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Remember, obituaries are charged half a cent a word, cash to accompany the order. Watch this. Also, remember that all anonymous communications will be thrown in the waste basket.
I.R. Sept. 29, 1887
Also note: Some of these obituaries are quite long in their actual form and have been condensed for this publication. Thank you, Sharon Kouns.

completed July 29, 1852 -July 20, 1854 deaths & marriages
completed July 19, 1860 - Oct. 18, 1860 deaths & marriages on computer
completed July 24, 1856 - July 15, 1858 deaths & marriages on computer
completed Jan. 14, 1858 - Mar. 25, 1858 deaths & marriage
completed deaths from Ironton Journal Sept. 1, 1869 through December 28, 1870

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WAIT, MRS. CECELIA (LACROIX)       I.R. JUL. 23, 1885

WAIT, MRS. SARAH       I.R. DEC. 15, 1881*

WAITS, MRS. CHRISTIAN       I.R. SEPT. 15, 1887
Mrs. C. Waits, a well known resident of West Ironton, and the mother of John M. Strobel, of Winters & Co.'s Drug firm, died suddenly last Sunday of apoplexy. Aged 60.

WAKEFIELD, A. J.       NEED TO COPY       I.R. JUL. 09, 1896

WAKEFIELD, B. F.       I.R. JAN. 16, 1890*

WAKEFIELD, BEATUS LEROY       I.R. AUG. 31, 1871

WAKEFIELD, MISS CORA       I.R. OCT. 12, 1893
Miss Cora Wakefield died Friday at her home in Proctorville. She was a daughter of the late Benj. Wakefield, one of the pioneer citizens of this county. She was a teacher of this county. She died from typhoid fever.

WAKEFIELD, REV. ELHANAN W.       I.R. FEB. 02, 1920
Died in Virginia - Was Lieutenant of John Brown - In action in Kansas which freed slaves in that state - Dec'd was born at Proctorville - Aged 85, died January 21, 1920 at his home near Annandale, Fairfax co., Virginia of heart trouble. Served in Civil War. He was born at Proctorville, Ohio July 2, 1834. When a young man he went to Kansas and joined John Brown's command and helped to free the state from slavery. Afterwards he traveled to Colorado and engaged in mining. (need end of obit - talks about his career)

WAKEFIELD, KAZIA       I.R. JUL. 20, 1865
In Memoriam - of the late Kazia Wakefield who died Feb. 19, 1865 at the residence of her father, E. W. Wakefield, in Windsor Township, Lawrence county, Ohio. (poem)

WAKEFIELD, TIMOTHY       I.R. DEC. 20, 1860
A painful rumor reached here about a week ago that Timothy Wakefield, a son of Benjamin Wakefield, of Windsor Township, and one of the cleverest young men of Lawrence county, had been hung by a Vigilante Committee in Louisiana - on the charge of having taught a free mulatto boy to read, when he was down there last winter. We have not yet been able to trace out either the truth or the falsity of the sad report. Meanwhile the anxiety of the family is most intense.

WAKEFIELD, WILBUR F.       I.R. MAY 11, 1854
Died on the 2nd inst., at Burlington, Lawrence county, Wilbur F. Wakefield, son of A. J. and Hester Wakefield.

WAKEFIELD, WINCHESTER       I.R. SEP. 20, 1883
Quaker Bottom - Since my last, Winchester Wakefield and W. Thomas have passed away.

WALBERT, MRS. REBECCA       I.R. SEP. 13, 1883
Died Sept. 8, age 49?.

WALBRIGHT, JACK       I.R. JUN. 22, 1865
Died on the 8th, Jack, son of Fred and Mary Walbright, aged 8y 2m.

WALBRIGHT, KATE       I.R. JUN. 22, 1865
Died on the 15th, Kate, only daughter of Fred and Mary Walbright, aged 3y 4m 20d.

WALDEN, MRS. CAROLINE (SNIDER)       I.R. JAN. 30, 1879
Died on Jan. 6th, 1879, Caroline, wife of John Walden and daughter of Jacob Snider.

WALKER,       I.R. NOV. 27, 1879

WALKER, DAVID M.       I.R. JAN. 15, 1857
Married on the 29th ult., by G. W. Flanders, Esq., David M. Walker, of Guyandotte, Va., to Miss Mary G. Cummins, of Wheelersburg, Ohio.

WALKER, JAMES       I.R. JUL. 31, 1856
Died June 24, 1856, at Stone Bridgehouse, near Gainsboro, Yorkshire, England, James, youngest son of William and Sarah Walker, aged 1 year, 3 months.

WALKER, JAMES       I.R. DEC. 28, 1861

WALKER, JAMES       I.R. NOV. 28, 1861

WALKER, VINT       I.R. APR 10, 1890
A young son of William Walker died Sunday of consumption.

WALL, MISS CANDIS       I.R. MAR. 29, 1900
Aged 50, died at her home on Ice Creek, Monday. Interment at Myrtle cemetery.

WALL, GEORGE W.       M.I. FEB. 04, 1916

WALLACE, EVA       I.R. OCT. 03, 1895
Died - Eva Wallace, born 30 March 1892, died Sept. 12, 1895 age 3yr 5m 13d, the daughter of William and Della Wallace.

WALLS, JOSEPH       IJRNL OCT. 05, 1870
Died - Joseph Walls was killed by Samuel White in Millersport last Saturday afternoon.

WALLER, BASER       I.R. MAR. 17, 1853
Married on the 10th inst., by Rev. J. T. Holliday, Mr. Baser Waller to Miss Peninah E. Bazell, all of this county.

WALTER, GEORGE       I.R. OCT. 04, 1862

WALTERS, INFANT       I.R. MAR. 03, 1887
Deaths - Feb. 25, infant child of Jos. Walters.

WALTERS, GARFIELD       I.R. JUN. 19, 1902
Died from picking up electrical wire at a fire at the residence of William Kelly. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walters of South 3rd Street, and almost 20 years of age. He was the oldest of a family of six children and was a native of this county. The remains were interred at Etna, where his grandparents, Squire and Katherine Walters, are buried.

WALTERS, MRS. JOS.       I.R. MAR. 24, 1887
Died March 20, age ?.

WALTERS, WILLIAM G.       I.R. JUN. 18, 1857
Married on the 11th inst., by T. A. Brattin, Esq., Mr. Wm. G. Walters, and Miss B. E. Mays.

WALTON, MRS. ELIZABETH       NEED TO COPY       I.R. JAN. 23, 1862
She was born Feb. 11, 1789. The wife of Thomas Walton.

WALTON, JOHN A.       I.R. AUG. 02, 1860

WALTON, MALE       I.R. JUN. 05, 1862

WANGLER, JOHN       I.R. JUL. 08, 1869

WARD,       I.R. SEP. 10, 1885

WARD, (BROTHER TO SHADE)       NEED TO COPY       I.R. AUG. 11, 1870

WARD, ALBERT       I.R. FEB. 27, 1890
Died Feb. 20, aged 4 years.

WARD, CAPT. AUGUSTUS T.       IJRN 29 SEP. 1869
Married on Sept. 17th by Rev. John Dillon, Capt. Augustus T. Ward of Marietta, Ohio and Kate L. Wakefield of Lawrence County.

WARD, EDWARD       I.R. NOV. 02, 1865

WARD, EDWARD       IJRN AUG. 10, 1870
Died on August 5th, Edward Ward, age 49y 25d. He was born in Union Twp., leaves a wife and 6 children, 3 brothers and one sister.

WARD, ELIZABETH       I.R. MAY 20, 1880

WARD, MRS. EVELINE       I.R. NOV. 25, 1886

WARD, J.       I.R. AUG. 21, 1884
Died Aug. 14 or 16 in Kentucky, age 87.

