The following is the obit of Martha (Peoples) Crouso, daughter of John and
Mary (Davis) Peoples and wife of John M Crouso from Porter County, Indiana.
She was a sister to Hannah Peoples Beach. The Ralph Beach mentioned in the
obit was Hannah and Willard Beach's son, who John and Martha Crouso raised
after the death of Hannah.
Wayne in Seattle
Martha's obit, 14 Feb 1912, Republic Co. Democrat: "Martha Peoples was
born Mar 26, 1846, in Carroll Co., OH, and died at her home in Liberty tp.,
Feb 9th, 1912. When 4 years of age she came to IN with her parents. She was
married to J.M. Crouso on the 7th day of Mar 1869, at Valparaiso, IN. they
lived in IN until 1884 when they came to Republic Co., KS, where they have
since made their home. In 1868 she was converted and joined the Methodist
church, but after coming to KS she met with the Assembly of Believers at
Milner school house. Of her it can be truly said' "She hath done what she
could" she was always ready to helph others in any way she could. She was a
true, earnest Christian woman, loved by all who knew her. Having no children
of their own, Mr and Mrs Crouso took two little boys Ralph Beach, now of
Billings, MT and Theodore Stanley, of this place. They together with her
husband, one brother, Jacob Peoples of IN, three sisters, Mrs. Jane Kitchell
of MI, Mrs. Mary Brumbaugh of Hebron, NE, and Mrs. H.A. Eddy of this place
and many other relative and friends are left to mourn her loss. The funeral
was held at the Washington churcyh. Burial made in Washington Cemetery."