Royer - Lucinda Moon
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal May 8, 1916
Darlington - Mrs. Lucinda ROYER, 91, died at her home in Darlington Sunday evening at 9 after an extended illness due to the infirmities of age. Mrs. Royer had been in a weakened condition for some time and her death had been expected. She had become nearly blind. She had resided in Darlington for many years and was a familiar figure in the town, holding the love and respect of all who knew her. Mrs. Royer was born in Ohio Jan 24, 1825 and was 91 last January. She is survived by four sons, Maholm of Patoka, Indiana, Noah of Bloomington; William of Oregon; Fernando of near darlington and one daughter, Kate whose home is in Darlington and with whom Mrs. Royer lived. Funeral services will be held from the late home Tuesday afternoon at 1. The services will be in charge of Rev. Nicely, pastor of the Methodist Church here. Burial will be in Peterson Cemetery, six miles north of here where the deceased's husband was buried 35 years ago.
Source: Crawfordsville Review Tuesday May 9, 1916
Darlington May 8 – Mrs. Lucinda ROYER, 91, died at her home here Sunday evening at 9 o’clock. Mrs. Royer had been ill for a long time suffering from the infirmities of old age and her death had been expected for several days. For many years she has been a familiar figure in Darlington but recently because of her failing sight she had been confined to her home. The funeral will be from the home this afternoon at one o’clock and the services will be in charge of the Rev. Nively of the Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Peterson Cemetery north of here where the husband of the deceased was aid to rest about 36 years ago. Four sons and one daughter survive. They are : Maholm Royer of Patoka, Ind; Noah of Bloomington, Ind;William of Oregon; Fernando and Kate both of Darlington.
Source: Darlington Herald Fri May 12, 1916
Lucinda, daughter of Jacob and Catharine Moon, was born in Stark County Ohio Jan 24, 1825. Died at her home in Darlington May 7, 1916 of disease incident to old age; age 91 year 3 months 13 days. Early in life she with her parents moved to Logan County, Ohio near Bellefountain where on June 2, 1848 she was united in marriage to John Royer. To this union were born 7 children, six sons and one daughter, William F of Oregon; Catharine at home; Jacob N. of Bloomington, Ind; Goerge M of Patoka, Ind; Fernando W of Darlington and Trevanion W. and Francis M. deceased. During the year 1871, and while the family were all yet living, they moved to Indiana and settled in Potato Creek neighborhood north of Darlington. On August 10, 1875, the father, John Royer, died and was buried in the Peterson Cemetery. A few years later the familyb ecame scattered and the mother and daughter came to Darlington where they have since resided and where the daughter has given her mother every care and attention possible. Grandma Royer lived a wonderful life. Born in the pioneer days of her native state, she endured many hardships of those early days. Sickness in her youth caused her to go thru life a cripple, yet her love of home and family was of that nature that no sacrifice was too hard for her to endure for them. Early in life she became a member of the Lutheran Church and lived and died in the full faith of its teachings. For man yyears she had been an invalid, and with the infirmities of old age, came deafness and loss of sight so that but little of the pleasure of life wa sleft for her. Some days ago she became helpless and without any apparent pain or suffering as friends stood by and watched, her spirit quietly took its flight to God who gave it. Beside the family and friends she leaves to mourn, 23 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Her funeral was held at the home, Tuesday at 1 p.m. conducted by Rev. Niceley of the ME Church, after which she was laid by the side of her husband in Peterson Cemetery north of town.