Little Bertha Adams of Indianapolis who was dying, prayed to live long enough to see her brother married. Her prayer was answered for she died in her father's arms immediately after the ceremony.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 6 Feb 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Rebecca Adams, a 70-year old invalid was lighting her pipe at Anderson and dropped the match on her clothing. She was probably fatally burned.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Frederick Allen, aged 105, died at Richmond.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 28 May 1892, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. J. C. Anderson of Chicago and well-known here and at Clear Lake, died yesterday morning at a Toledo, O., hospital following a month's illness. Surviving relatives include a son, Phillip Anderson of Econdido, Cal., a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Luie Moore of this city, and a daughter, Mrs. R. B. Hanna, Jr., of Schenectady, daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hanna of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Hanna will go to Toledo to attend the funeral.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; October 4, 1936, Page 8
Contributed by Jim Cox

Collin C. Andrews, 64, farmer living a mile south of Newville, died today of heart failure. He never married. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Maude Mahoney of Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be held at the residence Monday at 1 pm and interment will be in the Newville Cemetery. The Kinsey Funeral Home at St. Joe will have charge of the services.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; October 4, 1936, Page 8
Contributed by Jim Cox

G.W. Barnard, a grain dealer, was killed in his elevator at Oakland City.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 30 July 1892, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

J.D. Barnett was killed in Warwick County by being crushed by a falling tree under which he had taken shelter during a storm.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 30 July 1892, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Friday morning while Amos Bartholomew of near Stockwell was cutting down a tree in his door yard his little five year old daughter ran under the falling tree and was almost crushed to death. The little one's skull was fractured and her hips badly crushed. Medical aid was summoned and everything was done that could be done to relieve the little sufferer of her intense pain. Grave fears are entertained as to her recovery. The grief stricken parents have the sympathy of the entire community.
[Born: 23 Oct 1887 - died 13 April 1892; daughter of MA & JK; 4 years 5 months 20 days]
Unknown source
Amos Bartholomew was killed and his daughter fatally injured by a falling tree at Clark's Hill.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

EMILY L. BEER-NEWBURN, 81, died Monday at Parkview Hospital. Born in Monroeville, she retired as a clerk for Fannie Mae Candies in 1996 after 18 years. She was also a cafeteria worker for Fort Wayne Community Schools for 15 years, retiring in 1979. She also worked for Frank's Department Store for eight years. Surviving are a daughter, Jean Dietel of Fort Wayne; three sons, Stanley Beer and Sam Beer, both of Fort Wayne, and Mark Newburn of Leo-Cedarville; a stepson, David Newburn of Lowden, Tenn.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sam A. Beer, in 1950, and second husband, John Newburn, in 1987. Services at 1 p.m. Thursday at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 7401 Coldwater Road. Calling an hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 E., New Haven. Burial in IOOF Cemetery, New Haven. Memorials to the church.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; October 13, 1998
Contributed by Jim Cox

Bessie Benson, aged 19 and twice married, committed suicide by taking morphine at Washington. She had been divorced from her first husband and separated from her second and had become a woman of the town.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 17 September 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Arthur T. Bradbury, an old resident of Jackson County residing a few miles from Seymour, died the other day, aged 77 years, 30 years of which he had been totally blind.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 13 August 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

BRIDGES-Funeral services for Don K. Bridges, 43, who died suddenly Thursday at his home in Bay City. Mich., were conducted yesterday afternoon at the home of his grandmother. Mrs. Adelaide Kenyon, in Charlottesville. The widow, Mrs. Grace Black Bridges, formerly was a teacher of Muncie schools.
The Muncie Morning Star, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, April 17, 1939, Page 10
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Jack Bridges died late Wednesday evening, of small pox, and was buried about 1 o'clock yesterday morning, at Beech Grove.
The Bedford Weekly Mail, Lawrence County, Indiana; Friday. July 6, 1900
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Miss Jeanette Bridges at Shirley, from the home of her grandmother. Mrs. B.S. Henshaw. Miss. Bridges who was 23 years old, died Friday afternoon at the Kehrer Sanitarium in Anderson, after an illness of two years. Miss. Bridges was resident of this city several years ago and was student on the local public school. The only survivors are her mother, Mrs. Fern Bridges, of Anderson, and her grandmother, Mrs. Hiinshaw. Interment was made in the McCray cemetery at Wilkinson.
The Knightstown Banner, Henry County, Indiana; Friday, July 14, 1939
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Mrs. N.S. Brownell of Peru, died age 94 years.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 28 May 1892, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Bert Burns and Jim Pettit were drowned at Monticello while bathing.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 16 July 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

While attempting to secure some valuable papers from his burning residence, Judge R.Y. Bush was fatally burned at Evansville.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Wm. Bushendorf, while in jail at Valparaiso for murder became insane and suicided.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 13 August 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Dies in China - Rev. and Mrs. Buuck Receive Word of Grandson's Death
Rev. and Mrs. A. F. C. Buuck of the Moeller Road received word last night of the death of their grandson, Enno Buuck, who died at Shagi, China. The child, two years old, died while en route with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Lawrence Buuck, from Kuting, China. The child is survived by the parents and a brother Leonard. Rev. Lawrence Buuck has been stationed as a missionary in China for the last seven years. The child's mother was formerly Miss Ella Rodenbeck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rodenbeck of the Moeller Road. Rev. Buuck here is pastor of the Martini Lutheran Church on the Moeller Road.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; October 2, 1936, Page 8
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Jane Carmichael of New Burlington gave her little daughter a dose of morphine to ease the paints of sickness. The little one never awoke.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 September 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

