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MIAMI COUNTY INDIANA
OBITS  Peru, IN. Jan. 24, 1898 Judge James M. Brown, one of the oldest members of Peru and a leading member of the bar in Northern Indiana, died at his home in this city this morning from rheumatic afflictions, from which he has suffered for some time. He was a native of Union county, born Oct. 16, 1826. In 1848 he married Miss Emily Willis, who with his son, E.F. brown, and daughter Mrs. Mary E. Braulet, survive him. In 1854 Mr. Brown entered the law office of Hon. Nelson Trusler, In Connersville, and was admitted to the bar, and in 1855 he moved to Peru, where he has continued in the practice of law. At one time he was associated with Hon. James N. Tyner, attorney general for the Post-office Department. Beginning in 1860 Mr. Brown was mayor of Peru for 4 terms and immediately afterward served as city engineer for 8 years. He has always been identified with the Republican Party, and was associated with the Hon. George I. Reed as part owner of the Peru Republican, from 1868 to 1871.He was the first judge of the Miami Circuit Court after it was made a separate court. Judge Brown was identified with all progressive movements and was held in high esteem by every citizen of Peru. Peru, IN. Jan. 24,1898. John Zody, aged 57, one of the wealthiest farmers of Miami County, died last night. Mr. Zody was a native of Richland County, Ohio. He has been a resident of Miami County for 32 years. A widow and 9 children survive him. Name of Deceased: Nathaniel McGuire Newspaper: Peru Republican Obit: June 13, 1873 p. 3, c.7 Peru Republican obituary: Our old friend NATHANIEL McGUIRE, whose death was noticed very briefly last week, died at the house of his Son-in-law, S.S. Steele, corner of Sixth and Huntington streets, after a painful illness of four weeks' duration. He had resided in the county nearly forty years, was well known and his death sincerely mourned. He was upright, well informed and liberal, the friend of all valued public enterprises and full of benevolence. The deceased was born in Frankfort, Kentucky, October 7, 1797, and hence lived to be nearly 76 years old. In early manhood he left Kentucky and settled in Tippecanoe county, Indiana, where he entered a tract of land. In 1829, he engaged in business in Lafayette, which was continued until 1834, when he removed to this county in which he resided until death, part of the time in Jefferson township, where he filled the office of Justice of the Peace for several years, and part of the time in this city. He was married in Delaware couny, in 1831, to Miss Nancy Sanders, with whom he lieved in perfect accord until his death, and with whom he reared a family of four children, two of whom, a son and a daughter survive. In youth he became connected with the M.E. church, but for reasons not necessary to mention subsequently withdrew from the organizaton. He was the friend of educational and bonevolent (sic) enterprises. The bereaved family, besides receving the sympathy of a large circle of friends, are comforted by that assurance that "blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." (Submitters Name: Sheryl Poorman) Peru, lnd., April 13—Mr. Wesley Haynes
died at his home near Miami, in this State, Sunday at noon. He was an
ex-soldier. Mr. Haynes was the husband of Mrs. Sarah Oren Haynes, the
first woman to receive the appointment of State Librarian in Indiana.
Indiana Journal April 15, 1896 At Peru Ind., John N. Walters, aged 63, took a box
of rat poison Sunday night. His dead body was found Monday night.
Date: 1894-12-27; Paper: American Nonconformist Peru Ind. June 7.- Louis L. Mergentheim, senior member of the firm of Mergentheim, Sterne & Strouse, proprietors of the Peru woolen mills,died at his home in this city this morning His death was caused by an accident which occurred eight weeks ago. A man was employed on some work on Mr. Mergentheim's residence, and was on a painter's ladder. The ladder became unhooked and fell. Mr. Mergentheim in attempting to catch the workman was struck by the ladder and suffered a compound facture of one of his legs. The limb was set. but did not heal rapidly, and finally a clot of blood formed In the lungs and caused death. Date: 1896-06-10; Paper: Indiana State Journal DOUBLE FUNERAL WABASH, Ind, May 10 Mildred Bailey, aged 12 years. died at Duke's hospital, in Peru. Wednesday afternoon, following an accident Tuesday morning, at Rich Valley, In which the father of the child was killed. The couple was riding in a machine, which was hit by train No. 9 on the Wabash railroad A double funeral was held from the Rich Valley United Brethren Church, Friday morning, for the father and child. Six persons have lost their lives at this crossing during the last two years. Date: 1918-05-10; Paper: Fort Wayne News Sentinel CHIEF ABBOTTS MOTHER DIES Mrs. Mary Abbott Dies Unexpectedly of Cholera Morbus. Mrs Mary Abbott aged 60 year, mother of Dayton F. Abbott, chief of the Fort Wayne police department, died unexpectedly yesterday at the home of a friend at Peru, Ind. where she had been visiting for the past four weeks. Death was due to cholera morbus, with which the decedent was stricken day before yesterday. Although she had been in good health