Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Saturday, June 1, 1878
DIED-The white-winged messenger of death has again asserted his claims upon the human race and taken from among us, Mr. Enoch STURGEON.
He came on Wednesday evening of this week, at 5 o'clock, just as the shades of night were gathering, and wafted to that unknown land the spirit of a loved and cherished citizen.
Mr. Sturgeon was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, in 1831. In 1843 he became a resident of this State and has remained within its borders until his death.
In early life he learned the carpenter's and joiner's trade, and becoming a master mechanic, his services were eagerly sought after. In 1855 he was married to the lady who now mourns his departure. Their union was blessed with an interesting family of children, some of whom have passed over the cold stream, while others are left in sorrow at the loss of a devoted and loving father.
During the year 1862, he was nominated and elected by the Democratic party as Justice of the Peace for this township. By hard study and close application to the duties required of him in that capacity, he gained such a thorough and practical knowledge of the law, that when his term of office expired he determined to adopt the practice of law for a profession. Being admitted to the bar, his ambition was to excel, and by slow and steady advances, he arose from one degree of prominence to another, until he became one of the leading members of the Fulton county bar, with a practice extensive at home and extending into all the adjoining counties. He was for years one of the Attorneys for the I.P. & C. Railroad, in which position he rendered his employers good service. He was a man competent and worthy to occupy exalted political positions, but he preferred the humble walks of a private citizen to the confusion and scramble for political preferment. He was largely possessed of a spirit of enterprise and was always the strong advocate of every social and moral reform. To his efforts are the people of Rochester indebted for the excellent school privileges enjoyed. For years he has been one of the Town School Trustees, and his labors to promote the educational interests of Rochester, are worthy of a kindly remembrance by those who enjoy the profits and pleasures of his services. Since 1857, he has been a member of the M.E. Church at this place. Until failing health admonished him to husband his strength, he was an earnest and zealous worker in the cause of Masonry, and has been honored with every title and distinction belonging to a Master Mason's lodge, including a "seat in the East," where he had general supervision of the craft belonging to Rochester Lodge, No. 436. It would be impossible in space at our disposal to note all the virtues that he cherished and practiced, nor have we any disposition to recount any weaknesses he may have had, which are so common to mankind. He was simply human, but the good deeds of his life will live and be remembered when all that was not praiseworthy will be lost in forgetfulness. Rochester has lost a noble citizen, the bar a learned Counsellor, Masonry a shining light and the family a devoted husband and father.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 1-1/2 o'clock from his late residence and the Baptist church, under the charge of the Masonic Lodge of which he was a member. The brotherhood of Masons were largely represented. The Court bar, Court officials and all the County officers were in attendance. Several members of the Plymouth bar were also present. At the church the services were scriptural lessons by Rev's LORD and CHARPIE, and prayer by the former gentleman, after which Rev. F. M. RULE preached a very able sermon from the subject contained in the 1st verse of the 12th chapter of Hebrews.
The deceased was 47 years and 22 days of age.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Newspaper Excerpts - 1878
by Wendell C. Tombaugh
Saturday, June 1, 1878
DIED-The white-winged messenger of death has again asserted his claims upon the human race and taken from among us, Mr. Enoch STURGEON.
He came on Wednesday evening of this week, at 5 o'clock, just as the shades of night were gathering, and wafted to that unknown land the spirit of a loved and cherished citizen.
Mr. Sturgeon was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, in 1831. In 1843 he became a resident of this State and has remained within its borders until his death.
In early life he learned the carpenter's and joiner's trade, and becoming a master mechanic, his services were eagerly sought after. In 1855 he was married to the lady who now mourns his departure. Their union was blessed with an interesting family of children, some of whom have passed over the cold stream, while others are left in sorrow at the loss of a devoted and loving father.
