Randolph County, Indiana
Obituaries
The following article, written by friend, Fred L. Obenchain, appeared in the "Spotted Poland China Bulletin" in August of 1952, upon the passing of William Otterbin Hodson:
"WE HAVE LOST A GOOD FRIEND AND HELPER Nowhere in life's experience can one feel so helpless as in the trial of the passing on of an associate. Few men in our breed has given more freely of his time and ability than has Mr. Hodson.
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The trip was never too long, or the night too dark, for him to say no when called on to drive a long distance to a hog sale, or to judge a State Show and Sale. We drove with him over miles on miles and he was never too tired out to reflect his excellent jovial nature. Never ruffled, or of a bad humor toward anyone, his whole demeanor was one of tolerance and kindness.
It just hits harder, and hurts the more, as you get older, to have those closest to you stricken.
Mr. Hodson was fair, honest and upright in all his ways, and his passing is a severe loss to us all."
A Randolph County Area NewspaperWilliam O. Hodson, son of Benjamin F. and Mary Cox Hodson, was born near Lynn, Indiana., May 17, 1883. He departed this life at his home near Carlos, June 28, 1952.
(The newspaper and date are unknown.)
W.O. HODSON PASSES ON
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He was married to Bessie Engle, Nov. 18, 1905. To this union were born eight children: Glen, of Winchester, Indiana, Mrs. Paul Vincent, of Peru, Indiana, Mrs. Charles Moore, of near Winchester, Indiana, Mrs. Fred Clark, of Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Stanley Puterbaugh, of Detroit, Michigan, George William, of Lynn, Indiana, Mrs. Jay C. Pegg, of near Carlos, Indiana and a daughter, Lydia, who preceded him in death, June 29, 1936.
He lived in the Carlos community his entire life. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge of Carlos, a member of the Randolph County Council and a Director of the National Spotted China Association.
Surviving besides the widow and seven children, are eleven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one sister, and several nieces and nephews.
Contributed by Barbara Chipres
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1894
---------- HODSON, Hershel Hurbert, s/o George W. and Malinda (Reece) b. Sept.12. 1884 died May 26, 1894 ae 9y 8m 14d, he had spotted fever. He died not knowing that hls mother and sister had died before hirn. Geo. and Malinda were m. Nov. 3, 1881.They are bur. at the Cherry Grove Cem. near Lynn.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
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1894
---------- HODSON, Malinda, wf/o George who she m. Nov. 2.1881. Born Dec. 28, 1862 near Cherry Grove the d/o Jesse & Lucinda (Johnson) Reece, Died Jan. 18, 1894 at ae 31y 21d. Surv. are the mother, 1 bro., 3 sis., husband, 3 children, 2 gr-mothers. her father. 2 sis., 3 bros and 1 child are dec'd. Buried Cherry Grove.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
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1893
---------- HODSON, India, d. at her home in Lynn, Feb. 26, 1893 ae 16y. Buried at Union Chapel Cem. near Carlos. He (Carlos) died of measles at the home of Mrs. Hettie Hodson.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
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1888
---------- HODGSON, John, an old and well known citizen of Wash. Twp. d. at Lynn, Ind. July 26, 1888 ae 57y 7m 2d, of some form of heart trouble, his parents were b. in. N.C. Apr. 7, 1853 he m. Anna Mariah (Sharp) who d. Mar. 2, 1883 ae 48y 5m 24d. A son, Joshua, d. Aug. 15,1885 ae 21y, also 3 dec'd infants. Bur Union Chapel Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperHODSTON, Alfred, Civil War Vet d. at res of bro Isaac Bur Fountain Pk Cem. Paper 9/12/1883.
1883
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Note no record at Fountain Park Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperHODSON Martha A "Mattie" w/o J.M. d Anthony Place FL 2/25/1882 Born Alliance OH 2/28/1837 d/o Jesse & Eliz. M. Rawls Married 10/17/1861 Bur Fountain Pk. Cem., Winchester.
1882
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah