I have bee speculating on James Berry Crail Jr.'s death in several posts. His demise probably came between 1854 and 1875 [his last appearance in records and his wife's appearance in the city directories.] If the Mrs. Crail in the 1860 Warren Twp., Marion, IN Census was James' widow, then he died between 1854 and the 1860 enumeration. The question then becomes where?
Aaron Crail died in Hamilton Co., IN in 1868 and was buried in the small Eller Cemetery near his home.
Sylvester died at the Indiana State Soldiers Home in Lafayette, IN in 1898 and was buried there.
John died in Indy in 1907 and was buried at Crown Hill's National Cemetery.
George died in 1920 and was buried at Crown Hill.
Mary [Jones] Crail died in 1887 and was buried at Crown Hill.
Numerous family members were buried at Crown Hill as well.
If memory serves me correctly, Crown Hill opened in the early 1860s. Bodies interred at the old city cemetery were moved there after a flood.
If James died during the early 70's in Indy, Crown Hill would have been the likely burial site. If earlier, was he born in a farm cemetery plot? In another county's small cemetery? Was he visiting family out of state when he died? The family seems to have stuck to Marion and surrounding counties, so James likely died in the area. Perhaps it was in an unmarked grave? That mystery may never be solved!
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