Logan County, IL
Obituaries and Death Announcements
Death Announcements
Mrs. Theresia Smidt, Lincoln, May 26, aged 25 years, 6 months, 10 days [published in a Lincoln newspaper 5/1878;
submitted by Peg ]
Mrs. Rusina Gaus, Lincoln, May 18, aged 35 years, 2 months, 17 days [published in a Lincoln newspaper 5/1878;
submitted by Peg ]
Mrs. Henry Schroeder, Orvil Township, May 17, aged 36 years [published in a Lincoln newspaper 5/1878;
submitted by Peg ]
At the residence of his mother, Sarah A. McKinnie, in New Holland,
Logan County, Ill., on Saturday morning, June 1, Thomas E. McKinnie, aged 28
years, 6 months and 7 days
[published in a Lincoln newspaper 5/1878; submitted by Peg ]
Mrs. Garnet Hanson
New Holland - Mrs. Walter Osborn received word Tuesday from Arlington
Heights of the death of Mrs. Garnet Shirley Hanson. She suffered a
stroke and died at her home there. Funeral services and burial will be
Friday at Arlington Heights. Her sister, Mrs. Mary Johnson died last
year and there is a surviving brother, Charles Shirley of Chicago. Mrs.
Hanson often visited with the Caldwell and Chestnut families here. [Published 2/2/1950; submitted by Peg]
Funeral notices
Mitchell Y. Daniel
Last rites for Mitchell Y. Daniel were at 1:30
p.m. Monday from First Methodist church of Lincoln. Dr. T.J. Marshall
Crapp and the Rev. William W. Cutlip officiated. Burial was in Union
cemetery.
"The Lord's Prayer" and "Beyong the Sunset" were sung by Spencer
Littleton. Organist was Mrs. Lyman Dawson.
Don Harwick, Christian Kurtz, Thomas Fleming, George Harmon, Paul
Madigan and Thomas Perry, acting for T.E. McGrath, were pallbearers. [Published 2/2/1950; submitted by Peg]
Joseph Eimer
Funeral services for Joseph Eimer of Lincoln were at 9 a.m. Tuesday from St. Mary's
church in Lincoln with Rev. Msgr. Leo P. Henkel officiating.
Pallbearers were Harry Stuckel, Vincent Peifer, Carl Schweikert, George
Smith, Alfred Reidel, and Theron Zimmerman. Burial was in St. Mary's
cemetery. [published 4 Feb 1948 -
submitted by Peg]
Peter Leach, 78, Dies in Atlanta
July 15, 1931, Peter B Leach, 78, passed away at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of his son Clarence Leach, in Atlanta following a two week illness due to paralysis. Mr Leach was born in Indiana and married Etta Bean of Lincoln who preceded him in death. Surviving are eight children: Mrs. JT Tuggle of Bloomington, Clarence Leach of Atlanta, Dow Leach of Minier, Harry Leach of Warrensburg, Mrs. Earl King of Minier, Nelson Leach of Normal, Paul of Utah, and Mrs Bert Johnston of Peoria. Three brothers surviving are: Charles Leach, Armington, Irvin Leach residing in Kansas and Wm Leach of Montana. The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock Friday morning from the Christian Church in Armington with Rev. LH Hope of this city in charge. Burial will be made in the Armington Cemetery. (submitted by Nancy Leach Canzoneri, Gr Grandaughter of Peter Leach, Grandaughter of Nelson Leach)
Anne Matonis
Lincoln - Caught in a moving cable while playing at the summit of the slag pile at the Latham mine, Anne Matonis, 8 years old, was carried into the flywheel at the end of the dump and killed instantly. Her head was severed completely from her body. Several companions, at play with her, witnessed the tragedy. Her father is Tony Matonis, a saloon-keeper. [Ste. Marie Tribune, Jasper County, IL Friday, December 19, 1913 - submitted by K. Torp]
Miss Minnie Michael
Funeral Services for Miss Minnie Michael were at 2 p.m. Monday from Zion Lutheran church. The Rev. Arthur E. Neitzel officiated and burial was in Union cemetery.
Mrs. Margaret Conrady was soloist and Miss Helen Bullerman, organist. Pallbearers were George and Herbert Knollenberg, Walter Berger, John Blesemeier, Paul Boughan and Arthur Larson. [Published 2/2/1950; submitted by Peg]
Mrs. Pansy P. Rogers
Services for Mrs. Pansy P. Rogers were at 11 a.m. Monday from Emden Christian church. The Rev. John M. Webb and the Rev. Thomas W. Overton were in charge of the service. Don Leach was soloist and Gene Jarrett accompanist.
