RANDOLPH COUNTY, INDIANA
OBITS
Ridgeville, In. Oct. 10,1897.
James H. Williamson, a prominent attorney, member of the Randolph County bar and for 35 years a resident of Ridgeville died at an early hour this morning of abscess of the stomach. He was 58 years old. Mr. Williamson was born in Warren County, Ohio Feb. 16,1839, of Irish parents, who came from County Donnegal, Ireland, in 1838, settling on a farm near Franklin, Ohio. In 1856, the family moved to jay County, IN, where he attended Lean College. Mr. Williamson taught school and engaged in mercantile pursuits until about 1865, when he began the practice of law at Ridgeville, where he resided ever since. He leaves a wife, daughter, and son. The funeral will take place Tuesday @ 2 p.m.
Winchester, IN.
Dec.6,1898. J.W. Jurger,
aged 60, died this morning at his residence. He was a prominent Odd
Fellow and a member of the G.A.R. he served in the 10th Indiana and in
the 19th Unites States Battery. He leaves a widow and 1 daughter, the
wife of H.A. Browne, of this city. Mr. Jurger died of stomach trouble
contracted while in the war. He was also wounded during the war and
drew a pension.
Ridgeville, IN.
Feb. 3,1898. Joseph M. Addington, age 68 years one of the pioneers of eater Indiana, died at his home, 2 miles south of Ridgeville, this morning. Mr. Addington was born near Richmond, IN, and when 4 yrs old came to Randolph County with his parents; who settled on their farm on Bear creek, near where he died today. In 1849 Mr. Addington crossed the plains, to California in a company of 100, suffering great privation, and engaged in gold mining, with limited success. He then went to Oregon, and returned to the “States” in 1857 to enlist against the Indians. He came back to Randolph County in 1869 and settled on a part of the old homestead, where he died. Mr. Addington was the second of a family of 11, of whom a sister and 2 brothers survive him. He never married. Internment Feb. 5,1898.
Matthew Harlan Rabey
Winchester, IN. Aug.30,1897
Ex-county treasurer Matthew Harlan Rabey, age 40,of this city, died at his home here this morning of aenemia. The deceased was one of the most popular men of this city and county, where he had a host of friends. He served as treasurer of the county from 1893-1895, since which time he has been engaged in the insurance business. He was K. of P. and one of the supreme officers of the Protected Homes of America, an insurance order recently organized at Richmond. He had just completed a new home here. Through his mother he was related to Chief Justice Harlan and was one of the enthusiastic attendants of the great reunions of that family.
Ridgeville, IN.
Feb. 3,1898. Joseph M. Addington, age 68 years one of the pioneers of eater Indiana, died at his home, 2 miles south of Ridgeville, this morning. Mr. Addington was born near Richmond, IN, and when 4 yrs old came to Randolph County with his parents; who settled on their farm on Bear creek, near where he died today. In 1849 Mr. Addington crossed the plains, to California in a company of 100, suffering great privation, and engaged in gold mining, with limited success. He then went to Oregon, and returned to the “States” in 1857 to enlist against the Indians. He came back to Randolph County in 1869 and settled on a part of the old homestead, where he died. Mr. Addington was the second of a family of 11, of whom a sister and 2 brothers survive him. He never married. Internment Feb. 5,1898.
Matthew Harlan Rabey
Winchester, IN. Aug.30,1897
Ex-county treasurer Matthew Harlan Rabey, age 40,of this city, died at his home here this morning of aenemia. The deceased was one of the most popular men of this city and county, where he had a host of friends. He served as treasurer of the county from 1893-1895, since which time he has been engaged in the insurance business. He was K. of P. and one of the supreme officers of the Protected Homes of America, an insurance order recently organized at Richmond. He had just completed a new home here. Through his mother he was related to Chief Justice Harlan and was one of the enthusiastic attendants of the great reunions of that family.
Ridgeville, IN. Jan. 24,1898.
John W. Seeney, aged 54,of Fort Wayne, late proprietor of the Senney Hotel here, died suddenly of apoplexy, at his home Sunday evening. Mr. Senny was born near Boston, Wayne County, where he spent some years teaching in common schools. In 1866m he came to Ridgeville, where he married a daughter of Robert Starbuck,. He afterward engaged in various mercantile and manufacturing pursuits. He leaves a widow, 1 son and 3 daughters. Internment in Fort Wayne Wed.
CARDELLO, Theresa W. 84, passed away Thursday morning, May 25, 2006. Visitation and services will be private. Services are entrusted to Thornburg Memorial Chapel, Parker City, IN. [Submitted by Source Ida Recu]