Submitted 2000 by Nancy Janusweski
Name of Newspaper: Illinois State Journal
Date of Obituary: February 24, 1929
Obituary: Girard, Feb. 23 -- Mrs. Anna WHALEN 85 years, 1 month and 28 days old, died at her
home Tuesday morning after an illness of several months. Descendent was born Dec. 28, 1844 in Queens
County, Ireland. Her husband (Peter) preceded her in death Nov. 18, 1917. She had lived in Girard more than
sixty years. Survived by two sons, Peter of Canon City, Colo., and Patrick, at home; four daughters Mrs. John
FINNERTY, St. Louis, Mo; Mrs. Sarah SAMSAG of Streator, Mrs. Pearl
COVERDILL, of Girard; four children preceded her in death. Twenty-two grandchildren and six great
grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Catholic Church, Rev.
Father KENNEY of Virden officiating. Interment in Girard Cemetery.
Submitted 2000 by Nancy Janusweski
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: December 23, 1925
Obituary: Death of Leo Whalen. - Leo WHALEN died Wednesday evening at his home in Springfield
after an illness of several years duration. He was aged 34 years. The family were formerly residents of this
city and he was for several years engaged in the cigar business. He was a veteran of the World War. He is
survived by his mother, Mrs. Katherine WHALEN and two sisters - Misses Catherine and Theresa
WHALEN, all of Springfield. The body was brought to this city and funeral services were held Friday
morning at 9:30 o'clock at St. Mary's church, Rev. Father HENESY conducting same. Interment was
in Calvary cemetery.
Submitted 2004 by Michael McGough
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary March 1934
Obituary: Funeral Services for Miss Mary Ann WHALEN were held in St. Patrick's Church, Girard, at
9:00 o'clock, Monday morning, Rev. D. L. SCULLY, Pastor, officiating. Interment was in St.
Martin's cemetery, Farmersville. She was the daughter of Cornelius and Elizabeth WHALEN,
and was born in Jerseyville September 1, 1958. She has been a member of the Catholic Church all her life,
and has made her home in Girard for about 40 years. She died at the home of her brother Dan
WHALEN, in Girard Saturday. She is survived by two brothers, Dan and Thomas of Girard; a half-
brother, Joe WHALEN of Litchfield; a half-sister, Mrs. Sarah CRABTREE of Raymond,
several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Pallbearers were Neil SPRAGUE, John
FROMMAE, Leo WHALEN, Dan SHERIDAN, Howard SHERIDAN, Virgil
GLUR.
Submitted 2000 by Nancy Janusweski
Name of Newspaper: Illinois State Journal
Date of Obituary: November 24, 1927
Obituary: Virden, Nov. 23 - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Anne WHALEN, aged 74 years, 9 months
and 22 days, who died Tuesday afternoon at her home in this city, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St.
Catherine's church. Rev. Father KENNY officiating. Interment will be in Virden cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Byron WILSON, St. Louis, and Miss Alice WHALEN,
Virden, and two sons, Mike T., Pawnee, and Thomas of this city.
Submitted 2000 by Nancy Janusweski
Name of Newspaper: Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Illinois
Date of Obituary: December 15, 1900
Obituary: Crushed by Falling Slate. Gas Inspector of the Greenridge Mine at Girard Meets Instant Death.
Girard, Dec. 14 - (Special) - Michael WHALEN, gas inspector of the Greenridge mine, was crushed to
death this morning by falling slate. His body was buried beneath a mass of slate and coal. WHALEN
went into the mine about 3 o'clock in the morning to make his usual inspections for gases. He did not return to
the surface at 6 o'clock and the engineer became alarmed. By that time the miners began arriving at the shaft
and a cage load was sent down. The searching part fond the mangled remains in the twelfth room they
visited. It is supposed he tapped the roof of the room with a hammer and as the coal was loose, it fell upon
him. WHALEN was 40 years old. A widow and five children survive him. (Note: Michael
WHALEN was the 2nd child of Patrick and Anna BRADY WHALEN. He was born in
New York City. His wife was Katherine DRURY WHALEN. His children were Francis P.,
Michael Leo, Mary Therese, Ella C., and Catherine.)
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: February 23, 1927
Obituary: Arthur C. WHEELER passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred
WYLDER, in Carlinville, Ill., at 11:15 a.m., Wednesday, February 16, 1927. His illness extended
over a period of several months. At times he seemed to improve, and finally consented to go to Carlinville
from his home, so as to be under the best of care, but he gradually grew weaker until he passed away at the
age of 67 years and two months. Mr. WHEELER was born in Bird township, Macoupin county, Dec.
16, 1859. He was a son of William and Mary WHEELER. On April 20, 1882 he was married to Dora
Francis JACKSON of Scott county. In his early life, he united with the Shiloh Baptist church, March 6,
1876, always remaining a devoted member. Spending his active years in farming, upon the death of his father
he became owner of the old home, from which he will be very much missed by his neighbors and friends.
Surviving him are his wife, Francis; one daughter, Mrs. Pearl WYLDER; her husband and two
grandchildren, Florence and Irene. There were many relatives from out of town who came to be present at
the funeral. From Missouri came John WHEELER, of Clinton; Mrs. Elma BARE of St. James,
and her two sons, Chester and Jesse of St. Louis; from Granite City, Mr. and Mrs. Charles V.
COTTER, Osmey COTTER, and Beal COTTER; from White Hall, Mrs. Clark
SMITH; and Mr. and Mrs. Cruse FISCHER of Easton, Ill. The officiating minister was Rev.
B. F. DRAKE of Palmyra, Ill.
Card of Thanks: We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our neighbors and friends for their kindness during the sickness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. Arthur WHEELER. Mr. and Mrs. Fred WYLDER and family.
Submitted 2006 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Illinois State Journal, page 10
Date of Obituary: 2-14-1928
Obituary: Special to The State Journal Scottsville, Feb. 12 Funeral Services for Mrs. Ellen WHEELER,
who died last Tuesday were held at 1‘clock Thursday at the Christian church at Scottsville. Rev. Mr. Symons,
pastor of the M. E. church, officiating. Interment was made at Hartland cemetery. Pallbearers were
H. D. FEELY, Reccy GOODBALLOT, G. S. OWENS, Curt AMBROSE, T. L.
REDFERN, Ray WOOLFOLK, The flowers were carried by Mrs. Janie FEELY, Mrs.
