Martins Ferry Daily Times
April 26, 1907
Well known Veteran Dead
The remains of the late William Coss, the well know, aged veteran of this City, who died at the Soldiers Home in Dayton Friday, will arrive here some tome to-day, when the arrangements for the funeral will be made. The deceased was 83 years of age and was born and raised in this City. He lived here until three years sge when he went to the Soldiers Home. He is suvived by a widow, who resides with her daughter here, and three sons and two Daughters.

Note-William was the son of David and Nancy Smith Coss