until taken ill Tuesday. Mrs Abbott was unable to withstand the attack and her condition became rapidly more critical until death ensued yesterday. The notification of their mother's death came as a great shock to Chief Abbott and his brother, Albert Abbott, as prior to Tuesday the decedent had enjoyed excellent health. The sons left immediately for and will accompany the body to Manchester, where funeral services and Interment will take place at a time to be announced later. Date: 1918-06-13; Paper: Fort Wayne News Sentinel Columbia City Ind June 28 - Mrs Samuel H Norris who had been ill since last February from cancer of the liver died Saturday at 12: 45 o'clock at the Norris home, in South Whitley Mrs. Norris was born In Peru, Ind and was aged 60 years. She married Samuel Norris in 1873 at Peru and they moved at once to South Whitley where they have since resided She is survived by her husband, a South Whitley druggist, her son, Fred Norris, her mother, Mrs Rebecca Null, two brothers, Harry and Samuel Null, of Peru, and three sisters Mrs Jennie Barnhart and Mrs Martha Loudenslager, of Peru, and Mrs Lincoln Norris, of near South Whitley. Mrs Norris was a member of the South Whitley Baptist church and of the order of Eastern Star The funeral was held this afternoon from the South Whitley Baptist church, Rev. Mr. Dane officiating, with Interment in the South Whitley cemetery. Date: 1919-06-23; Paper: Fort Wayne News Sentinel Former Resident Dead Peru, Ind, July 14 Word has been received In Peru announcing the death of Mrs Harriet Wright, aged 70, who died at the home of her daughter. Mrs. May Huskett, of Indianapolis The body will be brought to Peru Thursday for burial. Mrs Wright formerly resided in Peru and Denver and was quite well known among the older residents. Her husband and five children survive. Date: 1920-07-14; Paper: Fort Wayne News Sentinel Peru Ind , July 3 — Bernard Quinn, farmer, residing in Deer Creek township, died suddenly at his home yesterday morning, Mr. Quinn arose shortly after 6 o'clock and apparently was in his usual good health. After dressing he went to see about building a fire in the Kitchen stove when he was suddenly seized with a heart attack, his death occurring a few minutes afterward Besides his widow he is survived by six children, two brothers and one sister. Date: 1920-07-31; Paper: Fort Wayne News Sentinel Colored Citizen Dies Peru, Ind., Aug, 28 - Frank Moss, aged 62, one of the city's most prominent colored citizens, died Friday morning at 1 o'clock at the home 311 East Third street Mr. Moss had been in ill health for about eighteen months and recently he contemplated a trip northward for the benefit of his condition. His death was due to a complication of diseases. Mr Moss is survived by his widow and the following brothers and sisters:Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, Peru; Mrs. Martha Taylor, Peru; Joseph Henry Moss, Peru; Albert Moss Indianapolis, and Charles Moss of Peru. He was a member of the F. O. A. M and the colored K. of P Lodge of Kokomo Date: 1920-08-28; Paper: Fort Wayne News Sentinel Name of Deceased: Dennis David
Underwood
County Name: Miami State: InObit: Dennis David Underwood, 64, Peru, Indiana, passed away at 4:30 P.M. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born Oct. 8, 1944 in Nodaway County, Missouri to Everett C. and Audrel M. Jeffers Underwood. On August 20, 1977, he was married to Jean M. Lockie in Orchard, Iowa and she survives. Dennis was a member of the New Life Methodist Church, the National Rifle Association and the Mexico Lions Club where he was currently serving as club president. He retired in October 2008 from Delphi Automotive in Kokomo. He was a United States Navy veteran, serving in Greenland during the Vietnam War. Surviving besides his wife are three children, Linda McIntire and husband Jeff, Rockford, Iowa, Terry Bryant and wife Stacey, Charles City, Iowa, and Jennifer Ireland and husband Kent, Denver, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Allyn McIntire, Candace Groesbeck, Korydon McIntire, Taylor Bryant, Hunter Bryant, Seth Ireland and Isaac Ireland; three great-grandchildren, Shayne Groesbeck, Emily McIntire and Abby Groesbeck. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father Glen Taylor and grandson Keelen McIntire. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2009 at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Sam Polito officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico with military graveside rites. Contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy. Peru, Ind. June 7- Louis L. Mergentheim, senior member of the firm of Mergrentheim, Sterne & Strouse. proprietors of the Peru woolen mills, died at his home In this city this morning: His death was caused by an accident which occurred eight weeks ago. A man was employed on some work on Mr. Mergrentheim's residence and was on a painter's ladder. The ladder became unhooked and fell. Mr. Mergrentheira in attempting to catch the workman was struck by the ladder and suffered a compound facture of one of his less. The limb was set, but did not heal rapidly, and finally a clot of blood formed in the lungs and caused death. Date: 1896-06-10; Paper: Indiana State Journal |