Obituaries (I-M)

Myron MCCUNE, son of the Hon. J. L. McCune, of Ipava, died at that place of consumption, Tuesday night of last week. (Canton Register, Thursday, May 30, 1889, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Mrs. Izella MERSHON, who had been sick for some time, departed this life on Wednesday of last week. She was born on Gloucester, New Jersey, in 1823 and moved here about 1848.  During her stay here she was highly esteemed and was well known for her kindness of heart and many other good traits.  The funeral was held last Sunday, and was largely attended by relatives and friends. (Canton Register, Thursday, June 6, 1889, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Canton - Robert LIVERS' child that had been suffering from diptheria for the past week, is dead. (Peoria Journal, Friday, October 17, 1890, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Blanche Beatrice Carrison Lutz

Blanch Beatrice Lutz, daughter of Albert and Florence Carrison was born in Farmers township, Fulton Co., November 27, 1883 and died at her home October 22, 1942 aged 58 years, 9 months and 24 days. She was united in marriage to Orval Lutz February 7, 1911. To this union was born one boy, Toler Albert Lutz, two girls Florence Buley and Elizabeth Hart, all living. She leaves to mourn their loss, husband, three children, 11 grandchildren, one brother Chas. Carrison. When a young girl and in her early womanhood she was active in Sunday school work. She has lived her entire life in the home where she was born and all her children are living in the immediate vicinity. She lover her home and always seemed contented with her surroundings, always a good neighbor and loving friend.

Funeral services were held from the Point Pleasant church Sunday morning at 10:00 o'clock, Rev. H. E. Longbrake officiating. Burial in Point Pleasant cemetery.

Former Resident of Canton Passed Away in Galesburg Hospital Sunday -- Body Brought Here

      Mrs. Sarah Churchill Magoon, a former resident of this city[Canton], passed away at 4 o'clock Sunday in St. Mary's hospital, Galesburg. The body was brought to Canton Monday morning and taken to the Fisher funeral home where the services were held at 3 in the afternoon. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.    
     Mrs. Magoon was a daughter of the late Charles B. Churchill who built the Churchill house. She was born and raised two and a half miles west of Canton, and was first married to Fred Palmer, who died in 1901. In 1903 she married Chester Magoon who is living. There is no family.
     Mrs. Frank Marr[is this an error?], North Main Street, Canton, and Mrs. Mort Churchill of Fiatt, are sisters. The body was accompanied to Canton by the husband and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Magoon and Mr. and Mrs. Will Shrader. (Peoria Star, Peoria, Illinois, Tuesday, September, 28, 1920, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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John Manning died at his home in Fairview township, Wednesday afternoon March 7, 1888 after a protracted illness from a complication of  diseases.

Buried Friday in the White Chapel Cemetery. He was 83 years old. 

John Manning was born in Ireland, town Tillemore, county Mede (Meath) and moved to this country in 1825. He stopped in York state a few years, and from there came to Chicago, working on the canal two years. Then he lived in Kentucky three years and was married there to Miss Theodosia (Theodothia) Morton, who died in April 1865. Four children blessed their union, three of whom are still living--Mrs. Jerome Harden, Elijah Manning, and Mrs. Elizabeth Sherman. In '41 the family removed to Illinois and located on the farm where Mr. Manning died.

Deceased was an honest and industrious citizen and had accumulated considerable propery, all of  which he had appraised and equally distributed among his children. We have heard Mr. Manning say that he never paid a cent of interest. The children hereby thank the many kind friends who so kindly assisted them during the illness and death of their father. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Sue Laimans)

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St. David Miner Killed.

Crushed to Death by Fall of Roof in Room in Big Creek Mine, St. David.

     Joe Mytish, aged about 43, miner, was killed about 1 o'clock Friday afternoon by the fall of a roof in a room in the Big Creek Mine in which he was working.
     When the accident occurred, Mytish was working in one room and his companion, George Stemich, was in the room adjoining, both about a mile from the main entrance. Stemich was not injured.
     The mass of coal and slate which crushed down from the roof of the mine buried Mytish in its fall. Stemich was unable to rescue him alone and summoned aid. Other miners hurried to his assistance and in about 10 minutes Mytish was extracted from the debris. He was still alive, but died in a few moments. Dr. R. H. Maguire had been called and was at the mine by the time the man was rescued, but nothing could be done to save him.
     His head was crushed, one leg broken and there were numerous severe bruises and probably internal injuries. The head injury was fatal, the skull being badly crushed.
     The cause of the fall of debris has not been ascertained. Coroner Floyd A. Smith was at once summoned from Canton and held an inquest Friday afternoon. State Mine Inspector Thomas Back also was summoned from Canton.
     Joe Mytish had lived in St. David several years during which time he had been employed in the mine. He was regarded as a good workman and had many friends there. He is survived by his wife. As far as known here, the only other relative in this county is his brother, Matt Mytish, who also lives in St. David. (The Peoria Star, Peoria, Illinois, Saturday, September 25, 1920, submitted by Janine Crandell)  

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     Several days ago the Register announced the death of John MCMILLAN in Ohio. He was the father of G. M. and J. S. McMillan of Canton, Il. The following biographical sketch in the Latonia, Ohio Reporter: John McMillan was born in Washington Co., Pa. Nov. 4, 1824 and died near Latonia, Ohio, Feb. 17, 1901. Mr. McMillan was a grandson of Dr. John McMillan, well-known in the History of Presbyterianism and especially in western Pennsylvanian as the founder of the Old Log College, which afterward became what is now known as Washington and Jefferson College. In 1848 he married Catherine Laughlin. In 1863, Mr. McMillan took his family from Hubbard, Ohio to a farm north west of Latonia, Ohio. Four sons and four daughters were born to them and all were present at the funeral. (Canton Daily Register, Canton, Il., Feb 28 1901, pg. 4, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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     The remains of Mrs. Sarah McCann was brought to Canton, Il. from Jacksonville, Il. and taken to the home of George Lockwood on South Second Ave. where the funeral was held on Thursday p.m. Burial Walnut Cemetery. (Canton Weekly Register, Canton, Il., Aug 23, 1900, pg. 2, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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     George LOUCKS formerly of Canton, Il. died Monday at the County Poor Farm. (Canton Weekly Register, Canton, Il., Aug 23 1900, pg. 10, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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     Charles J. MANN, expected to die. Has growth on the appendix. He was born in 1838, in Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio. His family consists of his wife - who is the daughter of Elijah CAPPS and one son and one daughter - William E. and Miss Mattie Mann. (Canton Weekly Register, Canton, Il., Oct 11 1900, pg. 1, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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WILLIAM MCCOY CALLED TO REST LAST EVENING

     William McCoy, for several years an honored citizen of Canton, died at his home, 211 West Walnut street, at 7:30 o'clock yesterday evening following several days of illness from complications incident to advanced years.
     Mr. McCoy was born in County Antrim, Ireland, in April 1844. He came to America 69 years ago, to Illinois 50 years ago and had been a resident of Canton for the past 14 years.
     He is survived by his wife, former Miss Florence Young and by the following children: Mrs. George Stone, Mrs. W. P. Rainey and Mrs. L. A. Dailey, all of Aurora; Mrs. Leslie Elliott, Granby, Colo., Herman McCoy, Chicago, Mrs. Roy Parkin, Canton, Mrs. Roy Roddis, Kansas City, Mo., Dennis McCoy, Farmington. There are five surviving grandchildren.
     Mr. McCoy was a member of the Canton Christian Church and so long as his health would permit, was an active member in the affairs of the church. He was a man of lofty ideals and kindly demeanor and was held in high esteem by all who knew him.
     Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed but interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. (Canton Ledger, Canton, Il., Aug. 15, 1924, submitted by Debi Hoffman)

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ETHEL MAE ILLMAN---Age 76, of 414 North First, Canton, Illinois died at 3:43 am. Thursday (October 19, 2000) at Graham Hospital Extended Care in Canton. Born December 01, 1923 in Lewistown, the daughter of Spencer and Grace (Scalf) Cooper, she married Raymond D. Illman on June 07, 1947 in Canton. He survives. Survivors include Max (Nancy) Illman of Hanna City, one daughter, Mrs. Greg Buhs (Mary Jo) of Heartland, Wisconsin and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one half brother and two sisters. She attended the Lewistown Church of the Nazarene. Services will be held at 11 am., Monday at Murphy Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton, with the Reverend Steve Cecil officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm., Sunday at the memorial home. Burial will be at Apple Cemetery in Lewistown. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. (Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, Illinois, unknown date, submitted by Judy Heffren/Wickert)

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RAYMOND DWAYNE ILLMAN, 77 of 414 North First, Apartment 807, died at 8:24 a. m., Wednesday, November 03, 2004, in the Methodist Medical Center emergency room in Peoria. Born May 26, 1927 in Ipava to William and Mary Gladys Fey, VanFleet, Illman. He married Ethel Mae Cooper on June 07, 1947 in Canton. She died October 19, 2000. He also was preceded in death by one brother and five sisters. He married Jean Bishop on June 28, 2003, in Canton. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Max (and Nancy) of Hanna City; one daughter, Mary Jo (and Gregory) Buhs of Hartland, Wisconsin; two stepdaughters, Carol (and Dennis) Huff of East Peoria and Peggy Bishop of Lowden, Iowa; two grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren, and one twin brother; Richard of Lewistown. He was a navy veteran. He worked in shipping and crating at Caterpillar Inc. for 34 years, retiring in June 1992. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Canton. Services will be at 10 am, Saturday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home. Burial will be in Apple Cemetery in rural Lewistown. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. (Canton Daily Ledger, Canton, Illinois, unknown date, submitted by Judy Heffren/Wickert)

