Henthorn, Alice Birdie

Alice Birdie Henthorn

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BIOGRAPHY: Alice Henthorn was educated in the public schools of Ripley County, IN and attended old Moores Hill (now Evansville) College for about 2 years.

She taught school in the Ripley County Public Schools and in the Indianapolis Public Schools for many years.

In 1918, she went to Washington, DC where she was employed for many years by the federal government. She worked first for the War Department and later the Treasury Department, until her retirement in 1938.

After leaving Ripley County she lived in Cincinnati, Chicago, Indianapolis and Washington, DC.

She was Matron, U.D. and First W. Matron, Electa Chapter No. 135, O.E.S. Milan, IN. She was Past President, General M. Emmett Urell Auxilliary, United Spanish War Veterans, Washington, DC.

When her husband's health broke circa 1913 she returned to employment, working until the time of her retirement.

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OBITUARY: Rites at Milan for Mrs. Bruner
Teacher in Ripley County Schools for 17 Years, Dies Near Washington, DC

Mrs. Alice H. Bruner, teacher in the Ripley county schools for 17 years, died Saturday in Prince Georges county, Md., near Washington, DC. She had been ill for some time and had been in a hospital since March 16.

Born on the Henthorn farm just west of Milan on the Versailles and Milan pike, Mrs. Bruner was the former Alice Belle (Byrd) Henthorn, daughter of James Wilson and Fannie Catherine Henthorn, the youngest of 10 children. Her parents were among the earliest settlers of Ripley county, her father coming from Boone county, Ky., and her mother, the daughter of Peter Williams, coming from Worcester county (near Snow Hill) on the eastern shore of Maryland.

The deceased was educated in the public schools of Ripley county and attended Moores Hill college, after which she began a career of teaching. In 1893 she was united in marriage to Milton Ellsworth Bruner of the Springdale neighborhood, who survives her with two children, Kenneth Henthorn Bruner and Pauline May Bruner (Mrs. A. Robert McCallum Jr.) both of Silver Spring, Md.

Entered Civil Service

Answering the call for trained personnel in 1917, Mrs. Bruner entered the Federal Civil Service in the War Department, working as a section chief in the Quartermaster General's Office. Thereafter she was transferred to the Loans and Currency Division of the United States Treasury where she served until 1938 when she retired on account of physical disability. From that time she resided with her son, Kenneth H. Bruner, president of the East Sligo Valley Citizens Association in Silver Spring, Md.

Active in religious and fraternal work, Mrs. Bruner was a member of Foundry Methodist Church in Washington; a past president of the General M. Emmett Urell chapter, Spanish War Veterans' Auxillary; matron, U.D. and first worthy matron of Electra chapter, No. 135, O.E.S., Milan.

Prayer services were conducted Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Frederick Brown Harris of Foundry church, at the residence of Mrs. McCallum at Silver Spring. The body was then brought to Milan where funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Laws Funeral Home by the Rev. Maurice Eicholz with the final rites of the order of the Eastern Star under the auspices of Electa chapter. Interment was in the Moores Hill Cemetery.
(Source: Versailles Republican, Versailles, Indiana, Thursday, April 3, 1941; The Osgood Journal, Osgood, Indiana, April 3, 1941; The Washington Star, Washington, DC, Monday, March 30-31, 1941; and one other not identified.)

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Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011

Henthorn, George Washington

George Washington Henthorn

Notes for George Washington HENTHORN-145

BIOGRAPHY: George Washington Henthorn was a bachelor farmer and active in community, political, and Masonic fraternal affairs. At one time he was a RFD carrier.

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PROBATE: Will of George W. Henthorn
I, George W. Henthorne of Ripley County and the state of Indiana being of sound mind, and disposing memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament:

Item first: It is my desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be fully paid.

Item second. I give all of my personal property to Alice B. Bruner and Fannie M. Henthorn to be divided between them equally by my Executor hereinafter mentioned.

Item third. I give and bequeath all of my Real Estate that I may own at the time of my decease to Alice B. Bruner and Fannie M. Henthorn to be divided equally between them by my Executor hereinafter mentioned.

Item fourth. I hereby appoint Fannie M. Henthorn to be my Executor.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 1st day of October 1894. s/ George W. Henthorn {seal}

signed, sealed, published and declared by the said George W. Henthorn as for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who in his presence and in the presence of each other and at his request have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.

s/ Carl E. Wood } witnesses
s/ C.N. Peters

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OBITUARY:
Geo. Henthorn, died at his home west of town [Milan, IN], Saturday May 18, 1912, after an illness of several weeks of organic heart trouble. His parents died years ago leaving the responsibility of keeping up the home to George. This place he filled nobly. He was a loving brother, a kind neighbor, and was loved and respected by all.

