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- William B. Stringer died at 3:10 Friday afternoon at his home, 1076 North Dunham street. He was 85 years old.
His death was caused by a complication of diseases. Mr. Stringer had resided in Macon county since 1893. He was born near Mt. Sterling, Ky. Nov 26, 1823. He received a good education in the schools of the south. He early learned the mason's trade, worked at it for a number of years, and then became overseer of slaves on a large plantation. He held that position for a number of years. He moved to a farm near Greencastle, Ind. in 1855, and remained there until 1863, when he moved to Moweaqua, this county, and opened a general store. He was in business there for fifteen years. Then he went to Blue Mound and opened a store there, remaining in business for thirteen years. By this time he had amassed a considerable fortune and he retired from business and came to Decatur. He had occupied thu house on North Dunham street for the last nineteen years. In 1858 he married Mary Ann Ribelin of Montgomery county, Ky. She died seven weeks ago Friday. He leaves one daughter Mrs. Robert Rawlings of Chanute, Kan. He was a member of the Central Church of Christ. The funeral will be at 2:30 Sunday afternoon from the residence.
Decatur, Il Review June 5, 1909 p8
NOTE: WILLIAM WAS BURIED IN THE MAUSOLEUM WHICH WAS TORN DOWN IN 1967, AND THE BODY WAS PLACED IN A COMMON GRAVE
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