Miscellaneous Gibson County, Indiana Obituaries
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Died -- March 31st, about 3 o'clock, P.M. in Princeton, at the residence of her husband, Col. John Ames, Mrs. Maria T. Ames, daughter of Hon. Samuel Hall. The deceased was in the 26th year of her age. [The Democratic Clarion, Saturday, 7 Apr 1849]
Mr. John Barker, an old citizen of Johnson township, died last Sunday evening and was buried Monday. [The Village Echo, Saturday, 15 Feb 1879]
Mrs. Elizabeth Bingham died at her residence on west Emmerson street yesterday morning about five o'clock, after a long illness of consumption. She was in her 64th year and a most estimable lady. [The Princeton Clarion, Thursday, 22 Nov 1888]
One of the twin infants of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brazelton, died of cholera infantum last Thursday afternoon. [The Princeton Clarion, Thursday, 28 Jul 1881]
John R. Campbell was born in Indiana county, Pa., July 17, 1800. He was married in 1835. In 1836 he moved to Indiana and settled in Gibson county, and lived in Princeton or vicinity until his death. Between the years of 1836 and 1843 he buried three infant sons and his wife, Mrs. Harriet Campbell. He was one of the oldest members of the Princeton Congregation of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, joining soon after coming to Princeton, on profession of faith in Christ. And it can truly be said of him in his profession, that he lived up to all he professed. February 19, 1845, he was married to Malinda McCalia (sic), daughter of the late David McCalla, with whom he lived in the most perfect harmony and love until separated by death. He was a good citizen, good neighbor, kind to the poor, especially to the orphan. In business transactions he was honest, attentive and prompt in his own, but never meddling with others. He died of hemorrhage of the lungs, August 9, 1877, aged 77 years and 23 days. He died in peace with God and man, and respected by all who knew him. His death is deeply felt by his wife, relatives and the church. But all must bow in submission. J. E. J. [Princeton Clarion, Thursday, 6 Sep 1877]
Irena, daughter of John Clark, of this place, died last week. She had been prostrated from sickness a long time. [Princeton Clarion, Thursday, 27 Jun 1878]
Died -- In this place on the 12th inst., Chuning, infant daughter of Hugh and Mary L. Doughterty. [Princeton Union Clarion, Saturday, 16 Jan 1869]
Another Old Citizen Gone To Rest. William Epperson, one of the old citizens of this place and vicinity, has been in poor health for several years. About a month ago he moved to Evansville. On the morning of the 29th ult. he arose as usual; soon after arising he stated to his daughter that he felt very weak, and asked her to give him a drink of water. She did so. He lay back on the bed and in a few minutes died. His remains were followed to their final resting place (Spillman's grave yard) by a large train of relatives and friends. Rev. T. M. Strain conducted the funeral services. Deceased was a member in good standing of the General Baptist Church. Verily in the midst of life we are in death. [Princeton Union Clarion, Thursday, 6 June 1872, Fort Branch Items]
Death of James M. Ervin. The many friends of James M. Ervin will regret to learn of his death, which occurred last Thursday about 2 o'clock. Mr. Ervin was born in South Carolina in 1830 and was, therefore, in the 51st year of his age. He came with his parents to Gibson county when a child, and has resided on a farm near Princeton ever since. His sickness was of long duration and at times he suffered intensely. Although his death was not unexpected it was a sad blow to his family and relatives. He was a kind husband and father and was universally esteemed by all who knew him. No better evidence of this could be cited than the fact that his funeral, on Friday last, was attended by an unusually large number of people. His death is not only a serious loss to his immediate family but to the community in general, and the sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved wife and children. [The Princeton Clarion, Thursday, 4 Aug 1881]
T. J. Grubbs, of Evansville, buried one of his children at Enon cemetery week before last, and his wife was buried on Sunday the 24th. [The Princeton Clarion, Thursday, 28 Jul 1881]
Died -- On the 10th inst., at Ft. Branch, Mr. T. H. Holcomb, aged ____ years. [Princeton Union Clarion, Saturday, 16 Jan 1869]
Johnathan Kesterson, died on Saturday last. Consumption. [The Village Echo, Saturday, 4 May 1878]
Died -- On the 2d of January, 1869 Ida May Kolb daughter of Jacob and Ann Louisa Kolb, aged three years, four months and seven days. [Princeton Union Clarion, Saturday, 9 Jan 1869]
The funeral of Mrs. Amanda E. Lamb, wife of Henry M. Lamb, took place from the M. E. church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Lamb died at 5:30 o'clock the morning previous, of consumption. She has for a long time suffered from the disease and was confined to her bed by the last attack of the dreaful (sic) malady for twenty-three weeks. Although having suffered so long, she bore it with the fortitude of a devout christian woman. She was born near this place in the year 1849, and had spent 37 years of her life near Princeton. For many years she had been a member of the Methodist church, and up to the time of her serious illness was among the foremost workers of that denomination. A husband and five children survive her, to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and loving mother. [The Princeton Clarion, Thursday, 25 Feb 1886]
We also learn of the death of Mrs. Sallie McDoual, who died last night. [The Village Echo, Saturday, 15 Feb 1879, Fort Branch Items]
Syl. McIntire, died on Thursday at the residence of Sylvester Benson. [The Village Echo, Saturday, 4 May 1878]
Mrs. Julia A. Sterne, wife of J. C. Sterne, died last Thursday after a severe protracted illness. [Princeton Clarion, Thursday, 18 Jul 1878]
Obituary -- Died at her residence, in this place, on Tuesday the 11th inst., after a short illness, Mrs. Margaret Sturgess, aged about 60 years. [The Democratic Clarion, Thursday, 13 Aug 1846]
An infant son of John and Lillie A. Tibbet died last Thursday, of cholera infantum. [Princeton Clarion, Thursday, 27 Jun 1878]
Died -- At his residence, in Patoka township, Mr. Malanthan Townsend, aged about thirty-five years. [The Democratic Clarion, Thursday, 20 Aug 1846]
The wife of Peter Vierling died at her home in Washington township on the 11th inst., after a protracted illness. She was first prostrated with partial paralysis, which occurred several weeks ago, and has been under treatment for other ailments since that time. A second stroke of paralysis last Saturday resulted in her death as stated above. Mrs. Vierling was once a resident of Princeton and is uniformly spoken of as a kind hearted, genial woman. [Princeton Clarion, Thursday, 15 Nov 1877]
Newton A. Wasson one of our oldest farmer citizens, who died on Friday the 14th inst. so suddenly, was buried at Antioch cemetery on Monday last. [The Village Echo, Saturday, 22 Dec 1877]
Died -- April 17th, of lingering consumption, Mr. Robert Wilson, of Barton township, in the 60th year of his age. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Eden U. P. Congregation; he was a good man. His funeral was attended by a large concourse of relatives and neighbors. His wife preceded him to the grave 26 years ago. [Princeton Clarion, Thursday, 25 Apr 1878]
Died -- Near Ft. Branch, on the 13th inst., Joseph, infant son of Joseph and Rosa Wirth, of Emphysema, or last stage of Croup. [Princeton Union Clarion, Saturday, 16 Jan 1869]
An infant of Isaac Woods, living a few miles west of town, died of cholera infantum last Wednesday night. [The Princeton Clarion, Thursday, 28 Jul 1881] |
