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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 10 days of 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.
(1/15/90 Plain Dealer
Rev. I. Turner preached the funeral of Jacob Johnson at Hopewell Church
last Sunday. Burial at Graham Presbyterian Church cemetery. (2/25/90) Plain
Dealer