The following information was provided by FAG contributor Gaye Hill (46915711):

Jackson County Banner newspaper, Brownstown, IN
Thursday 26 March 1896; Page 5, Column 2

Death Record
Michael AHL
The following obituary of Michael Ahl is taken from the Weekly Telegrab(sic), published at Friend, Saline County, Nebraska.
The deceased was formerly a resident of this county, being a son of Adolph Ahl, who resided for many years a few miles below town.
Died, March 10, at his home in this county, Michael J. Ahl, aged 47 years. Mr. Ahl was born in Germany and came to America with his parents at an early age. At the age of 16 he enlisted in battery B, 1st Indiana Artillery, where he served one year and until the close of the war.
In 1871 he settled in Turkey Creek precinct, this county. For eight years he filled the office of county commissioner. Mr. Ahl had those characteristics which went to make a good citizen. He was kind to those who needed his assistance, generous to a fault and honest to the last penny.
About a week previous to his death he was seized with pneumonia, which was the cause of his death.
Mr. Ahl leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss.
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Omaha Daily Bee newspaper, Omaha, NE
Tuesday 17 March 1896; Page 7, Column 5

Deaths Of A Day In Nebraska
Friend - Michael Ahl died this morning from pneumonia and kidney complications. Mr. Ahl has very acceptably filled the office of county commissioner of this county for three successive terms.
During the late war he served in battery B , First Indiana artillery. He was an enthusiastic Grand Army man.
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Son of Adolph and Elizabeth (Fichmann) Ahl. Veteran of the United States Civil War. Michael enrolled in the 1st Light Artillery Co. at Indianapolis, IN. on October 20, 1864. He was discharged August 22, 1865.

1880 Federal Census:

Name: Michael Ahl
Age: 31
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Baden
Home in 1880: Turkey Creek, Saline, Nebraska
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sarah Ahl
Father's Birthplace: Baden
Mother's Birthplace: Baden
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Name Age
Michael Ahl 31
Sarah Ahl 28
Adolph Ahl 9
Caroline Ahl 7

US Homestead Records 1868-1908:
Name: Michael Ahl
Final Certificate Date: 18 Dec 1877
Homestead Place: Nebraska, USA
Land Office: Nebraska City; Lincoln
Final Certificate Number: 7323
Section: 28
Township: 7 North
Range: 1 West