Obituaries (E-F)
Joseph Elliott
passed away at his home in Table Grove on Thursday March 13, 1919 at the age of
74 years, 4 months and 27 days. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at
the Christian church at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Waggoner of Ipava.
Burial in the City cemetery. HE is survived by one son Addison of California and
three daughters, Lillian and Margaret at home and Mrs. Lucretia Nichols of Niant
Illinois. Mr. Elliott was associated with the people of this community in a
business way for years and for a number of years was Rural Carrier of Route One.
(unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Diane Herd)
Lucille Ellis
Lucille, daughter of Thomas and Malinda Ellis was born in Harris township,
Fulton County, Illinois October 23, 1894 and passed to her Heavenly home July
21, 1923. She leaves to mourn her untimely death, her heart broken parents and
two brothers, Ernest of Rockford, Ill. and Carl, with his wife and little
daughter Virginia Flo and baby son, Robert Oscar, living close by on their home
place, where Lucille delighted to spend hours, loving and helping care for the
children, which she idolized. She will be greatly missed from both homes, by
those who loved her so dearly. In revival services held in Point Pleasant
church, by Rev. Hamilton in 1909 or 1910, she was converted and joined the
church, and during the remainder of her life was always ready to assist in
Christian work, either by song or testimony, and also ready to help in work, for
the choir or Aid Society.
While attending school at State Normal, Macomb Illinois, and also while teaching the home district school, she assumed her church work when possible.
Several years ago she moved with her parents from Point Pleasant vicinity to her late home, southeast of Smithfield, and since attended the U.B. church at Smithfield, taking interest in the church work. At the time of her death she was president of the Otterbein guild of that church. She leaves many relatives sorrowing on account of her death. Being of a pleasant disposition, she had a large circle of friends, deeply grieved.
We are wont to ask, shy so useful a life is so soon cut off, and when dark clouds surround us, through blinding tears, why such bitter sorrow? But God knoweth best and works in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform, and each day teaching us life is only a span and very uncertain, but death is certain. Lucille has paid the debt we all must pay, and gone home to her God, whom she loved and served, and to meet her little sister, Ruth, who passed to the Great Beyond, December 10, 1906.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 24, at 2:00 p.m. at Point Pleasant
church, conducted by Rev. Stubblefield of London Mills, assisted by Rev. Martin
of Smithfield and Rev. Towsley of Adair, by one of the largest crowds ever
attending Point Pleasant. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
(unknown newspaper, July 1923, submitted by Diane Herd)
Mrs. Elizabeth Ewing Dies Sunday Morning At Home Of Son
Mrs. Elizabeth Ewing died at the home of her son, William Ewing, in St. David, at 12:35 o'clock yesterday morning, following a long illness.
She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Moose and was born in Astoria Aug. 15, 1865. She was married in 1875 at Astoria to Sherman Ewing, who died July 20, 1915. She is survived by three children: William, Maud and Fred Ewing. There are five surviving grandchildren.
She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Samuel Moose and
C.C. Moose of Astoria, Jacob Moose in the west, Mrs. John Schaeffer, Mrs. Jacob
Schaeffer and Mrs. C. Danner, all of Astoria, Mrs. Ella Willock of Table Grove,
Mrs. William Beck of Baders, Mrs. Edwin Becker of Chicago and Mrs. J. A. Moore
of Peoria.
Mrs. Ewing has resided in Illinois all her life with the exception of a year
spent in Missouri. For several years she was a resident of Dunfermline.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Protestant church in St. David at 2
o'clock this afternoon and interment was in the Highbridge cemetery.
( Note: The correct date of her marriage is 27 Feb 1886, in Astoria, Fulton Co.)
(Canton Daily Ledger, Sept. 24, 1923, submitted by Anne Marie Willis)
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Fidler, of Utica, widow of Samuel Fidler,
died at 7:10 o'clock Sunday morning at the home of her son-in-law, David Smith,
in Banner township.
The cause of Mrs. Fidler's death was pneumonia, resulting
from a cold contracted in coming from her home to take care of her daughter in
the latter's illness.
