This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Myers Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3287/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Monday, 1 June 1925 MYERS FUNERAL HELD YESTERDAY Several Decatur People Attend Funeral Of William H. Myers Several Decatur people attended the funeral services held in Fort Wayne for William H. Myers, Civil War veteran, formerly of this city. Mr. Myers died Friday and his funeral was held Sunday afternoon. His remains were shipped to Bowling Green, O., for interment in a mausoleum at the Bowling Green cemetery. Mr. Myers lived in this city for many years. He was a prominent member of the local post of the Grand Army of the Republic and for many years was its commander. Until two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Myers lived on Adams street in Decatur. Recently they moved to Fort Wayne where Mr. Myers died. Death was due to hardening of the arteries, and infirmities of old age. He was an officer in the Civil War and served the entire war period. Mr. Myers was one of the youngest men to enlist for service. He was born in Ohio and at the time of his death was seventy-eight years of age. Mr. Myers had been in failing health for some time, but recently he rallied and death was not expected at the time. Mr. Myers was also prominent in all public affairs while a resident of this city, having made hundreds of friends. Mrs. Ida Myers, his wife, survives. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.