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REV. EPHRAIM HALL Martinsville Republican, April 26 1883
Rev. EPHRAIM HALL from the Washington (Indiana) Gazette- Rev, HALL who died at his home in this city, Thursday night, was born in Surrey County, England, November 13th 1815 and came to America, with his parents, in 1819. The family settled near Evansville, and his father died when Ephraim was about 6 years old. He leaves a wife and 4 daughters. --In another article, it mentions that Ephraim was about 7 years old when his father died. At the time of his father's death, the father left a widow and 8 children.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
SAMUEL J. HADLEY Martinsville Republican, May 17 1883
SAMUEL J HADLEY, of Monroe Township, died at his home last evening, May 16th. He was the senior member of the firm of S. J. HADLEY & Son, dealer in agriculture implements at Indianapolis. He had been 3 times married but was a widower at the time of his death. 6 or 7 children are left orphans.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
WESLEY HARRIS
Appearing in Feb 20, 1927 Terre Haute Tribune
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Wesley Harris, well known retired coal miner of this city, died at 2:34 o'clock this morning at the home at 916 West Knight street after a long illness of asthma and complications, aged 75 years, four months and 13 days. Mr. Harris was born in Kentucky, but came to Clay county many years ago and for a long time resided at Lena, later moving to this city. He is survived by the widow, three sons and two daughters: Claude and Otis, city; Curtis of Cincinnati; Mrs. J. F. Meunier, city; and Mrs. Fred Summers near Carbon. He is also survived by a brother and four sisters, Presley Harris of Terre Haute; Mrs. Samantha Goins, Carbon; Mrs. Green Thompson, Universal; Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, Carbon; and Mrs. Perry Hasty of Greencastle. Funeral services will be held at the U. B in Union church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Mrs. Acree officiating.
ARQUETTA FAIRY HALTOM
Appearing in the Greencastle Banner
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
In loving memory of our Dear Baby who departed the life
November 22, 1920. She was born February 4, 1918, making
her stay with us only 2 short years, 9 months & 18 days.
She was a meek and obedient child and loved by all who
knew her. She leaves a mother, father, 1 brother, 1
sister, her grandparents & a host of friends & relatives
to mourn her death. Her body was laid to rest in the
Cunot Cemetery.
MRS WILLIAM HUNSICKER
Unknown Newspaper
Submitted by Pam Cassiday
Tary Marilda Stevens departed this life Dec. 7, 1906, at her home near
Atkinsonville, Owen county, Ind. She was born July 15, 1849, near the place she
resided at the time of her death. She was united in marriage to William
Hunsicker in the year 1867, whom she made a loving and helping companion until
the death angel came and snapped the cord which bound her on this earth, but
trust her soul has taken flight to the one who gave it. To this union were born
nine children, two having preceded her in death.
She was converted in the spring of 1889, at Mt. Pleasant, the same year she
united with the Baptist church at Carolina. A few years afterwards she united
with the M.E. church at Jordan. She could not attend church in her later days
on account of poor health, but her thoughts and prayers were for her neighbors
and church. In sickness or in death she would do all in her power to restore
ease to the suffering and always willing to lend a helping hand. Her thoughts
were for the suffering. She had many sorrows through life, but always had a
kind word for everybody. In her declining months she told her many friends of
her faith in God and that she had tried to live as best she could and knew he
would take care of her.
In her last moments she called on her blessed Saviour to relieve her sufferings
while here on earth and take her home where parting would be no more. Her last
words were "Sleep in Jesus, blessed sleep." Funeral was preached at Carolina
church by Rev. Wm. Evans.
The husband and children of the deceased desire to thank the friends and
neighbors for their kindness and help during the illness and death of their
loved one.
FREDERICK HARRER DIES
Appearing in the Bloomington (IN) Telephone, Sep 4, 1894, p. 5
Submitted by Randi Richardson
Frederick Harrer died at his home in Spencer Saturday evening at 4 o'clock
with asthma after a week's illness. Mr. Harrer was at one time a citizen
of Bloomington and conducted a bakery business for four years. Mr. Harrer
moved to Spencer where he has since made his home. Deceased was highly
respected and was a brother-in-law of Mrs. John Riley, South Lincoln
Street. His remains were brought from Spencer Sunday morning on the early
train and interred at Rose Hill. Services were conducted by Rev. W. E. Reed.
