Gallia County Ohio Obituaries Extracted From The Gallipolis Journal, Gallipolis, Ohio, 1875-1879

1875-1879 Obituaries from the Gallipolis Journal, in Gallipolis, Gallia County Ohio.

ALSBERRY, Capt. John, Obituary

DIED. In Ohio township, Jan. 21, 1875, Capt. John Alsberry, aged about 85 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), January 28, 1875]

ARMSTRONG, Comfort, Obituary

DIED. -- At the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Lewis Thomas, in Addison township, Gallia county, Ohio, on the 8th inst., of palsey, Mrs. Comfort Armstrong, wife of Thomas Armstrong, in the 78th year of her age. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, September 14, 1876]

BAGGS, Taphena (nee McMillin), Obituary

DIED. In Vinton, on Saturday, November 13th, 1875, of hemorage, Mrs. Taphena Baggs, wife of Mr. George W. Baggs. The deceased was a worthy woman, she leaves five children. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), January 6, 1875]

BAIN, Dr. R. M., Obituary

DIED. In this city, Friday afternoon, April 17th, 1875, of consumption, Dr. R. M. Bain. His body was taken to Pennsylvania for interment. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), April 22, 1875]

BANFILL, Reuben, Obituary

DIED. At the residence of his father, in this city, on Friday morning, Feb. 20th, of Consumption, Mr. Reuben Banfill, aged 26 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, February 26, 1874]

BEARD, John N., Obituary

DIED. - In this city, on Saturday, July 17th, 1875, of consumption, Mr. John N. Beard, aged 36 years, 7 months and 3 days. The deceased was buried by the Masonic Fraternity, at Mound Hill Cemetery, on Monday. He leaves a wife, children and hosts of personal friends to mourn his loss. Green be thy memory. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), July 22, 1875]

BERRY, John, Obituary

Mr. John Berry, formerly from Addison, died at his home near Ottumwa, Iowa, of lung fever, in April last.[Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), June 1, 1876]

BICKLE, Mattie, Obituary

DIED. - On Monday evening September 18th, 1876, of dyptheria, Mattie, daughter of George and Ann Bickle, aged about 12 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, September 21, 1876 September 21, 1876]

BLANC, Mrs. Francoise, Obituary

DIED.-- In this city, on Sunday, April 30, 1876, of tumor, Mrs. Francoise Blanc, aged 50 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, May 4, 1876]

BLAZER, Frances, Obituary

Mrs. Frances Blazer, mother of J. J. Blazer, died Tuesday afternoon, aged 81 years.
DIED. -- At the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. James Gills, in Gallipolis township, July 18th, 1876, Mrs. Frances V. Blazer, in the 81st year of her age. Mrs. Blazer, with her husband, Peter Blazer, who died in 1854, were among the early settlers of Gallia county. She was a member of the M. E. Church 65 years, and knew well by experience, the joys and comforts of the Christian religion, which gave her, also, triumph in the hour of death. Her last words as she realized her departure near at hand were, "All is well."

She was the mother of eleven children, nine of whom are still living. Her grand-children number eighty-five, and her great grand-children fifty. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, July 20 & 27, 1876]

BOEHM, Rev. Henry, Obituary

Rev. Henry Boehm, better known as Father Boehm, the oldest preacher of the M. E. Church in this country, and probably the oldest clergyman in the world, died at the house of his grand-daughter, on Staten Island, N. Y., Dec. 28th. He was 100 years old on the 8th of last June. He travelled with Bishop Asbury from 1800 to 1813, when the Bishop appointed him Presiding Elder. He was placed on the list of superanuated preachers as early as 1842. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, January 6, 1876]

BROCK, John, Obituary

One night last week John Brock, a colored man working on the steamer Ohio No. 4, rose in his sleep and fell across an empty hogshead on deck, fatally injuring himself. Lockjaw set in and he died in a few days. His body was brought here and buried on Saturday. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), June 17, 1875]

BROTHERS, James, Obituary

DIED. In this city, on Saturday, Sept. 18, Mr. James Brothers. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), September 23, 1875]

BROTHERS, Lizzie, Obituary

DIED. In this city, on Thursday, April 1st, 1875, Lizzie, daughter of Mr. John Brothers, aged 5 months. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), April 8, 1875]

BROWN, James, Obituary

DIED. In this city, on Tuesday, Nov. 30th, 1875, Mr. James Brown. Mr. B. was born in Athens county, September 23d, 1820. He removed to this city in 1833, and learned his trade with the late Thomas Halliday. He leaves a widow and four children. Funeral at the family residence to-day (Thursday), at 10 o'clock. The Masonic Lodge, which is to conduct the funeral, will meet at their Hall at 9 A. M. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), December 2, 1875]

BRUNER, Francis, Obituary

DIED. In Green township, on Thursday last, September 9th, 1875, Mr. Francis Bruner, aged about 70 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), September 16, 1875]

BURNET, Sarah, Obituary

DIED. -- In this city, March 25th, 1876, Sarah Burnet, wife of Wm. Burnet, aged 50 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, April 13, 1876]

