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Nancy Colling. 86. Hannah J. Monnett
was born on Mar 10 1839. She died on Feb 10 1888 in Floyd Township, Putnam
Co., IN. She Burial Location on Feb 12 1888 in Groveland Cemetery, Groveland,
Putnam Co., IN.(24) Local news notes
from THE GREENCASTLE TIMES Greencastle, IN February 1 6, 1888, Floyd Township.
Jacob Wesner and wife are very low with pneumonia, fearful, as to result.
LATER----- Mrs. Hannah Wesner died Friday morning the 10th and was interr ed
in the Groveland cemetery Sunday. The remains were taken to the Methodi st church
where there was a short and impressive ceremony by the Re v. D. W. Evans after
which they were followed to their last resting pla ce by a large concourse of
relatives and friends.
She was married to Lawson Colling in Shelby County,
Kentucky. Hannah J. Monnett and Lawson Colling had the following
children:
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Nancy Colling.
She was married to Samuel Miller (son of
Archibald Miller and Jane Greenlee) on Oct 18 1860 in
Putnam County, Indiana.(25)
Hannah J. Monnett and Samuel Miller had the following children:
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Marion M. Miller.
She was married to Jacob
Wesner (son of Samuel Wesner and Hester
Evans) on Aug 11 1867 in Putnam Co. In..(26)
Jacob Wesner was born in 1832. He died on Mar
23 1888 in Floyd Township, Putnam Co., IN. He Burial Location in Groveland Cemetery,
Groveland, Putnam Co., IN. Local news notes from THE GREENCASTLE TIMES Greencastle,
IN February 16, 1 888, Floyd Township
Jacob Wesner and wife are very low with pneumonia, fearful, as to result .
Hon. Samuel Wesner, of Lebanon is visiting his brother, Jacob, of this tow nship
during his sickness.
Notice THE GREENCASTLE TIMES March , 1888, Groveland News
Jacob Wesner is still very low woth fever and may not recover.
THE GREENCASTLE TIMES March 29, 1888 ,Local news notes, Floyd Township
Jacob Wesner died the 23rd inst., after a lingering illness of seven week s.
He was buried with Masonic honors Saturday. He leaves three childr en to mourn
their loss.
THE GREENCASTLE TIMES March 29, 1888 Local news notes, Groveland News:
A special meeting of the brethren of Groveland lodge, No. 542, F. and A. M.,
was held Mar. 24 at 10 am, and arrangements made preparatory to the fu neral
and interment of our deceased brother Jacob Wesner.
And we, the committee, submit the following in memoriam.
Whereas, the Omnipotent Father in his infinite wisdom, through his pow er has
seen fit to take from us, out of our ranks, our eldest and most bel oved brother,
Wesner, be it
Resolved, That we unanimously concur in the beleif that the ruling moti ve
of his life was to do good to mankind without offence to God or man a nd that
he possessed those ennobling traits of character, justice, freed om and right
in a degree that secured for him the confidence and este em of all who knew him.
Resolved, That while this Lodge deplores the loss of so just upright, pr ompt,
obedient and faithful a brother Master Mason, his children are bere ft of a kind,
dutiful and loving father and his only brother, Samue l, of a sincere and affectionate
friend. The church, too is depriv ed of an efficient member, and humble and devoted
disciple; the communi ty and all his friends of a worthy and useful benefactor.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to two of the l eading
county papers for publication and that a copy of same be present ed to the family
of the deceased.
By order Com: N.S. Wood, H. Timmons, W.M. Owens
Hannah J. Monnett and Jacob Wesner had the following children:
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Clarabell Wesner was born on Jul 25 1868. She died on Dec 11 1873. Buried
at Groveland Indiana.
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