The Franklin Evening Star, 29 Mar 1928, Thurs, pg 1
GILBERT LUYSTER, 43, WELL-KNOWN CITIZEN DIED WEDNESDAY P.M.
Had Been in Failing Health for Nine Years – Funeral Saturday
Gilbert Luyster, one of the best-known young farmers of Johnson county and a resident of the Union neighborhood during most of his lifetime, died Wednesday afternoon at 2:10 at his home where he had been confined to his bed since the latter part of November. Mr. Luyster had been in failing health for the past nine years. About a year ago his case was diagnosed as cancer of the intestines and stomach. He was taken to an Indianapolis hospital last fall for an operation but it was found that the malady had gained such headway that an operation was impossible. He was brought back to his home where he had gradually grown worse until his death.
….Burial in Greenlawn cemetery.
Mr. Luyster was born May 6, 1884 in the Hopewell community and was a son of James Blair and Hattie Ditmars Luyster. When he was about six years of age his parents moved to a farm in the Union neighborhood, about two miles southwest of Franklin. Mr. Luyster attended the schools of Franklin township and after completing his common school course he became associated in farming with his father and as his father was one of the leading auctioneers of Indiana during the latter years of his life and was away from home a great deal of the time, the management of the farm fell to the son when he was still in his teens but he demonstrated that he had unusual qualifications as a farmer and breeder of Poland China hogs. His father had been one of the first Poland China breeders in this section of Indiana and was one of the first to develop what was known as "the big type" Poland.
Married in 1906----
Mr. Luyster was married on February 14, 1906, to Miss Grace Mullendore, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Mullendore and eighteen years ago they purchased the farm on the Union-Trafalgar road, two and a half miles southwest of Franklin, where they had since resided.
Mr. and Mrs. Luyster had no children. In addition to the widow the deceased is survived by two brothers, two sisters and his mother. His father died a number of years ago. The brothers are John D. Luyster of Johnson county and Homer B. Luyster of Seattle, Washington, and the sisters are Mrs. William T. Mullendore of the Union neighborhood and Mrs. Fred Polk of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The mother is Mrs. Hattie Ditmars Luyster.
Mrs. Polk had been with her brother for the past two weeks and Homer Luyster came to Johnson county shortly before Christmas when it was seen that his brother's condition was becoming critical. It was his intention to remain until the end but he was forced to return to the Northwest a few weeks ago on account of his own health.
Mr. Luyster was a splendid citizen. He was quiet and unassuming in his demeanor but was one whom his friends knew they could depend upon in time of need. His suffering for many years must have been almost unbearable but he did little complaining and was optimistic until the very end. He had not been told of the seriousness of his condition and until very recently he had expressed confidence in his ultimate recovery.
He was a member of the Franklin Presbyterian church having united with that church early in life. During his residence in the Union neighborhood he had attended services at the Union Christian church but had never placed his membership with that congregation.
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Indiana Death Certificate records Gilbert Luyster, a 43 year old married white male, died on 28 March 1928 in Franklin IN of intestinal carcinoma.
Spouse/Informant - Grace E. Luyster
Parents - James Blair Luyster and Harriett McCaslin
Burial - Greenlawn Cem
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MARRIAGE -
Married Grace E. Mullendore on 14 Feb 1906 in Johnson Co, IN.
[Provided by Mark McCrady #47714241 and Cathea Curry #47339429]
GILBERT LUYSTER, 43, WELL-KNOWN CITIZEN DIED WEDNESDAY P.M.
Had Been in Failing Health for Nine Years – Funeral Saturday
Gilbert Luyster, one of the best-known young farmers of Johnson county and a resident of the Union neighborhood during most of his lifetime, died Wednesday afternoon at 2:10 at his home where he had been confined to his bed since the latter part of November. Mr. Luyster had been in failing health for the past nine years. About a year ago his case was diagnosed as cancer of the intestines and stomach. He was taken to an Indianapolis hospital last fall for an operation but it was found that the malady had gained such headway that an operation was impossible. He was brought back to his home where he had gradually grown worse until his death.
….Burial in Greenlawn cemetery.
Mr. Luyster was born May 6, 1884 in the Hopewell community and was a son of James Blair and Hattie Ditmars Luyster. When he was about six years of age his parents moved to a farm in the Union neighborhood, about two miles southwest of Franklin. Mr. Luyster attended the schools of Franklin township and after completing his common school course he became associated in farming with his father and as his father was one of the leading auctioneers of Indiana during the latter years of his life and was away from home a great deal of the time, the management of the farm fell to the son when he was still in his teens but he demonstrated that he had unusual qualifications as a farmer and breeder of Poland China hogs. His father had been one of the first Poland China breeders in this section of Indiana and was one of the first to develop what was known as "the big type" Poland.
