Watson - John - 1899
Source: Crawfordsville Review 28 January 1899 p 4
John Watson died Sunday morning last at the residence of his sister Mrs. Mary Martin of Whitesville. Mr. Watson was a resident of Arcola, Ill and wit his wife, was here on a visit to relatives, when he fell a victim to the grip the attack resulting fatally. The remains were taken back to Arcola for burial. – kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 27 January 1899
John Watson, of Arcola, Ills., died Sunday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary Martin, near Whitesville. He and his wife were there on a visit, and he was taken with grip over a week ago. The remains were taken back to his home for burial. Mr. Watson’s first wife was the daughter of Ben Symmes, of Symmes’ Corner, Butler County, Ohio.