Mrs. Fidler was one of Fulton county's oldest
residents. She was born in Missouri, Dec. 17, 1828. In 1830 she came to Fulton
county with her parents the late Jacob McCan and wife, and had lived in Utica
ever since. She leaves four sons Willard, John, Warren and Minor. The only
daughter is Mrs. Smith. D. M. McCan, of Hebron, Ind.; J. J. McCan, of Utica, and
T. J. McCan, of Canton, are brothers, and Mrs. Thomas Romine, of Canton, is a
sister. Mrs. Fidler's husband died at Utica, Feb. 18, 1868.
Funeral serevices were held at the Smith residence, on
the Ashby farm, at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. J. W. Johnson
officiating. (Canton Weekly Register,
Canton, Il. April 20 1899, submitted by Danni Hopkins)
Mrs. Drusilla
(Darthulia) Fidler, widow of George Fidler, died at 12:30 o'clock Sunday
afternoon, at her home in Utica, following several months of illness, caused by
heart trouble and the infirmatives of advanced age generally.
Mrs. Fidlers was 77 years old and had lived nearly all
her live in or near Utica. George and D. Fidler of Utica and Mrs. Joseph Creek
and Mrs. Leonard Creek of Orion Township.
Other near relatives are two sisters Mrs. Catherine Tompkins of Utica and Mrs.
Martha Duggan, residing west of Canton.
Mrs. Fidler was the oldest resident of that part of
Fulton Co. and had a host of friends by whom she was held in greatest esteem.
The funeral will be held at the home in Utica, at 10:30
o'clock Tuesday morning, and burial will be in the Walnut cemetery. [Looks like
part of this is missing: She was born August 22, 1832 in Jackson Co., In. and
died October 3, 1909 in Utica (Banner), Fulton Co., Il. Married George W. Fidler
IV May 31, 1857 in Fulton Co., Il. Her maiden name was Guilliams. ] (Canton
Daily Register, October ?, 1909, submitted by Danni
Hopkins)
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Lena, wife of Wm. ESTES of Rosyln, Wash. The family moved from Bryant, Il. to
Washington several years ago. (Canton
Daily Register,
Canton, Il., Feb 27 1901, pg. 6, submitted by Janine Crandell) Minter Effland, son of Charles C. and Jane Vashti (Rutledge) Effland died at
his home four and one half miles north east of Table Grove, Illinois on April
30, 1925 after five days of serious illness. Mr. Effland was born in Mount Township McDonough County Ill. near New
Philadelphia Ill. on Aug 21, 1880. On October 17, 1908 he was married to Miss
Bertha Leo Strode. To them were born two children, Charles Burdette and
Marjorie. Besides his wife and children, he leaves to mourn his departure a
loving father and mother and a sister. For many years, Mr. Effland has been in poor health but was always patient
and never complained of his sufferings. He loved his home, was a loving father
and considerate husband, a warm friend and kind neighbor and he will be missed
from the group in which he lived. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Barker Cemetery, four
miles north of Table Grove, Ill. ** Minter Effland is buried in Miner cemetery just west of the Barker
cemetery - the fence had been removed between them.
(unknown newspaper, ???, 1925, submitted by Diane Herd) Mary Velma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. EMMONS died Wednesday at the family
residence in Bryant. Pneumonia. Age 4 months. Buried Wilcoxen Cemetery.
(Canton Daily Register,
Canton, Il., Feb 28 1901, pg. 4, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Scroll down to find George Eyerly's obit. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted
by Jan McRevey)
John M. FARWELL died Sept. 25th, 1900 at his home in Woodland Township, Fulton County, Il. at the age of 97 years. (Canton Weekly Register, Canton, Il., Oct 4 1900, pg. 10, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Mary Ellen "Molly"
Douglas Fate Obituary
Mary Ellen, daughter of William G. and Anne Johnson
Douglas, was born in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1846, and died Nov. 28, 1928 at
the age of 82 years 10 months and 11 days at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.
