daughter of Jacob S. Baylor & Sarah Spacker
She married Philip Blue 15 July 1867 Kosciusko Co., IN
Evening Republican (Rensselaer, IN) Wed. 21 Mar 1934 pg.1
Mrs. Philip Blue Succumbs At Age Of 86
Widow of Civil War Veteran Dies Early This Wednesday morning of Infirmities of Age.
Mrs. Phillip Blue, Sr., since 1876 one of the county's beloved residents and one of the few remaining wives of Civil war soldiers, died at her home in the east part of the city at six o'clock this morning after several months of failing health.
Infirmities of age combined with a fractured shoulder bone which she sustained in a fall three months ago caused the death of the highly respected citizen. Mrs. Blue had been bedfast for three months and during that time her strength steadily diminished, despite constant care and the best of medical attention.
Mrs. Blue's maiden name was Bell Baylor. She was born in Lorraine county, Ohio, on February 13, 1848, a daughter of Jacob and Sarah Baylor, both natives of Pennsylvania who early in their married life located in Ohio and later removed to Koscuisko county, Indiana. It was while living in Kosciusko county that she was united in marriage with Philip Blue on July 13, 1866, a few months after Mr. Blue was mustered out of service at the conclusion of the Civil war. Ten years later the couple came to Jasper county, settling on a farm in Marion township and later following farming pursuits in Barkley township In 1882 Mr. and Mrs. Blue moved to Rensselaer and became the proprietors of the Makeever hotel, which they operated until 1888 when Mr. Blue took over the duties of county sheriff, a position which he filled for two terms. In 1902 Mr. Blue was appointed superintendent of the county farm, where they lived for two and one-half years. The balance of her lifetime was spent in Rensselaer.
To the above union were born four children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Louella Brown and Charles Blue of Rensselaer, Attorney Roy Blue of Wheatfield, whose law offices are located here, and Mrs. Pearl Patterson of Dubuque, Iowa, and ten grandchildren. Mr. Blue died June 26, 1928.
Mrs. Blue was long an active member of the Ladies' Relief Corps, auxiliary unit of the G.A.R., and Pythian Sisters. She was of the Methodist faith and until her declining years she was active in church work. Rensselaer people knew her as a kind and generous lady and a sincere friend always.
The remains were taken to the W.J. Wright funeral home where they will ie in state until Friday morning at which time they will be removed to the late residence from where services will be held at two o'clock Friday afternoon, with the Rev. W. A. Griest in charge. Burial will be made beside the grave of the husband in Weston cemetery.
She married Philip Blue 15 July 1867 Kosciusko Co., IN
Evening Republican (Rensselaer, IN) Wed. 21 Mar 1934 pg.1
Mrs. Philip Blue Succumbs At Age Of 86
Widow of Civil War Veteran Dies Early This Wednesday morning of Infirmities of Age.
Mrs. Phillip Blue, Sr., since 1876 one of the county's beloved residents and one of the few remaining wives of Civil war soldiers, died at her home in the east part of the city at six o'clock this morning after several months of failing health.
Infirmities of age combined with a fractured shoulder bone which she sustained in a fall three months ago caused the death of the highly respected citizen. Mrs. Blue had been bedfast for three months and during that time her strength steadily diminished, despite constant care and the best of medical attention.
Mrs. Blue's maiden name was Bell Baylor. She was born in Lorraine county, Ohio, on February 13, 1848, a daughter of Jacob and Sarah Baylor, both natives of Pennsylvania who early in their married life located in Ohio and later removed to Koscuisko county, Indiana. It was while living in Kosciusko county that she was united in marriage with Philip Blue on July 13, 1866, a few months after Mr. Blue was mustered out of service at the conclusion of the Civil war. Ten years later the couple came to Jasper county, settling on a farm in Marion township and later following farming pursuits in Barkley township In 1882 Mr. and Mrs. Blue moved to Rensselaer and became the proprietors of the Makeever hotel, which they operated until 1888 when Mr. Blue took over the duties of county sheriff, a position which he filled for two terms. In 1902 Mr. Blue was appointed superintendent of the county farm, where they lived for two and one-half years. The balance of her lifetime was spent in Rensselaer.
To the above union were born four children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Louella Brown and Charles Blue of Rensselaer, Attorney Roy Blue of Wheatfield, whose law offices are located here, and Mrs. Pearl Patterson of Dubuque, Iowa, and ten grandchildren. Mr. Blue died June 26, 1928.
Mrs. Blue was long an active member of the Ladies' Relief Corps, auxiliary unit of the G.A.R., and Pythian Sisters. She was of the Methodist faith and until her declining years she was active in church work. Rensselaer people knew her as a kind and generous lady and a sincere friend always.
