Shelby County Indiana History & Genealogy, Obituaries

Shelby County Indiana
Obituaries

Green

Rutherford Funeral Homes
September, 2013
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Claudia Jane Kalish, DVM, nee Green, age 53, of Powell, OH, formerly of Bloomington, IN, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013, at home, from a four year struggle with brain cancer.
Claudia was born in Shelbyville, IN in 1960. Claudia graduated from Bloomington South High School in 1978. She earned a bachelor's degree with a dual major in biology and chemistry in 1982, and an M.S. Ed. in Instructional Systems Technology in 1989 from Indiana University. After designing computer-based training for Allison Gas Turbine, in Indianapolis, Claudia returned to school to pursue her first ambition. She graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University in 1999. While in vet school, she served as an officer in SCAVMA, and as president of the Feline Medicine Club. Claudia practiced for one year at the Elk Grove Veterinary Clinic in Elk Grove, CA, and for six years at the Powell Veterinary Clinic before striking out on her own. She built and ran the Lotus Center for Integrative Veterinary Medicine in Lewis Center, OH until late 2009. She was a member of the Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association. Following her passion for alternative medical modalities, Claudia attended the Professional Course in Veterinary Homeopathy in Sedona, AZ in 2011.
She is survived by her husband, Alan Kalish of Powell, OH; and three siblings, David B. Green (Gledia) of Bloomington, Cheryl Ruth Green (Bill Perry) of Bloomington, Matthew D. Green (Debra) of Indianapolis. She is also survived by her dog, Betty; and her five cats, Jerry, Sugar, Carly, Ron and Crystal. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Margaret "Maggie" Jane Green and her nephew Ben White of Bloomington, IN.
Contributed by Phyllis Fleming and Betty Kitchen

The Allen Funeral Home
December, 2011
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December 5, 1931 - December 3, 2011
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Margaret Jane "Maggie" Green (Creek), 79, of Bloomington, formerly of Shelbyville, IN, passed away, December 3, 2011, in her home as a result of advanced ovarian cancer. Maggie graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1950. She attended Ball State University in 1950-1951. She married James L. "Jim" Green at the First Baptist Church in Shelbyville on May 3, 1952.
Maggie worked as an elementary school teacher's aide while her children were growing up. She also taught piano lessons out of her home. When Maggie's husband launched his public relations business in the early 1970's, Maggie served as his office manager. In Bloomington, Maggie enrolled in many business courses at Indiana University during the late 1970's and was employed for several years as a dental ceramist. Following retirement, Maggie and Jim again worked as partners when Jim became a fiction writer and Maggie his reader and editor. Jim named one of his characters after Maggie in his children's book, "Sarge and Maggie, The Case of the Missing Cats".
In addition, Maggie and Jim were avid ballroom dancers and enjoyed traveling. Maggie was a member of The First Christian Church/Disciples of Christ. She and Jim regularly attended the early service there, enjoying the fellowship of other early risers and the beautiful music pouring forth each Sunday.
Maggie is survived by her four children, David B. Green (Gledia) of Bloomington, Cheryl Ruth Green (Bill Perry) of Bloomington, Matthew D. Green (Debra) of Indianapolis, and Claudia Kalish, DVM (Alan) of Columbus, OH. She is also survived by beloved cats, Baxter and Oscar. Maggie was preceded in death by her husband Jim Green of Bloomington, her sister Wanda Hindman of Shelbyville, IN, her parents Russell and Olga Creek also of Shelbyville, and her grandson Ben White, of Bloomington.
Friends may call from 4-8 pm Wednesday December 7, 2011 at the Allen Funeral Home 4155 S. Old State Road 37 Bloomington, IN. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville, IN, following a private service. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers should be made to the First Christian Church/Disciples of Christ, the Community Kitchen, or the Monroe County Humane Association.
Contributed by Betty Kitchen

The Shelbyville News
Thursday, April 22, 2010
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James Lawrence Green, 77, of Bloomington, formerly of Shelbyville, died Monday April 19, 2010, at Bloomington Hospital, from complications of colon cancer. Born April 26, 1932, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Paul and Ruth Green. He married Margaret Jane "Maggie" Creek, and she survives. Other survivors include his children, David B. (Gledia) Green and Cheryl Ruth Green (Bill Perry), both of Bloomington, Matthew D. (Debra) Green of Indianapolis and Claudia (Alan) Kalish, DVM, of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Maryellen (Doran) May of Bloomington. He is also survived by his cats, Baxter and Oscar. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Ben White.
Mr. Green worked in print and broadcast journalism for 12 years, including seven years as a state government and political columnist for the Cincinnati Enquirer. From 1959 to 1971 he was business news editor and Statehouse and political reporter for the former WFBM Time-Life TV station (now WRTV- Channel 6) in Indianapolis. In 1973, he joined Caldwell VanRiper Inc. in Indianapolis as a public relations account executive. In 1974, he was named editor of the Indiana University News Bureau. After 23 years of service at IU, he retired from the position of assistant vice president for Public Affairs and Government Relations. Following retirement, he continued to serve the university for several years, working for the Advanced Research and Technology Institute.
Mr. Green graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1950, attended Ball State University in 1950-51, and after serving two years in the army, earned a bachelor of science degree in radio and television from Indiana University in 1957. He was twice honored as a Sagamore of the Wabash.
Mr. Green joined the Shelbyville Masonic Lodge No. 28 F&AM in 1953, with his father officiating. He was an elder of First Christian Church/Disciples of Christ in Bloomington; and a member of the Rotary Club, Sigma Delta Chi and Indiana University Alumni Association.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 N. Old State Road 37, Bloomington. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Shelbyville, following a private service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to First Christian Church/Disciples of Christ, the Community Kitchen or the Monroe County Humane Association.
Contributed by Betty Kitchen

