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The Obituaries you find
below were typed by Connie Cadwell and then donated here for here
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Galesburg
Register-Mail which is online. Just click on the link to
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to other pages on the paper. Thanks.
Read on.....
Obituaries Knox
county Galesburg Illinois Newspapers
1-3 1853-1904
( These are random
pages that I copied from the book this isn't the whole book)
Sprowl-Fay W. remains passed throught the city Wednesday enroute to
monmouth from San Antonio, Texas where he died. The deceased
graduated from high school last june. Six weeks ago went to Texas
for health and died. His remains accompanied by his step-father A.
McFarland.
February 20, 1902
Stewart-Mrs Carie M. wife of Hon. John C. Stewart died at the old
home North Kellogg, Late this forenoon after illness ten days. Few
women have been identified with galesburg for over fifty year as
she. Carrie M. McFarland born in Millerstown, Pa., Sept 14, 1832.
Married Oct 18, 1853 in what is known as General Howe’s Stone house
at the battle of Brandywine and also remembered as the McFarland
homestead near Winchester, Pa. In 1855 Mr & Mrs Stewart came to
Galesburg which been there home. During the CW she was member of the
Soldiers Aid Society and prominent in all member of Dorcas Aid
Society. For 44 years the family occupied Galesburg. Surviving, her
husband now in his 80th year, her daus of Chicago who is in feebel
health, her brother, John McFarland of Riverside, Cal. Who was
former Galesburg resident. The time of funeral to be announced.
January 14, 1902
Rev Stocking Officated. Burial Hope Cemetary
Strader-William S. died yesterday afternoon at the home of his son,
J.C. Strader 250 Day St. The cause of death was diabetis. Born Dec
21, 1824 at Hardwick, Otsego Co., N.Y. and lived there until six
years ago when came to live with his son. Married 1853 Alvira
Collins at Martinsburg, N.Y. and she died Dec 23, 1878. Only one
child, J.C. Strader of this city survives. He was conscientious
Christian and united with Baptist church at age 16 years and
remained in that faith until he came to Abingdon and joined the
Christian church. The funeral will be3 from the home Saturday
afternoon. Rev. T.W. McVety in charge. Burial Linwood.
August 15, 1902 Pg 52.
Williamson-Mrs Lydia P., mother of Dr. W. S. Williamson of this
city, died her home in Central City, Nebraska. She was stricken with
paralysis and lide only short time on Thursday morning. She had
lived in Orion previously for 30 years. In addition to the Dr. she
has the following children, Mrs L.A.Purdy of Abingdon, Mrs W.S.
Williamson who is attending the WCTU convention in Abingdon, and Mrs
Purdy notified this morning. The remains will be buried at Orion
Sunday..
May 20, 1898
Winter-R.H. funeral of the deceased will be held tomorrow afternoon
in the Presbyterian chruch. Rev. Royce will officate.
October 22, 1898
Woods-Mrs Lucy died March 20 at her home in Avon , aged 79 years, 24
days. Mrs Woods was one who had a kind word for everyone and no one
was liked better than her in the community. Funeral was held in the
Univerlasist church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Carpenter conducting.
Miss Eliza Woods of Galesburg attended the funeral.
March 31, 1898 Avon
Wynn-Patrick died March 25, 1898 and funeral held from Catholic
church, March 28. He was a man of high respectibility. Leaves a wife
and six children.
April 9, 1898 St Augustine
Zumbro-John, an old and respected citizen of this neighborhood died
Thursday morning of last week. He had been ill for sometime. Born in
Pennsylvania October 1806. He has made his home with Morris Griffith
since 1881. Funeral was held at the house Friday and remains
interred Knoxville Cemetery.
October 21, 1898 Brush Creek Pg 60
Brooks-Katherine M. daughter of Mr & Mrs George Brooks died this
noon at the home corner Clark & North. She was born Dec 29, 1885 at
Hawarden, Iowa. Her parents moved to Galesburg 1887. Her early
childhood having attended school under Mary Hazzard. Her last school
day was High School where she quit on account health. For two years
secretary AME church Sunday school. Survivors, parents, funeral be
held Monday from the home and then at church.
