Fordyce - Asa O.
Source: Greencastle Star Press 27 June 1896 p 5
“Portland Mills news” – Asa O. Fordyce died at his old home on June 20, 1896 from old age; he was 80 years of age, having been born in 1816. He was married to Miss Mary Chambers and to them were born 9 children, three of whom died several years ago; Mrs. Fordyce died in 1893. The children who are left to mourn his loss are: Charles, Anna and Ella; who are still single; Clara, who married State Geologist Blatchley; Alice, wife of Robert Ashby and Morton who married Miss Ella Guilliams. He was a kind father and good neighbor. Rev. McCay preached the funeral sermon at Mt. Pisga where the remains were buried June 21.