Ethel CLAUSEN, Mrs. June BUTLER and Mrs. Fannie EDWARDS.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: November 24, 1913
Obituary: The funeral of Elmer E. WHEELER was held in the Baptist church in this city, Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. The church was not large enough to hold the friends who gathered to pay their last
tribute of respect and the many who came from Chesterfield with the remains, made a long funeral
procession. The services at the church were conducted by Rev. Euclid E. RODGERS, of Springfield,
and Rev. H. A. COTTON of Chesterfield. The latter gave the prayer and read the scripture and a
short sketch of the life of Mr. WHEELER and Dr. RODGERS delivered a beautiful sermon on
death. Mrs. COUCH of Chesterfield, Miss BROWN and Messrs. W. A.
CHALLACOMBE and L. E. ROSS of this city former (formed) a quartet that sang Mr.
WHEELER'S favorite hymns. The interment was made in the city cemetery, the Knights of
Pythias lodge of Chesterfield having charge of the services. Their number was augmented by many Knights of
this city.
Submitted 17 June 1998 by Mary Ann Kaylor
Name of Newspaper: Possibly Carlinville
Date of Obituary: July 1895
Obituary: JOHN WHEELER. Died at 11:45 P.M. July 3rd, 1895 at his home in Bird Township. John
WHEELER was 88 yrs, 9 months, 27 days old. Grandfather WHEELER as he was familiarly
called, first saw the light of day Sept 6, 1806 in Mason County, Kentucky. He was raised on a farm and when
he grew to manhood, he chose that profession for a livelihood and continued in that pursuit during his life. He
lived in Ohio a short time, afterwards in Indiana. In the year 1832 he started on a tour of inspection through
Illinois on horseback and went as far as Pike county. On August 28, 1828, he and Miss Mary
CAMERER, a native of Kentucky were joined in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony and they journeyed
down the stream of life for nearly 67 years. His wife still survives him, though is quite feeble being about 3
years his senior. In the year 1833, he and his wife moved to Greene Co. Illinois and in the spring he entered
land in what is now Bird Township, Macoupin County, built a residence thereon, moved thither and lived on
that farm until he passed 61 years. In those days, there were no railroads, and the majority of settlers
located near streams of water where they could boat their products and stock to market. He, having passed
through Macoupin County on his way to Greene County, near the Illinois river, noticed that Macoupin soil
seemed to suit his fancy better than any. He had then consequently concluded to come back and cast his lot
here. He at once began to thrive. He hauled his surplus grain to Alton to sell, also drove his stock to market
and did most of his trading there, while on those trips. It took about 3 days, on an average to make the round
trip in a wagon, and it took about one week on an average, to drive stock to that point, dispose of them (of
course they had to wait until the stock had been slaughtered to sell them) and to return home. We have heard
him say often his brothers would joke with him about having to haul his grain and drive his cattle so far to
market. While they and his father who lived in Pike Co. near the IL River could make several loads each day
to the boat landing on the IL River and besides get all the fish they desired with but little trouble. He replied
that it was very inconvenient to get his surplus stock and grain to market, but as for fish he would want to go
see his brothers and father occasionally and would bring back a barrelful of fish with him. For a number of
years after he settled in the county game was in great abundance, was here more especially deer and turkeys
of which he was fond. He always had venison and turkey when they were to be found. He was the eldest of his
father's family of 7 children and he outlived all of them except his youngest sister, Mrs. Betty
JACKSON of Glascow, Illinois. He has 3 sons and 2 daughters living, 2 daughters having died while
living in Indiana. He has about 75 grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and all of them had a kind word for
"Grandad" as he was always kind and affectionate to them. He never had any political aspirations, and was a
Democrat of the Andrew JACKSON type and cast his first vote for him in the fall of 1828 and ever
since made it a special point to attend every election. He was an industrious, progressive, prosperous farmer
caring very little for what is termed style, but always wanted something good and substantial. he owned a
good farm and had given the most of his children each a good farm. He had but little book learning though
possessed good common sense, sound judgment and indomitable progression, disposition, treating everyone
as he wished to be treated, had but few enemies if any, and it seemed as if everyone honored and respected
him. He was a healthy robust man until recent years when his sight became dim and his strength began to
fail, which prevented him from doing any work, and this seemed to worry him more than all else. Mon. a. m.
July 1, 1895, he became quite sick, went to bed and gradually grew worse until a few minutes before midnight
on Wednesday night at which time he breathed his last. The remains were taken to Shiloh Grave
Yard on Friday, amongst one of the largest congregations we have witnessed at a Funeral and a great
number of them were old people. The Surviving children are: William WHEELER, Carlinville, Illinois;
Marion WHEELER, Hettick, Illinois; Calvin WHEELER, Greenfield, Illinois; Hulda
WHEELER STEWART, Hettick, Illinois; Barbara RIBBLE, Hettick, Illinois.
Submitted 1999 by James I. Johnston
Name of Newspaper: Annandale Advocate, Annandale, Minnesota
Date of Obituary: December 12, 1912
Obituary: Mary was born near Carlton, Macoupin Co., Illinois, on the 16th of October, 1829. She was united in
marriage to Mr. Ervin WHITLOCK on April 30th, 1849, in Quincy, Illinois. At the close of the Civil
War they removed to Minnesota, settling in Corinna. About seven years ago they removed to Annandale,
where they have since resided. The infirmities of age leaving them no longer able to care for each other as
formerly, they made their home with their daughter, Mrs. George WALTERS, at whose residence
she died on Tuesday evening, December 3rd, 1912, having reached the advanced age of 83 years, 1 month,
and 18 days. Mr. and Mrs. WHITLOCK had the unusual privilege of spending nearly 64 years of
happy wedded life together. To them were born seven children, of whom three survive. She leaves to mourn
her loss, her devoted husband and the following children: Mrs. Clara PHILO, of St. Cloud, Mrs.
