GROSS, Jacob “Jake”
Date of death: 16 Mar 1897 – Hensley Township, Johnson County, Indiana.
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, March 19, 1897,
Volume XXXVII Number 36, page 2 column 5
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Death of Jacob Grose [sic].
Jacob Grose, age eighty-three years, one of the oldest residents of Hensley township, died Tuesday evening at 5 o’clock at his home near Morgantown. Deceased had been a resident of the county almost his entire life and was a highly respected citizen. He leaves a wife and four daughters, viz: Mrs. Margaret Ennis, Mrs. Elizabeth Holman, Jemima and Eunice Grose [sic].
Funeral services were held yesterday at Bethlehem church, conducted by Rev. John Woolfington.
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The Franklin Democrat, Friday, March 19, 1897,
Volume XXXVII Number 36, page 3 column 2
FROM OVER THE COUNTY.
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MORGANTOWN.
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Uncle Jake Gross died Tuesday afternoon.
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, March 26, 1897,
Volume XXXVII Number 37, page 1 column 5
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Card of Thanks.
We, the mother and children of Jacob Gross, deceased, desire to return to our neighbors our heartfelt gratitude for their aid and respect for our dear husband and father, during his late illness and our afflictions.
Mary Ann Gross,
Jermima [sic] Gross,
Eunice Gross,
Margaret Enns,
Elizabeth Holman.
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, March 26, 1897
Volume XXXVII Number 37, page 3 column 5
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OBITUARY.
Uncle Jacob Gross died at his home in Hensley township, March 16, 1897, after a lingering illness. He had been very feeble during the fall and winter and the once strong man gradually sank under the pressure of age. During his long and useful life he was a man of toil, a constant worker until he was over 80 years of age. On the farm he made “his hand” till about two years ago, when he was compelled to give up hard work. As a husband he was kind and good to his dear companion; as a father his love and affection was true; as a neighbor he was universally esteemed by all. He died without leaving an enemy in the world. During his long illness he was resigned and gave good advice to his family till the hour of his death. To the neighbors his kindness and regards were given till the last moments. His loss to family and friends is irreparable.
The old pioneer, who has been such a staunch and true citizen is gone. He was followed to his last home at Bethlehem cemetery, by a large company of relatives and friends, who showed their love and respect for the departed. At the church, before the casket was lowered, Rev. Denton preached an able and touching discourse.
Jacob Gross was born in Wayne county, Ky., in 1813, and came to Brown county, Indiana, with his parents in 1824, living there one year and then moving to Morgan county. He was married to Mary A. Kephart, Sept 8, 1847. He moved to Hensley township, Johnson county, in 1858, where he lived until his death. His wife survives him, together with four daughters, viz: Margaret A. Ennis, wife of Wm. Ennis of Morgan county, Mary E. Holman of Morgan county, Eunice Gross and Jemima Gross. There are eight grandchildren and his was the first death in the family.
B. F. K.
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The Franklin Democrat, Friday, March 26, 1897,
Volume XXXVII Number 37, page 6 column 4
FROM OVER THE COUNTY.
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SAMARIA.
Uncle Jacob Gross died Wednesday, March 17, at 5 o’clock p.m. after an illness of over a year. A history of his life was given in the Democrat over a year ago in the “Shadows of the Past.” Mr. Gross and Mary Ann Kephart were united in marriage over 50 years ago and they have been honored citizens of the county ever since. At the time of his death he was 85 years of age. He was a man of great energy, having turned his hand to a great many kinds of work during his life. But two years ago the merciless hand of time was laid heavily upon him and he was forced to recognize the fact that he was growing old and the hardy, sinewy frame gave way, and since that time he has gradually weakened. During his long pilgrimage here, he never was known to have an enemy. Mr. Gross was universally respected for his worth and fair dealings. He leaves a wife and four daughters to mourn their loss. He was followed to his last resting by his many neighbors and friends. He was buried at Bethlehem church cemetery on Indian creek. Rev. Denton, the regular pastor of the church spoke some very appropriate words at the church before interment.
Link to Jacob “Jake” Gross’ grave
Submitted by Mark McCrady and Cathea Curry