Evansville, Ind. April 11 - At a late hour Wednesday night John Walters, a stranger shot Ed Beir, a 17-year-old- boy, who lingered in great agony till morning when he died. Walters escaped. The murder was committed because young Beir defended the name of a poor young lady. The murderer has been located in the country and officers are now after him.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal; 11 April 1891
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lake, Ind. April 10 - Franklin Blake died on his farm near here Wednesday of la grippe. He was 63 years old and one of the very oldest citizens in northern Indiana, having lived near here for 58 years.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal; 10 April 1891
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W. W. Bradbury was called to Niles, Mich., yesterday by the death of a brother.
Franklin Daily News, Johnson County, IN; 30 March 1880
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William Hughes Brown, was born in Rush county, Indiana, November 8, 1830, and died December 6, 1906, at the age of 76 years, one month and eight days. When he was seven years of age he moved to Boone county with his father, and has lived in that and Montgomery county the remainder of his life, except a short time he spent in Illinois and Rush county. He was married to Nancy Jane Routh May 8, 1853, and to this union were born nine children, five boys and four girls. One son, Charles Kimble, preceded him to the better land, June 14, 1888, when only seventeen years of age, and his wife, December 29, 1873. He was married to Priscilla A. Hays Canine, April 13, 1877, and to this union were born six children, five girls and one boy. One daughter, Stella, died November 23, 1906. All the children reside in Montgomery county with the exception of three, Eliza E. Reed, Lizton, Ind., Esta A. Linn, Joliet, Ill., and Bertha A. McCaw, Muncie, Ind. He was a hard working man, a good financier and a kind and obliging neighbor. He started in life a poor boy with no money only as he made it himself, but by hard work he became one of the prosperous farmers of our country. He united with the Christian church at Ladoga in 1854 then moved to Fountain and from there to New Ross when the church here was first erected, and has been a faithful and consistent member till his death He contracted a case of typhoid fever several weeks ago, which caused his death. He leaves a wife, two sisters, one brother, five sons, nine daughters, forty-two grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted here at the Christian church Monday afternoon by Rev. Headrick, and the remains were laid to their last resting place in the cemetery at Mace.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, December 28, 1906
Contributed by Karen Zach

Clyde Burkhardt, popular resident of Jackson township, Tippecanoe county, died at his home six miles west of Romney Sunday noon. Death resulted from pneumonia after a short illness. He was born in Romney 39 years ago and spent practically his entire life in that vicinity, graduating from the Romney HS. He spent one year at Purdue and since that time has been devoting himself to his large farm in Jackson Township. Last March Mr. Burkhardt was elected trustee of Jackson Township. Mr. Burkhardt was actively associated with various activities in Jackson Township and was regarded as one of the leading residents of that section, being looked upon as a highly progressive farmer. He was married in 1911 to Miss Ethel Withrow of this city, who survives with three children: Elizabeth, Margaret and James, all living at home. His mother, living in Romney, also survives and also a sister, Mrs. Charles L. Meharry of Attica and a brother Frank Burkhardt of Kansas City.
Crawfordsville Review; May 15, 1923
Contributed by Karen Zach

Julia V. Songer, who was married to Mr. Charles Cadwallader on December 2, 1886 was born May 19, 1867 spent about 8 years of her life in this city and died at West Lebanon, Ind on Thursday Sept 8, 1892 aged 25 years 3 months 20 days. In early life she joined the Missionary Baptist Church in this city. Upon removal to West Lebanon she, with her husband, united with the Presbyterian Church and at the same time little Maude was baptized. She was a thoroughly earnest Christian. Mrs. Cadwallader had a host of warm friends here who sincerely mourn her early death and who will often recall her noble Christian character with tender memories.
Crawfordsville Weekly Argus News; Sept 17. 1892 p 6
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Sans N. Clark -- We are under obligations to Sanford C. Cox, Esq for some of the facts connected with the life of the man whose name heads this notice, whose funeral takes place at 10 o'clock this morning. Deceased came to LaFayette in 1829. The village then consisted of a few cabins and hewed log houses, built mostly between the public - square and the river. He was born in Connecticut in 1794. When quite a young man... he went to Georgia, and worked at his trade, as carpenter, building houses for the Cherokee Indians. He assisted in building Jeremiah Bartholomew's frame hotel that stood on the NE corner of the public-square where the 2nd National Bank now stands, and several of the first frame houses in the village. In company with Isaac Russell in the winter of 1832, he assisted in the building of Peter Weaver's brick residence at the west end of the Wea Plain, now owned and occupied by Mr. Sherry. At that early day there was not 600 acres of that large fertile plain under cultivation. About the year 1831, in company with Messrs Webb & Shoemaker he built a saw mill and distillery on Durgee's Run, south of town. He was also a partner for several years with Albert Bartholomew in the wholesale liquor business, at Ford & Walker's Corner where Thomas Coleman & Co. are now erecting their splendid marble-front bank. He was twice married and leaves a widow, one grown son and two daughters by his first wife, all married. He was a kind, affectionate husband and father, and an enterprising and worth citizen. He had infirm health for several years past, and he mixed but little with the active affairs of life. Cheerful and genial in his nature, he was glad to meet with old friends and talk over the incidents of the days of other years. One by one the old settlers are leaving us. Soon there will be none left to tell of the incidents of "long time ago."
Lafayette Daily Journal, Thursday, Oct 19, 1871
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Evansville, May 14 - Despondent over the death of his mother eight weeks ago, William S. Crowe, 47, late Sunday shot and wounded his sweetheart, Mrs. Lola Eades, 27 and then killed himself. A note found in Crowe's pocket declared, "It was the best way out for both of us." Mrs. Eades told police the shooting occurred after Crowe had accused her of being untrue. In answer to a question concerning a possible suicide pact, Mrs. Eades declared: "He never said a word to me about such a thing. Do you think I'm going to allow any man to shoot at me without objecting?" Mrs. Eades is in the hospital, where her condition is not serious.
Crawfordsville Review; May 15, 1923
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Martinsville, Ind. May 2- H. Dilly, a prominent physician of Linton, Greene County, was instantly killed Thursday morning by his team running away. His 8-year-old son sitting by his side escaped injury.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal; 2 May 1891 p4
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Rev. Hugh Martin Douglas, 47, of Rt. 1 Shelburn, a brother of Earl Douglas of Crawfordsville and Luther Douglas of Darlington, was killed Monday morning when his car skidded and overturned on U. S. 41 south of Terre Haute. Survivors include his wife, Anna; three daughters, Carol Sue, Darlene and Ruth, all at home; a son, Gordon of Indianapolis, and eight brothers, Wallace of Sheridan, Wilber of Fillmore, Charles of Greencastle, Paul of New York City, Lester of Blue Island, Ill., and Raymond of Louisville, in addition to the two living in Montgomery County. Rev. Douglas was minister of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Hymera, in Sullivan County. Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Thursday at Gospel Tabernacle in Terre Haute, with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at DeBaun Funeral Home in Terre Haute.
Crawfordsville Journal Review; March 21, 1967
Contributed by Karen Zach

