Wycoff - Garrett
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Thursday, 21 January 1892
Some two weeks ago The Journal made mention of the very severe injuries which had been sustained by Garrett Wycoff who was thrown to the road while climbing into his wagon near his home north of the city. His injuries have been growing worse and for the past few days he has been unconscious most of the time. His death was expected hourly last night, and before this reaches our readers, his death will probably have occurred. Mr. Wycoff is an eminently respectable citizen and his many friends will be pained to hear of the result of his injuries.
Some two weeks ago The Journal made mention of the very severe injuries which had been sustained by Garrett Wycoff who was thrown to the road while climbing into his wagon near his home north of the city. His injuries have been growing worse and for the past few days he has been unconscious most of the time. His death was expected hourly last night, and before this reaches our readers, his death will probably have occurred. Mr. Wycoff is an eminently respectable citizen and his many friends will be pained to hear of the result of his injuries.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Wednesday, 18 July 1894
Garrett Wykoff was born August 28, 1817 in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and died July 13, 1894, aged 76 years, 11 months, and 15 days. In 1820 his parents moved to Butler County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. In 1853 he moved to Clinton County, Indiana, and finally to Montgomery County, in 1881. He was married to Catharine Barclow in 1839. to them have been born nine children, eight of whom are still living. In January 1892, Mr. Wykoff was seriously hurt on the head by being kicked to the ground by a horse. He never fully recovered from the injury and it no doubt hastened his death. Mr. Wykoff was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was a consistent Christian. He was industrious and honest in business and a kind and obliging neighbor. In his death the community loses a good citizen and his family, a kind, loving husband and father. For over three quarters of a century he has endured the battle of life and honestly and cheerfully met and discharged its duties. And now after a rich experience the gray head sweetly rests from the cares of life. He truly has fought a good fight and now can say “O death where is thy sting, O grave where is thy victory?” Mr. Wykoff’s funeral was conducted by Rev. E. B. Thomson Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at his late residence. The services were short but very impressive. The flowers were beautiful. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The family extends many thanks to their neighbors and friends for their kindness in so many ways during his brief illness.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Saturday, 14 July 1894
Garrett Wycoff, aged 77 years, died quite suddenly yesterday of paralysis at his home, three miles north of the city. The funeral occurs Monday at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Oak Hill.
The deceased has lived in this community for many years, although in this immediate vicinity but about twelve years, coming here from Jamestown. He was a man of high character and a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. He dies lamented by all. He leaves an aged wife, 74 years old, and eight children, four sons and four daughters, all grown.