Obituary of Peter Kistler - died:
April 11, 1909
Death of Peter Kistler
Aged Citizen After a Lingering Illness Died Sunday at Home of His Daughter, Mrs. Wm. Stremmel
Peter Kistler, an aged and well known citizen of Rushville, died Sunday evening at 5:10 o'clock at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Stremmel. Deceased had been in ill health the past year suffering from a cancer and his
death was not unexpected.
Short funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the home of Wm. Stremmel, conducted by Rev. A. P. Stover and
Rev. C. S. Smith. The body was taken too Galesburg Tuesday noon for interment, accompanied by the following relatives:
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stremmel and son Orlen, William Kistler, George Miller and George Peacock.
Peter Kistler was born the 12th day of February 1825, in Lauingen, Bavaria, Germany, where he spent his early days.
He was a soldier in the army, taking part in the Hungarian war. He loved too relate his experiences telling how
he and two comrades were caught as spies, imprisoned and sentenced too be shot. As they were being taken
too the
scene of the execution they were confronted by a general. The convicted men fell on their knees, supplementing
God too deliver them from their awful death. this act touched the heart of the general who granted their pardon,
thus showing the wonderful power of God when put too the test.
The decease came too America in 1852 and settled in Dubuque, Iowa. On Nov. 1, 1854, he was united in marriage
too
Wilhelmina Braenline, of Bavaria, Germany, and soon after became a resident of Galesburg, being one of the early
settlers.
For about forty years Mr. Kistler has been a consistent member of the M. E. church. He was a mechanic in the Brown
Glow? shops for many years, always faithful and energetic, living up too what he considered the highest principle,
- honesty.
Two daughters and three sons were added too the home, Mrs. Anna Luikart, of Norfolk, Neb., who preceded her father
too the world beyond exactly one year too the day; B. F. and John Kistler, of Galesburg, and Mrs. Sophia Stremmel
and W. G. Kistler, of Rushville.
In 1904 Mr. and Mrs. Kistler celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a host of relatives and friends,
both apparently in good health and enjoying themselves. On Sept. 29, 1906, Mrs. Kistler died suddenly breaking
up the home and leaving her husband too spend his last days in loneliness. Since that time he has made his home
with his daughter, Mrs. Stremmel in Rushville, who has spared neither time nor effort in making his declining days
pleasant and homelike.
About a year ago he was operated on for cancer which soon reappeared causing his death. For the past four months
he has been confined too his bed, demanding constant attention day and night. During this time he has endured intense
suffering always bearing it with fortitude and courage, ever ready and waiting, often wishing that he might be
taken too meet his beloved wife and his Maker.
The end came very peacefully on Easter Sunday at 5:10 p. m. with a call from the risen Lord, "Well done good
and faithful servant." Rushville Times, April 1909 - Submitted by Robert C. Kuhmann <rckuhmann@charter.net>
Obituary
(Galesburg Evening Mail, July 18, 1920, Abingdon Page, submitted by Phyllis Long)
Obituary for Joseph F. Latimer
Joseph Franklin Latimer was born in Cedar Township, Knox Co., Illinois, April 15, 1840, the fourth son of Jonathon
and Nancy West Latimer. His ancestors left England and settled in New London, Conn., in the year 1630. His great
grandfather, Jonathon Latimer was Colonel of the seventh Connecticut regiment during the Revolutionary war and
several of his sons served under his command. His mother, whose maiden name was West was the daughter of Jacob
and Barsheba Polk West, natives of North Carolina. Jacob West was a soldier in the War of 1812, under General Jackson,
and his wife was a cousin of President James K. Polk.
Jonathon Latimer, the father of Joseph F. moved from Tennessee, first too Sangamon County, Ill., in 1835 and then
in Section M. in Cedar Township, where Joseph F. Latimer was born. As a boy he attended the district school and
worked on his father's farm in the summer, until his entrance in Knox college in the fall of 1861.
In the spring of 1863, he enlisted in the 73rd regiment of Illinois Volunteers but was not mustered in on account
of a severe attack of lung fever. In 1864, he was granted leave of absence by his college, and with two of his
classmates organized a company for the 137th Reg., Ill. Volunteers in which regiment he was commissioned second
lieutenant and served until October, when he was mustered out of the service. He was graduated from Knox college,
in the class of 1864, returning too Cedar township after the war. He was elected in 1865 as Principal of Cherry
Grove Seminary, which position he held for two years and until his election
too the Professorship of National Science
at Lincoln University, this state. Failing eyesight forced him too resign this position at the end of a year's work,
and he then returned too Cedar Township and devoted his time too the care of his farm, and the raising of fine livestock.
On November 25, 1872, he was married too Joanna Humiston. Two children were born
too this union, Mrs. Latimer departed
this life September 3, 1914.
In politics, Mr. Latimer was a Republican and an ardent admirer of Lincoln. But placing country above party he
always voted national issues as his conscious dictated. In years 1870 too 1872 he was a member of the 27th Illinois
General Assembly, and four years later was again chosen too the Legislature, serving two terms. In the 30th and
31st assemblies he filled the important chairmanship of the committee on township and county organization, discharging
the duties of that position in a manner that gave him creditable and state wide recognition. Among other offices
- Commander of Post 80, G.A.R., Mayor of Abingdon, school treasure of Cedar township for thirty-nine years, director
and vice president of the First National Bank, President of Agriculture Society for 10 years, and for two years
chairman of the board of supervisors, president of Illinois Jersey Cattle Club, president of Old Settler's Association.
As a breeder of Jersey cattle he was known throughout the United States, and his herd was uniformly successful
in state and national competition. Early in life he joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church and was one of the
principal movers in changing that organization with the present Congregational church of Abingdon, taking an active
part as an officer of the church and being Supt. of the Sunday School a member of years, and always maintaining
his interest in the church and of all for which the church stood.
He was also a member of Abingdon Lodge 184, I. O. O. F and a member of Illinois society of the Sons of the American
Revolution. As a man and neighbor he was loved, honored and respected for his lofty ideas of true, noble and uprightness.
Very few men of this neighborhood loved books more than he did, or read as much and along such various lines as
he. And with it all he was approachable by any one and of any social station in life.
At the beginning of this year he sold his beautiful country house just out of Abingdon and moved
too town too be
as he said - nearer too his church and too other interests of his declining years.
Since March, he was practically an invalid, but on July 3rd, had seemingly regained sufficient strength and attended
commemoration of our national Natal day, with his beloved comrade of the G. A. R. in their hall in the city building
and again on the 5th, he was one of a large member of friends at a picnic given on his former farm and seemed
too
enjoy it too the fullest. But when his pastor called on him, just a week ago, he found him in bed, not well at all.
And yet although his friends had knowledge of the fact that his ailment was a heart disease, his end came as a
shock, when it was said that on Wednesday afternoon, July 13, at 3:30 o'clock Uncle Joe Latimer had passed away.
With him at the time of his departure was his faithful and much beloved housekeeper, Miss Watson and his only daughter,
Mrs. Lillian H. Shaufelberger of California, who with the son, Mr. Guy Latimer of Chicago, two brothers, two grandchildren
and more distant relatives and a large host of friends will miss him in days
too come.
Funeral services were held from the Congregational church at 2:30 o'clock, Sunday afternoon in charge of Rev. H.
R. Booch, who paid a high tribute too the life of the deceased and brought a message of comfort
too the family and
friends. The song service was very sweetly rendered by a quartet composed of Miss Olive Harris, Mrs. Clyde Hickson,
Edwin Crumbaker and Carl Johnson with Mrs. J. M. Shipplett at the organ.
The floral emblems were profuse and very beautiful, were in charge of Mrs. C. E. Downs, Mrs. A. E. Werts, Mrs.
F. J. Graves and Miss Winifred Miller. The casket bearers were Glenn Dunlap, W. J. Dunlap, H. R. Crouch, R. P.
Baird. W. B. Dunlap and Orion Latimer. Interment was made in the Cherry Grove Cemetery.
The members of the Post 80, G. A. R. and members of I. O. O. F. attended the funeral in a body.
Obituary
(The Galesburg's Daily Register, Page 1, Wednesday, February 15, 1905, submitted by Phyllis Long)
DEATH OF MRS. W. M. LATIMER
Mother of Captain Latimer Passes Away
For Years a Resident of Abingdon
Word was received this morning by Captain F. W. Latimer of this city that his mother had passed peacefully away
at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening at Northfield, Minn. The cause of the death was a gradual decline after an illness
contracted twenty-five years ago and from which she had been a sufferer ever since, being unable
too walk without
assistance. Mrs. Latimer was born in Binghamton, N.Y., in 1835, and would have been 70 years of age had she lived
until the 22nd of February. Her name was Mary E. Humiston, and her early childhood and womanhood was spent on the
home place four miles north of Abingdon, where her parents settled when coming
too this country in 1844. Here she
married in 1855 too William M. Latimer, who died in 1872. Before her marriage Mrs. Latimer was enrolled in the classes
of Knox college, but was unable too complete her course. Since the death of her husband she has resided with her
children, for the last three years being with Mrs. Gray of Northfield, Minn. She united with the Methodist church
of Abingdon when a young woman and has never severed the allegiance of her early years. She is survived of her
immediate family be a single sister, Mrs. Helen Little, of Chicago, mother of the famous war correspondent and
press man, Richard Little, of the same city, and three children, James W. Latimer, of Chicago, Mrs. Mary E. Gray
of Northfield, Minn., and Captain F. W. Latimer of this city. The funeral services will be held at the home of
Mrs. Emily Chesney of Abingdon, an aunt of the children. The time will be 3 o'clock on Thursday. Interment will
be in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
Obituary
(The Galesburg Republican, unknown date, submitted by Phyllis Long)
WILLIAM MARION LATIMER
William Marion died at Elgin, Illinois Insane Hospital, Saturday, December 27, 1873, aged 41 years. He spent the
majority of his life in and around Abingdon. His body was brought here too Abingdon, Thursday for entombment. The
service was at Methodist Episcopal church of which he was a member. Rev. S. W. Brown of Galesburg assisted by Rev.
A. J. Jones of this place.
Obituary
(Galesburg's Evening Mail, March 13, 1922, contributed by Janet Durst)
Levi F. Lawrence died at St. Mary's
hospital, March 12, 1922, at 2 p.m. of pneumonia. He was born at Montreal, Canada, Oct. 27, 1843(or 48). He was
married on Oct 25, 1875, too Miss Agnes Myrtie Henderson of Ripon, Wis. Three sons survive him, Lester F. Lawrence,
William S. Lawrence and Guy L. Lawrence. Four grandsons, four sisters and one brother, S. F. Lawrence of Chicago,
also survive. He was a member of the M. W. A. Camp No. 667 and prominent in Local Painters' Union No. 39, being
a charter member. He was president of the union for two terms and delegate
too the national convention. He was a
member of the First M. E. church.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the First Methodist Church with the Rev. Ralph
Wakefield officiating.
