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T. G. DAILEY, M.D., was born May 29, 1824, in Breckenridge County, Ky., and is the fifth in a family of fifteen children born to John H. and Elizabeth (Glasscock) Dailey, both of whom were natives of the Blue Grass State. John H. Dailey was an extensive farmer of Kentucky and a man well and favorably known throughout the community in which he resided. His death occurred in September, 1865. Dr. T. G. Dailey lived with his parents on the home farm until the attainment of his majority, receiving a fair education considering the facilities offered at that time. He taught school in Breckenridge, Grayson and Hardin Counties, Ky., and during this time read medicine. In 1854 and 1855 he attended the Medical University of Louisville, then came to Spencer County, Ind., and one year later began practicing at Taylorsville, Warrick County. He remained there seven years, then came to Boonville, where he has ever since resided, engaged actively in medical pursuits. Dr. Dailey was united in matrimony July 8, 1855, with Alice McCoy, of Spencer County, Ind., and by her is the father of one son—Isaac L. He is a F. & A. M., a stanch Republican in politics, and himself and wife are members of long standing in the Methodist Episcopal Church.