CARROLL COUNTY, INDIANA
OBITS
Mrs. Pitts, who lived at the
factory, died Thursday, December 27, 1883.
The Carroll
Free Press 1884-01-04 page 3
Died at her
home in the western part of Carroll county, on Monday December 31st,
1883, Mrs. M.M. Ragan, wife of
James M. Ragan
Deceased had
been greatly afflicted for past several years, therefore her death was
not unexpected. She had lived n meek, obedient and consistent member of
the Methodist Church, almost from childhood and now since the husband,
children and friends realize that they are no more to enjoy her sweet
associations around the fireside, and in the home circle, they
enjoy an abiding hope of meeting her in the far beyond, where aching
hearts are unknown and parting never comes; May the
bereaved bow low in submission to this stroke recognizing,
the comming from one that doeth all things well, and may they
still trust with implicit confidence in the Savior, which the departed
so much loved and so obediently served.
The Carroll
Free Press 1884-01-11 page 2 column 2
Mr. L.A. Beall, a traveling salesman
from Johnson & Caverly of Atlanta was shot on the night of the 3rd
last, at Chipley, by another drummer named Bob Lyan from Montgomery,
Beall died on the 4th and Lynn, who escaped at the time has since been
captured.
The Carroll
Free Press 1884-01-11 page 2 column 1
Al Thomas, who was well known to
many of your readers was ran over and killed by the cars, near
Palmetto, just before Christmas.
The Carroll
Free Press 1884-01-11 page 2 column 2
Mr. Jack Crawford who was cut
by a negro near Palmetto a short time back, died a few days ago.
The Carroll
Free Press 1884-01-11 page 2 column 2
Mrs. Scott an aged lady of Powder
Springs was found dead in her bed last Sunday morning
The Carroll
Free Press 1884-01-25 page 2 column 3
In
Memoriam
"Friend after
friend departs, who has not lost a friend."
Our young
friend, Charlie Mathews, the
subject of this notice aged 21 years, departed this life on the 14th
inst, and his body was laid to rest in the cemetery on Sunday 15th.
Charlie was well known to all our people, having been brought up from a
child in our midst, and by his quiet and modest deportment had won the
respect and esteem of all. For sometime past he had been making his
home at Cedar Bluff, Ala., in the employment of Mr.Jas. W. M. Witt,
dealer in general merchandise, and so faithful was he in the discharge
of his duties, that his employer, Mr. Witt writes in terms expressive
of highest regard and tenders the warmest expressions of sympathy to
the bereaved parents sympathizing with them in a truly Christian
spirit. It is gratifying to the parents to know that Charlie had so
endeared himself to his many friends in his new home, as well as to all
who have known him in the home of his childhood. But Charlie had a
friend dearer and better than any earthly friend, one to whom he
looked, while he felt that he was nearing the gate of death.
Having been for
sometime,in falling health, he realized that the time of his departure
was near at hand, and on returning home remarked that he had come home
to die, and told his mother-that he was prepared for the change and
felt reigned. Thus yielding to the Divine will, he passed to his final
rest the next day after his return home.
This sudden and
sore berevement pierces the hearts of the aged parents, brothers and
sisters with keenest sorrow, and elicits the sympathies of their many
friends.
Carrollton,
Ga., Dec. 31, '89.
The Carroll
Free Press 1890-01-03 page 3 column 5
Negro Boy Killed.
Our Villa Rica
correspondent gives full particulars of the killing of a negro boy near
that place last Sunday. Coroner Cole with N. A. Windsor, H. H. Dobbs,
S. E. Leathers, E. P. Hickson and H. C. Driscoll as jury held an
inquest on Monday. The verdict of the jury was that the boy came to his
death from a gun shot wound in the hands of an unknown party.
The Carroll
Free Press 1889-06-07 page 3 column 4
A GOOD MAN GONE
On Thursday the
30th of May death visited our section and took for its victim Uncle Peter Michel which has caused
many a sad heart to have a deep sigh. He leaves a wife and several
children to mourn his death.
Mr. Michel was a unique and original character. Warm hearted, cheerful
and
benevolent, a successful farmer, model citizen and devoted husband and
father. For over fourteen years he has been
connected with the Primitive Baptist church and by precept and example
proved
himself a true Christian man. ln his death the, country has lost a good
man and the people mourn
We ought not to
weep; but rejoice for well do we know that our loss (rest unreadable)
The Carroll
Free Press 1889-06-07 page 3 column 5 and 6
A mysterious
murder occured last Sunday evening two miles west on the Railroad on
the farm of Jack Lassetter, Nathan Dukes and his wife left home to be
gone all day leaving; four boys ranging from five to twelve years old.
About one o'clock the report: of a gun was heard as if fired from the
negro cabin about three hundred yards from the Lassetter house. He went
there at once and found one of the bovs dead or dying from a wound in
the forehead. The other boys stated that two white boys passed and shot
dead one with a pistol from Railroad track, which is justs one hundred
feet from the house. At the coroner's inquest yesterday the three boys
testified to the same after being separated and could not be made to
tell any more; but an autopsy revealed that the boy was shot with a
shot gun at very close range. Some 30 or 40 small shot were taken from
his brain, also evidences of powder burn on his face. The general
Impression is the boys were playing with an old gun that was at the
house and It accldently went off and killed one, the others being
afraid to tell the truth; for fear of punishment, swore as they did.
Five white boys were out there Sunday evening at the time of the
killing and some fears were entertained Sunday night from threats made by
some negroes who believed the negro boys tale but at present subsided.
The Carroll
Free Press 1889-06-07 page 3 column 7
Lowell
Little Georgia Edwards died 26th
ultmo
The Carroll
Free Press 1889-06-07 page 3 column 7
Mr. G.W.
Lovvorn of Graham Ala., was in the city Tuesday. He reports an epidemic
of dysentery in the neighboor of Ingram's Mills in this county, near
the Alabama line. The disease is in its worst type and ten deaths have
occurred within less than a mile, of the mills in the past three weeks.
The deaths are: The Wife and child of
Mr. George Hayes; child of Mr.
Willie Hayes; child of Mr.
Thomas Ingram; child of John
Lovvorn; child of E. B. Ward; child of Wm. Craft; child of John Kilgore; Mr. John Singleton,
and one other whose name we did not get. Uncle Jimmie Ward,
father of John Ward of this city, was very low at last accounts. The
disease is now thought to be abating, though there are several sick who
are not yet out of danger. This is a terrible mortality for a sparsely
settled country.
The Carroll
Free Press 1889-06-14 page 3 column 3
Midway
There is and
has been a great deal of sickness among us for the last four weeks and
several deaths. Mr. and Mrs. W. C.
