William Haskell was a farmer. He served in the Civil War.
The Sun newspaper
6 March 1902
OBITUARYMrs. Julia Haskell
Julia Turner was born April 2, 1849, departed this life February 12, 1902, aged 52 years, 10 months and 10 days.
She was married to Thomas Haskell September, 1866. To them were born nine children, seven of whom survive to mourn the loss of an affectionate mother.
The husband and father, who was a Union soldier, is so afflicted as not to be able to care for the companion of his youth in recent years, but all that the loving hearts and willing hands of her devoted children could do has been done for her. Although she lingered for weeks, her children were never too tired to be at mother's side when she called.
Some 30 years ago she gave her heart to Jesus, and united with the Union Baptist church. When a Baptist church was organized in Brooksburg she removed her membership there and most faithfully has she labored to advance the cause of Christ in the new church. Even when anguish of heart and feeble health might well have excused her, she worked faithfuly on. All who knew her well can testify to her beautiful Christian character. Just before her death she seemed to catch a view of "the land beyond," for she said to those nearby: "Listen, I hear the voices of departed friends, and I see their dear forms," and thus she passed away from the circle of loving children.
Darling mother, thou hast left us,
For a brighter, heavenly home,
With sweet angels voices singing,
Waiting there for us to come.Precious mother, how we miss you;
So patient, kind and true.
While 'tis bitter grief to us,
'Tis peace and joy for you.Dearest mother, now with Jesusu,
Leaning on His loving breast;
He has fulfilled the promise,
To give the weary rest.
Madison Courier
November 15, 1950Mrs. Ida Haskell, 67, wife of David Haskell, died at 4:10 p.m. yesterday at the family home on R. 3, near Clifty, following a long illness. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock in the Vail Memorial funeral home with Rev. R.E. Gronseth in charge. Burial will be in Springdale cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Mrs. Haskell was born in Switzlerland county and had resided here the past 12 years. She was a daughter of the late Floyd and Anna Russell Wright.
Besides her husband she leaves two brothers and a half-sister, Oliver and Hayden Wright, of Switzerland county, and Mrs. India Dow of Mattoon, Ill.
Indianapolis Star
May 29, 1949Funeral services for Mrs. Alberta Monroe, 94 years old, who died Friday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Frances Newman, 1842 North Harding Street, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Usher Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Born in Switzerland county, Mrs. Monroe had lived with her daughter since 1931. She was a member of the Christian Church at Vevay.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Sam Cortney, Madison, Mrs. John Bondurant, Rising Sun, Mrs. Ona Kline amd Mrs Frances Newman, Indianapolis, a son Harvey Haskell, Indianapolis, six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Harvey Haskell
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 25 Oct 1885
Death Date: 22 Apr 1972
SSN: 304505041
Enlistment Date 1: 19 Sep 1917
Release Date 1: 24 Apr 1919
Madison Courier
August 14, 1959Mrs. Rinda Fritzler Rains, 71, superintendent of the King's Daughters' Hospital for 22 years, died yesterday afternoon at the hospital. Her home was at 117 Presbyterian avenue of this city.
She was born in Brooksburg, the daughter of the late John H. and Idella Haskell Fritzler, and was the widow of Dr. George W. Rains, who preceded her in death in the late 1920's.
Her career at the King's Daughters' Hospital began in 1930 when she accepted a position as night supervisor. She was appointed superintendent in 1931.
During the 22 years that she was head of the hospital, its size increased from that of a 25 bed unit to 50 beds when the Sanderson Addition was completed in 1937. Many hospital board members feel that it was her thrifty management of the hospital that made possible the start of the new wing recently completed.
Ill health forced her retirement from the hospital in June 1953.
During her life she was active in many local state and national organizations. At the time of her death she was secretary of the Jefferson Co. Infantile Paralysis Association, treasurer of the local American Legion, Auxiliary chapter, an officer in the Civil Defense organization, a member of the Bethany circle of King's Daughters and the D.A.R.
She was at one time on the board of governors of the Society of Indiana Pioneers, a past department president of the American Legion Auxiliary, and a past president of its local chapter, a past Regent of the D.A.R., and worthy matron of the Eastern Star, a past officer of the Southern District of Nurses, and a past president of the Current Events Club.
She was a committee woman in the national organization of the American Legion Auxiliary in 1954 and 1955.
She was a member of Trinity Methodist church, and a member of its WSCS.
Her survivors include four sisters, Mrs. William Loftus, Indianapolis, Mrs. Joe Johnson, Noblesville, Mrs. William Seevers, Henderson. Neva and Miss Ann Fritzler, Indianapolis, three brothers, Frank Fritzler, Rocky River, O.; Forrest and John Henry Fritzler, both of Flint Mich.; and many nieces and nephews.
Madison Courier
2May 20, 1930DR. G. W. RAINS DEAD
Former Madison Physician is Victim of ParalysisDr. George W. Rains died at his home in Wirt this morning at 2:00 a.m. after a long period of illness. Dr. Rains was stricken with paralysis in August 1927, in his office in this city, and from which he never recovered and which confined him to his bed until his death.
Dr. Rains was born in Grant county, Kentucky, May 25, 1857. He was educated in the public schools of that state, beginning the study of medicine at the age of fourteen years under a praeceptor. He was graduated from the Cincinnati college of surgery with high honors and began his practice in Kentucky, later moving to Indiana where he had practiced for fifty years. Dr. Rains opened an office in this city in 1909 and had a successful practice from the start.
Dr. Rains was always a student of his profession. He was a man of positive convictions, and held a deep appreciation of his friendships.
He was twice married. He left surviving him the following children of his first marriage: Mrs. Edward Moore, Mrs. Hubert Bacon and Mont B. Rains, of Indianapolis; Omer F. Rains, of Detroit, Mich.; Emil Rains, of Paris, Ky. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. T. B. Noel, of Moberly Mo., and Mrs. Joseph Gann, of Salisbury, Mo. His second marriage to Rinda Fritzler, of this county, who survives him and who has been his constant companion and attendant during his illness.
Per the 1880 census Blanche Haskell bn 1879 is listed as the daughter of Roxey Haskell age 63. Clearly Roxey would be her grandmother. I was unable to gather enough info to determine her parents.