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Mrs. Ann Beatty
The Hennepin Herald and Bureau Advertisement
February 5, 1847
Died On Sandy, Marshall County on the 21st alt., Ann Beatty, wife of George Beatty, aged 59 years.
Alton Telegraph And Democratic Review (Alton, Illinois)
October 13, 1848
Remarkable Coincidence
We were informed by Mr. Nicholas Sterns, of this county (Peoria), that on last Saturday David M. Ridgeway, a son of Jonathan Ridgeway, was at the house of Lewis Fee, in company with other persons. He had a loaded rifle in his hand, and was in the act of sitting down on the fence to rest himself; the end of the gun was placed on a piece of square timber which was used as a step. The breech of the gun slipped from the position, the muzzle came against his person somewhere near the lower rib, the cock struck upon the piece of timber spoken of, the gun was discharged and the ball passed in close to the lower rib and came out of his back below the fourth from the top. He was carried into the house and died the same evening at 11 o'clock.
In Marshall county, upon the same day and hour, John Van Scoyk went into the house where he was boarding, took down his gun and remarked to Mrs. Clemens, the lady of the house, he believed his gun not loaded, drew the cock back, placed his mouth on the muzzle, was in the act of blowing in the muzzle, when the gun was discharged, the ball passed through his head and he fell dead on the floor.
These two persons were cousins; the latter was a son of Mr. John Van Scoyk, who was several years since shot by Mr. John Eldridge, and was a step-son to Mr. Nicholas Sterns. The remains of these unfortunate persons were interred on last Monday in the same Grave yard, on Lasalle Prairie. It is indeed seldom, if ever, our lot to place before our readers, so strange and painful a scene of calamity and misfortune - Peoria Register.
Alton Telegraph And Democratic Review (Alton, Illinois)
July 23, 1852
We regret to learn from the Lacon Herald of Saturday, that Mr. Ira O. Beaumont, the publisher, died on Thursday last, after a brief illness
Alton Daily Telegraph (Alton, Illinois)
July 6 1853
Fatal Accident at Lacon
On the 24th ult., we learn from the Gazette, a melancholy accident occurred at Lacon. Two men, named Murphy and Ware, drank from a bottle, supposed to contain liquor, several draughts of Nitric acid, from the effects of which Murphy, after suffering the most horrible torture, died on Sunday morning, and at last accounts, Ware was not expected to survive.
Daily Alton Telegraph, The (Alton, Illinois)
March 28, 1854
We learn from the Lacon Gazette that a man named William Organ was bruttaly stabbed to the heart, at a public sale held in Steuben township, Marshall county by one James Shivin. The atrocious deed appears to have been perpetrated without any provocation whatever on the part of the victim; and the murderer was promptly arrested and committed to prison. Exciting cause - whiskey.
Dr. Lyman Whiton
Taken from "The Courier", Henry, IL
May 30, 1857
Died, in the city, at the Lombard House, on the morning of May 27th, Dr. LYMAN WHITON, in the 56th year of his age. The deceased was a native of Lee, Berkshire Co., Mass., for many years a resident of New York, and for six years past of Michigan and Illinois.
For five weeks he has been prostated by Pneumonia, yet a cheerful, conscious sufferer. During this time he has directed his own prescriptions, with a clear mind detected each change in his disease, and noted its rapid progress. In the midst of usefulness, even as he has lived, he has died; surrounded by Patients who lingered for the restoration of his strength, that they might hear the counsel which should restore them to health and hope, and amid the blessing of those who have experienced the skill of this ardent friend of Science and Humanity. We would assure his aged Mother and the children so suddenly bereaved, that Mrs. W., while watching beside him, has had what sympathy and aid the hearts and hands of friends who revered and loved the departed, could afford her. But God had called, and mortal hopes and efforts might not stay the spirit.
Mrs. Aurelia Davis
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
January 30, 1857
Obituary
Departed this life, January 25, 1857, Mrs. AURELIA DAVIS, consort of Dr. CHARLES DAVIS of this city after a long a painful disease of the bowels and a nursing sore mouth, age 34 years.
John Z. Jenkins
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
March 6, 1857
Died in this city on the 3rd, inst. of pneumonia, Mr. John Z. Jenkins, aged 47 years, 11 months
Death of John Z. Jenkins
It is with no ordinary sorrow that we announce to our readers the death of
Mr. John Z. Jenkins of this city, who died on Tuesday morning last of pneumonia
after a short illness. The deceased was a business partner in the Merchantile
firm of A. H. Powell & Co.. Was a good citizen, a worthy and respected
businessman, a kind father and husband. His death is a sad bereavement to
his family and his many friends and a loss to the community in which he lived.
Mrs. Harriet (Dorr) Lowrey
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
March 6, 1857
In Hopewell township, La Salle Co. IL, Harriet Lowrey, wife of W. H. Lowrey, formerly resident of this vicinity, a daughter of M. Dorr, Providence.
Rolland Edward Bangs
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
March 6, 1857
On the 27th, ult., Rolland Edward, infant son of Charles and Emily Bangs, aged 1 year, 1 month, 3 days.
Mrs. Harriet P. Spencer
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
March 27, 1857
Died in Whitefield, March 17, Harriet P., wife of Horrace Spencer, age 48 years
Arnola C. Cook
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
April 3, 1857
Died in Henry, March 26, Arnola C. Cook, age 5 years
Mrs. Adeline Sparling
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
April 24, 1857
Died on Monday 13th April, 1857 of pneumonia, Mrs. Adeline Sparling, wife of Mr. George Sparling of this county, age 35 years.
John Walker
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
May 8, 1857
Obituary
Died at his residence in Henry, Illinois, April 16, 1857, brother John Walker.
Daughter of William Armstrong
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
September 18, 1857
A daughter of Mr. William Armstrong, living near Wenona, Marshall County, was riding in a wagon when by a sudden lurch of the vehicle, she was thrown out and the wheel passed over her, killing her instantly.
Mrs. Anne E. Taber
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
November 15, 1857
Died on the 8th, inst., in this city, Mrs. Anne E., wife of John W. Taber, age 29 years.
Mrs. Susan Vaughan
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
November 15, 1857
On the 10th, at the residence of Mr. Bateman, Mrs. Susan Vaughan
Mrs. Julia A. Lombard
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
November 15, 1857
Died as suddenly on Thursday evening, the 5th, inst. at her residence in Cambridge, Mass., Julia A., wife of Benjamin Lombard.
Mrs. Merab Taber
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
November 27, 1857
Died at the residence of Shubeal Taber, in this city on the 18th, inst., Mrs. Merab Taber, age 75 years, widow of the late Benjamin Taber.
Mrs. Isabella Leigh
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
December 4, 1857
Died at her residence in La Prairie, November 25, Mrs. Isabella, wife of James B. Leigh, age 22 years.
Mrs. M. Virginia (Lowe) Wescott
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
March 19, 1858
Died in Lacon on the morning of the 11th, inst., in the 28th year of her age, M. Virginia, wife of James Wescott, and daughter of W. W. Lowe of this city.
Ellen Trowbridge
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
April 23, 1858
Died on the 14th, inst., of consumption at Troy Grove, La Salle County, Miss Ellen Trowbridge, formerly of this place.
Infant son of J.W.J. Coulton
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
November 26, 1858
Died in this city, November 23, Willie S. infant son of J. W. J. Coulton, age 4 months
Phillip G. Moore
Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
December 24, 1858
Died, December 10, at the residence of Lawton Frisbee, of consumption, Phillip G., son of Joseph and Hannah Moore, age 26 years, 8 months, 22 days.
Infant Hunt
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
September 30, 1865
Died in Whitefield, September 21, after a few hours illness, infant daughter of Timothy and Zeruh Hunt, age 4 months.
Mrs. Harriet Elizabeth Black
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
September 30, 1865
Died in this city, September 16, Mrs. Harriet Elizabeth Black, age 36 years.
Willie Edward Mallory
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
October 7, 1865
Died in this city October 4th, of congestion of the liver, Willie Edward, son of R. C. and E. Mallory, aged 3 years, 2 months and 22 days.
Mary Elizabeth Faris
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
November 11, 1865
Died in Whitefield township, November 8, Mary Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Rev. Wenea Faris, aged 1 years and 7 months.
Mrs. Roxanna P. West
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
December 16, 1865
Died in this city, December 9, of consumption, Roxanna, wife of Rev. Nathan West, age 65.
