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        Mr. Robert LaFollette whose death was chronicled a few days ago was the earliest settler of Floyd County, It was the ring of his ax that vocalized the unbroken wilderness then inhabited by the Indians and wild beasts, with the prelude of that civilization which worked such wonderful and almost magical changes about him before his death, He was born in Culpepper county, Virginia on the 17th day of January 1778 At the age of nineteen, he emigrated to Kentucky and settled near Louisville in what was then called, and is yet known, as the pond settlement. At this time Louisville was a rude frontier village; there was not a brick house in that now large and rapidly growing city. He saw the first one constructed. After remaining about seven years in Kentucky, he visited this State, and built near the mouth of Knob Creek, a cabin which was the  first house constructed in this county. Having completed his cabin he returned to the Pond settlement and on the 4th day of November 1804, was married, This was the day upon which Thomas Jefferson was elected President, far whom he voted. On the day following he crossed over into Indiana, and domiciled himself and wife in the cabin built on his previous visit to this State His nearest neighbor was over ten miles distant. The site where this now flourishing and beautiful city stands was dense forest, the knobs near the city were covered with caves, from which fact they received the name of Cavey Knobs, which name they still bear The present site of New Albany was the favorite hunting ground of the red men at that time, Bears, deer, wolves, and panthers were abundant. For some time Mr. LaFollette was compelled to take the little corn he raised to a mill at the falls on the Kentucky side of the river, This mill was known as the Tarascon mill and was the only one within many miles of Louisville. There being no ferry at New Albany or Clarksville, he went to mill in small canoe, One winter after he had crossed the river in his canoe and had reached the mill with his bag of corn, the ice, was gorged above the falls, gave way, and prevented his return home for over ten days, In the meantime, his wife was alone at home in her little cabin near the mouth of Knob Creek, suffering the most intense anxiety and agony on account of his absence not knowing what fate had befallen her husband, During his absence she subsisted on parched corn, The savages were the only persons she saw while he was gone         In consequence of the unhealthiness of the river bottom, he moved over the knobs and squatted upon a tract of land and built another cabin which was the second one built in this  County He cleared twenty acres of this tract which, about this time, was thrown into market by the government and was entered by another man, who compelled him to vacate it without recompensing for the improvements made upon it. He then squatted on a neighboring tract, where he resided for fifty five years, until the time of his decease, which occurred on the 14th day of December at 7 o'clock. Apple trees  that he planted fifty  five years ago are still growing upon the farm where he recently resided. During the early settlements in this country massacres of the whites by the savages were not infrequent Mr. La Follette was always warned by faithful Indians of these outbreaks in time to enable him to remove his family across into Kentucky for safety. He was a man of urbane manners and genial disposition and by his kind treatment of the red men, made many warm friends among them. While residing on the farm where he died, he was taxed to build three court houses by reason of the changes in the county lines, He was taxed to build a court house in Charles­town; this being then a part of Clark County. Afterwards his: residence was transferred to Harrison County and he assisted ;in building a court house in Corydon, Finally Floyd County was formed and he was taxed to build a court house in New Albany Before these court houses were built, court in the summer season was held in some grove near the county seat. He frequently sat on juries that wrangled all night under a tree, before bringing in a verdict Mr. Laffollette was among the first, if not the :first, to cross the ferry established by John Paul at New Albany This ferry was a rough flat boat propelled by oars. A man by the name of Wood was the ferryman, having leased the ferry from Paul Wood also erected the first house constructed within the present limits of this city. Although a cripple and not subject to military duty,     Mr. LaFollette was out in many of the expeditions against the Indians and made many a red skin bite the dust, He was a noted marksman, Several years after ­removing to Indiana he joined the Baptist church of which he was exemplary member over fifty-five years. Both he and his wife joined the same church at the same tine, and both were members at the time of their death, They at the time of Mrs. LaFollette's death had been married over sixty—one years.
        Robert LaFollette was a modest man, always preferring a quiet unobtrusive life, Although frequently urged to accept honor and profit, he studiously avoided them, never, we believe having held a public office. He was tenacious in all his opinions. Yet he was not a partisan. He subscribed for the first paper published in the county and he always sustained by his patronage the county paper. When he could not get one consonant with his political views , he took one on the other side if any such was published. He believed it was the duty of every citizen to take at least a county paper, a duty he owed alike to himself his family, to civilization and to learning, He was a high-toned gentleman, respected and loved by all who knew him. The death of this early pioneer has been deeply lamented not only by a large family connection but by all his neighbors and friends,
David W. LaFollette
Obituary of Judge David W. La Follette, New Albany Ind., March 22, 1889
    Judge David W. La Follette, the oldest member of the New Albany bar, died at his home, on the Green Valley road, last night at seven o’clock, age sixty three years, six months and nine days. The deceased was taken ill last Friday with a complicated liver and kidney trouble which proved fatal.
    Judge La Follette was the oldest member of the Floyd Co., bar and he was a man esteemed by all as a truly upright and conscientious citizen. He was born in Franklin Township, Floyd Co., Ind., Sept. 31, 1825 and studied law at Corydon Harrison Co., Ind. With Judge Porter. After teaching school at Corydon several years, Judge La Follette came to New Albany in 1857 and began practicing law. He was appointed Probate Judge, in 1862, by Gov. Henry S. Lane and served very acceptably until the close of the term. From 1861 to 1868 he was a member of the Board of School Trustees and was greatly interested in educational affairs. In 1875 the Judge entered into law partnership with Col. Tuly the firm name was La Follette & Tuly. This partnership was very successful.
    Judge La Follette was married twice an only daughter of his first marriage died about ten days ago. His second marriage was to Miss Williams, daughter of James Williams. There were two sons of his second marriage, Grant and Harry La Follette.
Mrs. Laura M. Thurston
New Albany Gazette, Thursday, 11 Aug 1842 p3 c3—Obituary—Dies in New Albany, Ind., on the 21st of July, 1842, Mrs. Laura M. Thurston, in the 30th year of her age. Her family name was Hawley, and the place of her nativity was Norfolk, Ct. In early childhood, she manifested an unusual fondness for books; and she made proficiency in her juvenile studies above what is customary for children at her age. But her opportunities for education were confined to the common school, until she had nearly arrived at the age of womanhood, when she entered the Female Seminary at Hartford; where, at the close of her course, she received the following diploma: ……….She married Mr. Franklin Thurston, September 1839. ………. [very long and interesting] She also left an infant daughter, which she dedicated to God and instructed her husband, mother and sister to train her up in the way of the Lord…………..no other genealogical information
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
Mr. Charles W. Evans
New Albany Democrat 28 Sep 1848 p3 c4:  Died, in this city, on Sunday morning the 21st inst., Charles W. Evans, printer, aged about 22 years, formerly of Charleston,
S. C. The deceased was a young man . . . In the summer of 1817 he volunteered in Colonel Gorman’s fourth regiment of Indiana volunteers, and it was while in Mexico
that he contracted the  prevailing disease  (diarrhea), which followed him home and finally terminated in his death. . . .. Mr. Jeremiah Warner and lady (in whose family he resided)
paid every attention to his wants during his last illness, and that a very large concourse of citizens attended his funeral.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
Mr. Hardin Roberts
New Albany Democrate  31 May 1849 p1 c 5:
A telegraphic dispatch was received here yesterday stating that Mr. Hardin Robirds, late of this city, had died of cholera on the steamer Grand Turk, at Turkey Island,
about 50 miles below St. Louis.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
Capt. Newman Robirds
New Albany Democrate 29 May 1849 p2 c2:
Captain Harding Robirds, pilot and part owner of the steamer Grand Turk, died of cholera yesterday morning. He was the brother of Capt. Newman Robirds, and one of the
most experienced boatmen on our waters.  St. Louis Union of Saturday.  — The telegraph today, it will be seen, announces the death of Capt. Newman Robirds, also.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
Phoebe Elizabeth Kent
New Albany Daily Ledger 26 Mar 1850 p2 c4:
Died, on Monday night, March 25th, Phoebe Elizabeth, infant daughter of Phineas M. and Louisa F. Kent. The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral,
from the residence of her parents, on Bank street, on tomorrow (Wednesday) at two o'clock p.m. – NADL 27 Mar 1850 p2 c4: Funeral Notice: The funeral of Phoebe Elizabeth,
daughter of Phineas M. and Louisa F. Kent, will take place at ten o’clock This Morning, instead of this afternoon, as heretofore advertised.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
Mrs. Ann Irvin
New Albany Daily Ledger  13 Apr 1861 p2 c3:
Died, on Saturday morning, April 13th, of consumption, Mrs. Ann Irvin, wife of George Graff, and daughter of John and Ann Armstrong, in the twenty-fifth year of her age.
Her funeral will take place from the Roberts Chapel tomorrow (Sunday) at 2 o'clock. The friends of the deceased are invited to attend.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
Theodore Smith
22 April 1912
Obituary of Theodore Smith - Theodore Smith was born March 13, 1851, in Floyd Co., Ind., and died at Barnett's Sanitarium, Kansas City, Mo.,
April 22, 1912, at the age of 61 years, 1 month and 9 days, his death being due to heart failure. His body was shipped to his home north of Rozel, April 24th, and interred in the Rozel Cemetery April 25th. Theodore Smith was married to Catherine Shuck in Harrison County, Ind., Dec. 24, 1878. To this union was born seven children, all of whom survive him; Mrs. Della Wood of Wichita, Leroy Smith now of Protection, Kansas., and the other five, Myrta, Yuill, Golden and Velvet, are still at the old home. Two grandchildren have preceded him to the better land, and one survives him, together with his wife and the children named above. Mrs. Smith, the wife and mother, has been an invalid for fifteen years, not having walked a step for eleven years. Theodore Smith was one of our pioneer settlers, having come to Pawnee county in '86 and settled on the claim where his family now resides. His wife and children followed him here in the spring of '87. He and his family have known all the hardships of pioneer life. He was a strong and sturdy man and lived an active life, and his sudden death came as a shock to everyone. He was well known and respected throughout his home community. One of the largest crowds the vicinity has ever witnessed gathered at the home Thursday at 3 P.M. to pay their last respects to their old friend and neighbor. The services at the home were conducted by Rev. Irwin of Burdett, and the Odd Fellows, of whom he was a member, took charge at the cemetery .
New Albany Weekly Ledger 1 Jan 1926 p2
Nicholas Weisbach Dies.
Funeral services for Nicholas Weisbach, 69, who died Sunday night at his home at Bennettsville, north of New Albany, were held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Clark County.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Catherine Weisbach; six sons, Charles Weisbach, Logansport; James Weisbach, Indianapolis, and William, Frank and Edward Weisbach, and two daughters, Misses Lorena and Mary Weisbach, who live at home. He was a member of St. Joseph's church.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
New Albany Tribune 5 Nov 1967 p21 c2
Mrs. Viola HEISE BODENSCHATZ, 79 yr, of 2415 Charlestown Rd, d Fri at Floyd Mem Hosp. . . native of Cincinnati, Ohio, resided in Lousville, Ky, and Madison, IN before moving here. . . a member of New Albany 1st Presbyterian Church. . .Survivors: widower, George K.; Funeral at Kraft Funeral Home, burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Louisville, Ky