BURNETT, Deborah M., Obituary

DIED. Departed this life on the 15th of February, Deborah M. Burnett, daughter of Warren Burnett. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), May 13, 1875]

BYBA, Louisa C., Obituary

DIED. Near Vinton, August 26th, 1875, Louisa C. Byba, daughter of John M. and Maria Louisa Byba, aged 14 months. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), September 30, 1875]

CAHOON, William C., Obituary

DIED. Near Porter, June 6th, 1875, William C. Cahoon, aged 78 years and 8 months. He leaves ten children to mourn his loss. He was a member of the Baptist Church for twenty years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), June 17, 1875]

CARTER, Isaac, Obituary

DIED.-- Isaac Carter was born in Gallia county, Ohio, October 4, 1805, and died at his home in Patriot, April 16, 1876. He was a peaceable citizen, a good neighbor, kind husband and father. Many years since he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he remained a member until his death. During the past few years he dismissed all business cares and his whole thoughts and conversation have been heavenward. He frequently and freely expressed his confidence of his acceptance with God, and in the sufficiency of his preparation for the world to come. May the Comforter abide with the bereaved family. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, April 27, 1876

CAVERLEE, Oliver, Obituary

DIED. In Crown City, Gallia county, Ohio, Sept.22d, 1875, of dropsy, Mr. Oliver Caverlee, in the 58th year of his age. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), October 28, 1875 October 28, 1875]

CHASE, Annie, Obituary

DIED. -- In this city, Thursday, April 27th, 1876, Annie, daughter of A. R. and Maggie S. Chase. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, May 4, 1876]

CHERINGTON, Homer LeGrand, Obituary

DIED. October 16th, 1875, near Porter, Gallia county, Ohio, Homer LeGrand, son of Summerfield and Jennie Cherington, in the 7th year of his age. [poem omitted] [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), October 28, 1875]

CHERINGTON, James, Obituary

Mr. James Cherington died at his residence near Rodney, Thursday evening, of inflamation of the bowels about one week after he had been operated upon for strangulated hernia.[Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, June 1, 1876]

CHERINGTON, Dr. James, Obituary

DIED. -- In Centerville, Sunday, Sept. 3d, 1876, Dr. James Cherington, aged 76 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, September 07, 1876]

CLARK, John, Obituary

DIED. CLARK, November 5th, 1875, at his residence in Morgan township, John Clark, aged 51 years, after a severe illness of nine days. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), November 18, 1875]

CLARK, John, Obituary

Mr. John Clark an estimable citizen of Morgan township, died recently after a short illness. His companion had preceded him to the betterland but a few months since.[Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), November 25, 1875]

CLARK, John, Obituary

Died, near Porter, Gallia county, O., Nov. 15th, 1875, Mr. John Clark,in the 52d year of his age.

His sickness and death were very unexpected, and his departure is deeply bemoaned by all who knew him. He has passed away, leaving no enemies, and many friends. All feel that a very worthy citizen has been called away, and his bereaved children have the warmest sympathy of the entire community. Scarcely had they ceased to weep over the death of their sainted mother, when the grave was opened to receive the mortal remains of their father, and they, four sons and two daughters, left orphans in a world of temptation, to work out, each for himself, the great problem of a useful life and a happy immortality. In the midst of their deep sorrow, the Bible comes with its encouragement, "A Father of the fatherless, is God in His holy habitation:"--Ps. 68:5th. "When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up:"--Ps. 27:10. Mourning friends were much consoled by his testimony, that months previous to his sickness, he had experienced that great spiritual change denominated in the Bible, being born again. We commit his body to the tomb, in full assurance that He who in the beginning said, "let there be light and there was light," will in the end of the world say to all the dead. "Let there be life and life shall be." H. R. HOWE. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), December 2, 1875]

CLARK, Mary (nee Ward), Obituary

Mrs. William Clark died in Clay township, on Thursday, aged 63 years.

DIED. -- In Clay township, August 3d, 1876, Mary, wife of Wm. Clark, aged 63 years. She was the mother of eleven children, nine of whom are living. Her father was Elder Ward, a Baptist minister, who moved from North Carolina to Gallia county in the early years of the deceased. She belonged to the Baptist Church forty-two years, and was a faithful follower of her divine Master. She was respected and loved by all her acquaintances. "Blessed are they who die in the Lord." [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.) August 10 & 17, 1876]

CLARK, Sarah, Obituary

DIED. Near Porter, on the 19th, Sarah Clark, wife of John Clark, aged about 50 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), May 20, 1875]

CLENDINEN, Marian, Obituary

DIED. In this city, on Sunday morning, June 25th, 1876, of dropsy Mrs. Marian Clendinen, relict of the late William Clendinen, who died February 25, 1846. Mrs. Clendinen was born November 30th, 1807. She leaves three children, viz: Charles A., John B., and George M. Clendinen, all residents of this city. Mrs. C. was a kind, highly respected lady. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, June 29, 1876]