Pallbearers were Earl Ruben, Robert Zumwalt, Edward Jeckel, Lynn Smallwood, William Bean and Roy Heineken [Published 2/2/1950; submitted by Peg]
OBITUARIES
Charles J. Buse Of Burtonview Dies
Charles John Buse, 49, of
Burtonview, died at his residence at 7:15 p.m. Sunday following a years
illness. He was born in Sheridan township May 11, 1892. He was a
section foreman for the Illinois Central and had been employed for the
railroad for more than 29 years. Surviving are his father, John E.
Buse, Burtonview; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Appenzeller, Delavan, and
Mrs. George Sutton, Beason; two brothers, John and Herman, Burtonview;
two nephews and five nieces. He was a member of the New Holland Zion
Lutheran church, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday
following a brief service at the residence at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. M.H.A.
Gummer will conduct the service and burial will be in Richmond Grove
cemetery. The body was removed from Sheets funeral home to the
residence Monday afternoon. [Published
6/1941 (dod.6/1/1941); submitted by Peg]
Herman F. Buse
Herman F. Buse of Burtonview, 77,
died at 8:10 p.m., Monday in Deaconess hospital where he had been a
patient for two weeks. He had been ill for two years. Short services
will be at 1:45 p.m.,(DST) Wednesday from Holland and Barry Funeral
Home and at 2:30 p.m.(DST) from New Holland Zion Lutheran church. The
Rev. Robert E. Heimgartner will officiate and burial will be in
Richmond Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday
afternoon and evening. Mr. Buse was born in Strasburg, Germany, Nov.
24, 1873, the son of Frederick and Wilhelmina Schmidt Buse. He married
Marie Schreiber in Lincoln, Sept. 3, 1895, and she preceded him in
death 30 years ago. Survivors are the following children: Mrs. Leslie
Schmidt, Mrs. Henry Beverman, Mrs. Carl Graauer, Herman Buse Jr., and
Harold Buse of Lincoln; Mrs. Martin Krueger of Decatur, and Miss Hannah
Buse of Burtonview. A son and a daughter preceded him in death. Mr.
Buse was the last of his family. He was a retired farmer and a member
of New Holland Zion Lutheran Church. [(dod.5/14/1951)
submitted by Peg]
John F. Buse
John F. Buse, 88, of Burtonview, a
retired farmer and resident of Logan County for 60 years, died at 7:20
p.m. Monday at St. Clara's hospital, where he had been a patient since
Nov. 21. He was born Feb. 22, 1859 in Strasburg, Germany, a son of
Frederick and Wilhelmina Smith Buse, natives of Germany. His wife, the
former Margaret Miller, died in September, 1927. Three sons and two
daughters survive:Henry of Heyworth; John A. and Herman of Burtonview;
Mrs. Arthur Appenzeller, Delavan; and Mrs. George Sutton of Beason. A
brother, Herman Buse of Lincoln, also survives. There are 12
grandchildren. The body will be taken from the Sheets Funeral home to
the John A. Buse residence in Burtonview Wednesday afternoon. Brief
services will be at the residence at 1:30 p.m. Thursday and at 2
o'clock at New Holland Zion Lutheran church with the Rev. M.H.A.
Guemmer, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Richmond Grove cemetery. [(dod. 12/1/1947); submitted by Peg]
Mrs. Minnie Buse
Died, of dropsy, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Fred Geise, one and one-half miles north of New Holland,
Saturday, April 25, 1914, at 12 o'clock noon. Mrs. Minnie Buse, aged 83 years, 6
months and 1 day. Minnie Smith was born in Germany, Nov. 24, 1830, and
was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith. She was united in
marriage with Fred Buse, in Germany, and to this union were born
thirteen children, nine of whom survive. They are Mrs. Fred Giese, Mrs.
Henry Lohrenz, Mrs. Herman Schroeder, Carl, Fred, Herman, William,
Henry and John. Two sisters, Johanna Smith and Caroline Smith, and one
brother, Henry Smith, also survive. Decedent was a member of the
Lutheran church of New Holland and funeral services will be held there
Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock conducted by the pastor, Reverend
Guemmer. Interment in Richmond Grove cemetery. [submitted
by Peg]
Barney Franklin Campbell Dies at
Residence
Barney Franklin Campbell, 68, of 1201 N. Adams st., died at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday
at the family residence. He was born May 12, 1879, in Lincoln. a son of
the late Isaac and Elizabeth Ingram Campbell. He was married to Becky
Allison July 2, 1899 in Lincoln and she died 24 years ago.
