Osborne was a son of John Studley Couch and Lois P. Hutchins of Rockingham County, NH. He married Ellen Maria Coolidge 14 June 1869 in Chester NH. Their children were Ida Lois, Ellie Brown, Osborne Dallas Jr., Edward Coolidge, and Jacob Eugene.
He moved to Texas about 1881 and purchased land near Lancaster where he established Tony Ridge Nursery, one of the earliest in Texas, delivering trees and shrubs by hack as far west as San Angelo. He established a road and bridge contracting firm which built roads in Dallas and surrounding counties. In 1901, Osborne moved his family to Zephyr. He was instrumental in establishing the Zephyr First National Bank in 1907 and served as its president until 1916.
He was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge, a Mason, Churchman, avid Democrat, very civic-minded and generous in support of community projects.
1850 Rockingham Co., NH, pg 279, Chester: John S. Couch, 35, NH; Lois P., 36, NH; Jacob S., 22, NH; Nathaniel B., 10, NH; John S., 7, NH; Osborne D., 4, NH; Jacob Sawyer, 22, NH, brother
1860 Rockingham Co., NH, pg 1204, Chester: John Studley, 45, Lumber Dealer; Lois P., 46; Nathaniel B., 19, Miller; John S. Jr., 16, Mechanic; Osborne D., 13.
1870 Rockingham Co., NH, pg 55b, Chester: John B. Cooch, 55, NH, lumber dealer, $20000/2000; Lois P., 56, NH; Nathaniel, 29, NH; Osman D., 23, NH, tavern keeper; Ellen M., 22, NH.
1880 Rockingham County NH, Derry, ED 203, pg 98B: Osborn D., 33, NH, Carpenter; Ellen M., 31, NH; Ida L., 9, NH; Ellie B., 8, NH; Osborn D. Jr., 7, NH; Edwin C., 2, NH.
1900 Dallas Co., TX, ED 138, Sh 15A: Osborn D. Couch, Oct 1846, 53, NH; Ellen M., Jul 1848, 51, NH; Jacob E., Sep 1892, 7, TX.
1910 Brown County TX, ED 103, Sh 3A: Osborn Couch, 63, NH; Ellen M, 61, NH; Jacob E., 17, TX.
1920 Brown County TX, ED 11, Sh 2A: Osborn D., 73, NH; Ellen, 71, NH.
1930 Mills Co., TX, ED 8, Sh 1B: Osborne D. Couch Jr., 57, NH; Lena L., 49, IL; Osborne D. Couch Sr., 83, NH, father; Ellen M., 80, NH.
Mr. O. D. Couch, Sr., age 89, died Saturday morning at the home of hisi son. Mr. O. D. Couch. Jr. Funeral services were held Sunday aft ernoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ben H Moore in charge. Interment was in the cemetery with "White and London Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. O. D. Couch, Sr., was born October 25, 1846 in Chester, New Hampshire. He moved to Dallas. Texas in 1880 and to Zephyr in 1901. He lived here the remainder of his life. He was married $7 years ago to Mary Ellen Coolldge. who died Sept. 28. 1935. Mr. Couch has been a member of the Presbyterian Church many years. He helped to build the Zephyr Presbyterian Church, and was always a faithful worker. Those who survive: 0. D. Couch Jr., J. E. Couch, both of Zephyr: E. C. Couch, Brownwood; Mrs. E E. Stoker. Dallas: eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grand children. Pallbearers: J. L. VanZandt, W F. Timmins, Modte Glass. George Matson, Hubert Locks, Sr., and Phillip Locks
He moved to Texas about 1881 and purchased land near Lancaster where he established Tony Ridge Nursery, one of the earliest in Texas, delivering trees and shrubs by hack as far west as San Angelo. He established a road and bridge contracting firm which built roads in Dallas and surrounding counties. In 1901, Osborne moved his family to Zephyr. He was instrumental in establishing the Zephyr First National Bank in 1907 and served as its president until 1916.
He was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge, a Mason, Churchman, avid Democrat, very civic-minded and generous in support of community projects.
1850 Rockingham Co., NH, pg 279, Chester: John S. Couch, 35, NH; Lois P., 36, NH; Jacob S., 22, NH; Nathaniel B., 10, NH; John S., 7, NH; Osborne D., 4, NH; Jacob Sawyer, 22, NH, brother
1860 Rockingham Co., NH, pg 1204, Chester: John Studley, 45, Lumber Dealer; Lois P., 46; Nathaniel B., 19, Miller; John S. Jr., 16, Mechanic; Osborne D., 13.
