
INDIANA GENEALOGY TRAILS
VIGO COUNTY OBITS

Mrs.
Leonora Wright Friday May 15, 1914 Page 2 Tribune
Mrs. Leonora Wright, 467 North Third Street, died at 12:30 o'clock
Friday morning after a long illness.
Mrs. Wright was a nurse during the civil war, having served in the
regimental hospital in this city, and later recommended by Governor
O.P,.Morton and sent to the battle of Stony River, Later she was on
duty at the Jackson hospital at Memphis Tenn. After fours years of
service she was granted an honorable discharge.
Mrs. Wright, whose maiden name was Leonora Watson, was born in
Henderson County, Ky. in 1831, and was the daughter of William P.
Watson, who moved to Rockville, Ind. when Mrs. Wright was but 11 years
old. There she lived until the civil war. Following the was she came to
Terre Haute and
purchased the property at 467 North Third Strreet.Mrs. Wright traced
her ancestors back to the well known Timothy Pickering of Tennessee.
She was a member of the National Associations of Army
Nurses and for four years, while in active
service, held the position of department president, which honorary
position she held at the time of her death.
Mrs.
Wright was the mother of eight children, three of whom died in
their infancy. Those who arestill living are Mrs. George E. Smith,
Hicksville Mo.; Mrs. Mary F. Hobson, Terre Haute; Mrs. Bessie Beatty,
Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Rosalyn P. Ferguson, Chicago; an Mrs. Gertrude
Valin, San Franscico. Of thechildren Mrs. Hobson and Mrs.
Ferguson
were were at the bedside at the time of her death, and Mrs. Valin
arrived later.
After private funeral services at the house the body will be shipped to
Washington D.C. to be buried in the nurse burying ground in the
Arlington Military Cemetery. The G.A.R. will have charge of the funeral
(Contrubuted by Richard Mckim her great grandson)
(Contributed by Kim Torp KimmySueT@aol.com)
(my note:
nee: HICKS)
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Obituary for Mary A. Williams Cray, May 22, 1920
Mrs. Hazel Hults, Terre Haute, and Fred Ray, Cory, Ind., have
received word of the death of their nephew, Charles Christy Jr., 53,
who died Friday at the residence of his son, Wayne, Daytona Beach, Fla.
Also surviving are the widow, Maxine; another son, David; a daughter,
Cheryl, all of Daytona Beach, and the father and step-mother Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Christy Sr., Beaverton, Ore., formerly of Terre Haute; a
brother, John Ray Christy, Burns, Ore.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Alma
Sablich, Chicago, Ill. Services and burial will be at Daytona Beach.
(Terre Haute Tribune, Wednesday, March 28, 1973, page 3) (Contributed
by Peggy Thompson)
LYNCH, SAMUEL
Services for Samuel Lynch, 79, formerly of Clinton, who died Saturday at Kansas City, Mo., will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the DeBaun Funeral Home with the Rev. Amos McLaughlin officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Agnes Holt. International Falls, Mic. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. (Terre Haute Tribune, Monday, March 26, 1973, page 2) (Contributed by Peggy Thompson)
MARCHINO, THOMAS
Word has been received here of the March 12 death of former local resident Thomas Marchino, 57, Baltimore, Md. He was a Social Security office employee there. While living here he was a member of St. Benedict's Church. Surviving are the widow, Elsie, the father Adam, Baltimore and several aunts and uncles in Terre Haute. Services were March 15 in Baltimore. (Terre Haute Tribune, Wednesday, March 28, 1973, page 3) (Contributed by Peggy Thompson)
MEYER, EDWARD A.
Services for Edward A. Meyer, 86, formerly of Terre Haute who died
Saturday at the Crestview Nursing Home in Vincennes, will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at the Gillis Memory Chapel. Entombment will follow at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Crown Hill Mausoleum, Indianapolis. Friends may call
after 1 p.m. Tuesday.
(Terre Haute Tribune, Monday, March 26, 1973, page 2) (Contributed by
Peggy Thompson)
REISINGER, ROBERT C.
Services for Robert C. Reisinger, 62, 115 N. 37th St., who died
Saturday at St. Anthony Hospital will be at the Ball Porter Funeral
Home with the Rev. Larry Scott officiating. Burial will be in Highland
and Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home where Masonic
memorial services be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
(Terre Haute Tribune, Monday, March 26, 1973, page 2) (Contributed by
Peggy Thompson)
VANCE, BESSIE
Arrangements are pending at the Thomas Funeral Home for Mrs. Bessie
Vance, 68, 439 S. 24th St., who was pronounced dead on arrival at St.
