Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
Thomas William Faith
Democrat Weekly
Friday, March 30, 1917, page 2
THOMAS W. FAITH DEAD.
VETERAN SAWMILL MAN OF THE COUNTY AND CIVIL WAR
SURVIVOR PASSES AWAY.
BURIAL SUNDAY AFTERNOON. DIED AT 10:30 O'CLOCK
THIS MORNING AT HIS HOME ON THE TROY ROAD.
Saturday's Daily - Thomas
W. Faith, civil war veteran and a familiar person to hundreds of Daviess
county people, died at 10:30 o'clock this morning at his home on the
Troy road, south of the city. The passing of Mr. Faith was not unexpected.
He had been suffering for about three and a half months with leakage
of the heart and complications. His condition had been critical several
times but he rallied each time until the fatal stroke seized him. For
the last few days his condition had been extremely grave, and it was
realized that his death was approaching. Mr. Faith had been an active
resident of Daviess county. In his earlier days he was engaged in the
sawmill business, operating mills in various parts of the county. He
had an acquaintance in all parts of the county and he held and was entitled
to the respect of all who knew him. Had Mr. Faith lived until August
27, he would have been seventy-three years old. He was born in Daviess
county, a son of Abraham Faith, a pioneer. During the war of the rebellion
Mr. Faith enlisted as a member of Company K 49th Indiana regiment of
volunteers and for three years he fought the fight of the north. While
at home on a furlough from the war he married Matilda J. Strange. They
were the parents of seven children, all boys, and six of them are still
living. They are Edward C., George A., Hugh G., and M. Z. Faith, all
of Washington, and Grant Faith of Terre Haute, and Henry Faith of Westpoint,
Miss. His widow, one brother and three sisters also survive him. Dr.
A. H. Faith of Colorado is a brother, and the sisters are Mrs. Thomas
Arterburn, of Chicago; Mrs. Allen Standley, of Plainville; and Diana
Bell, of Epsom. There was not a more ardent republican in the county
than Mr. Faith. He was always loyal to his party and during his earlier
life exerted a powerful influence in the councils of the Daviess county
republicans. He never held or sought a political office. In religion
Mr. Faith was a Methodist, holding his membership in a church in the
northern part of the county. He was a member of Liverpool lodge of Odd
Fellows and also belonged to the Encampment branch. Funeral services
will be conducted Sunday afternoon, burial being made in the Tolbert
Chapel cemetery in Bogard township. Sons of Mr. Faith will serve at the
pall bearers.
Contributed by: Debra Dougherty