1870 Rockingham Co., NH, pg 55b, Chester: John B. Cooch, 55, NH, lumber dealer, $20000/2000; Lois P., 56, NH; Nathaniel, 29, NH; Osman D., 23, NH, tavern keeper; Ellen M., 22, NH.
1880 Rockingham County NH, Derry, ED 203, pg 98B: Osborn D., 33, NH, Carpenter; Ellen M., 31, NH; Ida L., 9, NH; Ellie B., 8, NH; Osborn D. Jr., 7, NH; Edwin C., 2, NH.
1900 Dallas Co., TX, ED 138, Sh 15A: Osborn D. Couch, Oct 1846, 53, NH; Ellen M., Jul 1848, 51, NH; Jacob E., Sep 1892, 7, TX.
1910 Brown County TX, ED 103, Sh 3A: Osborn Couch, 63, NH; Ellen M, 61, NH; Jacob E., 17, TX.
1920 Brown County TX, ED 11, Sh 2A: Osborn D., 73, NH; Ellen, 71, NH.
1930 Mills Co., TX, ED 8, Sh 1B: Osborne D. Couch Jr., 57, NH; Lena L., 49, IL; Osborne D. Couch Sr., 83, NH, father; Ellen M., 80, NH.
Mr. O. D. Couch, Sr., age 89, died Saturday morning at the home of hisi son. Mr. O. D. Couch. Jr. Funeral services were held Sunday aft ernoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ben H Moore in charge. Interment was in the cemetery with "White and London Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. O. D. Couch, Sr., was born October 25, 1846 in Chester, New Hampshire. He moved to Dallas. Texas in 1880 and to Zephyr in 1901. He lived here the remainder of his life. He was married $7 years ago to Mary Ellen Coolldge. who died Sept. 28. 1935. Mr. Couch has been a member of the Presbyterian Church many years. He helped to build the Zephyr Presbyterian Church, and was always a faithful worker. Those who survive: 0. D. Couch Jr., J. E. Couch, both of Zephyr: E. C. Couch, Brownwood; Mrs. E E. Stoker. Dallas: eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grand children. Pallbearers: J. L. VanZandt, W F. Timmins, Modte Glass. George Matson, Hubert Locks, Sr., and Phillip Locks
Osborne was a son of John Studley Couch and Lois P. Hutchins of Rockingham County, NH. He married Ellen Maria Coolidge 14 June 1869 in Chester NH. Their children were Ida Lois, Ellie Brown, Osborne Dallas Jr., Edward Coolidge, and Jacob Eugene.
He moved to Texas about 1881 and purchased land near Lancaster where he established Tony Ridge Nursery, one of the earliest in Texas, delivering trees and shrubs by hack as far west as San Angelo. He established a road and bridge contracting firm which built roads in Dallas and surrounding counties. In 1901, Osborne moved his family to Zephyr. He was instrumental in establishing the Zephyr First National Bank in 1907 and served as its president until 1916.
He was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge, a Mason, Churchman, avid Democrat, very civic-minded and generous in support of community projects.
1850 Rockingham Co., NH, pg 279, Chester: John S. Couch, 35, NH; Lois P., 36, NH; Jacob S., 22, NH; Nathaniel B., 10, NH; John S., 7, NH; Osborne D., 4, NH; Jacob Sawyer, 22, NH, brother
1860 Rockingham Co., NH, pg 1204, Chester: John Studley, 45, Lumber Dealer; Lois P., 46; Nathaniel B., 19, Miller; John S. Jr., 16, Mechanic; Osborne D., 13.
1870 Rockingham Co., NH, pg 55b, Chester: John B. Cooch, 55, NH, lumber dealer, $20000/2000; Lois P., 56, NH; Nathaniel, 29, NH; Osman D., 23, NH, tavern keeper; Ellen M., 22, NH.
1880 Rockingham County NH, Derry, ED 203, pg 98B: Osborn D., 33, NH, Carpenter; Ellen M., 31, NH; Ida L., 9, NH; Ellie B., 8, NH; Osborn D. Jr., 7, NH; Edwin C., 2, NH.
1900 Dallas Co., TX, ED 138, Sh 15A: Osborn D. Couch, Oct 1846, 53, NH; Ellen M., Jul 1848, 51, NH; Jacob E., Sep 1892, 7, TX.
