Bishop - John
JOHN BISHOP
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 12 October 1894
John Bishop died last Monday at 11 o'clock at his home on west Pike street of pneumonia. He had not been well for several weeks but visited Chicago last week to see his son and returned home very sick, growing worse rapidly. The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon, under the auspices of McPherson Post, of which he was a member. John Bishop, the son of Benjamin and Maria (Britton) Bishop, was born April 22, 1832 in Montgomery county. At the age of fourteen he began to learn the saddle and harness trade with William W. Nicholson. Sr., of Crawfordsville. At the age of sixteen he enlisted for five years in the Mexican war. in Co. D., 16th U.S. Inf., under Col. J. W. Tibbats, of Newport, Kentucky. August 7. 1848, at the close of the war, Mr. Bishop was honorably discharged, having served about sixteen months. Returning homes he served three years apprenticeship at tailoring. On June 23, 1852, he was married to Elizabeth M., daughter of James Galey, of Crawfordsville. His family was of four children, James M., George W., Henry C. and Edwin S. In 1863 Mr. Bishop enlisted in a volunteer regiment, of home guards, under Col. S. M. Houston, and during the same year enlisted in Co. C, 108th Ind.. under Col W. C. Wilson, for the Morgan raid, and was mustered out July 17, 1863 In May, 1864, he again enlisted, this time in the 135th Ind., commanded by Col. W. C. Wilson, and was mustered into service May 23. Returning to Crawfordsville he resumed his trade in the tailoring establishment of Wilhite Bros., where he continued until 1870, then bought out the senior partner, the firm still continuing Wilhite & Bishop. Mr. Bishop was for years one of the most reliable business men and valuable citizens of Crawfordsville. Ever solicitous for the pure morals and good name of the city, he always stood with the leaders in every work of reformation and education. May 8, 1879, he was elected to the City Council for two years, and by strict integrity and impartiality secured the confidence and esteem of the community. In 1848 Mr. Bishop united with the Methodist church, and during his connection was entrusted by the church with positions of honor and responsibility, which he always filled creditably. His conversion has a remarkable feature, and illustrates the power and efficiency of prayer. While in the Mexican service, stationed at the city of Monterey, without chaplain or religious services of any kind, he was suddenly and powerfully convicted of sin and the necessity of living a different life, which he at once resolved to do. Two months afterward he received a letter from his mother stating that during a revival in Crawfordsville she had presented him to her class as a special object of prayer. On comparing dates he found that the time of his conversion coincided exactly with the time of his mother's special earnestness in regard to him. - thanks to Kim H
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Tuesday, 9 October 1894
The funeral of John Bishop will take place at the Methodist Church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. All friends desiring to view the remains will have an opportunity from 5 o’clock this evening until 1 o’clock tomorrow. The casket will not be opened at the church. Drs. Tucker and Greene will conduct the services. The funeral will take place under the auspices of the Grand Army of the Republic and the A. O. U. W. The pall bearers will be B. L. Ornabun, Wm Martin, B. R. Russell, Cal Barnhill, B. F. Crabbs and M. V. Wert. – thanks so much to S for typing this one
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Monday, 8 October 1894
John Bishop died this morning at 11 o’clock at his home on West Pike Street of pneumonia. He had not been well for several weeks but visited Chicago last week to see his son and returned home very sick, growing worse rapidly. The funeral will occur Wednesday afternoon under the auspices of McPherson Post, of which he was a member.
John Bishop, the son of Benjamin and Maria Britton Bishop, was born April 22, 1832 in Montgomery County. At the age of fourteen he began to learn the saddle and harness trade with William W. Nicholson, Sr., of Crawfordsville. At the age of sixteen he enlisted for five years in the Mexican War,, in Co. D, 16th U. S. Inf., under Col. J. W. Tibbats, of Newport, Kentucky. August 7, 1848, at the close of the war, Mr. Bishop was honorably discharged, having served about sixteen months. Returning home he served three years’ apprenticeship at tailoring. On June 23, 1852, he was married to Elizabeth M., daughter of James Galey, of Crawfordsville. His family was of four children, James m.< George W., Henry C. and Edwin S. In 1863 Mr. Bishop enlisted in a volunteer regiment of home guards, under Col. S. M. Huston, and during the same year enlisted in Co. C, 108th Ind., under Col. W. C. Wilson, for the Morgan Raid, and was mustered out July 17, 1863. In May, 1864, he again enlisted, this time in the 135th Ind., commanded by Col. W. C. Wilson, and was mustered into service May 23. Returning to Crawfordsville, he resumed his trade in the tailoring establishment of Wilhite Bros., where he continued until 1876, then bought out the senior partner, the firm still continuing as Wilhite & Bishop. Mr. Bishop was for years one of the most reliable business men and valuable citizens of Crawfordsville. Ever solicitous for the pure morals and good name of the city, he always stood with the leaders in every work of reformation and education. May 8, 1879 he as elected to the City Council for two years, and by strict integrity and impartiality secured the confidence and esteem of the community. In 1848 Mr. Bishop united with the Methodist Church and during his connection was entrusted by the church with positions of honor and responsibility, which he always filled creditably. His conversion has a remarkable feature, and illustrates the power and efficiency of prayer. While in the Mexican service, stationed at the city of Monterey, without chaplain or religious services of any kind, he was suddenly and powerfully convicted of sin and the necessity of living a different life, which he at once resolved to do. two months afterward he received a letter from his mother stating that during a revival in Crawfordsville, she had presented him to her class as a special object of prayer. On comparing dates he found that the time of his conversion coincided exactly with the time of his mother’s special earnestness in regard to him. – thanks so much to S for typing this one