Tuesday, July 28, 1942

John BARNHISEL, 87, a pioneer farmer residing in Perry township, Miami county, passed away, Monday at his farm home. Death resulted from complications following an illness of but a few days. The deceased had been a life-long resident of Perry township and had a host of friends throughout both Miami and Fulton counties.

Mr. Barnhisel was born in Perry township on September 1st, 1854. His parents were Cornelius and Elizabeth BARNHISEL. Mr. Barnhisel’s first wife was Miss Lucy FULTZ, who preceded in death a number of years ago; later he was united in marriage with Mrs. Mary MULLIGAN. The deceased was a member of the Emanuel Evangelical church and served as chorister for this church for over 64 years.

Surviving are the widow; a son, Ezra BARNHISEL, of Huntington; a daughter, Mrs. Melissa WISE, of Kokomo; a step-daughter, Mrs. Margaret BRUNTON, of Morocco; and a brother, Noah BARNHISEL, of Akron.

Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, 10:30 o’clock, at the Emanuel Evangelical church, with Rev. B. C. CHAPMAN in charge. Interment will be made in the Gaerte cemetery, southeast of Akron. The body will lie in state at the Sheetz funeral home in Akron, until 8:30 Wednesday morning.

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Tuesday, July 28, 1942

John BARNHISEL, 87, a pioneer farmer residing in Perry township, Miami county, passed away, Monday at his farm home. Death resulted from complications following an illness of but a few days. The deceased had been a life-long resident of Perry township and had a host of friends throughout both Miami and Fulton counties.

Mr. Barnhisel was born in Perry township on September 1st, 1854. His parents were Cornelius and Elizabeth BARNHISEL. Mr. Barnhisel’s first wife was Miss Lucy FULTZ, who preceded in death a number of years ago; later he was united in marriage with Mrs. Mary MULLIGAN. The deceased was a member of the Emanuel Evangelical church and served as chorister for this church for over 64 years.

Surviving are the widow; a son, Ezra BARNHISEL, of Huntington; a daughter, Mrs. Melissa WISE, of Kokomo; a step-daughter, Mrs. Margaret BRUNTON, of Morocco; and a brother, Noah BARNHISEL, of Akron.

Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, 10:30 o’clock, at the Emanuel Evangelical church, with Rev. B. C. CHAPMAN in charge. Interment will be made in the Gaerte cemetery, southeast of Akron. The body will lie in state at the Sheetz funeral home in Akron, until 8:30 Wednesday morning.

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