MARTHA MARCELLA HAMILTON
Death of a Lovely Child
Owen County Democrat Thursday February 3, 1910
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Martha Marcella, duaghter of Nelson and Maggie Hamilton, of Jefferson township died
last Thursday, January 27, 1910, aged 2 years 3 months and 9 days.
Little Martha was a bright child for her age and the idol of all who had
the pleasure of her acquaintance.
MISS MARY HAHN
Owen County Leader Wednesday August 31, 1921
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Miss Mary Hahn, 82 years old, died at the home of her niece, Mrs Myra (Hoffman) Cain near Mooresville and the body was brought
here Friday for interment in Olive Hill Cemetery near Jordan. She is survived by one sister, Mrs John A. Hoffman of Mooresville,
Mrs Hoffman and children Barbara Hoffman, John I Hoffman, Mrs and Mrs HW Cain accompanied the body.
Owen County Democrat, July 6, 1922....
ISABELLE SCOTT HOCKMAN
Submitted by Nancy White
Once again the winged messenger of death who flies broadcast
over our land has invaded the home of our friend and aid, His (has?)
lay fingers upon our sister and called her to that home of eternal
bliss.
The subject of this sketch, Isabelle Scott Hockman, was born in Fayette
County, Ohio Oct. 27, 1841 and departed this life June 25, 1922 at the home
of her son Oris. She was aged 77 years, ___ months, 2?_ days.
She was the daughter of John and Ellen Scott, deceased, and was the
youngest child of a family of fourteen children. When she was but a mere
child her parents moved to Owen County, Indiana and it was in this
county that she spent her life. She was but four years old when her mother
was called away and she made her home most of the time with other
members of the family until November 29, 1866 when she married to
Robert Hockman . Shortly after their marriage they built a home and
moved on the farm. To this happy union was born a son Oris and it was
with him that she spent the last few months of her life.
She and her husband have worked together and fought the battle of life
for almost fifty s ix years. Aunt Belle, as she was familiarly known, will be
greatly missed by her many relatives and friends , but most of all by her
aged companion and son and his good wife who gave her unti_ing care
in her last hours. The community has lost a faithful neighbor and friend,
when in health no night was too dark for her to go to minister to those
in distress or need.
Many are the things her now quiet hands have done but she is at rest
and gone to be with all her friends in that city not made with hands.
She united with the M . E. Church at White's Bethel in early girlhood and
in her humble way, tried to follow His guiding hand all of these years.
In the language of one of old, we may say "she ath done wha she could.
We sorrow not as those who have no hope, for Jesus said in as much as ye
have done it until one the least of these my brethren ye have done it unto
me."
She leaves to mourn their loss the aged husband, her son, two
granddaughers , six great grandchildren and a host of relatives and
friends.
Sleep one, dear mother, and take thy rest.
God called thee home and he knows best;
'tis hard indeed to part with them
But God's strong arm supporteth me.
EARL HARRAH, BROTHER OF MRS. SAM SMITH, DIES
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith and son, Ward, of R. R. 1, Spencer, returned home Sunday night from California, where they were called due to the serious illness of Mrs. Smith's brother, Earl Harrah, who she had not seen for thirty years.Mr. Harrah had suffered a second stroke and died a few hours before the Smith's arrived.Burial was in the Golden Gate National Cemetery, near San Francisco, on Thursday, June 30, after his death on Monday, June 27.Spencer Evening World, July 6, 1966
Posted by Marsha Pearson
MARY HERBERT
RITES MONDAY FOR MARY HERBERT
Cloverdale Woman Left Nearly 100 Direct Descendants
Hundreds of friends and relatives met Monday afternoon in the little
frame church in Cunot to pay final tribute to Mrs. Mary Knoll Herbert
who died Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs Ada
Bowman in Cloverdale.
The 88 year old county pioneer died after a serious illness of nearly
six weeks. She was born in Owen county near Cunot December 22,
1852 and was the daughter of John and Susannah Knoll. Her father
came from Germany when yet a young man. Mrs Herbert was one of
a family of 14 children and was the last survivor of that family.Her
sister, Mrs Clara Bullerdick, died in Poland about five weeks ago.
The Cloverdale woman attended school in a log school house in
Cunot and spent much of her life in that community. In 1907, she
became a member of the Universalist Church in Cunot.
On March 24,1870 she was married to Lewis Cass Herbert who pre-
ceded her in death in 1903. Two sons Frank and Joseph also preceded
their mother in death.
