This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Ketchum Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3232/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Aug 26 1912 THE GRIM REAPER Gathers Its Toll of Lives From Prominent Adams County Residents MARION KETCHUM Of Jefferson Township Succumbs to Apoplexy Marion Ketchum, one of the prominent men of Jefferson Township, died Saturday evening after a week's illness of apoplexy. Mr. Ketchum was about 52 years of age and was born and reared in Jefferson Township. He was a son of William Ketchum, and both were active in the politics and affairs of the township and county, the subject of this sketch being one of the candidates for nomination to the office of county commissioner a few years ago. He was married and leaves a family. The funeral was held this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Mt. Carmel Church. 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.