March 1, 1902
Brown-Infant son of Mr & Mrs Ira Brown died Monday morning at the
home of Mr & Mrs Andrew Sundeen. Short service at the Sudeen home
and the remains were taken to Altona where the service was held. Rev
Crofts officating. Born in Galesburg, buried Altona cemetary. The
infant died Sept 21 and been ill for two weeks and was taken to the
maternal grandparents home in hopes of helping it. Funeral from the
Presbyterian church.
September 26, 1902 Oneida
Brown-John H. funeral held this morning at the home Maple. In
attendance were members of GAR men of this city. Service conducted
by Dr. T.W. McVety of First M.E. church. The ritual of the GAR was
performed. Those present from distance, Frank W. Brown of Winfield,
Kansas, brother, Mrs Vance of Alexis a cousin, Mr & Mrs A. Terpening
of Alexis, son in law and daughter, Mr & Mrs W. Armstrong
Of Henderson. The pallbearers were members of the family, Frank H. &
Freeman Brown, brothers, Frank, Arch, Fred Brown, the sons, Alvin
Terpining, son in law. The burial in Utah Cemetary.
January 25, 1902
Burnaugh-Mrs Mary Jane died at Lincoln last Saturday evening. She
was brought here for burial on Sunday evening train. She had been
sick longtime but was able to be around until Saturday morning. Her
home had been here many years but the Wednesday before her death she
and husband moved to Lincoln to make their home with one of their
sons. The funeral was held here Monday afternoon M.E. church, her
pastor, Rev Rist in charge, assisted by Mrs Churchill. She was known
as a good woman and kind mother. She had known for several months
death was near but resigned herself to the cause. She was 65 and
leaves the husband and several children.
July 19, 1902 Pg 7
McGraw-"Red" Early this morning L.Z. Jones a farmer living a few
miles west of Galva found the dead body of an unknown man, lying
near the CBQ tracks. He flagged the next train that came along,
which happened to be No 72 and the remains were taken to Galva. An
inquest was held and it was discovered the body was that of "Red"
McGraw. Two tramps were present at the inquest and identified their
buddy. They said that McGraw had been working on the Hennipen Canal
and was stealing a ride. They said they spent the yesterday in
Galesburg and the tow of them left last night. McGraw must have left
on a later train. The jury ruled it accidental
January 14, 1898
McMahon-Mrs John funeral will be tomorrow at the home and at Corpus
Christi church tomorrow forenoon.
November 9, 1898
Meadows-Mrs Nellie wife of Calvin, a former CBQ engineer, died of
typhoid fever at Triplett, Mo. Saturday September 10 after illness
over a week. The funeral took place at Triplett on Monday.
September 13, 1898
Merritt-Mrs Daniel died June 16, 1898 aged 28 years, daughter Mr &
Mrs William Knapp. For many months been confined to her bed with
that dread disease consumption. She leaves husband, two children,
mother, sister and three brothers to mourn her.
June 24, 1898
Milburn-Albert Ross son of the late Jacob Milburn of this city died
at Cincinnati, Ohio Wednesday November 30. He is brother to San &
Tom Milburn and is said to have left some property. He has not been
here for several years and when last heard of was traveling with
horses.
December 3, 1898
Miller-Infant of Mr & Mrs F.W. Miller 450 East second died this
early morning, after few hours of life. Funeral was held at the
house this afternoon. Burial Linwood.
June2 1898 Pg 35
Murray-Mrs F.D. of Quincy funeral was held this morning from Corpus
Christi church. The remains which lay at the home of John Slattery,
North Academy, yesterday and until removal to the church. From Mr &
Mrs John Slattery a Harp of roses, from the bereaved father and son
a cross of roses and carnations. From the Hannibal & St Josephs RR a
magnificent cross of roses and carnations. Rev. Father Costa
officated at high mass. The sermon by Father Brenner of Quincy.
