FLOYD, Lewis
LEWIS FLOYD
Source: Crawfordsville Journal-Review Monday Nov 14, 1960
Lew Floyd, 90, a blacksmith in Newtown and Crawfordsville most of his life, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nellie Miller 201 S. Walnut Street with whom he had lived since 1953. A native of Newtown, Mr. Floyd was one of the oldest blacksmiths in West Central Indiana. Surviving besides the daughter at whose home he died are a son, R.W. Floyd of Carmel two grandchldren, Mrs. Raymond Spear of Crawfordsville and Howard Stout of Bloomington and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertie Andrews, who died in 1944. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. - kbz
Source: "Obituaries - Year - 1950 Volume B" from the Covington Public Library. 18 November 1960
Lewis Floyd, 90, former Newtown resident, died Tuesday (Nov. 15, 1960) at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Miller at Crawfordsville, Indiana.
He was born on July 23, 1870, and was one of the eldest living blacksmiths in southwestern Indiana.
He had resided in Newtown until 1953 when he moved to the home of his daughter.
Preceding in death was his wife, Gertrude Andres Floyd, who died in 1944.
Survivors are: Mrs. Miller; a son, R. W. Floyd of Carmel, Ind., two grandchildren, Mrs. Raymond Spear of Crawfordsville and Howard Stout of Bloomington, Ind., and four great-grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday in Crawfordsville. Burial was in the Newtown Cemetery. - jz