The Shelbyville News
Monday, December 30, 2002
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Wilbur Ralston "Bud" Green, 79, former New Palestine resident, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, Indianapolis.
Born March 18, 1923, in Adams, s/o Wilbur and Mary (Johnson) Green. Married Margie Davenport and she survives.
Other survivors include one son, Everett Green of Homer, Alaska.; 3 daughters, Jennie Lee of Indianapolis, Sherrie Justice and Pamela Green, both of Homer; one brother, Ebert Green of Shelbyville; one sister, Jean Miller of Greensburg; 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.
Employed as a logger in the state of Washington and did mill work at New Palestine Pallet Mill.
U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Hendryx Funeral Services.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
July 3, 1997
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MARY K. GREEN
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Mary K. Green, 90, died today at her home. Born on Nov 13, 1906, in Cambridge City, d/o Hiram R. and Susan L. (Talbert) Brown. May 15, 1925, married Earl Green, who died April 5, 1975.
Lived in Shelbyville most of her life. Retired in 1984 from Young World, sales clerk. Member of First United Methodist Church and Phi Sigma sorority.
Three daughters, Dinah Vassar and Jane Oldham, both of Shelbyville, and Sue Ann Jester, Indianapolis; three sons, Hugh Richard Green, Goshen, Ohio, Steven R. Green, Indianapolis, and David E. Green, Shelbyville; a sister, America B. Greenlee, Vincennes; a brother, Earl F. Brown, Shelbyville; a grandson that Mrs. Green raised, Kim R. Green, Owensboro, KY; and 45 more grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a brother.
Rev. A.W. Farnsworth officiating. Burial will be in Manilla Cemetery.
Shelby County Cancer Association. Murphy-Parks Funeral Service.
Submitted by Richard Weightman
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Thursday, 28 Dec 1995
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Former Shelbyville resident Ruth Ellen Green, 89, Bloomington, died Tuesday in Bloomington Hospital. She was born Sept. 13, 1906, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Alphine and Ellen L. (Levens) Darnell. On June 10, 1927, in Indianapolis, she married Paul E. Green, who died Nov. 10, 1977.
Mrs. Green was employed during the 1940s and 1950s as women's page editor, a columnist, and a reporter for The Shelbyville News. She was a news editor in the late 1940s with WSRK radio in Shelbyville. She was a manager with Lords' Apparel Shop in Shelbyville from the mid-1950s to the early 1960s. She also gave private piano, organ and voice lessons from 1948 to 1975. Mrs. Green was a member of Naamah Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, where she was past matron. She was a member of St. Mark's Methodist Church, Bloomington, and a former member of the First Baptist Church in Shelby County. She was active in church affairs, serving as a Sunday school teacher and was choir director at the two Shelby County churches in the 1960s and 1970s.
Mrs. Green is survived by a son, James L. Green, Bloomington; a daughter, Maryellen May, Bloomington; a brother, Frederick P. Darnell, Southport; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Carmony-Ewing Broadway Funeral Home with the Rev. Marty Travelstead officiating. A funeral service will also be at 11 a.m. Friday in Allen Funeral Home, Bloomington. Burial will be in Van Pelt Cemetery on Saturday. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Allen Funeral Home, Bloomington, and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday in Carmony-Ewing Broadway Funeral Home.
Contributed by Phyllis Fleming and Betty Kitchen

The Shelbyville News
August 27, 1989
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Jack R. Green, 64, R.R. 2, Shelbyville, died at Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born April 27, 1925, Shelbyville, s/o Lowell O. and Mabel I. Jones Green.
Married Marilyn Asher July 13, 1974.
Worked in banking over 30 years.
WWII veteran. Member of the Elks Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles, American Legion Post No. 70, Rotary, First United Methodist Church of Shelbyville.
Survivors: mother, spouse, children S. Jill West and David M. Green, five grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death.
Carmony Ewing Mortuary with Rev. Robert Ochsenrider.
Contributions: Shelby County Cancer Association.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Friday, 11 Nov 1977
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Green
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Services for Paul E. Green, 71, 611* Eberhart Drive, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Carmony Funeral Home. He died at 11 a.m. Thursday at Major Hospital, where he had been a patient 1 1/2 weeks. He had been in failing health several years. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Saturday. There will be a Masonic memorial service at 8:30 o'clock this evening. The Rev. Robert Hampton will officiate at the services. Burial will be in VanPelt Cemetery. Memorials are requested to be in the form of contributions to the Leukemia Foundation.
Mr. Green was born March 26, 1906 in Shelby County and was the son of William (Doc) and Belle (Brattain)** Green. He was married June 10, 1927 to Ruth Darnell, who survives. Also surviving are two children, James L. Green and Mrs. Doran (Maryellen) May, both of Bloomington; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A sister preceded him in death.
Mr. Green, who had been employed as a purchasing agent for the State of Indiana, retired in June, 1973. He belonged to the First Baptist Church where he was a former deacon. An active Mason, Mr. Green was a member of several Masonic groups and held several offices. These include Shelby Lodge No. 28 F. & A.M., worshipful master in 1956 and treasurer from 1965-1976; the Shelby Chapter Royal Arch Masons, high priest in 1955 and secretary from 1968-1976; Shelby County Royal and Select Masters, illustrious master in 1954 and recorder from 1968-76. Also, Baldwin Commandery No. 2 Knights Templar, eminent commander, 1974; Knights of the York Cross of Honor of Robert A. Woods Priory No. 62; Naamah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, worthy patron in 1965; and Southport OES.
Contributed by Phyllis Fleming and Betty Kitchen
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Betty's notes:
* This could possibly be 511.
** His mother was Florence "Belle" BRITTON.