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Canton - Frank Morgart, ex-city marshal, who has been sick a long time from dropsical blood poisoning, and whose death has been long expected, expired at about 2 o'clock Wednesday night, Dec. 10, aged about 33 years. Deceased leaves a family of a wife and small children to mourn his demise. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, Dec. 17, 1885, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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The body of Lydia A. Millison of Farmington will be brought to Lewistown Wednesday morning and taken to the Mt. Pleasant cemetery where funeral services will be held. The decendent died Feb. 12, at 1:50 p. m. at Farmington and was the wife of Hiram Millison. She leaves one brother, Daniel Bolender of Lewistown, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Payne of Oklahoma. Mrs. Millison was 83 years old. (Peoria Transcript, Feb. 15, 1923, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Veteran Color Bearer is Dead

     Aaron Lingenfelter, veteran of the Civil War and Color Bearer of the Joe Hooker Post, G. A. R from its organizat­ion until two years ago, when failing health prevented further activity, died at 4:35 o'clock Sunday afternoon [died Dec. 8, 1918], at his home in Banner Township, following prolonged ill health. He was born in Bedford county Pa., and was a son of Jacob and Sarah Lingenfelter, pioneer settlers in Fulton county, where they came in the spring of 1848. He was married to Miss Charity Hedge at Liverpool, 17 March ,1870, and a few days layer moved onto the farm where he lived until his death. Mrs. Lingenfelter died 8 July, 1894.

Relatives Living

     One son and two daughters. They are Ernest Lingenfelter at home; Mrs. Nernie Pollitt, Buckheart Township, and Mrs. Lizzie Pollitt , Banner Township. There are twelve grand-children living and one dead. Other near relatives are three brothers, Josiah Lingenfelter, Banner Township; Jacob Lingenfelter, Buckheart Township, and Alexander Lingenfelter, Margo Okla. Five brothers and three sisters are dead.

Wounded Seven Times

     Aaron Lingenfelter enlisted early in the Civil War and served with distinction from 1861 to 1865. He was wounded seven times and was the last man to be wounded in the 15th Army corps in the last battle of the war at Bentonville, N. C. He was a Charter member of Joe Hooker Post from its Organization until 1916, when failing health forced him to abandon this duty. He carried the Flag at every Memorial Day observance in Canton, except for one. He was one of Fulton County s best known veterans of the Civil War with an active service record unequaled anywhere. By all who knew him he was highly esteemed, and there is general regret that his long useful life has reached its close.

Funeral Tuesday

     The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Bethel Chapel and burial will be in the adjacent Cemetery.

(Submitted by Roy Girard, unknown newspaper, Dec. ? 1918)

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Alex Lingenfelter

Formerly of Fulton Dies in Oklahoma

Arthur Johnson, carrier on Route seven, received a telegram this morning announcing the death of Alex Lingenfelter, which occurred at his home in Camargo, Okla. formerly of Fulton county. Of the brothers Josiah, Matthias, Jacob and Aaron. Jacob is the only one living.

Mrs. Jacob Johnson is a sister of the decedent. Two sons, Ottis and Ruel, who live in Carmargo, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Lamb, also survive.

It is probable that the body will be brought to Canton for burial, although announcement to that effect has not been made. (Canton Daily Register, Dec. 11, 1925, submitted by Jan McRevey)

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 (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Jan McRevey)

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Jacob Lingenfelter Sr.

 (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Jan McRevey)

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Jacob Lingenfelter Jr.

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Ruth Lindbloom, wife of E. A. Lindbloom, died Friday night at her home at Norris, at eight o'clock. Her age was 23 years. The funeral will take place at Norris Sunday at three o'clock the Rev. A. R. Mathis officiating. (unknown newspaper, unknown date, submitted by Kristen Dansby)

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Mrs. Miller Dead

Well-known Lady Suddenly Expires at Her Home in the Country.

     Mrs. Hannah C. Miller, wife of James P. Miller, died quite suddenly at 7:30 o'clock Saturday evening, at her home, five and a half miles northwest of Canton.
     Death was due to heart trouble. About a week previous she suffered an attack of grip but seem to have recovered her usual health. Saturday evening she was sitting in her chair reading, when she passed away without a struggle.
     Hannah Catharine Custer was born November 7, 1855, in Royerford, Pa. In 1857 she accompanied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Y. Custer, to Illinois and they settled on a farm about a mile distant from the place of her death. She was married February 7, 1875, to James P. Miller, who survives.
     Mrs. Miller was the mother of four children, three of whom are living. They are Edward P. Miller, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Howard and Miss Emma Miller of Canton. One daughter, Mrs. Clara Belle Tuttle, died October 3, 1909, of typhoid fever.
     Mrs. Miller was a woman highly regarded by all who knew were. Her sudden death was a great shock to all her friends, and the relatives have the deepest sympathy of all in their bereavement. (Canton Daily Register, unknown date, submitted by Julie Riise)

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J. S. Jennings dies in Hospital; Buried Sunday

     Funeral Services were conducted for J. S. Jennings at the Forest Grove Undertaking chapel Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. C. P. Sabin of the Church of Christ officiating. Mrs. Edith Collais Evans was soloist. Interment took place in the Forest View Cemetery.
     James Sylvester Jennings familiarly known as "Buzz" died at Hillsboro Hospital after an illness that extended over nine months. He was born in Liverpool, Illinois, August 5, 1851, and married April 5, 1885, at Lewistown Illinois, Sadie E. Havens who survives him. Mr. Jennings lived in California with his family several years, coming to Forest Grove 31 years ago.
     Beside his wife there are two children living, Leonard Jennings of Buena Park, Calif., and Mrs. Lilly Lamont of Forest Grove. There are four grandchildren also living. (News Times, Forest Grove, Jan. 30, 1936, submitted by Karen Morlan)

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FARMINGTON

Samuel Lord.

Samuel Lord, for years a highly respected citizen of this city, died Sunday morning at the home of his son, James Lord, president of the miners' division of the American Federation of Labor, 502 Tulip avenue, Takoma Park, Washington, D.C., and the remains were to be brought here, where funeral services and interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery either today or tomorrow. Services will be conducted by Rev. Thos. J. M. Crapp, pastor of the M. E. church.

Deceased was of a family of eleven children born to James and Betty Leach Lord, and was born January 12, 1849, in Littleboro, Lancashire, England. He was married to Miss Martha Jane Woods at Leeds, Yorkshire, England, on April 11, 1872, and to them nine children were born. They were as follows: Mrs. Eunice Plumer, who died November 5, 1905; Robert Lord, who died September 21, 1889; Mrs. Louise Boyd, wife of William Boyd, of Percy, Ill.; James Lord of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Eleanor Holliday of this city; Mrs. Minnie Spears, wife of Locke Spears, of Peoria; Sam Lord of Peoria; Lewis Lord, enroute; and Joe Lord of Phoenix, Ariz.

Mr. Lord came to America in January, 1886, and his wife and children followed him to America, arriving on November 6, 1889. Mr. Lord has always been interested in the mining business and was one of the promoters of the Nickle Plate mine, now the Alden No. 5 mine. He was a member of the K. of P. lodge as well as Local Union No. 946.

Besides the wife and children he is survived by one brother, who lives in England, and fifteen grandchildren as well as friends that numbered with his acquaintances.

Six weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Lord sold their home on E. Vernon street to John Watson and sold their household goods, expecting to visit in Washington, D.C., and later go to England for a visit at their old home. In two weeks after he left here he was taken ill, and word from his bedside the better part of the week was that he was improving nicely.

(Peoria Star, November 18, 1920, submitted by Andrew Peplow)

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OBITUARY
MARIAH KRUZAN

     Died at her residence in Duncan Mills, Thursday, at 12:20 a.m. Mrs. Maria Kruzan, widow of the late Finley Kruzan deceased. Her age was 79 years and 9 months.
     For 73 years she lived within two miles of the place she died. Funeral Friday at 1 o'clock at the residence. (Cuba Journal, Jan. 11, 1900, pg. 3, submitted by Debbie Hill)

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KRUZAN

    Mrs. Maria L. [Lucretia] Kruzan, widow of Findley Kruzan, died at her home in Duncan City 4 Jan., 1900, aged 79 years 8 months and 6 days. She was born in Vandalia, then capital of Illinois, 29 Apr., 1821. Her father, Major Johnson, was a soldier in the war of 1812. In 1824 the family came to Waterford tp and settled on the farm now occupied by E. Athy. She was married to Findley Kruzan in April, 1841. [Note: They were actually married Nov. 11, 1841.] For many years they resided on the farm half-way between Lewistown and Duncan's Mills, a half-way house where the town boys of hot and dusty days could always get a kind welcome and delicious drink, going to or coming from their sports at Spoon river. How good the cool water tasted from the Gourd and out of the deep, rock-walled well at Mr. Kruzan's! It was like Mother Davidson's well on the hill en route to Spud-a-way creek. In both cases it was "giving a cup of water to little ones in my name"- giving a cool drink to Christ!
     To Mr. and Mrs. Kruzan were born 12 children, seven whom are living, viz: Hiram, George, Henry, and Logan Kruzan, Mrs. Mary Jane Evans, Mrs. Laura Conner, and Mrs. Ella Allen. Albert was in Co. G, 11th Ill. Cav., and died in Rome, Ga., in 1864. Her husband Findley Kruzan, was a soldier in Co. A, 103d regiment three years.
     During one of Rev. J. Q. Knight's famous revivals at the Felkel schoolhouse, some 38 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Kruzan united with the M. E. church. She was a faithful Christian to the hour of her death. She had no sign of sickness. She was simply worn out. She bade her children good bye, saying that she was tired, and ready, and willing to go. Like her husband she was an honored pioneer who will long be remembered with reverence and affection. Rev. Wm. McFarland conducted funeral services at the home in Duncan City, Friday, in presence of a great company of friends. The burial was at the Hackelton graveyard, on the bank of beautiful Spoon river, beside the dust of her husband and children and her honored parents. (Fulton County Democrat, Jan. 10, 1900, submitted by Debbie Hill)