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
January 6, 1866
Died in this city, December 9th, Roxanna P., wife of Rev. N. West, in the 66th year of her age. Mrs. West was born in Vermont but removed to the state more than 30 years ago. Most of the time since residing in the counties of Marshall and Fulton where her husband was called to exercise the duties of his profession. Besides the usual hardships and deprivations incident to pioneer life in a new county, Mrs. W. added the peculiar trials of a Christian pastor’s wife. She united with the Baptist church when but 13 years of age, and from that time through all the changes and perils of the way, in a pilgrimage of more than half a century, sustained the Character of a blameless, consistent and pious Christian life. Within the last two years she experienced sore afflictions of, in death under circumstances of peculiar trial of a son Roswell and a daughter, Mrs. Bernett. But these dreadful visitations only revealed to these aged Christian parents the true ground of Christian assurance to know who they had believed and that he was able to keep what they had committed to him against that day. Since last September she has been gradually sinking and unlike most cases of pulmonary consumption, she never suffered herself to be betrayed into any false hope of recovery. She knew that her hour had come and she was prepared to go. Her ardent desire and oft repeated prayer that she might see George, her only surviving son once more before she died was answered in his return from the service about 24 hours before she died, to hear her last words, to see her peaceful departure and to share the deep and crushing grief of this aged and now again deeply afflicted father.
Mrs. Katherine Norris
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
December 23, 1865
Died in Whitefield, December 16, after a few weeks illness, Katherine, wife of James Norris, age 48 years.
Andrew Harrington
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
February 3, 1866
Died in Henry Township, January 26th, of lung fever, Andrew, son of James Harrington, age 8 months.
Mrs. Rebecca W. (Davis) Disosway
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
February 10, 1866
Died in this city, February 3rd, of consumption, Rebecca W., wife of E. T. Disosway, age 44 years. The funeral sermon will be preached tomorrow, Sunday at 11 o’clock by the Rev. A. C. Higgins at the Methodist church.
February 17, 1866
In this city, February 3, 1866 of consumption, Rebecca W., consort of E. T. Disosway, age 44 years and 5 days. The deceased was born in Warren County, New Jersey. Her maiden name was Davis. She was united in marriage to her now bereaved husband in October 1848. Removed in Peterson, Virginia in April 1849 and to Henry, Illinois in June 1858. Mrs. D. experienced a change of heart and united with the Methodist Episcopal church in 1851. She was modest in her profession, pure and unblamable in her life. A devoted wife, a kind faithful and affectionate mother, and a consistent Christian, exemplifying the principals of our holy religion in her daily walk. Such was the sweetness and amiability of her spirit and life that none knew her but to love her. She was ill about 2 months during a portion of the time suffering much. But with the patience and meekness of a saint of God, when brought low by sickness she was calm. Her mind was unclouded and though desirous to live if it were God’s will, she was ready to depart and be with Christ. She bade her husband, her six children, her sister and her friends an affectionate adieu and fell triumphantly and sweetly asleep in Jesus. Nearly her last words were “Meet me in heaven where there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be anymore pain.” Thus died our sister, the name of Jesus like music of heaven charming all the passions of her breast. Her fears hushed to silence, faith sustaining and love inspiring her soul. While hope their sister, dipped her bow in the rainbow hews of heaven and pointed her enrapture vision those joys immortal which in their tiring in their full perfection I hath not seen nor err heard, nor this heart of man conceived. Bereaved one, your companion, mother, sister lies shrouded in a grave. It is neat that you should weep, yet sorrow not as others which have no hope.
Mrs. Eliza D. Crane
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
February 17, 1866
Died in Lacon, February 9, 1866, Eliza D. Crane, wife of Henry L. Crane, age 46 years and 3 days.
Mrs. Susan M. Matthews
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
February 24, 1866
Died in Henry, February 23, after a protracted illness, Susan M., wife of J. B. Matthews. Funeral service will be held at the M. E. church by Rev. A. C. Higgins at 2 o’clock this afternoon.
March 6, 1866 -Obituary
In Henry, February 22, 1866, of fever, Mrs. Susan M., wife of J. B. Matthews, age 24 years and 2 months. The deceased was born in Ohio. Removed to this vicinity when but a little girl. She was made the happy subject of saving grace and united with the old school Presbyterian church in the fall of 1858. In the fall of 1859, she united with the M. E. Church. She was married to her now bereaved husband, December 20, 1860. She leaves a husband, a little boy 3 years of age and many relatives and friends to mourn her early death. ........ Her painful illness of six weeks duration was born with surprising patience. For a time she was much depressed prior to her death. God gave her songs in the night and she awoke one morning fully realizing Jesus breaks the power of cancelled sin......... For this time she enjoyed a heavenly calm till she sweetly fell asleep in hope of a blissful immortality.
John Kissinger
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
March 6, 1866
Died in Wenona, February 28, after a short illness, John Kissenger, age 41 years.
Abijah Lyon
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
March 6, 1866
Died in Whitefield, February 26, after a few days illness, Abijah Lyon, age 76 years. Mr. Lyon was one of the oldest settlers of the township.
Joseph Ebenezer Tyler
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
March 17, 1866
Died in this city, March 11 of heart disease, Joseph Ebenezer, eldest son of O. H. and C. Tyler, age 17 years and 10 months.
Mrs. Margaret H. Noe
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
March 17, 1866
In this city, March 16 of consumption, Margaret H., wife of H. E. Noe, age 35 years, 6 months and 16 days. Funeral services at the Presbyterian church tomorrow Sunday at 2 p.m. All the friends are invited to attend.
Mrs. Anne Hull
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
March 24, 1866
Died in LaPrairie, Marshall County, Illinois, March 15, 1866, Anne Hull, wife of Josiah Hull in her 66th year. The deceased was born in Corinth, Vermont. In an early life imigrated with her parents to the state of New York where in 1828 she was married to her now bereaved husband and in 1851, removed to Illinois. In early life, Mrs. Hull learned to trust God with the interest of her soul and in 1831 united with the M. E. church and lived a worthy member of it through the remainder of her life. Her last sickness was protracted and at times her suffering great. But in the midst of all her trust in God was abinding and all born without murmering. In her death, the church has lost a good member, the children a kind parent, the husband a loved and trusted wife and the community one of its best citizens. A. C. Price.
Mrs. Jane Carlin
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
April 7, 1866
At Wainsburo, Ohio, February 27, Mrs. Jane Carlin, age 107 years. She was the mother of Mrs. Jane Carse of Saratogo township.
Elder Lucas V. Hoagland
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
April 7, 1866
At his residenct three miles north of Henry, on Wednesday evening the 4th, inst., after a short illness, Elder Lucas V. Hoagland, in the 69th year of his age. The funeral obsequies will be held in the Presbyterian church today, Saturday, at 11 a.m. The friends are invited to attend.
Eldridge G. Dawson
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
May 5, 1866
Died
In Leavenworth City, Kansas, April 26th, Eldridge G. Dawson, late of Henry,
aged 25 years. He died suddenly after an illness of but two or three
days, an illness his physician had no name for, but which his relatives here
know was the work of his old army attendant which he was never rid of - the
camp diarrhea. He was a member of teh 7th Kansas calvary, and served
faithfully through the war. The writer of this never knew him intimately
until this last winter when he learned to regard him as a true soldier, and
to honor him as one who meant to fight for the right on all the battlefields
of life. We never heard anyone recount so well as he the raids on which he
rode and the battles in which he fought. He kept and more than kept,
the faith of his fathers. The manly virtues were his in good measure.
He came out of the war as pure and simple-hearted as he went in.
Brave, good and true, far from home, and all but a few soldier friends,
the tried comrades of a hundred fights, he died last week of disease contracted
in the service of his country, its flag and Heaven. He died for you
and me. He did not live, he has not died in vain. We love and
honor him, and such as he - good soldiers of the good old flag. We
owe him, and such as he, a debt of gratitude we ne'er can pay. From
western plain to ocean tide stretch their graves, and we feel God cares for
all His heroes. He was waiting at Leavenworth when spring opened to
cross the plains. He waits no longer. He has crossed them -
the shining plains. Spring has opened to him, spring and summer both
in one; unending spring, eternal summer.
Samuel Hoyt Wright
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
May 12, 1866
Died in this city, May 6, of congestion of the brain, Samuel Hoyt Wright, the only son of M. B. Wright of Sparland, age 3 years, 1 month and 16 days.
Mrs. Margaret W. Robinson
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
May 12, 1866
At Magnolia, April 26 of the dropsy, Margaret W., wife of Thomas Robinson, age 58 years.
Chester Frane Woodward
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
May 12, 1866
At Joliet, May 10, of congestion of the lung, Chester Frane, infant son of Jonus D. and Roxie Ann Woodward of this city, age 8 months. The funeral service will take place this afternoon at 2 o’clock in the M. E. church. Funeral discourse by Rev. A. C. Higgins.
James Sparling
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
June 2, 1866
Died in this city, May 30, of quick consumption, Mr. James Sparling, age 37 years.
John Lincoln Holmes
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
June 9, 1866
Died in Henry, June 3 of whooping cough, John Lincoln, infant son of Joseph and Avis F. Holmes, age 8 weeks.
Benjamin Albee
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
June 16, 1866
Died in this city, June 15, Benjamin Albee, age 73 years. Funeral services at the Christian church tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. The friends are invited.
