Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 January 1894 — DEATH OF WILLIS PRUITT. [ARTICLE]

DEATH OF WILLIS PRUITT.

Willis Pruitt died at his home in the east part of Rensselaer, last Thursday. His age was nearly 67 years. He was born in Kentucky, but moved to Indiana at an early age. He was twice married, having 4 children by his first wife and two by his second wife, who survives him. Of his six children only two are living; John of Indianapolis, and James, of Zionsville. Mrs. Abe Simpson, Of this place, was a stepdaughter. He was a member of the Bth Indiana regiment, during the war, serving from Aug. Bth, 1862, to June 17, 1865. The funeral was held Friday, at his late residence, Rev. R. D. Utter conducting the religious exercises.