Obituaries
JAMES W. DOBSON
Owen County Journal; April 19, 1877
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
James W. Dobson was born in East Tennessee, December 5, 1805 and died in Tuscola, Illinois April 12, 1877. At the age of 25 he came to Owen County where he resided until a few years ago when he removed to Tuscola, Illinois and passed the remaining portion of his life at that place. He was a useful citizen and during his residence in Owen County was called to fill several offices of trust and profit. He served two terms in the State legislature and one term as County Treasurer. He read medicine while here and practiced that profession a few years, but finally abandoned it and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. In every avocation he was faithful, honest and industrious. In public, as well as in private life, he qcuitted himself with satisfaction to the community and with honor to himself.By practice of industry and frugality he accumulated a considerable property- estimated at $20,000 which goes to his nephews and nieces. He lived and died a bachelor. His remains were brought to Spencer last Friday evening and the funeral services took place at the Presbyterian Church Saturday morning. Rev. James Omelvena preached the funeral discourse after which the remains were deposited in the citizen's cemetery, a large number of people being present to testify their respect of the deceased.