The following article was printed in the International Fire Fighter magazine publication of February, 1938, page twenty-nine, along with a photo of William McKinley "Bill" Claiborne in his uniform (see photos on this memorial):
"LOGANSPORT, IND.
Local Nol. 470
It is with deep regret we inform you of the death of our chief, Wm. Claiborne, a charter member of Local No. 470, who died January 1, 1938, of a heart attack. Chief Claiborne was a very successful chief, having served on the department 16 years and was chief for the past 8-1/2 years, during which time he served as president of the Indiana Fire Chief's Association, and was a member of the Indiana Firemen's Association.
The funeral services of Chief Claiborne were held January 4, with the Indiana Firemen's Association holding ritualistic services, which were given by Chaplain Coon in his usual efficient way, and was well represented by firemen from all over the state of Indiana.
The following resolutions were adopted by Local No. 470, International Association of Fire Fighters, in memory of our brother, Chief Wm. Claiborne:
WHEREAS it has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst by death, Chief William McKinley Claiborne, who was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, August 10, 1896.
Chief Claiborne has spent most of his life in Logansport, Ind. He leave to mourn his loss his widow, Amelia; four brothers, and two sisters. He was a charter member of Local 470 and was appointed a member of the department September 14, 1921, and was promoted to chief January 6, 1930.
Brother Claiborne was striken with a heart attack while driving his car in the company of his wife on the evening of December 30, 1937, and was taken to the Cass County Hospital at once and there he remained departing this life at 11 A. M., January 1, 1938.
RESOLVED, This is just a tribute to the memory of our departed chief and brother from our midst and for one who was in every respect worthy of our highest regards; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we render to the widow of the brother this expression of sincere sympathy in our joint loss. We pray the Almighty Father will give her comfort in this, her house or sorrow, and strength to bear the burden of her loss; and be it further
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be spread upon the records as a mark of respect to our departed brother and to the INTERNATIONAL FIRE FIGHTER for publication.
From the boys of the department.
Fraternally.
PAUL GORMLEY,
Secretary."
Note: The above article states that William was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Census and family records show him as being born in Cedar County, Missouri. His death took place in Cass County, Indiana.
"LOGANSPORT, IND.
Local Nol. 470
It is with deep regret we inform you of the death of our chief, Wm. Claiborne, a charter member of Local No. 470, who died January 1, 1938, of a heart attack. Chief Claiborne was a very successful chief, having served on the department 16 years and was chief for the past 8-1/2 years, during which time he served as president of the Indiana Fire Chief's Association, and was a member of the Indiana Firemen's Association.
The funeral services of Chief Claiborne were held January 4, with the Indiana Firemen's Association holding ritualistic services, which were given by Chaplain Coon in his usual efficient way, and was well represented by firemen from all over the state of Indiana.
The following resolutions were adopted by Local No. 470, International Association of Fire Fighters, in memory of our brother, Chief Wm. Claiborne:
WHEREAS it has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst by death, Chief William McKinley Claiborne, who was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, August 10, 1896.
Chief Claiborne has spent most of his life in Logansport, Ind. He leave to mourn his loss his widow, Amelia; four brothers, and two sisters. He was a charter member of Local 470 and was appointed a member of the department September 14, 1921, and was promoted to chief January 6, 1930.
Brother Claiborne was striken with a heart attack while driving his car in the company of his wife on the evening of December 30, 1937, and was taken to the Cass County Hospital at once and there he remained departing this life at 11 A. M., January 1, 1938.
RESOLVED, This is just a tribute to the memory of our departed chief and brother from our midst and for one who was in every respect worthy of our highest regards; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we render to the widow of the brother this expression of sincere sympathy in our joint loss. We pray the Almighty Father will give her comfort in this, her house or sorrow, and strength to bear the burden of her loss; and be it further
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be spread upon the records as a mark of respect to our departed brother and to the INTERNATIONAL FIRE FIGHTER for publication.
From the boys of the department.
Fraternally.
PAUL GORMLEY,
Secretary."
Note: The above article states that William was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Census and family records show him as being born in Cedar County, Missouri. His death took place in Cass County, Indiana.
