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William Anderson Daniel (1963)

DANIEL, SHUTT, FARR, MILLER, KEPHART

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler (email)
Date: 2/14/2013 at 08:34:21

Winterset Madisonian – July 3, 1963
Section 2, pg 4

W. A. Daniels of St. Charles Dies

Death of 89-Year-Old Man at St. Charles Reported as Suicide

William A. Daniel, aged 89, of St. Charles, was found dead at his home there last Friday, June 28. His body was found in the garage at his home by his daughter, Mrs. Anna Shutt. He had been despondent recently. The death was reported as a suicide by Dr. Paul Eggleston, county medical examiner.

Mr. Daniel had been a resident of the St. Charles community for many years, and was a retired farmer. He was born March 18, 1874, at Terre-Haute, Ind., a son of William B. and Alice Farr Daniel. He was married Feb. 22, 1898, near St. Charles, to Daisy Miller. She preceded him in death. Three of their five children also preceded him in death.

He had attended Union Chapel church in early life.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Shutt of St. Charles and Mrs. Susie Kephart of Newton; 13 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Funeral services were held Sunday from the St. Charles Christian church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. James Farrell. Burial was made in St. Charles cemetery.
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Coordinator's note: Middle name found in his WW I Draft Registration card.

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