George WALTERS, of Annandale, and Mr. H. L. WHITLOCK of Washburn, North Dakota.
She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Martha WOOD of Quincy, Illinois, who is seven years older. In addition
to these there are also 25 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. The funeral services were held at her
late home and from the Advent Christian Church on Thursday, December 5th, 1912 conducted by the pastor of
the church, Elder A. E. BLOOM, assisted by Pastor J. M. BURNS of the M. E. Church.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, a goodly number attended the services. The floral offerings
were very nice. She was laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery, in hope of eternal life, waiting for the
return of the Savior in whom she had put her trust. [A poem followed].
Submitted 1999 by Mary Jansma
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: December 1927
Obituary: Isabelle, daughter of Thomas and Phebe SHIPLEY, was born at Stanford, Ky., Jan. 14,
1845, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur WALDEN near Carlinville, Ill., Dec. 3,
1927, aged 82 years, 10 months and 19 days. She was married to Robert WIGGINS in 1880. She
was converted at the Buchanon school house 50 years ago uniting with the Baptist church of which faith she
continued faithful, being a member of the Hettick Baptist church at the time of her death. The husband, two
sons and one daughter preceded her in death. One daughter, Mrs. Arthur WALDEN survives her.
"Aunt Belle" as all knew her, was of a large family of which only two remain. Jas. SHIPLEY of
Palmyra and Samuel of Mattoon. She was of a kind and loving disposition making lasting friends of all she
came in contact with. She leaves the above mentioned relatives to mourn their loss with many other friends.
Funeral Services were held at Concord church, Tuesday, Dec. 6th, conducted by Rev. Wm.
ENGLAND followed by interment in the Weller Cemetery near by. Cards of Thanks: We
wish to express our deep appreciation and, gratitude to out friends and neighbors for their many acts of
kindness to us in our bereavement in loss of mother and sister. Mrs. Arthur WALDEN and Family
James SHIPLEY and Family.
Submitted 2010 by Sharon Buenther
Name of Newspaper: Mt. Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: April 12, 1940, p. 1, Col. 6
Obituary: Death Calls Thos. WILLIAMS. Thos. WILLIAMS, residing in the Carlsburg suburb
of Mt. Olive, passed away at the family residence Thursday afternoon, at the age of 64 years, 3 months and
14 days. He is well known, having been a resident here for a long number of years, and is survived by his wife
and family of grown children. The funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at the
residence and at 2:00 o'clock at the M. E. Church. Additional information: Charles Thomas
WILLIAMS was a stable boy at age 9. and a mine runner at 9. He spoke four languages. He was the
Grandfather of Russ STODDARD. This information was given in the book, "Remembering Mt. Olive",
April 1993. Date of Death: 11 April 1929, Buried Union Miners Cemetery, Mt. Olive, Macoupin Co.,
IL Wife: Married October 17, 1885 Madison Co., IL to Margaret Elizabeth WIDOWFIELD [b. Feb 1863
England, d. 9 June 1933 Litchfield, Montgomery Co., IL; Buried: Union Miners Cemetery, Mt. Olive,
Macoupin Co., IL. Children: Charles T., Edgar, Florence E. [Mrs. David William STODDARD], Arthur,
Lillie, John, Katherine, Robert, and Clarence.
Submitted 2013 by Mark Thompson
Name of Newspaper: The Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 21 July 1906, p.1, c.5
Obituary: Mrs. Julius WILLIAMS died at her home three and a half miles northwest of Gillespie at 1
o’clock Friday morning, after a protracted illness, at the age of about 40 years. Mrs. WILLIAMS is
well known in this city and the surrounding vicinity. She is survived by three sons, Roy, Rubie, and Rolly, and
one sister, Mrs. Carrie JAMES, who was living with her at time of her death. Her husband has been
dead several years. Funeral services will be held Sunday morning at 11 o’clock from the M.E. church at
Gillespie. Interment in the Gillespie cemetery.
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: 25 Jul 1906, p 1, c 2
Obituary: Mrs. Julius WILLIAMS died at her home north of Gillespie, Friday morning, July 20th. She
had been ill for some time and had suffered a great deal Mrs. WILLIAMS was about forty years old.
Her large circle of friends are mourning her loss, as well as the family, but she has gone to join her husband
who died some years ago. She is survived by three sons and one sister who was living with her at the time of
her death. The sons are Roy, Rubie and Railey, the sister is Mrs. Carrie JAMES. The funeral services
were held Sunday morning from the Gillespie M. E. church and the interment was in the Gillespie
cemetery.
[Note: Florence Victoria (Huddleston) WILLIAMS, (May 6, 1860 - July 20, 1906.) was the daughter of Daniel HUDDLESTON and Rachel (HUDDLESTON) HUDDLESTON. Her husband, Julius WILLIAMS, died in 1897.]
Submitted 2013 by Mark Thompson
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: 9 Sept 1897, p 4, c 2
Obituary: Gillespie. Died at his residence two miles north of town on Sunday evening, September fifth at nine
o'clock, Julius WILLIAMS, aged thirty eight years. The funeral services will be conducted by the Rev.
H. S. EARLY assisted by Rev. J. A. HAMPTON on Tuesday Sept. 7th at two P. M. The
deceased was taken away in the full bloom of manhood. He was a kind and affectionate husband and a loving
father. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss.
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: 16 Sept.1897, p. 4, c. 5.
Obituary: Died, Sunday Sept. 5th, at 9:15 p.m., at his home, two miles north of Gillespie, Julius E.
WILLIAMS, of typhoid fever. Mr. WILLIAMS, who was known to all our people, was sick
about two weeks. Aug. 24th he went to St. Louis on business. He had not been well for a short time previous
to that. While in St. Louis he became so ill that he found it necessary to go to his hotel and lie down, but later
he managed to get home, something he had feared he could not do. The disease soon took a serious aspect,
yet no alarm was felt until last Friday, when he grew much worse, and congestion and death followed. Rev.
HAMPTON, who was absent at the camp meeting at Greenfield, was recalled by telegram, and the
funeral services were conducted by him, assisted by the Baptist preacher, J. H. EARLY, from the
M.E. church at Gillespie, Tuesday afternoon. Interment at Gillespie. The funeral was largely attended. Mr.
