William N. Ingram (1855-1947) – Obituary
William N. Ingram was my Great-Great Grandfather through his son William Jr. who married Minnie Bell Nees (mentioned below as William of Silverton). The following is his obituary for his death which occurred on the 17th of May 1947 when he was 92 years old.
“William M. Ingram, 92, died at his home near Silverton. He was born 14 May 1855 in Mt. Eadon, Spencer, Co., Kentucky. He was married in 1879 to Miss Catherine Frances Heindselman in Great Bend, Kansas. They farmed for 50 years in Kansas and Oklahoma, after which they went to Flagstaff, Arizona, coming to Stayton in 1934. They celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary 19 Oct 1944. Five of their seven children survived them.”
[SML, 22 May 1947] – Obituary copied from the Marion County OR Cemeteries Book for Lone Oak Cemetery, Stayton, OR. pg 46
“William N. Ingram Funeral services were held on Wednesday at the Weddle funeral home at Stayton for William N. Ingram, 92 who died Monday at his home at 608 Whittier St. in Silverton. Rev Williard Buchner officated and burial was in Lone Oak cemetery. Mr. Ingram was born in Mt. Eaden county Kentucky May 14 1855 and was married to Catherine Frances Heindselman in 1879. Five of seven children survive. Everette and William of Silverton, Arthur of San Diego, Ernest and Mrs. June Jackson of Cochella, Calif.”
- Silverton Appeal, May 22, 1847
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