Anthony Hospital at 5:45 p.m. Sunday. Surviving are a daughter-in-law
Mrs. Edith Sharp, R. R.1, Summerset, Ky., and two grandsons.
(Terre Haute Tribune, Monday, March 26, 1973, page 2) (Contributed by
Peggy Thompson)
Services for Mrs. Bessie Vance, 68, 439 S. 24th St., who died Sunday
will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Thomas Funeral Home, with the Rev.
Stanley Howell officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday. She was the widow of Robert
Vance, former Terre Haute chief of police detectives and a member of
the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary. (Terre Haute Tribune,
Wednesday, March 28, 1973, Page 3) (Contributed by Peggy Thompson)
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Obituary of Mary Ann Hays Wheeler Burrows
Taken from the Elk County Citizen, November 11, 1903
OBITUARY
Quietly as the shades of night had fallen on Nov. 4, 1903, the
Death Angel was approaching the home of Mr. Robert Burrows to take from
him one who had been to him in life, his wife, Mrs. Mary Ann Burrows.
Mary Ann Hays was born in Indiana Jan. 27, 1837; died at her
home in Union Center township Nov. 4, 1903, aged 66 years, 9 months and
7 days. From her home in Indiana, with her parents, she removed
to Bourbon county, Kansas, where she resided until 25 years ago, when
she removed to Elk county where she has since resided.
In the year 1852 she was married to Wm. H. Wheeler, who departed
this life April 20, 1884.
On the 23rd of April 1898 she was again united in marriage to
Rob't Burrows, which reunion has been very congenial and happy, and Mr.
Burrows is now left alone to mourn his great loss.
While very young she sought and found a Savior, pardoning love
and grace, which fitted her for life and prepared her for death, she at
once united with the Methodist Episcopal church to which fellowship she
was a devoted member.
Deceased leaves behind besides a loving husband, four children
from the former union, three boys and one girl. Two children,
Elizabeth A. and Wm. M. having died some years ago. The surviving
children are John M. Wheeler of Lincoln county, Oklahoma, Sarah E.
Nichols of Chandler, Oklahoma, Charles E. and Geo. F. Wheeler of Union
Center, Kansas.
The funeral services were conducted at the Clear Creek church
Friday, at 2 p.m., Nov. 6, with interment at the Clear Creek cemetery,
Rev. J. H. Oliver officiating. The bereaved husband and relatives
have the deepest sympathy of all.
Submitted by L. Morgan
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Obituary of Finley Thompson Westfall
Taken from the Elk County Citizen, dated June 7, 1905
FINLEY THOMPSON WESTFALL
Finley Thompson Westfall was born near Terre Haute, Indiana,
June 17, 1834. Here young Finley grew to manhood. When he
had reached his majority, through the influence of his father, he
united with the Masonic lodge, and by it, being passed through the
various chairs, was W. M. five years, and represented his lodge in the
grand lodge of the state.
When the civil war broke out he enlisted in Co. D. 21st Illinois
Infantry Volunteers, on June 15, 1861. He was honorably
discharged July 3, 1864, serving three years and eighteen days in
behalf of his country and its flag.
April 26, 1866, he was united in marriage to Sarah J. Shaffer,
at her father's home in Knox county, Illinois. To this union five
children were born, John B., Cora E., Margaret E., Frank S., and James
A. Westfall. Cora E. died in Yates City, Illinois, APril 26,
1880. James died in Scott City, Kansas in 1889. His wife,
three children and sister, Mrs. Lewis, who lives in Illinois survive
him.
Mr. Westfall located at Yates City, Illinois in 1866, where he
engaged in the mercantile business until 1887, when the family moved to
Scott City, Kansas. In 1890, he with his family moved to Howard
where he has since resided.
In 1866 he joined the I.O.O.F. at Yates City, Illinoiis, passing
through the chairs as he had done in the Masonic lodge, and also
representing the Scarlet Degree in the grand lodge of Illinois.
