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1 of 1977 Donald "Don" R. Cosby (1931-2023)

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Name	Cosby, Donald R.
Born	05/30/1931
Deceased	04/20/2023
Spouse	Frances Patricia "Pat" (Howard) Cosby m. 08/04/1953
Father	Edward L. Cosby
Mother	Ruby (McCafferty) Cosby
Children	Lynn D. (Cosby) Smith Timothy N. Cosby Kelley H. Cosby Matthew R. Cosby
Occupation	Donald R. Cosby was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force. He was an insurance agent and businessman in Washington, Indiana. He served 16 years as Washington Township Assessor. He was selected as Daviess County Historian by the Indiana Historical Society from 2016 to 2022.
Education	Donald R. Cosby graduated in 1949 from Washington High School in Washington, Indiana.
Notes	The information for this entry was taken from Mr. Cosby's obituary, Daviess County Museum, 2023.FIC.0601.
Caption	Donald "Don" R. Cosby (1931-2023)
Birthplace	Washington, Indiana
Deceased where	Washington, Indiana
Othernames	Don Cosby

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