WARD, JONATHAN       I.R. MAR. 27, 1879

WARD, MARY BROWNING       I.R. MAY 02, 1867

WARD, PETER       I.R. MAR. 27, 1862

WARD, REYNOLDS A.       I.R. NOV. 13, 1862

WARD, SAMUEL       I.R. MAR. 17, 1853
Married on the 13th inst., by Rev. J. M. Kelley, Mr. Samuel Ward to Miss Elizabeth Smith,both of Perry Township.

WARD, MRS. SAMUEL       I.R. OCT. 23, 1879

WARD, SARAH       I.R. OCT. 23, 1879

WARD, WILLIAM L.       IET NOV. 08, 1938
Ashland, Ky., Nov. _ - William L. Ward, 79 years old, of Cannonsburg, Ky., passed away at his son's residence Tuesday. He was born in Boyd county. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by 3 sons and one daughter: Frank Ward of Buchannon, Ky., Robert at home, and Riley Ward of Ashland, Ky., one daughter, Mrs. Ethelbert Barber of Westwood, and two sisters, Mrs. D. B. Cornett of Moorehead, Ky., and Mrs. G. W. Cornett of Ashland, Ky. Burial at Caldwell cemetery.

WARE, FRANK       I.R. JUN. 16, 1887
Drowned - Last Saturday, employed as a teamster by the Penn Lumber Co., drove into the river at the east Ironton grade to water the horses he was driving. . . he was about 21 years old. He came here from Portsmouth.

WARFIELD, AZRO C.       I.R. FEB. 03, 1898
A little son of James F. Warfield, died last Monday of meningitis, age one year and one month.

WARFIELD, MRS.       I.R. JUN. 25, 1891
Jas. Warfield was called to St. Louis last week, by the death of his brother's wife.

WARFIELD, MRS. EMMA CORY       I.R. AUG. 26, 1897
Died last Tuesday, Mrs. Emma Cory Warfield, wife of Mr. Jas. F. Warfield, died at her home on Center street, after an illness of 3 weeks. She was first taken with typhoid fever, and this was followed by paralysis. She was born at Smithport, Penn., August 27, 1853, and so, was 44 years of age. She was married Nov. 27, 1884, and five children with her husband, make up a household that now mourn.

WARMAN, CHARLIE       I.R. FEB. 21, 1861

WARNET, CHESTER       I.R. FEB. 27, 1890
Died Feb. 20, age 16 months.

WARREN, BENJAMIN       I.R. FEB. 03, 1898
An old resident of Coal Grove, died last Monday. It was from his family that Warren hill got its name.

WARREN, D. H.       I.R. FEB. 05, 1857
Married on Jan. 29th, by Rev. B. N. Spahr, D. H. Warren and Miss Maria F. Moxley, both of Ironton.

WARREN, D. H.       I.R. SEP. 24, 1868
Died -

WARREN, JOHN       I.R. AUG. 19, 1858

WARREN, NAOMA S.       I.R. AUG. 26, 1875

WARREN, MRS. REBECCA       I.R. JAN. 28, 1875

WARRING, CLERMONT H.       I.R. JUN. 16, 1853
Died in Greenup Co., Ky., on the 28th ult., Clermont H. Warring, Esq., and old and highly respectable citizen of that county.

WARWICK, CONGRESSMAN       I.R. AUG. 18, 1892
Congressman Warwick, the man who defeated Maj. McKinley for Congress, died last Saturday. He was Lieutenant Governor of Ohio once. Gov. McKinley attended his funeral.

WASHINGTON,       I.R. JUL. 01, 1886

WASHINGTON, INFANT       I.R. MAY 19, 1887
Deaths - May 12, infant child of Adam Washington.

WATSON, ROBERT       I.R. SEPT. 21, 1865
Married on Sept. 14th, by Rev. David Harries, at his residence, Mr. Robert Watson and Miss Sarah Ann Smart, both of this county.

WATTERS, ELDEN P.       I.R. NOV. 04, 1880

WATTS, FAY       I.R. AUG. 21, 1884
Child of Rufner Watts, died August 17, age 6 weeks.

WEAVER, MRS. JOHN       I.R. JUL. 23, 1885
Mr. Jno. Weaver has the sympathy of the entire community (Rockwood). About three weeks ago he met with a severe accident while working in Huntington. When he as just recovering, his wife died, leaving him and four small children to mourn their loss, two of whom were one week old. The two youngest were cared for until last Wednesday, and both died and were buried in the Poole graveyard. Mr. W. has surely had his share of trouble.

WEBB, BAKER       IJRN JULY 27, 1870
Died - Baker Webb burned severely by falling into a coal pit last week, died on Wednesday, aged about 33 years. Leaves a wife and children.

WEBB, BENJAMIN       I.R. MAY 03, 1888
Deaths - April 30, Benj. Webb, aged 15.

WEBB, H. A.       I.R. OCT. 16, 1862

WEBB, J. D.       IET. OCT. 17, 1934 ?

WEDDLE,       I.R. OCT. 14, 1875

WEDDLE, MISS HATTIE       IWR FEB. 18, 1893
Who was sent from this city to the Athens Asylum about 3 years ago, died in that institution last night aged about 20 years. She was a daughter of Mrs. Jennie Weddle, of Mill Street. It is not determined yet whether or not the body will be brought home.

WEEKS, MRS. JAMES       I.R. MAR. 24, 1887
Died March 21, age 27.

WEEKS, JEREMIAH       I.R. MAY 02, 1901
Jeremiah Weeks died Sunday afternoon at the home of his son-in-law, George Peterson of 295 Center street, aged 65 years. Mr. Weeks had been ill of dropsy of the heart for about five weeks. The dec'd was born March 13, 1826 at Baltimore, Md., and served during the Civil War in a New York regiment. He came to Ironton about four years ago from Pittsburg but had lived here for three years prior to that time. He leaves a wife and two children. The latter are: Mrs. Sarah Null ? of Pittsburg and Samuel Weeks of Johnstown, Pa.

WEIL, MOSES       I.R. NOV. 03, 1887
News of the death of Moses Weil reached here by dispatch from Washington, last Friday. Died from gas fumes affixation. He has been a clothing merchant here for 14 years. For the past three years his family lived in Baltimore, where he had a pleasant home. He was buried at Baltimore.

WEILER, MISS CLARA       SWR. JAN. 20, 1920

WELCH, EMMA       IJRN OCT. 19, 1870
Died on October 16th, Emma, daughter of Wm. and Julianna Welch, age ___.

WELCH, MRS. JULIA       I.R. JUN. 16, 1887
Died - June 9, Mrs. Julia Welch, aged 86?.

WELCH, THOMAS       I.R. JAN. 07, 1892
Died at his residence at Old Maidville on December 31, 1891, aged 77 years. For 26 years he was an emlployee of the Hecla Iron and Mining Co.. . had children (not named in obituary).

WELCH, WILLIAM       I.R. FEB. 15, 1872

WELLS, DR.       I.R. SEPT. 22, 1892
Dr. Wells, of Etna, has gone down on the Kentucky river to take a vacation.

WELLS, LAURA BUNDY       IWR SEP. 16, 1893
Wife of Hon. Harvey Wells, the founder and great benefactor of Wellston, is dead. She was the granddaughter of Hon. H. S. Bundy and was 29 years old.

WELLS, THOMAS       I.R. JAN. 24, 1901
Thomas Wells, a well-known citizen of Hanging Rock, and father of Dr. E. E. Wells of this city, died at his home last Saturday. Dr. and Mrs. Wells went to Hanging Rock this afternoon to arrange for the funeral.

WELSH, INFANT       I.R. OCT. 28, 1886
Deaths - infant child of John Welsh on Oct. 19.