In the year of 1881, he united with the Methodist Episcopal
church, in which church he held various offices, among the number that
of Sunday school superintendent, which office he held for three
years. His last hours he spent in praising his Lord and Saviour,
and exhorting all to seek a better life. In the evening twilight,
when nature was preparing to rest, and the sun was painting his
reflections on the sky, his light went out. Surrounded by his
family and friends, his spirit winged its way to God, to abide with him
forever.
(Poem omitted)
Services were conducted by the Rev. Geo. E. Tifft, pastor of the
M. E. church, and interment in Grace Lawn cemetery.
Submitted by L. Morgan
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Obituary of William P. Heisler I
Taken from Elk County Citizen, April 20, 1904
OBITUARY - William P. Heisler
William P. Heisler, Sr., was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, April
25, 1833. Died at his home, Howard, Kansas, April 18, 1904, aged
70 years, 11 months and 18 days.
Deceased came to America at the age of 18 and located in Ohio
where he was married to Miss Elizabeth Stine. They afterwards
moved to Indiana. There his wife died leaving him with eight
small children, three sons and five daughters. With them he came
to Kansas in 1884. In 1889 he was married to Elizabeth
Dolen. In his early life and until he came to Howard he was a
faithful member of the Lutheran church, there being no church of that
denomination here he did not become a member of any other. He
always expressed his faith in God as a Father and Christ as HIS
Savior. During his illness which lasted for over four months he
was always cheerful and patient and while very anxious to get well he
always said he was ready to go and everything was all right. He
leaves a wife, eight children, thirteen grandchildren and a host of
friends to mourn his death.
Mr. Heisler was an industrious and intelligent farmer, a kind
neighbor, and a good citizen. He was followed to his last resting
place in Grace Lawn cemetery by a large number of sorrowing friends and
relatives. The funeral services were held from the home in this
city conducted by Rev. Geo. E. Tifft, of the M. E. church.
Submitted by L. Morgan
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Obituary of James Ballard Anderson
Taken from Elk County Citizen, Wednesday, November 22, 1905
OBITUARY -- J. B. Anderson
James Ballard Anderson was born March 15, 1822 in Jefferson
county, Indiana. Died in Howard, Kansas, November 13, 1905,
age 83 years, 7 months and 29 days.
Mr. Anderson was converted early in life and united with the
Baptist church. For 68 years he was a consistent member of this church,
serving it as deacon for 50 years. He was a native of Indiana and lived
in that state and Illinois prior to his coming to Howard in the year
1886.
He was married to Martha J. Lefeber November 29, 1848.
They raised five children, Mrs. J. B. Trowbridge of Muncie, Indiana,
Mrs. A. F. Eby of Howard, Dr. E. W. Anderson of Indianapolis,
Indiana, Mrs. J. A. Boutell and Miss Martha Anderson,
Howard. His wife, and a brother, W. G. Anderson , age 86, of
Colfax, Ill., and the five children survive him.
Mr. Anderson was an exemplary citizen, a consistent Christian,
and a pillar in the church of Christ. He was a life member of the
Kansas Baptist State Convention, and one of the directors of the Howard
National Bank. He and Mrs. Anderson celebrated their golden
wedding November 29, 1898. Had he lived until the 29th of this
month they would have been married 57 years.
The funeral service was conducted by his pastor at the Baptist
church, in the presence of a large company of his fellow
citizens. The sermon was based on Acts 11:24. He was a good man,
full of the Holy Spirit, and of faith. The pastor spoke of
his good parts in the home life, civic life, and church life, Not
alone in these things did he excel, but as husband, father, and
business man he was above reproach. On coming to Howard he became
a leading factor in the life and development of our city, and as an
architect and builder had left monuments of his wisdom and good
judgment in some of our best buildings, conspicuous among which are the
Baptist church, the Howard National Bank building, and the Metropolitan
hotel. It can truthfully be said of him: He was a wise
master-builder, not alone in temporal things, but in spiritual and
eternal things as well. Having served the Master so well
and so long, he has now entered into that rest which remain for the
people of God.
(Poem Omitted)
Submitted by L. Morgan
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Obituary of William R. Underwood
Elk County Citizen, Wednesday, November 22, 1905
OBITUARY - Wm. R. Underwood
W. R. Underwood was born June 20, 1830, in the state of
Indiana. Moved to Missouri, where he entered the army in the
beginning of the war, serving in the 8th Missouri regiment until the
close of hostilities. Moved to Howard about 19 years ago, where
he continued to live until this day of his death November 16th,
1905. He was married in early life and to that union were born
six children of whom three are dead. Mr. Underwood was converted
and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church, but during his
residence in Kansas did not affiliate with any church. For
several years past he has been in very poor health and for the last
year has been sorely afflicted.
