AXLINE, John T. 1846 - 1922

AXLINE, WHITSON, LEWIS, THOMPSON

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Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:28

"The Fairfield Daily Ledger-Journal"
Saturday, August 12, 1922
Front Page, Column 4

OLD SOLDIER IS DEAD TODAY
J. T. AXLINE Passed Away This Morning After Long Illness

John T. AXLINE for sixty-five years a resident of Jefferson County passed away early this morning a the Jefferson county hospital after a lingering illness. Although Mr. AXLINE has been in poor health for several years and often during this time has been confined to his bed, his condition during his last seige (sic) did not become serious until a few days ago. He was taken to the hospital Thursday, where death came about three oclock this morning at the result of stomach disorders and other diseases.

Mr. AXLINE was perhaps one of the best known of Fairfield residents. He came to Jefferson county as a boy, married a Jefferson county girl, he became a prominent teacher in the schools here and made the city his home for the remainder of his life. Although a continual sufferer from ill health, Mr. AXLINE was very active and until recently was often seen about the city.

He was born in Jessamine county, Kentucky, September 6, 1846, being at the time of his death seventy-five years, eleven months and six days old. In 1865, he came to Jefferson county where he has since lived.

Mr. AXLINE received his education in Fairfield at what was known as Fairfield college. Following his work there he took up school teaching and became one of the country's most efficient teachers. He was always interested in church work, being one of the founders of the Lutheran church here and a most active worker in that organization.

In 1877, he was married to Miss Laura J. WHITSON, a resident of this county, who passed away many years ago. Later he married Miss Anna LEWIS, who with a son S. E. AXLINE of Denver, Colorado and a brother Andrew of Bethany, Missouri survive him.

During the Civil war he served his country, being one of the early members of Grand Army of the Republic (sic - now known as the American Legion). He was always an active and interested member of this organization and recently was appointed aide on the National Commander's staff. He also served as city assessor for several terms.

As yet no funeral arrangements have been made but the services will probably be held Monday from the Lutheran church.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger-Journal"
Tuesday, August 15, 1922
Front Page, Column 7

LAST RITES FOR JOHN T. AXLINE
Many Attended Services Held Yesterday For Old Soldier

Last rites for John T. AXLINE, old soldier and resident of Fairfield who died here Saturday, were held yesterday afternoon at 3:30 oclock from the English Lutheran church. The funeral service was read by Rev. R. H. Polly of the Christian church and a quartet composed of Mrs. Dillon Turney, Mrs. William Neibert, Rev. W. R. King and Ray Mulkins sang, "Going Down the Valley" and "Till We Meet."

Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.

Among those who came from out of town for the funeral was Andrew AXLINE of Bethany, Mo.; S. E. AXLINE of Denver; Mrs. Minnie THOMPSON of Libertyville, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Saddler and Mr. and Mrs. Logan Saddler, all of Douds Leando, Dr. George Hinkel of Harvard, Charles Lewis of Libertyville and Everett Boggs of Libertyville.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger-Journal"
Tuesday, August 15, 1922
Page 8, Column 1

JUST AMONG OURSELVES

… --Dr. George Hinkle of Harvard came yesterday to attend the funeral of John T. AXLINE. He remained as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Ball and returned to his home today. …

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger-Journal"
Tuesday, August 15, 1922
Page 8, Column 2

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness shown at the time of the death of our husband, father and brother. Also for the beautiful floral offerings.

MRS. J. T. AXLINE,
S. E. AXLINE
C. A. AXLINE.

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"The Fairfield Weekly Ledger-Journal"
Thursday, August 17, 1922
Front Page, Column 7

LAST RITES FOR JOHN T. AXLINE
Many Attended Services Held Yesterday For Old Soldier

Last rites for John T. AXLINE, old soldier and resident of Fairfield who died here Saturday, were held yesterday afternoon at 3:30 oclock from the English Lutheran church. The funeral service was read by Rev. R. H. Polly of the Christian church and a quartet composed of Mrs. Dillon Turney, Mrs. William Neibert, Rev. W. R. King and Ray Mulkins sang, "Going Down the Valley" and "Till We Meet."

Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.

