James Woolsey, Atlantic, Iowa, died at that place on January 5, age 80 years from senility. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. Wm. Mecham and Mrs. S. H. Crump of this city. Mr. Woolsey formerly resided in Knoxville and has many acquaintances in this section.

Howard Wilson, age 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chal Wilson, of this city died at his home Monday afternoon from pneumonia. Young Wilson, together with his parents, ate New Year’s dinner with his uncle, H. L. Wilson and family and developed pneumonia the following day.

The deceased was a member of the Freshman class of the local high school and was regarded by all as an industrious, conscientious boy. He was a member of the Presbyterian Sunday school.

Surviving are his parents, brothers Frank and Philip, sister, Francis.

Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church at 2:30 this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Ilsley, the pastor. Interment is in the Knoxville cemetery.

Obituary of Joseph A. Wilbur
(The Enterprise-Herald, Abingdon, Friday, July 28, 1899, page 1, submitted by Janine Crandell)

Joseph A. Wilbur was born in Seneca, N.Y., January 25, 1820, and died on Thursday, July 20, 1899, at Abingdon, Ill., aged 79 years, 5 months and 25 days. In 1842 he was married to Miss Jane Haisington, and immediately moved to Michigan and settled at Clarence, Calhoun County, where he continued to live until the death of his wife, in 1894, when he went to live in Marshall, Michigan.

Last October Mr. Wilbur started out on a round of the visitation among his children and grandchildren. On reaching Abingdon, it became evident to his daughter, Mrs. O. A, Witwam, that he could not safely go to Nebraska alone, where lived a son and two grandchildren, so his son-in-law, Prof. Witwam, accompanied him. On his return he was taken down at the home of Mrs. Witwam, and it soon became evident that his work was nearly done. For nine months he lingered on the border land, at times a great sufferer, but always patient, and ever and anon even full of his all-time joviality. Always of a cheerful disposition it seemed as though sickness had no power to break down his spirit. Some 45 years ago he joined the free Will Baptist Church and remained a consistent member of the church until his death. If Mr. Wilbur ever had an enemy his friends never knew it. He was universally loved and respected wherever he went. For nearly 60 years he voted in the same precinct. He was an intense abolitionist, and always deeply interested in every reform. The blood of the sturdy old New England Puritans ran in his veins, and he possessed their spirit of no compromise with wrong.

He leaves two sons and one daughter to look forward to a happy reunion by and by--Morrison Wilbur, of Grand Island, Neb.; George E. Wilbur, of Marshall, Mich., and Mrs. O. A. Witwam, of Abingdon. One daughter Mrs. Hulda Gates, preceded him to the other side some 12 years ago.

Brief services were held here Saturday afternoon, conducted by Dr. Buckey, and that night remains were sent to Marshall, Mich., accompanied by Professor Witwam, where the final funeral rites and interment occurred.

Maquon - Death has come again into our midst and claimed another soul who has travelled life's uneven path 76 years, in the form of Mrs. Nancy Wilkin, beloved wife of James Wilkin. For 58 years this couple had lived together in peace and contentment, sharing the sorrows and joys of the world alike. Mrs. Wilkins had been in ailing health for some time, and death relieved her of her great suffering Sunday evening, October 21. The funeral services were held at the housh Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. N. G. Clark, after which the remains were interred in the Simkins Cemetery. There survive her, her aged husband and two sons, John F. of London Mills and Lycurgus of this place.

Maquon - The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey D. Woolsey died at the home of it's parents, west of Maquon, Monday, October 22, aged six weeks. Mr. Woolsey was in LaPorte, Texas, and the funeral service will not be held until his return, which is expected today (Thursday).

WATAGA - The funeral services of Miss Emma Wood were held in the Congregational church at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 2. Rev. Mr. Bedford, assisted by Rev. Mr. Smith, conducted the services. A large number of friends and relatives from Galesburg were present.