During a drunken quarrel at Martinsville, William Rutlin fatally shot Will Chamberlain.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 30 July 1892, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Julius Chastek, 58, former of 620 South Clinton Street, died at 7:30 pm Sunday following a long illness with heart disease. The body was removed to D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 1, 1940, Page 2
Contributed by Jim Cox

Nettie Estella Miller was born November 22, 1882, in Union township, Adams county, Indiana, and died at her home in Dixon, Ohio October 23, 1906, aged 23 years and 11 months. She was united in marriage to Melvin A. Clem, April 26, 1905. The joy of these lives was very marked, and the harmony of the same approached perfection. Being converted when quite young and joining the Methodist Episcopal church, she had been led to lead a very true and faithful Christian life. Nettie always possessed a clear understanding and a keen sense of duty and obligation together with the love of God in her heart to make a most loving and lovable friend, neighbor and wife. In all her years of work in the school room, in her service to the church, in the happiness of her own home, or wherever she might be called, she did her duty with a tenderness, cheerfulness and willingness that can but characterize the life of a true Christian. She leaves a husband, one son, Chauncey Eugene, a father, mother and one sister, together with many other relatives and a host of friends to mourn their loss. (Prayer)
[Buried Monroeville Memorial Cemetery, Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana]
Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana (a weekly newspaper); Thursday, November 8, 1906
Contributed by Karin King

Farmer Benjamin Conand was found dead on the roadside several miles from New Castle.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 17 September 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Charity Bell Cook, aged 20 of Kokomo, was arrested for murdering her illegitimate baby.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 30 July 1892, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Crumbacher was fatally injured by a derrick which was struck by lightning at Tipton.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Wm. S. Culbertson, the millionaire philanthropist of New Albany, died a few days ago.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Samuel S. Daily, cashier of the Lebanon National Bank, is dead.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 30 July 1892, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Last Rites to Be Held Friday at Tyson Temple for Mrs. Anna Day, 77
Mrs. Anna Day, 77, widow of Joseph Day and life-long resident of the Versailles vicinity, died Tuesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Glenn G. Holman, in Akron, Ohio, after an illness of several months. The body was shipped here today and friends may call to see her at Bovards' funeral home in Versailles this afternoon and evening. Funeral services will be conducted from Tyson Temple at 10:30 a.m. Friday with the pastor, the Rev. Wesley F. Fink, and the Rev. J. Elvan Hughes officiating. Interment will be in Cliff Hill cemetery. Because of ill health, Mrs. Day left her farm home at Correct in November, after having a sale of her personal property, and went to the home of her daughter in Akron. She was correspondent from the Correct neighborhood for the Versailles Republican for many, many years. The former Anna Harper, Mrs. Day was born on the old Allen Harper farm south of Versailles, now known as the Cliff Booster farm, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Allen Harper, and spent her entire life in that vicinity. The Harper family is one of the oldest families in Johnson township. Mrs. Day was a member of the Pleasant View Methodist church at Correct and when it was disbanded she moved her membership to Versailles and was a member of Tyson Temple at the time of her death. Surviving is the daughter at whose home she died, two grandchildren, Mrs. Frank (Neva) Eckroad of Akron, Ohio, and Willis Day Holman of Akron, who lived with his grandmother on the Day farm for several years. Also surviving are two brothers, Emmett and James Harper of Tipton county and many other relatives.
Versailles Republican, Ripley County, Indiana; April 27, 1944, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

JOE DAY DIES AT HIS FARM HOME - Last Rites Conducted Monday Afternoon at Tyson Temple for Well Known Farmer
Joseph N. Day, 83, died Saturday at his farm home at Correct, having been ill only one week. Mr. Day was one of the county's most successful farmers.The son of Nathaniel and Ellen Underwood Day, the deceased was born in Miami county, near Peru on April 22, 1857. At the age of nine years he went with his family to Oaklandon in Marion county. In 1871 after his father's death he and his mother came to Ripley county and settled on the farm where he resided at his death. His mother died when he was only 15 years old and he was cast on his own resources at an early age. He spent the remainder of his life on this farm, where he came at the age of 14. On March 28, 1883, he was married to Anna J. Harper. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with open house in 1933 and would have observed their 58th anniversary March 28. Wife and Daughter Survive He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. G. G. (Allie) Holman of Akron, O., one grandson, Willis Day Holman who has resided with his grandparents for several years, one granddaughter, Mrs. Neva Eckroad of Akron, O., and one greatgrandchild, Glen Edmund Eckroad. He was preceded in death by one brother, Josiah Day, and one sister, Mrs. Almira Derringer. Mr. Day was a member of the Methodist church, having joined the Pleasantview church in early life. His membership was transferred to Versailles when the Pleasantview church was discontinued. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at Tyson Temple Methodist church with the pastor, the Rev. John T. Redmon,officiating. He was assisted by the Rev. J. Elvan Hughes, a life-long friend of Mr. Day. Active pallbearers were Fay Winsor, Claude Kirkendall, George Buchanan, George Harper, Gray Holman and Oren Foster. Honorary pallbearers were Fulton Leslie, Harley Crumb, T. N. Underwood, John H. Smith, James Harper and Emmett Harper. Interment was in Cliff Hill cemetery with Bovards, funeral directors, in charge.
Versailles Republican, Ripley County, Indiana; Thursday, March 6, 1941, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

Lizzie Deinus and Mary Klinzer were fatally injured by a train at Evansville.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Samuel Dickey fell in an abandoned well near Knightstown and was killed.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 September 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

