Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Saturday, November 11, 1916
Jonathan DAWSON, 84, one of the oldest pioneer residents of Fulton county, died Saturday morning at two o'clock at his home on West 9th St., a victim of complications incidental to his advanced age.
Mr. Dawson passed quietly away and during his last hours suffered no pain whatever. All of the children were here. Deceased had been in poor health for several months due to liver trouble, but up to the last week, continued to enjoy life. Several years ago he underwent an operation for cataract and since then had considerable trouble in reading. Last August, Mr. Dawson suffered a slight stroke of paralysis.
Jonathan Dawson, son of James and Sarah BIDDLE DAWSON, was born near Newcastle, Pa., Dec 21, 1831 and came with his parents to Fulton Co., Indiana, in 1837, locating near lake Manitou. At that time this country was an almost unbroken forest, Indians and wild animals being the principal occupants. The following year, the family moved near to Akron where they cleared a farm where Mr. Dawson resided until 22 years of age. On May 1, 1854, he walked to Rochester, with only a few dollars in his pocket and began his career as a business man. He clerked six years in various general merchandise stores and was two years a member of the firm of DAWSON & STRADLEY, dry goods. In 1862 he formed a partnership with Dr. A. K. PLANK, as PLANK & DAWSON, and engaged in the drug business, later becoming sole proprietor, retiring in 1898 to a quiet home life.
Jonathan Dawson and Isabella Victoria KING were married in this city Sept. 18, 1856, by Rev. W. P. WATKINS, pastor of the Rochester Methodist Episcopal church, and continuously resided here, in 60 years occupying only three residences. To their union were born four children: Dr. Byron Francis DAWSON, of Corning, Calif., temporarily residing at Akron; Mary [DAWSON], died in 1860, aged one year; Mrs. Estella Edith SHELTON and George Vernon DAWSON, of Rochester. Mr. Dawson leaves six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Bessie HURST of this city was reared by Mr. and Mrs. Dawson, having been taken when three years of age.
Mr. Dawson's was an illustrious life of industry and thrift. He always avoided debt and lived within his income. For several years he was the heaviest individual tax payer in Fulton county. He did much for the upbuilding and improvement of Rochester and the county.
In 1914, Mr. and Mrs. Dawson donated to the city of Rochester five acres of land within the city limits for park purposes which was named Dawson Park by the city council. In 1915, when the infirmities of age were bearing heavily upon them they made a partial division of their property among their children, that it might be properly cared for.
Mr. Dawson never held membership in any lodge nor occupied any political office. He was 10 years a member of the county council and 10 years a town school trustee. He and his wife were members of the First Baptist Church of Rochester for half a century.
Funeral Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the house, Rev. G. C. CHANDLER of the Baptist church in charge. Interment at the Odd Fellows cemetery.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Monday, November 13, 1916
The funeral of the late Jonathan DAWSON was held from the house on West Ninth St., at two o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. G. C. CHANDLER in charge, with interment at I.O.O.F. cemetery. Among those from out of the city who were here to attend were Mr. and Mrs. Eli MENDENALL, of Liberty Center; Mr. and Mrs. S. D. DAWSON of Logansport; Dr. and Mrs. B. F. DAWSON, of Akron; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer HELTZEL, of Akron; Mr. and Mrs. Ray CARR, of east of Rochester and Bernie WALLACE of Peru. Many were present at the last services.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Saturday, November 18, 1916
Services in memory of the late Jonathan DAWSON will be held at the Baptist church Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Tributes of respect will be given by local men. Special music has been arranged for the occasion.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Monday, November 20, 1916
Many were present at the memorial service in honor of the late Jonathan DAWSON at the Baptist church Sunday morning, when Rev. G. C. CHANDLER, Mrs. John D. HOLMAN and Mrs. Geo. HOLMAN told of their regard for the deceased.
The tribute paid by the speakers showed Mr. Dawson to have been one of the church's foremost workers, and a citizen to be desired by any community. "Crossing the Bar," by a vocal quartet, made up of Mrs. J. Ralph BROWNE, Miss Louise GIBBONS, Harvey CHANDLER and Frank BRYANT was well rendered.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obituaries - 1916
by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh
Saturday, November 11, 1916
Jonathan DAWSON, 84, one of the oldest pioneer residents of Fulton county, died Saturday morning at two o'clock at his home on West 9th St., a victim of complications incidental to his advanced age.
