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| Jacob Paul
Jacob Paul, one of the old soldiers and citizens of the city,
passed away suddenly Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock at his home in
southeast Corning. He had been about as usual Monday, working in the
garden, assisted with the weekly wash and had made a trip to town,
retiring at the usual time seemingly in his usual health. An hour before
he passed away he awoke and conversed with his wife and dropped off to
sleep, passing away at 4 o'clock. The funeral was held yesterday,
(Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late residence and was conducted
by Rev. Dessie Cupp-Cook, pastor of the Christian church. Interment was
made in Oak Hill cemetery in south Corning. Deceased was born in Henry
county, Iowa, May 17, 1846 and was aged 74 years, 10 months and 12 days.
He grew to manhood in the vicinity of his birth and was among those to
serve his country from his county, joining Co. K, 7th Ia. He was married
to Miss Ellen Downing in May, 1871, and to them the following children
were born and survive their parents: G. H. Paul of Corning; Mrs. Annie
Duncan of Lenox; C. A. Paul of Eads, Colo.; W. H. Paul of Corning. He
removed to Corning in 1883, and was later married to Mrs. Rachel Elson;
one son was born to them, J. J. Paul, who died December 21, 1914, the
wife and mother dying the following January, 1915. Mr. Paul was married
to Mrs. Sarah Evelyn Roach January 9, 1916, who survives him with his
four children, thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren, also,
one brother George Paul of Brighton, Ia., all of whom attended the
funeral. Wedding The wedding of Jacob Paul and Mrs. Sarah Roach of this city
took place on Sunday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of the bride. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Hugh C. Guy, pastor of the Christian
church in the presence of a few friends and relatives. Both have for
many years been residents of this city, where they expect to reside. | ||
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