Thomas McMahon
Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 22, 1878
Died-December 12, 1877 in Center township, Monroe County, Ohio, at the residence of his daughter, Martha Jackson, of a lingering and painful disease, after having spent a long and useful life in the faithful service of God and his fellow creatures, Thomas McMahon, born February 12, 1806.
The deceased has been for thirty-three years a faithful, consistent and efficient member of the Disciples Church. Thirty six years he served in the office of Justice of the Peace. He retained full possession of his mental faculties with his eye fixed upon the mark and his heart upon the prize. He bore his cross to meet the crown.
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What if the saint must die
And lodge among the tombs!
He need not mourn, he shall return
Rejoicing as he comes.
Though death shall hold him down
With bands and mighty bars,
He need not fear, he shall appear
And sing among the stars.
W. W. L
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Father of seven. His only son, Isaac, died at age 11. See Elijah McMahon interred here - he is Thomas' brother.
Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 22, 1878
Died-December 12, 1877 in Center township, Monroe County, Ohio, at the residence of his daughter, Martha Jackson, of a lingering and painful disease, after having spent a long and useful life in the faithful service of God and his fellow creatures, Thomas McMahon, born February 12, 1806.
The deceased has been for thirty-three years a faithful, consistent and efficient member of the Disciples Church. Thirty six years he served in the office of Justice of the Peace. He retained full possession of his mental faculties with his eye fixed upon the mark and his heart upon the prize. He bore his cross to meet the crown.
.
What if the saint must die
And lodge among the tombs!
He need not mourn, he shall return
Rejoicing as he comes.
Though death shall hold him down
With bands and mighty bars,
He need not fear, he shall appear
And sing among the stars.
W. W. L
***********************************************
Father of seven. His only son, Isaac, died at age 11. See Elijah McMahon interred here - he is Thomas' brother.
Thomas McMahon
Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 22, 1878
Died-December 12, 1877 in Center township, Monroe County, Ohio, at the residence of his daughter, Martha Jackson, of a lingering and painful disease, after having spent a long and useful life in the faithful service of God and his fellow creatures, Thomas McMahon, born February 12, 1806.
The deceased has been for thirty-three years a faithful, consistent and efficient member of the Disciples Church. Thirty six years he served in the office of Justice of the Peace. He retained full possession of his mental faculties with his eye fixed upon the mark and his heart upon the prize. He bore his cross to meet the crown.
.
What if the saint must die
And lodge among the tombs!
He need not mourn, he shall return
Rejoicing as he comes.
Though death shall hold him down
With bands and mighty bars,
He need not fear, he shall appear
And sing among the stars.
W. W. L
***********************************************
Father of seven. His only son, Isaac, died at age 11. See Elijah McMahon interred here - he is Thomas' brother.
Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 22, 1878
Died-December 12, 1877 in Center township, Monroe County, Ohio, at the residence of his daughter, Martha Jackson, of a lingering and painful disease, after having spent a long and useful life in the faithful service of God and his fellow creatures, Thomas McMahon, born February 12, 1806.
The deceased has been for thirty-three years a faithful, consistent and efficient member of the Disciples Church. Thirty six years he served in the office of Justice of the Peace. He retained full possession of his mental faculties with his eye fixed upon the mark and his heart upon the prize. He bore his cross to meet the crown.
.
What if the saint must die
And lodge among the tombs!
He need not mourn, he shall return
Rejoicing as he comes.
Though death shall hold him down
With bands and mighty bars,
He need not fear, he shall appear
And sing among the stars.
W. W. L
***********************************************
Father of seven. His only son, Isaac, died at age 11. See Elijah McMahon interred here - he is Thomas' brother.
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