[1967 New Albany CIty Directory says she was wid of Geo.K.]
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
Public Press 3 Dec 1884 p8 c2: Deaths During the Week: Peter Buchheit, aged about 33 years, died of consumption, at his residence on Upper Spring street, on Monday last. He recently removed from Mooresville, where he kept store and the post office. He was born and reared in this city, was married and leaves a wife and three children.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
New Albany Daily Ledger  4 Oct 1882 p4 c3: William Buley, aged 70 years, an old citizen of Floyd county residing two miles south of Greenville, is so ill that all hope of his recovery is abandoned by his friends.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
New Albany Tribune 13 Nov 1978 p2 c2
Roscoe Wilson, 77, of 1810 E. Elm St., died at 12:02 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Infirmary in Louisville.He was a native of Missouri and retired after fifty years as chief clerk for the Southern Railway.
Survivors include his wife, the former Charlotte B. Morris; two daughters, Mrs. Reeda Burks of New Albany and Mrs. Dixie Cagle of Franklin; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother Oren Haesley of New Albany.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Dieckmann Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
Obituary: James Phillip Harrell, b. about 1869, d. 2-5-1952 in New Albany, Floyd co., IN. Married Rose Baxter April 20. 1891. Retired woodworker. Services held Seabrook Funeral Home Chapel, Interment in Fairview Cemetery. Survivors included four sons, Chester Baxter Harrell, New Albany, James Edgar Harrell, Crandalle, IN, Rev. William Henry Harrell, Marion, IN, Shirley N. Harrell, U.S. Army, one daughter Mrs. Arthur (Geneva) Sands, New Albany; several half-brothers and sisters.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
New Albany Ledger NAL 5 Jan 1866 p 2 c 4: Died, on Friday morning, January 5th, Florence S., daughter of John C. and Mary S. Culbertson, aged l9 yeas, 5 months, and 12 days. The funeral will talke place Saturday at 2 1/2 o'clock p.m.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
New Albany Ledger  5 Jan 1866 p2 c4: Died, on Friday morning, January 5, 1866, Mrs. Lucinda Day, wife of E. R. Day, Esq., aged 43 years. The funeral will take place from the family residence, 101 State street, on Sunday, 7th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
New Albany Ledger 5 Jan 1866 p2 c4: The funeral of Ann Frank Goodley, daughter of James and  Anna Goodley, aged four years and six months, will take place from the residence of her parents on the Jeffersonville Railroad, just above the city, at 2 o'clock., Sabbath afternoon. The friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
New Albany Ledger 5 Jan 1866 p2 c4: Died, on December 30th, 1865, at 3 o'clock a.m., Mrs. Rebecca Miller, wife of Capt. John W. Miller, aged _0 years and two months.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
New Albany Daily Commercial  6 Jan 1866 p3 c4: Died. On Friday morning, January 5, 1866, Mrs. Lucinda Day, wife of E. R. Day, Esq., in the 43d year of her age. The funeral will take place from the family residence, No. 101 State stree, on Sunday 6th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
New Albany Ledger 29 Jan 1866 p2 c3: Died, on Saturday, the 27th inst., Joseph Barringer, infant son of Maria and James Barringer. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, the 20th inst., at 2 o'clock.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
JEFFERSONVILLE GRESHAM, WELDON GROVER, "RED," 88, died Wednesday. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2005, at Scott Funeral Home's Main Street Chapel.Visitation: 1-8 p.m. Sunday, and after 10 a.m. Monday. Published in The Courier-Journal on 10/28/2005.   Weldon 'Red' Grover Gresham 88; World War II Army veteran
Funeral services for Weldon "Red" Grover Gresham, 88, of Jeffersonville, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday Oct. 31, at Scott Funeral Home's Main Street Chapel, with burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery. He died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at Rolling Hills Healthcare Center, New Albany.
He was a native of Crandall, a retired construction supplies heavy equipment operator for both New Albany Concrete Service and River Coal and Supply Company in New Albany. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Teamsters Local 89.
Survivors include two sons, Jim Gresham and wife, Jannifer, Georgetown, and Charles "Chick" Krininger and wife, Velma, Charlestown; one daughter, Bonnie Crick and husband, Melvin, Jeffersonville; one sister, Verna Rutherford, Georgetown; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Ailene Harper; and his parents, Shelby and Kathryn Thomas Gresham.
Visitation at the funeral home will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, and after 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Hospice and Palliative Care of Southern Indiana or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
(Contributed by Mary Hoegh)   
Public Press 27 August 1912 p4 c4
Mrs. Alice Bull, wife of Benjamin F. Bull, was found dead at her home, 1006 East Spring street, Thursday last and death is attributed to a sudden attack of heart disease. Her husband is engaged in the commission business at 144 North  Third Street,Louisville, and they have been boarding at the home of Mr. Allie King, 916 E. Spring street. Mr. Bull went to his place of business and Mrs. Bull went to her home in the adjoining block, Mrs. B. apparently being stricken while engaged in her household duites.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
Obituary Clapp, Elizabeth (Edmonds) [Scribner] Floyd Co., Indiana
Clapp, Elizabeth (Edmonds) [Scribner] New Albany Daily Ledger 16 Aug. 1872 p 4 c 4:
Death of Another of the First Settlers of New Albany -It was at twenty minutes to 10 o'clock last night when the angels entered the residence of Dr. William Clapp and bore away upon their wings of love the spirit of Elizabeth Clapp, to join that of her loved and loving husband, the late Dr. Asahel Clapp . . . Elizabeth Clapp whose maiden name was Edmonds, was born at Bath, New Hampshire, June 5th, 1792. In early childhood, she removed to Newark, Mass., and thence to Morristown, N. J. In 1815, in company with the first families that settled in New Albany, she came here . . . On the first day of May of the same year she was married to Nathaniel Scribner, one of the founders and proprietors of the town with whom she lived happily until death severed the union. on the 31st of January 1822, she was married to the late Dr. Asahel Clapp, whose death we had the sad duty of recording but a few years ago.!
  By her marriage with Nathaniel Scribner she had one daughter, Mrs. Lucinda A. Shipman. By the marriage with Dr. Clapp she had a large family, of whom only two survive, Dr. W. A. and Mary Clapp. Mrs. Clapp was one of the original members of the First Presbyterian church of this city. . . Her funeral will take place tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10 o'clock, from the First Presbyterian Church. — NALS 26 Sep. 1872 p4 c3: The last will and testament of Mrs. Elizabeth Clapp was admitted to probate this morning. [listing not located in burial register]
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
New Albany Ledger Standard 25 Oct 1877 p4 c2: The wife of Mr. William Richardson, a very estimable lady, about 24 years of age, died last night of consumption.
New Albany Ledger Standard 25 Oct 1877 p4 c3: Died. Richardson—In this city, this morning, Oct. 25th, 1877, Mrs. Mary A. Richardson, wife of Wm. C. Richardson, aged 24 years, 6 months and 25 days. The funeral willl take place tomorrow (Friday) mornoing at 2 o'clock, from Holy Trinity Catholic church. The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend without further notice.
New Albany Ledger Standard 24 Oct 1877 p4 c2: Ed. Friedley, aged about 18, son of J. D. Friedly, of Harrison county, died last Tuesday of erysipelas.
New Albany Ledger Standard 16 Oct 1877 p4 c1: Rosa Stillwell, daughter of Mrs. Morris Stillwell, of this city, died at Fredericksburg, Washington county, Monday evening at 4 o'clock. The remains will be brought here for interment.
New Albany Ledger Standard  9 Oct 1877 p1 c4:Pekin Pickings — Mr. George Starbuck, one of our oldest citizens, died at the residence of John Martin, two miles north of this place on the 27th of September. He ws in the eighty fourth year of his age.
New Albany Ledger Standard 29 Sep 1877 p4 c2: Miss Laura Compton, of Greenville, died Friday evening at 7 p.m., of consumption.
New Albany Ledger Standard 26 Sep 1877 p4 c3: A private telegraphic dispatch received here today announces the death of Mr. Benjamin Lockwood, at Salem, Washington county, last night.
New Albany Ledger Standard 11 Sep 1877 p4 c1: Michael Andres, of Lafayette township, is expected to die at any moment. He has typhoid fever. His wife was buried last Thursday and his child on Sunday.
 New Albany Ledger Standard 12 Sep 1877 p4 c4: Died. Sweeney—In this city, at the residence of  her son, M. J. Sweeney, Sept. 12th, 1877, at 4 o'clock a.m., Margaret Sweeney, aged 74. The funeral willl take place from Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Sept 13rd, at 9 o'clock
New Albany Ledger Standard 13 Sep 1877 p4 c2: Death, Desecration, Damnation. The foundling child that was laid on Mrs. Lucy Porter's door step about a year ago, six month after claimed by Belle Harts, or Peters, and then legally adopted by Mrs. P., died several days ago. It would naturally be supposed that the grave of the little innocent child would be undisturbed, but wicked  wretches shudder not to desecrete its sepulchere. Kind hearts scattered flowers over the last resting place and viscious vandals ruthlessly and repeatedly cast them away. Hornet's nests, lime kilns, and hell itself, is not hot enough for the pertetrators of this crime.
New Albany Ledger Standard 31 Jul 1877 p4 c2: Death of an Aged Lady. On Monay afternoon, Mrs. Jane Tuley , one of the oldest persons and citizens of this county, departed this life. She came here 1812 when there was scarcely a habitation where our now large and prosperous city stands, which was back over three score years. She was twice married, her first husband being a Mr. Warner, by which issue there were three children, who are yet living. They are Mrs. Hezekiah Beeler, Mrs. Edward Brown of this city, and a Mr. Peter Warner, of Sullivan County, this State. After the death of Mr. Warner, the widow married Mr. Wyatt P. Tuley, the father of Ben. S. Tuley, known to manyofo ur older citizens. Shortly after this union, Mr. T. died and his widow never again married.
New Albany Ledger Standard  3 Dec 1879 p4 c1: The Courier-Journal say that Joe Zintz, aged fourteen years, died very suddenly of invagination [sic] of the bowels a few days ago. The attending physicians wanted to hold a post mortem examination, but the parents objected. The boy, it seems, had been eating watermelons, the seed collecting in his bowels and caausing a stoppage herein, which medical annid failed to reemedy. The Zintz family live in Bog Hollow, near Ninth Street.
New Albany Ledger Standard 18 Dec 1877 p4 c5: Died, at Lomax, Ala., Sunday, Dec. 16, 1877, Joseph Nichels. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at  2 o'clock, from the residence of Mr. Thos. Crawford, on Chartres street. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. The remains will arrive tomorrow morning at 8 1/2 o'clock.
New Albany Ledger Standard 15 Dec 1877 p4 c1: Hon. Jacob Loughmiller, of Kansas, brother of Joseph and John Loughmiller, of this city, died at his home in Kansas on the 8th inst.
 New Albany Ledger Standard 14 Dec 1877 p4 c2: Henry Botorff, of Salem, died last Monday and was buried last Wednesday at the Salem cemetery. He wasabout 45 to 50 years old, and a prominent citizen.
New Albany Ledger Standard  20 Nov 1877 p4 c2: Death of an Aged Lady. Mrs. Harriet Mathes, quite an old and respectable resident in this part of the state died at Corydon yesterday of old age. She had been quite feeble for some time, and left the Old Ladies' Home, in this city, to visit friends at Corydon. It is thought the fatigue of the trip caused  her death. She was connected with the family of Mathes in Harrison county, who have lived there for the past fifty years. Mrs. M. at the time of her death was about 70 years of age. The funeral took place from the Old Ladies' home at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
New Albany Ledger Standard  3 Oct 1877 p4 c2: The remains of the wife of the Rev. John Tansey, formerly of this city, who died at Terre Haute, arrived here this morning on the 11:40 train, and were taken to Greenville for interment.
Chyrel T. Smith, 88 of 829 E. Market Street, died at Floyd Memorial Hospital Saturday. He was a native of New Albany and a retired forman after 35 years at Paramount Plywood. The body will be at Mullineaux Funeral Home after 6pm today. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
(New Albany Tribune 8/9/1947 Page 5, column 6)
Public Press 27 August 1912 p4 c4
