Wm. Erwin
Source: The Fairbury Journal, Feb. 19, 1909
Wm. Erwin was born May 5th, 1847 in Janesville, Ohio, and died Wednesday, Feb 17th, at 12:30 a m, of old age, at his home in Gilead, Neb. Mr. Erwin had been in very poor health for several years, but only for the past four weeks has he been confined to his bed. Mr. Erwin came to this state over twenty-five years ago and has since made it his home. He is survived by a wife, two sons and three daughters, all of whom are living. Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian church at Gilead, conducted by Rev. Humphrey of Alexandria.