thence they came to Madison County and settled in Darby Township, where his parents remained until their decease. They were the parents of six children, five of whom are now living — Jesse H., Harvey D., Laura, Anne, and David R. On March 22, 1849, our subject was married to Miss Margaret A. Jones, daughter of John and Elizabeth Jones. To them have been born six children — Elias M., Ida E., William M., Madison S., Martha E., and Olive E. (deceased). After the date of his marriage, Mr. Lombard for eleven years resided in Darby Township, this county. From thence he settled in the northeastern portion of Monroe Township, where he now resides. He has served as Trustee of Monroe Township several years, and as such is now acting, and is the owner of 227 acres of land.
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY - W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]