oshua Nye Dies Aged 93 Years
Rabid Abolitionist, Who took Part in John Brown Raid, Passes Away
Four Generations Survive Noted Anti-Slavery Worker, who Succumbs in Chicago
Joshua Nye the oldest member of the Illinois Society Sons of the American Revolution who took an active part in the historic John Brown raid during the civil war died Thursday night, aged 93 years, at the home of his daughter Mrs. David Strawbridge. The old man was a rabid abolitionist and one of the principal factors in the freeing of the negro slaves at Harpers Ferry, which cost John Brown his life. He took no active part in the civil war, on account of his age, being 51 years old when it broke out. He lived at Richmond, IN, during that time and on many occasions was a prominent factor in abolitionist gatherings.

At the time of his death Mr. Nye was one of five generations living. His brother Zadoc Nye is now residing in Richmond,IN at the advanced age of 96. The decedent had lived in Chicago since 1881. He was born in Barnstable county, new Cape Cod, MA., September 29, 1807. At the age of 7 years his father moved to Franklin county, IN., and engaged in the farming business. In 1831 young Nye, married Miss Mary C. Moorhead. Six children were the result of that union.

The funeral will be held from the residence of his daughter this afternoon at 3 O'clock. Rev. L.P. Mercer will officiate and interment will be at Oakwoods.
Three daughters Mrs John Roberts of Indianapolis, Mrs. David Strawbridge of Chicago, and Mrs. James G. Foard of Kalamazoo, Mich. Survive him. He also leaves twenty grandchildren, fourteen great grand children and four great-great grand children. Joshua Nye was ill with respiratory disorder; Pneumonia. Joshua was born on 29 September 1807 at Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts.1 He was the son of Joshua Nye and Anna Snow. He married Mary C. Moorehead on 22 March 1831.2 Joshua Nye was present at Ella Nora Nye's christening on 19 June 1853.2 Joshua died on 28 January 1900 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 92.2,3 His body was interred on 30 June 1900 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, Oak Wood Cemetery