Newport Hoosier State
Wednesday, November 12, 1902
A Prominent Citizen of Newport Passes Away
One of the largest funerals that has taken place in Newport for many years, was that of Stephen S. Collett at 1 o'clock last Monday afternoon, from his late residence. Mr. Collett had been an invalid for the past 2 years, and had to be wheeled about the streets in an invalid chair. His life had been slowly ebbing away until death ended his earthly existence at 9:38 a.m. last Saturday, November 8, 1902.
He was born in Eugene Township, this county, December 13, 1829, making his age at the time of his death, 72 years, 10 months, and 25 days.
His father, Stephen Stevenson Collett, was born in Pennsylvania, December 26, 1791, and came to this state in 1818 with his brother Josephus. He was appointed Deputy U.S. Surveyor for a part of Indiana Territory, and surveyed the counties of Owen, Putnam, Montgomery, and Tippecanoe. In 1827 he moved to Eugene of which village plat he was the first proprietor, and where he engaged in shipping farm products to New Orleans by flat boat. He died December 28, 1843, at Browning's Hotel, Indianapolis, while serving as State Senator of the Indiana Legislature. His children consisted of 3 sons and 5 daughters: John, Josephus, Stephen S., Emily, Mary, Ellen, Jennie, and Clara.
Our deceased fellow citizen, Stephen S. Collett, whose remains were consigned to their last resting place on last Monday afternoon, in the Thomas Cemetery, lived an honorable and upright life. This noble and generous hearted man was laid away in a finely finished and beautiful red cedar casket covered with black cloth. The display of flowers was the prettiest collection ever seen in this place.
The funeral services were conducted at his late residence by Rev. John W. Parrett, an old time friend of the deceased, who was assisted by Rev. E.M. Dunkelbarger, Pastor of the M.E. Church here. Rev. Parrett said some beautiful things about his deceased friend, whom he loved and honored.
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Vermillion County, Wills
Book 4, Page 29-31
Stephen S. Collett, Newport, Vermillion County, IN
1. To my wife SARAH JANE COLLETT, my real estate in Vermillion County, IN - 160 acres in Newport. Also all my household goods in the house in which we live in Newport. Also $500 to be paid to her by our children.
2. I give to my children - JOHN D. COLLETT, EVA C. LITTLEPAGE, SAMUEL D. COLLETT, and FRED D. COLLETT - as tenants in common, the remainder of my real estate and all the remainder of my personal property. I direct my children to pay their mother within 30 days $500.
Written December 3, 1900
Recorded November 11, 1902
Wednesday, November 12, 1902
A Prominent Citizen of Newport Passes Away
One of the largest funerals that has taken place in Newport for many years, was that of Stephen S. Collett at 1 o'clock last Monday afternoon, from his late residence. Mr. Collett had been an invalid for the past 2 years, and had to be wheeled about the streets in an invalid chair. His life had been slowly ebbing away until death ended his earthly existence at 9:38 a.m. last Saturday, November 8, 1902.
He was born in Eugene Township, this county, December 13, 1829, making his age at the time of his death, 72 years, 10 months, and 25 days.
His father, Stephen Stevenson Collett, was born in Pennsylvania, December 26, 1791, and came to this state in 1818 with his brother Josephus. He was appointed Deputy U.S. Surveyor for a part of Indiana Territory, and surveyed the counties of Owen, Putnam, Montgomery, and Tippecanoe. In 1827 he moved to Eugene of which village plat he was the first proprietor, and where he engaged in shipping farm products to New Orleans by flat boat. He died December 28, 1843, at Browning's Hotel, Indianapolis, while serving as State Senator of the Indiana Legislature. His children consisted of 3 sons and 5 daughters: John, Josephus, Stephen S., Emily, Mary, Ellen, Jennie, and Clara.
Our deceased fellow citizen, Stephen S. Collett, whose remains were consigned to their last resting place on last Monday afternoon, in the Thomas Cemetery, lived an honorable and upright life. This noble and generous hearted man was laid away in a finely finished and beautiful red cedar casket covered with black cloth. The display of flowers was the prettiest collection ever seen in this place.
The funeral services were conducted at his late residence by Rev. John W. Parrett, an old time friend of the deceased, who was assisted by Rev. E.M. Dunkelbarger, Pastor of the M.E. Church here. Rev. Parrett said some beautiful things about his deceased friend, whom he loved and honored.
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Vermillion County, Wills
Book 4, Page 29-31
Stephen S. Collett, Newport, Vermillion County, IN
1. To my wife SARAH JANE COLLETT, my real estate in Vermillion County, IN - 160 acres in Newport. Also all my household goods in the house in which we live in Newport. Also $500 to be paid to her by our children.
2. I give to my children - JOHN D. COLLETT, EVA C. LITTLEPAGE, SAMUEL D. COLLETT, and FRED D. COLLETT - as tenants in common, the remainder of my real estate and all the remainder of my personal property. I direct my children to pay their mother within 30 days $500.
