Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
Paul Golliher (Galihar)
The Odon Journal
Friday, April 28, 1916, page 1
STEELE TOWNSHIP MAN DIES.
PAUL GOLLIHER, WELL KNOWN FARMER PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME SATURDAY.
Paul Golliher, a well known and highly respected farmer of Steele Township
passed away at his home near Plainville Saturday, death being due to
a complication of diseases. He was 71 years old at the time of his death.
He was born in Cook County, Tennessee, March 22nd, 1845 (note: cemetery
records indicate birth date of March 31, 1845). He was a veteran of the
civil war enlisting when he was sixteen years old in the 25th Tennessee
and serving with that regiment until it was almost annihilated. He re-enlisted
with the 137th Indiana and served with them until he was honorably discharged
on account of disability. He came to Daviess County in 1879 and rented
a river bottom farm and by hard work and perseverance he succeeded in
accumulating a great amount of wealth and was what might be termed a
self made man. Mr. Golliher was married twice. In 1872 he married Ann
Spears of Orange County, Indiana. To this union was born one child which
died in infancy. Two years after their marriage his wife died. He was
married the second time to Sarah C. Standiford of Orange County and she
and seven children survive. The children are Mrs. Nora Trosper, Mrs.
Ada Slaven, E. O. Golliher, John A., and Ben R. Golliher of Plainville,
Mrs. Stella Brown of Alphene S. D. and W. E. Golliher of Battle Creek,
Michigan. Several years ago Mr. Golliher united with the Christian Church
and was a staunch supporter of that faith up until his death. In 1891,
he became a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The funeral
services were held at the Christian church at Plainville Sunday afternoon
with Rev. C. H. Buchannan of Odon in charge. Burial was made in the Plainville
cemetery.
Contributed by: Debra Dougherty