OWENS, William T.
Date of death: 9 Mar 1899 – Johnson County, Indiana
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, March 17, 1899,
Volume XXXIX Number 36, page 3 column 3
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AMITY.
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O. A. Yelton attended the funeral of his cousin, Willie Owens, at Second Mt. Pleasant Sunday.
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, March 17, 1899,
Volume XXXIX Number 36, page 3 column 6
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OBITUARY.
Wm. T. Owens, son of John and Mary Owens, was born April 22, 1855 at the old homestead about four miles east of Franklin, where he has since lived. He died there March 9, 1899, at 11:30 p.m., aged 43 years, 10 months, and 17 days.
Out of a family of nine children only two survive. He was left without a father at the age of thirteen but his mother lived in the home with him until 1895, when she was called away. He was married to Cora Patterson, Jan. 28, 1880. To them were born six children, five daughters and one son. These, with his wife and a host of relatives and friends are left to mourn his loss. He had been afflicted with Bright’s disease for the past ten years, of which he died.
As a father and husband he was ever kind and loving, casting about his home the influence of a Christian man although he was not a member of any church. Often did he express his desires toward the church, and before his death spoke words indicating that he was a sincere believer in Christ.
As a man, he was loved by those who knew him and was regarded as an honest and upright citizen. He bore his sickness with great patience although he suffered severely. He was confined to his bed only a few days and had hopes of recovering until the day before his death.
On Thursday morning he called his wife and family around his bedside and gave to them a farewell embrace, stating at the time that he might never again give them goodbye as he realized that death was near. Although he could scarcely talk, he spoke a few words to each of them, advising them to be good children and to try to make the best of their lives. After thus talking with his family he requested that each one present should not leave him until they bid him goodbye. Many of his friends were in to see him and he bid them all goodbye, having a good word for each one, until about five o’clock that evening when he fell into convulsions and was unconscious from that time until his death. He stated that he hoped all would be well with him and that he would rest in peace.
Although all of us will miss him and his kind and loving face we will see no more, yet he leaves with us his uplifting influence of a life well spent in doing good by which we are able to strive for the best in life.
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The Franklin Democrat, Friday, March 17, 1899,
Volume XXXIX Number 36, page 6 column 2
FROM OVER THE COUNTY
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2d MT. PLEASANT.
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Wm. T. Owens died on Thursday evening last week. He had spent his entire life on the farm where he died. Burial here on Sunday morning and was largely attended. Mr. Owens was a man kindly disposed toward friends and neighbors. He leaves a wife and six children.
Submitted by Mark McCrady and Cathea Curry
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, April 7, 1899,
Volume XXXIX Number 39, page 2 column 6
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Notice of Administration.
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Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, George W. Owens and Thomas M. Owens, have been appointed administrators of the estate of William T. Owens, deceased, late of Johnson county, Indiana and have duly qualified as such administrators before the Clerk of Johnson circuit court.
Said estate is supposed to be solvent
GEORGE W. OWENS,
THOMAS M. OWENS.
March 31, 1899
Branigan & Williams Att’s.
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ADMINISTRATORS’ SALE.
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Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, as the administrators of the estate of William T. Owens, deceased, will on
The 2nd Day of May, 1899,
sell at public outcry at the late residence of said decedent, three miles northeast of Franklin, Indiana, all the personal property belonging to said decedent, consisting of one span of mules, two horses, ten head of young cattle, one cow, one bull, one male hod, sows and pigs, 400 bushels of corn in crib, 30 bushels of wheat in bin, farm wagons, buggies, harrows, harness, one binder, one mower and other articles too numerous to mention.
TERMS OF SALE.—All sums under $5, cash in hand on day of sale; and a credit of eight months without interest will be given on all suns over $5, purchaser executing his note with good and sufficient freehold surety therefor.[sic]
GEORGE W. OWENS,
THOMAS M. OWENS,
Administrators.
Howard Lee,
Auctioneer. 39‑W3.
Branigan & Williams Att’s.
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Submitted by Lois Johnson