Died at his home near Fish Creek church this county Thursday September 5, 1895, Meredith Crosslin aged 71 years and seven days.
Mr. Crosslin was one of the old residents of Saline having been born and raised in this county. He had been in feeble health for two years and died of contusion of the brain. He was a good man loved and respected by all who knew him. His funeral was attended by a large congregation and services held at Fish Creek church, conducted by his pastor Rev. J. D. Thomason.
Source: (Marshall, Missouri) Weekly Democrat News, 14 September 1895
Submitted: Janet Crosslin Seamon