WELSH, LENNY       I.R. OCT. 20, 1887
Died - Oct. 12, Lenny Welsh, aged 21.

WELSH, MAGGIE       I.R. SEPT. 22, 1887
Died - Maggie Welsh, at Center Station, aged 25.

WENIG, INFANT       I.R. JAN. 27, 1887
Deaths - Jan. 24, Child of Charles Wenig, aged 2 1/2 years.

WERNER, AUGUST       I.R. FEB. 12, 1880

WEST,       IJRN NOV. 23, 1870
Died in a fire, a young man named West in Ashland, Kentucky.

WESTFALL, JOHN W.       IJRN JAN. 26, 1870
Married at Wheelersburg, Jan. 13, 1870 at the residence of Wm. Barber, by Rev. J. Q. Gibson, John W. Westfall and Ella E. Cole, all of Scioto County.

WESTGATE, MRS. ELIZA B. TROWBRIDGE       I.R. JUN. 29, 1854
Died on the 7th inst., on board the steamer Georgetown, Mrs. Eliza B. Trowbridge, consort of Mr. George W. Westgate, of this city.

WESTLAKE, INFANT       I.R. JUN. 23, 1887
Died - June __, infant child of Mr. Westlake, Jr.

WESTWOOD, HENRY A.       IJRN 29 SEPT 1869
Married in the M.E. Church at Wheelersburg, September 16, 1869, by Rev. W. N. Middleton, Henry A. Westwood and Susan Wood.

WHEELER, EMELINE PUTNAM       I.R. JAN. 22, 1857
Died Jan. 19th in this town, of consumption, Miss Emeline Putnam Wheeler, daughter of Judge Joseph and Urania Wheeler, in her 18th year. Burial at Burlington.

WHEELER, JUDGE       NEED TO COPY       I.R. JUL. 25, 1861
Born: 1788

WHEELER, JUDGE JOSEPH F.       I.R. OCT. 23, 1851
Died in Burlington, on the 19th inst., Joseph F. Wheeler, Esq., in the 28th year of his age. He was probate judge. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn.

WHEELER, MRS. URANIA       I.R. JUL. 12, 1866

WHEELER, W. H. CAPTAIN       I.R. APR. 02, 1874

WHEELERSBURG, MRS. MARTHA       I.R. JAN. 24, 1901
Mrs. Martha Wheelersburg, wife of John Wheelersburg, an estimable lady of the South side, died at her home No. 237 So. Third street Tuesday. She leaves behind her husband and the following children: Theresa Gleichauf, Joseph Wheelersburg and Carl Wheelersburg.

WHEPS, INFANT       I.R. MAY 05, 1887
Deaths - April 28, child of John Wheps.

WHITE, MRS. ARMANCIE       IST. FEB. 01, 1931

WHITE, BENJAMIN       I.R. JAN. 02, 1890*

WHITE, DAVID       I.R. DEC. 12, 1861

WHITE, ELLEN       I.R. NOV. 17, 1870

WHITE, JAMES E.       I.R. FEB. 17, 1853
Married at the residence of Judge Davisson, near Haverhill, on the 10th inst., by Rev. J. Brammer, Mr. James E. White to Miss Margaret Davisson.

WHITE, DR. J. F.       I.R. FEB. 11, 1892
Dr. J. F. White, a prominent physician of this county died at his residence near Lawrence Furnace, last Thursday, of pneumonia. Two weeks ago he was reported dead.... At the time of his death he was one of the Pension Medical Examiners for this county.

WHITE, JOHN       I.R. MAY 11, 1871
Died in Symmes Twp., May 6, 1871, formerly of the firm White & Mossman..

WHITE, DR. JOHN F.       I.R. MAR. 03, 1892
John F. White was born at Barboursville, Cabell county, Va., Jan. 18, 1839, died at the age of 58y 17d. Removing with his parents, Samuel L. and Rebecca White, to Ohio in 1846. Civil War in Co. M., 7th Ohio Calvary. Married on the 14th day of Aug., 1862 to Miss Sarah E. Waddell, of Centerville, Ohio with whom he had three daughters, Eva B., Carrie A., and Mamie R., all passing over the Dark River several years ago; their mother preceding them on Oct. 3, 1880. He married the 2nd time on 7th day of August 1882 to Miss Eva Nixon of Ironton, she dying November 1883. His 3 daughters following soon after, Eva B. died March 1884; Mamie R. died Feb. 22, 1887; and Carrie A. died Nov. 29, 1887. He married the 3rd wife on 17th day of May 1888, Miss Cathrine Rutroff, his present wife who survives him with two children, Charles L. aged 3 years and a little daughter aged six days old.

WHITE, SARAH E.       I.R. OCT. 14, 1880

WHITE, STEPHEN       I.R. NOV. 07, 1889

WHITE, THOMAS       I.R. OCT. 18, 1877
Marriage license issued to Thomas White and Sarah L. Hall.

WHITE, W. P.       I.R. JUL. 09, 1903*

WHITELY, LAURA       I.R. MAR. 06, 1890*

WHITLACH, CHARLES       I.R. JUN. 30, 1870

WHITMORE, INFANT       I.R. MAR. 24, 1887
Infant child of Wm. Whitmore died March 22nd.

WICKLINE, LOUIS A.       I.R. JUN. 10, 1936

WICKLINE, SAMUEL       I.R. APR. 13, 1854
Married on the 26th of March, by Rev. M. L. King, Mr. Samuel Wickline and Miss Mary Irwin, daughter of George Irwin of Symmes Tp.

WIEHLE, INFANT       I.R. JAN. 01, 1885
Died Dec. 30, son of R. Wiehle, aged 5 years.

WIGAL, GEORGE M.       I.R. SEPT. 28, 1865
Married in Burlington, Sept. 24, by Rev. J. W. Dillon, Mr. George M. Wigal and Miss Anna M. Tidd.

WILDS, E. F.       IJRN FEB. 02, 1870
Married at Haverhill, Ohio on Dec. 27th, by C. McCoy, Esq., Mr. E. F. Wilds to Sarah Martin, all of Scioto county, Ohio.

WILGUS, FULLER S.       I.R. MAY 29, 1902
Fuller S. Wilgus was born in Proctorville, O., August 11, 1870, and at the age of 23 years was united in marriage to Miss Carrie E. Caldwell of Letart Falls, Ohio, December 27, 1893. To this union was born one child, which went to be with Jesus in infancy. He graduated in pharmacy from the Ohio Normal University at Ada, Ohio December 20, 1899. . . Died May 13?, 1902 aged 31 years 9 months and 8 days leaving his wife, and aged father, two sisters, Mrs. Mattie E. Miller, and Mrs. Virginia A. Brailey, and one brother, Irwin J. Wilgus. Mason.

WILHELM, MRS.       I.R. SEP. 25, 1879

WILKES, SAMUEL       I.R. MAR. 01, 1883
Died Feb. 24 at the infirmary age 70.

WILKS, JOSEPH       I.R. MAR. 15, 1888
Marriage license issued to Joseph Wilks and Luvada Ellis.

WILKINS, JOHN R.       I.R. JUL. 28, 1864

WILKINSON, CAPT.       I.R. MAR. 31, 1892
J. W. Courtney is up from the South to attend the funeral of Capt. Wilkinson. He is talking of going to Brazil to take charge of a furnace. Capt. John W. Wilkinson, of the 7th U.S. Cavalry, died at Yuma, Arizona, on Tuesday of last week, and the remains were brought to Ironton for burial. The funeral takes place at the residence of Judge E. V. Dean, whose daughter, Lottie, was the wife of the deceased. Capt. Wilkinson had been sick for some time, but had returned to his command for duty, when he died. The deceased was an intelligent, high-minded, vailient officer. He belonged to Custer's famous regiment, but at the time of the massacre, he was with Reno, some miles away. He leaves a wife and four children, who came all the way from Arizona, with the remains. They will remain in Ironton, and make their home here.

