Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 March 1907 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

Thomas H. Grant was born Jan. 17, 1823, in Fleming Co., Ky., and died at his home in Rensselaer, March 25, 1907, therefore at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 8 days. He was the second child in a family of ten children born to Daniel and Rebecca Grant, five of whom survive him—three brothers and two sisters, viz: Washington Stott Grant, Mrs. Ruth Phileps, Mrs. Josephine Warner, Alton and Shelby Grant, all residing here. He was united in marriage with Martha McDaniel. June 20, 1847, came to Jasper county, in 1849. To this union were born five children, viz: Livonia Hemphill, of Greensburg, Kan., Mrs. Rebecca Hemphill. Franklin and Abel Grant of Rensselaer, and Colfax Grant of St. Joseph, Mo., all of whom survive him, The mother having died Jan. 5, iB6O he, was married again Sept., 17, 1863, to Hannah M. Hemphill, who died Sept., 1, 1902, leaving no children of her own, but was truly a mother indeed to his bereft children. He served his country as a private soldier, for a short time, near the close of the war of the great rebellion. In 1861 he united with the congregation of the Church of God at Rensselaer, never faltered in devotion and active service, always at his post while strength lasted. His sickness was long and for months at the last very painful, but never a murmer uttered. His patience was almost marvelous. He greatly appreciated the 'devoted kindness and care bestowed in ministering to his wants and comfort. He was entirely resigned to pass into the quiet rest and .sleep of death. This influence of his unpretentious, yet noble life, will still live on, as an inspiration to others and a solace to the sorrowing children, relatives and many dear friends. The funeral, conducted by Rev. D. T. Halstead, was held Wednesday forenoon at the Church of God, and interment made in Weston cemetery. ' %* We buy eggs —highest market price paid. Fendig’s Fair. - Jay W. Williams has the most complete line of room rugs 9x12 in Rensselaer. Call and see for yourself.