James M. Fuson was born Friday, July 6, 1821.
he died Saturday, October 6, 1900.
From "Westerville Public Opinion," Oct. 11, 1900
DEATH
Claims James M Fuson Saturday.
Was a Prominent Citizen of Sharon Township for Many Years
One more of Worthington’s honored citizens and old residents has answered the last inevitable summons and has gone to his reward. James M. Fuson died last Saturday night and was buried from his late residence Tuesday at 1:30 p. m.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dr. McAdam, pastor of the Presbyterian church, of which the deceased had been a consistent member for many years. Dr. McAdam was assisted in the services by Rev. Dr. Badger, of St. John’s Episcopal church, of this place. The Masonic lodge was in attendance and rendered its services also.
He had been a member of the Odd Fellows for over fifty years, and was a charter member of the lodge here which was organized April 16, 1855.
The funeral was very largely attended by friends and neighbors of the community, as well as quite a large number from Columbus. Among the latter were: Judge Tod B. Galloway, Cas. E. Burr, William and Howard Park, Hon. Ele Tuller and others. Governor Nash wrote expressing his sympathy and regret at not being able to attend.
James M. Fuson was born in West Liberty, Logan county, Ohio, July 6, 1821. He began work as a clerk in West Liberty. He was married June 25, 1845, in Worthington to Miss Clarissa Wilkinson, who still survives.
He was prominent in Franklin county politics for many years, having been at one time a member of the county board of elections, and was also assessor of Sharon township. His last public work was as enumerator in the census during the past summer. Being very feeble the exertion incident to this work proved too much for him and he has been failing ever since.
He had never missed a state convention for fifty years. He was an intimate friend of Governor Nash and was with Nash in his first campaign when he was running for prosecuting attorney.
He left no children, an only son, W. W. Fuson, having died some years ago. For some time he and his aged wife have made their home with their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Kate Fuson. Three grandchildren also mourn his loss.
So, on that beautiful autumn day, as the forest leaves were falling, and the mild sun was slowly dropping down the western sky, tenderly they laid the frail body in its final resting place. His work is over, but friends in large number remember him as a dignified, courteous gentleman, a faithful Christian and a loving father and husband. His well-rounded, finished life is done and the work is better for his having lived.