The Shelbyville News
Wednesday, March 11, 1964
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DEATH CLAIMS
MRS. GREEN
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Rites Sunday For
City Resident, 57
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Mrs. Homer (Eva R.) Green, 57, of 216 W. Pennsylvania St., died this morning at her home of a rheumatic heart condition. She had been in poor health for 15 years. For the past 37 years, Mrs. Green had resided in Shelby County and Shelbyville. She was born at Bengal on Feb. 7, 1907, the daughter of Albert and Etta (Thurston) Tucker.
On Jan. 1, 1926, she was married to Homer Green, who survives with two sons. Homer Green, Jr., serving with the U. S. Navy, and James Green at home; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Pauline) Eddleman and Mrs. Dallas (Margaret) Phillips, both of Shelbyville; a sister, Mrs. Elbert (Doc) Cousins of Blue Ridge; two brothers, Eugene Tucker of this city and Bryant Tucker of Madison and 10 grandchildren.
Rev. Jerrett Young will conduct funeral services at the Murphy Mortuary at 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in the Second Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Wednesday, March 7, 1962
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RITES SET FOR
NANNIE GREEN
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St. Paul Resident
61, Dies in Hospital
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Mrs. Nannie F. Green, 61, St. Paul, died today at 6 a.m. at the Greensburg Memorial Hospital where she had been for one day. She had been ill for two months and in serious condition for the last week. Death was attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage.
Mrs. Green, who was a member of the St. Paul War Mothers and the Christian Church, was born in Bath County, Ky., on April 4, 1900. She is a daughter of William and the late Emma Clinkenbeard. Her husband Eli Green, whom she married on January 8, 1917, survives with her father, of Madison, and one son, Arthur E. Green of St. Paul.
Also surviving are three brothers, David of this city, Tom of Steubenville, O., and Clarence Clinkenbeard of Rittman, O., and a sister, Mrs. Mabel Lutes of Greensburg. Two sisters and a brother preceded in death.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Carmony Funeral Home in St. Paul. Rev. John Boaz will officiate. Burial will be in Van Pelt cemetery. Friends may call at the St. Paul funeral home after 10 a.m. Friday.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Minneapolis Messenger
Ottawa County, Kansas
September 8, 1955
Page 1 Column 1
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Mrs. Rodney Greene
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Rosa Inez Ruggles was born in Shelbyville, Indiana, January 14, 1874, to Amos and Nancy Ruggles. She came to Kansas with her family when eleven years old, where she spent the rest of her life.
On May 4, 1890, she was united in marriage to Rodney Greene and to this union two children were born -- Arthur C. Greene, of Tescott, and Addie V. Crabill, of Vallejo, California. Her husband passed away August 10, 1935. She continued to make her home on the farm near Tescott, spending part of her time the the son near Tescott and the daughter at her home in California. She was cared for in the last year of her life at the Good Samaritan Home in Ellsworth, where she passed away August 31, 1955, at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 17 days.
In addition to the son and daughter, she is survived by one brother, Will Ruggles of Columbus, Kansas; three grandchildren: Delbert Greene, of Homedale, Idaho; Thyra Comfort, of Bellingham, Washington, and Kenneth Greene, of Tescott; also nine great grandchildren and a host of friends. She will be long remembered as Grandma Greene.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Hall Funeral Home in Lincoln with burial in the Franklin Cemetery at Tescott.
Out of town relatives present for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Chester Cassell, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ruggles, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Thacker, all of Salina; Mr. and Mrs. Lottie Davis, of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Will Haze, of Clyde; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Neal of Westfall; Delbert Greene, of Homedale, Iowa; Mrs. Addie Crabill, of Vallejo, California; Mrs. Esthel Healy, of Lincoln; and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Healy and family, of Washington.
Contributed by Angel Gebhart

The Shelbyville News
Tuesday, September 14, 1954
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CHARLES GREEN
DIES SUDDENLY
Adams Man Succumbs
While at Work in City
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Charles E. Green, 59, native of Shelby county and resident of Adams in Decatur county for eight years, died suddenly while at work here at the Ray-Glo, Inc., plant Monday at 3:50 p.m. Death was attributed to a heart attach.
A veteran of World War I and a member of Victory Post No. 70, American Legion, Mr. Green was born July 28, 1895, the son of James E. and Rachel Alice (McCammon) Green. He resided in Pennsylvania for a number of years and was a member of the Lutheran Church in York, Pa.
Also surviving are four brothers and two sisters, Herbert Green and Elkana Green of St. Paul; Mrs. Maude Anspaugh, Daleville, and Wilbur Green, St. Omer. There are 19 grandchildren.
Funeral rites will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Carmony Funeral Home in St. Paul with Rev. Bryan Demaree officiating. Burial, with graveside rites in charge of Victory Post, will be in Hebron cemetery at Adams. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6:00 this evening.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Tuesday, December 2, 1954
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ALLEN GREEN DIES AT HOME
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Allen P. Green, 76, lifelong Shelby county resident and retired manager of the J. O. Parrish Lumber Company, died at his home, 632 Elm St., at 9 o'clock this morning. He had been ill for the past two and one-half years.
Mr. Green was born in Shelby township November 29, 1878, the son of William and Elizabeth (McColley) Green. In 1924 he was married to Ethel Lemasters who survives with one brother, Harry Green of VanBuren township.
Mr. Green was a past exalted ruler of the Shelbyville Elks lodge.
Private funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Sleeth Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Lewis Creek Baptist Church cemetery. Friends may call at the Sleeth Funeral Home after 5:00 p.m. Saturday. They are requested to omit flowers.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Indianapolis Star
October 15, 1952
Page 18
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MARY K. GREEN
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Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine (Elam) Green, 31 years old, who died Monday in her home at 1163 West 36th Street after a brief illness, will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Conkle Brothers West 16th Street Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN.
Born in Warren County, Tennessee, she had lived in Indianapolis since childhood. She was a secretary at the Crossroads Rehabilitation Center.
Surviving are a daughter, Sue Ellen Green; a brother, Glen E. Elam, and the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn W. Elam, all of Indianapolis, IN.
Contributed by Nancy Vance Glover

The Shelbyville News
Saturday, June 7, 1952
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WILLIAM GREEN,
92, STRICKEN
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Lifelong County Resident
Seriously Ill For Week
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William (Doc) Green, 92, lifelong county resident, died this morning at 7:55 at the McGraw Nursing Home in Fountaintown, where he had been a patient for the past three years. Mr. Green had been seriously ill for the past week and death was attributed to complications. Born in the county on August 26, 1859, he was the son of Stephen and Elizabeth Green. He was married to Harriett Belle Brattain*, who preceded him in death in 1946.
He is survived by one son, Paul F. Green, of this city, two grandchildren, Mrs. Doran May of Bloomington and James L. Green of Shelbyville, and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrenagements will be announced later by the Sleeth Funeral Home.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
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* The newspaper article (June 9 or 10, 1952) says William's wife's name was Florence Brattain and she died December 14, 1944.

