Randolph County, Indiana
Obituaries
A Randolph County Area NewspaperHoward H. Brown, 52, died at his home in Muncie Sunday morning.
April 24, 1930
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Death of Former Resident
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Short funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Muncie Monday, after which the body was taken to Dudley, Ohio, for burial.
Mr. Brown lived in this city for a number of years, where he was connected with the Prudential Life Insurance company. Several Winchester people attended the funeral at Muncie Monday.
Contributed by Bob Lykins
A Randolph County Area NewspaperFuneral services will be conducted at 4:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Main street Christian church for Miss Grace Brown, 73, who died at her home, 600 North Main Street, at 7 o’clock Sunday morning. Rev. Peter Macko will be in charge and burial will be in Fountain Park cemetery.
June 20, 1949
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Funeral Services Are Tuesday For Grace Brown
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Miss Brown was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. William C. Brown. She died in the same room in which she had been born. She spent her entire lifetime in Winchester and was a member of the Main Street Christian church and a life member of the Woman’s Missionary society of that church.
Surviving are a brother, Frant Brown of Muncie, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Fraze and Diggs funeral home.
Contributed by Gina Richardson
The Shelbyville RepublicanElmer Bassett, local attorney, received word today of the death of Arlie M. Brown, of Winchester, past grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias lodge, which occurred at his home this morning.
Thursday, July 17, 1924
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LODGE OFFICER DIED
AT WINCHESTER TODAY
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Funeral ervices will be conducted at Winchester at 3:00 o'clocl Saturday afternoon and burial will be made at that place. Mr. Bassett and several lodge members from this city will probably attend the funeral.
Mr. Brown was known thuout the state as one of the most prominent lodge workers in Indiana. He was about 54 years old at the time of death. Mr. Borwn was also secretary treasurer of the State Poland China Breeders' Association. He is survived by the widow and two sons.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
A Randolph County Area NewspaperBROWN. Benjamin Franklin, s/o Elisha & Nancy (Thomas) Brown b. 3/6/1855 Darke Co. OH-d. 9/15/1893 pneumonia ae 41y. Mar. Zilpha Hinshaw d/o John 9/26/1876; 3 ch: 2 sons 1 dt., wife d. 8/11/1890 Bur Mt Zion Cem. Zilpha w/o Benj. F. d 8/11/1890 of TB age 31y.
1893
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A The Fort Wayne GazettePORTLAND, Ind., July 31. --- A very mysterious murder occurred near Winchester last night. Kent Brown, a colored barber, hired a rig and went out driving. After a short time the horse came back to the stable, pulling an empty buggy. A serach was instititued for the occupant, and he was found dead in the road some distance from town. Brown's head had been caved in with a rock and a long knife stab penetrated his vitals. No clue so far to the assassin.
Tuesday Morning, August 1, 1893
Page 1, column 5
MYSTERIOUS.
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A Murder Which is Puzzling
the Officers of
Winchester, Ind.
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Contributed by Tam
Note: Lizzie Stormes and Sam Price were later convicted.
A Randolph County Area NewspaperBROWN. Harlan, s/o Joe liv. north of Snow Hill d 7/22/1893 ae 21y Bur Mt. Zion.
1893
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperBROWN. Melsena J. (Hinshaw), b. 2/22/1852-d. 7/7/1892 of Brights disease d/o Timothy & Sarah Jane (Wright) Hinshaw. Mar. Edward I. Brown 3/1/1871 4ch. Bur Fountain Pk. Cem.
1892
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperBROWN, John, aged and well known farmer d. 7/17/1891. Mar. Sarah J. 7/14/1853 Bur Arba Cem,
1883
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperBROWN Mollie (Mary Burden), w/o Kent Brown. Mar. 9/5/1867 d. 3/17/1886 Bur Fountain Pk Cem.
1883
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperBrowne -- Child of George W. and Sarah (Sims) Browne died 10/23/1883.
1883
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperRobert Brown of near Salem died 11/23/1880 age 21yrs.
1880
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperMrs. Sarah Jane (Emmerson) Brown, died 8/6/1880 at No. Salem age 57y 4m. w/o John. Marriage rec. Sarah J. (Emmerson) m. Kohn Brown 7/14/1853.
1880
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperSallie An Brown, aunt of Gen. Thomas Brown by marriage d. at the res. of T. J. McKee of West River Twp last Monday. w/o William. Marriage rec. lists her as Hannah Brown m. 11/15/1857. Bur. Salem Cem. an aged lady. Paper of 10/15/1879.
1883
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperWilliam Brown died 5/21/1879 age 35y 18d. He res. Greensfork Twp. Married Mary B. Reece 1/14/1875. Bur. at Mt. Zion Cem.
1883
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperThomas Brown died 5/20/1877 age 84y 6m 14d at the son-in-law's, Squire Walker. He had been a citizen of the county for 43y. Wife died 5 or 6 yrs. ago. Mem. of the Christian Church. Surv. 3 sons and 2 dts. Thomas Brown of Iowa and Rev. John Brown of the U.B. Church of Huntington. Married Tabitha Kidwell 8/6/1834.
1883
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah
The Union City TimesSarah Jane consort of John Brown died at North Salem of consumption Friday Aug. 6, 1880 aged 57y 4m.
Saturday, Aug. 14, 1880
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah
The Union City TimesRobert Brown of New Salem died of consumption Tues. Nov. 23,1880 aged 21y
Saturday, Nov. 20, 1880
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah
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