

  <p>Staats, William</p>
  <p>Passed: </p>
  <p>Age: 73</p>


  <p>Source: Mountaineer</p>

  <p>Death Notice: </p>

  <p>Obituary Date: 1914-09-04</p>
  <p>Information: Mr. William Staats, one of the best known citizens in this section of the county, passed away at his home on Tug Fork at 1 o&#39;clock a.m. Tuesday.  The cause of death was cerebral paralysis.  Mr. Staats, a son of Isaac and Eliza Staats, was born in this county in 1841.  He was united in marriage to Miss Emily Jane Casto, June 3, 1866.  He is survived by six children:  W. A. Staats of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. D. C. Shamblen, H. F. Staats, Deputy Clerk Enoch Staats, Mrs. C. L. Skidmore, and Mrs. E. E. Simmons, residing in this county.  Besides his children, four brothers and one sister survive, they are Granderson, Frank, Riley and Squire Staats and Mrs. F. A. Casto.  Mr. Staats spent his entire life on the farm and was successful.  He was working in the hayfield a few weeks ago and was seized with an illness that proved fatal.  Deceased was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church, whose quiet, unassuming life caused him to be respected by his fellowmen.  Funeral services were conducted at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Sinaville Church, Rev. E. W. Webster, pastor of the United Brethren Church, officiating.   (McIntyyre)</p>


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