Obituaries
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.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
JOHN C. MAGILL Owen County Democrat, Jan. 28, 1892
NOTE: The item
below is abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis.
John C. Magill was born in Huntington County, Pennsylvania, May 17, A. D.
1822. Moving with his parents to Monroe County, Ohio, in 1850, they, with
two children, moved to Owen County, Indiana, where he continued to live
until his death. He departed this life Jan. 24, 1892, having lived the
allotted span of human existence, three score and ten years. His illness
that terminated in his death was of few days duration, debility and old age
did their work. His last hours were watched over and soothed by the hands
of a loving wife and affectionate children, of those who could be present,
who ministered to his wants in all tenderness and love. His mental activity
never forsook him. Even in his last moments his mind retained its clearness
and balance. No illusions clouded his understanding, no doubts disturbed
him, no "terrors" surrounded his couch. Philosophically he lived, calmly he
died. He believed that a moral life was the highest state of human
perfectibility, and he truly lived up to his moral convictions with an
honest heart and a mind unshackled. He believed a life of usefulness can be
led, the highest moral refinements attained, tranquility in death secured,
and the highest deserts in an untried life beyond the grave is won.
Submitted by Randi Richardson
MRS. IDA LIGHT MAGUIRE, 52, BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
Owen County Leader August 6, 1942
Mrs. Ida (Light) Maguire, 52 years old, wife of Michael Maguire, died last Thursday night at her home in Indianapolis following a three year illness of cancer. She was a native of Freedom, a daughter of Jeff Light. She was married to Michael Maguire and about 25 years ago they moved to Indianapolis whiere they have continued to make their home. Survivors include the husband; the father, Jeff Light, who is 83 years old; two daughters, Mrs. Marie McCoy and Mrs. Vera Sheets, both of Indianapolis; and several brothers and sisters. Only two of the sisters names were learned; they are Mrs. Gertie Rawley of Freedom and Mrs. Ida Baker of Indianapolis. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Blain Avenue Methodist Church in Indianapolis, and short rites were held at Riverside Cemetery here where internment was made. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
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."
JOHN J. MANERS
SUNDAY 16 December 1915 "Owen County Journal" News
JOHN J. MANERS was born Dec. 7, 1855. He departed this life Dec. 6, 1915, being sixty years of age. He was the son of James and Susannah Maners. The deceased was born in Owen Co, Ind., and resided there most of his life. Three years ago he moved to Monroe Co. near Bloomington, and resided there until his death. Thirty seven years ago he was united in marriage to Amanda Brown. The union was blessed with three children, Homer, Freddie and Nellie. Freddie and Nellie still survive with their mother.
About twenty-seven years ago he sought and found Christ and united with the Salem Separate Baptist church. He was an active member of this church until his death. It can be truthfully said Salem had no more loyal member then this brother. We shall feel keenly our loss.
Besides leaving a widow, son, and daughter, before mentioned, he leaves William, Jake and Willard, one sister, Hester Ann Sexton and many friends to mourn their loss.
The funeral service was conducted at Whitehall by Elder J. Randolph of Indianapolis. Bros. Randolph and Maners had been steadfast friends since their acquaintance, seventeen years ago. A few days before his death Bro. Maners arranged for his funeral and chose for Elder Randolph's text these words, "Blessed and holy is he that hath part in first ressurection on which the second death has no power," Rev. 20:6.
Interrment took place in the Gross cemetery.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
A SON, HUGH ANTHONY MARRE, DIES AT BIRTH
Gosport Reporter; April 16, 1936
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
A son, Hugh Anthony, Jr. born to Mr and Mrs A.H. Marre Tuesday morning died in birth. The infant's body was buried in the local cemetery in the afternoon, the Whitaker Funeral home in charge. The was the first child to be born to the couple.
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.
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.
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.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
MRS. MARY A. MARTIN
Thursday 6 March 1913 Indianapolis Star
MRS. MARY A. MARTIN died at 5:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of
her son, PARKS M. MARTIN, 2418 East Tenth street. She was a member of the
Third Christian Church. Services for the family will will be held at 1:30
o'clock this afternoon at the home of her son. The funeral and burial will
be held tomorrow morning at Cloverdale. Mrs. Martin was born near Cynthiana,
Ky., Sept. 25. 1821, and came to Indiana with her parents in 1833, settling
near Cloverdale, Putnam County. Her father was Maj. J. B. ROSS, a man of
prominence in the early history of the state. Her husband, LOUIS M. MARTIN
died twenty-five years ago. Besides her son Parks, who is a tax agent of the
New York Central lines west, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. O. A.
CASSITY, Bainbridge; Mrs. ELIZA HOPKINS, Oak Park, ILL; Mrs. MARY L. DICKS,
Muncie, and Mrs. W.H. STEAD, Chicago.