Mrs. Alice Bull, wife of Benjamin F. Bull, was found dead at her home, 1006 East Spring street, Thursday last and death is attributed to a sudden attack of heart disease. Her husband is engaged in the commission business at 144 North  Third Street,Louisville, and they have been boarding at the home of Mr. Allie King, 916 E. Spring street. Mr. Bull went to his place of business and Mrs. Bull went to her home in the adjoining block, Mrs. B. apparently being stricken while engaged in her household duites.
Loretta M. Day Smith, 91, of 615 E. Eighth Street, died Wednesday at Floyd Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Lanesville, and a retired beautician. survivors include a daughter Catherine Goebel of New Albany, a brother Cletus Day of New Albany; three sisters, Edith Soergel, Gertrude Ball and Evelyn Vigar of New Albany; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 9 am Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. visitation at Kraft Funeral Home will be after 1 PM today (New Albany Tribune 1/9/1981 Page 16 column 1)
James Coyle Dies.
James Coyle, 84 years old, an old resident of the city, died at 6 o'clock Monday morning at his home at 1103 East Market Street. His death followed an illness of three weeks.
A native of Ireland, Mr. Coyle came with his parents to this city seventy years ago and has lived here since that time. He is survived by three sons, John J., Barnard and James Coyle, Jr., and two daughters, Mrs. John Schell and Miss Clara Coyle, all of this city. Mr. Coyle was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic church for many years.
New Albany Weekly Ledger 12/9/1908
Charles C. Smith, forty five years old a farmer in Georgetown Township, died yesterday morning at his home two miles north of Galena. His death was due to pneumonia. Besides his widow, he is survived by several children. Mr. Smith was a brother of A.T. Smith, a prominent contractor of this city, and Mrs. C.W. Steinhauer, of this city is a sister. The funeral will take place from the family residence at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning and the burial will be in Wolfes graveyard near Georgetown.
The funeral was held at Holy Trinity Church at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning. Burial in Holy Triunity Cemetery.
From the New Albany Tribune, 17 November 1952, Page 1 Column 6:
Long Illness Fatal To George Kraft, Mortician
George A. Kraft, 68, died Sunday at 7 p.m. in his hoe, 2501 Glenwood Court, following an illness of several years. President of the Kraft funeral home, he was the third generation of his family to serve this community as a mortician.
Mr. Kraft was appointed a member of the State funeral directors board in 1938 by former Governor M. Clifford Townsend. In 1949 Governor Henry F. Schricker appointed Kraft as chairman of the Indiana Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers. He was also a member of the National Funeral Directors Association. In addition, Mr. Kraft belonged to the Falls Cities Funeral Directors Association and the Floyd County Funeral Directors Association.
A member of the American Bank's board of directors, he was one of the men who organized the bank. Mr. Kraft was also a member of the old New Albany Young Businessman's Club, which sponsored the New Albany Country Club. He was a charter member of the Club.
Active in business, fraternal and civic groups, Mr. Kreft took part in the community's centennial celebration, serving as secretary-treasurer on the centennial committee.
He held membership in the New Albany Chamber of Commerce, the local Elk's lodge, Knights of Columbus and the Manzanita Tribe of Red Men. He was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Antoinette M. Kraft; two sons, Frank G. and Paul E. Kraft; three daughters, Mrs. William B. Janes, Mrs. Raymond B. Jenks, all of New Albany, and Mrs. Frederick C. Sadtler of Jeffersonville; one sister , Mrs. Frank Ritter, of Louisville; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's church with interment in the church cemetery. The body is at the Kraft funeral home. The Knights of Columbus will meet in the funeral home parlors at 7:30 Tuesday night for Rosary devotions.
Pallbearers will be Harry E. Daily, Cletus E. Endris, Dr. A. P. Hauss, Edward H. Meyer, Julius C. Mosier, Paul A. Niemaier, Edward F. O'Brien and Robert M. Thorn.
From the New Albany Daily and Weekly Ledger, July 4, 1924, Page 4 Column 2, Very poor copy, punctuation is at my discretion of where it looks (sounds) like it should have been:
DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Mrs. Anna C. Kraft, 39 years old, wife of George A. Kraft, well known New Albany undertaker, died at 6:30 o'clock Friday morning at the family residence, 708 East Spring street, following a lingering illness. She whad been in critical condition for four months and death was not unexpected. Her death became __paired two years ago.
She was a native of this city where she had always lived, and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Kistner and a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reising. She enjoyed a large circle of friends who were shocked to learn of her death, although they were aware it was impending. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church and took an active interest in church work. She was also a leading member of her class at St. Mary's Academy, this city, of which she was a graduate.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three children; Frank G. and Esther Marie and Dorothy Louise Kraft.
She is also survived by one brother, Dr. Paul F. Kistner, prominent physician at St. Louis, and two sisters, Miss Antoinette Kistner, of this city and Sister Mary Bennet of Webster Grove, Mo., who was Miss Dora Kistner before she entered the convent.
Funeral services were held at St. Mary's church at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning. Burial in St. Mary's cemetery on Charlestown avenue.
NAT 28 NOV 1936 p1c4
Illness Fatal to Mrs. Joseph Enochs
Mrs. Theresa Enochs, 54, died at 4:30 o’clock Friday afternoon at her home, 1661 Indiana Avenue. Surviving are her husband, Joseph W. Enochs; two sons, Marcus E. Enochs, New Albany, and Lester M. Enochs, Baltimore, Md.; a daughter, Mrs. William Renshaw, New Albany; three sisters, Mrs. Sophia Baum, new Albany, and Mrs. Minnie O’Brein and Mrs. Lew Thebald, both of Louisville, and three brothers, Joseph Baum and Chris Baum, both of Louisville, and William Baum, Cleveland Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 9 o’clock Monday morning in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, of which she was a member. Burial will be in Galena Cemetery.
Mansel S. Krimm, 71, of Deatsville died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999, at his home. A native of Floyd County, Ind., he was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church and a retired partner in Krimm Brothers Excavating Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Krimm, and his parents, Martin C. and Verlee (Bowling) Krimm. He is survived by two sons, Mansel Shane Krimm of Bardstown and William Joseph "Billy" Krimm of Deatsville; four sisters, Margaret "Peggy" Shelton of Big Clifty, Cecilia Larraine Lawrence and Dolores Jean Garcia, both of Deatsville, and Mary Wanda Federle of Louisville; two brothers, Myron F. "Pete" Krimm of Heber Springs, Ark., and Mark Anthony Krimm of Mays Creek; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25 at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Father Culpepper Elliott will officiate. Burial will be in St. Andrews Cemetery in Louisville. Greenwell-Houghlin Northside Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
From The Evening News, Jeffersonville, Indiana, April 24, 2001, pg A5, c2&3
Mary Agnes Mitchell
Funeral services for Mary Agnes Mitchell, 78, of New Albany, Floyd Co, Indiana, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 27, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, New Albany, with burial in West Haven Cemetery, New Albany.
She died Monday, April 23, 2001, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services.
She was a native of Lebanon, Ky., and a retired employee of the old Indiana Army Ammunition Plant in Charlestown. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, New Albany.
Survivors include six daughters, Yolanda Mitchell, Louisville, Syrilda Mitchell and Karen Mitchell Carrier, New Albany, and Inez Mitchell, Pamela King and Gloria Mitchell Proctor, Jeffersonville; a son, Geno R. Mitchell, New Albany; two sisters, Mary Gladys Bond, Louisville, and Marcella Cole, New Albany; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation at Baity's Funeral Home, New Albany, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 26, and 7 to 9 a.m. on Friday.
The Courier Journal 29 Jan 1971 p5c2
Floyds Knobs – Mrs. Elizabeth Zeillmann, 91, of Floyds Knobs Rt. 1, died at 6 a.m. Thursday at Floyd county Memorial Hospital, New Albany.
She was the former Elizabeth Thomas, a native of Floyds Knobs. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Navilleton.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Funeral, 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary’S Catholic Church, Navilleton. Burial, Fairview Cemetery. The body is at Kraft Funeral Home, New Albany.
The Courier Journal 29 Jan 1971 pB11c4
Floyds Knobs – The funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth Zeillmann, 91, who died Thursday, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Navilleton. The body is at Kraft Funeral Home, New Albany
Public Press 27 August 1912 p4 c4
Mrs. Alice Bull, wife of Benjamin F. Bull, was found dead at her home, 1006 East Spring street, Thursday last and death is attributed to a sudden attack of heart disease. Her husband is engaged in the commission business at 144 North  Third Street,Louisville, and they have been boarding at the home of Mr. Allie King, 916 E. Spring street. Mr. Bull went to his place of business and Mrs. Bull went to her home in the adjoining block, Mrs. B. apparently being stricken while engaged in her household duites.
New Albany Ledger Standard  27 Nov 1877 p1 c2: Lanesville Items — Mrs. Mires, quite an aged lady, living by herself in Lanesville, was found last Monday in her house lying under an old bureau, in a helpless condition. Kind friends did all they could for her, but she died in a short time.
New Albany Ledger Standard   27 Nov 1877 p1 c2: Lanesville Items — Mrs.  Lape, wife of Henry Lape, died very suddenly last Sunday afternoon. She was taken sick with a severe headache; they sent for the doctor and the priest of Lanesville, but when they got there she was dead. She leaves seven children.
New Albany Tribune 13 Nov 1978 p2 c2
Roscoe Wilson, 77, of 1810 E. Elm St., died at 12:02 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Infirmary in Louisville.He was a native of Missouri and retired after fifty years as chief clerk for the Southern Railway.Survivors include his wife, the former Charlotte B. Morris; two daughters, Mrs. Reeda Burks of New Albany and Mrs. Dixie Cagle of Franklin; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother Oren Haesley of New Albany.The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Dieckmann Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park.
New Albany Evening Tribune Friday 14 Apr 1899 p3 c3
An Old Resident Dies
Mrs. Lydia Ramsey Passes Away Last Night.
    Mrs. Lydia Ramsey died at 9:20 last night at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Anna Scharf, 424 Pearl street, at the age of eighty-six years. She was the widow of Thomas Ramsey, who died in Cincinnati over fifty-six years ago and leaves five grandchildren, Mrs. Anna Scharf, Mrs. Albert White and Edward Martz, of this city; Otto Martz, of Alexandria, and George Martz, of Oakland, Cal. She has resided here for the past forty-eight years.
    The funeral took place this afternoon from the residence of Mrs. Scharf. Rev. J. W. Clokey conducting the services. The remains were taken to Fairview for interment.
    Mrs. Ramsey was born on Blennerhassett's island in the Ohio river between Ohio and West Virginia. Her father, Benjamin Parsons, lived on Blennerhassett's island and farmed it for many years. He also operated a ferry at Wheeling, W. Va. Mrs. Ramsey was very familiar with the story of Aaron Burr's visit at the island having heard her father relate it many times.
    In July, 1804, Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel resulting over political differences. Only a few years later, Burr concocted the conspiracy against the government whereby he expected to form a great empire in the southwest. he was an outcast and lost nearly all his former friends. He started down the Ohio river and stopped at Blennerhassett's island where he was entertained by Blennerhassett. The latter had located on the island some years before and had built a fine residence in which he entertained on a sumptuous plane as he was a comparatively wealthy man.
    Burr unfolded his scheme to Blennerhassett who was induced to join in the conspiracy. only a few months elapsed and the island was visited by soldiers of the government. Blennerhassett's residence was burned and his connection with the conspiracy almost ruined him socially and financially.