Fannie Augusta Lowe
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
July 12, 1866
Died in this city, July 10, of dysentary, Fannie Augusta, daughter of Joseph F. and Emily Lowe, age 1 year and 3 months.
Grace Danley
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
July 12, 1866
Died in the city, July 11, of whooping cough, Grace, daughter of D.W. and Kate Danley, age 1 year and 3 months. Funeral at the house on Main street at 10 o’clock today. All are invited.
Alonzo B. Taylor
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
July 19, 1866
Died in this city, July 16, after a short illness, Alonzo B. Taylor, age 27 years.
Isabelle Eleanor Henry
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
July 26, 1866
Died in Whitefield, July 15, very suddenly, Isabelle Eleanor Henry, youngest daughter of James and Isabelle Henry, age 10 years, 23 days.
John Gordon
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
July 26, 1866
Died in Whitefield, July 19, of hemorrhage of the lungs, John Gordon, age 22 years.
John Gordon
The death of John Gordon which we chronicle this week, came almost unexpected,
and his illness was short. Some two weeks since he mounted a shanghai
plow to help his brothers a day or two with their work. The rough motion
of the plow was too much for his weak lungs, and it set them to bleeding
profusely. The first hemorrhage exceeded a quaart,then another over
a pint, and still another of a lesser quantity, finally ebbing a young life
away from earth. He lingered 10 days, and though his physician hoped
to save him by tender nursing and keeping him still and quiet, the warm weather
and his restless fellings proved abortive, and he passed away on Thursday
of last week to the land from whence there is no return. John's life
was gentle and unaffected, had no vicious habits, and was kind and Christian-like
at home and to all. A widowed mother and affectionate brothers and
sisters, and a large circle of friends will feel this stroke of Providence
keenly, but are assured that all is well.
Arthur Freddie Doty
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
August 2, 1866
Died in this city July 31, of diarrea, Arthur Freddie, son of J. W. and S. A. Doty, age 1 year, 6 months.
Mrs. Elizabeth Combs
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
August 9, 1866
Died in Whitefield, August 7, of liver complaint, Elizabeth, wife of Warner Combs, age 36 years.
Abrahm Lincoln Syphers
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
August 16, 1866
Died in Henry, August 11 of diarrea and spasms, Abraham Lincoln, son of Jacob and Mary Syphers, age 2 years.
Alice Pelton
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
August 23, 1866
Died in this city, August 20, after a short illness, Alice, daughter of Frederick and Hanna Pelton, age 4 years.
Geralaine Curtis Byers
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
September 28, 1866 - Brevities
Died in Whitefield, September 18, Geralaine Curtis, infant daughter of Samuel and Rachel C. Byers, age 2 months and 21 days.
An infant child of Samuel Byers of Whitefield died Tuesday morning after a short illness with Cholera infantum. This will be an afflictive stroke to these doting parents though the consulatory thought that the little ones go to Jesus will tend to releave the broken heart of each.
William Stewart
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
October 11, 1866
Near Buffalo, New York, Sept. 6, of consumption of the bowels, William Stewart, late of Henry, age 32 years.
James T. Powell
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
Ocotber 11, 1866
James T. Powell, father of A. H. Powell of the firm Powell, McVicker & Wyckoff, died very suddenly and unexpectedly Tuesday morning. He has been living with his son for some time past, and though in declining health, nothing unusual was noticed that morning when he arose to excite concern in the family. He was noticed to go out at the back door, and being gone some time, one went out to call him, when he was found in a shed stone dead. It is supposed that he died in a sudden fit of apoplexy. He was a kind man, sedate in manner, and had reached the age of 66 years. His funeral took place yesterday from his son's residence on the avenue.
Mrs. Mary J. Jones
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
November 22, 1866
Died
Departed this life on the morning of the 11th, at her residence, after a
lingering and long protracted illness, in the triumph of a Christian faith,
Mary J., the wife of J. W. Jones, Esq., age 41 years. The deceased was sister
of A. M. Pool, Esq. of this city.
Mrs. Eliza Johnson
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
December 13, 1866
We larn with painful sadness of the death by typhoid fever, of Mrs. Eliza Johnson, wife of Julius Johnson at Brownsville, Kansas, in September last. For many years, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were residents of Whitefield, and were highly esteemed by all who were acquainted with them. Mrs. Johnson was an affectionate wife and mother, a kind neighbor, and warm and strong in her friendship toward others. There old friends and neighbors in this section will sympathize deeply with the family in this separation. Earthly ties must be severed, this we all know, but oh how unwilling are we to give up those we love when the time comes. True it is that we must pass away, and the links of affection that cling even to the world beyond, are the chords and influx that would incite us to pure dives and to a religion that will carry us to the good and pure in the spiritual world.
James Bales
Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
December 20, 1866
Sudden Death
One of those sudden deaths that comes almost without warning, occurred in
the case of James Bales in Whitefield on Saturday last. On Thursday
last he helped a neighbor butcher hogs, and though not constitutional strong
he helped to left and carry off several of the hogs, and in so doing strained
himself, and severed a blood vessell in his stomach, causing a hemorrhage,
of which he died in two days. Everything was done for the sufferer
that could be, but no relerf could be given, and he bled to death. Mr.
Bales was an unostentatious man, a good citizen, a kind neighbor, and a fervent
member of the Baptist church. He leaves a wife in feeble health to
mourn his loss. The funeral took place on Monday.
Harmon Edgar Borland
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 17, 1867
Died in this city, January 12, 1867, of intermitting fever, Harmon Edgar, son of William H. and Eva Borland, age 6 months and 25 days.
Mrs. Hannah E. Robinson
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 24, 1867
At Wyoming, Stark Co., January 13, at her daughter's residence, of asthmatic consumption, HANNAH E. ROBINSON, ages 73 years, and 9 months. She was the mother of W. D. ROBINSON, of this city.
Mrs. Louvice Cartnel Jameson
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 24, 1867
In Saratoga township, Marshall county, Ill., December 5, 1866, after an illness of nine months, LOUVICE CARTNEL JAMESON, wife of T. F. JAMESON, in the 60th year of her age.
Miss Eunice Huffann
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 31, 1867
Died in this city on the 25th, inst., of affections of the heart, Miss Eunice Huffann, age 62 years, 8 months.
William W. Wright
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
February 7, 1867
County Items
William W. Wright, of Sparland, left home on Tuesday the 8th, ult., to work
in a coal mine at Lewistown, Fulton county. While engaged at work on the
21st, the roof of the coal bank fell in and he was killed instantly. His
body being so badly mangled that his most intimate friends could not have
recognised him. Mr. Wright leaves a young wife to mourn his loss.
Mrs. Sarah Catherine Pierce
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
March 28, 1867
Died in Saratoga township, March 21st, of consumption, Mrs. Sarah Catherine Pierce, age 28 years.
Daniel Deihl
Taken From the Marshall County Republican
March 28, 1867
Died in Whitefield, March 18, of paralysis, Daniel Deihl, age 59 years and 8 months.
Daniel Deihl, one of oldest residents of Whitefield township died on Monday of last week at the age of 59 years. For some years he has been an invalid and has used all kinds of human agencies to affect a cure. But his disease made progress and he slowly declined till death released him of his suffering. He was a man much beloved, had lived in the township some 15 years, raised a family of 12 children and his remains were followed to the cemetery by a large concourse of people. He has been a member of the M.E. Church for some 5 years and the society are more indebted to him than any other member for their house of worship in Whitefield. His loss will be felt deeply by all who knew him.
Frances Minerva Barnes
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 4, 1867
In Whitefield township, March 30, 1867 of heart disease, Frances Minerva, daughter of William G. and Clarrisa Barnes, age 12 years.
Martin K. Cook
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 4, 1867
We hear with sorrow of the death of Martin K. Cook of Lacon, son of Washington E. Cook, which occurred on Sunday. It will be remembered that he was badly shot through the shoulder by the accidental discharge of a gun some time ago and as was supposed had materially recovered from it. But it had troubled him at times and finally, perhaps from cold or other cause, it created congestion of the lungs, of which he died. Martin was about 25 years of age, was a young man of considerable talent and leaves a wife and a large circle of friends to mourn his departure.
Alice Higgins
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 25, 1867
Died in this city, April 24, Alice, twin daughter of Rev. A. C. and L. E. Higgins, age 1 year. The remains were taken to Rushville for interment.
May 2, 1867
The last sad rite of respect was paid to little Alice, daughter of Rev. A. C. Higgins at Rushville last week. In a beautiful mini spot selected by loving hearts what was earthly of this little cherub has been quietly laid away while herself, all that is immortal and designed for the angelic life has gone hence. Life more in fullness it now has and ministering spirits will guide its tiny feet in the way of all truth.
Mrs. Susan Blakeslee
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 25, 1867
At Mendota, April 10, after a protracted illness, Mrs Susan Blakeslee, wife of Joseph Blakeslee, formerly of this city, age 36 years.
