Schuyler County Obituaries – Page 3

Death Notice for Sarah Ann BRAZELTON
The Rushville Times, January 30, 1857
    Sarah Ann BRAZELTON – Died on Thursday 29th January.Sarah Ann, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Brazelton.

Death Notice for Sarah J. SMITH
The Rushville Times, March 6, 1857
    Sarah J. SMITH – Died in Kelsey, California, January11th, Miss Sarah J. Smith, formerly of this place; aged 23 years.

Death Notice for Moses AMES
The Rushville Times, March 27, 1857
    Moses AMES – Died on Monday the 22nd inst., in thisplace, Moses, infant son of D. S. and Clarissa Ames.

Death Notice for Dr. J. W. BRUCE
The Rushville Times, March 27, 1857
    Dr. J. W. BRUCE – Died on Tuesday 17th inst., inBrooklyn, Dr. J. W. Bruce.

Death Notice for Infant VAIL
The Rushville Times, March 27, 1857
    Infant VAIL – Died on Monday 16th inst., infantdaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vail, of whooping cough.

Death Notice for Sarah RIDINGS
The Rushville Times, March 27, 1857
    Sarah RIDINGS – Died yesterday, March 26th, 4 milesSouth-west of Rushville, Mrs. Sarah Ridings, wife of William Ridings, latedeceased.

Death Notice for Henry BRISTOL
The Rushville Times, March 27, 1857
    Henry BRISTOL – Died on Monday 16th inst., 9 milesNorth-west of Rushville, Mr. Henry Bristol of bronchitis.

Death Notice for Martha JOHNSON
The Rushville Times, April 24, 1857
    Martha JOHNSON – Died at the residence of her father,Churchill Johnson, of this place, on Friday morning last, Miss Martha Johnson.

Obituary for Major Jonathan G. RANDALL
The Rushville Times, May 15, 1857
    Died Thursday May 7th at his residence, in thisplace, Major Jonathan G. Randall, in his 54th year, after a short but painfulillness. Major Randall was one of our oldest citizens and is well knownthroughout the county. He was buried with the funeral honors by the MasonicFraternity of this county.

Death Notice for Temperance SMITH
The Rushville Times, May 15, 1857
    Temperance SMITH – Died at Kelsey, California, March19th, Mrs. Temperence Smith, late consort of Marshall Smith, formerly ofthis place. She leaves a husband and 3 children to mourn her loss.

Death Notice for Cleon S. SWEENEY
The Rushville Times, May 15, 1857
    Cleon S. SWEENEY – We are called upon to performa sad task, to announce the sudden and premature decease of a friend. Yesterdaythe distressing news was brought to the family of Dr. Sweeney of this placethat the body of their son and brother had been found on the banks of theIllinois River, cold in death. It is supposed he had started from Havanafor home, when falling into the river, was drowned. His body was foundas we hear, a short distance below Bath.
    Cleon S. Sweeney was about 23 years of age. He waswell known in this and adjoining counties and in Danville, Kentucky anddespite the faults he, in common with all possessed, his virtues were somany, his heart so warm and kind, his nature so genial that all were hisfriends. We tender our sympathies and those of the whole community to theafflicted family. May He that tempers the rough winds, make this mysteriousdispensation of His Providence, a savor of life to each.

Death Notice for Emma Isabel WILLIAMS
The Rushville Times, May 22, 1857
    Emma Isabel WILLIAMS – Departed this life May 17thin the 5th year of her age, Emma Isabel Williams, only child of RobertA. & Mary Williams. Death has entered another happy home and bornefrom it the light, the hope, the joy. “Mama”, spoke the little innocent,”I would like to go to God – I know Aunt Kate will be so glad to see me”- and while the prayers of the thousands ascended to a throne of Graceon that bright and beautiful Sabbath morning – while fond parents anxiouslywatched the little sufferer and wept her early death, angels hovered aroundher waiting to bear her pure little spirit to the bosom of her Father O’tis heart rending to give her up – to lay her once active graceful formin the silent graveyard!
    Little Emma! With all that wealth of golden curlsand with those bright blue eyes that beamed only with kindness, with thestep of a fawn and a voice of silvery sweetness.

Death Notice for Milton CADDELL
The Rushville Times, May 29, 1857
    Milton CADDELL – Died on the morning of the 22dinst., at his residence in Bainbridge township, in this county, MiltonCaddell; aged 26 years. He leaves a young wife, to whom he had but recentlybeen united and a large circle of personal friends, who sincerely mournhis loss. His neighbors say no man could covet a prouder epitaph – “Hewas a honest and generous man.”

Pat Smith  Affidavit of Disease for Sherwood KENNEDY
Schuyler County Courthouse – State of Illinois, Schuyler County Inthe County Court of said County on this 24th day of March A.D. 1856 personallyappeared before the undersigned, Clerk of the Court of said County, WilliamH. Kennedy who being duly sworn says that Sherwood Kennedy late of saidcounty, departed this life on or about the 20th day of March A.D. 1856intestate, as it is said, so far as I have knowledge and belief. Swornto and subscribed before me the day and year above written. M. Moore Clerk- William H. Kennedy

Carol LongwellMiller   Obituary for Mrs. Sarah VANORDER
The Rushville Times, June 8, 1911
    Mrs. Sarah Vanorder died at the county farm on Thursdaymorning of last week, aged ninety years. She has been at the county farmfor the past two years, and Supt. Leary, who looked after her pension money,had sufficient funds to pay for her burial expenses. The remains were takento Osmer [Hosmer] cemetery in Bainbridge township, for interment followingfuneral services at the county farm, conducted by Calvin Newell.

Carol LongwellMiller   Obituary for Mrs. Nancy VANORDER
The Rushville Times, April 1914
    Mrs. Nancy Vanorder, an aged lady residing in theeast part of the city, died Thursday of last week, after a brief illness.Mrs. Vanorder was the widow of George Vanorder and was seventy-three yearsof age. She is survived by two sons and two daughters. Funeral services,conducted by Rev. Joseph Quinn, were held from the family residence Saturdayafternoon. Interment was in the Rushville cemetery.

Obituary for John A. EWING
The Rushville Times, June 6, 1911
Death of John A. Ewing
    John A. Ewing, a prominent farmer, died May 20,at his home, near Huntsdale, Pa., of heart trouble. He had been in declininghealth for two years past, but his death was very sudden.
    He is survived by one brother, Dr. Jamison Ewingof Urbana, Mrs. Samuel Snoke of Nebraska, and Mrs. John A. Claudy of Carlisle;his wife Sara F. Ewing and two step-daughters, Miss Mary Ernest at home,and Mrs. Elmer E. Sellers of Carlisle.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday morning, May23, at the residence in Carlisle, Pa.
    Mr. Ewing was well and favorably known in this vicinity.Coming here with his parents soon after the close of the war, they livedthe first year or so in Woodstock township, then located on a farm twomiles east of Rushville, where the father and mother spent the remainderof their lives. In the early spring of 1888, John A. Ewing was united inmarriage to Mrs. Sarah Erust of Huntsdale, Pa., and two years ago he soldout here and went back to the scenes of his childhood, where he spent hislast days. The only relatives left here was S. B. Ewing, who died at theSoldier’s Home about two years ago.
    To know John A. Ewing was to respect him. He hada host of friends in this vicinity who will be grieved to learn of hissudden demise.

Carol LongwellMiller   Death Notice for Charles BROWN
The Rushville Times, June 1, 1911
    Charles Brown, a leading citizen of Bath, committedsuicide Tuesday of last week on the grave of his wife by shooting himself.He was found there by his daughters, he having just previously met hisyoungest daughter on the street and given her a nod. The child gave thenote to her elder sister. It read: “You will find me down at the cemeteryover mother’s grave.” Brown has been in ill health for some time.