The Shelbyville News
November 13, 1947
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COUNTY RESIDENT
DIES AT MUNCIE
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Rites at Mt. Auburn
For Mrs. Greene
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The body of Mrs. Minnie Olive Greene, age sixty-nine, Mt. Auburn resident who died yesterday at the home of her son near Muncie, was taken today to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Knowlton, in Mt. Auburn.
Mrs. Greene, a resident of Mt. Auburn since 1918, had been ill for the past several months and died while visiting at the home of a son, Claude Greene. Her death was due to a heart ailment.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Lewis Creek Wesleyan Methodist Church, of which she was a member, and burial will be made at the Flat Rock cemetery in charge of the Gosney Funeral Service of Edinburg. Friends may call at the Knowlton home at any time.
The daughter of Frank and Corda (Custer) Franklin, Mrs. Greene was born in Ripley county Nov. 12, 1878, 69 years ago today. She was married to Albert E. Greene in February of 1898. The husband and one son preceded her in death.
Surviving with Mrs. Knowlton and the son at whose home she died are another son, Fred, of Newton, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Fred Franklin, of Versailles, and Clarence Franklin, of Milan; two sisters, Mrs. Ira Daugherty, of Sunman, and Mrs. Frank Wolff, of Medora, and several nieces and nephews.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, December 21, 1944
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FLORENCE GREEN
DIES AT SON'S
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Former Shelby Township
Woman Succumbs
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Mrs. Florence Bell Green, age 80, wife of William Green, died at the home of a son, Paul E. Green, at Southport at 2:40 a.m. Thursday. She had been in failing health since September. Mr. and Mrs. Green formerly resided in Shelby township, but had made their home with the son for the past two years.
She was born in Waldron on October 24, 1864, the daughter of Alfred D. and Eliza Britton. Her marriage to Mr. Green took place on October 22, 1891. The husband and son are the only immediate survivors.
Mrs. Green became a member of the Lewis Creek Baptist Church in 1887 and funeral services will be held there Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert McNeely, pastor of the church, officiating. He will be assisted by Rev. R. H. Lindstrom, pastor of the Southport Baptist Church. Burial will be made in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Morris H. Sleeth funeral home after 2:00 o'clock this afternoon.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Indianapolis Star
September 11, 1944
Page: 21
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ROY P. GREEN
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Roy P. Green, 25 years old, 1163 West 36th Street, a native of Center Point, Clay County, and grandson of Andy Lotshaw, trainer of the Chicago Cubs Baseball Team, died yesterday in Sunnyside Sanitarium.
Mr. Green came here during boyhood and was a member of St. Marks Methodist Church. He had been employed four year by Allison Division of General Motors Corporation before he became ill 14 months ago.
Survivors beside the grandfather include the widow, Mrs. Katherine (Elam) Green; daughter, Sue Ellen Green; a sister, Mrs. Wilma Higdon; a stepmother, Mrs. Bertha Doyle, and an aunt, Mrs. Helen Hudson of Indianapolis.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Clyde Lininger, former pastor of St. Mark�s Church, at 1:30 o�clock Wednesday afternoon at the Conkle funeral home. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana..
Contributed by Nancy Vance Glover

A Rush County, Indiana, Newspaper
circa 1940
Vol. 37, No. 116
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Frank H. Green, Surgeon, Dies Tuesday Night
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Dr. Frank Hayes Green, 64, a local physician for forty-three years, expired Tuesday night at his home, 314 North Perkins street.
Dr. Green had been seriously ill for many weeks and his condition had ben critical for some time. His death came quietly at 11:10 p.m.
He was a lifelong resident of Rush county, having been born in Arlington July 20, 1876, the son of Dr. Lot and Cordelia J. [Barnard] Green. He was a grandson of Dr. and Mrs. James Green.
After attending common school in Jackson township and at Ging, he was graduated form the high school at the latter place and in 1897 was graduated from Indiana Medical School at Indianapolis before he was twenty-one.
Following his graduation, he began the practice of medicine here with his father 43 years ago and was widely known as a physician and surgeon. He had operated the Dr. Frank H. Green hospital here since 1919.
He served in the United States army during the World war and was a captain in the medical corps, being stationed at Montgomery, Ala., and at Fort Oglethrope, Ga.
A lifelong Republican, Dr. Green was a former coroner of Rush county.
Dr. Green was a member of the First Presbyterian church, the Elks and Masonic lodges and the American Legion post of this city. He also was affiliated with the Rush County, Indiana and Sixth district medical societies.
He was president of the Rushville High School athletic board, an organization formed to erect Memorial gymnasium.
Together with the late Dr. Will Smith, he attended Mrs. Wendell Willkie when her son, Phillip, was born here twenty years ago. The Republican presidential nominee and has wife had planned to call on Dr. Green during their proposed visit to Rushville next month.
He was first married to Kate R. Kiplinger who preceded him in death in 1931. His second marriage was to Mrs. Mary Green, who survives him. Other survivors are four brothers, Lucien L. of Indianapolis, Dr. Charles S. and Derby of Rushville and Hal Green of near this city. One son preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at the late residence at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon with Rev. Charles I Stephenson of Hopkinsville, Ky., a former local pastor, in charge. Burial will be in East Hill. Friends may call at the Green house at any time.
Pall bearers will be Cliff Winship and Fred Bell from the Elks, Charles Wilson and Chase Mauzy from the Masons, Morris Howell and Gus Schrichte from the Legion and Dr. J. F. Bowen and Dr. Charles L. Smullen from the Rush County Medical society. Other members of the latter organization will serve as honorary pall bearers.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday February 23, 1939
Page 1 column 2
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LOWELL GREEN LONG ILL, DIES
Local Dairyman, War Veteran Passes Away at 42; Rites Saturday
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Lowell Green, age forty-two, widely known Shelbyville dairyman, died Wednesday afternoon at his home on Second street following three years illness. His death was due to heart disease.
Mr. Green, who had been in the dairy business here since 1916, except for the time he spent in the U.S. Naval service during and after the World War, underwent treatment at the Veteran�s Hospital at Indianapolis several months but was returned to his home here December 22, 1938. He had been in a critical condition since Sunday.
Mr. Green began his business career in 1916, when he established a city milk route, and in 1920 he and his father, Frank Green, organized the Green and Son dairy.
On June 4, 1918, Mr. Green enlisted in the United States Navy and remained in the Naval Reserve until 1921, serving as a gunner�s mate. He was a member of the local American Legion post, which will conduct full military funeral services. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge.
The son of Frank and Lenna Green, he was born in Shelby county February 14, 1897, and moved to Shelbyville when a child. He was graduated from the local schools.
On August 27, 1921, he was married to Miss Mabel Jones, of this city, and to this union two children, Jean and Jack, were born. Surviving with the wife and children are a sister, Mrs. Omer Mings, of this city; four uncles, Harry Green, Ft. Pierce, Florida; Allen and Jack Green, of this city, and Bert Ensminger, of Franklin, and an aunt, Mrs. Alfred Schloesser, of this city.
The body will be taken to the Loren H. Murphy funeral home, where funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Walter P. Halbert, will officiate. Burial will be made in Forest Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1:00 p.m. today.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Bob McKenzie

