His death certificate records William Royce, age 34 years 11 months 18 days, born 23 Aug 1886 in Ky, died 11 Aug 1921 in Fairfield township, Butler Co., Ohio, widower of Mary Royce, occupation blank, father John Royce, mother’s maiden name Emily McClain, both born in Ky, cause of death pulmonary tuberculosis, informant J. A. DeKeen, Hamilton, Supt. Butler Co. Home, burial at Butler Co. Home.