HANCOCK COUNTY, INDIANA
OBITS
Philander
H.
Boyd, one of the oldest and wealthiest citizens of Hancock
County, died at his family residence here today. He has been ill for
months, having taken the grip, which was followed by heart trouble. He
was born in Wayne County Oct.10, 1817. He removed to this county soon
after his marriage to Catherine Kepler, of Wayne County in 1839. Nine
children were born to them, four of whom are now living, a son and 3
daughters, all of this city. He organized the Citizen’s Bank in 1874,
and has been president ever since. He owned over 1,700 acres of land,
many pieces of town property and much personal property. His estate is
valued at $200,000. He had done much toward building up the city. The
first gas well in Hancock County was drilled on his farm 10 yrs ago
last may. Mr. Boyd was always found at his bank every day until his
present sickness. The coldest days of winter had no terrors for him and
he seldom, if ever, wore and overcoat. The funeral will take place
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Mr. Boyd was not identified with any
lodge or church, but was an honest and upright citizen, with a host of
friends.
9-01-1897 Philander H. Boyd, Wealthy Baker of
Greenfield. Greenfield. IN.
Aug. 30, 1897
WESTLAND,
Ind.,
March
9
1896
- John
Parker, a wealthy farmer, residing four miles east of this
place, after
a lingering illness died
Saturday evening, aged seventy. He was a pioneer of that section of the
country. He was one of the will
be
held
at
the
Walnut Ridge Church, near his home, tomorrow.
Henry Johns, farmer and
implement dealer near Wilkinson, in an attempt to cross a railroad
track had his buggy struck by an engine. He was thrown 60 feet and
received injuries from which he died.
Warren Republican Feb. 21 1895
Name
of
Deceased:
William
Mitchell
County Name: Hancock State: IN
Newspaper: The Indiana State Journal, (Indianapolis, IN) Wednesday,
April 12, 1899; pg. 2
Obit: William Mitchell, the Veteran Blind Editor of Greenfield. Special
to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENFIELD, Ind., April 7. -William
Mitchell, aged seventy-five, an old resident of Hancock county,
owner and publisher of the Hancock Democrat, passed away this morning.
He was born in Mason county, Kentucky, Aug. 15, 1823. His father, John
F. Mitchell, was born at Washington, Ky., in, 1791, in a fort built by
Simon Kenton and Daniel Boone, and was married to Enfield Ralls in
1820. William was educated in Maysville and learned the printers'
trade, after which he traveled in various parts of the United States as
a printer. Occasionally, when tired of travel, he would stop at some
place to publish a paper for a time, and then again renew his rambles.
In 1849 he located in Cincinnati, and in 1852 he married Calesty Long,
an orphan girl. This union resulted in a large family of children,
fifteen in all, six of whom are dead. The eldest, John F., has the
management of the Hancock Democrat at the present time. Mrs.
Mitchell-died in this city Sept. 25, 1892. About this time, Mr.
Mitchell had the misfortune of losing his eyesight. Mr. Mitchell was
originally a Whig and then a Democrat. In the spring of 1856 he came to
Greenfield, where he resided until his death. In 185? he began the
publication of the Hancock Democrat. He served as postmaster for
several years, and at another time he was appointed county recorder.
The funeral will be held Sunday at 11 a. m., at the Christian Church.
Rev. T. H. Kuhn officiating.
Submitters Name: Candi
New
Albany
Ledger
Standard
28
Aug 1872 p4
c4: A
Horrible Death. Sunday morning, Mrs.
Maria Alexander, who lives in
Philadelphia, four miles west of Greenfield, Ind., came to her death in
a
horrible manner. In building a fire she used coal oil for the purpose
of
kindling; while pouring it from a can, it became ignited from coals
that had
remained in the stove, causing an explosion;. The burning fluid was
thrown over
her clothing setting fire thereto. Before assistance could be rendered
her body
was burned to a crisp. She died in a short time.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter
Father
McCarthy's
Funeral
Springfield, Mass., Dec. 9— Seven
thousand people are present to-day at the funeral services In
Greenfield, over the remains of Rev.
Jeremiah
McCarthy, the Catholic priest shot down at his
residence Saturday night last
Date: 1881-12-10; Paper: Indianapolis
Sentinel
Suicide.