WILLIAMS leaves an estimable wife and three sons, the youngest about five or six years of age. He
was, we believe, not a member of any church. His family is an old and well known Baptist one; his wife’s
people are Methodists. Her parents were among the first settlers near Gillespie, having come to, Gillespie
Township in 1832. Mr. WILLIAMS was young to die, about thirty-six. His family will have the
sympathy of all in their great bereavement.
[Note: Julius WILLIAMS (July 7, 1858 - September 5, 1897) was the son of Samuel J. WILLIAMS and Margaret (POPE) WILLIAMS. His wife was Florence Victoria (HUDDLESTON) WILLIAMS, the daughter of Daniel HUDDLESTON and Rachel (HUDDLESTON) HUDDLESTON.]
Submitted 2013 by Mark Thompson
Name of Newspaper: The Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 20 March 1908, p. 1, c. 4.
Obituary: Passing of a Pioneer. Samuel J. WILLIAMS, of Gillespie Answers the Last Call. Samuel J.
WILLIAMS, one of the best known residents of Macoupin county, died at his home near Gillespie
Thursday night at 10:45, aged 84 years and 16 days. He was in good health up to Thursday morning, when he
was taken down suddenly. The deceased was born March 3, 1824, in Knox county, Tennessee. He was a son
of Samuel WILLIAMS, also a native of Knox county. In 1836, Samuel WILLIAMS came as a
pioneer to Illinois, entering a farm of 160 acres in the vicinity of Bunker Hill, Macoupin county. This he
successfully operated a number of years, dying there at the age of sixty years. He was the father of a large
family, fifteen children reaching maturity. Samuel J. WILLIAMS may be considered as one of the
early settlers of Gillespie township, for he entered his present farm in section 1 in 1845. He was then but 21
years of age, full of energy and ambition and the task of clearing 160 acres of land was not so formidable a
job to him as it probably would be to many young men of today. All of the improvements on the property
have been made by Mr. WILLIAMS, including three large barns and an unusually commodious and
comfortable residence, in addition to other improvements which serve to make this one of the most valuable
properties in the township. His barns now shelter modern machinery of various kinds, but Mr.
WILLIAMS broke every part of the farm and placed it under cultivation with an ox team. For a long
time his markets for produce and stock were as far away as St. Louis and Alton, Gillespie not being settled at
that time. The few dwellings in the neighborhood were all of hewed logs, and as saw mills had not yet been
built in the vicinity, the early schoolhouses and churches were constructed of the same material. Mr.
WILLIAMS has devoted attention to general farming, wheat and corn being his leading crops, has
raised both horses and mules and now has a large herd of Durham cattle and many Poland China hogs. For 12
years, beginning about 1847, Mr. WILLIAMS served his neighborhood as postmaster, the office
located on his farm and being noted as Honey Point postoffice. Later when the postoffice was moved to Mt.
Olive, it was moved into a country store, and so continued until it was moved to Gillespie. Mr.
WILLIAMS was first married to Lucy Ann CARMACK who died three years later, survived
by one daughter, Mrs. Jane ASH, who lives in St. Louis. On November 10, 1853, he married
Margaret A. POPE. She was born November 10, 1833, in Butler county, Kentucky, and is the
daughter of John and Martha POPE, who came to Illinois among the early pioneers. Of the 11
children born to this union, these survive: Mrs. Lydia ODELL of Litchfield; Mrs. Selina
CLARK of Gillespie; Mrs. Minnie CLARK of Brushy Mound; Mrs. Hattie DELANEY of
Gillespie; and Henry and Osa, who live at home, the sons operating the farm. From being a Republican in his
political attitude, Mr. WILLIAMS became a supporter of the Greenback party, but for years has
entertained independent views on public questions. He served as one of the first supervisors of the township,
was assessor for many years and a school director for a long period. He was a liberal supporter of both
schools and churches. Both he and his wife belonged to the Baptist church. He was vice-president of the
Macoupin County Fire Association, and served 25 years as president of the Farmers’ Mutual Fire and Lightning
Association of Gillespie. Funeral services will be held from the Gillespie M.E. church Sunday, March 22,at 10:
45 a.m
[Note: Samuel James WILLIAMS, March 3, 1824 - March 19, 1908. Mr. WILLIAMS first wife’s name may have been Lucy Ann MCCORMACK and their marriage may have taken place 26 Nov. 1846. Her death may have occurred sometime in 1850. The “Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935” collection shows his marriage to “Margarate” A. POPE as 28 Nov. 1850. An 1850 marriage date to Margaret POPE would be consistent with an 1851 birth date for daughter Lydia shown in the 1860 census. The death record for Lydia ODELL, 14 Nov. 1936 in Litchfield, Illinois, indicates a birth date of 12 January 1853, a date inconsistent with both the obituary above and the 1860 census.]
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: 1 April 1908, p. 5, c 3.
Obituary: Death of Samuel J. WILLIAMS. Samuel J. WILLIAMS, who has always been one
of Macoupin county’s best and kindest old residents, died Thursday night March 19th, at his home near
Gillespie. He had passed his 84th birthday and had been in splendid health till the morning of his death. He
had called on friends in Carlinville just previous to his death. Mr. WILLIAMS was of a very kindly
disposition and was known to many as “Uncle Sam,” and his death is both a surprise and a keen loss to all
who have known him. He is survived by his aged wife, Margaret POPE WILLIAMS, and the
following children: Mrs. Lydia ODELL, of Litchfield; Mrs. Selina CLARK, Mrs. Hattie
DELANEY, Henry and Osa, all of Gillespie, and Mrs. Minnie CLARK, of Brushy Mound. The
funeral was held Sunday morning at the Gillespie Methodist church, Rev. MARSH, a Baptist minister,
of Alton, officiating. The interment was in the Gillespie cemetery. In February, 1906, a long
interview from Mr. WILLIAMS appeared in THE DEMOCRAT, but space forbids re-publishing several
of the characteristic incidents therein related by Mr. WILLIAMS. We give, however, as an
autobiography, a portion of the interview as the following:
“I was born in Eastern Tennessee, about twelve miles from Knoxville, March 3, 1824, and came to
Illinois when a mere boy, settling near Bunker Hill. Edwardsville was our closest trading point and we used ox
teams with which to go to the mills. It required the entire day when the roads were good.