HILLSBORO - Gene Eller, 40, of Rt. 1, Hillsboro, died this morning in the West 10th Street Veterans Hospital at Indianapolis. He had been in failing health five months. Mr. Eller was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a member of Hillsboro American Legion Post 188. He attended the Christian Church at Attica. He had lived here three years, moving here from Mellott. He attended schools at Pine Village and Attica. Mr. Eller was born on April 16, 1933, at Boswell, a son of Jess and Myrtle Pratt Eller. He was married to Helen Shoaf on Sept. 15, 1955. She survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Brenda Eller at home; two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Frankie) Seymour of Mellott and Mrs. Richard (Katie) Everett of Terre Haute; two brothers, Marvin and Lee Eller of Attica; five half-sisters, Mrs. Rudi (Sue) DuVerney of Zionsville, Mrs. Richard (Linda) Cheever of Kokomo, Mrs. Betty Cheesman and Miss Patty Eller of Cayuga and Miss Bonnie Eller of Otterbein, and two half-brothers, Larry Eller of Otterbein and Jack Eller of Florida. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Crumley-Williams Funeral Home here.
Crawfordsville Journal Review; October 25, 1973
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Fishhook, an old man of over seventy, living near Vienna, Scott County, was so badly burned and exhausted, while attempting to subdue a fire a few days ago that he died soon after.
Franklin Daily Herald, Johnson County, Indiana; 29 April 1882
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Isaac Foster, the oldest member of the GAR of Indiana, died at his home in Indianapolis Wednesday April 11. Grandfather Foster, as he was familiarly called was born in Monroe County, West Virginia in 1802. He was married to Sarah Ann Jones of Butler County Ohio Feb 10, 1831. Twelve children were born to them, seven of whom with their mother survive him. Early in 1861, at the age of 57 years, he enlisted in the 71st Ohio volunteers Inf and with the army of the Tennessee participated in several noted battles among which was the fight at Pittsburg Landing. But the long weary march and fearful exposure proved too much for a man of his age, and despite his dauntless courage and grand patriotism, long before the term of his enlistment had expired he was compelled to confide to younger and studier hands the defense of his country. For months after his discharge life trembled in the balance, but finally he rallied and lived to enjoy the blessings of a free and united country nearly a quarter of a century. In disposition he was gentle as a woman and is sunset of life was beautiful as the close of a perfect day. He was a member of Joseph R. Gordon Post and his burial was conducted by that body. His funeral was attended by all the posts of the city. The remains were interred at Crown Hill cemetery Sunday, April 15. Mr. Foster had a large circle of friends and relatives living in this county.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal; 21 April 1888 p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

The wife of Lewis Foster, was burned to death at Rockfield, this county, on the 28th of February. Mrs. Foster attempted to pour coal oil from a can upon the fire to make it burn faster, when the oil in the can ignited, bursting the can and setting fire to the dress of Mrs. F, burning her in such a dreadful manner that the flesh fell from her bones. She lingered until the following morning, when death ended her sufferings - Delphi Journal
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 21 March 1867 p 1
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Shelbyville, Ind - April 10 - Leonidas Gordon, of this city, died Wednesday. He leaves a widow and six children. His estate is worth $175,000. Last fall he gave a large tract of land and established an orphan's home near Shelbyville.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal; 10 April 1891
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Lafayette, Jan 13 - Marsh B. GRIFFIN, 62, a retired farmer living at Oxford was asphyxiated today by gas from an automobile exhaust. He had been working on his car for more than two hours. His body was found on the floor of his garge by his daughter, Miss Evalina. the room was filled with gas and the automobile engine was running. Griffin was a high mason and had lived in Benton Co. 40 years. He is survived by a widow, a son, Dr. EV Griffin and two daughters, one of them, Mrs. Fred Dekamp of Lafayette.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 21 March 1867 p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Sarah Ann, daughter of William and Emily Hartman was born August 7, 1855 near Foster, Warren County, Indiana and passed away at Kingman, Indiana, May 4, 1941 at the age of 85 years 8 months, 27 days. Her mother died when she was four years old and she was reared in the home of an aunt, Mrs. Rebeca Deyo, near Perrysville, Indiana. She was married to George Parks, in 1874, who was killed in a railroad crossing accident at Covington, a short time later. In 1877, she was married to John R. Shannon who preceded her in death October 8, 1935. A son, William died in infancy; and a daughter, Mrs. Artie Jackson died November 1, 1938. She is survived by a son, Harly B. Parks, Gessie, Indiana and a daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Bunday of Kingman with whom she made her home. Eleven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a half brother, Ezra Hartman, Danville, Illinois, also survive. Of a retiring disposition, she went quietly and unobtrusively about the duties of caring for her home and family. Lately, the infirmities of age weighed heavily upon her, until stricken with paralysis, she passed into the mystic shadows which obscure the Haven of Rest.
Kingman Star; 8 May 1941
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After a short illness from blood poisoning Emma, the wife of Mr. AA Hauk, died at their home near Remington, Benton County, Wednesday, July 13, being 24 years of age. She has been married hardly three years and was the fond mother of two children, the youngest of whom was only 9 days old at the time of her death. Mrs. Hauk was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Moore of Elmdale, who share the affliction of the sadly bereaved husband. She has been a member of the Christian Church about 3 years and was a faithful servant until death. The remains were laid to rest in Gilbo Cemetery, near their Benton County home.
Crawfordsville Star, Montgomery County, Indiana; July 21, 1887 p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Charles Bickel, who killed Robert A. Hill at Evansville on the 24th day of May last, by cutting him with a knife has been found guilty of manslaughter, and sentenced to an imprisonment of two years.
Crawfordsville Star, Montgomery County, Indiana; Nov 23, 1875
Contributed by Karen Zach