    Mrs. Ramsey's father, occupied the island shortly after the Blennerhassetts left and lived there for years.New Albany Evening Tribune Friday 14 Apr 1899 p3 c3
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)
22 April 1912
Obituary of Theodore Smith -
Theodore Smith was born March 13, 1851, at Lanesville, FLoyd Co., Ind., and died at Barnett's Sanitarium, Kansas City, Mo., April 22, 1912, at the age of 61 years, 1 month and 9 days, his death being due to heart failure. His body was shipped to his home north of Rozel, April 24th, and interred in the Rozel cemetery April 25th. Theodore Smith was married to Catherine Shuck in Harrison county, Ind., Dec. 24, 1878. To this union was born seven children, all of whom survive him; Mrs. Della Wood of Wichita, Leroy Smith now of Protection, Kansas, and the other five, Myrta, Yuill, Golden and Velvet, are still at the old home. Two grandchildren have preceded him to the better land, and one survives him, together with his wife and the children named above. Mrs. Smith, the wife and mother, has been an invalid for fifteen years, not having walked a step for eleven years. Theodore Smith was one of our pioneer settlers, having come to Pawnee county in '86 and settled on the claim where his family now resides. His wife and children followed him here in the spring of '87. He and his family have known all the hardships of pioneer life. He was a strong and sturdy man and lived an active life, and his sudden death came as a shock to everyone. He was well known and respected throughout his home community. One of the largest crowds the vicinity has ever witnessed gathered at the home Thursday at 3 P.M. to pay their last respects to their old friend and neighbor. The services at the home were conducted by Rev. Irwin of Burdett, and the Odd Fellows, of whom he was a member, took charge at the cemetery
25 November 1921
Obit Catherine Shuck - Smith
Catherine Shuck was born July the first, at Elizabeth, Harrison County, Indiana; died Nov. 25, 1921, at Rozel, Kansas, age 73 years, 3 months and 21 days. She grew to womanhood in the old home, and on December 24, 1878, she was married to Theodore Smith of Floyd County, Indiana. In 1888 she moved with her family, consisting of her husband, herself and four children, to Rozel where she remained until death called her to her long and eternal home. To this union were born seven children; Mrs. Della Woods of Garden City; LeRoy Smith of Protection; Yuill W. Smith, who made the supreme sacrifice during the war, October 17, 1948; Mrs. Myrta E. Davee, Golden F. Smith, Mrs. Minnie L. Blackwell and Velvet F. Smith of Rozel. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides these children, one sister, Mrs. Sarah Wilson of Elizabeth, Ind., and thirteen grandchildren. Mrs. Smith united with the United Brethren Church while yet in her youth and remained a faithful Christian to her death. In Mrs. Smith we have one of the most beautiful examples of Christianity; she became afflicted with blood poison in 1900 which left her a permanent invalid (Catherine ran a sewing machine needle in her finger), and while in all these years she was so afflicted no one ever heard her complain, and was always working at the things that her condition would permit her to work at, and was always cheerful, and had a smile and pleasant word for everyone. It is fitting here to mention the faithful and loving care of her daughter Myrta who assumed the responsibility and care of her during those 21 years of invalidism and like the mother never complained of her responsibility nor shirked what she considered her privilege. She was assisted by her brothers and sisters in the care but upon Myrta was the real responsibility. "Servant of God, well done! Thy glorious warfare's past, The battle's fought, the race is won, And thou art crowned at last." Rev. Jas. J. Via of Larned had charge of the funeral services which were held in the Baptist Church Sunday, Nov. 27 at 2:00 P.M. She was laid to rest in the Rozel Cemetery.
Indiana Date of Obit: 21 Jun 1852 Submitter's Name: S Carpenter
New Albany Daily Ledger  21 Jun 1852 p2 c4:
Died at the residence of his father, on Bank street, yesterday morning at 8 o’clock, John Sommerville, eldest son of Jefferson and Jane V. Conner, aged 18 years and 6 months and 15 days. The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral this afternoon at 4 o’clock, from the Centenary church, where the funeral services will take place. County Name: Floyd Newspaper Name: New Albany Daily Ledger
 Obit: 9 Dec 1864 Submitter's Name: S P Carpenter
NADL 9 Dec 1864 p2 c4: The funeral sermon of Mrs. Elizabeth P. Bolin, relict of, the late Samuel M. Bolin, will be preached at the Christian Church, on Sunday afternoon the 11th inst., at 3 o'clock. Her friends are invited to attend. Louisville Democrat please copy. County Name: Floyd Newspaper Name: New Albany Daily Ledger
New Albany Daily Ledger 9 Mar 1854 p 2 c 4: Died, on Tuesday night, at 11 o’clock, at the residence of his father, in this city, Mr. John H. Anthony, aged 28 years.
Submitter S Carpenter  
Wm. C. Conner, died 18 Mar 1860
NADL 8 May 1863 p2 c5: Executors' Sale of Valuable Real Estate. The undersigned, Executors of the will of William C. Conner, deceased, in pursuance of the orders of the Court of Common Pleas of Floyd county, Indiana, will, on Saturday, May 30, 1863, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 6 o'clock p.m. of said day, on the premises, propoceed to see, at public auction, the followning real estate of said decedent, in the city of New Albany, indiana, with the appartenances, to-wit. . . .  Much of the property above described is very desirable as an investment and otherwise, and the title of all is perfect... Smith & Kerr or of Walter Mann, Charles A. Reineking, Executors
NADL 29 May 1863 p2 c1: The Sale of Real Estate Tomorrow. Remember the great sale of Real Estate belonging to the estate of W. C. Conner, deceased, which take place on tomorrow at 9 o'clock. The sale will commence at the Flouring Mill of Conner & Rice, after selling which, and the valuable business house adjoining, purchasers will proceed up Main street to the other property. Eadch piece will be sold upon the premesis.
Submitter : S Carpenter
NADL 12 May 1858, Wednesday, p2 c4--Died--In this city, on Wednesday, May 12th, Theodore Elliott, late treasurer of the city of New Albany, aged 43 years. The friends of the family are requested to attend the funeral on Thursday 13th inst., at 3 1/2 o'clock, P.M. Mr. has been long lingering with an insidious disease, that successfully defied the best medical skill of the city. One year ago he was elected to the office of City Treasurer, which office he filled faithfully and like a true man, and yet it is feared at the expense of his health; he remained at his post until failing nature could no longer endure........Mr. Elliott was a mechanic of the first quality, and, as Engineer of the Shotwell, in her far-fained trip with the Eclipse, he gained much credit for his skill and careful management.........
Submitter: S Carpenter
 NADL 27 Sep 1855 p2 c3: Death of Joshua Fowler. . . died this morning at 6 o'clock; —— col 5: aged about 44 yrs, Joshua W. Fowler; aged about 44 yrs.,... funeral from Third Presbyterian church
Submitter: S Carpenter
NADLS,Thurs. 8 Apr 1875 p4 c1; Special letters of administration were issued yesterday afternoon on the estate of Mr. Nicholas Spickert, who died about 2 o'clock yesterday.
NALS 9 Apr 1875 p4 c1: The French Benevolent Society of this city, went to Mooresville this morning to attend the funeral of Mr. Nicholas Spickert, who was an honored member of the order.
Submitter: S Carpenter
Killed in Battle of Richmond
NADL 10 Nov 1862 p2 c3: A Soldier's Funeral.
The funeral of William Featheringil, son of Mr. Reuben Featheringil of this city, who fell bravely fighting for the honor of the flag, of his country, in the battle at Richmond, Ky., was attended this afternoon by the military and fireman of our city. The ceremonies were solemn and impressive.;
Submitter S. Carpenter
 A Volunteer Died in Corinth, Miss.
NADL 18 Nov 1862 p2 c4: Died, at Corinth, Miss., Nov. 13th, Allen T. Graves, of pneumonia, in the 21st year of his age, a member of the 59th regiment
Submitter S. Carpenter
NADL 6 Nov 1862 p2 c2:
Child Scalded—A little girl, daughter of John Yeager, residing on Main street, near Bank, was so severely scalded on Saturday night that she died on Monday of her injuries. The child's mother had placed a bucket of scalding water on the floor, and stepped aside for a moment to attend to something, when the child walked up to the bucket and sat down in it. The little one's sufferings were intense until death ended them. She was but two years old.
Submitter S. Carpenter
NADL 7 Nov 1862 p2 c5:
Died, in this city, this morning, Jonah T. Nichols. His funeral will take place from his late residence, corner of Elm and Upper Seventh streets, tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock.
Submitter S. Carpenter
The Indianapolis Sentinel
1872-08-12
John McIntosh, a brakeman on the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Road, was run over by a freight train on the road near New Albany, Sunday morning, and killed
Cincinnati Daily Gazette July 12, 1879
New Albany, Indiana July 11
Dr. William Cooper, aged seventy, and for fourty-four years a practicing physician here, died this morning of cholera morbus.
Benjamin Baker, aged eighty-four; Margaret Garnett, aged eighty; Isabell D. Shain, aged sixty eight, and Wm. Smith, aged eighty-seven, all pioneers of this county, died suddenly this morning, the extreme heat and their feebleness from age to resist it, causing their deaths.
Jolliff, Mrs. Annabelle Letitia Pickler, retired OKC kindergarten teacher and widow of Roy L. Jolliff.  Born Aug. 4, 1895 New Albany, Indiana; died 3/31/1993.  After retirement taught kindergarden at First Christian Church.  Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Methodist Church or the church of choise.   Guardian North Funeral Home  Pulication:  The Oklahoman; Date Apr. 2, 1993 Page Number 39
(Contributed by Linda Craig)
NALS 5 Jan 1878. p 4 c2: Capt. Levi Kinmann, a well known riverman, died yesterday, after a lingering illness. A notice of his funeral will be found under the death notice.
[Has huge monument at Fairview Cemetery, but there are no other names in the plat book] 
NALS 5 Jan 1878. p 4 c 5: Died. Kinmann—In this city, January 4, 1878, at 6 ½ o’clock a.m., Capt. Levi Kinmann, aged 50 years. The funeral will take place from the Bank street Baptist Church, tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon, at 2 o’clock. The friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend without further notice.
PP 6 Feb 1901 p5 c3: Mrs. Kinman, who formerly resided in this city, died at her home in Houston, Tex. The remains were brought here for interment.
New Albany Tribune; 1973 06 03; Obituaries; Kinman, John W.; Pg:  8  Col:  5
Public Press; 1914 07 08; Wednesday; Obituaries; Mrs.; Kinman, Cora; Pg 5 Col 2
New Albany Ledger; 1890 12; Obituaries; Kinman, Louis; Pg  5  Col:  2
New Albany Daily Ledger; 1891 06 18; Obituaries; Kinman, Moses; Pg 4  Col: 2
New Albany Evening Tribune; 1904 05 28; Obituaries; Kinman, Margaret; Pg 1 Col:  8
New Albany Daily Ledger; 1910 12 09; Obituaries; Kinman, Moses Earl; Pg 4 Col:  1
Public Press; 1910 12 13; Obituaries; Kinman, Moses Earl; Pg 5 Col:  1
New Albany Evening Tribune; 1891 06 20; Saturday; Funeral; Kinman, Moses;  Pg 8  Col:  2
New Albany Evening Tribune; 1891 07 01; Burial Permits; Kinman, Moses; Pg  4 Col:  3
New Albany Daily Ledger; 1890 12 31; Wednesday; Burial permits issued by  the City Clerk for December: age 30 years, consumption; Kinman, Louis; Pg 5 Col:  3
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)
NALS 4 Nov 1872 p4 c4: Sudden Death — Clemens Hirlmus, an old man about fifty years of age, was found dead in his room near Moorsville, Lafayette township, yesterday morning. He had been sick some time. The immediate cause of his death is not known. He left a wife to mourn his loss. His remains were interred this morning.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)
1896-02-25
New Albany Ind. Jan 12
Col. E.E. Ross, manager of the New Orleans Picayune, died tonight at his home. In this city, where he had resided for the past year. His death was caused by a tumorous affection of the brain which was incapacitated him for active business. He was fifty-four years old and leaves a wife.
Obit:New Albany Tribune 3-31-1937
Stroke Fatal to Benjamin Smith
Aged man, stricken pruning tree in yard of home. Falls from step ladder ---dies in St. Edwards Hospital.
Benjamin F. Smith 80, of 516 West Market St. died at 6:30 o'clock tuesday night in St. Edward's hospital, 3 hours after suffering a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Smith was stricken while pruning a cherry tree in the yard of his home and received other injuries when he fell from a stepladder to the ground.
surviving are two sons, the Rev. Marvin Smith, Floyd County and Emmett Smith, New Albany.
The body is at the George J. Shrader Chapel, 1715 East Oak St. where funeral sevices will be held at 2:30 o'clock thursday afternoon. A half hour later services will be conducted in the First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
NALS = New Albany Ledger Standard  PP = New Albany Public Press
  