May 2, 1867
It is our sorrowful duty to record one more vacant chair, one more of earth’s gone to the land beyond. Mrs. Joseph Blakeslee, well known to many of our people from her long residence in Henry died April 10, at Mendota at the age of 36. She was a woman of many marked Christian qualities and excellencies and highly esteemed by all who knew her. She has been sick a long time and has patiently waited the time for the approach of the transition chair to bear her hence. She leaves behind a husband, three children and a host of loving and sympathizing friends to repair to meet her in the spiritual world. Just before her death she gave directions that all that sadness and gloom annually thrown around the coffin and the grave should be relieved as much as possible by whatever cheerfulness and sunshine could be imparted to the scene. No crepe should be displayed, no dirges sung, whatever voice should be uttered over the worn out body she would cast aside, should be a note of praise as death would be gain and the old material be supplanted by the spiritualin the land she was about to enter. Her dying request was for all to be ready as she summons.
Robert Faris
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 25, 1867
On the 8th of April in Saratogo, Robert Faris, in the 66th year of his age. He was born in Ohio county, West Virginia. Was a child of the covenant, was dedicated to God by his parents in infancy. From early childhood he was the subject of deep religious impression but did not openly profess Christ until he was about 25 years of age. Sometime after this public profession of religion, he removed to Delaware county, Ohio and connected himself with the Presbyterian church of Delaware. He was elected a ruling elder of his church and continued to serve in that capacity till he removed with his family to Saratoga township nearly 4 years since, when he united with the Mansfield church. In this church, he was also elected an elder and continued to serve till called in the providence of God to join the general assembly and the church of the first born whose names are written in heaven. He was possessed of an active mind and considering a very limited opportunities of education that he enjoyed, he had stored it with great amount of knowledge, both with respect to the truths of the Bible and also with respect to the great religious and political questions of the day. He was also well acquainted with the principle facts of history, his tenacious memories serving him well at retaining what he had read. His whole soul was enlisted in the cause of liberty and human freedom and terrible were his denunciations against the slave holders rebellion and had it not been for his age and weakness of body, he would have doubtless have become among the champions of liberty in the field of battle. Old and weak as he was, he offered his services to the country. He gave three sons and two son-in-laws to the Union Army. Two of these died martyrs to the cause of human freedom. His feelings of sympathy for universal liberty was not spasmodic. It did not manifest itself for the first time at the breaking out of the war. It was life long. He was an out-spoken anti-slavery man, when the term abolitionist was a stench in the nostrils of the great majority of the people of the north, though he never identified himself with Garrison Phillips faction. He lived to see the principles that he advocated triumph in the passage by Congress of the military reconstruction bill.
John Boys
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
May 9, 1867
Died in Roberts township of consumption, John Boys, age 36 years.
Daughter of Spencer Burdick
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
May 9, 1867
At Chillicothe, April 26, Annie R., youngest daughter of Spencer S. and Mary J. Burdick, age 1 year, 7 months and 17 days.
Mrs. Sirly E. Black
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
June 20, 1867
Died at Hillsboro, May 24th of dropsey, Mrs. Sirly E. Black, consort of William A. Black, age 31 year, 3 months and 16 days. She was the wife of a brother of John Black of this city.
James Foxcroft
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
June 20, 1867
At Saratogo Springs, New York, June 12th after a protracted illness, James Foxcroft, age 32 years. Mr. Foxcroft left here in March as our people well know. He has lingered along until Wednesday of last week when he died. He lost his hearing and his speech several days before his death and died in great agony. He doubtless has gone where sorrow and pain are no more.
Mrs. Rhoda Frisbey
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
July 11, 1867
Died in this town, July 1st, of consumption, Rhoda, wife of Loton Frisbey, age 57 years.
Mrs. Ellen M. Falkner
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
August 15, 1867
Died in this city, August 12th of consumption, Mrs. Ellen M., wife of Dr. T. L. Falkner in the 46th year of her age.
Twin daughter of J. L. Jones
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
October 10, 1867
City and County
Two infant cherubs, side by side in one tiny coffin, were consigned to the
cold clods of the cemetery last week. They have gone to be with the angels.
They were twin daughters of J. L. Jones of this city.
Frederick Flinly McNeil
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
October 17, 1867
Died in this city October 13th of chlolera infantum, Frederick Flinly, son of McKendree and Anna Maria McNeil, age 1 year and 2 months.
Roes Winters
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
October 24, 1867
City and County
Roes Winters, an old resident of this county, age 61, died in West Virginia,
October 8th of apolexy. The statesmen said he had gone there to attend an
important landsuit and was taken with a fit and died without a struggle.
He leaves a large family of sons and daughters, mostly grown up and married
to mourn his loss. He has been a resident of this county for 13 years.
James Orr
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
October 31, 1867
At Lacon, October 7th, James Orr in the 87th year of his life. He has lived in this county since 1835.
Mrs. Jennie Barrett (nee Harris)
Taken From the Marshall County Republican, Henry, IL
October 31, 1867
Died in Whitefield suddenly, Jennie E., wife of John N. Barrett and daughter of Dr. Harvey Harris, age 32 years.
Mrs. John Barrett nee Harris
We are pained, deeply pained to chronicle still anothe death on Friday last
in the circle of our noble women, that of the estimable lady of John N. Barrett
and daughter of Dr. Harris of Whitefield. Nothing has so shocked the
community for a long time as these sad tidings, coming as they did without
any warning of her illness; and, indeed it was a surprise to all. She
was married to Mr. Barrett, October 24, 1866, and October 25, 1867, she passed
from earth. She was one of our most esteemed ladies, having a large
and endeared acquaintance noble womanly qualities, was school teacher for
many terms, and much beloved by her many pupils. Her short illness
was attended with much suffering, and her babe, hardly tasting of life, was
borne to her at the portals. The funeral services took place at the M.E.
church in Whitefield, Rev. Mr. Cowden preaching an impressive discourse,
and the body interred in the silence and solemnity of the churchyard. The
community deeply sympathize with the busband and friends of the deceased
in the severe afflictive dispensation of a desolate hearthstone, a lonely
companion, and society robbed of one of its brightest jewels. Our grief
can only be assuaged in the hope of reunion voch-safed for the life to come,
when by purity and a life in obedience to the Lord's commandments, we may
attain unto that promise she had inherited. May we be also ready.
Alex Forbes
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
December 12, 1867
Died in this city, Dec. 10, of consumption, Emily, wife of Alex Forbes, age 37 years.
George S. Stebbins
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
December 19, 1867
Death of George S. Stebbins
The death of George S. Stebbins of Ottawa, which occurred two weeks since,
has cast a gloom over a large community wherein he has moved as one of its
choicest members. He will be known here as having chosen one of Henry’s
fair daughters for his wife, Miss Anna Weston, daughter of Ebon Weston, some
years ago and whom he has left with three beautiful children. He has lived
in Ottawa for many years having in that time filled the office of assistant
treasurer for 4 years and that of treasurer for a like term. Displaying a
higher order of financial ability, he then became a member of the firm of
Clark, Colwell-Clark & Stebbens, builders and was (..?..) successfull.
......?....... and much beloved by the members thereof. His death was from
typhoid pneumonia, passing away at the age of 39 years. His funeral took
place at the Episcapol church and attending with the most Masonic burial
service.
Theodore Burchard
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 9, 1868
At Lacon, December 19, Theodore Burchard, aged 75 years. He was the father of Mrs. Thayer.
Jane Baughman
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 23, 1868
Died at Lacon, 13th, after a protracted illness, Miss Jane Baughman, aged 15 years.
Corrine Beck
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 30, 1868
Died at Wenona, January 22nd, Corrinne, only child of William E. and Ella S. Beck, age 1 year, 8 months.
Jasper Ostrand
Taken From the Henry Republican, Henry, IL
January 30, 1868
In Whitefield, January 21st, of congestion of the brain, Jasper, infant son of Isaac and Catherine Van Ostrand, age 11 months and 9 days.
Elendra Allen
Taken From the Henry Republican, Henry, IL
February 8, 1868
Died in Whitefield, February 4, 1868 of congestion, Elendra, daughter of H. and B. Allen, age 1 year.
Burritt White
Taken From the Henry Republican, Henry, IL
February 13, 1868
Died in Whitefield, February 11, of typhoid fever, J. Burritt White, eldest son of Mrs. J. B. White, aged 21 years. Funeral at the residence of Mrs. J. B. White in Whitefield on Friday at 11 o’clock a.m.
Lucy A. Hyde
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
March 5,1868
Died in this city, February 20, while teething, Lucy A., daughter of H. P. and Susan F. Hyde, age 3 months and 12 days.
Mrs. Jeremiah Cooper
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
March 5,1868
Died at Sparland, February 21 of consumption, Mrs. Jeremiah Cooper, aged 17.
Mrs. Frances Wilkinson
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
March 12, 1868
Died in this city, March 5, of chronic ovaritis, Frances, wife of Joseph Wilkinson. in the 36th year of her age.
David L. Law
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
March 12, 1868
In this city, March 8, after a protracted illness, David L. Law, age 62 years.
Mrs. Harriet Morris
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
March 12, 1868
In Lacon, February 25, Harriet, wife of G. W. Morris.
Mrs. Mary L. Moon
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
March 19, 1868
Died at Sparland, March 3, of dropsey, Mrs. Mary L. Moon.
Lillian Arixene Washburn
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
March 19, 1868
At Lacon, February 26, Lillian Arixene, daughter of J. N. and L. W. Washburn, age 10 months.
William Norman Carver
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
March 19, 1868
At Steuben, February 24, William Norman, son of John and Laura Carver, aged 16 months.
Conrad Flick
Taken From the Henry Republican, Henry, IL
March 26, 1868
Died in Whitefield, March 19, of chronic diarrea, Conrad Flick, age 57 years.
Minnie Smith
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 9, 1868
Died in this city, April 4, of billious complaint, Minnie, daughter of Benjamin and Louisa Smith, age 10 months and 10 days.
Edgar Wright Bettis
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 9, 1868
In La Prairie township at the house of Mrs. Kellar, of consumption, Edgar Wright Bettis, 3rd son of John W. and Sara Ann Bettis, aged 23 years. The remains was taken to Lacon and brief funeral services were performed by Rev. Edward Curtis of the Presbyterian church when they were followed to the cemtery by three brothers and a brother’s wife and sympathizing friends of county and town and deposited in their final resting place along side the graves of his mother and two sisters. The father is in California and the eldest brother Walter and family in Kansas. Deceased was a member of Co. F 65th Scotch regiment, Ill. Vol. infantry and was taken prisoner at Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. In 1863 was convoyed to Belle Isle., thence to Libby Prison where he caught a severe cold, which resulted in consumption and final death. Thus passed away many of our brave soldiers of our late Civil War.
Benjamin W. Bowars
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 23, 1868
Died in this city, April 18, of quick consumption, Benjamin W. Bowars, aged 53 years. We record in this issue the sudden and unexpected death of Benjamin W. Bowrs, one of our well known citizens, who died on Saturday moring last of quick consumption, at the age of 54. Mr. Bowars has been ailing all winter, and for several days had complained of being chilly, and took quinine on Friday mourning that made him sick. A doctor, however, was not called until evening, and even then nothing alarming was noticed. But about 1 o’clock Saturday morning the attending physician was re-called, and he entered the house just in time to see him breath his last. Mr. Bowars in an Englishman, coming from the old country many years ago, setting in Henry in 1853, when with his brother they erected the steam mill which has been operated successfully by them ever since. He was a good citizen, attentive to business, warm-hearted and kind, and well respected by all who knew him. His funeral was very largely attended by our people Sunday afternoon last, the Episcopal impressive service being read by Rev.Mr. McGowan, in which church he was born and raised. He was buried in the old cemetery above the seminary, along side his first wife and three children, and leaves behind a second wife and five children to mourn his untimely end, as also the large circle to which he was an esteemed member.
Leonard Beidelman
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 23, 1868
At Mount Carmet, April 13 of congested chill, Leonard Beidelman, age 75 years. He was the father of Dr. R. B. Beidelman of this city.
Flora Matilda Tuttle
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 30, 1868
Died at Sparland, April 7, Flora Matilda, infant daughter of Samuel B. and Emma M. Tuttle, age 6 months.
Clara Buckman
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
May 7, 1868
At Fort Dodge, Iowa, April 7, of putrid sore throat, Clara, daughter of H. W. Buckman of this city, ages 10 years, 6 months.
Mrs. Priscilla (Martin) Graham
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
May 7, 1868
We learn through private letter that Milton Graham, who formerly lived in Whitefield, but now is at Wenona, and who was married only a year or so ago, lost his wife by death after a lingering illness, two or three weeks ago. Mrs. G. was formerly a Miss Priscilla Martin and lived and was married at Edward Bursons in Whitefield. Mr. G. is a man who is highly esteemed by his acquaintances here and they will all deeply mourn with him in this sad and early bereavement.
Infant Daughter of Professor J. Kost
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
May 28, 1868
Died in this city, May 17, Ida, infant daughter of Professer J. Kost, age 9 months.
Martin C. Wolverton
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
June 4, 1868
Died at Wenona, May 24, of heart disease, Martin C. son of Samuel E. and Sara Ann Wolverton, age 7 years.
Mrs. Margaret Ann (Bell) Buck
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
July 16, 1868
Died in this city, July 13, of cancer, Margaret Ann, wife of Robert M. Buck and daughter of Zephaniah Bell of Saratoga township, age 32 years, 7 months and 7 days.
The death of Mrs. Robert M. Buck of this city is one of those overruling providences that while it bereaves, removes that life which is but a burden and separates from a body that inflicted only suffering and agony. Mrs. B. for several years has been afflicted with a cancer. One of that obstinant character that yields to no medicine or skill. It has slowly but surely hung to its victim until death was the only relief. It was denominated a rose cancer, was large in size and made her one of the greatest of sufferers. She was a pleasant wife and mother, amiable in character, beloved and respected by friends and neighbors and bore patiently the affliction of which she was visited. Her death occurred on Monday night and such was the state of the atmosphere that her funeral took place at an early hour Tuesday afternoon.
Cornelius Twinam
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
July 16, 1868
At Lacon, June 15 of disease contracted in the army, Cornelius, son of James and Sarah Twinam, age 25 years.
Mrs. Elizabeth McCullough
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
August 6, 1868
Died at Wenona, July 28, Elizabeth McCullough, wife of R. B. Work, aged 26 years.
Samuel Litle
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
August 6, 1868
Died in Saratoga, Marshall county, July 21, Samuel Litle, aged 68 years.
Mr. Litle was born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania in the year 1800. Here he learned his trade as a blacksmith; was married at the age of 25, and emigrated to Peoria, Ill., in 1850. In 1856 he moved to Saratoga, Marshall county, where he lived a moral and quiet life, working most of the time at blacksmithing. He was a man much esteemed by all who knew him; was a great lover of truth and honesty, and was a kind husband and affectionate father. He leaves a wife and nine children to mourn his loss. He seemed to have been a man of rough exterior, but behind this was the finest of feeling. He was a good drummer and excelled in execution on other instruments. After a lingering illness of many weeks, on July 24th, surrounded by his wife and eight of his children, with a smile on his countenance, he went quietly to sleep. The wife of his youth still lives, who soothed his suffering, and comforted him as he went down slowly but sweetly to the tomb. Although in the midst of harvest, the remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of relatives and friends. His religiious views were but little known, but when he came to the cold waters of death, he expressed himself ready and willing to go; that death had not come to him as a thief in the night, but that his house was in order, and he ready to go into the hands of a just God, “who doeth all things well.” O for a happy and peaceful death.
Elilie Sarah Bonham
Taken From the Henry Republican, Henry, IL
August 20, 1868
Died in Whitefield, August 10, of congestion of the brain, Elilie Sarah, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Bonham, age 7 months and 6 days.
Stephen N. Barnes
Taken From the Henry Republican, Henry, IL
August 27, 1868
Died in Whitefield, August 19, of epileptic fits, Stephen N. Barnes, son of C. W. and Sally Barnes, aged 26 years, 9 months and 27 days.
Dr. Jacob Post
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
August 27, 1868
Died at Wenona, August 16, Dr. Jacob Post, aged 51 years.
Albert Sims Graham
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
August 27, 1868
Died at Wenona, August 16, Albert Sims, infant son of Milton Graham, formerly of Whitefield township, aged 9 months
Virginia Bell Grubbs
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
September 10, 1868
Died in this city, Sept. 5, Virginia Bell, infant daughter of C.H. and Amanda
Grubbs.
In this city, Sept. 7, Henry Murdock, age 52 years.
Horace Loveland
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
September 10, 1868
Died at Sparland, Aug. 23, of heart disease while at the table, Horace Loveland formerly of Hartford, Connecticut, age 68
Margaret Welz
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
September 17, 1868
Died in this city, Sept. 15, by lightning, Margaret, daughter of Peter Welz, age 12 years.
J. Lincoln Black
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
September 17, 1868
Died at Groton, New York, Aug. 21st of consumption, J. Lincoln Black, age 25 years, late of Lacon and late of the firm of Green and Black.
Mrs. Frances Amanda Smith
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
September 24, 1868
Died at Lacon, Sept. 9, by a fall downstairs, Frances Amanda, wife of I. T. Smith.
