RALSTON, William M. - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

William M. Ralston, 59 years old died Wednesday of last week at the Montgomery County Poor farm after a prolonged illness. Mr. Ralston lived in and about New Richmond for a number of years.  He was stricken with rheumatism and after a hard fight against its ravages, became an invalid and went to make his home at the county farm some two years ago or more. Mr. Ralston was born in Fountain County May 5, 1855.  The body was taken to Fountain County Thursday and was buried in the Salem Cemetery. – kbz