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
OWEN MARTIN
Owen County Democrat; February 4, 1892
Submitted By Randi Richardson
Owen H. Martin, an old and highly respected citizen of Jennings Township,
died at his home last week aged about 80 years. The greater part of his
life had been spent on the premises where he died. For some time "Uncle
Owen," as all called him, had been failing in health. In the walk of life,
Mr. Martin was conservative, quiet, cautious, yet firm. He was an
unflinching Democrat but quiet and manly in the exercise of his rights in
this regard. All regret the loss of this grand old "land mark" of our
community and extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
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.
ROBERT W. MARTIN
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."
WICKLIFF MASON
Greencastle Banner; November 28, 1889
Wickliff Mason departed this life on last Thursday afternoon at the age of fifty-six years, two months and four days. Mr. Mason was born in Putnam County, Indiana September 17, 1833, and had resided in this county continuously to the day of his death. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church about 40 years ago, and has been an active and useful member thereof. He was united in marriage January 27, 1856 to Nancy I. Shinn. After the death of the first companion which occurred on November 5, 1862 he was united in marriage to Rachel M. Hansell, on November 26, 1863. He was the father of sixteen children, thirteen of whom survive. He had been engaged most of the time for the past two years as a traveling salesman for an Indianapolis firm, and while thus employed contracted typhoid fever. He was confined to his bed for about three weeks. Much of the time his mind was wandering but during the brief intervals of consciousness, it was evident that his suffering were intense. At the hour of 2:35 p.m. on the day above mentioned, while surrounded by weeping wife and children and sympathizing friends, he quietly passed away. In the death of Mr. Mason, we realize the fact that a useful member of society, a kind and obliging neighbor, an affectionate husband and father has gone from out midst.Funeral services at Wesley Chapel conducted by Elder E. T. Lane.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
MISS CILLAR MASSIE Owen County Democrat; January 11, 1894
Miss Cillar Massie died at her home 2 miles east of here January 4, 1894. Her mother preceded her in death only three days. She leaves one sister and brother to mourn her loss. The bereaved have the sympathy of this community.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
OZEM MASSIE, 84, BURIED TUESDAY AT NEW UNION Owen County Leader; January 30, 1941
Ozem Massie, 84 years old, a lifelong farmer of this county, died at 5:30 Sunday evening at his home west of Spencer following a gradual decline. He had been troubled with heart trouble and other complications. He was the son of Nicholas and Nancy Massie, born in Ohio and came to this county when seven years of age. He and Mrs. Massie celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary last April. Mr. Massie was one of the substantial citizens of Lafayette township and had a host of friends who regret his passing. Mrs. Massie is reported to be in a critical condition. Ozem Massie was a man whom it was good to have known. Deeply religious, honest to a fault, a man of strict integrity in all his dealings, he was one of the really fine men of Owen County. He enjoyed the deepest respect of his neighbors and among them his word was as good as his bond. His home was ever open to his friends and his hand was ever ready to assist anyone in trouble or distress. Truly, he was a Christian gentleman. The deceased is survived by the widow, Sarah E. and the following children; Mrs. Lucy Hauser, who lived in the home; and Mrs. Fred Criss of Spencer. One son and one daughter preceded him in death. There also survive seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the New Union Church conducted by Rev. Willie Brewer and burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
MRS. OZEM MASSIE DIED SUNDAY Owen County Leader; May 7, 1953
Mrs. Sarah Evelyn Massie, 93 years old, died about noon Sunday at her home on East Jefferson Street. She had been ill for about two weeks. Mrs. Massie was born November 2, 1859 in Owen County, a daughter of John D. and Elizabeth (Burton) Spear. She was a memeber of the East Jefferson Church of Christ. Her husband, Ozem Massie preceded her in death in January, 1941. Survivors include two daughters; Mrs. Fred Criss, of Morgan Township; and Mrs. Lucy Hauser of Spencer; one brother, Phillip Spear of Indianapolis; six grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and 16 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the West & Son Funeral Home. Rev. Russell Mathis officiated and interment was made in the New Union Cemetery.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
MATSON FUNERAL IS HELD
Tuesday 7 Sept 1915 - Indianapolis Star
Funeral services for Col. C. C. Matson, who
died Saturday in Chicago, were held this afternoon at the home of Alexander
Lockridge here, Dr. H. A. Gobin of Depaw University officiating. The G. A.
R. post of this city held services at the grave in Forest Hill Cemetery,
where Mr. Matson was buried beside his wife, who died twenty five years ago.
Many prominent men from over the state attended the funeral, among them
being James A. Houck of Indianapolis, who succeeded Mr. Matson on the State
Tax Commission.
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
MRS. SALLIE (DAVIS) McAULEY
Spencer Evening World; May 4, 1939
Dies in Spokane: Mrs. Sallie (Davis) McAuley, 63, wife of Samuel McAuley, a native of Owen County, died at her home in Spokane. Wash., Monday. No detail of her illness were given in the death message received here by relatives.
She was a daughter of Wesley and Maria Davis. Surviving her are the husband, two sons, Wesley and Charles, and a daughter, Miss Pauline, all at home; two brothers and three sisters: Bruce Davis and Mrs. M. H. Phillips of near Spencer; Gilbert Davis of Paris, Ill.; Mrs. Bell Prather of New Goshen, Ind., and Mrs. Ellie Mustard of Nebraska.