B. Jenkins of Canton. She came to Fulton county with her parents at a very early
age and had resided in this county ever since, making her home in Smithfield for
the past 30 years. On Sept. 7, 1865, she was united in marriage to James Martin
Fate. To this union, were born nine children: Mrs. Emma Irwin and Mrs. Mayme
Jenkins of Canton, Mrs. Carrie Rector and George Fate of Smithfield, Charles
Fate of Abingdon, Earnest Fate of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Stella Gerber of
Muskogee, Okla. A daughter Mrs. Annie Irwin and one son Jimmie preceded her in
death. There are 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. In January, 1901,
she was united in marriage to Samuel Knock, who died in October, 1916. When a
young woman she was converted and united with the Methodist church at
Smithfield, of which she was a member at her death. A patient sufferer, she was
loved and esteemed by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides
relatives already listed, one brother, T. C. Douglas of Smithfield. Funeral
services were held at the Methodist church at 10 o'clock Saturday morning with
the Rev. Walter T. Ward, assisted by the Rev. T. W. Thompson on Canton,
officiating. Burial was at the Howard cemetery. Floral tributes were many and
very beautiful. Her grandsons were pallbearers. They were: Russell Rector, Earl
Irwin, Ernie Joachim, Robert J. Ewan, Wyatt Barker and Beryl Baughman. Her
granddaughters, Miss Hazel Irwin, and Mrs. Russell Rector beautifully rendered
several songs. (Cuba
Journal,
Cuba, Il., Nov. ??, 1928, submitted by Steven Fate)
Funeral
The funeral of Mrs. Isaac Ellis was held Tuesday
morning at 11:00 at Brock's Chapel, near Smithfield. The Rev. N. M. Douglas of
Cuba officiating and internment was in the cemetery adjoining.
Eliza Jane Cameron was born October 15, 1831 in
Bernadotte, Il. and spent most of her life in Fulton Co. At the age of 21 she
was united in marriage to Isaac Ellis, who with 7 children, survives her. The
children are as follows: Alonzo, who resides at home, Mrs. Mary Pickering of
Sherman Co., Ks., Mrs. Adaline Kent of Marietta, James of Stevens Co., Ks.,
Wilbert of Smithfield, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller of near Smithfield, and John who
lives at home. One brother James lives near Smithfield, and a sister, Mrs. Kate
Donaldson, resides in Ogden, Ia.
(Canton
Weekly Register, Canton, Illinois, Thursday, March 31, 1910,
submitted by Jennifer Cook)
Scroll down to find Hester Fouts' obit. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Jan McRevey)
Scroll down to find Kittie? Freaner's obit. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Jan McRevey)
Robert Frederick, 14-months-old son of Hurley and Ethel Frederick, died at the family home in this city Tuesday morning at 10 a. m., death resulting from pneumonia, which followed an attack of the whooping cough. The child was born in Lewistown Dec. 11, 1922.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a. m. from the home conducted by Rev. H. C. Reichel of the Illinois Street Christian church. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. (Peoria Transcript, Feb. 15, 1923, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Maud, the infant daughter of Lewis R. and
Ella Emry of the East Locust St., died Saturday morning at 1:45 o'clock. The age
of the little one was 7 months and 25 days, and the cause of death was spasms.
The funeral took place this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence, the
Rev. Alex Smith officiating.
(unknown newspaper, unknown date, submitted by Kristen Dansby)
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Sarah
Paul Foot
Sarah Paul was born in Ohio, May 30,
1840 and died February 1, 1904, being almost 64 years of age. She came to
Illinois with her parents while yet a child and was married to John Foot in
1859. To them were born 10 children. Those living are Ambrose of Buckeye; Mrs.
Cynthia Hoar, Mrs. Mary Miller, Mrs. Nancy Westerfield and Loren Foot, Canton;
Lyman of Civer; Joseph and Henry Foot of Iowa. James died in infancy, and Mrs.
Etta Miller died December 6, 1901. Her husband died July 8, 1897. The subject
of this sketch united with the Christian Church when only 16 years of age. She
was a devoted and faithful member. The funeral was held at the Buckeye Church,
and conducted by the Rev. W. N. Shinn of Cuba. The remains werer lain to rest
beside those of her husband in the cemetery adjoining. The relatives have the
sympathy of the entire community. [Another source has her being born June 10,
1840 & dying February 11, 1904](February
11, 1904, reprint from Fulton County Democrat, Oct. 6, 1971, submitted by Jennifer
Cook)
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DEATH AT
LEWISTOWN
Mrs. Mary Jane Evans, wife of Edward F. Evans died Saturday, at her home in
Lewistown, from typhoid fever and heart disease. She was a daughter of the late
Henry (Note: this should be Findley, Henry is her brother) Kruzan, of Lewistown
township and was in her sixty-forth year.