A widower named Frank Diver, Sr. was found dead in bed at Suman. Heart disease.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 16 July 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Cornealis fatally injured Harvey Dunlap with a club near Princeton.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 12 March 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Mrs. Matilda Dunnuck, 86, 1924 High Street, who died at 4:50 o'clock Tuesday morning at her home, will be held Thursday night at 8 o'clock at Chalfant-Perry & Pook's Funeral Home, and Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at Pleasant View Church three miles northwest of Warsaw; Dr. C.O. Shirey officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may view the body at the funeral home after noon today. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Goldia Adams; a sister, Miss Lacina Pinkerton of Claypool; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; July 8, 1940
Contributed by Jim Cox

The 10-month-old child of George East of Madison fell headforemost into a tub of water and was drowned.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 17 September 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Catharine M. Jones was born May 3rd, 1824, in York county, Penn. Came with her parents to Delaware County, Ohio when but 12 years of age. Was married to Robert J. Elliott, September 3rd, 1844. Came to Whiteley county, Indiana, the following October and died at her old home May 28th, 1896, at the age of 72 years and 13 days. Living in the same yard over 52 years and united with the Troy Presbyterian Church in 1817 and lived a free and devoted christian ever since. On account of deafness she was deprived of the privilege of attending church for several years, but studied her bible day by day and was ready, and waiting when the Master called her home. She would often say "I can hear when I get to heaven." To them were born six children, two daughters and two sons are left to mourn the loss of one of the most devoted and loving of mother. Ten grandchildren, also an adopted daughter who will miss a true and loving mother. One son and one daughter have preceded to the eternal rest. Services were conducted by the Rev. G.L. Mattox, of the United Brethren Church and was largely attended by a large concourse of friends and neighbors.
Newspaper article found in family history trunk of Maria Josephine Beard Gilbert; Dated 1896
Contributed by Jim Cox

Dan Epperson, died last Sunday night while being taken to the County Asylum [Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana]. He had been there for some time, but left there a few weeks ago and had been staying around the saloon. He was complaining on Sunday, and just before dark he found in an unconscious condition. Trustee Kelly was informed of his condition and employed Mr. Harter, the livery man, to take him to the Asylum. Mr. Harter took him in his pharton, and just after they started, he complained of feeling sick. Mr. H cheered him up, saying that they would soon get there. When they arrived, Mr. H was surprised to find that he was dead. He died without a struggle, and it is not known just when he died. Dan was an old soldier and on Monday, a number of the G. A. R. boys went out to the asylum and took charge of the body interring it in the soldiers' lot at Gountain Park Cemetery. Application was made to Sheriff Thornburg to admit him to jail before he was taken to asylum, but that official declined to admit, for the reason the the Commissioners have ordered that all paupers be taken to the Asylum, and that he was not prepared to care for him. There was a feeble attempt to make little political capital out of this for the Democrats, but it fell stillborn.
Winchester Journal (Randolph County, Indiana), November 1886
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Wm. Faubion got drunk and created a disturbance at the door of a church at Chapel Hill near Bedford and James Murphy shot him dead.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 16 July 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Jesse W. Foster, an 18-year-old boy of Cambridge City, Wayne County, died at Urbana, Ohio, a few days ago from lock-jaw the result of a cut on his own.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 Dec 1882
Contributed by Karen Zach

Alex. Freeman of Wabash died after bleeding almost continuously for four weeks.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 12 March 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Jerry Freer, a harness maker who lived at Farmland and later Modoc, died at the County Asylum [Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana] on Wednesday, January 9th, after an illness of only three days. He was about sixty years old.
Winchester Journal (Randolph County, Indiana), January 20, 1895
Contributed by Brandy Reader

SIMON P. FRISINGER, 77, died Monday at the home of Miss Joy Thomas in Charlotte. He was born March 5, 1866, in Ohio, and had lived 50 years in the Charlotte community. His wife, Mary E., died in 1940. Surviving are five children, Roy R. of Detroit, Mrs. R. H. Whipple of Lansing, Mrs. Ava Burns of Carson City, Milo D. of Alma and Mrs. Elton Ranger of Alma, and a half-sister, Mrs. Sena Ross of Charlotte. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Albert C. Cheney funeral home. Burial in Maple Hill cemetery.
Grand Rapids Press, Kent County, Michigan; Tuesday, June 15, 1943
Name: Simon P Frisinger; Event Type: Death; Event Date: 13 Jun 1943; Event Place: Charlotte, Eaton, MichiganGender: Male; Age: 77; Marital Status: Widowed
Birth Date: 05 Mar 1866; Birthplace: Ohio; Father's Name: Peter Frisinger
GS Film number: 001973231; Digital Folder Number: 005363691; Image Number: 03131
"Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KFHX-K78 : 13 March 2018), Peter Frisinger in entry for Simon P Frisinger, 13 Jun 1943; citing Charlotte, Eaton, Michigan, United States, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing; FHL microfilm 1,973,231.
Contributed by Karin King

Dr. Allen Furnas, formerly of Hendricks County, died in California a few days ago with pneumonia.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 23 July 1892, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