Married in 1906----
Mr. Luyster was married on February 14, 1906, to Miss Grace Mullendore, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Mullendore and eighteen years ago they purchased the farm on the Union-Trafalgar road, two and a half miles southwest of Franklin, where they had since resided.
Mr. and Mrs. Luyster had no children. In addition to the widow the deceased is survived by two brothers, two sisters and his mother. His father died a number of years ago. The brothers are John D. Luyster of Johnson county and Homer B. Luyster of Seattle, Washington, and the sisters are Mrs. William T. Mullendore of the Union neighborhood and Mrs. Fred Polk of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The mother is Mrs. Hattie Ditmars Luyster.
Mrs. Polk had been with her brother for the past two weeks and Homer Luyster came to Johnson county shortly before Christmas when it was seen that his brother's condition was becoming critical. It was his intention to remain until the end but he was forced to return to the Northwest a few weeks ago on account of his own health.
Mr. Luyster was a splendid citizen. He was quiet and unassuming in his demeanor but was one whom his friends knew they could depend upon in time of need. His suffering for many years must have been almost unbearable but he did little complaining and was optimistic until the very end. He had not been told of the seriousness of his condition and until very recently he had expressed confidence in his ultimate recovery.
He was a member of the Franklin Presbyterian church having united with that church early in life. During his residence in the Union neighborhood he had attended services at the Union Christian church but had never placed his membership with that congregation.
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Indiana Death Certificate records Gilbert Luyster, a 43 year old married white male, died on 28 March 1928 in Franklin IN of intestinal carcinoma.
Spouse/Informant - Grace E. Luyster
Parents - James Blair Luyster and Harriett McCaslin
Burial - Greenlawn Cem
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MARRIAGE -
Married Grace E. Mullendore on 14 Feb 1906 in Johnson Co, IN.
[Provided by Mark McCrady #47714241 and Cathea Curry #47339429]
The Franklin Evening Star, 29 Mar 1928, Thurs, pg 1
GILBERT LUYSTER, 43, WELL-KNOWN CITIZEN DIED WEDNESDAY P.M.
Had Been in Failing Health for Nine Years – Funeral Saturday
Gilbert Luyster, one of the best-known young farmers of Johnson county and a resident of the Union neighborhood during most of his lifetime, died Wednesday afternoon at 2:10 at his home where he had been confined to his bed since the latter part of November. Mr. Luyster had been in failing health for the past nine years. About a year ago his case was diagnosed as cancer of the intestines and stomach. He was taken to an Indianapolis hospital last fall for an operation but it was found that the malady had gained such headway that an operation was impossible. He was brought back to his home where he had gradually grown worse until his death.
….Burial in Greenlawn cemetery.
Mr. Luyster was born May 6, 1884 in the Hopewell community and was a son of James Blair and Hattie Ditmars Luyster. When he was about six years of age his parents moved to a farm in the Union neighborhood, about two miles southwest of Franklin. Mr. Luyster attended the schools of Franklin township and after completing his common school course he became associated in farming with his father and as his father was one of the leading auctioneers of Indiana during the latter years of his life and was away from home a great deal of the time, the management of the farm fell to the son when he was still in his teens but he demonstrated that he had unusual qualifications as a farmer and breeder of Poland China hogs. His father had been one of the first Poland China breeders in this section of Indiana and was one of the first to develop what was known as "the big type" Poland.
Married in 1906----
Mr. Luyster was married on February 14, 1906, to Miss Grace Mullendore, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Mullendore and eighteen years ago they purchased the farm on the Union-Trafalgar road, two and a half miles southwest of Franklin, where they had since resided.
Mr. and Mrs. Luyster had no children. In addition to the widow the deceased is survived by two brothers, two sisters and his mother. His father died a number of years ago. The brothers are John D. Luyster of Johnson county and Homer B. Luyster of Seattle, Washington, and the sisters are Mrs. William T. Mullendore of the Union neighborhood and Mrs. Fred Polk of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The mother is Mrs. Hattie Ditmars Luyster.
