GHORMLEY, Carl J. - Putnam

Carl J. Ghormley was born at Roachdale, Indiana Jan 6, 1882. The family moved to Waveland in 1884 where they resided until Carl was 21 years old.  They moved to Paris, Illinois where he and his father entered the hardware business. Carl was married to Martha O. Coop May 11, 1908. They moved to Logansport, Indiana June 7, 1909 and he began work for the Prudential Insurance Company and had been advanced to assistant superintendent. Carl was a deacon in the Christian Church and was an Odd Fellow.  He became ill of the influenza and pneumonia and after 16 days died Dec 1, 1918. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Iola and Lucille, his father and mother, three sisters, Lola Cochran, Davenport, Iowa; Laila Williams, Beaumont, Tex and Mayme Reynard, Kansas City, Missouri.  Three brothers, Walter, Holly Grove, Arkansas; Glenn in France and Hubert, Camp Hancock, Georgia.   Carl Ghormley’s life was very strenuous in every way, being very active in business which brought him success. He was deeply devoted to his family and church.  His wife and family will continue to reside at Logansport, Indiana. – kbz