Binford - James N.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Tuesday, 11 March 1890 Edition
James N. Binford died yesterday at Indianapolis at the age of 52. He was, about sixteen years ago, a lawyer in this city, and the partner of M. D. White. He is a cousin of A. W. and Joseph Binford, and Moreland Binford, who graduated from Wabash College last year is his son.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Monday 17 March 1890
Yesterday morning at 9:10 o’clock Samuel Binford passed away from earth at the age of 80 years, of paralysis. He was first stricken seven years ago, and during the last year has been unable to walk, and during that time has been confined to his room. Since last Monday he has taken no nourishment and his death has been hourly expected. Samuel Binford was born near Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, December 22, 1809 and was next to the youngest of nine brothers, all of whom are dead, except the younger, David, who lives in Missouri. He came with his parents to this county in 1830 and settled near Garfield. After remaining on the farm a few years, he came to this city, then but a village, and engaged himself to his brother, William, as a clerk in his dry goods store. They shortly afterward formed a partnership which continued until the death of William in 1848. He however continued in business a few years and then retired. He never held any public office but at one time was Vice President of the First National Bank. In 1837 he was married to Miss Sarah Snook, daughter of the late Dr. Snook, by whom he had three children, but one of whom survived childhood. Mrs. Binford died in 1863. Martha, his daughter, married Dr. C. L. Thomas, and died in 1871, leaving two children. His two grandchildren are his only heirs. By prudence, good management, and sagacity in business, Mr. Binford accumulated a handsome competency. With his dealings with men he was strictly honest and the good name that he leaves is a richer inheritance for those who come after him than great wealth. He was not a member of any church but he adhered to the faith of the Friends, the church in which he was reared and practiced the virtues and charities of that people. He was the personification of goodness and kindness and his hand was ever open for the needy and suffering, though he did not parade his charities. As neighbor, friend and citizen, he was a model and left an example worthy of emulation. The funeral will occur tomorrow at 2 o’clock and will be conducted by Dr. J. F. Tuttle assisted by Dr. R. J. Cunningham.