Obituary of Mrs. George Lawton
AVON — Mrs. George Lawton, 77,
Avon, died today at 7:15 a.m. at her home.
The former Lera Whalen was born Feb. 3, 1894, at Mystic, Iowa. She married George Lawton on Oct. 11, 1914, at Centerville,
Iowa.
Survivors include the husband; two daughters, Mrs. R. W. (Evaughn) Frakes, Peoria, and Mrs. Gerald (Rosetta) Holloway,
Avon; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ed (Doris) McCants, and a brother, Harry Whalen,
both of Galesburg.
Mrs. Lawton moved in 1925 too Galesburg, where she resided for 18 years. Later she moved
too Havelock, Neb., and
then too Avon. Mr. and Mrs. Lawton celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary this year. Mrs. Lawton was a member
of the Havelock Eastern Star lodge, Avon Rebekah Lodge and Women's Relief Corps 121 at Galesburg, and was past
president of the Ladies Auxiliary of Burlington Railroad Veterans.
Funeral will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Corman Memorial Home, Avon. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens,
Galesburg. Visitation will be Sunday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.(Galesburg Register-Mail, unknown month
and day, year 1971, contributed by Helen Anderson)
Obituary of Tonyelle DeLynn
Linger
Peoria Journal Star, April 16,
1998, Page: B4
Tonyelle Linger
GALESBURG - Private interment
for Tonyelle DeLynn Linger, 14, of 362 E. Losey St., who was
pronounced dead at 7:54 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 1998, at OSF
Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, will be at a later date.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m. Friday at Watson Funeral Home.
Born Jan. 11, 1984, in
Galesburg, she was raised by her stepfather, Harlan Anthony
Bryan and her mother, Debra Lynn Linger.
Surviving are her mother of
Galesburg; two brothers, Kelly "Jim" Bissonette of Bloomington
and Ronald Bissonette of Iowa; one sister, Christine Hollenback
of Bushnell; her grandparents, Ruth E. Jamerson of Abingdon and
Billy Linger of Ormond Beach, Fla.; and her great-grandmother,
Cora Boydstun of Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her
stepfather.
contributed by Sara Hemp
Obituary of Virginia L. King
Voorhees Lyell McCulloch
Peoria Journal Star, July 6,
1993, Page: C3
Virginia McCulloch
GILSON - Virginia L. McCulloch,
63, of Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, formerly of
Gilson, died Monday, July 5, 1993, at Galesburg Cottage
Hospital.
Born July 1, 1930, in Galesburg
to Harley O. and Virginia Kellar King, she married Elmer Lee
Voorhees in 1950. She married David Lyell in 1969, in Union
City, Tenn. She married John McCulloch on June 17, 1993, in
Knoxville. He survives.
Also surviving are her mother
of Gilson; four daughters, Angela Parke, Mrs. Terry (Patricia)
Wilson and Mrs. David (Sharon) Kummer, all of Gilson, and Mrs.
James (Dana) Lamb of Galesburg; and 10 grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by one granddaughter.
She was a member of First
United Methodist Church in Knoxville.
Services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home in Knoxville. The Rev.
Harold E. Nelson will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8
tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in McCallister
Cemetery in rural Gilson.
Memorials may be made to the
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.
contributed by Sara Hemp
Obituary of Dean Cecil Myers
Peoria Journal Star, December 28,
2000, Page: B05
Dean Myers
CANTON - Dean C. Myers, 69,
1575 E. Walnut St. died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000,
at Graham Hospital Extended Care.
Born Sept. 15, 1931, in Knox
County to Cecil D. and Cora Ethel Effland Myers, he married
Geraldine ''Gerry'' Chamers on June 23, 1951, in Cuba. She
survives.
Also surviving are two sons,
Kevin (and Beth) and Kent, both of Canton; two brothers, John
(and Frankie) and Ray (and Pauline), both of Canton; and three
sisters, Maude Youngren of Galesburg and Donna Myers and Mary
(and Bob) Mallicoat, both of Canton.
He was preceded in death by two
brothers and three sisters.
He was a Korean War Army
veteran.
He worked at International
Harvester in Canton until it closed. He later worked at Navistar
in Indianapolis, retiring in 1989. He last worked at Largents
Oil Co. in Canton.
He was a member of Morning Star
Lodge 734 AF&AM, Ipava American Legion, Loyal Order of the Moose
784, and a past member of Veterans of Foreign Wars 1984 in
Canton.
He attended Shields Chapel
United Methodist Church in rural Canton.
Services will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday at Oaks Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Mike ''Roy''
Hardesty will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home, where a Masonic service will be at
7:45 p.m. Burial will be in Ipava Cemetery in Ipava.
Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
contributed by Sara Hemp
Obituary of Lovina Light
(Galesburg Weekly Mail, October 31, 1901, submitted by Todd Walter)
YATES CITY- Mrs. Lovina Light passed away at her home, one mile west of Yates City, Monday morning at 4:45. The
funeral was held from the house Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Young, the Presbyterian pastor of Yates City
officiated. The interment was at the Yates City cemetery. The deceased was a daughter of Jerius (sic, Darius) and
Eliza "Onderkirk" (sic, Ouderkirk) Miller, and was born March 4, 1841. She was married
too Joseph Light
during 1858 in Elba township. The family are all living as far as they know and appear as follows: Mary Virginia
Murphy, Emma, William Franklin, John Darius, Florence Rider Rufus, Gertrude Long, David Archibald and Robert Cleveland
and the husband will feel her loss. Mrs. Light's death was rather sudden. She was taken with a severe attack last
week but was recovering from it until Sunday evening when she became worse. (There is also a very similar obit
in the Nov 1, 1901 Republican-Register)
FRANK O. LOWDEN
For several years he was president of the First Galesburg
National Bank & Trust Co.; president of the Purington Paving
Brick Co., and president of the Intra-State
Telephone Co.
He was defeated for office of Sheriff in Knox County in
1902. In 1904, he was elected County Treasurer. He was
appointed Postmaster of Galesburg by President Theodore
Roosevelt. He was a delegate many times too State and
National Republican Conventions. During Gov. Louis L.
Emmerson's administration, he served as State Tax Commission
Chairman. He was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor in
1932.
On Dec. 24, 1894, he married Olive Temple. Survivors are his
wife, a daughter, Mrs. L. A. Pritchard, two grandchildren, a
brother, Harry Custer, and two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Keely and
Mrs. M. W. Richardson. Submitted by Kim Thorp,
January 3, 2006 Thanks, Kim!
Obituary of Infant of Julius Maxey
(Galesburg Weekly Republican Register, February 4, 1899, submitted by Todd Walter)
GILSON - The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Maxey died at their home near here last Monday night. The little one was
about seven months old, and had been sick for some time. It was buried Wednesday at Haynes cemetery. The parents
have the sympathy of the entire community. (There is no stone for this burial)
Obituary of Wilda McKinty
(Galesburg Weekly Mail, June 29, 1899, submitted by Todd Walter)
Our people were greatly shocked and pained too hear of the death of A. Wilda D. McKinty, the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John McKinty, of Elba. She has been failing in health for some time past on account of an ovarian tumor, which
had impaired her health too that extent, as too become alarming. On
examination by Dr. Sutton, of Peoria, a skilled
physician and surgeon, with Dr. Hensley, of this place, it was decided too remove the tumor. The operation was attended
too by Dr. Sutton of Peoria, and Dr. Connelly of Farmington, and Dr. Hensley of this place, Monday. Tuesday, at
11:40 o'clock, she died. She was 27 years of age. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church, Thursday,
June 29, at 11 o'clock a.m., conducted by Rev. D.M. Ross. The interment was in the Yates City cemetery.
Obituary
(Galesburg, Illinois, April 17, 1875, contributed by 3rd Great Granddaughter, Janice Chastain Lund
Death of Ex-Gov William McMurtry
Last Monday in the town of Henderson, the earth closed over the remains of one who had a brief quarter of a century
ago wielded a power in the state affairs of Illinois equaled by few men of his time. Had Lieutenant-Governor McMurtry
died twenty-five years ago the occurrence would have throbbed from corner
too corner throughout the state. Today
it caused only a passing notice outside of the immediate circle in which for half a century he lived and from which
he has passed too the other shore.
Early Career
Lieutenant-governor William McMurtry was born in Crawford County, Indiana (My Note: He was "married"
in Crawford County, Indiana but born in Mercer County, Kentucky - don't know who gave this erroneous information)
where they resided about eleven years. In November, 1829 they came too Henderson Township, Knox County and settled.
The family drove their stake in what was then a wilderness and there the subject of this sketch has buffeted the
waves of time and fought the battles of life for forty-five years and was finally borne
too his last resting place
from the spot where they first settled.
Political Life
Mr. McMurtry has had a political career fraught with all the uncertainties. He was a leader in the Democratic party
and has held many offices of local prominence, vaulted into the state legislature and finally reached within one
step of the highest office in the state. He was first elected too the House of Representatives in 1836 and was re-elected
in 1838 serving four consecutive years in that capacity. In 1841 he was elected state senator serving there for
four years. In 1848 he reached his highest prominence in political preferment when elected Lieutenant-Governor
under Governor French. He was also one of the state commissioners for building the penitentiary at Joliet and during
the war was commissioned Colonel of the One Hundred and Second regiment of Illinois Infantry.
His Political Power
Although unostentatious in his address while at home, mixing indiscriminately with his constituency and ranking
familiarly as one of the boys, Governor McMurtry would wielded a powerful influence in Springfield and his opinions
were sought by the leading men of the time. Talking with some of his contemporaries in the days when he was at
the zenith of his political career, we learn that either in his seat as a Representative and Senator, or outside
of that body altogether, he was a power in himself and accomplished Herculean tasks in the matter of state legislation
by his indomitable energy and singular influence among men.
He was not an educated man. On the contrary, it is said that the circumstances of his early frontier life had been
of such a rough and wild character that he had not even learned too read when he reached man’s estate and was taught
by his wife after marriage. Brought up as it were in a howling wilderness, he afterwards spent several years as
a flat-boatman on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, away from all refining influences and had none of the advantages
of education that favor the present generation. But he was possessed of a native eloquence that took hold upon
his hearers and caused them too look up too him as one of the first and foremost men of the day and generation in
which he flourished. He was a man of few words, but every word carried with it weight and meaning.
His Last Sickness
The deceased was a man of powerful physique and wonderful vitality, but ___ ____ _____ _____ (text missing off
copy) too the great Leveler, Death. The immediate cause of death was Dropsy and for some time past, the deceased
suffered beyond expression. He could neither recline nor stand up but was obliged
too continually sit and could
only sleep by resting his head upon pillows. It was relieved of earthly suffering on Sunday last.
