EARP, Lucinda - Putnam

Mrs. Earp died at the home of John Earp lst evening. She suffered with old age and a complication of diseases. Mrs. Earp was born in April 1818.  She was twice married, her first husband, John Henry dying in 1862. She married Wm. Earp in 1867. Two children survive her – Mrs. John Earp (sic) and Daniel Henry. Mrs. Earp has lived in Greencastle and vicinity for about 50 years. The funeral will occur tomorrow (Friday) at 3 o’clock p.m. Services conducted at Brick Chapel by Dr. HA Gobin.

Source: Greencastle Daily Banner-Times 6 August 1896 p 1

Mrs. Lucinda Earp mother of Mrs. John W. Earp and Daniel Henry died Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mr. John W. Earp. Her age was 78 years. The funeral will occur at Brick Chapel on Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The funeral party will leave Greencastle at 1:30 and the exercises will be held at the chapel, conducted by Dr. HA Gobin. There will be no services at the residence in this city.

Source: Greencastle Daily Banner-Times 7 August 1896 p3

PG Pauley received a telegram from Greencastle this morning announcing the death of Mrs. Earp, an old friend of his family.  Mrs. Earp formerly resided in Bloomington but resided near Greencastle for about 30 years. When living here she was the widow of John Henry, who was killed in the war. After moving to Greencastle she was married to Mr. Earp, now deceased. She was a worthy Christian woman and will be remembered by many of our older citizens (Bloomington Telephone).