The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-07-14
The citizens are cordially invited.
death OF can't. John sehastiar

Capt. John Sebastian died at his resi-.
dence on Merchants street. In this city,
on Tuesday, July 18th, 1876. He was
born in Louisville, Kentucky, September
9th, 1917, and was consequently within
two months of 60 years of age. His early
years were spent with but few advanta-
ges, and his ed uca ton was limited. But
he was possessed of strong natural
powers, and these led him to a useful and
successful career. At the age Of 10 he
went upon the Ohio river TO learn the
business of pilot. This he followed till
the breaking out of the war, atWhich time
he had become the owner and commander
OF boat plying between Cincinnati aud
New Orleans. lie had for some years
been resident of Cincinnati. Early in
the war the rebels captured his boat. He
was employed by the government as
pilot OF gun boat, and soon after the
falling OF Vicksburg, in a fight on the
1azoo river, he had the misfortune to
rose ms ielt arm. Leaving the service he
remained at home. In 1866 his wife, a
most noble woman. died, This cast a
deep gloom over his life. In 1867 his
friends III Cincinnati and Hamilton coun-
ty, Induced him to become a candidate for
county treasurer of that county, one of
the most lucrative and responsible offices
In Ohio. He was elected and served two
years. at the expiration of his term he
came with his family to Kansas in 1870,
and settled in Emporia. He invested con-
siderable means In the then new enter
prise the A. L. q s. F. railroad, and in
large quantities of real estate in different
localities. About year ago he was at
lacked with aphelXia, which involved the
loss OF memory. For many months he
could go about, but was not permitted to
90 so without company. lncurable sores
ensued, and for some months he has rap
idly declined. He was a man of strong
Will and constitution, and his nature
yielded slowly. During all his illness he
was model Of patience and gentleness,
and in his rational moments talked well
ana often most feelingly of his family
and the future. He reared large family
every one Of which was q credit to him,
and he felt just pride in them and q
deep sorrow over the fact that he must
part with them. He had never been u
progressed religious man, but ne taught
his children to revere religion. His last
days were calm and peaceful, and except
an expression of regret at leaving his
children announced himself prepared for
death. His six daughters and two sons
mad the tenderest and most affectionate
regard for him, and for months have
watched him with the most constant care.
No children could be more devoted. He
appreciated this and acknowledged it in
many ways. Devotion to his family and
nome and to his friends, was Capt. Sebas-
tlan's leading characteristics, and the deep
sorrow of the family at his death was
shared by all who knew him. Funeral
services were held at the house w ednesdaV
morning at e a. m, after which his re-
mains were taken to the Santa Fe depot
and from there taken to Spring Grove
cemetery. Cincinnati, for interment, in
charge of his son, John Sebastian, of the
railroad office, Topeka. He now sleeps
that slumber which knows no waking
here, by the side of his faithful and be-
loved wife, who preceded him through the
dark valley nine years ago.