GEIGER-The funeral of Otto J. Geiger, 60, Spanish-American War veteran, who died Saturday night at his home east of Muncie on the Selma road, will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the G.H. Peephole and Sons funeral chapel. The Rev. Mr. Schwartz of Selma U.B. Church will officiate. Burial will be in Berch Grove Cemetery.
The Muncie Morning Star, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, April 17, 1939, Page 10
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Frank G. Gerber, 56, a veteran employee of the Berghoff Brewing Corporation died of a heart ailment at 4 pm yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital after an illness of one week. He resided at 1324 Grant Avenue. Mr. Gerber, who had been employed at the brewery for the last 38 years, was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. He also was active in the brewery workers' union here. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Matilda; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Mensing, Mrs. Anna Happ and Mrs. George L. Gebhart, all of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Agnes Parker of Milwaukee; a brother, Clem A. Gerber of Fort Wayne and a grandchild, Mary Lou Swank, who made her home with the grandparents. The body was taken to D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home and will be returned to the residence at 2 pm Tuesday.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 1, 1940, Page 2
Contributed by Jim Cox

The three-year-old daughter of Scott Gilbert near Cannelton fell out of a window only 3' from the ground and when they picked her up the child was dead.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 4 June 1892 p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

A tornado struck the Indiana Pulp and Paper Works, Marion, demolishing the mill and killing Howard Green and Samuel Pound, two employees.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 September 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Robert Greenway and John Smallwood, two insane inmates of the Marion County poor farm got into a quarrel the other night and Smallwood killed Greenway by beating him with a heavy chair. Greenway was about 40 years old. Both had been docile patients.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 13 August 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Col. Benjamin Gresham, aged 65, brother of Judge Walter Q. Gresham, died of dropsy the other night on his farm at Lanesville.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 16 July 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Ray Hall, while in bathing at Goshen got beyond his depth and was drowned.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 30 July 1892, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Anna Haltel's clothes caught fire from a burning brush fire at Kingstown and she was burned to death.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Annabelle Harper died Sunday morning, April 28, at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Everett Walton at Wirt. Mrs. Harper who had been in failing health for some time became very ill more than a week ago. Mrs. Harper attained the age of 81 years and 5 months. She was a member of one of the old pioneer families of the county. Although born in Ohio she moved to Indiana with her parents when only a small child and spent practically her entire life in Ripley County. Mrs. Harper was the wife of the late John Harper, a veteran of the Civil War. She was an exemplary woman and leaves many friends besides her family who mourn their great loss. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Laura Breeden, of Granger, Texas, four sons, Wilson and Porter, of near Versailles, Ira, of Milan, and Howard, of Webster Grove, Mo., three sisters, Mrs. Laura Smith, of Milan, Mrs. Helen Warman, of Aurora, Mo., and Mrs. Abbie McCoy, of Cincinnati, O., one brother, Lane Pryor, of Milan, 24 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. The body was brought to the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Leslie Konkle, Tuesday morning. Funeral services are being held this afternoon at the Versailles M. E. Church with Miss Gladys Marsh, the pastor, officiating and Funeral Director Walter H.Smith, in charge. Burial will be in Cliff Hill Cemetery beside her husband.
Versailles Republican, Ripley County, Indiana; May 1, 1929, page 4
Contributed by Lena Harper

JOHN HARPER PASSES AWAY - Hundreds of Sorrowing Friends Gather to Pay Last Tribute of Respect.
The many friends of John Harper were pained when the word went out over the county Thursday morning that he had passed away at his home in Versailles, after a protracted illness. The funeral took place at the M. E. Church Sunday at one o'clock p.m., Mrs. W. W. Connelley and Rev. W. H. Ake, of Madison, officiating. So large was the attendance that not more than half the people could be seated in the church. The deceased was a member of Wheeler Post, G. A. R. and of Versailles Lodge Knights of Pythias and both orders were well represented. The interment was in Cliff Hill and the funeral cortege was headed by a score of veterans, followed by fifty Knights of Pythias. The pall-bearers were members of Wheeler Post and were, Comrades B. F. Preble, D.K. Marsh, John W. Albright, Henry Osborn and Phillip Seelinger. Three of them were members of the same regiment with the deceased. John Harper was the son of Henry B. and Matilda Harper and was born near the Curran school house in this township, April 19, 1842, and his age was 69 years, 6 months and 13 days. He enlisted Aug. 20th, 1862 as a private in Co. E. 83rd Reg. Ind.Vol. and was discharged at Keokuk, Iowa, March 25th, 1863, by reason of surgeon's certificate of disability. He was united in marriage with Anna Belle Pryor, Feb. 20th, 1870. To this union were born four sons and three daughters. Two of the daughters [Fannie and Unnamed] died in infancy. He is survived by his wife, four sons, Ira, Wilson, Porter and Howard, the latter residing at Sedalia, Mo., and by his daughter, Mrs. Clay [Laura] Breeden. John Harper spent his entire life in the township of his birth. The greater part of it was spent on his farm south of town. He was a successful farmer and always took an active interest in public affairs, allying himself in politics with the Republican party which he served acceptably as County Chairman for several years. He was postmaster at Versailles for eight years. The elements of primal manhood were so happily blended in John Harper that men instinctively loved and trusted him and that confidence was never betrayed. His family has lost a devoted husband and father, the community a good citizen and his country a brave defender. Peace to his ashes!
Versailles Republican, Ripley County, Indiana; Wednesday, November 8, 1911, page 1
Elrod - A number from here attended the funeral of John Harper at Versailles, Sunday afternoon.
Osgood News - H. L. McCoy and family; W. C. Leslie and wife, G. G. Holman and family, Thos. E. Willson, Wm. R. Glasgow, O. R. Jenkins, Frank Murray and Geo. Sparling were among those who attended the funeral of Mr. John Harper at Versailles, Sunday. James Harper and wife, of Tipton, Allen Harper and son James, Omer Harper and Lizzie Hutto, of Sharpsville, and Will Harper, of North Vernon, were recent guests of G. G. Holman and family. They were called to Versailles by the death of John Harper.
Versailles Republican, Ripley County, Indiana; Wednesday, November 8, 1911, page 2
Contributed by Lena Harper

