The first Obituary pages each got too large so I am continuing here. To search this page use Ctrl F to bring up a search box. My notes in this color purple. I have also added a link to findagrave when I could find one. Sheila Kell
North Vernon Plain Dealer - September 23, 1915, pg. 2
Commiskey Department Henry Tapp, one of our oldest citizens and a Civil War veteran, died Sept. 16th, and was buried at Mr. Zion Cemetery, Sept. 18th. Funeral services were held at the church here on Saturday, conducted by Rev. Overman and the G. A. R. Notwithstanding the rain, a large crowd was present at
the funeral, Mr. Tapp was past 74 years of age; he leaves no immediate family, his wife duying Sept. 16th just eleven years preceding him. He was a quiet, gentle man whom everybody liked, and a member of the church at this place. He lost his three children by death several years ago. Find A Grave Link
Page 4
CENTER TOWNSHIP WOMAN CUTS THROAT WITH RAZOR
______ Mrs. Herman Otto (Clara Eva), who with her husband and family resided north of this city, ended her life by cutting her throat with a razor Saturday morning. Mr. Otto had driven to this city and was here when he heard the news of his wife's tragic death. Mrs.
Otto had been in ill health for some time being a victim of tuberculosis, and when her health began to fail rapidly she became despondent, and in a fit of despondency committed the rash act. She was found by one of her daughters standing in front of a mirror in her bathroom at about ten o'clock Saturday morning
and when the daughter approached her she found that her mother had cut her throat from ear to ear. A physician was summoned hastily but the woman lived but a few minutes. Mrs. Otto was forty-eight years of age and besides her husband she is survived by several grown children. The remains were shipped to Winamac,
Ind., where the family formerly resided, Monday and funeral services and interment took place there. Find A Grave Link
DEATHS
-------
WOLSIFER-Richard Wolsifer, aged 3 years, son of Mrs. Leona Wolsifer, died Saturday morning, after a short illness. Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H. H. Sheldon, and the remains were taken to the Graham Cemetery for interment.
ORMSBY-Mrs. Bridget Ormsby, aged 82 years, widow of the late Thomas Ormsby, died at her home on State Street, at 1:30 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, September 21st. Funeral services were held at St. Marys Catholic Church, Thursday morning, conducted by Rev. G. L. Widerin. The remains
were interred in the City Cemetery. The deceased is survived by five sons James of Santa Rita, New Mexico; John of Washington, Ind.; and Anthony, Charles and George, of this city; and one daughter, Mrs. Kate Runyan, of Cincinnati. Find A Grave Link
BANNISTER-Mrs. Lillie Banister, aged thirty-nine years, wife of Henry Bannister, died at her home near Hayden, Tuesday, September 21st. Funeral services will be held at the residence, Friday morning, and the remains will be interred in Oak Grove Cemetery. Her husband and five small
children survive.
ARNOLD-Mrs. Arnold, aged 72 years, died Wednesday night, September 22nd, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Heller, on Sixth Street. Remains will be shipped to Moores Hill for burial, Saturday. Find A Grave Link
Page 6.
OBITUARY
------- Sylvester D. Adams was born October 18, 1838, at Weston, Jennings County, Indiana, and died at his home in Brewersville, Ind., April 30, 1915, at the age of seventy-six years. The deceased was a graduate of the Cincinnati School of Medicine and a charter member of the Indiana Medical Society.
