WILLIAM COWDEN  passed away last night at his home in East Pana.
Wm Cowden was born in Licking county, Ohio, May 13, 1824, and died in this
city, July 23d, 1902, aged 78 years 2 months and 10 days.  The funeral
services will occur Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home,
Rev. M G. Coleman officiating.  The funeral will be under the direction
of the Masonic Lodge and Pope Post G A R., internment in Linwood cemetery.
    Wm Cowden lived at his birthplace for 15 years, after which he moved
with his parents to Knox County, Ohio.  His father died April 8, 1939
and in the fall of the same year, he with his mother moved to
Clark County, Illinois where his mother lived with him until in
August, 1862 death took her home.
    He was married January 2, 1845 to Miss Catherine Dixon.  To them nine
children were born, two of whom are now living.  Mrs. Fanny Downey and
Mrs Dory Cowden.  His wife died Nov 23 1883.  He married a second time
Aug 26, 1884 to Mrs. Deborah A Stout who survives him.
    Mr. Cowden was an active member of the First M.E. church and highly
respected by a wide circle of friends, who together with the relatives
morn his departure.

Submitted by:Doris Condon Baird