Peter Wright Sears was born on a farm near Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, October 2, 1846. On May 7, 1864, he enlisted in Company E. of the 136th Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He remained with his company until the end of the war, when he was honorably discharged.
He was married to Mary … > More >
The first Post Office was established in Marceline in 1888 and was located on East California Street where the Gucker Coal Co. is presently located. The first Postmaster was Mr. Ed West. Thereafter, the Post Office was moved five times until it was settled permanently in the present building in 1936. It has been … > More >
EVENTS THAT WILL BE CONTINUOUS DURING THE JUBILEE
June 29 – July 4.
Lydia Belle (Bloss) Moore, age 78, of Brookfield, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield. A funeral service will be Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home in Brookfield with Pastor Bill Montgomery officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Brookfield. Visitation will begin Friday … > More >
