Henry Allen Aldridge died Wednesday evening, May 7, 1919, at his home near Fransonia. He was born in Posey county, IN, Sept 11, 1838, being 80 years, 8 months and 26 days old at the time of his death.
He united with the M.E. church at Olive Branch a number of years ago, of which he was still a member at the time of his death. He enlisted in the civil war at Olney Oct. 20, 1861, and served 4 years, 3 months and 20 days in the service of his country. In this time he did not receive a wound and was in the hospital but a few days. He was taken prisoner, but was released a short in a short time.
He was twice married, both companions and two sons having preceded him to the better world. He leaves to mourn his loss, one son James, one daughter, Mrs. G. A. Claycomb, one step-daughter, Mrs. T. J. Colborn, and two granddaughters, all of Decker township, and one grandson and one great-grandson of Cut Bank Mont. His death marks the end of a long decline and to him brings relief.
Funeral services were held at Antioch church May 8, conducted by Rev. Jackson, pastor of the Noble charge of the M. E. Church. The remains were taken to Richland cemetery for interment.
Olney Advocate, May 27, 1919
He united with the M.E. church at Olive Branch a number of years ago, of which he was still a member at the time of his death. He enlisted in the civil war at Olney Oct. 20, 1861, and served 4 years, 3 months and 20 days in the service of his country. In this time he did not receive a wound and was in the hospital but a few days. He was taken prisoner, but was released a short in a short time.
He was twice married, both companions and two sons having preceded him to the better world. He leaves to mourn his loss, one son James, one daughter, Mrs. G. A. Claycomb, one step-daughter, Mrs. T. J. Colborn, and two granddaughters, all of Decker township, and one grandson and one great-grandson of Cut Bank Mont. His death marks the end of a long decline and to him brings relief.
Funeral services were held at Antioch church May 8, conducted by Rev. Jackson, pastor of the Noble charge of the M. E. Church. The remains were taken to Richland cemetery for interment.
Olney Advocate, May 27, 1919
Henry Allen Aldridge died Wednesday evening, May 7, 1919, at his home near Fransonia. He was born in Posey county, IN, Sept 11, 1838, being 80 years, 8 months and 26 days old at the time of his death.
He united with the M.E. church at Olive Branch a number of years ago, of which he was still a member at the time of his death. He enlisted in the civil war at Olney Oct. 20, 1861, and served 4 years, 3 months and 20 days in the service of his country. In this time he did not receive a wound and was in the hospital but a few days. He was taken prisoner, but was released a short in a short time.
He was twice married, both companions and two sons having preceded him to the better world. He leaves to mourn his loss, one son James, one daughter, Mrs. G. A. Claycomb, one step-daughter, Mrs. T. J. Colborn, and two granddaughters, all of Decker township, and one grandson and one great-grandson of Cut Bank Mont. His death marks the end of a long decline and to him brings relief.
Funeral services were held at Antioch church May 8, conducted by Rev. Jackson, pastor of the Noble charge of the M. E. Church. The remains were taken to Richland cemetery for interment.
Olney Advocate, May 27, 1919
He united with the M.E. church at Olive Branch a number of years ago, of which he was still a member at the time of his death. He enlisted in the civil war at Olney Oct. 20, 1861, and served 4 years, 3 months and 20 days in the service of his country. In this time he did not receive a wound and was in the hospital but a few days. He was taken prisoner, but was released a short in a short time.
He was twice married, both companions and two sons having preceded him to the better world. He leaves to mourn his loss, one son James, one daughter, Mrs. G. A. Claycomb, one step-daughter, Mrs. T. J. Colborn, and two granddaughters, all of Decker township, and one grandson and one great-grandson of Cut Bank Mont. His death marks the end of a long decline and to him brings relief.
Funeral services were held at Antioch church May 8, conducted by Rev. Jackson, pastor of the Noble charge of the M. E. Church. The remains were taken to Richland cemetery for interment.
Olney Advocate, May 27, 1919
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