Internment St. Josephs cemetary. Present out of town Mr & Mrs John
O’Donnell, Mrs Wm. Gehring, Mrs T.J. Jones, Mrs Mary Green Mrs
McKay, Mrs T.J. Fountain, Miss Jessie Schveder, Mrs M.E. Chadwell,
Mr & Mrs Will Chatham. Mr & Mrs Hendrickson, all of Quincy, Miss
Mary McGrail, Mr & Mrs James Daily, Ed Flasig, Cameron, Mr & Mrs
Tillie McGrail, Brookfield, Mo.
June 2, 1898
Mylon-Patrick died last night at his home corner Brooks & Chambers.
He had been ailing for sometime but was not confined to the bed only
week. Some four weeks ago, months ago he had lost his sight and had
been unable to get about. The past few days he suffered terribly and
was unconscious at death. He was born in Ennistymon, County Clare,
Ireland about 75 years ago. He came to America first in 1846 and
went to work on RR in Maine. Two years later he returned to Ireland
on account his health, where he remained four years. Returned to
America and settled at New Bedford, Mass., where he worked in livery
stable for five years. There he married Ann O’Brien about 35 years
ago. They came at once to Peoria and after a year to Galesburg. He
has worked for CBQ car shops and as a teamster until eight years ago
he resigned, since then he remained home. Member Corpus Christi.
There survive him, widow, four children, Michael, William, Mart &
Anna, all of Galesburg. Funeral from the church Sunday morning.
February 4, 1898 Pg 38
Upp-George died Tuesday afternoon at his home in Maquon for which
place he was well known resident. He had been ill with lung trouble.
He was well advanced in years and was an old resident of Maquon. HE
leaves a wife. Funeral held at M.E#. of Maquon today in the morning.
June 23, 1900
Utter-Mrs died her home last Saturday evening. She had been sick for
a number of years, the last 7 months her sickness was such she could
not lie down. She aged 74 years and lived in Gilson many years. She
had been a widow many years and was the mother of ten children, five
of whom survive her. Besides these, sister, and several
grandchildren. Funeral on Monday, Rev. Kline officiating, assisted
by Rev. Busby.
May 11, 1900 Gilson
Voakley-Leo Herman son of Mr & Mrs Fred Coakley funeral was held
Sunday afternoon Corpus Christi church, Rev. Father Costa
officiated. Burial St Joseph Cemetary.
September 10, 1900
Volkenberg-Mrs Katharine, wife of Charles A. died Monday night at
the home of her son, L.A. Whittemore, 436 East South of effects
stroke of paralysis which she had the first stroke. The second came
about four weeks ago and left her utterly helpless and on thrusday
noon found dead by her daughter, Mrs Ida Johnson of Buda who had
been caring for her several weeks. She born in Betchertown, Mass.,
Jan 4, 1835 daughter of James & Mary Stevens. In 1839 the family
moved to Bureau county, Illinois. And lived in several towns of
which was, Tiskilwa, Sheffield and finally Buda. Here she married
Daniel Whittemore, he died there July 7, 1881. Married June 13, 1882
Charles Volkenberg of Princeton. They came at once to Galesburg, he
being CBQ brakeman. He has been out the city since eight years ago.
She lived with her son. Member Unitarian church. Three children by
first marriage, Lucius A. Whittemore this city, Charles W.
Whittemore, Mrs Ida Johnson of Buda. No children by 2nd marriage.
