RIVERS, Richard

Date of birth:  27 Feb 1823 – Kentucky
Date of death: 10 Jun 1896 – Bargersville, Johnson County, Indiana

The Franklin Democrat, Friday, June 12, 1896,
Volume XXXVI Number 48, page 1 column 4

PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

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Richard Rivers, aged 73 years, died Wednesday morning at his home in Bargersville. Funeral services took place yesterday from his late residence at 2 o’clock p.m. conducted by Rev. J. M. Denton, of Samaria. Burial at Harris graveyard.

The Franklin Democrat, Friday, June 19, 1896,
Volume XXXVI Number 49, page 3 column 2

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OBITUARY.

Richard Rivers was born Feb 27, 1823, in the State of Kentucky, and came to Indiana with his parents when but two years old. He had therefore been a resident of the county 71 years, a period of time scarcely equaled by any other person now living in the county.

He was married to Elizabeth Harris, July 1, 1847. To this union were born eight children—six boys and two girls. One son and one daughter are dead.

Deceased made a profession of relig­ion and joined the old regular Predest­inarian Baptist church the first Saturday in June, 1880, and lived a faithful mem­ber until his death, which occurred June 10, 1896.

He was sick five weeks, and bore his affliction with Christian fortitude until death relieved him. He fought a good fight, he kept the faith and finished his course and is now wearing the crown that was prepared for him. J. M. D.

The Franklin Democrat, Friday, June 12, 1896,
Volume XXXVI Number 48, page 6 column 4

FROM OVER THE COUNTY

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PROVIDENCE.

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Rev. Denton and wife, of Trafalgar, were at the bedside of Richard Rivers last Saturday and Sunday.

Link to Richard Rivers’ grave

Submitted by Mark McCrady and Cathea Curry