The coroner yesterday called to
Maywood to hold an inquest on the body of Mathias Roland, The deceased was
over 60 years of age, and resided at Greenfield, but had been visiting
friends near Maywood. A few days ago he told some friends that be
had a notion to commit suicide, and when he disappeared Tuesday it was
feared that he had drowned himself. The river was dragged
yesterday morning and the body found. The jury found that the deceased
committed suicide by drowning, and that he was of unsound mind.
Date: 1878-08-15; Paper: Indianapolis
Sentinel
Mrs.
Anna
Harris
Dead.
(Special to the News)
BRIGHTON Ind. June 24- J.S.
Harris received a telegram Thursday from Ansley, Nebraska,
annoucing the death of his mother, Mrs Anna Harris. Her
death was due to Infirmities of old age The Harris family for many
years was residents of Greenfield township later they moved
to Nebrsaka, where they now live, Mr. Harris having died several years
ago.
Date: 1918-06-24; Paper: Fort Wayne
News Sentinel
GREENFIELD,
Ind..
Nov.
6—The
body
of Mrs.
Florence Howard Martin, widow of the late Dr. Samuel M. Martin,
arrived In this city to-day. She and her family moved to Colorado, last
year after a residence of a year or more in Indianapolla, but the
climate not proving satisfactory, Mrs, Martin was on her way back .to
her old home, in Greenfield when she became seriously ill and stopped
In Denver, where, on Saturday night, she died from heart failure. The
funeral will occur Wednesday at 3 p. m. from the home of her brother.
Dr. K. B. Howard, conducted by Rev. F. M. Stone, of the M. B. Church.
Date: 1899-11-08; Paper: Indiana
State Journal
Dr.
H.
J.
Bogart,
a
Greenfield Pension Examining Surgeon
GREENFIELD Ind., May 30,—Dr. H. J.Bogart, aged sixty-four,
died at his home, In this city at 11 a. m. to-day, from hemorrhage of
the stomach. He was taken ilI Saturday with internal hemorrhage.
He leaves a widow and a stepdaughter, Mrs. George Winslow, who
resides near Charlottsville. Dr. Bogart was in the Union army as a
surgeon during the war, in a New York regiment. He came to Indiana
after the war and has been at Carthage the greater part of the time. A
few years ago he moved to Greenfield. He was a Mason and examining
surgeon of the Pension Boards His funeral will be held at 10. a- m.
Tuesday, at the M. E. Church, with the burial at Knightstown.
Date: 1898-06-01; Paper: Indiana
State Journal
DAWSON
-
Died
in
Greenfield
Ind, Sunday evening Jan 10 1875, Mrs.
Rebecca E. Dawson, wife of Mr.
Henry Dawson, of that place. The deceased will be buried at
Indianapolis on Tuesday Jan 12. The corpse will arrive at the Union
Depot at 1:15 p.m. The friends of the family are invited to be at
the depot without further notice.
Date: 1875-01-12; Paper: Indianapolis
Sentinel
Prosocuting
-Attorney
Dead.
Greenfield Aug. 13.—John L. McNew, county prosecuting
attorney, died yesterday afternoon at his father's home near Wilkinson,
this county, after a lingering illness.
Date: 1895-08-15; Paper: American
Nonconformist
Name
of
Deceased:
Samuel
Edward Lewis
Newspaper: The Fortville Tribune, November 29, 1928
Obit: Samuel Edward Lewis, son of John A. and Margaret Lewis, was born
in Franklin county Indiana, March 25, 1871, moving to Fortville with
his parents while still a mere boy. From then on he made his home in
this vicinity. Here he grew to manhood, making many acquaintances and
surrounding himself with a host of friends. All who knew him admired
his character, always honest and trusting with his fellow men, loving
and kind to his family, always ready to give a helping hand to any in
need. His tender sympathy was always a solace in time of sorrow. As a
patriot he answered to the call of his country in 1898 when war with
Spain was reclared, joining the 158th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, being
assigned to Company D. He served throughout the campaign and after the
war was discharged with honors. Returning home he again took up his
work in this county. On April 2, 1908, he was united in marriage to
Miss Laura Draper, to his union was born three sons, Everett, Robert
and Ralph Lewis. For many years Mr. Lewis has been a member of the
Fortville M.E. Church. His work in the Church was a service to mankind
whose betterment he was always interested. In his last sickness he was
confined some fifteen weeks at home. Although his suffering at times
was great, he was always thoughtful of those around him and not once
did he murmur a complaint. His thoughts were for his family and his
prayers were answered and the Father who had guided him past
fifty-seven mile stones of life called him home at the age of 57 years
7 months and 13 days. Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife, three sons,
Everett, Robert and Ralph. Three sisters, Mrs. Geo. Greir, of
Irvington, Mrs. O.E. Cotton, of Lawrenece and Mrs. Charles Sharrett, of
Fortville, and a number of nephews and neices together with a host of
friends who will have the cherished memory of this friend as an
inspiration to guide them in the pathway of th future which they must
follow. A precious one of us has gone, A voice we loved is
stilled, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be
filled, God in His Wisdom,has recalled, The bloom His Love has given.
