Newspapers.com – Huntington Weekly Herald, Huntington, Indiana, Friday, February 1, 1901, page 1, provided by Huntington Public Library, Huntington, Indiana
A Typical Pioneer - Such was Edmond Day Now Passed Away
Dies at an Advanced Age after a Useful Career – Man of Exceptional Integrity
The death of Edmond Day occurred Monday afternoon, January 28, 1901, at five minutes of three o’clock at his home on Mayne Street, Huntington, Indiana. He was a little over seventy-nine years of age. He had been in feeble health for some time but was not confined to the house constantly until seized with the illness which ended his life.
The funeral was held Wednesday morning at the residence, No.16 Mayne Street at 10 o’clock.
Rev. W. T. Wells officiating. Interment was in in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Edmond Day was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina, on January 3, 1822. He came to Huntington County in 1845, and in 1852 his marriage to Sarah A. Chaffin was solemnized. In the fall of 1852, he and his wife located on a farm in Rock Creek Township and lived there until 1861 when they moved to Salamonie Township, where they continued to reside until in 1889, when they moved to Huntington, first residing on South Jefferson Street, and then moving to the home where his death took place.
He was the father of nine children, three sons and six daughters, two of the latter being deceased; one having died in infancy. (Susan Day Carver 1858-1877, age 18-19; and an infant daughter that we cannot find a record for.)
The wife and the following sons and daughters are left to mourn. John R., (Aug 13, 1860-October 15, 1929), Charles W. Day, (1876–1954); and Mrs. Ella Bartchere/(Mrs. Ella (Ellen May) Rouch 1866–1922) of this city; William Day, (died June 14, 1926) residing on the old homestead in Salamonie Township; Martha Carver, (1858–1877); Mary Welsh (1854–1928); and Anna Myers, 1856 – unknown, whose place of residence is Muncie.
Edmond Day was the son of William Day 1785-1862 and Nancy Triplett Day 1789-unknown
Mr. Day was the last of his father’s family, unless perhaps, one brother still survives in the south. He had eight brothers and eight sisters.
In his religious views, Edmond Day was firm in the doctrines of the Disciples and was a member of the charge of that faith at Buckeye, Rock Creek Township; his membership never having been transferred after moving away from the neighborhood. He was a member of the class at that place continuously for over forty years.
Politically, the subject of this sketch was firm in Republicanism, his first vote for President, however, having been cast with the Whigs, when Henry Clay was candidate. (Whigs Party: An American political party formed in the 1830s to oppose President Andrew Jackson and the Democrats. Whigs stood for protective tariffs, national banking, and federal aid for internal improvements. Senators Henry Clay and Daniel Webster were prominent Whigs, as were four presidents (William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Millard Fillmore). The party fell into disunity in the 1850s over slavery; some former Whigs, including Abraham Lincoln, then joined the new Republican party.
Mr. Day was an exceptional man in point of good principles. His old neighbors and friends who knew him for half a century say he was always a model man in point of industry, integrity and honesty. He was never known to misrepresent facts intentionally and no greater insult could be offered him than to question his veracity (conformity to facts; accuracy). His word or promise was as good as a bond, and it is believed he would have sacrificed life itself rather than violate his honor or a trust of any kind.
It was such pioneers as the subject of this sketch that did so much to cause the heavy forests to melt away before the onward step of progress and civilization. When a young man, he was known to be the greatest chopper in the county. It was often told of him that he could easily cut off the butt log of a large tree and then cut the tree through again, while any other chopper was cutting the second log from the butt. He cleared 250 acres of heavily timbered land. He cut hundreds of cords of wood at fifty cents a cord, and at the same time, was paying forty-five cents a pound for coffee. He was no stranger to the privations (things that are essential for human well-being such as food and warmth), hard labor, and thrilling experiences, of the sturdy pioneer. The county owes much to such men as Edmond Day and they should never be forgotten Peace to his ashes!
Some birth and death dates, and family information have been added by the contributor, Hilda Fry.
