PAYTON

Thomas PAYTON, son of Anthony and Margret Payton was born May 12, 1832 and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Lafollette, January 23, 1912 at the age of 79 years 9 months 11 days. He was united in marriage to Martha Ann Stout, May 6, 1852 and lived with her a devoted husband until death. To this union were born 10 children: James A, Mary F, William H, Sarah J, Nancy, George, John A, Ella, Ora and Omer.  The deceased united with the regular Predestinarian Baptist Church at Mt. Moriah July 7, 1866, and lived a faithful and attentive member until death. For many years he served as trustee of Mt. Moriah Church and cemetery. He was public spirited and devoted much time to beautifying the church property and was instrumental in making Mt. Moriah cemetery one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Parke County. Although criticized a great deal for his efforts he lived to see them accomplished and he will be greatly missed at Mt. Moriah.  For a number of years he was considered the leader in the singing at Mt. Moriah. Not only will Uncle Tom Payton be missed at church, but he has been one of the most attentive members of the Danville Association and from time to time he and his good wife have ridden facing the cold and the storm to some distant meeting that they might enjoy the blessings of Christian worship. His home stood ever open with a welcome to his friends and brethren. He was an earnest defender of the doctrines of the Predestinarian Baptist and was often heard to express his hope of a better life. Since his wife died he had been much grieved but bore his troubles with Christian fortitude. Thus ends the life of a kind and loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. L. Airhart and CR Collings at Mt. Moriah, after which the remains were laid to rest in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

POLING

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon for James Poling, 63 years of age, at the residence three miles south of here. Mr. Poling died at the Union Hospital in Terre Haute from heart trouble.  He had been in failing health for some time.  The Poling family had moved from Allerton, Ill., to this community in 1921.  Mr. Poling is survived by the widow; two sons, John and Donald, at home; three daughters, Mrs. L, E. Riddle of Indianapolis; Mrs. Grace Nelson and Mrs. Stanley, both of Rockville. Rev. E. M. Woodward, pastor of the Marshall Federated church, was in charge of the funeral services, and burial was made in the Bethany cemetery east of Marshall. - Crawfordsville Journal Review, March 28, 1938

POLLARD

Shan Alonzo Pollard, son of Thomas L. and Elizabeth Ellen Pollard, was born in Vermillion County, Indiana, March 10, 1861, and died March 29, 1920, at the age of 59 years and 19 days. He was united in marriage to May E. Southard on the 26th day of February 1896. To this union there came to bless and cheer, 5 children - 3 sons and 2 daughters, Pearl, Orville, Lester, Lucy, Marie, and Beatrice. The latter died at the age of 2 years. He was one of a family of 6 children, of whom one brother, John POLLARD, and one sister, Mrs. A. Warner, and 2 half-brothers, John and Samuel Pollard, survive him.  Mr. Pollard came to Parke County with his father at the age of 10 and has been a resident of Parke County since, except a few years that he lived in Vermillion County. Mr. Pollard was a very affectionate and tender husband and father, always ready to speak a kindly word to any member of the family or lend a helping hand when physically able; never offered criticism unless he was satisfied it was for the best. His educational advantages were somewhat limited, but he received a fair common school education which was of great value to him in his business relations in after life. He was of a quiet disposition, never meddled with the affairs of others, but attended strictly to his own business. He was honest and square in his dealings with his fellow man and took care of his obligations promptly. He was not a showy or brilliant man but was possessed of those sturdy and enduring traits of character that go to the making of a good husband, father, and citizen. He filled his station in life and was apparently contented with his station.  He leaves not only his immediate family and relatives, but many friends to mourn their loss. Funeral services were held at the house by James M. Swander, pastor of the Coloma Friends Church near his home. After the funeral discourse, the Montezuma Lodge of Odd Fellows, assisted by members of the Rockville Lodge, had charge of the funeral. - Newport Hoosier State, 07 April 1920, Page 001

 

