The Shelbyville Republican
May 27th, 1904
William Jelf died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.Henry Fritz at 1:15 o'clock, Tuesday moring, May 24th as a result of a cerebral hemorrage, aged 84 years, 5 months, 27 days. The deceased leaves four sons namely, Calvin, Will  S., Walter C. and James; also two daughters Mrs. Henry Fritz and Mrs Martha Reville. The funeral will be from the home of Mrs. Fritz at 8 o'clock Thursday morning. Interment in Haw Creek Cemetery in Bartholomew County in charge of Edwards and Hageman.