Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Thurs., 31 Dec 1953
Obituary: Abstract Only: Clara D. MIEHER TALLEY, born 7
Jan 1886 near Carlinville, died Friday 25 Dec 1953 at 1:25
a.m., age 67, in Macoupin nursing home. She had been in ill health since
1935. Her father was Chris MIEHER and her mother Sophia
REMLING. She married Edward TALLEY of Girard. She was a
member of the Girard Christian Church. Funeral was Sunday,
27 Dec 1953 at 2:00 p.m., Shane Funeral home, Girard; Rev.
Chas. EASTIN and Rev. E. A. McFARLAND officiated. Burial
in Girard Cemetery. Survivors: Husband, Edward, and son
Everett TALLEY of Girard, a sister Mrs. Flora ROBLEY of
Girard; two brothers, Fred MIEHER of Carlinville and Elmer
MIEHER of Lincoln. Pallbearers: Gordon GARRISON, Chas. and
Melvin KLAUS, Jas. ALLEN, John MIEHER, Wm. HEINKLE.
Submitted 2003 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: May 5, 1930
Obituary: Dominic TARRO Litchfield News Herald 5-5-1930 Conduct
Last Rites At Benld Tuesday For Dominic TARRO Last rites will be
conducted Tuesday morning at Benld for Dominic TARRO, the discovery
of whose body floating in the Sangamon river Friday, clarified a mystery
of three months standing as to his where-abouts following his disappearance
last January 30. The services will be held at the residence at 10 o clock,
with Rev. Father LINK officiating. Burial will be in the mausoleum
at Mayfield cemetery. TARRO s body was removed to Benld Sunday afternoon
from Springfield. The party stopped briefly in Litchfield, before completing
the trip to Benld. More or less elaborate preparations have been made for
the funeral of the man whose name was known thruout (through out) central
Illinois. The casket in which the body was placed is an expensive copper
one. One of the largest crowds ever to attend a funeral in Benld is expected
to be present for the rites. Notwithstanding the fact that doubt has been
expressed by U. S. Attorney Walter M. PROVINE, of Springfield, that
the body found is actually that of TARRO, his friends are positive
that it is. Two brothers, a cousin and other relatives and friends of TARRO
have viewed the body and identified it. A report that the body had been
identified by Dr. L. G. ALLAN, of this city is erroeous (erroneous).
Dr. ALLEN stated today that he not only had not identified the body,
but had not performed the appendicitis operation as was also reported.
His professional services have previously been sought by the Benld man,
however. TARRO s body was so badly decomposed that identification
was difficult. A perfect set of teeth, the appenditcicitis operation scar,
and a bulge on the right knee served to show that the body recovered was
that of TARRO. Because of the condition of the body, the casket
will probably not be opened at the funeral services. Persons responsible
for the death of TARRO took no chances of his escaping death. Heavy
wire had been would around his neck and under his knee and pulled tight.
The hands were bound together and the feet were tied. Authorities expressed
the opinion that the body had been in the water since the day TARRO
disappeared -January 30.
Submitted 1998 by Herschell P. Burge
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Aug. 5, 1931
Obituary: Edward 0. TATMAN a resident of Gillespie, died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles BURGE, east of that city, at 2 oclock Sunday
afternoon July 26th at the age of 73 years and 9 months. He is survived by the daughter,
Mrs. Grace BURGE and one son John E. TATMAN of Gillespie. Funeral services were
held at 2 o'clock Tuesday July 28th at the Christian church in that city.
Submitted 1998 by Chris Thompson Hamilton
Name of Newspaper: Tulsa World, Tulsa, OK
Date of Obituary: 10 Jan 1933
Obituary: Preacher to Pioneers of Four Frontiers, Isham THOMPSON to Rest
at Bixby Today -
The restless figure of a 97 year old minister who four times pioneered into
America's vanishing frontiers and whose four generations of descendants
estimate their members to number, living and dead more than 800, was to
be buried this afternoon in the Bixby cemetery following funeral service
at 2:30 this afternoon in the Glen Pool high school auditorium. Isham Marion
THOMPSON died at the home of his son M. E. THOMPSON, four miles
southwest of Jenks, Sunday night. He had been ill and confined to his bed
with pneumonia for nine days. On the Thursday before his death, he arose
before other members of the household and called for Breakfast. His close
friend of the past two years, Rev. Samuel B. WAGONER of the First Christian
Church of Kiefer, was to conduct the services. Gordon Barnes funeral home
was in charge of the arrangements. THOMPSON was born in Illinois
Dec. 26 1835, of Irish and Dutch parents. At the age of 23 he was converted
to Christianity and induced to enter the ministry by John. S. SWINEY a well
know evangelist of that time. In half a dozen midwest states, THOMPSON
rode or walked long miles to preach to pioneers. Bible His Primer Uneducated,
he began to study at this time, learning to read with the New Testament for
his primer. Practically all of his reading was done at night by the light of a pine
torch blazing in the open fireplace of his log cabin home. He would mark the
words in the Testament that he did not know and take them to SWINEY for
explanation. In later years, his family claim he could have rewritten this
Testament from memory. His first wife bore him 11 children, the second 8,
Seventeen of the 19 grew to maturity, 16 lived to be married, and 11 survive.
