REV. J. W. BORAH
Son of Jacob Baily and Emma Wilson Borah, was born in Jasper township, in Wayne County, Illinois, on November 28, 1842, and passed away at his home in Fairfield, April 19, 1934, age 91 years. He is a descendant of one of the early settlers of his community, his father, Jacob Baily Borah, being one of the first three white children born within the present boundaries of Wayne County. His early life was spent in Jasper township and in what, at that time, was the village of Fairfield.
He was married to Miriam F. McLin, November 1, 1866. To this union seven children were born. His oldest daughter, Anna, passed away in 1895, and his beloved wife preceded him March 17, 1932, which brought to a close a companionship of more than sixty-six years.
Rev. Borah was converted and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Old Tom's Prairie in 1871, and remained closely attached to that church until death. He entered the Cumberland Presbyterian ministry in 1875, to which he consistently devoted the remainder of his life, having preached his last sermon on his 91st birthday at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in this city. Although he acquired his knowledge of theology by self-study, he has been considered one of the leading theologians in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for many years. His 58 years in the ministry were spent in the vicinity of Fairfield, and throughout this long period in the service he was consecrated to his church and the spiritual welfare of the people in this community.
He was a true and loving husband, a kind and devoted father. As a neighbor and friend to the several generations who have come and gone during his lifetime, he has shared the blessings of an unselfish Christian.
Mr. Borah is survived by three sons and three daughters: J. A. Borah, Mrs. W. M. Monroe, Miss Emma P. Borah, J. C. Borah, Frank D. Borah, all of Fairfield, and Mrs. J. R. Curtis, of Burnt Prairie, Ill. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, one aged sister, Mrs. R. E. Mabry, of Fairfield, and one brother Joseph B. Borah, of East Alton, Ill.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in this city. Services were conducted by Rev. W. A. Cowgur, of Burnt Prairie, assisted by Revs. H. R. Robinson, pastor, and Rev. John Adams. The local post American Legion furnished a guard of honor, and the Post also gave the soldier's burial honors at the grave side at Tom's Prairie Cemetery. A short service was also conducted at Tom's Prairie, and burial was by the side of his wife in the cemetery there.
[Source: "The Cumberland Presbyterian", May 3, 1934, page 16]
Son of Jacob Baily and Emma Wilson Borah, was born in Jasper township, in Wayne County, Illinois, on November 28, 1842, and passed away at his home in Fairfield, April 19, 1934, age 91 years. He is a descendant of one of the early settlers of his community, his father, Jacob Baily Borah, being one of the first three white children born within the present boundaries of Wayne County. His early life was spent in Jasper township and in what, at that time, was the village of Fairfield.
He was married to Miriam F. McLin, November 1, 1866. To this union seven children were born. His oldest daughter, Anna, passed away in 1895, and his beloved wife preceded him March 17, 1932, which brought to a close a companionship of more than sixty-six years.
Rev. Borah was converted and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Old Tom's Prairie in 1871, and remained closely attached to that church until death. He entered the Cumberland Presbyterian ministry in 1875, to which he consistently devoted the remainder of his life, having preached his last sermon on his 91st birthday at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in this city. Although he acquired his knowledge of theology by self-study, he has been considered one of the leading theologians in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for many years. His 58 years in the ministry were spent in the vicinity of Fairfield, and throughout this long period in the service he was consecrated to his church and the spiritual welfare of the people in this community.
He was a true and loving husband, a kind and devoted father. As a neighbor and friend to the several generations who have come and gone during his lifetime, he has shared the blessings of an unselfish Christian.
Mr. Borah is survived by three sons and three daughters: J. A. Borah, Mrs. W. M. Monroe, Miss Emma P. Borah, J. C. Borah, Frank D. Borah, all of Fairfield, and Mrs. J. R. Curtis, of Burnt Prairie, Ill. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, one aged sister, Mrs. R. E. Mabry, of Fairfield, and one brother Joseph B. Borah, of East Alton, Ill.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in this city. Services were conducted by Rev. W. A. Cowgur, of Burnt Prairie, assisted by Revs. H. R. Robinson, pastor, and Rev. John Adams. The local post American Legion furnished a guard of honor, and the Post also gave the soldier's burial honors at the grave side at Tom's Prairie Cemetery. A short service was also conducted at Tom's Prairie, and burial was by the side of his wife in the cemetery there.