CONNER, Fannie, Obituary

Fannie Conner, aged twelve years, daughter of Mrs. Maul Conner, colored, living in the upper end of the city, while starting a fire in a stove on Wednesday poured carbon oil on the fire, which caused an explosion of the oil, setting her clothing on fire. She died from the effects of the fire at 10 o'clock in the evening. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, July 27, 1876]

CONNER, Zach, Obituary

DIED -At the residence of his brother, M. Conner, in this city, after a lingering illness, Mr. Zach Conner, aged 23 years.[Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, March 30, 1876]

COUGHENOUR, Charlotte, Obituary

DIED. -- In Cheshire township, March 22d, of heart disease, Miss Charlotte Coughenour, in the 36th year of her age. She was a faithful member of the Free Baptist Church. Funeral services by Rev. J. W. Fulton. Text: Isaiah 25th chap., 8th verse.[Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, March 30, 1876]

COVERSTON, George, Obituary

DIED. -- In this city, May 13, 1876, George Coverston, aged 58 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, May 18, 1876]

COY, Eliza, Obituary

DIED.- In Morgan township, June 14th, 1876, of cholera morbus, Mrs. Eliza Coy, wife of Abraham Coy. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, June 22, 1876]

CROSSER, Elizabeth, Obituary

DIED. -- June 17th, 1876, in Green township, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. P. P. Parish, Mrs. Elizabeth Crosser, aged 74 years. Her suffering was great, she bore it with patience and died in full triumph of living faith. Blessed are they that die in the Lord.

Mother, thou art gone to rest, Thy toils and cares are o'er; God has called thee from this shore To dwell among the blest. P. P. PARISH. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, July 20, 1876]

CURRY, Benjamin F., Obituary

A Sad Accident - On Monday, while catching drift from a John-boat near Gallipolis Island, Mr. Benjamin F. Curry, of this city, fell overboard and was drowned. His body was recovered in about twenty minutes. Mr. Curry will be remembered as the drummer boy of the 31st Regiment. He leaves a wife and four children. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), August 05, 1875]

CURRY, Emerson L., Obituary

DIED. Thursday, May 25th, 1876, at the residence of his parents, near Craig, Holt county, Mo., Emerson L. Curry, aged 23 years. He had been suffering from derangement of the liver for some time, and went West for his health two years ago, from Gallia county, Ohio, but his disease terminated with an affection of the brain. He leaves father, mother, and seven sisters to mourn his irreparable loss, for he was an only son. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, June 22, 1876]

DANIELS, Elizabeth, Obituary

DIED. -- In Porter, of dropsy, March 3d, 1876, Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Abram Daniels, in the 45th year of her age.

The deceased leaves a family of six children, the eldest in her 18th year. Her sufferings were protracted and severe, continuing nearly two years; all which she endured with much patience and fortitude. She had been for several years a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She died in faith and earnest expectation of a happy and glorious immortality. Thus she passed from a world of discomfort, sin and suffering, as we trust, to a world of bliss, unalloyed and uninterrupted peace. H. R. HOWE. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, March 30, 1876]

DARST, Elijah, Obituary

Mr. Elijah Darst died at his home in this township (Cheshire), on the 21st, aged 57 years. His disease was chronic rheumatism. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, February 3, 1876]

DARST, Elijah, Obituary

DIED. -- Elijah Darst died at his residence in Cheshire township, January 21st, in the 58th year of his age leaving a wife and twelve children to mourn his loss; though their loss is his eternal gain. He embraced a hope in Christ in the year 1841, and united with 1st Kyger Freewill Baptist Church, of which he remained a faithful member until death. Now he has exchanged his labor for reward. Funeral sermon by Rev. W. J. Fulton, from John, sixth chapter 63d verse. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, February 10, 1876]

DAVIS, Henry, Obituary

DIED. - Near Centreville, Jan. 21, 1875, Henry Davis, aged about 82 years. The deceased was born in Wales, and came to this country about 35 years ago, and settled in this county, where he has since resided. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), January 28, 1875]

DAY, Elizabeth, Obituary

DIED. In Ohio township, May 10th, 1875, Mrs. Elizabeth Day, wife of Mr. John Day, aged eighty-three years. She had been a consistent and faithful member of the Baptist Church for thirty-six years. She was a good citizen and commanded universal respect. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), May 20, 1875]

DEEM, Lucinda, Obituary

DIED. In Clay township, Jan. 31st, Mrs. Lucinda Deem, wife of Mr. Charles Deem.[Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), February 04, 1875]

DeLONG, Anna M., Obituary

DIED.-- In this city, Feb. 12th, 1876, Anna M. DeLong, wife of Francis DeLong, aged 35 years, 2 months and 1 day. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, February 24, 1876]

DENNY, Jeremiah, Obituary

DIED. In Morgan township, on the 17th, Jeremiah Denny, aged about 80 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), May 20, 1875]

DEWITT, Sarah, Obituary

DIED. In Northup village, on the 20th of February, 1875, Sarah Dewitt, aged forty-nine years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), June 03, 1875]