All but one or two planned to be present at the funeral. The survivors are: Jim
THOMPSON, 74 Bixby; Dr. Franklin THOMPSON, 72 Trinity, TX; Willis
Newton THOMPSON, 68, Crowder; Isham Carroll THOMPSON, 66
Seminole; Beauford Alexander THOMPSON, 59 Kiowa; Charles Hanna
THOMPSON, 55 Stidham; Mrs Rosie CRABTREE, 54, living near Sapulpa;
Marion Eliot THOMPSON 52 at whose home he died; Mrs. Pearl
STEWART 50, Sapulpa; Maton Hale THOMPSON 46, Mounds and Joseph
Gabriel 45, Sapulpa. Homesteaded IN 1863 he migrated with an ox team and
wagon to Nebraska where he took up a homestead. One winter there was
enough, however, and the next year he moved southward to Arkansas, settling
near Eureka Springs. On this trip he worked his cows in the yoke with the
oxen during the day time and milked them at night. Here he established a
vineyard, and organized a Christian church in his own log cabin with a
membership of five taken from the sparsely settled neighborhood. His family
learned to make clothes and blankets from the wool they sheared from their
sheep. He would walk from 25 to 35 miles in order to fill a preaching
appointment. Oftentimes he would require two days walking each way in
rder to fill a single night's engagement. On these trips he would hold meetings
wherever he stopped for the night if an audience could be found, it being his
aim to preach every night. Sometimes he made trips on horseback. His family
recalled today that on many of these he often wrapped a common oil cloth
about him for a slicker. To 'Territory' In 1892 his sons grew restless to move
to the Indian Territory. THOMPSON went along. They lived near Eufaula and
Checotah. THOMPSON continued to preach although there were no public
buildings and he held his meetings in brush arbors and private homes. He made
several evangelical trips at this time, some of his meetings lasting for as long
as a week. At Fawn he established a church. In 1907, at the of 71, when other
Oklahomans were ready for statehood. Thompson followed two of his sons to
New Mexico, where he planned to take up a homestead. This he never did
although he stayed and preached in the new country for nearly four years.
He continued active almost until the time of his death and last August led the
congregation of a Jenks church in prayer, steadying himself with his two
canes as he spoke. Today his descendants live in Arkansas, Oklahoma and
Texas, most of them south of Tulsa in eastern Oklahoma.
Submitted 2014 by Gloria Frazier
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: Thursday, September 30, 1937
Obituary: Aged Lady Died Saturday Mrs. Marcella THRASHER, aged 81 years,
died at her home in our city Saturday evening at 7 o'clock, following an illness
of a few days of pneumonia. Deceased was born in Girard on May 1, 1856. She was
the widow of Robert A. THRASHER, who died in 1918 (should be 1919).
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the HUNTMAN Funeral Home, and
interment was in the City cemetery. Mrs. THRASHER is survived by
one son, Leonard THRASHER of St. Louis and two grandchildren.
Submitted 2014 by Gloria Frazier
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: Thurs Sept 18, 1919 p1, c2
Obituary: Robert A. THRASHER, who for the past five years has served as
watchman for the Wabash railroad at the crossing on East Main street, leading
to Mt. Olive, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock passed away at the Wabash hospital
at Decatur whither he had been taken some time previously for treatment. About
a year ago Mr. THRASHER sustained a paralytic stroke and during the past
two months had been ailing. Death was due to paralysis.
