WILLIAM M STAYNER from Steuben Republican, March 23, 1927, pg 3, col 5 William Stayner, son of Jesse and Catherine (Diltz) Stayner, was born in Millgrove township, Steuben county, Indiana, Nov. 25, 1854, and departed this life at the home of his daughter, Mable, (Mrs. R. E. Tambinson [spelling] at Dallas, Texas, March 18, 1927, at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 23 days. July 4, 1876, he was united in marriage with Miss Polly Davis, of Flint, Steuben county. To this union were born four children: Lillie, now Mrs. D. W. Harmon, of Angola; Glen, of Toledo, Ohio; Mable, now Mrs. R. E. Tombinson [spelling] of Dallas, Texas; and Ellen, who died in infancy. His wife passed away, March 5, 1924, at their home in Angola. He leaves his children, Tillie, Glen and Mable; four grandchildren, Hugh Harmon, Neal Harmon, Jack Harriman, Polly B. Tomlinson; five brothers, four sisters, and nephews and nieces who mourn his going and grieve at losing him. He came of a family of pioneers, his father and mother being among the early settlers in Millgrove township, in Steuben county. He passed nearly all his life in Steuben county, being away but a year or two in Nebraska where his daughter, Mable, was born. He was baptized as a child in the Christian faith and respected the church and its teaching throughout his life. So ends the life of one who had done his part in shaping the life of old Steuben; of one who had been a partaker of the county's woes and fortunes through more than three score years and ten. The funeral was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Darwin Harmon, in Angola, on Tuesday, March 22, 1927, conducted by Rev. H. A. Homer and Rev. John Humfreys; burial in Circle Hill cemetery. * * * CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere appreciation for the many kindnesses shown us during our bereavement in the loss of our father. ADDITIONAL NOTES: William M. Stayner's father, Jesse Stayner, was born 02 Apr 1823, in Perry, Richland County, Ohio, and died 23 Oct 1909, in Jackson township, Steuben County, Indiana. His mother, Catherine (Dilse) Stayner was born 11 Nov 1833 in Gilhime, Co., Germany, and died 16 Feb 1911. Siblings are: Sarah Lucy (Stayner) Gannon Borton King, Born 26 Apr 1853 and died in 1947. Arvilla F. Stayner, born 05 Nov 1857 - ? John Stayner, born 05 March 1859 and died In 1930. Mary Stayner, 16 Jul 1862 - 1937. George B. Stayner, 14 Mar 1864 - 1930. Edward Jacob Stayner, 08 or 23 Apr 1866- 07 Apr 1944. Thomas M. Stayner, 29 Apr 1868 - 1936. Susi Stayner, 07 Sep 1870 - ? Louis Stayner, Mar 1874 - Jul 1874 Submitted By: Mona Hilden-Beckwith E-mail: hilbeck123@att.net