Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 April 1885 — Obituary Notices. [ARTICLE]

Obituary Notices.

A. W. Bingham. Augustus W. Bingham was bom Jan. 13th, 1810, in. the state of New Yoik. He came to Indiana in 1835, and was one of the oldest settlers of Jasper county. Only one sister now lives, of nine children. Namely, the wife of Samuel Sparling. Two grand children and also two great grand children are now living. His age was 75 years and 2 months. B. F. Ferguson. , •J. F. Zard. John F. Zard was born in Prussia, June 22nd, 1796, was baptized and received into the church the same year. Came to this country in 1869, and lived with his son, Fred, until death. He was the father of 14 children; all of whom have gone before him, except Fred. He also had grand children and great grand children. He died March 27th, 1885. His age was 88 years, 9 months and 5 days. He was sick but a short time. His funeral and burial was largely by friends and relatives. The sermon was held at the house. B. F. Ferguson.