The funeral services were held at the home. E. M. Stanton
post, G.A.R. followed the remains to Grace Lawn cemetery where his body
was laid at rest. His widow has the sympathy of the entire
community.
Submitted by L. Morgan
Obituary of Joseph Root
Howard Courant, July 7, 1921
OBITUARY -- Joseph Root
Joseph Root was born in Miami county, Ohio, February 20th, 1839
and passed out of this life at St. Cloud, Florida, June 22nd, 1921,
aged 82 years, 4 months, and 2 days. When he was but a boy, his
parents moved to Wabash, Indiana, where he grew to manhood. On
August 20th, 1861, he enlisted in Co I, 8th Indiana Infantry, and
served four years. He was in 23 engagements and went through the war
without a wound, and escaped capture. He was discharged as a
Corporal, August 28th, 1865.
He married Miss Amelia Nowlin in 1866. To this union were
born two sons who are yet living--William, of Topeka, Kansas; and
Phares of Independence, Kansas. The family came to Kansas in 1871
and to Elk Falls in 1874. He was postmaster four years. He
worked at the tinner trade to some extent. He was a quiet,
industrious, upright in all his doings, respected by all who knew
him. His wife died. Five years ago he went to St. Cloud,
Florida where he resided until his death. He was a charter member
of Rawlins Post No. 26, G. A. R. and took a deep interest in the order.
His remains were brought to Elk Falls arriving Friday morning at 5
o'clock and were taken to the M. E. church,m where a brief service was
held at 10 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. A. Pratt.
Mr. N. Hill gave a short address. The music was arranged by Mrs.
Hutcheson. There were beautiful tributes of flowers on the casket.
Burial took place in the Elk Falls cemetery in the family lot.
The relatives are grateful to those who so kindly ministered to them in
their hour of sorrow.
Submitted by L. Morgan
Obituary of Elza Kahler Nordyke
Howard Courant, March 12, 1931
OBITUARY -- Elza Nordyke
Elza Kahler Nordyke was born January 31, 1840 and died at
Howard, Kansas on March 4, 1931, being 91 years, 1 month, and 4 days
old.
When just a child she moved with her parents from Ohio to
Monticello, Indiana, where she spent most her life. She was
married to Israel Nordyke April 9, 1863. To this union was born
one son, John Paris Nordyke, who passed away October 3,
1923. Her husband preceded her in death March 17, 1904.
She joined the Methodist church at the early age of 10
years. At the death of her son, she came with her step-daughter,
Mrs. W. R. Dunkelberger to make her home with them at Howard. She
is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Verla Paris of Brooklyn, New York and
Mrs. Mae Blue of Star City, Indiana and a nephew Earl Blue of Shelton,
Illinois and her step-daughter, Mrs. W. R. Dunkelberger of Howard,
Kansas.
Short funeral services were held at the Dunkelberger home in
Howard, Kansas, Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. E.
Griggs, pastor of the Howard Presbyterian church and the remains were
taken to the old homw at Monticello, Indiana for burial, accompanied by
W. R. Dunkelberger.
Submitted by L. Morgan
OBITUARY OF WILLIAM K. EDWARDS
The
First Mayor of
(September 30, 1878 – Indianapolis Sentinel)
Very rarely are the citizens of a state called
upon to
mourn the loss of a man so thoroughly good and universally respected as
he
whose funeral called together so many of Indiana’s sons at Terre Haute
yesterday. The Vendalia road, of which
Colonel Ed wards was a director, having placed a train at the disposal
of the
grand lodge and grand encampment of odd fellows, the officers of the
last named
body issued invitations, and at 9:30 yesterday morning six coaches
filled with
prominent members of that order and their invited guests started from
Trains on other roads had also arrived, and it
was
estimated that nearly 2,000 of the citizens of the state outside of
Services At the Hotel
At about 2 o’clock p. m. the services at the
hotel, which
consisted simply of the form adopted by the Episcopal Church, were read
being
conducted by the Rev. B. F. Dunham, and
shortly after the procession began to form which was to escort the
mortal
remains of the illustrious man to their final resting place. The odd fellows, in which organization Mr.
