Banta - William C.
William C. BANTA
Source: Waveland Independent Feb 25, 1905
William C. Banta, died at his home at Byron on Sunday, after a long illness of pneumonia. The funeral services were held at the ME Church in Marshall on Tuesday. Interment at Bethany. Mr. Banta was born at the place where Melvin Banta lived 51 years ago. He was a member of the ME Church and was insured in the AUW for $2000. His health has been bad for several years and has been a great sufferer. - kbz
Source: Waveland Independent, Oct 26, 1905
Note: Although not a technical obituary, it goes along with the wrap-up of Wm. C. Banta's estate
PUBLIC SALE - at Byron Indiana
The undersigned Administrator of William C. Banta deceased on Thursday, Nov 2, 1905 at 10 o'clock a.m. will sell at public sale all the interest of said deceased in the five acres known as Byron Corner in Parke County; also at the same time and place will be offered for sale the general stock of goods belonging to Banta Brothers Store -- HI Demaree, Administrator. Capt. A. Pulliam, Auctioneer - kbz