BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, FEB. 28, 1902 Death Of John Zahn, Sr. John Zahn, Sr., died at 10:30 Wednesday night, of Bright's disease, from which he had been a sufferer for six months past, but had been confined to his bed but three weeks. He was 74 years old the 9th day of February. Mr. Zahn was born in Wurttemberg, Germany, in 1828, and came to this country in 1849. He remained in New York a short time, then came to New Albany, Ind. He was married there in 1852 to Miss Katherine Traub, who was living there then; but came from Germany some time after Mr. Zahn came. He was employed by the L. N. A. & C. now the Monon, before it was built to Salem and was Superintendent of Bridges of the road from New Albany to Michigan City for thirty-six years, being an expert in the old style of bridge construction. He lived at New Albany about 18 months, when he moved to Bedford, in 1855, and had been a resident of this place over fifty-one years. He was a good citizen and a kind neighbor; respected and esteemed by all. His wife and adopted son, John S. Zahn, survive. The funeral will take place this Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home on South I street. Burial at Green Hill Cemetery. The services will be conducted by Elder Joseph Franklin. NOTE: John Zahn, Sr.: 9 Feb 1828 – 25 Feb. 1902. Burial at Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford.