Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1912 — Obituary. [ARTICLE]

Obituary.

Wiliam Washburn was . born in St. Joseph County, Ind., near Mishawaka, Nov. 15, 1845. With his parents he moved to Buchanan, Mich., and lived there until he was twentysix years of age, when he came to Jasper county, engaging in the stock raising business near Wheatfield. He was married to Margaret Sebring April 10, 1873. To this union were born two children, Iva Robinson, who preceded him to the grave seven years ago, and Eva M. Rowles of Rensselaer. !

They resided about four years at Wheatfield after their marriage, and from there they moved to Jordan township, where they resided until the year 1892. when they came to Rensselaer, and have made this their home since that time. He joined the Methodist church at Egypt school house about twenty-five years ago, under the pastorate of Rev. R. M. Simmons, and aifter coming to Rensselaer he transferred his membership to Trinity M. E. church and was a member of the board of trustees, and has remained true to his confession until death. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. order of Rensselaer.

Mr. Washburn was a very successful farmer and stock raiser and stood in high .esteem with his neighbors and friends. In disposition he was cheerful and alw’ays met you with a smile.

He leaves a wife and one daughter, two grandchildren,' Gordon and Max Robinson, one half-brother at Mishawaka and one sister, Mrs. Sarepta Pennell, of Glendora, Mich., and a host of friends to mourn his untimely death. The funeral took place at Trinity M. E. Church Nov. 29, at 10:30 a. m., the Rev. Charles L. Harper, pastor, conducting the services. Burial in Weston cemetery.