Mr. Dawson passed quietly away and during his last hours suffered no pain whatever. All of the children were here. Deceased had been in poor health for several months due to liver trouble, but up to the last week, continued to enjoy life. Several years ago he underwent an operation for cataract and since then had considerable trouble in reading. Last August, Mr. Dawson suffered a slight stroke of paralysis.
Jonathan Dawson, son of James and Sarah BIDDLE DAWSON, was born near Newcastle, Pa., Dec 21, 1831 and came with his parents to Fulton Co., Indiana, in 1837, locating near lake Manitou. At that time this country was an almost unbroken forest, Indians and wild animals being the principal occupants. The following year, the family moved near to Akron where they cleared a farm where Mr. Dawson resided until 22 years of age. On May 1, 1854, he walked to Rochester, with only a few dollars in his pocket and began his career as a business man. He clerked six years in various general merchandise stores and was two years a member of the firm of DAWSON & STRADLEY, dry goods. In 1862 he formed a partnership with Dr. A. K. PLANK, as PLANK & DAWSON, and engaged in the drug business, later becoming sole proprietor, retiring in 1898 to a quiet home life.
Jonathan Dawson and Isabella Victoria KING were married in this city Sept. 18, 1856, by Rev. W. P. WATKINS, pastor of the Rochester Methodist Episcopal church, and continuously resided here, in 60 years occupying only three residences. To their union were born four children: Dr. Byron Francis DAWSON, of Corning, Calif., temporarily residing at Akron; Mary [DAWSON], died in 1860, aged one year; Mrs. Estella Edith SHELTON and George Vernon DAWSON, of Rochester. Mr. Dawson leaves six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Bessie HURST of this city was reared by Mr. and Mrs. Dawson, having been taken when three years of age.
Mr. Dawson's was an illustrious life of industry and thrift. He always avoided debt and lived within his income. For several years he was the heaviest individual tax payer in Fulton county. He did much for the upbuilding and improvement of Rochester and the county.
In 1914, Mr. and Mrs. Dawson donated to the city of Rochester five acres of land within the city limits for park purposes which was named Dawson Park by the city council. In 1915, when the infirmities of age were bearing heavily upon them they made a partial division of their property among their children, that it might be properly cared for.
Mr. Dawson never held membership in any lodge nor occupied any political office. He was 10 years a member of the county council and 10 years a town school trustee. He and his wife were members of the First Baptist Church of Rochester for half a century.
Funeral Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the house, Rev. G. C. CHANDLER of the Baptist church in charge. Interment at the Odd Fellows cemetery.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Monday, November 13, 1916
The funeral of the late Jonathan DAWSON was held from the house on West Ninth St., at two o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. G. C. CHANDLER in charge, with interment at I.O.O.F. cemetery. Among those from out of the city who were here to attend were Mr. and Mrs. Eli MENDENALL, of Liberty Center; Mr. and Mrs. S. D. DAWSON of Logansport; Dr. and Mrs. B. F. DAWSON, of Akron; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer HELTZEL, of Akron; Mr. and Mrs. Ray CARR, of east of Rochester and Bernie WALLACE of Peru. Many were present at the last services.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Saturday, November 18, 1916
Services in memory of the late Jonathan DAWSON will be held at the Baptist church Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Tributes of respect will be given by local men. Special music has been arranged for the occasion.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Monday, November 20, 1916
Many were present at the memorial service in honor of the late Jonathan DAWSON at the Baptist church Sunday morning, when Rev. G. C. CHANDLER, Mrs. John D. HOLMAN and Mrs. Geo. HOLMAN told of their regard for the deceased.
The tribute paid by the speakers showed Mr. Dawson to have been one of the church's foremost workers, and a citizen to be desired by any community. "Crossing the Bar," by a vocal quartet, made up of Mrs. J. Ralph BROWNE, Miss Louise GIBBONS, Harvey CHANDLER and Frank BRYANT was well rendered.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obituaries - 1916
by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh
Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Saturday, November 11, 1916
Jonathan DAWSON, 84, one of the oldest pioneer residents of Fulton county, died Saturday morning at two o'clock at his home on West 9th St., a victim of complications incidental to his advanced age.