DEWITT, Sarah, Obituary

DIED. In Northup village, on the 20th of February, Sarah Dewitt, aged 49 years, three months and two days. Miss Dewitt was a lady of amiable character; Christian multitudes might imitate her example with great advantage. She was esteemed and beloved by all who knew her. She leaves many friends and relatives to mourn her loss. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), June 24, 1875]

DONNALLY, Sarah, Obituary

Aunt Sally Donnally, an old resident of Green township, died of cancer last week. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, April 27, 1876]

DONNALLY, Mrs. Sarah, Obituary

DIED. DONALLY---At the residence of her son-in-law, (Mr. Henry Bane,) seven miles from this place, April 19th, 1876, of paralysis, after a long, protracted illness, which she bore with much patience, Mrs. Sarah Donnally, aged 79 years. Her end was peace. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, May 11, 1876]

DRUMMOND, Corah, Obituary

DIED. -- In this city, August 7th, of membranous croup, Corah, daughter of L. and M. Drummond, aged six years and three months.

Though cast down, we're not forsaken, Though afflicted, not alone; Thou didst give, and Thou hast taken-- Blessed Lord, Thy will bedone. M. P. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, August 31, 1876]

EARWOOD, Lossen, Obituary

DIED. -- September 8, 1876, Lossen, brother of Seymore, aged 11 years .[Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, September 21, 1876]

EARWOOD, Seymore, Obituary

DIED. -- September 7, 1876, Seymore, son of Nathan and Polly Earwood, aged 6 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, September 21, 1876]

EBLIN, James, Obituary

James Eblin was born in Greenbrier county, Virginia, on Lick Creek, October 19th, 1799. In 1803 he moved with his parents to Ohio, where they settled, and made an improvement on what is now known as the old William Fulton farm on Campaign Creek, Addison township, Gallia county, Ohio. At that early day houses and improvements were few and far between. The family remained here some two years--being sick most of the time with chills and fever, they again returned to Virginia, and in 1812 again returned to Gallia County, O., and settled in Morgan township, on what is known as the school lot, now Morgan Centre, where an older brother still resides. His parents were once quite wealthy for that day, but so many moves and misfortunes had now reduced them to almost poverty and want. Young Eblin remained at home helping his father to clear up and otherwise improve his farm and contribute to the support of the family; his clothing being dressed buckskin pants, hunting-shirt, moccasins and coon-skin cap, until his 19th year when he purchased the balance of his father by giving him a colt and fencing ten acres of ground on the farm. Then he left home and went to work on the Charleston Shoals, on Kanawha, at twelve dollars per month, where he worked six months, spending the winter in hunting. Game being then plenty, he realized handsomely from the sale of pelts, furs, venison hams, &c. The next summer he worked on the turnpike road on New River, Va., at a point known as the Dogwood knobs, at $12 per month. His employer finding him to be reliable in all trusted positions, he was soon promoted to positions more honorable and lucrative. After remaining here some time and having accumulated some money, he returned to Morgan township, O., where he bought and sold several small tracts of land at some profit. When in 1833 he purchased of Mr. Stone, of Harmar, O., two fractions - 524 acres--at 25cts. per acre. Out of which by his economy and untiring industry he made his famous stock and produce farm, for which he was offered $12,000, in 1869. In 1850 he was married to Miss Anna Glassburn, with whom he lived to her death, and by whom he had three children, a son and two daughters, Isaac, Mary and Cynthia. Isaac and Cynthia died when small. Mary, an amiable young lady, is the only survivor. In 1863, he was again married to Miss Harriet Boggs, daughter of the late Judge Boggs, of Gallia county, O.; and estimable lady, a kind and affectionate wife, who still survives him, and keenly feels her irreparable loss. February, 1871, he traded his large farm to Col. William Brown for a small, but most desirable farm and homestead in the rich valley of Cheshire, O., where he resided up to his death--April 27th, 1876, in the 77th year of his age. Mr. Eblin was a true friend, when he professed friendship, had a kind heart, and was an honest man--the noblest work of God. He was borne to the tomb by his Masonic brethren, where his remains were deposited with Masonic rises, in order. May the earth rest gently upon him, and may his spirit find great rest. "So mote it be." W. S. Cheshire, O., May 1st, 1876. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, May 4, 1876]

ECKER, Clara, Obituary

DIED. In Green township, on Monday night, Nov. 15th, 1875, Clara, youngest daughter of Mr. John Ecker, in the 6th year of her age. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), November 18, 1875]

EDWARDS, Mary, Obituary

DIED. --- At the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Mox Harger, in this city, on Saturday, Jan. 9th, 1875, Mrs. Mary Edwards, in the 87th year of her age. The deceased was a nativeof Scotland, and had been a resident of our city for thirty-seven years. She was a kind old lady. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), January 14, 1875]

EWING, William K., Obituary

DIED.-- In Ewington, Sunday, June 11th, 1876, of consumption, William K. Ewing, aged 48 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, June 22, 1876]