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, May 5, 1938
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RITES SATURDAY
FOR MRS. GREEN
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Shelbyville Woman Dies
at Home Here After
Stroke
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Mrs. Katie L. Green, wife of W. E. Green, passed away at her home, at the Hotel Shelby at 1:10 Thursday morning. Her death followed a stroke that she had suffered Monday afternoon. Mrs. Green had just observed her seventy-sixth birthday on Sunday, April 24. She leaves many friends to mourn her passing.
Mrs. Green was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 24, 1862, the daughter of Richard and Eliza Walker. She was married to Mr. Green on December 13, 1883, and had been a resident of Shelbyville since 1917.
She is survived by one brother, Will M. Walker; two sons, Raymond R. Green and Russell W. Green; one daughter, Nellye Green Sherman; and one grandson, Richard W. Cook; all of this city and one niece, Mrs. Gladys Gammon, of Indianapolis.
Mrs. Green was a member of the local chapter of the Eastern Star.
Friends may call at the Loren H. Murphy funeral home on south Harrison street. Funeral services, with Dr. J. W. McFall, of the First M. E. church here officiating, will be held at the Murphy funeral home at ten o'clock Saturday morning. Burial will be at Highland Lawn cemetery at Terre Haute, Ind.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
Friday, April 29, 1938
Page 6
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RITES SATURDAY
FOR MRS. GREEN
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Shelbyville Woman Dies
at Home here After
Stroke
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Mrs. Katie L. Green, wife of W. E. Green, passed away at her home, at the Hotel Shelby, at 1:10 Thursday morning. Her death followed a stroke that she had suffered Monday afternoon. Mrs. Green had just observed her seventy-sixth birthday on Sunday, April24. She leaves many friends to mourn her passing.
Mrs. Green was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 24, 1862, the daughter of Richard and Ella Walker. She was married to Mr. Green on December 13, 1883, and had been a resident of Shelbyville since 1917.
She is survivedby one brother, Will M. Walker; two sons, Raymond R. Green and Russell W. Green, one daughter, Nellye Green Sherman; and one grandson, Richard W. Cook, all of this city and one niece, Mrs. Gladys Gammon, of Indianapolis.
Mrs. Green was a member of the local chapter of the Eastern Star.
Friends may call at the Loren H. Murphy funeral home on south Harrison street. Funeral services, with Dr. J. W. McFall, of the First M. E. church here officiating, will be held at the Murphy funeral home at ten o'clock Saturday morning. Burial will be at Highland Lawn cemetery, at Terre Haute, Ind.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
Saturday August 10, 1935
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AGED WALDRON RESIDENT DIES
Mrs. Margaret J. Greene Passes Away After Long Illness
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Mrs. Margaret J. Greene, 87 years old, widow of John W. Greene, died at her home in Waldron at 2:15 o'clock this morning following a long illness.
The deceased was born in Shelby county June 26, 1848, being the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Isley McDuffy. She was married to John W. Greene whose death occurred September 17, 1922. Mrs. Greene was a member of the Waldron M. E. church and the Eastern Star Lodge at Waldron. She had been a resident of Waldron for fifty years. Surviving are one niece, Mrs. Maggie Biggs, of Farmington, Missouri, three nephews, Edgar McDuffy, of Baker, Oregon, William McDuffy, of Frederickstown, Missouri and Robert McDuffy, of Farmington, Missouri. A daughter, Elva May Greene, died at the age of fifteen years.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Waldron M.E. church at 2:00 o'clock Monday afternoon with the Rev. R. 0. Pearson, former pastor, officiating. He will be assisted by the Rev. Amos Bastin, pastor, and the Rev. E. E. Weaver, pastor of the Waldron Baptist church. Burial will be in the Mt. Pisgah cemetery in charge of Charles M. Ewing.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Janet Price

The Shelbyville Republican
Friday January 11, 1935
Page 1 column 1
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MRS. LENNA GREEN, 59, DIES AT HOME
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Suffers Stroke Following Death of
Brother, Charles Ensminger
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Following an illness of three days due to a stroke of apoplexy which she suffered Wednesday afternoon after the death of her brother, Charles Ensminger, Mrs. Lenna Green, 59, passed away at her home, 829 South Tompkins street, Friday morning at 7:40 o'clock.
She was born in Moral township January 11, 1876, the daughter of James and Nancy E. Ensminger. In 1895 she married Frank Green, who died in 1929. Two children were born to this union.
Survivors are one daughter, Miss Mae Green; one son, Lowell Green, of the Green Milk Company; one sister, Mrs. Alfred Schloesser, of Shelbyville; one brother, Albert Ensminger, Johnson county; and two grandchildren, Jack and Gene Green.
Mrs. Green was a member of the West Street M.E. Church and of the local Order of Eastern Star, which organization will participate in the funeral services.
Last rites will be held at the home Monday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. L.C. Muir, former pastor of the West Street Church, officiating. He will be assisted by the Rev. R.A. Ragsdale. Burial will be in the family lot in the Forest Hill cemetery in charge of C. F. Fix & Son, funeral director. Friends may call at the late home anytime.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Bob McKenzie

The Shelbyville Republican
Monday February 19, 1929
Page 8 column 5
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DEATH OCCURS SUNDAY MORNING
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John F. Green, Dies At Home Of
Daughter Mrs. Homer Miller, In This City
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FUNERAL TO BE TUESDAY
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John Frank Green died at three o'clock Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Homer Miller, 516 Second street. Death was caused from heart trouble, after an illness of seven months. His home was at 829 South Tompkins street, but he had been at his daughter's home for the past two weeks.
Mr. Green was born on July 23, 1871, near Wilson, Shelby County, being at the time of his death fifty-eight years old. He was the son of William and Elizabeth Green. Mr. Green had spent his entire life near Wilson and in this city. For the past twelve years he and his son, Lowell, had operated the Green & Son Dairy. He was a member of the West Street M.E. Church and of the Knights of Pythias lodge, of this city.
Surviving besides the widow, are one daughter, Mrs. Homer Miller, one son, Lowell Green, and four brothers, Allen, Harry and Jack Green, all of this City; and Jefferson Green of Indianapolis; two grandchildren, Gene and Jack Green.
Funeral services will be conducted at the late home, 829 South Tompkins street, at two thirty o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with the Rev. R. R. Cross, pastor of the West Street M.E. Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery, in charge of Charles M. Ewing.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Bob McKenzie

