Lincoln Goodale

At the time of his death, the condition of which was pneumonia, Goodale was one of the oldest citizens of Columbus and Ohio. After his death, the Ohio State Journal (now The Columbus Citizen-Journal) was quoted saying: "Rarely has any announcement been received in this city with such general expression of regret and sorrow. The news of the decease of the old man who had stood in the foremost rank of our citizens for half a century, who was so well known by boy, father, and grandfather, seemed but a few minutes in reaching every part of the city. Market men caught the word and carried it to the country, and the tale was told at breakfast at nearly every home in the city. Children, young men and old all claimed him as an associate; all knew him well."[2]

On May 2, 1868, the date of his funeral, the Columbus City Council formed a meeting at 9 a.m. in order to determine the proper cause of death. The council then passed a public resolution recognizing his many contributions to the city and to the charities, as well as requiring the council chamber to be dressed in mourning for a period of 30 days. The city's Mayor, officers and members of the council were abide to attend the funeral at 10 a.m., 30 minutes prior to which they were required to proceeded to the Goodale's home where they were joined friends, family, and the Franklin County Pioneers Association for a viewing. It was then followed by the procession leading the hearse to the First Presbyterian Church for the funeral at 10 a.m., after which, the procession, followed by twelve carriages of family members proceeded to Green Lawn Cemetery for interment.[2]

He was interred at Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio.[3]

• Lincoln Goodale Monument, Goodale Park

• Victorian Village Website
• Lincoln Goodale at Find a Grave