Midlam, William

Posted By: Tom Midlam
Date: 19 November 2001

SOURCE: Greenville Democrat April 1892

Mr. Wm. Medlim, who dropped dead in his barn, near Pikeville, this county, on last Thursday, was born in Dolpin, Pa., Feb. 23, 1814, and died at the age of 78 years, 1 month and 20 days. He was married to Susan Shultz Feb. 10, 1839. To them were born eleven children, (2 daughters and 9 sons), five of these have died. For about thirty years he was a Christian-part of this time a member of the M. E. Church, but died a member of the Grand View U. B. Church, near his home. He was man of strict integrity, faithful and affectionate as a husband and father, very kind and sympathetic neighbor. He was a soldier in the late war-I believe a member of the 152nd O.V.I. Peace be to his death.
Funeral was held at his home church, and interment at same.
J. W. K.

SOURCE: Democratic Advocate Apr. 21, 1892

MEDLAM, William, born in Dolphin Co., Pa; 2-23-1814, died in Greenville Twp; April 13, aged 78yr, 1mo, 20da. Married Susan SHULTZ; 2-10-1839; 11 children to this union; 9 sons and 2 daughters. 5 children have preceded their father. A member of the M. E. church for 20 years, in 1886 he united with U. B. church in Grand View. Leaves; wife and 2 children. A member of 152nd Reg't, O.V.I. Funeral service from Grand View Chapel by Rev. J. W. KILBOURN of Greenville, Saturday.

NOTE: MIDLAM, William 23 Feb. 1814-13 Apr. 1892

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