Poseyville News November 10, 1905 Pg 8
Col. John Omsby, a highly respected citizen, died last Friday (3 Nov 1905) morning.
He was a devoted
member of the Baptist church; was a soldier of the Rebellion and was liked by
all who knew him. He leaves three children to mourn his loss: Mrs. Lucas of
Oaktown, Mrs. W. W. Fisher and William Omsby of this
place. After an able funeral discourse by Eld.
Radcliff of Wadesville he was interred in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery Saturday. His brother from
Olney was here to attend the funeral.
Submitted By: Joan Ausnow, Great Great granddaughter of John Omsby