Meigs County Obituaries

These pages contain transcriptions of obituaries published in Meigs County newspapers. They were transcribed from microfilm copies of the originals or from the originals themselves.

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SAYER, Moses; May 3, 1861
SMART, William and CABLE, Martha; April 24, 1860
SMITH, Ada May; August 1, 1867
SMITH, Mrs. Benjamin; August 18, 1897
SMITH, Louisa J.; April 5th, 1876
SMITH, Mrs. Michael; July 31, 1890
SPRY, John W.; March 5, 1868
STAHL, Willie B.; January 8, 1873
STANSBURY, John; July 28, 1897
STANSBURY, Mary; May 3, 1876
STANSBURY, William; Wednesday, February 20, 1889
STEVENSON, Sarah P.; March 29, 1861
STEWART, Henrietta; April 5th, 1876
STEWART, Sidney A.; Feburary 24, 1897
STIVERS, Jeanette J.; January 6, 1897
STONE, Mrs. Jacob; May 12, 1897
STOBART, Thomas; March 15, 1899
STORY, Mrs. Byron; September 15, 1910
STORY, Elias; February, 1897
STORY, Elias; February, 1897
STORY, Elias; December 31, 1911
STOWE, Jane; May 24, 1871
TAYLOR, Anna; April 5th, 1876
TITUS, Henry E.; September 20, 1861
TITUS, Stephen; September 20, 1871
TORRENCE, Sarah B.; December 23, 1897
WALKER, James; Wednesday, July 24, 1889
WEAVER, Mrs. Ben; July 19, 1882
WEBB, John V.; March 31, 1897
WEISEMAN, Michael; June 9, 1897
WHITE, Mrs. Hadley; May 12, 1897
WILL, Baby; January 6, 1897
WILL, George W.; March 27, 1872
WILLIS, Mrs. Dan; October 17, 1889
WINN, Sara Fana; Wednesday, December 3, 1890
WISENBAUGH, Henry; November 28, 1867
WOOD, John P.; February 20, 1868
WOOD, Vernon Wesley; November 18, 1908
YOUNG, Mrs. Hal C.; January 6, 1897

SAYER, Moses - Meigs County Telegraph, May 3, 1861

    In Letart township, Meigs Country (sic), Ohio, on the 25th April,
1861, Mr. MOSES SAYER;  aged 77 years and some months.

    Mr. Sayer has lived in this place since 1803.  He was a good and
kind neighbor, husband and father, respected by all who knew him.  When
convinced that his time on earth was short, he spoke of his departure
freely, and although he had never connected himself with any branch of
the Christian Church, yet he was not backward to speak of the goodness
of the Lord to him, and said that He had blest his soul, pardoned all
his sins; that he was ready and willing to die, and that he would soon
meet his brothers and friends who had gone before him, where sickness,
sorrow, pain and death would be felt and feared no more forever.  COM.

Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley


SMART, William and CABLE, Martha - Pomeroy Weekly Telegraph, April 24, 1860

Sad Affair

     A sad accident occurred on Thursday afternoon, the 12th inst.,
resulting in the death of William Smart, son of Caleb Smart, of this
place, and Miss Martha Cable, daughter of Mrs. Smart by a former
husband.  In company of Miss Rhoda Church, they were in a skiff pleasure
riding, when by some means the boat upset.  Miss Church held on to the
craft, and was finally rescued, but her companions above named, perished
before relief could be afforded.  Their bodies have not yet been
recovered.  The sudden death of these interesting young people has
thrown a gloom over a large circle of friends and acquaintances, and has
left a void in the home of their parents which will be filled no more on
earth.

Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley


SMITH, Ada May - Meigs County Telegraph, August 1, 1867

A Little Girl Killed by the Kick of a Horse
 
Ada May Smith, a sprightly little girl, aged about eight years, daughter
of Mr. D.A. Smith, of this place, met with a terrible accident on Friday
last, which resulted in her instant death.  For several days previous to
that time she had been visiting at the house of a Mrs. Saul, about two
miles north of Pomeroy; and owing to the fact that she was known to be
of a somewhat venturesome disposition, a particularly sharp watch had
been kept over her actions by those with whom she was stopping.  But a
few minutes previous to the accident the child ate dinner with the
family, after which she went out of the door for some unknown purpose.
When leaving the room Mrs. Saul is said to have cautioned her against
going away from the house, to which she replied that she would be back
soon, or words to that effect.  The child not returning as soon as
expected, Mrs. Saul sought her in the yard, and not finding her there
looked over into a lane near by where she found her lying on her face,
dead.  On examination it was found that she had been kicked on the side
of her neck apparently by a horse that was running loose in the lane,
dislocating the neck, and, of course, producing instant death.  As no
one saw the affair, we have nothing beyond conjecture to determine how
it came about; but from the fact that the child has been known on
previous occasions to catch hold of horses' tails and swing herself
round thereby, it is thought she might have attempted something of the
kind in this case.  The parents have the sympathy of the community in
their sad affliction.
 
Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley


SMITH, Mrs. Benjamin - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, August 18, 1897

MRS. BENJAMIN SMITH, an aged resident of Middleport, died at her home there,
Friday, after a long illness. Deceased was born February 3, 1812, and was one
of the early pioneers of the county. She was the mother of Mrs. D. C. Whaley,
of this city, and Mrs. F. P. Bryan and Mrs. James Hoppes, of Middleport.

Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. F. Gillilan. The remains were interred in the Hill cemetery.


SMITH, Louisa J. - Meigs County Republican, April 5th, 1876

The following resolutions were adopted by Star Grange, No. 788, Meigs Co., 
Ohio, at a recent meeting:

Whereas, our worthy sister, LOUISA J. SMITH, wife of M.C. SMITH, our worthy 
Past Master, and a charter member of Star Grange, No. 778.  P. of H., was 
removed from our midst by the hand of death, March 23d, 1876: therefore be it:

Resolved, that in the death of Sister Smith.  Star Grange has lost a true and 
faithful sister, her husband a gentle and loving wife, and her child a loving 
mother.

Resolved, that we, as brothers and sisters, tender our heartfelt sympathies 
to the husband and relatives, in this, their great bereavement and trust that 
with us they may ever find true and lasting friends.

Resolved, that, while we deplore the loss that has fallen upon us for the 
first time in the history of our Grange, we will hold in grateful remembrance 
the memory of our departed sister.

Resolved, that in testimony of our sincere respect, we drape our charter and 
banner in mourning for thirty days.  That we present the bereaved husband a 
copy of these resolution, stamped with the seal of the Grange.

Resolved, that a copy of the same be recorded with the minutes of our 
meeting.  Also a copy be sent to the American Patron, Meigs County Telegraph 
and Meigs County Republican for publication.

Caroline S. Holiday, Mary Cahoon, Julia A. Green -- Committee

Transcribed by Connie Schumaker


SMITH, Mrs. Michael - Athens Herald, July 31, 1890

Mrs. Michael Smith, residing near Garden, Athens county, just over the
Meigs county line, committed suicide last Saturday morning by shooting
herself in the right temple.  She expired in about ten minutes.  She
leaves a husband and a ten-year-old child.  She had been suffering
from ill-health for some time which was the cause of unsettling her
mind, and prompted her rash act. - Pomeroy Democrat

Transcribed by Cindy Montle


SPRY, John W. - Meigs County Telegraph, March 5, 1868

Dr. John W. SPRY, of Portsmouth, is dead.  Old residents of Pomeroy will
remember him as a dentist formerly doing business in this place.

Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley


STAHL, Willie B. - Meigs County Republican, January 8, 1873

STAHL -- January 3, 1873, Willie B., only child of Prof H. and Belle STAHL, 
aged nearly 2 years.

