HARRY W. CLAFLIN
22 Sep 1891 - 22 Mar 1926

	Harry Claflin, son of George and Ida Claflin, was born in 
Chicago, Ill., September 22, 1891, and departed this life at the 
home of his brother-in-law, Earl Pocock, March 22, aged 34 years and 
6 months.
	When about two years of age, he came with his parents to 
Steuben County, Indiana, where they located on a farm near Orland. 
Here Harry grew to young manhood, attending the district school and 
later the high school at Orland. At the age of 18 years he united 
with the Congregational church under the pastorate of Rev. Gray. He 
later transferred this membership to (illegible) Park Methodist 
church, at South Bend. 
	He was united in marriage to Ethel Pocock, February 1, 
(illegible). To this union was born one son, Donald Milton. About 
three years ago he moved to South Bend, where he was employed in the 
Studebaker factory, where he was a great favorite with his employer 
and associates.
	He was a good citizen, always taking an active part in all 
that makes for a better community.
	He was preceded in death by his mother in 1911, his sister 
Eula in 1923, a brother who died in infancy, and his father, who 
passed away only a few short days before.
	He leaves to mourn his loss, his devoted wife, one son, one 
sister, one brother and a host of relatives and friends.
	Funeral was held at the Methodist church at Orland, Thursday, 
March 25, Rev. Salkeld of South Bend officiating with Rev. 
Fenstermaster assisting. 
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	We wish to thank all those who so kindly helped during his 
illness and for the beautiful floral offerings. Also the singers who 
assisted in song.
Mrs. Harry Claflin and son, Donald. Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Claflin and 
daughter, and Pauline Claflin.
NOTE:  The above information was found in Book #4 in the black 
notebook collection, #1 through #22, compiled by Audree Siebel 
Lewis, located at the Angola Public Library, Angola, Indiana.
ADDDITIONAL INFORMATION: 
	Harry W. Claflin was the son of George Henry and Ida May 
(McKibben) Claflin. He married Eathel Fern (Pocock) Claflin (1894-
1978, daughter of Daniel and Alvira (Davis) Pocock.
	Brother, Cyril Claflin, (1901 - 30 Aug 1977).
All buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, Steuben County, Indiana.
"Cemeteries of Steuben Co., Ind., 1990" by Audree Siebel Lewis, Vol. 
I, pages 336, 337; Vol. II, page 1919.