Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
Jonathan Standley
The Odon Journal
Friday, January 18, 1924 (printed as 1923), page 1
CIVIL WAR VETERAN PASSES AWAY. JONATHAN STANDLEY SUCCUMBS AT AGE OF 81. Jonathan STANDLEY, a Civil War veteran and a widely known resident of this community passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John HASTINGS Friday Jan. 11th. A few days previous to his death Mr. STANDLEY suffered a stroke of paralysis, and owing to his advanced age, failed to recover from the attack. His death came unexpected to his relatives and friends. Mr. STANDLEY was born in this community in the year 1843 and was past eighty-one years of age at the time of his death. Practically all his life was spent in this community, except the years of service for his country. During the last few years Mr. STANDLEY has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. John HASTINGS, south of this city. Mr. STANDLEY is survived by the following children: Mrs. John HASTINGS, south of Odon, Allen STANDLEY, south of Concord, and Jacob {STANDLEY} of Plainville. The funeral services were held at Concord Sunday morning at 10:00 o'clock with Rev. Crawford of this city in charge. Burial was made in the Concord cemetery.
Contributed by: Debra Dougherty