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Thomas B. Lantz Account Book

 Collection — Box: 37
Identifier: SC-438

Content Description

Accounts, 1874-1898, of over 450 burials handled by Thomas B. Lantz, an undertaker in Milton, Indiana. Lantz meticulously recorded for each body he handled name, date of death, age, and usually the place of burial. Occasionally he recorded other details, such as where the funeral was held, residence of the deceased, names of pallbearers, and cause of death. Those included were mainly residents of Wayne and Fayette counties, Indiana.

Dates

  • 1874-1898

Creator

Extent

1 Folders

Language of Materials

English