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JAMES C. BASCOM, M. D., McLean. Dr. J. C. Bascom, one of the long-established physicians of McLean, is a native of Brown Co., Ohio; when he was yet but a boy, his parents moved to Kentucky, locating at Augusta; during his early life he had but little opportunity of getting an education; he prosecuted his studies, both literary and scientific, under great difficulties; but, being of a determined nature, he surmounted all obstacles. He began the study of his profession in Washington Co., Ky., and also began his practice there, which he continued for eighteen years; then moved to Louisville, and from there to Greencastle, Ind., finally locating permanently in McLean, in 1865. He is an active member of the Literary Society, and at present is holding the office of President of the Public Library Association, to which he has made very liberal contributions; he is a gentleman who, in his dealing with the public professionally, has maintained a straightforward course, thereby winning the respect and esteem of the better class of the community. In May, 1845, he married Miss Fanny M. Jones, a native of Washington Co., Ky.; they have five children, four daughters and one son, the latter being one among the leading business men of the place. The Doctor, by his energy and industry, has acquired a nice home and established a good business, and now, at his time of life, instead of wandering over the world, he is one of the honored and respected citizens of McLean.