BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1899 Charles Jackson, three months old son of Arista Jackson, died Saturday and was buried Sunday evening at New Union

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1899 Ellis William died at Williams Sunday night of typhoid fever aged 35 years. Burial Monday afternoon at Mt. Olive. (Dec 3, 1868 - Oct 22, 1899 son of Ambrose Williams)

Bedford Weekly Mail, Bedford, Indiana Friday, September 1, 1899 The following Biographical sketch was given at the funeral of Joseph Woolery, by Prof. Ray of Harrodsburg, cousin of the deceased: "In 1786 Lawrence Woolery emigrated from Germany to America and settled in Pennsylvania. Three weeks after the arrival Jacob Woolery was born. Jacob Woolery when a young man, moved with his brother to Kentucky, where he met Hannah Todd to whom he was married in the year 1808. The couple emigrated to Indiana in 1818 and settled near Heltonville. There was 15 children born to this couple, four of whom died before reaching the years of maturity. The remaining 11 children lived to have families of their own, and their descendants have become numerous, living in many states of the Union. The names of the 11 children were Jane Curry, Jonathon Woolery, Nancy Dunlavy, Vina Stafford, Emily Mise, Patsy Goodman, Sally Ann Ray, Margaret Hudson, Betsy Dunlavy, Jacob and Joseph Woolery. Today we bury Uncle Joe, the last one of the family. The funeral of Joseph Woolery at Gilgal last week was the largest that ever took place in Pleasant Run township, Fifty old soldiers were in line, 16 attending from Bedford. Mr. Woolery had a presentment of his death and a few days before chose the place where he wished to be buried. PLEASANT RUN Joseph Woolery was born Dec. 8th, 1830, died Aug. 23rd, 1899. He died very suddenly of heart disease just after eating a hearty breakfast. The shock was very great to his family and friends. He was the last of a family of 15 children. He was at one time a leading stock dealer, was elected Justice of the Peace several times and at one time began the study of medicine under the late Dr. Joseph Stillson of Bedford. Uncle Joe served as a true soldier in Co. G, 31st regiment, Indiana Volunteers, during the Civil War, was severely wounded at the battle of Shilo. He leaves six children to mourn his loss. The family have the sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement. CARD OF THANKS We tender our gratitude to those who administered to us, and extended sympathy, during our great sorrow from the unexpected loss of husband and father. MATILDA WOOLERY AND FAMILY

THE TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1988 Buddy Stancombe INDIANAPOLIS - Former Lawrence County resident Buddy Lee Stancombe, 56, 2301 Moreland, Indianapolis, died at 11:35 a.m. Monday at Hendricks County Hospital in Danville. He was born Sept. 11, 1931 in Bedford to Clifford and Pearl Brown Stancombe. He married Oleta Baker. He was a retired Iron Worker with local 22, Indianapolis and a member of the National Muzzle Loaders Association and Ironworkers 22, of Indianapolis. Survivors include three sons; Stephen, Clifton and Gregory Stancombe, all of Bedford; one daughter, Mrs. Mike (Laura) Phelps, Los Angeles, Calif.; seven grandchildren and one brother, Robert Stancombe, R. 16, Bedford. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Betty, Laveta and Frieda and two brothers, Osbert and Cecil, and one grandchild. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Day & Carter Mortuary, the Rev. Donald Meyers officiating. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by members of Gillen Post 33, American Legion. Friends may call at the mortuary from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and from 9 a.m. to service time Thursday. Pall bearers will be: Darren Stancombe, Daniel Stancombe, Timothy Stancombe, Monte Terry, Danny Hall and Joey Hall.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1899 J. F. Hamer was called to Mitchell Monday morning, to prepare the body of Miss Jennie Chase for shipment to Illinois. Miss Chase died Sunday.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1899 An 18 months old daughter of Fred Brown, of the East End, died Thursday and was buried Sunday at 2:30 at Beech Grove Cemetery.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1899 Death Of Charlotte May Todd Charlotte May, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Elmer E. Todd died at 6 a.m. Saturday of bronchial pneumonia. Born Feb. 5, 1894. The funeral took place at the residence, East 17th street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial at Green Hill Cemetery. (Feb 5, 1894 - Nov. 11, 1899)

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1899 Mrs. John Fisher was called to the home of Andy J. Acton, near Mitchell, Saturday a.m., by the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Acton who died Friday night at 9 o'clock. ( Elizabeth Acton died Nov 10, 1899 Buried Liberty Baptist Cemetery)

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1899 An infant child of George Hall, of Limestone, died Monday, of diphtheria.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1899 The daughter of Grant Sears whose leg was amputated some time ago, died Saturday and was buried Sunday at Old Union. L. D. Kern conducting services. (Claideth Sears Jul 28, 1892 - Nov 11, 1899)

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1899 An infant of Mr. And Mrs. Weaver died Thursday and was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1899 Mrs. M. Lewis, wife of presiding Elder Lewis, of the A. M. E. church was buried Wednesday at Indianapolis.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1899 COXTON Chas McCormick, head sawyer at Banks & Co.'s mill was called to his home at Indian Springs on account of his aged father's failing health, who died Saturday at the age of 80....

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1899 COXTON ..Mrs. Lula Hays of Livonia is living with her brother, since the sad death of his young wife Rebecca (nee Chastain)

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1899 FORT RITNER Robt. A. Mullis died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday at the Proctor graveyard. ( Dec 23, 1840 - Nov 21, 1899 Cpl Co H 117th Ind Inf married Eliza Bird Jan 26, 1874)

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1899 FORT RITNER Several from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Noah Allen near Pinhook

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1899 Charles Mitchell, brother of Ned Mitchell of this city, died at his home in Indianapolis Sunday of congestion of the stomach, aged about 40 years. He was a dry goods drummer, and left a wife and one daughter. The funeral took place at Bloomington Wednesday, and a number of relatives from Bedford and vicinity attend. Mr. And Mrs. Ned Mitchell and Mr. And Mrs. Don Ferguson went to Bloomington to attend the funeral of Charles Mitchell.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1899 A two-year-old child of Albert Sheetz of Williams, died Monday and was buried Tuesday. (Albert Sheetz is buried at Mt. Olive Cemetery, possibly where the child is buried also)

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1899 Ollie Etchison died in Spice Valley township Sunday, of consumption The funeral took place at Port Williams Monday. (Oliver M. Etchison Dec 13, 1880 - Nov. 26, 1899 Buried Port Williams Cemetery)

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1899 Mr. And Mrs. Leason Larter were suddenly called to Seymour Saturday, by the death of their niece, Mrs. Daisy Goens, aged 16 years.