WILLARD, MRS. ALICE (VALENTINE)       I.R. OCT. 27, 1910*
      ALSO       SWI. OCT. 28, 1910       WILL - I.R. NOV. 10, 1910

WILLARD, CHARLES F.       I.R. FEB. 12, 1857
Married at Oxford, Ohio, on the 27th ult., by Rev. E. W. Root, Charles F. Willard, Esq., formerly of Ironton, to Miss Lizzie Nold, both of Cincinnati.

WILLARD, CORA MOWATT       I.R. AUG. 09, 1855

WILLARD, DUSTIN H.       I.R. DEC. 03, 1857
Married Nov. 24th in Marrietta, by Rev. Thomas Wickes, Dustin H. Willard, of Howard Furnace, to Miss Eliza W. Steece, daughter of the late George Steece, of Mount Vernon Furnace.

WILLARD, EUGENE B.       M.I. APR. 06, 1913*

WILLARD, E. B. JR.       NEED OBIT       SWI MAY 24, 1907

WILLARD, EUGENT       SWI MAY 24, 1907

WILLARD, MRS. ELLEN       I.R. SEP. 06, 1860

WILLARD, MRS. EMILY (BURR)       I.R. JUL. 28, 1892
Died last Monday, wife of George Willard, President of the First National Bank of Ironton, and sister of Messrs. B. H. and H. C. Burr, after many weeks of sickness. She was born Jan. 01, 1821 at Madison, Lake County, Ohio, she was married there and came to Ironton in 1855. A husband and three children remain: Mrs. Alice Moulton of Chicago, and Mr. Frank Willard, of Topeka, her son and daughter are here to attend funeral. Does not name third child.

WILLARD, GEORGE       I.R. APR. 14, 1898*

WILLARD, GEORGE W.       I.R. MAR. 04, 1852
Married on the 23rd, by R. Richey, Esq., Mr. Geo. W. Willard of Ironton to Miss Ellen Beals of Hanging Rock.

WILLARD, MRS. J. O.       I.R. AUG. 11, 1853
BIRTH - on the 11th inst., - Mrs. J. O. Willard, of a daughter.

WILLARD, JAMES ORVILLE       I.R. MAY 21, 1855

WILLARD, JAMES ORVILLE       IET JAN. 25, 1943
Died in Pittsburgh age 71 a native of Hanging Rock, son of the late E. B. and Alice Willard. Had a brother named Eugene. Lived in Pittsburgh the last 38 to 40 years. He is survived by his widow, two sisters, Mary Willard Lambert of Cleveland, Miss Alice Willard of Springfield and one brother, Alfred S. of Cleveland.

WILLARD, PHILENA       I.R. SEP. 15, 1864
Died at Cuba, New York, on the 29th of August, 1864, Mrs. Philena Willard, mother of George W. Willard, of this place.

WILLIAM, ISAIAH H.       I.R. DEC. 24, 1868

WILLIAM, MRS. ZEEK       I.R. APR. 05, 1883

WILLIAMS, MRS.       I.R. MAR. 15, 1888
Deaths - At Olive Fce., March 8th, Mrs. Williams, aged 45.

WILLIAMS, ELEAZER S., M.D.       I.R. JAN. 27, 1859

WILLIAMS, EVAN M.       I.R. MAY 26, 1881

WILLIAMS, MRS. FLORA       I.R. MAR. 14, 1901
Mrs. Flora Williams, wife of John Williams, died at her home on North Fourth street Sunday morning, after an illness of several months of lung trouble, aged 26 years. A husband and one child, aged 4 years, survive her.

WILLIAMS, GEORGE W.       I.R. AUG. 9, 1888
Age 29, died last Friday night at the home of his father, Evan Williams, Sr. from typhoid fever. He was a boiler in the Lawrence mill.

WILLIAMS, JAMES       I.R. JUN. 21, 1855

WILLIAMS, JAMES H.       I.R. JUL. 16, 1874?

WILLIAMS, MISS JESSIE       I.R. SEPT. 08, 1887
Died - Aug. 31, in Kentucky, Miss Jessie Williams, aged 18.

WILLIAMS, JOB D.       I.R. DEC. 06, 1895
Died last Saturday, age 53. Was born in Wales, came to Ironton in 1883.

WILLIAMS, JOHN ALLEN       I.R. NOV. 22, 1860

WILLIAMS, JOHN IRVING       SWI. DEC. 06, 1907*

WILLIAMS, MRS. LOUISA       I.R. JUN. 14, 1883
At Newcastle, June 5th, Mrs. Louisa Williams, aged ? years.

WILLIAMS, MAMIE       I.R. OCT. 07, 1886

WILLIAMS, MARCUS L.       I.R. JAN. 28, 1858
Married on the 7th inst., by H. A. Poage, Esq., Marcus L. Williams and Miss Mary M. Hart all of Greenup county, Kentucky.

WILLIAMS, O. H.       I.R. JAN. 21, 1892
A prominent citizen of South Point, died last Thursday. Age about 60 years.

WILLIAMS, MRS. REBECCA       NEED OBIT       I.R. OCT. 10, 1916
Mrs. Williams Buried - The funeral of Mrs. Rebecca Williams, (Aunt Becky) was held from her home Friday with Rev. Hampton in charge. Interment in Woodland.

WILLIAMS, MRS. SUSAN       I.R. JUL. 12, 1883
Died July 9, at Rockcamp age 76 years.

WILLIAMS, WILLIAM       I.R. NOV. 04, 1880

WILLIAMS, WILLIAM I.       I.R. JUL. 28, 1887
Died - July 23, Wm. I Williams, aged 74. He was of Sedgwick (Long obit., but no family named - smk)

WILLIAMS, WILLIAM R.       I.R. DEC. 04, 1862

WILLIAMS, MRS. WILLIAM       SWI. JUL. 9, 1912
Mrs. Evans of Knoxville, Tenn., who has been visiting in Chicago, Pittsburgh and other places, arrived here this morning and is the guest of Mrs. Christine Thomas. Mrs. Evans is the sister of Mrs. William Williams of Knoxville, Tenn., whose death occurred this week and whose body was brought here today for burial at Woodland, where other members of the family are buried. Mr. and Mrs. Williams were among the pioneer Welsh residents of this city, were proprietors of a grocery store on the corner of Sixth and Mill street. Mrs. Williams has three living sons, William, David and Daniel, all of whom were devoted to their mother. They all accompanied the remains of their mother to this city for burial.

WILLIAMSON, MRS. MARGARET (SHILLITO)       I.R. MAY 27, 1886*

WILLIAMSON, THOMAS       I.R. FEB. 25, 1875

WILLIE, WARD       I.R. JAN. 25, 1906

WILLIS, B. F.       I.R. MAR. 15, 1888
Marriage license issued to B. F. Willis and C. Stumbo.

WILLIS, BENJAMIN       I.R. FEB. 18, 1892
Benjamin Willis, who was for ten years baggage man at the S. V. station, died this morning, after being sick four months.

WILLIS, BURDINE       I.R. JUL. 18, 1871
Marriage License - Burdine Willis and Cynthia J. Crawford.

WILLIS, CHARLES       I.R. MAR. 19, 1903*

WILLIS, MRS. ELIZA       I.R. JUL. 12, 1900*

WILLIS, ELIZABETH       I.R. APR. 27, 1854
Died on the 6th of April, 1854, near Marion, Lawrence county, Ohio, Elizabeth, wife of Elza Willis, aged 47 years. Leaves husband and 8 children.

