Thomas J. Laughlin
T.J. Laughlin
Born
Dec. 5, 1825
Died
Oct. 20, 1898
Photo Credit: Rosa G. Gonzales
Obituaries
DIED, at his home on the bluff south of this city, last night, Oct. 20, 1898, at 12 m., T. J. Laughlin, a native of Pennsylvania, aged 73 years.
Mr. Laughlin, who came to Corpus Christi in 1892, leaves besides his bereaved widow, five grown sons and one daughter to mourn his loss. The family have the sympathy of numerous friends in their affliction. The funeral will take place to-morrow at 2 o'clock from the Presbyterian Church.
Source: Corpus Christi Caller, October 21, 1898, p. 5, col. 5
Research by: Msgr. Michael A. Howell
Transcription by: Rosa G. Gonzales
Thomas Jackson Laughlin
IN MEMORIAM
Thomas Jackson Laughlin was born at Winchester, Va., December 5, 1825, and died at his late home near Corpus Christi, Texas, October 20, 1898, being at the time of his death 72 years, 10 months and 12 days of age. When Thomas was still a young boy his widowed mother moved with her family to Pennsylvania, settling at Gettysburg, where they resided many years and Thomas grew to manhood. In 1852 he resolved to leave what might be termed his native state and decided to come to Texas and located at Austin. On October 1, 1856, he married Rachel M. Hallford in Hayes county, Texas. In 1867 he moved with his family to Tarrant county, Texas, where they remained only a year, leaving Texas and settling in Washington county, Arkansas. Here they resided until 1872, returning to Texas again and locating near Austin. Owing to impaired health in 1892 he, removed to Corpus Christi, where he resided until the time of his death. When a young man Mr. Laughlin became a member of the Presbyterian Church, since that time he has been a faithful follower of his Master. He leaves a loving wife, six children – five sons and a daughter – and many friends to mourn his loss.
A friend.
Source: Corpus Christi Caller, November 4, 1898, p. 4, col. 4
Research by: Msgr. Michael A. Howell
Transcription by: Rosa G. Gonzales