DIES SUDDENLY OF HEART DISEASE
Watson Somerville, 85 Years Old, Pioneer of Rush County Expires at Home in Milroy.
DEMISE WAS UNEXPECTED
Six Members of the Immediate Somerville Family Have Died Within the Past Year.
Watson Somerville, a pioneer of Rush County, and one of the oldest men in the county, died very suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hattie Clark in Milroy shortly after nine o'clock last night of heart disease. Mr. Somerville's death came very unexpected and was a great shock to his many friends and relatives over the county. He was eighty-five years old and was a very well preserved man for his age.
Mr. Somerville ate a very hearty meal at supper last night and seemed to be in excellent spirits. He conversed with members of the family where he stayed and his sudden demise was a subject which never enter the (sic) in minds. About nine o'clock, he complained of feeling faint and asked to be placed on a bed. He said he was very sick and asked that a physician be summoned immediately. The doctor was called, but failed to arrive before life went out of the aged man's body. The physician pronounced the death due to heart disease.
The deceased was a very highly respected citizen of Anderson township, where he had spent his eighty-five years of life. He was born and reared on a farm in Anderson township and had never moved out of the boundaries of the township. He had been actively engaged in farming all his life, but retired several years ago when he reached such an age that he was unable to do much work.
The death of Mr. Somerville recalls the fact that five other members of the immediate Somerville family have expired in the past year. Last summer, Mr. Somerville's brother succumbed and shortly after that his wife expired after a short illness. It was not long after that that a brother of Mrs. Somerville died and then in a few weeks, Mr. Somerville's son-in-law passed away. Since that time another relative has succumbed and now the demise of Mr. Somerville makes the sixth death in the family within a year.
Mr. Somerville is survived by five children, Mrs. Hattie Clark, Mrs. Lon Bosley, Mrs. Ben Ritchie, Miss Emma Somerville, all of Milroy, and Mrs. McDaniel of this city. The funeral arrangements have not been definitely arranged yet.
(Source: The Daily Republican, Rushville, Indiana, Tuesday, Sep. 6, 1910, pg. 1)
A PIONEER GONE
Watson Somverville, Aged 85 Years, Called to the Other Shore.
Long Time Resident of This County Leaves Host of Relatives and Friends
Landolf Watson Somerville was born in Flemingsburg, Ky, Aug 19, 1825, and
died Sept. 5, 1910, aged 85 years and 16 days. He was united in marriage Jan. 6, 1852, to Nancy B Lee, and to them were born eight children- Mary McDaniel of Rushville; Joseph and Adam deceased in childhood; Lide Bosley, Emma Somerville, Addie Clark and Sallie B. Riche of Milroy; and Cora Michel of Washington. He was very fond of his grandchildren, Paul McDaniel, Ray, Fern, and Edna Riche. He came to this state when a young man and settled in Decatur county, later coming to this county where he spent over 50 years. He united with the U P church when a young man, and about 25 years ago he placed his membership with the M E church remaining there until death called him. He had enjoyed excellent health through life until about six years ago, since then he has been quite feeble, yet able to be around until the last, when the end came without warning. The funeral was held at the house Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Baldridge, assisted by Revs. Foster and Stewart. Burial beside the remains of this wife in the local cemetery. His only living sister, Mrs Amanda Montgomery of Brazil was unable to attend, but her daughters, Mrs Dinkle and Miss Frank Montgomery, were here, also Mr. and Mrs Bergdoffer of Laurel and John Bergdoffer of Connersville.
Watson Somerville, 85 Years Old, Pioneer of Rush County Expires at Home in Milroy.
DEMISE WAS UNEXPECTED
Six Members of the Immediate Somerville Family Have Died Within the Past Year.
Watson Somerville, a pioneer of Rush County, and one of the oldest men in the county, died very suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hattie Clark in Milroy shortly after nine o'clock last night of heart disease. Mr. Somerville's death came very unexpected and was a great shock to his many friends and relatives over the county. He was eighty-five years old and was a very well preserved man for his age.
Mr. Somerville ate a very hearty meal at supper last night and seemed to be in excellent spirits. He conversed with members of the family where he stayed and his sudden demise was a subject which never enter the (sic) in minds. About nine o'clock, he complained of feeling faint and asked to be placed on a bed. He said he was very sick and asked that a physician be summoned immediately. The doctor was called, but failed to arrive before life went out of the aged man's body. The physician pronounced the death due to heart disease.
The deceased was a very highly respected citizen of Anderson township, where he had spent his eighty-five years of life. He was born and reared on a farm in Anderson township and had never moved out of the boundaries of the township. He had been actively engaged in farming all his life, but retired several years ago when he reached such an age that he was unable to do much work.