WILLIS, ELZA       I.R. AUG. 31, 1871

WILLIS, GEORGE       I.R. SEPT. 22, 1887
An old soldier of the 5th WV died at South Point, last Sunday, aged about 41 years. He was the son of Capt. Willis. He had recently been granted a pension of $30.

WILLIS, MRS. HANNAH       IWR 23 OCT. 1897
An old and respected lady, who was once a resident of Howell, died at her home in Huntington last Sunday night. She was brought to Getaway for burial. Mr. H. Webb conducted the funeral services.

WILLIS, HENRY       I.R. NOV. 22, 1866

WILLIS, I. N.       M.I. JAN. 12, 1922

WILLIS, INFANT SON       I.R. JAN. 30, 1879
Died at Burlington on Jan. 22, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Willis.

WILLIS, JOHN G.       I.R. JAN. 14, 1892
Our old friend, John G. Willis, of Rockcamp is no more. He died last Sunday, aged about 73.

WILLIS, JOHN W.       HUNTINGTON, WV HERALD DISPATCH JUN. 04, 1920
Dies at hone in Chesapeake - was Civil War veteran and leading educator for many years - member of prominent Lawrence Co. family - John W. Willis, 75, Civil War veteran and for many years a leading educator of Lawrence county, died suddenly Wednesday at his home in Chesapeake (OH). Suffered a severe attack of influenza during epidemic of 1918 . . . resulted in heart failure. Mr. Willis entered the Union army at the age of 19, and served until the close of hostilities. He was a son of Elza and Elizabeth Ward Willis, members of pioneer families of Southern Ohio. He married Miss Eva Alice Boothe, daughter of the late Isaac Booth, and to their union were born the following children who survive: A daughter, Mrs. Edith Willis Kelley, of Huntington and three sons, Eugene P. Willis of Charleston; John T. Willis, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota; Lloyd R. Willis of Richmond, Va. Surviving members of his immediate family are a brother, Sidney Willis, and four sisters, Mrs. Julia Russell, Mrs. Ruth Smith, Mrs. Adam Shafer, and Mrs. Amanda Bennett, all of Aid post office, Lawrence county. Shortly after returning from the army Mr. Willis became a teacher in the public schools . . . He retired from teaching in 1895. In 1903 he was appointed postmaster of Chesapeake, an office which he retained for sixteen years. Burial will occur at Union cemetery, north of Chesapeake.

WILLIS, PHEBE       I.R. APR. 08, 1875

WILLIS, SARAH       I.R. NOV. 04, 1886

WILLIS, MISS SUSAN       I.R. MAR. 01, 1883
Of Perry Township, age 23.

WILLIS, SUSAN H.       I.R. APR. 08, 1886
Died April 4, 1886, age 44.

WILLISON, SABINA       I.R. SEP. 22, 1864
Drowned - Mrs. Sabina Willison, of South Point, was drowned in the Ohio River, opposite that place, on Tuesday evening last. Mrs. Willison was in a skiff, in company with Mr. Hiram Rankin, when the steamer BANNER run on to the skiff, with the above result. Mrs. Willison's body had not been recovered at last accounts. Mr. Rankin was injured somewhat by the collision.

WILLSON, EMMA       I.R. SEP. 19, 1878
Little daughter of W. S. Willson, aged 11 years died on the 7th inst., at her grandparents in Aberdeen.

WILLSON, JOHN       I.R. MAY 07, 1857
Married in Hanging Rock on the 27th ult., by Rev. L. Kelsey, Mr. John Willson and Miss Mary Murphy.

WILLSON, JOS.       NEED TO COPY       I.R. AUG. 29, 1879
Formerly of Ironton, drowned at Grand Lake, Louisiana.

WILLSON, MRS. W. F. (WILSON)       I.R. FEB. 17, 1898
Mrs. Jerusha A. Willson, wife of Dr. W. F. Willson, died at her home on Lawrence street, last Friday. Had ovarian tumor. She was born in Adams county, December 20, 1821, and so was over 76 years old. Her maiden name was Wilson and she married Dr. Willson at West Union, October 28, 1840. They moved to Ironton in 1851 and have since lived here. The husband is in his 84th year, lays sick in bed . . . Burial at Woodland. The pall bearers were David Nixon, E. Bixby, J. H. Moulton, John Snyder, Geo. N. Gray, and E. S. Wilson. Mrs. Wilson, the wife of Prof. Wilson, of Va., Mr. John Wilson, son of John O. Wilson, an Ironton school boy of many years ago; Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Evans of Portsmouth, were those from abroad who came to pay their last respect.

WILSON,       I.R. AUG. 12, 1886

WILSON, ALBERT       I.R. JUN. 01, 1854

WILSON, BENJAMIN       I.R. DEC. 23, 1858

WILSON, CHARLES       I.R. JAN. 26, 1854
Married by Rev. E. C. Thornton, on the 15th inst., Mr. Charles Wilson of Wayne county, Va., to Miss Melissa McKee, of Ohio.

WILSON, CHARLES       I.R. SEPT. 07, 1865
Married on the 29th ult., by Rev. L. Hall, Mr. Charles Wilson and Miss Mary Bee, both of West Ironton.

WILSON, MRS. CLARINDA       I.R. MAY 05, 1853
Died on the 27th of April, in this town, of consumption, Mrs. Clarinda, wife of Alexander Wilson, aged about 25 years.

WILSON, CREIGHTON S.       IWR JUL. 10, 1897
Creighton S. Wilson was born in Adams Co., O., Feb. 16, 1833, died at Hanging Rock, Ohio, June 18, 1897. He came with his parents to Scioto Co., when quite young …. In March 1855 he was married to Miss Frances Skelton, who, with seven children survives him, four children having preceded him to the better land. He served three years in the Union army and was in the "March to the Sea." Besides his wife and family, he leaves a brother and three sisters; Mr. George S. Wilson, of Nelsonville; Mrs. W. M. Remy of Burlington, Mrs. J. F. Brown of Missouri and Mrs. Joseph Hubbard of Illinois. His children are Mrs. Geo. Sheppard, Mrs. George Wallace, James George, Fred, Walter and Miss Ella Wilson, all of Hanging Rock.

WILSON, DR. D. C.       IST FEB. 03, 1935
Carmi Alderman of Third and Center streets was notified by wire that his brother-in-law, Dr. DeWitt Clinton Wilson had died at his home in Los Angeles, Calif. Friday night. The message came from Dr. Wilson's son-in-law, K. A. Miller. Dr. Wilson, had he lived until May 1st next, would have been 89 years of age. He was born at Burlington. He united in marriage to Miss Alderman, October 8, 1872 until she died June 18, 1830. Dr. and Mrs. Wilson had but one child, a daughter, Veatrice, who a number of years ago was married to Kent Miller, at that time a rising young lawyer of Ironton. When the Wilsons moved to California, Mr. and Mrs. Miller accompanied them. The Miller's have but one son, D. C. Miller, named in honor and after his grandfather. Dr. Wilson was in practice of medicine with Dr. Jonathan Morris, his brother-in-law, who married Dr. Wilson's favorite sister. Also see IET Feb. 06, 1935.

WILSON, EDWARD S. COLONEL       ISWR DEC. 22, 1919

WILSON, EFFIE       I.R. APR. 07, 1881

WILSON, MRS. EMILY JANE       I.R. MAR. 24, 1898
Died - Mrs. Emily Jane Wilson died at Huntington, March 13, at the age of 68 years. She had been a resident of Huntington for seventeen years. She was the wife of William Wilson, and the mother of Mrs. W. H. H. Miller and Mrs. Fletcher Kelly. All who visited Marion, this county, in the seventies, and stopped at the Wilson Hotel will remember this kindly and good souled woman… She was buried at Marion.