Craft lost their little babe on the 21st ult., also Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kilgore lost their
little babe on the 30th, also Mr.
G. F. Hays gave up his wife and little
one on the 31st ult, also Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Ingram gave up their little boy, Johnie, on the
same day. All died with the dreadful disease of dysentery. All of them
were laid to rest at Midway cemetery, except Mr. Kilgore's babe, it was
buried at Bethlehem cemetery. The bereaved families have our sympathies.
The Carroll
Free Press 1889-06-14 page 3 column 7
Little Rosa Velma, Dorough the only
child of S. H. and Jennie Dorough, aged one year eleven, months, and
six days, was born on the 6th of July 1887 and died June 15th, 1889.
This precious
child was the idol of its parents, grandma and aunts and made home
happy."So more to that lonely home will,its sweet voice be heard Weep
not fond parents your babe is not dead but Sleepeth. Yet why
should death be linked with fear A single breath, a low drawn sigh, Can
break the tics that bind us here, And waft the spirit to the sky. Such
was her end a calm release No clinging to this mortal clod, She closed
her eyes and stood in peaceBefore a smiling God.
The Carroll
Free Press 1889-06-21 page 2 column 3
Frank Keith was shot and stabbed
fatally by Al. Arwood in Dalton Tuesday.
The
Carroll
Free Press 1889-06-21 page 2 column 3
Hudson Howell, while In bathing at
Rome yesterday was accidentally drowned.
The Carroll
Free Press 1889-06-21 page 2 column 3
Midway. Robert.
Mr.and Mrs. W.
F. Hayes gave up their little daughter MoIlie,
on
the 8th inst. The trouble was dysentery.
She was buried
at Midway church.
Also on the
10th Inst, Mr. J.L. Singleton
passed away and was buried at Bethleham church.
The bereaved
families and relatives have our condolence.
The Carroll
Free Press 1889-06-21 page 2 column 6
There were
three little babes died night before last and yesterday near town. Mr.
Jeff Nickols lost one and his only one, about 8 months old.
Also Mr. Zot Tyson, lost a pair of twins some three months old. One
died; in the morning. They got a coffin, for It but before night the
other one died and they brought the first coffin back and got one that
both could be buried in.
The Rev. Mr. Nisbet came from Carrollton and conducted the funeral
service of Mr.. Nlchol's child
The Carroll
Free Press 1889-06-21 page 2 column 7
In Memory of
Miss Ida Eady
The Lord in his
wisdom has seen fit to call the lovely daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Eady from our midst. Miss Ida Eady
departed this life June 16th 1889. She was young, only in her 13th
year. She will be missed sadly by her father and poor afflicted mother
and sisters and brothers. The family have our heartfelt sympathy.
The Carroll
Free Press 1889-06-28 page 2 column 3
Miss Francis Kimbro died last
Tuesday at the paper mill.
The Carroll
Free Press 1889-06-28 page 3 column 6
Villa Riea
Special.
Mr. New, a
railroad employee, lost his little babe by death Sunday night. The
family and friends left this morning on the 5 o'clock train to their
former home to bury the remains.
The Carroll
Free Press 1889-06-28 page 3 column 7
Date:
1918-11-13; Paper:
Fort Wayne News
Sentinel
COUNTY AGENT
DEAD
Delphi Ind. Nov
13 J. W. McFarland,
county agricultural agent for Carroll County, died at his home here
today of complications following influenza. A widow and one child
survive. Mr. McFarland was a graduate of Purdue University and well
known throughout central Indiana.
Mrs.
Elizabeth Powell May 30, 1878
Died in Rockfield, Indiana, May 25, Mrs.
Elizabeth
Powell, wife of Dr. J. W. Powell and daughter-in-law
to Dr. J. E. Powell of this city
(Contributed by Nancy Piper)
Kolet
R. Flood, 18
Delphi – Kolet R. Flood, 18,
of 11175 W. County Road 400 N., died at 11 a.m. Sunday May 23, 2004, at
St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette.
Born on Oct. 22, 1985, in Lafayette, she completed her requirements for
graduation on May 21 and was scheduled to participate in Saturday’s
Delphi Community High School commencement ceremonies. She sang in
the high school choir and was a cheerleader her freshman year.
She worked in the deli department for Wallmann’s Quality Foods in
Delphi. She enjoyed water activities.
Surviving are an infant son, Jared A. Flood, at home; parents, Mark and
Linda Flood of Delphi; and two sisters, Kelli Richards (husband:
Michael) of Elmwood and Kristle J. Flood of Lafayette; and a brother,
Kevin A Flood of Delphi.
Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God
Church, Pittsburg. Funeral services there 2 p.m. Thursday, Pastor Brent
Oliver officiating. Interment I.O.O. F. Memorial Gardens,
Pittsburg. Survivors include maternal grandfather, David Engel of
Festus, Mo.; paternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Charles and Pat
Flood of Lafayette; paternal grandma and step grandfather, Dorothy and
Wayne Keyes of Lafayette; several aunts, uncles and a niece, Lilly
Richards. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jared A.
Flood Fund, c/o Industrial Federal Credit Union – Delphi branch, U.S.
421 S. Delphi, IN 46923. Abbott Funeral Home, Delphi, in charge of
arrangements.
(Source: Journal and Courier, May 25, 2004, Page B2)
Submitted by Linda Rodriguez
Name
of Deceased: Julia Ann [OVERHOLSER] ALBITZ
County Name:
Carroll State: IND
Newspaper:
Hoosier Democrat: Flora,
Ind Obit: Saturday: 2 July 1927
MRS.
JULIA ANN ALBITZ PASSES AWAY;WAS 57 YEARS OLD
Julia Ann,
daughter of Jake and Missouri [LANDIS] OVERHOLSER, was born April 27,
1870, and died at the home of her sister, Pearl ROOT, this city, June
28, 1927. She was 57 years, 2 months and 1 day of age. She was
born just east of the Michigan Road and spent her entire life in and
around Carroll county. In 1890 she was married to Joe ALBITZ and to
this union were born six children, all living, to mourn the loss of a
mother. They are Marvel, Frank, Gertrude, Clara, John and Marie.
Two sisters, Mary KINGERY and Pearl ROOT; two brothers, Milt and
John, and her father Jacob OVERHOLSER of Cutler, and twelve
grandchildren also survive.
Mrs.
Albitz had been sick for some time and five weeks ago her sister
removed her to her home in Flora, where death relieved her suffering.
She had been a member of the Brethren church of Burlington for a number
of years and was a faithful believer in her Lord. Some time ago
she called for an anointing service which brought her great peace of
mind and heart.
