The Progressive Age Jan 11, 1860 Wednesday
Died at his residence in Adams township, on Sunday the 25th of December 1859, Mr. Archibald LEACH aged 62 years. Mr. LEACH has been a resident of Coshocton County for over 30 years. He lived a respectable life, and died lamented by all who knew him. For many years he had been an exemplary member of the Presbyterian Church.

The Progressive Age Feb 1, 1860 Wednesday
We are sad to record the dead of Dr. (unreadable) HOWARD an esteemed resident of Keene who received his death at the hands of Lewis FARWELL his brother in law on last Saturday morning while the Doctor was engaged in cutting up beef in the home of Robert FARWELL the father in law of the deceased, Lewis FARWELL came into the room unawares to the Doctor and dealt him the fatal blow with his fist, killing him instantly. No person witnessed this sad affair except the aged parent of Lewis. There are a thousand rumors afloat as to the cause of the difficulty between FARWELL and HOWARD none of which we will state at this time, as FARWELL has been arrested and his having his preliminary examination today. We will give any other particulars in our next issue if they develop themselves.

The Progressive Age Feb 15, 1860 Wednesday
We are pained to announce the death of Dr. G.E. PRYOR Mr. PRYOR had been for some time suffering severely from disease of the Kidneys. He died on Saturday morning the 11th. The deceased on been in the drug business in Alliance during several years, and had won the excellent reputation ???????(unreadable) business man. His many friends and the community in which he lived feel that they have sustained a heavy loss (Stark County Republican)

Coshocton County Democrat March 6, 1860 Tuesday
We are pained to have to have to record the death of Mrs. Margaret WILLIAMS consort of Wm. G. WILLIAMS at the residence of her son in Clay County, Illinois on Sunday morning the 25th of February at the age of 58 years. Her remains were conveyed to this place and interned in the cemetery. She was a pious and exemplary lady, highly esteemed in this community, and leaves a large family and numerous relatives and friends. (See 2nd obit below)

The Progressive Age March 7, 1860 Wednesday
We are pained to record the death on the 26th of Mrs. Margaret WILLIAMS, widow of late Wm. G. WILLIAMS. Mrs. Williams at the time of her death was in Illinois paying a visit to some of her children residing there and intended in a few days to have returned home, but the great ruler of human events ordered differently, and after three or four days illness, terminated her earthly existence. Her remains were brought to this place of interment on Thursday of last week, and were followed to the grave by a large number of relatives and friends – Mrs. W. was one of the early settlers of the county, had an extensive circle of acquaintances and we are confident that known know her but to praise.

The Progressive Age, March 14, 1860 Wednesday
The wife of Benjamin STINSON, formerly postmaster of this city was burnt to death by the breaking of a fluid lamp.

The Progressive Age May 30, 1860, Wednesday
Dr. S. T. STOCKMAN for some time past afflicted with Consumption, died at his residence in this place, yesterday morning. His funeral will take place at 2 o’clock, p.m. today. (see second obit below)

The Progressive Age June 6, 1860 Wednesday
Wm. CARTEN, a lad of about 7 years, and the son of a very respected widow lady, lost his life in the following manner as we learn: On last Thursday evening, when the 3 o’clock train came in, he, as we are told is customary with the boys frequenting the Depot, got on the cars to take a ride to the water tank, a short distance below the Depot. The train did not stop this time at the tank and Wm. becoming alarmed at the prospect of being carried away from home jumped from the cars and received internal wounds which caused his death Sunday evening.

Coshocton County Democrat June 6, 1860 Wednesday
Dr. W. F. HUNT, father of the Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of this place – died at the Parsonage last Sabbath afternoon in the 69th year of his age. Almost a year ago he gave up the practice of medicine in which he had been engaged for some 45 years at Pedricktown, Salem Co., N.J. and came to his son’s home with the purpose of spending a portion of this last days. A few months later an organic disease of the heart and on last Sabbath completed its work. He was a very intelligent gentleman, sociable, affable, kind and courteous, and very much respected.

Coshocton County Democrat June 13, 1860 Wednesday
Died of Consumption on the 28th Dr. Samuel T. STOCKMAN aged 26 years. The subject of the above notice was born in Harrison County, O. January 30, 1834. His parents subsequently removed to this county. Some nine or ten years ago he accompanied his father on a visit of some of the more Western States. On their return through Indiana, both were taken sick with Typhoid Fever; then prevalent in that region, in which his father died; and it is supposed at that time, through a long and tedious convalescence, that he contracted the germs of that disease which ultimately terminated his earthly existence. For several years he pursued the study of Medicine with vigor and ability and by his progress in the science connected therewith, he gave promise of being not only a useful member of the profession, but an ornament thereof. By protracted mental exertion in a constitution not wholly recovered from disease, his healthy began to suffer, and he was obliged to suspend the studies of his chosen profession and seek other avocations. He engaged in the Drug business, in which he became an expert, and continued in that calling, in intervals, until within a few months of his death. He was confined for several months to his room, and mostly to his bed. On the approach of the warm weather he rode several times a short distance, which seemed to brighten up his countenance with a hope of a partial recovery, but like the momentary blaze of a dying fire, this hope was illusionary. He continued to sink until the energies of life were exhausted and he finally yielded his spirit into the hands of Him who gave it, as calmly as the setting of a summer’s sun, without a murmur or a struggle. Dr. STOCKMAN had resided in this place and Roscoe for a number of years, and by his suavity of manners and his correct and honorable deportment had endeared himself to numerous acquaintances. He leaves a lovely wife and two interesting children, who, together with a large circle of friends, will long mourn his loss. (Note from transcriber. Samuel T. Stockman married Rachel Wisser April 19, 1855 in Coshocton Co. On the 1860 census taken June 18, Rachel Stockman (age 25) and two small Stockman children, Henry S (4) and Frances (1) are living in Coshocton Co with Jacob and Elizabeth Wisor – most likely Rache’s parents)

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