This obit was found in a Unionville newspaper in the 30 Jun 1887 issue. 30 Jun 1887, Obituary John S. THORNBURG was born at Salem, Washington county, Indiana, August 19, 1830, died at Fulton, Mo., 22 Jun 1887. John joined the M.E. church at age 18 years and lived a consistent christian life until called home. Deceased moved to Iowa in the year 1852 with his parents. In the year 1857 married Sarah E. ADAMS. The result of this union was two daughters and one son. Then in the year 1862, when his country was in danger, at the call, he left all that was near and dear for his country and flag; served as a soldier in the 36th Iowa Regiment for 3 years. His wife Sarah died in the year 1874. Then in the year 1876 he married Mrs. Lizzie VAUGHN with whom he lived a happy life for eleven years. He was buried in the Unionville cemetery and leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss.