Trask - Joseph
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 24 April 1908 p 5
Joseph Trask, an aged and highly respected citizens died at half past 9 o'clock this morning at h is home, 707 Milligan Street. The deceased was born in England May 4, 1836 and was in his 72nd year at the time of his death. He was the son of Simon and Catherine Trask. He came to Canada from England and moved to Kansas and from Kansas to Indiana. Mr. Trask was formerly a farmer in the Young's Chapel neighborhood but for the past 12 or 14 years has lived a retired life in this city. The deceased leaves a wife, Ellen Trask, two sons, Bert Trask of this city and Will Trask of near Spokane, Wash; one daughter, Mrs. Ed Craig, of Logansport and 4 brothers, Reuben and Alex Trask bo th of near Gerard, Kan and Henry and Simeon Trask of near Guelph, Canada a nd Thomas Trask who resides in Michigan. The funeral will occur Sunday aft ernoon from the home of his son, Bert Trask, 812 S. Green Street with Rev. J. Milton Williams officiating. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 30 April 1908 p 4
Joseph Trask was bo rn in Summersetshire, England May 4, 1836 and died in Crawfordsville Apr il 24, 1908 aged 72 years. He was the son of Simeon and Catherine Trask and came with his parents from England to Canada when quite young. He married Miss Ellen Minifie in 1864 in Clifford, Canada and came to Indiana in 1876. The result of this union were 3 children: W.H. Trask of Spokane, Wash; Herbert L. Trask of this city; and Mrs. Nellie M. Crang of Logansport. He was one of 12 children, 5 of whom survive him, Reuben D and George A. Trask of Girard, Kan; Thomas C. Trask of Sand Beach, Mi; Harry Trask of Alma, Canada and Simeon D. Trask of Drayton, Can; also 3 grandchildren, Edna and Ancil Craig of Logansport and Ruby Doris Trask of this city. He was a lifelong Methodist having been associated with the Wesleyan Church in Canada and the First ME Church of this city. On account of ill health he attended Trinity church mostly it being nearest his home. The funeral services were conducted at the home of his son on South Green Street on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. Williams of Trnity Church assisted by Rev. E.D. Smith of the First M.E. Church and interment was at Oak Hill. The floral offerings were abundant and beautiful attesting to the high esteem in which he was held. He was a farmer for several years near Young's Chapel but on account of failing health he retired from the farm and moved to Crawfordsville about 10 years ago. The help and sympathy of the neighbors and friends were very much appreciated and many thanks are due; also Rev. Smith & Rev. and Mrs. Williams for their beautiful songs and words of sympathy.