CUMMINGS, Thomas 1797 - 1881

CUMMINGS, GRIFFITH

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 8/13/2006 at 22:03:22

"The Evening Journal"
Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
Friday, September 23, 1881
Front Page, Column 3

... --Thomas CUMMINGS, an old and highly esteemed citizen of Fairfield, died at his residence in this city, at 5:30 last evening. He was 84 years and seven months old at the time of his death. The funeral services were held this afternoon, from the residence, corner 3d South and 3d West streets, at three o'clock, and was largely attended. ...

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, September 28, 1881
Page 4, Column 8

Death of Thomas CUMMINGS.

Thursday evening last, at his home in this city, occurred the death of Mr. Thomas CUMMINGS, a well known citizen, in the eighty-fifth year of his age. Mr. CUMMINGS was a native of Maryland, but at an early age removed with his father's family, to West Virginia. After several years' residence there he removed to Beallsville, Ohio, and resided there nearly half a century, removing later to Washington in the same state. About fifteen years ago he removed to this city and has since made his home here. Mr. CUMMINGS was twice married, and his second wife still survives him. One child was born to him by his first marriage, but it died in infancy. Mr. CUMMINGS was a man who was universally respected and loved. Left childless at an early age his house was made a home for several foster children, among whom was Mayor CUMMINGS, who made his home with his uncle for many years. The funeral occurred in this city Friday afternoon, and the remains were followed to the grave by a large number of friends.

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Thursday, September 29, 1881
Front Page, Column 4

FROM TUESDAY'S DAILY.

... --Thomas CUMMINGS, and old and highly esteemed citizen of Fairfield, died at his residence in this city, at 5:30 last evening. He was 84 years and seven months old at the time of his death. The funeral services were held this afternoon, from the residence, corner 3d South and 3d West streets, at three o'clock, and was largely attended.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Thursday Morning, September 29, 1881
Page 3, Column 2

DOTS AND DASHES.

... Mr. Thomas CUMMINGS, well-known to our citizens, having been a resident here for the past fifteen years, died last Thursday evening at his residence in this city. He was eighty-five years old, and an uncle of Mayor CUMMINGS. We hear him spoken of in the highest terms by every one. The funeral took place Friday afternoon and was largely attended.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, October 12, 1881
Front Page, Column 2

PROBATE OF WILL.

To Whom it May Concern:--Notice is hereby given that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Thomas CUMMINGS, deceased, is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson county, and that Monday, January 2, 1882, has been set for the hearing and proof of same.

A. W. JAQUES, Clerk
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Note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, in Lot old.P.382. Second wife Anna GRIFFITH died in 1897 and is buried with him.