Bolenbaugh, Absalom 1822-1906-Obit
Obituary for Absalom Bolenbaugh, taken from extractions of The Willshire, Ohio, Herald Newspaper,published Thursday, November 22, 1906, No. 43, Vol. XI.
OBIT:Absalom Bolenbaugh was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, Dec. 23, 1822;died Nov. 15, 1906, aged 83 years, 10 months, 22 days, near Willshire.Came to Van Wert county with parents at age 3.Married in 1845 to Elizabeth Stetler.Had 12 children - - four sons and eight daughters.Two sons and two daughters preceeded him in death.Survivors:widow,two sons,six daughters, one brother, five sisters, 28 grandchildren,26 great grandchildren.Funeral held from Zion church.Interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
p. 8 (same issue)Albert ALLISON and family of Paulding, were in Willshire to attend the funeral of Absalom Bollenbacher (sic).(Obit says BOLENBAUGH).