He came to Jennings County thirty-six years ago and began the practice of his profession near Brewersville, later moving to that town. He was a physician of extraordinary success and controlled an enormous practice until forced to discontinue his work by failing health. Many times he has responded to calls
of suffering when his own health was such as to suffer from incident exposure and few families are there within a radius of many miles who do not owe the life or health of some member to the faithful ministrations of Dr. Adams. He was converted and united with the Christian Church, to which he remained faithful
until death. Though there was no church of this denomination near his later home, he was a sincere friend and a liberal supporter of the established church at that place. He was a veteran of the Civil War, being a member of the Ninth Indiana Legion. The large place he held in the hearts of the people whom he had
served a great part of his life was strongly expressed by the large crowd which attended his funeral at Brewersville U. B. Church, and the high tribute paid his life by Rev. H. W. White, pastor of that church, who conducted the service. The remains were laid to rest in the North Vernon City Cemetery. He was a
loving husband and a devoted, indulgent father. He leaves to mourn his death, a wife, formerly Miss Jessie Williams, of Kanawha City, W. Va., and nine children, Willis Adams, of Chinook, Montana; Oliver Adams, of Crothersville, Ind.; Abraham Adams, of St. Joe, Mo.; Eva Underwood, of Cleveland, Montana; Elmer,
Charles, Horace and Mrs. Edna Allen of Brewersville. He had been in poor health for several years, part of the time an intense sufferer, but his faith never wavered nor his patience ever spent until he heard his call, "Thou has fought a good fight, thou has finished the faith, Come," and his spirit passed to
its eternal reward.
"Not as we take, but as we give,
Not as we pray, but as we live;
These are the things that make for peace
Both now and after time shall cease." Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - April 3, 1879, Page 3
-----
Death of Charles Engle
It becomes our melancholy duty to chronicle, this week, the death of a most estimable young man, Mr. Charles Engle, who with his family has been living near Butlerville. On Tuesday while engaged in getting out timber the building of a barn for Martin Burge, some three miles southwest of
the town, he was struck on the head by a falling limb. After being struck he was assisted to the home of Mr. Burge, though he did not think he mas much hurt, and in due time retired to rest. During the night he was talked to and replied, saying at one time that he felt better. Fifteen minutes after he was spoken
to the last he was dead. The doctors say that many small blood vessels were ruptured. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - March 24, 1886, Page 3
Obituary Williamson Dixon departed this life on the morning of Sunday 21 inst., in his 71st year. Mr Dixon had spent his whole life among us, and his many great qualities and manly virtues are known to all. To know him was to love and honor him. He was born in Jefferson county, Ind., in the year
1815 within fifteen miles of his late eartly home. At the age of 25 he united with the Coffee Creek Baptist church, and for the 46 years since has held a continuous membership there. As the writer yesterday sat in the old church house of which the deceased had so long been a conscientious, faithful and constant
attendant, our mind was led to say "Truly, truly, one more veteran has gone, and there is one more vacant seat." Thirty years ago one could see seated near the alter, the deceased, close by his side, Sidney Butler, Samuel Hall, Samuel Malcomb, Wm. Lewis, st., and Thomas Hill, and many others who have passed away.
Mr. Dixon having been so long among us, consistent and forgiving in all things, we as neighbors then go with him to his family circle. There we also see illustrated the true qualities of his heart, the attachment of his children to him and his fondness bo his wife, who are left to mourn his loss.
Though dead, he leaves with the community of Paris a legacy of a well spent life. His wife and children have the heart felt sympathies of all.