During the year 1862, he was nominated and elected by the Democratic party as Justice of the Peace for this township. By hard study and close application to the duties required of him in that capacity, he gained such a thorough and practical knowledge of the law, that when his term of office expired he determined to adopt the practice of law for a profession. Being admitted to the bar, his ambition was to excel, and by slow and steady advances, he arose from one degree of prominence to another, until he became one of the leading members of the Fulton county bar, with a practice extensive at home and extending into all the adjoining counties. He was for years one of the Attorneys for the I.P. & C. Railroad, in which position he rendered his employers good service. He was a man competent and worthy to occupy exalted political positions, but he preferred the humble walks of a private citizen to the confusion and scramble for political preferment. He was largely possessed of a spirit of enterprise and was always the strong advocate of every social and moral reform. To his efforts are the people of Rochester indebted for the excellent school privileges enjoyed. For years he has been one of the Town School Trustees, and his labors to promote the educational interests of Rochester, are worthy of a kindly remembrance by those who enjoy the profits and pleasures of his services. Since 1857, he has been a member of the M.E. Church at this place. Until failing health admonished him to husband his strength, he was an earnest and zealous worker in the cause of Masonry, and has been honored with every title and distinction belonging to a Master Mason's lodge, including a "seat in the East," where he had general supervision of the craft belonging to Rochester Lodge, No. 436. It would be impossible in space at our disposal to note all the virtues that he cherished and practiced, nor have we any disposition to recount any weaknesses he may have had, which are so common to mankind. He was simply human, but the good deeds of his life will live and be remembered when all that was not praiseworthy will be lost in forgetfulness. Rochester has lost a noble citizen, the bar a learned Counsellor, Masonry a shining light and the family a devoted husband and father.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 1-1/2 o'clock from his late residence and the Baptist church, under the charge of the Masonic Lodge of which he was a member. The brotherhood of Masons were largely represented. The Court bar, Court officials and all the County officers were in attendance. Several members of the Plymouth bar were also present. At the church the services were scriptural lessons by Rev's LORD and CHARPIE, and prayer by the former gentleman, after which Rev. F. M. RULE preached a very able sermon from the subject contained in the 1st verse of the 12th chapter of Hebrews.
The deceased was 47 years and 22 days of age.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Newspaper Excerpts - 1878
by Wendell C. Tombaugh
Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Saturday, June 1, 1878
DIED-The white-winged messenger of death has again asserted his claims upon the human race and taken from among us, Mr. Enoch STURGEON.
He came on Wednesday evening of this week, at 5 o'clock, just as the shades of night were gathering, and wafted to that unknown land the spirit of a loved and cherished citizen.
Mr. Sturgeon was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, in 1831. In 1843 he became a resident of this State and has remained within its borders until his death.
In early life he learned the carpenter's and joiner's trade, and becoming a master mechanic, his services were eagerly sought after. In 1855 he was married to the lady who now mourns his departure. Their union was blessed with an interesting family of children, some of whom have passed over the cold stream, while others are left in sorrow at the loss of a devoted and loving father.
During the year 1862, he was nominated and elected by the Democratic party as Justice of the Peace for this township. By hard study and close application to the duties required of him in that capacity, he gained such a thorough and practical knowledge of the law, that when his term of office expired he determined to adopt the practice of law for a profession. Being admitted to the bar, his ambition was to excel, and by slow and steady advances, he arose from one degree of prominence to another, until he became one of the leading members of the Fulton county bar, with a practice extensive at home and extending into all the adjoining counties. He was for years one of the Attorneys for the I.P. & C. Railroad, in which position he rendered his employers good service. He was a man competent and worthy to occupy exalted political positions, but he preferred the humble walks of a private citizen to the confusion and scramble for political preferment. He was largely possessed of a spirit of enterprise and was always the strong advocate of every social and moral reform. To his efforts are the people of Rochester indebted for the excellent school privileges enjoyed. For years he has been one of the Town School Trustees, and his labors to promote the educational interests of Rochester, are worthy of a kindly remembrance by those who enjoy the profits and pleasures of his services. Since 1857, he has been a member of the M.E. Church at this place. Until failing health admonished him to husband his strength, he was an earnest and zealous worker in the cause of Masonry, and has been honored with every title and distinction belonging to a Master Mason's lodge, including a "seat in the East," where he had general supervision of the craft belonging to Rochester Lodge, No. 436. It would be impossible in space at our disposal to note all the virtues that he cherished and practiced, nor have we any disposition to recount any weaknesses he may have had, which are so common to mankind. He was simply human, but the good deeds of his life will live and be remembered when all that was not praiseworthy will be lost in forgetfulness. Rochester has lost a noble citizen, the bar a learned Counsellor, Masonry a shining light and the family a devoted husband and father.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 1-1/2 o'clock from his late residence and the Baptist church, under the charge of the Masonic Lodge of which he was a member. The brotherhood of Masons were largely represented. The Court bar, Court officials and all the County officers were in attendance. Several members of the Plymouth bar were also present. At the church the services were scriptural lessons by Rev's LORD and CHARPIE, and prayer by the former gentleman, after which Rev. F. M. RULE preached a very able sermon from the subject contained in the 1st verse of the 12th chapter of Hebrews.
