HARGRAVE, Rev. William P. - 1897 - Putnam

Rev. Wm. P. Hargrave died, after a short but painful illness of congestion of the stomach, at his home on Marshall street. Mr. Hargrave was born in Crawfordsville on June 1, 1832, and was the eldest son of Richard and Anna P. Hargrave. Richard Hargrave was one of the most powerful and celebrated Methodist preachers of Indiana and hundreds of the older citizens will well remember him. William Hargrave was one of a family of eight children, three of whom survive: Richard W. Hargrave, of Marshalltown, Iowa, John W. Hargrave, of St. Mary's, Kansas, and Caroline J. Campbell, of Attica. Mr. Hargrave was first married to Miss Mattie Erskine on Sept. 25, 1860. Her death occurred Oct. 18,1856. His second marriage was to Miss Martha O'Neal, of this city, on June 7, 1865. Mr. Hargrave was graduated from DePauw University in 1854, and after a time spent in the study of law entered the practice at Evansville. He was eminently successful and his ability resulted in his nomination for Judge of the circuit court. He was elected and filled the position with credit for a number of years. After his retirement from the bench, however, he resigned the practice of law and entered the Methodist ministry. He filled a. number of excellent charges acceptably, finally retiring and locating in this city. During the war Mr. Hargrave served in the Union army with great credit. He was also a member of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Hargrave was a gentleman of exceptionally pleasing presence and was gifted beyond the sphere of intellect and education. He was gentle, kind and considerate and his life a fit exemplification of the virtues of the model citizen. The funeral occurred on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Trinity M. E. church and was conducted by Revs. J. W. Greene and J. G. Stephens. - thanks to Kim H for this one