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From: angel gebhart <>
Subject: [INMONROE] 2 Deaths - Squire W. L. Adams; B.F. Hansford
Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 01:56:03 -0700 (PDT)


Bloomington (IN) Evening World, September 10, 1914, p.1



Two Soldiers Claimed by Death

Squire W. L. Adams and Benjamin Hansford Answer Final Summons



Squire William L. Adams, 83 years old and one of the best known old soldiers of the county died at 5:30 this morning at his home on east Cottage Grove avenue after an illness of several months.



Mr. Adams was a member of the 117th Regiment and has been a resident of this county for many years. He is survived by the widow, three daughters and one son. He was a member of the Bloomington Post G.A.R. Hall in the Court house. The Rev. W. H. Smith will conduct the services and internment will take place at the Mt. Gilead cemetery. Pall bearers: David Patton, Henry Morse, John Back, David Stidd, John Millis, and Sam Stephens.



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Death of B. F. Hansford



Benjamin F. Hansford was born in Monroe County, Indiana, October 26th, 1837 and died September 4th, 1914 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Starnes in Richland township at the age of 76 years, 10 months and 29 days.



He was married to Elizabeth Ranard April 4th, 1861. Five children survive: William F. Hansford, Worthington; Mrs. Nora E. Starnes, Ellettsville; Timon E. Hansford, Bloomington; Addie Hansford, deceased; and Charles E. Hansford, Indianapolis.



His wife preceded him in death, having died February 7th, 1907.



He was a member of the Church of Christ at Worthington, and was a Civil War Veteran serving in Company I 82nd Regiment Indiana Volunteers.



His body was taken to Worthington for interment.





Angel Gebhart

INMONROE Volunteer

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