Milligan - William D.
Source: Waveland Independent -- June 8, 1928
William D. Milligan died at his home in Byron on Friday afternoon. His death was not unexpected, as he has been in poor health for several months. The funeral at the Presbyterian Church here on Sunday afternoon was in charge of Rev. W.F. Smith of Rockville. The following obituary was read:
William D. Milligan, son of John D. and Josephine Hannah Milligan was born in Waveland, Indiana on July 25, 1869. His health began to fail two years ago. During the last two months he had suffered intensely, but through it all he was patient and uncomplaining. Every care possible was bestowed upon him by a loving wife and a devote mother, but he passed away Friday June 1, 1928, aged 58 years, 10 months and 6 days. He is survived by the widow and the aged mother whose life has been devoted to his comfort and happiness for the past 12 years. Two sisters, Claudia Milligan and Mrs. Elizabeth Burford preceded him in death. In the year 1884 he removed with his parents to Topeka, Ks, where he entered a law firm, remaining with the one company 20 years, until the death of his employers. At the age of 27 he met and married Harriet Reagen and the great part of their married life was spent in Topeka. In 1910 he returned to Indiana, and was with the Stevenson Glove Co. until 1916, when he bought the general store and Byron, Indiana, where he has built up a growing and successful business and he has won the confidence and respect of the entire community. His life has been lived in our midst and has spoken for itself. His neighbors and friends of the Byron community have for 12 years looked to him for council and advice. He was quiet and unassuming of disposition and his jovial, kindly nature endeared him to all, and he will be greatly missed in the community. Among those present from a distance were: Dr. and Mrs. T. Z. Ball and Masters Junior and Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Vail, Jesse Canine and Misses Nannie Hannah and Emily Demaree of Crawfordsville, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Fullenwider, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fullenwider of Indianapolis; Joseph Ball, Miss Margaret McNutt and Mrs. Jesse Burford of Terre Haute; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hannah and Mr. and Mrs. Will Hanna of Roachdale. - kbz