Survivors include six daughters, Mrs Ada Bowman of Cloverdale, Mrs
Dovie Jones of Quincy, Mrs Bradford Jones of Greencastle,Mrs Everett
O'Hair of Greencastle, Mrs Clarence Cummings of near Belle Union and
Mrs Frank Davis of near Cloverdale; six sons, James Herbert of Cloverdale
township, John of Poland, Jesse and Elmer of near Cloverdale, Roy of Belle
Union and Walter of Louisville,KY.
Other survivors include 27 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and three
great grandchildren. Three of her grandchildren died several years ago.
Funeral services were in charge of Rev. Harold McCammack of Belle Union
Burial was made in Cloverdale Cemetery with Reed Funeral Home in charge.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
DOVIE (HERBERT) JONES
Dovie Jones, daughter of Lewis and Mary Herbert, was born March
18, 1876, and departed this life Jan 2, 1943, aged 66 years, 9 months and 15
days. On October 21 1895 she was married to Alonzo Jones who preceded her in
death June 19, 1936. To this union were born five children, all of whom are
living. They are Mrs Mary Lockhart of Quincy, Mrs. Daisy Duzan of
Indianapolis, Mrs Goldie Crosby of Fairland, Gilbert of Detroit and Mrs Neota
Wilson with whom she made her home. She also leaves 23 grandchildren, 2
great grandchildren and a host of relatives besides friends and neighbors.
Many years ago she learned to put her trust in Christ, her Saviour, and this
trust was her consolation during the last years of her life and especially
during her last illness
Posted by Debbie Jennings
ELIZA JANE (MACINTOSH) HATON
Eliza Jane McIntosh Haton, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth McIntosh, born May 20, 1839, and departed life August 3, 1921, at 7:35 a.m. She was united in marriage to Geo. W. Haton April 1, 1958. To this union was born nine children. Her husband and two children preceded her to the better land. The husband died April 23, 1897. The children remaining are five sons and two daughters, namely George, Isaac, Melvin, Nancy, John, Della and Everette.
The deceased was born in Greene County, where she spent her entire life until a year ago, she moved to Freedom, where she departed this life. She had seven sisters and eight brothers, all of whom are dead except one sister and one brother, Perry C. McIntosh of Freedom, and Mrs. Catherine Wilber of Lawrenceville, Ill. She has spent many years on this earth, and saw two wars. Her husband and brothers were in the Civil War and her grandsons in the World war.
She united with the M. E. church at Olive Chapel at the age of eighteen. She always lived a Christian life, always going among the sick and trying to do good for others.
She leaves to mourn her departure one brother and sister, seven children, forty six grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and also other relatives and friends. Interment in Snyder cemetery.
Posted by Marsha Pearson
CLAUDE HIXON/JESSE BOWEN
Both instantly killed near Greencastle
The Republican (Danville, Indiana) Thursday, October 15, 1914 page 1
In Early Dusk of Stormy Evening They Drove in Front of Passenger Train
Jesse Bowen, of North Salem, and Claude Hixon, of Bainbridge, were instantly killed by a Vandalia train at the Almeda crossing on the Stilesville road, 1 ½ miles east of Greencastle, late Thursday evening.
The men were in an automobile coming toward Greencastle from Fillmore. Darkness had come on early because of a storm and rain was falling. They had a few minutes before put up the top of their machine and then hurried on to their death.
Two theories were advanced as causes of the accident. One was that Bowen killed the engine to the machine while on the track and after he saw the approaching passenger train, and the other was that on account of the top of the machine being up, neither of the men saw the train nor the tracks until too late to avoid the collision.
The train was the west bound passenger due in Greencastle at 5:24. It was on time and so the accident occurred about 5:20. The [Greencastle] Banner says there were two witnesses near the scene of the accident, they being C.P. Broadstreet, who was almost immediately behind the car in his own machine and Will Jones, who was near, in a buggy. Mr. Broadstreet had been to his farm and he said as he neared the trees in front of the James Bridges farm he saw the men putting up their auto top because the rain storm had broken. They started west before Mr. Broadstreet reached them and drove directly onto the track in front of the passenger train, which as a rule makes at least 50 miles an hour at this point. Mr. Jones said when the automobile passed him, it was running at a rapid rate of speed, and the chances are that neither of the men saw the train, or it might have been that neither knew they were near a railroad track.