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FINDLEY KRUZAN

     Finley Kruzan, orphaned at 11, fought in the engagements of his company, and was wounded in Atlanta. Kruzan came to Fulton County in 1840 and owned 260 acres of land in Sec. 4.. He married Maria Johnson in 1842, and their children included triplets and two sets of twins. [Note: I have yet to confirm any info about triplets] (A History of Fulton County, Spoon River Country, 1818-1879, submitted by Debbie Hill)
 

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     Findley Kruzan died of apoplexy at his farm three miles south of Lewistown, Tuesday morning February 28, 1888, aged about 71 years. He was also a pioneer, having resided in Lewistown and vicinity nearly half a century. In his temper and methods he was wonderfully like Uncle Perry Kelly, and like him in rugged integrity was never brought in question. Mr. K. was a soldier in the Civil War, and a good one. He will be remembered kindly by many friends.
     The burial took place yesterday noon, at Freeman Cemetery, Isabel township, under auspices of Fulton Lodge No. 51, I. O. O. F., of which order Mr. K. was a member thirty-two years. (Fulton County Ledger, Mar. 8, 1888, pg. 6, submitted by Debbie Hill)

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George W. Marshall

Canton – George W. Marshall, 47 of 1035 W. Pine St., an operator at a local service station, died at 8:55 a.m. Thursday at Graham Hospital, where he had been a patient since New Years Day [died 1959]. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Murphy Memorial Home where visitation will be after 1 p.m. Sunday.  Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens. 

He was born Feb. 22, 1911, in Griffin, Fla., the son of Harry E. and Ella Bishop Marshall.  On Feb. 3, 1945, he was married in Peoria to Irene Meyer, who survives.  He is also survived by two sons: Bernard 12; and Gilbert 11; a daughter, Cora 9; a brother, Eugene, Rt. 5, Canton; and three sisters, Mrs. Abbie Miller, Rt. 5, Canton;  Mrs. Ruth Brunner, Metamora and Mrs. Helen Osterman, Peoria. His parents and a sister, Mrs. Edith Weiss, preceded him in death. 

He was a member of Meat Packers Amalgamated Union. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Sandy MacDonald)

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John F. Jones Dies; Was Engineer Here

     John F. Jones of 113 West Myrtle, for 40 years a resident of Canton and vicinity died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Reed of 54 West Myrtle Street, yesterday afternoon following an illness of a week of bronchial asthma and heart trouble.
     Mr. Jones has been an engineer, both in mines in this vicinity and at the high School and city pumping station for many years, and has many friends in and around Canton.
     He was born in Southern Wales on July 16, 1853, and came to this country when he was 21 years of age. He was married to Martha L. Bennett, who died Nov. 5, 1922. Following are the children surviving: Mrs. McClellen Diebert and Mrs. Robert G. Reed of Canton, Mrs. Anna J. Holms of Joy, William of San Francisco, and Mrs. Harry Thompson of Pontiac, Ill. One son died in infancy.
     He was a member of the church of Latter Day Saints.
     The funeral services will be held at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Reed on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. (Canton Daily Ledger, April 30, 1927, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Mrs. Martha L. Jones Died Sunday Morning At Graham Hospital

     Mrs. Martha L. Jones, 85 West Vine Street, died at the Graham hospital yesterday morning at 8:40 o’clock.
     She was a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. William Bennett and was born in South Wales, July 16, 1851. She came to America 70 years ago and has resided in Canton for the past 35 years.
     She is survived by her husband, John F. Jones to whom she was married in Bryant. She is also survived by the following children: Mrs. M. C. Dibert, Canton; Mrs. Robert Reed, Canton; Mrs. Annie J. Holmes, Joy; Mrs. H. L. Thompson, Pontiac; Edward Jones, Kewanee; William M. Jones, San Francisco, Calif. There is one surviving sister, Mrs. J. C. Jacobs of Green Lake, Wis.
     Mrs. Jones was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints and was a woman held in high esteem by all who knew her. Funeral services will be held at the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, internment will be in Greenwood cemetery. (Canton Register, Nov. 6, 1922, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Mayme Klinedinst

     Mayme Maxine (Tuthill) Klinedinst, 96, of Vermont, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
     She was born Dec. 7, 1905, in Bernadotte, the daughter of Harry L. and Eva Ann Thompson Tuthill. She married Russell Walter Klinedinst on March 31, 1924, in Havana. He died Feb. 6, 1994. Survivors include two sons, Luther (wife Nina) Klinedinst of Bushnell and William Klinedinst of Vermont; two daughters, Dorothy Jane (husband Richard) Parry of Macomb and Virginia (husband Harry) Thomas of Littleton; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 24 great-­great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild; and one step great-great-grandchild.
     She was preceded in death by one sister.
     Funeral services were Tuesday at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont with Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating. Burial was in the Ipava Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Vermont Fire Department. (Rushville Times, Wed., Jan. 9, 2002, pg. 11, col. 6, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Prominent Woman Resident of Ipava Passes From Life

     Ipava, July 1.--Mrs. Emily F. LaRue, wife of George C. LaRue, of Ipava, died yesterday in a sanitarium in Kansas City, where she had been for the past three weeks. Death resulted from complications following an attack of "flu" several months ago. Her husband was called to her bedside Tuesday evening. Wednesday he reported her condition was better. Nothing further was heard until a telegram received this morning, announcing her death.
     Emily F. Robinson was a daughter of Thomas Chockley and Sarah Ann Robinson, pioneers of this section and was born on the Robinson farm, near Ipava, March 22, 1853. Her entire life was spent in Ipava and vicinity. She was married to George C. LaRue Feb. 5, 1879. There were no children. She was one of a family of five, of whom one brother and one sister survive: C. B. Robinson and Mrs. C. S. Randolph, both of Ipava.
     Mrs. LaRue had many estimable qualities. Of Quaker descent, she inherited many of the old fashioned manners and customs, peculiar to those of that faith. Plain and unassuming in manner and kindly in disposition, she had formed a wide circle of friends, who, today, mourn her passing.
     The body will arrive in Bushnell, Saturday evening and will be brought overland to Ipava. Arrangements for the funeral have not, at this time, been made. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Deanna Paul)

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Mrs. Buena McCoy Dies in Hospital; Funeral Saturday

     Mrs. Buena V. (Tuthill) McCoy, wife of Harry C. McCoy, 1122 South Avenue B, died this morning in the Graham Hospital, following a four weeks illness.
     Born in Bernadotte, Dec. 20, 1896, she was a daughter of Harry and Eva Ann (Thompson) Tuthill. On Nov. 10, 1917, in St. Louis, Mo., she was married to Harry C. McCoy who survives.
     Also surviving are three children, Mrs. Vera Schnaufer, Geneseo, Harry Otis McCoy, West Locust street limits, Richard Lee McCoy, Quality Hill, a sister, Mrs. Maxine Klinedinst, Industry, her mother, who resides in Bushnell and six grandchildren.
     She was a member of the First Methodist church, Women of the Moose and College of Regents, Women of the Moose.
     Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Murphy Memorial Home by the Rev. W. W. Bennett, pastor of the First Methodist church, and the Rev. Willis A. Reed, a pastor of the Baptist church.
     Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
     Friends may call after 5 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the funeral home. (Canton Daily Ledger, Nov. 23, 1955, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Harry C. McCoy

     Harry Curtis McCoy, 75, of Sarasota, Fla., a former Canton businessman, died Monday evening in Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
     Mr. McCoy was in the roofing and heating business in Canton for 44 years and was a member of the Canton Loyal Order of Moose. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church at Sarasota.
     Born at Streator, March 28, 1892, he was a son of Otis Howard and Anna (Barrett) McCoy. On Nov. 10, 1917, he was married to Buena V. Tuthill, who died in 1955. On Jan. 26, 1963, he married Ella Hayes, who survives.
     Also surviving are two sons, Harry Otis McCoy and Richard Lee McCoy, both of Canton; one sister, Mrs. Anna Davie, Winnipeg, Canada; two brothers, Grant McCoy, Reno, Nev., and Charles McCoy, Vallejo, Calif., eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Two sons and a daughter died earlier.
     The Hawkins Mortuary at Sarasota is in charge of Funeral services and Burial Friday in that city. (Canton Daily Ledger, Wed. Dec. 13, 1967, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Otis H. McCoy

     Otis H. McCoy, 80, a prominent East Moline businessman for the last 28 years, died at noon yesterday in Moline Public hospital following an illness of only one week. He resided at 701 ½ Fifteenth Avenue, East Moline.
     Mr. McCoy was born May 19, 1868, on a farm in Louisa county, Iowa, the oldest of the nine children of Joseph T. McCoy and Samantha Gregory. When he was 4, the family moved to Kansas where his youth was spent and it was in Topeka on July 27, 1889, that, he married Anna Barrett. The couple resided in Kansas for a time, then moved in 1891 to Streator, where they lived until 1910, at which time they moved to Canada. They returned to Illinois five years later, making their home in Decatur until moving to East Moline in 1918.
     Mr. McCoy had been a sheet metal worker all his life and for the last 28 years has been in business in East Moline, owning and operating the McCoy and Son Sheet Metal works.
     He was a member of the Streator lodge of Odd Fellows and of the East Moline aerie of Eagles.
     Surviving are the widow; six children, Mrs. Anna Davie of Winnipeg, Canada, Mrs. Fannie Braum of Pittsburgh, Pa., Joseph and Grant of Reno, Nev., Harry of Canton and Charles of Moline; 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
     Funeral services for members of the family will be held at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon in the Van Hoe chapel and public services will be held at 2 in the First Methodist church, the Rev. A. J. Copeland officiating. Burial will be in Moline Memorial Park cemetery. (Rock Island Argus, Mon. Sep. 13, 1948, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Julia McFetridge Dies in Beardstown

