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The final [illegible]
General John Tipton – U.S. Senator
The love of trees was a marked peculiarity of – General Tipton
This was shown in his care for the preservation of the old forest
Oaks - that stood around the roadside near his residence on
The Wabash and in the deer park – which he preserved
His donation of “Spencer Square” – Logansport – to the city – was –
a gift – that did not stand the strong test of the Law – it fell
back to his heirs – “Spencer Square” – was a reservation of a
beautiful grove of forest trees; it was a monumental = spot
rural in its aspect – and inviting – to the ramblers – who sights
the shade in the heat of summer = Separated from this
square by the distance of a few rods = was the old grave
yard – a donation of Genl Tipton to the city of Logansport
Many marks of the natural beauty of this sacred spot seem
presumed - in the many groups of forest trees – spared by the
axe – under the direction of the generous donor.
In the center of “Spencer Square” – named after his
father in law – Captain Spier Spencer who fell at Tippecanoe
General John Tipton was buried – it was his chosen spot for
his final earthly act. I remember the funeral well being
present .1839. Two years – previous to his – death and burial=in the grove
Young Bell – son of the venerable Major Bell, [illegible] living 1873 – a
Cadet of West Point – came home on a visit 1837 and died suddenly – The
Cadets of West Point – did honor to his memory – by erecting a monument
over his grave- [illegible] placed on the West Side of the Square –
By the side of General Tipton – was buried about two years
after his death – The consent of an old friend [illegible]
Object Description
TCHA Identification Number | 2-25(3) |
Purdue Identification Number | GWb2f25i3 |
Title | Burial place of Genl. John Tipton of U.S. Senate, Indiana |
Creators |
Winter, George, 1810-1876 |
Description | "The burial place of Genl. John Tipton of U. S. Senate-Indiana" (title from verso, written in pencil, probably in 1873) AMs, 3p. (handwritten in pencil) Tipton was a great lover of trees, and preserved many great trees on property that he owned. He donated a piece of woods, called "Spencer Square" as well as the old graveyard, to Logansport, although the former eventually reverted to his heirs. Tipton chose his own burial spot, within Spencer Square. Others buried there include the son of Major Bell (d. 1837) and the wife of S. S. Tipton. John Tipton's grave was surrounded by a wooden fence; a planned monument was never erected. G.W. lived for some years across from the square, and a road was laid diagonally across the square, contrary to Tipton's wishes. Tipton's heirs sued to recover the property and developed it for housing, while Tipton's remains were moved to the old graveyard. |
Subjects |
Tipton, John, 1786-1839 Tombs & sepulchral monuments Trees |
Repository | Tippecanoe County Historical Association |
Rights Statement | Images in the George Winter Collection should not be used without written permission from the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. To obtain reproduction rights and prices, contact the Tippecanoe County Historical Association at info@tippecanoehistory.org |
Date of Original | 1873 |
Extent of Original | 3 p. ; 31 cm. |
Language | eng |
Collection | George Winter Collection |
Date Digitized | 08/08/2006 |
Type | text |
Format | JP2 |
Capture Device | Epson Expression 10000XL Photo Scanner |
Capture Details | Silverfast 6.4.1 r8c by Lazersoft |
Resolution | 300 ppi |
Color Depth | 24 bit |
Color Management | Monaco EZcolor using an IT8 target |
URI | ark:/34231/c6ks6phz |
Description
Title | page01 |
Repository | Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries |
Rights Statement | Images in the George Winter Collection should not be used without written permission from the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. To obtain reproduction rights and prices, contact the Tippecanoe County Historical Association at info@tippecanoehistory.org |
Language | eng |
Collection | George Winter Collection |
Transcript |
The final [illegible] General John Tipton – U.S. Senator The love of trees was a marked peculiarity of – General Tipton This was shown in his care for the preservation of the old forest Oaks - that stood around the roadside near his residence on The Wabash and in the deer park – which he preserved His donation of “Spencer Square” – Logansport – to the city – was – a gift – that did not stand the strong test of the Law – it fell back to his heirs – “Spencer Square” – was a reservation of a beautiful grove of forest trees; it was a monumental = spot rural in its aspect – and inviting – to the ramblers – who sights the shade in the heat of summer = Separated from this square by the distance of a few rods = was the old grave yard – a donation of Genl Tipton to the city of Logansport Many marks of the natural beauty of this sacred spot seem presumed - in the many groups of forest trees – spared by the axe – under the direction of the generous donor. In the center of “Spencer Square” – named after his father in law – Captain Spier Spencer who fell at Tippecanoe General John Tipton was buried – it was his chosen spot for his final earthly act. I remember the funeral well being present .1839. Two years – previous to his – death and burial=in the grove Young Bell – son of the venerable Major Bell, [illegible] living 1873 – a Cadet of West Point – came home on a visit 1837 and died suddenly – The Cadets of West Point – did honor to his memory – by erecting a monument over his grave- [illegible] placed on the West Side of the Square – By the side of General Tipton – was buried about two years after his death – The consent of an old friend [illegible] |
Type | text |
Format | JP2 |
Capture Device | Epson Expression 10000XL Photo Scanner |
Capture Details | Silverfast 6.4.1 r8c by Lazersoft |
Color Depth | 24 bit |
Color Management | Monaco EZcolor using an IT8 target |
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