Mr. THRASHER was born in Lauderdale county, Alabama on March 1, 1854,
and was 65 years, 6 months and 13 ddays old when the final summons came. On
September 16, 1875, he was united in marriage with Miss Marcella NASH
at Hillsboro, and their union was blessed with four children, of whom only one
survives. The family resided in the vicinity of Raymond and Harvel until about
7 years ago when they came to Staunton. Mr. THRASHER for more than 30 years
had been in the employ of the Wabash railroad, the past five of which he spent as
watchman at No. 5 crossing. Of the three children who preceded their father in
death, two died in infancy while one daughter attained the age of 16 years.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family
home, Rev. EDWARDS of Carlinville officiating. Interment was made at the
Staunton city cemetery.
Those left to mourn the demise of the estimable gentleman are: The widow and one
son, Leonard A., of Staunton; one brother, George W. THRASHER of Stockton,
Kans., and one sister Mrs. Margaret BEANBLOSSOM of Litchfield.
May he rest in peace.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: August 29,1898
Obituary: Grim Reaper's Claim Mrs. Minnie TIEFENBRUCH, sister of
Mayor Chas. GILLMAN, died at her home in this city at 8:45 Sunday
morning, aged 52 years and 9 days, after being bedfast for a period of
four months. Deceased was the relict of Adolph TIEFENBRUCH, and
leaves five children, viz: Charles, Frank, Minna, Amelia and Mrs. Adam
BAKER, of St. Louis. She was an esteemed lady and an old resident.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the German
Lutheran church, Rev. B. MIESSLER, the pastor, officiating.
Submitted 2007 by Ruthann Rives Hellemeyer
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: Feb 1914
Obituary: Lewis Alvin TOLLMAN was born in Ohio, Feb. 18,
1834, departed this life at the home of his son, John TOLLMAN, near
Chesterfield, February 22, 1914, at 8 p.m., age 80 year and four days.
He came with his parents to Illinois when he was a child. At the beginning
of the war he enlisted in company C, 97th volunteer infantry of Illinois,
serving three years. On Feb. 25,1866, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth
HOLMES. Eight of the nine children born to them survive. They are:
Mrs. Elroy STOKES of St. Louis; Mrs. Albert RAND and Mrs.
Frank LONG and John TOLLMAN of Chesterfield; Mrs. Everett
RIVES of Barr; Mrs. Myrtle KING and Edward TOLLMAN,
of Palmyra, and Lewis TOLLMAN, of St. Louis. Also 23 grandchildren.
His wife died seven years ago in Palmyra. Funeral services were held in
the Baptist church in Palmyra, of which he was a member, Wednesday, Feb.
25, 1914 at 11 a.m. Rev. Fred PRATT in charge Interment in Oak
Hill cemetery, Palmyra.
Submitted 2000 by Brian Phillips
Name of Newspaper: State Register
Date of Obituary: 14 June 1941
Obituary: Mrs. Cora TOSH of Waverly Dies State Register Special
Services Waverly, Ill. June 14, 1941 -
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Ethel TOSH, wife of John H. TOSH,
who died at 4:30 p.m. at her home, will be held at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday at the Soule chapel. Rev. W.D. HUMPHREY will officiate,
assisted by Rev. Wee KNOTS. Burial will be made in Waverly
cemetery. Mrs. TOSH was born Oct. 10 1890 in Palmyra and married
Mr. TOSH in 1910. Survivors include her husband, one sister, Mrs.
Rosa May ZAPF, Wood River; two brothers, Newton A. VANCE,
Springfield, and Walter E. VANCE, Virden. Remains were
removed from the NEECE funeral home to the residence this morning.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 18 Jun 1913
Obituary: Julia H. TOSH, daughter of Geo. and Melvina - BARR
OLBERT, was born near Barr, Ill., January 14, 1847 and died while visiting
her daughter, Mrs. J. P. MORRIS at Carlinville, June 9,1913, aged
66 years, 4 months and 25 days. She was married to Samuel S. COLE
in February 1868. To this union five children were born, three who have
preceded her to the Great Beyond. One dying in infancy and two daughters,
Mrs.C.B. BARNES and Mrs. Alva STANFIELD passing away in the
prime of life. A son, F. B. COLE and one daughter, Mrs. J. F. MORRIS
and seven grandchildren still survive her. She converted at about the age
of 24, joined the M.E. church at Union Chapel, remaining a member there
until 1899, when she withdrew from that church and became a member of the
Baptist church at Hettick, from which place the funeral was conducted by
Rev.ANTROBUS of Manchester, Ill. The remains were tenderly laid
to rest in Hettick cemetery, beside her daughter, Dollie, as had
often been her request. The ball bearers were Robt. PATTERSON, Geo.