MAQUON - John Wolf who has been in and out of Maquon during the last fifteen years died Saturday of consumption. He was standing in the restaurant of Tom Longwell's when he was taken with a hemorrage. He immediately left there and went to the drug store where he lived but a few moments. He had been very pooly all fall but kept up to the very last. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. D.T. Wilson The circumstances connected with his death were quite sad. The deceased had no relatives or near ones present to administer to his wants in his last days. However he had many friends who were kind to him, showed him kindly respect and gave him a nice Christian burial. The funeral services were largely attended.

MAQUON - The remains of Mrs. Aaron Wier, which were buried thirty years ago in the Cook grave yard, were exhumed this week and placed beside her husband in the Maquon cemetery.

Mrs. Genie West died at her home three or four miles west of Maquon, Saturday morning, May 21, 1904. She was the daughter of Mike Smith and wife of Ned Smith. She was the mother of three children, two daughters and a son, the older daughter preceded her mother to the better land about two years ago. The funeral service was held at the home Monday at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J.T. McKillip. She was a consistent Christian woman and loved by very many warm friends. Her remains were laid to rest in the Simkins cemetery.

Gilbert G. Weeks was born in Dutchess county, N. Y., March 23, 1800, and died at Knoxville, Illinois, October 1, 1893.

On December 24, 1833, he was united in marriage with Miss Cornelia M. Miller, of Orange County, N. Y. In December, 1883, Mr. and Mrs. Weeks celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage.  Mrs. Weeks departed this life in February, 1888, in the 81st year of her age.

The children who live to cherish the memory of this beloved couple now gone to their eternal home, are Mrs. Sarah E. Burdett and Mrs. Cornelia Ewing, of El Dorado, Kas.; George M. Weeks, of Lincoln, Neb.; and Charles M. Weeks, of this city.

In 1855 Mr. Weeks came to Illinois and settled at Knoxville, where he resided until his death.  Until well advanced in years, Mr. Weeks was an active worker in the Sunday school, the temperance cause and every movement made for the moral advantage of society and the good of men.  For over sixty years he was an officer in the church.  He was first a ruling elder in the Goodwill Presbyterian church in the state of New York, where his early home was.  At Flushing, Long Island, he was a member of the Classes of the Dutch Reform church. For a while he was a deacon in the Congregational Church.  After coming west he was elected an elder in the New School Presbyterian church, and since the Presbyterian churches of Knoxville were united, he has continued to hold the same office. His official relations to the church so frequently renewed and of so long standing is a memorial of his character as a Christian.  Not only was he a man of good report in the church but in the community at large.  From every hand comes the testimony of the high esteem in which he was held by those who knew him well in social and business relations.

He had a cheery air and uniformly met all classes, old and young, familiar friends or strangers in a most cordial, pleasant manner.  Thus he always made others feel comfortable in his company and won their esteem for himself.  The wise man says "A merry heart doth good like a medicine."

Death of Mrs. West:  It is with feelings of the deepest sorrow we announce the death of Mrs. Catharine West, which occurred on Thursday afternoon between the hours of three and four o'clock.  Mrs. West  was the mother of Miss Mary Allen West, the Educational Editor of this paper, and for many years resided with her daughter, on the corner of Ferris and Academy streets.  She was quite old and had been ill for some time, but nevertheless her death falls heavily upon the bereaved daughter and sons, as also upon the many sincere friends, won by a long and estimable life.  The funeral will take place this morning at 10 o'clock, from her late residence.

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(Galesburg's Weekly Republican Register, Saturday, April 9, 1881, pg 4, contributed by J. Crandell)

Died at her home in Galesburg, Ill., March 31st, 1881, Catharine Neely West, aged 80 years.

Mrs. West was the daughter of Capt. Abram Neely, an old Revolutionary soldier, and was born in Herkimer county, N. Y. August 27th, 1800, and here the first twenty-three years of her life were spent.

In 1824, while on a visit to her brother in Cayuga county, N. Y., she met and married Nehemiah West and their home as long as they remained in the East was in Cayuga county.  In 1836, two families forming the advance guard of the Galesburg colony found their way to their new home and with this first detachment came Mr. and Mrs. West. The long prairie grass waved over the spot where Galesburg stands today and a faint wagon track, trailing away towards the northwest, was the only sign of human life. At Log City, in the edge of the grove, the colonists found their first home in Illinois.

