DOLE, Joseph R. 1824 - 1901

DOLE, ARMACOST

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 8/29/2021 at 16:52:41

"The Fairfield Weekly Journal"
Wednesday, July 24, 1901
Page 5, Column 4

AN OLD CITIZEN DEAD

From Saturday's Daily,

Yesterday morning the angel of death again visited our city, and removed from his sufferings, Joseph R. DOLE, one of the oldest and best known citizens of the county. He was a landmark in the north part of Fairfield township for many years, having moved there in 1863. He was associated with such men as Daniel Rider, John Murphy, Frank Meek, Patrick Kennedy, Peter Gow, Mat Junkin, Border Canaday and Thomas Moorman, all of whom have already passed away into that other world. His death removes from our midst the last of the early settlers and pioneers who have made that part of Jefferson county so well and favorably known. He was a hard working man in every respect. He was always active in all school and church work. He was especially anxious that all the children in his neighborhood should have a good education. He was not a finely educated man, having received only a common school education, and for that reason he was (sic - saw?) more clearly the advantage to be gained from being an educated man. He was always very desirous that his children should have the advantages, of which he had been deprived and so they were well educated, two of them Frank W. and J. Wilber being graduated from Parsons college of this city. He was a thoroughly honest man, a good citizen in every way and a public spirited person. He was never too busy to serve his county in any way. He was not a man who pushed himself into prominent places, but whenever he was given any work to do, he accepted the position and did everything carefully thoroughly, the helpfulness and liberty will be greatly missed by the church.

His death has removed from among us one who was a thoroughly good and honest man and one who was loved and respected by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and his family have the heartfelt sympathy of a large number of friends.

Joseph R. Dole was born December 20, 1824, in Rush county, Indiana. While still a child his parents removed to Clarmont county, Ohio, where he grew to young manhood. June 17, 1849, he was married to Marie E. ARMACOST. In 1851, he came to this county, locating on the William Alston farm, west of Fairfield. After living there for twelve months purchased the farm northwest of this city, where he resided until the fall of 1898, when he removed to this city, purchasing the Burns property at 51 East Stone street. The rest of his life has been spent there. December 3, 1897, he was injured in a runaway and it was from the effects of this injury that he died. He has been gradually failing since his injury and he has been perfectly helpless for the past six months. There were five children born to him and his wife: Charles A. of Salt Lake City, Utah; John T. and Frank W. of Akron, Colorado; J. Wilbur and Eva of this city. He has been married fifty-two years and there has never been a death in the family before. He was a member of the Methodist church.

The funeral was held this afternoon at his late residence at two oclock. Rev. F. O. Kemble of the Methodist church conducted the services. Interment was in the Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, July 24, 1901
Page 3, Column 1

LOCAL MISCELLANY.

TOWN AND COUNTY.

... The will of Joseph R. DOLE, deceased, has been filed for probate with Clerk Merckens. ...

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, July 26, 1901
Front Page, Column 4

Joseph R. DOLE, one of the oldest and best known citizens of this county, died at his home in this city last Friday.

He was born in Rush county, Indiana, December 20th, 1824. While small his parents moved to Clairmount county, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. Ha married Miss Marie E. ARMACOST June 17th, 1849. In the year 1851 he came to this county. He resided on a farm until 1898, when he bought property and moved to this city. He was a member of the M. E. church, a man with an excellent character and respected by all.

Funeral services were held from the residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. I. O. Kemble.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, August 28, 1901
Page 3, Column 6

In District Court.

... Estate of Joseph R. DOLE, dec'd; will admitted to probate, Maria E DOLE and Joseph Wilber DOLE appointed executors without bond. ...

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Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.085. Wife Marie died in 1913 and was buried with him.