Obituary -
JACOB TAYLOR MASON
Jacob Taylor Mason a citizen of Edwards county, died Thursday morning,
February 16, of Brights disease, at his home four miles north of Albion,
where the deceased had lived for thirty-four years. He was born March
23, 1848, near Parkersburg, and was the fourth son of George and Emily
Mason, who have long since preceded him to the life beyond. His age
was 56 years, 10 months and 23 days. Mr. Mason was united in marriage to
Mary Smith January 14, 1896. To this union five children were born, one
daughter dying in infancy. The wife, one daughter and three sons survive
their father, namely, Mrs. Della Weber, wife of Dr. Weber of
Parkersburg, Arch Mason, who lives adjoining farms. Tice Mason, of Bone
Gap, and Chester Mason who is yet at home. He also leaves two sisters
and two brothers to mourn their loss. His family has the honor of
being a most affectionate one. Mr. Mason united with the Christian
church of West Village, where he has been a faithful member up to the
time of his death. He did what he could for the Lord, the church and the
community. The Lord hath said "Come up higher to thy reward." Mr.
Mason has been a prominent man in the neighborhood in which he lived. In
sickness, death or poverty he lent a helping hand. He will be missed in
his community and more than missed in the home. He was a law abiding
citizen, a kind father and affectionate husband, a generous brother
and a man who provided well for his family. His sufferings were great
yet he murmured not. Nothing was left undone that could have been done
by his family to comfort him in his sickness. Only a few years ago he
was a man of robust health and strength, hence the adage, "The old must
die, the young may die and the strong can die." "Blessed are the dead
that die in the Lord. Be ye therefore ready for ye know not the day nor
the hour wherein the Son of man may cometh."
He was followed to his last resting place by a large concourse of
relatives, and friends. The funeral took place at West Village Church
Friday afternoon. The sermon was preached by Elder Jacobs, of Bone Gap,
after which the remains were laid to rest in West Village cemetery to
await the resurrection morn. The entire community is in sorrow over the
death of our beloved brother and neighbor, and his bereaved family has
our deepest and sincerest sympathy. The family desires to thank those
who so kindly assisted them in their sad hours of affliction.