This may not be the correct obituary for Josiah Bryant because of discrepancies. According to his probate records, Josiah died on December 8 (not November 8), and if he died on November 8, why would his obit be published five weeks later. Also, he was aged about 45 years (not 35 years). However, he did have two daughters. And, Josiah and Joseph are interchangeable as evidenced by census records and his marriage license.
The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
December 16, 1891
Page 1
Column 4Joseph Bryant
Joseph Bryant, a highly respected citizen of this township, aged about 35 years, died on Nov. 8 after a brief illness, leaving the wife and two little daughters to mourn his loss. His neighbors regarded him as an honest man and useful citizen. He was buried at the old Baptist cemetery on the 9th after an able and affecting sermon by Dr. Booz, at the church.
The Carthage Gazette
Carthage, Illinois
12-30-1891, 1-6-1892, 1-13-1892J. B. RISSE, Att'y.
Adjustment Notice.
Estate of JOSIAH BRYANT, Dec'd.
N OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the under-
signed, Administrators of the estate ofJOSIAH BRYANT, Deceased.
will attend before the county court of Hancock
county, to be holden in the court house in Carth-
age, on the first Monday in the month of March
next, and on the first day of said term, when and
where all persons having claims against said es-
tate are notified to present them for adjustment.
All persons indebted to said estate are reques-
ted to make immediate payment to the under-
signed.Carthage, Ill., Dec. 24th, 1891.-[dec30-jan13.]
MARY M. BRYANT,
ROBERT M. KIMBROUGH,
Administrators.