Services
and interment were held at Ball Hill cemetery Thursday, conducted by
Rev. Frank G. Coleman, pastor of the Flora First Brethren church.
(Contributed by Friends for Free Genealogy)
Name of Deceased:
Amanda [TRITLE]
ALLEN
County Name:
Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat Obit: Saturday 25 October
1930
STROKES OF APOPLEXY FATAL TO
MRS. AMANDA A. ALLEN
Like the changing of the summer into autumn’s
chilling blast, the gates of death flew open wide and welcomed the
ripened spirit of a good woman to the larger liberties of Life Eternal
at 12:45 last Sunday afternoon, when Mrs. Amanda ALLEN, who had
suffered strokes of apoplexy, died at the home of her nephew, George
LOWERY, near Rockfield. Buffeted by suffering many years, she longed
for the privilege that comes when the soul loosens the moorings and
goes home to be with God.
Amanda A. ALLEN, the eighth and youngest
child of George and Amanda [SNYDER] TRITLE, was born in Carroll county,
near Delphi, March 17, 1865. She was at her demise 65 years, 7
months and 2 days of age. She grew to womanhood in the home of her
parents, near Bringhurst, and on November 11, 1897, was united in
marriage to Simeon ALLEN. For scarce six happy years were they
privileged to enjoy each other’s companionship, for in August 1903, Mr.
ALLEN was stricken, leaving his young wife bereaved and alone.
One by one her brothers and sisters had passed beyond the sight
of earth folk until there survives but one brother, Allen TRITLE of
Logansport, with nine nieces and sixteen nephews to mourn her passing.
Mrs. W. T. WRAY of Rockfield and George LOWERY, for whom Mrs.
Allen made a home both pleasant and helpful for the last nine years,
are worthy of special mention for their loving service. Almost 28
years ago Miss Bitha McCRARY went to live in the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Allen. Then, when Mrs. Allen was left bereft of her husband, the bond
of friendship and affection became very close and through the years
these two had lived in beautiful fellowship and devoted service each to
the other.
For 24 years Mrs. Allen lived in Flora,
where she made many friends that she highly esteemed and she was not
more happy than when she could be in their presence. Forty-eight years
ago in a revival at the Bringhurst Methodist Episcopal church,
and under the pastorate of Rev. Lewis S. Smith, Mrs. Allen was happily
converted and united with the church. After her marriage her membership
was transferred to the Flora M. E. church. She had been a loyal
and devout Christian for nearly half a century, faithful to the call of
the church and present at its services when health permitted. She
had lived a good life and has gone to her coronation and reward. Though
she suffered much of her life, not being really well since early
girlhood, yet she was patient, kind and thoughtful of others. The loved
ones and the many friends she made keenly feel the loss and now rise up
and call her “Blessed.”
Funeral services were held at the Flora M.
E. church Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock being in charge of Rev. F.
H. Collier, who was assisted by Rev. A. L. Miller. Burial was made in
Maple Lawn cemetery.
(Contributed by Friends for Free Genealogy)
Name of Deceased: Wm BECK &
Jacob BECK
County Name: Carroll & Cass State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat Obit: Saturday 21
November 1914
TWO CARROLL PIONEERS, BROTHERS, PASS AWAY
WITHIN TWO DAYS’ TIME
Two brothers,
Wm. E. BECK of Burlington, and Jacob BECK, of near Young
America, both pioneer settlers of Carroll county, have died since our
last issue, Wm. E. being stricken while attending last church last
Sunday with a pain in his heart. He was carried to
his home where he died a half hour later. Jacob died after an
extended illness of gangrene of the foot, caused by
poor circulation and rheumatism.
Their life history is much the same. They were sons of
Andrew and Julia [McCLARY] BECK, who came from Augusta county, Va. to
Indiana in 1833, settling in Montgomery county. Here Wm. was born
on May 4th, 1834. The family came to Tippecanoe county and later
to Burlington township where they settled on a farm just east of Koro,
where Jacob was born June 17, 1837. They grew to manhood with their
seven brothers and three sisters upon the farm, which is still owned by
two of the brothers. They were among the best citizens of Carroll
county, honest, upright and true to their friends.
Wm. E. BECK was united in marriage with
Malinda YOUNG, a pioneer daughter, December 31, 1863, and they went
forth to make a home for themselves. Mr. Beck had retired from the farm
some years ago and moved into the pretty little town of Burlington to
spend the evening of his life in quiet contentment. He is survived by
the widow and one daughter, Mrs. Ward COAPSTICK of near Burlington. Mr.
BECK had united with the Presbyterian church at Geetingsville
twenty-one years ago, but after moving to Burlington, he changed his
membership to the Burlington Christian church. The funeral was held at
the Burlington Christian church Tuesday at 10:30 by Rev. O. L.
Prentice, of Romney. Interment in Burlington cemetery.
Jacob Beck Born June 17, 1837.
Married to Hannah PATTY, September 6th, 1860. Went to live north of
Young America, Cass county, has raised a family of well-to-do sons and
daughters as follows: Charles B. BECK who is at the present time
postmaster of Richmond, Ind.; A. N. BECK, a rising lawyer of Chicago;
Thomas H. BECK, C. K. BECK and Leido BECK of Young America vicinity,
and Mrs. O. R. McMILLEN, of Logansport. The old couple celebrated
their golden wedding four years ago. He had been a member of the
Presbyterian church for many years. The funeral was held at the Center
U. B. church, Thursday at 10:30, by Rev. D. W. Zartman.
The dead men are also survived by four
brothers, James M. of Burlington, Walter L., Charles C., and Albert of
Sedalia and three sisters, Mrs. Sarah MAGGART of Elliot, N. D.; Mary E.
BELL of Sedalia, and Mrs. Wm. MOSS of Culver.
Another brother, Norman, died last June,
aged 74 years. Death has taken a heavy toll from the Beck family in the
past six months and the community has suffered a great loss which will
be felt for years to come.
(Contributed by Friends for Free Genealogy)
Name of Deceased: Malinda [YOUNG]
BECK
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat Obit: Saturday 27 December
1919
WELL KNOWN LADY BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP
PASSES AWAY
Mrs. W. E.
BECK, one of the best-known ladies of Burlington township and a
pioneer of Carroll county, died last Sunday morning at about 4:30 at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ross KESSLER, west of Burlington,
following an extended illness. The funeral services were held at the
Burlington Christian church Tuesday morning at 10:30, conducted by the
pastor, Rev. D. J. Thornton. Interment was made in the Geetingsville
cemetery.
