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Wilson - Obediah

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Wednesday 27 July 1892
Obediah Wilson, aged about 80 years, died last night at the poor farm. The old gentleman was a well known character in the city and has lived here for many years. His death was due to nervous complaint from which he has been suffering for some time.


Source: Dunbar, C.B. - Account book for Superintendent of Montgomery County, Indiana Poor Farm

Entry for "LOGAN" Wilson (not Obediah and the death is off by four days (see obit) but I am assuming this is the same person since there are no other deaths at the Poor House by Wilson in 1892)

Arrived May 19, 1891 -- age 75 born Kentucky Died July 22, 1892 - "Burried" on County Farm


Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 30 July 1892 p 1

Obediah Wilson, aged about 80 years, died July 26 at the poor farm. The old gentleman was a well known character in the city and has lived here for many years. His death was due to a nervous complain from which he has been suffering for some time. – kbz
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