     Mrs. Julia E. (Sears) McFetridge 80, a lifelong Astoria resident, died at 10:20 p.m. Thursday December 4, 1975, at Myers Nursing Home in Beardstown.
     She was born August 9, 1895, near Astoria, a daughter of William and Lydia Lamprell Sears. She married Curry H. McFetridge on March 26, 1920 in Virginia. He preceded her in death November 29, 1974.
Surviving are two sons, Harry of Prairie City and Bernard of St. Augustine; 5 daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Enders of Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Ruth Allman of Astoria, Mrs. Charlotte Jessup of Morango, and Mrs. Vernice Sloan of Roy, Michigan; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mr. Mabel Gibson of Dallas Texas.
Preceding her in death were one son and one daughter, three brothers and two grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday afternoon at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Rev. Mike Hargrow officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery west of Astoria. (Astoria Argus, Dec. 10, 1975, pg. 1, col. 2, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Hattie Ashwood Montooth and son

     Again has the death angel visited our community, as the beloved wife and infant babe of Walter Montooth died this (Tuesday) morning. It is indeed very sad, as this is the third one in the Montooth family to die within one week. Mrs. Montooth was a loving wife and mother, a kind friend and a good neighbor, who will be sadly missed in the community. She was the second daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Ashwood and was at the home of her parents at the time of her death, having gone there March 2nd, while her husband attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Oscar Fry {Loletta "Louella" Montooth, husband John Oscar Fry). Mrs. Montooth lives behind her husband, two small children, her parents, two sisters and one brother, with a host of friends, to mourn her loss.  (Rushville Times, Thurs., Mar. 10, 1904, pg. 7, col. 1, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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In Memoriam

John Walter Montooth

     John Walter Montooth was born in February 23, 1879, to George and Mary Jane Sloan Montooth in Oakland Township and departed this life at the Jacksonville State Hospital on July 13, 1949, at the age of 70 years, four months, and 20 days.
     On November 22, 1899, he was united in marriage to Hattie Jane Ashwood, who preceded him in death on March 4, 1904. To this union were born three children: Rolland of Davenport, Iowa; Freeda May, wife of Alva Roudebush of Ray and infant son deceased.
      On July 19, 1908, he was united in marriage to Adah Briggs of Watertown, S. D., who died in the fall of 1934 from injuries caused by an automobile accident.
     Walter spent his early life in the Houston neighborhood, later moving to South Dakota, where he lived about 18 years. In the past 25 years, he has lived in Macomb and Rushville.
     He was one of 13 children, six of whom are still living, namely: Mrs. Frances Haney of Hazel, S. D.; Mrs. Elizabeth Welker of Pasadena, Calif.; Mrs. Alice Garrison and Mrs. Bertha Aten of Macomb; Mrs. Katherine Phillips and Frank Montooth of Rushville. The deceased were Warren and Edward Montooth, Mrs. Mary Snyder, Mrs. Loulla Fry, Mrs. Grace Jones, and Effie Ashwood.
     Besides the son and daughter, sisters and brother, he leaves to mourn his passing a sister-in-law, Mary Davy of Girard, Illinois who lived in his home several years, five grandchildren, all of the Rushville vicinity, seven great-grandchildren of whom he was very proud, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
     Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Perry-Voornes Memorial Home, with Rev. J. A. Mason in charge. Interment was in the Rushville Cemetery. (Rushville Times, July, 1949, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Young Mother Died in Hospital From operation.

     Mrs. Leatha Wooddell Mills, died at the Graham hospital about 11 o'clock Saturday night, following a Caesarian operation.
Mrs. Mills was visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Elmer Y. Hill, 602 East Walnut street, and had been in her usual health up to Saturday afternoon, when she seized with convulsions. She was to the hospital where surgeons decided that an operation was necessary. As a result of the operation Mrs. Mills became the mother of a fine baby boy, who is doing well.
     Leatha Wooddell was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart I. Wooddell and was born near Cuba, Dec. 15, 1902. She was united in marriage in April 1921 to Otis Mills, who with three small children, Betty Lee, Billy and the baby born Saturday survives.
     She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. E. Y. HILL, and by the following brothers and sisters: Elgin Wooddell, Cuba; Marvin Wooddell, St. Louis: Byron, Paul and Hugh Wooddell, Cuba, Mrs. Phillip Burgert, Mrs. Cecil Shryock and Miss Frances Wooddell, all of Canton.
     Mrs. Mills was a young woman of fine attainments and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. She was a member of the class of 1921 in the Canton high school and active in the social and literary work of the school. Since her marriage she had resided part of the time in Iowa, but for the last few months her home had been in LaHarpe.
     Funeral services will be held at the United Brethren church Tuesday at 2:30 P. M. Rev. Curtis Williams of the United Brethren church officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. (Canton Daily Register, Monday, Aug. 31, 1925, submitted by Judi Gilker)

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Mrs. Ella M. Morgan

     Mrs. Ella M. Morgan, died Monday morning, about 6 o'clock after a short illness from pneumonia. She had been ill with a cold for several days which developed into pneumonia.
     Deceased came of the old pioneer Morgan family, her grandfather being the first settler in this part of Fulton County, coming here first in 1818. Returning to Ohio for his family and coming back in 1820. She was a sister to William O. Morgan, who died just a week before she did.
     She was married to William Brewer, who has been dead for many years. Two children survive her: Jonas Brewer, with whom she lived. and one daughter, Mrs. Larson of Canton. She is also survived by one brother, Harvey Morgan, of near Canton, and one sister, Mrs. Robert LeMasters of Missouri.
     The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, one and one-half miles southeast of Cuba, conducted by Rev. A. L. Powell, pastor of the M. E. church, and burial was in Cuba cemetery. (Cuba Journal, Thursday, April 2, 1925, submitted by Judi Gilker)

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Kenneth L. Lowe

AVON- Kenneth L. Lowe, 77, of Rt. 1, Avon, died June 19, 1995 at St. Mary's Hospital in Galesburg.

He was born January 19, 1918, in Monterey, the son of Thomas S. and Elsie (Courtney) Lowe. He married Helen M. Henderson on August 18, 1945, in Canton. She survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Dennis Lowe of Peoria, Gerald Lowe, of Bushnell, and Truman Lowe of Avon; three daughters, Janice Lowe of Avon, Marlene Courson and Beth Cook, both of London Mills; 14 grandchildren; one brother, George Lowe of Fiatt; one sister, Elaine Miers of Greensburg, Indiana.

He was a line inspector at Maytag in Galesburg for over 20 years retiring in 1983. He was in the U. S. Army during War World II.

Services were held June 21, 1995 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Rev. Delmar Smith officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton. (Canton Daily Ledger, July, 1995, submitted by Roy Girard)

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Blanche Lowe

Blanch Lowe, 100, of 185 W. Cedar St. died at 8:42 p. m. Wednesday (Nov. 25, 1998) at Graham Hospital Emergency Room.

Born May 28, 1898, at Banner Township, the daughter of Marshall and Mary Jane (Bedwell) Wages, she married William C.  Lowe on June 7, 1916, in Pekin. He died Nov. 19, 1974.

She was also preceded in death by four brothers.

Survivors include three sons, Allen Lowe of Lewistown, William Lowe of Ipava, and Edward Lowe of Canton; one daughter, Etta Hunnicutt of Canton; five grandchildren; and four sisters, Maxine Clause of Havana, Bernice Moomey? of Albuquerque, N. M. Hester Saunders of Davenport, Iowa, and Vera Parker of Glasford.

Services will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, the Rev. Layton Malone officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.

Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association. (Canton Daily Ledger, Friday, November 27, 1998, submitted by Roy Girard)

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Mrs. Lane Dead From Injuries; Burial is Here

     Mrs. Sophie Lane, 222 West Chestnut St, injured in an automobile accident in St. Petersburg, Florida Tuesday afternoon, died yesterday at 11:40 A. M., according to messages received this morning by her niece, Maude Kingery, and her financial agent, R. M. Kingsland, ex-mayor of Canton.
     The remains are expected to arrive Saturday evening, accompanied by her niece, Mabel Polhemus.
     A night letter briefly gave the particulars of the fatal accident. The coincidence in the death of Mrs. G. M. Armstrong, Mrs. Lane's lifelong friend, who will be buried this afternoon, is all the more tragic.
     The message stated that Mrs. Lane was struck by the automobile as she was returning to her apartment after sending a telegraph acknowledging receipt of the news of Mrs. Armstrong's death.
     Mrs. Lane suffered internal injuries, and her condition was so severe that no operation could be performed. All medical aid and attention availed nothing to save her life. Miss Polhemus wired further "Will leave St. Petersburg with body 12 noon Thursday (today) and expect to arrive Saturday evening in Peoria".
     Funeral arrangements are not complete, but burial will be in Canton at Greenwood cemetery.
     The death of Mrs. Lane is the third in a party of four who left Canton last November to sojourn for several months in Florida. The party, all residents of west Chestnut street consisted of Mrs. Lane and her niece, Miss Polhemus, Mrs. Armstrong and her nephew, L. D. Bass. Mr. Bass, following a long period of ill health became suddenly worse and he died in St. Petersburg. Early Tuesday morning Mrs. Armstrong died following a short attack of heart trouble. Now Miss Polhemus alone remains of the small party from Canton who journeyed southward.
     Mrs. Lane was the former Sophia Stout, and she was the daughter of Charles S. and Mary Stout of Canton, deceased. She was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey 55 years ago. When yet a child, the family removed to Illinois, and 15 years ago she was married to Mr. George W. Lane, who died about 9 years ago. They resided on the Lane farm, one mile north of the city. For the past several years, the widow has resided in Canton. Of her immediate relatives there survive two brothers and two sisters-Isaac Stout of Fairview, Joseph Stout of Randolph, Iowa, Mrs. Anna Polhemus of Fairview and Mrs. Susan Hageman of Canton. Among many nieces and nephews are Miss Polhemus and Mrs. Kingery, Joseph and Ed Hageman of Canton and Mrs. Mart Willard of north of the city. Mrs. Lane was a faithful member and worker in the Presbyterian church. (Canton Daily Ledger, March 22, 1917, submitted by Tony Kaney)

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Death of Cannah Jones

     We notified our readers some days since that Mr. Cannah Jones, of Joshua township, was quite ill. We have now to announce his decease. And truly a good man has fallen. He was one of nature’s noblemen – a man who had the confidence and respect of all who knew him; upright in all his dealings, and honored and trusted by all. We regarded him as a warm friend, and deeply regret his death. A mutual friend has furnished us some particulars of his life, which we give here.
     Mr. Jones was born in North Carolina, June 8, 1876[sic], and was therefore 74 years old 8th day of June, 1870. Removed to Tennessee while quite young, settling near Knoxville. Was in the war of 1812. Moved to Indiana about 1828, and came to Illinois about 1834, settling four miles west of Canton. He filled various offices of public trust, among them these of Deputy Sheriff and Collector of taxes for the county prior to 1840, in which year he was elected Sheriff of this county, and afterwards re-elected twice, serving in that office six years. He was always a firm and consistent Democrat.
     In fall of 1848 he removed to the farm occupied by him at the time of his death, living thereon up to that time, with the exception of about one year at Henry, Marshall county, where three of his children have lived for many years. His last sickness was of about thirty days duration, and was characterized by almost constant and intense suffering, all of which was borne with Christian patience and resignation.
His children were all privileged to be with him a great portion of the time he was sick; which was a source of great comfort to him. His death occurred on Sunday morning, 10th inst., and was peaceful and happy. A kind husband, an affectionate father, a true friend and an honest man has been gathered home to that “rest that remains to the people of God.”
     The services connected with his burial were conducted by Elder J.C. Goff of Henry, a minister in the Christian denomination, of which Mr. Jones was an honored and useful member for more than fifty years. (Fulton County Ledger, Friday, Jul. 15, 1870, pg. 3, submitted by Sandy Broda)

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Gone to His Reward
Another of Fulton County’s Honored Pioneers Has Passed Away

     The Rev. John R. Jones died at five minutes of 6 o’clock Saturday evening at his home on East Walnut street, after a long illness, and in the 78th year of his life.
     He was the second child and eldest son of the late Cannah Jones, and was born Oct. 1, 1821 in East Tennessee. He was about seven years of age when the family removed to Washington county, Ind. In 1834 – 65 years ago – his parents, with their children, left Indiana for Illinois, and settled in Fulton county, four miles west of Canton. There, and later a few miles farther west, they lived for several years. After the father was elected sheriff, removal to Lewistown followed, in 1840, but John remained on the farm, near the site subsequently chosen for the village of Fiatt. On this farm, on April 1, 1841, he was married to Miss Emily Sells, who survives him – the old pioneer justice of the peace, Joel Solomon, performing the marriage ceremony.
     Here they lived and reared their family, removing about five years ago to Canton. Eight sons and daughters are left to comfort the widowed mother. Seven reside in Canton or vicinity. The home of one son – Charles – is in Missouri. All were present at their father’s death.
     There survive him also one brother and one sister – J. H. Jones, of Henry, and Mrs. E. J. Whitney, of Gibson City.
     About 1847 Mr. Jones was ordained a preacher of the gospel by the Spoon river conference of the Christian church. He had been a member of that church for several years. Continuing to follow farming, he was actively engaged for many years in the work of the ministry, preaching at Fiatt and many other places within a radius of 20 or 25 miles. His labors were very fruitful. He preached by example no less effectively than by precept, and his earnest words, emphasized by his godly life, had influence, for good that will live after him.
Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Pittman, of Fiatt, were held Monday noon at the house, and at 2 o’clock at the Lutheran church, four miles west of Canton. Burial was in the adjacent cemetery, beside his parents.
     It is a notable coincidence that the death of Mr. Jones should occur in the same week as that of the Rev. Peter Christian, the pioneer Baptist preacher. They were nearly the same age, and were neighbors and friends for half a century. [Note: John Jones moved to Illinois with his father and step-mother.] (Canton Daily Register, Aug. 7, 1899, pg. 8, submitted by Sandy Broda)

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Obituary

     Mrs. A. Mayo died at her home Tuesday evening from effects of blood poison after only a few days illness. She was summoned to Vermont Friday evening by the sudden death of her nephew Charles I. Horwedel, and upon her arrival there took violently ill. Mrs. Mayo was one of oldest, best known and most highly respected citizens, a lady loved by all, and will be greatly missed by her friends. Funeral services will be held at St. Thomas church, in Table Grove Saturday morning at 11:30. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Deanna Paul)

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Obituary

    April 19, 1854 in Dontocher, Scotland, there came to Robert and Ann (Logne) Doughtery, a daughter whom they named Elizabeth. In 1866, the family came from Scotland to Illinois, settling on a farm north of Table Grove. Besides Elizabeth there were two sons and another daughter. June 28, 1874, in St. Mary's church in Macomb, Elizabeth Dougherty was married to Albert Mayo. To this union were born four children, the son Albert dying in infancy. Surviving are the husband and the three daughters, Mrs. Carl Edie of Grand Forks, North Dakota; Mrs. Rose Horwedel of Vermont, Illinois; Mrs. L. A. Robinson of Table Grove. The grandchildren are Albert and Corene Edie, Rosalie Horwedel, Helen and Elizabeth Robinson.
    Her two brothers Robert of Canton and Hugh of Table Grove were with her to the end. Three nephews to whom she was as a mother when her sister died are James Morris and Tom Coffee, the latter with his wife being present at her funeral. To her brother Hugh's children Margaret and Robert she was more than an aunt.
    Excepting for a few years spent in the west, Mrs. Mayo has spent her married life in Table Grove. Possessed of a wonderful personality, she was known to all, her cheery smile and jovial words have lightened many hearts.
    She was noted for her generosity, charity and hospitality to rich and poor, fortunate and unfortunate in their times of illness or distress. The homes where new lives came, the homes where lives went out, never forgot Lizzie Mayo as was attested when she was stricken. Everyone wanted to help her who had helped so many: The floral tributes, the messages of comfort, the spoken words of appreciation from youths and aged these are columns of comfort to husband and daughters.
    Being a great reader, she kept up with the march of progress and was ever interested in the welfare of the nation and of her own community. Her loyalty toward her home, to her church, to her town and its people, and to the isle of her parents' nativity was worthy of imitation.
    When death's stern decree came she had so lived that she could pass quietly on, leaving a memory of good deeds and a life well spent. Her bonny smile for all will not be forgotten, as we remember that she is not dead, she is just away.
    The funeral was held from St. Thomas Catholic church, Saturday morning at 11:30, requiem mass being given by Rev. Father Sheedy. The body was reverently borne to its last resting place in the Harris cemetery by James Heflin, M. D. Hall, James Haney, Jesse Strode, Frank Rogers and W. L. Hipsley. (Unknown paper and date, submitted by Deanna Paul)

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Divan Miller

Obituary: Divan Miller an aged citizen of Table Grove passed away at this home on last Thursday Feb. 27, 1919 at the age of 72 years, 2 months, and 18 days. Funeral services were held Saturday conducted by Rev. Fred Wilson of Vermont. Burial in the Table Grove cemetery. He is survived by his wife and three children, one son Charles and two daughters Mrs. Alta Parks and Mrs. Lena Wright all of Table Grove.

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Mrs. Sarah Miller

     A large crowd attended the funeral services of Mrs. Sarah Emmaline Miller, conducted by Dr. F. E. Shult Thursday afternoon at the Murphy memorial home in Canton. There were many floral offerings. Mrs. H. T. Miller and Mrs. Ernest Thixtun sang, accompanied by Miss Agnes Christopher. Pall bearers were R. C. Michael, C. B. Ball, S. E. Caldwell, George W. Parkins, Charles Compton, and C. E. Stoddard.
     Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
     Mrs. Sarah Emmaline Miller, died at noon April first, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Sam Snyder, 644 East Chestnut street. She had been ill for two months. She was born February 17th 1847 in Bethany W. Va. a daughter of Lewis and Abarilla Lindsay Dorsey.
She was married September 13th, 1866 to David Miller who preceeded her in death many years ago. Mrs. Miller had been a resident of Canton forty years, coming here from Ipava. She had previously lived in Texas.
     She leaves the following relatives to mourn her passing: one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson of Ipava, children Mrs. Ella Snyder of Canton, Valaria Miller and Vernon Miller, eight grand children and 11 great grandchildren. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Deanna Paul)

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Deaths.

