Thompson - Enoch
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 19 April 1912 p 2
Darlington, April 19 - Shortly after noon today Enoch Thompson, one of the aged residents of the town, died at his home. Mr. Thompson at the time of his death was almost 80 years old. His death was expected for the last few days. He was afflicted with pneumonia and heart trouble. His aged wife is also at the point of death. Recently while both were unconscious the house caught on fire but luckily the blaze was extinguished before any serious damage was done. Fortunately it was not necessary for those who were in attendance to remove them from the house. kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 20 April 1912 p 1
Enoch Thompson, son of Jacob and Atlantie Thompson, was born in Montgomery Co., Indiana, March 6th, 1834. His father was a shoe maker, a trade which Enoch learned and for years was a shoe dealer, being the only exclusive shoe dealer that the village of Darlington ever had. On August 22, 1852, he was married to Margaret Aldridge, who survives him making almost sixty years that these two have traveled life's pathway together. From this union came seven children, four sons and three daughters. Two sons preceded him to the life beyond and now there remains to feel the loss of the father, a faithful wife and five children: Mrs. Wm. Long, Mrs. Henry Beisel, Mrs. Sylvester Needham, Frank D. and Fred J. Thompson. Besides his widow, 18 grand children and 11 great grandchildren survive. Also two brothers, David F. and James, both of Crawfordsville also survive. Curtis E. and William two brothers and one sister, Mrs. Adam Guntle, deceased. For many years he was a shoemaker in this city. About 30 years ago he opened up a shoe store and at one time was postmaster here. After disposing of his shoe stock he continued shoe making and repairing until forced to quit on account of bad health and age. In May 1903 under the preaching of Rev. William Flammer, Enoch united with the South Christian Church and has since been an active member. During his last illness he stood all his sufferings faithfully, often engaging in prayer and it is said by one of old that 'He shall call upon me and I will answer Him Death came April 19th, 1912, making his age 78 years, one month and 13 days. The funeral was held at the South Christian Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E.D. Gilbert. Burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. The pall bearers were Jack Beacham, W.H. Custer, Lew Cooper, Milton Butler, D.K. Young and A.H. Bowers. Thanks to Sarah for this one :) Greatly appreciated !