Josiah W Kronk died Sunday morning at 6:15 at his home, No 619 Emerson street. Death was due to kidney trouble and came after Mr Kronk has been a patient sufferer for eight months.
Mr Kronk was 62 years old. He was a veteran of the civil war, serving in Company E of the 129th Indiana. He served two terms as trustee of Olive township after which he was recorder for eight years and deputy recorder for over twenty years. He was a loyal republican and was nominated for mayor in 1906. He was prominent in GAR circles and was adjuant of the post at one time. He as a trustee of the Christian church and for a number of years was superintendent of the Sunday School of the Christian church. He took strong interest in all public movements, giving every progressive step the support of his influence and finances.
John W Kronk was born October 4, 1846 in Columbiana county, Ohio. His father, Jacob Kronk, and family moved to this county when Josiah was six years of age and located in Wakarusa. Mr Kronk thus witnessed the greater part of the growth of this county. When the war broke out, Mr Kronk elisted just as soon as he could get into the ranks. Like many other sturdy young soldiers in blue, he was a little over sixteen years of age, when he first answered "here" to the company roll call. He was with his splendid reiment on all of its long marches and in all of its fierce battles, and according to the reports of his officers bore himself bravely and with hardihood, and won the reputation of being a good soldier despite his tender years.
Returning home after the war. Mr Kronk conducted a small saw mill. He was elected recorder in 1877 and the following spring moved to Goshen. He served two terms as county recorder. He then moved to Petoskey, Mich. With his saw mill. Two years later he returned to Goshen. He became deputy recorder where he served faithfully until sickness compelled to take a rest eight months ago. His gentle and generous character won him many friends and the admiration of all who were fortunate enough to be numbered among his acquaintances. Many a former comrade in trouble appealed to Comrade Kronk for financial assistance and it was never refused.
While a young man he married Fannie Nusbaum, and their married life was a happy one. Father, two daughters, Mrs Geo B Slate and Miss Lillian Kronk. Three sisters also survive, Mrs Ellen Willard, of Los Angeles, Cal, Mrs. Emma Culp of Wakarusa, and Mrs Barbara Groves of Elkhart.
Mr Kronk was a Mason and Knight Templar and was also a Knight of Pythias for many years. He was a member of Howell post No 90 GAR.
The funeral was held yesterday at 2:30 from the residence, Rev Wood, pastor of Christian church officiating. The internment was in Oak Ridge cemetery.
Cornelius Morris and Moses B Culp of this place, members of his company, acted as pall bearers. Jacob Kronk, father of the deceased is living here at the age of 85 years.
Wakarusa Tribune
15 July 1909
Mr Kronk was 62 years old. He was a veteran of the civil war, serving in Company E of the 129th Indiana. He served two terms as trustee of Olive township after which he was recorder for eight years and deputy recorder for over twenty years. He was a loyal republican and was nominated for mayor in 1906. He was prominent in GAR circles and was adjuant of the post at one time. He as a trustee of the Christian church and for a number of years was superintendent of the Sunday School of the Christian church. He took strong interest in all public movements, giving every progressive step the support of his influence and finances.
John W Kronk was born October 4, 1846 in Columbiana county, Ohio. His father, Jacob Kronk, and family moved to this county when Josiah was six years of age and located in Wakarusa. Mr Kronk thus witnessed the greater part of the growth of this county. When the war broke out, Mr Kronk elisted just as soon as he could get into the ranks. Like many other sturdy young soldiers in blue, he was a little over sixteen years of age, when he first answered "here" to the company roll call. He was with his splendid reiment on all of its long marches and in all of its fierce battles, and according to the reports of his officers bore himself bravely and with hardihood, and won the reputation of being a good soldier despite his tender years.
Returning home after the war. Mr Kronk conducted a small saw mill. He was elected recorder in 1877 and the following spring moved to Goshen. He served two terms as county recorder. He then moved to Petoskey, Mich. With his saw mill. Two years later he returned to Goshen. He became deputy recorder where he served faithfully until sickness compelled to take a rest eight months ago. His gentle and generous character won him many friends and the admiration of all who were fortunate enough to be numbered among his acquaintances. Many a former comrade in trouble appealed to Comrade Kronk for financial assistance and it was never refused.
While a young man he married Fannie Nusbaum, and their married life was a happy one. Father, two daughters, Mrs Geo B Slate and Miss Lillian Kronk. Three sisters also survive, Mrs Ellen Willard, of Los Angeles, Cal, Mrs. Emma Culp of Wakarusa, and Mrs Barbara Groves of Elkhart.
Mr Kronk was a Mason and Knight Templar and was also a Knight of Pythias for many years. He was a member of Howell post No 90 GAR.
The funeral was held yesterday at 2:30 from the residence, Rev Wood, pastor of Christian church officiating. The internment was in Oak Ridge cemetery.
Cornelius Morris and Moses B Culp of this place, members of his company, acted as pall bearers. Jacob Kronk, father of the deceased is living here at the age of 85 years.
