THOMAS MITCHELL

Martinsville Republican, June 7 1883

THOMAS M MITCHELL was born in Greenville, Tennesee, July 25th, 1790, and died at his home near Waverly, Morgan County, May 23rd. He was married to MARTHA COLEMAN in 1825, with whom he lived in uninterupted happiness until her death in 1869. They had 3 children, one dying in infancy. The other 2, daughters, who were married but now are dead were MARTHA, who married A. T. WILEY, and EMELINE, who married A. K. TAYLOR. Mr. MITCHELL had learned both the gunsmith and cabinet trade.

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CLINTON McDANIEL

Clinton McDaniel, 17 years old, son of Mrs. Mary McDaniel, living four miles south of town, died at 11 o’clock a.m. Friday of measles and lung fever. He had been sick about ten days. While suffering from the measles he exposed himself to the cold too soon and contracted the fever. His father, John McDaniel, died in April, 1894. A younger brother died last May from being kicked by a horse. The deceased leaves a sister and four brothers. The funeral will take place at Liberty Church at 11 o’clock Monday morning.

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JAMES H. McDANIEL

Dies Monday Night

James H. McDaniel, 67 years of age, died at his home in Baker Township at ten o'clock Monday night after an illness of three years with a complication of diseases.

He is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Mary A. McDaniel, one son Robert McDaniel at home, three brothers William, Earl and Kell, all of Baker Township, six step daughters, Mrs. Beryl Williams, Mrs. Nola Straw, Mrs. Angie Cramer, Mrs. Mattie Skaggs, Mrs. Ilaglee Bastin, all of Morgan County and Mrs. Elsie Baugh of Bloomington.

The funeral services were held on Wednesday morning at 10:30 at Liberty church and were conducted by Rev. Orla Bales and the burial was in the cemetery by the church.

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A SUDDEN DEATH

Theodore R., the five-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. McDaniel of Baker Township, six miles west of the city, was found dead in bed Wednesday morning early.

Mrs. McDaniel awoke and noticed that the baby looked pale and putting her hand upon it was horrified to find it dead. The child was strong and apparently in the best of health at midnight.

Coroner Dr. J. H. Maxwell held an inquest and the verdict was heart failure.

The burial was at Liberty this afternoon.

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HUGH McDANIEL

County Native, Dies in Greenwood

November 1975

A 76-year old Martinsville native, Hugh Edward McDaniel of 210 N. Bluff Road, Greenwood, died Thursday at his home.

The son of Edward and Nancy Clendenen McDaniel, he was born Oct. 30, 1899, in Martinsville. He was married to Clotilda Schleck, who survives him.The retired farmer had lived in the Greenwood area for 34 years.

Besides his widow, he leaves four sisters, Mrs. Flossie Godsey and Miss Mildred McDaniel, both of Martinsville, Mrs. Mae Thomas of Paragon and Mrs. Pearl Motz of Indianapolis.

Funeral services have been set for Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the J.C. Wilson Chapel in Greenwood. Burial will be in Garland Brook Cemetery at Columbus. Friends may call at the funeral home any time.

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IRVIN L. MARTIN

Irvin L. Martin died October 26, 1988 from farm accident on his farm. He was born March 13 1931 in Hendricks county IN, the s/o James & Margaret Darnell Martin.He married May 13 1956 to Mary E. Lund. He was a Korean Vet.This is an obit that appeared under the title of" Services were held at Whittaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale, but no cemetery is listed.

