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Surname: JOHNSON, MCCASLIN, LATTIMORE, TURNER
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Jacob Johnson was born in Stark County, Ohio May 24, 1827; came to Indiana
in 1857 and was married to Minerva C. McCaslin December 15, 1859. Their
union was blessed with two children, both of whom died in infancy. His
companion was taken from him by death April 2, 1863.
He was then married to Jemima Lattimore, September 29, 1870 and was united
with the Hopewell M. E. Church during the same year. Since that time he
has lived a consistent Christian life. Mr. Johnson has been a resident
of Jennings and Jefferson counties for 33 years, during which time he has
been a prominent and substantial citizen and well liked by his neighbors.
On January 10, 1890, after ten days of severe suffering, he passed away
at the age of 62 years, seven months, sixteen days. He was a kind husband
and a devoted Christian. He was waited upon by two excellent physicians
and had the best of care, but all was in vain...The remains were interred
in the Graham Cemetery on January 11...He leaves a wife and a host of friends
to mourn his loss. 1-15-1890
Rev. I. Turner preached the funeral of Jacob Johnson at Hopewell Chruch
last Sunday. Burial at Graham Presbyterian Church Cemetery. 2-5-1890