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Israel Debolt “Iz” Johnston

Birth	:	20 Jan 1867 Argos, Marshall County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	11 Aug 1926 Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Citizens Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0639000, -86.2249985
Description	:	Israel JOHNSTON, better known to the residents of Fulton county as just plain “Iz”, who on Monday morning took a large dose of strychnine with suicidal intent, passed away at five o’clock, Wednesday morning in his apartment, over the Karn Coffee Shop, this city. Johnston suffered his last of numerous convulsions, from the effects of the deadly poison, about four o’clock Tuesday morning, and attending physicians were hopeful for his recovery. However, late Tuesday, his nervous system bagan to collapse under the intensity of the suffering and at four o’clock this morning his attending physicial was summoned to alleviate... Read More	Israel JOHNSTON, better known to the residents of Fulton county as just plain “Iz”, who on Monday morning took a large dose of strychnine with suicidal intent, passed away at five o’clock, Wednesday morning in his apartment, over the Karn Coffee Shop, this city. Johnston suffered his last of numerous convulsions, from the effects of the deadly poison, about four o’clock Tuesday morning, and attending physicians were hopeful for his recovery. However, late Tuesday, his nervous system bagan to collapse under the intensity of the suffering and at four o’clock this morning his attending physicial was summoned to alleviate his misery. The patient was entirely rational at this hour and again expressed his oft-repeated statement that he was “tired of living.” Johnston soon afterwards relapsed into a coma and at five o’clock his heart ceased functioning. The poison it was stated had centered in the patient’s spinal column and completely paralyzed the action of lungs and heart. It was learned today that at 6 o’clock Monday morning, “Iz” had aroused a local life insurance agent out of his bed to pay up a policy on his life which was at that time slightly in arrears. Leaving with a receipted certificate from the insurance agent, Johnston in a few hours following walked east of this city along the banks of the mill race, where he swallowed the death-dealing tablets. Johnston will long be remembered by Indiana sportsmen who annually visit Lake Manitou in quest of duck or fish, he having served as guide and his clients were never known to return to their homes empty handed. Peru residents will always cherish his memory for the valiant aid he rendered many citizens during the Wabash river flood which menaced life and property in the spring of 1913. Israel, son of John W. and Margaret C. JOHNSTON, was born on a farm near the Talma neighborhood, January 20, 1868. His early life was spent on the farm, and while still quite a young man moved with his parents to this city where he has since resided. In the fall of 1891, he was united in marriage to Miss Viola NIXON, of Peru, and to this union two daughters were born, both of whom survive. Mrs. Viola JOHNSTON preceded her husband in death several years ago. On Oct. 20, 1924 the deceased was united in marriage to Mrs. Ella BACON of this city, who survives. The daughters are Mrs. Ortha CARPENTER, of Wabash, Ind., and Mrs. Madge CARPENTER, who resides in Minnesota. Besides the immediate family, Israel leaves two sisters, Mrs. Maude POMEROY of Plymouth, and Mrs. Gertrude PRATER, of Three Pines, Calif. The deceased was a veteran of the Spanish-American war, having volunteered at the first outbreak of the conflict, and saw active service during its duration. For the past 30 years he had equalized his time by the occupations of painting and papering and guide service to sportsmen at Lake Manitou. Pending word from the daughters, the local relatives are unable to announce the funeral arrangements. obituary located at: http://www.fulco.lib.in.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1926.pdf

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Israel Debolt “Iz” Johnston's memorial is located at: Citizens Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton County, USA.
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Israel Debolt “Iz” Johnston death on 11 Aug 1926 in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 41.0639000
Longitude: -86.2249985

Family Members:

Parent

John W Johnston

(1829 - 1889)

Margarette Carlotte Debolt Johnston

(1836 - 1916)

Spouse

Siblings

Henry Haimbaugh “Posey” Johnston

(1858 - 1924)

John Calvin Johnston

(1860 - 1925)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Rochester, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0720560, -86.2248660

2. Fulton County Poor Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0376900, -86.2182500

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Coordinate: 41.1204910, -86.2203330

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6. Antioch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0018997, -86.2564011

7. Mount Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0106610, -86.1495120

8. Mount Hope Athens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0540490, -86.1200560

9. Mount Olive Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9827995, -86.2425003

10. Reichter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1356880, -86.1607240

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Coordinate: 41.1490936, -86.1712570

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Coordinate: 41.1417300, -86.1494610

13. Salem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9796982, -86.2908020

14. Richland Center Old Order Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1555100, -86.2705700

15. Richland Center IOOF Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1557617, -86.2699890

16. Richland Center Citizen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1562700, -86.2709190

17. South Germany Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1238976, -86.3324356

18. Mud Lake Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9671173, -86.1715012

19. Clark Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0107930, -86.1047680

20. Tippecanoe Old Order of Mennonite Cemetery
Talma, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1647310, -86.1784020

21. Fulton Cemetery
Fulton, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9561005, -86.2564011

22. Stair Cemetery
Argos, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1723404, -86.2697754

23. Dunkard Church Cemetery
Fulton, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9427930, -86.2073340

24. Sycamore Memorial Park
Talma, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1288986, -86.0867004