The story of those first years of pioneer life with their trials and pleasures, has been told again and again.  To one of whom society offered so many attractions as to Mrs. West, this life must have brought peculiar privations, but her social qualities shone all the brighter because of her surroundings and the fame of her unbounded hospitality extended near and far.

In the last days of her illness, her mind wandered back to those old and pleasant times, and she seemed to live almost as much with friends of the past as with those who ministered with loving care to weakness and age.  She talked of the children who had played in her home, of the little ones whom the Heavenly Father had transferred to His own care.  She looked forward with joy to seeing them and wondered how it would seem to have her babies with her once more.

The life, which reached its more than four-score years, was a happy one.  Guarded through it all with the peculiar care and tenderness which falls on the lot of but few, age and bodily suffering did not abate her cheerfulness or the interest she felt in all things bright and good.  For many years an invalid, her thoughts were constantly with the great world of workers outside.  The home she shared with her daughter has long been the centre around which circled many and various philanthropic and benevolent enterprises and she was interested in every one.  She entered heart and soul into the temperance movement and her thoughts were not confined to the local work, but she took the whole great cause into her heart and was particularly interested in the success of the "Signal".

She was progressive in her ideas.  In the old days she helped many a poor slave on his way to freedom and she had always been deeply interested in every effort made for the advancement of her own sex.  She thoroughly enjoyed the society of the young, and was a great reader to the end of her life.

An earnest Christian has been called to her Father's home.  The familiar corner from which she spoke so many words of cheer and comfort, is vacant now forever.  Her last days were full of great suffering, constantly struggling for breath.  She sat for long days and nights in her chair, denied the rest of a recumbent position, but her patience was wonderful.  Never a murmur came from her lips, and her only care seemed for those around her.  She knew that her pilgrimage was almost ended, and her talk was constantly of the home to which she was drawing so near, and where, for thirty-four years, the husband of her youth had been awaiting her.

Of her children, five had gone before, and three-- Byron, and Carlton West, of Oneida, and Mary Allen West, of Galesburg, are left.  So, one by one, the fathers and mothers of Galesburg are fast passing away.  The circle of old settlers is growing smaller year by year.  Mrs. West is the last of the heads of families who came with the first detachment of the colony.

Her loss is mourned by a large circle of relatives, and a much larger circle of neighbors and friends unite with children, grand-children and immediate kinfolks, in their sorrow.

Death Ended Her Suffering
Passing Away of Mrs. Catherine Wallace
Died Last Night After Lingering Illness From Asthma and Dropsy, Was Married
Three Times and Survived All of Husbands

Mrs. Catherine Wallace, nee McKee, died at 9 o'clock last night at the house of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Gray of 213 State street. A combination of asthma and dropsy was responsible for her taking off. She had been in declining health for upwards of a year, and at three different times underwent treatment at the two local hospitals.

The deceased had resided in Quincy off and on for twenty-four years or thereabouts. Several years ago she went to Parsons, Kan., where she visited at the home of a son and six months or so later she proceded to San Francisco, Cal., where she has another son located. She remained in San Francisco about two years, thence returned to Parsons and subsequently to Quincy. For the past seven months ever since her return, she has been making her home with Mrs. Gray.

Mrs. Wallace was married three times and outlived all of her husbands. Her first helpmeet was James Howey[James was her son, William M was her first husband]; the second a Mr. Chamberlain and the third, a Mr. Wallace. She is survived by five children, three sons and two daughters, all of whom were born by the first marriage. The children are Mrs. Gray, at whose home she passed away; Mrs. Ella Garrick of Chicago; Edward Howey of Atika, Kansas; Quinby Howey of Parsons, Kansas and William Howey of San Francisco. She also leaves three sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Jane Tate and Dr. Lucinda Howey, both of Bedford, Iowa; Mrs. Sarah Vance of Little Rock, Ark.; Edward R. McKee of Memphis, Mo., and Ellick McKee, whose present whereabouts are unknown to Mrs. Gray.

