Cook - William - 1893 - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

In the northeast part of this township, several miles from Crawfordsville, occurred two deaths last night in the same neighborhood and at the same time. The strange part of the incident is that they were the two oldest people in the neighborhood, both being over 90 years of age. They both passed quietly away after long and useful lives. Both had seen the wilderness made a garden spot and both leave behind them precious memories.

Wm Cook, aged 90 years, and one of the oldest citizens of Montgomery County, was the first of these. He had been in feeble health for some time and his death was no surprise. He was well known all over the county and leaves many friends. William Cook was born in Kirton Linsey, Lincoln Shire, England, March 31, 1793, came to the United States in 1852, settled in Montgomery County, Ohio, but removed to Montgomery County, Indiana, 22 years ago, settled on the farm six miles northeast where he has since lived. He joined the Primitive Methodist Church more than fifty years ago, in which faith he died. Four sons and a daughter survive him. Wm. lives in Missouri, John W., in Illinois, James, in Ohio, Alfred in Kansas. Mrs. Mary Driver lives in this county and at her home he died. He leaves a large number of grandchildren and a good many great grandchildren. Funeral is tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Young’s Chapel, Elder J. H. Shuey officiating.

Mrs. Saxe, aged 92 years, and a neighbor of Mr. Cook, died about the same time at the home of her son, Frank Saxe, a well known citizen of this township. While she did not live in this county all her life, she leaves behind her many friends to mourn her death.