Inlow - John - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

John Inlow, eldest son of Abram and Susan Inlow, was born on the old Inlow homestead, two and one half miles east of Ladoga, Ind., Sept. 21st, 1829, and died at his home in New Ross, May 11, 1900. In August, 1851, he married Rebecca Wilson, who survives him. Two daughters were born to them, Susan, who preceded her father to the grave only a short time since, and Louisa, now Mrs. James Routh.

The son of one of the earliest pioneers of Montgomery County, John Inlow was himself a pioneer, and although he belonged to an earlier generation, he kept in close touch with the spirit of the times, and was foremost in every progressive movement for the good of the community in which he lived. He was noted for his spotless integrity, and always discharged the many public and private duties imposed upon him with fidelity and accuracy. His nature seemed absolutely devoid of all petty meanness, and he was never known to harbor a revengeful thought. He was beloved in the county for his kindly disposition and quiet, unassuming ways and was the chosen counselor of a large circle of acquaintances, many of whom were young people who relied upon him as a guide. He was an ideal husband and father, a kind an obliging neighbor, and a faithful servant of the public. He was largely influential in bringing the first railroad to the town of New Ross, then known as Valley City, and has held the office of agent of the Midland through all its vicissitudes, with a firm belief in the future of the little road. No man could have been taken from the community who would have been more sadly missed both by his family and the wide circle of friends who showed their respect by the large gathering present at his funeral, coming from many points in the state.

The services were conducted by Rev. O. A. Kelly, of Clinton, Ind., a nephew of Mr. Inlow. The interment was in the new I. O. O. F. Cemetery at New Ross.

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