Five sisters survive; Mrs. Maude Anderson, Mrs. Anna Moos of Lincoln;
Mrs. Charlotte Pedigo of Chicago, and Mrs. Catherine Barnes of
California. One sister is deceased.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Wright Funeral home with Rev.
E.C. Hargrove, pastor of Lincoln Christian church officiating. Burial
will be in Union cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home,
where friends may call. [published
4 Feb 1948 - submitted by Peg]
Mrs Catherine Day of Broadwell Dies
Mrs. Catherine Lloyd Day, a lifelong resident of the Broadwell vicinity, passed
way at 4 o'clock on Monday morning, death occurring at home of her
daughter, Mrs. Geo. Read, east of this city. Her death followed an
extended illness. Mrs. Day was born at Broadwell, May 6, 1860 and died
at the age of 70 years, 8 months and 6 days. She was married to Henry
M. Day of Broadwell, November 12, 1885. The latter passed away 18 years
ago. Many years of Mrs. Day's married life were spent on a farm near
Cornland. The following three children survive:Mrs. George Read,
Lincoln; Mrs. Fran Read, Broadwell and Lloyd Day of Springfield. She
also leaves one sister, Mrs. Lou Crichfield of Broadwell. Mrs. Day was
a member of the Christian church at Broadwell, where the funeral will
be held at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with Rev. L.H. Hooe of
Lincoln in charge. Burial will be made in the Kline cemetery. [Published 1/1931; (Lincoln paper) submitted
by Peg]
Doris Eads
HARTSBURG - Doris Eads, 73, of Hartsburg died at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday,
July 8, 1997, at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
Born Aug. 23, 1923, in Browning, Mo., to James W. and Minnie P. Dell
Seaman, she married Robert L. Eads on Jan. 11, 1941, in Marceline, Mo.
He died June 29, 1971. Two brothers also preceded her in death.
Surviving are three sons, Gary and Mike, both of Hartsburg, and Bruce
of Emden; one brother, Glen Seaman of Rushville; one sister, Viadelle
Wise of Hartsburg; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Hartsburg Christian Church.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Jefferson Street Christian Church
in Lincoln. Doug Maris will officiate. Visitation will be one hour
before services at the church. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery,
Lincoln. Arrangements are by Holland & Barry Funeral Home, Lincoln.
Memorials may be made to Jefferson Street Christian Church or the
American Cancer Society. [Peoria
Journal Star, July 10, 1997, Page: D7, Submitted by Sara Hemp]
Mrs. C.J. Hill
Rites in Atlanta for Mrs. C.J. Hill, 81. Atlanta - word has been
received here of the death of Mrs. C.J. Hill which occurred Sunday at
Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She was born near McLean Aug. 2, 1857, the
daughter of William and Hester Dyer Roach. The body will arrive in
Atlanta Wednesday morning, and funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday from the Tuttle Funeral Home. It will be in Roach's Chapel
cemetery. (Lincoln Courier March
7, 1939, submitted by Matthew, Rlferricks2)
Mrs. Hester M. James
Brought Here for Funeral. The remains of Mrs. Hester M. James were
brought to Atlanta Wednesday evening from Eureka Springs, Ark. She died
at that place Tuesday from cerebral hemorrhage. Mrs. James was 86 years
of age and had been in poor health for more than a year at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. G.J. Hill. Mrs. James was born and reared in this
county and will be well remembered by our older people. She was married
to Wm. Roach in early life and they resided on a farm between Atlanta
and McLean for many years. After Mr. Roach's death she continued to
reside on the farm, and later was married to James Adams. He lived but
a short time, and later she married M. James, who is now deceased.
Short funeral services were held at Roach's cemetery Thursday morning
at 10:30, and interment was made in the family lot there. (Atlanta Argus August 20, 1926, submitted by
Matthew, Rlferricks2)
Charles Luby, 74, Dies Here Monday (dod.7/26/1943)
Charles Luby, 74, of 1002 North Logan St., died at his home at 6:30
Monday morning following several years of illness with a heart ailment.
