November 8, 1875 Rock Island Daily Argus

Death of Wm. Bisant

William Franklin Bisant, (familiarly known as Billy Bisant) died at the home of his father, near Carbon Cliff, on Sunday night. Had he lived until the 20th of this month he would have been 31 years of age. He had been wasting away with consumption for the last eight months. He was conscious until nearly the hour of death. For some time he had been fully aware of his approaching dissoluton and, regretting the errors of his life, wished to be at peace with all. The Rev. Mr. Howe, of Carbon Cliff, who was with him in the later days of his life and administered consolation to him in his dying hours, will officiate at the funeral, at Mr. Bisant's farm, at 11 o'clock tomorrow (Tuesday) forenoon. The remains will be buried at Porter's Cemetery, near Mr. Bisant's place.

Submitted by Jean Taylor

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