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1820 - 1910 (~ 89 years)
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Name |
Jackson Truesdale |
Born |
Sep 1820 |
Austintown, Ohio |
Gender |
Male |
Died |
29 Jul 1910 |
Canfield, Ohio |
Buried |
Canfield Village Cemetery, Canfield, Ohio |
Person ID |
I45903 |
Virts |
Last Modified |
22 Jul 2014 |
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Notes |
- Mahoning Dispatch, August 5, 1910
Dr. Jackson Truesdale died last Friday night at the home of Almon Eastman, northwest of the village, where he was taken sick some months ago;. Death was due to infirmities incident to advanced years. Dr. Truesdale was born in Austintown township in September, 1820, consequently was nearly 90 years of age. He was the youngest son of John and Mary Truesdale, earl residents of Poland. His parents died when he was a little more than five years old, and thenceforth was cared for by his grandmother until about 12 years old, at which time he became a member of the family of Dr. Joseph Truesdale of Poland. He attended the public school until he was 16 years of age and then attended Oberlin and Allegheny colleges. He then went south and for several years, early in the 1840's, taught school in Kentucky and Tennessee, employing his spare time in the study of medicine. Returning to this county in 1844 he continued his medical studies under his uncle's tuition; attended Cleveland Medical college; began the practice of medicine in 1846 in Lordstown. He also lived and practiced in Frederick, North Benton, North Jackson, and in 1855 came to Canfield. While residing in Jackson he served as justice of the peace and in 1854 was elected auditor of Mahoning county and he served most acceptably for two terms. After retiring from office in 1859 he embarked in mercantile enterprise and for 30 years was one of Canfield's leading merchants. Dr. Truesdale always evinced a lively interest in everything in any way helpful to Canfield and her people. He was among the most active in securing the establishment of the Normal college, serving as president of the board of incorporators until last year and was a trustee at the time of his death. He was the oldest member of the Canfield Methodist church and for more than half a century was active in promoting its welfare. He was a charter member of Canfield lodge of Odd Fellows and its oldest member. His service as member of council and board of education covered many years. The death of Dr. Truesdale is a distinct loss to this community and his place will not be easily filled. Always kind, gentle and generous, he endeared himself to a wide circle of friends and his memory will ever be cherished by all who knew him. Dr. Truesdale was married four times; first to Julia Tanner of Kentucky, who lived only a few months; second to Lola Tyler of Lorain county, who lived four years. Two children were born to them, one of whom, Mrs. Edgar Cummins, of Amherst, survives. He next married Hanna Eckis of Milton township, who lived 16 years after her marriage. There were no children. In 1865 he married Lucy A. Ripley of Berlin Center. She died in 1906. Three children were born to them but only one, John R. Truesdale, of Youngstown survives. Funeral services, held Monday afternoon from the M.E. Church were largely attended. Services were conducted by RE. R.E. Pugh of this place and Rev. Wm. Dickson of Youngstown. The Odd Fellows attended in a body and took part in the services at the grave in the village cemetery. The pallbearers were C.R. Truesdale, C.T. Truesdale and J. C. Kirk of Youngstown, P.T. Jones, H.A. Manchester and C.C. Fowler of Canfield.
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