Seybold - James "Fred"
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana Feb 9, 1917
On Friday evening of last week, Frank Seybold received word that his brother, Fred, had dropped dead at his home in Dana. He has been in poor health for a long time but he was able to work at his shop a part of the time until a week before his death, Joseph Todd, a brother-in-law was with him that day. He went to the dinner table but did not eat very much. The seizure came between 3 and 4 just as he was arising from his chair. A physician was called but did not arrive in time to render assistance. Funeral services were held at the Browns Valley Baptist Church Monday at 10. Interment at Indian Cree, Cemetery Mr. Seybold was the third son of Jackson and Sarah (WHITE) Seybold and was born on the old homestead east of Guion, Oct 10, 1876. His boyhood was spent with his uncle, Josiah Williams. He learned the barber trade here in Jo Hicks's shop and worked at Terre Haute, Robinson, Ill and later on account of his wife's health in Petosky, Mich but for the past year has been living in Dana. He marr. Mrs. Hattie Todd LYDICK Nov 3, 1900. She survives him with a son, James; also a stepdaughter, Glee Lydick; 3 brother, Frank, Joseph and Maurice and a foster-sister Mrs. Charles Horn. Mr. Seybold had many friends who commonly called him "Stormy." It is recalled that Mrs. Jackson Seybold died six years ago on Monday. -- kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Sat, Feb 3, 1917
The death of Fred Seybold of Dana, In, formerly of Waveland came as a surprise to his many friends here today. Mr. Seybold's death was due to heart trouble and dropsy from which he had suffered for the past year. Mr. Seybold was married 14 years ago to Hattie Todd, of near here and to them was born one son, James. Mr. Seybold was a member of the Church here and also an active member of the Elks' lodge. He was a barber and pursued his trade in the vicinity of Waveland. The deceased leaves his widow, one son, one stepdaughter and three brothers, Frank of Waveland, Joseph of Dana and Morris of Russellville. -- kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana 2-9-1917
James Fred, the third son of Jackson and Sarah Seybold was born October10, 1876, at the old homestead near Guion and answered the death summons, Friday, February 2, 1917 at his home in Dana, In. He had been in failing health about two years, the sufferings of which he endured with patience, but his death came unexpected as a result of a sudden attack of heart failure. Although every available means was resorted to by his family and friends to restore his health, the death angel came to his relief, which he met with courage. Fred grew to manhood in the vicinity of Browns Valley where he has retained a host of friends, who will ever cherish his memory. He united with the Browns Valley Baptist Church when quite young, but removed his membership to Petroskey, Mi where he later resided. He was possessed of a sunny disposition and had a smile and pleasant greeting for everyone. He seemed to realize when his friends needed a cheerful word and helping hand, so he gave one and extended the other. He had the Christian spirit of charity in his soul and the remembrance of him who has so recently departed is so full of painful regrets that we do not wish to dwell upon the dark side. But let hope and faith mingle with our natural sorrow and look at that feature where the severed ties of earth are reunited. Had we no hidden treasure in heaven life would not be worth living. He was united in marriage to Hattie Todd Nov. 3, 1900, and to this union one child came to bless their home, James Todd, aged 12 years. It can truly be said of the deceased that his devotion to his family and his fatherly interest and kindness which he bestowed upon his stepdaughter, Blee Lydick, is evidence of his sincerity and virtue. Besides his wife and two children, 3 brothers, Frank of Waveland; Joe of Clinton and Morris of near Brown Valley and a foster sister, Mrs. Alice Horn of Rockville survive. His parents preceded him to their heavenly home. The funeral was conducted at the Browns Valley Baptist Church Monday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. S. K.. Fuson of Rockville. Interment was made at Indian Creek Hill Cemetery. The vast amount of beautiful flowers was evidence of his true worth. The pallbearers were Harry Coons, Morris and Joe Seybold, Zura Monroe, Mr. Nichols and Dr. White. The bereaved family has the deepest sympathy of all their friends in this neighborhood. -- kbz