Mr. Dawson passed quietly away and during his last hours suffered no pain whatever. All of the children were here. Deceased had been in poor health for several months due to liver trouble, but up to the last week, continued to enjoy life. Several years ago he underwent an operation for cataract and since then had considerable trouble in reading. Last August, Mr. Dawson suffered a slight stroke of paralysis.
Jonathan Dawson, son of James and Sarah BIDDLE DAWSON, was born near Newcastle, Pa., Dec 21, 1831 and came with his parents to Fulton Co., Indiana, in 1837, locating near lake Manitou. At that time this country was an almost unbroken forest, Indians and wild animals being the principal occupants. The following year, the family moved near to Akron where they cleared a farm where Mr. Dawson resided until 22 years of age. On May 1, 1854, he walked to Rochester, with only a few dollars in his pocket and began his career as a business man. He clerked six years in various general merchandise stores and was two years a member of the firm of DAWSON & STRADLEY, dry goods. In 1862 he formed a partnership with Dr. A. K. PLANK, as PLANK & DAWSON, and engaged in the drug business, later becoming sole proprietor, retiring in 1898 to a quiet home life.
Jonathan Dawson and Isabella Victoria KING were married in this city Sept. 18, 1856, by Rev. W. P. WATKINS, pastor of the Rochester Methodist Episcopal church, and continuously resided here, in 60 years occupying only three residences. To their union were born four children: Dr. Byron Francis DAWSON, of Corning, Calif., temporarily residing at Akron; Mary [DAWSON], died in 1860, aged one year; Mrs. Estella Edith SHELTON and George Vernon DAWSON, of Rochester. Mr. Dawson leaves six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Bessie HURST of this city was reared by Mr. and Mrs. Dawson, having been taken when three years of age.
Mr. Dawson's was an illustrious life of industry and thrift. He always avoided debt and lived within his income. For several years he was the heaviest individual tax payer in Fulton county. He did much for the upbuilding and improvement of Rochester and the county.
In 1914, Mr. and Mrs. Dawson donated to the city of Rochester five acres of land within the city limits for park purposes which was named Dawson Park by the city council. In 1915, when the infirmities of age were bearing heavily upon them they made a partial division of their property among their children, that it might be properly cared for.
Mr. Dawson never held membership in any lodge nor occupied any political office. He was 10 years a member of the county council and 10 years a town school trustee. He and his wife were members of the First Baptist Church of Rochester for half a century.
Funeral Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the house, Rev. G. C. CHANDLER of the Baptist church in charge. Interment at the Odd Fellows cemetery.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Monday, November 13, 1916
The funeral of the late Jonathan DAWSON was held from the house on West Ninth St., at two o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. G. C. CHANDLER in charge, with interment at I.O.O.F. cemetery. Among those from out of the city who were here to attend were Mr. and Mrs. Eli MENDENALL, of Liberty Center; Mr. and Mrs. S. D. DAWSON of Logansport; Dr. and Mrs. B. F. DAWSON, of Akron; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer HELTZEL, of Akron; Mr. and Mrs. Ray CARR, of east of Rochester and Bernie WALLACE of Peru. Many were present at the last services.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Saturday, November 18, 1916
Services in memory of the late Jonathan DAWSON will be held at the Baptist church Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Tributes of respect will be given by local men. Special music has been arranged for the occasion.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Monday, November 20, 1916
Many were present at the memorial service in honor of the late Jonathan DAWSON at the Baptist church Sunday morning, when Rev. G. C. CHANDLER, Mrs. John D. HOLMAN and Mrs. Geo. HOLMAN told of their regard for the deceased.
The tribute paid by the speakers showed Mr. Dawson to have been one of the church's foremost workers, and a citizen to be desired by any community. "Crossing the Bar," by a vocal quartet, made up of Mrs. J. Ralph BROWNE, Miss Louise GIBBONS, Harvey CHANDLER and Frank BRYANT was well rendered.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obituaries - 1916
by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh
Saturday, November 11, 1916
Jonathan DAWSON, 84, one of the oldest pioneer residents of Fulton county, died Saturday morning at two o'clock at his home on West 9th St., a victim of complications incidental to his advanced age.