Obituary for Reatha Jona HILLYER
The Rushville Times, June 1, 1911
    Reatha Jona Hillyer was born near Brooklyn Nov.16, 1900, and died Feb. 1, 1911, her age being 10 years, 2 months and 29days. For the past year she has been sorely afflicted. One week beforeher death she told her parents she was going to die. While sitting on hermama’s lap she asked what kind of a place Heaven was, and said: “I wantto go there. I know you will miss me, but mama don’t cry; I am going toheaven.” She called for all her little school-mates and Sunday school teacher,and bidding them all, and the women in the house, good bye one by one.On the following Saturday night she was taken with severe pain in her head.She said “Oh God, help my head. Oh, Jesus, let me die in peace. Papa, prayto God that he may help my head.” She told her papa to kneel at her bedand repeat the Lord’s prayer with him. Her prayer was almost immediatelyanswered. She leaves to mourn her loss a loving father and mother, fourbrothers – Gus, Glen, Guy and Harry, and one sister, Lola. Funeral serviceswere held at Guinea church at 11 o’clock Friday, conducted by Rev. Karsiskeof Huntsville. Interment in Blackburn cemetery. Card of thanks-We wishto thank the neighbors and the community who so kindly assisted us duringthe sickness and death of daughter and sister. Geo Hillyer and Family

Death Notice for Nicholas EMERICK
The Rushville Times, June 8, 1911
    Nicholas EMERICK, an old resident of Woodstock,died at the old homestead farm Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock. Mr. Emerickwas eighty-nine years of age and he has been one of the substantial farmersof South Schuyler. Funeral services will be held today at the residence;interment in the Palm cemetery.

Obituary for Frank Onell WILSON
The Rushville Times, June 29, 1911
    Frank Onell Wilson was born Jan. 15, 1872, and departedthis life June 19, 1911, aged 39 years, 5 months and 4 days. He was theyoungest son of T. J. and Mary E. Wilson. He was bereft of a mother’s tenderlove and care when a mere babe, but was taken into the home of his grandmother,where he grew to young manhood and went out in the world to make his ownway. Frank never affiliated with any religious body, but was always readyand willing to extend a kind and helping hand to any one in trouble orsorrow. He was a member of the M. W. of A. at Denver, Col., but after comingback to Illinois ceased to be a member. He returned to Rushville Sept.19, 1910, and since made this his home. He was engaged in the horse trainingbusiness, in which he took great pride until sickness forced him to giveup his work. Frank was very patient during his last illness and longedwith an ever hoping heart to be restored to health, but, alas for humanhopes, his longing was in vain and at 6 o’clock Monday evening, as thegolden sun was sinking in the west, his spirit went out to the great beyondto be with father, mother and sisters who had gone before. He leaves onesister, Mrs. Henry Treadway of Arensville, and brother, W. J. Wilson ofCannon City, Col., also other relatives besides a host of friends to mournhis death.

Death Notice for Emma Waren CARSON
The Rushville Times, June 12, 1857
    CARSON, Emma Waren – Died of erysipelis on Mondaythe 3rd inst. Emma Warren, between 7 and 8 months old, daughter of WillisCarson.

Death Notice for Mary GARRETT
The Rushville Times, June 12, 1857
    GARRETT, Mary – Died also on Monday the 8th inst.,of consumption, Mary Garrett, aged 14 years, daughter of Richard Garrett.