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MAUDE (JONES) MURPHY

This afternoon we are standing in the presence of death, for death hasentered the ranks of loved ones, and a sainted one in Isreal has fallen onthe battlefield of life. This follower of the Lord Jesus has been calledout of the beautiful world of wonderful sunsets and fragrant flowers into amore delightful and eternal habitation, the homeland of the soul.Maude M. Murphy, daughter of Thomas and Harriet (Sweeney) Jones, was born6 Jan the 1882 Putnam Co, and departed this life at her home Nov. 29, 1955at 8:30 A.M. Age 73 yrs., 10 mths, and 23 days.She was united in marriage to John Murphy Oct. 12th 1901. They walkedside by side over the plains and hills of life's beautiful highway for 54years enjoying happy companionship.To this union, one daughter Bertha was born. She passed into the lifebeyond Nov of 1948.Mrs. Murphy was a member of the Gosport Baptist Church, coming into thisfellowship from the Quincy Methodist Church.She leaves behind her to mourn her going away, her husband, two sisters,Ethel Sink of Bloomington, Indiana, and Hazel Harrison of Indianapolis.Four brothers; Elbert (Everett?) of Bloomington, Venard of Bloomington,Walter of Indianapolis, and Leonard of Indianapolis, three grandchildren,seven great grandchildren, other relatives and neighbors and a host offriends.Brother and sister Murphy reared one foster child, A Harold Jones, who isstill living and has been a great comfort of help to them.Mrs. Murphy has been sick four years, but she was up and down during thistime. She was a good neighbor, kind to ?? thoughtful of others, sendingcards and asking about those that were ill, and from her porch with acheerful hello to those whom she knew as they passed by.She was a lifelong resident of the Quincy and Gosport community and willbe missed during the coming days.Funeral services were held in the Whitaker Funeral Home in GosportThursday afternoon. Rev. Arnold Atkins and Rev. William Russell officiated.Burial will be in Gosport Cementery.Mr. Murphy accompanied his nephew to his home following the services.

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JOHNNIE MURPHY RITES WEDNESDAY AT GOSPORT

Owen Leader Newspaper 4 June 1964

Johnnie W. Murphy, 84 years old died Monday morning, June 1 at hisresidence in Gosport. He was a retired section foreman for the MononRailroad.He was born November 11, 1878 in Harrison Twp.,Owen county, the son ofJohn Murphy and Katherine Stone Murphy.He was married in 1901 to Maude Jones who preceded him in death November29, 1955.One daughter, Bertha Cassel, also preceded him in death.Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Ora Allee, Quincy; two grandchildren,nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephrews.Mr. and Mrs. Murphy reared one of their nephrews, Harold Jones who livesin Vienna, West Virginia.Mrs. Howard Duling of Spencer and Mrs. Omadean Lyons of Bloomington aretwo of the nieces.Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Whitaker Funeral Home inGosport. The Rev. Earl D. Bosley was the officiating minister. Intermentwas in the Gosport Cementery.

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HANNAH JANE (THATCHER) MORRISON

obituary notice from the Indianapolis News, Thursday, December 25, 1930, Page 14-Column 3: MORRISTOWN - Mrs. Hannah Morrison age seventy-eight is dead at her home here from a complication of diseases. Her husband, a civil war veteran, died some time ago. Three daughters, Mrs. James Kemp, Morristown - Mrs. Walter Reed, Indianapolis, and Miss Helen Morrison, survive, also a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren

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Miss Bernice Martin Dies;

Funeral Rites Wednesday

Submitted By Bruce Davis

Miss Bernice Martin, 75 years old, a beloved retired school teacher of Spencer, died Monday morning in the Monroe Count Hospital at Bloomington following a long illness. Miss Martin had been in failing health for the past several years but became critical only a few days before her death. She was born April 4, 1877, in Vandalia, a daughter of the late Robert and Catherine (Brown) Martin. Miss Martin taught school for many years retiring from Spencer schools in 1946. She taught in Jackson Township, Owen County, East Chicago, Bedford, and several places before coming to Spencer schools in 1918. During her twenty-eight years in the Spencer schools she taught one of the schools of the third grade. She loved boys and girls and theability to manage and teach each of her students. Hundreds of the students who were under her supervision will be saddened to learn of her death and they all say that Miss Martin was a fine Christian lady, and a very fine teacher. Miss Martin was a member of the Spencer Presbyterian Church, a member of the local Eastern Star Lodge, and the Thursday Study Club. Following her death the body was brought to Drescher Funeral Home. Survivors include two sisters: Mrs. Mary J. Frank, of Poland; Mrs. Grace Davis, of Spencer; seven nieces; three nephews; two brothers-in-law; and one sister-in-law. One brother, J. D. Martin, and one sister, Mrs. Eliza Frank, preceded her in death. Funeral services wer held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Drescher Chapel, Rev. Victor L. Raphael in charge and interment was made in Riverside Cemetery.

