Obituary for James A. Jackson (1844-1905)
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From the papers of Mary Omahundro Hutt Walker

JAMES A. JACKSON

The unexpected death of the above named gentle man, at his home in Troy, Wednesday afternoon, Jan.18, 1905, was a great shock to the people of our little city. Mr. JACKSON had been in poor health for several weeks, beginning wth a severe attack of heart disease. He was, however, able to come down town and attend to business at the People's Bank as usual until a few days ago, when he was confined to his bed. Tuesday night he had an attack which was quite severe and his physician Dr. C. D. AVERY, thought it would terminate in death, but finally succeeded in relieving him. Just a short time before his death, he asked his wife to bring him a glass of water; she did so and he drank it. Directly after he began vomiting and remarked that he ought not to have taken the water; almost immediately after this remark, he passed away. His unexpected taking away make the sadness of his family and relatives all the keener.

Mr. JACKSON was born and raised on farm near Troy. He engaged in the mercantile business in this city several years, being unusally successful in that line. He retired from merchandising a few years ago and was elected cashier of the PEOPLE'S BANK . In this position his sagacity as a businessman and financier was very marked and the bank has greatly prospered under his management. At the time of his death Mr. JACKSON is reputed to have been the wealthiest man in Lincoln County. In all his career as a businessman and citizen of our town, he enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all the people, and well he might, for he was scrupulously honest in his dealings with all. Our business circles will miss him and his place in the bank will be hard to fill.

Mr. JACKSON was a member of the Methodist church and his funeral will be in this church Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. He was also a Mason, being a past master of Troy Lodge No. 34, and the burial will be in charge of this lodge at the city cemetery. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, one daughter, and two sons, three sisters and many other relatives, besides a large circle of friends. The sympathy of our whole community goes out to the family in this great bereavement.

[Transcriber's Notes:

Troy City Cem. page 78 Lin Co. Cem Book Vol 9

Jackson Jas. A. Sep. 10, 1844 Jan. 18, 1905 Masonic Symbol ]

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