Malinda YOUNG, daughter of John and Isabelle
YOUNG, was born in Clinton county September 17, 1844, and at the time
of death was 75 years, 3 months and 4 days of age. On December
31, 1863, she was married to W. E. BECK, to which union the one
daughter, Mrs. Kessler, was born. She united with the Presbyterian
church early in life and, with her husband, took membership in the
Burlington Church of Christ September 29, 1909. They were always
devoted and attentive to the church and as long as they were in good
health were to be found in their place at the Lord’s house, where Mr.
Beck was stricken while attending services a few hours before he was
called to that place prepared for him in the Great Beyond, on
November 15, 1914. Both were taken “home” on the first day
of the week, the Lord’s Day, a day which had meant so much in their
allegiance to their Master.
Surviving are two brothers, J. C. YOUNG and
Dr. M. V. YOUNG, both of Daytona, Florida; one sister, Mrs. James
CHITTICK of Geetingsville; one daughter, Mrs. Ross KESSLER of near
Burlington, two granddaughters, Gladys and Marguerite COAPSTICK, who
live with their mother, Mrs. Kessler.
(Contributed by Friends for Free Genealogy)
Name of
Deceased: Mary Alice [POLK]
NORRIS BELL
County Name:
Carroll, Cass, Howard State: IN
Newspaper:
Hoosier Democrat: Flora, IN Obit: Saturday 6 December 1919
MRS. MARY
E. BELL
PASSES AWAY AT
HOME OF DAUGHTER
Mary Alice POLK,
daughter of Wm. L. POLK and Maria
[KIRKPATRICK] POLK, was born December 24, 1862, and departed this life
November 29, 1919, at the home of her half-sister Mrs. Emma PICKETT, at
the old homestead near Young America, where she was
born. At the
time of her death she was 56 years, 11 months and 4
days of age. Her
mother died when quite young and from the time she was eight years of
age her stepmother had given her a mother’s care.
On
November 28, 1879, she was united in marriage to William
NORRIS, who departed this life October 13, 1880. To this union was born
one son, Wm. Lewis NORRIS of Fort Wayne. On March 25, 1882, she
was
united in marriage to Henry H. BELL, who also preceded her to the
Spirit Land on October 27, 1912. In early youth she gave her heart to
Jesus and united with the Poplar Grove U.B. church and later the Grace
M.E. church at Kokomo. About two and a half years ago her health began
to fail and from that time she had steadily declined and all that
medical skill could do was of no avail.
Besides
the above mentioned as stepmother and son there are left
her three brothers, three half-brothers and one half-sister, namely,
Benjamin POLK of near Burlington; William H. of Galveston; Willis V. of
Burlington; Franklin N. of Kokomo; Jesse A. of Mansfield, Illinois;
Chas. H. of Kokomo, and Emma J. PICKETT of near Young America.
The
funeral was held Monday morning at ten o’clock at the home
Mr. and Mrs. Pickett near Young America by Rev. W. T. Lytle of
Burlington, and the body was taken to Kokomo where it lay in state at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Snyder until Tuesday afternoon at two
o’clock, when interment was made in the Kokomo cemetery.
(Contributed by Friends for Free Genealogy)
Name
of Deceased: William A. PRUITT
County Name:
Carroll State: IN
Newspaper:
Hoosier Democrat: Flora,
Indiana Obit: Saturday 29 October 1921
WM. A. PRUITT,
PIONEER RESIDENT, SUCCUMBS; WROTE HIS OWN OBITUARY
William A.
PRUITT, 84, one of the pioneer residents of Flora and several years ago
one of the well known auctioneers of Carroll county, died Monday at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Lewis A. SHIRAR, on East Columbia street,
following a failing in health that had extended over a long period,
although at times he wAs able to be out and around. The funeral
services were held at the Christian church Wednesday afternoon at two
o’clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. D. Thomas. Interment was
made in Maple Lawn.
Only recently, feeling
that the end was near for him, he wrote his following life history,
which we print in full.
“After due
consideration I have thought it not improper for me to write a short
sketch of my life. My father’s name was Pleasant PRUITT and my mother’s
maiden name was Cinderella SKAGGS. I was born on the 18th day of
February 1837 in Henry county, Indiana. When about six months
old, my mother died, hence I know but little about a mother’s love,
care and advice, often wishing that I might. About a year or so after
my mother’s death and my father remarried and a few years later, I do
not remember the exact year for I was a small child, my father moved to
Carroll county and located near the town of Wheeling. At that time this
county was comparatively new, deer and wild turkey abounded and the
roads were very bad. I could say much more about this but I am not
writing a history of Carroll county.
“At that
time the school system was vastly different from what it now is, there
being only three months school each year. As soon as I was old enough I
went out to make my own way in life and in consequence thereof I
acquired only a limited education. My first suit of clothes made by a
tailor was when I was twenty years old. In 1860 I cast my first
vote for Abraham Lincoln for president.
“On March
28, 1861, I was married to Amanda A. TIMMONS and that year farmed
her mother’s farm. On the 18th of February 1864, I enlisted as a
recruit in the 24th Battery. We were soon sent to the front and
attached to the 23rd Corps of Sherman’s Army. I was with Sherman’s Army
on its march to the sea until we came to Atlanta, when one-half of the
battery was sent out on what was called the Stone Man’s road and was
captured near Macon, Georgia. After the taking of Atlanta, Rebel
General Hood sent a part of his army back to take Nashville, Tennessee.
Our corps was ordered back to counteract their march which culminated
in their defeat at Nashville and you who are familiar with the history
of the war know what happened to his army.
“On the third
day of August, 1865,
our battery was discharged at Indianapolis, and I came home with no
other thought of doing anything than farming, but late in the fall I
was persuaded to make a public sale and since that time I have not
missed a year until 1918 but what I have conducted one or more sales.
A little later on I took up the practice of law. In 1886 I moved
to Flora. At that time I found four men, consisting of Clark C.
Gwinn, Philip Voorhees, S. W. Smelcer and Daniel Hankins, with
about a dozen women that were meeting in the Baptist church.
There was a union Sunday school with Isaac Havens as the
superintendent. Neither of these two groups had a preacher, but after a
careful study of the New Testament in 1887 I cast my lot with this
little group of four men and the few women. As a result of this
faithful few there is now a church home, the offspring, no doubt, of
this little band.
“During my
married life with Amanda Timmons there were born to us ten children. Of
that number five are dead, three dying when quite young. After her
death on March 1, 1896, I then realized how much a wife was worth to
me. My home broken up, and being a great lover of my home, in
November 17, 1896, I was again married to Amanda C. SUTTON, a noble
Christian woman. We lived happily together until 1908 when she
became an invalid, being paralyzed, losing her speech and the use of
her limbs. About three or four weeks after her affliction came upon
her, her children by a former marriage begged that they might take her
back with them to Johnson county. After much persuasion I finally
consented but have always regretted it as she was a great help to me.