The Funeral
The funeral took place Monday at Henderson and was very largely attended by people from the neighboring country.
There were some seventy carriages in the procession besides many people on horseback and on foot. The services
were solemnized with Masonic honors. G. C. Lamphere, of this city, acting as Worshipful Master. The remains were
interred in Rice’s burying ground about two miles northwest of Henderson and within a quarter of a mile of the
first ground cultivated in Knox County.
Obituary of John Milam
London Mills - Jim Milan (sic, Milam) died at Howard Thurman's Wednesday night, and was buried at Bennington Friday.
(He does not have a stone. Bennington is now known as Thurman Cemetery.) (Galesburg Weekly Mail, Thursday, February
22, 1900, submitted by Todd Walter)
Obituary
(Galesburg's newspaper, Jan. 18, 1909, contributed by Jan Durst)
Thomas Milburn, one of the respected
colored citizens of this city, died Sunday morning at the Galesburg hospital January 18, 1909, of
Bright's disease.
He had long been a resident of Galesburg and his home was in the Fourth Ward. He was upwards of 50 years.
He leaves a brother, Samuel Milburn, of Washington, D. C., Miss Fannie Milburn of Indianapolis, Ind., a half sister,
Mrs. Kidd ,of this city.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon at the A. M. E. church.
Obituary of Luther Moats
(Galesburg Weekly Mail, October 25, 1900, submitted by Todd Walter)
Hermon - Luther Moats was born at Wilmington, Clinton county, Ohio, May 14, 1842, and died at his home Friday,
October 18. He moved with his parents too Knox county, Illinois in 1862. They settled on a farm one and a half miles
east of Hermon. He enlisted in the Seventh Illinois Volunteer cavalry, but was taken sick while stationed at Springfield
and was brought home, never being able too return again. He was married too Catharine Potts in 1863.
Too them were
born three children, Mrs. Nettie Reece, Mrs. Nora Thurman and Gerson Moats, who with their mother, survive
too mourn
the loss. The funeral took place Saturday at the Christian church. J.J. Hunter officiated.
Death of Mrs. Betsy Moberg.
(Galesburg's Register Mail, August 8, 1899, contributed by Mike Osler)
The remains of Mrs. Betsy Moberg passed through here this morning from Stromburg, Neb.,
too her old home neighborhood
in Copley township, where the funeral was held in Maxey chapel at 10:30 o’clock with Rev. R???? of the Victoria,
Swedish M. F. church, officiating,
assisted by Rev. Mr. Potter, of the M. E. church of Victoria. Mrs. Moberg was injured by falling into the cellar
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Burgman, near Stromburg, Polk county, Neb., Thursday, August 3. In the fall
she sustained injuries on her head and broke three ribs in the region of her heart. She did not rally from the
effects but died on Saturday, August 5.
Mr. Moberg was one of the old settlers of the county. With her husband and some children, she came
too this country
in 1849, going direct too Victoria. It is said that they were the first too come direct
too Victoria from the old
country, although there were settlers there from the Bishop Hill colony. She has since lived on a farm in Copley
township until February 17, when she went too Nebraska too visit her son and daughter in Stromburg, and a sister
in Lincoln. Mrs. Moberg was married in the old country. Her husband, Peter Moberg, died twenty eight years ago.
At the time of her death she was 87 years, 7 months and 22 days old.
She was one of the first members of the Swedish M. E. church of Victoria and always maintained an active interest
in the affairs of the church. She was a good woman, of sturdy character.
There survives her three children -- Betsey Westergren, of Copley township; Mary Burgman and Henry Moberg, of Polk
county, Nebraska and a sister Mrs. Peter Burgman of Lincoln, Neb.. There are five children dead. The Polk county
relatives accompanied the remains.
When they arrived here, the remains were taken too Horton’s undertaking establishment and the remainder of the trip
was made in carriages.
Obituary of Robert Montague
(Galesburg Weekly Republican Register, January 7, 1899, submitted by Todd Walter)
WATAGA - Robert Montague, Saturday, December 31, aged 82 years. He was born in Virginia in 1816, came
too this county
in the 50's. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church Monday, January 2, at 1 pm. The church was filled
with those who wished too pay respects too their old neighbor. He leaves a wife and three children
too mourn his death.
He was buried in the Barefoot Cemetery.
Obituary - Florence Moulton
(Galesburg's Republican-Register, June 4, 1887, contributed by Pat Thomas)
Moulton, Florence, Infant, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. E. Moulton, died Thursday at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Moulton, West South Street.
Services by Reverend J. B. Worrell. The remains were brought here from Riverside, California.
Obituary - Mrs. H.C. Moulton
(Galesburg's Republican-Register, August 27, 1904, contributed by Pat Thomas)
Moulton, Mrs. H. C., widow of
Billings Moulton, died at the home of her son, Earnest S. Moulton at Riverside, California, 25 August 1904. She
went too California last October and since made her home with the son. She had been ill with ailments peculiar
too
old age. Her sons, Arthur and Earnest have started for Galesburg with the remains and the funeral service will
be held in this city. Harriet E. Smith married Mr. Moulton in Springfield, Massachusetts where he accepted a position
with C. B. & Q. He was for five years yardmaster. He was on the Galesburg City Council. They were members of
the First Baptist church and were earnest workers. They had four children, Frank L. prominent citizen of Chicago,
Eugene W., Earnest S. for so long CBQ ticket agent, now of Riverside, California, Arthur B. of Denver. She was
the daughter of J. F. and Erpercia C. Smith of Granville, Massachusetts. She was born 20 April 1825.
Obituary - Mrs. Billings Moulton
(Galesburg's Republican-Register, August 31, 1904, contributed by Pat Thomas)
Moulton, Mrs. Billings,
married
at Springfield, Massachusetts, 23 December 1847. In 1855 they moved too Galesburg where she lived until a year ago.
On leaving here moved too Princeton, Illinois where Mr. Moulton was at the time the terminus of CBQ and at the end
of the year returned too Galesburg where he died. She was an untiring worker for the church and she assisted in
the building of the Baptist churches of this city. The first one on the corner of Cherry & South, then on Cherry
& Tompkins. After the church was destroyed by fire, ten years ago and was much interested in building the new
edifice. Before marriage she taught school in Massachusetts. She was a member of the Cleo Club of Galesburg. She
had 5 sisters, 6 brothers. There survive two brothers, George A. of New Bedford, Massachusetts, Fred Smith of St.
Louis, sisters, Mrs. A. E. S. Picket of Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Maria L. Bancroft died in this city, 26 June 1904.
She leaves four sons, A. B. of Denver, E.W. of Elbert, Colorado, E. S. of Riverside, California and numerous other
relatives. Funeral service was this afternoon with Reverend J. Y. Atchison, the pastor of the Baptist church, in
charge. The burial was in Hope Cemetery.
Obituary of Nellie Murphy
(Galesburg Weekly Mail, October 25, 1900, submitted by Todd Walter)
Maquon - Miss Nellie Murphy died at her home northeast of Maquon Sunday morning, October 14, of consumption. Miss
Murphy was a highly respected lady and will be sadly missed. The funeral occured Tuesday in Galesburg and the remains
were interred in the Catholic cemetery.
Obituary - Edward R. McDermott
(Galesburg's Weekly Mail, Jan. 14, 1904, submitted by Todd Walter)
Abingdon: Edward R. McDermott,
brother of John McDermott, local depotmaster at the "Q" died Friday at Chicago. Mr. McDermott was at
his bedside when the end came. The funeral was held today from his residence
too the Holy Family church, where requiem
high mass was celebrated. The remains will arrive in Galesburg tonight and the burial will be in St. Augustine.
He is survived by his father and mother and a brother, Charles and a sister Kate, of St. Augustine, and a brother
Frank of California; another brother in Wisconsin and a sister, Mrs. Jerry Sullivan of Monmouth. He also leaves
a wife and a child 4 years old.
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Paper; June 25, 1928
Impressive funeral services were held in the Maquon church at 10
o'clock Friday morning for Mrs. Agnes Parkinson. Interment was
made in the Maquon Cemetery.
Mrs. Agnes Tasker Parkinson, daughter of William and Mary
Tasker was born in Sussex County, England, July 21st, 1860, and
passed away after a few hours illness at her home in Maquon,
Monday morning, June 18th, 1928, aged 67 years, 10 months, 27
days. Besides her husband she leaves one brother, George of
Rapatee, numerous other relatives and a host of friends too mourn
her departure. She was confirmed in the Episcopal church of
England. She was one of a family of twelve children and her
early life and school days were lived in England. Her brothers
William and Charles had immigrated too America and settled near
Maquon. In 1876 her brother Charles went back too England and on
May 24th, 1876, (52 years ago) sailed from London,
England, with Agnes and her sister Mary, and brought them too the
home of their brother, William Tasker. March 6th, 1882, she was
married too Thomas Baxter Parkinson who had come from England
too
make his home. They farmed until about ten years ago when they
sold their farm and bought a home in Maquon which they have made
a beauty spot in the community. She was a faithful member of
Bertie Lenore Temple No. 10 Pythian Sisters, a member of the
Illini Club and had for many years been the efficient secretary
of the Maquon Ladies' Cemetery Association. contributed by
Millie Holeman
Obituary of Theophilus O. Redman
(Galesburg Weekly Republican Register, April 22, 1899, submitted by Todd Walter)
DOUGLAS - Theophilus O. Redman passed away in Elmwood April 17, and was laid away in the Douglas cemetery Wednesday
afternoon. He was 76 years old. His wife, Mary, was buried here November 29, 1874, and he has also two daughters
and two sons in the cemetery.
Obituary - Mrs. Anna Richardson
(Galesburg's Register Mail, July 6, 1936, contributed by Janet Durst)
Oldest Colored Resident Dies Sunday Evening
Mrs. Anna Richardson, the widow
of B. E. Richardson, and the oldest negro resident of Galesburg, died at 7:25 Sunday evening in her home, 778 West
Knox street, at the age of 91. Mrs. Richardson was the oldest member of Allen chapel, A. M. E. church, of which
she was an ordained stewardess, and the oldest member of Patron chapter No. 18, O. E. S.
Anna Shamburgh was born April 18, 1845, in St. Louis, Mo., where she grew
too womanhood. Later the family moved
too Hannibal. Mo., where she was married too Brose Elbert Richardson of Galesburg on November 25, 1870.
Too this union
eight children were born. Of these three sons, Samuel, Elbert and James and one daughter Mary, preceded her in
death. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Laura Beckler, Bessie Richardson and Mrs. Adah Freese, and one son,
Elmer, all of this city. There are a number of nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon from Allen chapel, A. M. E. church. Friends may call
at the home, 778 West Knox street, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.