Obituary for Peter KLINE
The Rushville Times, April 2, 1914
    Peter Kline was born in Germany in the year 1824,and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leroy Goodwin, March 17, 1914at the age of almost ninety years. He emigrated from Germany in the yearof 1852 and settled near Carrollton, Ill., and a few years later he wasunited in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Ebert of Green county. To this unionwere born five children, one son and four daughters, three of whom precededtheir father to the great beyond, and the loving wife passed away Feb.24, 1891. He leaves to mourn his death, two daughters, Mrs. Christina Frisbyof Eldorado, Kan., and Mrs. Leroy Goodwin of Rushville. Also eighteen grandchildren,ten great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
    He had been in failing health for several years,but his last illness was of short duration. Everything was done by lovinghands to relieve his suffering, but he gradually grew weaker until deathcame to his relief.
    When the civil war broke out and the call for volunteerscame he left his home to fight for his flag and country and served threelong faithful years. He enlisted at Brooklyn and was ordered to Chicago.After going to Chicago he heard of Col. Fred Hecker making up a regimentof Germans, so he got a transfer to Hecker’s German regiment, and wentto Camp Butler at Springfield, Ill., and there joined Co D, 82d Reg. Ill.Vol. His regiment was then ordered to the army of the Potomac. He was inthe battle of Gettysburg in July, 1863, and for three days he fought beneatha scorching July sun with all the ardor of a true, brave and gallant soldier.Again in October, 1863, his regiment was ordered to Chattanooga, Tenn.,and he was also in the battle of Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Dalton,Ga., and Resaca; then on thru to Atlanta with Sherman on his march to thesea. He was in a number of engagements on this march and many other battlestoo numerous to mention. After this march to the sea they returned to WashingtonD.C., where he was in the grand review in April, 1865, in which it tookthem two days to pass in review. He then received an honorable dischargeand returned to Schuyler county, where he has resided until his death.He was always a good, true soldier and could always be found at his postof duty. In after years nothing pleased him more than to relate to hisfamily and friends the many deeds of valor in that awful conflict betweenthe North and the South.
    Funeral services were held at the home of his daughter,Mrs. Leroy Goodwin, Thursday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. A. C. Adams afterwhich he was laid to rest.
    Card of Thanks: We wish to extend our sincere thanksto friends and neighbors who were so kind during the sickness and deathof our beloved father and grandfather, also to the Royal Neighbors forthe beautiful flowers. Leroy Goodwin and family.

Robin Petersen  Death Notice for Mrs. Mary Ellen HOWELL
The Rushville Times, January 1, 1914
    Mrs. Mary Ellen HOWELL, a former resident of Rushvilledied in Macomb on Christmas day; aged 76 years, 2 months and 3 days. Shewas a daughter of David Hindman and was born in this city, the family removingto McDonough county in 1858.

Death Notice for John Walter SCOTT
The Rushville Times, June 19, 1857
    SCOTT, John Walter – Died on Thursday, the 11thinst., John Walter, infant son of L. & M. A. Scott, of this place.

Obituary for George W. GREGORY
The Rushville Times, May 25, 1922
George W. Gregory Died in Canton
    George W. Gregory, a former resident of Bainbridgetownhip, and honored civil war veteran who served in Co. D, 115th Inft.,from August 1862, until June, 1865, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.George Wallace, in Canton, on Wednesday afternoon of last week; aged 83years, 2 months and 17 days.
    On Feb. 28th he suffered a paralytic stroke, andon May 16th he was again stricken and passed away the day following at4:40 p.m. Impressive services were held at Canton and on Friday the remainswere brought to Rushville. Funeral services were held at Ebenezer churchin Bainbridge township that afternoon and interment made in the cemeterynear by.
    George W. Gregory was a son of William and MarthaCox Gregory, and was born March 1, 1839, in Jackson county, Indiana. Hewas the eldest of a family of ten children, all of whom have preceded himto the great beyond. His parents removed to Keokuk, Iowa, when he was fourteenyears of age, but in 1861 removed to Schuyler county and settled in Bainbridgetownship.
    In response to President Lincoln’s call for volunteersMr. Gregory enlisted August 1, 1862 in Co. D, 115th Ill. Inft. and serveduntil June 11, 1865. He was in the famous block house fight at Dalton,Georgia, where a squad of Capt. Hymer’s company held an entire divisionof the enemy at bay. He was held a prisioner at Millen, Georgia, untilthe close of the war.
    On August 25, 1865, he was united in marriage withMary Elizabeth Wardell, who died Oct. 26, 1908. To this union were borneight children, five daughters and three sons. Two daughters, Eliza J.and Mella E., dying in infancy. The six surviving children are: Mrs. GeorgeWallace and Mrs. L. J. Cross of Canton; William F. of Cameron; LawrenceE. of Bushnell and Thomas E. and Mrs. W. H. Bedenbender of Bainbridge township.He also leaves twenty-five grand-children.
    After the death of his wife, Mr. Gregory spent theremaining years of his life with his children, except a few months eachyear he spent in the Soldiers’ Home in Quincy, where he was held in highestesteem by his comrades as a valiant soldier and comrade. Of the companyof 101 men, recruited from Schuyler county, who were members of Co. D,115th Ill. Inft., who participated in the battles at Stone river, Resacca,Lookout Mountain and Chickamaugua, there are only three living in Rushvilleor vicinity, namely: E. W. Dace, Michael Dace and Thomas Smedley, whileA. J. Terrill, another member of the company, resides in Beardstown.