“I reside two miles north of Gillespie on land I entered from the government, and have never lived
any other place.
“I think I entered the 160 acre tract in 1850, and I have seen as many as a hundred deer lying
about on the prairie as cattle now.
“I was postmaster for about twelve years, the office being at my house. Sundays were the biggest
days, when people would come for miles around for their mail and visit with the populace.
“I remember Bunker Hill when it had but one house, that of Major HUGGINS, who
conducted a store. I joined the Baptist church in 1844 and was baptized near Bunker Hill by Rev.
WITT, of Carroliton.
“Some forty years ago Harvey PHELPS built the barn, now standing on my place, which
contained some of the timber from the cornice of the old court house, which stood in the middle of the square,
in Carlinville, and the barn is good yet.
“About 1852 I married my present wife and we have lived happily together since. Previous to my
marriage my brother and I kept batch and we had a lovely time.
“I voted the Whig ticket for years, William Henry HARRISON being the first president for
who I voted. When the Whig party went out of existence I voted the Republican ticket till the greenback
movement came along, and Joe CLARK, myself, and others championed that reform. The
Democrats wanted hard money, not free silver. I am out of politics now, however, and usually vote for the
man.
“I was president of the Home Insurance Co., for forty years since its origin; was president of the
Capital Scale Company; was president of the Farmers’ Protective Association; was president of the Macoupin
Fair Association as long as I would have been a member of the organization as director or something since its
organization for more than half a century. I was also president of the Anti Horse Thief Association. That was
good thing for the primitive county when organized and has put horse stealing out of business.
“Of course, the little wires running all over the country, make it almost impossible to get away. I
have been clerk at the Baptist Honey Creek church for fifty years. I think that church was the pioneer in
arranging the pulpit in the front of the building.
“I recently cut down a large Romanite apple tree, which was one of four I purchased from the old
JONES’ nursery which was conducted where Clyde now stands.
“There are 220 acres in my present farm.
“If I have an enemy in the world, I do no know it. I have never darkened the door of a saloon in my
life and never expect to.”
[Note: The “aged wife” of Samuel J. WILLIAMS, his second, was Margaret (POPE) WILLIAMS who did not die until December 24, 1921. In addition to the children of Margaret listed in the obituary, WILLIAMS was survived by a daughter of his first marriage, Jane “Jennie” (WILLIAMS) ASH of St. Louis, Missouri. One of WILLIAMS’ employees at the Home Insurance Co. in Gillespie was Emmett Thomas RICE. RICE was married to Rosanna E. (FRANCIS) RICE and their daughter, Pauline C. RICE, married Reuben WILLIAMS, the grandson of Samuel J. and Margaret WILLIAMS.]
Submitted 2006 by Gloria Frazier
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat p 4, c 3
Date of Obituary: Thursday Jan 27, 1887
Obituary: Died, at his home a few miles west of this city, on Saturday. Uncle Jerry WILLIAMSON, of
apoplexy. The deceased was father of Mrs. Joseph CHRISTOPHER, of this city. His wife has been
lying very low for several weeks past at the residence of her daughter in this city and her death has been
expected for some time. Mr. WILLIAMSON was quite active for a man of his age, frequently walking
from his home to this city and returning the same day without scarcely stopping to rest, which is remarkable
for a man upwards of 80 years of age. On last Saturday he walked to this city to see his wife, who was lying
then almost at death's door, without a thought entering his mind that he would precede his beloved
companion to the grave. He caught a severe cold after returning home, and this with the apoplexy caused his
death. His remains were brought to Girard cemetery for burial.
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: Jan 27, 1887, Thurs, p4, c3
Obituary: Local and Other. Jerry WILLIAMSON, one of the oldest citizens of South Otter died there
on Saturday [??can't make out blurry word] and was buried in Girard cemetery on Sunday
afternoon. He had attained the age of eighty-four years, leaving behind an eighty-three old widow and
children to mourn over his departure.
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: Jan 27, 1887, p4, c4
Obituary: North Otter. Jerry WILLIAMSON died Saturday morning at about half past seven o'clock
and was buried in Girard cemetery Sunday. He was one of the oldest settlers of Macoupin county.
Submitted 2008 by Cindy Leonard
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star-Times
Date of Obituary: Thursday, May 31, 1951 - Page 1 & 5
Obituary: H. H. WILLOUGHBY Funeral Services Were Held Friday. Funeral services for H. H. WILLOUGHBY,
retired Staunton attorney, were held Friday afternoon at the Huntman Funeral Home in our city, with Rev. J.
T. FINNAN, pastor of the Staunton Baptist church, officiating. Interment was in Memorial Park
cemetery. The casket bearers were Atty. Paul H. BALDING, Albert KEHNAST, Tony
SAFKO, William SCHULTZ, W. H. BIRD and C. W. WEIS. Practically all
of the members of the Macoupin County Bar Association were in attendance as well as many other friends
from this part of the state. Atty. WILLOUGHBY passed away Tuesday evening of last week, following
a brief illness. He was aged 85 years, 3 months and 12 days. H. H. WILLOUGHBY was born on Feb.
19, 1866 near Summerfield, St. Clair County, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. L. WILLOUGHBY. He
spent his boyhood in that vicinity. His father passed away when he was 18, but he completed a course at the
Central Normal College at Danville, Ind., after which he taught school in Nokomis for two years. He then
accepted an appointment as deputy sheriff of Montgomery County, serving four years, during which time he
also studied law in the office of Judge Thomas JETT in Hillsboro. In 1897 he was admitted to the bar,
and in 1898 he opened a law office in Granite City, the first in that newly established city. In 1910 Atty.
