William Batson
1806-Jan. 8, 1892
Niles Daily Sun, Friday, January 8, 1892, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
An Old County Resident Gone
William Batson, one of the oldest residents of this county, and one of our oldest citizens as well, died at his home in Buchanan this morning.
Mr. Batson was a native of Ohio, but came to this county and settled near Niles in 1832. He resided on his farm southwest of this city, and a few years ago moved to Buchanan. He was 86 years old. He lost his first wife several years ago, and afterwards married his deceased wife's sister, who survives him. He leaves four children, three sons, William of Niles township, John A., of Reynolds, Indiana, A.B., of Arlington, Neb., and Mrs. Lydia Younker, of Rockford, Iowa. All of the sons were with their father when he died, but the daughter was detained at home by sickness.
Mr. Batson will be buried in Silver Brook Cemetery in this city to-morrow afternoon, under the auspices of the Masonic Fraternity.
Niles Mirror, Wednesday, January 14, 1892, page 5, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
Wm. Batson, of Buchanan, died of paralysis at 3 a.m. Friday morning, aged 86 years. He came here in 1832 and bought a farm of Geo. [illegible] about four miles southwest of Niles, where he resided until about 1881, when he retired and moved to Buchanan, where he died. He leaves a wife, three sons and one daughter, all of whom are married. He has been a member of the Masonic fraternity about 30 years, and is a member of St. Joseph Valley Chapter No. 2. He was buried Saturday afternoon in Silver Brook cemetery, at 3 o'clock, by the Buchanan lodge, who were joined by the fraternity here. Mr. Batson was well known as one of the best of men, among the old pioneers. He was one to welcome and assist all new comers and made himself useful to all. Peace to his ashes.
Niles Mirror, Wednesday, January 14, 1892, page 5, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Andrew B. Batson, of Arlington, Neb., was called here to attend the funeral of his father. Also, John A. Batson, of Reynolds,Ind., was here on the same mission.
*NOTE: 1st wife Lorinda buried at Silverbrook; 2nd wife Sarah, 1820-1900, wife of Wm., our mother, buried at Oak Ridge. Per death record Sarah Robinson, 1818-9 Sept. 1902.