Obituary for Abner WINNER
The Rushville Times, June 1, 1922
Death of Civil War Veteran
    Death came suddenly to Abner Winner, a veteran ofthe Civil War, when he dropped dead in the yard at the home of his son,Nathan, in this city, on Thursday morning of last week, death being dueto heart failure. Mr. Winner was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Winner andwas in his eighty-first year. Besides his son, with whom he resided, heis survived by several grand-children and a wife.
    Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Fred Wilson,of Vermont, were held from the Ray Christian church on Saturday morning.Interment was in the Salem cemetery near Astoria.
    Abner Winner, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Winner,was born in Schuyler county in the year 1843. He was twice married. Hewas married to Sarah B. Heaton in the year 1865, June 15. To this unionwas born seven children. One son, Nathan, survives. The wife and motherdeparted this life Sept. 29, 1910. He was again married to Mary H. Sewardon April 13, 1913, at Rushville, Ill. This wife, still survives with theson and grand-children–Douglas Heaton of Vermont and Mrs. John White ofSpringfield. Mrs. John Taylor of Rushville, Maro D. Cameron of Denver,Colo., and Mrs. J. H. Pryor of LaHarpe.

Death Notice for Andrew MEGGLEY
The Rushville Times, July 3, 1857
    Andrew MEGGLEY who has lately been keeping a groceryin Frederick, in this county, committed suicide by shooting himself ina vacant house in that town on last Friday morning. No cause for the rashact is assigned. It is supposed he shot himself twice, as the blood indicatedthat he re-loaded the gun after the first shot and two wounds were foundon the body. He leaves no family, but a widowed sister, with whom he hadbeen residing. Deceased had been in ill health for some time, unable toperform his usual physical labor and it is thought that this may have ledhim to commit this terrible act.

Obituary for Edward G. HALL
The Rushville Times, July 31, 1857
Edward G. Hall
    We are pained to announce the sudden and painfuldeath of this long resident and well known citizen, which occurred at hisresidence a few miles north of this place, on the morning of the 28th inst.Mr. Hall was generally and well known in our community and his death willbe regretted by many of his old friends. He had his faults, glaring ones;but they were not disguised. Nothing of the hypocrite was in his composition.Let these faults sleep in his quiet grave. He had his virtues, too, amongwhich sterling honesty and active business enterprise were not the leastprominent. Thus all who knew him however much they might have pitied andeven blamed him, respected him. All sympathies with his bereaved family.Let us throw the cloak of charity over his foibles and frailities, letus emulate his virtues and each strive to learn a profitable lession fromthis sad dispensation of Providence.