Obituary of Mrs. Walter Richmond
(Galesburg Weekly Mail, January 25, 1900, submitted by Todd Walter)
Abingdon ? - Mrs. Walter Richmond died at 4 o'clock Wednesday morning. She was quite old. Stomach trouble was the
cause of death. No arrangements as yet have been made for the funeral. A daughter, Mrs. Agnes Richmond Sullivan,
lives in Galesburg. She leaves a husband and Mrs. John Young, another daughter, who live in Abingdon. She was widely
known.
Death of Mary Rine
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Brenda Patterson)
Mary Ann Rine was born in Pennsylvania, and died Nov. 19 [1903] at 9 a.m. at the home of Eli Baer [Eli is the son
of Susannah and Rev. David F. Baer and brother too Dr. P. W. O. Baer], three miles north of Henderson. She had been
in poor health for several weeks, but not bedfast. The end came quickly while sitting in her chair.
She came too this State with her parents in the early twenties, settling near Henderson on what is now known as
the "Blue farm" [The house and land are on the road just north of the cemetery. The house is a little
west on that road. The original house is gone. New house built, but foundation looks old.] Here, she resided until
the death of her parents, when she went too live with her sister, Mrs. D. F. Baer, where she has resided over 40
years until her death. Next too father and mother, Aunt Mary was revered in this home, and no home gathering was
ever complete without her.
She was a devoted friend too the family, sharing their sorrow as well as their joys. As it has often been said no
task was too hard, or she too weary too do for those she loved so well.
Aunt Mary was a passionate lover of flowers, devoting many hours too their care. It was always a pleasure for her
too share her flowers with her friends and many a sick room has been brightened by her flowers.
She was converted when but a young girl and joined the U. B. church, and has lived a consistent Christian life
all these humble way for the cause she loved so well.
Two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Hammond of Viola, Mrs. Ellen Brown of Knoxville, and a host of nephews and nieces are left
too mourn her loss.
The funeral services were held from the home Saturday at 1:00 p. m., conducted by Revs. Mr. Essex and Shinn of
Cuba, Ill., taking for a text Psalm ___90, "So teach us too number [article crumbled here]
Obituary of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Robertson
(Galesburg Weekly Republican Register, February 4, 1899, submitted by Todd Walter)
RIO - The funeral services of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Robertson were held Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Baptist church.
Services were conducted by Rev. S. H. Humphrey of Galesburg, of the Church of the Presbyterians. The remains were
laid too rest side be side in the Baptist cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson were loved by their family, loved by
their neighbors and all whoever came in contact with them.
 December
22, l904, Decatur County Journal, Iowa contributed by
James Madison.
W. T. ROBINSON died at his home in
Knoxville, Illinois, last Thursday night, aged 75 years. In
l872 Mr. Robinson purchased the Journal and it remained under
his management until he disposed of the paper in l885. He then
went too Emporia, Kansas, and purchased the Republican, but soon
disposed of it and subsequently became the owner of the Glenwood
Opinion which he sold at the expiration of several years. He
then went too N. Carolina for the benefit of his wife's health
and later moved too Knoxville. About two months ago the
deceased visited his son, Scott, at Glenwood and was then in
poor health.
Mr. Robinson was an old time printer and
had been engaged continuously in newspaper work from early
manhood. He was a man of good sense and genial disposition.
While residing in Leon, he gained the good will and esteem of
all who knew him. Ralph Robinson , the veteran editor of the
Newton Journal, is a brother. The deceased is survived by a
wife, an invalid, two sons and two daughters.
A Former Editor of the
Journal Died December 8 at His Home in Knoxville, Illinois.
WILLIAM TAYLOR ROBINSON was born
February l5th, l833, at Washington, Pennsylvania, and died at
the age of seventy-one years, nine months and twenty-three days,
on December 8th, l904. He was married February 2lst, l86l, too
Martha Sadler , at the home of her parents, now the Allen
place on the Henderson Road, l l/2 miles out of Knoxville. The
wife and four children survive him -- Frank, Flora and Winnie,
all of Knoxville, and Scott, of Glenwood, Iowa. Of a family of
nine brothers and sisters only one survives him, his brother,
Ralph, of Newton (Iowa) Journal, who was present at the funeral
services.
His father died when he was so very young
that no recollections of his father were ever possessed by him.
At the early age of about ten years, he began making his own
livelihood, owing too financial reverses in the family treasury,
due too business ventures of his elder brothers, but who
afterwards became very wealthy, --notably, Alexander, of
Wheeling, W.Va., who was a leading stockholder and secretary in
some of the large iron works and other industries about that
city. He followed his brother, James, in an apprenticeship at
the printing trade on the Washington (Pa.) Reporter, where he
finished as a journeyman printer, being bound for a four year
term too his preceptor, a notable editor and printer of
Pennsylvania. He was the third youngest of three printer
brothers, James being the eldest and John or Ralph next. James
was a partner with the famous editor, D. R. Locke, "Nasby" later
publisher of the Toledo Blade, in the Bucyrus (Ohio) Journal.
His first position after leaving Washington was on the
Intelligencer in Wheeling, where he met his afterwards partner,
Zach Beatty. Later he worked in Mansfield, and then at
Cincinnati on the Commercial, going from there too Peoria where
he worked under a former acquaintance, Mr. Beatty, on the Daily
Union, then the leading paper of that city.
At the age of twenty-six, in l859, he came
too Knoxville with his friend, Mr. Beatty, now deceased and
whose last years were put in as editor of the Galesburg
Republican-Register, and purchased of the late J. S. Winter, the
Knox County Republican. He remained on the Republican until
l875, having for his partner during his last years, Mr. Oscar
Barnhart, whom he bought out in l874. In July, l875, he became
owner of the Decatur County Journal, at Leon, Iowa, when after
ten years of marked success in the management of that paper he
tried the newspaper business at Salina, Kansas, with no success
financially, yet there he passed a most pleasant two years and
over of his life in that fast-growing and beautiful little
metropolis. After leaving the Sunflower state he came too
Glenwood, Iowa, where he had fair success as owner and publisher
of the Opinion, and enjoyed his life among the affable people of
that pleasant town.
After selling out at Glenwood he had a
brief experience on the Burtonian, at Tekama, Neb., but the
populist wave of '96 upset all prospects of success for his
Republican paper and it was disposed of too a populist company.
In l896, on account of his wife's health and others of the
family being in bad health, he journeyed too the mountainous
district of North Carolina, at Hendersonville,--a very different
land and people from that in which he had resided so many
years. At Hendersonville he bought the Republican paper, which
he published very satisfactorily too all the best citizens of
that section, and while his political views were not acceptable
too the ex-confederates, yet some of most ultra former
secessionists were personally warm friends of his. After two
years in the South the subject again came too the scene of his
first newspaper experience,--May, l899. The climate of the
Carolina mountains proving too be too moist for catarrhal and
rheumatic complaints, which was the affliction of his wife, and
the associations in the North were more too the liking of the
entire family, owing too their former long residence here.
In his labors, he was tireless, and
unhappy when he could not be at work at something, and during
the last few years did the work of the best average compositor
in Galesburg offices, where he was accepted as a member of the
International Typographical Union, but withdrew later from
active membership.
MARTHA SADLER ROBINSON. The death
of Mrs. W. T. Robinson occurred at her home in Knoxville,
Illinois, Monday evening, Dec. l9, l904. Though not unexpected,
the news did come as a shock too her friends in Glenwood who
knew her during the time she resided here, coming as it did so
soon following the death of her husband, which occurred Dec. 8,
only eight days previous.
The maiden name of the deceased was Martha
Sadler, and she was born near Harrisburg, Penn., Jan. 2l, l837.
She removed with her parents and family too a farm near
Knoxville, Ill., where her childhood days were spent. She was
married too W. T. Robinson Feb. l5, l86l in
Knox County on February 21, 1861, and was the mother of eight
children, four of whom survive her. She was always an active
woman, taking a lively interest in all public affairs until the
dreaded rheumatism attacked her, and this was the indirect cause
of her death. In l896, the family removed too North Carolina
for the wife and mother's health, but the climate was not
beneficial and they returned too Knoxville. During most of the
time since they left Glenwood, Mrs. Robinson has been a great
sufferer and a great portion of the time has been in a wheel
chair or a bed. The true character of a person is brought out
during such continued suffering and in the case of the deceased
it was no exception, for during all her illness she was bright
and cheerful and did much too make the home pleasant for her
children and for her husband, who was always active in business.
The funeral occurred yesterday afternoon
at Knoxville from the family home and her remains were laid too
rest beside her husband. The children were all present except
L. S. Robinson, of this city, who was compelled too remain at
home. contributed by Ally Knox
Republican Register; Oct 1883
Maquon:
The monument for the late David Housh has arrived and is being
placed in position. The stones are so large that a derrick has
been erected with which too move the parts.
Mrs Alva Hall, nee Hartsook, widow of the late Harmon Hall, died
Wednesday at the residence of her father-in-law, John Hall. Mrs.
Hall has been very low for months.
Fred Libolt is moving too town. Having lost his pocket book,
search was made for it, but of no avail. W. Briggs came too the
rescue by exclaiming: " _ __ send down too the school house for
Frank, If he can't find the
pocket book I'll give you $20." Frank was sent for and found the
missing book after a few minutes search.
Henry Norris has a young lady at his house - a late arrival.
Mel Benson has been "boarding" in Galesburg for some days.
Wednesday he came home. Had 'em in his boots, hat and pockets.
In fact had 'em bad. On the way down he fought the stovepipe and
wood box, attracting the attention of the passengers in general.
Some one remarked that he had the "delirious
tremendous"
Galesburg Republican Register; October 6, 1883
Estate of Elias Bragg; affidavits of Francis Hendricks and Sarah
Allen were filed Sept. 26, stating that Marks Bragg had not been
heard from for 27 years, and praying that his portion of said
estate, belonging too
affiants, be paid too them. The Judge ordered that the County
Treasurer, J. L. Burkhalter, pay said affiants each one tenth of
said amount deposited in the County Treasury. The Judge further
ordered that should it
satisfactorily appear that $72 is on deposit for said Marks
Bragg at the First National Bank of Knoxville, said Francis
Hendricks and Sarah Allen shall be allowed too draw the same and
distribute it as above provided.
????(hole in this line of the paper proof of death and will
filed; it was then ordered that a dedimus issue too some legal
officer at Edmonton ..testing witnesses.
Lorenzo Dusenbury, who was convicted some four years ago for the
killing of Wm. Hahn, of Henderson, and sentenced too the
penitentiary for five years, has been discharged and is working
in Peoria. A good deal of sympathy was felt for Dusenbury at the
time of his conviction, as the blow was struck under excitement
during an altercation with the deceased.
