"Death of Captain J. GRIMES
An old and highly respected citizen
Capt. Jacob GRIMES died, Sunday morning, April 8th, 1894, aged 75 years. He was born Jan. 25th, 1819, at Linden, Genessee Co., N. Y. Came west to McHenry, Ill., in 1840, went from there to Naperville, Ill., and settled in Batavia in 1845, where he has since resided. His wife, who was Miss Lucy HOYT, of Buffalo, N. Y., preceded him to the better land sixteen years ago.
For a number of years deceased was engaged in the mercantile business, and at the opening of the rebellion, he raised a company in the 52nd Regt. Ill. Vol., and was elected Captain of the same. In 1871 he was stricken with paralysis and since that time has been an invalid. He was held in high esteem by his fellow men, and has held several important offices. At the time of his death was one of the oldest members of the Baptist church of this city.
Although formerly a Republican in politics, since 1876 he has been an uncompromising Democrat. He sold his old Homestead to his Nephew, Willis L. GRIMES, about eleven years ago when he went to live with his daughter, Mrs. G. W. LACKEY, where his death occurred.
Deceased leaves three children, a daughter and two sons, Mary G. LACKEY and Loomis H. GRIMES of this city and Wm. R. GRIMES, of Astor, Crawford Co., Iowa. The funeral took place from the residence of his daughter, Monday afternoon, Rev. Forward of the Baptist Church officiating.
[Batavia Herald, 12 April, 1894]"
