Obituaries
JOHN MAGILL
Owen County Democrat, Jan. 28, 1892
Uncle John Magill, as he was commonly called, died of a complication of ailments at his home at this place on Sunday morning at 4 o'clock. The children have all arrived except William, the oldest son, who is expected before burial on Wednesday. Uncle John was one of the substantial citizens of our community and has been identified with our people for many years.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
JOHN C. MAGILL>
Owen County Democrat, Jan. 28, 1892
NOTE: The item below is abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis.
John C. Magill was born in Huntington County, Pennsylvania, May 17, A. D. 1822. Moving with his parents to Monroe County, Ohio, in 1850, they, with two children, moved to Owen County, Indiana, where he continued to live until his death. He departed this life Jan. 24, 1892, having lived the allotted span of human existence, three score and ten years. His illness that terminated in his death was of few days duration, debility and old age did their work. His last hours were watched over and soothed by the hands of a loving wife and affectionate children, of those who could be present, who ministered to his wants in all tenderness and love. His mental activity never forsook him. Even in his last moments his mind retained its clearness and balance. No illusions clouded his understanding, no doubts disturbed him, no "terrors" surrounded his couch. Philosophically he lived, calmly he died. He believed that a moral life was the highest state of human perfectibility, and he truly lived up to his moral convictions with an honest heart and a mind unshackled. He believed a life of usefulness can be led, the highest moral refinements attained, tranquility in death secured, and the highest deserts in an untried life beyond the grave is won.
Submitted by Randi Richardson