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Benjamin Sheldon

HEBRON.
Died at his home in Hebron on the 3rd inst., he was 77 years old. His funeral took place on the 5th and was buried in Salem cemetery. He was among the early settlers in Lake Cp., and lived for many years where Palmer station is now. He has been sick about eight months. He leaves a wife and one son and one daughter to mourn his loss.

[Note that this obituary does not provide the name of the deceased. However, cemetery records published for Porter Township, Porter County, Indiana, indicate that Benjamin Sheldon has birth and death dates that match the information listed in the obituary.]

Newspaper: The Tribune
Date of Publication: June 7, 1888
Volume Number: 5
Issue Number: 8
Page: 1
Column(s): 7


Key to Newspaper Publication Locations:
    Newspapers Published in Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana
                Chesterton Tribune
                The Tribune
                Westchester Tribune

    Newspapers Published in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana
                Porter County Vidette
                Practical Observer
                Valparaiso Practical Observer
                Vidette and Republic
                Western Ranger

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