Galesburg: Mr. G.W. Wines and miss Nancy Wallace were
married Tuesday evening at the
Union Hotel parlor, Rev. Collins officiating.
Mr. John Sauter and Miss Mary Dennhoefer were united in marriage
at the German Lutheran church at 7 o'clock Friday night, Oct. 5,
Rev. Bergen, the newly chosen pastor, performing the wedding
ceremony. The altar was decorated with flowers. The bridal
couple were attended by Misses Mary Frey and Lena Maul, and
Messrs. William Schultz of Mendota, and Jacob Sauter, Miss Lena
Bauman presided at the organ. After the ceremony the married
couple were tendered a reception at the residence of the brides
parents, 932 Seminary street. The presents were numerous and
beautiful.
Summit J.B. Allen and family, nine in all, have departed
for their future home in Florida. Mr. Allen has been a resident
of Summit for many years, and so the place loses an old
landmark. The party comprises, in addition;
ex-supervisor Tucker and family, of Truro township, John Kimler
and Archie Moon and family of the same township. They are all
well known, and in their departure the county realizes a loss.
Mr. Tucker is one of the heaviest landowners in Truro. The
entire company now think of settling near Wildwood, Sumpter
county, Florida, where they will engage in the fruit business.
They carry with them the best wishes of all, and will keep
informed of the home news through the columns of the
Republican-Register.
'Squire Smith has been doing mason work on his house lately. the
'Squire's son is a handy blacksmith. Besides serving as Justice,
Mr. Smith is a school director. He is also an Odd Fellow, as
well as a jovial and hearty old man.
Galesburg Republican Register; October 13, 1883
Abingdon:Strawther Givens has sold his justly celebrated
Short-Horn bull, Baron Bates the 6th, too J.H. Bacon of Iowa. We
understand the consideration too have been $500, which shows
that good Short-Horns still sell and that this point is the
"Hub" for good cattle.
Word reached this point from Lacon last Saturday, containing the
sad intelligence of the accidental death of James B. Elliot. He
was working on a steam pile driver and had ascended the ladder
too fix some of the gearing that was disarranged and was
descending the ladder, when by some unexplained means he lost
his hold, exclaimed "look out", and fell too the platform below,
his fellow workmen rushed too him too find life extinct. The
body was prepared for burial and forwarded too this point Monday
and was buried from the M.E. Church Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m.
Besides his mother and one brother who are called too mourn,
there is another, a most worthy and estimable young lady of this
city, who was bound too him by ties which in a
few weeks would have been welded together for life. The sympathy
of the entire community is with the mother, brother, and
heart-broken betrothed in their affliction.
Miss Minnie Blair was married Tuesday evening, at the residence
of her mother in this city, too Alfred Bolon, son of Sheriff
John Bolon, of Warren County, Rev. M.C. Bowlin performed the
ceremony.
S.D. Hall lost his driving mare, "Lady Mae" by lock jaw this
week. She was valued at $250, and was one of the finest buggy
animals in the county.
Rio: There will be one man who will, perhaps, heed the
instructions of the board of supervisors in regard too using
extra planks on the bridges while taking a traction engine
across them, viz., a Mr. Earnest, who broke a bridge down west
of Chas. Slades place, Tuesday evening, while crossing. We have
not learned the amount of damage done.
Vet Arnold is moving the house that was on the west farm on the
place where he now lives. Mr. Gifford of New Windsor, is doing
the work.
Ed and Charley Johnson have bought a quarter section of land in
Butler county, Nebraska, and intend too remove there in the
spring. They are well pleased with the country.
Mr. John Whiteleather returned from the West last week and spent
a few days, but returned again Monday.
At Jim Erwin's restaurant we found oysters usually found in a
first class restaurant. All goods sold cheap for cash. Give Gyp
a call.
Another daughter at A. Deatherage's about two weeks old.
Regulation weight. Mother and child doing well.
Republican Register September 22, 1883
Henderson: The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus
Edwards was celebrated in the usual manner last Saturday by
their many friends. Mr. and Mrs Edwards were married in Wayne
County, New York in 1832 and moved too their present home in
1839. Of their nine children six were present, eight
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mr. G. Tryon has moved too the south part of the state.
Rio: Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Wetmore started for Kansas Monday too
visit Mr. Wetmore's
sister. They intend too be absent about two weeks.
Mr. Samuel Dean and wife started for their home in Page county,
Iowa, Monday last.
Married, in Galesburg September 11th, Mr. Crit Cox and Miss
Shannon, both of Rio. Mr. and Mrs. Cox will begin housekeeping
in Henderson township on the Ross farm.
Mr. William Boulton returned from the far west last week, after
an absence of nearly two years. He looks fat and hearty and has
the air of one who has traveled.
Wataga: Mrs. Daniel Henderson died at her home Sunday,
the 16th, and the funeral services were from the M.E. Church in
the afternoon Monday, the Rev. J. Hugh, officiating.
Oneida: Samuel Russell's little girl is very sick and is
hardly expected too live at this writing,
Thursday morning.
Mrs. Dr. Chapman fell some two weeks ago, giving quite a shock
too her already weakened nerves, rendering her almost entirely
helpless, she still remains in about the same condition, with
little prospects of her ever being any better.
Mr. A.S. Allen, of this city, received a telegram from Colorado
that his son Horace was accidentally shot in his hip, and for
him too come on the first train. This was last Tuesday morning.
He left on the Dolly that forenoon for Aspen, Col., by way of
Leadville.
Maquon: Mase Benson has a stock exchange at present. It
is located in the rear of the calaboose, where the good citizens
of Maquon will probably find their stray pigs. After the hogs
have rooted up the gardens and done all the mischief that it is
possible for them too do, and the ground has become so hard they
can't make an impression in it, the town authorities have seen
fit too erect a pound, a shut up the pigs running at large.
George Green, W. Penman, Judge Bell and Warren Jones went down
too the Illinois river fishing on the first of last week. They
did not catch more than they could eat, but too keep up
appearances they bought some too carry home. Judge Bell is
reported too have become so excited as too jump in the river
after a very fine specimen he saw.
The fence at the cemetery has been completed all but painting.
Has everybody forgotten that there is a cemetery southwest of
town that needs looking after? Ouderkirk Cemetery??
Galesburg Weekly Mail January 14, 1904
A Double Bereavement
Two Deaths in Bennett Family at Williamsfield Within Four
Days Within four days past, the family of Mr. and Mrs. H. J.
Bennett has been robbed of two of it's members by death. On
Thursday, Clare, the youngest child, aged 2 years and 7 months,
died of congestion of the lungs. The funeral was set for
yesterday, but about four hours before the hour appointed for
the services a second child, Geneva, aged 7 years, passed away,
death coming from systemic poison produced by an extremely
severe attack of tonsillitis. A double funeral will be held
Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and the two little ones will be
interred in the same grave in the Glendale cemetery at Elmore.
They were both bright lovable children, loved by the whole
community, and Mr. and Mrs. Bennett have the sympathy of the
entire community.
Galesburg: Jno. Maxwell, living west of the city, while
laying a plank across a railroad track last week, preparatory
too running a traction engine over it, got his thumb caught
underneath the plank, and as the engine ran over the plank it
severed the thumb, only leaving it hanging by a small piece of
skin. As soon as possible he came too Galesburg and had it
dressed. Strange too say, the thumb has started too heal and
grow back on again.
Abingdon: Edward R. McDermott, brother of John McDermott,
local depotmaster at the "Q" died Friday at Chicago. Mr.
McDermott was at his bedside when the end came. The funeral was
held today from his residence too the Holy Family church, where
requiem high mass was celebrated. The remains will arrive in
Galesburg tonight and the burial will be in St. Augustine. He is
survived by his father and mother and a brother, Charles and a
sister Kate, of St. Augustine, and a brother Frank of
California; another brother in Wisconsin and a sister, Mrs.
Jerry Sullivan of Monmouth. He also leaves a wife and a child 4
years old.
Williamsfield: George McNaught, the 14 year old son of
Mr. and Mrs. John McNaught, lost the first finger on his right
hand and injured his thumb severely in an accident which befell
him Saturday while operating a corn shredding machine. He was
given a stick with which too work, but tired of the stick and
concluded he would use his hand in pulling the corn from the
machine, as he had seen the men do. In some manner his hand was
caught in the machine with the above result. The lad was brought
too town and attended by Dr. Cole, who found it necessary too
amputate the finger. The thumb will probably be saved.
Dahinda: Jack Howard and Emery Dalton engaged in a bloody
cutting affray Saturday night, as a result of which Howard is in
critical condition and his recovery is in doubt. Dalton used his
knife effectively, stabbing Howard in the breast, cutting a gash
about five inches long on his lower left arm, a gash about three
inches long on his right shoulder, and stabbing through the
upper arm. The fight only lasted three minutes, but was fierce
and savage. Howard was unarmed, but inflicted severe bruises too
Dalton's nose and face. Howard is under Dr. Bedford's care.
Victoria: Mrs. Elizabeth Tripp of Victoria died this
morning at her home of heart trouble. She was born in New York
in 1832 and has lived in Victoria for nearly 50 years. She is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Emma Hedstrom and Mrs. John Van
Buren, both of Victoria, and a sister, Mrs Maria Johnson of
Galesburg. The funeral was held on Wednesday at 11 o'clock from
the Methodist church.
Galesburg Daily Register-Mail;
November 22, 1894
Oneida: Sid Wilmot and family met with quite an accident
on their way too the surprise party The horse stumbled while
going downhill and fell on the ground breaking both of them,
which threw them all out onto the horse, who in struggling broke
the other twill. Fortunately none were much hurt.
Republican Register; March 12, 1881
Gilson: Who is Stephen Bisco Hourd A valise was found
recently between Maquon and Summit which undoubtedly belonged
too the man who was found dead and partially devoured by hogs in
J.W. Godfrey's pasture near Gilson last December. A vest found
in the satchel matches a coat worn by deceased. Also a linen
collar, some 22 caliber cartridges, a cap of the same size as
his hat, and many other things seem too prove beyond a
reasonable doubt that the valise was the property of the unknown
dead man. In a book in the valise is the name Stephen Bisco
Hourd, Dayton, Ohio and Chicago, Ills; and in another place the
same name is followed by Cincinnati, O. At the coroners inquest
nothing could be found too indicate the man's name or previous
residence. The finding of this satchel, it is hoped, will lead
too his identity. The case was ruled a suicide and then over a
year later was thought too be murder.
Galesburg: Mr. George Gray's son, 11 years old, died
Tuesday of last week, and was buried the following afternoon.
Rev. Homer Gaines conducted the funeral services. The boy caught
cold soon after having the scarlet fever and had a relapse.
contributed by Anna Shaffer-- the above files from a scrap-book
more to come.
