XENIA DAILY GAZETTE MONDAY EVENING - JANUARY 14, 1889 XENIA, OHIO GREENE COUNTY SUDDEN DEATH AN AGED CITIZEN LIES DOWN TO SLEEP AND NEVER WAKES AGAIN Mr. Nimrod CUMMINS, of West Main Street was found dead in his bed yesterday morning at 7 o'clock by his daughter, Susan. He had gone to bed the night before in good health, and had apparently gone to sleep very peacefully and died during the night without a struggle, as the covers had not been mussed in any way. He was lyeing on one side as if in sleep when found. Nimrod CUMMINS was born in Louden County, Virginia in 1806, and came to this state in 1846, but did not come to this county until sometime in the seventies. He lived for sometime in Cedarville Township on a farm, but until 6 months ago, he kept hotel in Bowersville. Last summer he came here to live and had become a familiar and well liked citizen about town, being socially inclined and active for one of age. He had no wife, but leaves a number of grown-up children as follows: I.T., Robert and Towney CUMMINS, Mrs. SMITH, of Bowersville, and Susan and Emma CUMMINS, who have the sincere sympathy of the community. The funeral service will be held at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday morning, Rev. A.N. SPAHR officiating. The remains will be taken to the Cemetery at Grass Run in Clinton County, 8 miles from Jamestown. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- XENIA DAILY GAZETTE WEDNESDAY EVENING - JANUARY 23, 1889 XENIA, OHIO GREENE COUNTY Nimrod CUMMINS was born in Loudon County, Va., November 8, 1806, died January 13, 1889 aged 82 years, 2 months, and 5 days, was married to Martha MCLINN September 9, 1833. To whom were born 9 children who survive them. His wife preceded him to the better land some 15 years ago. He was a member of Friends Church, was honest, industrious, kind hearted, always remembering those in adverse circumstances. He was well informed and through a long and eventful life, always seeing the bright side, and his genial disposition won him hosts of friends. His children and grandchildren have lost one who was not a burden, but a companion and friend; one who sympathized with them in their joys and sorrows, and was truely beloved by all. Through his long lonliness since his wife's death, he was never heard to murmer, although having lost one whose christian life was an example, whose companionship was sweet, and whose assistance in raising his large family was inestimable. The last few months were peaceful in an unusual degree in one so old. He was very patient, although being quite feeble. His death was very peaceful, merely went to sleep and awoke in Heaven. What a blessed awakening was that; just going to sleep on Earth in the midst of all its cares and sorrows, and awakening in the light and joy of Heaven, there to meet his dear companion and friends gone before, asleep in Jesus blessed sleep. Farewell Dear one, may thy memory linger with thy friends like sweet incense, and may all be so happy to meet thee on the shining shores of immortality. Debbie I have no connection with the CUMMINS surname. I found this article and thought it might be of interest to someone on the list. ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.