Montgomery-Bourbon-Nicholas County KyArchives Obituaries.....Richart, William Sharp September 22, 1899
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Mt Sterling Advocate, Sep 26 1899
Microfilm-1898-1899
Husband #2 -Richart, William Sharp
Tuesday September 26, 11899 The Mt. Sterling Advocate-Page #5
Wm. S. Richart died at his home in this city on Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock
September 22, 1899.
The funeral was conducted service was conducted at the Southern Presbyterian
Church on Sunday morning by the pastor, Rev. Henry Miller. The burial was at the
old Hinkston Church where for many years the deceased was an honored member.
He was born in Bourbon County May, 1819, where he continued to live until 1852.
He was married to Miss Laurana Crouch October 19, 1840.  To them were twelve
children born-six  sons and six daughters. Of these seven were still live, James
O. of Victor, Mo., John D., of Bath County, Albert I. of Chicago, and daughters
Martha, Mollie, Dora, and Laura, now Mesdames. Wm. And Clayton, of Sharpsburg;
J. H. Hopkins of Little Rock, and George Denton, of Sideview this county. Three
sons died in infancy and two daughters , Mesdames Josephine Duckworth and Lou
Ella Hazelrigg died in Missouri.
His wife died October 29, 1883. His second marriage was to Margaret Benton at
Carlisle in May 1884. They have lived in this city for fifteen years. Early in
life he united with the Presbyterian Church and for 59 years served as Elder of
different congregations, including the one in this city. He always took great
interest in church work and his life has been exemplary. Although deprived of an
education he was a great reader and intelligent man. He was a farmer and stock
raiser until he cam to our city. At the age of eighteen he was a captain of the
militia and rose to be a Lieutenant Colonel of the 42nd regiment, 15th brigade.
Politically he was a Wig until 1860, since then he has been a Democrat. In 1869
he was elected to the Legislature and was returned for another term. For six
years he served his people as Magistrate. Where ever he has lived, he has been
respected and loved.
He has entered into that rest prepared for those who live and serve Christ. To
his wife and her two sons, Robert and Norval Benton and his children we extend
our sympathy.
Besides many relatives from this county Jno. O. Campbell and wife and Mrs. Alice
Gillaspie, of Carlisle; Wm. Talbott and wife of Clark; A. L. Richart of Chicago;
Joseph Richart and his son, James, of Owingsville; Ollie Richart and wife, Wm.
And Clayton Triplett and families, of Bath; Isaac Crouch and wife and J. H.
Hopkins and wife of Bourbon Counted, attended the funeral services.

On the same page was located:
A Card of Thanks
We desire to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many friends for
their kindness to us in our late bereavement.
Mrs. W. S. Richart and family

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