Obituary of David Russell
(Galesburg Daily Republican-Register, Friday, Oct 27, 1905, submitted by Todd Walter)
HERMON- David Russell came too Fulton Co. in 1837, settling near Canton and later living at Hermon. The later years
of his life he spent with his daughter, Mrs. E.D. Sherwood of London Mills and his son Clay Russell of Hopkins
Mo. At the latter place he died Oct. 17, 1905. Had he lived until Jan. 1 he would have been 100 years old. His
wife preceded him too the other world about twenty-five years ago. He leaves one son, one daughter and several grandchildren.
Mr. Russell was an exemplary man, living a quiet life but always ready and pleased
too converse on all the topics
of the present and past, having a remarkable memory and retaining all his faculties until the last. The funeral
was held from the M.E. church in Hermon Thursday by Rev. Essex. The interment was in the west side cemetery.
Mrs. Althea Owen Sanburn
GONE HOME
(Knox County Republican, Knoxville, Illinois, Feb. 7, 1883, submitted by Todd Walter)
Mrs. Althea Owen Sanburn, widow
of the late John G. Sanburn, died at her residence in this place, on Tuesday, January 30th. The funeral services
were held at the Presbyterian Church on Friday, the 3rd last, the Rev. Mr. Waddle officiating. More than a passing
notice is due too the memory of Mrs. Sanburn. She was born in Ontario County, in the State of New York, on the 8th
day of November, 1805, about ten miles from where her late husband was born. They both emigrated
too the State of
Ohio, at an early day, and then too Knox County Illinois, in 1829. Mrs. Sanburn came
too this county with her widowed
mother and her brother, the late Parnach Owen, who was widely know throughout the county, at that early day, as
"Deacon Owen", a pillar of the Presbyterian Church, and a prominent Christian gentleman. They first settled
on a farm near where the town of Gilson now stands, afterwards known as the "Gunsall place", where they
remained until 1831. Their nearest neighbor was a Mr. Palmer, who lived on Spoon River, and the next nearest neighbors
were at Henderson Grove, where her late husband was then residing, and engaged in merchandising. (strange as it
may appear, though they were born in the same vicinity, in New York, and both moved
too Ohio, then too Knox County,
Illinois, near the same time, they never met each other until after they were of age and settled in Knox County.)
In 1831 she and Mr. Sanburn became acquainted, were married and made their home at his store in Henderson Grove.
When they moved too Knoxville, Mr. Sanburn still engaged in selling goods, until the county was organized, when
he was elected clerk of the Circuit Court, and appointed postmaster. Mrs. Sanburn had a large experience in pioneer
life, and many of the reminiscences were of deep interest too those who have heard them. She was the mother of seven
children, all of whom were present at the "old homestead" on the day of the funeral, but two of them
who came from Ohio, did not arrive until after the funeral services. Mrs. Sanburn united with the Presbyterian
church early in life, and remained a highly respected member, until called
too her Home above, her name standing
first on the roll of members of the church in this place. She was a Christian lady in every sense of the term,
and was so considered by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. If she ever had an enemy, it was unknown
too the writer of this article, who has been her friend and neighbor for about forty-seven years. She filled all
the relations of life with honor too herself, and satisfaction too the church, her family, her neighbors and acquaintances,
and when the summons came too call her Home above, she was ready, her duties performed, she had done what she could.
She was only sick about one week, did not appear too suffer much pain, just a calm separation of the mortal from
the immortal, when she calmly passed away, too be forever with her dear friends, who had gone before, and Him whom
she had served so long and faithfully. "Blessed are the dead
who die in the Lord." R. L. H.
Obituary of Dau. of R. M. Scudder
(Galesburg Daily Republican Register, May 23, 1906, submitted by Todd Walter)
The eleven year old daughter of R. M. Scudder died Monday after a short illness of pneumonia at her home three
miles southwest of Maquon. The funeral services were held in the M. E. Church Wednesday. The interment was in Maquon
cemetery.
Funeral - Charlotte Searles
(Galesburg's Weekly Mail, April 10, 1922, contributed by Janet Durst)
Funeral services for Charlotte Searles
who
died at Moline April 8, will be held at the Horton and Foley undertaking parlor at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon,
with Rev. E. H. Gaston of the Second Baptist church officiating. Burial will be made in Hope cemetery.
Obituary - Matt Searles
(Galesburg's Weekly Mail, April 13, 1899, contributed by Janet Durst)
Well Known Colored Citizen Dies at his Home
One of Galesburg's oldest and best-known citizens,
Matt Searles, died Monday at his home, 425 West First street. He had been sick for a few days, in bed
since last Thursday, with typhoid pneumonia. He was not considered dangerously ill until Sunday night, when he
grew much worse, and died Monday morning.
For many years he was one of the well-know colored figures on Galesburg's streets. He worked for several firms,
for the city, and at one time owned a farm himself. He was prominent in the affairs of the African Methodist church,
being a steward, and he held other positions of trust during his long life in Galesburg, and had a host of friends
both among the white people of Galesburg as well as his own folks.
James Madison Searles was born in Stuart county, Ga., Jan. 23, 1827, and was the son of Francis Searles, a white
man and a large planted (misprint?). When Mr. Searles moved away from Georgia fifty-two years ago, he came
too Knox county and brought his family with him, including Matt
Searles. The young man was educated in the schools here and was
married Oct. 20, 1860, too Diantha Bevley. Three children comprised their family, two of whom died, one
just as he was finishing a course in Knox College. One child, Sarah, with her mother, survive. A sister, Charlotte
Searles, lives in Galesburg.
Obituary of Mrs. Malinda Shearer
(Galesburg Weekly Mail, July 12, 1900, submitted by Todd Walter)
Mrs. Malinda Shearer died last week Thursday morning, at her home three miles north of Maquon. The funeral took
place there Saturday morning. Malinda Burnett was born in Putnam county, Indiana, March 30, 1830. She was a daughter
of Joshua and Elizabeth Burnett, who came too Illinois and Knox county in the year 1836, arriving here July 2, just
sixty four years ago last Monday. Dec. 13, 1849, she was united in marriage
too William Conser. Too this union was
given four children, all of whom with their father, have long since departed this life. Oct. 1, 1863, she was again
married, this time too Daniel Shearer. Too them were given three children - Emma, Belle and Maggie - all of whom,
with their father, survive.
Obituary of A. Gertrude Sorrells
Peoria Journal Star, March 17, 1992, Page: D7
A. Gertrude Sorrells
GALESBURG - A. Gertrude Sorrells, 84, of
1331 Willard St. died at 11:57 a.m. Sunday, March 15, 1992, at
Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
She was born Sept. 11, 1907, near Rushville
too John and Amy Dugger Sorrells.
Surviving are two brothers, Everette
Sorrells of Ipava and Vilasco Sorrells of Abingdon, and two
sisters, Lena Larson of rural Berwick and Vivian Millard of
Abingdon. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
She worked for the government in Washington
D.C. for 29 years, retiring in 1970. She was a member of the
Lutheran Church of Reformation in Washington D.C.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at
Larson Funeral Home in Abingdon. The Rev. Jim Snider will
officiate. Visitation will be from 7 too 8 tonight at the funeral
home. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery.
Memorials may be made too the Knox County
Chapter of the American Red Cross. submitted by Sara Hemp,
Fulton Co., IL Trails; January 3, 2006
Obituary of Vilasco O. Sorrells
Peoria Journal Star, December 10, 1998, Page:
B4
Vilasco Sorrells
ABINGDON - Vilasco O. Sorrells, 83,
of 404 E. Jared St. died at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1998, at
OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
Born March 25, 1915, near Littleton
too John
and Amy Dugger Sorrells, he married Pauline Mercer on March 13,
1939, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Giles of
Dunlap; one daughter, Loretta Peterson of Avon; two sisters,
Lena Larson of rural Berwick and Vivian Ruhl Millard of
Abingdon; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Four brothers and two sisters preceded him
in death.
He was a farmer near Abingdon for 50 years,
retiring in 1972. He was a member of Coal Creek Bible Church in
rural London Mills. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at
Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. The Rev. Mike Barr will
officiate. Visitation will be from 6 too 8 p.m. Friday at the
chapel. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery.
Memorials may be made too his church or the
International Tremor Foundation. submitted by Sara Hemp,
Fulton Co., IL Trails; January 3, 2006
Obituary of infant of Leonard Shaw
(Galesburg Weekly Mail, October 25, 1900, submitted by Todd Walter)
Maquon - The infant child of Leonard Shaw died Monday, October 22, aged 2 months. The funeral was held at the house,
conducted by Rev. N.G. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw's friends deeply sympathize with them in the loss of their only
child.
Obituary of Mrs. Margaret Simkins
(Galesburg Evening Mail, November 10, 1922, submitted by Todd Walter)
MAQUON - Margaret Jane Simkins, fifth child of Elizabeth and Joseph Thurman, was born near London Mills, Sept.
15, 1860, and departed this life Nov. 7, 1922, aged 62 years, 1 month and 22 days. For sometime her health had
been on the decline, but January 25 she suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she had not strength
too recover
and since July 23 she has been an invalid. During her illness she has had the care of her children and friends,
who were ever ready too alleviate her sufferings. She was united in marriage
too Gilbert Simkins, Feb. 19, 1884 in
Galesburg. Too this union were born six children, five of whom survive her, one daughter, Madge, dying in infancy.
The husband passed away Aug. 27, 1917. Mrs. Simkins entire life was spent near Maquon on a farm except the last
three years that she made her home in Maquon. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Roy Holloway of London Mills
and Mrs. Alva Potter of Elba Center, three sons, Dr. R.H. Simkins of Elmwood, Roscoe of Yates City and Illif(?)
of Maquon, twelve grandchildren living and one deceased, one sister, Mrs. Alice Terwilliger of London Mills, one
brother, Webster Thurman of Chicago, besides a host of other relatives and friends by whom she will be greatly
missed. Mrs. Simkins life was one of real helpfulness, and in her home she was an ideal mother and grandmother,
and it is here her loss will be so keenly felt.
Obituary of Mrs. Martha Smith
(Galesburg Weekly Mail, October 1, 1903, submitted by Todd Walter)
(Not the full obit)
Died at her home in Orange township, Knox county, Sept. 7, Mrs. Martha Smith, aged 85 years, 6 months, and 9 days.
