ARMSTRONG, William Alexander
Source: Roachdale Times newspaper, Roachdale, Putnam County, Indiana 9/6/1934
William Alexander Armstrong, son of John and Elizabeth Eslinger Armstrong, born near Fredrichsburgh, Washington Co., Indiana, July 11, 1843, died August 29, 1934 at the home of her daughter, Ida. He was 91 years, one month and 18 days of age. One four children all who have preceded him in death. He married Mary Rebeca McPheeters. Children born to them are: Robert, Roachdale, Mrs. Ida Wallace of Washburn, Illinois and Mrs. Eva Mahan of Raccoon. Six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His wife died August 5, 1914. --- thanks so much to Marilyn Walker for sending this one and so many others our way - greatly appreciated
Source: Times-News Greencastle 6 Sept 1934 p 2
William Alexander Armstrong, son of John and Elizabeth Eslinger Armstrong, was born near Fredericksburg, Washington county, Indiana, on July 11, 1843, and died at the home of his daughter, Ida Aug 29, 1934. His age was 91 years 1 month and 18 days. He was one of a family of four children, all of the others having preceded him in death. His brother, Robert, was a valiant soldier in the Union Army. He also volunteered his services but was rejected because of poor eyesight. In early manhood he was united in marriage to Mary Rebecca McPheeters. To this happy union three children were born – Robert of Roachdale, Ind, Mrs. Ida Wallace of Washburn, Ill and Mrs. Eva Mahan of Raccoon, Ind. There are also six living grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His loving and faithful wife passed away Aug 5, 1914. As a young married man he took up farming in Washington County, Indiana and remained in that occupation until his children were of school age. Then fearing that the distance to school was too great for them he sold his farm and went into the retain business. In this occupation he spent the greater portion of his working years. After a change or two in local he moved to Roachdale, Ind where he was in the grocery business for more than 20 years retiring at the age of 75. In February of 1863 he became a member of the Methodist Church and continued in that faith. Upon coming to Washburn five years ago he transferred his membership to the United Presbyterian Church where he was a regular attendant as long as his health permitted. His supreme faith in his Redeemer was an inspiration to all his friends and acquaintances. Although Mr. Armstrong had been in declining health for several years he was up and active until the evening of Aug 17 when he fell and broke his hip. After that, though love and care for him were never ceasing, he failed noticeably day after day.. On the night of Aug 29 there came the call for him to enter the immortal life and silently and peacefully he slept away. – kbz