Mr. Orsburn, on coming of age, began farming for himself, and has since continued that occupation, save a short time when he resided in Sebree. His farm, which is one of the finest in Webster County, is located about three miles west of Sebree, and contains 550 acres. The Whitsell family came from Georgia. For fifty-six years, Mr. Orsburn has resided near where he was born, and is one of the few men, now living, who have resided in Webster County for more than a half century. He is a Democrat.
Subject is the youngest of a family of thirteen children.
At the age of twenty-one, he began life for himself, and in 1869 settled where he now resides, where he has one of the finest farms in Webster County. The farm contains 206 acres, and is well improved. In 1861, Mr. Orsburn enlisted in Company C, Tenth Kentucky Cavalry, Confederate States army. He was discharged in 1863, and since then has continued farming. He is a Democrat, and cast his first presidential vote for Seymour.