William Johnson, aged 72 years, died very suddenly on Wednesday last, at the residence of Albert Cochran, one and a half miles south-west  of Olathe. Mr. Johnson had been feeling unwell for several days, the most of the time being confined to his room. He was alone most of the time, and when some one of the family went to his room he was found dead in bed. He was a wiaower and had lived  several years in this county away from all his family and friends, though his sons had offered him a home with them. Mr. Johnson was in good circumstances several years ago, and at one time  was President of the North Western Life Insurance Company, of Milwaukee, Wis. He was buried in Olathe Cemetery Thursday afternoon.

Olathe Mirror
April 19, 1888
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