Firestone - Knight - Sturgis Miscellaneous

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Eleanor (Firestone) Sturges (1825-1899)
Benoni D. Knight (1823-1853)

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Obits and News

Mr. Joseph Sturgis 1894 obituary (transcribed), James Blodgett to Denny Shirer and GJ, "Joseph Sturgis obit," email of June 24, 2022, cites "The Dalton (OH) Gazette February 1, 1894, p. 4, c. 2" and by subscription, NewspaperArchives.

The Dalton (OH) Gazette

February 1, 1894, p. 4, c. 2

Mr. Joseph Sturgis, of Applecreek, an uncle of Mr. J.R. Sturgis of this place died at his home near Applecreek, Saturday morning last. Mt. Sturgis had reached the good old age of 91 years old, 6 months and 10 days. The funeral took place from the M.E. church at Applecreek on Monday.  :Mr. J.H. Sturgis and son, T.A. of this place attended the funeral.

Joseph Sturgis 1894 obituary (transcribed), James Blodgett, "Joseph Sturges #22940," email to Denny Shirer and GJ of June 24, 2022, cites Wooster (OH) Daily Republican Saturday, January 27, 1894, p. 3, c. 6."

DIED

STURGIS -- At his home in East Union township, Wayne county, O., Friday, Jan. 26, 1894, Joseph Sturgis, aged 92 years. Mr. Sturgis was born in Ireland, came to America in 1812, and was for over 60 years a resident of Wayne county. Funeral from residence at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29. Interment at Apple Creek.

Other Published

John Danner, Old Landmarks of Canton and Stark County, Ohio (Logansport, Ind., B. F. Bowen, 1904), 592-593 (George F. Knight); digital images, Hathi Trust.