Robin Petersen  Death Notice for Harrison H. ANDERSON
The Rushville Times, January 4, 1878
    Sudden death on Monday morning last to Mr. HarrisonH. Anderson, a well known and respected farmer residing about 6 miles northof town, was attacked with paralysis and died about noon the next day.He was one of the early settlers of this county, having resided here forover 40 years. His remains were brought to town on Wednesday evening bytrain, in consequence of the bad roads, the funeral services taking placethe next day from the Presbyterian church.

Death Notice for Jesse M. McCUTCHEON
The Rushville Times, August 14, 1857
Jesse M. McCutcheon
    All of the old friends of this most excellent gentleman,and they are many in this county, will hear with regret of his sudden passing,which occurred at his residence in Fulton county, on, we believe, Fridaylast. Mr. McCutcheon was a very superior man in every point of view, physically,mentally and morally. All who knew him respected and admired him, whilethose to whom he was connected by nearer ties, loved him exceedingly. Hisdeath will be greatly lamented; and his memory cherished as is that offew men. We are told he was attacked with bilious colic, was recoveringapparently, when congestive chills came on, soon terminating his usefullife.

Death Notice for Lemuel GAY
The Rushville Times, October 16, 1857
    Died on Monday of the 5th inst., at the residenceof his son in this county, Lemuel Gay; aged about 88 years.

Death Notice for Grover Ervin SHIRLEY
The Rushville Times, April 2, 1914
    This community was shocked Monday morning to hearof the sudden death of Grover Shirley, which took place at the home ofArthur Ellis, where he was at work. The remains were taken to the homeof his mother, Mrs. Samuel Montgomery, Monday afternoon, where funeralservices were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Center Church; intermentin the Phillips cemetery.

Obituary for Grover Ervin SHIRLEY
The Rushvlle Times, April 9, 1914
    Grover Ervin, youngest child of William and EllaShirley, was born Jan. 9, 1890, near Ray, Ill., and died at the home ofArthur Ellis, where he was employed, March 3, 1914; aged 24 years, 2 months,and 21 days. His death came as a great shock to his relatives and manyfriends, as his illness was of but a few hours duration, verifying thewords that in the midst of life we are in death.
    Grover was of a kind disposition and generous almostto a fault, always thinking of the happisness of others, and especiallythat of his mother, as was evidenced by his many gifts and remembrances.He was a member of the men’s adult Bible class of the Ray Christian Sundayschool and will be greatly missed by the class as well as by many familiesin the Houston neighborhood, where he has been employed.
    He leaves a step-father, mother and a brother, CharlesMonroe, of South Haven, Kan., Orva Mitchell of Galesburg, Ill., Lola Atenof Gerard, Kan., besides one half-brother, Birl, and two half-sisters,Mary and Gertrude Montgomery at home. Funeral services were held at OaklandCenter church, conducted by Rev. T. A. Baley of Vermont, assisted by Rev.B. F. Ray of Vermont.

Death Notice for Peter L. KELLY
The Rushville Times, February 1, 1878
    Peter L. KELLY, son of James Kelly, died at theresidence of John H. Lawler, 7 miles south of Rushville, on the 25th inst.,of consumption; aged about 25 years. He leaves a wife and two little children.

Obituary for Matthew BOICE
The Rushville Times, February 8, 1878
    Died on Thursday night, January 31, 1878 at hisresidence 4 miles east of Rushville, of pneumonia, Mr. Matthew BOICE, aged58 years. The deceased was born in Winchester, Virginia, January 25, 1821and came to this county with his parents in 1838, from Ohio, where theyhad resided about two years. He was converted and joined the M.E. churchwhen a young man, living a consistent christian life up to the time ofhis death. His funeral took place on Saturday, conducted by Rev. J. A.Greening of the E. M. church, which society he united with about ten yearsago. He was sick only six days, remaining conscious to the last moment,giving every indication of being prepared to meet his God. He leaves awife and five children, the youngest about 17 years of age.