FLETCHER, Mary, Obituary

DIED.- In Green township, Jan. 19th, 1875, Mary Fletcher, consort of the late Joseph Fletcher, aged 79 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), January 28, 1875]

FRAZIER, Mrs. Alex., Obituary

Mr. Alex. Frazier's wife died on the morning of the 22d ult. She was sick only a day or two. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), March 04, 1875]

GILBERT, Samantha, Obituary

DIED. On the 26th day of March, 1875, Mrs. Samantha Gilbert, wife of Mr. Theodore Gilbert, in the 42d year of her age. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), June 03, 1875]

GILLS, John W., Obituary

DIED. Near this city, Feb. 27th, 1875, John W., son of James and Julia A. Gills, aged 6 years, nine months and two days. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), March 04, 1875]

GOETING, Caroline, Obituary

DIED. Caroline Goeting, wife of Charles Goeting, farmer in this county, Saturday night, May 1st, 1875, in the 20th year of her age. Mrs. Goeting was born in Germany, and came to America in 1870. She got married last fourth of July, and was a very industrious woman. She leaves a husband and a child. [[Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), May ? 1875]

GRAYUM, Capt. William, Obituary

DIED. GRAYUM - At his residence in the village of Cheshire, O., Friday, July 16, 1875, of obstruction of the bowels, Capt. William Grayum, in the 55th year of his age. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), July 22, 1875]

GUTHRIE, James Madison, Obituary

DIED. At Cheshire, Ohio, July 2d, 1875, James Madison Guthrie, of cancer of the stomach. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, July 15, 1875]

HAKEN, Frederick, Obituary

DIED. In Green township, April 2, 1875, Frederick Haken, aged 77 years, 5 months and 4 days. Mr. H. came to America in 1849, and, after living in Pittsburg about eight years, removed to this county, where he since resided. He was the father of Mr. William Ecker's first wife. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), April 08, 1875]

HALL, Dr. C. B., Obituary

DIED. -- At Millersport, Ohio, on Thursday, February 17th, 1876, of cancer in the face, Dr. C. B. Hall.

Dr. Hall was member of Morning Dawn Lodge, F. A M., of this city. Several members of the Lodge went down on the Luella, Sunday morning, accompanied by representatives from the Odd Fellows, of which Order the deceased was also a member, to take charge of the remains, which were interred at Burlington, with Masonic honors. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, February 24, 1876]

HAMILTON, James A., Obituary

DIED. In this city, Monday, September 13th, 1875, James A., son of Ralph L. and Sarah A. Hamilton, aged 6 months and 10 days. Funeral, this (Wednesday) afternoon at 3 o'clock, from the residence of Mr. Thomas McCafferty, on Second street. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, September 16, 1875]

HAPSTONSTALL, Lewis Wilbert, Obituary

DIED -- In this city, April 7, 1876, Lewis Wilbert, son of Susan C. and J. A. Hapstonstall, aged 15 months. "Suffer little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not; for of such is the Kingdom of God." [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, April 13, 1876]

HARRINGTON, Annie, Obituary

DIED. In Green township, March 7th, 1875, Annie Harrington; aged 91 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, April 01, 1875]

HILL, Thomas, Obituary

DIED. -- At his residence in this city, April 5, 1876, of paralysis, Mr. Thomas Hill. Mr. Hill was born in Yorkshire, England, March 1, 1800, and came to this country in 1832. Mr. Hill was a kind, honest, good citizen.[Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, April 13, 1876]

HOFFMAN, Wm., Obituary

DIED. -- In this city, on Saturday, August 12th, 1876, of hemorrhage of the lungs, Mr. Wm. Hoffman. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, August 17, 1876]

HOLCOMB, Anselm S., Obituary

DIED. In Vinton, on Saturday, June 12th, 1875, of brain fever, Anselm S. Holcomb, son of A. and Jane Holcomb, aged 7 years, 3 months and 2 days. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, July 22, 1875]

HOLCOMB, Ormazinda, Obituary

DIED. -- In Huntington township, June 19th, 1876, Miss Ormazinda Holcomb, aged 25 years.[Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, June 22, 1876]

HOPKINS, William, Obituary

William Hopkins, "Billy," an old citizen of Morgan township, died on Saturday. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, October 12, 1876]

HULL, Hiram H., Obituary

DIED. In Gallia county, Ohio, May 9th, 1875, Hiram H. Hull; aged 56 years, 11 months and 12 days.

He joined the United Brethren Church about ten years ago, and by an upright life and Christian courtesy won the esteem of all who knew him. He stood firm to the principles of the church, and died in peace. A wife, five sons, one daughter, and many friends mourn his death. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, May 20, 1875]

JACOX, Hiram, Obituary

DIED.-- In Green township, May 7th, of bronchitis, Hiram Jacox aged 62 years. He was born in Canada West.[Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, May 11, 1876]

JAMES, Fannie R., Obituary

DIED. In Green township, May 9th, 1876, of consumption, Mrs. Fannie R. James, in the 43d year of her age.