E. R. McKee of Memphis, who is a circuit judge there, was summoned to this city by his sister's death, but was obliged to go to Edina today to adjourn court. He will be back this evening and take the remains to Hendersonville. The body will be laid away at Hendersonville[Rice-Blue cemetery], which is a village near Galesburg, in a grave alongside the resting place of the first husband. The other two spouses are buried in this city.

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Obituary of Harry W. Whalin
(Galesburg's Register-Mail, February ?, 1982, contributed by Helen Anderson)

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Obituary of Mrs. Harry M. Whalin
(Galesburg's Register-Mail, January ?, 1978, contributed by Helen Anderson)

     Mrs. Harry (Marvel) Whalin, 74, of 203 Day St., died Thursday, at 4:l0 p.m. at Cottage Hospital.
     The former Marvel Moorman was born May 30, 1903 in Mystic, Iowa, and married Harry Whalin on June 6, 1921 in Centerville, Iowa.
     He survives with a daughter, Mrs. Russell (Betty) Botruff, Galesburg; two brothers, Willard Whalin, Barstow, Calif., and Dean Whalin, Rockford; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Decker, Rockford; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
     Mrs. Whalin was a member of the First Christian Church and the Eagles Auxiliary.
     Funeral service will be Monday at 3 p.m. at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel where friends may call Sunday from 7-8:30 p.m. An Eagles Auxiliary service will be conducted at 7:30. Rev. J. T. Moore will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the church, the family said.

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Obituary of Mrs. Matilda Westfall
(Galesburg's Weekly Republican-Register, Sat., November 12, 1887, contributed by J. Crandell)

     Mrs. Matilda Westfall, a well-known colored lady, died at her home, 324 West Brooks street, at half-past ten o'clock Sunday forenoon, aged 76 years.  She had been sinking for some time.  She was the only one of her family surviving.  She has been for many years a member of the First Congregational church, and was an earnest, consistent Christian.  She was highly thought of by all who knew her.  The funeral services were held at her late home on Monday, and were conducted by the Rev. J. W. Bradshaw.  For several years the church has provided for her.

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Last Services Held Sunday

Impressive Funeral for the Late Richard Worthington at the Residence.
(Galesburg's Daily Republican-Register, Mon. eve., June 27, 1910, contributed by Janet Durst)

     The funeral services of the late Richard Worthington were held at the family residence, 1064 North Academy Street, at three p.m. Sunday.  The house was filled with kindly, sympathizing friends.  The casket was covered with beautiful floral offerings, many lovely bouquets were scattered about the room and surrounding the casket on the floor, proving the esteem in which the deceased was held by neighbors and friends.  Rev. Moore of the A. M. E. church had charge of the services.  He read appropriate scriptural selections, and pronounced a touching eulogy upon the merits and christian life of the deceased, lauding him as a citizen and soldier, as a friend sincere in his friendships, having lived a life free from all harm, a credit to his race and the community.
     A large squad of the comrades of Post 45 G. A. R. were present, and after the ritualistic services of the G. A. R. were rendered in the home, Commander C. E. Lanstrum officiating assisted by the comrades. "Asleep in Jesus," "Amazing Grace" and "No Night There" were rendered by Mrs. L. C. Carter, Mrs. Balder, L. C. Carter, Jr., and Harold Carter, with Mrs. S. Hazel as organist. The pall bearers were Jessie Hazel, George McAtee, James Raney, J. Johnson, W. Davis, and S. Harper, all members of Post 45.
     From a distance were Mrs. Rhoda Shaw of Peoria, a sister of Mrs. Worthington, and Dr. A. L. Herron, of Milwaukee, an intimate friend of the deceased. [Mr. Worthington was buried in Hope Cemetery in Galesburg. See picture.]

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Obituary
(Galesburg's Weekly Republican-Register, Sat., October 15, 1887, contributed by J. Crandell)

     Mr. James Walters died at his home on the Knoxville Road early Wednesday morning, after an illness lasting several weeks, of dropsy. He was well known and highly respected colored man. He leaves a wife and one daughter. He was a member of the A. M. E. church and of the Good Samaritan Lodge.

