Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 February 1901 — Oldest Citizen Dead. [ARTICLE]

Oldest Citizen Dead.

Jainea Culp, the oldest citizen of Jasper county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. A. Jacks, at Lee, last Sunday. His age was 90 years, 4 months and 4 days. His death was caused by grip and old age. The funeral was conducted by Rev. B. F. Ferguson at the Lee school house Tuesday forenoon, interment taking place at the Osborne cemetery in Hanging Grove township. Deceased was born in Hampshire county, Va. Sept. 30, 1811. He came to Jasper county in October, 1851,-and has since made this his residence. He leaves two children, Edward W. Culp, of Carpenter township and Mrs. Harriett A. Jacks, of Lee. Two other daughters died before him. He was a member of the M. E church at the time of his death, and was previously for a long time a member of the United Brethern church.