Kostancer - William
NOTE: Although his obituary is spelled Constancer, the name is most often (for him, too) spelled KOSTANZER so that is why it is in the "K" not "C" obituaries
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal March 8, 1910
William S.. Constancer, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of this city, died at Culver Union Hospital shortly after noon today of a complication of diseases after an illness covering a period of a year and a half. He was partially paralyzed when he died as he had suffered slight strokes. He was born in Hechigen-Hohenzollern, Germany Aug 19, 1830 and came to this country when he was about 15 and took up his residence at Lafyaette for about 4 years. He then returned to Germany and brought his mother to this country. For a time he worked in Terre Haute and while there married Catherin KRAMER at the home of her parents in Marshall Ill in 1854.
Soon after that he moved to this city, where he followed his trae that of cooper for many years. He at first worked for John Snyder, who had a place across the Monon fill. Later he began work for John S. brown and for years was mamager of the former's large stave yard which was located on North Green Street. For several years, he has been unable to work on account of ill health. His wife died 13 years ago, since, which time he has been living with his son, Ramey E. Kostanzer.
Eight children were born to him, four of whom are dead. Those who survive are Ramey and Wesley of this city, Andrew of Terre Haute and Mrs. Walter R. SPRINKLE of Los Angeles. One brother, Fred Kostanzer of Whitewater, Wis survives. He was a brother of Andrew Constancer, who died several years ago. Mr. Constancer was always a staunch Democrat and believed firmly in the tenets of his party. For years, he was a member of the First Methodist Church in this city. He was identified with two orders, Odd Fellows & Red Men, both of this city. Mr. Constancer. was a genial hearted man who made many warm friends. His integrity was never questioned. The funeral will take place from the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Ramey E. Kostanzer on Thursday afternoon. - typed by kbz
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Source: 1900 census: William Kostancer, b Aug 1830 Germany germany Germany; In Montgomery County, Indiana 1852 cooper.
Wesley, son (invalid) b oct 1854 Ind Germ Germ
Raymon (Salesman) b June 1872 In Germ Germ
Callie dau-in-law b. Aug 1877 4 ch; 2 living
Ella b Jan 1899 granddau.
Wesley, son (invalid) b oct 1854 Ind Germ Germ
Raymon (Salesman) b June 1872 In Germ Germ
Callie dau-in-law b. Aug 1877 4 ch; 2 living
Ella b Jan 1899 granddau.
1870 Census Crawfordsville #310 William S. 40 Cooper $1500/75 Prussia
C. 33 Ohio; William 15 Painter Ind G. 13 Ind; Alex 7 Ind John 3 Ind.
C. 33 Ohio; William 15 Painter Ind G. 13 Ind; Alex 7 Ind John 3 Ind.
Source: Death Record H-33 b. Aug 19, 1830 b. Germany widow parents unknown Retired cooper bur. Oak Hill. d. March 8, 1910