[Source: "The Cumberland Presbyterian", May 3, 1934, page 16]
REV. J. W. BORAH
Son of Jacob Baily and Emma Wilson Borah, was born in Jasper township, in Wayne County, Illinois, on November 28, 1842, and passed away at his home in Fairfield, April 19, 1934, age 91 years. He is a descendant of one of the early settlers of his community, his father, Jacob Baily Borah, being one of the first three white children born within the present boundaries of Wayne County. His early life was spent in Jasper township and in what, at that time, was the village of Fairfield.
He was married to Miriam F. McLin, November 1, 1866. To this union seven children were born. His oldest daughter, Anna, passed away in 1895, and his beloved wife preceded him March 17, 1932, which brought to a close a companionship of more than sixty-six years.
Rev. Borah was converted and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Old Tom's Prairie in 1871, and remained closely attached to that church until death. He entered the Cumberland Presbyterian ministry in 1875, to which he consistently devoted the remainder of his life, having preached his last sermon on his 91st birthday at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in this city. Although he acquired his knowledge of theology by self-study, he has been considered one of the leading theologians in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for many years. His 58 years in the ministry were spent in the vicinity of Fairfield, and throughout this long period in the service he was consecrated to his church and the spiritual welfare of the people in this community.
He was a true and loving husband, a kind and devoted father. As a neighbor and friend to the several generations who have come and gone during his lifetime, he has shared the blessings of an unselfish Christian.
Mr. Borah is survived by three sons and three daughters: J. A. Borah, Mrs. W. M. Monroe, Miss Emma P. Borah, J. C. Borah, Frank D. Borah, all of Fairfield, and Mrs. J. R. Curtis, of Burnt Prairie, Ill. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, one aged sister, Mrs. R. E. Mabry, of Fairfield, and one brother Joseph B. Borah, of East Alton, Ill.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in this city. Services were conducted by Rev. W. A. Cowgur, of Burnt Prairie, assisted by Revs. H. R. Robinson, pastor, and Rev. John Adams. The local post American Legion furnished a guard of honor, and the Post also gave the soldier's burial honors at the grave side at Tom's Prairie Cemetery. A short service was also conducted at Tom's Prairie, and burial was by the side of his wife in the cemetery there.
[Source: "The Cumberland Presbyterian", May 3, 1934, page 16]
Son of Jacob Baily and Emma Wilson Borah, was born in Jasper township, in Wayne County, Illinois, on November 28, 1842, and passed away at his home in Fairfield, April 19, 1934, age 91 years. He is a descendant of one of the early settlers of his community, his father, Jacob Baily Borah, being one of the first three white children born within the present boundaries of Wayne County. His early life was spent in Jasper township and in what, at that time, was the village of Fairfield.
He was married to Miriam F. McLin, November 1, 1866. To this union seven children were born. His oldest daughter, Anna, passed away in 1895, and his beloved wife preceded him March 17, 1932, which brought to a close a companionship of more than sixty-six years.
Rev. Borah was converted and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Old Tom's Prairie in 1871, and remained closely attached to that church until death. He entered the Cumberland Presbyterian ministry in 1875, to which he consistently devoted the remainder of his life, having preached his last sermon on his 91st birthday at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in this city. Although he acquired his knowledge of theology by self-study, he has been considered one of the leading theologians in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for many years. His 58 years in the ministry were spent in the vicinity of Fairfield, and throughout this long period in the service he was consecrated to his church and the spiritual welfare of the people in this community.
He was a true and loving husband, a kind and devoted father. As a neighbor and friend to the several generations who have come and gone during his lifetime, he has shared the blessings of an unselfish Christian.
Mr. Borah is survived by three sons and three daughters: J. A. Borah, Mrs. W. M. Monroe, Miss Emma P. Borah, J. C. Borah, Frank D. Borah, all of Fairfield, and Mrs. J. R. Curtis, of Burnt Prairie, Ill. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, one aged sister, Mrs. R. E. Mabry, of Fairfield, and one brother Joseph B. Borah, of East Alton, Ill.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in this city. Services were conducted by Rev. W. A. Cowgur, of Burnt Prairie, assisted by Revs. H. R. Robinson, pastor, and Rev. John Adams. The local post American Legion furnished a guard of honor, and the Post also gave the soldier's burial honors at the grave side at Tom's Prairie Cemetery. A short service was also conducted at Tom's Prairie, and burial was by the side of his wife in the cemetery there.
[Source: "The Cumberland Presbyterian", May 3, 1934, page 16]
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