Robert Owen Murray, born January 4, 1847, in Fulton County, Indiana, passed away on October 29, 1902, at the age of 55. He married Mary Bowman in 1881, and they had four children, with three daughters surviving him. A member of the United Brethren church, Murray served as an ex-trustee of Wayne township. His funeral was conducted at home by Rev. S. P. Korster, and he was interred at Bowman Cemetery.
John L. Troutman, born September 22, 1853, in Fulton County, Indiana, dedicated his life to agriculture in Kansas after relocating there in 1865. Coming from a farming lineage, he thrived in various agricultural pursuits, notably owning a successful alfalfa farm in Topeka. His father, William H. Troutman, an ardent abolitionist, actively facilitated the Underground Railroad. John L. balanced farming with brick masonry before returning to agriculture, marrying Marguerite Jackson and raising a family while contributing meaningfully to his community.
Mrs. Martella E. Rogers, aged 98, passed away at her home in Rochester on December 28, 1953. Born on October 3, 1855, she spent her entire life in Fulton County. A member of the Talma Methodist Church, she was married to Francis A. Rogers until his death in 1921. She is survived by her son, three daughters, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her funeral is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Mentone Baptist Church, with burial at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
William H. Nellans, an 84-year-old farmer from Fulton County, passed away on Thursday after a prolonged illness. Born on September 10, 1869, he spent his life in the area. He was first married to Mary Patton, who died in 1909, and later to Ada Martindale in 1936, who survives him. He had four daughters, twelve grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. A member of the Pilgrim Holiness Church, his funeral will take place at Ditmire Funeral Chapel, with burial at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Fred Nellans, aged 40, passed away on August 14, 1916, after an eight-week battle with gangrene. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Absalom Nellans and was born in Rochester in 1876. The family later moved to a farm near Fulton. Fred remained unmarried and is survived by his parents and several siblings. His funeral will be held on Thursday at the Fulton U. B. Church, followed by interment.
Mary Bowman, nee Foster, passed away on January 28, 1889, at the age of 78, at her residence in Indiana. A devoted Lutheran, she was remembered for her virtuous life marked by benevolence, hospitality, and cheerfulness. Her funeral service, led by Rev. A. E. Gift, preceded her burial at the Lutheran Cemetery near Bloomingsburg. Mary emigrated from Perry County, Ohio, to Fulton County early in its history, leaving a lasting impression on her friends and neighbors.
Henry Bowman passed away on August 25, 1903, in Talma after a prolonged struggle with dropsy and age-related issues. He moved to Talma from Fremont, Ohio, around forty-five years prior, working in milling until health complications arose. Survived by two sisters, a brother, and three sons, Bowman had lived with his son Albert in Talma before his death. His funeral is scheduled for Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock in Talma.
Mrs. Bowman, the wife of Henry Bowman from Bloomingsburg, passed away from lung fever on February 16, 1882. Her funeral service took place at the local Lutheran Church, officiated by Rev. Gift from Rochester. Following the service, she was laid to rest in the adjacent Lutheran Cemetery.
Dr. Aaron L. Bowman, aged 40, passed away on July 5, 1916, at his Talma home after a year-long battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his wife, Lily, their two children, Emery and Eldora May, and his brother, Albert. Dr. Bowman was born on June 19, 1876, in Fulton County and had a long-standing medical practice in Talma. His illness had recently forced him to cease work. Funeral arrangements are pending.