#1-Published in the Pilot May 4, 1921

William French suffered a paralytic stroke last Tuesday night and never regained consciousness, death resulting at 11:50 Wednesday night. The funeral was held at the farm home between Kennard and Arlington Sunday afternoon, Rev. Jos. Stopford, of Arlington, officiating. Mr. French was born in Fillmore County, Minn., June 21st, 1862, and was, therefore, not yet 59 years of age. He came to this county with his parents when a lad of 6 years and grew to manhood here. He was married to Maud Reid thirty years ago, who survives him, with one daughter, Mrs. John Murphy, who lives south of Blair, and three sons, Wm. Allison, Fred C. and Chas. R., all of near Kennard. He leaves two brothers, Clarence, of Otis, Colo., Chas., of Arlington, and Mrs. Wm. Craven, of Osmond, Neb. Mr. French was always a good son, husband and father and therefore was a good citizen. His sudden death in the very prime of life is a severe blow to friends and relatives alike. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of many friends.

#2-5 May, 1921 - The Enterprise - William E. French

William E. French, one of Washington county’s early settlers, died at his home in the March school district on April 22, the victim of apoplexy.

Mr. French was born in Minnesota June 21, 1862, and was nearly fifty nine years old at his death. He moved with his parents to this county when he was six years of age.

He was married to Miss Maud Reid Sept. 30, 1885 and to this union was born four children, all of whom are living, they being Sadie L. Murphy, Wm. A., Fred C. and Chas. R.

Funeral services were held at the home on last Sunday, May 1st, and interment made in the Arlington cemetery.

Find a Grave Memorial # 45167445

~~~Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file at the Blair Public Library.~~~