Neither of the bodies was thrown clear of the track and from the way they were mangled the entire train must have passed over them. Mr. Bowen's body was in such a condition that it would have been impossible for his most intimate friends to have recognized him, and the condition of Mr. Hixon's body was bad, but not as bad as that of his friend. Mr. Bowen's head was crushed and partly gone, his body was cut in twain near the waist, and the lower extremities were terribly mutilated. Mr. Hixon's head was cut from the body and he was otherwise badly mutilated.
The train, which was in charge of Engineer Fred Wood and Conductor Silas Litterall, was stopped and the bodies picked up and brought to Greencastle, where they were taken in charge by the A.B. Hanna undertaking establishment and prepared for burial.
Mr. Bowen was the son of James Bowen, of North Salem, and recently had clothing stores at Bainbridge and North Salem. He closed out the Bainbridge store and recently sold the North Salem store. He then became a salesman for an automobile company. He and a Miss Harshbarger, living near Roachdale, were married last Christmas. The body was sent to North Salem Thursday night and the funeral was Saturday.
Mr. Hixon was the manager of the True & True lumber yard at Bainbridge. He left a wife and small son. His funeral was Saturday morning from the home of his parents in Greencastle and the body taken to Roachdale for burial.
Thursday morning, Mr. Bowen drove to Bainbridge where he met Mr. Hixon who spoke of having business at Fillmore and Mr. Bowen offered to drive him down. This is how they happened on the fatal trip.
Mr. Hixon's body was identified through his name being on the coat he wore. Bowen's identity was not known until a message from Bainbridge told who had accompanied Mr. Hixon. Mr. Hixon was 24 years of age and Mr. Bowen, 21.
The automobile was a total wreck except the engine which was damaged but slightly. The top of the machine was taken off the locomotive when the train was stopped.
There is a clear view of the crossing in persons coming from the east and it is evident that neither of the men was looking for the track or the crossing. The people who saw the accident or were nearby heard the train whistle for the crossing and whistle again when the engineer saw the machine approaching the crossing without showing any sign of stopping.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
JACOB HARRIS
Newspaper Unknown; 1914
Posted by Debbie Jennings
The subject of this sketch, Jacob S. Harris, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, Dec. 24, 1839 and departed this life on March 10, 1914, aged 74 years, 2 months and 14 days. He was one of a family of five boys and two girls born to John Henry and Julia Ann Harris, of whom only one brother survives him. His parents were of the sturdy Pennsylvania German stock, having moved into Ohio from that state. And from them Jacob inherited many of those sterling qualities, which were so characteristic of him throughout his life.
On August 13, 1865, he was united in marriage to Margaret Balder and to this union were born twelve children, five boys, Philip, Andrew, Jacob, John and Frederick, and seven girls, Katie, Julia, Elizabeth, Mary, Margaret and Ada. All of whom survive him except for Frederick, who died in infancy.
In October 1884, the deceased moved with his family to Stockton, Owen County, Indiana, where he has since made his home on a farm he had purchased. For several years he followed his trade as a carpenter, but eventually devoted his entire attention to the farm. Mr. Harris was a highly respected citizen in the community where he lived, and was noted among his neighbors for his honesty, sobriety, industry, and integrity in all his dealings.
Soon after his marriage he became a member of the German Reformed Church, and upon moving to Indiana transferred his membership to St. Peters Reformed Church. He was a God fearing consistent Christian, who put into practice throughout his daily life and walks, those principles, which he so ardently professed. Only those who know him intimately can appreciate how deeply he reverenced the Giver of all goods and perfect gifts.
His wife had preceded him in death in 1908, so that he now leaves eleven children, thirty-six grandchildren, and one great grandchild and a host of friends to mourn his loss.
The children desire to thank all helpers and comforters for assistance, sympathy, and good will in this bereavement.
MRS CATHERINE (WHETSTINE) HICKMAN
Martinsville Republican, 14 April 1904
Posted by Guy Judkins
Mrs. Catherine Hickman, wife of Charles Hickman, was buried Friday at Mt.
Nebo cemetery, east of this city. She died of cancer at the age of about
seventy-five years.
The deceased was a sister of Alfred Whetstine, of Indianapolis, formerly a
resident of this city, and leaves a husband and six children to mourn her
death. The children are: Mrs. David Moore and Messrs. James, John, William,
Perry and Charles Hickman. All of the children are residents of this
county.
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