Contributor: Hilda Fry (49236545) • [email protected]
A Typical Pioneer - Such was Edmond Day Now Passed Away
Dies at an Advanced Age after a Useful Career – Man of Exceptional Integrity
The death of Edmond Day occurred Monday afternoon, January 28, 1901, at five minutes of three o’clock at his home on Mayne Street, Huntington, Indiana. He was a little over seventy-nine years of age. He had been in feeble health for some time but was not confined to the house constantly until seized with the illness which ended his life.
The funeral was held Wednesday morning at the residence, No.16 Mayne Street at 10 o’clock.
Rev. W. T. Wells officiating. Interment was in in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Edmond Day was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina, on January 3, 1822. He came to Huntington County in 1845, and in 1852 his marriage to Sarah A. Chaffin was solemnized. In the fall of 1852, he and his wife located on a farm in Rock Creek Township and lived there until 1861 when they moved to Salamonie Township, where they continued to reside until in 1889, when they moved to Huntington, first residing on South Jefferson Street, and then moving to the home where his death took place.
He was the father of nine children, three sons and six daughters, two of the latter being deceased; one having died in infancy. (Susan Day Carver 1858-1877, age 18-19; and an infant daughter that we cannot find a record for.)
The wife and the following sons and daughters are left to mourn. John R., (Aug 13, 1860-October 15, 1929), Charles W. Day, (1876–1954); and Mrs. Ella Bartchere/(Mrs. Ella (Ellen May) Rouch 1866–1922) of this city; William Day, (died June 14, 1926) residing on the old homestead in Salamonie Township; Martha Carver, (1858–1877); Mary Welsh (1854–1928); and Anna Myers, 1856 – unknown, whose place of residence is Muncie.
Edmond Day was the son of William Day 1785-1862 and Nancy Triplett Day 1789-unknown
Mr. Day was the last of his father’s family, unless perhaps, one brother still survives in the south. He had eight brothers and eight sisters.
In his religious views, Edmond Day was firm in the doctrines of the Disciples and was a member of the charge of that faith at Buckeye, Rock Creek Township; his membership never having been transferred after moving away from the neighborhood. He was a member of the class at that place continuously for over forty years.
Politically, the subject of this sketch was firm in Republicanism, his first vote for President, however, having been cast with the Whigs, when Henry Clay was candidate. (Whigs Party: An American political party formed in the 1830s to oppose President Andrew Jackson and the Democrats. Whigs stood for protective tariffs, national banking, and federal aid for internal improvements. Senators Henry Clay and Daniel Webster were prominent Whigs, as were four presidents (William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Millard Fillmore). The party fell into disunity in the 1850s over slavery; some former Whigs, including Abraham Lincoln, then joined the new Republican party.
Mr. Day was an exceptional man in point of good principles. His old neighbors and friends who knew him for half a century say he was always a model man in point of industry, integrity and honesty. He was never known to misrepresent facts intentionally and no greater insult could be offered him than to question his veracity (conformity to facts; accuracy). His word or promise was as good as a bond, and it is believed he would have sacrificed life itself rather than violate his honor or a trust of any kind.
It was such pioneers as the subject of this sketch that did so much to cause the heavy forests to melt away before the onward step of progress and civilization. When a young man, he was known to be the greatest chopper in the county. It was often told of him that he could easily cut off the butt log of a large tree and then cut the tree through again, while any other chopper was cutting the second log from the butt. He cleared 250 acres of heavily timbered land. He cut hundreds of cords of wood at fifty cents a cord, and at the same time, was paying forty-five cents a pound for coffee. He was no stranger to the privations (things that are essential for human well-being such as food and warmth), hard labor, and thrilling experiences, of the sturdy pioneer. The county owes much to such men as Edmond Day and they should never be forgotten Peace to his ashes!
Some birth and death dates, and family information have been added by the contributor, Hilda Fry.