The following article was printed in the International Fire Fighter magazine publication of February, 1938, page twenty-nine, along with a photo of William McKinley "Bill" Claiborne in his uniform (see photos on this memorial):
"LOGANSPORT, IND.
Local Nol. 470
It is with deep regret we inform you of the death of our chief, Wm. Claiborne, a charter member of Local No. 470, who died January 1, 1938, of a heart attack. Chief Claiborne was a very successful chief, having served on the department 16 years and was chief for the past 8-1/2 years, during which time he served as president of the Indiana Fire Chief's Association, and was a member of the Indiana Firemen's Association.
The funeral services of Chief Claiborne were held January 4, with the Indiana Firemen's Association holding ritualistic services, which were given by Chaplain Coon in his usual efficient way, and was well represented by firemen from all over the state of Indiana.
The following resolutions were adopted by Local No. 470, International Association of Fire Fighters, in memory of our brother, Chief Wm. Claiborne:
WHEREAS it has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst by death, Chief William McKinley Claiborne, who was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, August 10, 1896.
Chief Claiborne has spent most of his life in Logansport, Ind. He leave to mourn his loss his widow, Amelia; four brothers, and two sisters. He was a charter member of Local 470 and was appointed a member of the department September 14, 1921, and was promoted to chief January 6, 1930.
Brother Claiborne was striken with a heart attack while driving his car in the company of his wife on the evening of December 30, 1937, and was taken to the Cass County Hospital at once and there he remained departing this life at 11 A. M., January 1, 1938.
RESOLVED, This is just a tribute to the memory of our departed chief and brother from our midst and for one who was in every respect worthy of our highest regards; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we render to the widow of the brother this expression of sincere sympathy in our joint loss. We pray the Almighty Father will give her comfort in this, her house or sorrow, and strength to bear the burden of her loss; and be it further
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be spread upon the records as a mark of respect to our departed brother and to the INTERNATIONAL FIRE FIGHTER for publication.
From the boys of the department.
Fraternally.
PAUL GORMLEY,
Secretary."
Note: The above article states that William was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Census and family records show him as being born in Cedar County, Missouri. His death took place in Cass County, Indiana.
"LOGANSPORT, IND.
Local Nol. 470
It is with deep regret we inform you of the death of our chief, Wm. Claiborne, a charter member of Local No. 470, who died January 1, 1938, of a heart attack. Chief Claiborne was a very successful chief, having served on the department 16 years and was chief for the past 8-1/2 years, during which time he served as president of the Indiana Fire Chief's Association, and was a member of the Indiana Firemen's Association.
The funeral services of Chief Claiborne were held January 4, with the Indiana Firemen's Association holding ritualistic services, which were given by Chaplain Coon in his usual efficient way, and was well represented by firemen from all over the state of Indiana.
The following resolutions were adopted by Local No. 470, International Association of Fire Fighters, in memory of our brother, Chief Wm. Claiborne:
WHEREAS it has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst by death, Chief William McKinley Claiborne, who was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, August 10, 1896.
Chief Claiborne has spent most of his life in Logansport, Ind. He leave to mourn his loss his widow, Amelia; four brothers, and two sisters. He was a charter member of Local 470 and was appointed a member of the department September 14, 1921, and was promoted to chief January 6, 1930.
Brother Claiborne was striken with a heart attack while driving his car in the company of his wife on the evening of December 30, 1937, and was taken to the Cass County Hospital at once and there he remained departing this life at 11 A. M., January 1, 1938.
RESOLVED, This is just a tribute to the memory of our departed chief and brother from our midst and for one who was in every respect worthy of our highest regards; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we render to the widow of the brother this expression of sincere sympathy in our joint loss. We pray the Almighty Father will give her comfort in this, her house or sorrow, and strength to bear the burden of her loss; and be it further
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be spread upon the records as a mark of respect to our departed brother and to the INTERNATIONAL FIRE FIGHTER for publication.
From the boys of the department.
Fraternally.
PAUL GORMLEY,
Secretary."
Note: The above article states that William was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Census and family records show him as being born in Cedar County, Missouri. His death took place in Cass County, Indiana.
Bio by: Mary Fallwell Henderson
