Tryon Obits
| John Burton Tryon | Moses Tryon | Newton Tryon | William Tryon | Willis James Tryon | Donald Eugene Tryon |
Tryon, John Burton :John B. Tryon 77 of 706 S. Walnut St. Eldon, died Thursday April 5 1984 at Osage Manor Nursing Home in Eldon.
He was born March 25, 1907 in Rocky Mount to James S. & Mary M. Shelton Tryon. On July 9, 1945 he was married to Elsie Calton who survives.
Mr. Tryon was an employee of Rock Island RR until he retired in 1972. In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Cecil (Hazel) Jeffries of Eldon, Three grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2pm Sat at Griswold Kays Funeral Home with the Rev. Eldon Myers officiating, Burial was in Greenmore Memorial Gardens.
Tryon, Moses :Moses Tryon died Dec 2; was born in Wayne County, Ohio June 4, 1818 where his boyhood days were passed. He married Catherine Jane Dunfee in 1836. They came to Noble County in 1841 and soon settled on the farm where he died. His wife preceded him to the spirit world just 11 months. Ten children were born to them, 5 of whom are living, 4 sons and one daughter. Funeral was Tuesday. Burial, Allen Chapel Cemetery, which formerly was a part of his farm.(12-8-1893) (Kendall Public Library Microfilm)
Tryon, Newton :Newton Tryon, 81 died this morning at 6 a.m. at Lakeside Hospital from infirmities of age. He was born in Allen Twp Sept 7, 1848, the son of Moses and Catharine Tryon. He had been married twice, his first wife, Minnie E. Field, died about 46 years ago. He was later united in marriaage to Johanna Anglemeyer, who died about 6 years ago. He came to Kendallville about 10 years ago and resided at 113 Summit St. He was the last survivor of a family of eleven children. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Roy Pray. Funeral will be Saturday afternoon at the Methodist Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery (2-1929 (Noble County Library at Albion)
Tryon, William :William Tryon, son of Catherine and Moses Tryon, was born in Wayne County, Ohio Oct 17, 1837 and died March 1, 1906, aged 68 years 4 months and 14 days. He came to Indiana in 1841 and settled in Noble County on the same farm on which he died. His father, mother,, 4 brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He is survived by a wife, 2 brothers and one sister. Funeral was at Allen Chapel Church. Burial, Allen Chapel Cemetery.(3-9-1906) (Kendall Public Library Microfilm)
Tryon, Willis J. :Willis J. Tryon, 14 years old, son of Mr. & Mrs. James Tryon of Barnett was killed by falling from a horse he was riding and frightening the animal so that is dragged him to death. The accident happened at the culvert near the Arthur Loving place about one half mile east of Ross Taylors house. Mr. & Mrs. Taylor and others who were in the yard saw the boy fall and could see the horse coming down the road dragging him. When the horse stopped it was found the halter had either been tied about the boy's leg or had became tangled by the fall as it held him fast until the back of his head was crushed on the rocks. There were sighs of life only a few minutes after the body was released. The boy was riding bareback and sitting on the horse sidewise. Slight scratches and bruises were found of the face, but not enough to disfigure. Dr. W.L. Allee was called and as the accident had happened in Miller County, N.J. Shepherd, justice of the peace and C.T. Blackburn, deputy sheriff were summoned to hold an inquest. they secured Dr. G.D. Walker's services and went to the scene, but as there had been witnesses to the accident, the body had been taken to Barnett without the necessity of an inquest. The Tryon boy and his little brother were on their way home from the G.A.R. Encampment Park where the father had contracted to do the pumping for the water supply, and had used the team to move his camping equipment. The father was called by telephone and C.O. Wilson took him to Barnett. Funeral services by Rev. G. B. Swartz of Barnett. Interment in Dooley cemetery.
Tryon, Donald Eugene: Donald Eugene "Doc" Tryon, 73, of Versailles, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, at his home. He was born Oct. 22, 1930, in Proctor, a son of William R. and Ithna Belle Hayes Tryon. Mr. Tryon was a retired truck driver. He was an Army veteran. Surviving are three daughters, Debra Kay Tryon, of St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Lori Maxwell, of Cowlington, Okla., and Angel Weaver, of Warrensburg; a brother, Robert W. Tryon, of Spiro, Okla.; a sister, Loretta Stevens, of Lincoln; and six grandchildren, Eric Norton, Amanda Norton, Charles Owens, Heath Owens, Patrick Weaver and Starla Weaver. He was predeceased by two daughters, Donna at birth, and Schelia Norton. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in Versailles Cemetery, with military rites at graveside. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Doc Tryon Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.
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