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In loving memory

Thomas William Faith

Democrat Weekly
Friday, March 30, 1917, page 2

THOMAS W. FAITH DEAD.
VETERAN SAWMILL MAN OF THE COUNTY AND CIVIL WAR SURVIVOR PASSES AWAY.
BURIAL SUNDAY AFTERNOON. DIED AT 10:30 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING AT HIS HOME ON THE TROY ROAD.
Saturday's Daily - Thomas W. Faith, civil war veteran and a familiar person to hundreds of Daviess county people, died at 10:30 o'clock this morning at his home on the Troy road, south of the city. The passing of Mr. Faith was not unexpected. He had been suffering for about three and a half months with leakage of the heart and complications. His condition had been critical several times but he rallied each time until the fatal stroke seized him. For the last few days his condition had been extremely grave, and it was realized that his death was approaching. Mr. Faith had been an active resident of Daviess county. In his earlier days he was engaged in the sawmill business, operating mills in various parts of the county. He had an acquaintance in all parts of the county and he held and was entitled to the respect of all who knew him. Had Mr. Faith lived until August 27, he would have been seventy-three years old. He was born in Daviess county, a son of Abraham Faith, a pioneer. During the war of the rebellion Mr. Faith enlisted as a member of Company K 49th Indiana regiment of volunteers and for three years he fought the fight of the north. While at home on a furlough from the war he married Matilda J. Strange. They were the parents of seven children, all boys, and six of them are still living. They are Edward C., George A., Hugh G., and M. Z. Faith, all of Washington, and Grant Faith of Terre Haute, and Henry Faith of Westpoint, Miss. His widow, one brother and three sisters also survive him. Dr. A. H. Faith of Colorado is a brother, and the sisters are Mrs. Thomas Arterburn, of Chicago; Mrs. Allen Standley, of Plainville; and Diana Bell, of Epsom. There was not a more ardent republican in the county than Mr. Faith. He was always loyal to his party and during his earlier life exerted a powerful influence in the councils of the Daviess county republicans. He never held or sought a political office. In religion Mr. Faith was a Methodist, holding his membership in a church in the northern part of the county. He was a member of Liverpool lodge of Odd Fellows and also belonged to the Encampment branch. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon, burial being made in the Tolbert Chapel cemetery in Bogard township. Sons of Mr. Faith will serve at the pall bearers.

Contributed by: Debra Dougherty

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