Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 February 1902 — Hon. George Major Dead, [ARTICLE]

Hon. George Major Dead,

Hon. George Major, father of County Clerk John F. Major, died at his home in Mulberry last Saturday. His death was wholly unexpected, as he had apparently recovered fr>>m his sickness of a few weeks ago and was in seemingly good health. His age was 82 years, 5 months and 21 days. Mr. Major for many years was a prominent citizen of Jasper county, becoming a resident of Carpenter township in 1864, and living there until a few years ago. He was county commissioner in 1866, was state senator for two terms and was a director of the state prison at Michigan City for six years. He leaves a wife, four sons and one daughter. The funeral was held at Dayton, Tuesday.