> > Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, May 5, 1899 > > JOHN M. MACY DEAD > > John M. Macy died last Tuesday at half past seven o'clock at his home on > south green street. He had been in failing health for several months but his > death was not anticipated until a few days ago. The funeral took place > Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the services to be conducted at the > residence by Rev. A.J. Alexander. Mr. Macy was born in Cincinnati, > fifty-nine years ago on the 31st of last March. During the civil war he > served with honor in the 63rd Ohio volunteers. In 1887 he came with his > family to this city and resided here until his death. He was a most worthy > citizen and was greatly respected for his uprightness and morality. He was a > member of the Presbyterian church. He leaves a wife and two children. > >