SOLOMON, D.C. KENNEY, R.M. MCCOLLUM, Chas. BALLOU
and Wm. LOVE. The deceased had lived in Hettick nearly 2 years and
had made a host of friends, who will greatly miss her kind acts and pleasant
smile. She was a most loving mother, a good neighbor and bore her many
trials without a murmur. "Blessed art those that die in the Lord for
they shall live again."
Submitted 2002 by Crystal Jensen
Name of Newspaper: Bunker Hill
Date of Obituary: ca1900
Obituary: The mortal remains of gentle Arthur TOWNSEND, whose
unexpected death we chronicled last week, were laid at rest in the "silent
city of the dead" Saturday afternoon.
At 3 P.M. the funeral cortege slowly wound its way to the cemetery, where
the Rev. TOWNSEND of the Presbyterian Church, impressively performed
the last sad rites. (Note: R.C. TOWNSEND was a Minister in
Staunton, Macoupin Co, Il in 1886 & before.)
Thus the icy hand of death has once more blighted a fair and promising
bud. It is indeed sad to die so young- to be suddenly called while enjoying
life, surrounded by loving friends, caressed by a fond and doting mother
and without having experienced any of the stern realities of life- it is
truly sad.
Yet we have the sublime consolation that the draperies of little Arthur's
gentle spirit were thoroughly adjusted before appearing in the presence
of his Maker.
Arthur was an exceptionally bright child - kind, witty, and obedient- he
soon became a general favorite, and we are confident that he is being sorely
missed.
If the sympathy of friends affords a consolation, the bereaved and sorrowing
mother has certainly been in a degree comforted.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: October 28, 1937
Obituary: Well Known Farmer is Taken By Death - Funeral Services
for Albert W. TOWSE of Bird Township to Be at Riefenberg Funeral
Home Today. Albert Watson TOWSE, highly respected citizen and
retired farmer of Bird, passed away at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. John PRESSLER, Jr. in that township at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday.
His death followed several months of illness and came when he was
aged 74 years, 11 months and 24 days. He was born near
Chesterfield in Western Mound township November 2, 1862, a son of
Charles and Louisa DEWS TOWSE, pioneer residents of the
Chesterfield community. Most of his life was spent in Polk
township where he followed the occupation of farming. He was a
member of the Long Point Methodist church. Surviving Mr. Towse
are his wife, Ellen HUNTER TOWSE; three children, Mrs. John
PRESSLER, Jr., and Charles H. TOWSE of Carlinville, and
Melvin W. TOWSE of Toledo, Ohio; five sisters, Mrs. E. W. HALEY
of Rochester, Minn., Mrs. L. E. LEACH and Mrs. C. M. NIXON of
Carlinville, Mrs. Thomas CHISM and Miss Annie TOWSE of
Chesterfield. He was preceded in death by one brother, J. D.
TOWSE October 18, 1933. Funeral services will be conducted at 2
o'clock this (Thursday) afternoon from the Riefenberg Funeral
Home, with Rev. J. E. EVANS, pastor of the M. E. church of this
city officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in the city
cemetery. Pallbearers will be Leonard THOMPSON, Nelson STILL,
Edward PURSEY, Myron SNELL, Wendell PARKER and
Lloyd PRUITT.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: January 4, 1911
Obituary: A Good Woman Passes to Her Final Rest. Mrs. Ann TOWSE,
After Many Years of Useful Life, Answers Death Angel's Summons. Mrs. Ann
TOWSE died at her home, 249 N. Charles street at 6:30 o'clock Monday
afternoon (Jan 2). She had just passed her 88th birthday anniversary, which
occurred on December 31, 1910, and death came so peacefully and quietly
to her that she seemed but to fall asleep when her long and useful life
was closed. Mrs. TOWSE was in every way a good woman, kind hearted
and charitable to a remarkable degree, she not only served her Master faithfully
in religious duties, but served Him equally as well in her every day life
and there are a number of strong men and good women who when children regarded
her as a mother, and have never ceased to so regard her, because of the
care and love she bestowed upon them in their youth. She was never blessed
with children of her own, but the mother love was strong in her heart and
she took an interest in her relative's children and in other worthy young
people to the extent of caring for them, watching over and training them
and providing for their spiritual and physical welfare. Her natural kindly
and philanthropic nature seemed to manifest its beauty in this way, particularly,
and it may also be truly said she never overlooked an opportunity to bestow
a kind word in contact. Her life exemplified the teaching of her Savior,
who said: "Blessed are the pure to heart, for they shall see God."
