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AUSTIN, Carey

Source: Greencastle Herald, 8 Jan 1929 p 2

Carey Austin, aged Greencastle colored man died at the County Farm where he had been taken recently for care, Tuesday morning about 10:30 o’clock.  Mr. Austin, known by many Greencastle people through his familiarity with the Bible, had been a handy man about the city for many years. Despite the handicap of the loss of one arm he worked and made a living until ill health and age forced him to give up the struggle for self maintenance. - kz



Source: Greencastle Herald (Putnam County, Indiana) 10 January 1929 p 4

Carey Austin, aged Greencastle colored man died at the County Farm where he had been taken recently for care.  Tuesday morning about 10:30 o’clock.  Mr. Austin known by many Greencastle people through his familiarity with the Bible had been a handy man about the city for many years. Despite the handicap of the loss of one arm he worked and made a living until ill health and age forced him to give up the struggle for self maintenance. He is survived by the widow and other relatives. =  kbz

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