The Shelbyville Republican
May 25, 1927
Page 7
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ARTHUR GREEN DIES SUDDENLY
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Death of Waldron Citizen Occurs
at Home of Son in Colorado
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NATIVE OF SHELBY COUNTY
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Word has been received in Waldron of the death of Arthur Green which occurred this morning at the home of his son, Bert Green, at Boulder, Colorado. Death was due to apoplexy and was unexpected. Mr. Green, who was about 77 years of age, had spent his life in the community of Waldron. He accompanied his son to Colorado about two weeks ago.
The body will be brought back to Waldron, it is reported, but delay is being caused by the serious illness of the daughter of Bert Green. Burial will be at the Vienna cemetery. Mr. Green was a member of the Vienna church. He was well known and held in high esteem in his community. No close relatives besides the son and his family survive.

The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday, February 4, 1926
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LUNG TROUBLE CAUSED DEATH
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Albert E. Green, Passed Away Wednesday
At Home In Jackson Township
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FUNERAL FRIDAY MORNING
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Albert E. Green passed away at his home in Jackson township at one o'clock Wednesday afternoon after an illness of two years with tuberculosis. He was fifty-one years of age. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Ollie Green, two sons, C. F. and Claude Green, and one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Knowlton; four grandchildren; two brothers, John of Columbus, William of Mott, North Dakota, one sister, Mary A. Green, who is doing missionary work in India.
Mr. Green attended the Wesleyan Methodist church at Lewis Creek, the pastor of which, Rev. Mr. Perry, will officiate at the funeral services at the church at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning. Burial will be in the Flat Rock cemetery in charge of H.A. Hageman.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Mary Kelley and Colleen Greene

The Shelbyville Republican
Tuesday, March 6, 1923
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Wilbur H. Green, age twenty years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Green, died Monday night at eight o'clock at the home of the parents, two and one-half miles southeast of Flat Rock. Death was caused by lung trouble. He had been confined to his room for eight months.
He was born in Ripley county, December 11, 1903. Surviving are the parents; two brothers, Fred Green of Washington township, and Claude Green at home, and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Knowlton, of Jackson township. He was a graduate of the high school at Mount Auburn, with the class of 1922, and for two years was a member of the high school basketball team.
Funeral services will be held at the Lewis Creek Wesleyan Methodist Church Thursday morning at ten o'clock. Burial will be in the Winchester Cemetery, C.F. Fix & Son in charge.
[Buried Flat Rock Cemetery]
Contributed by Barb Huff for Mary Kelley and Colleen Greene

The Shelbyville Republican
Saturday Afternoon, January 13, 1923
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AGED LADY DIED FRIDAY NIGHT
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Mrs. Mary Ann Green, Without Children,
Opened Her Home To Orphans
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FUNERAL SERVICE SUNDAY
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Mrs. Mary Ann Green, age eighty-three years, widow of James Green, died Friday evening at her home in Shelby township, south of Shelbyville. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases, and followed a lingering illness.
Mrs. Green was a native of Shelby county, and all her life had been spent in the county. She was a daughter of William and Mary Clark, pioneer residents of the county. She was born in Washington township, March 24, 1839.
Having no children of her own, Mrs. Green opened her home to orphan children, seven of whom made their home with her at various periods. They were Isaac Hawkins, Harlan Clark, Mrs. Thomas Bone, Mrs. Clarence Trimmel, Mrs. C. H. Perry, Arthur Trimble and Mrs. Hazel Chesser Easton.
Mr. and Mrs. Green were married October 15, 1857. Mr. Green died several years ago. Mrs. Green leaves one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Watson, of Howard county. She is eighty-six years old.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the Lewis Creek Baptist church, R. L. Shirley, pastor of the First Baptist church here, officiating. Burial will be made in the Lewis Creek Baptist cemetery. Fix & Son in charge. No flowers.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Dave Richey

The Shelbyville Republican
Monday, September 18, 1922
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JOHN W. GREEN DIED YESTERDAY
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Native Of County Passed Away At Home In Waldron
After Short Illness
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HOLD FUNERAL WEDNESDAY
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John W. Green, age seventy-nine years and eleven months, died Sunday night at 11:55 o'clock at his home in Waldron. His death was caused by paralysis. He suffered the first stroke two weeks ago, and on Sunday had a third stroke.
Mr. Green was born in Shelby county and lived in the county all of his life. He was a veteran of the Civil war, serving with the Union army during the struggle. For ten years he was a school teacher in the county, later taking up farming, which he followed until about thirty-five years ago, when he moved to Waldron to make his home. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Masonic lodge at Waldron, and of the Waldron Methodist Episcopal church. In politics Mr. Green was a Republican, and was staunch in the support of his party.
Mr. Green was the son of Absalom and Mary Green. On October 8, 1872, he was married to Miss Margaret J. McDuffy. One daughter Elva was born to them. She died in 1899. Surviving are the widow, one brother, Sanford Green, of Dayton, Ohio, and one sister, Mrs. Emma J. Thompson, of Winchester, Randolph county. Funeral services will be held at the Waldron M. E. church Wednesday morning at ten o'clock, the Rev. R. O. Pearson, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be made in the Mount Pisgah cemetery, R. T. Stewart in charge.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Janet Price

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, May 9, 1918
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PROMINENT COUNTY RESIDENT
DIED TODAY
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JAMES GREEN, WELL KNOWN
THROUOUT COUNTY,
DIED AT HOME
THIS MORNING.
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James Green, one of the most noted of the older residents of Shelby county, died at 11 o'clock this morning at his home in Shelby township, where he had spent the greater part of his life. He was aged eighty-one years, eleven months and seventeen days and his death was caused from a complication of diseases occasioned by his advanced age.
Deceased was the son of Christopher Cheek and Keturah Norris Green and was born in Shelby county, May 20, 1836. He was one of eight boys born, two of whom survive. Until his marriage Mr. Green lived at home with his parents, receiving a very good education in the schools of the county. He was married to Mary Ann Clark, daughter of William and Mary Clark, of this county, south of Smithland, Oct. 15, 1867. Their entire married life of sixty-one years had been spent in farming, they having located immediately after their marriage in Washington township, but in 1865 they removed to the farm where Mr. Green passed away today in Shelby township. Their married life has been ideal and thru their diligence and joint work they had acquired a most comfortable fortuen, with a beautiful home as their dwelling place.
Mr. and Mrs. Green had no children of their own, but had made their home comfortable for five children who had been left orpans. These are Isaac L. Hawkins, Harlan Clark, Mrs. Thomas Bone and Mrs. C. H. Perry, of this county, and Mrs. Clarence Trimnell, of Bartholomew county. Miss Hazel Chesser, who now lives at t his home, was also taken by the couple four years ago and has looked after and cared for them during that time.
Besides his wife, Mr. Green is survived by two brothers, Milton and Jason Green, of Illinois; the foster children mentioned above and a number of nieces and nephews.

