Fuson - George Parker
12 August 1846 – 10 May 1898
Source: Crawfordsville Review 14 May 1898
Rev. G.P. Fusion (sic – incorrect - name is spelled Fuson) died at his home on south Water street Tuesday night after a long illness of consumption at age 53. The deceased was born at Flatrock, Ill Aug 12, 1848. He served his country as a private for three years during the war at the close of which he returned to Illinois where he was married to Mary Jane Malcolm. To them five children were born all of whom survive with the exception of one son who died several years ago. Those living are Mrs. Eva Andress of Indianapolis, Mrs. Chas. Miller of Brownsburg and Miss Florence and Arthur Fusion of this city. He became pastor of the Baptist Church here in July 1877 which position he filled faithfully until some two years ago when he was forced to resign through ill health. Mr. Fusion was a member of the IOOF, GAR and POS of A. He was a man who was loved and esteemed for his admirable traits of character and the true Christian life he had lived. In his death the city loses a good citizen and the church of God one of its best servants. The deceased left full direction for his funeral which occurred at the First Baptist Church on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. DR McGregor of Marion, assisted by Rev. RE Nabor of Indianapolis and Rev. RD Trick of this city. – kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 13 May 1898
George Parker Fuson was born at Flatrock, Ill., Aug. 12, 1846. He entered the Union army as a private and served his country in that capacity honorable for three years. At the close of the war he returned to Illinois, where on June 20, 1866, he was married to Miss Mary Jane Malcolm. To them was born two sons and three daughters, all of whom survive with the exception of one son, John, who died several years ago. The other children are: Mrs. Eva Andress, of Indianapolis; Arthur Fuson and Miss Florence Fuson, of this city, and Mrs. Charles Miller, of Brownsburg. Mr. Fuson entered the ministry of the Baptist Church Nov. 21, 1869. In February, 1887, he became the pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city, and served faithfully till ill health compelled him to resign, after a ministry of nearly nine years’ duration. During his pastorate here the handsome edifice which now marks the sight where he first began his labors in this city was erected, and it may be said to be a monument to his unflagging zeal and Christian courage. Mr. Fuson was a member of the G. A. R., the P. O. S. of A., and the I. O. O. F., and in his death the city loses a citizen who was loved and esteemed for his many admirable traits of character and for his sterling honesty and Christian manhood. He made a gallant fight for life, but when death came it found him submissive to his Master’s will. He bore his sufferings with patience and fortitude and always had a cheerful word and kindly smile for those around him. His life was a sermon in itself, from which many valuable lessons might be learned. Mr. Fuson made all the arrangements for his funeral before he died, and died as he had lived, a man beloved by all and who numbered his friends among all classes and creeds. He was a minister who carried the banner of love and hope and charity among his fellow men with unfaltering step and unswerving fidelity to the cause he had espoused. His reward will be that of the good servant, and he will enter into the house of his Lord with the record of a blameless life. - kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Weekly Friday, 13 May, 1898
Tuesday night at 11:20 o’clock at his home on South Water Street Rev. G. P. Fuson died of consumption after an illness extending over a period of several years. The funeral will occur this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the First Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. D. R. McGregor, of Marion, assisted by Rev. R. E. Nabor, of Indianapolis, and Rev. R. D. Trick, of this city. -s
Source: Covington Republican Friday, May 20, 1898
Rev. G. P. Fuson, a Baptist minister, died at his home in Crawfordsville on Wednesday of last week, aged 52 years. Rev. Fuson was formerly pastor of the Baptist congregation of Attica, and was generally known and highly respected throughout the county. A wife and four children survive him. -s
Source: Indianapolis Journal Thu 12 May 1898 p 3
Crawfordsville, Ind May 11 – Rev. GP Fuson died last night after a long illness from consumption. He was formerly pastor of the Baptist Church here while charge he had to give upon account of illness. The funeral will be Friday afternoon in charge of Rev. DR McGregor of Marion, Rev. RE Nabor of Indianapolis and Rev. RO Irick, the present pastor of the Baptist Church in this city. Rev. Fuson was born at Flatrock, Ill Aug 12, 1846. He served three years in the Civil War. He was married on June 20, 1866 to Mary Jane Malcolm. They have five children, one son now being dead. He was a member of the GAR; POS of A and IOOF. - kbz