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- [S927] Obituary.
OBITUARY: Reuben P. Yoho
Reuben P. Yoho was born in Tyler county, W.Va., December 12, 1810, and died at his home on Jackson Ridge September 2d, 1900, thus arriving at the ripe old age of 90 years when death claimed him. He came with his parents to Monroe county when but three years old and has lived in the county ever since, except when Noble was formed, he was cut off in Noble and there resided until his removal to Jackson Ridge.
In 1836 he married Miss Emaline Mills, and to them were born 6 children, one son, Judge R.P. Yoho and two daughters Mrs. Emily Smith of Carlisle and Mrs. Sarah Shaffer of Bellville, W.Va., are still living.
Mr. Yoho was always an honest, conscientious farmer, a member of the Methodist church and generous to a fault.
The funeral rites were observed Tuesday, September 3d at Carlisle, Noble county, [OH]. (Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, OH, 13 Sep 1900 - furnished by Terry Willis, typed by Richard E. Henthorn)
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