Chester Bell
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
September 17, 1868
One of those dreadful and fatal accidents that stricken doting parents and robs them of their only sons occurred on Saturday afternoon last in Magnolia township some three miles from the village, in the family of Robert Bell. Chester, a young man of 16 summers, and son of Mr. Bell, was engaged in plowing in the field, some distance from the house, and was attracted by the blackbirds that were flocking in the vicinity, and which were quite numerous. He repaired to the house about three o’clock and after a short rest, returned to the field, with his gun, as is supposed. He not returning at quitting time, a messenger was sent to call him, and to his horror, met the horses approaching the house without their driver, who was found dead in the field near where the horses stood in the furrow, seemingly for some time. The gun was loaded with shot, which entered his side near the heart, making a bad wound, scattering shot through the heart and lungs thence glancing upwards, some of the charge passing out on the other side, while the remainder embedded itself in his shoulder. The appearances indicate that he must have walked a short distance, and that when he fell to the ground he must have had a hard struggle, as his face and clothes were covered with dirt. At the discharge his shirt took fire, and the exposed part about the bosom was burnt off, the skin being burnt black, so that it pealed when touched. The gun was found where the horses had stood, and must have been standing over the plow, and fell over forward as the horses moved away. It is quite evident that he was carrying the gun as he was plowing, and perhaps in a hurry, stopping his team, dropping the lines over the plow way got it entangled ...?...... extricating it, it was discharged upon himself. He was a young man of good habits, an only son, and one highly esteemed by his comrades. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, which was a very distressing and effecting scene, the father and sister especially being almost inconsolable, and the large concourse of sympathizing friends “wept with those that weep”. The accident is deeply deplored throughout the circle of their acquaintance.
Jonas Ralston
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
October 1, 1868
At Wenona, Sept. 18, Jonas Ralston, age 61 years
Charles Herbert Tyler
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
October 1, 1868
At Wenona, Sept 19, of inflammation of the bowels, Charles Herbert, infant son of A. H. and E. B. Tyler, ages 1 year
Oscar A. Heacock
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
October 8, 1868 - Local Department
Oscar A. Heacock, nephew of R. E. Heacock, died on Sunday at the latter’s residence in Henry after an illness of several months. He has been clerking in Lacon for some time and many acquaintances there were up to the funeral which took place at the Christian church on Monday afternoon. His age was about 22.
October 15, 1868
At Henry, Oct. 4 at the residence of his uncle, R. E. Heacock, Oscar II.,
son of Philo and Isabelle Heacock, in the 23rd year of his age.
Gracie May McVicker
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
October 15, 1868
Died in this city, Oct. 5, Gracie May, infant child of G. D. and Ellen L. McVicker, age 4 weeks and 5 days.
Walter Smith Gilerest
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
October 29, 1868
Died in Bennington township, Oct. 15, after a protracted illness, Walter Smith, infant son of William S. and Mary Gilerest, age 14 months.
Leon Wallace Allen
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
November 5, 1868
Died in this city, on the first of last, Leon Wallace, son of William E. and Anna B. Allen.
E. H. Driver
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
November 19, 1868
Died in Henry, Nov. 15, of typhoid fever, E. H. Driver, age 47 years
E. H. Driver passed from earth on Sunday evening. He has lived in this vicinity about 4 years and was esteemed by all who knew him. Chronic troubles with the settling of a fever of a typhoid type got the mastery in spite of faithful medical treatment and he passed away at the age of 47 years. His funeral took place at the house, three miles below town. He was buried with the funeral rites of Odd Fellowship.
Etta C. Lord
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
December 10, 1868
Died near Wenona, Nov. 25, Etta C., infant daughter of James B. and Serina Lord, age 3 months.
Mrs. Jane E. Perry
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
December 17, 1868
Died at Loton, Michigan, November 28 of erysipelas of the throat, Jane E., wife of Theodore Perry, formerly of Lacon.
John S. Hunt
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 14, 1869
Died near Wenona, January 5, John S. Hunt, aged 60 years. Mr. Hunt was an old resident of the county and much esteemed.
Johnny Tommes
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 14, 1869
In this city, January 3, of teething, Johnny, infant child of Mathias and Margaret Tommes, age 1 year.
John Delany
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 21, 1869
Died in this city, Jan. 16, of fever, John Delany, age 22 years.
Mrs. Annie R. Wikoff
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 21, 1869
In this city, Jan. 16, of scarlet fever, Annie R., wife of Peter W. Wikoff, age 23 years. Both parents with 3 brothers and 3 sisters survive the deceased. She was a native of New Jersey and was educated at Trenton. The second anniversary of her marriage was near at hand and was to have been celebrated by having her friends to supper. But she has been called we trust to banquet with her Lord. In less than 5 days from vigourous health, she was reduced to a corpse. Many fall as sudden, few is safe. Almost three years in connection with the Presbyterian church, she was much loved by its members and by the community. The sorrowing crowd at her funeral and at her grave testified to the general grief and the prescious fragrance of her name and memory.
Christopher Walker
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 21, 1869
At Chicago, January 14 of heart disease, Christopher Walker, age 56 years, 8 months and 2 days. Father of Mrs. S. C. Hyndshaw of this city.
John R.(B.?) Clisbee
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 28, 1869
Died in the city, January 26 of inflamation of the liver, Jonas R. Clisbee,
aged 69 years.
We learn with sadness of the death of Mr. Jonas B. Clisbee of the firm of
Seymore and Clisbee of this city, wagonmakers. He has been sick some 2 to
3 months with inflamation of the liver and for 2 or 3 weeks passed has suffered
much pain and anguish. He was generally esteemed and his death will be lamented
by all who knew him. His funeral obsequies took place yesterday from the
Christian church.
Abraham Adkinson
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 28, 1869
In this city, January 25, by the result of a railroad accident, Abraham Adkinson, aged 21 years.
Nellie Roberts
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 28, 1869
At Lacon, January 17, of diptheria, Nellie, daughter of Alonzo and E. A. Roberts, aged 7 years.
Mrs. Jennie Callender
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
February 4, 1869
Died in Bennington township, December 27, Mrs. Jennie, wife of W. H. Callender, aged 19 years.
Frank and Carl Hasser
February 18, 1869
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
Died in this city, Feb. 14, by drowning, Frank and Carl, sons of Carl and Catherine Hasser, age respectively, 9 years, and 9 months and 7 years and 4 months.
Monroe W. Keeley
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
March 18, 1869
Died in Lacon, March 2, Monroe W. son of Daniel and Mary H. Keeley, aged 2 years and 5 months
Christopher Columbus Hoagland
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
March 25, 1869
Died in Des Moines, Iowa, March 19, of apoplexy, Dr. Christopher Columbus Hoagland, formerly of Henry and late of Snachwine, Putnam County. The doctor’s death was very sudden. He was sitting in a drugstore when he fell from his chair onto the floor and laid in a death stupor in which he died in about 2 hours after. The family here was immediately telegraphed to. The remains reached here on Monday and the funeral held at the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon, Rev. J. Winn preaching the discourse. Peace to the revered dead.
Dr. C. C. Hoagland whose sudden death by apoplexy in the city of Des Moines Iowa, so shocked us all as the wires flashed the news on Friday evening last, and whose mortal remains have just received at our hands the last sad rite of burial, was a man, whom to be in a community was to be known. As agent of the American Bible society, for several years in this state, and recently state agent for the southern half of Iowa, he has become somewhat widely known. A short sketch of his life, as we have been able to gather it, may not be uninteresting.
Dr. Hoagland was born in Somerset County, NJ on the 17th of May, 1810. He was the youngest of five children (all boys), only two of whom survive him - Peter W., the father of Alex. Hoagland, and Henry V., the father of J. C. Hoagland of the Granite Mills. He sprang from the old Holland stock, who settled thickly in all the northern half of New Jersey, and especially in Somerset county, giving to it a population which for homogeneaouness is rarely met with in this country of races. There, in the modest graveyard of the “old homestead,” res. the remains of several generations of his ancestors, and there s surviving brother (Henry) still lives in the expectation of “sleeping with his fathers.”
The doctor received his literary education at Rutgers College, New Brunswick, N. J., and after graduating, studied medicine in New Haven, CT. He commenced the practice of medicine at Coxsakie on the Hudson. After several years of practice he returned to New Jersey, and practiced a short time at Somerville, the county seat of his native county.
From thence he removed to a farm, but its monotonous round of duties could not restrain his restless spirit. The cause of common school education was at a low ebb there, as everywhere else outside of New England. He saw that it was a cause vital to the permanence of our free institutions, and soon became known as one of the most active advocates of progress in common school education, and by lecturing, holding county institutes, and ultimately as state agent, leaving an impression on the common school system of the state of New Jersey which its leading educators of today would, we doubt not frankly acknowledge.
In the year 1855 he came to this city, and with Alex. Hoagland built the Granite mill, taking at the same time a deep interest in the public school cause of this and adjoining counties. At one time, when our schools were in charge of the city, he filled the office of city school commissioner with great acceptance, and visited and lectured on the subject of common schools in all the region round about.
