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William Brooks
Obituary.
BROOKS. -- On the 2d instant at the residence of Wm. Davis 5 miles southwest of Valparaiso, Mr. Wm. Brooks, in the 85th year of his age.
The deceased was born in Washington co., Pa., April 7, 1799. He came to Indiana about 30 years ago -- came to Porter co. 26 years ago, and has lived here ever since till the day of his death. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Collins, to mourn her loss. The funeral services were conducted by Elder Riley at the Hesser Schoolhouse on Saturday at 10 a. m., and she was buried in the Fleming grave yard.
[Note: Typographical error in last sentence of original should read "he" rather than "she."]
Newspaper: Porter County Vidette
Date of Publication: August 9, 1883
Volume Number: 27
Issue Number: 32
Page: 5
Column(s): 6
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Newspapers Published in Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana
Chesterton Tribune
The Tribune
Westchester Tribune
Newspapers Published in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana
Porter County Vidette
Practical Observer
Valparaiso Practical Observer
Vidette and Republic
Western Ranger
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