     Died Sunday night. Jan. 12, 1912, at the Bartonville hospital, Clark Miner, aged 47 years and a few months, Mr. Miner had been in the hospital for the past year or so, and has been sadly afflicted for a longer period. He and his wife were residents of this community for many years, and later moved beyond Table Grove. The family are now living at Vermont.
     Mr. Miner was united in marriage years ago to Miss Bertha Grewell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Grewell of Ipava. He is survived by his wife and four children, namely: Earl Miner, at home; Mrs. Ethel Hamm, living near Table Grove; and the Misses Carrie and Blanche Miner, at the home of their mother in Vermont. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Deanna Paul)

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Obituary

Mrs. N.J. Mohr, died suddenly at her home in London, Arkansas July 21, 1920. The deceased was born at Smithfield, Illinois, January 12, 1868. She was united in marriage to James Finley Barnes at Smithfield, Illinois, March 25th, 1886. To this union was born six children. In 1896, she was left a widow. October 17, 1901, she was united in marriage to John Jacob Mohr, at Cuba, Illinois, and they resided there until February, 1902, when they moved to Lakin, Kansas. At this place was born one child. They made this heir home for seventeen years, then moved to London, Arkansas, December, 1919. For the past thirty-nine years she has been a faithful church worker and member.

She is survived by her husband, John Jacob Mohr, of London, Arkansas, four daughters and two sons. Mrs. Hattie Irwin, of Canton, Illinois; Mrs. Sylvia Barclay, of Sepo, Illinois; Mrs. Serene Greeson, Mrs. Ivah Cheesman; Martin Barnes, and Lee Barnes, all of Lakin, Ks.

She has three sisters and one brother living. James Strode, of Smithfield, Illinois; Mrs. Minnie Orwig, Marietta, Illinois; Mrs. Kate Moore, of Cuba, Illinois; Miss Halie Strode, near Peoria, Illinois. She has eight brothers, two sisters and one daughter who passed on before.

The remains will be taken to Smithfield, Illinois, for burial at the Howard cemetery. She will be missed by her many friends, but we leave her sweetly resting in the Saviors arms.

(Unknown newspaper, July, 1920, submitted by Bill Adams)

DEATH OF MRS. J. J. MOHR

The children of Mrs. J. J. Mohr, received a message Wednesday morning stating that she was called to her heavenly home at 4:40 that morning and would be buried at London, Arkansas, where they resided. Lee and Martin Barnes and Mrs. Enos Cheesman left that day on No. 8 to attend the funeral. Mrs. Scott Greeson was unable to go on account of the illness of her children. The many friends are extending the sympathies to the family of Mrs. Mohr.

Note: Nancy Jane is buried next to her first husband, James Finley Barnes in Howard Cemetery, Southwest of Smithfield, Illinois. (Wm. Adams)

(Unknown newspaper, July, 1920, submitted by Bill Adams)

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Mrs. Monn

     CANTON-Mrs. Sarah Jane Monn, 77, of Crystal River, Fla., formerly of Canton, died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday at Verness Hospital in Verness, Fla.
     Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Oaks Memorial Chapel, the Rev. Clyde Friend officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens.
     Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow in the chapel.
     She was born in Canton Dec. 8, 1895, a daughter of Francis and Mary Belle Ruey Williams. She married Walter Monn. He died in 1957.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jeanne Bennett of Crystal River; two sons, Daniel of Utica and Marion of Casper, Wyo.; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Henry, and a sister, Mrs. Alpha Williamson, both of rural Canton.
She was preceded in death by a daughter and one son.
     Mrs. Monn was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church here. (Journal Star, Jan. 18, 1973, submitted by Danni Hopkins)

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Services Conducted Wednesday For Walter Monn

     Funeral services for Walter Monn, Canton, route 1, who died Sunday in the Hillmeyer Nursing Home, were conducted Wednesday afternoon in the Murphy Memorial home by the Rev. William W. Bennett.
Mrs. Edna Barker, vocalist, was accompanied by Mrs. Alice Klingman at the organ.
     Pallbearers were Rella R. Johnson, Lester Shallenberger, R. B. Rotherford, Lawrence Shepley, Roy S. Shumaker, and Charles Roberts.
Burial was in White Chapel Memory Gardens cemetery. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Danni Hopkins)

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WELL-KNOWN CANTON MAN DIES AFTER LENGTHY ILLNESS

A well-known Canton man, Walter Monn, 69, who resided on route 1 at Van Winkle lake, died Sunday morning in the Hillmeyer Nursing home in Havana, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Monn had retired following several years as a farmer and after serving from 1939 to 1945 as a member of the Canton fire department.
Born Jan. 3, 1888 in Abilene, Kan., a son of Daniel H. and Charlotte (Overcash) Monn, he was married on Feb. 20, 1912 in Canton to Sarah Jane Williams, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clark Dudley, in Dubuque, Iowa, two sons, Daniel D. Monn, in Utica and Marion L. Monn in Casper, Wyo., nine grand-children and three great-grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death.
The Rev. W. W. Bennett, pastor of the Methodist church, will conduct funeral services at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Murphy Memorial home where friends may call after 1 p.m., Tuesday.
Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens cemetery. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Danni Hopkins)

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WALTER MONN

     Canton--Walter Monn, 69, of Rt. 1, Van Winkle Lake, Canton, died Sunday at 7 a.m. in the Hillmeyer Nursing Home in Havana. He had been ill several months.
     A retired farmer and member of the Canton Fire Dept., he had lived in the Canton area most of his life.
Born Jan. 3, 1888 in Abilene, Kan., he was a son of Daniel H. and Charlotte Overcash Monn. He married Sarah Jane Williams Feb. 20, 1912, in Canton. She survives.
     Also surviving are two sons, Daniel D. of Utica and Marion L. of Casper, Wyo.; a daughter, Mrs. Clark Dudley of Dubuque, Iowa; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in deaty by two sisters.
     Mr. Monn was a member of the Fairview Reformed Church. He graduated from the Fairview High School.
     Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Murphy Memorial Home with the Rev. William W. Bennett, Methodist Church pastor officiating. Burial will be in the White Chapel Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the memorial home Tuesday after 1 p.m. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Danni Hopkins)

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UTICA MAN DIES IN IOWA; AWAITING HOSPITAL EXAM

     Daniel D. Monn, 68, of Utica, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday of natural causes in an Iowa City motel.
Dr. T. T. Bozek, Johnson County medical examiner, was called to investigate the death Monday and ruled out foul play, according to a police officer involved in the investigation.
     Mr. Monn was staying with his wife at the Siesta Motel on Highway 6 West, a few blocks from University of Iowa Hospital and clinics where he was scheduled for an examination Monday.
Funeral services will be Thursday 11 a.m. at the Burgess Funeral Home, Utica. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Utica. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
     He was born in Canton to Walter and Sarah Williams Monn. He married Grace "Susie" Ross in 1943 (This year was wrong) in LaSalle. He was retired from Libbey-Owens-
Ford in Ottawa.
     He is survived by his wife; two sons, Ross D. in California and Ronald in Utica; two daughters, Mrs. Dannell Talbert of Utica and Mrs. Roger (Sherri) Coghill in Lacon; nine grandchildren; and one sister.
LaSalle News Tribune, LaSalle, LaSalle Co., Il. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Danni Hopkins)

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Grace 'Susie' Monn

     Grace "Susie" Monn, 84, of Peru and formerly of Utica, died at 4:58 p.m. April 2, 2006, in her residence. (Mom was staying with her son Ron)
     Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Burgess Funeral Homes, LaSalle. Burial will be at Oakhill Cemetery, Utica.
Visitation will be from p a.m. until the time of services Thursday in the funeral home.
     Mrs. Monn was born Nov. 17, 1921, in Clarion Township to Henry and Lilian Meyer. She married Daniel Monn in July 1944 in LaSalle.
She worked for Conco as a welder and electrician.
     Survivors include two daughters, Danna (Craig) Hopkins of Oklahoma and Sherri (Roger) Coghill of Lacon; two sons, Ross (Allan) Monn of Portland, Ore., and Ronald (Paula) Monn of Peru; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Betty Morris of Galesburg.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1982 and two sisters. (LaSalle Daily News Tribune, April 4, 2006, submitted by Danni Hopkins)

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Death Record.

