Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 September 1888 — Obituary—John Florence, [ARTICLE]

Obituary—John Florence,

John Florence, a brief mention of whose death Was made last week, was born in Pickaway county, 0., Nov. 3,1819. In 1868 he cam© to Tippecanoe county, this state *and two years later settled t iu Jasper county, where he has since resided —Upon a farm in Barkley tp.,- until three or sour 1 years ago, siuce that time in the town of Rensselaer. He was twice married. To Sarah Jaynes in 1843, by whom he had dlledaughter; and toEliJia-' beth Funston, in 1848. The latter and four sons survive him. He with the M. E. church in 1867', and on coming tfr Jasper county lie united with tlte Presbyterian church and remained a consistent member until |his death; His was an exceptionally kind and gentle nature and his amiability of temper, together with the strict of his -■character, lHade him esteemed and respected by all. ~ . _ His funeial held in the Presbyterian church, last Friday afternoon, and was conducted by the jiaetor, Rev. M. L. Tressler.