One son and three daughters are living. (Canton Daily Register, Oct. 2, 1905, pg. 6, col. 2, submitted by Debbie Hill)
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DEATH OF MRS. E. F. EVANS
This beloved wife and mother died at the family home in
Lewistown, Sept.30, of typhoid fever. Her maiden was Mary Jane Kruzan and she
was born in Lewistown tp., 11 Nov., 1842, her parents being Finley and Maria
Johnson-Kruzan, honored pioneers of Fulton county. She was married to Edward F.
Evans, Dec. 24, 1867, at her parents' home three miles southwest of Lewistown.
Her honored father and the boy she married to were singularly both members of
Co. A. of the famous 103d Regiment, both remaining until the close of the war,
the regiment being mustered out, June 21, 1865. Mr. Evans, like his wife, has
lived in Lewistown from his childhood, neither ever having any other home. There
were four children, all living and present at the death and burial of their
mother; Mrs. Flora B. Coon, Goldendale, Wash. Henry B. Evans, Watsonville, Cal.,
Mrs. Carrie E. Nahm, Lewistown, Mrs. Ollie B. Talbott, Chicago.
Mrs. Evans as wife and mother had few equals and no
superior. Her home was church and club- her husband and babies her idols. She
had the joy to live to see her son and daughters come to man and womanhood,
respected and honored by all who know them. And thus has been broken one of the
happiest and most devoted families Lewistown has ever had. Our old friend in his
desolation is blessed with children who adore him and by a host of old comrades
and friends who will spare no kindly ministrations to make his last days
comfortable and bright with reverence and love.
Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian chapel,
Sunday afternoon, by the Rev. Dr. B. Y. George of Elmwood, the Reverend friend
of the family, assisted by Rev. Dr. Crissman of Chicago.
(unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Debbie Hill)
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John Leonard Ebbert, son of John and Nancy Stambaugh Trone Ebbert, was born Oct.
30, 1888, near Browning. He passed away Sunday afternoon, May 25, 1969, at the
Culbertson Memorial hospital where he had been a patient for the past 10 days.
He had been in failing health for several years.
He was married to Lillie Goodin August 14, 1913. To this happy union eight
children, were born: Victor, Mrs. Doris Prather and Mrs. Leona Smith, all of
Rushville; Louis and Mrs. Lucille Curtis, of Ray; and Mrs. Mary Hill of St.
Ignace, Mich. Paul who preceded his father in death in 1968, and Barbara Joan in
infancy. He was also preceded in death by 19 half brothers and sisters.
John was reared to young manhood near Browning where he was educated and
attended church. He lived his entire life in Schuyler County.
Surviving in addition to his widow and children are 24 grandchildren and 19
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Worthington Funeral home,
with the Rev. Frank Goodin officiating. Burial was in Christian Neck cemetery. (Rushville
Times, Jun. 5, 1969, submitted by
Scottie McCoy)
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1975
Rites for Mrs. Lillie Ebbert Held Here on Monday
Mrs. Lillie R. Ebbert, 82, died Friday at Culbertson Memorial hospital. Funeral
services were held on Monday at Worthington Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wesley
Trendle officiating. Burial was in Christian Neck cemetery, north of Rushville.
She was born Sept. 17, 1893, at Elizabethtown, Ky., the daughter of Frank and
Debbie Tweddell Goodin. She married John Ebbert on Aug. 14, 1913, in Schuyler
County. He preceded her in death May 25, 1969.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Leona Smith of Rushville, Mrs. Lucille Curtis
of rural Rushville, Mrs. Mary Hill of St. Ignace, Mich., and Mrs. Doris Prather
of Rushville; two sons, Louis of rural Astoria and Victor of Havana; 24
grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Rev. Frank Goodin of Abingdon and James Goodin of Davenport, Iowa; and
one sister, Mrs. Maude Wright of Canton. Also preceding her in death were one
son, Paul one infant daughter, Joan; and one brother, Herbert.
