ESSEX, ELLEN , November 17, 1881 DIED---In Oquawka precinct, Nov. 10th, 1881 of membranous croup, Ellen*, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Essex, aged 4 years, 5 months and 5 days.

Note: My research found that the name "Ellen" is incorrect. The following also appeared in the newspaper on November 24, 1881 .

ESSEX, HATTIE DELL --In Oquawka precinct, Nov 10th, 1881 , of membranous croup, , second daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Essex, aged 4 years, 5 months, and 5 days. "Go to they peaceful rest; For thee we need not weep, Since thou art new among the blest. No more by [ ] [and] sorrow pressed. Thine eye [ble] gently close."Source: The Oquawka Spectator

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