He was born in Germany Feb. 10, 1869, and was married at Minonk to Miss
Mary Pokorski on Oct. 15, 1895. They moved to Lincoln soon after their
marriage and Mr. Luby was employed in the coal mines here for many
years. Surviving are the widow and the following sons and
daughters:Mrs. Helen Bertoni, Mt. Pulaski; Jerry Luby, Hammond, Ind.,
and Theresa, Frank, William, Joseph, Agnes, Charles, John and Mary
Luby, all of Chicago. The body has been removed to the Kerrigan Funeral
chapel pending funeral arrangements. [submitted by Peg])
Mrs. Elizabeth Miller
Died at Deaconess hospital, Friday
morning, June 5, 1914, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, aged 88 years. Decedent was born in Germany, June 5,
1826, coming to this country about forty-nine years ago. For the past
several years she has made her home at the Deaconess hospital, where
she died. Surviving are two daughters and one son, namely Mrs. John
Buse of Burtonview, Ill. and Mrs. Charles Habeck of Storm Lake, Minn.
and Jacob Miller of Cumberland, Wisc. No funeral arrangements have been
made. [submitted by Peg]
M.A. Mills
M.A. Mills died at her home east of town last Friday morning. The
deceased was an old resident coming here in 1829. Her last husband,
Needham Roach, was a Cumberland Presbyterian preacher of much force of
character. He preached in this neighborhood and the Roach Chapel on
Clear Creek was named after him. The death of her second husband,
Reason Mills, occurred April 17, 1895. Mary Ann Betisworth was born in
West Virginia Dec. 26, 1811. Moved to Kentucky with her parents at an
early age. Was married to Needham Roach in 1833. From this union was
born nine children, six having passed away and three are still living.
She was a true and faithful companion to Mr. Roach through adversity
and prosperity up to the time of his death in 1967. She was again
married to R. Mills in 1875. She was converted in August, 1832, twelve
miles south of Springfield, Ill., at a Cumberland Presbyterian camp
meeting and united with that church, of which she remained a faithful
member until her death. The funeral was held Sunday at the Roach chapel
and was largely attended by her many old friends and neighbors. Rev.
E.J. Thomas conducted the services, and the interment was at the Roach
burying ground. (The Atlanta
Argus, submitted by Matthew, Rlferricks2))
Mrs. F. Pokorski Claimed By Death
Mrs. Frances Pokorski, widow of the late Joseph Pokorski, passed away at
2:30 o'clock Monday morning at the home at 1008 North Logan street.
Mrs. Pokorski was born in Poland April 20, 1855 and died at the age of
75 years, 8 months and 22 days. Her husband passed away 25 years ago.
The following nine children survive:Mrs. Mary Luby, Jack, Frank, Victor
and Henry Pokorski of Lincoln; Mrs. Stella Jurick, Moweaqua; Mrs.
Cecelia Moore, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Rose Nau and Mrs. Elizabeth
Mooney of Peoria. She also leaves 32 grandchildren and one great
grandchild. The funeral will take place at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning
from St. Patrick's church with Rev. J.T. Mulgrew in charge. Burial will
be in Holy Cross cemetery. (dod.1/12/1931; submitted by Peg])
Joseph Pokorski
Gloomy Christmas Times for family
Joseph Pokorski, a miner at the Latham Coal Co., died at his home 613
Omaha Avenue, at 1:30 a.m. Friday, at the age of 56 years and 9 months.
He had been sick for the past four months and was bed-ridden during the
last seven weeks. Deceased has lived in the state of Illinois for the
past twenty years. He came to this city in September, 1904, and had
been employed in the Latham mine. He leaves surviving a wife and nine
children, the youngest being five years of age. Two of the children are
married and the remainder are at home, all living in this city. The
funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. in St. Patrick's
church, with burial in Holy Cross cemetery. [DOD: 12/15/1905 date published: unknown; submitted by Peg]
Grace Rhodes, 69, New Holland, Dies
The death of Mrs. Grace Rhodes, 69, of New Holland, occurred at 5 p.m. Friday in St.
Clara's hospital. She had been a resident of Logan County 29 years and
resided with a daughter, Mrs. Geneva Hamil of New Holland. She was born
April 30, 1878, in St. Louis, Mo., and was married to Edward Rhodes
March 1, 1896 at Bingham. He died March 13, 1941. Her parents, John
Wesley and Martha Brummett Weddle preceded her in death.
Survivors include the following children: Mrs. Velma Stevens, of
Tiskilwa; Mrs. Helen Hunter, Mrs. Virgie Van Fossen, of Elkhart; Mrs.