[A picture of Mr. Green is inserted here in the newspaper article.]
On Oct. 15, 1907[sic], one hundred twenty-five relatives and friends were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Green at their home to honor the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding and the entire county did homage to the couple thru its good wishes.
In politics, Mr. Green was an earnest and conscientious democrat and his work was recognized thru his being elected justice of the peace from 1868 until 1872 and township trustee from 1882 to 1884. Just a week ago Saturday he was in this city and according to his custim[sic] he paid the Democrat a visit, which was always en event in the life of the office.
As a man of business he was respected by the entire community and a man who was looked up to for truth and solid thinking. His absence from the community will mean a loss never to be recovered.
The funeral services will be held at the Lewis Creek Baptist Church at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. Horace N Spear, pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city, officiating. Burial will be made in the Lewis Creek Baptist cemetery in charge of Stewart & Fix, undertakers. The request is made that there be no flowers.
Submitted by Carolyn English, granddaughter of Dr. C. H. Perry.

The Shelbyville Republican
Tuesday Afternoon, May 7, 1918
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JAMES GREEN DEAD; NATIVE OF COUNTY
James Green, Well Known Resident Of Shelby Township, Died This Morning At Age 82 Years
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Death this morning claimed one of Shelby County's finest citizens, a man who living in this county all his life, has seen it grow and given his best to his home and the community in which he lived. James Green, who was born May 20, 1836, in what was then Addison, but is now Shelby township, and who has lived ever since in this county, passed away about 11 o'clock following an illness from which he has been bedfast for some time. He was the son of Christopher Cheek and Keturah (Norris) Green.
Mr. Green was married on October 14, 1857, to Miss Mary Ann Clark, daughter of William and Mary Clark, whose home was in Washington township. They moved to their present beautiful home in Shelby township, where they have resided for the past 53 years. Their married life has been a beautiful one, and each gave their heartiest efforts to building an ideal home wherein they were glad to welcome their neighbors and friends at all times. Mr. Green has been engaged in farming during the greater part of his life. He has been active in Democratic circles and has held various offices, being at one time township trustee and at another, justice of the peace. His public duties, like his private cases, were performed in an honest and open manner that bespoke his sincerity.
Mr. and Mrs. Green had no children, but they made a home for a number of orphan boys and girls, all of whom they watched grow up into fine manhood and womanhood. Among these were Isaac Hawkins, Harlan Clark, Mrs. Thomas Bone and Mrs. C. B. Perry, all of Shelby county, Mrs. Clarence Trindell*, of Bartholomew county, and Miss Hazel Chesser, who has lived with them during the past four years and given their declining days a daughter's devotion.
Mr. Green leaves two brothers, Jason and Milton, of Illinois. There are several nieces and nephews, among them Dr. Willard Parrish and George A. Parrish, Allen Green, of this city, and Dr. Will Green, of Shelby township. There are scores of other relatives and many friends to mourn the loss of this good man.
Funeral services will be held for Mr. Green on Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock in the Lewis Creek Baptist church. The funeral sermon will be delivered by the Rev. H.N. Spear, of this city. Burial will be made in the Lewis Creek Baptist cemetery in charge of Stewart & Fix. Friends are asked to omit the sending of flowers.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Dave Richey
* Probably Trimble or Trimmel-pmf

The Indianapolis Star
September 14, 1915
Page 14 Column 2
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SHELBYVILLE -- Ralph Greene, 22 years old, formerly of this city, was killed in a railway wreck near Chicago Monday morning. The word came to his mother, Mrs. Emma Phillips of Indianapolis, who was visiting relatives in this city. Mrs. Phillips has gone to Chicago and the body will be taken to Indianapolis.
Contributed by Virginia Latta Curulla

The Shelbyville Republican
Wednesday, September 25, 1912
page 4, column 3
OBITUARY
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Henry Green, son of Seneca and Nancy Green, was born in Pennsylvania, September 16th, 1836, and departed this life September 21st, 1912, aged seventy-six years and five days. When he was twelve years of age he with the rest of his father's family settled in Bartholomew county, Ind., where he grew to manhood, and November 18, 1860, married Jane Johnson. To this union were born seven children, four sons and three daughters, two of whom, with his wife, have preceded him to the other world. He has lived in Washington township, Shelby county, since 1889, and has many friends here. He died at the home of his son John in Columbus, Ind. The funeral services were held at Lewis Creek church and burial at Winchester cemetery.
Submitted by Barb Huff

A Shelbyville Newspaper
Wednesday, August 3, 1910
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DEATH OF MARY GREEN
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California Girl Well Known Here
Died July 29th at Pasadena.
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Miss Mary Green, only daughter of the late Perry M. and Hettie Green, of Pasadena, Cal., died on July 29th, and relatives in this city were apprised of the fact today. Deceased was known to many middle-aged residents of this city, who esteemed her very much.
Miss Green was a cousin of Dr. T. G. Green, of W. Franklin St., Mrs. Nellie Schroeder and Mrs. Charles Tatman, of this city, Mrs. J. W. Rucker, of Greensburg, and Dr. Will Green of Indianapolis. She was the last of the family, both parents having preceded her a few years ago.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Republican
Thursday, August 25, 1909
Page 5, column 4
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Mrs. Jane Green, aged sixty-six years, wife of H. G. Green of Lewis Creek, died Wednesday evening at five o'clock at her home in Lewis Creek. She is survived by her husband, three sons and three daughters. Funeral services will be held at Lewis Creek Friday at ten o'clock a.m. conducted by Rev. Samuel Hawkins. Interment in Winchester cemetery by Edwards & Hageman.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Mary Kelley and Colleen Greene

