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William L “Colonel” Mechling

Birth
Allen County, Ohio, USA
Death
13 Feb 1912 (aged 72)
Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Lima, Allen County, Ohio, USA Add to Map
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Obit excerpts [pub 14 Feb 1912, The Lima Daily News OH pg 02 col 02]

William, 72, died at Sandusky OH, a well known aged resident of this city [Lima], who had been in Sandusky abt 02 months. He suffered from Cancer.
... Known by his wide circle of friends, he was known as "Colonel" MECHLING.
... A veteran of the Civil War, served in 81st Regt OVI
[served 30 Aug 1861-13 Jul 1865].
... Residing in Lima for many years, he followed the occupation of carpenter and contractor. Several years ago he was elected to the office of constable.
... Survivors include dtrs Mrs William [Anna Cora] DIEHL & Mrs Robert [Elizabeth Sophia] RICE, both of Lima.
... The remains will arrive Lima, being taken to the DIEHL residence, where a private service will be held. Burial at St Paul's Lutheran Ch, 03 1/2 mi south of Lima on St John's Rd.


Obit excerpts [pub 14 Feb 1912, The Lima Daily News OH pg 02 col 02]

William, 72, died at Sandusky OH, a well known aged resident of this city [Lima], who had been in Sandusky abt 02 months. He suffered from Cancer.
... Known by his wide circle of friends, he was known as "Colonel" MECHLING.
... A veteran of the Civil War, served in 81st Regt OVI
[served 30 Aug 1861-13 Jul 1865].
... Residing in Lima for many years, he followed the occupation of carpenter and contractor. Several years ago he was elected to the office of constable.
... Survivors include dtrs Mrs William [Anna Cora] DIEHL & Mrs Robert [Elizabeth Sophia] RICE, both of Lima.
... The remains will arrive Lima, being taken to the DIEHL residence, where a private service will be held. Burial at St Paul's Lutheran Ch, 03 1/2 mi south of Lima on St John's Rd.




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  • Created by: Caral
  • Added: Oct 12, 2012
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98738463/william_l-mechling: accessed ), memorial page for William L “Colonel” Mechling (Jan 1840–13 Feb 1912), Find a Grave Memorial ID 98738463, citing Fletcher Cemetery, Lima, Allen County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Caral (contributor 3288427).