CLODFELTER, Jackson
Source: Berwyn, Illinois News Fri 19 July 1940 p 3
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Yochum of the Clinton and Windsor Delicatessen, were in attendance Friday of last week at the funeral services of the oldest member of Mrs. Yochum’s family, her grandfather Jackson Clodfelter, who was buried in the family plot in “Union Chapel” cemetery near Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana. Mr. Clodfelter was 90 years old at the time of his death, that occurring within three miles of where the first member of the clan settled away back in 1830. Besides the father of Mrs. Yochum all the rest of his 11 children are living and all were present at the funeral - truly a hardy race. - kbz
Source: Russellville News 7-12-1940 (thanks so much to DeAntha W for sharing her family papers with us)
Jackson Taylor Clodfelter, well known life-long resident of Putnam County died early this morning at his home in Clinton Township after a short illness of heart trouble. He was 90 years old. Mr. Clodfelter had enjoyed fairly good health during the last few years of his life and continued his work until recently as a breeder of pure bred Shorthorn cattle. He was born May 2, 1850 in Russell Township. He later established his home in Clinton Township and married Miss Delia Sutherlin. Later Mr. Clodfelter married Ann Ardell, who preceded him in death in 1932. The survivors four sons and seven daughters are: Mrs. Fred Dalghren, Clinton Township; Mrs. Daisy Alexander, Gary; Mrs. Maude Walter, Gary; Mrs. Bessie Alexander, Indianapolis; Manford Clodfelter, Judson; Mrs. Lavina Vermillion, Greencastle; Ray Clodfelter, Greencastle; Carl Clodfelter, Judson; Mrs. Sanford Romine, Judson; Ralph Clodfelter, Bainbridge; Mrs. AC Evans, Danville, Ill. One child, Delpha died when 11 years old.