Catherine (Brown) Martin

Submitted By Bruce Davis

Many years ago, a company of folk from Carroll County, Ohio, came to Owen County and settled in the neighborhood west of Vandalia. They emigrated of course in the slow progressive way of their day - the wagon. Two little girls of the company, about twelve years of age, walked and played along the way, as we have often heard them say, walking full half the distance. One of these little girls was Catherine Brown, the subject of this sketch. She like other girls of her day, worked in doors and out of doors, helping to clear up the fields. She was always energetic. She worked all her life, not only did she endure physical hardships but from an early age began her spiritual activities, working to lay up treasures to build that home she has now gone to claim.

She was catechized into the Presbyterian Church at Garrard Chapel, later moving their membership to Jordan Village. She remained a faithful member until death. On the 15th day of July 1878 , she was united in marriage to Robert W. Martin. God gave to the union seven children, three boys and four girls; two boys, the eldest and youngest died in infancy. The other boy, James D., and four daughters, Mary J., Bernice, Eliza B. and Grace A. survive. She opened her home to two orphans, Ray Wisely and James Need. Her home was always open to the needy.

Catherine was always a tender and devoted mother and companion, no task was too hard for her if she could be of service to her family. She was kind and faithful to her neighbors and friends.

That her presence will be missed in her family and among her friends will make us learn first those things in her life that made us really love her have never left us nor have they left her for they are but part of life and are God-given and immemorial. She was the last survivor of the family of James and Eliza (Rogers) Brown. Her parents, one brother, Thomas Brown, five half brothers, Phillip, Edward, James, Jack and John Miller, one sister, Mary Jane Brown, one half sister, Margaret Yant, and her husband have preceded her in death.

To mourn their loss their are: one son, James D. of Brazil, four daughters, Mary J. Frank and Eliza B. Frank of Jordan Village, Bernice Martin, a teacher in Spencer Schools, Grace A. Davis of Eminence, eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many friends.

She was born in Carroll County, Ohio, and departed this life December 23, 1932, at the age of 83 years, 8 months and 15 days.

It was at the close of the day When the sun had hid his faceThat he spirit went away To a new abiding place.

There to dwell until the dawn When in glory comes our saviorGiven the righteous, all a crown And a home with God forever.

Robert Martin Succumbs to Heart Disease at Patricksburg Friday Afternoon.

Submitted By Bruce Davis

Robert Martin, one of the prominent citizens of Jackson Township, this county, was suddenly stricken with heart trouble at Patricksburg last Friday afternoon, and died before medical aid could reach him. He had gone to Patricksburg Friday morning on business and was on his way to take the train home when he stopped in at the residence of Joe Berlin to visit a short time. While sitting in a chair talking, he was stricken and died almost instantly. To his friends he spoke to that morning he stated he was feeling exceptionally well.

Robert Martin was at one time county treasurer of Owen County and at the time of his death was a member of the county council. In every public movement in thc county he was an active factor, and especially where the interest of the Democratic party was to be served. He was honest, kind hearted, and possessed of great ability. What he stated as a fact could be relied upon. In his death the county loses one of her most progressive citizens, the Democratic party a most faithful member and his fellow citizens a good neighbor and an upright friend.

Obituary

Submitted By Bruce Davis

Robert W., eldest son of James and Martha Martin, the subject of this sketch, was born at Vandalia, Owen County, Ind., Dec. 14, 1845, and died at Patricksburg, Feb. 28, 1912, aged 66 years, 2 months, and 9 days. He was the second child in a family of four children, one sister, Agnes, being older than himself, and two younger brothers, George and John. Of this family only one, George, is living.

On July 15, 1878, he was married to Catherine A. Brown, and to this union seven children, five of whom, Mary, Bernice, Eliza, James D., and Grace, with their mother, survive him. He opened his heart and home to the orphans, and among those who found refuge therein were Lon Stanley, James Need and Ray Wisely.

He was a consistent member of the Olive Hill Presbyterian church, having joined with that congregation upon the reorganization of the church during the year 1888 or thereabouts.There is much that might be said of his life, but this we know for sure, that we who knew him in his daily life but honor ourselves when we emulate the life he lived.

Uncle Bob, as he was lovingly called by the entire community, ever was ever ready to help by word and deed, and many there are in this, community who owe their success to his kindly advice and aid.