1910 Brown County TX, ED 103, Sh 3A: Osborn Couch, 63, NH; Ellen M, 61, NH; Jacob E., 17, TX.
1920 Brown County TX, ED 11, Sh 2A: Osborn D., 73, NH; Ellen, 71, NH.
1930 Mills Co., TX, ED 8, Sh 1B: Osborne D. Couch Jr., 57, NH; Lena L., 49, IL; Osborne D. Couch Sr., 83, NH, father; Ellen M., 80, NH.
Mr. O. D. Couch, Sr., age 89, died Saturday morning at the home of hisi son. Mr. O. D. Couch. Jr. Funeral services were held Sunday aft ernoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ben H Moore in charge. Interment was in the cemetery with "White and London Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. O. D. Couch, Sr., was born October 25, 1846 in Chester, New Hampshire. He moved to Dallas. Texas in 1880 and to Zephyr in 1901. He lived here the remainder of his life. He was married $7 years ago to Mary Ellen Coolldge. who died Sept. 28. 1935. Mr. Couch has been a member of the Presbyterian Church many years. He helped to build the Zephyr Presbyterian Church, and was always a faithful worker. Those who survive: 0. D. Couch Jr., J. E. Couch, both of Zephyr: E. C. Couch, Brownwood; Mrs. E E. Stoker. Dallas: eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grand children. Pallbearers: J. L. VanZandt, W F. Timmins, Modte Glass. George Matson, Hubert Locks, Sr., and Phillip Locks
He moved to Texas about 1881 and purchased land near Lancaster where he established Tony Ridge Nursery, one of the earliest in Texas, delivering trees and shrubs by hack as far west as San Angelo. He established a road and bridge contracting firm which built roads in Dallas and surrounding counties. In 1901, Osborne moved his family to Zephyr. He was instrumental in establishing the Zephyr First National Bank in 1907 and served as its president until 1916.
He was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge, a Mason, Churchman, avid Democrat, very civic-minded and generous in support of community projects.
1850 Rockingham Co., NH, pg 279, Chester: John S. Couch, 35, NH; Lois P., 36, NH; Jacob S., 22, NH; Nathaniel B., 10, NH; John S., 7, NH; Osborne D., 4, NH; Jacob Sawyer, 22, NH, brother
1860 Rockingham Co., NH, pg 1204, Chester: John Studley, 45, Lumber Dealer; Lois P., 46; Nathaniel B., 19, Miller; John S. Jr., 16, Mechanic; Osborne D., 13.
1870 Rockingham Co., NH, pg 55b, Chester: John B. Cooch, 55, NH, lumber dealer, $20000/2000; Lois P., 56, NH; Nathaniel, 29, NH; Osman D., 23, NH, tavern keeper; Ellen M., 22, NH.
1880 Rockingham County NH, Derry, ED 203, pg 98B: Osborn D., 33, NH, Carpenter; Ellen M., 31, NH; Ida L., 9, NH; Ellie B., 8, NH; Osborn D. Jr., 7, NH; Edwin C., 2, NH.
1900 Dallas Co., TX, ED 138, Sh 15A: Osborn D. Couch, Oct 1846, 53, NH; Ellen M., Jul 1848, 51, NH; Jacob E., Sep 1892, 7, TX.
1910 Brown County TX, ED 103, Sh 3A: Osborn Couch, 63, NH; Ellen M, 61, NH; Jacob E., 17, TX.
1920 Brown County TX, ED 11, Sh 2A: Osborn D., 73, NH; Ellen, 71, NH.
1930 Mills Co., TX, ED 8, Sh 1B: Osborne D. Couch Jr., 57, NH; Lena L., 49, IL; Osborne D. Couch Sr., 83, NH, father; Ellen M., 80, NH.
Mr. O. D. Couch, Sr., age 89, died Saturday morning at the home of hisi son. Mr. O. D. Couch. Jr. Funeral services were held Sunday aft ernoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ben H Moore in charge. Interment was in the cemetery with "White and London Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. O. D. Couch, Sr., was born October 25, 1846 in Chester, New Hampshire. He moved to Dallas. Texas in 1880 and to Zephyr in 1901. He lived here the remainder of his life. He was married $7 years ago to Mary Ellen Coolldge. who died Sept. 28. 1935. Mr. Couch has been a member of the Presbyterian Church many years. He helped to build the Zephyr Presbyterian Church, and was always a faithful worker. Those who survive: 0. D. Couch Jr., J. E. Couch, both of Zephyr: E. C. Couch, Brownwood; Mrs. E E. Stoker. Dallas: eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grand children. Pallbearers: J. L. VanZandt, W F. Timmins, Modte Glass. George Matson, Hubert Locks, Sr., and Phillip Locks