Margaret Harper was born July 27, 1819, in Fayette county, Ohio, came to Tippecanoe county in 1829. She being the oldest of a large family of children she assisted in raising the family and realized what it was to be one of the early pioneers of the county. She married Enoch Holloway, January 27, 1837, in this county and they resided together until his death, Nov. 4, 1876, in Sugar Creek township, this county, where by their energies they had come into possession of a fine farm. No children were born to them, but being of a kind and loving disposition several grown persons can now point with pride to the homes they had with Uncle Enoch and Aunt Margaret, as they almost continuously had one or more children about them. Among the many children they had taken were R. C. Harper and wife, who after being retired to manhood and womanhood decided to join their fortunes together and thereby be the better prepared to take care of the old folks in their declining years. After the death of Uncle Enoch they continued to live together and although a family of children has since been born to R. C. and wife Aunt Margaret was never forgotten. Both parents and children vied with each other to make her last days pleasant. She died Oct. 17 at the ripe old age of seventy-four. She had been a devout and consistent member of the M. E. church for 53 years, and although for the last few years of her life she had been almost a constant sufferer she was never heard to complain, but continued to thank God for his goodness to her and her many friends. Funeral services were conducted by her former pastor, Rev. Neil, at the Potato Creek church, Oct. 19th, assisted by Rev. Worrall. The remains were laid to rest in the Peterson cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Harper extend their heartfelt thanks to all for the many kind acts they received in this their great bereavement.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, October 27, 1893
Contributed by Karen Zach

Last Sunday of Bright's disease at his home near Romney, occurred the death of George Washington House in his 81st year, a resident of Tippecanoe county since 1828. His estate is valued at $100,000. During his lifetime Mr. House was a generous friend to educational and religious institutions. Among his donations were $5,000 for the construction of a Methodist Church at Romney - House Chapel and $1,000 to Asbury University.
Crawfordsville Review; 12 October 1895 p 1
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Died, at his residence in Chauncey, Tippecanoe County, on Tuesday evening, March 28th of liver disease, Mr. John W. Jamison, aged 51 years. The funeral took place on Thursday, Eld. Bowles of this city officiating minister. The deceased was one of Tippecanoe County's most worthy citizens, and leaves a wife and 11 children to mourn his loss. This unexpected death will be deeply felt not only by the family but by the entire community. Mr. Jamison was one of the leading spirits of the great Independent reform movement in this Congressional District. Rev. Thomas Carr, another of our old and worthy citizens, died from disease of the heart at his residence, some 3 ½ miles south of Crawfordsville on Saturday last, April 1st at about 6 o'clock p.m. He had been in the enjoyment of his usual good health during the day, and had just returned to the house from the barn when he complained of feeling badly, and immediately sank down and expired within five minutes time. His age was about 78 years. The remains of the deceased were interred at Oak Hill Cemetery today at 1 o'clock.
Crawfordsville Star, Montgomery County, Indiana; April 4, 1876, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Andrew Johnson, a small farmer near Lafayette, discouraged by the drought, purchased a revolver and first took a snap shot at the third finger of his right hand to test the accuracy of the weapon. The bullet tore away the middle knuckle. Then he jammed the muzzle of the revolver in his right ear and pulled the trigger, the bullet ranging upward and missing the brain, although this made a very ugly wound. The injury is likely to result fatally.
Crawfordsville Review; 29 June 1895
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Indianapolis, May 5 - William Kastner, an 18-year-old tailor from Pulaski, Ohio attempted suicide at the California House Saturday evening by shooting himself through the body. The ball entered his breast and came out at his back, narrowly missing his heart. To the hotel attendants who rushed in Kastner handed a letter and the revolver with the request that they kill him off at once. The letter stated he was in hard luck and tired of life.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal; 5 May 1891 p 2
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Lafayette, Ind. May 2 - During a severe thunderstorm near Stockwell Thursday afternoon lightning struck and killed Frank Lake, a farmer.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal; 2 May 1891 p4
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Dr. Lewis LEAMING one of the most progressive and substantial citizens of Otterbein passed away at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at his home in that place. Death was caused by Bright's disease and he had been in poor health for some time. He was born at Romeny on May 10, 1873 and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Leaming. He attended the grade schools of the county and received his literary education at Purdue. He later graduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago. He then took up the practice of medicine in Otterbein. The deceased was married about 16 years ago to Alice Patton, daughter of Col. Patton of Remington at one time a member of Congress. The widow and 3 children: Louise, Eleanor and Luther Leaming survive. He also leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Leaming of Romney a brother Hunter Leaming of Romney and two sisters, Mrs. Samuel Kirkpatrick of New Richmond and Mrs. Samuel C. Malsberry of Romney.
Crawfordsville Daily Review; Jan 14, 1916
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William E. LEATH was born in Warren County, Indiana June 5, 1844 and died at his home in Sterling July 23, 1917 aged 73 years 1 months and 18 days. He was the son of Silas & Mary Ann BABRY Leath, who emigrated from Virginia in an early day. His father was a carpenter by trade and died when William was very young. At the age of 4 William was bound out as an orphan. In Feb 1862 he enlisted in Co. C 2nd Battalion US Infantry. He fought at Cedar Mountain in August 1862 being captured at that place, was confined in Libby Prison and Belle isle six weeks and then paroled. He returned to the army and fought again at Fredricksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettsyburg, Mine Run and Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Laurel Hill, Cold Harbor, Tolapatomay Creek, North Anna, Bethesda Church, Petersburg and the Weldon RR at which place he was taken prisoner. He was taken to Ft. Hamilton, NY where he received his discharge from a faithful and honorable service for 3 years and 3 months. March 18, 1871 he was married to Sallie A. NEAL, daughter of Nathan Neal. To this union were born 10 children: the sons, Joseph of Indianapolis; William of Veedersburg; Edward of Nebraska. The daughters are Winnie WOOD of Hillsboro; Augusta RILEY of Princetown; Lina BOSWELL of Cayuga,; Amelia HAWKINS of Veedersburg. The deceased members are: Anna who departed this life, Oct 27, 1892 at age 16 years; James died 21 years ago; being 16 years of age; Clancy J, the youngest son died in infancy. In early life Brother Leath united with the church at Center Chapel and was always interested in church work, having been connected with the Sterling Christian Church after his removal to that place until four years ago he and his companion became members of the United Brethren Church at Veedersburg.
Waveland Independent, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana; May 10, 1935
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Thursday at his home in Warren County occurred the death of Judge James McCabe, father of Charles M. McCabe of this city and one of the best known men and Democratic leaders in Indiana. He had numerous friends here, personally, legally and politically. For two years he had been suffering with diabetes and six weeks ago the venerable barrister was stricken with paralysis. He had been in a critical condition ever since, his death being expected almost momentarily. Judge McCabe was one of Indiana's leading Democrats and served for six years with the supreme court of Indiana. He was born July 4, 1834, in Dark County, Ohio and when a child his parents moved to Illinois. They settled on a farm on the present site of the city of Watseka. Here Judge McCabe, then a boy, farmed with an ox team. When still a boy he ran away from home and went to Crawfordsville with two brothers. Here he worked as a section hand and helped build the Monon RR into Crawfordsville. In 1880 Judge McCabe took his son, Edward into partnership and the partnership has continued ever since. Judge McCabe has been ill since Feb 7, when he was stricken with apoplexy. James McCabe was a life-long Democrat and for a third of a century was prominent in his party. He was a warm personal friend of William Jennings Bryan, who recently visited him at his home. Dark County, Ohio was his birth place and he was born July 4, 1844. His father was a farmer and young McCabe was, therefore, engaged in that occupation until he reached manhood. He was twice honored by his party with the nomination for representative in congress, but was defeated. In 1892 he became a candidate for position of judge of the supreme court and was elected serving till 1899. In 1853 he married Miss Serena VanCleve, of Crawfordsville, who survives. Two of his sons are Charles McCabe of Crawfordsville and Edwin McCabe of Williamsport. He was a partner with his son Edward at the time of his death. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the home, Lone Oak farm, near Williamsport where the judge died.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; March 30, 1911 p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Minerva McCain died Monday night at 11 o'clock at the home of her son, Dallas McCain, near Westfield, the cause of death being extreme old age. She was born November 22, 1814, and was over eighty-six years of age She was well known in Crawfordsville, having made her home here with her son, the late T. H. B. McCain, for several years. The children surviving her are Dallas McCain, W. L. McCain and Mrs. Wm. Montgomery, all of Hamilton county. The funeral occurred near Westfield Wednesday morning.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 15 February 1901
Contributed by Karen Zach

