Stillwater Valley News
November 11, 1926
John Thompson Sowers was born July 7, 1846 and passed to his home beyond, Nov. 26, 1926, aged 80 years, 4 months and 19 days. Mr. Sowers joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church when a boy and continued as a member until time of his death. He volunteered in 147 Reg. O. V. I. when 18 years of age. March 19, 1867 he was united in marriage with Anna Martha Clark, to them were born six children, four sons and two daughters; James F., John F., Grace, Blanche, Lee and Keith. James F., John F. and Keith survive. He is also survived by one brother, Sylvester S. Sowers and one sister, Mrs. Anna Ballou. There are also three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mr. Sowers for many years was engaged in the grain business. A large part of his life was spent in Bradford and Covington, although he lived in Chicago for a little more than twenty years. He was known for his fine character and devotion to his home and loved ones. He had endeared himself to a host of friends, many of whom with his family remain to mourn his loss. The people of the town and community unite in extending their sympathy to the bereaved in their time of sorrow.
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