Thomas Drysdale obituary

Thomas Drysdale.

Died at his home on the west side
August 12th of cancer of the stomach Thomas. Drysdale, aged 66 years, 4 months and 5 days. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church on Sunday, August 13th by Rev. J. S. Allen before a large concourse of friends and relatives.
He was born in Manchester, Eng., April 7, 1839, came to this country with his brother at the age of 14 and went to Utah where he lived for some time. He then went to Colorado where he worked in the gold mines.Was a mechanic by trade and followed this occupation in St. Louis after leaving the gold mines. During theCivil war he was employed as a mechanic in the Union army, being stationed at Leavenworth, Kansas and Cape Girardeau, Mo. In 1864 he was married to Miss Lyons of St.Louis who died in 1868, leaving him two children, Mai and James. He removed to this city in 1865 where he lived until his death. He was again married in 1870 to Miss Margaret Martin of St. Louis, who survives him. Four of his children are still living, James L. Drysdale of Dexter, Mrs. Mai Howell, Mrs. Ella Turn-baugh and Geo. A. Drysdale of Bloom-field. George being in San Diego, California at the time of his death and couldn't reach the bed side in time to see the last sad rites performed. Mr. Drysdale was engaged in the hardware and blacksmithing business for many years, retiring from business in 1901. Was a member of the First Baptist church of Bloomfield. He has a sister living in St. Louis, one brother in Utah and one in Rip-ley county, Mo.Thus another one of our comrades has been cut down by the grim reaper and safely anchored on the other side of the river into paradise where every-thing is one endless bliss and where sorrows and cares are unknown. Mr. Drysdale was a good man and was always courteous and obliging, always willing to help his fellow man when in trouble, always willing to lend a helping hand to the fallen. His vacant place and ever smiling countenance will be sadly missed by all who knew him. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved and trust they will confide in the following: "Christ doeth all things well." Peace to his ashes. Burial in Bloomfield cemetery.