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Dec. 2, 1904 Pg. 10, Column 2MORGAN- The funeral of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George K. Morgan, who died at their home in Royerton, at 10 o'clock Wednesday evening., was conducted in the residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Max Shafer conducted the services. Burial was made in Union cemetery near Eaton.
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EMERSON- The funeral services over the remains of the late Joseph Emerson, who died early Tuesday morning, were conducted from the First Presbyterian church, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.The Rev. H.N.wilson and C.M. Carter officiated. The services were in charge of the Odd Fellows, who attended in a body. Members of the other secret orders to which he belonged were also present.
The floral offerings from relatives and friends were many and beautiful.
Beech Grove was the burial grounds.Tuesday, December 20, 1904
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Mrs. Nancy Ford
Mother of Seventeen children dead at the ripe old age of 92With the death of Mrs. Nancy Ford, which occurred Sunday night at the home of her son, George Ford, 1600 West Ninth street Delaware county lost one of its oldest pioneer citizens. The deceased was the mother of seventeen children and had been a resident of the county since 1853. She was the daughter of Captain James Stuart, of Virginia, who is one of the most prominent Indian fighters of history. Mrs. Ford was 92 years old when she died.
The funeral will be conducted in the residence Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be made in Beech Grove cemetery.
Friday, Dec. 23, 1904
James William Hannan
Pioneer Teacher of County finishes an active career
"Photo is along side of article (1 1/2" X approx. 5")In the passing of James William Hannan one of the oldest educators of Delaware county and eastern Indiana was removed from life's school. He died Monday at his home in Gaston.
He was born May 19, 1826, in Tazewell county, Virginia, and came west with his father at an early age, settling in Miami county, Ohio. Here he met and married Rose Ann Parks in 1850. Together they lived happily and contentedly for more than fifty-four years. In their home life was exemplified the serenity and sacredness of their marriage vows, for no couple could have been more devoted, loyal and faithful to each other than were Mr. and Mrs. Hannan.
To this union was born eight children, five daughters and three sons, all of whom are living except one daughter, whose death occurred a few years ago. They came to Indiana in 1858, and for most of the time since that date they have been residents of Gaston. Mr. Hannan taught school in this county for a great many years he having given perhaps longer service in this profession than any other teacher in eastern Indiana.
Funeral services were conducted at the Gaston M.E. Church Wednesday at 10 a.m., with burial at Matthews.The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends in Washington township and elsewhere.
Wednesday, January 4, 1904
Oldest Resident of the County, Deceased, and four Descendants
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Caption" Mrs.Ruhama Trowbridge and four descendants, making five generations."
Mrs. Ruhama Trowbridge, 96, who died late Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hannah Bartlette Sparks, 909 Wheeling avenue, was the oldest resident of the county and had lived here for about twenty-five years. Until a year before her death she could easily remember her cildhood days and often told her children, grandchildren, and even her great grandchildren, of whom she had four, about interesting events of her life. She was born in New Hersey, but came to Ohio with her parents in a covered wagon and later went to Kentucky, then to Minnesota and from there to Indiana. Indians were still in the central states when she was married and she remembered how they often came to her home. The funeral was conducted in the residence at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Burial was made in Tabor cemetery, south of the city.
Mrs. Trowbridge is at the left of the picture and her son Dr. D.L. Trowbridge, is at the right.
Dec. 2, 1904
Mrs. Daniel G. Reid
MRS. DAN S. REID BURIED AFTER SIMPLE SERVICESRock Island Railroad Officials Were In Attendance-Richmond Men as Pall-Bearers
(By Star Special Services)Richmond, Ind., Dec 1-The funeral of Mrs. Daniel G. Reid took place at noon today, the services being held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Dougan. In addition to the friends of the family, who had come from New York and Chicago, there were many Richmond people in attendance. The floral tributes were beautiful and profuse. The services were short and simple and were conducted by the Rev. Samuel R. Lyons, pastor of the United Presbyterian church. The burial was in the Reid family lot, at Earlham cemetery. The special train over the Pennsylvania, which brought the funeral party from New York to Richmond, left on its return late this afternoon. Among Rock Island officials who were here to attend the services were (Incomplete)
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