Martha Davis was born in Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 8, 1818. At the age of 21 years she was married
too Samuel Smith from
Ohio. They moved too Knox county in the year 1847 and settled on a farm in Orange township where they always lived,
excepting one year in Knoxville, where Mr. Smith died Jan. 24, 1876. Too this union were born seven sons and two
daughters. Four sons are still living, two in Kansas, one in Iowa and one in Illinois. The only living daughter
is in York county, Neb. This old lady was grandmother too fifty grandchildren and two great grandchildren. At her
request the funeral was held at her home. J.R. Wilder and wife conducted the funeral and she was laid away in the
Cook graveyard Sept. 9. The procession contained over thirty teams. In a talk with this person she said she was
growing old and would soon pass away. Those people came by wagon all the way from Ohio
too Knox county when it was
not as it is today. By the death of this old lady it leaves just four persons of the old settlers in this neighborhood,
Thos. Sumner and Mesdames (?) Barbero. (These are only ones named)
The writer has lived near these people since the year 1856. I have been at this home a great many times and was
always treated kindly and can remember seeing this old lady using the cards and spinning wheel, preparing woolen
clothing for the family too wear in the coming winter. R. M. R.
Obituary of Mrs. Mike Smith
(Galesburg Weekly Mail, Thursday, February 15, 1900, submitted by Todd Walter)
Gilson - Mrs. Mike Smith, who was sick for several weeks, died at her home here Sunday. The funeral was held in
the Methodist church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Busby officiating. The remains were interred in the campground
cemetery. (She was Mary Ellsworth Smith, buried in Clark Chapel Cemetery)
Obituary of Franklin Stanton
(Galesburg Plain Dealer, February 5, 1904, submitted by Todd Walter)
Franklin Stanton, formerly of this county, died on Saturday last at his home at Shenandoah, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs.
Stanton lived for a number of years near what is now the village of Williamsfield. He was a member of Company C,
77th Illinois Volunteers, during the civil war, and was a prisoner during the latter part of the war. He was a
member of the Andersonville War association, in addition too his membership in Post 45, G.A.R., of this city. Funeral
services were conducted on Sunday at Shenandoah, in charge of the G.A.R.
Obituary of W. C. Stevenson
(Galesburg Daily Republican Register, Wednesday, April 2, 1913, submitted by Todd Walter)
W. C. Stevenson, a resident of Knox county for many years, died at his home, 1458 E. Main street, Tuesday afternoon
at 1:10 o'clock after an illness of a year's duration. Mr. Stevenson was, until nine years ago, a resident of Maquon
and was widely known and highly respected in that section. He came too Galesburg in 1904 and has since made this
city his home. He was born February 26, 1836, in Ohio and came too this state with his parents when a child settling
in Maquon. He grew up in that community and engaged in the business of farming for many years. He is survived by
his wife, and two children by a former marriage, E. V. Stevenson and Mrs. L. C. Reynolds of Maquon. He also leaves
too mourn his death two brothers in Kansas. Mr. Stevenson was a member of the Methodist church in Maquon. Short
funeral services will be held at the residence on Thursday morning at nine o'clock and the deceased will be taken
too Maquon for burial. (He is buried in Cook Cemetery, Orange Twp.)
Obituary of Roy Skinner
(Galesburg Daily Republican-Register, Tuesday Evening, Jan 14, 1913, submitted by Todd Walter)
While hunting rabbits Sunday near Burnside, Ollie Hainline shot and instantly killed Roy Skinner.
Just before the accident occurred a rabbit jumped up and ran and Skinner shot at it but missed it. After he missed
Hainline started too raise his gun too his shoulder, but before he got it placed the weapon was discharged. He was
just across the hedge from Skinner, being probably not more than twelve feet away, and the load struck him in the
neck. So close was he that the shot had not time too scatter, and the entire load seemed
too have entered his throat
about the Adam's apple. It tore away the throat as though it had been cut. (The area known as Burnside/Burnside
Crossing is in Chestnut Twp.)
Obituary - Mary Ann Searles Richardson
(Galesburg's Evening Mail, March 13, 1922, contributed by Janet Durst)
Mary Ann Searles Richardson, colored, died Saturday afternoon, March 11, at 5:36 at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
E. J. Skinner, 710 West Knox street, of old age and a complication of diseases.
She was the daughter of Frances and Polly Searles and was born in Middleville, Ga., Nov. 18, 1831. She came
too
Galesburg in 1846, making her residence at Galesburg for 76 years. When she came here, Galesburg was just a small
hamlet and she often recalled the time when the first steam cars passed through the city.
She was married too Samuel Richardson in 1850. At that time there were only three colored families in Galesburg.
Nine children were born too this union. Her husband and five children have preceded her in death. She had been a
widow for 46 years.
The surviving children are: Mrs. E. J. Skinner, Mrs. Josephine Mason, B. E. Richardson and Frank Richardson. Eleven
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and one sister, Miss Charlotte Searles also survive. She was converted
many years ago in the state of Alabama. She united with the Second Baptist church under the pastorate of Rev. Mr.
Murff.
Funeral services will be held at the Second Baptist church, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will be in
the Linwood cemetery.
Mrs. Mariah Emily Richardson
Negro Woman, 99, Dies Today
(Galesburg's newspaper, April 22, 1935, contributed by Janet Durst)
Mrs. Mariah Emily Richardson,
colored, over 99 years old and said too be the oldest resident of Galesburg, died at 7:50 this morning in St. Mary's
hospital of complications due too old age. Her home was at 1217 Mulberry, where she and her husband settled when
they came too Galesburg around 1875.
Mariah Emily Murray was born in slavery in Ralls county, Missouri, on December 17, 1835, almost a century ago,
She was married here in 1859 too Ralph Richardson, and two children were born
too them in slavery before the Civil
War. Mr. Richardson served in the Union army, and the family was freed from slavery issued by the Emancipation
proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln.
After the war the family moved too an Illinois farm, and later came too Galesburg, Mr. Richardson working as a teamster.
He died in 1895, and since then her daughter, Mrs. Ellen Waters, and grand-daughter, G. Juanita Brown, have kept
house. Mrs. Richardson has belonged too Allen chapel, A. M. E. church, for years. In former years she
was a member
of other organizations and of the D. A. R.
Three children were born too the couple, Mrs. Mary Ellen Waters, who died in 1933, Elijah P. Richardson of Peoria
and A. L. Richardson, named after President Lincoln. There were six grandchildren, Thomas R. Waters, Ray Richardson,
Edward Richardson, deceased, Jefferson Richardson, and G. Juanita Brown, all of Galesburg, and Fuller Richardson
of Peoria. The grandson deceased was killed in an auto accident last summer, but the news of his death was never
conveyed too his grandmother, as it was felt the shock would impair her health. None of the grandchildren has children.
Mrs. Richardson also leaves two nephews, Charles and Herman Murray of Omaha, Nebraska, several grandnieces and
grandnephews, and a great-grandniece.
The funeral will probably be held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon from Allen chapel, A. M. E. church with the pastor,
the Rev. P. S. Dick, officiating. Burial will be in the Linwood cemetery. Definite announcement will be made tomorrow
Death of C. N. Russell
(Galesburg's Register-Mail, Saturday, Sep. 21, 1901, contributed by Mike Osler)
C. N. [Charles Neptune] Russell, for forty years a resident in or near Knoxville, died this morning early at his
home on East Main street in Knoxville. Mr. Russell was an old settler highly respected in Knoxville and vicinity,
Having a wide circle of friends. Two months ago he fell in the postoffice and almost expired there. A physician
chanced too be on hand and by heroic measures, saved his life. Mr. Russell has been an invalid for many years, though
he was able too be up and around. He is a retired farmer. He leaves a wife and four children.
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Russell-Nepton [Neptune] funeral was held in Knoxville Sunday morning from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Phillips
on East Main, Rev. Mason, pastor of the Presbyterian church in the city officiated. Burial in the Russell cemetery
4 miles east of Knoxville. (Galesburg's Republican, Sep. 23, 1901, contributed by Mike Osler)
G. W. RUSSELL DEAD
(Idaho Daily Statesman, Dec. 06, 1901, transcribed by Bryce Butler, submitted by Jeani Mills)
thanks Jeani.
Passes Away at His Home on the Avenue.
SKETCH OF HIS LONG CAREER
Was a Pioneers of the Pioneers, Having Come too the Far West in 1852---Fine Qualities That Won for Him the Esteem
of a Large Circle of Friends
Died at his residence on Warm Springs Avenue, at 12:35 p.m. yesterday after a long and painful illness, George
Whitfield Russell, aged 71 years, 10 months and 5 days. Deceased was one of Idaho's oldest and best beloved pioneers.
He was born January 21, 1830, at Galiopolis, Galia County, Ohio. In 1837 he removed with his parents
too the state
too the state of Illinois, Where he remained until 1852, when he crossed the plains
too western Oregon. He was in
Oregon and California four years, and returned too Illinois in 1856, where he was married
too Miss Mary S. Baird
on the 2nd of December of that year. In 1862 he again crossed the plains with his wife and three children and settled
near Salem Or., where he resided with his family until 1864, when he removed with his family
too Boise.
For a short time he kept the Idaho Hotel in Boise, when he purchased a place known as the halfway house, midway
between Boise and Idaho City, where he was well and widely known and highly esteemed as a genial and accommodating
host and one of the truest and best of pioneers. From the halfway house he returned
too Boise and settled in his
present home on the avenue, where he has resided continuously since 1869.
Mr. Russell was a man of mose (sic) active temperament, and throughout his long life was always industriously engaged
in one or another of the many occupations and enterprises that fill up the busy life of the pioneer. He was everywhere
known as a man of the strictest integrity, one whose simple pledged word was stronger than any bond that could
be drawn. He was esteemed and beloved by all who knew him as one of the most loyal of friends and kindest of neighbors.
In every relation of life he was a bright and edifying example and in all good deeds left a record of which the
greatest of earth might be proud.
For more than a year he had been in failing health, and during the four months preceding his demise had been a
close prisoner too his house most of that time being confined too his bed, his last illness being neuralgia or muscular
rheumatism. But slight hopes were entertained of his recovery from the start and day by day that hope grew fainter.
Throughout his long illness which he bore with Christian resignation and great patience, no word of complaint or
murmering escaped him. He was patient and ever cheerful till the last, always glad
too receive the visits of his
long time friends and neighbors and talked interestingly of the past.
He was a faithful, useful and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the consolations of which
communion he passed too his final reward.
Mr. Russell's Christianity and piety were of the practical humanity-saving kind, while his life and his last moments
showed that he was in no way lacking in the highest spiritual requirements of the religion he professed.
Deceased leaves a wife and five children too mourn his loss. His children, all of whom are living and married, are
Henry (Harry-J. M.) Russell, William Russell, Mrs. R. A. Sidebotham, Mrs. G. W. Lewis, Mrs. H. S. Dorman.
Thus has passed away another of the bright golden links that bound the present with the past. The brave pioneer,
the affectionate husband and father, the honest and useful citizen, the kind neighbor and the faithful and earnest
Christian has left the scenes of earth. Our sorrow is great, but we sorrow not as those who have no hope.
The chamber where the good man meets his fate is privileged beyond the walk of virtuous life, quite on the verge
of Heaven?