Willoughby came to Staunton, opening an office for the practice of his profession, which he continued until a
few years ago, when he turned over his practice to Atty. Paul H. Balding. Atty. WILLOUGHBY was
active in Republican politics and was favored by appointment to the state arbitration board, holding this
position for several years. In 1925 he was elected mayor of Staunton and served for two years. For a number
of years he served as Republican committeeman from Staunton precinct 1 and from 1928 to 1930 served as
county chairman. Mr. WILLOUGHBY was thrice married. In 1897 he married Miss Ruth
SHARP, who died in 1901. To this union, one son, Harold WILLOUGHBY was born, the
young man meeting his death in an accident while employed as a news photographer for the Miami (Fla.)
News. In 1907 Mr. WILLOUGHBY married Miss Hattie BIRD of Staunton, who died on March 2, 1947.
On January 12, 1949, he married Mrs. Edna HUSSMAN of Nokomis, who survives. Atty. H. H.
WILLOUGHBY was widely known, having friends throughout this part of the country, as well as in
Florida, where he usually spent his winters. Until about a year prior to his death he was an ardent fisherman,
making many trips both north and south to follow the sport. During his active years he maintained a keen
interest in the affairs of the community, and gave much time and effort to matters which tended to improve
conditions in Staunton and vicinity. The community has lost another one of its substantial citizens, and Harry
WILLOUGHBY will long be remembered by all who knew him.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: June 27, 1911
Obituary: A Well Known Resident Passed Away Saturday Night at 1:45 o'clock. Mr. Lusk WILSON, a
well known and aged citizen of this city passed away Saturday night at 10:45 o'clock aged 74 years 7 months
and 11 days. Death was the result of old age. Deceased has been a resident of this city for a number of years,
and for 35 years was sexton of Elmwood cemetery. On account of poor health he was forced to
resign a few years ago., since which time he has been very feeble. The loss of his son a few months ago is
also thought to has shortened his days. The funeral services were held at 1:30 Monday afternoon at the
residence on Union avenue, Rev. W. H. GRONER officiating.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: September 23, 1943
Obituary: Charles WILTON, 82, of Chesterfield, died Sept. 13th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Arthur LEE in Lubbock, Texas. Decedent was a son of George and Harriet PALMER WILTON
and was born in Westonsoyland, Summersetshire, England, Nov. 10, 1859. He came to this country when a
boy of 12 years, arriving July 11, 1871, with his parents, who were early pioneer settlers of Macoupin county.
He was one of a family of ten children. The family first settled on a farm near Blackburn bridge south of
Chesterfield where decedent attended the rural schools. Mr. WILTON was united in marriage with
Clara V. DUCKELS on Nov. 4, 1896. His wife preceded him in death July 4, 1912. To them were born
two children, a daughter, Beatrice, wife of Arthur LEE of Texas, and a son Myron who died July 3,
1927. In early life Mr. WILTON united with the Methodist church at Chesterfield, remaining a
member until his death. He engaged in farming and for many years dealt in the grain business at the
Chesterfield elevator. He retired a number of years ago. Besides his daughter, Mr. WILTON is
survived by one grandchild, Claribel LEE, of Lubbock, Texas and one sister, Mrs. Lillie
CLOWER, of Salem, Oregon. His deceased sisters and brothers are William, John, Sydney, Richard
and Edwin WILTON, Flora ROBINSON, Augusta LOWIS and Sabina
BROWN. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the United church in Chesterfield, Rev.
HENDERSON officiating. Interment was in Keller cemetery.
Submitted 1999 by M Trover
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: February 28, 1917
Obituary: Death of Mrs. Eliza WITHROW. Mrs. Eliza Anna WITHROW, nee WEST,
died at the home of her son, Benjamin C. WITHROW, Sunday afternoon at three o'clock, aged 69
years, three months, and four days. She had been suffering for many months from an incurable illness, which
she bore with great Christian fortitude and the end came as a blessed relief to her. Eliza Anna WEST
was born in Birksville, KY, Nov. 21, 1847, one of three children, two girls and one boy, born to Mr. &
Mrs. Samuel WEST. On the maternal side, she was a niece of General Winfield SCOTT,
who won his fame during the Mexican War and was in command of the United States Army at the outbreak of
the Civil Was. About the year 1864, she came to Illinois, making her home near Plainview. In 1866, she
married to Julius WITHROW of near Plainview, and in that vicinity she made her home until about
seventeen years ago. Her husband's demise occurred 34 years ago and since that time she remained
unmarried, devoting her remaining years to the raising of her family. Nine children were born to the union of
Mr. and Mrs.WITHROW, of whom five are still living, three girls and two boys, namely: Mrs. R. O.
JARBOE, of Lake Villa, Ark; Mrs. Alta NAGEL of Springfield; and Mrs. Ollie
BOUILLON, Benjamin C. and James H. WITHROW of Carlinville. One sister Mrs. C. J.
NEELEY and eight grandchildren also survive her. Seventeen years ago she came to Carlinville, and
has made her home here ever since. Mrs. WITHROW joined the Baptist Church, while a very young
girl and has always been a member of that church ever since, living a faithful Christian life in the tenets of her
faith. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 PM from the Baptist Church, with Rev. O.W. SHIELDS, the
pastor officiating. It was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. The interment was in the
City Cemetery. The pall bearers were Chris REMLING, Wm. VAN METER,
Charles GEHRIG, A.M. BOATMAN, Wm. LOGES, and Rufus JACKSON.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: June 28, 1911
Obituary: Emma Burnettie WOOD died at her home in Barr township June 22, 1911. The deceased
was a daughter of Samuel and Minerva LOVE and was born at the old homestead in Bird township
November 16, 1865. Nettie, as she was more frequently called, was converted and joined the Baptist church
early in life and lived a devoted Christian. She was married to John A. WOOD December 1, 1881.
She was a kind and loving wife and a true helpmate to her husband. She leaves to mourn her loss her
husband, three sisters and three brothers, Namely: Mrs. Charles KESSINGER of near Carlinville;
Mrs. Frank WASHBURN of near Hettick; Miss Delia who lives at home, and Newton of Garden City,
Mo. and George. She bore her suffering patiently and was always thoughtful of those around her. In all her
sickness she was fearful of being a burden to others, asking those who were watching by her bedside to lie
down and rest and not worry about her. Nettie was ready and glad to go home to her loved ones. The night
before she died we think she must have caught a glimpse of her beautiful home to which she was hastening.
