John and Cynthia McColly
February 3 1879
Daily Muncie News
Mr. John McColly, an old resident of Niles Township, was buried at Granville last Friday. He was one of the substantial men of the township and his death will be deeply regretted.
February 15 1879
Daily Muncie News
Mrs. Cynthia McColly, of Niles township, was buried on Wednesday last. Her husband, John McColly, was buried only ten days previous.
February 24 1879
Daily Muncie News
Obituary
John Colly died in Niles township, Jan. 30, 1879, aged sixty-nine years and twelve days. Cynthy McColly, his wife, died Feb. 10, 1879; she was a few years the younger. She was a consistant member of the Baptist Church. They were noted for their hospitality and kindness, and were highly esteemed by all who knew them, They had in their possession a book that was one hundred and six years old. since.