"Thomas Whittredge was born in this house (a garrison house at Central and Bowditch streets) and married Hannah Osborn.  He was the grandfather of Dr. George S. Osborne."
-from The Peabody Story by John Wells, p.. 123

When George Peabody visited the town in 1866 and accepted a invitation to a reception with the local school children, Dr. George S. Osborne gave the welcome address and unveiled a new acquisition of the Peabody Institute, a full length portrait of George Peabody. 
- from Salem Evening News, 2/19/1933

The Bullet - "...which remained in the wound of Mr. Dennison P. Moore, of this town, who was shot at Bull Run, was successfully extracted last Thursday by Dr. George Osborne.  It was a minnie ball, and was an ugly looking customer."
- from The South Danvers Wizard, 8/14/1861, p. 2/5

Dr. George Osborne of this town is detailed as Inspecting Surgeon, under the call of the President of the United States for 800,000 volunteers ....other Inspecting Surgeons identified.
from South Danvers Wizard, 11/25/1863, p.2/3

Promotion - "Townsman promoted to full surgeon of the Fifth (Cavalry)."  Formerly, Assistant Surgeon in the First Cavalry, he served under Gen. [William] Averill, and seen much service during the daring raids of that officer."
from South Danvers Wizard, 1/6/1864, p. 2/2