The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Thursday September 20, 1907
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Mrs. Mary G. Green died this morning at six o�clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Belle Wilson, of Rushville, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Green was the widow of the late Dr. J. W. Green, who practiced medicine in this city for many years and made this city his home until the time of his death in 1896. After his death Mrs. Green lived here for some time and then went to Rushville several years ago to live with her daughter, Mrs. Wilson. The following children survive her: Dr. Thomas G. Green and Mrs. Conrad Schroeder, of this city; Dr. John Green, of Manilla, and Mrs. Noble Brann and Mrs. Belle Wilson of Rushville.
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Friday September 21, 1907
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The funeral services of the late Mrs. Mary J. Green will be held at Rushville tomorrow morning at ten o�clock. Interment will take place in the East Hill cemetery at that place. The funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. G. W. Tevis and Rev. T. B. Gary.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Bob McKenzie

The Shelby Republican
Friday, March 19, 1897
Page 4, column 3
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Benjamin Green died at his residence in west Shelby township, at 1:30 a.m. Friday March 19th, of kidney trouble, aged eighty-three years, ten months and four days. The deceased was an old and highly respected citizen of that township. Short funeral services will be held at the Baptist church at Smithland at 10 o'clock a.m. Saturday, March 20th. Cortege will leave the house at 9:30, Rev. Linsy will officiate. Interment in Snyder cemetery. Remains in charge of Marshal G. Tindall.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Donna Perry

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday April 21, 1898
Page 3 column 6
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OBITUARY
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(Harrison County Tribune, Bethany, Missouri)
Joseph Green was born at Aurora, Indiana, November 7, 1826, and died at Bethany, Missouri, March 24, 1898, aged 71 years, 4 months and 17 days.
When he was three years of age his parents removed to Shelby County, Indiana, where he grew to manhood, receiving a common education.
In 1847 he volunteered in Co. E. 5th Indiana for the Mexican war and served until the regiment was mustered out. The colonel of the regiment was the famous Jim Lane, afterwards a general in the Union Army and U.S. Senator from Kansas.
April 26, 1849 he was married to Miss Eliza J. Jackson of Brookville, Indiana. They had seven children as follows: Mary, wife of H.C. Wymore, who died in Nebraska in 1890; Wm. C. of Butler township, this county, Zarada, wife of Wm. Staggs, of Nebraska; Nancy J., wife of J. W. McKern of Ridgeway, Missouri; Willard C. of Tarkio, Missouri; Sarah A. wife of George Smith of Nebraska, and Eli, of this city.
He became a member of Mt. Moriah Lodge, I.O.O.F. about twenty years ago and on coming to Bethany, transferred his membership to Miriam Lodge. Odd Fellowship was his religion and he lived it in all his intercourse with his fellows. He belonged to no church, but believed in the golden rule. Until his recent illness he seldom missed a meeting of his Lodge. Death came as a welcome relief after months of intense suffering from a cancerous affliction of the head.
The funeral was held at the residence March 25, 1898 and at his request the services at the house and at the grave in Miriam Cemetery, were conducted in accordance with the beautiful ritual of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Joseph Green was a brother of James Green, Elston and Stephen of Shelby township [Shelby County, Indiana].
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelby Democrat
July 17, 1890
Page 3
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Jessie the 13 months old daughter of Oliver and Clara Green died at their home at Ray's Crossing, at 12 m.[sic] July 12th. Funeral at the Mt. Pisgah church at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 13th. Cummins & Edwards funeral directors.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Daily Republican
Monday January 10, 1887
Page 4, column 2
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Jane Green, wife of Arthur Green, of Orange township, Rush county, died on Saturday night at 11 o'clock, aged 37 years. The funeral took place today at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Moore officiating. The remains were interred at the Vienna graveyard by D. B. Wilson, funeral director.
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Page 4, column 1
Mrs. Jane Green, who died in Orange township, Rush county, was a daughter of Elzy Rucker, of Liberty township, and a niece of St.Clair Ensminger, of this city.
Submitted by Barb Huff for John Ballard

Green, Mrs. Dr. (of Shelbyville) / Death of, N. 9-12-1885 p1 c5.
From the Indianapolis Newspapers Database, 1848-1991

The Daily Evening Democrat
Shelbyville, Ind.
Tuesday, October 2, 1883
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Charles Green, nephew of Dr. W. F. Green, of this city, died in Arlington, Rush county, this morning.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Daily Evening Democrat
Shelbyville, Indiana
Saturday, December 29, 1883
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George Green, colored, died last night in this city. The deceased was in the seventieth year of his age. The funeral will take place to-morrow morning from the Second Baptist Church; services by Rev. John Miller of Edinburg. Friends of the deceased are invited to attend.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Daily Evening Democrat
Thursday, October 19, 1882
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In Memorium.
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Denver Daily News.
The many friends of Little Pearl, daughter of Mrs. Jennie Green, of this city, will be pained to hear that she is dead. Little Pearl had just left Denver for her sister's in Smithville, Mo., and after an illness of ten days was suddenly taken away by that dread disease, membranous croup September 18th. Pearl was a child that won the love of all who knew her, and the only thing that can be said of her [is] that she was too good and too fair for this world.
Mrs. Green is a granddaughter of Mr. Robert Badger, of this city. Mrs. Green's many friends here sympathize with her in her affliction.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Weekly Volunteer
Thursday March 20, 1879
Page 3 column 6
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DIED
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GREEN�At the residence of Columbus Green, in Addison township, Mrs. Columbus [Jennie] Green, of consumption, in the 22nd year of her age. Funeral at 3 o�clock Thursday (March 13th). The remains were interred at Winchester Graveyard.
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Winchester Cemetery
Jennie Green died March 12, 1879 Age 22y 7m 5 days
Wife of C. C. Green
Contributed by Barb Huff for Barbara L. Ward

The National Volunteer
April 7, 1853
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Accident - - R. B. Green was killed by a train on the Madison and Indianapolis Railroad near Greenwood (Ind.). He was formerly a citizen of Shelby County.
Contributed by Sherry Badgley Ryan; abstracted by Maurice Holmes, in his book, Shelbyville, Indiana Newspaper Excerpts 1853 - 1859

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