The people of this community also send sympathy to the family of Lillie Ebbert
for the loss of their mother and grandmother. (Unknown
paper and date, submitted by
Scottie McCoy)
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Nancy Fitz Stambaugh, daughter of Michael and Nancy Fitz Stambaugh, was born in
Hanover county, Maryland, April 20, 1842, and died at her home near Browning,
April 16, 1924, at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 27 days.
She was united in marriage to Abraham S. Trone in June, 1858, in Fulton County.
To this union were born eleven children, namely: Sarah Catherine, Jacob S.,
Nancy Isabel, Mary Elizabeth, Susanna Ellen, Rebecca A., Henry S., Adeline
Melissa, Matilda Louise, Ephriam S. and Carl A.
The husband preceded her in death, July 8, 1883. She was again united in
marriage to John Ebbert, Nov. 22, 1887. To this union was born one son, John
Ebbert Jr.
The children who preceded her to the Great Beyond are Mary E. Crampton; Adeline
Parks, Matilda L. Smith and Ellen Abbott.
She with her parents moved to York County, Pa., at the age of one year, and at
the age of seven came with the family by wagon, and settled all a farm in Fulton
County, about three miles south west of Astoria, in the Oak Grove neighborhood.
Those left to mourn her loss are one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Bricker of Astoria,
and eight children namely: Sarah Shaffer of Summum, Jacob S, of Browning, Belle
Ewing of near Ray, Rebecca Stroops of Browning, Henry S. of Browning, Ephriam S.
at home, Carl A. of Browning, and John Ebbert of near Ray.
Forty-eight grandchildren and twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and a host of
relatives and friends are left to mourn.
She united with the Brethren church at South Fulton church in l888. She remained
a faithful Christian until the spirit took its flight to the great Eternal home.
She was a kind and loving disposition, ever willing to share the burdens of
others and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She has been in ill health for some time but the end was unexpected.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, at the
Ridgeville church, conducted by Rev. H. Lind of Astoria; interment in
Ridgeville, cemetery.
Card of Thanks-We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness shown us during our bereavement. The Children. (Rushville Times, April 24, 1924, submitted by Scottie McCoy)
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Mrs. Nancy Ebbert Dies at Her Home Near Browning
Nancy Fitz Stambaugh, daughter of Michael and Nancy Isabel Fitz Stambaugh was
born in Hanover County, Maryland, April 20, 1842 and passed away at her home
near Browning April 16, 1924, aged 81 years, 11 months and 26 days. She was
united in marriage to Abraham S. Trone of Fulton County, Ill. About June 1858.
To this union was born eleven children. She leaves to mourn her departure, three
daughters and five sons, namely: Sarah Shaffer of Summum, Jacob S. of Browning,
Isabel Ewing of Ray, Rebecca Stroops of Browning, Ephraim S. at home, Carl A. of
Browning and John Ebbert Jr. of Ray, also 48 grand children and 28
great-grand-children, all of whom survive except four daughters, namely: Mary
Trone Crampton, Adeline Parks, Matilda Smith and Ellen Abbott. The husband
preceded her in death, July 8, 1883.
She was again united in marriage to John Ebbert, Nov. 22, 1887. He died November
11, 1894.
She moved to York county, Pennsylvania with her parents when about one year old
and at the age of seven came to Illinois with family, making the trip by wagon
and settled on a farm in Fulton county about three miles southwest of Astoria in
the Oak Grove neighborhood. She united with the Church of the Brethren in 1888
and gave her heart to God and has remained a faithful Christian until the Spirit
took is flight to God who gave it.
She was of a kind and loving disposition, always willing to share the burden of
others. She has been in poor health for some time, but the end came unexpected.
We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness given us during our
bereavement. Services were held at the Ridgeville church, Saturday by Elder A.