Patrick McDonald died at his home near Mace on Monday of a complication of diseases, the result of kidney trouble. The deceased was 68 years of age and leaves a large family. The funeral was on Wednesday from St. Bernard's Catholic church.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 4 February 1888
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lafayette, May 14 - Mrs. Rhoda Menthorne, wife of H. Robert Menthorne, committed suicide here some time today by shooting herself. Her body was found by her husband in an attic room. A nervous collapse is given as the cause of the deed. A husband and two daughters survive.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; May 15, 1923
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Merritt, died at his home near Logansport March 30. He has been in very feeble health for some time. He was born in Ohio in 1818, and came to this state at an early day and was long a resident of this community. He was a consistent Christian man and long a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. He was the father of Rev. SB Merritt, now pastor of the First Christian Church, Fall River, Mass.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 21 April 1888 p 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. John Miller, formerly of this county, is dead. Several years ago she lived with her husband on the Terre Haute road, he being toll-gate keeper there for a long time. The Lebanon Patriot says: "Catherine J. Miller, wife of John S. Miller, living three miles north of Lebanon, died at her home April 20, 1899, at the age of sixty-three years, four months and ten days. She was a native of Floyd county, Indiana, near Greenville, where she was born December 10, 1835. Her marriage to Mr. Miller occurred March 13, 1856, and one son and two daughters have blessed the union. Mrs. Miller joined the Methodist church about 1868. She was a constant sufferer from heart and stomach trouble for several months and had to be attended regularly. She was very solicitous of the welfare of those who attended her and often expressed the hope that they would be rewarded in heaven for their kindness. She expressed a readiness to answer the summons of death as a relief from suffering. . The family will miss a kind companion, a loving mother, one who cared for the wants of others before self. Funeral at Bethel cemetery April 23, 1899, services conducted by Rev. John Thompson.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 5 May 1899
Contributed by Karen Zach

The wife of Eli Miller, of Valley City, near Corydon, gave birth to four children a few days ago. They were fully developed, but did not live. Mrs. Miller gave birth to triplets about a year ago.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 4 February 1893, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Ethel Waltz Moffitt, 62, of Anaheim, Calif., a former resident of Williamsport, died July 28 in Anaheim. Born Sept. 13, 1908, in Williamsport, she was ·the daughter f John S. and Mary Ella Van Cleve Waltz. She moved to Anaheim about 25 years ago and was married there in 1949 to Lester E. Moffit, who died. Mrs. Moffit and her husband owned and operated several apartment houses in Anaheim. She was a graduate of Judyville High and Madame Blaker's Teachers College in Indianapolis. She taught school in the Williamsport Grade School for several years. She was a member of the Anaheim First Christian Church. Survivors include a brother, Charlie V. Waltz of Williamsport. Memorial services Saturday at the DeSutter Funeral Home. The Rev. Douglas Dickey officiated. Interment in Highland Cemetery. The body was cremated.
: Obituary from a collection of Fauniel Hershbarger, a life-long Fountain County Indiana resident
Contributed by Karen Zach