The last work in which the doctor was engaged was an agent of the American Bible society, flying with “the harness on”, as was his wish, as expressed to his wife at their last interview. How well he discharged the duties of agent we know not, but we know he was accounted worthy of promotion, from the sphere of a few counties in this state to be the general agent of half the state of Iowa; we do know it was a work he loved with all his heart, and to engage the society of his family and the comforts of his home.
In early life he made a public profession of his love for Christ, uniting with the Dutch Reformed church, and afterwards with the Presbyterians, and through all the scenes of his checkered life he “stood up for Jesus”. At home and abroad, in the public assembly, in the Sabbath school, in the social circle, at the domestic fireside, he was every where the zealous working outspoken Christian.
Dr. Hoagland had his faults. “Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.” He was a man of restless energy, and his ardent impulses may have at times led him to the extreme verge of reform - may have prompted the use of impracticable means; but in every community, the “masterly inactivity” party are numerous enough to hold all such tendencies in check, if indeed they do not stop all progress. Would to God we had among us here a few more of the one, and a few less of the other.
Freddy G. Potter
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 1, 1869
Died in this city March 29, Freddy G., son of Frederick S. and Louisa V. Potter, aged 11 years and 19 days. The funeral service will take place at the Congregational church this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o’clock. (For more information see Chapter of Accidents - A Bad Catastrophe )
Mrs. Maggie E. Dixon (nee McVicker)
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 8, 1869
Died at Lawn Ridge, March 20, Mrs. Maggie E. Dixon and daughter of Hugh and Nancy McVicker of that place.
Mrs. Rev. R. G. McCarthy (and infant)
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 8, 1869 - Local Items
The estimable lady and babe of Rev. R. G. McCarthy of Wenona died last week. The bodies were taken to Wayne Michigan for interment.
Mrs. Mary Beyers (nee Henry)
Taken From the Henry Republican, Henry, IL
April 8, 1869
In Whitefield, April 3d, Mary, wife of Henry Beyers and daughter of James and Isabella Henry, aged 24 years, 2 months, 1 day.
Sara F. Martin
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 15, 1869
Died in this city, April 10 of consumption, Miss Sara F., daughter of J. W. and Courtney Martin, aged 23 years and 5 months
Hiram Thompson
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 15, 1869
At Eureka, March 30, of typhoid fever, Hiram Thompson, late of Lacon, aged 57 years.
Samuel H. Taber
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 22, 1869
At Cairo, Illinois, April 12, at the residence of J. C. Taber, Samuel H. Taber of the firm of Taber Bros. & Son of C. P. Taber, late of Hennepin, Illinois, after a lingering illness of 10 months which he bore with extraordinary fortitude and resignation - aged 23 years.
William W. McCana
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 22, 1869
Died in this city, April 26, after a lingering illness, Mr. W. W. McCann, in the 43rd year of his age. The funeral will take place at the Presbyterian church at 2 o’clock P.M. today. The friends of the deceased are invited to attend.
April 29, 1869
In Memoriam
Again the still small voice has spoken. Once more the winged angel has passed
and bid one whom we have known long and well to go. To go into that great
darkness - mysterious, unfathomable, not to be escaped. On the morning of
the 30th inst., William W. McCana died at his residence. An event long expected
to all that knew him.
Some 12 years since Mr. McCana came here from Indiana and for sometime kept the “old Henry house”, which stood on what is now the “Bee Hive” corner. As a landlord, by suavity of manner and attention to the comfort of his guests, he had the foundation for that closer, more intimate and kindlier relation which he has since borne to a large circle of friends. Since leaving the hotel, he has been engages in different kinds of business, in each of which he has always been esteemed honest, truthful and liberal. In every department of public and private life in which he was called to act, he did his part with cheerfulness and alacrity, that springs only from a conscientious performance of duty.
During the last five years of his life he suffered many deaths. His health has been a constant source of solicitude on the part of his friends. So long as strength and a strong will supported him, he did his part to himself and his. His friends and his family have done the last that is to be, can be done for him. For themselves they will revere his memory, imitate his virtues and seek consolation in Him who says: Come unto me, all ye who droop in sadness, Come unto me, and I will give your rest!
Clarence Russell
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 29, 1869
Died in this city, April 21, Clarence, son of Eliphalet and M. L. Russell, aged 2 years, 2 months and 6 days.
William Palmer
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
May 6. 1869
Died in Bennington township, William Palmer, aged 70 years.
Bertha I. Pool
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
May 13, 1869
Died in Henry, May 7, Bertha I., infant daughter of A. M. and Allian G. Pool, aged 5 months.
Jerome Buckner Egbert
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
May 20, 1869
Died in this city, May 14, after an illness of 9 days, Jerome Buckner Egbert, M. D., aged 27 years, 7 months
Death of Dr. Egbert
The death of Dr. J. B. Egbert, one of our most successful and esteemed physicians, which took place on Friday last, has thrown the community into the most profound sorrow. His sickness was short, of only eight days duration, the disease being pronounced bilious fever attended with severe hemorrhage of the lungs, and of so serious and complicated a nature as to baffle all human aid for relief. He was removed to the residence of Mr. C. Everett at an early stage of his sickness, and assiduously cared for by the family, the Odd Fellows, and other friends that came in, but his disease would not succumb, and he gradually sank, on Friday morning entering a state of unconsciousness which lasted until his death early in the evening.
The remains were encased in a costly metallic casket, and taken to Metamora, Woodford county, where his father, Capt. L. J. Egbert, and friends reside, and where the funeral was held on Sunday, from whence the body would be taken to Georgetown, Brown county, Ohio, his birthplace, and interred in the family burial ground beside a mother who had preceded him. The remains here, after a solemn prayer at the house by Rev. John Winn of the Presbyterian church, were escorted to the depot by the order of Odd Fellow, Protection Fire Company No. 1, both of which he was a worthy member, as also by a large concourse of sympathizing citizens, from whence he was borne away, and to the resting place from whence there is no return.
The doctor chose a profession in which his inclinations led him as from his early years, his father tells us, he had an ardent love for anatomy and the laws governing the operations of the human organism. His course of medical study embraced eight years, and graduated from Rush medical college with high honors. In the army he had four years practice and at the close of the war came to Henry, entered into partnership with Dr. Chas. Baker, and proving himself a skillful physician and surgeon, secured a large and successful business.
The doctor's acquaintance was unlimited - he knew everybody and everybody knew him. He was frank, open handed, possessed of many excellent social qualities, generous to a fault, alive to the interests of the community and universally respected.
The doctor's sudden death, too, severs an affectionate betrothal about to culminate in marriage. During his sickness she was his comforting spirit, constant at the couch of suffering, administering in kindly deed and word and gentle presence all the solace and comfort compatible to a dying bed. His loss will be deeply felt by her, by the friends, by the community and the profession - loss for one gifted and cut off in the prime of a useful manhood. May his end be peace.
Dr. Egbert studied two years with Dr. J. W. Gordon of Georgetown, Ohio, during which time he attended one course of lectures in one of the Ohio schools of medicine, in Cincinnati. When the war broke out in 1861, he enlisted in company C, 59th regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, and was immediately made hospital steward at Camp Dennison, at which place he took sick and was discharged. In 1868, he enlisted as hospital steward of the 88th Ill volunteer infantry, and served during the war in that capacity, going from Nashville to the seas, and at the end of the war received an honorable discharge.
His father, in the meantime, having moved to Metamora, Woodford county, Ills, Dr Egbert turned his face westward, and during the year 1865, spent the last year of his studentage in the office of Drs. J.S. & Z H. Whitmire in Metamora. During the winter of 1865 and 1866, he attended the last course of lectures in Rush medical college, Chicago, where in the spring of 1866, he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine. In the spring of the same year he settled in Henry, Marshall county, Illinois, in the company of Dr. Charles Baker, an eminent practitioner, where he remained till his death.
Dr. Egbert during the three years in Henry, made himself an enviable reputation as a surgeon and practitioner of medicine. He was esteemed by the profession as a rising man and a bright particular in the fields of (..?…). By the wealthy he was esteemed an estimable citizen; by the poor as their reliance in time of need, and by the philanthropist he was esteemed for his many good qualities of head and heart. When the world lost him it was like a planet that had flitted from its orbit and ceased to shine upon the earth.
James M. Colvin
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
May 20, 1869
In Pike township, Ohio county, Indiana, April 12, James M. Colvin in the 23rd year of his life. The deceased was a brother to Mrs. C. Dehart of this city.
Mrs. Catharina Weis
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
May 20, 1869
Died in this city, May 26, of ulceration of lunge, Catharina, wife of Valentine Weis, aged 54 years.
William Hayden
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
May 20, 1869
At Lacon, May 13, William Hayden, aged 23 years.
Ellen Ryan
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
July 1, 1869
Died in this city, June 28, of chronic inflammation of the stomach, Ellen, daughter of David and Mary Ryan, aged 13 years.
Mrs. Angie Kroodsma
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
July 1, 1869
At Danver Station, Iraquois County, June 20, Angie, wife of John Kroodsma, formerly of Henry.