She spoke of seeing her dear father and mother who had preceded her to the better land. She was loved and
respected by all who knew her and will be sadly missed by her friends and neighbors and a place is vacant in
her home which never can be filled. We feel, we know, that Nettie is at rest, free from all pain and sorrow,
hence we grieve not, as those who have no hope, and we hope to meet her somewhere, sometime, around
the great white throne where there will be no more parting of loved ones. Funeral services were held at the
Gilead Baptist church, conducted by Elder I. M. VAUGHN, assisted by Elder J. P. CASTEEL
and Elder Wm. ENGLAND, pastor. Interment in Baptist cemetery.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: February 11, 1925
Obituary: Death of Mrs. William WOODS. Mrs. Mary Ellen WOODS, wife of William
WOODS, who resides in Bird township on the main Chesterfield road, died suddenly at 6 o'clock
Thursday morning age 62 years. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
COMER and was married to Mr. WOODS in the neighborhood of 35 years ago. Besides her
husband, she leaves one brother Lee COMER of this city, one sister Mrs. Nellie BENSON of
Milford, Ill, and one step-daughter Mrs. Charles ARNETT of this city. Mrs. WOODS was
well known as a kind and indulgent woman who always took an interest in the affairs of her neighborhood.
Her sudden death is a shock to her relatives and neighbors. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 1:30
o'clock from the First Baptist church, attended by a large number of relatives and friends. The services were
conducted by Rev. R. T. ____, pastor of the church. The pallbearers were all nephews of the deceased and
they also had charge of the flowers, and were Coy and Fay COMER, Charles and William
WOODS, Roy BATES, Morris COMER and Frederick and Comer
BENSON. The interment was in the city cemetery.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: The Carlinville Democrat, Carlinville , IL, Page 4
Date of Obituary: September 24, 1885
Obituary: Chesterfield. It is with feelings of sadness that we are called upon to chronicle the death of one who
was taken away in the springtime of life; of one who was surrounded with everything that was calculated to
make life one bright vision of happiness; but also, loving friends and relatives could not stay the relentless
arm of the destroyer; the tender husband was powerless to shield his treasure from the hand of the spoiler;
the little loving, prattling child so dependent on a mother's care, could move no respite in the dread decree
that had gone forth so mysteriously to sunder the silver cord of life, and to call away from all the
endearments of a cherished home. The subject of our sketch died on the morning of the 15th last; Mary
(RAFFURTY) WOODS, the beloved wife of Wm. WOODS and third daughter of
James RAFFURTY, a former long time resident near Chesterfield. The deceased was 26 years, 1
month and 27 days old and leaves a bereaved husband and a little daughter, together with a large circle of
sorrowing friends who mourn her loss. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. D. P.
DEADRICK at the home of the deceased, in a most impressive manner at 2 o'clock p.m. on
Thursday last. The attendance was very large and gave ample evidence of the esteem in which the family was
held by the entire community. The floral offerings were most profuse and lovely, and their loveliness were
fitting tributes of affection from the living to the dead. The sorrowing family and friends have the sympathy of
all, which any words of ours can but feebly express, and the hope is entertained that he who tempers the wind
to the shorn lamb will aid them to bear the heavy burden a mysterious providence has laid upon them.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Unknown, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: Unknown
Obituary: Wm E. WOODS Died Saturday at Age of 91 Years. Had spent his entire life in the vicinity
where he passed away. William E. WOODS, 91, a native of Bird Township, died at 9:15 A.M.
Saturday, April 19, [1947] at his farm home. He had spent his entire 91 years in the vicinity where he passed
away. His annual birthday celebration, generally observed by a gathering of the kin, was not held this year
because he was in ill health, and twice this past winter he had suffered from pneumonia. Mr. WOODS was
born in Bird township, March 8, 1856. For over ninety years he had watched the development of Macoupin
County and his home township of Bird. He was a son of William and Janet (HUGHES)
WOODS. His father was born in Yorkshire, England, August 2, 1810 and emigrated to America
before his marriage and first located in Greene county. He lived there until 1833 when he moved to Bird
township and he _______. The mother was born in Ayershire, Scotland and came to America in her girlhood.
Wm. E. WOODS was the last survivor of the nine children born to them. In 1880 Wm. E.
WOODS married Miss Mary RAFFERTY, and to them was born one child, Janet, who
married Charles W. ARNETT. Mrs. WOODS died in 1885, and in 1889 Mr. WOODS was
married to Mrs. Mary COMER CARR, who is also deceased. Mrs. ARNETT, who is now a
widow, has resided with her father for a number of years, and has cared for him in his declining years. Also
surviving are three grandchildren, Mrs. Velma DUCKELS, William E. and Lorrin ARNETT,
all of Carlinville, and eleven great-grandchildren. Wm. E. WOODS was one of the fine, upright, and
highly esteemed residents of the Carlinville community, and his long life has been filled with good deeds. His
home on "Woods Lane" has been one of the hospitable homes of that community, and in his passing Macoupin
county has lost one of its splendid citizens. The body was removed to the Heinz funeral home where services
were conducted at 2:00 P.M. Monday. Rev. Fred BUCHHOLZ, of Dana, a former pastor of the
Chesterfield United church, conducted the services. Mrs. Grant WILSON and Mrs. James
HENDERSON of Chesterfield, sang "Sometime We'll Understand", and "Nearer My God to Thee",
with Mrs. Ruby KEELE as accompanist. The interment was in the Carlinville City cemetery.
The pallbearers were Wm. WOODS, Geo. WOODS, and P. R. NIXON, of
Carlinville; Harry WOODS, Canton, Paul WOODS, Vandalia and Dr. Len WOODS
of Roodhouse.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: March 13, 1911
Obituary: Death Calls Mrs. WOOLLEY. Passed Away Monday Morning After a Long Illness. Mrs. Mary
Louise WOOLLEY died at her home, No. 506 Summer street at 10 o'clock Monday morning, in the
fifty-sixth year of her age. Funeral services will be held at the late residence at 2 o'clock, Rev. Angus E.