WILSON, FLOYD       I.R. MAR. 22, 1888
Died - Mar. 19, Floyd Wilson, aged 13.

WILSON, GEORGE       I.R. MAR. 26, 1891
George Wilson is now proprietor of the Wilson hotel at Marion, thus perpetuating its ancient name, and, also we have not doubt, its former fame. A gentleman who stopped there says George is making a good landlord.

WILSON, GEORGIA       I.R. FEB. 07, 1878
Daughter of George Wilson, died of consumption last week. (Quaker Bottom).

WILSON, MRS. H. B.       I.R. MAR. 24, 1930
Mrs. H. B. Wilson dies in New York - body returned to Ironton today for burial. Mrs. Henry B. Wilson, aunt of F. A. Bixby of this city, died at her home in New York early this week and her body arrived this afternoon over the C. and O. and was laid to rest in Woodland Cemetery. Mrs. Wilson's husband preceded her in death 20 years ago. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Cliff Buckman and Mrs. Sterling Beardsley of New York and Mrs. Paul Coomstock of Richmond, Ind. She was an aunt of Frank Bixby and a sister of the late Mrs. S. B. Steece and E. B. Willard.

WILSON, HENRY       I.R. JUN. 16, 1853
Married on the 12th inst., by E. Brammer, Esq., Mr. Henry Wilson to Huldah George, all of Windsor Tp.

WILSON, HENRY       I.R. JUL. 20, 1899

WILSON, HENRY       I.R. APR. 14, 1870       IJRN APR. 20, 1870
Died April 12th, Henry Wilson, Mayor of Ironton, age 58 years. Born Morgantown, Va., in 1812. Father died when he was young, when he was a boy his mother moved to Zanesville, Ohio….married in Newark, Ohio in 1832 and moved to Ironton in 1853.

WILSON, HENRY BRAMBLE       SWI MAR. 09, 1909

WILSON, INFANT       I.R. AUG. 18, 1887
Died - child of Thos. Wilson, on the 10th inst., aged 5 months.

WILSON, MRS. IZIOLA       I.T. OCT. 02, 1950*

WILSON, J. HARRY       I.R. MAR. 11, 1880

WILSON, JAMES W.       I.T. MAY, 24, 1940

WILSON, JEAN       I.R. (?) 29, 1889
Last Sunday night about midnight, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wilson lost their youngest child, (Henry) Jean, after only a few hours sickness. The child was playing out of doors on Saturday, was quite sick on Sunday, and death came suddenly at midnight. Acute bronchitis was the cause of death. The little girl was 3 years and 5 months old, the charm and light of the household.

WILSON, JOHN       I.R. OCT. 27, 1853
Married in Ironton on the 23rd inst., by Jacob Lair, Esq., Mr. John Wilson and Miss Polly Kitchen, both of Kentucky.

WILSON, JOHN       I.R. NOV. 14, 1867

WILSON, JOHN       I.R. JUL. 28, 1887
John Wilson, who has been living for a long time at Ohio Furnace, died last Sunday, of consumption.

WILSON, JOHN G.       I.R. MAR. 27, 1862
Married in Burlington, Wednesday evening, March 26, by Rev. Mr. Cunningham, Mr. John G. Wilson to Miss Sarah J. Langshore.

WILSON, JOHN O.       NEED TO COPY       I.R. SEP. 05, 1878
Died at Memphis on Aug. 26, 1878. Nephew of Dr. W. F. Wilson.

WILSON, JULIA       I.R. AUG. 18, 1887
Died - on the 14th inst., Julia Wilson, aged 4 years.

WILSON, MRS. K. A.       I.R. FEB. 11, 1875

WILSON, MRS. LIDE F.       I.R. MAY 02, 1878
Wife of George W. Wilson, foreman of the REGISTER died Thursday, of consumption. She was buried at Portsmouth beside of departed relatives.

WILSON, MARTIN BUTLER   I.R. 15 OCT 1920
Martin Butler Wilson of Greenup, born Feb. 14, 1862, died Oct. 13, 1920. He was 58 years, 7 months, 29 days old at time of his death, which was caused by Pernicious Anemia. He was a miller by trade. He and his three brothers started the Wilson Mills, two of those brothers preceded him in death. In 1890 he was married to Viola Lee Wolcolt, three children were born to this union as follows: Mrs. Frank Allen of Greenup, Loret Jennings and Martin Loring at home. He is survived by his wife and the above named children, also one brother, Robert Wilson and one sister, Mrs. Fannie Sowards.

For years he was a bandmaster of every band organized in Greenup and was well known to every musician along the river from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati, as he played with the band on many river excursions.

Burial Oct. 1(?) in Riverview cemetery, under direction of Undertaker Stapf.
Rev. H.B. Hester preached the last sad rites. The Greenup band rendered a few hymns on their instruments.

Mr. Wilson was well known in Ironton, having played there on numerous occasions. John Dellar, Ironton barber, played in Mr. Wilson’s band several years ago when he was a resident of Greenup.

WILSON, MRS. PEARL       I.R. MAR. 20, 1902*

WILSON, SAMUEL       I.R. JUN. 10, 1875

WILSON, MRS. SARAH       I.R. JUN. 20, 1878
The mother of Mrs. Jona Morris and Dr. D. C. Wilson, died at the residence of the former, last Saturday, in her 70th year. The remains were taken to Burlington for burial.

WILSON, SCOTT JR.       IDR. MAY 12, 1919

WILSON, STEPHEN       I.R. JUL. 20, 1899

WILSON, STEPHEN EATON       I.R. AUG. 19, 1875

WILSON, THOMAS       I.R. NOV. 30, 1905
Thomas Wilson died at his home at Coal Grove, Saturday evening, aged 41 years. Death was due to acute peritonitis. He is survived by a wife and six children.

WILSON, WILLIAM       I.R. OCT. 22, 1885
William Wilson died at his home in Huntington, W. Va. on the 7th of October, 1885, was born near Marion, this county (Lawrence) on the 27th of February, 1824; he was married to Emily Higgins in 1848. They had eight children, two boys and six girls, seven of whom are still living. Mr. Wilson was a soldier in the Mexican War; also served in the Union army in the rebellion, in Capt. U. M. Payne's Co., 9th Va. He was wounded in the battle of Guyandotte. … His remains were brought to Marion from Huntington. The funeral services were held at the house in Marion, where he spent many years of his life. (poem).

WINDELL, INFANT       I.R. JAN. 16, 1879
Josephine Windell's two month old child died suddenly on the 8th at the house of Mr. Tophanes about two miles out on the Porter Gap road. Inquest held. . .

WINECOOPER, INFANT       I.R. APR. 21, 1887
Child of Chas. E., age 9 months.

WINKLER, JERRY       I.R. JUL. 29, 1886

WINKLER, MRS. NANCY RAY       I.R. JUN. 22, 1876

WINKLER, PRESTON, R.       IDR. NOV. 10, 1924

WINKLER, THOMAS       I.R. APR. 21, 1910

WINTERS, INFANT       I.R. AUG. 04, 1887
Died - July 30, infant child of G. Winters.

WINTERS, JOHN       NEED TO COPY       I.R. APR. 10, 1862
Brother to Thomas. John was aged 57

WINTERS, JONATHAN       I.R. JUL. 15, 1880

WINTERS, MRS. L. B.       I.R. MAR. 05, 1885

WINTERS, MRS. MARY GEYER       IET. SEP. 03, 1927

WINTERS, MISS MATTIE       I.R. JUL. 10, 1890
Miss Mattie Winters, daughter of Isaac Winters, died Saturday, May 29.