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Obituary
(Galesburg's Daily-Mail, Wednesday, October 2, 1895, contributed by Jan Durst)

     J. H. Washington (colored) died this morning at the home of Matt Searles, 313 West First, aged 70 years. He had been sick a long time with a complication of diseases. He had been a resident of this city for many years, and cook at the Depot dining hall. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and members had charge of the funeral. One daughter survives him, his wife died several years ago.

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Obituary
(Galesburg's Daily-Mail, Thursday, March 28, 1895, contributed by Jan Durst)

     Mrs. Walker, mother of Mrs. W. Y. Fuld, died at the home of the latter, 7 Public Square, this morning after a long and painful illness. It was about two months ago she fell and dislocated her hip and since on the decline being aged 80 years. She was one of the oldest residents of this city, having come here fifty years ago. She was the wife of Timothy Walker, one of the first city marshalls. He died nearly 30 years ago. She was a member of the Baptist church. Funeral will be Saturday from the church.

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Daniel Williams ( 1782 CT - 22 DEC 1842 IL )
(published in JAN 1843 - unknown newspaper or periodical, cut out & pasted into the Williams family Bible, now in possession (2003) of Richard Williams BURKE of St. Louis, Mo., courtesy of Dan Rathbun, submitted by Pat Thomas)

     "In Galesburg, Knox county, Ill. on the 22d ult., of inflamation of the lungs, Mr. DANIEL WILLIAMS, in the 60th year of his age. *handwritten "1842"*
     Mr. Williams was born in Connecticut, and came with his father, deacon Asahel Williams, to Exeter, Otsego county, N.Y., who is supposed still to reside there at the advanced age of nearly 90 years. Mr. Williams married Miss Martha Morse, of Burlington, Otsego county, N. York, and soon after removed to the town of Russia, Herkimer county, then a new country, where he continued to reside until he came to Illinois in the summer of 1839. Mr. Williams was distinguished for sound judgment and independence of mind. By his enterprise, industry, and frugal habits, he arose to comparative wealth; and his upright and moral deportment secured for him general respect and confidence.
     Though not until recently a professor of religion, he always maintained a high regard for religious institutions, took a lively
interest in sustaining a preached gospel in his town, and made his home the home of ministers and religious people. The influence of his early education was shown, not only in these respects, but also in the fact that he was often the subject of religious impressions. But it was not till the year 1840 in a revival in Galesburg, that he truly embraced the Saviour as he thought, and came out on the side of the Lord. He soon after united with the visible church, erected the family alter, and walked in the ordinances of the Lord. For the last year his firm health and vigorous constitution had been somewhat impaired by an aflection of the lungs. He attended very assiduously upon his daughter, Mrs. Gale, during her illness, and for the last two nights she was with us he took no rest. Mrs. Gale died about six o'clock on Sabbath evening, Dec. 11th. After her death he returned with Mrs. Williams to his home under deep affliction. During the night he was seized with a chill, which was soon followed by signs of delirium. His disease proved to be an inflammation of the lungs, which no remedies could remove. He was apprehensive from the commencement, that it would be his last sickness, and he made arrangement of his worldly affairs accordingly.--
     His mind was composed in view of death; and as the world receded, and his eyes rested more steadfastly upon the realities of the future, the manifestations of his faith and hope were more interesting. The glories of the Saviour, and the spiritual interests of others, occupied both his lucid and wandering moments during the last hours of his life.
For the righteous who thus die in hope, we need not mourn; but the loss of surviving friends is a demand upon our sympathy and prayers. In this case especially will this demand, in behalf of the aged and infirm widow and a little grand-daughter, who remain to occupy that house alone, after two such bereavements, not fail to be appreciated by their numerous christian friends.-- [Communicated.]"

