Wm. Musser was born in Stark Co. OH, Oct. 25, 1834, and departed this life Sept. 9, 1899, aged 64 years, 10 months and 14 days.
    He was united in marriage to Catherine S. Yutzler Sept. 14, 1862.  To this union were born eleven children.  Six sons and three daughters survive him.  One son and one daughter preceded him to the spirit land.  All  the children were present excepting on son, Rufus, who resides in Bourbon, IN.
    Besides his faithful wife, nine children, ten grandchildren, five brothers, five sisters and a host of friends are left to mourn their loss.
    Two sisters and one brother were present at the time of his death.
    Through the death of Father Musser, the family has lost a kind and loving husband and father.
    For a number of years he has been a great sufferer until death released him of his pain.
    Funeral services were held at M.E. church, Hamilton, Sun. Sept. 10, conducted by W.F. Dingel.