Deceased came to Jamestown with his parents in October 1836, and here grew to manhood and lived to old age, experiencing the trials and hardships of a pioneer life. In the year 1842, he carried mail on horse back from Coldwater to Fort Wayne, with only a trail to follow through the woods. In November, 1843, he purchased the east one-half of the southwest one fourth of section sixteen, Jamestown township, and from its native state he carved his home, as a monument of his industry and perseverance.
April 2, 1846, he was married to Rosilla A. Havens who departed this life in August, 1890. He is survived by one son, George E., two brothers, three sisters, two granddaughters and a host of other relatives and friends.
For a number of years, he was a member of the Baptist church. Later, he united with the Congregational church at Jamestown, and had great hope in the life to come. His life has gone out and his presence will be missed in the home and
He was laid to rest in the Jamestown cemetery. Funeral at the home, Jan. 15, Rev. J. R. Preston, officiating, assisted by Rev. T. L. Dyer.
STEUBEN REPUBLICAN
Wednesday, January 28, 1903,
p. 1, col. 1.
Deceased came to Jamestown with his parents in October 1836, and here grew to manhood and lived to old age, experiencing the trials and hardships of a pioneer life. In the year 1842, he carried mail on horse back from Coldwater to Fort Wayne, with only a trail to follow through the woods. In November, 1843, he purchased the east one-half of the southwest one fourth of section sixteen, Jamestown township, and from its native state he carved his home, as a monument of his industry and perseverance.
April 2, 1846, he was married to Rosilla A. Havens who departed this life in August, 1890. He is survived by one son, George E., two brothers, three sisters, two granddaughters and a host of other relatives and friends.
For a number of years, he was a member of the Baptist church. Later, he united with the Congregational church at Jamestown, and had great hope in the life to come. His life has gone out and his presence will be missed in the home and
He was laid to rest in the Jamestown cemetery. Funeral at the home, Jan. 15, Rev. J. R. Preston, officiating, assisted by Rev. T. L. Dyer.
STEUBEN REPUBLICAN
Wednesday, January 28, 1903,
p. 1, col. 1.
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