James M. Diffley

James M. Diffley

• James M. Diffley was born in June 1854 in Alabama.
• He married Ada J. Smith, daughter of William T. Smith and Amanda L. Moore, on 24 June 1875 in Harris County, Georgia.
• James M. Diffley and Ada J. Smith appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, at 1821 First Avenue. Other members of the household included Erin B. Diffley, Lucinda A. Diffley, John E. Diffley and Mary E. Diffley.
• He was a salesman, according to the 1900 census.
• His wife Ada J. Smith became a widow at his death.
• James M. Diffley died on 3 May 1901 at age 46 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, at his home on upper First Avenue.
• He was interred at Linwood Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.
• The following appeared on 3 May 1901 in The Columbus Enquirer-Sun:
       Mr. John M. Diffley died at 12:30 o'clock this morning at his home on upper First avenue, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, after a short illness of appendicitis. He was taken last Friday night, and on Monday night an operation was performed, it being believed that there was a possibility that this would save his life. He continued to sink, however, and last night it was seen that he was dying, so that when the end came, sad as it was, the watchers at his bedside were not surprised.
       Mr. Diffley was 47 years of age, and besides his wife and eight children, is survived by his mother, Mrs. L. J. Diffley, of Montgomery, Ala; by three brothers, Messrs. P. F. Diffley, of Montgomery, Henry Diffley, of Tallassee, Ala., and W. M. Diffley, of Nashville, Tenn; and by three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Pike, of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Martha Hanie, of Montgomery, and Mrs. Ellen Schoolcraft, of this city.
       For many years he had been connected with the City Mills, and was one of that company's most trusted and valued employes. Honest, straight-forward and hard working, he was a man generally liked and respected by all with whom he came in contact. He had many warm friends who will sincerely grieve his death.
       The funeral services will take place from the Church of the Holy Family this afternoon at 4 o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. Father Schlenke. The interment will be in Linwood cemetery.

• Last Edited: 23 Sep 2010