He has been a rural route mail carrier for almost 10 years, a position which he creditably filled.

The community has lost one of nature's noblemen. He was a member of the Masonic Order; the I.O.O.F. and the K. of P. and was also a member of the Eastern Star.

He leaves to mourn, seven sisters and one brother and many other relatives and friends.

The funeral was at his late home, Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. conducted by Rev. D.P. Liston.

The pall bearers were Judge F.M. Thompson, J.P. Day, Everett Shockley, John Warneke, Chas. Powell and Jesse P. Conyers. Burial at Moores Hill under the auspices of the Masonic Order.

Those from a distance who attended the funeral of Geo. Henthorn were: Joe Stewart and wife, Mrs. Ellsworth Bruner and son and daughter and Mrs. Maggie Dean, of Indianapolis; James Henthorne and Mrs. Myrtle Kestler of Shelbyville, and Mrs. ... Vincent.
(Source: Probably Versailles Republican, 22 May 1912)

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Obituary
George W. Henthorn was born August 24, 1853, on the farm near Milan, where he spent most of his life, and passed away May 12, 1912. He was converted and joined the Zion M.E. Church in 1870, under the ministry of Charles E. Edwards.

He joined the Masonic order at the age of 21 and became a member of the Eastern Star.

In 1880 he became a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, also the Daughters of Rebecca; and in 1886 of the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters.

He is survived by seven sisters and one brother, a number of relatives and a host of friends.

He was an affectionate brother, of a cheerful disposition, thoughtful of others, one of the world's useful men, highminded, modest, a faithful friend and an esteemed citizen.

We can say with the great poet, "His life was gentle and the elements so mixed in him that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, 'This was a man.'"

Resolution of Respect
Thou art gone our Brother,
Gone beyond this vale of tears,
But in Memory you will linger,
With us through the passing years.

In Memory of Geo. W. Henthorn, who died May the 13th, 1912.

Once again Death hath summoned a Brother Odd Fellow, and the golden gateway to the Eternal City has opened to welcome him to his home. He has completed his work in the ministering of the wants of the afflicted, in shedding light into darkened souls and in bringing joy into the places of misery, and as his reward, has received the plaudit, "Well done," from the Supreme Master.

And Whereas, The all-wise and merciful Father has called our beloved and respected brother home;

And Whereas, He has been a true and faithful Brother, in our Order, therefore be it

Resolved, That Milan Lodge No. 270, I.O.O.F. of Milan, Indiana, in testimony of her loss, tenders to the family of the deceased brother our sincere condolence in this deep affliction, and that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of our lodge.
Robert H. Borders, Jas. M. Spencer, J.C. Powell, Committee

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PROBATE: The will was probated on 29 May 1912 at Versailles, Ripley Co., IN with Charles N. Peters, witness to the signing of the will, testifying the will was valid.

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Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011

Williams, Fannie Catherine

Fannie Catherine Williams

Notes for Fannie Catherine WILLIAMS-64

OBITUARY:

Fanny C. Williams was born in Worcester County, MD, Feb. 18, 1827. She, with her parents, moved to near Pierceville, Ripley Co., Indiana, in 1836. She was married to James W. Henthorn, June 29, 1843. To them were born ten children -- seven girls and three boys -- all of whom mourn the loss of their mother. Only three are left on the old homestead. Her husband passed to the spirit world, April 4, 1867.

Two years ago she was attacked with la grippe, from which she never recovered, but was not confined to her bed until last December. Her suffering during the last four months of her life only God knows, as she bore it uncomplainingly. All that medical skill and loving hands could do was done, but all to no purpose, and on April 13, 1893, the death angel gave the summons and mother went from us to join father on the other shore.

On the day previous to her death, as her children surrounded her bed, she drew each one down to the bed and kissed him, and said, "Goodbye."

She had been a member of the M.E. Church since her fifteeth year, and a pure Christian home life was characteristic of her.

Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. C.E. Line on Saturday, April 15, after which the remains were laid to rest in the burial grounds on the farm.

Thus within a week a family of five dwindled down to one of three. Two places are vacant, never to be filled. Yet "We sorrow not as those who have no hope," but believe that the time is not far distant when loved ones shall be reunited.

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CEMETERY: Fanny Henthorn; 66 yr. 1 mo. 25; Died April 12, 1893
(W. Burr Parsons has not been placed in the family tree, as of Apr 1995. He wrote that this was Grandmother Henthorn, wife to James W.)
(Source: Survey of Henthorn Cemetery, Milan, Ripley Co., IN taken by W. Burr Parsons on 6 Dec 1942)

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Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011