Paris, Ind., March 2nd Find A Grave Link
This next group of Obits is some I had from doing research on the Dean family in the early 2000's. SLK
North Vernon Sun - January 4, 1899
-------
William Harrington Dean was born in Stuben county, New York, Nov. 9th 1818. Died Dec. 28, 1898 aged 80 years, 1 month and 19 days. His father was of English descent born in New York state in 1774. His mother, Mary Manhart, was of Dutch descent and born in the same state of her husband
in 1785. The subject of this sketch was the third child of a family of eight children. At the age of three years his parents left Yates county, New York, for the West. They went by cattle wagon to Olion Point, N. Y. on the Monongahala river going by river to Pittsburg. When that city was reached his father built
a boat and brought his family down the Ohio river to Marieita, Ohio. At this point Mr. Dean's father built a mill but remained here but a short time. Building another boat the family started down the Ohio river again landing at Lawrenceburg and located on Tyner's Creek Dearborn County, Ind., on Congress land. The
family remained here but a short time and came by ox wagon to Jennings county in 1824. This was during the heated campaign when Jackson and Clay were candidates for President of the United States. On December 10, 1842, William Dean was married to Miss Sarah Goltry at the residence of her uncle, James Whitcomb. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. John Vawter, Baptist minister at the Whitcomb home, now owned by Charles Wilkins. Mr. and Mrs. Dean began housekeeping on the farm now owned by James H. Amick and lived there 2 1/2 years. Then moving to Spencer township on the land now owned by Fountain Childs. In 1850 they moved to
the farm the deceased owned at his death and have lived there continuously. To Mr. and Mrs. Dean were born 12 children, 6 sons and 6 daughters, of whom 8 are now living, 3 sons, Hickman V. and Reverley J. of this township, and James of Monroe county, Iowa, 5 daughters, Mrs. James Milton, of Irvington, Ind., Mrs. Retia
Hines, of Lucase county, Iowa, Mrs. Arnold Helmich, Mrs. Phimore Sutton and Mrs. Frank P. Little, of this township. There are 15 grand-children and great grand children now living. Mr. Dean was one of the oldest inhabitants of this township. When he came to this country the State road from Madison to Indianapolis
had just been surveyed by John Vawter and was in green stumps. Indiana had then only 34,000 voters. The main thoroughfare of the State in Mr. Dean's early days was the old Indiana boundary line from Lawrenceburg to Vincennes. In politics Mr. Dean was a whig till '48 then a Democrat, and 12 years a Populist. He was
an ardent silverite but did not vote for Bryan and Sewell a bold bug. He had a good memory and was noted for remembering dates. He was sick but a short time. His remains were interred in the Hulse cemetery opposite his residence. (Actual Burial Smith-Dean Cemetery) Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer & Republican - June 6, 1940
MILTON A DEAN CALLED BY DEATH
--------- Milton A. Dean, seventy-seven years old, died at his home in Scipio, Thursday, May 20th, Funeral services were held at the Jordan Funeral Home at Vernon, Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Albert Tull. The burial took place in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Milton Alonzo Dean, son of Duman Cary and Priscilla Dean was born November 14, 1862. He was united in marriage in marriage to Jennie V. Carr in 1882. To this union were born five sons; Duman C., Elmer, George E., John R. and Lewis R., and one daughter, Esther A. Miller. One son Lewis R.,
departed this life October 22, 1818.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Scipio and was a member of the Odd Fellow and Rebecca Lodge of Zionsville. He is survived by the widow, four sons and, four sons and one daughter; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; a step-father, Melvin Paxton, of Augusta; one
brother, Stephen W. Dean, of Spencer; and one sister, Mrs. Fannie Etter, of Bloomington; a number of other relatives and many friends. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Sun - January 19, 1950
MRS. JENNIE VIOLA DEAN CALLED BY DEATH
---------- Mrs. Jennie Viola Dean, 84 years old, died Monday, January 16th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Miller, near Scipio. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Jordan funeral home and burial took place in Oak Grove Cemetery.
She is survived by four sons and one daughter: Charles Dean, of Paris Ill.; Elmer Dean, of North Vernon; John Dean and Edward Dean, of Scipio; and Mrs. Ray Miller, of Scipio. She also survived by 27 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Find A Grave Link
-------------------- North Vernon Sun - May 29, 1947
MISS MARY LAFFERTY CALLED BY DEATH
------- Miss Mary Lafferty, seventy-four years old, died at her home in Scipio, Monday, May 26 th. The body was brought to Diekhoff & Vance funeral home in this city and funeral services were held at the Catholic Church in Scipio, Wednesday morning with requiem high Mass by the Rev. Cyril Conen. Burial
took place in St. Mary's Cemetery in this city.