Ann MORFOOT was the eldest daughter of Richard and Isabel MORFOOT.
She was born in Yorkshire, England, and her parents emigrated to Canada
when she was a small child, in 1829. The family remained but a short time
in Canada and then proceeded to Buffalo, N.Y., later to Pennsylvania. The
father then took his little flock down the Ohio river on a flatboat or
skiff and by steamboat from Cairo north to St. Louis; thence to Greene
county, this state and in 1832 he located near Chesterfield, this county,
where Ann MORFOOT grew to young womanhood. For a number of years
afterwards she resided with her sister, Mrs. Edw. LEVIS of Alton,
and on May 27, 1867, she was married to W. A. TOWSE and they took
up their residence on a farm in Polk township where they resided until
about three years ago, when they moved to Carlinville. Mr. TOWSE
was called to his Father October 20, 1909, and his wife has now gone to
meet him on the other side. No direct relatives survive Mrs. TOWSE.
Wm. MORFOOT, a brother, was a successful Polk township farmer, Mrs.
Edw. LEVIS of Alton and Mrs. Isabelle COREY of Greene county
were her sisters, but they have all preceded her to the tomb and only nephews,
and nieces, together with several who were not of her kin and whom she
practically raised, are left to mourn her demise. A host of more indirect
relatives and friends won by her uniform kindness during her life, also
sincerely mourn for her. The funeral occurred at the Methodist church Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. B. PECK, pastor, officiating and
interment was made in the city cemetery.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: November 5, 1942
Obituary: Mrs. J. D. TOWSE Died Saturday At The Family Home - Was
Well Known Resident of Bird Township; Funeral Tuesday. Mrs. Ida
C. TOWSE, 71, widow of the late J. D. TOWSE, died at 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31st at the family residence in Bird township,
where she had lived for upwards of fifty years. She had been an
invalid for the past twelve years, suffering from arthritis.
Decedent was born in the Carlinville vicinity. She was a daughter
of Erastus and Emeline CHANDLER BANCROFT, who were prominent
residents of this vicinity residing a few miles south of this
city. She was united in marriage to J. D. TOWSE who preceded her
in death. Four daughters survive, namely Mrs. Foster WHEELER and
Miss Bertha TOWSE, both of whom resided with their mother; Mrs.
Carl GLEASON, of Oak Park and Mrs. Hattie B. WAUGH, of Chicago. A
son, John D. TOWSE, is deceased. Also surviving are three
grandson, Jerry WAUGH, of Chicago; George Byron and Wm. D.
GLEASON, of Oak Park. A sister, Mrs. Elmer RAMEY is a resident of
Alton. Mrs. Towse had resided all of her married life on the
TOWSE homestead in Bird township where she and her late husband
took an active part in the community's affairs for many years.
She was a member of the Long Point Methodist church. Funeral
services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday from the Wiese funeral
home, Rev. W. W. CUTLIP, pastor of the Carlinville Methodist
church officiating. Two hymns were sung by Mrs. Ralph WHEELER
with Miss Ethel TEFFT as accompanist. The interment was in the
city cemetery. The pallbearers were Milton CHISM, Lyle NIXON,
Chas. H. TOWSE, Alfred LEACH, Abel SARGEANT and John P. PRESSLER.
_________ Mr. and Mrs. Carl GLEASON and sons, and his mother,
Mrs. Flora GLEASON, of Oak Park, and Mrs. Hattie WAUGH, of
Chicago, were here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Ida TOWSE. Mrs.
Carl GLEASON and Mrs. WAUGH are daughters of Mrs. TOWSE, and the
former came to the family home several days before her mother's death.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: November 24, 1904
Obituary: Mrs. Louisa TOWSE, wife of Charles TOWSE,
died at her home in Chesterfield Wednesday afternoon (Nov. 23) at 1 o'clock,
aged 63 years, 11 months and 14 days. Funeral services will be held at
the M. E. church at Chesterfield Saturday, November 26, at 9 o'clock a.m.
Interment in the Carlinville cemetery. It is thought the funeral
procession will arrive at the cemetery between 1 and 2 o'clock. Mrs. TOWSE
was the second child of John and Sylvia DEWS and was born at the
family home in Western Mound township December 9, 1840, where she resided
up to the time of her marriage to Charles TOWSE, February 22, 1859.