Lela Hite Newell  Obituary for Abraham L. HITE
The Rushville Times, 1885
    It is with sadness that we chronicle this week thedeath of one of our efficient and experienced teachers, Mr. A. L. Hite,a citizen of Brooklyn, but at the time of his decease was teaching at Littleton.He died December 24, 1885, at the residence of David Agnew, in Littleton.
    Mr. Hite was with us in a teachers’ meeting at Littletonon December 19th, Saturday and took an active part in the discussion andseemed to enjoy the meeting. In the after noon he complained of feelingchilly. We were with him at his room after the meeting closed and lefthim about 5 o’clock, complaining slightly. He continued growing worse andSunday was under the care of a doctor. Monday forenoon we saw him againand he was feeling quite poorly, but he hoped to be able to go home thatafternoon, when noon came however, he was not able to sit up and continuedgrowing worse until about 4 o’clock Thursday morning, when he died. Hisfriends had been notified of his severe illness a few hours before hisdeath, but did not reach Littleton in time to bid him farewell.
    Mr. Hite was a good teacher and a conscientious,christian gentleman. He had many friends, among whom were his pupils whohad great respect for him. The bereaved friends have the sympathy of thewriter and teachers of the county in this their sad bereavement. We feelthat the cause of education in this county has lost a valuable auxilary,the church of which he was a member, a zealous member and society a valuablecitizen. He rests from his labors but his works will follow.
    Abraham L. Hite born 27 Sep 1840 in Licking County,Ohio, died 24 Dec 1885 in Littleton, Schuyler County, Illinois, buriedBrooklyn Cemetery, son of William Henry Harrison Hite and Mary Magdalene(Stout). He was a Civil War Veteran in Co. A 78th Ill. Inf.

Death Notice for George Summerville LYON
The Rushville Times, October 16, 1857
    Died on Monday, October 15th, 1857 George Summerville,infant son of D. P. & E. Lyon, of Pleasantview aged 23 days.

Death Notice for Capt. George W. ROBERTSON
The Rushville Times, October 16, 1857
    Died last evening, Captain George W. Robertson,of the mercantile firm of Nelson & Robertson & Co. Mr. Robertsonwas one of our most respected citizens and the loss of no man, perhapswill be more generally or deeply felt. He leaves a young family and a largecircle of friends to mourn his loss. His disease was consumption.

Death Notice for Lucy SEELEY
The Rushville Times, October 16, 1857
    Died yesterday, Lucy, only daughter of E. H. O.Seeley Esq. of this place; aged about 6 years of age.

Death Notice for Jumus MAXWELL
The Rushville Times, October 16, 1857
    Died on Saturday the 10th inst., Jumus, only childof Mr. Robert Maxwell, of this place, aged 2 years, 1 month and 8 days.

Death Notice for child RUCKER
The Rushville Times, October 23, 1857
    Died on Thursday morning, Mr. N. Rucker’s littleson, aged about 5 years was burned so badly that he died after a few hoursof intense suffering. His clothing came in contact with a heated stoveand bursting into flames and could not be extinguished until too late.

Death Notice for Jasper DERICKSON
The Rushville Times, November 6, 1857
    Died at the residence of M. Warren, on the 6th inst.,Jasper Derickson. The funeral services will take place at the CumberlandChurch tomorrow, at 10 o’clock A.M. The friends and acquaintances are invitedto attend.

Death Notice for Francis D. ISHMAEL
The Rushville Times, August 23, 1906
    Wm. Tyson of Bainbridge township received news lastweek of the death of Francis D. Ishmael, who died at the Soldiers’ Homeat Quincy July 23. Deceased was a member of Capt. Hymer’s company and wasa blacksmith by trade. He was sixty-six years of age. He went to the Soldier’sHome from this county ten or twelve years ago.

Death Notice for child FREW
The Rushville Times, January 18, 1878
    An infant son of Mary FREW, an inmate of the AlmsHouse, died on the 11th inst., of whooping cough; aged 4 months.

Death Notice for child McCREERY
The Rushville Times, January 18, 1878
    An infant child of R. H. McCREERY of Rushville diedon the 2nd inst.