His motive always seemed to be "While I am here I want to do all the good I can." To his daughter , Bernice, during the past winter, he often said, "I'm not afraid to die, and am only waiting the call to come."

TRIBUTE TO G. A. MARTIN

Native Owen Countian, 79 Years Old,

All His Life A Resident 0f This County.

Submitted By Bruce Davis

George Alexander Martin, son of James and Martha Patterson Martin was born at Vandalia, Owen County, June 24th, 1849 and died in the Community Hospital at Brazil April 18th. 1929, aged 79 years, 9 months and 17 days.

"Uncle George" as he was known to the entire Community was never married and lived, loved and labored with true devotion, in and with the family of his brother Robert W. who preceded him in death in the year 1912.

An infant brother, John, died at the age of 3 years and an only sister Agnes who was married to Jos. Need and later to Lew Givens wait for him in yonder home.

In early life he joined the Presbyterian Church and lived in strict conformity to its teaching. He was chosen for responsible positions therein, being at the time of death a member of this church.

It was his lot to know this community from his infancy, its pleasures, its hard tasks of pioneer life, its people and their children even to the fourth generation and, through the four-score years he has lived here, not one with whom he came in contact had occasion to doubt his integrity, his love for his fellow man nor question the motive underlying his every act. He was a living example of the principal: "To thine own self be true and it must follow as the night the day, 'Thou can'st not then be false to any man'"

A firm believer in industry, he set an example before his neighbors, in the completion of every task which he undertook, and though often discouraged retained a smile, a bright and sunny disposition toward those for whom he labored. Quiet and unassuming by nature it was never to publish his opinions, and yet he was a keen observer of men and their motives. Like a true husbandman, his flocks and herds were his first interest, his fields and woods his playground, and he was fully happy only while giving them his best attention.

His later years were spent in the commodious home which he and Robt W. built, surrounded and cared for by the family of his niece, Mrs. Grace Davis, whose son Bruce Wilson was his special care and delight. Many were the hours, in later years he spent in the company of this grand nephew, whom he lovingly called "My Boy." Can such a life. lived in this community fail to leave a lasting effect upon the members thereof? Rather let us believe that it will be the guiding light for many of us and that our final call will be answered with the same unfailing trust in our God and fellow man. We feel sure, could he speak to us now he would say with the poet "Let there be no mourning, when I have crossed the bar."

Surviving Uncle George are seven nephews and nieces: James Need, Lyons, Ind.; Martha Latham, Brazil; Mary J. Frank; Eliza B. Frank; Grace Davis of Poland; Bernice, Spencer; and James D., Brazil and a sister-in-law, Aunt Catherine Martin, widow of Robert W. Martin.

MRS AMANDA McINDOO

Owen County Leader Wednesday August 31, 1921

Submitted by Debbie Jennings

Mrs Amanda McIndoo, 71 years old, widow of Thomas McIndoo of Freedom, died Wednesday at the Southeastern Hospital in

Madison and the body was shipped here for burial, arriving Friday. Mrs McIndoo was a daughter of David and Christine

(Slusser) Tillers and was born in Ohio March 3, 1850. She was admitted to the Madison institution a little over a year

ago. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the home of her administrator, Ottie Babbs and interment was made

in Riverside Cemetery.

LEE MALICOAT DEAD

Owen County Leader 21st February 1924

Submitted by Kathryn Martin

Lee Malicoat, aged 69, died at his home one and one-half miles east of Ellettsville last Friday. He formerly lived south of Spencer. Funeral services were held Sunday from the M.E. Church at Ellettsville, interment in the Chambersville Cemetery.

DIED IN LINTON

Submitted by Kathryn Martin

Mrs. Viola (Lee) Malicoat, 66 years old, wife of W.A. Malicoat, died at her home in Linton, Friday afternoon, death being due to a heart attack. She was a daughter of Allen and Nancy (Stogsdill) Lee and was born in Owen county. For about 40 years she has lived in Linton. Surviving are her husband, three daughters and a son. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Little Flock Baptist Church, south of Spencer, the Rev. T.L. Dodd of Illinois officiating.

