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Obit For William B. Crim
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Text William B. Crim was born near Washburn in Barry County, MO, Dec 31, 1850, and died at paralysis at his home near Washburn, Jan 15, 1915. Funeral services were held at the Union Church in Washburn, Jan 16, 1915, conducted by Rev. Bishop, a minister of the M. E. Church. Mr. Crim had been a member of the M. E. Church fifteen years in which he strongly believed. His body was laid to rest west of Washburn in the Bradley Cemetery on the old homestead of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Luke Bradley. All was done for him that medical science and loving hands could do. The Death Angel called and bore his spirit away while in a peaceful sleep.

He was married to Elizabeth Brisco in 1873. To this union were born six children, four sons and two daughters, Levi of Washburn, Charles of Greasy creek, John and William at home, Miss Maud and Mrs. Matt Brewer of Seligman. He leaves besides his wife and children a sister, Mrs. Sarah Hannah, a brother J. L. Crim, living west of Washburn and other relatives and friends. He was a veteran of the Civil War and died a firm believer in the M. E. Church.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Republican
Date January 28, 1915, Thursday
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Resource State Historical Society of MO
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