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Obituary of William E. SMOTHERS, Macoupin County Illinois ©2002 Chris Grove-Surgis

Name of Deceased: SMOTHERS, William E. 
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer, Carlinville, IL 
Date of Obituary: July 29, 1911 
Obituary: William E. SMOTHERS, one of Virden's oldest residents, died Thursday night at his home on North church street in that city, after an illness of almost two year's duration. He first suffered a paralytic stroke, from which he partially recovered, but left him in a weakened condition that he could not overcome. A few days (days) ago he suffered another attack which left him in a critical condition to the end. He was aged 63 years. Deceased leaves besides his widow, one son, William SMOTHERS, near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and one daughter, Mrs. Mary SIMPSON of Pawnee. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, from his late home, the Rev. O. W. SHIELDS of the First Baptist church, officiating and interment will be made in the Auburn cemetery.

Obituary of David SNOW, Macoupin County Illinois ©2001 Sue Raffurty McMurry

Name of Deceased: SNOW, David 
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin Times 
Date of Obituary: January 27, 1870 
Obituary: Nilwood: Died - at his residence in Nilwood, on Wednesday Jan 19th, 1870, of typhoid fever and pneumonia, David SNOW. He was in his 41st year, a member of the Methodist church, and a good Christian, and as a citizen he was well-liked, and was always ready to wait on and attend the sick. He had his life insured for one thousand dollars, of which he spoke just before he breathed his last.

Obituary of Louise Alice SOAPES (BRIGHT), Macoupin County Illinois ©2008 Contributed by Cindy Leonard

Name of Deceased: SOAPES, Louise Alice (BRIGHT)
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Time 
Date of Obituary: March 19, 1897
Obituary: "Yesterday afternoon the remains of Mrs. Louise Alice SOAPES were laid at rest in the city cemetery. Deceased was born near New Douglas on May 12, 1866. At the age of 14 years she moved with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James BRIGHT, to Behalto, where she lived for about six years. In the year 1888 she came to this city. On September 11, 1889, she was married to Mr. C. W. SOAPES, to which union three children wer born, one girl and two boys, all of whom have since died, the girl dying just four years before her mother and the other two dying during the time intervening between these two deaths. About 15 years ago deceased swallowed a tack while at work putting up some curtains, which lodged in her lungs. It did not cause any trouble about seven months afterwards when she taken sick with what the doctors called consumption. About that time in a severe spell of coughing she coughed up the tack. Since that time she has been more or less affected with lung troubles. About five months ago she was taken down consumption, during which time she was confined to her bed nearly all the time and was relieved of her sufferings by death at 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 1897. During her long seige of sickness she bore her ailments without any words of complaint. She was a lady that was well liked by all who knew her. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. E. CUNNINGHAM of the M. E. Church."

Obituary of Cicero Jefferson SOLOMON, Macoupin County Illinois ©2002 Sue Raffurty McMurry and Chris Grove Surgis

Name of Deceased: SOLOMON, Cicero Jefferson 
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer 
Date of Obituary: June 26, 1911 
Obituary: Heart Disease Caused Demise of Prominent Macoupin Man Saturday Afternoon Cicero Jefferson SOLOMON was found dead in the barn at his home in Bird township, Saturday afternoon about 3:30 o'clock. His death resulted from heart disease, was very sudden and probably instantaneous. Mr. SOLOMON was a native of this county, and one of our most respected and worthy citizens who served out a long and useful life in this community. Being human, perhaps he erred sometimes, but his life of usefulness and faithful service to his family, his neighbors, his friends and the community, in general far outweighed his mistakes and his memory will endure in many hearts for the good he did while passing through this world. He was the second son of James and Easter LAMAR SOLOMON; was born in North Palmyra Township, October 3, 1848, being therefore 62 years, 8 months and 21 days of age when he died. When Cicero was six years old his father removed to Montgomery County, and with the exception of the four years they resided there, Macoupin County was his home during all of his life. On February 25, 1872, Mr. SOLOMON was married to Miss Harriet KESSINGER, who survives him. Six children were born to them and five of them survive their father, namely: E. J. SOLOMON of Peoria, Mrs. R. S. COMER of Bird Township, Mrs. Frank KERR and Mrs. Jennie TRAVIS who with her husband, resided on the home place with per parents. Mr. SOLOMON was a successful farmer and made somewhat of a specialty of stock raising. He had served as highway commissioner and school director of his district and his political affiliations were with the Republican party. He was an active member of the Baptist church and had been affiliated with the Masonic order since he was 21 years old, holding membership here in Carlinville. Funeral services, which were very largely attended, were held at Charity church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. I. M. VAUGHN of Hettick officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church. The Masonic fraternity took an active part in the obsequfes and many other people from Carlinville also attended the funeral. Owing to the suddenness with which death came upon Mr. SOLOMON, Coroner KARNES was called to hold an inquest over the body. The evidence before the jury disclosed that Mr. SOLOMON had known for sometime that he had a valvular heart trouble and had been treated for the disease by two physicians. He went to the barn during the afternoon and shortly afterwards his daughter, Mrs. Jennie TRAVIS, found him lying on the barn floor, dead. She called her mother, and also summoned others, but no human aid could restore Mr. SOLOMON to life. He had been dead but a few minutes.