W.K. McKee and Will Harrell quarreled near Kokomo. Harrell tried to pull his gun but McKee split his head open with an ax.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 30 July 1892, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Addie Hinline of Woodville was burned to death by a floor caving in, precipitating her onto a stove below.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 September 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Otto Hoffenberth of Peru, was found dead in bed by his brother the other morning.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 12 March 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Richard Hollis, a pioneer of Hamilton County, 88 years old, died at the home of his son, ex-Recorder, GN Hollis, at Noblesville.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892
Contributed by Karen Zach

Francis E. Hoover, sixty-nine years old, and widely known, died at his Elkhart home Monday after a thirteen years' illness with ossification of the joints. He was a civil war veteran, an Odd Fellow and a Knight Templar. He suffered terribly for a long time. In 1896 Hoover obtained a pension over the veto of President Cleveland, congress having passed it for him.
[buried Grace Lawn Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana]
Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana (a weekly newspaper); Thursday, November 1, 1906
Contributed by Karin King

Hartford City, Ind. April 16.- The funeral of Mrs. Idaho Howell, 72, prominent Hartford City woman who died yesterday, will be held at the Burk and Fenning funeral chapel here at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon with the Rev. Harper Mc.Cune, pastor of the Christian Church in charge. Burial will be in Berch Grove Cemetery at Muncie.
The Muncie Morning Star, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, April 17, 1939, Page 10
Contributed by Brandy Reader

George Howells, a fourteen-year-old boy was shot and killed near Winchester. Not known whether suicide or murder.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

George W. Jackson, aged 18, suicided by shooting at Greenville, all because Lillie Dobbins wouldn't marry him.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 September 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Isaac B. JOHNSON, senior member of the firm of Howland & Johnson, agricultural implements, shot himself to death early the other morning on his farm near Indianapolis. He was a life-long citizen of the county and no reason is known for his suicide.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 12 March 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Capt. Dick Jonas of Columbus, ex-member of the state board of agriculture, is dead.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 30 July 1892, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Jones, a carpenter, committed suicide with a revolver at Greensfork, Wayne County. Cause not known.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 12 March 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Wm. Kearney of Logansport fell into a barrel of water in a fit and was drowned.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 18 June 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

W. Kerr, of Knightsville, bade his sweetheart farewell and the next the people saw of him his remains were scattered along the railroad track. Some believe that he was murdered by a jealous rival. His death has almost driven his mother insane
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 September 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Dan'l Kile, aged sixty-three, committed suicide with morphine near Goshen.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 6 Feb 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

PIONEER DEAD
Monday evening Anton Lamm died after only a few weeks illness of Bright's disease at his home in St. Joseph, this county. He was born April 29, 1830, at Kappelbrodeck, Baden, Germany. He came to this country when a young man of 24 years, in 1854, and took a tract of government land, cleared it and built a log cabin. In April 1857, he married Miss Katherine Bloom, of St. Joe. They had 10 children, 7 of them all living and 3 preceded him. 6 weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Lamm celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Aged 77 years, 1 month and 12 days. He leaves a wife, 2 sons, 5 daughters, 44 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren to mourn. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery.
St. Henry Advocate, St. Henry, Ohio; Saturday, June 15, 1907
Contributed by Karin King

The remains of Rev. H.M. Lamport and his friend named Bowles, were found dead on the railroad track at Goshen.
[Lamport buried in Mishawaka City Cemetery, 3 May 1849 - 25 March 1892]
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Dad Lang, the street lamp-lighter who was burned about two weeks ago by a gasoline lamp explosion at Brownstown died the other night. His suffering for the two weeks was beyond comparison.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 30 July 1892, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Samuel Large, a prominent citizen of Shipshewana near Goshen attempted to commit suicide because his handsome wife eloped with a neighbor.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 16 July 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Thomas Leinihan, a well to do shoemaker, was run down by a Big Four freight train at Lafayette. His body was dragged two squares and cut to pieces.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 6 Feb 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

At Windfall, in going for a physician to assist his wife at child birth, Farmer Warren Lovejoy was thrown from his buddy and killed. His wife is in a serious condition.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892
Contributed by Karen Zach

Judge John Mason of Mt. Vernon, the oldest Mason in the state is dead.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 13 August 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Luther Mather of Warren County shot at and missed his wife, then suicided. Family quarrels.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 6 Feb 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Hiram McCalup committed suicide at the Shannon House in Logansport, it is said, because he lost the sight of both eyes inside of two years.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 30 July 1892, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Farmer James McElrath, near Rochester, awoke and found his wife missing. Search revealed her lifeless body hanging from the limb of an apple tree in the orchard.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mr. and Mrs. George McLain - WHO RESIDE ON EIGHTH STREET - Child Sleeping With Parents and Died Without a Struggle - Discovery Made This Morning Mr. and Mrs. George McLain, who reside upon Eighth street, upon arising early this morning made the horrible discovery that their three-months-old son who had been sleeping with them had died some time during the night and lay cold in death by their sides. The infant had been ailing for some time with inflammation of the bowels, and last evening before retiring the fond parents carefully administered to the child. The babe was sound asleep when placed in bed and had given them no trouble up to the time they had fallen asleep. However, this morning at three o'clock Mr. McLain arose as is his custom to prepare to go to work and upon looking at the child noticed that something out of the ordinary was wrong, and upon closer examination found that the babe was cold in death. He gently informed his wife, who could hardly believe it, and she is grief-stricker over the affair. The child was laying just as the parents had placed it in bed and had made no apparent death struggle. Coroner Falk was summoned and took all the evidence but as yet has returned no verdict. The funeral arrangements have not been made but interment will be made at Hoagland.
Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana (a weekly newspaper); Thursday, November 8, 1906
Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: George Daniel Mc Lain; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 2 months, 25 days; Marital status: Single
Birth Date: 7 August 1906; Birth Place: Hoagland Ind; Death Date: 2 Nov 1906; indigestion; cramps; Death Place: Decatur, Adams, Indiana
, USA Father: George Mc Lain; Mother: Lucinda Small
Burial: November 3, 1906; Hoagland Cemetery
Contributed by Karin King

