WEBSTER, Charles E.
Source: Terre Haute Tribune 4 March
1961 p 2
Brazil, Ind March 4 – Charles E.
Webster, 95, retired Putnam County farmer, died at 11:20 p.m. Friday at the
Porter Nursing Home here. He was a native of Missouri and came to Putnam County
in 1879 where he was employed in the original construction of the NY Central
Railroad line and original telegraph lines through the area. Webster, later farmed near Reelsville and
later at Reelsville in Putnam County. He
moved to Brazil about 28 years ago to make his home with a son, Dr. Robert
Webster. He is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Oscar Ashley of Russellville
and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Baptist Church at
Greencastle and the Odd Fellows Lodge at Russellville. The body was taken to
the Lawton Funeral Home where friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday. Burial will
be in Brick Cemetery north of Greencastle. = kbz