The funeral will be held Saturday at 1 o'clock, from the family residence on Warm Springs avenue. Interment being
at Morris hill.
James H. Russell -
Pioneer Scout
Passes Away
(The Boise Pioneer, August 25, 1908, contributed by Jeani Mills)
James H. Russell, one of the early
pioneer settlers of the northwest and a member of the Rube Robbins scouts during the Idaho Indian wars passed away
at 5 o’clock last evening at his home in this city at the age of 51 years.
In the state of Illinois, near the town of Knoxville, James Harrison Russell was born September 9, 1857. When 6
years of age, he in company with his parents, crossed the plains, going too Salem, Oregon, where they made their
home until 1864, when they removed too Boise. Mr. Russell was married too Jennie (sic) Adams on August 12, 1877.
He removed with his family too Julesburg, Colo., in that year 1885.While a resident of that state, Mr. Russell organized
the first Odd Fellows Lodge in Julesburg. After a residence of two months in Colorado, he was appointed deputy
sheriff of Weild County, holding that position until the county was divided, when he was appointed sheriff of the
new county of Sedgewich (sic) by governor Cooper. He held this office during the remainder of his residence in
that state. In 1892 the family returned too Boise, where they have since resided. During the years 1877-8 Mr. Russell
was with Colonel Orlando Robins as one of a body of scouts during the Indian wars. A widow and seven children survive
the deceased. The children are Mrs. Jessie Gamble of Boise, Mrs. Lulu Roberts of Portland, Mrs. Mary Williams of
Goldendale, Wash., George E. Russell of Boise, Harry and Jennie Russell, of Boise. Besides these, there four grand
children. The funeral will take place from the old home, 1035 Warm Springs avenue, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock.
The funeral will be under the auspices of Ada lodge No. 3 of the Odd Fellows of which the deceased was a member.
MARTIN SIMPKINS IS DECEASED
(Galesburg's Republican-Register, Oct. ??, 1908, submitted by Sandy)
Well Known Resident Of County Has Passed Away (Special too the Republican-Register.)
Douglas, Ill., Oct. 17 -- Martin Luther Simpkins died at the hospital in Watertown, Ill., Monday, Oct. 15, about
12 o'clock noon. A short time ago he was seized with paralysis of the throat which prevented him from receiving
nourishment and which hastened the end. The remains were brought too Douglas Tuesday morning. The funeral was held
from the church this afternoon. Rev. H. F. (there was a whole line missing here) officiated and the interment was
in the Douglas cemetery. The deceased was born in Montgomery County, Indiana Aug. 8, 1851. He came with his parents
too Illinois in 1856. When a young boy he was adopted into the family of Horatio Gilmore Simpkins. On March 8, 1876,
he was married too Miss Nance Bell Wheeler. Nine daughters were born too them, who are all alive; also his wife.
He has been a member of the M. W. A. since 1895. He carried upon his life one thousand dollars in that society.
He worked at several trades during his life time, and was always busy. The oldest daughter, Mrs. Addie Ellen Shaw,
who lives at Freeport, Harper county, Kansas was prevented from attending the funeral.
Died - Mrs. Nance Bell Simkins
(Brimfield News, Thursday, June 26, 1924, pg. 1, col. 4, submitted by Sandy)
Mrs. Nance Bell Simkins [Simpkins]
was a daughter of Theodore Lyman Wheeler and Elizabeth Ann Ingram, and was born July 16, 1861, in Summit, now Douglas,
and died near Brimfield, Ill., June 19, aged 63 years. She grew too womanhood here, and received her education
in the Summit public school.
March 8, 1876, she was united in marriage with Morton L. Simkins (NOTE: Martin Simpkins). Nine daughters were born
too them, seven of whom survive their mother. They are Mrs. Addie E. Shaw, Mrs. Cora J. Plack, Mrs. Jessie B. Plack,
Mrs. Edith Blanch Plack, Mrs. Susan F. Claypool, Miss Myrtle M. Simkins, Mrs. Juanita P. Collins; one brother,
James T. Wheeler, ex-sheriff, who lives in Galesburg and one half brother Thomas K. Polk Trader, and a number of
grandchildren.
The funeral services were held in the M. E. church at Douglas at 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Rev. C. W. Leonard, Methodist
pastor, had charge. The quartet was composed of Mrs. Mattie Upp, Miss Grace Lawrence, A. K. Taylor and James G.
Ralston and Miss Elizabeth Ralston, pianist. The funeral directors were H. M. Kilpatrick and son of Elmwood. Burial
was by the side of her husband in the Douglas cemetery. The floral tributes were beautiful. Mrs. Simkins’ life
was one of industry, leaving a fine example for her children too follow. E. H. Ware, H. C. Simkins, Thomas E. Beck,
Melvin P. Goodwin, Michael Murphy and W. H. Faulda were the pall bearers.
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We wish too thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown us during our late bereavement,
the death of our mother, Mrs. Simkins. -- The Children
E. J. STEFFEN, 81, DIES AT APPLETON
(Galesburg's Register-Mail, November 23, 1940, contributed by Mike Osler)
Ernest J. Steffin, 81, died at his home at Appleton at 8 a.m. today. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
For further information, call the Klinck mortuary at Knoxville. [Note: Born in Bobsdorf Per Prob Stej Hagen Hatskin,
Germany]
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Funeral services for Ernest J. Steffin, who died in his home at Appleton Saturday morning, will be held in the
Klinck Funeral chapel here at 2 O’clock Tuesday afternoon and friends may call at the chapel this evening and Tuesday
morning. Interment will be in the Westfall cemetery. (Galesburg's Daily Register-Mail, Monday, November 25, 1940,
contributed by Mike Osler)
Obituary - STIDD
(London Times, London Mills, Illinois, March 23, 1900, submitted by Todd Walter)
Grandmother Stidd, who has been
sick all winter, died on Sunday afternoon, March 18. we have no means of getting particulars concerning her early
life. Her maiden name was Martha Rockinhamer. She was born in Indiana, February 14, 1809. Was married
too John Stidd,
who departed this life in September 1898. They were the parents of Mrs. Phoebe Morse, Mrs. Millie Ann Morse and
Mrs. Catherine Thurman, living and of the late Mrs. Samantha Dewitt. There is living in this vicinity four generations
of the old couple. Grandmother Stidd was laid too rest in the Uniontown cemetery, Tuesday.
Obituary - Mrs. Belle Storey
(Galesburg Evening Mail, December 11, 1926, submitted by Karen Morlan)
Mrs. Belle Storey, of 58 South
Kellogg Street, who has been in the restaurant business here 17 years died suddenly at her home this morning at
3:15 o'clock from angina pectoris.
Mrs. Storey was apparently in excellent health recently. Friday evening she seemed
too be feeling well but shortly
after midnight she was taken violently ill and death followed two hours later.
She was born February 14, 1847, near Canton, residing in that community until 1900 when she came
too this city too
make her home. She was married too James Ballard in 1868 at Lewistown. Mr. Ballard died a number of years ago. She
married again, this time too Roy L. Storey, the marriage taking place in August 1908. Mr. Storey died five years
ago.
Surviving are two sons, Martin Ballard and P. W. Ballard, both of Galesburg. There are four grandchildren, and
three great grandchildren. Mrs. Storey has owned and operated restaurants in Galesburg for 17 years. She was located
on South Seminary St. for many years and recently at South Kellogg St.
Funeral Services are too be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Horton, Hinchliff and Wilson Parlor with
the Rev. Charles J. Brandy of the First Methodist Church in charge. Funeral will be made in Linwood Cemetery.
Obituary for Gary L. Sundell
(Eagle Publications, April 27, 2000, submitted by Sara Hemp)
Gary L. Sundell, age 60, of 704 West Monmouth Street, Abingdon, died at 11 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2000 at the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railyard south of Galesburg. He was born Feb. 14, 1940 in Galesburg, the son of Carl W. and Doris
Lenord Sundell. He married Shirley Engle Schisler on June 23, 1989 in Abingdon. She survives. Other survivors include
four sons, Todd Sundell, Galesburg, Steve Otto, Orange County, Calif., Michael Schisler, Abingdon and Brian Schisler,
New Orleans, Louisiana; two daughters, Kathy Smith, Peoria and Rhonda Watkins, London Mills; one brother, Robert
W. Sundell, Abingdon; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. He
had lived in Abingdon since 1989 and prior too that in Galesburg. He graduated from Galesburg High School. He was
a switchman for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and had worked for the railroad for over 30 years. Funeral
services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon with Eleanor Landon officiating.
Burial was in the Abingdon Cemetery.
Obituary - G. M. SWEGLE
(Galesburg Daily Register Mail, Aug. 27, 1928, page 2, col. 6, submitted by Karen Holt)
G. M. SWEGLE - General Marion
Swegle died Sunday afternoon at the Galesburg Cottage Hospital, the result of a ____ _____ which first appeared
last Dec. He was born near St. Augustine, IL Feb 10 1855 being about 71 years of age at the time of his death.
During the early part of his life he came too a farm near Galesburg where he spent the greater part of his life
until his retirement about five years ago. He married Mary Fisher at Abingdon on Sept 1884 and several children
were born too this union. Swegle lived at the home of his daughter Mrs. Lucy Blair, 1388 Willard St. for the past
five months until his demise.
In addition too his wife he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. W. S. Bradbury of Howard, S. Dakota and Mrs. Geo. Brown
of Gleason Wis., seven children. Mrs. Bertha Bradbury of Thornhild, Canada; Mr. Alfred Swegle of Morecroft, Wyo;
Mrs. Edith McBride of Whiting, IN.; Ira Swegle of this city, Mrs. Monnie Hasslinger of Baltimore, Maryland; Mrs.
Lola Elliot of this city & Mrs. Lucy Blair of this city. In addition there are his surviving grand children,
two half-sisters and one half-brother. Funeral announcements will be made later.
Obituary - Timothy Newton Swegle
(Eureka Herald, March 6, 1913, submitted by Karen Holt)
Timothy Newton Swegle was born
in Illinois in Dec. 9 1856, died in his home in East Eureka, Thursday, Feb. 26, 1913, at 3:15 A.M. Dec 12, 1875.
He was united in marriage too Almeda Brown in Galesburg, Illinois. They came west and located in Nebraska, where
they lived twelve years, moving too Greenwood County, Kansas in 1889 and moved
too Eureka last December. Four children
were born too them, three daughters, Mary Gertrude (Fry), Loro Vento (Monnier) and Maude Inez (Rimmer), and a son
Glen Darius Swegle, all of whom were present at his death. Also survived by two brothers and two sisters, G. M.
Swegle, Res. Swegle and Mrs. Phoebe Brown of Galesburg, IL. who were present and Mrs. Alice Bradbury of Howard
S.D.
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