Frank Woodburn

Frank Woodburn was the fourth son and fifth born of Samuel & Sarah Connor Woodburn. It is unclear if Frank was an abbreviated name, as the 1870 census calls him Francis and the 1880 census calls him Franklin. All other census records call him Frank.

The following is an article from The Princeton Clarion the day after Frank's passing, 3 April 1899:

It is with profound sorrow we chronicle the death of Mr. Frank Woodburn, which sad event occurred at 10:30 o'clock yesterday forenoon at Hazelton. Mr. Woodburn had been sick for only a little over one week, and his many friends had hoped his disease would give way to the excellent medical treatment and the splendid nursing he was receiving, but it was not to be and the death angel claimed him for his own. His death was due to pneumonia and heart trouble and until a short time before his death his sufferings were great. He himself had entertained no hope of recovery from the day he was taken sick. Father, brothers, sisters and friends did all that kindly and loving hearts could do, but he told them, one and all, that his time had come, and he was going to that mother who had preceded him less than two years.

Frank was not yet 32 years of age, yet his short life had been one of intense earnestness of purpose and wise and thoughtful intentions. He was a manly boy and made a model young man. When but a boy he went into the store of his cousin H.E. Agar continuing with that house several years building up a business reputation and character which was lasting and firm. He afterwards accepted a position with Mackey, Nesbit & Co., of Evansville, where he remained five years, when he relinquished his position to go into business for himself in Hazelton, where he continued until his death. Mr. Woodburn had been engaged in business outside of this city for many

The following is an article after Frank's funeral:

Funeral of Frank Woodburn
Last sad rites in the close of life of a highly respected man

The funeral of Mr. Frank Woodburn occurred Tuesday afternoon from the residence of his father, on east Oak street, and was attended by a number of sorrowing friends and relatives. Some 50 people , including the order of Free Masons of that place, came down from Hazelton on the morning train to attend the service. Dr. A. M. Campbell, of the United Presbyterian Church, conducted the services, which were of a very impressive nature. The burial rites were according to the F.& A. M. ritual and were participated in by the Hazleton Lodge and Members of the Princeton Lodge. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, on one especially---a scroll and harp, sent by the Mackey-Nesbit Company, of Evansville--was beautiful beyond description. Under the bright April sunlight all that was mortal of the well known young man was laid to rest in Odd Fellows Cemetery, there to await the judgment morn, but his life will ever be a sacred page in the memory's book and his influence for good will last long after the body has mouldered to its mother earth.

Yet another article regarding the funeral, assumed to be from another edition of the Clarion:

The Last Sad Rites.
Funeral Of Frank Woodburn - Large Number Of Friends Pay Respect To His Memory - Floral Tributes.

There was a large crowd in attendance on Oak street at 10:30 this morning. The services were conducted by Dr. A.M. Campbell and they were very impressive. After the service at the house the remains were taken to the Odd Fellows cemetary and laid to rest. Services at the cemetary were in charge of the Hazelton lodge of Masons, assisted by Patoka and Princeton lodges. Rev. G.D. Wolfe officiated at the grave as master. The pall bearers were from the three lodges.

The floral offerings were abundant and very beautiful. Among the offerings was a very handsome pice from Mackey-Nesbit Co., Evansville. Also one from the Hazelton lodge. The casket was covered with flowers, the tribute of friends and associates.