Thus again my home was broken up.
“I am now past
84 years old and I
realize that the time of my departure is not far off. I am just
waiting and am ready at any time. I have made arrangements
for certain passages of scripture to be read at my
funeral.
This is all that I care
to say at this time. And now may the God of All Grace be with you, my
dear children, whom I leave, and also the church to which I am
gratefully attached, is my humble prayer.”
The
children surviving are: Mrs. Fred O’HAVER of south Chicago; Mrs.
William BRACKNEY, of Newcastle, Indiana; Mrs. Harry FRANCIS of LaPorte,
Indiana; Mrs. Lewis SHIRAR of this city, and attorney E. E. PRUITT of
Delphi, all of whom were in attendance at the last sad rites. He also
leaves ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and three brothers
[a line is missing here] of Delphi; Joe PRUITT of Kokomo and Harry
PRUITT, to mourn his departure.
(Contributed by Friends for
Free Genealogy)
Name
of Deceased: George M. BAUM
County Name:
Carroll State: IN
Newspaper:
Hoosier Democrat:
Flora, Ind Obit: Saturday 13 April 1907
GEORGE M.
BAUM, MEMBER OF
THECOUNTY COUNCIL, DIED AT HIS HOME TUESDAY
George M.
BAUM, member of the county council and one of the most prominent men in
the county, died at his home just south of Delphi at 2:30 Tuesday
afternoon after a long illness. The deceased was born in this
county on February 7th, 1838, and his entire life had been spent here.
He was married to Laura A. NEWELL on March 9, 1864, and she preceded
him in death but a short time. To them three children were born:
Edwin and Harry, twins, and Jasper, all of whom were at his bedside
when the end came.
George M.
Baum was a gallant soldier. He enlisted April 22, 1861 in Co. A, 9th
Ind. Infantry, and was discharged July 29, 1861. He re-enlisted
Sept 18, 1861 in Co. A, 2nd Ind. Calvary, and was mustered out Oct. 4,
1864. He was a brave soldier who always fought a good fight. He
superintended the building of Carroll county’s beautiful soldiers’
monument – a splendid tribute to men of his kind. He united with
the Presbyterian church 40 years ago and has always led a consistent
Christian life. In politics Mr. Baum was a Republican and always
took part in the councils of his party. He was a man of sterling
integrity whose influence for good was always felt in this community.
His death is learned with general regret. The funeral was held
from the residence Thursday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. Beach officiating.
Interment in cemetery near his home.
(Contributed by Friends for
Free Genealogy)
Name of Deceased:
Jacob BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: The Hoosier Democrat: Flora, IN
Obit: Saturday 17 Feb 1906 (date of death previous Sunday: 12 Feb
1906)
JACOB BARNARD PASSED AWAY SUNDAY NOON
Death Due to a Tumor which Baffled the
Skill of the Surgeons
PROMINENT FIGURE IN TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY
Community Loses a Man Who Was Honored and Respected by All
Jacob BARNARD, one of
the best known citizens of Carroll county, died at his home one mile
northeast of Flora Sunday at 12:45 p.m., after an illness extending
over a period of several years. The cause of his death was a tumorous
growth in the left side, which appeared about five years ago, but which
did not develop into a dangerous stage until a little over a year ago.
Three years ago an operation was performed with apparently
successful results, but in a few months the growth appeared in a more
dangerous and advanced form, and then the X-ray was resorted to, but
this only demonstrated that the disease was rapidly reaching a more
aggravated condition. Last fall a second operation was performed
with little or no results, and then the most skilled specialists in
Chicago and Indianapolis were consulted, but gave him no encouragement,
stating that a third operation would prove fatal. He returned home and
about four months ago took to his bed, where he gradually grew weaker
until death came to his relief.
Deceased was born Oct.
6, 1861, being 44 years, 4 months and 5 days of age. The greater part
of his life was spent on the farm. He was educated in the schools of
Carroll county and when quite a young man began teaching at which
profession he was successful, having been employed as instructor in the
schools of the county for a number of years. In 1883 he went to
California, remaining one summer. In 1885 he returned to California,
locating at Marysville, where he remained for three years. While in the
west he followed teaching, but not being favorably impressed with the
country, he returned to Flora, where he resided continuously up to the
time of his death. He never married, always residing with his mother
and sister on the old home farm.
Jacob Barnard was a man
of sterling worth and character, honest, upright, true to his friends
and loyal to all institutions to which he lent his influence; never
swerving from his duty as he saw it. He was broad-minded yet
conservative, always dealing justly with his fellowman. He was frank
yet cautious in his utterances, never wounding the feelings of anyone
intentionally. He was a great reader and was well posted on current
literature, and was often consulted on questions of interest on various
topics. For a number of years he made a close study of the origin,
customs and habits of foreign peoples, and there was probably not a man
in Carrroll county who could give more information on this subject that
Jacob Barnard. A short time before he became afflicted he was planning
a tour of the old world, always having a desire to come in personal
contact with the peoples of foreign countries, thus making his
education along this line a practical one.
He was a lifelong Republican and was an
important factor in the political affairs of his home township and
county. He never united with any church but was a regular attendant,
and took great interest in the Sunday school, which he often attended.
He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and was prominent in the
workings of the order.
He leaves a mother, two sisters – Miss
Lucinda BARNARD and Mrs. Sarah BURGE, and a nephew, Alva BURGE, besides
a large number of other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
The funeral was conducted Wednesday forenoon
at ten o’clock at the Old Order Dunkard church, on East Columbia
street, Elder John F. Flora officiating. The Masons took charge of the
remains. Interment at Maple Lawn.
submitted
by
a Friend of Free Genealogy
Name of Deceased: Elliott BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, IN
Obit: Saturday 8 August 1914 Date of Death previous Thursday:
6 August.
ELLIOTT BARNARD, DELPHI CONTRACTOR,
DIES AT PERU: HEART TROUBLE
Coming like lightning
from a clear sky, news of the sudden death of Elliott BARNARD of Delphi
cast a gloom of sadness over that city, Flora and eastern Carroll
county early Thursday morning. From all particulars we could gain
through a telephone call to the home of his brother, Perry BARNARD at
Lafayette, late Thursday afternoon Barnard was at work at Peru when
stricken with heart trouble, death being very sudden. He was
making Peru his headquarters while superintending the building of some
roads near that city, he having been one of the county’s leading
contractors the past several years, being at the time of his death, a
member of the contracting firm of Beall, Barnard & Bell, of
Logansport.