The remains were taken to the W.J. Wright funeral home where they will ie in state until Friday morning at which time they will be removed to the late residence from where services will be held at two o'clock Friday afternoon, with the Rev. W. A. Griest in charge. Burial will be made beside the grave of the husband in Weston cemetery.
daughter of Jacob S. Baylor & Sarah Spacker
She married Philip Blue 15 July 1867 Kosciusko Co., IN
Evening Republican (Rensselaer, IN) Wed. 21 Mar 1934 pg.1
Mrs. Philip Blue Succumbs At Age Of 86
Widow of Civil War Veteran Dies Early This Wednesday morning of Infirmities of Age.
Mrs. Phillip Blue, Sr., since 1876 one of the county's beloved residents and one of the few remaining wives of Civil war soldiers, died at her home in the east part of the city at six o'clock this morning after several months of failing health.
Infirmities of age combined with a fractured shoulder bone which she sustained in a fall three months ago caused the death of the highly respected citizen. Mrs. Blue had been bedfast for three months and during that time her strength steadily diminished, despite constant care and the best of medical attention.
Mrs. Blue's maiden name was Bell Baylor. She was born in Lorraine county, Ohio, on February 13, 1848, a daughter of Jacob and Sarah Baylor, both natives of Pennsylvania who early in their married life located in Ohio and later removed to Koscuisko county, Indiana. It was while living in Kosciusko county that she was united in marriage with Philip Blue on July 13, 1866, a few months after Mr. Blue was mustered out of service at the conclusion of the Civil war. Ten years later the couple came to Jasper county, settling on a farm in Marion township and later following farming pursuits in Barkley township In 1882 Mr. and Mrs. Blue moved to Rensselaer and became the proprietors of the Makeever hotel, which they operated until 1888 when Mr. Blue took over the duties of county sheriff, a position which he filled for two terms. In 1902 Mr. Blue was appointed superintendent of the county farm, where they lived for two and one-half years. The balance of her lifetime was spent in Rensselaer.
To the above union were born four children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Louella Brown and Charles Blue of Rensselaer, Attorney Roy Blue of Wheatfield, whose law offices are located here, and Mrs. Pearl Patterson of Dubuque, Iowa, and ten grandchildren. Mr. Blue died June 26, 1928.
Mrs. Blue was long an active member of the Ladies' Relief Corps, auxiliary unit of the G.A.R., and Pythian Sisters. She was of the Methodist faith and until her declining years she was active in church work. Rensselaer people knew her as a kind and generous lady and a sincere friend always.
The remains were taken to the W.J. Wright funeral home where they will ie in state until Friday morning at which time they will be removed to the late residence from where services will be held at two o'clock Friday afternoon, with the Rev. W. A. Griest in charge. Burial will be made beside the grave of the husband in Weston cemetery.
She married Philip Blue 15 July 1867 Kosciusko Co., IN
Evening Republican (Rensselaer, IN) Wed. 21 Mar 1934 pg.1
Mrs. Philip Blue Succumbs At Age Of 86
Widow of Civil War Veteran Dies Early This Wednesday morning of Infirmities of Age.
Mrs. Phillip Blue, Sr., since 1876 one of the county's beloved residents and one of the few remaining wives of Civil war soldiers, died at her home in the east part of the city at six o'clock this morning after several months of failing health.
Infirmities of age combined with a fractured shoulder bone which she sustained in a fall three months ago caused the death of the highly respected citizen. Mrs. Blue had been bedfast for three months and during that time her strength steadily diminished, despite constant care and the best of medical attention.
Mrs. Blue's maiden name was Bell Baylor. She was born in Lorraine county, Ohio, on February 13, 1848, a daughter of Jacob and Sarah Baylor, both natives of Pennsylvania who early in their married life located in Ohio and later removed to Koscuisko county, Indiana. It was while living in Kosciusko county that she was united in marriage with Philip Blue on July 13, 1866, a few months after Mr. Blue was mustered out of service at the conclusion of the Civil war. Ten years later the couple came to Jasper county, settling on a farm in Marion township and later following farming pursuits in Barkley township In 1882 Mr. and Mrs. Blue moved to Rensselaer and became the proprietors of the Makeever hotel, which they operated until 1888 when Mr. Blue took over the duties of county sheriff, a position which he filled for two terms. In 1902 Mr. Blue was appointed superintendent of the county farm, where they lived for two and one-half years. The balance of her lifetime was spent in Rensselaer.
To the above union were born four children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Louella Brown and Charles Blue of Rensselaer, Attorney Roy Blue of Wheatfield, whose law offices are located here, and Mrs. Pearl Patterson of Dubuque, Iowa, and ten grandchildren. Mr. Blue died June 26, 1928.
Mrs. Blue was long an active member of the Ladies' Relief Corps, auxiliary unit of the G.A.R., and Pythian Sisters. She was of the Methodist faith and until her declining years she was active in church work. Rensselaer people knew her as a kind and generous lady and a sincere friend always.
The remains were taken to the W.J. Wright funeral home where they will ie in state until Friday morning at which time they will be removed to the late residence from where services will be held at two o'clock Friday afternoon, with the Rev. W. A. Griest in charge. Burial will be made beside the grave of the husband in Weston cemetery.
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