FERGUSON of the Episcopal church officiating, and she will be laid to rest in the city
cemetery. Mary Louise CROSSEN was born in Western Mound Township January 1, 1855. On
October 26, 1881, she was married to Herbert J. WOOLLEY, who departed this life June 17, 1909.
To them one son was born, Clyde R., who survives his parents. Mr. and Mrs. WOOLLEY resided on
the CROSSEN farm, not far from Chesterfield, until 1898, when they moved to this city and
occupied the home where her husband had previously passed away. One sister, Mrs. Wm. WOODS,
of near Chesterfield, also survives and mourns Mrs. WOOLLEY's demise. Death came almost as an
angel of mercy to this good woman. She had been ill for a long time, and bedfast since last December, the
physicians pronouncing her ailment to be pernicious anaemia. She was a very patient sufferer, and calmly
realized her condition and awaited the end. She was a member of the Episcopal church. Friends who desire to
look once more, and for the last time, upon her features, may do so previous to the funeral, but the casket
will be closed at the time of, and during the funeral services.
Submitted 2006 by Matthew Ferricks
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Dec. 14, 1910
Obituary: Died at the Age of Ninety-Three. (December 9, 1910). Basil L. WRIGHT, of Girard, Passed
Away Friday Afternoon. Funeral Services Sunday. On Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at his home in Girard,
an old citizen and pioneer of Macoupin county was called to the great beyond, in the person of Basil L.
WRIGHT, 93 years, 1 month and 6 days. His health had been gradually failing for the past year and
the vital powers had slowly weakened until he was claimed by death. Mr. WRIGHT was one of the
early settlers of this county and was a well known figure both in Carlinville and Girard, for many years.
Deceased formerly resided in the vicinity, but for the past twenty eight years had lived in Girard. Basil
WRIGHT was born in Kentucky on Nov. 3, 1817. He was one of a family of eight children, consisting
of four brothers and five sisters. When a very young man he came to Illinois and had ever since been a
resident of the state. Mr. WRIGHT was married three times. He is survived by his widow and the
following children namely: Mrs. James SELLS, of Smith Center, Kansas; Mrs. Wm.
BEASLEY, of Virden; Rev. Wm. WRIGHT of Ocean Park, Cal., Mrs. E.H.
STEBBIN, of Jacksonville; and Mrs. Wm. RETHERFORD, of Pawnee. Also surviving him are a
number of grandchildren. He had always been an active, energetic citizen and was that type of man who by
upright and conscious conduct had made a name as an honored and respected neighbor and friend. Coming to
Illinois as he had at an early day he took part in and experienced the trials and also the joys incident to the
growth of this country from a wilderness to what it is today. Mr. Wright was a man who believed in and
practiced in his daily life those sterling qualities which make for better manhood and womanhood. He lived a
long active and useful life and left as a heritage, an honored and respected name, more to be prized than
great wealth. The funeral services were held in Girard at the Baptist church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. A.H. RHODES, of Carlinville, officiating assisted by the local pastor. The funeral was very
largely attended. Interment was made in the Girard cemetery. Those from this city who were in
attendance at the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHILES; Mr. and Mrs. Edward D.
DENBY; Mr. and Mrs. Robert BORING; Judge J.B. VAUGHN; P.C.
DAVENPORT and daughter; Miss Marguerite, and Rev. and Mrs. A.H. RHODES.
Submitted 2006 by Matthew Ferricks
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Free Democrat
Date of Obituary: February 13, 1862
Obituary: Died (February 2, 1862) in the Service. - John WRIGHT, a member of Capt. Hunter's Co., in the 7th
Reg., son of Bazel WRIGHT, residing on Bear Creek, was brought home dead last week. This is the second son
Mr. WRIGHT lost in the army. Another, Wm. VAUGHN, a step-son of Mr. WRIGHT, who is also a member of
the same company in which two others died, and who assisted in bringing John's corpse home, was taken
suddenly ill at Church on last Sunday evening, and on Monday, we learned he was not likely to recover.
Submitted 2006 by Matthew Ferricks
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Free Democrat
Date of Obituary: Nov. 28, 1861
Obituary: Died. At Mound City, Illinois, on the 7th last (November 7, 1962), Noah WRIGHT, aged 20
years, 1 month and 8 days. The subject of the above enlisted in Capt. ROWETT'S Company July
19th, 1861, for three years' service. When urged by some of his friends to remain at home, his reply was "I
would rather go than see my father go," thus showing not only a love of country, but a final regard for his
parent scarcely equaled by one so young. He was born in Morgan co., Ill., and removed with his father to this
co. eight years since. At an early age he wisely sought his God, and set for his young companions an example
of piety by uniting with the church at this place, and ever after sustaining a character in unison with his
profession. During his last illness, which lasted but a few days, he expressed to his companions a hope in
Christ and a willingness to die, requesting that his brother might be permitted to return his body to his friends
at home for interment. And although his brother was not informed of the death until 3 days after the burial,
he sought and obtained permission, through the kindness of his Captain, Geo. HUNTER, to disinter
the body and bring it home, where it was a second time committed to the earth, followed by his numerous
friends and acquaintances. P. C. W. Charity Church, Nov. 25, 1861
[Note: Noah was the son of Basil and Rachel WRIGHT. He served in the 7th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Co. K.]
Submitted 2006 by Matthew Ferricks
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: June 1, 1882
Obituary: Died on Tuesday afternoon (May 30, 1882 ), in this city. Mrs. Basil WRIGHT, aged sixty
four years. She was born in Tennessee, but has lived for many years in this section, and was beloved by all
who knew her. Her remains were taken to Carlinville this morning for burial. The bereaved husband and
children have the sympathy of this entire community in this hour of sorrow.
Submitted 2006 by Matthew Ferricks
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Free Democrat
Date of Obituary: Feb. 11, 1858
Obituary: Died. of scarlet fever, on Bear Creek, Feb. 10th, 1858, Thomas WRIGHT, son of Basil
WRIGHT, aged 19 years and 4 months. He was a young man highly esteemed, a member of the
Baptist church and died in full prospect of a happy immortality. He leaves a large family of relatives and
numerous friends to mourn his loss. He is not lost, but gone before, For he has found the heavenly
shore.
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