Geneva Hamil, Clifton Rhodes of New Holland; Clarence Rhodes, Oconee
and Eldo Rhodes, of Peoria. A grandson Archie Rhodes, made his home
with Mrs. Rhodes for a number of years. A brother and two sisters also
survive: P.C. Weddle and Mrs. Edna Yenney, of Crivitz, Wis.; and Mrs.
Jennie Yenney, of Altamont. Two children and four sisters preceded her
in death. There are 43 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
The funeral will be at Shiloh church near Oconee, Ill. at 1 p.m. Sunday
and burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Montgomery county. The body will
remain at Wright's Funeral home until 10 a.m. Sunday. [Published 12/19/1947 Lincoln Evening Courier; submitted by
Peg]
Ed. Roach
Funeral. The remains of Mr. Ed. Roach, a former resident of this
vicinity and who died at home in Phillips, Neb., arrived her to-day and
were taken to the home north east of town. The funeral will occur
tomorrow at 10 o'clock at the house after which the remains will be
laid to rest in the Clear Creek cemetery. Atlanta Lodge A.F. and A.M.
will have full charge of the ceremonies. (Lincoln Herald March 1, 1894, submitted by Matthew,
Rlferricks2)
Elsie Roach
An Old Settler Gone. On Sunday, Oct. 25, the funeral of Mrs. Elsie
Roach, of Atlanta, took place and was largely attended as the deceases
was an old and respected resident of the place. Several months ago the
venerable lady fell and sustained a fractured hip from which she
suffered excruciatingly up to the time of her death when relief came.
Mrs. Roach bore the distinct honor of being the oldest living person in
Atlanta township. She was 88 years of age and a native of Harper's
Ferry, Va. Her residence in Atlanta covered many years. (Lincoln Courier October 27, 1891, submitted
by Matthew, Rlferricks2)
A Sainted Mother is Mourned in Death. Sketch of Life and Career of Late
Mrs. J.Y. Roach, Whose Funeral Was Held Tuesday. The funeral of the
late Mrs. J.Y. Roach was held Tuesday afternoon at the First C.P.
church, of which the deceased was a member. The interment was made in
Union cemetery, the following friends acting as pall bearers: A.C.
Boyd, J.D. Paisley, G.G. Keown, G.I. Harry, L.L. Hatton, and Harry
Starkey. The following sketch of Mrs. Roach was read: Again in the
Providence of an all wise and good God are we called to pay a tribute
of respect to the life and character of a saluted mother and sister and
friend. Miss Magdalene Bettisworth was born April 3, 1828, at
Fincastle, Va. Her father and mother's names were Evan and Drusilla
Bettisworth. There were nine children, four sisters, and five brothers,
in this family. The family moved from Virginia to Hancock county,
Illinois, Nov. 7, 1833, and settled near Carthage. The subject of this
memorial came on a visit to some relation near Atlanta, Ill., in 1852,
where she met the family of her husband. In the following year, March
2, 1853, she was united in marriage to James Y. Roach at Waynesville,
Ill., who passed on before her to the glory land Jan. 10, 1904. She
began her married life on a farm near Atlanta. She professed religion
and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Roach's chapel,
near Atlanta, shortly after she was married. She was of a deeply pious
and spiritual nature and entered into this new life with all the ardor
and enthusiasm of her soul. Her home in those early years being
especially devoted to the cause of the new faith and the sacred cause
with which she had given her unqualified allegiance. There were born to
the union of James and Magdalene Roach five children, all of whom are
living: Mrs. W.R. Tripp, Greenview, Ill.; John E., Lincoln, Ill.; Mrs.
J.J. Gilchrist, Lincoln, Ill.; Miss Bessie and Elmer E., who lived with
the mother on the Forsythe farm, near Lincoln, at the time of her going
away. Of grandchildren there are seven. There is remaining of her
father's family only one sister, Mrs. Enoch Ramsey of Hancock county,
Illinois, who is in her eightieth year, and who was privileged to be
with her sister the last two weeks of her earthly life. This sister has
three children, one of whom is present today, Miss Hattie Ramsey. Mrs.
Roach had lived her life since her marriage in McLean and Logan
counties, save one year in the west. Her life had been especially full
of earnest effort and unselfish devotion to her family. No two lives
were more sweetly blended in devoted confidence and helpfulness than
hers and her husband's, she gladly sharing her part of all adversity
and loss with heroic devotion and courage. She had always been devout
and conscientious in her Christian life, being pious without pretense.