MARTIN- Mrs. Harmon died at her home in Ipava, April 11, 1912, aged 68 years and 26 days, after an illness of some months’ duration. She was the daughter of Samuel McCamant and wife and was born in Roseville, Ohio, March 16, 1844. She came with her parents to Illinois in 1854. January 1, 1864 she was married to Harmon Martin, who died Aug. 1, 1911. They lived on the farm now owned by J. F. Brock until 1903 when they moved to Ipava. They are survived by two daughters, Anna E., (Mrs. J. F. Brock) and Vada C. (Mrs. Charles Stines) and four grandchildren. Mrs. Martin leaves two brothers, John McCamant of Cuba and Jo McCamant of Bernadotte, and a sister, Mrs. Eliza Graham, of Colorado. She was of a very quiet retiring disposition, wedded to her home. Funeral services were conducted at her late home last Saturday afternoon by Elder M. T. Cooper with interment in the Ipava cemetery. (Unknown paper and date, submitted by Deanna Paul)

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Obituary

     Abbarila Dorsey Mayall, daughter of Lewis and Abbarila Dorsey, was born June 15, 1844 in Bethany, Brook county, West Virginia, and fell asleep at the home of her son, Wilbur, on June 28, 1929, aged 85 years, 13 days.
     In the year of 1854 she came with her parents to Ipava. Here, on Sept. 22, 1864, she was married to Joseph Mayall, and to them were born ten children. The father, three daughters and two sons have preceded her in death. Surviving her are two daughters, Mrs. Sudie aite? of Reynolds Ill.; Mrs. Lovie James of St. Louis; and three sons, Emmuis E. and Dane J. of Canton; and Wilbur of Ipava. Surviving her, also, are her two sisters, Mrs. David Miller of Canton and Mrs. Theo. Robinson of Ipava, and several grandchildren.
     Hers was the character of the true pioneer. With faith that was steadfast and a courage true, she braved the hardships of those early days, striving unselfishly and uncomplainingly to keep a comfortable home for her family.
     She was the mother of five sons and five daughters,--and it has been said "A Mother Is God's greatest Gift."
     Thoughts of her are inseperable from the memory of the home where she presided as a wife and mother and around which her life was wholly entered, until the infirmities of age began to take their toll of health and strength. Then in the home of her son, Wilbur, she was tenderly cared for, until just at the sunset of the summer day she heard the Master's voice saying gently, "Enter thou into thy rest," and passed from earthly slumber into Heavenly Peace.
     Funeral services were held at the home of her son, Wilbur Mayall, at Ipava Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. T. Nichols, pastor of the Christian church at Astoria. Interment in Ipava cemetery. (Unknown paper and date, submitted by Deanna Paul)

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JAMES MELROSE

At Canton,  Illinois,  on Thursday the 5th instant, of complicated Bronchitis and Gastritis,  Rev. James Melrose departed from this natural life to the spiritual world, aged  46 years.  His funeral took place in this city on Friday last at  2 o'clock PM.  The number of his friends in attendance was very large.  Rev.  Thomas Storry
conducted the services.

Rev. James Melrose has been the pastor of the New Church Society of Canton, Illinois for the last fourteen years,  in which office he was highly esteemed as a truthful teacher of the doctrines of the New Jerusalem Church.  And in numerous families both within and without the church he held and deserved the character of a beloved physician.

He was born in Northumberland county, England, September 19th, 1813. At the age of twenty-one he sought his fortune in the New World. Arrived in New York in the year 1833 or '4 without friends or money. He employed his time in study and lecturing upon various scientific subjects, the most prominent of which was the study of man  mental and physical.  We find him thus employed until he had completed his  medical education.

In 1840 or '41 he completed the practice of medicine, as an allopathic physician.  As a man,  he was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends by whom his loss with be deeply regretted.  A  good man has gone to the spirit land.

[Notes:  James Melrose was the only son of  John Melrose and Susanna  Melrose of Felton, Northumberland, England.  Susanna died in 1815 according to the Felton church death register.  Her maiden surname is not noted in the death record.] (Fulton County Ledger, Jul. 10, 1860, submitted by Wendell Melrose)

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WEARY OF HIS LIFE

Horace Miner Found Dead Sunday in Oak Hill Cemetery on Grave of his Wife.

PISTOL LYING AT HIS SIDE

Bullet Holes in Breast and Temple--Sad Ending of Lonely Life--Sick and Despondent.

Horace C. Miner, a respected citizen of Lewistown, took his own life early Sunday morning.

The body was found cold and stiff Sunday noon, lying on the grave of his wife, in Oak Hill cemetery, at the north edge of town.
There were two bullet wounds--one in the breast, the other in the right temple.

A revolver lying by his side, and a two-ounce bottle near by that had contained laudanum, told the story of the sad ending of a lonely life.
Mr. Miner for many years had been one of Lewistown's most honored citizens, and the news of his death came as a great shock to his many friends.

The facts brought out at the coroner's inquest were as follows:

Horace Miner had been in ill health for several years, both mind and body being affected. About a year ago he lost his second wife, Mrs. Deborah Churchill Miner, and since that time he had been restless and lonely, having lived with numerous relatives and twice at the soldiers' home, although making his home with E. B. Stevenson, of Lewistown, most of the time.

E. B. Stevenson, a brother-in-law, stated that about three weeks ago Mr. Miner left for Quincy. While in that city he stated about a week at a hotel and then went to the soldier's home. According to the discharge card which was in his testament, he left the soldier's home Oct. 19. He evidently left Quincy on Saturday, as Lewistown parties while at Galesburg saw Mr. Miner board the night train bound for Lewistown.

Clarence Keeney, a 'bus driver at Lewistown, saw him alight from the train here about 1 o'clock Sunday morning.

Mr. Miner went from the depot to the Stevenson home, where he left his satchel inside the well curl. The family found the satchel early Sunday morning, but thought nothing strange of it, as Mr. Miner had often gone to the hotel when coming home late at night.

A. J. Belts, who first saw the body after death, stated that he was out for a walk, having gone up the old Narrow Gauge right of way, and thence east to the cemetery. While walking along the north road in the cemetery, he saw a body lying over on the opposite hill, but supposed it was a tramp sleeping. As Mr. Belts came back to town he began thinking over the sight at the cemetery, and he then told City marshal Ragan what he had just seen.

In company the two men returned to the cemetery and found the prostrate form as already described.

The position of the body when found gave every indication that he had deliberately arranged the taking of his own life.

He had taken off his coat, vest and overcoat and folded them so as to make a pillow, and then placed them at the head of the grave of his first wife. Underneath these garments he placed a notebook with the requests and last words to this world. He had taken out his false teeth and laid them carefully on the base of the monument, laid his collar, tie and watch to one side, and placed his hat over them. He had evidently then drank the contents of the bottle, as a new cork was lying by his side and the bottle was found but a few feet away.
He had then lain down upon the grave, his head upon the pillow, and placing the muzzle of a 32-caliber revolver against his breast, had fired the first shot, the ball going to the right of the heart. Before losing consciousness it is believed the placed the revolver to his right temple and fired the second shot. Either would have been sufficient to cause death.

The remains were taken to McGrew's furniture store, where Deputy Coroner Floyd F. Putnam, of Canton, conducted the inquisition about 4:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon.

W. C. Fitzhenry, George Shawver, John Murphy, W. H. Ragan, L. C. Fonts and W. J. Durall were the coroner's jury. Their verdict was that Horace C. Miner came to his death by a gun shot, fired by his own hand.

The remains were taken to the residence of E. B. Stevenson, on North Main street.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, under the auspices of the Masons and Grand Army of the Republic.
Horace Miner for many years was engaged in the brick manufacturing business at Lewistown.

Last spring he ___ ___ --lector for Lewistown township, being the choice of the entire community for this position.

He will be greatly missed among the older residents of Lewistown, as he has stood shoulder to shoulder with the most loyal citizens of the county seat in all its many trials and tribulations.

Horace C. Miner was born March 4, 1934. He served three years in the civil war and was a sergeant in Company E, One Hundred and Twenty-fourth regiment Illinois volunteers. His first wife, Mary A. Martin, was born Feb. 23, 1828, and died Dec. 20, 1890. To them were born two children: Charles, who died at the age of 23 years, and Gussie, who died Sept. 8, 1876, at the age of 17 years.
The second wife died about one year ago.

Horace C. Miner had evidently contemplated suicide for some time past, as he left several notes stating what to do with his remains, etc. He requested that the Masonic order, of which he was a member, have charge of his body; that Editor W. T. Davidson direct the funeral services; that his body when found be taken either to McGraw's undertaking rooms or to the sexton's cottage at the cemetery. On the back of the discharge card from the soldiers' home he had written: "General Sherman did not half define what the war was, in comparison to what the soldiers and sailors' home has been to me." He also requested, in one of the notes found in a scrap book under his dead body, that he be buried in his Grand Army uniform. (Canton Daily Register, Monday, 22 Oct 1906, submitted by Bonnie Dagan)

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Obituary

Mrs. Lucretia Miner died Tuesday, March 7, and was buried at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Tullia. [note: maiden name: STEELE] (Canton Daily Register, Thursday, Mar. 9, 1893, submitted by Bonnie Dagan)

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HARLAN VINCENT "LUCKY" JORDAN

Age 84, born in Fulton, Illinois, to Lee and Harriet Jordan, February 13, 1922, died September 16, 2006. Lucky graduated from Erie, Ill. in 1941, and in the same year, enlisted in the U. S. Coast Guard. He was a Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer aboard the USS Belfast. He spent nineteen months in the South Pacific chasing Japanese Subs. He was also stationed in Cold Bay, Alaska.

Lucky worked for Dell Peterson Plumbing for 25 years. Following Dell's death, Lucky continued working with various companies plumbing large businesses in downtown Seattle. Lucky enjoyed helping people and was a perpetual handyman. After his retirement in 1986, he donated much of his time helping people. He was a member of Local Union #32 Plumbers and Pipefitters, Salmon-Bay Eagles #2141 and American Legion. Lucky enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his buddies and loved spending time with his family. September 3rd, 2006 marked his and his wife's 50th year anniversary in which many friends attended.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Elizabeth Jordan; two children, Patty and Michael Jordan. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Hazel Jordan. Three children, Tina Jordan Woods, Milo Jordan, Merrie Kukuk, nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren and numerous friends.

Funeral Services will be held at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Chapel on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Donations may be made to Children's Hospital or any charity of your choice. (Seattle Times, Sept. 20, 2006, submitted by Mary Ann Hagan)

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Funeral Notice
Alice Berry Miller

     Died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James J. Berry, in Table Grove, Ill., Friday, February 9, 1912, at 1:15 A. M., aged 25 years, 3 months and 29 days.
     Funeral from the home of the parents at 2 o'clock P. M. Monday, Feb. 12, Rev. E. J. Bouher officiating. Interment at Harris cemetery. (Unknown paper and date, submitted by Deanna Paul)

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Died.

