John Wesley Newcomb (1834-1922

Obituary.
John W. Newcomb was born the 2nd day of January, 1834, in Ridgeville, Warren County, Ohio; died the 15th day of January, 1922; at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gustin, at Denver, Ind; aged 88 years 13 days.
He was married to Cynthia Cole November 15th 1855. To this union were born six children, as follows: Mrs. Sarah Ann Decker of Springboro, Ohio; Mrs. Eliza Jane Gustin, of Denver, Ind.; Harrison Scott Newcomb, of Franklin, Ohio; Robert Edward Newcomb, deceased; John Cornelius Newcomb of Wilbur Wright aviation field, in Ohio, and Mrs. Bertha May Bunnell of Perrysburg, Ind. There are 20 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.
The past two years he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Lydia Gustin, at Denver, Ind.
More than half a century ago he united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Red Lion, Ohio, during the pastorate of Rev. L. G. Jacobs, about six years ago he moved his membership to the Methodist church at Chili, Ind., and about a year ago he changed it to the M. E. church in Denver, Ind.
He served his country during the Civil War, as a member of the 146th Ohio National Guards; and was a member of the G. A. R. camp at Springfield, Ohio. He was a brother beloved, always loyal to his country, his church and his God.
The funeral service was held from the home of Harry Newcomb, Sr., Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Parkin officiating, and interment made at Springboro.

Source: "John W. Newcomb", obituary, Franklin (Ohio) Chronicle, 19 Jan 1922
Copy from the Obituary Collection at the Warren County Genealogical Society,

by
Arne H Trelvik
13 November 2017