The death of Mr. Somerville recalls the fact that five other members of the immediate Somerville family have expired in the past year. Last summer, Mr. Somerville's brother succumbed and shortly after that his wife expired after a short illness. It was not long after that that a brother of Mrs. Somerville died and then in a few weeks, Mr. Somerville's son-in-law passed away. Since that time another relative has succumbed and now the demise of Mr. Somerville makes the sixth death in the family within a year.
Mr. Somerville is survived by five children, Mrs. Hattie Clark, Mrs. Lon Bosley, Mrs. Ben Ritchie, Miss Emma Somerville, all of Milroy, and Mrs. McDaniel of this city. The funeral arrangements have not been definitely arranged yet.
(Source: The Daily Republican, Rushville, Indiana, Tuesday, Sep. 6, 1910, pg. 1)
A PIONEER GONE
Watson Somverville, Aged 85 Years, Called to the Other Shore.
Long Time Resident of This County Leaves Host of Relatives and Friends
Landolf Watson Somerville was born in Flemingsburg, Ky, Aug 19, 1825, and
died Sept. 5, 1910, aged 85 years and 16 days. He was united in marriage Jan. 6, 1852, to Nancy B Lee, and to them were born eight children- Mary McDaniel of Rushville; Joseph and Adam deceased in childhood; Lide Bosley, Emma Somerville, Addie Clark and Sallie B. Riche of Milroy; and Cora Michel of Washington. He was very fond of his grandchildren, Paul McDaniel, Ray, Fern, and Edna Riche. He came to this state when a young man and settled in Decatur county, later coming to this county where he spent over 50 years. He united with the U P church when a young man, and about 25 years ago he placed his membership with the M E church remaining there until death called him. He had enjoyed excellent health through life until about six years ago, since then he has been quite feeble, yet able to be around until the last, when the end came without warning. The funeral was held at the house Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Baldridge, assisted by Revs. Foster and Stewart. Burial beside the remains of this wife in the local cemetery. His only living sister, Mrs Amanda Montgomery of Brazil was unable to attend, but her daughters, Mrs Dinkle and Miss Frank Montgomery, were here, also Mr. and Mrs Bergdoffer of Laurel and John Bergdoffer of Connersville.
DIES SUDDENLY OF HEART DISEASE
Watson Somerville, 85 Years Old, Pioneer of Rush County Expires at Home in Milroy.
DEMISE WAS UNEXPECTED
Six Members of the Immediate Somerville Family Have Died Within the Past Year.
Watson Somerville, a pioneer of Rush County, and one of the oldest men in the county, died very suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hattie Clark in Milroy shortly after nine o'clock last night of heart disease. Mr. Somerville's death came very unexpected and was a great shock to his many friends and relatives over the county. He was eighty-five years old and was a very well preserved man for his age.
Mr. Somerville ate a very hearty meal at supper last night and seemed to be in excellent spirits. He conversed with members of the family where he stayed and his sudden demise was a subject which never enter the (sic) in minds. About nine o'clock, he complained of feeling faint and asked to be placed on a bed. He said he was very sick and asked that a physician be summoned immediately. The doctor was called, but failed to arrive before life went out of the aged man's body. The physician pronounced the death due to heart disease.
The deceased was a very highly respected citizen of Anderson township, where he had spent his eighty-five years of life. He was born and reared on a farm in Anderson township and had never moved out of the boundaries of the township. He had been actively engaged in farming all his life, but retired several years ago when he reached such an age that he was unable to do much work.
The death of Mr. Somerville recalls the fact that five other members of the immediate Somerville family have expired in the past year. Last summer, Mr. Somerville's brother succumbed and shortly after that his wife expired after a short illness. It was not long after that that a brother of Mrs. Somerville died and then in a few weeks, Mr. Somerville's son-in-law passed away. Since that time another relative has succumbed and now the demise of Mr. Somerville makes the sixth death in the family within a year.
Mr. Somerville is survived by five children, Mrs. Hattie Clark, Mrs. Lon Bosley, Mrs. Ben Ritchie, Miss Emma Somerville, all of Milroy, and Mrs. McDaniel of this city. The funeral arrangements have not been definitely arranged yet.
(Source: The Daily Republican, Rushville, Indiana, Tuesday, Sep. 6, 1910, pg. 1)
A PIONEER GONE
Watson Somverville, Aged 85 Years, Called to the Other Shore.
