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WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL Nov 19, 1907
LAST FORSYTH MEXICAN WAR VETERAN GONE
Mr. William Ebert Passed Away Sunday Morning
A Prosperous and Successful Farmer Goes to His Reward--Old Age Cause of Death--Well and Favorably Known
Throughout the County-Burial Yesterday
The Last Forsyth Mexican war veteran, Mr. William Ebert, died Sunday morning at his home, three miles west of the city,
after a brief illness. His death was caused from old age. Mr. Ebert was one of the most successful farmers of the county
and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.
Mr. Ebert was in the city about a week ago and stated to a friend that he was gradually sinking. He felt as if he had only a
short time to live. He had many warm friends in this city who were pained to learn of his death.
Mr. Ebert was a veteran of the Confederacy as well as a Mexican war veteran and a large number of the members of the
Norfleet Camp of the Confederate Veterans attended the funeral services, which were conducted from the residence
yesterday afternoon by Bishop Edward Rondthaler. The remains were laid to rest in the Salem cemetery.
Mr. Ebert leaves five sons, one of whom resides in this city, and is a member of the firm of Ebert & Nading, contractors.
The pall-bearers were: Messrs. R. E. Transou, H.E. Fries, George Beck, John Nading W.C. Crist and H.S. Foy