Transcribed by Connie Schumaker


STANSBURY, John - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, July 28, 1897

JOHN STANSBURY, an old resident of Rutland township, who has suffered from
paralysis for the past two years, died Monday. He held township offices for
many years and at one time was trustee of the Children's Home.


STANSBURY, Mary - Meigs Co. Republican, May 3, 1876

DIED

STANSBURY -- In Rutland, Ohio, April 28th, 1876, after a lingering illness, 
Mrs. Mary STANSBURY, aged 55 years.

Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker


STANSBURY, William - The Meigs County Republican, Wednesday, February 20, 1889

Wm. STANSBURY, a former citizen of this township, and one of the oldest 
brothers of the large family of that name here, died at his home near 
Macksville, Vigo county, Indiana on the 7th last.  His disease was of 
the stomach-dyspepsia, and had been a great sufferer for a long time.  
He was about 76 or 77 years of age.  His many relatives and friends here 
will regret to hear of his demise.

Transcribed by Shari (Little) Creech


STEVENSON, Sarah P. - Meigs County Telegraph, March 29, 1861

    In Pomeroy, on the 22d March, 1861, of brain fever, MRS. SARAH P.
STEVENSON, wife of Capt. Richard Stevenson; aged 36 years.

    The deceased was born in Melleville, Cumberland Co., N.J.  Her
parents -Enoch and Anna Heritage -removed to Cincinnati in 1835, where
Mr. Heritage died, leaving the cares of the family upon the devoted
mother, who, last week, was unexpectedly summoned to the death bed of
her daughter, but not in time to bid her final adieu.  Mrs. Stevenson
was taken slightly ill on Tuesday, the 19th, and so firmly was the
disease fixed, that it accomplished its work in between three and four
days.  The announcement of her death produced much surprise, as well as
feelings of profound regret and deep sympathy.  Many had been endeared
to her for her benevolence, and her amiable and social disposition.

Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley


STEWART, Henrietta - Meigs County Republican, April 5th, 1876

DIED

BEHAN -- In Middleport, Ohio, March 31, 1876 of consumption, HENRIETTA 
STEWART, wife of N.I. BEHAN, aged 34 years, 2 months and 15 days.
The remains were interred in the New Cemetery at Athens.  Funeral services by 
Rev. J.M. Nourse, assisted by Rev. D.H. Moore, D. D., President of Wesleyan 
Female College, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Transcribed by Connie Schumaker


STEWART, Sidney A. - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, Feburary 24, 1897

SIDNEY A. STEWART, of Long Bottom, died Sunday after a long illness. He
was 66 years of age, and was a prominent citizen of Olive township. We
expect to give a more extended notice of his life next week.


STIVERS, Jeanette J. - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, January 6, 1897

The Chattanooga (Tenn.) Daily Times of December 28 brings the intelligence
of the death of Mrs. Jeanette J. Stivers, wife of Chas. E. Stivers, in that
city the day before from pneumonia. Mrs. Stivers was formerly a resident of
Pomeroy.


STONE, Mrs. Jacob - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, May 12, 1897

Mrs. Stone, wife of Jacob Stone, died at Hartford City Monday afternoon,
aged 44 years. She leaves a husband and a son 1[] years old. Mr. Stone is
a brother of Capt. Nick Stone.


STOBART, Thomas - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, March 15, 1899

  Thomas Stobart, of Minersville, the last remaining brother of the late
Robert Stobart, died at 6 o'clock, Sunday morning. He was 72 years of age
and had been in failing health all winter. The remains were buried at the
Gilmore cemetery.

Transcribed by Susan Kuhl.


STORY, Mrs. Byron - unknown Meigs County newspaper, September 15, 1910

Mrs. Byron Story died at her home at Burlingham Tuesday of last week aged
72 years, 9 months and 11 days.  She had not been in the best of  health for
some time past but it was not thought that her condition was at all serious.