Edwards held the office of most worthy grand patriarch of the grand
encampment
of
The Procession
The funeral procession was one of the largest
ever seen in
Police
Ringgold Band
Millitary
Employees of the Railroads
Fire department
City Council and officers in carriages
Members of courts and bar.
Officers of state supreme court and governors in carriages
Subordinate lodges of I. O. O. F.
Subordinate encampment.
Grand encampment
Hearse
Friends in carriages
Citizens in carriages
The procession reached the cemetery about 3:30 o’clock, where about 5,000 people had assembled. Nearly as many more, who were unable to witness the services, line the streets and helped to pay the last sad tribute to the memory of the illustrious dead.
At the Grave
The grand officers performed the last sad rites according to the beautiful ritual of their order, and this being done the vast assembling retraced their way to the city. The body of Colonel Edwards had been returned to the dust from whence it came; the soul to the God who gave it.
Distinguished Persons Present
Among the distinguished persons present were the Hon. R. W. Thompson, secretary of the state, Senator D. W. Voorbees, ex Governor Conrad Baker, Judge W. Q. Greeham, General W, H H. Terrill, Judge B. K. Elliott. Colonel W. R. Holloway, General John Co-burn, the Hon. J. A. Wildman, General G. F. McGinnis, John Dillon, Esq, Judge L Howland, J. M. Ridenour, Esq , and M. H. McKay, Esq- The following were among the more prominent odd fellows noticed:
John F. Wallick, acting G P.; Thomas Underwood, P. C. P.; B. F. Foster, G. S.; G. W. Lowe, G. M. r D. B. Shideler, P. G. M.; J. W. McQuiddy, P. G, and John Reynolds, P. G..
Meeting on the Train
Upon returning from
Resolved, That the courtesies or the citizens and members of our fraternity, in Terre Haute, extended to us this day during our presence in the city. in discharge or our last solemn duty to our late valued brother and distinguished citizen, Grand Patriarch W, K. Edwards, being duly appreciated, by us. we hereby tender them our thanks.
Resolved, That our warmest acknowledgements are hereby offered to the Vandalia railroad for the liberal kindness in their tender of free transportation.
Resolved, That the gentlemanly attention to our every want by Conductor A. Robins plaees us under many obligations, and we beg to assure him our appreciation of his kindness.
Resolved, That these resolutions be furnished
the press of
Sketch of Life
Colonel William K. Edwards was born on Bear
Grass, near
Transcribed and Contributed by Marie Miller
Name of Deceased: Mrs. Nancy consort of E. U.
Brown, Esq.
County Name: Vigo State: IN Newspaper: The Western Register, July 21,
1823
Obit: Died on the 25th ult. after a most afflicting illness of about
two years, in the 36th year of her age, Mrs. Nancy, consort of E. U.
Brown, Esq., of Honeycreek Township. Mrs. brown bore the afflicting and
tardy years of her indisposition with the most unusual resignation, and
only seemd impatient for the happy hour to arrive, when it should be
the will of her God to permit the slow arrow of death to sever, what to
her had formerly been "the silken thread of life," and permit her
wearied spirit to wing its peaceful flight to that haven of repsose
which she had long believed was "prepared for the righteous, the bosom
of her Father and her God."
Although this dispensation of the Divine will may be peculiarly
afflicating to her widowed consort, his orphaned children and their
mourning relatives and friends, yet is is a soothing thought that
'blessed are those who die in the Lord," and her unwavering faith in
Him of whom she had many years been a follower, and in whom she had so
long put her trust, affords them the happy consolation that she is now
beyond the reach of misery associated with pure and holy spirits,
praising her God in "the regious of the blest."
Submitters Name: Peggy Thompson
The Irving
Postmasters Mother Dead
Mrs Helena Berry aged 70, mother of Postmaster W B Berry
of Irving, IL, died Saturday night in Terre Haute, Indiana at the
home of her daughter, Mrs Ed Burton. The
body was brot back to Irving and the funeral services were held this
afternoon at the Lutheran church and burial was made in the Irving
cemetery. Litchfield Daily Union,
Montgomery County, IL, Monday, April 2, 1928
Submitted by: Lynn Boyd Reener