OTTERBEIN - Mary L. Moore, 58, died at 7 a.m. Saturday in her home at 606 Penn Drive, Lafayette. She had been in ill health for a number of years. Mrs. Moore had formerly resided at Otterbein. She married Dale Moore who preceded her in death in 1972. She and her husband had owned and operated Moore's Typewriter Service Shop for many years. Surviving is a half-sister, Mrs. Dell Crowe of Greencastle. Private services were conducted Monday in Johnston Funeral Chapel at Otterbein with Pastor Gene Bauer officiating.
: Crawfordsville Journal Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; April 5, 1977
Contributed by Karen Zach

Wabash, Ind. April 11 -- Minnie Moore, the 7-year-old granddaughter of Andrew Moore, of Liberty Township, this county, was burned to death Thursday morning. She was assisting her grandfather in burning out stumps, and the breeze carrying her dress into the flames her clothing took fire and she was so badly burned that death resulted soon afterward. The flesh on her limbs and face was literally cooked.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal; 11 April 1891
Contributed by Karen Zach

Several children, while at play at Huntington, found a number of pills and one of them, an 8-year-old son of John Murray, swallowed five of them. He was immediately taken ill and died within an hour. The pills were composed of Belladonna.
Source: Franklin Daily Herald, Johnson County, Indiana; 29 April 1882
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rockport, Ind. May 2 - Information has been received here of the finding of the decapitated body of Warren Niblack in the river at Grand View, 6 miles above. Niblack was a miller of this place and disappeared about three months ago while collecting money along the river towns about here. As he had considerable money with him he was supposed to have been murdered. He carried a life insurance policy, which the company refused to pay, claiming that he had been seen in Missouri.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal; 2 May 1891 p4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Martinsville, Ind. April 11 - Mrs. John Oliver, of Jefferson Township, committed suicide Wednesday night by hanging. Her husband going to the smokehouse about dusk found her hanging from a beam. Her body was yet warm. She had tied a large handerchief (sic) about her neck, climbed upon a chair and tied this to a rope suspended from above. She then kicked the chair away. She had told some of her family that she would kill herself because of her 16-year-old granddaughter's downfall.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal; 11 April 1891
Contributed by Karen Zach

Fort Wayne, Ind. April 10 - Charles Ostman, a locomotive fireman of this city was instantly killed at Burr Oak, Ind, by his head striking a stock shute (sic) which his engine was passing.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal; 10 April 1891
Contributed by Karen Zach

Martinsville, Ind. April 10 - Sarah Pender, a prominent lady of Bedford, while standing before a fireplace Wednesday was suddenly taken ill, fainted and fell into the fire. She was fatally burned.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal; 10 April 1891
Contributed by Karen Zach

The body of Mrs. Petit, who died a short time since, was exhumed yesterday and a post mortem examination held on the remains. Among the medical men present at the operation were Drs. Eastman and Commingore of Indianapolis and Dr. Jesse Lanham of Williamsburg this county.
Franklin Daily Herald, Johnson County, Indiana 29 April 1882
Contributed by Karen Zach

After a brief illness, Mrs. A.M. Phelps, of Newburg, Warwick (sic) County, died on Wednesday. She was in the 72nd year of her age.
Franklin Daily Herald, Johnson County, Indiana 29 April 1882
Contributed by Karen Zach

WILLIAMSPORT - Cecil E. Phelps, 75, retired employe of Attica Grain Co., died at 7:45 p.m. Monday at the Woodland Manor Nursing Home in Attica. He had been in failing health the last year. He was a member of the Hedrick Assembly of God. He was born April 6, 1897 in Bethel Ridge, Ky., a son of William K. and Sarah G. DeBord Phelps. He married Aquilla Mae Wesley Nov. 11, 1914. She died Oct. 5, 1958. Survivors include two daughters, Edna F. and Gay Phelps, of Rt. 3, Attica; three sons, Raymond and Herbert L. of Rt. 2, Williamsport and James H. of Schererville; two brothers, Oris of Hedrick and Oscar of Cincinnati, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Gertie Dick, of Science Hill, Ky.; 14 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted at Maus Chapel in Attica at 2:30 p.m. Thursday with Revs. Harvey Lang and Michael Halquist officiating. Burial will be in West Lebanon Cemetery. Friends may call at Dale Maus Funeral Home in Attica.
: Crawfordsville Journal Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; August 9, 1972
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lafayette, March 20 - Mrs. Mary A. Ross, of Romney, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital early this afternoon from congestion of the lungs. She was a sister of Dr. J.C. Webster. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Romney.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; March 21, 1916 p1
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ATTICA, Ind. - Walter P. Sanders, 86, former resident of Winthrop, in Warren County, died at 6:55 p.m. Friday (March 14, 1969) in Williamsport Community Hospital where he had been a patient since Wednesday. He had resided at the Alward Nursing Home for the past ten years. Born in Renssalaer, Ind., Aug. 28, 1882, he was the son of Gene and Sarah Hyder Sanders. The family moved to this area when he was a small boy and he had been a resident of Fountain and Warren counties most of his life. He was married Nov. 24, 1906, in Williamsport to Minnie Beach, who died in 1958. He was employed as a laborer on various farms and also for the railroad. Survivors include three sons, James of Covington Route 3, Carroll of Vallejo, Calif., and Charles of Yeddo; three daughters. Mrs. Ruby Stembaugh of Yeddo, Mrs. Mildred Smalley of Attica and Mrs. Mae Brandenburg; 33 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the DeSutter Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Warren County Bethel Cemetery near Winthrop. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Commercial News, Danville, Illinois; March 15, 1969
Contributed by Karen Zach