Mrs. Story's maiden name was Conant and she was married to Byron Story
August 15, 1860, and on the 15th of last month they celebrated the fiftieth
anniversary of their marriage. To Mr.  and Mrs. Story were born eight children,
six of whom survive.  They are:  W. D. and C. E. Story, Park City, Montana,
W. C.  Story, Burlingham, Hannah Campbell, wife of E. G. Campbell, Syracuse,
Myrtle Williams, wife of C. E. Williams, Burlingham and Alma Henderson, wife
of G. T. Henderson, Hemlock Grove,  One brother, C. P. Conant and one sister,
Mrs. J. H.  Ewing, also survive.   Mrs. Story was one of Bedford township's
most highly respected citizens and her unexpected death has caused genuine
sorrow wherever she was known.

The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock conducted by
Elder M. A. Harvey, burial following in the Burlingham Cemetery.

Transcribed by Kay Williams 


STORY, Elias - Unknown Meigs County newspaper, February, 1897

Elias Story Jr.  Dead

The following telegram was received here Monday evening:

Bozeman, Montana  Feb 8th 1897
To Elias Story, Flora, Ohio

Nelson Story wires me from Los Angeles that Elias died in Honolulu the
25th ultimo,  Body landed from steamer last Saturday and is now
enroute to Bozeman. Wire me fully your wishes. All at your service.
W. F. Williams

The deceased is an only son of Elias Story of Bedford township.  He
has been for a number of years engaged in the four milling business at
Bozeman, Montana, with his uncle, Nelson Story, and has much of the
time, had entire control of the largest flouring mill in Montana.  He
had gone to California for his health, having injured it by giving too
close attention to his duties.  From the telegram it seems he had gone
from Los Angeles to Honolulu.  He was about thirty-five years of age
and was a bright young business man.

He has many relatives in this county and hosts of admiring friends.

He had acquired a handsome fortune since going to Montana and
was unmarried.

Transcribed by Cindy Montle


STORY, Elias - Unknown Meigs County newspaper, February, 1897

From a telegram received yesterday Mr. Elias Story learned that the
body of his son had not reached Los Angeles but was expected on the
next steamer which was due on the 11th instant.

Mr. Story has telegraphed orders to W. F. Williams to forward the
remains for burial unless his son had expressed a desire to be
interred at Bozeman.  In case the body reaches here it will be laid at
rest in the Burlingham cemetery in Bedford township.

Transcribed by Cindy Montle


STORY, Elias - Unknown Meigs County newspaper, December 31, 1911

Elias Story

One of Bedford Township's Most Substantial and Respected Citizens Dead

In the death of Elias Story Bedford township loses one of its most
substantial and respected citizens.  Years ago he spend several years
in the then wilds of what is now the state of Montana and brought back
with him a competence to which he has added by industry and careful
management.

He was married three times.  His first wife being Catherine Beaty, who
died many years ago.  To this union was born one son Elias, Jr. who
died while on a trip to Honolulu for his health and after amassing a
considerable fortune.

Mr. Story's second wife was Lucy Carper.  She died some years ago
leaving two daughters, Desty, now Mrs. R. F. Perry, of Flora, Ohio and
Nora, now Mrs. A. C. Roecher of Bozeman, MT.

Several years ago he married a Mrs. Blackwood, who survives him.

Mr. Story had passed the 77th milestone of life.  He has not been in
robust health for some years but had not ceased his active habits of
life and was stricken down while out about his daily duties by dread
paralysis.

His funeral took place Tuesday at Burlingham, conducted by Elder M. A.
Harvey and his mortal remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at
that place.

Transcribed by Cindy Montle


STOWE, Jane - Meigs County Telegraph, May 24, 1871

DEATH OF ANOTHER PIONEER

We are called upon this week to chronicle the death of another one of
the old pioneers of Meigs County.  We refer to Mrs. Jane Stowe, whose
death occurred in Rutland Township, on Saturday of last week, at the
advanced age of 93 years.  The funeral took place last Saturday, at 11
A.M., and was one of the largest ever witnessed in the township.  Rev.
R. Brear preached an able and impressive sermon suitable to the occasion.

Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley


TAYLOR, Anna - Meigs County Republican, April 5th, 1876

DIED

TAYLOR -- In Middleport, March 27th, Mrs. ANNA TAYLOR, aged 27 years.
Deceased was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for five years.  
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Berkstresser.

Transcribed by Connie Schumaker


TITUS, Henry E. - Meigs County Telegraph, September 20, 1861

     In Rutland, Meigs County, Ohio, Aug. 29th, 1861, of Typhoid Fever,
Mr. HENRY E. TITUS, aged 21 years, eight months, and 18 days.

     Up to the sixth year of his age, his father, Mr. Nicholas Titus,
died leaving him, together with two brothers older and one younger, to
the care of their mother, with whom the subject of this notice resided
the principal part of the time until his death.  The usual facilities of
education were assiduously improved, and much of his time from sixteen
to eighteen was at the Academies at Pomeroy and Gallipolis, where he
acquired a good business education, securing also at the same time the
respect and friendship of those with whom he stood intimately
connected.  In the meantime his step-father, Mr. Samuel H. Brown, died,
leaving his bereaved mother a widow a second time.  Being now the oldest
son residing at home, he understood the general management of business,
conducting the same with skill and prudence.  Indeed, few of mature
years are better qualified to conduct business with energy and
perseverance than he.

     During the past summer, he manifested a patriotism worthy of the
highest commendation.  When the present hostilities in our country
commenced, his spirit was aroused, and in proper time he put forth
efforts to raise a company of Infantry for the war.  Failing in this
attempt, he immediately joined his cousin S.N. Titus, in raising a
company of Cavalry, and on the 4th of August, started with the Company
to Columbus.  Upon their arrival, finding that the Company was not
complete, he immediately returned for the purpose of securing the
requisite number.  He entered upon the work with his usual energy, but
over-exertion brought on an illness which terminated his life.

     His funeral obsequies were attended to on the 30th day of August,
and an appropriate discourse delivered by the Rev. E.S. Weaver, to a
large audience, from Samuel 3: 18, "And, he said, it is the Lord: let
him do what seemeth him good."

     To those personally acquainted with the deceased, it is needless to
make any further comments.  But for the information of others, it is
proper to say that Mr. Titus possessed the elements, in a high degree,
that constitute the man.  In short he was distinguished for integrity,
morality, industry, enterprise, and active business habits.  Indeed, his
loss, not only to his friends, but to the whole community, will long be
felt and deplored.

     In this dispensation of Providence, a mother, two brothers and a
sister are called to mourn.

                       SELAH HIBBARD BARRETT

     Rutland, Sept. 17, 1861

Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley


TITUS, Stephen - Meigs County Telegraph, September 20, 1871

TITUS -- In Rutland, at this late residence, Stephen Titus, aged 75
years.

     He was born in Dutchess county, New York, June 20, 1796.  Moved to
this county in 1833.  Has been an active, energetic citizen.
Represented the county in State Legisture (sic), during the winter of
1840-41.  Organized and was President of County Agricultural Society for
a number of years.  He died full of years, universally respected and
lamented.

Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley


TORRENCE, Sarah B. - The Leader, Pomeroy, Ohio, December 23, 1897

RUTLAND NOTES

Death of a pioneer

Mrs. Sarah B. Torrence died last Wednesday at 1:45 o'clock being 87
years of age, October 13th.  The funeral services were held at the
Christian Church of which she was a devoted member conducted by Elder J.
Laurel Garvin at 10 o'clock Friday, after which her body was laid to
rest in the Rutland cemetery.

B. F. Knight and aunt Rhoda came down from Chester Friday to attend the
funeral of grandma Torrence.  Aunt Rhoda will stay a week or so and
visit relatives and friends.