Wakarusa Tribune
15 July 1909
Josiah W Kronk died Sunday morning at 6:15 at his home, No 619 Emerson street. Death was due to kidney trouble and came after Mr Kronk has been a patient sufferer for eight months.
Mr Kronk was 62 years old. He was a veteran of the civil war, serving in Company E of the 129th Indiana. He served two terms as trustee of Olive township after which he was recorder for eight years and deputy recorder for over twenty years. He was a loyal republican and was nominated for mayor in 1906. He was prominent in GAR circles and was adjuant of the post at one time. He as a trustee of the Christian church and for a number of years was superintendent of the Sunday School of the Christian church. He took strong interest in all public movements, giving every progressive step the support of his influence and finances.
John W Kronk was born October 4, 1846 in Columbiana county, Ohio. His father, Jacob Kronk, and family moved to this county when Josiah was six years of age and located in Wakarusa. Mr Kronk thus witnessed the greater part of the growth of this county. When the war broke out, Mr Kronk elisted just as soon as he could get into the ranks. Like many other sturdy young soldiers in blue, he was a little over sixteen years of age, when he first answered "here" to the company roll call. He was with his splendid reiment on all of its long marches and in all of its fierce battles, and according to the reports of his officers bore himself bravely and with hardihood, and won the reputation of being a good soldier despite his tender years.
Returning home after the war. Mr Kronk conducted a small saw mill. He was elected recorder in 1877 and the following spring moved to Goshen. He served two terms as county recorder. He then moved to Petoskey, Mich. With his saw mill. Two years later he returned to Goshen. He became deputy recorder where he served faithfully until sickness compelled to take a rest eight months ago. His gentle and generous character won him many friends and the admiration of all who were fortunate enough to be numbered among his acquaintances. Many a former comrade in trouble appealed to Comrade Kronk for financial assistance and it was never refused.
While a young man he married Fannie Nusbaum, and their married life was a happy one. Father, two daughters, Mrs Geo B Slate and Miss Lillian Kronk. Three sisters also survive, Mrs Ellen Willard, of Los Angeles, Cal, Mrs. Emma Culp of Wakarusa, and Mrs Barbara Groves of Elkhart.
Mr Kronk was a Mason and Knight Templar and was also a Knight of Pythias for many years. He was a member of Howell post No 90 GAR.
The funeral was held yesterday at 2:30 from the residence, Rev Wood, pastor of Christian church officiating. The internment was in Oak Ridge cemetery.
Cornelius Morris and Moses B Culp of this place, members of his company, acted as pall bearers. Jacob Kronk, father of the deceased is living here at the age of 85 years.
Wakarusa Tribune
15 July 1909
Mr Kronk was 62 years old. He was a veteran of the civil war, serving in Company E of the 129th Indiana. He served two terms as trustee of Olive township after which he was recorder for eight years and deputy recorder for over twenty years. He was a loyal republican and was nominated for mayor in 1906. He was prominent in GAR circles and was adjuant of the post at one time. He as a trustee of the Christian church and for a number of years was superintendent of the Sunday School of the Christian church. He took strong interest in all public movements, giving every progressive step the support of his influence and finances.
John W Kronk was born October 4, 1846 in Columbiana county, Ohio. His father, Jacob Kronk, and family moved to this county when Josiah was six years of age and located in Wakarusa. Mr Kronk thus witnessed the greater part of the growth of this county. When the war broke out, Mr Kronk elisted just as soon as he could get into the ranks. Like many other sturdy young soldiers in blue, he was a little over sixteen years of age, when he first answered "here" to the company roll call. He was with his splendid reiment on all of its long marches and in all of its fierce battles, and according to the reports of his officers bore himself bravely and with hardihood, and won the reputation of being a good soldier despite his tender years.
Returning home after the war. Mr Kronk conducted a small saw mill. He was elected recorder in 1877 and the following spring moved to Goshen. He served two terms as county recorder. He then moved to Petoskey, Mich. With his saw mill. Two years later he returned to Goshen. He became deputy recorder where he served faithfully until sickness compelled to take a rest eight months ago. His gentle and generous character won him many friends and the admiration of all who were fortunate enough to be numbered among his acquaintances. Many a former comrade in trouble appealed to Comrade Kronk for financial assistance and it was never refused.
While a young man he married Fannie Nusbaum, and their married life was a happy one. Father, two daughters, Mrs Geo B Slate and Miss Lillian Kronk. Three sisters also survive, Mrs Ellen Willard, of Los Angeles, Cal, Mrs. Emma Culp of Wakarusa, and Mrs Barbara Groves of Elkhart.
Mr Kronk was a Mason and Knight Templar and was also a Knight of Pythias for many years. He was a member of Howell post No 90 GAR.
The funeral was held yesterday at 2:30 from the residence, Rev Wood, pastor of Christian church officiating. The internment was in Oak Ridge cemetery.
Cornelius Morris and Moses B Culp of this place, members of his company, acted as pall bearers. Jacob Kronk, father of the deceased is living here at the age of 85 years.
Wakarusa Tribune
15 July 1909
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