Coons - John R - 1891
Source: Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, Review newspaper, July 25, 1891 p5
John R. Coons, an old and well known citizen of Crawfordsville died at his residence on south Washington street on Thursday morning. He came here over a half century ago. When he was in middle life he followed for a number of years the occupation of school teacher and was among the best of his day. Among his scholars, now matured and gray-headed men were James Watson, Alex Mahorney, Jap Porter and many others. Mrs. Coons held various township offices, and was also mayor of this city for four years. He had been a sufferer for many long year from white swelling, resulting from an accident when a boy. Blood poisoning set in some days ago and from the effect of which he died. His first marriage was to Nancy Thompson who died April 16, 1858. To them were born three children: Albert, George and Jennie, March 29, 1859 he married Mrs. NC Graham who survives him. To them were box six children, 3 of whom are now living. The funeral occured on Friday morning the remains being interred in Oak Hill Cemetery - kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Thursday 23 July 1891
John R. Coons was born in Overton County, Tenn., September 28, 1820 and removed to this county while in boyhood. Here with his parents he spent his early life on a farm. His first marriage was to Nancy Thompson, who died April 16, 1858. To them were born three children, Albert, George, and Jennie. March 29, 1859, he was married to Mrs. N. C. Graham, who survives him. To them were born six children, three of whom are now living. He has held offices—county, township, and city—repeatedly, his last public service being that of Mayor of the city for two terms. During his residence in this city he has merited and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of a large circle of friends. He has been an acceptable member of the Christian Church for fifty years, during a long period of which time when in good health he was an active Christian worker encouraging others to a better life. During his early farm life, he met with an accident, resulting in white swelling from which he has been a sufferer for sixty years. About ten days ago, blood poison ensued from which he died Thursday morning at 12:40 o’clock, at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 25 days. The funeral will occur tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock from the residence on South Washing Street. Rev. S. W. Brown will conduct the services assisted by Elder J. C. Barnhill. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Tuesday, 29 December 1891
W. A. Brown, Jas Harvey, Elizabeth Zackery, infant Kline, John R. Coons, Martin Henry
August—Emory Spohr, B. W. Hanna, , A. L. Duckworth, , Isaac Allen, Mrs. J. A. Clark, Robert Carson, James H. Hall, Mrs. J. J. Insley, J. N. Goodbar
September—Maud Hutton, Isaac Allen, , Mrs. J. J. Insley, Mrs. J. A. Clark, Robert Carson, James H. Hall