Thomas - Katherine Shanklin
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 23 July 1897
Mrs. Katherine Thomas relict of William Thomas, died Wednesday at 1 a. at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shanklin, on Black Creek, three miles northwest of the city. She was 32 years of age and leaves one daughter. The funeral occurred Thursday at 2 o'clock from Mt. Zion church, the Rev. Mr. Williams, of Yountsville, officiating. - thanks to Kim H The community was surprised to hear of the death of Mrs Katie Thomas daughter of Mr. and Mr. John Shanklin. Although her health had been failing for some time her death was not expected so soon. She was the widow of Billy Thomas, who died five years ago this month. She leaves a daughter, six years old, to be cared for by loving friends. She has always been a quiet, unassuming lady, highly respected by all who knew her. She united with the M. E. church of Yountsville In 1885. She has had her share of sadness in her short life of 31 years, for grief for her husband soon told on her health. She leaves a father, mother and little daughter and loving brothers and sisters who will miss her in their circle. Her hope for recovery was so strong that it seems hard for her friends to give her up. She was buried by the side of her husband in Mt. Zion cemetery. - thanks to Kim H
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 30 July 1897
Mrs. Katie Thomas, died at her home, three miles north of here, on Tuesday evening, July 20, and was laid to rest in Mt. Zion cemetery. She leaves a loving daughter, a dear father and mother and kind brothers and sisters who will miss her in future years - thanks to Kim H Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 16 July 1892 Will Thomas, aged 23 years, the son of Brook Thomas, died Wednesday evening of the grip at the family home on Black Creek. The funeral occurred on Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Mt. Zion church. - thanks to Kim H
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 23 July 1897
Mrs. Katherine Thomas, relict of Wm Thomas, died Wednesday at 1 a.m. at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shanklin, on Black Creek, three miles northwest of the city. She was 32 years of age and leaves one daughter. The funeral occurred Thursday at 2 o’clock from Mt. Zion Church, the Rev. Mr. Williams, of Yountsville, officiating. -s
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 23 July 1897
The community was surprised to hear of the death of Mrs. Katie Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Shanklin. Although her health had been failing for some time her death was not expected so soon. She was the widow of Billy Thomas, who died five years ago this month. She leaves a daughter, six years old, to be cared for by loving friends. She has always been a quiet, unassuming lady, highly respected by all who knew her. She united with the M. E. Church of Yountsville in 1885. She has had her share of sadness in her short life of 31 years, for grief for her husband soon told on her health. She leaves a father, mother, and a little daughter and loving brothers and sisters who will miss her in their circle. Her hope for recovery was so strong that it seems hard for her friends to give her up. She was buried by the side of her husband in Mt. Zion Cemetery. -s