Ansberry - William - 1926
William Ansberry
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal, March 29, 1926
William Ansberry, 85 years of age, one of the oldest and most widely known men of the city, died Sunday morning at 8 o'clock at his home at 711 E. Franklin St. Mr. Ansberry was born in County Mayo, Ireland, coming to Crawfordsville during his youth, and had resided in this city for 60 years. Mr. Ansberry aided in the construction of a great many of the buildings of the city. When he first settled here the right-of-way of the Big Four railroad was being cleared and he assisted in this labor, that being his first work following his arrival in the city. He had a kind disposition and was revered by a large circle of friends. His wife, Mary Ansberry, died 23 years ago. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Rose Doyle, at home and one son, Thomas Ansberry of Veedersburg, 8 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning from the St. Bernard Catholic Church of which he was a devout member. Burial will be made at Calvary Cemetery. Rev. Father Sullivan will officiate.