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[* Notes by Dan Rathbun, transcriber, June 2003 ]

* the abbrev. "ult." for ultimo [from Latin - ultimus "last"] ultimo defined as: "in the month preceding the current one" (Webster's Dictionary)

* the "little grand-daughter" refers to Martha Williams COON, dau of Dr. David COON Jr (b 1802 died 29 JAN 1834 Russia NY) & Esther (WILLIAMS) COON-GALE (d 11 DEC 1842 Galesburg, IL). Martha was born at Russia, Herkimer Co., NY circa 1832; living in 1880 census at Chicago, Cook Co., IL [Film T9-199, pg 281B] Martha Williams COON married 13 JUN 1857 at Galesburg, IL to Thomas Scott PHILLIPS, b Phillipsburg, Orange Co., NY on 14 SEP 1823; and he died at Chicago, IL on 21 APR 1886. He was son of William & Sarah (EVERTSON) PHILLIPS. Martha & Thomas had 2 daus in their home in 1880 census, viz: Harriet G., b IL 1862/63; Bertha, b IL 1870/71.

* Daniel WILLIAMS, of whom is the subject of the above obituary, is found in the US Federal Census at Russia, Herkimer Co., NY for the years, 1810, 1820, 1830. He removed to Galesburg, Knox Co., IL in 1839 and found in the US Federal census there for the year 1840. His widowed daughter Esther and her daughter Martha Williams COON went with him & his wife Martha (MORSE) to Galesburg. Esther married there (2nd) to Rev. George Washington GALE (as his 2nd wife) 14 SEP 1840. George & Esther had 1 son, Henry Williams GALE, b 1841 d 1842.

* Daniel WILLIAMS - family group
Daniel, b. __ ___ 1782 in/near Lebanon, New London Co., CT
son of Asahel WILLIAMS & Esther DEWEY.
married __ ___ 180_, Burlington, Otsego Co., NY, to
Martha MORSE, b. __ ___ 1785, Preston, New London Co., CT
dau of ?? STEPHEN MORSE & Lydia BROWN ??
Daniel & Martha WILLIAMS rem to Russia, Herkimer Co., NY
and had:

i. Esther WILLIAMS, b. Russia, NY, 8 DEC 1809
m(1): David COON Jr., M.D. m(2) Rev. George W. GALE
ii. Sherman WILLIAMS, b. Russia, NY, 15 APR 1811
d. Lincoln, Dallas Co., IA, 6 JUN 1885; bur Galesburg, IL
died at home of son Daniel S. & "Belle" (MOTT) WILLIAMS
m. North Stonington, New London Co., CT, 18 OCT 1831
to Sarah Manwaring BRADLEY (6 MAY 1807-12 MAR 1888)
iii. Ann WILLIAMS, b. & d. Russia, NY (aged 18 months)
iv. Mary Ann WILLIAMS, b. Russia, NY, __ JUN 1818
died at Russia, NY, __ JUN 1832

1842 DEC 22 - Daniel WILLIAMS died at Galesburg, Knox Co., IL
1849 MAR 1 - Martha (MORSE) WILLIAMS died at Galesburg, IL

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Obituary
(Ulysses Dispatch, Ulysses, Nebraska, Feb. 28, 1900, pg. 3, submitted by Todd Walter)

     Mrs. Eliza Walter was born in Knox county, Illinois, on the 9th day of Feb., 1837, and was married to B.S. Walter, her now bereaved husband, on the 2nd day of Feb., 1853. To this union there was born nine children, two of whom died in early life. She moved with her husband and family to Butler county, Neb. in the fall of 1882, and resided on the same farm where the family now live, till the spring of 1887 when they moved to Colorado, remaining there until the fall of 1897, when they came back to the present home. Mrs. Walter was at the time of her death, 63 years and 5 days old. Her maiden name was Darnell. Three of her brothers have preceded her to the worlds beyond. William Darnell died at the age of 58, Joseph at the age of 67, and James at the age of 65 years, and one girl died in infancy. The other brothers and sisters are still living, Sumner and Mrs. McKee in Butler county and the others in different parts of the U.S. Her own children resides, two in David City, one in Denver, Col., and one near her home, and the remaining three are at home. Mrs. Walter was a good wife, a kind mother and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and seven children and a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was only ill about nine hours. Among some words spoken after she was taken sick were these: "I am going to heaven; I want him to come too."
     Funeral services were held at the home of the deceased on Sunday at 10 o'clock, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends, by W. A. Baldwin of the Ulysses Christian church, after which the body was taken to the David City cemetery for interment.