Among those who came from out of town for the funeral was Andrew AXLINE of Bethany, Mo.; S. E. AXLINE of Denver; Mrs. Minnie THOMPSON of Libertyville, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Saddler and Mr. and Mrs. Logan Saddler, all of Douds Leando, Dr. George Hinkel of Harvard, Charles Lewis of Libertyville and Everett Boggs of Libertyville.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger-Journal"
Thursday, August 17, 1922
Page 2, Column 1

OBITUARY

J. T. AXLINE

John T. AXLINE, son of Jacob and Mary C. AXLINE, was born in Jessamine county Kentucky on the 6th day September 1846, and died August 12 at the Jefferson County hospital after a lingering illness, at the age of 75 years, 11 months and 6 days. He came to Fairfield, Jefferson county in the early sixties and has made it his home during his lifetime. When a boy he was converted and joined the Lutheran church, of which he was a faithful member and a constant worker.

On the second day of January 1887 J. T. AXLINE and Sarah I. LEWIS were united in marriage. He is survived by his wife a,nd (sic) only son S. E. AXLINE of Denver, Colorado, one brother, C A. AXLINE of Bethany, Mo.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Thursday, August 17, 1922
Page TWELVE, Column 1

Deaths

AXLINE, John T.--Died Saturday at the county hospital following years of ill health which culminated in a serious stomach disorder a few days before.

Mr. AXLINE was one of the county's pioneer citizens and was well known all over the county, having resided here for sixty-five years. As a young man he was a teacher in the schools of the county, and later served several terms as assessor for the city of Fairfield. He was a veteran of the Civil war and was deeply interested in G. A. R. activities. Although a sufferer from ill health for many years Mr. AXLINE was active and was engaged until recently in selling goods in towns of the county.

Mr. AXLINE was born in Kentucky in 1846 and came to this county in 1865, and has made his residence here ever since. He was twice married, his first wife having died many years ago (note: in 1881). His second marriage was to Miss Anna LEWIS, who, with a son in Denver, survives.

Funeral services were conducted at the Lutheran church by Rev. Polly of the Christian church, last Monday and burial made in Evergreen cemetery..

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Thursday, August 17, 1922
Page TWO, Column 1

Live News From Over the County

LIBERTYVILLE
By Mrs. G. F. Swanson, Libertyville

… Mr. J. T. AXLINE, who passed away Saturday at Fairfield, was well known here. He was agent for the Great Eastern Tea and Coffee company and was a frequent visitor here until of late when failing health kept him close to home. His wife is a sister of Mrs. Minnie THOMPSON of this place and she was also a sister of the late Will LEWIS. …

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Thursday, August 17, 1922
Page SEVEN, Column 1

More or Less Personal.

… Samuel E. AXLINE of Denver was called here Sunday by the death of his father John T. AXLINE. …

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Thursday, August 24, 1922
Page TWELVE, Column 1

Deaths

AXLINE, John T.--Died Saturday at the county hospital following years of ill health which culminated in a serious stomach disorder a few days before.

Mr. AXLINE was one of the county's pioneer citizens and was well known all over the county, having resided here for sixty-five years. As a young man he was a teacher in the schools of the county, and later served several terms as assessor for the city of Fairfield. He was a veteran of the Civil war and was deeply interested in G. A. R. activities. Although a sufferer from ill health for many years Mr. AXLINE was active and was engaged until recently in selling goods in towns of the county.

Mr. AXLINE was born in Kentucky in 1846 and came to this county in 1865, and has made his residence here ever since. He was twice married, his first wife having died many years ago (note: in 1881). His second marriage was to Miss Anna LEWIS, who, with a son in Denver, survives.

Funeral services were conducted at the Lutheran church by Rev. Polly of the Christian church, last Monday and burial made in Evergreen cemetery..

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger-Journal"
Thursday, August 31, 1922
Front Page, Column 5

AXLINE RELICS TO THE LIBRARY
Two Unusual Old Guns Are Among the Objects Added to Historical Collection

Relics belonging to the late John T. AXLINE have just been given to the Jefferson County Historical society for the historical collection at the Public library. Among these are two very interesting old guns, one being a muzzle loading, cap rifle with the lock under the barrel, and another a rifle made from an army musket.

A pewter teapot of great age and historic association also was given the society together with valuable books.

The rifle made from a musket was used in the first military company organized here after the Civil war, Company A, Iowa State Militia, of which Mr. AXLINE was first sergeant.

The other rifle was brought from Mr. AXLINE's grandfather from Virginia to Kentucky and thence to Excelsior Springs, Mo.

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Note: Buried in Lot 1st.021 with second wife Sarah; his first wife Laura is in Lot Old.P.151.