WINTERS, T. B.       I.R. OCT. 11, 1900
Mr. And Mrs. T. B. Winters returned last Saturday from a honeymoon sojourn at Alderson, W. Va. They will reside with Mr. And Mrs. John Hayes of North Fifth street.

WINTERS, MRS. THOMAS       I.R. MAR. 05, 1885

WINTERS, THOMAS SR.       IWR. FEB. 04, 1893
A pioneer resident of Ironton, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Samuel Sample, on Railroad street Wednesday night, age 78 years. Born at Chillicothe, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1845. When he was quite young his parents moved to a farm near McArthur where he resided until he became of age. . . . he moved to Olive Furnace, thence in 1849 came to the then new town of Ironton, which has ever since been his home. He was a carpenter and builder and erected many of the first buildings constructed in this city. At the breaking out of the rebellion, he aided in raising the 1st Virginia Calvary regiment and commanded Co. G. He served until 1862 when he was disabled by a fall of his horse at Winchester and was compelled to resign. After the war he had charge of the mines at Vesuvius Fce. And conducted a store there. Later he engaged in the grocery business in this city . . . Mr. Winters was married twice. His first wife was Miss Mary Jane Parker, who bore him five children, one of whom died in infancy, another, Capt. W. H. Winters of the U. S. A. died in 1880. Thomas Winters, Jr., Aaron Winters and James H. Winters survive their father. Mrs. Winters died in 1851, and in 1852 Mr. Winters married Lavina Bush and by this union one child was born. This is Mrs. Samuel Sample. Mrs. Winters died two years ago. Mr. Winters turned the first shovel full of earth for the excavations for Memorial Hall, and he lived to see the building completed and occupied, and then his remains were the first to be carried through its portals to their final resting place.

WINTERS, WILLIAM H.       IJRN FEB. 16, 1870
Married January 18, 1870 at Tuscon, Arizona, by Rev. F. Jaboneau, 1st Lieut. Wm. H. Winters of Ironton and Mrs. Kate E. Walker of Washington, D. C.

WINTERS, WILLIAM H. CAPTAIN       I.R. AUG. 12, 1880

WINTERS, CAPTAIN WILL       I.R. JUN. 17, 1880
Last Sunday morning, Thomas Winters received a dispatch from Lapwai, Idaho, announcing the death of his son.
      (Also)       I.R. July 08, 1880
... Circumstances of death. The doctor pronounced his death as "pernicious intermittent fever" immediate cause of death, paralysis of the heart. He was one of the kindest husbands and fathers . . .

WINTZ, JOHN       I.R. JUL. 02, 1857
Married at Buckeye House, Ironton, on 29th ult., by Rev. B. N. Spahr, Mr. John Wintz and Miss Mary E. Underwood, both of Virginia.

WISE, JACOB       I.R. MAR. 31, 1892
Jacob Wise died at his home in Whitwell early Friday evening of pneumonia. Some days before being taken to his bed, he was struck in the head by a colored man by the name of Nelson...do not have end of this.

WISE, MIKE       IJRN OCT 20, 1869
Born October 3rd, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wise.

WISEMAN, AMANDA       I.R. DEC. 31, 1874

WISEMAN, ANNA L.       I.R. NOV. 14, 1878
Daughter of Abner and M. J. Wiseman, of Camargo, Ill., died of croup and pneumonia on the 11th . . .

WISEMAN, ISAAC       I.R. OCT. 06, 1870

WISEMAN, L. F.       NEED TO COPY       I.R. MAY 7, 1896
In another column is a tribute to the memory of our friend, L. F. Wiseman, who died on the 28th. The editor desires to add his words of approval of all the good things therein said. (need end)

WISEMAN, LILLIE E.       I.R. SEP. 30, 1880

WISEMAN, THOMAS O.       I.R. APR. 21, 1910

WISENBERGER, EDWARD       IET. JAN. 28, 1926

WITHAM, ELLA MAY       I.R. OCT. 05, 1871

WITHAM, ORIN       I.R. NOV. 21, 1878
Age 19y 6m died at his father's residence on the 6th. Bur: Woodland.

WITKER, WILLIAM       I.R. SEP. 02, 1886

WITMAN, JOHN ANDREW       SWI. SEP. 21, 1906*

WITSHORICK, JOHN       I.R. FEB. 08, 1906
John Witshorick, an aged resident of Sedgwick, died this morning at 3:30 o'clock. Mr. Witshorick was born in Germany 62 years ago and came to this country about a quarter of a century ago, most of which time he has spent in and about this city. He leaves a wife and one son to moun his loss. Funeral from residence of his son, Charles (Witshorick) Riets at Sedgwick. (do not have end of this obit. - smk)

WOLBERT, NELLIE       I.R. JUL. 28, 1887
Died - July 26, Mollie Wolbert, age 15. Death by Laudanum - Young Girl takes an Overdose and Expires - Lived with her father's family in Parker's block, on the creek bank, died mysteriously. Her father was Chris. Wolbert. The dead child was his only daughter in a family of eight. . .

WOLCOTT, ALPHONSO E.       I.R. JAN. 22, 1857
Died - on the 10th inst., at Coal Grove, Alphonso E. Wolcott, recently of Granville, Ohio . . . a young and promising teacher . . . taught at the Lawrence County Institute.

WOLF, WILLIAM       I.R. JUN. 11, 1857
Died One day last week, a man named William Wolf, a teamster, at Washington Furnace, while under the influence of liquor, as we are informed, fell under the wheels of his wagon and was killed.

WOLFE,       I.R. AUG. 02, 1877
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Wolfe died, last Friday.

WOLFE, FREDDIE       I.R. NOV. 04, 1886

WOOD, ANGUS       I.R. MAY 9, 1901
Mr. Angus Wood, the only brother of Misses Lillie and Jessie Wood and Mrs. W. H. Nigh, of this city, died suddenly last Wednesday night in Mason county, Ky., about 7 miles back of Maysville. Mr. Wood and his wife had been aroused from their sleep to go to the home of a sick friend. While attending him, Mr. Wood complained of feeling badly....Heart disease is thought to have caused the death. Mr. Wood was about 38 years of age. He had charge of a large farm in one of the richest sections of the Blue Grass region, owned jointly by himself and his sisters. He leave a wife but no children. The Misses Wood, Mrs. W. H. Nigh and Mrs. Stanley Lee attended the services.

WOOD, MISS EMMA C.       I.R. AUG. 30, 1877
Daughter of Col. Wood, formerly of Ironton, died at Jamestown, NY, Aug. 20th, aged ____ years.

WOOD, EMMA L.       I.R. JAN. 07, 1864

WOOD, MISS FRANCIS       I.R. NOV. 14, 1878
Suffered from spinal disease. Died on the 30th inst.. She had not drunk nor eaten anything for 10 days previous to her death.

WOOD, DR. J. J.       I.R. JAN. 04, 1894
Dr. J. J. Wood, an old citizen of this county, died at his home in Fayette township, last Sunday, and was buried Monday. His age was 73 years. For a long time he was a resident of Ironton where he practiced as an eye doctor.

WOOD, JOSEPH JUDGE       NEED TO COPY       I.R. NOV. 27, 1851
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE - AGED ABOUT 94

WOOD, OSCAR       I.R. MAR. 22, 1888
Died, Mar. 19, Oscar Wood, aged 1 year.

WOOD, ROBERT       I.R. APR. 20, 1871

WOOD, MRS. ROYAL       I.R. MAR. 05, 1885

WOOD, WILLIAM       I.R. JUN. 29, 1854
Married on the 26th inst., by Rev. J. H. Creighton, Mr. Wm. Wood and Miss Mary Pierpont, all of Lawrence county, Ohio.