Possessed of the virtues of the true woman, in the varied relations of life, she filled a worthy place in the esteem and confidence of all who knew her. Her afflictions were long and severe--protracted through seven years--yet she bore them with great patience, looking to Him who is able to sustain and comfort His afflicted ones, and manifesting such triumph in His grace, as gave her complete victory over the fear of death. A husband and three children, with a large circle of relatives and friends mourn their loss. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, June 29, 1876]

JAMES, Mrs. W. L., Obituary

Mrs. W. L. James, (nee Morrison) died at the residence of her husband, in Green township, Tuesday morning.[Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, May 11, 1876]

JONES, Mrs. Horace H., Obituary

Mrs. Horace H. Jones died quite suddenly at her residence in this city, on Friday morning. Mr. Jones left here about a week since to visit the Centennial, going by the way of Richmond, Norfolk and thence by steamer to New York. Although the telegraph was used extensively his friends were unable to communicate the sad news to him. Mrs. Jones was in average health at the time of her husband's departure. The deceased was a Christian lady. She leaves no children. Later.--Mr. Jones was reached with a telegram at Philadelphia, on Monday evening, and immediately started home. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, July 6, 1876]

KNOX, William, Obituary

DIED. --At his residence in Centerville, August 13th, 1876, William Knox, in the 83d year of his age. Mr. Knox was a native of North Wales, and emigrated to this country about 45 years ago, and settled at Pittsburg, Pa. He has been for 39 years a resident of Gallia county. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him, as a kind neighbor, good citizen, and Christian man. He was a faithful and consistent member of the Baptist Church for upwards of 44 years, His last sickness was long--lasting nearly 4 years--and at times very painful. He leaves an aged widow, five living children, and a large circle of friends to lament for him. But they mourn not as them that have no hope. W. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, August 24, 1876]

KOONTZ, Roena R., Obituary

DIED. -- In Rodney, Ohio, Mrs. Roena R. Koontz.

"Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."

The subject of this notice passed triumphantly from earth to heaven, Jan. 19, 1875, in the 44th year of her age. She leaves an aged mother, two brothers, one sister, a husband and nine children, one little daughter having preceded her to that better land. A few days before her death she sought and found the pearl of great price. She exclaimed; "I thank God for this affliction, it brought me to feel the need of a Savior. I have been a great sinner, but Christ has washed me white as snow, and should my breath be suddenly stopped tell my friends I have gone to heaven." S. R. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, February 18, 1875]

KOONTZ, Samuel R., Obituary

DIED. KOONTZ-- In Raccoon township, February 1st, 1876, Samuel R. Koontz, in the fifty-third year of his age. Vinton, Feb. 2d, 1876. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, February 24, 1876]

LANE, Nancy A. (nee Arrington), Obituary

DIED. -- In this city, on the 13th of June, Mrs. Nancy A. Lane; aged 51 years, Mrs. L. was a daughter of Thomas Arrington. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, June 22, 1876]

LANGDON, Elisha L., Obituary

Elisha L. Langdon, of Morgan township, committed suicide on Saturday by hanging himself in his barn with a rope. He was found in a few hours perfectly dead. The cause which led him to this rash act seems to have been family troubles. He had had a quarrel with his wife in the morning, the last of many. Langdon was about thirty years old, and leaves six children. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, August 24, 1876]

LANGLEY, Bertha, Obituary

DIED. In this city, of scarlet fever, May 27th, 1875, Bertha, youngest daughter of S. T. Langley, aged seven years.[Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, June 03, 1875]

LANGLEY, Wm. H., Obituary

Wm. H. Langley died at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening, of disease of the heart, in the 64th year of his age. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, August 31, 1876]

LEWIS, Elizabeth, Obituary

DIED.-- In Raccoon township, August 22d, 1876, Elizabeth Lewis, daughter of William and Sarah Catharine Lewis, aged five and a half years. At 12 o'clock on Sunday she was taken with a fatal illness, and on Tuesday closed her eyes in death.[Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, August 31, 1876]

LEWIS, Emily, Obituary

DIED. -- September 6, 1876, Emily, daughter of William and Sarah Catharine Lewis. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, September 21, 1876]

LEWIS, Evan, Obituary

DIED. -- In Raccoon township, March 31, 1876, of consumption, Mr. Evan Lewis. Mr. Lewis was born in Cardiganshire, South Wales, October 1, 1822. He came to this country, arriving at Centerville, this county, on the 4th day of July, 1841. He was a member of the Congregational Church, having joined that denomination in the old country. He was a good citizen and an honest man .[Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, April 13, 1876]

LOVE, James C., Obituary

DIED. -- James C. Love was born in Gallia county, Ohio, May 13, 1825, and died Aug. 27, 1876. Early in life he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, which he served as Class-leader, Exhorter and local preacher until his death.