John W. Messick died at Evansville after a brief illness. He was probably the youngest person who enlisted in the union army during the rebellion, joining Company A, 42nd Indiana Infantry at age 8 years and serving three years as a drummer boy when he was honorably discharged.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 16 July 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Charles Miller, killed by cars at New Albany while carrying a bucket of water across the tracks.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 16 July 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Hannah Miller, aged fifty years, died at the County Infirmary [ Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana] yesterday morning from paralysis. Interment at Maxville this morning at 10 o'clock. The deceased resided for many years north-west of this city.
Winchester Journal (Randolph County, Indiana), March 24, 1897
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Conductor James Miller was instantly killed in a freight wreck on the Air Line at English.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892
Contributed by Karen Zach

Jonathan Miller, an aged inmate of the County Infirmary [Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana], died Monday morning. His remains were interred at Huntsville yesterday.
Winchester Journal (Randolph County, Indiana), September 10, 1902
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Body of John Mills, drowned at Kokomo, recovered.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 18 June 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Thomas Moore, the well known Irishman who had been an inmate at the County Asylum [Randolph County Asylum, Winchester, Indiana] for several years past, died at the Institution Friday of last week, from lung trouble. He was seventy-six years old and his remains were interred at Mt. Zion Cemetery last Saturday.
Winchester Journal (Randolph County, Indiana), January 23, 1895
Contributed by Brandy Reader

John Mote, a boy 9-years-old, fell into a wheat bin in Edward & Adams Elevator at Largo, Wabash County and was smothered to death before he could be taken out. No blame attaches to anyone connected with the elevator.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 12 March 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

After as brave a struggle as was ever made by a young man for existence, Clyde Mowery of Richland township, yielded to the inevitable and passed to the great beyond at his father's home Sunday at one o'clock, his death being due to consumption. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Mowery. He was born May 12, 1876, and was 23 years, 6 months, and 14 days of age at his death. He was a bright, energetic young man, always cheerful and pleasant, in spite of the terrible disease which gradually sapped his life away. He was one of the successful young teachers of the county and was popular with all who knew him. He fought the disease with which he was afflicted with wonderful courage even to the end. He leaves a wife and many relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death. The funeral took place Tuesday at one o'clock from the Troy Presbyterian Church.
Newspaper article found in family history trunk of Maria Josephine Beard Gilbert; Dated 1899
Contributed by Jim Cox

Enos Mustard, a farmer near Anderson, was run down and fatally hurt by a freight train.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Edward Neal, of Richmond, about sixty years old, was found dead in his stable.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 6 Feb 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Mamie Newhouse, jealous Indianapolis woman, suicided with carbolic acid.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Pierceville, April 30 - Lily Nocks, aged 70 years, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. M. Silverman at Columbus, O., Thursday, April 25. She was ill only one week and death was due to cerebral hemorrhage. One sad incident in connection with her sickness and death was the injuries received by her daughter, Mrs. Alex Schmaltz in an automobile accident which occurred while en route to the home of her sick mother. She was not able to reach her bedside. Mrs. Nocks spent all her life in Ripley County with the exception of the last fourteen years, when her home has been at Columbus, O. She made frequent visits to her children here in Ripley County. [rest of obit cut off.]
Versailles Republican, Ripley County, Indiana; May 1, 1929, page 4
Contributed by Lena Harper

The body of George Nukes, who mysteriously disappeared from Marion was found in the Missinewa River.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 16 July 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

GLORINE B. NUSSBAUM, 88, of Berne died Tuesday at Swiss Village.
Surviving are her husband, Rev. Sylvan L.; a son, Shelby R. of Glastonbury, Conn.; daughters, Marietta J. Martin of De Soto, Mo., Sherrill Teel of Altus, Okla., Rita A. James of Eads, Tenn., and Dena Walton of Lake St. Louis, Mo.; sisters, Priscilla Gerber of Berne and Lydia N. Habegger of Berne; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at First Mennonite Church, with calling one hour before services. Calling is also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Social Corner at Swiss Village. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Memorials are to First United Methodist Church, Decatur.
[Glorine (Lehman) Nussbaum b. June 24, 1909; died Nov. 18, 1997]
News-Sentinel, The (Allen County, Indiana) - November 19, 1997
Contributed by Karin King