WALKER, James - The Meigs County Republican, Wednesday, July 24, 1889

James WALKER, a colored lad, aged 18 years, died of consumption, at his 
home in the lower part of town, last Thursday afternoon.

Transcribed by Shari (Little) Creech


WEAVER, Mrs. Ben - Meigs County Telegraph, July 19, 1882

  The wife of Mr. Ben Weaver died after a long sickness July 13, 1882.
  
Transcribed by Susan Kuhl.


WEBB, John V. - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, March 31, 1897

DEATH OF JOHN V. WEBB

THE SPIRIT OF A GOOD MAN AND TRUE PASSES TO THE GREAT BEYOND.

John V. Webb is dead! His immortal spirit took its flight from earth at
10:7 (sic) o'clock standard time last Wednesday evening, March 24th.

Few outside of the immediate family and close friends had any hint that
the end was near until shocked by the announcement of his demise. 
Thirty-six hours before the call came he was apparently on the high road
to speedy recovery.

It will be remembered that Mr. Webb fell from the commuter steps while
getting ready to leave the train at his home in the Fourth Ward on the
28th of January, breaking his right leg at the thigh and otherwise
injuring himself. He was carried to his home a few rods away and tenderly
nursed by wife, sister and friends, and given the best medical attention
by Dr. Hysell & Stobart. No one had the slightest idea that he would not
speedily recover and be out again early in April at least. The nature of
his fractured leg was such that he was compelled to lie on the flat of
his back for about five weeks, but after the fixtures were removed he
immediately sat up and in a few days was moved about in a chair. Finally
he got to going about on crutches and was able to get out on the front
porch on Saturday a week ago. In the meantime, however, he began to
complain of a peculiar pulling down sensation about his breast and on two
or three occasions remarked to the writer that he feared that he had
suffered some internal injury in the fall and would never recover. About
the time he first began to sit up he had two or three bad days as the
result of pains about his heart. On Monday night of last week these pains
recurred, first attacking the right shoulder and side and drifting across
the breast to the heart. On Tuesday his condition became alarming and his
father and Mrs. Webb's mother were summoned by telegraph. He gradually grew
worse until 10:7 (sic) that evening, when life left his body suddenly. He
was conscious to the last and was able to converse with his family. Drs. Hysell
& Stobart were with him all the time of the 24 hours he was in an alarming
condition, also Drs. Hartinger and Miller visited him, but they were unable
to stay the hand of death.

These physicians gave it as their opinions that death was the result of the
injury. Some of the internal organs were injured in such a manner as to not
manifest itself until he got to going about on his feet. His last hours were
ones of extreme pain, partially relieved by opiates, but he maintained his
fortitude to the end. A more cheerful and philosophical patient never passed
through nearly two months of suffering.

Friday afternoon at the instance of the Standard Life and Accident Company of
Detroit, Michigan, in which deceased had a $2,000 accident policy, a postmortem
examination was held to determine the exact condition of the heart and
surrounding organs. Drs. Reed and Thomas, of Middleport, and Mullen, of Pomeroy,
made the examination on behalf of the company, while Drs. Hysell & Stobart, of
this city, and Dr. D. S.  Hartinger, Middleport, looked on in the interest of
the widow and orphans. So far as given out by the physicians nothing was found
to indicate that death was not caused by the accident.

Born 40 years ago the 25th of last August, the deceased was cut off in the full
vigor of manhood. In fact he had just prepared himself to live to a ripe old age
educated and possessing all the gentler and refined instincts he could live to
the full worth or life surrounded by his family and his books. There was but one
ache in his manly and generous heart that could not be healed - a gnawing pain
that often caused him to pause in the rush of business life and gaze into space
for an answer to the question as to why it was sent to him - why Death, that
relentless nemesis of mankind, should seek the bosom of his family and rob him
of the only sweet girl baby of the home. The wound caused by the death of his
little daughter, Mary Grace, a year ago last fall, had not healed, but her presence
in a better world drew his attention thitherward.