Name of Deceased: SOLOMON, Cicero Jefferson
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL 
Date of Obituary: June 28, 1911 
Obituary: Cicero J. SOLOMON's Sudden Death - Heart Disease Caused demise of Prominent Macoupin Man Saturday Afternoon. Cicero Jefferson SOLOMON was found dead in the barn at his home in Bird township Saturday afternoon about 2:20 o'clock. His death resulted from heart disease, was very sudden and probably instantaneous. Mr. SOLOMON was a native of this county and one of our most respected and worthy citizens who served out a long and useful life in this community. Being human, perhaps he erred sometimes, but his life of usefulness and faithful service to his family, his neighbors, his friends and the community in general far outweighed his mistakes and his memory will endure in many hearts for the good he did while passing through this world. He was the second son of James and Easter Lamar SOLOMON was born in North Palmyra township October 3, 1848, being therefore 62 years, 8 months and 21 days of age when he died. When Cicero was six years old his father removed to Montgomery county, and with the exception of the four years they resided there, Macoupin county was his home during all of his life. On February 25, 1872, Mr. SOLOMON was married to Miss Harriet KESSINGER, who survives him. Six children were born to them and five of them survive their father, namely: E. J. SOLOMON of Peoria, Mrs. R. S. COMER of Bird township, Mrs. Frank KERR of Womac, Jas. SOLOMON of Bird and Mrs. Jennie TRAVIS who with her husband resided on the home place with her parents. Besides his children, the deceased leaves one sister, Mrs. W. A. WRIGHT of California. Mr. SOLOMON was a successful farmer and made somewhat of a specialty of stock raising. He had served as highway commissioner and school director of his district and his political affiliations were with the Republican party. At the age of fifteen years he joined the army as a member of Company K, 7th Regiment, of which Gen. ROWETT was in command, and served till the close of the war. He was converted at a meeting held by Revs. T. N. MARSH and Wm. ROACH at Charity church in the winter of '74, but did not unite with the church till 1903, when the joys of his salvation were restored and he joined Charity Baptist church. Funeral services which were very largely attended, were held at Charity church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. I. M. VAUGHN of Hettick officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church. The Masonic fraternity took an active part in the obsequies and many other people from Carlinville also attended the funeral. Owing to the suddenness with which death came upon Mr. SOLOMON, Coroner KARNES was called to hold an inquest over the body. The evidence before the jury disclosed that Mr. SOLOMON had known for sometime that he had a valvular heart trouble and had been treated for the disease by two physicians. He went to the barn during the afternoon and shortly afterwards his daughter, Mrs. Jennie TRAVIS, found him lying on the barn floor, dead. Funeral services were held at Charity church, seven miles northwest of town, Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. I. N. VAUGHN, assisted by Rev. J. P. CASTEEL. A quartet consisting of Mrs. Abbie SEAMAN DEEDS, Miss Sophia SACRE and Miss Mae HOBLIT, with Mrs. O. C. HARTLEY as organist, furnished the music. The pallbearers were the six brothers-in-law of the deceased, Preston W., Chas E., Hayden, William G., John P. and Manning M. KESSINGER. The Masonic order, of which the deceased had long been a member, conducted the ceremonies at the grave. V. H. HEMPHILL, the master of Mt. Nebo lodge, conducting the services. The funeral was largely attended; in fact, it looked as if all of Bird township turned out to pay their respects to the deceased and the family.

Obituary of Martha "Mattie" VANCE, Macoupin County Illinois ©2000 Brian Phillips

Name of Deceased: SOLOMON, Martha "Mattie" VANCE
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: Feb 1937
Obituary:Mrs. Mattie SOLOMON "Deep in our hearts is a picture Of our dear sister at rest. In memory's frame we will keep her As one of our very best." As quietly and unassuming as she had lived her 76 years of usefulness our friend and relative, Martha VANCE SOLOMON passed away Friday evening, February 19, 1937. For several years she had been bothered with heart trouble and the end came without warning. She was born in 1861 near Palmyra and in 1898 she was married to J. H. SOLOMON who had been left with four little children. To these little ones she gave most loving care and after their father passed away she made a home for them until they left the home nest for wider fields. For her they knew only love. "Somewhere back in the sunset, Where loveliness never dies She lives in a land of glory In her Father's Paradise." In early life she united with the Baptist church and remained a faithful member. She leaves her brothers, Thomas VANCE of Waverly, Henry, Edward and George of Palmyra and her stepchildren Mrs. Minne BROWN of Florida; Robert SOLOMON of Bloomington and Lee of Palmyra with many relatives and friends. "Her gentle ways and kindly smile are lost to us awhile. Somewhere, sometime, twill all be right. And so till then we will not say farewell, but just say goodnight." The funeral was held from the STULTS funeral home Monday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. Rev. E. L. FAHNESTOCK officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery. The casket bearer's were Lee SOLOMON, Harold KING, Paul SHEHERDSON, Harvey SOLOMON, Lester VANCE, and John TOSH. J.G. WATERS, G. W. ARRAS and Rev. E. L. FAHNESTOCK with Mrs. S. D. BOYD accompanist sang 'The Old Rugged Cross" and "God Will Take Care of You"