The deceased was 47 years and 22 days of age.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Newspaper Excerpts - 1878
by Wendell C. Tombaugh
Saturday, June 1, 1878
DIED-The white-winged messenger of death has again asserted his claims upon the human race and taken from among us, Mr. Enoch STURGEON.
He came on Wednesday evening of this week, at 5 o'clock, just as the shades of night were gathering, and wafted to that unknown land the spirit of a loved and cherished citizen.
Mr. Sturgeon was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, in 1831. In 1843 he became a resident of this State and has remained within its borders until his death.
In early life he learned the carpenter's and joiner's trade, and becoming a master mechanic, his services were eagerly sought after. In 1855 he was married to the lady who now mourns his departure. Their union was blessed with an interesting family of children, some of whom have passed over the cold stream, while others are left in sorrow at the loss of a devoted and loving father.
During the year 1862, he was nominated and elected by the Democratic party as Justice of the Peace for this township. By hard study and close application to the duties required of him in that capacity, he gained such a thorough and practical knowledge of the law, that when his term of office expired he determined to adopt the practice of law for a profession. Being admitted to the bar, his ambition was to excel, and by slow and steady advances, he arose from one degree of prominence to another, until he became one of the leading members of the Fulton county bar, with a practice extensive at home and extending into all the adjoining counties. He was for years one of the Attorneys for the I.P. & C. Railroad, in which position he rendered his employers good service. He was a man competent and worthy to occupy exalted political positions, but he preferred the humble walks of a private citizen to the confusion and scramble for political preferment. He was largely possessed of a spirit of enterprise and was always the strong advocate of every social and moral reform. To his efforts are the people of Rochester indebted for the excellent school privileges enjoyed. For years he has been one of the Town School Trustees, and his labors to promote the educational interests of Rochester, are worthy of a kindly remembrance by those who enjoy the profits and pleasures of his services. Since 1857, he has been a member of the M.E. Church at this place. Until failing health admonished him to husband his strength, he was an earnest and zealous worker in the cause of Masonry, and has been honored with every title and distinction belonging to a Master Mason's lodge, including a "seat in the East," where he had general supervision of the craft belonging to Rochester Lodge, No. 436. It would be impossible in space at our disposal to note all the virtues that he cherished and practiced, nor have we any disposition to recount any weaknesses he may have had, which are so common to mankind. He was simply human, but the good deeds of his life will live and be remembered when all that was not praiseworthy will be lost in forgetfulness. Rochester has lost a noble citizen, the bar a learned Counsellor, Masonry a shining light and the family a devoted husband and father.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 1-1/2 o'clock from his late residence and the Baptist church, under the charge of the Masonic Lodge of which he was a member. The brotherhood of Masons were largely represented. The Court bar, Court officials and all the County officers were in attendance. Several members of the Plymouth bar were also present. At the church the services were scriptural lessons by Rev's LORD and CHARPIE, and prayer by the former gentleman, after which Rev. F. M. RULE preached a very able sermon from the subject contained in the 1st verse of the 12th chapter of Hebrews.
The deceased was 47 years and 22 days of age.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Newspaper Excerpts - 1878
by Wendell C. Tombaugh
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