The Franklin Democrat, Friday, November 7, 1884, Volume XXV, Number 19, page 5, column 4
Obituary.
Francis Coleman died at his home in Morgantown, Oct. 25th [sic], of cancer of the pancreas. The deceased was a great sufferer, being afflicted with the dreaded disease for nearly a year previous to his death, and confined to his room in bed nearly a year previous to his death. Seldom is any community called upon to realize the loss of a citizen who will be missed more than “Uncle Frank” will be missed here in the neighborhood where he was so well-known. His uniform kindness and genial disposition made him a general favorite; he always had a hearty handshake and a friendly smile for all of his friends and acquaintances wherever he met them. The sympathy of this community is extended to the bereaved wife and children whose loss is irreparable.
The deceased was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, April 10, 1821. He came to Indiana in the fall of 1839, making him one of the early settlers of this part of the country. Of his father’s family there are two sisters and one brother yet living; of his own family four daughters and one son survive him. He was married four times, his last wife nursing him through his severe and fatal illness with the kindness and Christian devotion of which he was in every way worthy. His long suffering was born with Christian patience and hope cheered by the presence of his faithful and affectionate children, who were ready to minister to his every want until the end came and death released him from his suffering. Let us hope:
That dark though the clouds may be there’s sunshine behind them,
By faith we can see their bright beams from afar;
Then look for the bright side, be never desponding,
But keep our eyes steady on Bethlehem’s Star,
Its light will still guide us though earth’s scenes are fading,
And all its bright pictures receding from view,
If we have been faithful, in heaven we’ll meet them.
The friends we so loved who were faithful and true.
[Submitted by Mark McCrady and Cathea Curry]
Obituary.
Francis Coleman died at his home in Morgantown, Oct. 25th [sic], of cancer of the pancreas. The deceased was a great sufferer, being afflicted with the dreaded disease for nearly a year previous to his death, and confined to his room in bed nearly a year previous to his death. Seldom is any community called upon to realize the loss of a citizen who will be missed more than “Uncle Frank” will be missed here in the neighborhood where he was so well-known. His uniform kindness and genial disposition made him a general favorite; he always had a hearty handshake and a friendly smile for all of his friends and acquaintances wherever he met them. The sympathy of this community is extended to the bereaved wife and children whose loss is irreparable.
The deceased was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, April 10, 1821. He came to Indiana in the fall of 1839, making him one of the early settlers of this part of the country. Of his father’s family there are two sisters and one brother yet living; of his own family four daughters and one son survive him. He was married four times, his last wife nursing him through his severe and fatal illness with the kindness and Christian devotion of which he was in every way worthy. His long suffering was born with Christian patience and hope cheered by the presence of his faithful and affectionate children, who were ready to minister to his every want until the end came and death released him from his suffering. Let us hope:
That dark though the clouds may be there’s sunshine behind them,
By faith we can see their bright beams from afar;
Then look for the bright side, be never desponding,
But keep our eyes steady on Bethlehem’s Star,
Its light will still guide us though earth’s scenes are fading,
And all its bright pictures receding from view,
If we have been faithful, in heaven we’ll meet them.
The friends we so loved who were faithful and true.
[Submitted by Mark McCrady and Cathea Curry]
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, November 7, 1884, Volume XXV, Number 19, page 5, column 4
Obituary.
Francis Coleman died at his home in Morgantown, Oct. 25th [sic], of cancer of the pancreas. The deceased was a great sufferer, being afflicted with the dreaded disease for nearly a year previous to his death, and confined to his room in bed nearly a year previous to his death. Seldom is any community called upon to realize the loss of a citizen who will be missed more than “Uncle Frank” will be missed here in the neighborhood where he was so well-known. His uniform kindness and genial disposition made him a general favorite; he always had a hearty handshake and a friendly smile for all of his friends and acquaintances wherever he met them. The sympathy of this community is extended to the bereaved wife and children whose loss is irreparable.
The deceased was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, April 10, 1821. He came to Indiana in the fall of 1839, making him one of the early settlers of this part of the country. Of his father’s family there are two sisters and one brother yet living; of his own family four daughters and one son survive him. He was married four times, his last wife nursing him through his severe and fatal illness with the kindness and Christian devotion of which he was in every way worthy. His long suffering was born with Christian patience and hope cheered by the presence of his faithful and affectionate children, who were ready to minister to his every want until the end came and death released him from his suffering. Let us hope:
That dark though the clouds may be there’s sunshine behind them,
By faith we can see their bright beams from afar;
Then look for the bright side, be never desponding,
But keep our eyes steady on Bethlehem’s Star,
Its light will still guide us though earth’s scenes are fading,
And all its bright pictures receding from view,
If we have been faithful, in heaven we’ll meet them.
The friends we so loved who were faithful and true.
[Submitted by Mark McCrady and Cathea Curry]
Obituary.
Francis Coleman died at his home in Morgantown, Oct. 25th [sic], of cancer of the pancreas. The deceased was a great sufferer, being afflicted with the dreaded disease for nearly a year previous to his death, and confined to his room in bed nearly a year previous to his death. Seldom is any community called upon to realize the loss of a citizen who will be missed more than “Uncle Frank” will be missed here in the neighborhood where he was so well-known. His uniform kindness and genial disposition made him a general favorite; he always had a hearty handshake and a friendly smile for all of his friends and acquaintances wherever he met them. The sympathy of this community is extended to the bereaved wife and children whose loss is irreparable.
The deceased was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, April 10, 1821. He came to Indiana in the fall of 1839, making him one of the early settlers of this part of the country. Of his father’s family there are two sisters and one brother yet living; of his own family four daughters and one son survive him. He was married four times, his last wife nursing him through his severe and fatal illness with the kindness and Christian devotion of which he was in every way worthy. His long suffering was born with Christian patience and hope cheered by the presence of his faithful and affectionate children, who were ready to minister to his every want until the end came and death released him from his suffering. Let us hope:
That dark though the clouds may be there’s sunshine behind them,
By faith we can see their bright beams from afar;
Then look for the bright side, be never desponding,
But keep our eyes steady on Bethlehem’s Star,
Its light will still guide us though earth’s scenes are fading,
And all its bright pictures receding from view,
If we have been faithful, in heaven we’ll meet them.
The friends we so loved who were faithful and true.
[Submitted by Mark McCrady and Cathea Curry]
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