Charles Palm, an old man of 74, while walking on the tracks of the Monon Railway in Lafayette was run down by an engine and so badly injured that he died about midnight
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 12 March 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Clara B. Park, 68, of 124 ½ East DeWald Street, died at 7:30 o'clock last night in her home after an illness of 11 years. She was a native of Bluffton. Mrs. Park, a resident of Fort Wayne for 23 years, was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church. Surviving are the husband, Jacob; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Enzers and Mrs. Ruth Steck of this city and Mrs. Marie Kuntz of Albany; two sons, James and Jacob Park, Jr., Fort Wayne; three brothers, William, James and Delbert Krill, all of Bluffton and four grandchildren. The body was removed to the Klaehn and Sons Funeral Home.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 15, 1940
Contributed by Jim Cox

FATHER DIES
Ft. Wayne, Dec. 23.-Webb Paschal, 74, grocer at Anderson, father of Rev. Howard Paschal, evangelist of the Old-Time Religion tabernacle, died Sunday morning at this home in Anderson of a heart attack. Rev. Paschal received word of the death of his father while conducting a religious broadcast at the tabernacle. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
[buried Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana]
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum Scrapbook 1935 - Image 174; Handwritten-Mon. 1935
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Jeff Pie, who shot himself in Rose Patterson's house in Indianapolis has since died at Rushville.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 September 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Pierce of Brazil, got drunk. His team ran away and he was thrown out and fatally injured.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 13 August 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Jas. W. Powell, a bright young high school pupil of Logansport was found drowned in what is known as "deep" pond on his father's farm. He could not swim and ventured too far while bathing.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 30 July 1892, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Paralytic Stroke Is Fatal to Mrs. Pryor
Louisa J. Harper, aged 73, wife of Wright L. Pryor, lifelong resident of Ripley County, died at their home in Milan Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Pryor had been in poor health the past year. She suffered a paralytic stroke Monday night and remained in an unconscious condition until the end came Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at one o'clock at the Milan M. E. Church. Interment will be in Washington Cemetery. She leaves her husband and one grandchild, Grace Pryor, of Fresno, Calif., and three sisters, Mrs. Ann Smith, of near Milan, Mrs. Tillie Wilson, of North Milan, and Mrs. Ora Peters, of near Osgood. Mrs. Pryor comes from one of Ripley County's pioneer families being a daughter of the late Thomas Harper. She had an unusually large acquaintance over the county and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her.
Versailles Republican, Ripley County, Indiana; Wednesday, January 9, 1929, page 1

Contributed by Lena Harper

PUGH-Funeral services for William J. Pugh, 89, who died Thursday at the house of a daughter, Mrs. Edward Long, near Corinth, were held yesterday afternoon at Corinth U.B. Church. Burial was in West Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson.
The Muncie Morning Star, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, April 17, 1939, Page 10
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Herman Radke, a bachelor, 54 years of age, was found dead, hanging from a ladder in the rear room of his residence in lkaporte. He was a gardner.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 6 Feb 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Frank Rapp, a prominent farmer at Chrisney, shot himself because of disappointed love.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 12 March 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Emanuel Rich, aged 84, died at his home in Muncie the other night. He had resided in Muncie a half century.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 12 March 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Elizabeth Riley of Battle Ground went to sleep with a lighted pipe in her hand. She was burned to death.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

George Roy, a bright young man residing at Cedar Springs, near Goshen committed suicide by hanging himself to a rafter in the barn. He had been sick with the grippe and it is thought despondency led him to self-destruction.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 12 March 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

The other evening Frank McKeever and Thomas Sanders, a few miles south of Princeton renewed an old quarrel, when McKeever shot and instantly killed Sanders. McKeever was arrested and placed in jail. He will enter a plea of self defense.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 12 March 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Clarence R. Saunders, 59, of 1716 Forest Downs Drive, a retired maintenance engineer for Kroger Co., will be at 2 p.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Mr. Saunders, a native of Normal, Ill., died at 10:45 p.m. Friday in Wayne County General Hospital, Detroit. He is survived by his wife, Hettie; two sons, Robert, Troy, Mich., and Max, Tarboro, N.C.; and a sister, Mrs. Grace Perry, South Whitley. (Cut off)
[buried Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; October 3, 1976
Contributed by Karin King

Wm. Schwagmeier, age 54 years, died at his home near Benham, Friday evening, April 26. Mr. Schwagmeier had been in ill health since January but his condition was not thought to be serious until a short time before his death. Mr. Schwagmeier was a well known and highly respected citizen and was a faithful member of the Olean Lutheran Church. His wife, one daughter Anna at home, 3 brothers, Henry and Jesse of Benham, and August of Versailles survive. Funeral services were held at the Olean Lutheran Church Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. F. H. Roepcke, the pastor officiating and Funeral Directors, Bovards in charge. Burial at Olean.
Versailles Republican, Ripley County, Indiana; May 1, 1929, page 4
Contributed by Lena Harper

Daniel M. Sellers was born in Licking County, Ohio, July 24th, 1811, died at his home in Troy township, Whitley County, Ind., Nov. 26th, 1899, ages 88 years, 4 months, and 2 days. Nov. 17th, 1837, he was married to Mary Ann Prosser, in Delaware County, ,Ohio. His wife died about seven years ago. Nine children were born to them, six of whom yet live. Mr. and Mrs. Sellers moved to Whitley County, Ind. in 1845, settling and remaining on the same farm from which the remains were carried to the place of burial. The funeral attended by a large concourse of people, was from the Troy Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. D.W. Sanders of Columbia City.
Newspaper article found in family history trunk of Maria Josephine Beard Gilbert; Dated 1899
Contributed by Jim Cox

James H. Shafer of Huntington was found dead in bed from heart disease the other day.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 18 June 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

At Seymour, Dr. John Tipton Shields, ex-state senator, left his wife, aged 70, alive and well. Returning early in the morning he found her dead in bed. She expired from heart disease during the night.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 28 May 1892, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

