Died in Muncie, IN, at the home of J. W. Bradford of paralysis. Aged 72 years, 8 months, and 22 days. Born in Pennsylvania, moved with parents at age 7 to near Findlay, Hancock County. Married Abby Hardwick at age 25. Moved to Deshler in 1881, then moved about 1889 to Muncie to live with his daughter.