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John DeBusk Eakin

Birth	:	13 May 1852 Lodi, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	5 May 1928 Arlington, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Sylvania, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7103610, -83.6995300
Plot	:	Section A, Lot 68
Inscription	:	John D. Eakin May 13, 1852 May 5, 1928
Description	:	Dies At Arlington John D. Eakin, County Pioneer, Buried Monday Afternoon John D. Eakin, of Arlington and well known pioneer resident of Washington County for 48 years, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head with a 410 gauge shotgun sometime during last Friday night. His lifeless body was found by his granddaughter, Miss Lora Eakin, about 6:00 o’clock Saturday morning. He had been in failing health for the last few years and it is believed that worry over his condition caused the act. For the last few weeks he had been subject to despondent spells and for several days he had... Read More	Dies At Arlington John D. Eakin, County Pioneer, Buried Monday Afternoon John D. Eakin, of Arlington and well known pioneer resident of Washington County for 48 years, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head with a 410 gauge shotgun sometime during last Friday night. His lifeless body was found by his granddaughter, Miss Lora Eakin, about 6:00 o’clock Saturday morning. He had been in failing health for the last few years and it is believed that worry over his condition caused the act. For the last few weeks he had been subject to despondent spells and for several days he had been discussing his business affairs. He had retired Friday evening apparently in his usual spirits and said nothing that caused any suspicion that he was contemplating such an act. The deceased was born in Washington County, Virginia, May 13, 1852, and was married to Miss Florence Duff of Abbington, Virginia, on January 22, 1874. In 1880 they came to Nebraska and located on a farm on Bell creek north of Arlington where they lived until 15 years ago when they moved to Arlington. He had been a prominent democrat and until about a year ago he always took an active part in civic affairs. He leaves to mourn his loss his bereaved wife, six sons, C. H. and S. V. Eakin of Long Beach, Calif., W. D. Eakin of Hudson, Ohio, A. D. Eakin of Hydro, Okla., F. C. Eakin of Willard, Colorado., and H. M. Eakin of Burlington, Washington; and two daughters, Mrs. Will Osterman jr., and Mrs. M. H. Cook of Arlington. Nineteen grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were conducted from the Arlington Congregational church at 2:00 o’clock on Monday afternoon, the Rev. J. C. Aschenbacher officiating, after which interment was made in Arlington Cemetery. Published in The Tribune May 10 1928. J. D. Eakin Killed Self* Was Found Dead in the Bath Room of his Residence Friday Morning Had Been in Poor Health John D. Eakin, aged almost 76, for almost half a century a resident of Washington county, became despondent of life in ill health and sometime last Friday night shot himself through the brain with a .410 calibre shotgun. His lifeless body was found at about 6 o’clock Saturday morning by his granddaughter, Lora Eakin, at his residence in Arlington. Mr. Eakin had been in failing health for several years, most of the past winter being confined to the house. He was very social in his nature and liked to meet and mix with others and it is believed that he considered life not worth the living when denied this privilege by ill health that would end in death sooner or later. He had gone to bed as usual and Mrs. Eakin and the granddaughter heard nothing of the shot, a light charge being used that made little noise. He left no note of any kind to the family as to the cause of his act, but for several days past he had been discussing his business affairs, as though he was contemplating ending his life. Mr. Eakin was born in Washington county, Virginia. May 13th, 1852 and was married to Miss Florence Buss at Alvord, Va., January 22nd, 1874. In 1880 they came to this county and located first on a farm north of Arlington, where they made their home until fifteen years ago, they bought property and moved into the city of Arlington. He is survived by his widow, six sons and two daughters as follows: B. H. and S. B. of Long Beach, California, W. D. of Hudson, Ohio, A. D., of Hydro, Okla., F. C., of Willard, Colo., H. M., of Burlington, Wash., Mrs. Will Cook and Mrs. Will Osterman, jr., of Arlington. The funeral service was held at the Congregational church in Arlington at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon, Rev. F. E. Aeschbacher officiating. The church was filled to its capacity and the wealth of beautiful flowers bore mute testimony to the high esteem in which Mr. Eakin and his family were held in and about Arlington. The music was furnished by a mixed quartet composed of Mrs. Alvin Anderson, Mrs. Lucy Lawson, Frank Brokaw and Vernon Marshall, singing, “Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me,” “Saved by Grace,” and “The City Four Square.” The pallbearers were Fred LeWeber, George and Harvey Marshall, Clyde Cook, Tom Dowell and Floyd McCann. Burial was in the Arlington cemetery under Masonic auspices, he having been a member of that lodge for many years. Mr. Eakin was a familiar figure in the county, having been active in politics for many years. He was a democrat of the old school and was to be seen at every county convention in the old days, being the nominee of that party for a county office a number of years ago. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of their many friends. *Published in The Pilot May 9 1928. John and Armenia Florence Duff were married January 22, 1874 in Alvarado, Washington County, Virginia. They had 9 Children: Clarence Holland "Hollie" Eakin 1875–1945 Andrew Davis "Dage" Eakin 1877–1964 Frances Clinton "Clint" Eakin 1878–1965 Lenora Lora "Nora" Eakin Cook 1881–1963 Henry Miner Eakin 1883–1936 John "Johnnie" Jefferson Eakin 1885–1886 Willard Duff Eakin 1887–1973 Samuel Vern Eakin 1890–1953 Bess Estella Eakin Osterman 1894–1985 _______________________________________________________________________

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John DeBusk Eakin's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Sylvania, Lucas County, USA.
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John DeBusk Eakin death on 5 May 1928 in Arlington, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.7103610
Longitude: -83.6995300

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Armenia Florence Duff Eakin

(1853 - 1928)

Siblings

Children

Francis Clinton Eakin

(1878 - 1965)

Lenora Lora “Nora” Eakin Cook

(1881 - 1963)

John Jefferson “Johnnie” Eakin

(1885 - 1886)

Bess Estella “Bessie” Eakin Osterman

(1894 - 1985)

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