Our obituary column chronicles the death of the beloved wife of John Kroodsma in Iraquois county, who died suddenly on the 20th alt., who is well known to many of our citizens, having lived about Henry for the last 15 years. A girl born on the 11th inst., survives the deceased. The death was almost fully unexpected. The friends supposed she was past danger. The loss is almost irreparable to the devoted husband.
Joseph Lowe
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
August 5, 1869
Died at Kansas City, Missouri, July 28, Joseph Lowe, age 41 years.
Mary R. Harris
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
August 5, 1869
At Hamburg, Iowa, Mary R. , daughter of William and Katherine E. Harris, formerly of Lacon
Warford Bonham
Taken From the Henry Republican, Henry, IL
August 5, 1869
In Whitefield, July 23d, at the residence of H. D. Bonham, father Warford Bonham, at the age of 88 years.
Barryman Gregory
Taken From the Henry Republican, Henry, IL
August 19, 1869
Died in Whitefield, August 11 of dysentery, Barryman, son of Francis and Sara Gregory, aged 2 years and 8 months.
Infant Crossly
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
August 19, 1869
Died in this city, August 11, of diarrhea, infant son of W. and E. Crossly, aged 1 month and 16 days.
Infant Twin Catlin
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
September 2, 1869
Died at Lacon, August 18, an infant twin child of George Catlin, aged 5 months
Mrs. Doctor Petrie
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
September 2, 1869
In this city at the Myers house, August 31, Mrs. Doctor Petrie, of Naples, Illinois, age about 70 years.
George Kline
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
September 16, 1869
Died in this city, September 2, George Kline, aged 82 years.
Old Settlers Gone
Old Father Kline, one of the old settlers of Marshall county and Henry township
died last week at the advanced age of 82 years. He has seen long services
in the battle of life, and died respected and beloved by a large circle of
connections and friends. He was a soldier, and had the honor to serve under
Napoleon Bonaparte during the entire campaign against the Spanish. He moved
to Henry from the old country in 1841 and has lived upon the place he bough
then from that time until his death, fulfilling a life of industry, faithfulness,
and that of a good citizen. He was buried by his Catholic friends, who will
ever revere the memory and example of the good Christian brother.
Patrick Straney
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
September 16, 1869
Died in this city, September 9, of fever, Patrick Staney, aged 85 years
Patrick Straney, who gathered to his fathers last week, at the advanced age of 85 years was perhaps the oldest man in Marshall county. He had lived in Henry almost 20 years, moving from the Emerald Isle first to Canada, thence to Albany, N. Y. and finally to this city. He had a tenacious love for Henry, and no persuasion of his married children who offered him a home with them in other cities, could entice him away. “He liked Henry”, he said “and wanted to live and die there.” His wife’s sister Mrs. Darby offered him a home here in his old age, and he seemed like as if that was his home. He was a well built man, of an iron constitution, with good eyesight to the last, and hardly knew what it was to be sick. His death even was a surprise, as he had complained but little, and was about the house the day before.
Albert N. Dickinson
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
September 23, 1869
At Council Buffs, Iowa, Sept. 17, of typhoid fever, Albert Newell Dickerson, formerly of Henry, aged 36.
Albert N. Dickinson
The telegraph brought the news of Friday of the death of Albert N. Dickinson
by typhoid fever at Council Bluffs, Iowa. He had been sick for several days,
but had recovered sufficiently to ride out to the store the early part of
the week. This induced a relapse and on Tuesday of last week word was received
by the friends in this city of his being dangerously ill. Thursday his brother
Chauncy where was summoned, and who arrived at the bedside of the sick man
to find him still alive, but past recovery. The remains were taken to
Cincinnatus, Courtland county, N.Y. for interment, his birthplace, and deposited
in the family cemetery.
Mr. Dickinson had lived in Henry since 1857, commencing here in the boot and shoe trade, occupying one-half of John Barnard’s store. From this small beginning, coupled with getting a considerable knowledge of the dry goods business while with Mr. Barnard, he entered the mercantile business for himself, in 1861, and was very successful, amassing a considerable competence. At one time he owned the store now occupied by J. L. Jones, also several residences, and his business courtesy and accommodation to his customers, not only made his store a favorite resort, but have him and large and extended acquaintance, and an extensive trade.
Two years ago he disposed of his store here and in the winter of 1868 moved to Chicago. Spent some time there, and recently moved to Council Bluffs, where he returned to the dry goods trade, a business for which he had affection and talent. He had a partner named Smith, and had opened a store under favorable auspices. He was boarding with his family when the scourge overtook him, and bore him, in the prime of manhood, beyond earth and its cars.
With the wife bereft of a devoted husband, and the two fatherless children, the community here drop the tears of condolence, and the stroke will be keenly felt by all who peruse these lines. He was a man of good impulses, of moral and religious standing, and was a worthy member of the M. E. church. He was highly esteemed here for his excellencies of character, and fair dealings, and always took a lively interest in all that concerned us as a community and people.
Ira Todd
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
October 7, 1869
Died at Wenona, Sept 28, Ira Todd, aged 86 years.
Jehu Baker
TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
October 7, 1869
Near this city, Oct. 2, at the residence of his son, Dr. J. G. Baker, of disease of the heart, Jehu Baker, in the 81st year of his age.
Father Baker
The death of Father Jehu Baker, that took place at his son’s residence,
Dr. J. G. Baker’s a couple of miles from this city, on Saturday, will
take many of our people by surprise. His disease was an affection of the
heart, attended with lung difficulty, which human aid could not arrest. He
passed away quietly at the venerable age of 80, known to a large circle of
friends and revered and beloved by them all. The funeral took place at the
Presbyterian church on Monday forenoon, and the remains deposited in the
graveyard above town, a long train of mourners following, paying the last
offices of respect to an old citizen of Henry.
Father Jehu Baker was born in Maryland in 1788. In his boyhood his father emigrated to Virginia, where he was raised. When a young man his inclinations led him to Kentucky, where he learned and followed the trade of a carpenter and married, raising a family. He educated his two sons for physicians, John and Charles, both of whom settled in Henry about 20 years ago, when our town had hardly a dozen houses in it. Here they attained a lucrative practice, and their father, having lost by death his first, and afterwards his second wife, followed his sons to Henry about 16 years ago, and has lived with them ever since.
The old gentleman has enjoyed remarkable good health since, though feeling for some years the infirmity of age. He owned considerable property in town, which yielded him a fair competence and supplied his wants. In disposition and bearing he was genial and pleasant and his manners towards al was courteous and polite, and his acquaintance was extensive and valuable. He was generally called “Father Baker:, and everybody had a sort of filial reverence for his respect towards all. We shall miss him on his daily excursion downtown, the familiar salutation of “Good morning,” that always greeted us as he passed with slow and gentle tread. We shall all miss him, while we reflect, that live as long as he has or not, we shall have to follow before a great while. We can but cherish the hope that a life of integrity and good deeds so predisposes and moulds the man that the future is likely but the removal of the dross for a better and more genial existence beyond the Vail.
Mortimer Manchester Moulton
October 14, 1869
Taken From the HENRY REPUBLICAN
Died At Lacon, Oct. 5, Mortimer Manchester, infant son of Joseph Moulton, age 15 months.
Joseph Vance Williams
October 14, 1869
Taken From the HENRY REPUBLICAN
At Fort Lincoln, Kansas, Oct. 2, of congenstive fever, Joseph Vance Williams, late of Whitefield township, aged 32 years.
William Boys
October 14, 1869
Taken From the HENRY REPUBLICAN
In Hopewell township, Oct 2, William Boys, aged 64 years.
The death of William Boys in Hopewell township on Saturday week was the departure of another old settler of Marshall county, “beyond this vail of fears”. He has been in the county 30 years and died at the age of 64, leaving a widow and four children, among whom is Charles Boys, a lumberman at Lacon. He had been in feeble health for some time previous to his death.
Mrs. Lucy Catlin
November 11, 1869
Died at Lacon, October 25, Mrs. Lucy Catlin, aged 65 years. The body was brought to Henry and entombed in the cemetery here.
Benjamin Ellsworth
Taken From the HENRY REPUBLICAN
November 18, 1869
Died at Yankee Settlement, Delaware county, Iowa, Oct. 31, Benjamin Ellsworth, father of Spencer Ellsworth, editor of the Lacon Journal, aged 81 years, 6 months.
Philip McGuier
Taken From the HENRY REPUBLICAN
November 25, 1869
At Dowiphan, Mo., Oct. 15, of typhoid fever, Philip McGuier. Mr. McGuier came to Marshall county at an early day, and lived here many years before removing to Missouri.
Mrs. Matilda Gapin
Taken From the HENRY REPUBLICAN
December 9, 1869
Died at Lacon, Nov. 13, of consumption, Mrs. Matilda, wife of the postmaster, C. C. Gapin, aged 61.