"The Delphi Citizen," Delphi, Indiana, Saturday, November 20, 1926
DEATH CLAIMS PROMINENT MEN OF THE COUNTY
JOHN DRAPER
John Draper, a prominent resident of Flora, Indiana and for two terms a democratic member of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, died at his home in Flora, Indiana Saturday afternoon. He had been in failing health for several years.
Mr. Draper was one of the substantial citizens of the county. Always honest and upright, he held the esteem of all with whom he came in contact.
John J. Draper, son of Steven and Martha Draper was born April 25th, 1855 in Monroe Township, Carroll County and died November 13, 1926 at the age of 71 years, 6 months, 18 days. he was one of a family of seven children, three of whom have preceded him in death.
He was united in marriage to Matilda Hinkle on April 16th, 1884. To this union was born one son, Cecil L. Draper.
He leaves to mourn his departure, the widow, the son and wife and grandson, Jack; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Draper Shonk of Cutler; Mrs. Oscar Ransopher of Russiaville; a brother, William Draper of Cutler, Indiana; a half brother, Morris Draper of Lafayette, and a step-brother, George Draper of Delphi. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Delphi Company of the Uniform Rank. The funeral was held Monday afternoon with burial at Ball Hill Cemetery.
"The Hoosier Democrat," Flora, Indiana, Saturday, November 20, 1926, Page 1
JOHN DRAPER, WELL KNOWN FLORA MAN ANSWERS SUMMONS
Following a four years' illness with pernicious anemia during which time he had submitted to 35 blood transfusions, John J. Draper, well known local resident died at his home on Rose Hill to which he had returned only a week previous from Robert E. Long hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He had gone to Indianapolis a few weeks ago and while there had undergone six transfusions. Funeral services were held at the home on Monday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by the Reverend D. L. Prentice of Geetingsville. Interment was made in Ball Hill Cemetery.
John J. Draper, a son of Stephen and Martha (Floyd) Draper, both of whom emigrated from Ohio to Iowa where in 1851 or 1852 they purchased a farm and stayed for three years, later settling in Carroll County, Indiana, was born in Monroe Township, Carroll County on August 26, 1855 and was at the time of his demise, 71 years, 6 months and 18 days of age. He was one of a family of seven children, three of whom had preceded him in death. The mother of deceased died when he was only thirteen years old and a short time afterwards he left home and worked out for neighboring farmers for a period of about fifteen years. Subsequently he went into partnership with his brother, William Draper who is now the largest land owner in Democrat Township. This arrangement continued for eighteen years during which time they were engaged in farming and stock raising. On April 16, 1855, he was united in marriage to Matilda Hinkle, the daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Cook) Hinkle, who had come to Indiana from Pennsylvania after their marriage, although they lived in Carroll County in their later years. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Draper purchased 160 acres of land covered with swamp and woods and added to this tract until at his death, Mr. Draper was well fixed financially. To this union was born one son, Cecil Leo who graduated from the Flora schools and who later attended Indiana University and Michigan University at Ann Arbor, Michigan. he now lives on the old homestead near Cutler. In 1902 the deceased was elected county commissioner of Carroll County and served eight years or two terms. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge and had been prominent in fraternal circles in Carroll County. He and his wife moved to this city for residence nine years ago from Democrat Township. Besides the widow and the one son and wife, he leaves one grandson, Jack Draper; two sisters: Mrs. Nancy Shonk of Cutler and Mrs. Oscar Ransopher of Russiaville and a brother, William Draper of Cutler; a half-brother, Morris Draper of Lafayette and a step-brother, George Draper of Delphi, besides a large legion of friends.
We dwell in the bright world,
With love and a dream,
But sunlight will die,
In a shadowy sky,
Life is only good morning,
Goodnight and goodbye.
Contributor: (48182918)
DEATH CLAIMS PROMINENT MEN OF THE COUNTY
JOHN DRAPER
John Draper, a prominent resident of Flora, Indiana and for two terms a democratic member of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, died at his home in Flora, Indiana Saturday afternoon. He had been in failing health for several years.
Mr. Draper was one of the substantial citizens of the county. Always honest and upright, he held the esteem of all with whom he came in contact.
John J. Draper, son of Steven and Martha Draper was born April 25th, 1855 in Monroe Township, Carroll County and died November 13, 1926 at the age of 71 years, 6 months, 18 days. he was one of a family of seven children, three of whom have preceded him in death.
He was united in marriage to Matilda Hinkle on April 16th, 1884. To this union was born one son, Cecil L. Draper.
He leaves to mourn his departure, the widow, the son and wife and grandson, Jack; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Draper Shonk of Cutler; Mrs. Oscar Ransopher of Russiaville; a brother, William Draper of Cutler, Indiana; a half brother, Morris Draper of Lafayette, and a step-brother, George Draper of Delphi. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Delphi Company of the Uniform Rank. The funeral was held Monday afternoon with burial at Ball Hill Cemetery.
