Miami Union

December 1, 1910 

HAWN, ELIAS GARST - Elias Garst Hawn, one of Concord township's most influential and substantial farmers, died at his home about one and one-fourth miles northwest of Troy at 9:30 a.m. Monday.  He had not been in good health for the past few years.  He was born in Bethel township June 22, 1842, and was the son of John and Catherine Sailor Hawn.  All of his life was spent in this county, he having purchased and removed to the farm on which he died in 1888.  He also owned considerable other holdings.  He married Cynthia A. Nutter forty-seven years ago, she passing away in 1890.  He is survived by five sons, Will, Harvey, Charles, Roy and Mack.  He also leaves three sisters and one brother.  He was an industrious, honest, unassuming man and was respected by all who knew him.  He was a member of the Troy Christian church from which the funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday.  The services were in charge of a former pastor, Rev. W. H. Denison, who was assisted by Rev. J. E. Etter.  Interment was made in Riverside cemetery.

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