Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 67, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 May 1909 — William H. Beaver. [ARTICLE]

William H. Beaver.

William H. Beaver was born In Marion county, Ind., Jan. 10, 1840, and departed this life at his late home In Milroy township, May 6, 1908, at the age of 69 years, 3 months and 26 days. He came to this county in 1861. He enlisted In company K of the 12th Indiana Infantry, and served his country for two years during the Civil War. After his return from the war he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret A Owens, March 28, 1867. To this union thirteen children were born, eight sons and five daughters, of whom all survive but two, one dying in infancy and Lewis M. in 1905. His wife died Feb. 1, 1805. His surviving children are: Mrs. Martha Jane Anderson, or White county; Charles Beaver, of Milroy township, Mrs. Matilda Robinson, of Kansas; Albert Beaver, of South Dakota; and George, Jaoob, Grover, Miss Vesta, Roy, Esta Hamilton and Miss Elsie, all of Milroy township. There are eighteen surviving grandchildren, one brother, Perry Beaver, of Monon, and one sister of Milroy township were present at the funeral. He has also another brother, Luke, In Missouri. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church In Milroy township, conducted by Rev. H. L. Klndlg, of. Rensselaer. -The burial took place at Crockett’s cemetery, In charge of the Rensselaer Post of the G. A R. | Old carpets made Into fluff rugs. Agent for Chicago Rug MTg. Co. now here. Phone 360. j.V VA