Thomas - Albert Lyman
Source: Rockville Republican 3-5-1890
A. L. THOMAS died at his home near Bellmore Feb 25, 1800 (sic) aged 72 yers 9 months 25 days. Albert Lyman Thomas was born in Saratoga Co NY April 30, 1817 and moved with his father's family to Fayette Co IN in 1825. In the Spring of 1852 he moved to Parke County and settled on the farm where he died. In 1841 he married Harriet Dale. To them were born 4 sons, 3 daughters of whom one son and one daughter area dead. Death entered his household again, Aug 11, 1871 and deprived him of the companion of his youth. March 11, 1873 he married Sarah F. Wilmet (?) who survives him. Early in life he joined the Regular Baptist Church and Feb 23, 1855, he united with the Baptist Church at New Discovery by letter, Sept 18, 1858, he and his wife together with 8 others were dismissed from New Discovery to organize Union Church at Hollandsburg of which he was a member at the time of his death. His knowledge of the Bible and of church policy was equal to if not superior to that of anyone else in his community. During his last illness which commenced October he suffered greatly. He knew that death was near and met the summons. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. SK Fuson and remains of the deceased were buried at Mt. Moriah. - kbz