Tapp - George W.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 1 Feb 1892
George W. Tapp, one of the best known citizens of Montgomery County died Saturday evening at his home northeast of the city. He had been complaining during the day but his case was not even considered serious until within a short time of his death, which was due to a shock of apoplexy. The funeral will occur tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Tapp was born in Shenandoah County, Virginia, June 10, 1831. He came to this country (sic – county) with his father, Samuel Tapp when but three years of age and has resided here ever since. He was the oldest of a family of four children, of whom his brother, Oscar and sister, Mrs. Athalinda Boots, still survive, his other sister, Mrs. Mary J. Bell having died before him. Thirty five years ago Mr. Tapp was married to Mary Paxton, who still lives to mourn his loss. Mr. Tapp was possessed of considerable property and was a good and popular citizen. Genial and kind to all he made many warn friends who will sincerely mourn his death. - kbz