Most of their married life up to the time they moved to Chesterfield was
spent on their farm in Bird township in the Long Point vicinity. Seven
children were born to this union, namely: Mrs. W. E. HALEY, of Minnesota;
A. W. and John D. TOWSE, Mrs. Leonard LEACH, and Mrs. Charles
NIXON, all of Bird township; Mrs. Thomas CHISM, of Western
Mound and Anna E., who is at home. Besides her husband and children, she
also leaves to mourn her loss an aged mother, one brother, William Henry
DEWS, of Chesterfield, and four sisters, Mrs. John DAMS,
and Mrs. James HALL, both of Chesterfield, Mrs. WEISNER,
of Greenfield and Mrs. Bethel TOWSE, of Kansas. Mrs. TOWSE
was a noble woman a devoted wife, a good mother, a kind neighbor and a
sincere Christian.
Submitted 2006 by Unknown
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Free Democrat, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: January 23, 1860
Obituary: DIED. In his residence on Spanish Needle Prairie, in Macoupin
county, February 13, 1860 after a lingering illness, Dea. Haskins TRABUE,
at the age of 69 years, 1 month and 20 days.
We say truly a good man has fallen. Father TRABUE is gone. He walked
with God, and was not, for God took him. Father TRABUE was born
in Woodford, Kentucky, December 24th, 1790. In November 1810, he made a
public profession of faith in Christ, and was baptized by Elder Isaac HODGEN
and was received into fellowship of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Green
county, Kentucky. He and his brother Aaron (who is now living, and a faithful
minister of the Gospel) enlisted in the War of 1812, and served for a time
in the army. In 1816, he moved to Logan county, Ky., where he married Miss
Olympia WILSON. Here he united with others organizing a church, in which
he lived until he felt that as a Christian, he could not conscientiously
hold slaves, when he determined from a sense of duty to leave his native
state, and as he could not conscientiously hold them, so neither could
he sell them to others to be held in bondage, and therefore he manumitted
all that he had, amounting in that time in value to about $10,000. In 1835
he settled with his family on Spanish Needle Prairie in this county, where
he resided at the time of his death.
He was one of the original number who organized the Baptist Church in this
place, and also that at Spanish Needle Prairie of which he was Deacon at
the time of his death. As a man he was loved by all. As a Christian, he
was a bright example of living, active faith. The cause of Christ lay nearer
his heart than anything else. And as his life was one of active effort
for the promotion of God's glory, so his end was peaceful and serene. When
the summons of death came, he was prepared to go. His peace was made, and
no doubts disturbed the departing spirit. His aged companion and eight
children still survive to mourn his loss. Buth they sorrow not as those
who have no hope. A few weeks before his death, he made this memorandum:
"It has been forty-nine years since I enlisted in the holy war. It
is almost over with me now. I am not tired of the service. I have never
felt like turning again to the world. I tried the service of the Devil
20 years. His is hard service. I hope I have never injured the cause of
my Blessed Redeemer. I have endeavored to do my duty in the Church and
to my neighbors. I feel that the blessed Savior has rewarded me ten-fold
in the conversion of my children. He taken three to Himself, two in infancy,
and one in the triumph of living faith. Eight remain. May the Lord keep
them by his grace and make them useful in his service." And may we
not pray that the mantle of the Father may fall on the children! He sleeps
the sleep of death. The place that knew him so long, now knows him no more.
He rests from his labor, but his works follow him. Blessed are the dead
who die in the Lord.
Submitted 2000 by Robert Shultz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer , Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: March 31, 1926
Obituary: Rebecca Virginia SHULTZ, daughter of Bailey SHULTZ
and Catherine (SHOCKEY) SHULTZ was born Sept. 19, 1849 in
Fayette County Pennsylvania. Her parents moved to Illinois and settled
in the neighborhood of Shipman in 1865. She was united in marriage to Van
AMOS; after his demise to Henry LAW and finally to Joseph
TRATT. All have left her and passed to the great beyond. The lord
blessed her married life with seven children: Alice AMOS (Mrs TRIBBLE)
who died last fall in Mexico, Mo.; Lorenzo AMOS, also deceased;
William AMOS of Farmersville, Illinois; Rosa (Mrs. SMITH)
of Springfield, Ill.; Anita (Mrs. WINDISCH) of Buford, North Dakota;
Frank TRATT of Mexico, Mo.; and John TRATT, who preceded
the mother to the Eternal Shore. Aside of the four children she leaves
two grandchildren and two Great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Mary
KAHL of Shipman, Ill. Mrs. TRATT was a communicant member
of our Lutheran Church with which she affiliated as a charter member. Mrs.
