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Obituary for Uzziel B. Church. Transcribed on 5 Apr 2012 by Richard Brady Williams. This image was scanned from a photocopy sent by Tom Pearson (pearsontw@sbcglobal.net). He indicates that he received the photocopy from Margaret B. Binning on 23 Aug 1998, and that a footnote indicated that this particular printing came from the 25 Oct 1916 edition of the Clark Co., IL, newspaper found at the Clark Co. historical society. The Vigo Co., IN, public library has an obituary on file that was printed on 14 Oct 1916, the day after Uzziel's death. It is not currently known to this researcher if the text of the obituaries are the same. There are several items represented in this image; only the U. B. Church obituary is transcribed, below.

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WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 25, 1916 [NB: Vigo County Public Library indicates that this obit was published in the 14 Oct 1916 issue of the Terre Haute Tribune. The scanned image here appears to be a combination of articles pasted together, the source of the date header is unknown. It is likely that this is a reprint of the obituary in another newspaper.]

Uzziel B. Church

Uzziel B. Church was born in Greenfield, Indiana, Dec. 23, 1837, and departed this life at his home near Auburn Oct. 13, 1916. At the age of 17 he moved with his father's family to Terre Haute, Ind.

He served his country well during the dark days of the Sixties. He enlisted in the 11th Indiana Infantry at the outbreak of the war and re-enlisted in the 16th Indiana Infrantry and served until the close receiving an honorable discharge. His love for his country never waned. He will be greatly missed by his soldier comrades who are growing few. After the close of the war her went to New London, Mo., where he lived nine years.

He was united in marriage to Miss Phebe Overman at Perry, Mo., March 24, 1867. To this union were born eight children, two boys and six girls. One son, Will, preceded him in death 20 years.

Mr. Church was a noble christian man uniting with the Baptist church some 30 years ago and ever remaining faithful until the angel of death called him to his great reward. He was honored by all as a noble type of manhood standing for truth and righteousness at all time.

He gave every attention possible to his home and the welfare of his family and will be greatly missed by all.

He leaves to mourn his death the aged companion and seven children, Frank of Terre Haute, Mrs. Maggie Smittkamp of Marshall, Mrs. Mattie Barlow of St. Louis, Mrs. Etta Shaffner of Martinsville, Miss Cora at home, Mrs. Goldie Brosman of Martinsville, and Mrs. Mary Husted of Casey. Besides these there are 23 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends to mourn the loss of this loved one.

The funeral services were held at the Auburn church, Monday, Oct. 16, conducted by Elder T. J. Wheeler of West Union assisted by Elder M. V. Gilbert, and was attended by a large concourse of people.