CLINTON, Ind. (CNS) - Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Frist Funeral Home for Willis A. Satterlee, 95, of 605 Mulberry, a prominent Clinton attorney for many years. He died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday (May 19, 1973) at St. Anthony's Hospital in Terre Haute. He had been ill six weeks. The Rev. James V. Smith will officiate, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday. A resident of Clinton for 91 years, he was the oldest member of the Clinton First United Methodist Church. Born Feb. 9, 1878, in Chrisman, he was the son of Cyrus W. and Matilda Griffith Satterlee. A former Vermillion County prosecuting attorney, he was active in the practice of law until 1963. He was the oldest graduate of Clinton High and held a life time pass to all school athletic events. He was an avid sports fan. Mr. Satterlee was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Foltz Satterlee, in 1966 and a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Harris. Survivors include a son, William of Pinedale, Calif.; five daughters, Mrs. Rowena Lewis of Seymour, Mrs. Florence Waldrop of Rolling Prairie, Mrs. Emma Jane Koener of Jeffersonville, Mrs. Mary Ellen Wellman of Clinton and Mrs. Louise Hay of Oregon; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Commercial News, Danville, Illinois; May 21, 1973
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WEST LEBANON, Ind. (CNS) - Wesley Melvin Saylor, 75, of Detroit, Mich., a former area resident, died at 2:30 p.m. yesterday (Oct. 31, 1967) at the Detroit General Hospital. He had been ill five years and a patient there several days. He had been residing at the Lakeland Convalescent Home there. Born Oct. 18, 1892 in Illinois, he was married May 2, 1922, at Cleveland, Ohio, to Bertha Hume, who died. He had been a pharmacist and was a veteran of service in the Navy in World War I. Survivors include two half brothers, Frank Randles of West Lebanon and Arthur Green of Bradley; and two half sisters, Mrs. Glen Cronkhite of West Lebanon and Mrs. Levi Cronkhite of Williamsport Route 1. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Crowmer & Siddens Funeral Home. The Rev. Fred Rice will officiate. Burial will be in West Lebanon Cemetery. The body is at the funeral home. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Commercial News, Danville, Illinois; November 1, 1967
Contributed by Karen Zach

Helena B. (Powlen) Schaen, 70, of 924 Garden St., West Lafayette, died at Home Hospital, Lafayette, Monday. She had been in ill health for a few days and hospitalized since Sunday morning. Born at Royal Center, Ind., she grew up at Logansport, and was a resident of Attica from 1940 to 1948. She was married in 1928 at Logansport to A. J. Schaen, who is a retired Public Service Indiana superintendent. She was employed as secretary in the Bursar's Office at Purdue University for 20 years, retiring in 1958. She was a member of Trinity M. E. Church, Psi Iota Xi, and Attica Chapter No. 125, Order of Eastern Star. Surviving with the husband is one sister, Mrs. Thelma B. Powlen, Logansport.
Obituary from a collection of Fauniel Hershbarger, a life-long Fountain County Indiana resident
Contributed by Karen Zach

WILLIAMSPORT, Ind. (CNS) - Mrs. Dessie I. Schlosser, 93, of Williamsport, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 15, 1969) at Danville CARE Nursing Home. She had been in failing health for several years. Born Oct. 26, 1876, in Warren County near Marshfield, she was the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Goodwine Cronkhite. She was married, July 28, 1897, to William E. Schlosser, who died about 40 years ago. Mrs. Schlosser was a life resident of Warren County. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and Pythian Sisters Lodge. Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Edith Smith of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Mrs. Maxine Welch of Williamsport Route 2 and two nephews, Harold of Williamsport Route 2 and Charles of Attica. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Crowmer & Siddens Funeral Home in Williamsport. The Rev. Vernon Seaton will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. The body is at the funeral home. Friends will e received after 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Commercial News, Danville, Illinois; November 16, 1969
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rev. Christian Schrenck, pastor of Zion Church, Evansville, died on Wednesday of dropsy. He had resided in Evansville since 1863, and was highly esteemed both as man and minister
Franklin Daily Herald, Johnson County, Indiana; 29 April 1882
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James Seath, founder of the car works at Terre Haute is dead. He was a native of Scotland and had lived in this country since 1833. Until 1858 he was with the Hudson River RR company. Then he went to the Chicago & Alton at Bloomington. Afterward he was master mechanic of the Terre Haute & Alton at Litchfield. In the first year of the war he was with the North Missouri but returned to the TH & A.
Crawfordsville Review; 12 October 1895 p 1
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WILLIAMSPORT, Ind. (CNS) - Mrs. Katherine B. Shaw, 59, of 111 S. 29th, Lafayette, Ind., a former resident of Williamsport, died unexpectedly at 9:20 a.m. today (Feb. 14, 1969) in Home Hospital at Lafayette shortly after being admitted. Death was from natural causes. Born Aug. 13, 1909, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Lee and Ella Brier. She was married June 16, 1938, in Thorntown, Ind., to Elmer Shaw who survives. She had lived in Lafayette 28 years. Also surviving is her mother, Mrs. Ella Brier of Lafayette. Mrs. Shaw was a member of the First Christian Church of Lafayette. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Crowmer & Siddens Funeral Home in Williamsport. The Rev. Joseph G. Wick will officiate. Burial will be in the Williamsport Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday.
Commercial News, Danville, Illinois; Feb 14, 1969
Contributed by Karen Zach

A four-year-old child of Samuel Simmons of Tipton, climbed upon a wagon loaded with logs, a few days ago and falling between the wheels and wagonbolster, was crushed to death.
Crawfordsville Star, Montgomery County, Indiana; Nov 23, 1875
Contributed by Karen Zach

Minimac, Ind. April 14 - in Starke County, a few miles from here Fred Smith, 14 years old, was shot dead by his cousin, Amil Smith, 19 years of age. Young Smith and his brother were out sawing wood, when Amil, who had been hunting, approached them. In a playful manner the hunter said to Fred that he could kill him, and without further ceremony pulled the trigger, killing him instantly.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 April 1891
Contributed by Karen Zach