Deceased was born in Salem township, this county, his parents being Mr. and Mrs.
R. H. D. Webb, who reside three miles from Dexter.  Besides his parents he leaves
four sisters.

Mr. Webb began teaching in the common schools of his native township in 1878, when
a mere youth and continued with great success until he came to Pomeroy in 1890 to
take charge of the local department of the Pomeroy Democrat, which position he held
until his death. He was a writer of marked ability and his influence was widely felt
and appreciated. He had the happy faculty of using plain language and making himself
understood.

For many years previous to coming to town he was a valued correspondent of many of
the county papers.

Two years ago he was elected a member of the Pomeroy School Board and took a deep
interest in the progress and prosperity of the schools. He had a year to serve on
his first term when he died. He was also a member of the Board of Health. He has
held other positions of trust with equal credit and satisfaction.

March 22, 1874, Mr. Webb was united in marriage with Miss Cora D. Darst, a school
teacher of Salem township. To them were born three children, George, Wesley and
Mary Grace, the latter dying November 19, 1893, at the age of three years. The boys
are aged about 11 and 8 years respectively.

Mr. Webb made careful provision for his family and leaves them in a comfortable
position financially. It was the main desire of his life to make it possible for his
children to have an education in case anything befell him while they were yet in
their youth. Besides a comfortable home in Pomeroy, he left a small farm near Dexter,
a life insurance policy in the Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company worth $1,373.10
and $2000 accident insurance in the Standard Life and Accident Company, of Detroit.

On Friday evening before his accident on the next Thursday he took the Page rank in
the order of Knights of Pythias of Pomeroy Lodge No.  596. Under the law he was not
entitled to sick benefits, but the members turned out and assisted in nursing him.
The lodge also attended the funeral in a body.

Mr. Webb was a man of strong likes and dislikes. If a man was his friend he was a
friend in return to the fullest sense of the term. He formed few intimate friendships,
however. No man was fully admitted to his confidence until he had passed the crucial
test of friendship.

While not a member of any church, Mr. Webb was a man of the strictest integrity,
uprightness and honor, and those who were nearest to him know of his devout nature,
cool, calm and sunny disposition. He was a man of few words, but strong and unflinching
convictions, which he always stood ready to defend.

Over his desk at the Democrat office hangs a picture of his little daughter which
looked down on him with the innocent eyes of childhood. He has said that if he ever
contemplated doing a mean act, he never could have done it with those child eyes
resting upon him.

The funeral took place from the M. E. Church at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, Rev.
Sparks officiating, assisted by Rev. Bridwell. The church was crowded with friends
and acquaintances. The pall bearers were selected from among the newspaper people
of the Pomeroy Bend, as follows: W. H. Huntley, A. W. Hartley, Will Yeager and
Chas. A Hartley, of the Tribune-Telegraph, S. J. Newell, of the Leader, and
David Miller, Jr., of the Middleport Republican-Herald.

There were fine floral offerings by the Knights and the teachers of the Pomeroy
schools. The Knights, the Pomeroy teachers and the School Board attended the funeral
in bodies.

-- Chas. A. Hartley


WEISEMAN, Michael - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, June 9, 1897

MICHAEL WEISEMAN, a young man of Monkey Run who was crushed in the Peacock
Mine May 16, 1896, and who was helplessly confined to his bed for over a
year, died Saturday evening. He had wasted away to a mere skeleton, being
paralyzed from his hips downward. He was about 21 years of age at the time
of his death and was the only support of a widowed mother. The burial took
place from the Catholic Church yesterday morning.


WHITE, Mrs. Hadley - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, May 12, 1897

MRS. HADLEY WHITE, of Harrisonville, died Monday night from consumption.
She was about 31 years of age and was a daughter of Lon Graves. She leaves
a husband and two children.


WILL, Baby - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, January 6, 1897

The nine months old child of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Will, of the Second
Ward, died New year's morning as a result of a failure to assimilate
food. It had been dwindling away for some time. The funeral took
place from the M. E. Church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Sparks officiating. 
Four little girls acted as pall bearers. The remains were buried at
Beech Grove.