"The Hoosier Democrat," Flora, Indiana, Saturday, November 20, 1926, Page 1
JOHN DRAPER, WELL KNOWN FLORA MAN ANSWERS SUMMONS
Following a four years' illness with pernicious anemia during which time he had submitted to 35 blood transfusions, John J. Draper, well known local resident died at his home on Rose Hill to which he had returned only a week previous from Robert E. Long hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He had gone to Indianapolis a few weeks ago and while there had undergone six transfusions. Funeral services were held at the home on Monday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by the Reverend D. L. Prentice of Geetingsville. Interment was made in Ball Hill Cemetery.
John J. Draper, a son of Stephen and Martha (Floyd) Draper, both of whom emigrated from Ohio to Iowa where in 1851 or 1852 they purchased a farm and stayed for three years, later settling in Carroll County, Indiana, was born in Monroe Township, Carroll County on August 26, 1855 and was at the time of his demise, 71 years, 6 months and 18 days of age. He was one of a family of seven children, three of whom had preceded him in death. The mother of deceased died when he was only thirteen years old and a short time afterwards he left home and worked out for neighboring farmers for a period of about fifteen years. Subsequently he went into partnership with his brother, William Draper who is now the largest land owner in Democrat Township. This arrangement continued for eighteen years during which time they were engaged in farming and stock raising. On April 16, 1855, he was united in marriage to Matilda Hinkle, the daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Cook) Hinkle, who had come to Indiana from Pennsylvania after their marriage, although they lived in Carroll County in their later years. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Draper purchased 160 acres of land covered with swamp and woods and added to this tract until at his death, Mr. Draper was well fixed financially. To this union was born one son, Cecil Leo who graduated from the Flora schools and who later attended Indiana University and Michigan University at Ann Arbor, Michigan. he now lives on the old homestead near Cutler. In 1902 the deceased was elected county commissioner of Carroll County and served eight years or two terms. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge and had been prominent in fraternal circles in Carroll County. He and his wife moved to this city for residence nine years ago from Democrat Township. Besides the widow and the one son and wife, he leaves one grandson, Jack Draper; two sisters: Mrs. Nancy Shonk of Cutler and Mrs. Oscar Ransopher of Russiaville and a brother, William Draper of Cutler; a half-brother, Morris Draper of Lafayette and a step-brother, George Draper of Delphi, besides a large legion of friends.
We dwell in the bright world,
With love and a dream,
But sunlight will die,
In a shadowy sky,
Life is only good morning,
Goodnight and goodbye.
Contributor: (48182918)
"The Delphi Citizen," Delphi, Indiana, Saturday, November 20, 1926
DEATH CLAIMS PROMINENT MEN OF THE COUNTY
JOHN DRAPER
John Draper, a prominent resident of Flora, Indiana and for two terms a democratic member of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, died at his home in Flora, Indiana Saturday afternoon. He had been in failing health for several years.
Mr. Draper was one of the substantial citizens of the county. Always honest and upright, he held the esteem of all with whom he came in contact.
John J. Draper, son of Steven and Martha Draper was born April 25th, 1855 in Monroe Township, Carroll County and died November 13, 1926 at the age of 71 years, 6 months, 18 days. he was one of a family of seven children, three of whom have preceded him in death.
He was united in marriage to Matilda Hinkle on April 16th, 1884. To this union was born one son, Cecil L. Draper.
He leaves to mourn his departure, the widow, the son and wife and grandson, Jack; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Draper Shonk of Cutler; Mrs. Oscar Ransopher of Russiaville; a brother, William Draper of Cutler, Indiana; a half brother, Morris Draper of Lafayette, and a step-brother, George Draper of Delphi. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Delphi Company of the Uniform Rank. The funeral was held Monday afternoon with burial at Ball Hill Cemetery.
"The Hoosier Democrat," Flora, Indiana, Saturday, November 20, 1926, Page 1
JOHN DRAPER, WELL KNOWN FLORA MAN ANSWERS SUMMONS
Following a four years' illness with pernicious anemia during which time he had submitted to 35 blood transfusions, John J. Draper, well known local resident died at his home on Rose Hill to which he had returned only a week previous from Robert E. Long hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He had gone to Indianapolis a few weeks ago and while there had undergone six transfusions. Funeral services were held at the home on Monday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by the Reverend D. L. Prentice of Geetingsville. Interment was made in Ball Hill Cemetery.
John J. Draper, a son of Stephen and Martha (Floyd) Draper, both of whom emigrated from Ohio to Iowa where in 1851 or 1852 they purchased a farm and stayed for three years, later settling in Carroll County, Indiana, was born in Monroe Township, Carroll County on August 26, 1855 and was at the time of his demise, 71 years, 6 months and 18 days of age. He was one of a family of seven children, three of whom had preceded him in death. The mother of deceased died when he was only thirteen years old and a short time afterwards he left home and worked out for neighboring farmers for a period of about fifteen years. Subsequently he went into partnership with his brother, William Draper who is now the largest land owner in Democrat Township. This arrangement continued for eighteen years during which time they were engaged in farming and stock raising. On April 16, 1855, he was united in marriage to Matilda Hinkle, the daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Cook) Hinkle, who had come to Indiana from Pennsylvania after their marriage, although they lived in Carroll County in their later years. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Draper purchased 160 acres of land covered with swamp and woods and added to this tract until at his death, Mr. Draper was well fixed financially. To this union was born one son, Cecil Leo who graduated from the Flora schools and who later attended Indiana University and Michigan University at Ann Arbor, Michigan. he now lives on the old homestead near Cutler. In 1902 the deceased was elected county commissioner of Carroll County and served eight years or two terms. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge and had been prominent in fraternal circles in Carroll County. He and his wife moved to this city for residence nine years ago from Democrat Township. Besides the widow and the one son and wife, he leaves one grandson, Jack Draper; two sisters: Mrs. Nancy Shonk of Cutler and Mrs. Oscar Ransopher of Russiaville and a brother, William Draper of Cutler; a half-brother, Morris Draper of Lafayette and a step-brother, George Draper of Delphi, besides a large legion of friends.
We dwell in the bright world,
With love and a dream,
But sunlight will die,
In a shadowy sky,
Life is only good morning,
Goodnight and goodbye.
Contributor: (48182918)
DEATH CLAIMS PROMINENT MEN OF THE COUNTY
JOHN DRAPER
John Draper, a prominent resident of Flora, Indiana and for two terms a democratic member of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, died at his home in Flora, Indiana Saturday afternoon. He had been in failing health for several years.
Mr. Draper was one of the substantial citizens of the county. Always honest and upright, he held the esteem of all with whom he came in contact.
John J. Draper, son of Steven and Martha Draper was born April 25th, 1855 in Monroe Township, Carroll County and died November 13, 1926 at the age of 71 years, 6 months, 18 days. he was one of a family of seven children, three of whom have preceded him in death.
He was united in marriage to Matilda Hinkle on April 16th, 1884. To this union was born one son, Cecil L. Draper.
He leaves to mourn his departure, the widow, the son and wife and grandson, Jack; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Draper Shonk of Cutler; Mrs. Oscar Ransopher of Russiaville; a brother, William Draper of Cutler, Indiana; a half brother, Morris Draper of Lafayette, and a step-brother, George Draper of Delphi. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Delphi Company of the Uniform Rank. The funeral was held Monday afternoon with burial at Ball Hill Cemetery.
"The Hoosier Democrat," Flora, Indiana, Saturday, November 20, 1926, Page 1
JOHN DRAPER, WELL KNOWN FLORA MAN ANSWERS SUMMONS
Following a four years' illness with pernicious anemia during which time he had submitted to 35 blood transfusions, John J. Draper, well known local resident died at his home on Rose Hill to which he had returned only a week previous from Robert E. Long hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He had gone to Indianapolis a few weeks ago and while there had undergone six transfusions. Funeral services were held at the home on Monday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by the Reverend D. L. Prentice of Geetingsville. Interment was made in Ball Hill Cemetery.
John J. Draper, a son of Stephen and Martha (Floyd) Draper, both of whom emigrated from Ohio to Iowa where in 1851 or 1852 they purchased a farm and stayed for three years, later settling in Carroll County, Indiana, was born in Monroe Township, Carroll County on August 26, 1855 and was at the time of his demise, 71 years, 6 months and 18 days of age. He was one of a family of seven children, three of whom had preceded him in death. The mother of deceased died when he was only thirteen years old and a short time afterwards he left home and worked out for neighboring farmers for a period of about fifteen years. Subsequently he went into partnership with his brother, William Draper who is now the largest land owner in Democrat Township. This arrangement continued for eighteen years during which time they were engaged in farming and stock raising. On April 16, 1855, he was united in marriage to Matilda Hinkle, the daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Cook) Hinkle, who had come to Indiana from Pennsylvania after their marriage, although they lived in Carroll County in their later years. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Draper purchased 160 acres of land covered with swamp and woods and added to this tract until at his death, Mr. Draper was well fixed financially. To this union was born one son, Cecil Leo who graduated from the Flora schools and who later attended Indiana University and Michigan University at Ann Arbor, Michigan. he now lives on the old homestead near Cutler. In 1902 the deceased was elected county commissioner of Carroll County and served eight years or two terms. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge and had been prominent in fraternal circles in Carroll County. He and his wife moved to this city for residence nine years ago from Democrat Township. Besides the widow and the one son and wife, he leaves one grandson, Jack Draper; two sisters: Mrs. Nancy Shonk of Cutler and Mrs. Oscar Ransopher of Russiaville and a brother, William Draper of Cutler; a half-brother, Morris Draper of Lafayette and a step-brother, George Draper of Delphi, besides a large legion of friends.
We dwell in the bright world,
With love and a dream,
But sunlight will die,
In a shadowy sky,
Life is only good morning,
Goodnight and goodbye.
Contributor: (48182918)
Family Members
Children
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