Long Time Resident of This County Leaves Host of Relatives and Friends
Landolf Watson Somerville was born in Flemingsburg, Ky, Aug 19, 1825, and
died Sept. 5, 1910, aged 85 years and 16 days. He was united in marriage Jan. 6, 1852, to Nancy B Lee, and to them were born eight children- Mary McDaniel of Rushville; Joseph and Adam deceased in childhood; Lide Bosley, Emma Somerville, Addie Clark and Sallie B. Riche of Milroy; and Cora Michel of Washington. He was very fond of his grandchildren, Paul McDaniel, Ray, Fern, and Edna Riche. He came to this state when a young man and settled in Decatur county, later coming to this county where he spent over 50 years. He united with the U P church when a young man, and about 25 years ago he placed his membership with the M E church remaining there until death called him. He had enjoyed excellent health through life until about six years ago, since then he has been quite feeble, yet able to be around until the last, when the end came without warning. The funeral was held at the house Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Baldridge, assisted by Revs. Foster and Stewart. Burial beside the remains of this wife in the local cemetery. His only living sister, Mrs Amanda Montgomery of Brazil was unable to attend, but her daughters, Mrs Dinkle and Miss Frank Montgomery, were here, also Mr. and Mrs Bergdoffer of Laurel and John Bergdoffer of Connersville.
Watson Somerville, 85 Years Old, Pioneer of Rush County Expires at Home in Milroy.
DEMISE WAS UNEXPECTED
Six Members of the Immediate Somerville Family Have Died Within the Past Year.
Watson Somerville, a pioneer of Rush County, and one of the oldest men in the county, died very suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hattie Clark in Milroy shortly after nine o'clock last night of heart disease. Mr. Somerville's death came very unexpected and was a great shock to his many friends and relatives over the county. He was eighty-five years old and was a very well preserved man for his age.
Mr. Somerville ate a very hearty meal at supper last night and seemed to be in excellent spirits. He conversed with members of the family where he stayed and his sudden demise was a subject which never enter the (sic) in minds. About nine o'clock, he complained of feeling faint and asked to be placed on a bed. He said he was very sick and asked that a physician be summoned immediately. The doctor was called, but failed to arrive before life went out of the aged man's body. The physician pronounced the death due to heart disease.
The deceased was a very highly respected citizen of Anderson township, where he had spent his eighty-five years of life. He was born and reared on a farm in Anderson township and had never moved out of the boundaries of the township. He had been actively engaged in farming all his life, but retired several years ago when he reached such an age that he was unable to do much work.
The death of Mr. Somerville recalls the fact that five other members of the immediate Somerville family have expired in the past year. Last summer, Mr. Somerville's brother succumbed and shortly after that his wife expired after a short illness. It was not long after that that a brother of Mrs. Somerville died and then in a few weeks, Mr. Somerville's son-in-law passed away. Since that time another relative has succumbed and now the demise of Mr. Somerville makes the sixth death in the family within a year.
Mr. Somerville is survived by five children, Mrs. Hattie Clark, Mrs. Lon Bosley, Mrs. Ben Ritchie, Miss Emma Somerville, all of Milroy, and Mrs. McDaniel of this city. The funeral arrangements have not been definitely arranged yet.
(Source: The Daily Republican, Rushville, Indiana, Tuesday, Sep. 6, 1910, pg. 1)
A PIONEER GONE
Watson Somverville, Aged 85 Years, Called to the Other Shore.
Long Time Resident of This County Leaves Host of Relatives and Friends
Landolf Watson Somerville was born in Flemingsburg, Ky, Aug 19, 1825, and
died Sept. 5, 1910, aged 85 years and 16 days. He was united in marriage Jan. 6, 1852, to Nancy B Lee, and to them were born eight children- Mary McDaniel of Rushville; Joseph and Adam deceased in childhood; Lide Bosley, Emma Somerville, Addie Clark and Sallie B. Riche of Milroy; and Cora Michel of Washington. He was very fond of his grandchildren, Paul McDaniel, Ray, Fern, and Edna Riche. He came to this state when a young man and settled in Decatur county, later coming to this county where he spent over 50 years. He united with the U P church when a young man, and about 25 years ago he placed his membership with the M E church remaining there until death called him. He had enjoyed excellent health through life until about six years ago, since then he has been quite feeble, yet able to be around until the last, when the end came without warning. The funeral was held at the house Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Baldridge, assisted by Revs. Foster and Stewart. Burial beside the remains of this wife in the local cemetery. His only living sister, Mrs Amanda Montgomery of Brazil was unable to attend, but her daughters, Mrs Dinkle and Miss Frank Montgomery, were here, also Mr. and Mrs Bergdoffer of Laurel and John Bergdoffer of Connersville.
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