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This William THATCHER is buried in Maplewood, Valparaiso Cemetery.
Obit from Valparaiso Messenger 15 July 1885:
Died, in Valparaiso, Ind. on the 6th of July, 1886, Mr. William Thatcher, aged 86 years,
3 months and 28 days. He was born in Warren county, Ohio, on the 8th of March, 1799. He
removed from Ohio to Clinton county, Ind., in 1837, and to Porter county in 1852. He was
a professor of religion for 65 years; his leading characteristic was to do right at all
times and under all circumstances; he was always ready to help the poor and needy, and no
deserving person ever left his door with empty hands.
His Death Index card names parents John and Sarah THATCHER.