E. E. BARNARD, the son
of W. A. and Mary [GWINN] BARNARD, was born in Burlington township 50
years ago last May, on the old Barnard homestead about two and one-half
miles northwest of Burlington. His young boyhood was spent in that
community and many were the days he and his young friends spent in
enticing the witching fish from their haunts and hiding places under
old stumps, rocks and brush in the water of the treacherous Wild Cat.
At the age of 24, in
May 1888, he was united in marriage to Miss Cora REAMS of Adams
township, who survives. He continued to make Burlington township
his home until about 1886 when he moved to Delphi and entered in the
hotel business with another Delphi resident, Allison. The venture did
not prove much of a success for himself and after following this
vocation for about two years he gave it up. The next heard from
him was under President McKinley’s term, when he was named by that
great official as postmaster for his city. He served with honor to
himself through three terms, being succeeded by Robert J. Hay. At
one time back in the early nineties he led his party, being county
chairman and was pronounced one of the best organizers that has ever
filled the office. After leaving the post office he took up the road
contracting business and had since engaged in such. He was a
partner in the firm that improved Columbia street just a few years ago.
He and his wife had never been blessed with children, therefore she is
left without comfort, alone in the world. He had for several years been
a member of the Delphi Knights of Pythias Lodge. Besides the
sorrowing wife and aged parents, he is survived by three brothers and a
sister as follows: Perry BARNARD of Lafayette; Mrs. Frank LANDES of
Georgia; Noah BARNARD of Forest, and Odes, whose whereabouts are
unknown. The funeral arrangements were not known when we went to
press.
All
submitted
by a Friend of Free
Genealogy
Name of Deceased: JOHN PERRY
BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, IN
Obit: Saturday 19 August 1922; date of death 14 August
JESSE [sic*] BARNARD DIES AT PARIS, ILL.; BODY
SHIPPED BACK
John Perry [*] BARNARD,
aged 62 years, a former resident of this city, died last Monday morning
at Paris, Illinois, following an operation. His death came after a
lingering illness. Following his residence here he lived at
Lafayette for several years and then moved to Illinois. While living
here he was a well known painter.
He was born in Carroll
county, a son of William and Mary [GWINN] BARNARD, both now dead. In
young manhood he was united in marriage to Kate KENNEDY. To them was
born three children, two of whom preceded him in death. Besides the
widow he is survived by one son, Russell, of Paris, Illinois, yet at
home; three brothers, Charles BARNARD of Berkeley, Cal.; Noah BARNARD,
Kokomo, and Otis BARNARD of Reeds, Mo., one sister, Mrs. Alice LANDIS
of Burlington, and a large host of other relatives and friends.
Deceased had for many years been a member of the Burlington
Christian church.
The remains were
brought to this city Tuesday evening and the funeral services held at
the Christian church, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. D.
J. Thornton, of Burlington. Interment was made in Maple Lawn
cemetery.
[*] The headline gives the name as Jesse; the obit says John Perry, as
does his gravestone. Marriage and census records list him as
Perry or John Perry. His wife is listed in census as Sarah
C., probably Catherine.
Submitted
by
a Friend of Free Genealogy
Name of Deceased: Jessie
[Bennett] BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, Ind
Obit: : Saturday 28 October 1899 Date of Death 26 October
1899.
MRS. JESSIE
BARNARD DEATH
Mrs. Jessie BARNARD,
wife of John BARNARD of Delphi, died at her home at that place Thursday
of consumption. She was the daughter of J. H. and Elizabeth
[SINES] BENNETT of east of here; and had been very poorly for some time.
She was born August 12, 1874 and died October
26, 1899, being 25 years, 2 months and 24 days of age. Mrs.
Barnard was a member of the Christian church and was highly respected
by all who knew her. She leaves a 14 month-old son.
The funeral will be held today at the
Christian church at Delphi, at 10:30, Rev. Lee Tinsley officiating.
Interment will be made in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Delphi.
Submitted
by
a Friend of Free Genealogy
Name of Deceased: Lydia
[JORDAN] BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, IND
Obit: Saturday 22 September 1923; date of death 15 September
MRS. LYDIA BARNARD PASSES AWAY
AFTER ONE YEAR’S ILLNESS
Just at the sunset of
life and as the shadows were falling upon the close of day. Mrs.
William R. BARNARD, for many years a resident of Flora and vicinity,
died at the family home in Carrollton township, northeast of the city,
last Saturday evening at 6:30. Death was due to a complication of
diseases and came after almost a year’s illness. Funeral services
were held at the Bachelor Run Church of the Brethren Tuesday morning at
10:30, conducted by Elders Will Angle, Benjamin Wray and Riley Flora.
Interment was made in Maple Lawn.
Lydia Ann JORDAN,
daughter of Joseph and Julia [FLORA] JORDAN, was born in Preble county,
Ohio, August 25, 1865 and was at her demise 58 years and 23 days of
age. She came to Indiana in 1881, locating in Carroll county, which had
since been her home. She was united in marriage to William BARNARD on
July 3, 1887. To this union five children were born. One preceded
her in infancy. She leaves four children, one son and three daughters.
They are Mrs. Guy COPLEN and Joe BARNARD of east of Camden, and Ruth
and Arlene, at home. Besides these there remain the devoted
husband, two grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. Andrew ALLEN of
Carrollton township; Mrs. Jane CAMPBELL of Gratis, Ohio; Mrs. Ann SUMAN
of Eaton, Ohio, and Mrs. Susie HARKLOO of Summerville, Ohio; two
brothers, Charles JORDAN of Middletown, and Skinner JORDAN of West
Elkton, Ohio, and many relatives and friends, to mourn her departure.
Deceased united with the Flora Church of the
Brethren in 1910 and had lived a faithful consistent Christian life
until death. A short time previous to her demise she called for
the elders of the church and was anointed. She was very patient
during her long period of suffering and always was looking on the
bright side of life. She expressed her appreciation and joy in
attending church services. In fact she was a noble woman, a fine
Christian mother, always willing to sacrifice for the help and
enjoyment of others. Even at the very last she was ready to go and meet
her Saviour.
Submitted
by
a Friend of Free Genealogy
Name of Deceased: Margaret
[SALISBURY] BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat, Flora, IN
Obit: Saturday 7 November 1925; Date of death 3 Nov.
“GRANDMA” BARNARD SUCCUMBS AT AGE OF
89 YEARS
Following almost a six
year’s illness, Mrs. Margaret BARNARD, widow of the late John M.