TRATT was taken suddenly sick last Tuesday morning with a stroke
of apoplexy and laid unconscious for three full days until, on Friday eve
at 6:15 p.m. she crossed the bar to the Mansion of the Blessed, at the
ripe age of 76 years, six months and seven days. The remains were laid
to rest on Sunday, March 28, in Shipman cemetery, Rev. G. F. BRAUN
D.D., of the Lutheran church, her pastor, officiating.
Submitted 1999 by Sue McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: Unknown
Obituary: S/SGT. W. E. TRIPLETT, WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION - (Died
March 16, 1945) The above is a likeness of S/Sgt. Wilbert Earl TRIPLETT
who was killed in action in France, March 16th, while
serving with an infantry division of the Seventh army.
He was 29 years old. Before entering service Feb. 16,
1944, he was employed in St. Louis. After receiving
training at Camp Blanding, Fla., S/Sgt. TRIPLETT was home
on furlough last July and went overseas in August.
Surviving are his wife, the former Martha PROCTOR, who he
married July 2, 1938; three sons, Donald David 5; Norman
Dean 4; Lyndall Lee 3; his mother, Mrs. Mary TRIPLETT,
all of Carlinville, and one sister, Mrs. Irvin WILLS, of Farmersville.
Submitted 2006 by M Trover
Name of Newspaper: Alton Evening Telegraph
Date of Obituary: Dec 27, 1915
Obituary: Edward TROVER, aged 77 years, an old and well known
resident of Carlinville, came to Alton several days ago to visit his daughter,
Mrs. Frank METZ, of Sixth Street, and spend the Christmas holidays
here. Shortly after the aged citizen arrived here he was taken ill and
at 2:30 o'clock Sunday morning he died at his daughter's home from an attack
of pneumonia. Mrs. TROVER was with her husband when he died, also
other members of his family. He leaves beside his wife and his daughter,
Mrs. Bessie METZ, three sons, Edward, Morris, and Septimus TROVER.
The body was taken to Carlinville, yesterday afternoon and the funeral
held there. Mr. TROVER was one of the pioneers of the Carlinville
district and highly respected and widely know. Burial was in the Carlinville
City Cemetery.
[Note: Edward Levi Stevenson TROVER was the son of William Smith
TROVER and Elizabeth OVERSHINER. He was born in Kentucky
on March 22, 1839, coming to Illinois with the family about 1840. He married
Julia Elizabeth MORRIS of Jersey Co, IL, on Dec 19, 1877 at the
home of James HALL in Brushy Mound Twp, Macoupin Co, IL]
Submitted 2008 by Diane
Name of Newspaper: The Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: 5 Jan 1929 issue, pg. 5, col. 2
Obituary: Mrs. Julia Elizabeth TROVER died at the home of her son, S.W.
TROVER, 426 Johnson street, this city, at 5:25 Saturday morning,
at the age of 70 years, two months and 25 days, having been born Oct. 10,
1858. Decedent was the widow of Edward TROVER Sr., who passed away several
years ago. She was the last of the MORRIS family, her brother, Frank
MORRIS having died several months ago at Granite City. Surviving are
three sons, Morris of Springfield, Edward and S.W., both of Carlinville,
and one daughter, Mrs. W.W. GARDNER of St. Louis.
The funeral will probably be held sometime Monday afternoon although
the exact hour has not been arranged. Interment will occur in the city
cemetery.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the
home of her son, F. E. TROVER in Mayo street and was attended by
many relatives and friends. The services were conducted by Rev. W.G. LLOYD,
pastor of the Methodist church. Interment was made in the city cemetery.
The pallbearers were S.N. WILSON, Frank J. RYAN, Edward WIESE,
Dr. J.M. BARCUS, Charles T. WOODWARD and William COHLEPP.
Among those attending from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. W.W. GARDNER,
Mrs. Mildred BRUENER, Miss Carline METZ, Trover METZ
of St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Maurice TROVER of Springfield, Morris
Gates TROVER, Kansas City, Mo; Mrs. Richard HARLOW, Bloomington;
Leo MORRIS, a nephew of Jefferson BARRACKS; Mr. and Mrs.