NALS 26 Mar 1879 p4 c1: Mrs. Sarah Kiger, wife of Rev. John Kiger, died at Indianapolis this morning. The deceased was well known in this city, and in fact throughout the state, her husband having been a minister of the methodist church for many years. Mrs. K. was the mother of Mrs. Alexander Dowling, of this city. She was an excellent christian, and died, as she had lived, in the full faith of a blessed immortality.
 
NALS 3 Apr 1879 p4 c3: John Garvin died at Elizabeth in Harrison county, on Sunday the 3d ult., aged 74 years. He formerly lived in this city and made his living by fishing, and odd jobs around the river front.
 
NALS 4 Apr 1879 p4 c4: Boiler Explosion. From parties coming in on the noon train on the J., M. & I. R. W., the news is learned of a frightful accident which took place about three miles east of Henryville, in Clark county. The boiler of the saw mill of a Mr. Seward exploded this morning, killing Mr. B. T. Seward and David Conover, and wounding several other persons, whose names we were unable to learn. The cause of the accident is unknown and it sanother one of those mysterious boiler explosions for which no reason can be given.
 
NALS 5 May 1879 p4 c2: King's Body Found. The body of Wm. King was found floating in the river about two hundred yards above the Harrison and Floyd county lines at 7 o'clock this morning. It was first discovered and brought ashore by Eugene Villiers, of Portland, who was there with a fishing boat. The coroner was notified and went down and had  the remains brought to Merker & Gwin's undertaking establishment where an inquest ws held, and a verdict of accidental drowning rendered in accordance with the accounty published at the time. As the drowning took place on Sunday, April 27th, the body must have lain in the water a long time, as it presented the appearance of aman only recently drowned, being but little swollen. The remains were identified by several parties. The clothing corresponded, and $9.25 was found tied in the corner of a red pocket handkerchief, just as saloon keepter at Portland said he had tied it for King, the day he was drowned.