WILL, George W. - Meigs County Telegraph, March 27, 1872

GEO. W. WILL died at his residence in Chester township on the 19th
inst.  His disease was typhoid fever, and he was sick but a few days.
Mr. Will was a soldier in the late war, entering the army as 1st
Sergeant in Co. A, 9th West Virginia Infantry, and was after promoted to
the position of Lieutenant.  He is well spoken of by members of that
regiment as a good, faithful officer.  He was 83 years old at the time
of his death, and leaves a wife and family.

Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley


WILLIS, Mrs. Dan - Pomeroy Democrat, October 17, 1889

ANTIQUITY

Mrs. Dan Willis died last Thursday and was buried Friday in the Wolfe
cemetery.


WINN, Sara Fana - The Meigs County Republican, Wednesday, December 3, 1890

OBITUARY.-Sara Fana WINN, the subject of this narrative, was a daughter 
of Abraham WINN, who was a native of Duchess county, New York, but who, 
when first married, moved to Canada West, on the shore of lake Ontario, 
where, on July 15th A. D. 1796, Sarah Fana was born.  In 1816, with her 
father's family, she came to Rutland, Meigs county, Ohio where she resided 
to the time of her death (cut-off).

Transcribed by Shari (Little) Creech


WISENBAUGH, Henry - Meigs County Telegraph, November 28, 1867

HENRY WISENBAUGH, an aged German, living by himself in a house on Monkey
Run, was found dead on the floor of his room on Tuesday morning last.
His son-in-law was with him at about midnight, on the previous night,
and left him without the least idea that he was in any danger.  The
deceased, for some time past had been employed about the Pomeroy Salt
Works.
 
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WOOD, John P. - Meigs County Telegraph, February 20, 1868

DIED
     Feb. 8, 1868, at his residence near Pageville, Meigs County, Mr.
John P. WOOD, aged 38 years 3 months and 7 days.
     On Feb. 3 Mr. Wood was engaged in hauling lumber preparatory to
building a house he intended erecting in the coming season.  The wheel
struck a log upon which he had stepped, and threw him in such a position
that the wheel passed over his chest.  Every possible effort was made
for his restoration, but all in vain.  He was born in Alexander, Athens
County, Sept. 1, 1829.  Some ten years since he moved near Pageville, in
this county, where he resided until death called him away.  Mr. Wood was
an intelligent, patriotic and strictly moral man.  But unfortunately he
had neglected to receive Christ as his personal Saviour until lying upon
his deathbed, when he turned his attention to the condition of his soul
\373 gave his friends the assurance that he was engaged in prayer, and
trying to put his entire trust in the Saviour.  He leaves a wife, four
children, and a large circle of friends who mourn his sudden and
unexpected departure.  His funeral was attended on the 9th by a large
congregation of sympathizing friends.  Sermon by the
writer.              THOS. F. PEDEN
 
Transcribed by Cheryl Hartley


WOOD, Vernon Wesley - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, November 18, 1908

Died in Tennessee:

       Vernon Wesley Wood, son of Wilber H. and Clara Wood, and grandson of
Wesley Davis, formerly of Meigs county, but now of Nashville, Tenn., died
at Nashville Tenn., on Nov. 2, 1908 of spinal meningitis, aged 2 years, 8
months, and 23 days.

Transcribed by Susan Kuhl.


YOUNG, Mrs. Hal C. - Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph, January 6, 1897

The many friends of Hal C. Young will be pained to hear of the death of his
estimable wife, which sad event occurred at their home in Lincoln, Neb.,
Saturday, Jan. 2d. Her remains were taken to Cambridge, O., the home of her
parents, for interment. Mr. and Mrs. L. H.  Bridgeman, Mrs. C. Young and
Miss Young, all of Syracuse, left yesterday for Cambridge to attend the funeral.