He was a man of strong convictions, decided principles, earnest and zealous in all his undertakings. During his last sickness, which was a protracted one, he arranged his business and gave clear and frequent testimonies that Jesus was to him a full and present Savior. B. E. T. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, September 21, 1876]

LOWRY, Maria J., Obituary

DIED. December 29th, 1875, after a protracted illness, Mrs. Maria J. Lowry, wife of Mr. A. L. Lowry, aged 33 years, 8 months, 26 days. She was a consistent member of the Christian Church for the last 20 years. Has been married between 9 and 10 years. She leaves a husband and three children, who truly mourn a great loss. She was respected by all who knew her. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, January 6, 1876]

LUSHER, Irwin, Obituary

Memorial. Mr. Irwin Lusher, (son of John and Mary E. Lusher, this county,) came to an untimely end by drowning in Raccoon river, near the "Blessing farm," on May 16th, 1876. He was a young man of only 20 years, much loved and respected by all his accquaintaces for the patient manner in which he bore his misfortunes, (incurred by speculating in stock) ever pressing forward, with a bold determination to meet the demands of life honorably, and for other traits of character which are rarely creditable to young men of his opportunities. (extracted)[Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, May 25, 1876]

MANRING, Wilson, Obituary

DIED. Sept. 12, 1875, near Centreville, Wilson Manring, aged 39 years. He left a wife and one child. He joined the M. E. Church at New Zion, when he was but little over 15 years of age, and he remained a consistent church member until his death. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), December 23, 1875]

MARTIN, Annettie Rosalee, Obituary

DIED. Thursday, December 23d, 1875, near Clay Chapel, Annettie Rosalee, daughter of Joseph and Mary J. Martin, aged five years and nine months. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, January 20, 1876]

MARTIN, Catherine, Obituary

DIED. - Mrs. Catherine Martin died May 1st, 1876, in her 74th year. Having been a worthy member of the church for over 50 years, she endeared herself to all who knew her, and those who knew her best speak of her in terms of praise. H. L. W. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, May 11, 1876]

MATTHEWS, Fidellia, Obituary

DIED. In Vinton, Friday, September 24th, 1875, of inflammation of the stomach, Mrs. Fidellia Matthews, wife of Phineas Matthews, aged 51 years. Funeral services by Rev. T. C. Druley, of Middleport. The deceased was in all respects an estimable woman, well beloved by all. Truly was she a "Mother of Israel." She leaves five children. She was the mother of W. S. Matthews, Esq., of our city. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, September 30, 1875]

MAXON, Hiram, Obituary

DIED. At the Dufour House on Friday morning, Feb. 26th, Mr. Hiram Maxon, aged seventy years. The deceased was buried by Ariel Lodge, I. O. O. F. on Sunday. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, March 04, 1875]

MILLER, Jordan, Obituary

Jordan Miller, an aged colored man, and one of the original "thirty-niners," who were freed by their master in Virginia, and settled in Morgan township, many years ago, died on the 20th inst. Though a stranger to letters and to books unknown, Jordan was a theologian and a jurist of no mean pretense. Gone to meet his master. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, January 27, 1876]

NEAL, Charles, Obituary

Charles Neal died on the 3d inst. He was a resident of Flag Springs, Gallia county, Ohio; was one of the oldest citizens of this vicinity; was perhaps nearly a hundred years old, though he gave his age at ninety-three, for some years past. He had lost his mind at that age to some extent, and failed to note each revolving year since then.--Waterloo Cor. Ironton Register. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, October 19, 1876]

NOLAN,John, Obituary

Mr. John Nolen died last Wednesday, 28th inst., from stroke of palsy. Mr. N. was born in Canada, was of French descent, been a resident of the county over 20 years, was a peaceable, upright, honest citizen; was the father of Mrs. W. W. Fisher. His remains were buried at the Poplar meeting house in Cheshire. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, May 06, 1875]

PATTERSON, Mary S. K., Obituary

DIED. At her home, in Walnut township, May 5th, 1875, of laryngeal phthisis, Mary S. K. Patterson, wife of Dr. Daniel Patterson, aged 45 years, 11 months and 6 days. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, May 27, 1875]

PHILLIPS, George, Obituary

DIED. - In Harrison township, August 23, 1875, George Phillips, aged 83 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), September 02, 1875]

POLLOCK, Anna, Obituary

DIED. At the residence of her son, T. A. Pollock, in Ohio township, Gallia county, Ohio, on Saturday, Dec. 4th, 1875, of paralysis, Mrs. Anna Pollock, widow of Stephen Pollock, deceased, in the 82d year of her age. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, December 16, 1875]

REES, Charles, Obituary

DIED. -- In Rodney, 26th ult., Mr. Chas. Rees, in his 82d year. He came to this country in 1830, from Wales--joined the M. E. Church in Centerville, in 1836. In 1858 he became a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. He is in the hands of Him who doeth all things well. H. L. WHITEHEAD.

Mr. Charles Rees, whose death is published elsewhere, was a soldier under Napleon, and was in the battle of Waterloo. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, September 07, 1876]

ROACH, Simeon, Obituary

DIED -- April 12th, 1876, Mr. Simeon Roach, an old and much respected citizen of Gallia county, of dropsy of the heart, in the 73d year of his age. He was born in Burkley county, Va., in 1803, and moved to Ohio in 1828. As he drew near to the swellings of Jordan, he took his friends by the hand, one by one, and bade them meet him in Heaven. This, together with his 53 years of church membership and exemplary christian life, assure his friends of his hereafter to the Church Triumphant on High. H. L. W. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, April 27, 1876]

ROBINSON, Ann, Obituary

DIED. In Guyan township, Aug. 17th, 1875, Mrs. Ann Robinson, in the 52d year of her age. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), September 23, 1875]

RUFFNER, Elizabeth, Obituary

DIED.-- In Ohio township, July 3d, 1876, Mrs. Elizabeth Ruffner, aged 61 years. The deceased was a consistent member of the M. E. Church. She bore her intense suffering with patience, and died in the hopes of a better life. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, July 27, 1876]

SCHAEFER, Dora M., Obituary

DIED. -- In this city, on Sunday evening, January 16th, 1876, Miss Dora M. Schaefer. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, January 20, 1876]

SCHAEFER, Olive, Obituary

DIED. -- At her residence, in this city, April 12th, Mrs. Olive Schaefer. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, April 20, 1876]

SHIPLEY, Martha, Obituary

Miss Martha Shipley died in Walnut township last week. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, November 18, 1875]

SMITH, Mark C., Obituary

DIED.-- At the Marine Hospital, Cincinnati, O., on Saturday, May 6th, of brain disease, Mark C. Smith, aged about 30 years.

Mr. Smith formerly lived in this city, and was the proprietor of a saloon. At the time of his death he was Steward on the steamer Julia No. 2. He was a man of pleasing address, and had many friends. His remains were brought here and interred with Masonic honors, on Monday. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, May 11, 1876]

SOWARDS, Lorenzo Dow, Obituary

DIED. -- At Crown City, November 27th, Lorenzo Dow son of John Sowards, aged 5 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, December 9, 1875]

SPROUSE, Martin, Obituary

DIED. -- In Huntington township, April 14th, 1875, Mr. Martin Sprouse, aged about 75 years. The deceased was a soldier of the war of 1812. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, May 20, 1875]

STONE, Amassa, Obituary

Mr. Amassa Stone, one of the most venerable citizens of North Brookfield, Mass., father of Amassa Stone, jr. Esq., of Cleveland, O., and of Mr. A. B. Stone, of New York, died the other day at the great age of ninety-six years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), April 1, 1875]

TATE, David, Obituary

Mr. David Tate, an old and respected citizen, died at his home in Kygerville, last Thursday, aged 77 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, July 27, 1876]

TAYLOR, William J., Obituary

DIED. In Ohio township, on Sunday morning, May 2d, William J. Taylor, aged about 50 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), May 06, 1875]

TERRY, Berthia, Obituary

DIED. -- In this city, at the residence of James Mullineux, Esq., July 9th, 1876, Berthia Terry, aged, 83 years. She was originally from Canada West, but has resided with Mr. Mullineux for the past thirty-seven years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, July 13, 1876]

WADDELL, John, Obituary

DIED. - At his residence in Green township, on Sunday Morning, Jan. 18th, 1875, of pneumonia, Mr. John Waddell, in the seventy-sixth year of his age. Mr. Waddell leaves a wife, with whom he celebrated his golden wedding, on the 4th of last November. He was a man of great energy of character, and in a long life of industry and economy had made for himself and his children comfortable and abundant homes. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), January 21, 1875]

WATSON, Martha, Obituary

Died on the 12th inst., Martha Watson, wife of Wilson Watson. Funeral the 14th, by Rev. Mr. Dixon, at M. E. Church in Addison. Burial conducted by the Addison Grange, W. M. Chas. Watson officiating. The ceremonies were new to us, but appeared appropriate and impressive, also well performed. Mrs. Watson had been married but a little over a year, was 22 years old. Her sickness (consumption) was protracted through several months, which she bore with commendable patience, possessed of an amiable, benign disposition, beloved by all who knew her. So in the morning of life she passed to the better land where good deeds are sure of their reward. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, April 20, 1876]

WAUGH, George, Obituary

DIED. - At his residence in Harrison Township, Gallia county, O., on the 20th day of November, 1875, of jaundice, after an illness of near three months, George Waugh, in the 90th year of his age. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), December 2, 1875]

WHITE, Jacob, Obituary

DIED. -- In Raccoon township, Sunday, June 21st, 1875, Mr. Jacob White, aged 75 years. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, June 24, 1875]

WILSON, Herbert Maxon, Obituary

DIED. -- On Sunday, July 18th, 1875, Herbert Maxon, son of Theodore N. and Mary M. Wilson, aged five months. The funeral will take place from the residence of Mrs. D. Maxon, Front street, on Thursday morning, at nine o'clock. [Gallipolis Journal, (Gallipolis, Oh.), Thursday, July 22, 1875]