Submitted by Bruce Davis
Hiram McCammack Called by Death
Deceased was well known in vicinity of Belle Union.
Greencastle Banner, February 24, 1937
Posted by Debbie Jennings
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.
ELA M. McCORD
Saturday Indianapolis Star 8 November 1918
Martinsville, Ind., Nov. 8 -- ELA M. McCORD, a former prosecuting attorney of Morgan County, is dead here. One brother and two sisters survive. A nephew, FRANCIS McCORD, is with the Marines in France. Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
EDNA (HAMM) McCULLOUGH
Owen County Leader-- December 28, 1961
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Edna McCullough, Succums Friday; Final Rites Sunday
Mrs. Edna McCullough,68 years old, died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Ensor Beckley, Gosport, following a long illness. She had spent her entire life in the Millgrove community where she was a member of the Millgrove Methodist Church.
She was born in Taylor Township Owen County, January 2, 1894, a daughter of John H. Hamm and Mary Gose. She was married to James Franklin McCullough who preceded her in death February 20, 1954.
Survivors include the one daughter, Mrs. Florence Beckley, Gosport; two sisters, Mrs. Susie Rollings, Greencastle; Mrs. Racie McCullough, Gosport; and one brother, Howard Hamm of Cloverdale. She also leaves three grandchildren and six great grandchildren
Funeral rites were held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the Millgrove Methodist Church. Interment was made in the Hudson Hill Cemetery. Macy Funeral Home was in charge of the details.
ELINOR JANE (HART) McCULLOUGH
Owen County Leader
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Elenor Jane Hart, third child of Henry and Catherine Hart, was born in Mercers-
Burg, Pennsylvania, September 20, 1844 and departed this life December 22nd
1928, aged 84 years, three months, and two days. On August 5, 1865 she was
united in marriage to Wm. C. McCullough.
To this union were born eight children, Alice, Emery H., Mettie, Nellie, Carrie W.,
Effie B., Maude E., and Myrtle B., four of whom have preceded her in death, her
Husband having passed away April 15, 1917. The children who survive are;Emery
H. McCullough of Quincy; Mrs C.B. Holmes of Linton; Mrs Carl Twomey of
Bloomington, and Mrs Vern Twomey of Quincy. Two sisters also survive; Mrs.
Emma Asher and Mrs. True, both of Quincy; two brothers J.W. Hart and Edward
Hart of Indianapolis; 24 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.
In early life she emigrated with her parents from Mercersburg, PA to Owen co. IN
Where she has lived ever since until her death.
She united in girlhood with the Methodist Church at Quincy and remained a
Faithful member all her life.
"A precious one from us is gone
A voice we love is stilled
A place is vacant, in our homes
That never can be filled
God in His wisdom has recalled
The boon his love hath given
And though the body slumbers here
The soul is safe in heaven"
EMERY H. McCULLOUGH
Paper Unknown
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Emery H. McCullough, 76, Dies in Putnam Hospital
Funeral rites were held last Thursday afternoon at the Quincy Methodist Church for Emery Harrison McCullough, 76 years old, a retired section foreman, who
Died of burns which he received when his clothing caught fire while burning off his garden plot at Quincy.
The deceased and his wife had an early dinner Tuesday and Mr. Cullough went to the garden plot back of the barn to get it in shape for early spring planting.
Evidently the fire got out of control and while attempting to keep it from spreading to the barn his clothing caught fire. Mrs. McCullough was washing her dinner
dishes but saw that her husband's clothing was afire as he was walking towards the house.
The wife was assisted by Kenneth Huber, a neighbor, who tried to remove the burning clothes from his body. Both Mr Huber and Mrs McCullough received minor burns about their hands. A doctor could not be located so the family called
an ambulance from Cloverdale and he was taken to the Putnam county hospital
in Greencastle where he was given immediate treatment. He suffered with fatal
burns from about 11:30 am until 4:30 pm when death took him from his severe
suffering.
The respected man was born at Quincy, July 5, 1868, a son of William C. and
Elinor Jane (Hart) McCullough. Mr and Mrs McCullough had enjoyed married
Life for 56 years and reared a large family of children.
For many years he was a member of the Quincy Methodist Church and the
Improved Order of the Red Man.
Survivors include the widow, and the following children: Mrs. Blanche Newman,
Mrs. Ethel Dunkin, and Mrs Fern Beaman, all of Quincy; Mrs Edith Dunkin and
Mrs. Grace Kent, both of Indianapolis; Mrs Myrl Huber, of Spencer; Earl
McCullough of Clear Creek, and Jean McCullough of Cloverdale. One child died
In infancy. He also leaves twenty grandchildren and twenty-four great
Grandchildren.
A very large crowd attended the rites conducted by the Rev. W.N. Jones, and
Interment was made in the Combs cemetery, near Quincy.