PRATT

John PRATT, son of Austin and Mariah Pratt, was born in Parke County, Indiana May 28, 1838 departed this inconstant life May 29, 1910, having lived 72 years 1 day.  January 1, 1875 he was united in marriage to Lydia M. Lane. This union was blest with the birth of 3 children but alas, amid the inviting future that did a beckoning hand for happy days of wedlock, strode in that grim monster death and claimed the wife, and two little hearts were  left to grieve their loss of a mother who today in the day of woman and manhood gather around this casket and mourn the loss of father-- Marion C. Pratt and Anna, wife of Marion Payton.   Oct 27, 1887, the deceased took the hand of Nancy J. Blue with whom he lived the remainder of his lie. As the result of this union one son was born Roy E Pratt, who today is left in his early days of manhood to grieve the loss of father's council.  The departed leaves before the grave two sisters and one brother, Sam, Hannah and Polly. Uncle John Pratt, as he was general called, never united with any church but believed the principles as contended for by the Regular Predestinarian Baptist. He had reason to believe that that blood that justified the Adam sinner gave him a surety of an immortal life. He was a man of council and possess that degree of judgment that makes a successful life.  He was one of the pioneers whose toiling hands made for us a country that affords the environments of happy progress.  Let us draw the mantle of kindness over his earthy career and profit by the good deeds done in the body. To all who knew the deceased he has written his own life on the pages of the book of our remembrance and we have only to turn its golden pages to read his name and life among the good fathers, husbands, brothers and neighbors.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Shelby and C. R. Collings at Mt. Moriah Church after which the remains were laid to rest in the old cemetery.

 

PUETT

Louisa Nutgrass daughter of James Nutgrass was born in 1845; died March 21, 1910 age 65.  She was of a family of 9 children of whom three are living - Kitty Moore, Harrison and Jimmy Nutgrass. She was married to William Pratt Puett January 21, 1862. To this union were born 4 children of whom 3 are living: Carrie, Howard and Fred.  She is survived by 7 grandchildren and one great. Her sickness was of a short duration and although suffering intense pain she was willing and ready to go.  She expressed many times how she longed to be at rest in her Savior's arms. She called Rev. Fuson and Maris to her bedside on Sat evening and had songs and prayer and said, how sweet, how sweet. It would be to be (sic) with her savior and dear companion.

 

William Pratt Puett, generally known as “Polk” , died at his home in Rockville Saturday of tuberculosis.  His death came as a surprise to his friends as he was thought to be a vigorous man.  Funeral services were held at the family residence Monday afternoon, which were largely attended.  He was the son of Johnson and Patsy Puett, born Feb. 7, 1842, died Feb 29, 1908, age 66 years.  He was married to Louisa Nutgrass Jan. 21, 1862 and four children were born, Carrie, Howard, Fred and Alex.  The deceased leaves a wife, three children, eight grandchildren, one great-grand child and two brothers, Lewis and Alex.  He bore his sickness with great patience.  He called all his children to his bed on Thursday night and said, “Jesus suffered and died for me and I can suffer and die for Him. I am going to rest, be good children and meet me there where I’ll be waiting.

PULLIAM

Sarah Elizabeth Pulliam was born in Shelby county, Iowa, December 28, 1885; died Jun 9, 1904, age 18 years, 5 months and 12 days.  These few lines very sorrowfully proclaim the fact that the grim monster has entered our community again with his keen sickle and has cut down another love one.  Her illness was of about four weeks duration, which time she was very patient and never murmured, but in spite of the combined efforts of two kind physicians and the constant attention of a trained nurse, death has closed her earthly career.  Thus, we are confronted with the certain and unmistakable evidence that lie is uncertain and death is sure. The deceased assisted to operate the Milligan telephone exchange for three years and in this position she rendered entire satisfaction.  Her gentle voice that was always ready to greet the callers into the exchange will be sadly missed. Her life as an exemplary one and is worthy to be emulated by her many associates who are now deprived of the association of a lovely flower that has been plucked from their social garden.  She is gone and how lonely and dark is the picture; but let us look on the other side and we can see a beautiful light.  It is the penetrating rays of the Son of righteousness shining forth from a sky of infinite love, it is He who came into the world and suffered, bled and died, and went into the tomb, and arouse again on the third morning, obtaining victory over death and the grave, and by this complete victory he will release the shackles of death from everyone of his children.  Therefore, dear mourners, look unto Him and remember that His vigilant eye will ever watch the little mound that marks the sleeping place of your beloved one.  May he who is a friend to the widow and a father to the fatherless permit the mother, brother, two sisters and all those who are tossed upon a sea of sorrow to repairs to the inviting shades of His eternal love that they may find rest, and that they may find sweet consolation in the immutable and happyfying the declaration of Jesus Christ, “Because I live she shall live also.” The funeral occurred at the Mt. Moriah church, Friday afternoon, Elder Airhart officiating.