Obituaries
LUCINDA DURBIN
Owen County Democrat, 7 August 1924
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Lucinda Durbin, daughter of Madison and Celia Cromwell, was born near Portland, Indiana 27 August 1838, and departed this life 1 August 1924 at her home in Patricksburg, aged 85 years, 11 months and 5 days. Her childhood home consisted of three brothers and one sister - - Ned, John, Will and Jane, also her parents, Madison and Celia Cromwell. All having preceded her in death many years agon. She was joined in marriage to Edward Durbin at Gosport, Indiana, September, 1865. To this union were born one son and two daughters. Thomas of Terre Haute, Alice of near Freedom, and Kate of Patricksburg; also one sone and one daughter by a former marriage, George Murphy, of Casey ILL, and Lillie, now deceased. She united with the Methodist church at Gosport in the early years of her married life, but for the past 20 years she has held her church relation with the Christian church at Patricksburg. After sailing the matrimonial sea for more than 59 years, she at last has cast anchor in the grat harbor of eternal rest. She leaves a sorrowing companion, her children and grandchildren and a host of neighbors and friends who deeply sympathize with the relatives in their sad hour. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at the M. E. church. conducted by the pastor, Rev. H.D. Hudson, of Patricksburg. Burial in Patricksburg cemetery.
EDWARD DURBIN
Owen County Democrat, February 19, 1925
Submitted by LuAnn Ecton
Submitter would like to make known that the wife of Edward was Lucinda Cromwell and NOT Lucinda Sink as previously thought.
Edward Durbin, 84 years old, died at his home in Patricksburg, Saturday. He had been ill for several months. Mr. Durbin had the distinction of having served in the Civil War under both the Union and Confederate flags. He was drafted into Confederate service. Later he deserted and enlisted in the Union army. He was a member of the 1st U.S. infantry. Funeral services were held at Patricksburg, Monday. A firing squad from Spencer acted as guard of honor. The G.A.R. ritual was read at the services. Interment was at Patricksburg