She sleeps, she sleeps and never more
Will her footstep fall by the old home door.
Nor her voice be heard with it's loving tone,
By the lone ones left round her own hearthstone.
She has gone, she has gone, to her home afar-
To the beautiful land where the angels are.

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Obituary
(People's Banner, David City, Nebraska, May 8, 1919, pg. 1, submitted by Todd Walter)

     Bowater S. Walter died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Clark, on Tuesday, April 29, at 5:30 p.m. Afflicted with heart trouble for some time, which caused his demise, and illness since January so serious that he was confined to his bed. At the mature age of 88 years, 7 months and 16 days, after a life of varied experiences, a life profitably spent, he passed on and his remains were laid to rest beside the grave of his wife who had preceded him some nineteen years ago. Birthplace of Mr. Walter was in Harlan (sic, Highland) county, Ohio, but while still a youth he moved with his parents to Illinois. It was here he grew to manhood and his marriage to Miss Darnell took place in Knox county, Illinois. H was a veteran of the civil war, a member of the 86th Illinois Infantry and after a few months service received injuries which rendered him unfit for further service and were of such permanent character as to prove a hindrance throughout his life.
     Mr. Walter during his early life was a member of the Masonic Order. Coming to David City from Illinois at an early date, 1882, since which time with the exception of a few years spent on homestead land in Colorado, he had made this city and Ulysses his home. Since the death of his companion he had lived with his children in David City and Ulysses the last two years being spent in the Clark home.
     The surviving children are Mrs. James Clark, Mrs. Louis Peschek, and Fred Walter of David City, William Walter of Denver, Colorado, Charles Walter of Los Aminos, Colorado, and J. W. Walter of Fort Collins, Colorado. A daughter, Mrs. Peter Benson died two years ago, and two children died in infancy. Nineteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren are living. And one brother Mr. Carey Walter, resides in Neosha, Missouri.
     The funeral services were held on last Thursday afternoon, May 1, at 3:30 o'clock at the residence of James Clark. W. H. Thompson, pastor of the Christian church, conducted the services and a quartet composed of Guy Walling, Hugo Hahn and Mrs. Frank Sellhern and Miss Anna Eller gave the selections, "Jesus Savior Pilot Me", "Abide With Me", and "Rock of Ages" with Miss Phoebe Walden, organist.
     The pallbearers were Joe Lichliter, Ike West, C. E. Bennison, Ed McCracken, John Slegger, Hamp J. Hall. Interment was in David City cemetery. (He was Bowater Sumner Walter a son of John W. and Hannah Sumner Walter)

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Obituary
(Neosho News, Neosho, Missouri, Sat. Aug. 2, 1919, submitted by Todd Walter)

     Carey Walter, aged 83 years, died at 5 p.m. yesterday at his home, corner of McCord and High Streets. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o’clock and the remains to be taken to the old home of the family at David City, Nebraska, for interment. Deceased has been in poor health for several years and for the past few months had been confined to bed.

(People's Banner, David City, Butler Co., Nebraska, Thursday, August 7, 1919, submitted by Todd Walter)

     The body of R. C. Walters was brought here Monday night for burial in the David City cemetery. In the early days of David City R. C. Walters was a familiar figure here and was well known. About twelve years ago the family moved from here to University Place and from there to Neosho, Missouri where they have lived for the past seven years. Mr. Walters had been in poor health for a long time. At the time of his death he was 83 years of age.

     The remains were accompanied here by his wife, Mr. and Mrs. C. I. J. Barker and two sons Kay and Don. Funeral services were held from the Coe funeral parlors Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Richards of the Congregational Church.