H. Lind. Interment in the Ridgeville Cemetery. (Astoria
Argus-Searchlight, Apr. 23, 1924, submitted by
Scottie McCoy)
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Paul Eugene Ebbert, son of John L. and Lillie Goodin Ebbert, was born November
13, 1922 in Schuyler County. He passed away at the Veteran's hospital in
Phoenix, Arizona at 8:25 a.m., Nov. 16, 1968. He had been in failing health for
many years. He was married to Joann Marquis March 28, 1948. To this happy union
four sons were born Ronald, Ricky, Steven and David, all at home. Besides his
wife and sons he is survived by his parents of Ray: two brothers, Louis of Ray
and Victor of Rushville; four sisters, Mrs. Leona Smith and Mrs. Doris Prather
of Rushville, Mrs. Lucille Curtis of Ray and Mrs. Mary Hill of St. Ignace,
Michigan. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Barbara Joan. Paul
received his education in Schuyler County, and enlisted in the Navy in 1941, at
the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The full time of his enlistment was
spent in the South Pacific during World War II. He was aboard the U.S. Cruiser,
Helena when it was sunk in the Battle of Kula Gulf on July 6, 1943, and after
surviving this tragedy was aboard the cruisers Providence and Houston before
receiving his honorable discharge in 1946. He was a farmer and lived in Schuyler
County until moving to Arizona for his health five years ago. He was a member of
the American Legion Post No.4 at Rushville, and the V. F. W. at Mesa, Arizona. He
was a kind and loving husband and father, and took much pride in his four sons,
and his home was his castle. His kind disposition won him many friends during
his span of life. Service's were held Wednesday, November 20, at Gibbons Garden
Chapel in Mesa, Arizona, with Reverend M. J. Zaldivar officiating. Interment was
in Mesa City cemetery. Full military honors were conducted at graveside. (Unknown
paper and date, submitted by
Scottie McCoy)
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RUSHVILLE - Vera M. Ebbert, 85, of 370 S. Monroe St. died at 2:50 a.m. Saturday,
Dec. 31, 1994, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 27, 1909, in Oakland
Township, Schuyler County, to Arthur W. and Sylvia Rakestraw Hickle, she married
Paul Schisler in 1933 in Astoria. He died in 1937. She married Louis Ebbert on
Dec. 31, 1949, in Virginia, Ill. He survives. Also surviving are one son, Neal
Schisler of Springfield; one daughter, Barbara Morey of Anna; two stepdaughters,
Shirley Crumley of Canton and Judy Jones of Rushville; nine grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. Four brothers preceded her in death. Graveside services
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at South Fulton Cemetery near Astoria. Visitation will
be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. (Unknown
paper and date, submitted by
Scottie McCoy)
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Bardolph News: Mrs. Catharine Frizzell died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S.V. Portlock of this place on last friday morning, aged 91 years 3 months and 25 days. The deceased had been an invalid for many months from the failure of her physical powers with other complications, so her death was not unexpected and came rather as a blessed relief than a dreaded misfortune.
Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church in this place on Saturday, conducted by Rev. C.A. Wright, after which the remains were conveyed to the Mound M.E. cemetery and laid by the side of those of the husband.
Catharine Lindsay was born in Raltinore County, Maryland, December 31, 1810. In 1835 she was married to Joshua Frizzell. To this union were born two sons and three daughters - Nancy L., wife of S.V. Portlock of this place, Margaret C. wife of George Barker of the Barkers's Grove neighborhood; Joshua B. residing in Kansas, Edward now deceased and George H.
The husband died on February 12, 1892, thus terminating a companionship over 47 years.
In the year 1836 the deceased united with the M.E. church, remaining a consistant member during the remainder of her days.
Grandmother Frizzell outlived her day and generation. She belonged to that fast
vanishing class of pioneers whose virtues and accomplishments were as rugged as
the character of their lives were strengthened and sacrificing. She is spoken of
as a woman of fine character, a kind neighbor and a good wife and neighbor.
(Note: died April 26, 1902)
(Bardolph News, April 1902, submitted by Diane Herd)
Mrs. J. B. Frizell Dead.
In renewing his subscription I. L. Rhodes of Good Hope sends the following
clipping from a Walla Walla (Wash.) paper:
“Mrs. Emaline Frizell, wife of J. Frizell, who resides in the Valley Home
addition one mile east of town, died yesterday afternoon of paralysis. Mrs.