Contributor: Hilda Fry (49236545) • [email protected]
Newspapers.com – Huntington Weekly Herald, Huntington, Indiana, Friday, February 1, 1901, page 1, provided by Huntington Public Library, Huntington, Indiana
A Typical Pioneer - Such was Edmond Day Now Passed Away
Dies at an Advanced Age after a Useful Career – Man of Exceptional Integrity
The death of Edmond Day occurred Monday afternoon, January 28, 1901, at five minutes of three o’clock at his home on Mayne Street, Huntington, Indiana. He was a little over seventy-nine years of age. He had been in feeble health for some time but was not confined to the house constantly until seized with the illness which ended his life.
The funeral was held Wednesday morning at the residence, No.16 Mayne Street at 10 o’clock.
Rev. W. T. Wells officiating. Interment was in in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Edmond Day was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina, on January 3, 1822. He came to Huntington County in 1845, and in 1852 his marriage to Sarah A. Chaffin was solemnized. In the fall of 1852, he and his wife located on a farm in Rock Creek Township and lived there until 1861 when they moved to Salamonie Township, where they continued to reside until in 1889, when they moved to Huntington, first residing on South Jefferson Street, and then moving to the home where his death took place.
He was the father of nine children, three sons and six daughters, two of the latter being deceased; one having died in infancy. (Susan Day Carver 1858-1877, age 18-19; and an infant daughter that we cannot find a record for.)
The wife and the following sons and daughters are left to mourn. John R., (Aug 13, 1860-October 15, 1929), Charles W. Day, (1876–1954); and Mrs. Ella Bartchere/(Mrs. Ella (Ellen May) Rouch 1866–1922) of this city; William Day, (died June 14, 1926) residing on the old homestead in Salamonie Township; Martha Carver, (1858–1877); Mary Welsh (1854–1928); and Anna Myers, 1856 – unknown, whose place of residence is Muncie.
Edmond Day was the son of William Day 1785-1862 and Nancy Triplett Day 1789-unknown
Mr. Day was the last of his father’s family, unless perhaps, one brother still survives in the south. He had eight brothers and eight sisters.
In his religious views, Edmond Day was firm in the doctrines of the Disciples and was a member of the charge of that faith at Buckeye, Rock Creek Township; his membership never having been transferred after moving away from the neighborhood. He was a member of the class at that place continuously for over forty years.
Politically, the subject of this sketch was firm in Republicanism, his first vote for President, however, having been cast with the Whigs, when Henry Clay was candidate. (Whigs Party: An American political party formed in the 1830s to oppose President Andrew Jackson and the Democrats. Whigs stood for protective tariffs, national banking, and federal aid for internal improvements. Senators Henry Clay and Daniel Webster were prominent Whigs, as were four presidents (William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Millard Fillmore). The party fell into disunity in the 1850s over slavery; some former Whigs, including Abraham Lincoln, then joined the new Republican party.
Mr. Day was an exceptional man in point of good principles. His old neighbors and friends who knew him for half a century say he was always a model man in point of industry, integrity and honesty. He was never known to misrepresent facts intentionally and no greater insult could be offered him than to question his veracity (conformity to facts; accuracy). His word or promise was as good as a bond, and it is believed he would have sacrificed life itself rather than violate his honor or a trust of any kind.
It was such pioneers as the subject of this sketch that did so much to cause the heavy forests to melt away before the onward step of progress and civilization. When a young man, he was known to be the greatest chopper in the county. It was often told of him that he could easily cut off the butt log of a large tree and then cut the tree through again, while any other chopper was cutting the second log from the butt. He cleared 250 acres of heavily timbered land. He cut hundreds of cords of wood at fifty cents a cord, and at the same time, was paying forty-five cents a pound for coffee. He was no stranger to the privations (things that are essential for human well-being such as food and warmth), hard labor, and thrilling experiences, of the sturdy pioneer. The county owes much to such men as Edmond Day and they should never be forgotten Peace to his ashes!
Some birth and death dates, and family information have been added by the contributor, Hilda Fry.
