Mr. Wm. M. TANKARD died at his residence in this town, on Sunday afternoon last, after a protracted illness of about six weeks.  Mr. TANKARD was a very popular young man, active in business, a good citizen and a very kind husband and indulgent father.  He was a member of the Legions of Honor and the Knights and Ladies of Honor, both of which organizations attended his funeral in a body.

Source:  Washington Gazette (Washington, NC). 12 June 1884. 

Editorial note: This appears to be the obituary notice for William Macon Tankard.