Willis - Abner D.
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 9 December 1898 p 3
On Wednesday at 10 o’clock, Parker Willis received a telegram announcing the death of his father, Abner D. Willis at Harrisonville, Mo. Mr. Willis’ family here had heard from him only Tuesday to the effect that he was slightly ill, but nothing of a serious nature was hinted at. It is supposed that he died of heart disease as he was subject to attacks. Mr. Willis was a native of this county and was a son of Benjamin Willis. He was born near Alamo, Jan 15, 1834. He leaves three sisters and one brother. His own family consists of three children, Parker, Lewis and Mrs. Anibel Grooms. Mr. Willis was a Mason and that order will probably have charge of his funeral. He was a man well iked by all who knew him and in the large photographic business he conducted here for many years he made many friends. For several years past he had been in business n Harrisonville, Mo. - kz