OWENS, James

Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal,17 November 1893

Mexican War Veteran Dies -- James Owens died Tuesday afternoon at the county poor farm, where he had been confined for some time because of unsoundness of mind. The deceased was first lieutenant of Company K, First Indiana, during the Mexican war. In this company R.E. Bryant and Loren Miller served. The deceased was a good soldier and a respected citizen. He leaves some property.

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Wednesday, 15 November 1893

James Owens died yesterday afternoon at the county poor farm, where he had been confined for some time because of unsoundness of mind. The deceased was first lieutenant of Company K, First Indiana, during the Mexican War. In this company R. E. Bryant and Loren Miller served. The deceased was a good soldier and a respected citizen. He leaves some property.

Source: Exact same obit in the Daily Journal 15 November 1893

Source: Crawfordsville Review 18 Nov 1893

James Owens, the Mexican War Veteran, died at the county farm Monday, where he has been confined for some time by reason of unsoundness of mind. - kbz

Note: Buried Oak Hill