Mrs. Polk had been with her brother for the past two weeks and Homer Luyster came to Johnson county shortly before Christmas when it was seen that his brother's condition was becoming critical. It was his intention to remain until the end but he was forced to return to the Northwest a few weeks ago on account of his own health.
Mr. Luyster was a splendid citizen. He was quiet and unassuming in his demeanor but was one whom his friends knew they could depend upon in time of need. His suffering for many years must have been almost unbearable but he did little complaining and was optimistic until the very end. He had not been told of the seriousness of his condition and until very recently he had expressed confidence in his ultimate recovery.
He was a member of the Franklin Presbyterian church having united with that church early in life. During his residence in the Union neighborhood he had attended services at the Union Christian church but had never placed his membership with that congregation.
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Indiana Death Certificate records Gilbert Luyster, a 43 year old married white male, died on 28 March 1928 in Franklin IN of intestinal carcinoma.
Spouse/Informant - Grace E. Luyster
Parents - James Blair Luyster and Harriett McCaslin
Burial - Greenlawn Cem
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MARRIAGE -
Married Grace E. Mullendore on 14 Feb 1906 in Johnson Co, IN.
[Provided by Mark McCrady #47714241 and Cathea Curry #47339429]
GILBERT LUYSTER, 43, WELL-KNOWN CITIZEN DIED WEDNESDAY P.M.
Had Been in Failing Health for Nine Years – Funeral Saturday
Gilbert Luyster, one of the best-known young farmers of Johnson county and a resident of the Union neighborhood during most of his lifetime, died Wednesday afternoon at 2:10 at his home where he had been confined to his bed since the latter part of November. Mr. Luyster had been in failing health for the past nine years. About a year ago his case was diagnosed as cancer of the intestines and stomach. He was taken to an Indianapolis hospital last fall for an operation but it was found that the malady had gained such headway that an operation was impossible. He was brought back to his home where he had gradually grown worse until his death.
….Burial in Greenlawn cemetery.
Mr. Luyster was born May 6, 1884 in the Hopewell community and was a son of James Blair and Hattie Ditmars Luyster. When he was about six years of age his parents moved to a farm in the Union neighborhood, about two miles southwest of Franklin. Mr. Luyster attended the schools of Franklin township and after completing his common school course he became associated in farming with his father and as his father was one of the leading auctioneers of Indiana during the latter years of his life and was away from home a great deal of the time, the management of the farm fell to the son when he was still in his teens but he demonstrated that he had unusual qualifications as a farmer and breeder of Poland China hogs. His father had been one of the first Poland China breeders in this section of Indiana and was one of the first to develop what was known as "the big type" Poland.
Married in 1906----
Mr. Luyster was married on February 14, 1906, to Miss Grace Mullendore, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Mullendore and eighteen years ago they purchased the farm on the Union-Trafalgar road, two and a half miles southwest of Franklin, where they had since resided.
Mr. and Mrs. Luyster had no children. In addition to the widow the deceased is survived by two brothers, two sisters and his mother. His father died a number of years ago. The brothers are John D. Luyster of Johnson county and Homer B. Luyster of Seattle, Washington, and the sisters are Mrs. William T. Mullendore of the Union neighborhood and Mrs. Fred Polk of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The mother is Mrs. Hattie Ditmars Luyster.
Mrs. Polk had been with her brother for the past two weeks and Homer Luyster came to Johnson county shortly before Christmas when it was seen that his brother's condition was becoming critical. It was his intention to remain until the end but he was forced to return to the Northwest a few weeks ago on account of his own health.
Mr. Luyster was a splendid citizen. He was quiet and unassuming in his demeanor but was one whom his friends knew they could depend upon in time of need. His suffering for many years must have been almost unbearable but he did little complaining and was optimistic until the very end. He had not been told of the seriousness of his condition and until very recently he had expressed confidence in his ultimate recovery.
He was a member of the Franklin Presbyterian church having united with that church early in life. During his residence in the Union neighborhood he had attended services at the Union Christian church but had never placed his membership with that congregation.
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Indiana Death Certificate records Gilbert Luyster, a 43 year old married white male, died on 28 March 1928 in Franklin IN of intestinal carcinoma.
Spouse/Informant - Grace E. Luyster
Parents - James Blair Luyster and Harriett McCaslin
Burial - Greenlawn Cem
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MARRIAGE -
Married Grace E. Mullendore on 14 Feb 1906 in Johnson Co, IN.
[Provided by Mark McCrady #47714241 and Cathea Curry #47339429]
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