Death of An Old Citizen

William Henry Parsons was born in Perry county, Ohio, March 17th, 1841, and passed to the better world March 22, 1916, aged 75 years and 5 days. In 1860 he moved with his parents to Henry county, near Napoleon where he has since resided. On Feb. 16, 1868, be was united in marriage to Miss Mary Jane Clark at Napoleon. To this union were born eight children, six boys and two girls. Five boys and one girl are still living while one boy and one girl have preceded him to the better world. He leaves to mourn their loss, a devoted wile, six children, sixteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends. But what is their loss is his eternal gain. In 1864 when this country was torn with strife he enlisted under the folds of “Old Glory” and from then until the close of the war he risked his life in many a battle. At Atlanta, Ga., July, 1861, he was seriously wounded but his life was spared and he was honorably discharged from the 68th regiment, Co. D, O. V. I., on July 10, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. On the 28th day of Feb., 1874, he enlisted under the banner of King Jesus, under the preaching of Rev. Dickerhoof. ‘Uncle Billy,’ as he was familiarly called by those who knew him best, was loved by all. He was an accommodating neighbor, a kind and loving father and his loss will long be mourned by those left behind. But we must submit to the infinite and put our trust in Him who doeth all things well. For He hath said, “I am the Resurrection and the Life. Whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die.”

Funeral services were held at the Reformed church, Liberty Center, Ohio, conducted by Rev. J. F. Porter, after which his comrades took charge and he was tenderly laid to rest in the beautiful Young cemetery.