10/3/1854 - 1/11/1923
BRYANT MAN IS DEAD
William P. Butcher Died
Suddenly From Stroke of Apoplexy
William Perry Butcher, 68, died
suddenly at his home in Bryant Thursday night about 9:30 from apoplexy,
following his return home from the Lutheran Church at Bryant. He was
discussing the services to members of the family when he was suddenly
stricken and died within a short time afterwards.
The deceased was
born in Jay County, October 3, 1854, the son of Samuel and Amanda Butcher.
He had been a resident of Bearcreek Township all of his life. He was married
forty years ago to Emma Gierhart, who survives together with the following
children: Harry and Ray Butcher, of Jay County; Homer, of Bryant; Mrs.
Anthony Bryant, of Bryant; Orie and Bessie Butcher of Fort Wayne. Three
children preceded him in death.
The following brothers and sisters
also survive: George and Jasper Butcher, of Jay County; Elbridge Butcher, of
Adams County; Mrs. William Elberson of Portland; Mrs. Samantha Fifer, of Jay
County; Mrs. Manda Anderson, of Edgerton, Ohio; and Miss Delana Butcher, of
Jay County. One brother and one sister are dead. [buried Gravel Hill
Cemetery; Jackson Township, Jay County, Indiana]
Decatur
Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Saturday, Jan. 13, 1923
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski
Contributed by Margie Roop Pearce
Buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery