Obituary of James J. Webb Jr.
Long and Honorable Bareer of a Noble Citizen Brought to a Close
He was in his eighty second year, having been born in Delaware County, New York, March 23, 1824, aged 81 years, 6 months, and 19 days.
He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Swartout February 20, 1848, at Maryland, New York. To this union was born nine children, six of whom are living, viz: N.J., C.O., Mrs. M.M. Barkley, J.D., G.B. and D.B. Webb, all being present when the end came except D.B. who was when last heard from was in Oklahoma. He also leaves three brothers and one sister, viz: B.A. Webb, of Walton, New York, John Webb of Boise City, Idaho, W.H. Webb of Judson, and Mrs. L. Warner of Oneonta, New York, also twenty grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He came to Sullivan County in 1856, and has remained a true and honorable citizen unto the end. He was confined to his room for several weeks before he died; the last few weeks of his life he endured great suffering, and all that tender hands and loving hearts could do to alleviate his sufferings and restore him to health was done, but all to no purpose, and as stated above, sank calmly to rest on the evening of the 12th.
Miss Estella, daughter of N.J. Webb, became house keeper for her Grandpa, since the death of her Grandma, which occured eight years, ago during which time she never faltered in her devotion and care of her Grandpa she loved so well.
The last view of the remains were taken at the Judson church. After an appropriate sermon by the Rev. Wright, after which the body was taken in charge by the masons, under which auspices the burial was directed.
His remains now rest by the side of his wife in the Judson Cemetery.
- Elizabeth Swartout Webb
- Napolean Bonaparte Webb
- Nathaniel Jerome Webb
- Charles Oscar Webb
- Martha Maria Webb Barkley
- James Douglas Webb
- Stephen Webb
- George B. Mcclelan Webb
- Dennis B. Webb
- Descendants of Charles Oscar Webb and Effie June Deeds
- Picture of James and Elizabeth Webb's Home
- BLM Land Patent Details for land owned by James Webb in Missouri
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