NALS 5 May 1879 p4 c3: Death of Mrs. H. R. Naylor. The sad news reached this city today of the death of the estimable wife of Rev. Henry R. Naylor, which occurred at Washington City, Sunday morning. The deceased lady was well and favorably known in New Albany, where she passsed many years of her married life, and where her distinguished husband commenced his career s a minister. T o her relatives and friends in this city and elsewhere the sympathies of his people are extended. The brief telegram containing the melancholy news contained no particulars of the cause of the death. -- DLS 8 May 1879 p4 c1: By a private letter receivedd in this city from Washington, it is learned that the death of Mrs. H. E. Naylor was caused by cancer, that terrible disease which is becoming so prevalent in this county.
 
NALS 14 May 1879 p4 c1: Mr. Allen T. Graves, whose death in New Jersey was noticed in these columns some months ago, willed to his brother, Orange A. Graves, of this city, fifteen lots in West St. Paul, Minnesota, and $1,000 and to each of his two sisters, Mrs. Sallie H. Hand and Mrs. Adaline G. Lansford, $1,000. To his wife he willed $3,000 to diispose of as she saw fit. Mr. Orange A. Graves is also the subsidiary legatee of the estate.
 
NALS 17 May 1879 p4 c1: Rev. Leroy Woods died at Waynesburg, Pa., on the 14th inst. He was formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church at Jeffersonville about twenty-five years ago, and at one time was the representative of Clark county in the legislature, having defeated Hon. T. J. Howard for that position in the year 1854, in know nothing times. He was past seventy years of age. His death, which was sudden, was caused by apoplexy.
 
NALS 21 May 1879 p4 c1; Eddie Morris, aged eight years, son of Ed. Morris, an engineer on the J., M. & I. Railroad, was drowned in the river, near Barmore's shipyard, at Jeffersonville, Monday night.
 
NALS 22 May 1879 p4 c2: James Reid Dead. Mr. James Reid died in Louisville yesterday. Many old citizens of this city and of Clark county, especially members of the bar and officers of courts, will remember the deceased, as he practiced law in this circuit for many years. Deceased was a native of Scotland and had practiced his profession before coming to this country. He was a man of  fine education and polished manners, but never succeeded in the profession of laws. Mr. Reid never married and died far from home, friends or kindred, St. Joseph's infirmary, from whence the funeral took place this morning.
 
NALS 24 May 1879 p4 c5: Obituary Vachel Bailey. Died at the residence of Mrs. Catharine Shafer, in Franklin township, at 6 o'clock this morning, after an illness of twelve days of pneumonia. It wll be remembered that he was stabbbed in the right side in a fight in the French settlement about the middle of February last, and was confiined to his bed for sometime from the effects of the wound. His friends say that his present illness was brought on by the same cause. James Kirk visited the deceased last Thursday, when Bailey told him he was going to die, and that it was the cuts which killed him. The coroner has been notified of the affair and will hold an inquest, when the facts will be brought out. --

NALS 26 May 1879 p4 c3: . . . deceased came to his death by pneumonia and peri carditis - inflamation of the heart sack, and that the stabs received by him in the fight at French creek were neither the immediate nor remote cause of his death. . .
 
NALS 24 May 1879 p4 c1: The little child of Mr. James C. Lipscum, of Greenville, reported to be dying ofthis morning.
 
NALS 9 Jun 1879 p4 c1: Ernest Losson, who has a saloon on Main street, next door to Payton's hotel, learned of the death of his venerable father today. Peter Losson died at Lorraine, France, on the 16th of May, of congestive chill, in the sixty-fourth year of his age. Ernest Losson is the only child of the deceased Peter Losson in this country.
 
NALS 21 Jul 1879 p4 c1: We are called upon to chronicle the death of Zachariah Ward, Esq., of Lafayette township, who died very suddenly of typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and many friends to mourn their loss, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope.
 
NALS 6 Aug 1879 p4 c3: Patrick Thompson, aged about 18 years, son of Benjamin Thompson, of Galena, dropped dead yesterday afternoon. He had been complaining of something like flux for several days, and while going about the house, suddenly fell over and was dead before any one reached him. His death is supposed to have been caused by heart disease.
 
NADL 23 Jan 1886 p4 c2: Mrs. Phoebe Mix, for fifty years a resident of Leavenworth, died a few days ago, aged 76 years.
 
NADL 23 Jan 1886 p4 c3: Obituary Mrs. Rosanna Case Towne was born at Petersburg Pike County, Indiana, March 17, 1821, and died at New Albany, Jan 21, 1886, in the 65th year of her age, after a long illness. Deceased removed with her parents to New Albany in the autumn of 1835, and was married to Salem P. Towne November 8, 1854. She became a member of Wesley Chapel M. E. Church in 1839, under the pastorate of Rev. J. C. Smith, and remained in that church until its division at the organization of Centenary, when she went to the latter church, of which she continued a faithful, active member till death, with the exception of a few years when the family resided at Shoals. Never of robust health, sshe labored earnestly for on e of her stength in all the auxillaries of the M. E. Church, and in her relations to the world was a most exemplary Christian woman, whose light shone upon all with whom she came in contact. She was a loving, devoted mother, an  affectionate,  sympathetic wife, and in the family circle her many good qualities were constantly manifest. In her illness she was supported by the consolation of the religion she professed, and left the most brilliant evidence that she had entered into the joys of immortality. She will be misssed at home and in the church and social circles in which she moved, but she leaves a bright example for hter friends to follow.
 
