ISAAC OSBURN was born June 22, 1820, in Spencer County, Ky., and was reared in Nelson County. He opened a blacksmith shop in Providence, and carried on business there about fourteen years. He then moved to Madisonville, where he carried on the same business for about fifteen years. In 1874 he came to Dixon, where he has since been engaged in the blacksmithing business. He was married to Sallie Bailey, a native of Hopkins County, July 2, 1847. This union has been blessed with four children. His son, John L., became a partner in the business with him in 1876. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.
Source: J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin, & G. C. Kniffin. Kentucky. A History of the State. Louisville, KY, Chicago, IL: Battey, 1885. Page 1042.