Jim Prentice  Obituary for Nancy MOSS WRIGHT
Mason County Democrat, February 8, 1924
    Nancy Moss was born 9 April 1854 in Hickory, SchuylerCounty, Il. Her parents were William and Margaret Tippitt Moss. She hadtwo brothers James T. and Allen, three sisters Sarah Ellen, Susan M., andSalvia Moss. Nancy married Joseph Caldwell Wright Jr. on the third dayof July 1871, by J. A. Brown minister of the gospel in Mason County, Illinois.There were born to this union seven children. Only two are known. WilliamHenry born 1872 and Rosa May born Dec. 1890. She removed to Snicarte inher youth (abt. 1857) and spent the remainder of her life there. Her husbanddied Saturday, March 5, 1910. Nancy died January 31, 1924. In her sicknessshe spoke of her not being alone that the lord was with her and at lastshe said He was calling her. Nancy and Joseph are buried in Snicarte cemetery.

Jim Prentice  Obituary for Joseph WRIGHT
Mason County Democrat, March 12, 1910
    Lynchburg – Joseph WRIGHT one of the oldest citizensof Snicarte, died Saturday morning of heart failure. Although he was underdoctors care for some time no one thought he was dangerously ill. The funeraloccurred Sunday afternoon from the Baptist church, Elder J. Barrett. Alarge congregation was present and followed the remains to the last restingplace in Snicarte cemetery. The deceased was 66 years, 2 months, and 15days of age at the time of his death. Mrs. Nancy Wright, wife of the deceasedis also very sick and confined to her bed for the past two weeks.

Jim Prentice  Obituary for Isaac Henry PRENTICE
Mason County Democrat, May 13, 1932
    Isaac Henry Prentice, son of Berry and MargaretPrentice, was born in Schuyler County, Illinois, February 4, 1862 and passedaway at his home near Snicarte, May 4, 1932 at the age of 70 years, 3 months.
    At an early age he came to Snicarte where he spentthe remainder of his life. On August 19, 1915, he was united in marriageto Rosa Wright and to this union seven children were born, two dying ininfancy. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife and the following children,Emery, William, Junior, Linus, and Berry, all at home; two half-brothersThos. Waddell of Beardstown and James Waddell of Carman, Illinois, andmany other relatives and friends. His sister, Mrs. Ruth Lane preceded himin death. He was a kind and loving husband, father, brother and neighborand will be missed by all who knew him.
    Funeral services were held at the Snicarte Baptistchurch Friday, May 6th, 1932 p.m. [sic] Rev. Wm Ray officiating, followedby interment in the Snicarte cemetery with the Lintner Funeral Servicein charge. Special music was furnished by Arthur and Raymond Sariff, Mrs.Lowell Sarff and Mrs. Carpenter, with Orana Blessman at the piano.

Jim Prentice  Obituary for Rosa May PRENTICE
Mason County Democrat, Friday, June 9, 1933
    Rosa May Prentice, daughter of Joseph and NancyWright was born in Snicarte on December 24, 1890 and passed away at Springfield,Illinois, June 3, 1933, at the age of 42 years, 3 months and 9 days. OnAugust 19, 1915 she was united in marriage to Isaac Prentice, who passedaway May 4, 1932. She was the mother of eight children, three dying ininfancy.
    Those left to mourn her passing are five sons, namelyEmery, William, Junior, Linus and Barry, all of whom reside at home. Shealso leaves other relatives and friends.
    During a meeting held by Brother Morrill in 1912she was converted and united with the Hopwee [sic] Baptist church. Shewas a kind and loving mother and will be greatly missed by her children.”A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is still, A place isvacant in our home, Which never can be filled.”
    Funeral services were held at the Hopewell Baptistchurch Monday, June 5, 1933, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. J. M. Branson officiating.Burial was made in the Snicarte cemetery with the Lintner funeral servicein charge.

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