An old colored man, well known in this city, Merritt Smith, died yesterday at his residence, corner First and Sheets. He was 86 years old, and has been a resident of this city ever since Terre Haute was a town. The funeral took place today at 2 p.m. at Allen Chapel.
Franklin Daily News, Johnson County, IN; 30 March 1880
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Charles Stewart, a boy of 15 years of age, residing at Marengo, Crawford County, accidentally shot and killed himself with a revolver on Tuesday.
Franklin Daily Herald, Johnson County, Indiana; 29 April 1882
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Mrs. Margaret Thomas, died April 13 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Asa Thomasin Brazil in the 78th year of her age. She was buried on Sunday at the Pleasant Hill Christian Cemetery. She was the wife of the late Dr. John M. Thomas, once the leading physician in this part of the country. She came to this county with her husband at an early day and was well acquainted with pioneer life. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church and was a devoted Christian woman. She had lived with her daughter at Brazil for a few months, and was a great sufferer the last few weeks of her life.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 21 April 1888 p 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Miss Ettie Todd, a young lady living at 1031 South Third, aged 22 years, died yesterday afternoon from a lingering illness of two years with consumption. Her funeral takes place this afternoon.
Franklin Daily News, Johnson County, IN; 29 March 1880
Contributed by Karen Zach

A German sewing girl at Indian Hill, Tippecanoe County, gave her new born babe to the hogs. The Coroner's jury rendered a verdict of "death from exposure to cold and hogs."
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 7 November 1874, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Columbus, Ind. April 10 - a 3-year-old daughter of Weston Vanarsdale of this city was fatally burned Thursday, her clothes taking fire while her parents were in another room.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, 11 April 1891
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lafayette, April 26 - Rink V. Vanderkolk, 73 years old, is dead here as the result of a fall from a porch at his house. He was injufred internally and also sustained a fractured hip. He had been a resident of this county for 50 years.
Crawfordsville Review, April 27, 1915
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rev. Jacob Wendel Is Taken By Death
The Rev. Jacob D. Wendel, 75, of Ridgeville route 2, retired pastor of the Church of God at Salamonia, died at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Pleasant Dale nursing home at Grand Prairie, Tex., after suffering a stroke Sunday. He was born in Adams county July, 29, 1888, a son of Phillip and Margaret Emerick-Wendel. Surviving are his wife, Hallie; stepdaughter, Mrs. Bill Marie Archer of Dallas, Tex., with whom Rev. and Mrs. Wendel had resided since March; one stepson Buddy of near Dallas; one sister, Mrs. Mary A. Kable of Wilshire, O.; one brother, Lewis P. Wendel of Chattanooga, O.; a half-brother Leslie Wendel of Bryant, and many nieces and nephews. Five brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Middleton funeral home in Ridgeville. (Wed. Aug. 14, 1963)
[buried New Pittsburg Cemetery, New Pittsburg, Randolph County, IN]
Berne (IN) Library Heritage Room Adams County Obits 1962-1964
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Rose Marie Westfall, 85, of Van Buren, IN, passed away at 3:53 PM on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Marion General Hospital in Marion, IN. She was born on Sunday, March 13, 1932, in Van Buren, IN to Harrie & Celesta (Anderson) Plummer. She married Kenneth W. Westfall on Sunday, June 21, 1953 in Van Buren, IN; together the two have celebrated 64 years of marriage. Rose Marie was a 1950 graduate of Van Buren High School. After high school she attended Taylor University and graduated from the University of Nevada with a degree elementary education. She graduated with her Masters degree in education from Ball State University. Rose Marie was a former teacher at Van Buren Elementary for 33 years, where she was the first Kindergarten teacher in Van Buren and Washington Twp. She was a member of Epta Epsilon, Lioness Club and Grant County Farm Bureau. Rose Marie was a lifetime member of the Van Buren Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, collecting china dolls and teddy bears and most importantly spending time with family. Loving survivors include: Husband - Kenneth W. Westfall, Van Buren, IN, Sons - Jim (Brenda) Westfall, Sweetser, IN, Dr. Mark (Pamela) Westfall, Marion, IN, Daughters - Jane (Bill) Hemmick, Van Buren, IN, Debbie (Gary) DeLong, Van Buren, IN, 11Grandchildren -Matthew (Mary) DeLong, Marion, IN, Joshua DeLong, Van Buren, IN, Nathan (Tabitha) DeLong, Marion, IN, Bradley (Morgan) Hemmick, St. Louis, MO, Aaron (Lyndsay) Hemmick, Elkhart, IN, Caleb (Carli) Hemmick, Ft. Wayne, IN, Sara (Sean) Richardson, Indianapolis, IN, Michael (Katie) Westfall, Sweetser, IN, Kristie (Kolby) Shultz, Sweetser, IN, Haley (Richard) Ladouceur, Canton, NY, Jamaica (Nick) Westfall-Snyder, Ft. Wayne, IN, 12 Great Grandchildren- Chloe Ladouceur, Hannah Ladouceur, Abigail Ladouceur, Morgan DeLong, Marshall DeLong, Carter DeLong, Eli Westfall, Faith Westfall, Carson Shultz, Lincoln Hemmick, Forde Hemmick and Eve Hemmick. She was preceded in death by her: Parents- Harrie & Celesta (Anderson) Plummer and Brother - Richard Plummer. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Van Buren United Methodist Fellowship Hall 105 S. 2nd St. Van Buren, IN 46991 on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A service to celebrate Rose Marie's life will be at the Van Buren United Methodist Church 108 S. 2nd St. Van Buren at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 13, 2018; viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the Church. Rev. John Parks will be officiating, assisted by Pastor Lucinda Osgood. Interment will follow in the Gardens of Memory in rural Marion. Preferred memorials: Van Buren United Methodist Church, 108 S. 2nd St., Van Buren, IN 46991
Glancy Funeral Homes online obit (accessed 3/8/2018)

George W. Williams, died at his home near New Richmond Saturday night from the effects of typhoid fever. The deceased was 26 year of age and unmarried. The funeral took place at 10 o'clock Monday from the Methodist church at Sugar Grove.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 4 February 1888
Contributed by Karen Zach