BARNARD, at one time the best known insurance agent in this section of
the state, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John OAKS, on South
Center street Tuesday. Death was due to cancer. Funeral services
were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the Oaks home, conducted by
Rev. O. L. Prentice, of Geetingsville. Interment was made in Maple Lawn
cemetery.
Margaret Etter,
daughter of James and Elizabeth SALISBURY, was born near Camden, on
November 26, 1836, and at her demise was 88 years, 11 months and 7 days
of age. On September 17, 1857, she was united in marriage
to John M. BARNARD, who preceded her in
death November 7, 1910. There were born to this
union fourteen children, six of whom
survive. They are: Ellis, of Alton, Ill.;
Frank, of Raisin
City, California; Charles E. of near Bringhurst; Mrs. William
FELIX of Lafayette, and Ira BARNARD and Mrs. John OAKS, of this city.
She had 25 grandchildren, 22 of whom are still living, and 23
great-grandchildren, 21 of whom survive.
For the past six years
she had been an invalid in the Oaks home, where she was cared for by
the daughter and by a granddaughter, Miss Iva CRAIG, whom she reared in
her home from childhood and who cared for her tenderly in all her last
years. Her patience through her last sickness was characteristic of her
entire life; and she passed away in the assurance of an Eternal home.
Submitted
by
a Friend of Free Genealogy
Name of Deceased: Mary T.
[GWINN] BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, Indiana
Obit: Saturday 29 November 1919; Date of Death 25 November 1919.
MARY T. BARNARD, BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP PIONEER,
DEAD
Mrs. Mary T. BARNARD,
widow of William A. BARNARD, who died March 27, 1916, and one of the
pioneer ladies of Carroll county, answered the final summons at her
home in Burlington Monday afternoon at about four o’clock. Death came
after a twelve-year illness and was due to old age and its
complications. The last illness was of one week’s duration. The funeral
services were held at the Burlington Church of Christ Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the pastor, Rev. D. J. Thornton.
Interment was made in the Burlington cemetery.
Deceased is survived by
five children, Mrs. Dr. B. F. LANDIS of Burlington, with whom she made
her home; Charley BARNARD of Oakland, California; Perry BARNARD of
Paris, Illinois; Noah BARNARD of Burlington, and Otis BARNARD of Reeds,
Missouri. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Rebecca BROWN of Howard
county, one brother, J. M GWINN of Rushville; twelve grandchildren,
nine great-grandchildren and a large host of friends to mourn her
departure
She was one of seven
children of John T. and Margaret [WILLIAMS] GWINN, early pioneers of
Burlington township, where all of her life, with the exception of two
years following her marriage when she went to Iowa with her husband,
was spent.
She was born July 29,
1837. In February, 1855, she was united in marriage. To this union were
born seven children, those above being the survivors. For about sixty
years she had been a devout member of the Burlington Christian church,
always a faithful follower of the Lowly Nazarene, her life being one of
those fine examples of devotion to duty, home and children, her inmost
thoughts being for the welfare of others. She had lived to see her
children become useful men and women and in turn to have the aid,
comfort, kindly advice and sympathy during the years when the value of
a mother’s love cannot be measured. For more than sixty years she had
lived with her husband and though time had brought the withered cheek
and the silver locks she was, indeed, to him a helpmate until his
death. Who can estimate the value of such a mother or measure the
depths of her devotion? The precepts of such a life in years that are
to come will be incarnated in posterity and when we stop to reflect
upon the elements of human progress, we realize that at the bottom of
all that is good and permanent is the home – and wherever the mother
is, there is the family circle. Mary Barnard will be greatly missed.
Submitted
by
a Friend of Free Genealogy
Name of Deceased: Nancy
[FLORA] CLARK BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IND
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, Indiana
Obit: Saturday 12 June 1910. Date of Death 9 June.
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Name of Deceased: OBED BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IND
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, Indiana
Obit: Saturday 21 June 1914
OBED BARNARD, PIONEER RESIDENT OF BURLINGTON, DEAD
Obed BARNARD died at
his home in Walton last Saturday, from ailments incident to old age,
aged 83 years. Mr. Barnard was a resident of Carroll county all his
life until about 15 years ago he married a lady at Walton and went
there to live.
He was one of the fellows who “done
things” during his active life, and was one of the leaders in business,
political and religious life in the vicinity of Burlington for 40 years
or more. He was engaged in several business enterprises, which
developed and put Burlington on the map. He was so enthusiastic in
whatever he believed right that he was sometimes considered “cranky” by
those who did not know him as he really was. In politics he was
one of the leading Republicans of his township and held the office of
trustee for several years.
He was also the party’s candidate for state
representative at one time. When the prohibition party was formed, he
took a stand with it because he believed that the drink habit was a
national curse, and he followed his conscientious convictions. His
religion was that of the Christian church and he was one of the pillars
in that church body at Burlington, for more than 50 years. He was
morally upright and religiously honest. All Burlington township mourns
his death.
He was married in young manhood, to a
daughter of John T. GWINN [*], one of the pioneers of Burlington
township and five children from this union survive as follows:
Frank, of Chicago; Sylvester, of Burlington; Morris, of
Indianapolis; Mrs. Frank PITMAN, of Logansport; and Mrs. A. L. WITTER
of Claremont, California, all of whom, except the last mentioned, were
present at the funeral. Mrs. Barnard died about 20 years ago.
He took a second wife in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth COOPER.
She lived but a short time and later he married a Mrs. PATTON of
Walton, who survives. There is also an aged brother, William BARNARD.
[*] Note: The parents of his first wife may be incorrect here; John T
Gwinn’s daughter Mary Gwinn married William Barnard (see their
obituaries in these pages). Obed Barnard’s marriage to another Mary
Gwinn was about the same time; she may have been a cousin to the
other Mary.
DEATH’S CURTAIN DROPS ON CAREER NANCY
BARNARD
After a long and painful illness, Mrs.
Nancy BARNARD, whose home was four miles southeast of this city, passed
to her eternal reward June 9th. Her maiden name was FLORA and
represents one of the best families in Carroll county.
At the age of 18, on November 1, 1860, she
became the wife of John CLARK, who died in February, 1879. By
this marriage she was the mother of nine children, five of whom remain
to mourn their loss, viz: Druscilla CRIPE, Amanda HARTER, Ella
McCORMICK, Emma JOHNSON, and Wm. J. [CLARK].
