Allison Quiatt

    A. Quiatt, a prominent physician and surgeon, was born August 29, 1842, in Union County, Illinois, the second in a family of seven children born to John and D. M. (Payne) Quiatt, who were natives respectively of Louisiana and Tennessee. they were married in Union County, Illinois, where they lived until their death. The father was a farmer by occupation, and was an honored and respected citizen.

    Allison remained at home until sixteen years of age, when his parents died, and he was left to do for himself. January 13, 1870, his marriage with Miss Susan J. Bilderback was solemnized, and to them have been born four children, these two now living: John G., born April 21, 1872, and Birdie M., born May 19, 1876. Mrs. Quiatt was born July 19, 1852, a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Turpen) Bilderback, of Lynnville, Warrick County, Indiana. Dr. Quiatt farms in connection with his practice, owning 140 acres of well improved land. He and wife are independent in their religious views.

Source: History of Warrick, Spencer, and Perry Counties, Indiana, By: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., 1885.