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD TUESDAY FOR W.A. MALICOAT

Submitted by Kathryn Martin

Final rites were held Tuesday morning in the Little Flock Baptist Church, 8 miles from Spencer, for William Arnold Malicoat, of Linton, who died Saturday evening. Interment was made in the Gross Cemetery. Mr. Malicoat, had lived in Linton for the past 50 years, and was a retired rural mail carrier, and a retired Baptist Minister. He was well known thoughout Owen county. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Schaadt, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Gladys Cunningham, of Bloomington; Mrs. Myrtle Syester, of Linton and one son, Harold, of Washington, D.C. He also leaves a half brother, Luther Malicoat,of Spencer."

Hiram McCammack Called by Death

Deceased was well known in vicinity of Belle Union.

Greencastle Banner, February 24, 1937

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Hiram McCammack, aged 81 years, who spent most of his life in the vicinity of Belle Union, died Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, following an illness of several months. Death was due to complications of advanced age. Survived by sister Julie Blue of Belle Union, brother James McCammack of Centerton.

Reverend John Mercer

He was born in NC, November 30, 1785. Went thence to GA; thence to TN, and thence to IN; and between thirty and forty years since settled in Monroe Co, IN. He staid there a few years,and then came to Putnam Co. where he lived till the day of his death; January 15, 1856. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1805; but did not embrace religion until 1810. His first license to preach was signed by Rev. Moses Crume, presiding elder, in 1815. he was ordained deacon by Bishop Roberts, September 20,1822; and was ordained by the same in 1830. From the time of his conversion he was zealous in the cause of religion. He was a man for his day and country. William Meginniss

Western Christian Advocate, page 60, April 9 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 15.

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JOHN MAGILL

Owen County Democrat, Jan. 28, 1892

Uncle John Magill, as he was commonly called, died of a complication of ailments at his home at this place on Sunday morning at 4 o'clock. The children have all arrived except William, the oldest son, who is expected before burial on Wednesday. Uncle John was one of the substantial citizens of our community and has been identified with our people for many years.

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PHYSICIAN FOUND DEAD

MORGAN CO. Obit: 4 September 1962

Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff

A former Johnson County coroner was found dead yesterday near Eminence. Deputy Sheriff Ira Fleener said that Dr. George Murphy, 40, evidently realized he was seriously ill when he stopped his car near Eminence. He had gotten out of the front seat, pulled a blanket over himself, and had laid down in the back seat of his car before he died. Dr. Murphy was a staff physician at the Madison State Hospital and was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Harry E. Murphy of Franklin, and a nephew of Dr. M. G. Murphy of Morgantown. He was a veteran of World War II. The funeral will be at 10:30 tomorrow morning at the Vandivier Funeral Home in Franklin.

WIFE OF MORGANTOWN PHYSICIAN

PASSES AWAY THIS MORNING

MORGAN CO. Obit: 24 Feb. 1942

Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff

Death struck its third serious blow in four days at the Morgantown community this morning when Mrs. M. G. Murphy, one of the community's most active leaders, died at Methodist hospital after a short illness. She became ill a few days ago and was taken to the hospital and placed under an oxygen tent Monday afternoon when her condition took a sudden turn for the worse.

Her husband, widely known physician of the Mogantown community, was with her when death came at ?:45 this morning. She was 56 years of age.

The entire community received the news of her passing with deep sorrow, for she had been superintendent of the Baptist Sunday school, leader in community Red Cross work, active in missionary and Sunday school work, and an able worker in the County W.C.T.U..

She was the third prominent Morgantown resident to die in the pass four days. Mrs. Tula Taylor and J. E. Colborn, long active in Morgantown school affairs died the latter part of last week. Mrs. Murphy leaves a husband, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Taylor, of Morgantown, and Miss Meriam Murphy, a student at Indiana University, a son, who is with the U.S. armed forces, and other more distant relatives. The son was notified this morning of his mother's death and is expected to come from his camp in Pennsylvania. Dr. Murphy was a staff physician at the Madison State Hospital and was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Harry E. Murphy of Franklin, and a nephew of Dr. M. G. Murphy of Morgantown. He was a veteran of World War II. The funeral will be at 10:30 tomorrow morning at the Vandivier Funeral Home in Franklin.

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