NADL Thursday, 27 Jan 1887 p4 c2: Death of an Old Settler. Another of the old pioneers has gone. Adam Crosier, of Harrison county, died on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at his residence in that county, where had lived for over seventy years. He was born in Ontario county, New York, on Oct. 13, 1805, and emigrated to Indiana with his father and grandfather in 1816. Indiana then was almost a wilderness. .....For many years he was County Surveyor, and it is admitted on all hands that the county never ha a better officer. ....His wife, only one year younger, and seven children, Mrs. Wilfred Stephens, Mrs. Marion Bartley, Mrs. Thomas Kingsley, Douglas and Robert Crosier, of Harrison County, and Dr. E. S. Crosier of this city survive him.It is rather remarkable that since his marriage in 1831, the issue of which was the seven children mentioned, there was not a single death in his immediate family this his own occurred.....

NADL 4 Apr 1864 p 2 c 3: Information Wanted - Paul Mangin was drowned off the steamer Mercury on last Friday near Blue River Island; dark brown hair, light whiskers, 28 years old, 5 feet 5 inches high. Information of his body, if it be found, will be thankfully received by his widow, Mary Mangin. Address her at this city.  Evansville, Cannelton,Owensboro, and Rockport papers please copy.
( All the Obits listed above when Contributed by Sue Carpenter )
SMITH, CHILD
A Smith child, age 3, of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Smith of this place, died on Sunday, while on visit in Indiana with its mother. (The Garden City Irrigator, January 22, 1887)

SMITH, MRS. G. W.
Mrs. G. W. Smith, died on Wednesday at Albany, Ind. She was a former resident of Ravanna. (The Ravanna Record, November 3, 1888)

SMITH, MRS.
Theo R. Smith returned Wednesday evening from Indiana where he had gone to pay his respects to his departed mother. The remains of his father were taken up and sent east for burial last week. (The Ravanna Chieftan, November 15, 1888)

SMITH, GEORGE W.
George W. Smith, died suddenly on Wednesday, apparently from an old wound suffered while in the service of his country as a lieutenant in the 49th Indiana Inf. He came to Kansas in 1885, first settling on a claim south of Ravanna, later moving to this city. He was a member of the Masonic Order, Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. The remains were interred with Masonic honors at the Ravanna cemetery in the presence of a large number of friends and neighbors. His wife and two chidlren survive. (The Ravanna Record, October 28, 1887)

SMITH, GEO.
Geo. Smith died on Tuesday, October 25 at Ravanna after a short illness. The funeral was held at Ravanna. He was the father of Mrs. J. B. Murphy and Theo Smith of Ravanna. he was a member of lodges at Greenville and New Albany, Ind. (The Essex Sunbeam, October 28, 1887) submitted by Peggy Thompson
Fort Wayne News January 15, 1896
New Albany, Ind. Jan. 12.
Col. E. E. Ross, manager of the New Orleans Picayune, died to-night at his home in this city, where he had resided for the past year. His death was caused by a tumorous affection of the brain which incapacitated him for active business. He was fifty-four years old and leaves a wife.
Beryl “Red” Jarrard, 85
Beryl “Red” Jarrard, 85 of New Albany, brother of a local resident, died Monday, May 24, 2004, in Providence Retirement Home.  He had previously lived in Sellersburg.
His wife, June Jarrard, preceded him in death.
Mr. Jarrard had served in the Army during World War II.  He was a lifetime member and past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hobart Beach 1693 and the Bonnie Sloan American Legion Post 28 in New Albany.
He was a member of Parkplace United Methodist Church and the Sellersburg Moose Lodge.
Surviving are three sons, Gerald Jarrard of Gosport, John C. Leddon and Robert Leddon; and a brother, Fred Jarrard of Lafayette.
Graveside services are Friday in West Lafayette.
(Source: Journal and Courier, May 25, 2004, Page B2)
Submitted by Linda Rodriguez
Date: 1872-07-20; Paper: Indianapolis Sentinel
Henry B. Shields, one of the most prominent citizens of New Albany died Thursday morning
New Albany, Ind., Jan 30 - Paul Reisling  founder of the Pau! Reising Brewing Company, and one of the best known German citizens in the Falls cities, died this morning after a short illness, leaving an estate valued at $150,000. He leaves a wife and one daughter.
Indiana Journal February 3, 1897
The New Albany (Ind.) Tribune says that Wm. Letcher, a fugitive slave from Louisiana, residing in that city, committed suicide lately by shooting himself. He was half insane with the fear that he would be seized by his former owners and be carried back to the South. He leaves a wife and four children.
[Douglas Monthly, Aug. 1, 1860, submitted by: Candi H. - 2009]
Lawrence Renn was born June 17th, 1861, and after a prolonged illness was called out of this life on November 26th. He is survived by one brother, Joseph Renn, Sr.; by three sisters, Mrs. Mary Cassidy, of Streator, Illinois, Mrs. Nora Kerr, of New Albany, and Mrs. Stella Feeney, of Lafayette, Indiana; by other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held on November 27th and burial was in Leyden's Cemetery.
Source: Our Church Visitor, a monthly newsletter published by St. Mark's Evangelical Church, New Albany, Indiana Volume XXIV January 1930

Mrs. Anna Meyer, nee Schickling, was born in Nassau, Germany, August 1st, 1847. When she was three years of age the family came to America, where on August 27, 1867 she was united in marriage with Mr. John F. Meyer, who preceded her into eternity 43 years ago. Mrs. Meyer had not been in good health for sometime, but her end came without warning on Dec. 4th. She is survived by 3 daughters, Miss Elizabeth and Miss Nettie Meyer, Mrs. Edward Tether; by two grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Mrs. Meyer had for many years been a member of our church.
Funeral services were held on December 6th and burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
Source: Our Church Visitor, a monthly newsletter published by St. Mark's Evangelical Church, New Albany, Indiana Volume XXIV January 1930

Raleigh O. Gresham was born January 8th, 1875, and was united in marriage with Nellie Moore on October 26, 1914. Mr. Gresham was called out of this life December 8th, being survived by his wife; one brother, Benjamin Gresham, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held December 11th and burial was in Fairview Cemetery
Source: Our Church Visitor, a monthly newsletter published by St. Mark's Evangelical Church, New Albany, Indiana Volume XXIV January 1930

Betty Lou, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Mason, was born December 8, 1928, and after months of illness was called back home December 14th. She is survived by her parents and one sister, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on December 15th and burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
Source: Our Church Visitor, a monthly newsletter published by St. Mark's Evangelical Church, New Albany, Indiana Volume XXIV January 1930

Mrs. Elizabeth Cannon, nee Dingeldein, was born in New Albany, Indiana, February 11, 1860. On September 25. 1883 she was united in marriage with Mr. Thomas Cannon, who preceded her into eternity on June 26th, 1921.
Mrs. Cannon had been in failing health for a long time, and was called out of this life on January 17th. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Hatfield, one brother, Adam Dingeldein, other relatives and many friends. She had long been a faithful member of the Bible School and Congregation.
Funeral services were held on January 18th and burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
Source: Our Church Visitor, a monthly newsletter published by St. Mark's Evangelical Church, New Albany, Indiana Volume XXIV January 1930

Miss Mary A. Kraft was born in New Albany, Indiana, October 9th, 1852. Twenty years ago she left New Albany to make her home with her sister, Mrs. H. T. Malone, in New Orleans, La., where she was called out of this life on March 5th. She is survived by two sisters—Mrs. H. T. Malone, and Mrs. Fred Goebel, of New Orleans; by three brothers—Dr. C. V. Kraft, of New Orleans, J. A. Kraft and Henry F. Kraft, of New Albany; other relatives and many friends.
 While living in New Albany Miss Kraft was an active member of our church. She was ever ready and willing to give her services wherever they were needed.
 Funeral services were held on March 7th and burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
VOLUME XXIV APRIL 1930 NUMBER 4
  
Mrs. August Paulsen, nee Ruhlandt, was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, May 6th, 1860. On September 16th, 1897 she was united in marriage with Mr. August Paulsen. Mrs. Paulsen had been in failing health for a long time, and on March 10th was called out of this life.
 She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. August Leaf; two sons, August and Robert; five grandchildren; two sisters; two brothers; other relatives and many friends.
 Funeral services were held March 12th and burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
VOLUME XXIV APRIL 1930 NUMBER 4
 
John H. Meyer was born in Nassau, Germany, April 27th, 1846. Fifty three years ago he came to America and became one of the well and favorably known business men of our city. On July 20th, 1876 he was united in marriage with Miss Marina Rehkopf, who preceded him into eternity on May 10, 1916.
Mr. Meyer had been in poor health for some time, and on March 21st he was called home. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Emory Holady; by three sons, Oscar, Charles, and Henry Meyer; by seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; other relatives and many friends. Mr. Meyer also had been for many years a faithful member of our church.
Funeral services were held on March 24th and burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
VOLUME XXIV APRIL 1930 NUMBER 4