Mr. Dawson passed quietly away and during his last hours suffered no pain whatever. All of the children were here. Deceased had been in poor health for several months due to liver trouble, but up to the last week, continued to enjoy life. Several years ago he underwent an operation for cataract and since then had considerable trouble in reading. Last August, Mr. Dawson suffered a slight stroke of paralysis.
Jonathan Dawson, son of James and Sarah BIDDLE DAWSON, was born near Newcastle, Pa., Dec 21, 1831 and came with his parents to Fulton Co., Indiana, in 1837, locating near lake Manitou. At that time this country was an almost unbroken forest, Indians and wild animals being the principal occupants. The following year, the family moved near to Akron where they cleared a farm where Mr. Dawson resided until 22 years of age. On May 1, 1854, he walked to Rochester, with only a few dollars in his pocket and began his career as a business man. He clerked six years in various general merchandise stores and was two years a member of the firm of DAWSON & STRADLEY, dry goods. In 1862 he formed a partnership with Dr. A. K. PLANK, as PLANK & DAWSON, and engaged in the drug business, later becoming sole proprietor, retiring in 1898 to a quiet home life.
Jonathan Dawson and Isabella Victoria KING were married in this city Sept. 18, 1856, by Rev. W. P. WATKINS, pastor of the Rochester Methodist Episcopal church, and continuously resided here, in 60 years occupying only three residences. To their union were born four children: Dr. Byron Francis DAWSON, of Corning, Calif., temporarily residing at Akron; Mary [DAWSON], died in 1860, aged one year; Mrs. Estella Edith SHELTON and George Vernon DAWSON, of Rochester. Mr. Dawson leaves six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Bessie HURST of this city was reared by Mr. and Mrs. Dawson, having been taken when three years of age.
Mr. Dawson's was an illustrious life of industry and thrift. He always avoided debt and lived within his income. For several years he was the heaviest individual tax payer in Fulton county. He did much for the upbuilding and improvement of Rochester and the county.
In 1914, Mr. and Mrs. Dawson donated to the city of Rochester five acres of land within the city limits for park purposes which was named Dawson Park by the city council. In 1915, when the infirmities of age were bearing heavily upon them they made a partial division of their property among their children, that it might be properly cared for.
Mr. Dawson never held membership in any lodge nor occupied any political office. He was 10 years a member of the county council and 10 years a town school trustee. He and his wife were members of the First Baptist Church of Rochester for half a century.
Funeral Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the house, Rev. G. C. CHANDLER of the Baptist church in charge. Interment at the Odd Fellows cemetery.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Monday, November 13, 1916
The funeral of the late Jonathan DAWSON was held from the house on West Ninth St., at two o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. G. C. CHANDLER in charge, with interment at I.O.O.F. cemetery. Among those from out of the city who were here to attend were Mr. and Mrs. Eli MENDENALL, of Liberty Center; Mr. and Mrs. S. D. DAWSON of Logansport; Dr. and Mrs. B. F. DAWSON, of Akron; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer HELTZEL, of Akron; Mr. and Mrs. Ray CARR, of east of Rochester and Bernie WALLACE of Peru. Many were present at the last services.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Saturday, November 18, 1916
Services in memory of the late Jonathan DAWSON will be held at the Baptist church Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Tributes of respect will be given by local men. Special music has been arranged for the occasion.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Monday, November 20, 1916
Many were present at the memorial service in honor of the late Jonathan DAWSON at the Baptist church Sunday morning, when Rev. G. C. CHANDLER, Mrs. John D. HOLMAN and Mrs. Geo. HOLMAN told of their regard for the deceased.
The tribute paid by the speakers showed Mr. Dawson to have been one of the church's foremost workers, and a citizen to be desired by any community. "Crossing the Bar," by a vocal quartet, made up of Mrs. J. Ralph BROWNE, Miss Louise GIBBONS, Harvey CHANDLER and Frank BRYANT was well rendered.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obituaries - 1916
by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh
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