She was afterwards on September 28, 1879,
married to J. M. BARNARD. This union was blessed with three
children of which two daughters, May WITTER
and Roxie WAGONER, remain. This
interesting group of children were kindly affectionate
toward one another and also their parents seemed to be of the same
father and mother. Sister Barnard was fully
prepared for the summons of the Lord whom she served, and will be
greatly missed in the community, the church and the home. She was a
consistent member of the Church of the Brethren for many years and died
as she had lived, near her Savior.
She was born in Carroll county May 7,
1842, and was therefore 68 years, 1 month and 2 days old when
translated to heaven. Appropriate funeral services were conducted
by her pastor, Elder A. G. Crosswhite in the home, and duplicated at
the church in this city upon the request of the husband, who was
critically ill and still remains in that condition. Interment in
Moss cemetery.
Note: she was a daughter of Jacob & Mahala {GOODWIN] FLORA
Submitted
by
a Friend of Free Genealogy
Name of Deceased: William BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IND
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, Indiana
Obit: Saturday 30 March 1918: Date of Death 27 March.
WILLIAM BARNARD PASSES AWAY AFTER MANY
USEFUL YEARS
William A. BARNARD, one
of the best known men of the county and a resident of Burlington
township for almost three quarters of a century, died at his home in
Burlington Wednesday morning at five o’clock, following an illness that
had dated back since the holidays. He had been bedfast about five
weeks. Cause of death is attributed to a complication of diseases
incident to old age. The funeral services were held yesterday
(Friday) afternoon at two o’clock from the Burlington Christian church,
conducted by his pastor, Rev. Elmo Higham, Interment was made in the
Burlington cemetery.
William BARNARD, one of
seven children that blessed the home of Paul and Lurena BARNARD, was
born at Hillsboro, Wayne county, August 15, 1834, making him at the
time of death 83 years, seven months and 12 days of age. In 1845
his parents emigrated to Carroll county, locating near Burlington.
Here he helped make from the wilderness one of
the best farms in the county and for many years following farming as
his life’s vocation.
February 28, 1856, he was united
in marriage to Mary T. GWINN, who still survives.
Seven children were born to the union, two of them,
Elliott BARNARD and W. W. BARNARD, preceding their father to the Great
Beyond. The other five are left with the aged companion to mourn
his departure. They are: Charles F. BARNARD of Oakland, California; J.
F. BARNARD of Paris, Illinois; Mrs. Dr. B. F. LANDIS of Black Mountain,
North Carolina; Noah BARNARD of New London and Otis BARNARD of Leeds,
Missouri.
Deceased was the last
surviving member of the family of Paul BARNARD. For over 60 years he
had been a member of the Christian church at Burlington, giving
willingly of his time and money to further Christianity in the
community. He was one of the well liked pioneer residents of
Burlington and even though his course has been run, his name will still
be cherished in that community.
Submitted
by
a Friend of Free Genealogy
Name of Deceased: William BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, Indiana
Obit: Saturday 25 October 1930: date of death 18 October.
WM. BARNARD ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS SELF
WHILE HUNTING
William R.
BARNARD, aged 68 years, one of the highly respected farmers of
Carrollton township, met a tragic death last Saturday morning shortly
before the noon hour when he accidentally shot himself to death while
hunting rabbits on his farm about four miles northeast of this city.
Earlier in the morning he had come to Flora. Upon returning home he
told a daughter, Mrs. Ruth TURLEY, who resides with him, that he was
going out to hunt, taking the gun with him. When he did not return at
the noon hour the daughter became worried and sent her daughter, Aurora
Turley, aged 14, to look for him.
The dead body was found not over 40 rods
from the house with a wound just below the heart. The body was
lying in a pasture field and the gun was on the opposite side of the
fence, only a few feet distant. Neighbors were at once summoned and
carried the prostrate body to the home and a physician was called.
Death, it is thought, had been almost instant. Barnard had a wound less
than an inch in diameter in his breast. The charge had torn away part
of the man's liver , had gone through the heart and most of it had
lodged in his right side. No one had heard the shot.
From all appearances, Barnard
was attempting to get over a high wire fence. When he reached its top
he had attempted to set his gun down and it must have caught on the
strands of the fence, causing it to be shot off. Evidently the
injured man had for a short time at least, lodged on the fence, and
then toppled backwards. powder burns from the 20-gauge shotgun
indicated the shot had been at close range. Traces of blood were found
on the wire of the fence. Barnard's body was also slightly scratched,
as though he had hung to the fence at last temporarily. The news of the
accident cast a deep pallor of gloom over Carrolton township.
Dr. Clarence Hunter,
Carroll county's "chiropractor" coroner, held an inquest relative to
the death and on Monday rendered his verdict as "accidental death,
caused by the accidental discharge of a shotgun while climbing a
fence." The testimony of witnesses to the finding of the body,
Carl Flora and Asa James, were filed with the coroner's inquest.
William R. BARNARD, son
of James Monroe and Sally [FLORA] BARNARD, was born October 2, 1861. He
was married to Lydia A. JORDAN on July 3, 1887. To this union were born
five children, Mrs. Verna COPLEN of near Camden; Mrs. Ruth TURLEY, who
resided with her father; Joseph M. BARNARD of Carrollton township; Mrs.
Arlene CREE of near Bringhurst, and one daughter who died in infancy.
He also leaves to mourn his departure eight grandchildren, one brother,
Joseph L. BARNARD of Washington D. C., two half sisters, Mrs. Date
WITTER of east of Flora and Mrs. Ross WAGONER of northeast of town;
four step-sisters, Mrs. Drusilla CRIPE, Mrs. Amanda HARTER and Mrs.
Emma JOHNSON, this city, and Mrs. Ella McCORMICK of Delphi; one
step-brother, William CLARK, well known local decorator, besides a host
of other relatives and friends.
Deceased was born and
lived all his life in Carroll county. he was a loving father, a good
neighbor, and although of a quiet disposition, was always ready and
willing to help when needed. He united with the Church of the
Brethren and was baptized on Thanksgiving Day, 1911. He was preceded in
death by his wife on September 15, 1923.
Funeral services were
held at the Bachelor Run Church of the Brethren Monday afternoon at two
o'clock with Elder Will Angle in charge. Burial was made in Maple Lawn
cemetery.
Submitted
by a Friend of Free Genealogy
Vine Holt.
DELPHI, Ind,
Sept- 11.—Vine Holt Is dead at the age of eighty-seven. Mr. Holt was
one of the prominent pioneers of northwestern Indiana and many years a
merchant here. B Z. Strawbrldge, of Straw bridge & Clothier,, one
of the leading wholesale dry goods houses of Philadelphia, was a clerk
in his store and married his daughter. Few men were better known
in this section.
Date:
1899-09-13; Paper: Indiana State Journal