Clark County OhArchives Obituaries.....Thomas, Jacob March 1, 1877
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Springfield Daily Republic, Friday Evening, March 2, 1877
Death of Jacob Thomas

    Mr. Jacob Thomas, father of John H., Richard P., Joseph and Charles Thomas, 
of Springfield Engine Works and firm of Thomas, Ludlow & Rogers, died at his 
residence, on North Limestone street, Thursday evening, March 1, at seven 
o’clock, after confinement to his bed for ten weeks.  His age was 79 years, two 
months and five days.
    Jacob Thomas was born in Frederick County, Maryland, Dec 24, 1797, and 
followed farming during the early years of his life, having at the age of seven 
years been left an orphan, and going to live with a Mr. Young, his uncle.  He 
came to Clark County in 1850 and continued his residence here up to the time of 
his death..  On Monday evening, Dec. 20, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas celebrated 
their Golden Wedding, surrounded by kind friends.  Deceased has always held the 
respect and esteem of his neighbors and the community generally.
    With remarkable patience and resignation he waited for ten long weeks, the 
running down of the clock, and the “setting of the sun.”
     His death was peaceful and happy.  Among his last words were:  “Now I want 
to go to sleep.”  And then, after an affectionate farewell to wife and 
children, all of whom were present, and whom he recognized to the last, he fell 
into a calm and sweet repose.  When asked by one of his children whether he was 
afraid to cross the river, he answered:  No, all is birth on the other side.”
    He leaves a wife, ten children and thirteen grand children to mourn his 
loss.
     The funeral will take place at the house, Sunday at 2:30 o’clock p.m.  
Friends of the family are cordially invited.


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