Fulton County IN Archives Photo Tombstone.....Shimer, James Grant 
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Cemetery:           Akron I.O.O.F./ Akron Cemetery
Name:               James Grant Shimer

Date Of Photograph: October 2011
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June 13, 1864
Nov.21,1944
NW Sect. Row 4



Additional Comments:
Wednesday, November 22, 1944

James Grant Shimer
James Grant SHIMER, 80, retired Henry township farmer, took his own life by 
strangulation at the home of his son, Charles, who resides north of Akron, 
shortly after noon Tuesday. Ill health is believed to have been the cause.
Using a small rope which he attached to his bed, the aged man sat down and 
slowly strangled himself to death. The body was found later by his daughter-in-
law, Mrs. Grace SHIMER, who notified authorities.
The deceased was born in Ohio on June 13, 1864, but has resided in and around 
Akron for the past 30 years. He was twice married, first to Miss Rosella 
JENKINS, who preceded him in death, and later to Lona SWEET, who now resides 
in Woodburn, Ind.
Better known in the eastern portion of Fulton county as Grant SHIMER, the 
deceased was highly respected by a large group of friends and acquaintances. 
He had previously served as a deputy township assessor His son, Earl, served 
one term as trustee of Henry township.
Survivirs, in addition to his sons, Charles [SHIMER] and Earl [SHIMER], is a 
daughter, Mrs. Merle COOK of Akron, and several grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon from the home 
of his daughter, Mrs. Merl Cook, in Akron, with Rev. D. L. SLAYBAUGH 
officiating. Burial will be in the Akron IOOF cemetry. 



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