Miami Union

KNOOP, JACOB - Gone at last --the last one gone. Mr. Jacob Knoop, the last of the ones highly esteemed and excellent firm known as the Knoop Brothers, died at the family residence last Tuesday morning. He was the first white male child born in Miami County, so far as known, and was something over 80 years old. For several years past Mr. K. had been in a bad condition--a softening of the brain or something of the kind having rendered him unfit for either business or society. During this time, although enjoying reasonably good health, he scarcely recognized any relative or acquaintance. In this condition he remained with very little apparent change till a little more than two weeks ago when he was taken down, gradually sinking until death. He lived the life of a good man, and while in his right mind, was one of the most useful of our citizens. Both he and his estimable brother, John H.--who died some time ago, will be long remembered in this community for their many good deeds.