George Roscoe Shranck, 45, a former well-known resident of this city and in recent years a resident of Muncie, died today at Richmond, where he had been ill for a long time. Mrs. Bessie Shranck, of this city, is the mother.
The Muncie Morning Star, Delaware County; Saturday, January 23, 1943, Page 3
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Morris B. Shull Jr., 36, Fort Wayne, died Monday at 3 a.m. in V. A. Hospital, Indianapolis. Mr. Shull was a nephew of L. D. Shull and Kenneth Shull, both of Auburn, and the son of Morris B. Shull Sr., a former Auburn resident, who survives. Also surviving are his wife, Edith, and a son, Morris R., at home. Mr. Shull was an employe of Brookside Lincoln-Mercury and a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, where friends may call from 7-9 p.m. tonight. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
DeKalb County, Indiana Obit Book - Vol. 1
Contributed by Karin King

Geo. A. Simon, an old citizen, was run down and killed by an engine at Anderson.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 30 July 1892, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Bayless Stager is the 5th car repairer at Brazil who has been killed by the cars backing over him while at work under them.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 12 March 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Samuel Stark fell dead while attending to a threshing machine on his farm near Lexington.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 30 July 1892, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rev. Daniel Stiver, aged 80, a pioneer Methodist minister and circuit-rider known all over the State, died of Bright's Disease the other day at Madison. He was a fine geologist and bequeathed a fine geological cabinet of specimens to Asbury University.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 Dec 1882
Contributed by Karen Zach

David E. Sweber, of Danville, shot himself because he was tired of life.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 17 September 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

WAS IN USUAL GOOD HEALTH - Did His Chores Sunday Evening and Returning to the House Died In Few Moments
Mathias Timmons, better known as Mat Timmons, died very suddenly at his home near Geneva, Sunday evening. He was apparently in perfect health and had done his usual chores about his farm during the day. Sunday evening he attended to his horses, and returned to the house where he laid down on the sofa to rest. In a few minutes he was dead, a sudden attack of heart trouble proving fatal. He was one of the best known men in Wabash township, where he lad lived for many years. He was the father of Mrs. J. Fred Fra??, of Huntington, and was well known to many people here. The news of his death was a severe shock to many. He was about sixty-five years old.
Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana (a weekly newspaper); Thursday, November 8, 1906
Contributed by Karin King

Frank Upheim, one of the crew of a Grant Trunk east-bound train, was fatally mangled while attempting to board the train at Granger.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 September 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Willis R. Webb, 88, died at 1:30 pm Saturday in Heritage Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Webb, a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne retired as superintendent of real estate and right of way for Indiana & Michigan Co. He was also a veteran of World War I. Surviving is one step-sister, Helen Bennett of Fort Wayne. Services will be at 1 pm Tuesday in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, with calling there from 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm today. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; October 19, 1981, Page 2A
Contributed by Jim Cox

William F. Wessel, 58, of Fort Wayne died Saturday in Parkview Memorial Hospital.
The Peru native was a salesman for John Deere Tri-Rivers Tractor sales for six years and International Harvester Co. for 15 years. Surviving are his wife, Carol J.; daughters, Denise Arnett of New Haven and Susan Wessel of Fort Wayne; a son, Mike W. of Shirley; his mother, Elvadale Wessell of Fort Wayne; a brother, Roger of Auburn and four grandchildren. Services are 10 a..m. tomorrow in D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, where calling is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Preferred memorials are gifts to District 10 Little League.
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; 16 Aug 1993
Contributed by Jim Cox

At Lafayette, John Westfahl, a tailor, aged 44 years, hanged himself while the family was attending church. His mine (sic) has been affected for some time.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 9 April 1892
Contributed by Karen Zach

Dorie Arthur Williams, 71, retired carpenter of this city, died this afternoon in the Blackford County Hospital here following an extended illness. The body was taken to the Burk and Fenning funeral home. Funeral arrangements had not been completed this afternoon. Survivors include eight daughters and two sons, Mrs. Iva Cook, of this city; Josephine and Mrs. Crystal Little, both of Muncie; Mrs. Macie Smith, of Albany; Mrs. Chloe Whitacre, of Montpelier; Betty Jane, of Michigan; Jessie, of Lafayette; Mrs. Corda Wessner, of Philadelphia; Gola Williams, of Muncie, and Ernest Williams, south-facing Pennville. Charles Williams, southwest of the city and Andrew Williams, of near Upland, are brothers.
The Muncie Morning Star, Delaware County; Saturday, January 23, 1943, Page 3
Contributed by Brandy Reader

The boiler of Joseph Mullen's saw mill burst near New Castle, killing Frank Williams and terribly injuring four others.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 17 September 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Reuben Williams was killed by a falling tree near Jeffersonville.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 18 June 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

A 17-month old child of Oliver Wilson residing near Mohawk, Hancock County, was fatally scalded by accidentally overturning a tub of boiling water. The little thing only lived a few hours.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 12 March 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Indianapolis, April 16 - Stanton Wright, 80, of the Salvation Army shelter here died in a hospital today of injuries suffered when a truck him last night. The driver, Parker Wyant of Indianapolis, was held on a charge of failure to give a pedestrian the right of way.
The Muncie Morning Star, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, April 17, 1939, Page 10
Contributed by Brandy Reader

At Shelbyville, Mrs. Anna Zeigler, while nursing her sick father was fatally shot by her husband. No cause known.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 24 September 1892, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach