Son of John and Nancy Wood Magner
Husband of Rhoda Magner; married 23 Jan. 1850, Crawford Co., Ohio
Father of John H., Francis M., Sylvester, Thomas, Amanda J., Wiley, Eli, and Elias G.
Civil War Veteran - Co. H. 152 Indiana Inf.
He was a member of the Monroeville, Indiana Lodge No. 293 A. & F.M. (Information from the book, "Roster of the Masonic bodies in Allen County, Indiana. Tableau of Officers and Members April 1st, 1898." Meetings were held the first and third Wednesday of each month.)
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Monroeville Weekly Breeze Monroeville, Indiana 5 07 1903 Page 5 SUDDEN DEATH
William Magner died on the 2nd day of May 1903, at his home in Monroeville, Allen County, Ind. at the age of 78 years, 3 months, and 14 days. He was born in Beaver County, Pa., on the 21 day of January A.D., 1825 - being the son of John and Nancy Magner who with their family emigrated to Richland County, Ohio, in the year 1836, where they resided until 1858 whence they removed with their family to Tully Township, Van Wert, O., settling on the farm now owned by Lewis Brown.
Wm. Magner with his wife and young family remained with his father on the farm about one year, then moved to Monroeville where he followed the carpenter trade, and afterward engaged in the business of undertaker and furniture manufacturer; when he came to Monroeville there were but few houses, the larger part of the land on which the town now stands was in thick woods. Society in those days was in a primitive state, neighbors were few and far between in Monroe Township, but each one was interested in the welfare of every other, neighbor helped neighbor, and all dwelt in harmony. "Every neighber round the place was dear as a relation." Thus he and his estimable wife grew in years, as they labored day by day. But now this father of the family was to be separated for a time from all he held dearest.
The tocsin of war was sounded and as duty to his family and his fellow man had always been his guide, his duty to his country called hime to the field of action where he remained till the close of the war which bound us more firmly together as a free nation.
The deceased was a member of the Christian Church for a great many years and of the masonic fraternity formost than 35 years. Throughout all his later life he lived the simple and admirable life, which he had learned to love in his younger years, his neighbors were as brothers to him. If they needed his services for a neighborly assistance it was a pleasure to him to give them freely. He did not live for the Almighty dollar, yet no man was more industrious and frugal than he, but in those kindly helps to his neighbors rendered freely and graciously he stood in the very forefront of men. It is such a life as this that leaves a place in the commuity not easily filled. He was one whose memory will be kept green in the hearts of his many friends and acquaintances. To the union of Wm. and Rhoda Magner eight children were born, namely: John H., Francis M., Sylvester, Thomas, Amanda J., Wiley and Eli G., of whom five are living and Francis M., Thomas, and Amanda J. are dead. At half past one o'clock on Sunday May 3, the Masonic Order took charge of the remains of the deceased and escorted it to the Christian Church followed by a large number of relatives and friends where Rev. S. G. Battenfied delivered a powerful sermon. When the services at the church were concluded the Masonic Order, relatives and friends escorted the remains to the Masonic Cemetery where all that was mortal of Wm. Magner was consigned to earth.
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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, May 3, 1903
William Magner, for more than forty-nine years a resident of Monroe township, died Saturday morning of an affection of his heart. He was a little more than 78 years of age, and a cabinetmaker by trade. During his early life he was the only undertaker in the village of Monroeville, and made a great numer of the coffins he used by hand. In spite of his advanced years Mr. Magner had enjoyed good health until Friday, when he complained of a pain in the region of his heart.
The surviving family consists of his widow and five sons - J.H., Sylvester, and E. G. Magner of Monroeville; Wiley of Decatur, and Eli Magner, of this city. The deceased enjoyed an extensive acquaintance in the county and held the highest exteem of those who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at Monroeville Monday afternoon and will be under the direction of the Masonic bodies there.
Masonic Lodge Member #293
Husband of Rhoda Magner; married 23 Jan. 1850, Crawford Co., Ohio
Father of John H., Francis M., Sylvester, Thomas, Amanda J., Wiley, Eli, and Elias G.
Civil War Veteran - Co. H. 152 Indiana Inf.
He was a member of the Monroeville, Indiana Lodge No. 293 A. & F.M. (Information from the book, "Roster of the Masonic bodies in Allen County, Indiana. Tableau of Officers and Members April 1st, 1898." Meetings were held the first and third Wednesday of each month.)
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Monroeville Weekly Breeze Monroeville, Indiana 5 07 1903 Page 5 SUDDEN DEATH
William Magner died on the 2nd day of May 1903, at his home in Monroeville, Allen County, Ind. at the age of 78 years, 3 months, and 14 days. He was born in Beaver County, Pa., on the 21 day of January A.D., 1825 - being the son of John and Nancy Magner who with their family emigrated to Richland County, Ohio, in the year 1836, where they resided until 1858 whence they removed with their family to Tully Township, Van Wert, O., settling on the farm now owned by Lewis Brown.
Wm. Magner with his wife and young family remained with his father on the farm about one year, then moved to Monroeville where he followed the carpenter trade, and afterward engaged in the business of undertaker and furniture manufacturer; when he came to Monroeville there were but few houses, the larger part of the land on which the town now stands was in thick woods. Society in those days was in a primitive state, neighbors were few and far between in Monroe Township, but each one was interested in the welfare of every other, neighbor helped neighbor, and all dwelt in harmony. "Every neighber round the place was dear as a relation." Thus he and his estimable wife grew in years, as they labored day by day. But now this father of the family was to be separated for a time from all he held dearest.
The tocsin of war was sounded and as duty to his family and his fellow man had always been his guide, his duty to his country called hime to the field of action where he remained till the close of the war which bound us more firmly together as a free nation.
The deceased was a member of the Christian Church for a great many years and of the masonic fraternity formost than 35 years. Throughout all his later life he lived the simple and admirable life, which he had learned to love in his younger years, his neighbors were as brothers to him. If they needed his services for a neighborly assistance it was a pleasure to him to give them freely. He did not live for the Almighty dollar, yet no man was more industrious and frugal than he, but in those kindly helps to his neighbors rendered freely and graciously he stood in the very forefront of men. It is such a life as this that leaves a place in the commuity not easily filled. He was one whose memory will be kept green in the hearts of his many friends and acquaintances. To the union of Wm. and Rhoda Magner eight children were born, namely: John H., Francis M., Sylvester, Thomas, Amanda J., Wiley and Eli G., of whom five are living and Francis M., Thomas, and Amanda J. are dead. At half past one o'clock on Sunday May 3, the Masonic Order took charge of the remains of the deceased and escorted it to the Christian Church followed by a large number of relatives and friends where Rev. S. G. Battenfied delivered a powerful sermon. When the services at the church were concluded the Masonic Order, relatives and friends escorted the remains to the Masonic Cemetery where all that was mortal of Wm. Magner was consigned to earth.
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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, May 3, 1903
William Magner, for more than forty-nine years a resident of Monroe township, died Saturday morning of an affection of his heart. He was a little more than 78 years of age, and a cabinetmaker by trade. During his early life he was the only undertaker in the village of Monroeville, and made a great numer of the coffins he used by hand. In spite of his advanced years Mr. Magner had enjoyed good health until Friday, when he complained of a pain in the region of his heart.
The surviving family consists of his widow and five sons - J.H., Sylvester, and E. G. Magner of Monroeville; Wiley of Decatur, and Eli Magner, of this city. The deceased enjoyed an extensive acquaintance in the county and held the highest exteem of those who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at Monroeville Monday afternoon and will be under the direction of the Masonic bodies there.
Masonic Lodge Member #293
Son of John and Nancy Wood Magner
Husband of Rhoda Magner; married 23 Jan. 1850, Crawford Co., Ohio
Father of John H., Francis M., Sylvester, Thomas, Amanda J., Wiley, Eli, and Elias G.
Civil War Veteran - Co. H. 152 Indiana Inf.
He was a member of the Monroeville, Indiana Lodge No. 293 A. & F.M. (Information from the book, "Roster of the Masonic bodies in Allen County, Indiana. Tableau of Officers and Members April 1st, 1898." Meetings were held the first and third Wednesday of each month.)
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Monroeville Weekly Breeze Monroeville, Indiana 5 07 1903 Page 5 SUDDEN DEATH
William Magner died on the 2nd day of May 1903, at his home in Monroeville, Allen County, Ind. at the age of 78 years, 3 months, and 14 days. He was born in Beaver County, Pa., on the 21 day of January A.D., 1825 - being the son of John and Nancy Magner who with their family emigrated to Richland County, Ohio, in the year 1836, where they resided until 1858 whence they removed with their family to Tully Township, Van Wert, O., settling on the farm now owned by Lewis Brown.
Wm. Magner with his wife and young family remained with his father on the farm about one year, then moved to Monroeville where he followed the carpenter trade, and afterward engaged in the business of undertaker and furniture manufacturer; when he came to Monroeville there were but few houses, the larger part of the land on which the town now stands was in thick woods. Society in those days was in a primitive state, neighbors were few and far between in Monroe Township, but each one was interested in the welfare of every other, neighbor helped neighbor, and all dwelt in harmony. "Every neighber round the place was dear as a relation." Thus he and his estimable wife grew in years, as they labored day by day. But now this father of the family was to be separated for a time from all he held dearest.
The tocsin of war was sounded and as duty to his family and his fellow man had always been his guide, his duty to his country called hime to the field of action where he remained till the close of the war which bound us more firmly together as a free nation.
The deceased was a member of the Christian Church for a great many years and of the masonic fraternity formost than 35 years. Throughout all his later life he lived the simple and admirable life, which he had learned to love in his younger years, his neighbors were as brothers to him. If they needed his services for a neighborly assistance it was a pleasure to him to give them freely. He did not live for the Almighty dollar, yet no man was more industrious and frugal than he, but in those kindly helps to his neighbors rendered freely and graciously he stood in the very forefront of men. It is such a life as this that leaves a place in the commuity not easily filled. He was one whose memory will be kept green in the hearts of his many friends and acquaintances. To the union of Wm. and Rhoda Magner eight children were born, namely: John H., Francis M., Sylvester, Thomas, Amanda J., Wiley and Eli G., of whom five are living and Francis M., Thomas, and Amanda J. are dead. At half past one o'clock on Sunday May 3, the Masonic Order took charge of the remains of the deceased and escorted it to the Christian Church followed by a large number of relatives and friends where Rev. S. G. Battenfied delivered a powerful sermon. When the services at the church were concluded the Masonic Order, relatives and friends escorted the remains to the Masonic Cemetery where all that was mortal of Wm. Magner was consigned to earth.
