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Jackson, Jacob-- Jacob Jackson Departs This Life at Home of Councilman Kunkel Friday Afternoon – Funeral Sunday. Jacob Jackson, one of Ashland’s oldest and respected citizen, died Friday afternoon at about 3 o’clock at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Councilman and Mrs. Christian Kunkel, on Cleveland Avenue. Deceased had reached the ripe old age of 87 years, and had long been a resident of this city, moving here from the country east of town. Only one daughter survives, Mrs. Kunkel. His wife died many years since and a son, George Jackson, passed away several years ago. Submitted by:klynn [Ashland Times and Gazette: Wednesday, March 13, 1907]

Jacobs, John J. – John J. Jacobs, Esq., editor of the Ashland States and Union, died recently. We spent a pleasant hour with his estimable family during the fall. They have our heartfelt sympathy. [Shelby (OH) Independent News: 01 February 1872, Vol. 4, No. 14]

Jackson, Laura Opal (Lloyd) -- Laura Opal (Lloyd) Jackson, 70, of 1002 Myers Ave., died unexpectedly early Friday morning, September 12, 1980 at Samaritan Hospital. She was the daughter of Harvey and Hallie Moyers Lloyd. She was born July 28, 1910 in Exchange, W. V. She was a homemaker and had been a resident of the Ashland area for the past 46 years.She was married December 5, 1932, to Paul Jackson who survives. Also surviving is one sister, Eva Gump of Ashland, Ohio. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at HeylFuneral Home, with the Rev. Carl Cawood officiating. Burial will be in the Nankin Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Submitted by Margie. [unknown paper: unknown date]

Jackson, Lucy – Death and Burial of Mrs. Jacob Jackson. Death came suddenly to Mrs. Jacob Jackson formerly Luch Hostler – Wednesday night of last week at her home east of town. Her husband and little daughter, Helen, survive her. Eleven years ago, during the meetings which Rev. and Mrs. E I. Housley and the evangelist, Miss Edna Baning, held here, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson were converted and joined the Methodist church. Mrs. Jackson, when her health permitted, was a faithful attendants at Sunday school and church services. Funeral services Saturday afternoon were held in the Methodist conducted by Rev. Miller. Interment in the Jeromville cemetery. Neighbors and friends most kindly assisted every way possible after the death of Mrs. Jackson and many very beautiful floral offerings of sympathy were sent to the husband and little daughter for which they expressed their appreciation and tenderest thanks. Submitted by: klynn [Ashland Press: March 18, 1918 ]

Jacobs, John J. -John J. Jacobs, Esq., editor of the Ashland States and Union, died recently. We spent a pleasant hour with his estimable family during the fall. They have our heartfelt sympathy. [Shelby (OH) Independent News: 01 February 1872, Vol. 4, No. 14]

Jacobs, Brooks A. - 73, New London died at Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital in Norwalk Sunday following a brief illness. A native of Rolling Prarie, Ind. Mr Jacobs had been a resident of the Norwalk- Wakeman-Greenwich areas. A former employee of Republic Steel in Elyria, he had retired in 1966. He was a charter member of the Lions Club in Birmingham, and had served with the 112th Observation Squadron during World War 2. Survivors include one son, John A Jacobs of Clarksfield, one daughter, Mrs. Alan(Judith) Kestner of Polk, two grandchildren, one sister, Mrs Marie Miller of Wooster, neices and nephews. Preceeding him in death was his wife Laura in April, 1975. Services will be Thursday at Kubach-Smith Funeral Home, 314 East Main, Norwalk, at 11 a.m. with the Rev.James V Moser of the Polk United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Polk Cemetery. Visiting hours will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Brenda. [Ashland Times Gazette, January 10, 1978].

Jarvis, Ella V. - DIED -- At the residence of her parents on South Street, Hayesville, Monday, September 29th., 1879, Ella V. Jarvis, aged 22 years, 5 months and 16 days. The deceased was the eldest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Jarvis. For the last year of her life she has been a sufferer from that dread disease consumption, and has been confined to the house most of the time; suffering, yet never complaining, being always hopeful and in anticipation of a bright future. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 02 October 1879, Vol. 5, No. 14 Submitted by Amy

Jarvis, William Hayesville -- Man, 89, Dies In Fall At Home -- William Jarvis , 89, retired proprietor of a Hayesville food store, was found dead here yesterday afternoon at the bottom of a flight of stairs in the home. Ashland County Corner G. D. Fredise ruled Mr. Jarvis died of a fractured skull in the fall. He said the Hayesville man evident suffered a fracture of the right hip, then toppling down the stairs. Mr. Jarvis had been dead 12 hours when he was found by neighbor Dr. Fredise said. A resident of Hayesville for 75 years. Mr. Jarvis was born Dec. 25 in 1865 in Ohio. Survivors are three nephew, Edmond Stover of Hayesville, Terry? McKinley of Hayesville and Monroe McKinley of Albuquerque , New Mexico. Submitted by Marge. [Mansfield News Journal: 19 February 1954]

Jeffers, Lotta – Mrs. Lotta Jeffers, Former Resident, Dies On Friday. Martha and Susie Swineford E. Liberty St. have received word of the death of their cousin, Mrs. Lotta Morr Jeffers, a former Ashlander, who died at her home in Santa Monica, Cal. Friday, following a brief illness. Mrs. Jeffers was born in Ashland Dec. 8, 1877 and was married to Allan Jeffers Oct. 21, 1903 in Kansas City. He preceded her in death. A son, Merrick and three daughters – Mrs. Ruth Stanley, Mrs. Clara Chase, and Mrs. Gertrude Eustace survive her. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Santa Monica. Other cousins in Ashland besides the Swineford sisters are Mrs. Harry Horn, Mrs. Thomas Dexter and Edgar gates, whom she visited last February. Submitted by: klynn [Times-Gazette: Monday, July 25, 1955 pg 12]

Johnson, Mary Edith – DIED -- In Ashland, October 28, 1879, Mary Edith, daughter of Harry and Catharine Johnson, aged 9 years, 6 months and 26 days. Her disease was diptheria, with which she suffered patiently for one week, when death relieved her from pain. Mary Edith was an amiable daughter, kind and obedient, and loved by all who knew her. This is a sore bereavement to the parents, but their loss is her eternal gain. The funeral services were held in the M.E. Church, in Orange, by Rev. Roseberry, assisted by Rev. J.O. Stull.ASHLAND PRESS: 06 November 1879, Vol. XXXIV, No. 16 Submitted by Amy

Johnson, N. Curtis – LOUDONVILLE TIMES: 26 June 1959 Submitted by Sara SJMSR1@cs.com

Johnson, Mrs. – The wife of Dr. J.E. Johnston, Perrysville, died in that place last week after a long and protracted illness.HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 03 May 1883, Vol. 8, No. 45 Submitted by Amy