Contributor: Hilda Fry (49236545) • [email protected]
A Typical Pioneer - Such was Edmond Day Now Passed Away
Dies at an Advanced Age after a Useful Career – Man of Exceptional Integrity
The death of Edmond Day occurred Monday afternoon, January 28, 1901, at five minutes of three o’clock at his home on Mayne Street, Huntington, Indiana. He was a little over seventy-nine years of age. He had been in feeble health for some time but was not confined to the house constantly until seized with the illness which ended his life.
The funeral was held Wednesday morning at the residence, No.16 Mayne Street at 10 o’clock.
Rev. W. T. Wells officiating. Interment was in in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Edmond Day was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina, on January 3, 1822. He came to Huntington County in 1845, and in 1852 his marriage to Sarah A. Chaffin was solemnized. In the fall of 1852, he and his wife located on a farm in Rock Creek Township and lived there until 1861 when they moved to Salamonie Township, where they continued to reside until in 1889, when they moved to Huntington, first residing on South Jefferson Street, and then moving to the home where his death took place.
He was the father of nine children, three sons and six daughters, two of the latter being deceased; one having died in infancy. (Susan Day Carver 1858-1877, age 18-19; and an infant daughter that we cannot find a record for.)
The wife and the following sons and daughters are left to mourn. John R., (Aug 13, 1860-October 15, 1929), Charles W. Day, (1876–1954); and Mrs. Ella Bartchere/(Mrs. Ella (Ellen May) Rouch 1866–1922) of this city; William Day, (died June 14, 1926) residing on the old homestead in Salamonie Township; Martha Carver, (1858–1877); Mary Welsh (1854–1928); and Anna Myers, 1856 – unknown, whose place of residence is Muncie.
Edmond Day was the son of William Day 1785-1862 and Nancy Triplett Day 1789-unknown
Mr. Day was the last of his father’s family, unless perhaps, one brother still survives in the south. He had eight brothers and eight sisters.
In his religious views, Edmond Day was firm in the doctrines of the Disciples and was a member of the charge of that faith at Buckeye, Rock Creek Township; his membership never having been transferred after moving away from the neighborhood. He was a member of the class at that place continuously for over forty years.
Politically, the subject of this sketch was firm in Republicanism, his first vote for President, however, having been cast with the Whigs, when Henry Clay was candidate. (Whigs Party: An American political party formed in the 1830s to oppose President Andrew Jackson and the Democrats. Whigs stood for protective tariffs, national banking, and federal aid for internal improvements. Senators Henry Clay and Daniel Webster were prominent Whigs, as were four presidents (William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Millard Fillmore). The party fell into disunity in the 1850s over slavery; some former Whigs, including Abraham Lincoln, then joined the new Republican party.
Mr. Day was an exceptional man in point of good principles. His old neighbors and friends who knew him for half a century say he was always a model man in point of industry, integrity and honesty. He was never known to misrepresent facts intentionally and no greater insult could be offered him than to question his veracity (conformity to facts; accuracy). His word or promise was as good as a bond, and it is believed he would have sacrificed life itself rather than violate his honor or a trust of any kind.
It was such pioneers as the subject of this sketch that did so much to cause the heavy forests to melt away before the onward step of progress and civilization. When a young man, he was known to be the greatest chopper in the county. It was often told of him that he could easily cut off the butt log of a large tree and then cut the tree through again, while any other chopper was cutting the second log from the butt. He cleared 250 acres of heavily timbered land. He cut hundreds of cords of wood at fifty cents a cord, and at the same time, was paying forty-five cents a pound for coffee. He was no stranger to the privations (things that are essential for human well-being such as food and warmth), hard labor, and thrilling experiences, of the sturdy pioneer. The county owes much to such men as Edmond Day and they should never be forgotten Peace to his ashes!
Some birth and death dates, and family information have been added by the contributor, Hilda Fry.
Contributor: Hilda Fry (49236545) • [email protected]
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