Salem (IN) Democrat, March 23, 1893, from the earliest bound volume of transcribed obits available at the John Hay Center, Salem, Indiana. John Tash, one of the most highly respected citizens of our county, died at his home near Pekin, Saturday evening. Mr. Tash was born on the same farm where he died, had resided there all his life and will be greatly missed. He was nearly 72 years of age. ---------------------------------------------------------- No source noted, March 24, 1893, from the earliest bound volume of transcribed obits available at the John Hay Center, Salem, Indiana. PEKIN POINTERS Died last Monday, John Tash, aged 73 years, of neurasthenia. He was buried at Mt. Washington on Tuesday after funeral services by Rev. Parr. Thus has passed away one of our best citizens. He will be greatly missed. He was a quiet and good neighbor and friendly to all, a kind husband and father.