COY, Jacob S.

Date of birth:  29 Dec 1847, Indiana
Date of death: 21 Jul 1924, Edinburg, Johnson County Indiana

Source: Franklin Evening Star, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana, July 23, 1924

EDINBURG MAN DIES
     AFTER LONG ILLNESS

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Funeral Services Held
at New Bethel Church
This Afternoon

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Jacob Coy, who died at his home on North Clay street Monday evening at 6 o’clock at the age of 78 years had been ill for more than a year. He was born and raised near Edinburg on the old Coy homestead. He moved to Edinburg about sixteen years ago. He is survived by the widow and five children. The children are Charles, Will and Oris Coy of Indianapolis, Mrs. Burtha Sutton and Mrs. Clara Williams, of Edinburg. He is a brother of Frances and Jesse Coy, and Mrs. James Davis of Edinburg and Morgan Coy of Indianapolis. He also has several grandchildren. Mr. Coy was a familiar figure of Edinburg and his family has the sympathy of the com­munity.

The funeral was held from the New Bethel church this afternoon at 2 o’clock, the services being con­ducted by Rev. Coy of Lebanon, Ind. Burial was in the Bethel church ceme­tery.

Submitted by Mark E. Wirey