Frizell was for many years an active member of the Women’s Relief Corps. She
leaves four grown children. Irwin Frizell, the only one living in Walla Walla,
is a mail carrier. The funeral will take place from his late residence at 1
o’clock p. m. Friday.”
Mrs. Frizell was born and raised in Fulton county and was a daughter of the
pioneer physician of Farmers township, Dr. J. S. Portlock. The brothers and
sister surviving her are: J. L. Portlock of New London, Ia., S. V. Portlock of
Bardolph, Il., W. P. Portlock of Galesburg, Mrs. Wm. Allen of Macomb and Mrs. I.
L. Rhodes of Good Hope.
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Deanna Paul)
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Nancy L. Frizell
Obituary: The following obituary was pronounced as a part of the funeral
service:
Nancy L. Frizell, oldest child of Joshua and Catherine Frizell, was born in
Brook county, West Virginia, Sept. 3, 1837, and passed from the scenes of earth
to her long home on Feb. 1, 1917, aged 79 years, 4 months and 28 days. The
family came from West Virginia to Illinois in 1854, locating in Fulton County.
On Jan 1, 1857, she united in marriage at Lewistown, Ill, with Samuel V. Portlock of Table Grove, who survives her. They located near Bardolph in 1866 and with the exception of a few years spent in Nebraska, have since resided in this vicinity. To them were born nine children, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. Two of these Joshua L. Portlock and Mrs. Olive J. Jackson, preceded their mother in death. The living are J.W. Portlock and Mrs. Eva C. Wilcox of near Bardolph, Margaret A. Adkisson of Industry, Carrie M. Wilcox of Washington, Iowa, Nancy E. Wilcox of Chicago, Orville E. Portlock of Macomb, and Byron Scott Portlock at home. She also leaves twenty two grandchildren and sixteen great- grandchildren.
About forty-five years ago, under the ministry of Rev. James Ferguson, in the Bardolph M.E. church she was converted and united with the church. She has continued a faithful and beloved member and a consistent Christian through all the years since.
In her death Bardolph loses one of its oldest citizens, respected and beloved by all who knew her. The church loses a sister and mother in Israel whose life has been a steady and consistent example of the work of grace in the human heart in the midst of earth's trials and hardships. Her children and grandchildren mourn a patient, loving and faithful mother whose example and prayers will ever be cherished for good in our lives.
(Unknown newspaper, Feb. 1917, submitted by Diane Herd)
WAS PRISONER AT ANDERSONVILLE
Charles Fowler, Civil War Veteran, Dies at Daughter's Home
Charles N. Fowler, only remaining prisoner of
Andersonville during the Civil war in the county and one of the three left in
the state, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. J. Stephens of 815 South
First avenue, Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock of acute uremia.
Mr. Fowler enlisted in the Fourteenth Illinois cavalry
at the beginning of the Civil war and during his service was confined in the
famous Andersonville prison. He was in the prison during the time of what later
has been termed the "miracle." He often told the story of the awful thirst which
they endured, and of the shooting down of those who crossed the "dead line" for
water. The only available water the men had for drinking was from a brackish,
swamp-like pool covered with a thick, green scum, and prayer meetings were held
for relief by the Christians confined within the prison.
One night, when men were dying for thirst and several
had been shot down for crossing the "line" a storm arose and after a horrific
lightning and thunder storm, a spring of cool, gushing water burst forth within
the prison yard walls. Mr. Fowler often told this story, and he said that in the
thanksgiving services which followed this miracle, many of the prisoners were
converted to Christianity. It was during his army service that Mr. Fowler
received injuries that partially blinded him in later years.
Born in Peoria
Charles N. Fowler was born on July 22, 1844, in Peoria.
He was married to Mary Wineman on Jan. 11, 1868 at La Claire, Ia. Soon after
this he moved to a farm near Canton, but for the past 30 years he has lived in
Canton. Two daughters survive. They are Mrs. Hubert Stephens of this city and
Mrs. L. F. Redfern of Dixon, Ill. There are also seven grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at
1:30 o'clock at the Messler Funeral Chapel, the Rev. L. H. Knight officiating.
The casket will be opened at the chapel one hour before the time of the
services. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
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