Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Saturday, Nov 21 1891 -- Wesley Rountree, one of the oldest residence of Ripley Township died at his home near Alamo June 2, 1891. He was born Oct 3, 1825 in Butler County, Ohio the youngest of seven children. The family came to Indiana in 1827 when Wesley was two years old and settled on a farm where he resided at his death. Mr. Rountree was a member of the Masonic Fraternity and of the Presbyterian Church. He was married in 1872 to Miss Florence Brown of Alamo who survives. Mr. Rountree was greatly attached to his home and friends. Sixty-three years he lived in one place without leaving one ill wisher, a record in which his friends may well be proud. Seldom has been seen so general sympathy and sorrow in an entire community. Honest and honorable in all his dealings, charitable in thought and action. He performed the duties of citizen and neighbor with unvarying fidenlity. Beloved by all who knew him, surrounded by devoted friends and all that can make their life desirable he has been called to a higher, fuller and more blessed existence.