OBITUARY: James Salisbury

Obituaries for James Salisbury (son of Edward Salisbury and brother of Benjamin Salisbury) 

April 14, 1910 (Greenspring):

DIED IN HOSPITAL

James Salisbury of Sandusky Died in a Hospital in That City at One O'clock This Morning.

James Salisbury of Sandusky passed away at a hospital in that city at one o'clock this morning, after an illness of a few days, aged 77 years, 4 months and 12 days.

Mr. Salisbury was born in Patterson, N.J., Dec. 2, 1832, and came to Ohio when a young lad in his teens, and since that time has been a resident of this state.  For many years he lived on a farm a few miles east of Greenspring and also resided in this village at different times, removing to Sandusky from Greenspring about three years ago, where himself and wife made their home with his son, Edward.  On account of his illness, he was removed to a hospital a few days ago, where he quietly passed away this morning.

He is survived by the widow, three sons, Edward and Robert of Sandusky, and Albert of Clyde, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Crockett, Jr., residing four miles east of Greenspring; two brothers Ben of Patterson, N.J., and Harrey of Clyde; besides numerous other relatives and hosts of friends.

Mr. Salisbury was among the first railroad engineers in Ohio, and for many years worked on the old Mad River railroad, the first in the state.

He was united in marriage in 1860 to Miss Harriett Wright, with whom he has happily lived for over half a century.  The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Feb. 18, 1907, while residents of this village.

"Uncle Jim," by which name he was familiarly known, was genial and cheerful and had hosts of friends and was esteemed by all who knew him.  We are unable to give the place or hour at which the funeral will be held, which we sincerely regret. 

April 17, 1910 (Sandusky):

JAMES SALISBURY, VETERAN ENGINEER, DIES OF PNEUMONIA

James Salisbury, one of the oldest railroad engineer in Northern Ohio if not the state, died at Good Samaritan hospital Thursday morning at 1:30 o'clock, after an illness of about a week with pneumonia.  He was born in Paterson, N.J., December 22d., 1832 and was accordingly, in his seventy-eighth year.  Mr. Salisbury is survived by a widow to whom he was married fifty-three years ago, three sons, Edward and Robert of this city, and Allen of Ashtabula, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Crockett, who lives near Clyde.  He was the eldest of a family of seven, five of whom are still living.

Mr. Salisbury took up railroad engineering when a mere youth, and ran his first engine over the Sandusky, Mansfield and Newark Ry., now a part of the Sandusky and Newark division of the Baltimore & Ohio, in 1850.  He was aboard the first train that passed over the line connecting the Mt. Vernon and Newark, and for a number of years was employed on the old Mad River road, running the last engine over the strap-iron tracks between this city and Republic, through Bellevue.

The veteran railroader was a charter member of one of the first lodges of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.  He left the road in 1890, and took up his residence on a farm south of Clyde.

During the past year, however, he had been making his home with his son, J. Salisbury, from whose home at No. 619 Decatur street, the funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.  Rev. W. Ashton Thompson, of Grace church, will conduct the services, and the internment will be made in Oakland cemetery.

Mr. Salisbury was the first person to die in Good Samaritan hospital, opened to the public a little over a week ago. 

April 19, 1910 (The Democratic Banner):

VETERAN
Engineer Dies In A Sandusky Hospital

James Salisbury, one of the oldest railroad engineers in northern Ohio and one of the oldest in the state, died at the Good Samaritan hospital, Sandusky, on Thursday morning, after an illness of about a week with pneumonia. He was seventy-eight years old, and is survived by his wife and four children. He was the first person to die in the new hospital at Sandusky.
Mr. Salisbury took up railroad engineering when a meer youth, and ran his first engine over he Sandusky, Mansfield and Newark railway, now a part of the Sandusky and Newark division of the Baltimore & Ohio, in 1850. He was aboard the first train that passed over the line connecting the Mt. Vernon and Newark, and for a number of years was employed on the old Mad River road, running the last engine over the strap-iron tracks between Sandusky and Republic through Bellevue.
The veteran railroader was a charter member of one of the first lodges of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He left the road in 1890, and took up his residence on a farm south of Clyde. 

April 21, 1910 (Greenspring):

James Salisbury.

Mention of the death of the late James Salisbury was made in our last issue, he having passed away at Good Samaritan hospital Sandusky, on last Thursday morning, death resulting from pneumonia.  Mr. Salisbury was ill about one week and was the first person to die in the hospital which had been opened to the public a little over a week prior to his death.  The funeral service was held from home of his son, Edward, 619 Decater street, Sandusky, on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 conducted by Rev. W. Ashton Thompson, of Grace church.  Internment was made in Oakland cemetery that city.  Among those present at the funeral were: Mrs. C.G. Robinson of this village and Mr. and Mrs Frank Crockett, Jr., and children east of town. 

April 21, 1910 (Bellevue):

JAMES SALISBURY.

Passed Away at Providence Hospital, Sandusky–Was a Former Resident of Colby.

James Salisbury, a former resident of Colby, died of pneumonia at Providence hospital, Sandusky, Thursday, April 14, aged 77 years, 4 months and 12 days.

The deceased was born in Patterson, N.Y., December 2, 1832, and came to Ohio when a young lad in his teens, and made his home with relatives south of Clyde.  After his marriage to Miss Harriet Wright, they lived on a farm on Butternut Ridge.

Mr. Salisbury was among the firs railroad engineers in Ohio, and for many years worked on the old Mad River railroad, the first in the state.  A few years ago he purchased and moved on a farm near Colby, later moving to Greenspring and from that village he removed to Sandusky.
He is survived by the widow, three sons, Edward and Robert of Sandusky, and Albert of Clyde; and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Crockett, Jr., residing four miles east of Greenspring, besides numerous other relatives and friends.