William Ault Bishop, son of John and Mary Bishop was born at Annville, PA, September 15, 1852. He came to the home of his uncle, Reuben Bishop at Hennepin, in 1877, where he followed the occupation of wagon and carriage maker for several years. Later, he engaged in farming until five years ago when ill health made it necessary for him to retire. He and his wife have spent the last two years in the homes of their children. After a long illness, he passed peacefully away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Viola Thomas, at the age of 84 years and 10 days. He was very patient and ever thoughtful of those caring for him. He was united in marriage to Mary Jane Winterscheid of Hennepin, on Feb. 28, 1884, and to them were born two children, Charles H. Bishop of Sparland and Mrs. Viola Thomas of Benson. Beside the widow and two children, five grandchildren, Lois, Mary and Norma Thomas, Bernice and Ellsworth Bishop, survive. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church in Hennepin, Sunday, Sept. 27, with burial in Riverside Cemetery. The services were conducted by the Rev. Gillis with music in charge of W.A. Paxson, Mrs. Gillis and Miss Irene Zenor. Mr. Bishop had been a member of the L.O.O. F. lodge of Annville, PA., for 63 years, being the oldest living member at the time of his death. Members of the order at Hennepin, conducted impressive services at the cemetery and acted as casket bearers. A kind husband, indulgent father, an good neighbor has passed to his reward after a long life, well spent.

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1860: North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
John Bishop 35
Louisa Bishop 9
Wm Bishop 5
Mary Bishop 4
Mary Bishop 54
Kate A Bishop 18
Daniel Bishop 25

1870: North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
D Strupenhouer 22
Susan B Strupenhouer 22
Mary Strupenhouer 10/12
Rebecca Shaffey 17
William Bishop 17
Lizzie Short 8

1880: Hennepin, Putnam, Illinois, USA
William A. Bishop 25

1900: Hennepin, Putnam, Illinois
Wm A Bishop 47
Mary J Bishop 45
Charles H Bishop 13
Viola M Bishop 7

1910: Hennepin, Putnam, Illinois
William A Bishop 57
Mary J Bishop 55
Viola M Bishop 17
Joseph W Wilson 48

1920: Hennepin, Putnam, Illinois
William Bishop 67
Mary J Bishop 64

1930 Hennepin, Putnam, Illinois, USA
William Bishop 77
Mary Jane Bishop 75