Marshall Green, one of the oldest pioneer citizens of this community, died at his home on North Broadway at 7:30 Friday evening, after several months' illness from senility. Mr. Green was born in Shelby county, Sept. 19, 1833, and was therefore almost 78 years of age. On April 14, 1864 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Colony who walked by his side until her death, which occurred in this city December 7, 1909. Mr. Green is survived by six children who are: William O. Green, Mrs. Amanda Figge, Mrs. Antona Hayward, Mrs. Maggie L. Carnes, Mrs. Mamie I. Elbert and Della P. Green. Three brothers also survive. They are Silas of Brownstown; Martin or Strasburg and Jefferson of Port Angeles, Washington. The deceased was a man of strict integrity and was held in high esteem by all his neighbors and acquaintances. Until eight years ago he had resided on his farm southeast of Shelbyville. He had been elected to various offices of trust and responsibility and in each instance the position was filled to the utmost satisfaction to his constituents. The funeral services were held from oak Grove church at 2 O'clock Sunday afternoon. Interment was made in the Oak Grove churchyard. Shelbyville Democrat - 14 Sep 1911
Marshall Green, one of the oldest pioneer citizens of this community, died at his home on North Broadway at 7:30 Friday evening, after several months' illness from senility. Mr. Green was born in Shelby county, Sept. 19, 1833, and was therefore almost 78 years of age. On April 14, 1864 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Colony who walked by his side until her death, which occurred in this city December 7, 1909. Mr. Green is survived by six children who are: William O. Green, Mrs. Amanda Figge, Mrs. Antona Hayward, Mrs. Maggie L. Carnes, Mrs. Mamie I. Elbert and Della P. Green. Three brothers also survive. They are Silas of Brownstown; Martin or Strasburg and Jefferson of Port Angeles, Washington. The deceased was a man of strict integrity and was held in high esteem by all his neighbors and acquaintances. Until eight years ago he had resided on his farm southeast of Shelbyville. He had been elected to various offices of trust and responsibility and in each instance the position was filled to the utmost satisfaction to his constituents. The funeral services were held from oak Grove church at 2 O'clock Sunday afternoon. Interment was made in the Oak Grove churchyard. Shelbyville Democrat - 14 Sep 1911
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