Hirst - Charles
Source: HIRST, Charles - Crawfordsville Journal, Wed June 1, 1910 - Charles Hirst, well known and highly respected citizen, died this morning at 11:30 o'clock at his homme, 808 W. Main Street, from the effects of a paralytic stroke, which he suffered Decoration Day. He had been a sufferer from Bright's disease, which caused the fatal stroke of paralysis. Charles Hirst was born Oct 9, 1852 at Greare, near Hudsonfield, Yorkshire, England. He was a son of JW and Hannah Hirst, both of whom are dead. His father was a wool grader and taught his son this occupation. When Charles reached 20 he came to Yountsville, where he was employed in the woolen mills. Ed Hirst, a brother, was employed in the mill and secured employment for him. After residing at Yountsville until 1880 Mr. Hirst came to this city where he has since resided. Two years prior to his removal to this city from Yountsville, Mr. Hirst was married to Miss Mary A. PURSEL. In 1879 he became a member of the Methodist Church at Yountsville. For 31 years he has been a member of this Church, during the last 15 his membership being with Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church in this city. Mr. Hirst was also a charter member of Simonides Court, Tribe of Ben Hur and one of its first officers. Five sisters, all of whom live in England, survive as also does his widow. Ed Hirst, a brother died recently at Yountsville. The funeral services will be held from the home at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. The Rev. TP Woodson, pastor of Trinity Methodist Church will be in charge. The interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Source: 1880 #144 Ripley Twp age 27 works woolen mill England England England Mary 23 Wife Indiana Ohio England 1900 816 W. Main, Charles b. Oct 1852 England England England Here 1872 Wool Grader Mary A. Nov 1858 with 0 children and 0 living. Death Record H-33 b. 10-9-1852 d. no listed. Wife Mary A. b. Yorkshire England Father; FJ and Mother Hannah Tayler Wool Grader Naturalized 10-5-1876 came to America 3-2-1872.