HENRY E.
LAYMON, M.D.
The doctor of medicine occupies an
established place in any community. His standing in his profession argues in
itself for the possession of superior ability, and it is not, therefore,
unusual to find one of the medical profession standing high in other fields of
endeavor. Dr. Henry E. Laymon has firmly established himself in the confidence
of the people of Warren, Indiana, not alone as a master of the healing art, but
as a skilled financier whose management of large interests has at all times
been such as to give him prominence in a community not lacking in able bankers.
His practice in his learned vocation is large, and as president of the First
National Bank he is constantly making his helpful influence felt.
Doctor Laymon was born in Jackson Township, Wells County,
Indiana, December 23, 1867, and is a son of Jacob A. and Lockey A. (Trout)
Laymon. When he was six years of age he was brought to Jefferson township, Huntington
county, where the Laymons had lived since the presidency of Martin Van Buren,
during whose administration Joseph Laymon had entered land from the Government
here. Doctor Laymon early decided upon a medical career, but the family was in
modest financial circumstances, and he experienced some difficulty in obtaining
his medical training. After completing the curriculum of the country district
schools, he attended the normal school at Marion during the summer months, and
finally, in 1893, was able to become a student in the Indiana Medical School. He worked his way through this institution,
and in 1897 graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine, at once commencing
practice in Warren, which city has since been his field of activity. His
ability soon attracted to him a large patronage, and he has continued to be one
of the leading physicians and surgeons of the county. He keeps fully abreast of
the advances made in his calling, and is a valued and active member of the
Huntington County and Indiana State Medical Societies; In 1905, Doctor Laymon
was one of the organizers of the First National Bank of Warren, of which he was
elected president in 1907, and his capable management of its affairs has since
made this institution one of the most substantial in this part of the state,
attracting depositors from allover this and adjoining counties. Another helpful
enterprise with which he is connected is the Warren Telephone Company, which he
helped to organize, and in which he holds a directorship. Few men take a more
active interest in the welfare and advancement of their community. Fraternally,
the Doctor is connected with King Lodge No.246, F. & A. M.; Artesian Lodge
No.388, Knights of Pythias, and Salamonie Lodge No.392, Independent Order of
Odd Fellows. His political support is given to the candidates and policies of
the Democratic Party.
In 1900 Doctor Laymon was married to
Miss Vienna Ruby, of Randolph county, Indiana, a lady of superior
accomplishments, who was formerly a popular teacher in the public schools. To
this union there have been born three children: Ruby, who is thirteen years of
age; Robert, aged eleven years; and Ruskin, who is nine years old, all
attending school.
History of
Huntington Co., Indiana Vol. II
Bash -1914