Written December 3, 1900
Recorded November 11, 1902
Newport Hoosier State
Wednesday, November 12, 1902
A Prominent Citizen of Newport Passes Away
One of the largest funerals that has taken place in Newport for many years, was that of Stephen S. Collett at 1 o'clock last Monday afternoon, from his late residence. Mr. Collett had been an invalid for the past 2 years, and had to be wheeled about the streets in an invalid chair. His life had been slowly ebbing away until death ended his earthly existence at 9:38 a.m. last Saturday, November 8, 1902.
He was born in Eugene Township, this county, December 13, 1829, making his age at the time of his death, 72 years, 10 months, and 25 days.
His father, Stephen Stevenson Collett, was born in Pennsylvania, December 26, 1791, and came to this state in 1818 with his brother Josephus. He was appointed Deputy U.S. Surveyor for a part of Indiana Territory, and surveyed the counties of Owen, Putnam, Montgomery, and Tippecanoe. In 1827 he moved to Eugene of which village plat he was the first proprietor, and where he engaged in shipping farm products to New Orleans by flat boat. He died December 28, 1843, at Browning's Hotel, Indianapolis, while serving as State Senator of the Indiana Legislature. His children consisted of 3 sons and 5 daughters: John, Josephus, Stephen S., Emily, Mary, Ellen, Jennie, and Clara.
Our deceased fellow citizen, Stephen S. Collett, whose remains were consigned to their last resting place on last Monday afternoon, in the Thomas Cemetery, lived an honorable and upright life. This noble and generous hearted man was laid away in a finely finished and beautiful red cedar casket covered with black cloth. The display of flowers was the prettiest collection ever seen in this place.
The funeral services were conducted at his late residence by Rev. John W. Parrett, an old time friend of the deceased, who was assisted by Rev. E.M. Dunkelbarger, Pastor of the M.E. Church here. Rev. Parrett said some beautiful things about his deceased friend, whom he loved and honored.
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Vermillion County, Wills
Book 4, Page 29-31
Stephen S. Collett, Newport, Vermillion County, IN
1. To my wife SARAH JANE COLLETT, my real estate in Vermillion County, IN - 160 acres in Newport. Also all my household goods in the house in which we live in Newport. Also $500 to be paid to her by our children.
2. I give to my children - JOHN D. COLLETT, EVA C. LITTLEPAGE, SAMUEL D. COLLETT, and FRED D. COLLETT - as tenants in common, the remainder of my real estate and all the remainder of my personal property. I direct my children to pay their mother within 30 days $500.
Written December 3, 1900
Recorded November 11, 1902
Wednesday, November 12, 1902
A Prominent Citizen of Newport Passes Away
One of the largest funerals that has taken place in Newport for many years, was that of Stephen S. Collett at 1 o'clock last Monday afternoon, from his late residence. Mr. Collett had been an invalid for the past 2 years, and had to be wheeled about the streets in an invalid chair. His life had been slowly ebbing away until death ended his earthly existence at 9:38 a.m. last Saturday, November 8, 1902.
He was born in Eugene Township, this county, December 13, 1829, making his age at the time of his death, 72 years, 10 months, and 25 days.
His father, Stephen Stevenson Collett, was born in Pennsylvania, December 26, 1791, and came to this state in 1818 with his brother Josephus. He was appointed Deputy U.S. Surveyor for a part of Indiana Territory, and surveyed the counties of Owen, Putnam, Montgomery, and Tippecanoe. In 1827 he moved to Eugene of which village plat he was the first proprietor, and where he engaged in shipping farm products to New Orleans by flat boat. He died December 28, 1843, at Browning's Hotel, Indianapolis, while serving as State Senator of the Indiana Legislature. His children consisted of 3 sons and 5 daughters: John, Josephus, Stephen S., Emily, Mary, Ellen, Jennie, and Clara.
Our deceased fellow citizen, Stephen S. Collett, whose remains were consigned to their last resting place on last Monday afternoon, in the Thomas Cemetery, lived an honorable and upright life. This noble and generous hearted man was laid away in a finely finished and beautiful red cedar casket covered with black cloth. The display of flowers was the prettiest collection ever seen in this place.
The funeral services were conducted at his late residence by Rev. John W. Parrett, an old time friend of the deceased, who was assisted by Rev. E.M. Dunkelbarger, Pastor of the M.E. Church here. Rev. Parrett said some beautiful things about his deceased friend, whom he loved and honored.
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Vermillion County, Wills
Book 4, Page 29-31
Stephen S. Collett, Newport, Vermillion County, IN
1. To my wife SARAH JANE COLLETT, my real estate in Vermillion County, IN - 160 acres in Newport. Also all my household goods in the house in which we live in Newport. Also $500 to be paid to her by our children.
2. I give to my children - JOHN D. COLLETT, EVA C. LITTLEPAGE, SAMUEL D. COLLETT, and FRED D. COLLETT - as tenants in common, the remainder of my real estate and all the remainder of my personal property. I direct my children to pay their mother within 30 days $500.
Written December 3, 1900
Recorded November 11, 1902
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Married to Sarah Jennie Dunlap May 29, 1861 in Vermillion County, IN
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