Her Christian life was so simple and direct that all who knew her never
had to ask the question, is she a Christian? for all knew it by the
spirit and deeds of her life. Her devotion to her own was simple and
beautiful, for nothing was too good, no sacrifice too dear for her to
make if it would contribute to the well being and happiness of her
beloved ones. While she was thus deeply and wholly devoted to her
family, yet she was a neighbor and friend who never forgot that all the
human race is akin, and no service was to her hard or sacrifice dear if
she could render help and comfort to those near her in times of need
and distress. While she lived for her own she did not forget that He
was bigger than her own four walls, so rendered helpful service to
neighbors and friends. She was the counselor and confident of every
member of her family, for husband and children all trusted and confided
in her. She knew their all. They found in her the true mother spirit
and wifely confidence. Devotion and self sacrifice was illustrated in
her with those delicate touches and tender expressions that is seldom
found in women. Her whole soul, devotion and living, planning and doing
was for her family and friends and doing good as a royal Christian. She
was not selfish, but broad and catholic in her thoughts for others,
truly loving her own, but not forgetful to entertain strangers. These
last years of her life have been full of feebleness and dependency.
Since January, 1904, when her husband was taken, she had been lonesome
and her spirit at time fairly cried out for the companionship of the
best beloved gone on before; nevertheless she had been patiently
waiting the coming of the white winged passenger who would release her
and bring her to the many loved ones who had gone on to welcome her
coming. (Lincoln Herald April 26,
1906, submitted by Matthew, Rlferricks2)
John Roach
The remains of Mr. John Roach were brought here from Virginia, Ill.,
last Friday for burial, he having died the day previous at the home of
his son, Jos. Roach. He had, until recently, lived here, being an old
and esteemed citizen of this neighborhood for many years. He had
enjoyed the honor of being the oldest man in the township for a long
time, was a veteran of 1812 and the oldest Cumberland Presbyterian
preacher in Illinois. He had been in poor health for several years, the
infirmities of age bearing heavily upon him. The remains were interred
in the Clear Creek grave yard. (Alanta
Argus January 1, 1886, submitted by Matthew, Rlferricks2)
Death of a Veteran. Tuesday the 22d Mr. John Roach, so familiarly known as
"Uncle Jackey", breathed his last at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Joseph Roach, of Virginia, where he had been taken to spend the rest of
his days, but a short time previous Mr. Roach was, with but one
exception, probably, Atlanta's oldest resident, being at the time of
his death in his 93d year. He was a veteran of the war of 1812, was
with Jackson at New Orleans, and lived under every presidential
administration since the formation of the government, casting his first
vote for Gen. Jackson, whose political precepts he ever strongly
favored. Mr. Roach was an early settler in this vicinity, and was a man
well known and highly respected. His remains were brought here for
burial, Thursday and the funeral was held at Roach Chapel, at Clear
Creek, where they were laid to rest. (Lincoln Herald Thursday December 31, 1885, submitted by
Matthew, Rlferricks2)
John Y. Roach
John Y. Roach, a retired farmer, and for many years a resident of the
county, succumbed in death Sunday, Jan. 10, at 12:35 p.m. at the
residence on North Logan street, this city, aged 72 years 10 months and
29 days. The end was due to pleurisy and grip. Mr. Roach was born on a
farm in Morgan county near Jacksonville. Most of his active days were
spent at farming in Logan county, near Atlanta. After accumulating
quite an estate and rearing a model family, Mr. Roach decided to retire
from active farm life and enjoy the fruits of his labor in a quiet home
life in the city. Hence a number of years ago he and his family located
in Lincoln and have proven valuable residents of the community. Nor
long ago Mr. and Mrs. Roach celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of
their marriage. The deceased was a consistent christian man and a loyal
member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. His political
affiliations were with the Republican party. Mr. Roach is survived by
the widow, who spent so many happy and successful years with him and
five children. Mrs. W.R. Tripp, of Greenview, and Mrs. J.J. Gilchrist,
Elmer, Bessie and John Roach of this city. (Lincoln News Herald, January 1904, submitted by Matthew,
Rlferricks2)
Thomas Roach
Thomas Roach, living east of Atlanta died at his home Friday morning
after a long illness. For a long time he had been in failing health and
his death was not unexpected. Mr. Roach was born near Jacksonville in
1844. When a boy his parents moved to Logan county, where he grew to
manhood. On Feb. 26, 1877, he was married to Mary Pierce, and to them
four daughters were born. He was a member of the Cumberland
Presybterian church. The funeral will be held at the family residence,
t