Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. 
Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers, 1884

MORGAN COUNTY
ASHLAND TOWNSHIP
PAGE 334

DR. A. P. W. BRIDGES, a leading young physician and surgeon of the town-
ship, was born September 27, 1856, in Clay County, Ind., and is the fourth
of the six children born to Moses C. and Sophia J. (Doyle) Bridges, natives
of Wayne County, Ind. and of North Carolina, and of English extraction.  A.
P. W. Bridges moved with his parents to Cloverdale, Putnam County, Ind., 
when he was eight years old, and there he grew to manhood.  Mr. Bridges,
Sr., owned a drug store, and our subject entered it when he was ten years old.
He remained there for about nine years. He had a liking for the study of medicine,
and, having an opportunity of cultivating this talent, he attended one term of lec-
tures at the Indiana Medical College, and some time at the College of Physi-
cians and Surgeons.  Dr. Bridges located finally at Jordan, Owen County,
Ind., remaining there about three years.  He then went to Cloverdale for one
year, and lived a short time in Quincy.  In February, 1882, he came to Alaska,
where he now resides, and is endeavoring to insure success in his profession
by every means in his power.  Dr. Bridges was married, March 25, 1883,
to Emma F. Alverson, a native of Owen County, Ind.  They have one child--
Ralph, born December 30, 1883.  Dr. Bridges and his wife are members of
the Methodist Episcopal Church.  He is a firm Democrat.  The Doctor super-
intends the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school.  Mrs. Emma Bridges is the
daughter of James and Louisa (Barlett) Alverson, natives of Indiana.

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