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Stilwell - George W.


Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Review, Aug 13, 1881

   
George W. Stilwell died at Covington, Indiana, Aug 6, 1881 of   typhoid fever, aged 25 years, 11 months and 24 days. The deceased   was born in this County, on a farm; shortly after his father,   John D. Stilwell moved to Waveland, where he died when George was   only 7 years old. Some 3 years ago, his mother moved to this city, and George remained here until about two years ago, at   which time he went to Covington and commenced the study of law in   the office of his uncle, HH Stilwell and made such progress that   about 6 months ago he was appointed deputy prosecuting attorney   for Fountain Co, filling the office with ability. Up to his death   he was considered an able debater in public. His last speech was   made on the 4th of July at Covington, and was considered by those   who heard it a masterly effort. His remains passed through this   city last Monday, enroute for Waveland, where he was buried. The   following are the names of the committee which was appointed by   Covington Lodge No. 21 IOOF [Independent Order of Odd Fellows]  of which order he was an honored   member, to accompany the remains. James W. Weldon; John W.   Patterson; Linn Spining; George Smith; Edward Copner; Charles   Miller and John Stevenson; the committee was assisted by FN Johnson. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Pearcy, at   the ME Church, after which the remains were taken in charge by   the mystic order who laid down by the side of his father and   brother in the old burial ground, to await that day when the just   shall be made perfect. Thus passed away another young life full of promise. - transcribed by kbz

Source: Saturday Evening Journal, August 13, 1881

George Stilwell, a former resident of this place, died of typhoid fever in Covington last Saturday night. His remains were conveyed by railroad to this place the following Monday. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church, and were conducted by Elder Piercy, of Crawfordsville. The remains were interred in the Presbyterian cemetery. - thanks to Kim H

Source: Saturday Evening Journal, June 30, 1883

The following is form the Waveland Call of last week The bodies of John D., Wm. M. and George Stillwell were taken from the Presbyterian cemetery here yesterday and removed to Oak Hill cemetery, Crawfordsville. John D. Stillwell's remains were laid to rest about 20 years ago in a cast iron case which was well preserved when taken up. This shows the superior quality of cast-iron over the wrought iron one. The remains of William had been resting in the Presbyterian cemetery for about thirteen years and those of George about two years. John D 1863 William M 1870 George 1881 -- thanks to Kim H
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