This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rawles, Newell, Morehouse Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Hi.2ADI/2562 Message Board Post: Obituary 1 Lafayette Indiana Weekly Courier, 30 April 1889 Death of John Rawles John Rawles, an old and highly respected citizen of this county, died a 9 o'clock last Saturday morning at his home near Hebron, from the effects of a cancer. His sufferings for months have been terrible, and death came as a relief to an honest, industrious and successful farmer. He was born in Piqua county, Ohio, January 17, 1813, coming to this county in 1830 with his father. A widow and seven children survive him. The deceased was an earnest member of the Methodist church and his life was one of purity and devotion to the church. The funeral was held at 10 o'clock Monday morning from Mount Zion Church, Rev J.H.Cissel, officiating. Interment at the Hebron Cemetery The deceased was one of the original organizers of the Mount Zion church, on the West Side, in 1843, and a liberal contributor and active worker in the building of the present church edifice in the year 1847, and he has been an ever faithful member and generous supporter of the church since. He has held every office in the church at divers times, having held the superintendency of the Sabbath school for fifteen consecutive years, up o(sic) three years ago, when he resigned on account of his health, since which time his son Marcellus Rawles has filled the place. Mrs. Kate Rawles, widow of Lycyrus Rawles, of Danville, Ind; Jos. Rawles, of Lebanon, Ohio, and William Rawles, of LeSummit, Mo., children of the late John Rawles, of the West Side, arrived this afternoon to attend the funeral of their lamented parent to-morrow. A son David, who went to California some fifteen years ago, has not since been heard from, and it is not known whether he is living or dead. Four children, viz: Marcellus, George, Edward and Mary--Mrs. Silas Morehouse--reside on the West Side. The wife and mother has been dead three years. Three children are also dead. Four sons served in the rebellion, viz: David, William, Marcellus and John. Obituary 2 (partial) Unknown newspaper and date, likely a Lafayette, Indiana paper, about 30 April 1889 Death of John Rawles John Rawles, one of the oldest and best-known citizens of Wabash town ship, died at 9:15 last Saturday, at his home near the Heoron(sic) Church, of cancer. The disease first attacked his ear, and he has been confined to his bed for six months, and gradually failing. He was a man of some means, of sterling integrity, and stood high among his neighbors, and the citizens of the county, in all the relations of life. John Rawles was the son of John and Sarah Rawles, and was born in Pickaway county, Ohio. January 17, 1813. He was reared in the usual manner of farmer boys of that day, and afforded, as usual, opportunity for obtaining only a common school education, and that acquired during the winter months. In 1830 he came to this county, where the father purchased 320 acres of land which Mr. Rawles afterwards purchased, and held at his death. He was a thrifty, prosperous and successful farmer and at one time was the owner of 1,000 acres of fine land, a considerable porti! on of which he distributed among his children. He married in 1834 Miss Matilda Newell, of Warren county. He leaves seven children, all grown-six sons and one married daughter. Mr. Rawles ....(rest of obit was torn off) Tribute to John Rawles Unknown newspaper and date, likely a Lafayette, Indiana paper about 30 April 1889 In Memory of John Rawles-Resoulutions Adopted by the Mount Zion Sabbath School Whereas, It has pleased an Allwise Providence to remove from our midst an honored and beloved member of our school, in the person of Mr. John Rawles, whereby we are reminded that the King of Shadows loveth a shining mark, therefore, be it resolved by Mt. Zion Sabbath school: 1st. That we appreciate the part sustained by the deceased through many years of faithful work in our school in the capacity of superintendent. 2d. That through the death of Mr. Rawles a cloud of deep sorrow has fallen over the entire community and Mt. Zion Sabbath-school has lost an earnest and efficient member. Although he is missed in the community and family circle, the influence of his good deeds will remain with us, like the fragrance of a flower, though its leaves are withered. 3d. That this Sabbath school extends its sincere sympathy to his relatives and friends, hoping that it may somewhat lessen the weight of this affliction. 4th. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to his family and also to the press for publication. By order of Mt. Zion S.S. EVA HARVEY, LAURA ADAMS, J. F. PIERCE. D. C. JACKSON, Committee.