John T. Hahn was born in New Albany, Indiana, June 18th, 1860. On September 14, 1887 he was united in marriage with Miss Mathilde Wolf, who preceded him into eternity on April 6th, 1918.
 Mr. Hahn was called out of this life on February 7th, his death coming after an illness of but a few days.
 He is survived by two daughters, Miss Barbara Hahn and Mrs. I. B. Drake; by one son, Edward; by one sister, one brother; five grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
 Mr. Hahn had been a faithful member of our church, always interested in its welfare.
 Funeral services were held on February 10th and burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
VOLUME XXIV MARCH 1930 NUMBER 3
Above obits submitted by Sue Carpenter
NEW ALBANY, Ind., Jan. 24. - George Smith, who claimed to be 101 years old, died to-day. He enlisted in the Twenty-fourth Kentucky Infantry in 1862, and always asserted he was sixty-five years old at the time. He came to this city from Evansville about six years ago. He will be buried in the National Soldiers' Cemetery. The Indiana State Journal, (Indianapolis, IN) Wed., Feb. 1, 1899 - Submitted by Candi
Name of Deceased: David Collins
Newspaper: New Albany Weekley Ledger
Obit: Old Resident
Succumbed to Infirmities of Advanced Age David Mosier Dead
On the farm in Greenville township on which he was born, entered when Indiana was a territory. David Mosier a greatly esteemed citizen died last midnight, his death being due to old age. He was eighty-four years old and he is survived by his widow and five children. They are Benjamin M. Mosier and Miss Alice Mosier who are living at home. Mrs Anna Campbell of Lafayette Township. Mrs. Rebecca Wise and Mrs. Mary Hancock, Greenville.
Mr. Mosier was a life long member of the United Brethren church and was noted for his consistent and perfect christian life. His funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from the old homestead in which he lived for so many years . The burial will be in the cemetery near Greenvile.
Wednesday 1/6/1907 pg. 8 col. 2
Submitters Name: Erica Beatty
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Name of Deceased: Christina E. Mosier
County Name: Floyd
State: IN Newspaper: New Albany Daily Ledger
Obit: Mrs. Christina Mosier and old resident of this county, who had been suffering with chronic bronchitis at La Crosse, Wis. where she was living with her daughter. Mrs. W. J. Ott died there a few days ago. Until eleven years ago.. Mrs. Mosier lived near Georgetown where she was born
She leaves four children, Shelby Hopper of West Frankfort, Ill.; Mrs. G.L. Reynolds, of Trinidad Col.; Mrs. R.B. Molter, of Leon, Kan.; and Mrs W.J. Ott of LaCrosse.  Also two sisters and one brother, Shelby Summers and Mrs. Carrie Zimmerman of Georgetown, Ind. and Mrs. James Martin of Palmyra.
Friday 3/14/1919 pg. 4 col. 3
Submitters Name: Erica Beatty
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Summers; Odd Fellow; Red Men News Article
Date 1858-09-28 Paper New Albany Daily Ledger
We were informed yesterday that Seth Summers, the man who was killed, by fall from Main's building, was an Odd Fellow, but is seems our informant was in error The card in the man's possession was issued by the Society of IORM,
said to mean Independent Order of Red Men
Mortuary Notice
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Date 1857-10-01 Paper New Albany Daily Ledger
At Ash Grove Ill, of congestive chill, Mr Daniel South, formerly of this city.

Submitters Name: Erica Beatty
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1858-09-04 New Albany Daily Ledger
This morning about 8 o' clock Carrie youngest daughter of James C. and Mary B Bentley aged 10 months and 22 daysThe fruneral will take place from the reisence of her parents on Spring street, between Second and Third tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon at 3 o'clock. The friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral without further notice.
Submitters Name: Erica Beatty
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1856-09-20 New Albany Daily Ledger
The funeral services of the wife of Rev Mr Harned, will take place at the Centenary Church to-morrow at 10 o' clock A MS
Submitters Name: Erica Beatty
Submitted by Sue Carpenter
New Albany Daily Ledger Thurs., 29 Mar 1866 p2 c1: Death of a Professor - Prof. Atlas M. Hadley of Wabash College  died at Crawfordsville on the 23d inst., of pneumonia, by which disease he was attacked about a week previously.
NADLS 5 Jan 1880 p4 c3: Obituary. Death of a Pioneer - Brief Sketch of New Life - Mary E. Stoy, was born in the state of New York, February 24th, 1809, and died at the residence of her son-in-law, Capt. F. B. Moody, in this city, Jan 3, 1880, at 6 o'clock p.m., aged 79 years 10 months and 14 days. Mrs. Stoy's girlhood was passed at Erie, Pennsylvania, from which place she removed, with her paretts, to new Albanyk in 1816, where she has resided ever since. Her maiden name was Wicks. She was married march 4, 1819, to Peter Stoy, with whom she lived most happily until December 1, 1846, when he died, being at th etime of his decease a class-leader and steward in the Methodist church-Wesley Chapel, the mother of New Albany Methodism. Mrs. Stoy was reared in the Presbyterian church, but in 1822 united with Wesley M. E. church, in which she lived a most faithful, consistent and influential member for fifty-seven years. She will be greatly missed from her loved church, where, through more than half a century her example spoke words of such winning eloquence and potent influence. She never missed the regular services of the church wehen within her power to be present, and took great delight in urging others to live lives of devotion to Christ and the church. By none will she be more sincerely mourned than by her sisters and brethren of Wesley Chapel, to all of whom she was so tenderly attached. As a mother, May E. Stoy shone in her richest character. For Thirty three years and seventeen day s she lived in widowhood, and when death took her him to whom she had pledged her womanly affections, she was left with the care of several children. All these she reared to lives of usefulness and honor, and pointing them in their youth to the religion she professed and adorned, she lived to see them all following her footsteps "In the way eferslasting." Of her children six survive her, Peter R., Louis, Daniel and William V. Stoy, and Mrs. F. B. Moody and Mrs. R. GMcCord. Mrs. Stoy was a pioneer of New Albany. Coming to the city in1816, two years after it was laid out and the first sale of lots took place, she found the present site of Newa Albany a primitive rforest. There were not over a dozen cabins in the town and the outlooka tt that time was anything but cheeringthat the place selected for her home was to become the most beautiful, healthy and edesirable place of residence in a great state. She partook of the first communion celebrated by the Presbyterians in New Albany. She heard the first sermon ever preached in the town. She attended the first prayer meeting held here in the fall of 1817, at a bakeshop that stood on Pearl street n ear Main. She was present on Nov. 29, 1818, at the decication of the frist Methodist church in New Albany - a log structure of most unprententious appearance. She lived to see all the churches now in the city founded and all the many handsome church edifices erected. In all these years her soul was animated by feelings of the warmest interest for the spread of religion, education and all things else having in view the betterance of mankind. . . . To her son, Peter R. Stoy, she said during her last illness:"My son, I am sure my sickness is unto death. I am all ready and willing to go. . . And thus she died - full of years, full of hope of immortality, full of peace.. . . Mrs. Stoy's funeral took place this afternoon at 2 ½ o'clock from Wesley Chapel, and was largely attended by the old citizens of New Albany, to all whom she was known through the sixty-three years of her life spent in this city. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. L. Pitner, whose address was full of tenderness, affecting all present. Of the older citizens of New Albany, those who came here about the time Mrs. Stoy arrived, only the following survive her: Daniel Seabrook, Mrs. Jacob Anthony, Mrs. Elizabeth Beeler, Hezekiah Beeler, John Angel, Capt. Edward Brown and wife, Annabel Hooper, Mrs. Sophia Ashton, John Aston, Mrs. Elizabeth Beharrell, Mrs. Ann M. Fitch, Mrs. Flora Sinex, Mrs. Harriet Waring, (the first child born at New Albany) and David Hedden. Mrs. Stoy leaves six children, thirty-two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Seven of her grandsons acted as pallbearers at her funeral.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Daily Ledger 5 Feb 1861 p2 c3: Died, near Mt. Vernon, Ind., on the evening of January 31st, Susannah, wife of Daniel B. Stoy, and daughter of Jesse Oatman, Esq., aged about 24 years. She died only as the Christian dies, in the full hope of a blissful immortality. Her remains were committed to the tomb in Mount Vernon, on Sunday morning, the 3d inst., at 10 o'clock.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter

NALS 8 Jul 1873 p4 c1: Mrs. Mary T. Meeker, a resident of this city for the past nineteen years died yesterday. Her funeral will take place from the Third Presbyterian church tomorrow afternoon.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter

NALS 8 Jul 1873 p4 c7: Died Meeker-In this city, July 8th, 1873, Mrs. Mary T. Meeker, in the 67th year of her age. The funeral will take place from the  Third Presbyterian church, tomorrow, Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The friends and acquaintances of the family respectfully invited to attend.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter

NALS 14 Jun 1879 p4 c4: Orange Blossoms. The county clerk issued marriage license this week as follows: Benjamin F. Meeker and Jessie H. Hiler. James E. Riggle and Eva Busby. Clemen W. Harman and Mary C. Kelso.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter

Mrs. Hannah WILEY, aged seventy-eight, widow of the late Isaac Wiley, of New Albany, is dead.
Indiana General News Items from the Indianapolis News 11 December, 1890 Page 6 column 5 and 6

 The wife of Rev. J.H. BARR, pastor of the Methodist Church at Orleans, died yesterday. The deceased was a native of New Albany.
Indiana General News Items from the Indianapolis News 12 December, 1890 Page 6 Column 5

John SPEEDY, car repairer at New Albany, jacked up a coach to remove the trucks. While underneath the jack slipped and he was fatally crushed.
Indiana General News Items from the Indianapolis News 15 December. 1890 Page 6 Column 5 and 6






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