     We find in the Farmington News a notice of the death of James S. Montgomery, in Topeka, Kansas, Sept. 30, 1882, in the 50th year of his age. He was a brother of Mr. A. K. Montgomery, of Farmington, and during the war was a member of the 11th cavalry regiment. (Fulton County Ledger, Oct. 19, 1882, submitted by Bonnie Dagen)

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Died.

     Our young Hickory correspondent says it is reported that Rev. Merrill is dead. He resided at one time in Orion township, this county.
At the county house, Oct. 15, 1882, George Curry, of consumption, aged 55 years. He was from Waterford township. (Fulton County Ledger, Oct. 19, 1882, submitted by Bonnie Dagen)

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Obituary

J. B. McDougal, formerly a telegraph operator at the T. P. & W. depot in Canton, died--in Peoria, Ill. last Saturday. Unmarried. (p. 3 col. 3)(Canton Weekly Register, Friday, Nov. 28, 1873, submitted by Bonnie Dagen)

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Died.

DIED. At his residence, in Vermont, on Thursday, Nov. 20th, in his 79th year, Mr. C. H. Miner. (p. 2 col. 5) (Canton Weekly Register, Friday, December 5, 1873, submitted by Bonnie Dagen)

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Edward Miner Dead

Edward Miner Dead--Friday afternoon J. J. McNally received word that Edward Miner, a former resident of Lewistown, had passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Massey, of Waukegan. Mr. Miner was in the neighborhood of 78 years of age and has been in poor health for the last year. He is survived by an only daughter, Mrs. Charley Massey, with whom he has made his home. Mr. Miner was owner of the brick yard here in Lewistown for a number of years. Mrs. Miner died less than a year ago. The body will be brought here for burial, arriving Sunday night and services will be held Monday morning from the Catholic church and burial in the Catholic cemetery. Although no definite plans have been made for the services, it is thought they will be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning.  (Canton Daily Register, Sat. February 12, 1921, submitted by Bonnie Dagen)

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Mrs. J. B. C. Lutz of Monmouth Dead

     Sarah Catherine Lutz, wife of J. B. C. Lutz of Monmouth, died Friday at 2:30 o'clock at the Monmouth hospital following a brief illness of bronchial pneumonia, aged 61 years, 10 months and 22 days.
     Mrs. Lutz was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Wetzel and was born at Astoria, June 1, 1858.
     On September 1, 1880, she was united in marriage to J. B. C. Lutz and to them were born three children, Herschel C., Mrs. Leclare H. Amerine, and Judson B., dying in infancy. Besides her husband and two children she leaves to mourn her death three sisters, Mrs. Jane Clark of Lewistown, Miss Priscilla E Wetzel and Mrs. I. E. Dial, Astoria, and one brother, Henry L. Wetzel. of Lewistown.
     From early womanhood Mrs. Lutz was a devoted Christian and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, a natural home maker, a loving companion and wife and a most devoted mother.
     The body was brought here Sunday noon and taken to the home of her sister Miss Priscilla Wetzel. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church at 2:30 p. m., Sunday conducted by Rev. W. H. Craine of Monmouth and assisted by Rev. S. C. Williams. Interment in the Astoria cemetery.
     [Note: She died April 23, 1920] (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Lewis Wetzel)

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Obituary

     Judson "Judie" B. Lutz, little son of Mr. And Mrs. J. B. C. Lutz, aged 6 years, 11 months and 3 days, died Monday night of this week of membranous croup. The little fellow was sick only a few days and everything possible was done to relieve his suffering, but medical skill proved in vain and he died at 11:30 o’clock Monday night. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence on West Main street, conducted by Rev. Dillon of the Methodist church. The remains were laid to rest in the Astoria cemetery.
     [Note: His mother was Sarah Catherine Wetzel.] (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Lewis Wetzel)

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In Canton, Oct. 27, 1885, an infant child, grand-daughter of Timothy Maxson, aged 2 months and 15 days. (The Fulton County Ledger, Oct. 29, 1885, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Died, two miles north of Smithfield, on Monday, May 12th, Mrs. Lucinda Myers, of consumption, aged about 55 years. Deceased was the wife of Noah Myers and daughter of Jesse Smith. She was the mother of eight children. The remains were taken to Bernadotte for interment. (Fulton County Ledger, May 21, 1885, transcribed by Judy Churchill)

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Obituary

From Farmington Home Visitor, 15th

John Larkin, formerly of this part of the country, died at his home in Newton, Iowa, on Wednesday, of spinal disease, aged 53 years. Mr. Larkin was born in Schoharie Co., New York, in January, 1832. When seven years of age, he came here with his father, who settled on a farm seven miles southeast of town, which has long been known as the old Larkin place. He leaves a wife and four children. The remains arrived here last evening and were conveyed to the home of his brother, John Larkin, east of town. (Fulton County Ledger, May 21, 1885, submitted by Judy Churchill)

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R. H. Markham, a former resident of this place, died at his home in Midway, a few miles west of town, last Friday, of congestion of the lungs. Mr. Markham was born in 1855, and in 1847 his parents removed to Oregon. In 1869 he west to Oberlin, Ohio, where he attended college and graduated in June 1874. He went to Ann Arbor in 1875, where he attended the law department of the Michigan University and graduated in 1877. He came to Farmington shortly afterwards and took a position in the public schools. On his retirement from school work he and J. D. Hurd formed a law partnership and carried on the business for a year of more. He was, during this time, elected Police Magistrate, which position he held until he removed to midway, where he made his home up to the time of this death. He was married to Miss Sophrona E. Wilson, a most estimable woman, December 25, 1878, who by his death is left a widow with two children, the oldest of which is five years and the youngest sixteen months of age. (Fulton County Ledger, May 28, 1885, submitted by Judy Churchill)

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Died

On Wednesday, May 13th, 1885, three miles north of Smithfield, Melinda Myers, aged 52 years and 2 days. Melinda Myers was the daughter of Susan and Jesse Smith. She was born in Harrison County, Ohio, May 11, 1833, moved to the state of Illinois with her parents in 1840; her father bought what is known as the John Lewis farm, four miles east of Bernadotte. She was married to Noah Myers March 15, 1855, by John Lewis, formerly judge of Fulton County court. She had been a church member for sixteen years. Her funeral was held in the church at Bernadotte. She was buried in the Walters grave yard, four miles east of Bernadotte. (Fulton County Ledger, May 28, 1885, submitted by Judy Churchill)

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W. D. Myers Dead.

William D. Myers died at his home, 145 North First avenue, at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon of typhoid fever. (Canton Daily Register, July 1, 1909, submitted by David Myers)

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DEATH CLAIMS HIM

William D. Myers Succumbs to Typhoid Fever and Passes to his Reward

POPULAR BUSINESS MAN

Funeral Will Be Held Sunday Afternoon at the Pythian Temple
Burial in Greenwood.

     The death of William D. Myers, brief mention of which was made in Thursdays REGISTER, occurred at 2:30 oclock that afternoon, at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Myers, 145 North First avenue. The end followed about three weeks of illness of typhoid fever which appeared in most severe form from the outset. Coupled with the malignant character of the disease, was the patients more or less run-down condition and weakened constitution, which was insufficient to bear him safely through the crisis of illness.
     W. D. Myers was born in Canton, June 30, 1872. His father died about 25 years ago, and the son has always made his home in Canton with his mother. There is one sister, Mrs. Blanche Roos of Des Moines, Iowa and one half-brother, S. A. Drake, of Canton.
     For fully 20 years Mr. Myers was associated with Mr. Drake in the coal business, holding several responsible positions, and at the time of his death he was superintendent of the Canton Coal company, of which Mr. Drake is the head. He was able and ambitious and always a hard worker, and to his zeal in his efforts to make a success in his business is due largely the condition of his health which rendered him unfit to withstand the attack which resulted in his death.
     Mr. Myers was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Elks, Modern Woodmen and Court of Honor lodges and also of Post H of the Travelers Protective association. Everywhere he was recognized as a young man of sterling integrity and marked business ability and there was before him bright promise of a successful future. By all who knew him he was greatly esteemed, and there is general sincere sorrow at his untimely end. The relatives have the sympathy of the whole community at this time.
     The funeral will be held at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Pythian temple, the Elks and the Knights of Pythias being in charge. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
     The casket will be open at the home on North First avenue on Sunday from noon until 3 o'clock. (Canton Daily Register, July 2, 1909, pg. 4, submitted by David Myers)

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A Sudden Death

     Jacob Myers, one of Cantons old and respected citizens, was found dead in his chair at 1:30 oclock Friday afternoon by his daughter, Mrs. Alice Dow. Mr. Myers, who was an aged man, had enjoyed fair health all winter and never until Friday morning did he complain of heart illness. About 10 oclock a. m. he told his daughter, Mrs. Dow, with whom he lived at 225 South Fourth Avenue, that he was suffering with pains in the region of his heart. Nothing serious was thought of it and Mr. Myers, shortly afterwards, laid down. A little before 1:30 oclock this afternoon he arose from his bed and walked out into the sitting room and sat down in the rocker. Mrs. Dow asked him if he felt any better and he replied by saying that he felt no worse. She then left him and ran to a neighbors in quest of a mustard plaster. When she returned she found him dying and before she could summon help he had passed away.
     Jacob Myers was born in Mercersburg, Penn., June 25, 1817. He married Miss Mary Heller of that city and 43 years ago they removed to Canton. Six children were born to them. Two died in Mercersburg and three have died since the family came to Canton. Mrs. Myers died four years ago. Mrs. Dow is the only one left of the immediate family.
     Mr. Myers was a tailor by occupation, which he followed with industry and honesty while engaged in it. He retired from active work y