Francis - John - d 1891
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 2 May 1891
John Francis, quite an old man, died April 25 at the county poor farm after a long and painful illness. His funeral took place same day at 2 o'clock from Smartsburg. The deceased was at one time a substantial and well-to-do farmer living near Smartsburg and owning a good farm. He met with reverses in business, however, and finally was obliged to go to the poor farm. He leaves several children residing in this county. - thanks to Kim H
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Saturday, 25 April 1891 Edition
John Francis, quite an old man, died last night at the county poor farm after a long and painful illness. His funeral took place today at 2 o’clock from Smartsburg. The deceased was at one time a substantial and well-to-do farmer living near Smartsburg and owning a good farm. He met with reverses in business, however, and finally was obliged to go to the poor farm. He leaves several children residing in this county.