And though the body slumbers here, The soul is safe in Heaven.
Submitters Name: Betty (Lewis) Cannon
Name
of
Deceased:
Margaret
(Dalzell) Lewis
Newspaper: The Fortville Tribune
Obit: Margaret Dalzell was born near Dublin, in County Down, Ireland,
May 27, 1834 and departed this life March 9, 1920. Age 85 years, 10
months, and 12 days. She married to John A. Lewis September 18, 1855
and to this union eight children were born, three of whom preceded her
to the better land. The surviving children are Mrs. Sarah Greer, of
Irvington, John E. and Ed Lewis, of Fortville, Mrs. Minnie Cotton, of
Lawrence, and Mrs. Effie Sharrett, of Fortville. mMs. Lewis came with
her people to America when she was 18 years of age. A sister died and
was buried at sea. Her mother did when they were four days out but her
body was brought ashore for burial. They came over in an old sailing
vessel and were forty days on the water. She often talked of the trip
and said that not withstanding its length it was really a pleasant
voyage and if it had not been for the death of her mother and sister
she would have enjoyed the experience. She was of Scotch-Irish
Presbyterian stock and as a child was trained in that faith; however
early in life she united with the Christian Church in the common
fellowship of which she continued until death. She has been grievously
afflicted for a number of years, but was an unusually patient sufferer.
She leaves to mourn her decease two sons, three daughters, fourteen
grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and many friends who will
miss her greatly. Servant of God, well done, Thy glorious warfare
passed, The battle fought, the victory won, And Tho art crowned at
last. The course of thy long life hath reached at last. In fraigle bark
o'er tempestous sea the common harbor, Where must rendered be. Account
of all the actions of the past.
Submitters Name: Betty (Lewis) Cannon
Dr. H.J.
Bogart, a Greenfield Pension
Examing Surgeon
Greenfield, Ind. May 30 Dr. H.J.
Bogart, aged sixty four died at his home in this city at 11a.m. to-day
from hemorhage of the stomach. He was taken ill Saturday with internal
hemorrhage. He leaves a widow and a step daughter, Mrs. George Winslow
who resides near Charlottsville. Dr. Bogart was in the Union army as a
surgeon during the war, in a New York regiment. He came to Indiana
after the war and has been at Carthage the greater part of the time. A
few years ago he moved to Greenfield. He was a Mason and examining
surgeon of the Pension Board His funeral will be held at 10a.m.
Tuesday at the M.E. Church, with burial at Knightstown.
Transcribed by Erica Beatty
Obits 6/1/1898 Indiana State Journal
Name
of
Deceased:
Samuel Edward Lewis
Obit: Samuel Edward Lewis, son of John A. and Margaret Lewis, was born
in Franklin county Indiana, March 25, 1871, moving to Fortville with
his parents while still a mere boy. From then on he made his home in
this vicinity. Here he grew to manhood, making many acquaintances and
surrounding himself with a host of friends. All who knew him admired
his character, always honest and trusting with his fellow men, loving
and kind to his family, always ready to give a helping hand to any in
need. His tender sympathy was always a solace in time of sorrow.As a
patriot he answered to the call of his country in 1898 when war with
Spain was declared, joining the 158th Indiana volunteer Infantry, being
assigned to company D. He served throughout the campaign and after the
war was discharged with honors. Returning home he again took up his
work in this county. On April 2, 1908, he was united in marriage to
Miss Laura Draper, to this union was born three sons, Everett, Robert
and Ralph Lewis. For many years Mr. Lewis has been a member of the
Fortville M.E. Church. His work in the Church was a service to mankind
whose betterment he was always interested. In his last sickness he was
confined some fifteen weeks at home. Although his suffering at times
was great, he was always thoughtful of those around him and not once
did he murmur a complaint. His thoughts were for his family and his
prayers were answered and the Father who had guided him past
fifty-seven mile stones of life called him home at the age of 57 years
and 7 months and 13 days.
Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife, three sons, Everett, Robert and
Ralph, Three sisters, Mrs. Geo. Greir, of Irvington, Mrs. O.E. cotton
of Lawrence and Mrs. Charles Sharrett, of Fortville, and a number of
nephews and nieces together with a host of friends who will have the
cherished memory of this friend as an inspiration to guide them in the
pathway of the future which they must follow. A precious one of us has
gone, a voice we loved is stilled, a place is vacant in our home, Which
never can be filled, God in His wisdom, has recalled, The bloom His
love has given, and though the body slumbers here, the soul is safe in
Heaven.
Submitters Name: Betty Lewis Cannon
Newspaper: The Fortville Tribune Date: November 29, 1928
Name
of
Deceased:
Margaret Dalzell
Obit: Margaret Dalzell was born near Dublin, in County Down, Ireland,
may 27, 1834 and departed this life March 1920. age 85 years, 10 months
and 12 days. She was married to John A. Lewis September 18, 1855 and to
this union eight children were born, three of whom preceded her to the
better land. The surviving children are Mrs. Sarah Greer, of
Irvington, John E and Ed Lewis, of Fortville, Mrs. Minnie Cotton, of
Lawrence, and Mrs. Effie Sharrett, of Fortville. Mrs Lewis came with
her people to America when she was 18 years of age. A sister died and
was buried at sea. Her mother died when they were four days out but her
body was brought ashore for burial. They came over in an old sailing
vessel and were forty days on the water. She often talked of the trip
and said that notwithstanding its length it was really a pleasant
voyage and if it had not been for the death of her mother and sister
she would have enjoyed the experience. She was of Scotch-Irish
Presbyterian stock and as a child was trained in that faith; however
early in life she united with the Christian Church in the common
fellowship of which she continued until death. She has been grievously
afflicted for a number of years, but was an unusually patient sufferer.
She leaves to mourn her decease two sons, three daughters, fourteen
grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and many friends who will
miss her greatly. Servant of God, well done, Thy glorious warfare
passed, The battle fought, the victory won, And Tho are crowned at
last. The course of thy long life hath reached at last. In fragile bark
o'er tempestuous sea the common harbor, Where must rendered be,
Account of all the action of the past.
Date: March 1920 Submitters Name: Betty Lewis Cannon
Name
of
Deceased: Laura E. Lewis
Obit: Laura E. Lewis Rites Friday
Funeral Services for former Fortville Resident at Methodist church There
Mrs. Laura E. Lewis age 72 years widow of Edward Lewis, died Wednesday
from a heart attack, at the home of her son.,Ralph Lewis, 12 miles
north of Noblesville. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at
the Methodist Church in Fortville. In charge of Rev. J. O. Mochstedler.
Interment in Gravel Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Lewis is survived by three
sons, Ralph and Everett of near Noblesville, and Robert of near
Fortville: eight grandchildren three brothers, Oscar, James and Frank
Draper all of Indianapolis. The body will be taken to the Methodist
Church in Fortville at noon Friday where it will lay in state until the
hour of the funeral. Announcement from the McCarty Funeral Home states
that friends may call at the home of the son Ralph any time.
Submitters Name: Betty Lewis Cannon
Newspaper: The Greenfield Daily Reporter
Date: September 19,1946
WILKINSON—Mrs.
Lora A Thomas, 89 years
old, is dead at her home near here Besides the husband, one daughter
survives
The Indianapolis Star, Thursday,
August 7, 1913
Rev. James W. Caldwell, Former
Hoosier Presbyterian Preacher.
PHILADELPHIA. Sept- 11 - James W.
Caldwell, a. well-known Presbyterian minister of this city, was
instantly killed to-day in a runaway accident in Germantown, He
occupied pulpits at Springfield, 0., and Shelbyville, Ind/ He took up
his residence here some time ago. He was born in Elkins, O, and was
sixty-five years old,
Date: 1899-09-13; Paper: Indiana
State Journal