The Tidings
Emporia, Kansas
May 26, 1893

William C. Lineker died April 23rd, 1893, at his home, two miles north and two miles east of Allen, of paralysis, and his remains were buried at Allen. He was born in Brussels, Belgium, the 29th of Jan. 1812.  Was raised in Nottingham, England, by English parents.  He was 81 years, two months, and 26 days old.  He came to this country in 1854 and has been a resident ever since.
[signed] A.E. Lineker
             Allen, Kans.