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EDWARDS, William W.


Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review 25 May 1954 p 7

Wallace - William W. Edwards, 80, retired Fountain farmer died at Culver Hospital in Crawfordsville at 1:15 p.m. Monday after an illness of six weeks. Born April 22, 1874 in Fountain County, he was the son of Samuel and Nancy Suiters Edwards. On August 8, 1895, he married Flora Sanders in ceremonies at the home of the bride. He was a member of the Ingersoll Chapel Christian Church. All of his life had been spent in Fountain County with the exception of three years in Kansas and he received his education in county schools. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Grace Myers; a granddaughter, Mrs. Katy Starnes; a grandson, Max Myers all of Wallace and four great grandchildren. His wife, a son, Glen and 8 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Grenard & Servies Funeral Home in Waynetown. Rev. Alan Keifer of Wallace will officiate and burial will be in Wayneton Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Tuesday. - kbz


Source: 1950s Obituaries - Thanks to the Covington Public Library for sending their wonderful collection of obituaries to share with you here (especially Brenda) Hand dated May 24, 1954  p 35

William W. Edwards, 80, died at Culver Hospital at Crawfordsville at 1:15 p.m. Monday of a cerebral hemorrhage. He had been ill six weeks.  Mr. Edwards was born April 22, 1874 in Fountain County near Hillsboro son of Samuel and Nancy Suiters Edwards. He married Flora Sanders Aug 8, 1895. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Grace Myers of Wallace; a granddaughter, Mrs. Katy Starnes of Wallace; a grandson, Max Myers of Wallace and four great grandchildren. Mr. Edwards was a member of Ingersol Chapel Christian Church. He was a retired farmer and life resident of Fountain County excepting three years spent in Kansas. He received his education in Fountain County schools. Funeral services and burial were Wednesday in Waynetown.  – kbz

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