Looking for a kind soul to look up 2 Obituaries for me
John Rider died 1 Mar 1889 in Larwill and is laid to rest in
Lake View Cemetery, Richland, Whitley, Indiana plot # 3-13-1
His wife Catherine outlived him according to his Will below. But I have no
date of death for her. She is most likely interred beside her husband but
without a headstone.
Record 3 Pag 89. John Rider of Larwill, Whitley County, Indiana. To
Catharine Rider, wife. To my heirs: Samuel Rider, Fannie Gick, Sarah Trump. To
Mrs. Emma C. Higgins, a gr-dau. now living with me, the homestead, a house in
Larwill, lots 7 and 8 and other lots in Larwill, formerly Huntsville. Ex.
nom. Seth F. Robinson. Signed 7 October 1887. John (his X mark) Ricer
(SEAL). Witnesses Wm. Guy, G. A. Young, John Trachsell. Sw. & sub. 5 March 1889
before Sameul P. Kaler, Claerk.
Book 3 Page 91. The widow refused terms of the will. Her election signed 5
March 1889 in presence of Thos. R. Marshall and W. N> Andrews.
I am hoping to also locate a maiden name for Catherine's mother. Catherine
was the daughter of William Hage/Hake and Catherine "unknown". Catharine
was left a widow at the age of 33 with 5 small children all under the age of
12. The children were scattered among the family for sometime.
John & Catherine Rider arrived sometime after
1850 Washington Borough, Lancaster, PA
John Rider 31
Catharine Rider 27
Fanny Rider 6
Samuel Rider 5
Sarah Rider 1
Catharine Hague 57
It appears both Catharine Hake died before they departed for Indiana.
In fact she could have fallen ill and died along the way
1870 Bourbon, Marshall Co., IN
John Rider 51 M
Catharine Rider 49 F
Francis Rider 28 F
Samuel Rider 25 M
Emma Rider 2 F
Melissa Hake Fitzkee