Name of Newspaper: Waverly Journal
Date of Obituary: November 3, 1877
Obituary: Mr. Asahel Thayer, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Waverly, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. George W. Crooker, in Taylorville, on Saturday last, Oct. 27th. His remains were brought to this place for interment, and on Tuesday morning were followed to the grave by a large number of citizens, all the places of business in town having been closed on the occasion. Mr. Thayer was a native of Amherst, Mass., and was born on the 10th of February, 1790. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and we believe the oldest Mason in the State, having united with the order in 1813. At one time he was extensively engaged in carriage manufacturing in Amherst, and whilst Gen. Jackson was president he constructed from the timbers of the old frigate Constitution a magnificent carriage which he presented to the old hero, for whom he had conceived sentiments of the most unqualified admiration. Mr. Thayer came to Waverly about thirty-five years ago and engaged in merchandise, and continued in business until January last, when old age warned him that the days of his strength had departed. He accordingly, but not without some reluctance, for his energies knew no curbing, retired from active life - his son succeeding him in trade.
Mr. Thayer was an earnest christian, and in all the years of his residence in our midst was regarded as a safe counselor, a wise and faithful friend, and a man whose word was as good as his bond, and whose integrity was above suspicion.
Name of Newspaper: Waverly Journal
Date of Obituary: November 3, 1877
Obituary: Mr. Asahel Thayer, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Waverly, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. George W. Crooker, in Taylorville, on Saturday last, Oct. 27th. His remains were brought to this place for interment, and on Tuesday morning were followed to the grave by a large number of citizens, all the places of business in town having been closed on the occasion. Mr. Thayer was a native of Amherst, Mass., and was born on the 10th of February, 1790. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and we believe the oldest Mason in the State, having united with the order in 1813. At one time he was extensively engaged in carriage manufacturing in Amherst, and whilst Gen. Jackson was president he constructed from the timbers of the old frigate Constitution a magnificent carriage which he presented to the old hero, for whom he had conceived sentiments of the most unqualified admiration. Mr. Thayer came to Waverly about thirty-five years ago and engaged in merchandise, and continued in business until January last, when old age warned him that the days of his strength had departed. He accordingly, but not without some reluctance, for his energies knew no curbing, retired from active life - his son succeeding him in trade.
Mr. Thayer was an earnest christian, and in all the years of his residence in our midst was regarded as a safe counselor, a wise and faithful friend, and a man whose word was as good as his bond, and whose integrity was above suspicion.
Family Members
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Sega Thayer
1772–1826
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Salome "Sally" Thayer Dodge
1774–1867
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Charles Thayer
1775–1864
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Hosea Thayer
1777–1812
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Josiah Thayer
1779–1837
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Stephen H. Thayer
1779–1828
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Zadock Thayer
1782–1814
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Mary Thayer Draper
1785–1832
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PVT Joseph Thayer
1786–1877
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Martin Thayer
1792–1862
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Luther Thayer
1795–1855
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Jacob Thayer
unknown–1811
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