Steuben-Republican October 1919
        
        Jonas Twichell, son of Jonas and Milinda Twichell, was born in 
Chenango County, New York January 18, 1836, and in June of the same 
year, his parents brought him to their home on Jackson Prairie, Steuben 
county, Indiana, where he has spent nearly his whole life.  March 5, 
1856, Mr. Twichell was united in marriage to Catherine Johnson.  Three 
children came to their home, Catherine Augusta, Eugene and Harvy.  Mrs. 
Twichell died, May 5, 1866, and on October 10, 1867, he was married to 
Anna Milner.  Five children completed this home circle, Victor S., 
Bertice A., Ben H., Charles E., and Robert E.,  Mrs. Twichell died 
January 1, 1917.  He leaves five children; 13 grandchildren and 3 great 
grand-children besides many relatives and friends who will miss his 
kindly greeting.  Mr. Twichell loved his home and all the ties that 
bound him to it were sacred to him.  He believed to do good and bring 
happiness to those around him was true worship.  Every known duty and 
every financial obligation were promptly and cheerfully met and 
discharged.  His creed was "Honesty and Justice, charity
toward all, malice toward none."
        Eighty-tree years closes the earthly life book of an honest, 
manly man. Quietly he passed through the mystic door we call death.  No 
one heard the silent call.  Like the loosened leaves of roses, one by 
one our loved ones fall.
        The funeral was conducted from his late residence last Wednesday 
morning, Rev. C.C. Mitchell, of Orland, officiating.

Submitted by J.A.Childers