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Surnames - Mead

Dewitt C. Mead, an aged and respected citizen, formerly of this county, but late of Ohio county, died at his late residence near Rising Sun, in Ohio county, Saturday morning. The remains were interred in the Mead burying grounds last Sunday. He leaves several children to mourn the loss of a father, all of whom are grown ... Rev. Terrell last Sunday preached an interesting sermon at Palmetto to a large and appreciative audience.

Source: The Vevay Reveille, Switzerland county, Indiana, Thursday, September 24, 1891

James Mead

(31 Jul 1791 - 27 Feb 1860)

Surnames - Mead

MEAD--At his residence, in Posey Township, on the 26th February, of Lung Fever, Mr. James Mead, in his 69th year of his age.

Source: The Indiana Reveille, Vevay, Indiana, Wednesday, March 7, 1860, Col. 5

Hiram Mead

(1 Jul 1816 - 17 Jul 1891)

Surnames - Mead, Douglass, Stephens

MEAD--Near Patriot, Friday, July 17, 1891, Hiram Mead, in his 75th year. Mr. Mead was a good and useful man, highly esteemed for his sterling traits of character, and his death is regretted by his numerous friends. His wife died several years ago. He leaves four children, all grown to manhood and womanhood -- Selar, Hiram, Mrs. Hiram Douglass and Mrs. Stephens. For a number of years Mr. Mead was a member of Patriot Lodge of Masons. The funeral took place last Sunday morning with Masonic ceremonies, after which the remains interred in the Sampson, or Mead, cemetery.

Source: The Vevay Reveille, Switzerland county, Indiana, Thursday, July 23, 1891