The funeral of James Williams, aged about 60 years, occurred Wednesday. He leaves a large family living hear the Junction. The deceased died of injuries received last week. He was hauling a load of wood in company with Tom Burke and accidentally fell off the wagon.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 18 January 1895
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Williams, colored, died at his home on north Walnut .street Monday morning of typhoid fever. The funeral took place on Tuesday at 2 o'clock from the African Methodist church. The ceremonies were conducted by the colored Odd Fellows. Interment at Masonic cemetery.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 4 February 1888
Contributed by Karen Zach

CLINTON, Ind. - Miss Mabel T. Williams, 63, of 1217 S. 20th, Terre Haute, formerly of Clinton, died at 3:10 p.m. Friday (Aug. 25, 1978) at her home after a lengthy illness. She retired from Quaker Maid in Terre Haute. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge of Brazil. Born June 26, 1915, in Clinton, She was the daughter of Joseph and Mami York Williams. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Minnie Ricauda of Clinton; two brothers, Joseph of Keno, Ore., and David of Conesville, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Frist Funeral Home in Clinton, with the Rev. James Brackett officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park at North Terre Haute. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home
Danville (Illinois) Commercial News; August 26, 1978
Contributed by Karen Zach

WILLIAM G. WINCHESTER, 74, of Crystal River, Fla., passed away Saturday May 1, 2004, at his residence. Born Nov. 12, 1929, in Detroit, Mich., he was the son of Clark and Mildred (Griffin) Winchester. His family moved directly to Fort Wayne, he spent his high school years in Roanoke, and graduated from Indiana Tech in 1956. Mr. Winchester served as Sonar man in the U.S. Navy on the USS Strong for five years, during the Korean War. Following the war, he joined the I.B.M. family, after graduation, and retired in June 1989, after 33 years of working in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and Kingston, N.Y. His golden years were spent working for the Citrus County Chronicle. He was the grandson of Franklin Winchester, who designed the Checker Cab. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Arlene Winchester of Crystal River; three sons, William Winchester II of Daytona Beach, Fla., Richie Winchester of Red Hook, N.Y., David Winchester of Kingston, N.Y.; one daughter, Kimberly Laurin of Crystal River. He was blessed to be grandfather of seven grandsons and one granddaughter. Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River, Fla.
News-Sentinel, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - Sunday, May 9, 2004
Contributed by Jane Edson

DANA, Ind. (CNS) - Paul H. Winsett, 69, of Terre Haute, formerly of Dana, died early Sunday (March 24, 1974) at the Union Hospital. He had been a patient since Friday. He and his mother had resided at the Canterbury Convalescent Home in Terre Haute. He was born Aug. 6, 1904, in Edgar County, Ill., the son of Ira J. and Laura Hood Winsett. Survivors include his mother, who is 93, and resides at the convalescent home in Terre Haute. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Overpeck Funeral Home. The Rev. Brent Harden will officiate. Burial will be in Wesley Cemetery in Dana. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Obituary from a collection of Fauniel Hershbarger, a life-long Fountain County Indiana resident
Contributed by Karen Zach

On last Saturday morning Mr. Wm. F. Wood, father of Presiding Elder DM Wood, died at the family residence in this city, of asthma, from which disease he had long been a sufferer. Mr. Woods had died only a few minutes before one of the family went to his room to call him. Deceased was 72 years of age. The remains were taken to West Lebanon for burial.
Greencastle Star Press, Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana; 1 October 1892 p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Ann Wooden, aged fifty-three years, died on Wednesday at the home of her son-in-law, Henry Arnold. She was the wife of Henry Wooden, a well known colored man living near Waveland. She was here on a visit and was suddenly taken very ill Tuesday morning. The funeral took place today.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 15 February 1901
Contributed by Karen Zach

Cecil Worley, 70, of 426 Franklin, in Danville, Ill., died Monday (May 22, 1972) at the Veteran's Administration Hospital where he had been a patient since December 1970. He had been in failing health for two years. He was born in West Lebanon, Ind. Sept. 18, 1901, the son of Hank and Minnie Smith Worley. In 1920 he married Julia Etta Morlan in Warren County, Ind. She died in 1925. Mr. Worley had been a Danville resident the last 47 years. Before he moved to Danville, he had lived in Judyville, Ind. Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Hazel Marlatt and Mrs. Maxine DeZarn, both of Williamsport, Ind.; two brothers, Leslie of Williamsport and John of Williamsport Route 2; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Six brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Worley was an attendant at the VA hospital for 17 years. He had worked at the Marlatt Battery Factory in Danville before working at the VA. He was a member of the Pence, Ind. Christian Church. During World War II he served in the Army signal corps. Services were Thursday at the Fisher Funeral Home in Williamsport, with the Rev. Joe Shryock and the Rev. Do…….. ficiating. Burial was in West Lebanon cemetery
Obituary from a collection of Fauniel Hershbarger, a life-long Fountain County Indiana resident
Contributed by Karen Zach

LAFAYETTE, (AP) - Lynn A. Wortman, 36, farm news editor of the Lafayette Journal and Courier, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette. He had been in failing health for about three months. He was suffering from cancer. Wortman was a native of South Bend and a former resident of Van Wirt, Ohio. He began his news career in 1959 as a reporter on the Van Wirt Times-Bulletin. By 1963 he was the newspaper's city editor and was a correspondent for the Toledo Blade and radio station WOWO in Fort Wayne. He joined the Journal and Courier staff in 1963 as West Lafayette news reporter and later was police reporter and then chief of the newspaper's bureau at Frankfort. From 1970-71 he was regional news editor and in late 1971 was appointed farm news editor. In 1966 he won a national citation from The Associated Press for his role in a photo story about a crazed sniper who invaded the press box at Purdue University's football stadium. Survivors include his widow, Shirley, a son, Barry, and three daughters, Debra, Jane and Kerry. Funeral services will be held here Tuesday, with burial Wednesday at Van Wirt.
Note: Lynn Wortman born 28 March 1938, died 23 June 1974
Obituary from a collection of Fauniel Hershbarger, a life-long Fountain County Indiana resident
Contributed by Karen Zach