WOODROW, DAVID T.       I.R. APR. 14, 1892*

WOODROW, MRS. JULIET       I.R. AUG. 30, 1866

WOODROW, MRS. LOUISA       SWI. JUL. 07, 1908
She was a cousin of the late Mrs. Hiram Campbell. Mr. Woodrow, husband of the deceased, formerly resided in this section and was for many years with the Ironton foundry and Mt. Vernon furnace. She died on Friday morning and removed a once prominent figure in the Cincinnati society. She was the widow of David Woodrow and the mother of Clifford Woodrow, Mrs. Wallace Shillito and the late Frank Woodrow. For 25 years or so she made her home at the Grand hotel, where she had a luxurious suite. She was 90 years old . . . She was a descendant of the Oliver Cromwell family.

WOODROW, WILLIAM G.       I.R. JAN. 16, 1896*

WOODRUFF, MRS. LENORA M.       I.R. JUL. 24, 1856
Died on the 11th inst., Mrs. Lenora M. Woodruff, wife of George R. Woodruff, aged 28 years.

WOODRUM, JAMES W.       I.R. JAN. 13, 1881

WOODS, MRS. AMACETH       IJRN APR. 06, 1870
Died March 31st, at Catlettsburg, of putrid sore throat, Mrs. Amaceth, wife of John Woods.

WOODS, MRS. SARAH       NEED TO COPY       I.R. JAN. 29, 1891
Wife of John Woods. She was accidentally shot dead by her brother, Riley Thompson of Gallipolis.

WOODS, MRS. VICTORIA F.       I.T. JUL. 17, 1902

WOODY, JENNIE       I.R. JAN. 18, 1866

WOOLUM, BUD       I.R. FEB. 26, 1880

WOOTEN, CHARLES       I.R. NOV. 07, 1895
Died - Charles Wooten was killed near Wellston one day last week. He used to live near Pinegrove Fce.

WORK, DR. B.       I.R. MAR. 17, 1853
Married on yesterday, in this town (Ironton), by Rev. J. M. Kelley, Dr. B. Work, of Portsmouth, to Miss Magnitia Hutchins, of Gallia county.

WORSTEL, LIDA       I.R. JAN. 23, 1879
Terrible Death - Serious and fatal accidental burning of Lida Worstel on lower 5th St. . . Calico dress caught fire. . . 16 years old. Burial at Sheridan, the daughter of a poor widow.

WORTHINGTON, JOHN W.       I.R. FEB. 03, 1898
An old resident of Hanging Rock, died last Sunday, at the age of about 60 years.

WORTHINGTON, THOMAS M.       I.R. SEP. 28, 1871

WRIGHT, CHARLES       NO DATE
Died - Sept. 06, 1888? At the Infirmary, aged 75.

WRIGHT, FRANK S.       I.R. APR. 21, 1870       IJRN APR. 20, 1870
Died April 14, Frank S. Wright of the firm of Ball, Wright & Winters, age 38y8m. Formerly of Cambridgeport, Mass., resided in Ironton about 17 years. Leaves a wife and one child about 8 years old.

WRIGHT, MRS. NANNIE (HONSHELL) KELLY WRIGHT       I.R. DEC. 12, 1946
One of the district's most colorful personage - a woman whose life story is a saga of American opportunity, romance and adventure. She was 90 years old last September 8th and died quietly in her room at the Hotel Marting (Ironton) Probably the only woman ironmaster in America's history. She invested in Old Centre Furnace, near Superior. She continued as owner and operator until 1906 when she sold to Superior Cement Co. She was born Sept. 8, 1856 the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Washington Honshell. She had one brother and two sisters, now dead. (This is a lovely tribute and should be looked up and read by all)

WRIGHT, MRS. THOS.       I.R. SEPT. 22, 1892
Miss Beverly and Mrs. Thos. Wright, of Covington, were in town the past week, enjoying the company of their old friends.

WRO, BENJAMIN F.       I.R. JUN. 22, 1876

WROBLE,       I.R. MAR. 18, 1875

WURTS, WILLIAM       I.R. NOV. 02, 1854
Married in Maysville, Oct. 17, by the Rev. Robert C. Grandy, D.D., Mr. William Wurts, of Greenup county, Ky., to Miss Lucy Mary Johnson.

WYATT, HIRAM H.       I.R. MAY 09, 1867

WYMER, FINLEY       I.R. MAY 16, 1878
Died of consumption at his home on 7th street. Remains taken to Portsmouth.

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YATES,       I.R. FEB. 26, 1880

YATES, EDNA BLANCHE       (???)
Funeral services held at the family residence yesterday afternoon by Rev. T. W. Creighton.

YATES, GEORGE       I.R. OCT. 26, 1854
Married on the 16th inst., by Rev. J. Chester, Mr. George Yates and Miss Sarah Elizick, both of Ky.

YATES, MRS. MARY E.       I.R. SEPT. 01, 1887
Died - Aug. 28, Mary E., wife of George Yates, age 36.

YATES, WILLIAM       I.R. AUG. 16, 1865
Married on the 1st inst., by Rev. L. Hall, William Yates and Minerva Lane, both of Lawrence county, Ohio.

YINGLE, GEORGE       I.R. JUN. 16, 1887
Died - June 9, near Hecla, George Yingle, aged 7 years, died from a kick of a horse.

YINGLING, CHRISTIAN       I.R. SEPT. 18, 1856
Died at his residence near Hanging Rock on Sept. 12, 1856. Christian Yingling one of the PIONEERS of this region in the 69th year of his age. Born in Western Pennsylvania, on the waters of the Youhiogheny, April 24, 1788/ He removed with his father, Andrew Yingling, to the place called "Alexandria," on the Ohio river below the old mouth of the Scioto, in 1797, and in 1798 settled on the place in this county where he died. In the same year, Rev. John Kelley, who still survives, settled with his father, Luke Kelley, just below. At that time "Sammons," as he was called, (Simmons was the true name) a relative of C. W. Simmons, present treasurer of Lawrence county, lived in a cabin opposite Big Sandy. Next below, in order, came the cabins of Andrew Yingling, Luke Kelley, James Kelley, Vincent Ferguson, Peter Van Bibber and George Stewart - all that there were in what is now Lawrence county. Mr. Yingling was married Oct. 18, 1814, to Martha Lee, daughter of Rev. John Lee, first pastor of "Storms Creek Church" the Baptist Church of Ironton. He was a kind hearted man, an obliging neighbor, and honest citizen, and leaves a wide circle of friends.

YOUNG, MISS EMMA C.       I.R. JULY 6, 1871
Died - at the residence of her parents, near Portsmouth, on Tuesday evening, June 27, at 11 1/2 o'clock, of consumption, Miss Emma C. Young, aged 29 (?) years.

YOUNG, JAMES W.       I.R. MAR. 31, 1892
Miss Clara Newman, daughter of Valentine Newman and Mr. James W. Young of St. Louis, Mo. Were married last Thursday afternoon at the home of the bride on Third Street, Rev. Marsh, of the Congregational church officiating. Will make their new home in St. Louis.

YOUNG, MARTIN R.       I.R. JAN. 01, 1863

YOUNG, MARY FRANCIS       I.R. MAR. 11, 1875

YOUNG, WILLIAM R.       IJRN NOV. 17, 1869
Married Nov. 14th by Rev. J. M. Thomas, Mr. Wm. R. Young and Samantha L. Blair.

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ZAHNER, MRS. FRANCIS       I.R. NOV. 09, 1905

ZEEK, JAMES       I.R. JAN. 16, 1902
Died August 26, 1901 - killed by machinery at Kelly's mill.

ZEEK, ROBERT       IJRN OCT. 13, 1869
Birth - October 10th, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Zeek.