Keller Family

From Find a Grave Memorial

 

Adam Oliger, one of the most widely known farmers in Jackson county, died suddenly about 9 o'clock Monday evening at his home near Peter's Switch, Redding township, of heart trouble. several months ago he became afflicted with this trouble but his condition was not regarded as serious. Monday evening he seemed to be as well as usual and ate a hearty supper. Before retiring he talked for some time that he was planning to go into the field today and help them husk the corn.

Shortly after he retired, however, his wife heard him breathing heavily and in a few minutes after she reached his side he expired.

Mr. Oliger was born in Hamilton county, Ohio, June 9, 1835, making his age 75 years, 5 months and 5 days. At an early age he moved to Jennings county but resided there only a short time, having come to Jackson county a few years later. When he first came to this county he moved to a farm near Jonesville and lager moved to his farm near Peter's Switch where he lived for over thirty years. He was married to Miss Mary Hunt and to them were born seven children, five whom are living. Mrs. Barbara Schubert of Indianapolis, Mrs. Emma Spray of Jonesville, Balser, William and Joseph of Peter's Switch.

The deceased was a member of the St. Ambrose Catholic church. The funeral services will be held from that church Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, father C.J. Conrad officiating. Burial at the Catholic cemetery.

Seymour Daily Republican