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Facts and Events
| Name |
Edgar Toms |
| Gender |
Male |
| Birth[1] |
1816 |
Rahway, Union, New Jersey, United States |
| Marriage |
2 Jul 1837 |
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United Statesto Phoebe Hull |
| Death[1] |
1 Nov 1901 |
Cambridge City, Wayne, Indiana, United States |
| Burial[1] |
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Riverside Cemetery, Cambridge City, Wayne, Indiana, United States |
Biography
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The Cambridge City Tribune printed his obituary as follows:
- Edgar Toms was born near Rahway, N.J., in the year 1816, came to Cambridge City in 1846, and for many years thereafter was engaged in the manufacture of brick. He was married to Phoebe Hull in the year 1838, who preceded him in death 22 years ago. To this union were born six children, Abigal, dying in infancy; Mary E., died in 1864; Sarah Jane Pitman, who died in 1891 [wrong]. Since that time he has been in failing health, lead a lonely life, but always trying to bear his trials and troubles the best he could. About 53 years of his life were spent in Cambridge City, with the exception of a few months last summer, which he spent with his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Jones, in Indianapolis. He was not contented to make that his home, so he came back to be with his old neighbors and friends the rest of his days. For the past two weeks he has been confined to his bed, failing fast each day but bearing his sickness uncomplainingly until the Master said come up higher. His life was one of uprightness and honesty, always laboring for the welfare of his children, never caring for himself. He was liked by all who knew him. A good citizen has gone. A loving father that will be missed, but he has gone to join the loved ones that have passed on before him, and will be waiting to receive the ones yet to come, and may we all do as he did, put our trust in the Lord and all will be well. he leaves to mourn his loss, two sons and one daughter, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, besides a host of friends. His remains lay in state at the Masonic Opera House, Sunday, from 8am to 2 pm, and were seen by most of our citizens. Funeral services were conducted by Cambridge Lodge No. 5, F&AM, of which he was long a faithful and much beloved member. Rev. Lacy delivered the sermon. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Interment in Riverside. s1
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cambridge City Tribune. (Cambridge City, Indiana).
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