An Old Settler Has Been Called Home.

 
Mr. Isaac Essex died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Peckham, in Keithsburg on 21 Dec. 1873 . He was born in Chester Co., Maryland on the 17 Sep. 1786 , emigrated to Virginia in 1795, thence to Ross Co., Ohio , and from there to Indiana and in 1836 he came to Ill. and stopped at Rock Island . In 1838 he came to this country, where he has resided ever since. He had been a member of the ME Church since 1792, and was always a consistent Christian, and has gone home at a ripe old age to reap his reward

. His remains were brought down on the train Monday and his funeral attended from the ME church, Rev. U.Z. Gilmur ,
officiating. He leaves 5 children and 14 grandchildren. Note: My research has revealed there has never been a Chester Co, MD! To date I have not been able to prove his parents. In the line re: 1838, that's the word that was used country; instead of county!

Submitted by Peggy Carey

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