Besides his wife and daughter, Mrs. Barker, he leaves several nephews and nieces, several of whom live in or near David City. (He was Richeson Carey Walter born near Maquon to John W. and Hannah Sumner Walter)

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Obituary
(People's Banner, David City, Butler Co. Nebraska, Thurs., Apr. 7, 1927, submitted by Todd Walter)

     Mrs. Polly Ann Walters was born in Ohio, June 19th, 1838 and died at Neosho, Missouri, March 29, 1927 aged 88 years, 9 months and 10 days. She was united in marriage to R. C. Walter and to this union was born two children, one son and one daughter. Mr. Walter and the son preceded Mrs. Walters by a few years to the other world. The daughter, Mrs. Elvira Barker remains to mourn her mother’s death. There are also three grandsons and four great grandchildren.
     Deceased has been a member of the M. E. church all her life, uniting in David City in 1888.
     The body, accompanied by Mrs. Barker was brought to David City and funeral services were conducted from McVay’s funeral parlors on Friday, April 1st at 2:30.
     Burial was by the side of the deceased husband in the David City cemetery. (She was Polly Ann Hall)

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LYMAN WALTER LAID TO REST
(Maquon Tomahawk, Maquon, Illinois, Jun. 7, 1928, vol. 25 #23, submitted by Todd Walter)

DEATH CALLED HIM THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 31, AT OLD HOMESTEAD

     Lyman Walter, oldest son of T. R. and Sarah J. Walter was born at the Walter homestead, three miles south of Maquon on November 9, 1862. Here in companionship of his brothers and sisters, he grew to manhood.
     On December 19, 1888 he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Boynton. Three sons, Percy L., Cyrus D., and Carlton L., came to brighten this home.
     His entire life was spent in the vicinity in which he was born except one year spent in Minnesota, he, with Bess and the boys settled on the old homestead where the remainder of his life was spent.
     During his long illness he had the untiring love and devotion of his ever faithful wife, and devoted sons. Nothing that loving hands and faithful hearts could do was left undone, but on Thursday evening, May 31, he quietly fell asleep. To mourn his passing, he leaves besides the widow and sons, two brothers, Ulysses of Maquon, Bert of Knoxville and three sisters, Mrs Vianna Adams of Peoria, Nora and Laura Walter of Galesburg and a host of other relatives and friends. He lived for those who loved him.
     His first and every thought was for his wife and boys. His home was his sanctuary. He was a loyal neighbor, a true friend, a manly man. With us he leaves a very beautiful memory.
     Funeral services for Lyman T. Walter were held at the home, south of town, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The home was filled with sorrowing relatives and friends to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased.
     The services were in charge of the Rev. Ira E. Moats, who spoke words of comfort to the bereaved ones.
     Many beautiful floral tributes were in evidence. Casket bearers were: H. I. Epley, D.S. Hartsook, F. C. Bearmore, Elmer
Dalton, M. A. Houfburg, and Wilbur Dalton.
     Burial was made in the family lot in the Maquon cemetery.
     Among those to attend the services from a distance were Mrs. Viana Adams of Peoria; the Misses Nora and Laura Walter, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Woolsey, Mrs. Carson Woolsey of Galesburg, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Shearer, Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Thurman, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Shearer and daughters, Elma, Georgia, and Doris, E. V. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Walter of Knoxville; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brockelhurst of Yates City, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Kinser and daughter, Dorothy, of Peoria.

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Rapatee, March 15
Miss Mary Catherine Woods
(Unknown newspaper, March, 1939, submitted by Todd Walter)

Funeral Services for Miss Mary Catherine Woods, 77, who died at her home here March 9, were held in the home Sunday afternoon.....

Mary Catherine Woods, only daughter of Tobias and Mary Henderson Woods, was born May 23, 1861, in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania. She was the seventh child of a family of nine children, all having preceded her in death.

She came to Illinois with her parents and brothers in 1867, and settled on a farm near Maquon. In March 1892, they moved to Rapatee, where her brother took charge of the grain elevator.

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Obituary
(Galesburg Evening-Mail, Jun. 17, 1897, submitted by Wini Caudell)

Leslie son Mr. William A. & Annie Wiley died of meningitis of the brain Saturday evening, aged two years, 29 days. Funeral held at Haynes Church on Monday morning, Rev. F. G. Smith, Abingdon officiating.

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Obituary
(Galesburg Evening-Mail, Jul. 22, 1897, submitted by Wini Caudell)

Infant of Mr. & Mrs.  S, P. Willet died Tuesday. Funeral service was held at the hone on West Brooks St. yesterday. Rev. S.3. Moore of the Christian church.
Thursday July 22,1897 Galesburg Evening Mail

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