McCormick - James
Source: Crawfordsville Argus News Aug 14, 1897 p 7
James McCormick, a well to do citizen of Ripley Township died Tuesday morning from a complication of troubles extending over a considerable period. He leaves a wife but no children. - kbz
Source : Crawfordsville Star Aug 12, 1897 p 1
James McCormick, a prominent farmer of Ripley Township, died on Monday evening at his home in the township. - kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 13 August 1897
Again God has in his infinite power called from our midst another precious one. James McCormick, who was born in Armagh County, Ireland, March 12, 1839, departed this life Monday night, August 9, 1897, being fifty eight years, four months and seventeen days of age.
In the year of 1850 he left for America and after six weeks’ traveling on the water, he landed at Philadelphia and there he spent a few days and took the steamer on the Delaware River for Camden, Delaware, and after spending six years there, left for the state of Ohio.
He was married to Miss Rebecca Wert November 13, 1863, to which union ten children were born, and eight still survive him. In 1861 he joined the Christian Church at Goosebec, Ohio, ever since living a faithful member. In 1874 he and his family moved to Indiana where he lived until the angel of death took him away.
Mr. McCormick was a good Christian man, having early confessed his Lord and Savior. Although he had all the troubles incident to manhood, he was never too much worried to help a neighbor in need, especially in sickness, and was always ready to lend a helping hand. For the past two months his suffering has been intense, but few heard him murmur or complain and his greatest trials were born with patience and Christian fortitude. He had a large circle of friends and warm hearts and neighborly hand ministered to him during his illness.
The mortal body of departure sleeps in that beautiful cemetery of Waynetown and the immortal soul rests in the bosom of God who gave it. The funeral was preached at the house Thursday by Rev. Loucks of Waynetown. The remains were laid to rest by Undertaker Brown, of Waynetown. -s