The Shemwell Family

Oliver P Gillam Obituary and Family Listing Morton Gillam, 61, farmer residing northeast of Burlington in Ervin township, western Howard county, was found dead in the barn lot late Saturday afternoon. He had been dead about an hour when found by members of the family. Hogs in the lot attacked the body, mutilating the face. It is believed that death was due to heart trouble and that the action of the animals had occured after the man had fallen. About three o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Gillam went to the barn to do the evening chores. After remaining with her husband for a short time Mrs. Gillam returned to the house. Upon the failure of her husband to return to the house during the hour following Mrs. Gillam returned to the barn to find the reason for the delay. It was then that she made the gruesome find. Driving the animals away from the body the woman succeeded in removing it from the lot and summoned aid. The Howard county coroner was called to investigate the case. Mr. Gillam was born on the farm where he died and with the exception of about 3 years he had always lived there. About 4 years ago he moved to New London and lived there until a few months ago, when he returned to his farm. He was widely known and was held in high regard. In addition to the widow he is survived by two sons, Chester, of Muncie, and Elmer of New London, two brothers, James of Ervin township, western Howard county, and John of Kokomo. and a sister. Mrs. James Barber, the wife of Reuben Barber, of Missouri. Flora Hoosier Democrat December 23, 1922 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106990295/oliver-morton-gillam