Crawford - Thomas - CW - 1892
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal July 13, 1892
Death of Thomas Crawford, the janitor of the Wilson school building, died last evening at 8:30 o'clock of dropsy, a disease to which he had been subject for several years. The fatal attack lasted less than a day. The funeral will occur tomorrow morning. There is something peculiarly sad in the death of Thomas Crawford beyond that he leaves a wife and three children in almost destitute circumstances. He was not a brilliant man, not an educated man, but he was more in that he was a gentleman. He served gallantly through the war in the 7th Indiana regiment and when the great struggle ended he ignorantly left with out a discharge, thus disqualifying himself from the governmental aid he so truly merited. He came to Crawfordsville a number of years ago and the hundreds who knew him can attest to his industry, his honesty, his cheerfulness at all times. Although in poor health and fighting adverse circumstances, often in actual want, he was always hopeful and smiling and never a complaint was he heard to utter. His life, humble as it was and environed with the sternest vicissitudes, may well be a lesson to all of us. He did his best at all times, loved all men, and smiled even when want pressed upon him. – Kim H
Source: Crawfordsville Review 26 July 1892
Thomas Crawford, janitor of the Wilson school building, died Tuesday evening of dropsy after a long illness. The funeral occurred Thursday morning, Rev. G.W. Switzer officiating. Interment at Oak Hill. Mr. Crawford served gallantly through the war in the 7th Indiana regiment. He was an honest, industrious and cheerful man respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and three small children in very poor circumstances. – thanks to Kim H
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 16 July 1892 p1
Thomas Crawford, the janitor of the Willson school building, died Tuesday at 8:30 o’clock p.m. of Dropsy, a disease to which he had been subject for several years. The fatal attack lasted less than a day. There is something peculiarly sad in the death of Thomas Crawford beyond the fact that he leaves a wife and three children in almost destitute circumstances. He was not a brilliant man, not an educated man, but he was more in that he was a gentleman. He served gallantly through the war in the 7th Indiana Regiment and when the great struggle ended he ignorantly left without a discharge, thus disqualifying himself from the governmental aid he so truly merited. He came to Crawfordsville a number of years ago and the hundreds who knew him can attest to his industry, his honestly, his cheerfulness at all times. Although in poor health and fighting adverse circumstances, often in actual want, he was always hopeful and smiling and never a complaint was he heard to utter. His life, humble as it was and environed with the sternest vicissitudes, may well be a lesson to all of us. He did his best at all times, loved all men, and smiled even when want pressed upon him. – kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Wednesdy 13 July 1892
Thomas Crawford, the janitor of the Willson school building, died last evening at 8:30 o’clock of dropsy, a disease to which he had been subject for several years. The fatal attack lasted less than a day. The funeral will occur tomorrow morning.
There is something peculiarly sad in the death of Thomas Crawford beyond the fact that he leaves a wife and three children in almost destitute circumstances. He was not a brilliant man, not an educated man, but he was more in that he was a gentleman. He served gallantly through the war in the 7th Indiana regiment and when the great struggle ended, he ignorantly left without a discharge, thus disqualifying himself from the governmental aid he so truly merited. He came to Crawfordsville a number of years ago and the hundreds who knew him can attest to his industry, his honesty, his cheerfulness at all times. Although in poor health and fighting adverse circumstances, often in actual want, he was always hopeful and smiling and never a complaint was he heart to utter. His life, humble as it was and environed with the sternest vicissitudes, may well be a lesson to all of us. He did his best at all times, loved all men, and smiled even when want pressed upon him.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Wednesdy 13 July 1892
The funeral of Thomas Crawford will occur tomorrow morning at nine o’clock from the Willson school house. The services will be conducted by Rev. G. W. Switzer.
