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Joshua Philander Theodore McCroskey

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Birth	:	8 Oct 1828 Rockville, Monroe County, Tennessee, USA
Death	:	8 Sep 1910 Whitman County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Colfax Cemetery, Colfax, Whitman County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.8891983, -117.3494034
Plot	:	Masonic Original, Lot 3, Grave 4
Description	:	Old Age Claims Pioneer Citizen of Tennessee Flat J. P. T. McCroskey, one of Whitman county's oldest and most respected pioneers, departed this life at his homestead on Tennesee flat at 5 o'clock Thursday evening of last week. His death was not unexpected. As stated in The Gazette of the 2d his death was momentarily expected. He had been confined to his bed for the month previous, gradually growing weaker and weaker, the end undoubtedly near. The period was at hand when he could "wrap the drapery of his couch about him and lie down to pleasant dreams." Thus,... Read More	Old Age Claims Pioneer Citizen of Tennessee Flat J. P. T. McCroskey, one of Whitman county's oldest and most respected pioneers, departed this life at his homestead on Tennesee flat at 5 o'clock Thursday evening of last week. His death was not unexpected. As stated in The Gazette of the 2d his death was momentarily expected. He had been confined to his bed for the month previous, gradually growing weaker and weaker, the end undoubtedly near. The period was at hand when he could "wrap the drapery of his couch about him and lie down to pleasant dreams." Thus, indeed, he passed away. The full tide of life was his, he left the shore on the receding tide to that bourne from whence no traveler returns. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Masonic hall in Fraternity block, Colfax, the remains having been brought from the homestead on Tennessee flat for burial here. Rev. Hereford of Sunset officiated at the services held in Fraternity block. The funeral was under the direction of the Masonic lodge of this city, deceased having been a Mason for 50 years. At the grave, the beautiful and impressive ceremony of the order was fully carried out. Richard K. Smith, Charles L. Mackenzie, E. W. Weinberg, James A. Perkins, William A. Inman and George H. Newman were pall-bearers. Many beautiful floral offerings were in evidence, and special music was furnished by several well-known local musicians. The Masons in line marched in the lead to the cemetery, followed by the hearse, carriages containing relatives of deceased, as well as carriages conveying many friends of the family. The body was placed in the family plat in Colfax cemetery beside the grave of his first wife. J. P. T. McCroskey was born in Tennessee, and would have been 82 years old had he lived until the 8th of next month. He came to Whitman county 31 years ago and took up land on Tennessee flat, which has since been his home, being the second settler in that beautiful and rich section of country. The McCroskey hospitality was known far and wide. Deceased is survived by his wife, several sons, one daughter, many grandchildren and other relatives. The Colfax Gazette, Colfax, Washington, 16 Sep., 1910, Fri., Page 1 Contributor: Brenda Dahmen (47944560) •

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Joshua Philander Theodore McCroskey death on 8 Sep 1910 in Whitman County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 46.8891983
Longitude: -117.3494034

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Minerva Gallaher McCroskey

(1840 - 1891)

Siblings

Children

William Grant McCroskey

(1866 - 1896)

Mary Montana “Monta” McCroskey Browder

(1868 - 1908)

Fred Henry McCroskey

(1872 - 1939)

Milton Poe McCroskey

(1874 - 1958)

Virgil Talmage McCroskey

(1876 - 1970)

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