WOODRUFF, Samuel
Source: Greencastle Evening Democrat 3 August 1896 p2
Samuel Woodruff, an old and honored citizen of this city, died at his home on Walnut Street at 1 o’clock p.m. yesterday of old age. He was born in Montgomery County, Ky, March 4, 1804 and was married to Evaline Hensley in May 1827. He had lived in the house where he died for 50 years He was twice elected auditor of the county and was an economical and most efficient officer. He lived a noble and virtuous life and died a member of the Christian Church. He leaves surviving him his aged companion and three children: Mrs. John Gilmore and Mrs. William Matkin of this county and M.W.H. Woodruff of Albany, Mo. The funeral will occur at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning from the family residence. Elder AH Morris will conduct services. – kbz
Source: Greencastle Daily Banner & Times 3 August 1896 p 2
Samuel Woodruff, one of the pioneers of Putnam County died yesterday afternoon at his home 205 West Walnut Street at the age of 92 years 5 months 2 days. Mr. Woodruff had been ill but a short time, stomach trouble causing fatality. He was conscious up to the last day or so and his remarkable memory and acuteness for his age were unimpaired. Mr. Woodruff was one of our oldest and best known citizens having resided in Putnam County many years. Mr. Woodruff moved to Johnson County in 1828 and Putnam County in 1831 settling near Brick Chapel. Later in 1847 he moved into his present residence which for a half century has been his home. Mr. Woodruff was county commissioner in 1850; treasurer in 1851 and 1852 and auditor from 1855-1863. Mrs. Woodruff, aged 83 years survives Mr. W and they had been married 63 years last May. Their four children are Milton Woodruff, Albany, Mo; Mrs. John Gilmore and Mrs. Cynthia Matkin, Greencastle and Mrs. Mary Tomlinson, Terre Haute. The funeral will occur Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock, services at the residence in charge of Elder A. H. Morris. Interment at the old cemetery.
Source: Greencastle Daily Banner & Times 7 August 1896 p 3
Mrs. Matkin has returned to her home in Terre Haute. She was called here by the death of Samuel Woodruff, who was her grandfather.