She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews and by her brother-in- law, Will Byron, of Scipio. Mrs. Howard Daringer and Mrs. Dan Byrne, of this city are nieces; and Paul Byron, also of this city, is a nephew. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - April 29, 1904
Page 5
The infant child of George Hunter and wife A little named Georgie A. Hunter) died Monday from a cold contracted after having the meas;es/ The little body was taken to their old home at Madison, bor burial. The family is in very destitute circumstances. Mr. Hunter is in the last stages of consumption and has a large family of small children. The charity committee
have cared for them for some time. Find a Grave Link
Page 7
Mother of Senator Agnew Passes Away Eliza Ruth Harding was born near Milan, Ripley county, Indiana, December 6, 1824, and died at the home of her son, 802 Sixty-fourth St., Chicago, April 23, 1904, aged 79 years, 4 months and 17 days. Her father was David Harding, a brother of Hon. Stephen Harding, a prominent lawyer of Southern Indiana, and for some years Territorial
Governor of Utah. David Harding served his country in the War of 1812. Her grandfather, Capt. David Harding, was a soldier of the Revolution. He it was who commanded the little band who defended their homes against the incursion of Canadians and Indiana in the Wyoming Valley in 1778. Her more remote ancestors came to America in 1623, one year after the landing
of the Mayflower. Her mother was Enice Sumner, a first cousin of Hon. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts. She was married to William W. Agnew, Nov. 1, 1843. They lived happily together until his death on April 22, 1903. She died on the first anniversary of his burial. Five children were born to this union, three of whom survive, Mrs. B. F. Hoefgen, of Indianapolis,
Nathan L. of Valpariso, Ind., and William Harding, of Chicago, all of whom were with her in her last illness. When the first gun was fired over Fort Sumpter, this "daughter of an heroic race", without a murmer gave her husband to the service of her country and remained in the home with her little children. Her husband was captain of Company "B", 87th Regiment,
Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served with great bravery in the army of the Cumberland until the close of the war, returning home in June, 1865. She was conscious till the last and approached the end without fear and in unwavering Christian faith. In her early girlhood she was a member of the Baptist church but fifty years united with the Disciple church in
which she was a faithful and consistent member to the close of her life. She was a faithful wife, a devoted mother an earnest Christian. Her husband, her home, her children, were her world. She never made any compromise with what she thought to be wrong. She and her husband lie side by side in Oakwood cemetery.
Obituary
Death, the unwelcome guest, has again entered our neighborhood and taken therefrom another of our people. Many heads are crowned with sorrow and hearts bowed with grief. William Bridges died Monday at 1:00 a.m., after an illness of more than four months. Burial at the Keith cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Deceased was married to
Elizabeth Wilson with whom he lived happily until she was called to that immortal home where parting is no more. To that union were born four sons and two daughters, all of whom are living, except Mrs. Julia Buckles, who died a year ago last winter. Mr. Bridges united with the Methodist church about twelve years ago, and was at one time superintendent of the
Sunday School. He was a firm believer in the refining influence of the church and the power of a living God as his Savior; and made the statement a short time before his death that he was ready to go when his time came, and not afraid to meet his God. This neighborhood has lost by the death of Mr. Bridges one of its best and highest esteemed citizens. He
was born August 4, 1932, and at the time of his death April 18, 1904, was 72 years, 8 months and 14 days old. Find A Grave Link
COUNTY LINE COLUMN
Uncle William Talkington died very suddenly Saturday morning at his home in south part of Alert. Rev. Cupp preached the funeral at the Christian Union church Sunday afternoon, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Olivet Cemetery. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - May 13, 1904
Page 5 George Hunter, who has been ill for several months, of consumption, died last Friday and the remains were taken to his old home at Madison for burial. His infant child was taken there for burial last week. Find A Grave Link
Page 7
Dupont
The infant son of Oliver Shepherd and wife (Ralph J. Shepherd), of North Vernon, was brought here for burial Saturday and was interred in the Dupont cemetery. The parents have many friends here who express their heartfelt sympathy. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - May 20, 1904, Page 4
Obituary
Died, at her home in Holton, Ind., April 19th, Mrs. Nancy Cox, wife of Jos. M. Cox. Nancy Hall was born July 19, 1827, near Canaan, Jefferson Co., Ind. At 3 years of age she came with her father, Squire Hall, he mother being dead, to near Nebraska, Ind. She was married to James Grinstead who died in 1860.
