The Franklin Democrat, Friday, March 26, 1897, Volume XXXVII, Number 37, page 3, column 5
Uncle Jacob Gross died at his home in Hensley township, March 16, 1897, after a lingering illness. He had been very feeble during the fall and winter and the once strong man gradually sank under the pressure of age. During his long and useful life he was a man of toil, a constant worker until he was over 80 years of age. On the farm he made "his hand" till about two years ago, when he was compelled to give up hard work. As a husband he was kind and good to his dear companion; as a father his love and affection was true; as a neighbor he was universally esteemed by all. He died without leaving an enemy in the world. During his long illness he was resigned and gave good advice to his family till the hour of his death. To the neighbors his kindness and regards were given till the last moments. His loss to family and friends is irreparable.
The old pioneer, who has been such a staunch and true citizen is gone. He was followed to his last home at Bethlehem cemetery, by a large company of relatives and friends, who showed their love and respect for the departed. At the church, before the casket was lowered, Rev. Denton preached an able and touching discourse.
Jacob Gross was born in Wayne county, Ky., in 1813, and came to Brown county, Indiana, with his parents in 1824, living there one year and then moving to Morgan county. He was married to Mary A. Kephart, Sept 8, 1847. He moved to Hensley township, Johnson county, in 1858, where he lived until his death. His wife survives him, together with four daughters, viz: Margaret A. Ennis, wife of Wm. Ennis of Morgan county, Mary E. Holman of Morgan county, Eunice Gross and Jemima Gross. There are eight grandchildren and his was the first death in the family. B. F. K.
Uncle Jacob Gross died at his home in Hensley township, March 16, 1897, after a lingering illness. He had been very feeble during the fall and winter and the once strong man gradually sank under the pressure of age. During his long and useful life he was a man of toil, a constant worker until he was over 80 years of age. On the farm he made "his hand" till about two years ago, when he was compelled to give up hard work. As a husband he was kind and good to his dear companion; as a father his love and affection was true; as a neighbor he was universally esteemed by all. He died without leaving an enemy in the world. During his long illness he was resigned and gave good advice to his family till the hour of his death. To the neighbors his kindness and regards were given till the last moments. His loss to family and friends is irreparable.
The old pioneer, who has been such a staunch and true citizen is gone. He was followed to his last home at Bethlehem cemetery, by a large company of relatives and friends, who showed their love and respect for the departed. At the church, before the casket was lowered, Rev. Denton preached an able and touching discourse.
Jacob Gross was born in Wayne county, Ky., in 1813, and came to Brown county, Indiana, with his parents in 1824, living there one year and then moving to Morgan county. He was married to Mary A. Kephart, Sept 8, 1847. He moved to Hensley township, Johnson county, in 1858, where he lived until his death. His wife survives him, together with four daughters, viz: Margaret A. Ennis, wife of Wm. Ennis of Morgan county, Mary E. Holman of Morgan county, Eunice Gross and Jemima Gross. There are eight grandchildren and his was the first death in the family. B. F. K.
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, March 26, 1897, Volume XXXVII, Number 37, page 3, column 5
Uncle Jacob Gross died at his home in Hensley township, March 16, 1897, after a lingering illness. He had been very feeble during the fall and winter and the once strong man gradually sank under the pressure of age. During his long and useful life he was a man of toil, a constant worker until he was over 80 years of age. On the farm he made "his hand" till about two years ago, when he was compelled to give up hard work. As a husband he was kind and good to his dear companion; as a father his love and affection was true; as a neighbor he was universally esteemed by all. He died without leaving an enemy in the world. During his long illness he was resigned and gave good advice to his family till the hour of his death. To the neighbors his kindness and regards were given till the last moments. His loss to family and friends is irreparable.
The old pioneer, who has been such a staunch and true citizen is gone. He was followed to his last home at Bethlehem cemetery, by a large company of relatives and friends, who showed their love and respect for the departed. At the church, before the casket was lowered, Rev. Denton preached an able and touching discourse.
Jacob Gross was born in Wayne county, Ky., in 1813, and came to Brown county, Indiana, with his parents in 1824, living there one year and then moving to Morgan county. He was married to Mary A. Kephart, Sept 8, 1847. He moved to Hensley township, Johnson county, in 1858, where he lived until his death. His wife survives him, together with four daughters, viz: Margaret A. Ennis, wife of Wm. Ennis of Morgan county, Mary E. Holman of Morgan county, Eunice Gross and Jemima Gross. There are eight grandchildren and his was the first death in the family. B. F. K.
Uncle Jacob Gross died at his home in Hensley township, March 16, 1897, after a lingering illness. He had been very feeble during the fall and winter and the once strong man gradually sank under the pressure of age. During his long and useful life he was a man of toil, a constant worker until he was over 80 years of age. On the farm he made "his hand" till about two years ago, when he was compelled to give up hard work. As a husband he was kind and good to his dear companion; as a father his love and affection was true; as a neighbor he was universally esteemed by all. He died without leaving an enemy in the world. During his long illness he was resigned and gave good advice to his family till the hour of his death. To the neighbors his kindness and regards were given till the last moments. His loss to family and friends is irreparable.
The old pioneer, who has been such a staunch and true citizen is gone. He was followed to his last home at Bethlehem cemetery, by a large company of relatives and friends, who showed their love and respect for the departed. At the church, before the casket was lowered, Rev. Denton preached an able and touching discourse.
Jacob Gross was born in Wayne county, Ky., in 1813, and came to Brown county, Indiana, with his parents in 1824, living there one year and then moving to Morgan county. He was married to Mary A. Kephart, Sept 8, 1847. He moved to Hensley township, Johnson county, in 1858, where he lived until his death. His wife survives him, together with four daughters, viz: Margaret A. Ennis, wife of Wm. Ennis of Morgan county, Mary E. Holman of Morgan county, Eunice Gross and Jemima Gross. There are eight grandchildren and his was the first death in the family. B. F. K.
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