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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, May 3, 1903
William Magner, for more than forty-nine years a resident of Monroe township, died Saturday morning of an affection of his heart. He was a little more than 78 years of age, and a cabinetmaker by trade. During his early life he was the only undertaker in the village of Monroeville, and made a great numer of the coffins he used by hand. In spite of his advanced years Mr. Magner had enjoyed good health until Friday, when he complained of a pain in the region of his heart.
The surviving family consists of his widow and five sons - J.H., Sylvester, and E. G. Magner of Monroeville; Wiley of Decatur, and Eli Magner, of this city. The deceased enjoyed an extensive acquaintance in the county and held the highest exteem of those who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at Monroeville Monday afternoon and will be under the direction of the Masonic bodies there.
Masonic Lodge Member #293
Husband of Rhoda Magner; married 23 Jan. 1850, Crawford Co., Ohio
Father of John H., Francis M., Sylvester, Thomas, Amanda J., Wiley, Eli, and Elias G.
Civil War Veteran - Co. H. 152 Indiana Inf.
He was a member of the Monroeville, Indiana Lodge No. 293 A. & F.M. (Information from the book, "Roster of the Masonic bodies in Allen County, Indiana. Tableau of Officers and Members April 1st, 1898." Meetings were held the first and third Wednesday of each month.)
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Monroeville Weekly Breeze Monroeville, Indiana 5 07 1903 Page 5 SUDDEN DEATH
William Magner died on the 2nd day of May 1903, at his home in Monroeville, Allen County, Ind. at the age of 78 years, 3 months, and 14 days. He was born in Beaver County, Pa., on the 21 day of January A.D., 1825 - being the son of John and Nancy Magner who with their family emigrated to Richland County, Ohio, in the year 1836, where they resided until 1858 whence they removed with their family to Tully Township, Van Wert, O., settling on the farm now owned by Lewis Brown.
Wm. Magner with his wife and young family remained with his father on the farm about one year, then moved to Monroeville where he followed the carpenter trade, and afterward engaged in the business of undertaker and furniture manufacturer; when he came to Monroeville there were but few houses, the larger part of the land on which the town now stands was in thick woods. Society in those days was in a primitive state, neighbors were few and far between in Monroe Township, but each one was interested in the welfare of every other, neighbor helped neighbor, and all dwelt in harmony. "Every neighber round the place was dear as a relation." Thus he and his estimable wife grew in years, as they labored day by day. But now this father of the family was to be separated for a time from all he held dearest.
The tocsin of war was sounded and as duty to his family and his fellow man had always been his guide, his duty to his country called hime to the field of action where he remained till the close of the war which bound us more firmly together as a free nation.
The deceased was a member of the Christian Church for a great many years and of the masonic fraternity formost than 35 years. Throughout all his later life he lived the simple and admirable life, which he had learned to love in his younger years, his neighbors were as brothers to him. If they needed his services for a neighborly assistance it was a pleasure to him to give them freely. He did not live for the Almighty dollar, yet no man was more industrious and frugal than he, but in those kindly helps to his neighbors rendered freely and graciously he stood in the very forefront of men. It is such a life as this that leaves a place in the commuity not easily filled. He was one whose memory will be kept green in the hearts of his many friends and acquaintances. To the union of Wm. and Rhoda Magner eight children were born, namely: John H., Francis M., Sylvester, Thomas, Amanda J., Wiley and Eli G., of whom five are living and Francis M., Thomas, and Amanda J. are dead. At half past one o'clock on Sunday May 3, the Masonic Order took charge of the remains of the deceased and escorted it to the Christian Church followed by a large number of relatives and friends where Rev. S. G. Battenfied delivered a powerful sermon. When the services at the church were concluded the Masonic Order, relatives and friends escorted the remains to the Masonic Cemetery where all that was mortal of Wm. Magner was consigned to earth.
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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, May 3, 1903
William Magner, for more than forty-nine years a resident of Monroe township, died Saturday morning of an affection of his heart. He was a little more than 78 years of age, and a cabinetmaker by trade. During his early life he was the only undertaker in the village of Monroeville, and made a great numer of the coffins he used by hand. In spite of his advanced years Mr. Magner had enjoyed good health until Friday, when he complained of a pain in the region of his heart.
The surviving family consists of his widow and five sons - J.H., Sylvester, and E. G. Magner of Monroeville; Wiley of Decatur, and Eli Magner, of this city. The deceased enjoyed an extensive acquaintance in the county and held the highest exteem of those who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at Monroeville Monday afternoon and will be under the direction of the Masonic bodies there.
Masonic Lodge Member #293
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