In 1863 she was married to Joseph M. Cox. She is survived by her second husband, 3 daughters by her first marriage and two sons and one daughter by her second marriage. One son Jonathan Grinstead, a veteran of the civil war, and a daughter Arminta L. Cox, preceded her to the grave. The deceased was a kind and affectionate wife and mother.
She was possessed of a cherry helpful disposition and her kindness and geniality made her beloved of all who knew her. At the age of 17 she was received into the Baptist church of which she remained a member in full standing to the time of her death. She was by nature religious, but her religion meant sunshine not shadow; hope and love,
not despair. Most of her life was spent in Jennings county, but a few years ago she and her husband moved to Holton, to live with their son Dr. J. G. Cox, a prominent physician of that place. Her death came suddenly but found her calm and ready. As things earthly faded she spoke these words: "O! blessed Jesus, I am ready, take me home!
Then turning to those about her. Farewell tell my friends farewell, till we meet again in heaven." Then her gentle spirit passed to eternal rest. Funeral services were held April 21st, in the M. E. church, Rev. N. Smith, of Madison, officiating. All near relatives and multitudes of friends were in attendance. Interment in Holton cemetery. Find A Grave Link
DEATH OF W. B. GRUBBS Wirt B. Grubbs, well known in life insurance circles in Louisville, having been connected with the Northwestern Life Insurance Company, died yesterday afternoon at his home in Cedar Bough Place, New Albany, of brain trouble. He has been in ill health for several months, and was arranging to take a Western trip
when he was attacked about a week ago by the trouble which caused his death. He was forty-two years old and leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters. Mr. Grubbs had been a resident of New Albany for the past nine years, moving from Indianapolis to that city, and since then had been engaged in the insurance business in Louisville. He
was a member of New Albany Lodge of Elks, and was an esteemed citizen. The arrangements for the funeral have not been completed, but it is probable the services will be held tomorrow afternoon from the family residence. - Louisville Post, May 16th.
Mr. Grubbs was well known in this city, having lived here at one time when his father owned and published the North Vernon Sun. He married a daughter of Mrs. J. B. Smith, who lived near Queensville. His many in this friends in this city will learn of his death with regret. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain dealer - January 2, 1903
OBITUARY Edgar J. Dixon, eldest son of J.M. and Vira Dixon, died at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind. December 20th, 1902, aged 33 years, 4 months and 16 days. He was born in Jennings County, near Paris, on the 5th day of August 1869. He began his career as a teacher in the public schools of Jennings County. This calling
he followed continuously for a period of eight years, after which he engaged in business in Indianapolis where he has since lived. His life exemplified the virtues of unselfishness, charity and love. He fulfilled every obligation that fell to his lot and made his personally so felt in every community in which he lived, that his friends were
legion and their friendship of lasting quality. Words are inadequate to express the true worth of his character. His life, itself, stands as the greatest tribue which can be paid to him. It was at 9:45 of the morning, when, from the moments of an active, busy life of thrity-three years, the last of his had come, and quietly placing his hands
in those of the loving mother, his spirit departed to the great unknown. His death was at an hour of the morning that spoke tenderly to the sorrowing ones and bade their hoped be fervent and their faith strong, for the angels on high cast over all the great comfort that comes from a life of delicate and sensitive nobleness of character. Funeral
services were conducted at the Paris M. E. church by the pastor, Rev. F. C. Ward, assisted by the K. of P. Lodge of Commiskey. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - October 5, 1876
DIED
On Sunday the 1st inst., Mr. J. S. Ferris, aged 67 tears, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. M. H. Andrews. In the morning he complained of not feeling well, when he was pursuaded to remain in bed. At about 2 o'clock p. m., Mrs. Andrews, his daughter, returned to his room after a short absence and found him
dead in his bed. He was taken to Lawrenceburg on last Tuesday, where he formerly resided, having been one of the oldest business men of that place, and there buried. Mr. Ferris has been subject to epilepsy for many years, of which he died. Find A Grave Link
You may use this material for your own personal research, however it may not be used for commercial publications without express written consent of the contributor, INGenWeb, and