William RUSSELL and son, Gerald; Mr. and Mrs. Walter RUSSELL
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John RUSSELL, Frank RUSSELL, Mrs.
John WHITMORE, son and daughter, Joseph LONG, and Mrs. Clarence
SHANE, all of Gillespie, and Mrs. Emma GARDNER of Girard.
Submitted 2002 by Rhonda Miller
Name of Newspaper: a Greene County paper
Date of Obituary: 1923
Obituary: Thomas L. SHADE was called to Carlinville Wednesday
morning by the sudden death of his sister. Mrs. Ella TUCKER, who
dropped dead on the streets of that city on the previous day (July 3, 1923).
She was known among many of our readers as she was a resident of this vicinity
(Greenfield) in previous years. She was the widow of Jacob TUCKER,
who dropped dead several years ago at his home north of this city. She
is survived by several children. Funeral services will be held in Carlinville
this morning and her body will be brought to Greenfield and interred in
the Oakwood Cemetery.
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville
Date of Obituary: 1923
Obituary: DROPS DEAD ON STREET Mrs. Ella TUCKER dropped dead
Tuesday evening while on her way to attend special services at the Emmanuel
Baptist church. Under direction of Coroner W. W. JACOBY, the body
was removed to the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. I. LOVELESS and
after investigation, the cause of death was pronounced as heart trouble.
Mrs. E. TUCKER (nee SHADE), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah
SHADE was born in West Virginia, March 20, 1862. At the age of six,
she moved with her parents to Illinois where she lived with her parents
until she was united in marriage to Jacob TUCKER of Greenfield,
Illinois. To this union was born 11 children, nine of whom survive their
mother. At the age of 15 she repented of her sins, gave her heart to God,
was baptized and united with the Bethel Baptist church near Hettick. From
that time until her departure from time to eternity, she was a follower
of the Christ she loved and has gone to reap the reward of those who have
been faithful to the end. She was a kind neighbor, a loving mother and
was loved by all who knew her. Sometime ago she came to Carlinville to
make her home with her children. Shortly after coming here she was received
into the fellowship of the Emmanuel Baptist church where she was a member
until the God of Heaven called her from us unto himself. While on her way
to the place of worship where she so much loved to be, God said it is enough,
come up higher. She was aged at the time of her death, 61 years, 3 months,
and 13 days. Those left to mourn the departure are as follows: Nine children,
27 grandchildren, one sister and three brothers. The children are as follows:
Mrs. Fannie BECKMAN of St. Louis, Mrs. Addie LOVELESS, Mrs.
Lela FITE, Mrs. Iva ADAMS, Miss Marie TUCKER, of Carlinville:
Clarence TUCKER of Quincy; Otis and Clyde TUCKER of Carlinville;
and Mrs. Nora Mae DAVIS of Illinois. The funeral services will be
held at 9 o'clock Friday morning at the Emmanuel Baptist church, conducted
by the pastor, Rev. C.W. HOLMES. Interment will be made at Greenfield.
Submitted 2002 by Rhonda Miller
Name of Newspaper: a Greene County paper
Date of Obituary: Unknown
Obituary: Death Comes Suddenly Jacob TUCKER, who had
been in the employ of George N. COLE as a farm hand for the past
year, died very suddenly Monday morning while assisting Frank LYONS,
another employee, in feeding the cattle. Mr. TUCKER was aged sixty
years and had suffered from several attacks of heart failure since the
first of the year, but was feeling unusually well on the morning of his
death. He was born in Napoleon, Iowa. His wife is a sister of W.A., Charles
and Thomas L. SHADE of this city and vicinity. They came here from
north of Carlinville a year ago, since which time he had been farming for
Mr. COLE. He is survived by his wife and nine children, five of
whom area at home. His son, Clarence, who has been in St. Louis, will take
his father's place and keep the home from being broken up. Funeral services
were conducted at the family residence on Wednesday at 10 a.m. by Rev.
J.W. PATTERSON. The interment was in the North Cemetery.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: May 3, 1911
Obituary: Death of Geo. C. TUNISON. G. C. TUNISON, a prominent
farmer who resides two miles south of White Hall died yesterday at 11:35
a.m., aged 60 years. The deceased was a son-in-law of Robert WHITELEY,
Sr., of this city, and was well known in this city. He leaves to mourn
his lose a wife and one son. Funeral services will be held at White Hall
Friday afternoon.
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