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Note: [pedigo.FTW] History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Ohio Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Cnty. - published in 1885. Hart Cnty. DUDLEY L. PEDIGO, of the firm of Pedigo Bros., proprietors of the Lake Mills, is a native of Hart Cnty, Ky., born August 16, 1848. Having received only a limited education, at the age of seventeen he began to learn the carpenter's trade, which he followed until 1870, when he came to Rockport and learned the milling business at the Novelty Mills. In 1878 in company with his brother, James W., he bought the Lake Mills, which they have since successfully operated. They own considerable property in the vicinity besides the mill. Mr. Pedigo's parents, Jesse and Jane (Richardson) Pedigo, natives of Kentucky, lived in that State until the death of the latter, March, 1874. Since that time the former has been a resident of this Cnty, living a retired life. February 14, 1869, the subject of this sketch was united in marriage with Mattie Murray, a native of Kentucky, who has borne him five children. Those living are Emma J., William T., Bessie and Lucy. Mr. Pedigo is a member of the I.O.O.F., and is a Democrat in politics. His wife is a member of the Baptist Church.
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