Stubbins- Joseph W.
Source: Crawfordsville Journal, Dec 30, 1904
Joseph Stubbins, one of the leading farmers of Ripley Twp, died at his home 3 Mi. W. of Yountsville at 8 o'clock this morning. He has been ill for some months with a complication of diseases of which heart trouble was the worst. For the past 4 days his condition has been critical and his demise was expected at any time. He has resided for years upon the farm where he d. and was one of the lovable men of his community. He was true and sincere in his friendships. When a man had dealings with him he felt at the conclusion that he had talked to a man with a high sense of humor. He leaves 3 brothers; James of Yountsville; Arch of Marion and Thomas of Mattoon, Ill; John Larsh of Indianapolis, and Robert Larsh of this city are brothers-in-law. He leaves a wife Mary and two sons, Robert of this city and Harry of the home place. The deceased served honorably throughout the war in the 10th Ind Regt Co B. He was an elder in the Presbyt Church in Alamo and had been a faithful and consistent member for years previous to his death. The funeral arrangements have not been made. It will probably be held at Alamo Sunday. - transcribed by kbz