From Susan Gates Davis            

 

 

South Bend Tribune 14 October 1905:
John Stroup.
   John Stroup, a pioneer resident of Warren township, and who for years has been one of the prosperous farmers living near Lindley, this county, died at his home this morning.  The funeral arrangements have not as yet been made.
   Mr. Stroup was 78 years old and had lived in this county since 1856.  He leaves two sons, one living in Clay township and one in this city.