Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
Hiram Hugunin
Odon Journal
May 23 1915 pg 1 column 2
HIRAM HUGUNIN DIES
Succumbs at age of 83
Hiram Hugunin, the youngest son of David and Cornelia Hugunin was born
in Ondeago County, New York, Feb. 14, 1836 and departed this life May
19, 1919 at the age of 83 years 3 months and 5 days. His death was due
to old age and general debility. At the age of two he moved with his
parents to Medina Conty, Ohio. In 1850 he moved to Wabash County Ind.
where he was untied in marriage to Josephine Louisa Pownall June 7, 1857.
To this union ten children were born, three in Wabash County and seven
in Daviess County where they moved April 14, 1865. Five children have
preceeded him to the Great Beyond. He leaves to mourn ther loss his aged
wife who does not realize his departure, four daughters and one son.
They are: Mrs. Wm. Clark of Arlington, Kansas, Mrs. John Duncan of Waynoka,
Oklahoma; Mrs. Ella Uttterback of Linton Indiana, Ernest Hugunin and
Mrs. Nannie Dories of Odon with whom he resided at the time of his death.
Besides these he leaves thirty grandchildren, and nineteen great-grandchildren
and a number of relatives and friends. Mr. Hugunin united with the Christian
Church at Newberry, Ind. at the age of forty-four. He was a constant,
faithful and active member. Though his declining years prevented his
attending church services he lived a devout christian life until the
Master called him. He was a great lover of music and spent much of his
time in singing God's praises. The funeral services were held Wednesdy
morning at 11:00 at Mt. Nebo with Rev. C. H. Buchannan in charge. Burial
was made in the Chandler Cemetery.
Contributed by: Donna Clark