Flannigan - Harrison Conrad
HARRISON (Conrad) FLANNIGAN
Source: Crawfordsville Review Tuesday March 28, 1916
– Darlington March 27 – Harrison FLANNIGAN a veteran of the Civil War and former soldier under General Lew Wallace died at his home here yesterday morning at 9:15. Mr. Flannigan was one of the early settlers of this district and lived in this township practically all his life. For the past 25 years he has been suffering from hardening of the arteries for some 5 months and his death was due to this cause. He was 75. Mr. Flannigan was born near the city Nov 2, 1840. He stayed on his father’s farm until the Civil War when he enlisted and went as a vol. in the ranks of Gen Lew Wallace. Returning from the war he married Nancy A. Paxton in 1867. 12 children were born 8 still survive: Mrs. Minnie Conrad and Mrs Ollie Vancleave both of whom live near here; Oscar and Mrs. Blanche Liter of Crawfordsville; Frank Flannigan of Benton, Ill; Mrs. Mabel Brenton and Newton of Lebanon and Harry who is living at home. Besides his immediate family, he is survived by 15 grandchildren and six greats. Funeral services will be held Wed morning at 10:30 from the Methodist church of this place. The services will be in charge of Rev. W.H Nicely, pastor of the church. Burial in IOOF Cemetery.
same obit in Darlington Echo Thurs March 30 1916
Source: Crawfordsville Review Monday April 3, 1916
Harrison FLANNIGAN was born 4 miles west of Darlington Nov 2, 1840 died March 27, 1916 aged 75 years 4 months 22 days. He was married to Nancy A. Paxton Jan 24, 1867. 12 children were born to this union 8 of whom survive together with their mother. The children are: Mrs Minnie Connard, Mrs. Ollie Vancleave, Mrs. Blanche Liter and Oscar of Crawfordsville; Frank of Benton Ill; Mrs. Mabel Brenton and Newton of Lebanon and Harry at home. 15 grandchildren and 6 greats also survive. Harrison Flannigan was a veteran of the Civil War. He was in Co I 11th Ind Inf. His first captain was General Lew Wallace. He was a member of the Methodist Church and highly respected citizen.
It is my belief that these are the same person (Conrad & Harrison Flannigan) - kz
Source: Crawfordsville Review, Saturday April 1, 1916
Darlington, March 29 - The funeral of Conrad Flannigan takes another from R.C. Kise Post leaving less than 15 comrades. Comrade Flannigan has been a sufferer for many months but bore his sickness with patience until death relieved him. The services at the church were very impressive. Rev. Nicely preached the sermon. Serveral beautiful selections were sung by a quartet, Royal Cox, Mrs. Walter Burgin and Dr. and Mrs. Flora. The GAR ladies had a short service at the grave. Comrade Martin being unable to attend, Comrade Russell acted as Jr. Commander and placed the flag on the casket.