Jun 26, 1900 Pg 197
Morgan-Mrs Rachel (Monmouth-Gazette) who lived with there mother at
this place was fatally burned by an explosion of gasoline Saturday
morning and died Sunday morning. Miss Morgan poured a cup of liquid
on kindling wood prepatoy to starting the morning fire, supposing it
was kerosene, but a mistake been made by the merchant and gasoline
was sent instead. When a lighted match was applied to start the fire
an explosion followed ignighting her clothes and burning her
horribly about the upper portions of the body. Her hands were also
severely burned. When she discovered her clothes were afire she
jumped into tub of water and succeded in putting out the fire, and
after bandaging her hands finished her morning chores before it was
discovered that the flesh over her lungs was literally cooked and
ready to drop from her body. The strange thing about this is Miss
Morgan didn’t realize she was badly burned and only her hands seemed
to pain her.
August 29, 1901
Morris-Arthur, a terrible accident occurred Wednesday afternoon
shortly after dinner at the home of aJohn Billings west of Alpha
when Arthur Morris was crushed to death between the engine of the
thrashing machine of John Robertson of Rio, and the seperator. He
was at wok on the machine and had been with it at the home of Mr
Billings thrashing oats. The job was completed and the men and the
engine were ready to depart. Mr Morris went between the engine and
the seprator to couple the two and it appeared in backing of the
engine that it missed the coupling. Before it could be stopped it
had pinwholed the body of Mr Morris between the two parts of the
apparatus. Hs head was caught and was so badly pinched that blood
vessel was broken and though he was not dead when the engine started
forward to release him from his troubled position he bled to death
in 10 minutes. Dr Emerson of New Wind was summoned but he was dead
before his arrival. An inquest was held by the Mercer county
coroner. The deceased leaves, wife, at his home in Oak Ridge and a
mother in Alexis. Funeral service was held this afternoon from the
house. The accident and death came as a shock to friends & relatives
of this fine young man.
July 25, 1901 Pg 254
Mills-Amos, funeral service
held Tuesday afternoon. Present funeral from out of own Mr. & Mrs S.
O. Mills and daughter, Mrs J. U. Underhill, Mrs John A. Terrell,
Harry Brown of Colchester, an acquaintance of Mr. Mills. Burial
Linwood cemetary
Dec 21, 1898
Mitchell-Hugh Maurice died Wednesday morning. Funeral held on Friday
morning Presbyterian church. He was greatly missed by the community.
November 4, 1898 Oneida
Moak-Mrs H. died this morning at her home 343 East Simmons after an
illness of several weeks. She had been confined to bed only a week.
Onna Piercy born in Scott county, Illinois. July 3, 1846 and moved
to Galva with parents when age 12 years. Married P.L. Moak 1866 but
has not been living with him the 1st few years. Four children born
to them, tow of whom deceased. Survivors Minnie of Galesburg, a son
of Cable, Illinois, John. The son has been with his mother several
days, but returned home two days ago. The deceased attended the M.E.
church. Funeral arrangements will be made as son arrival of the son.
January 14, 1898
Morey-Hiram T. remains of the late, who died in this city Tuesday
were laid to rest in Monmouth, being taken by afternoon train
directly to cemetery. Rev. Dr. Dan of the Presbyterian church
officated. The relatives returned to the city last night.
October 5, 1898
Morris-David A. of CO E 6th Illinois. Whose suicide at Ponee, Porte
Rico was mentioned in Republican register some days ago, leaves a
child, May Pauline Morris, who as yet is ignorant of her father’s
death. Morris was a resident of Malden and used to be brakeman on C.
B. Q. While in Galesburg he boarded with Mrs Hannah Zetterberg. In
1890 married Helma Lindquist, daughter of Mr & Mrs J.P. Lindquist,
who now resides at 791 North Cherry. The marriage was an unhappy
one. Morris was kind hearted and generous to a fault, but for his
jealous disposition soon broke up the home. Mrs. Morris and child
reside with her parents. They were divorced a month and later he
again married. He was despondent and often threatened to kill
himself. Mrs Morris mother stated she thought he chose the life of a
soldier to red himself of life and when that failed committed
suicide. Mrs Morris is now living in Chicago and her daughter with
grandparents. The child is aged 7 years and attends Hitchcock
school.
September 14, 1898 Pg 36
Dunn-Alonzo son of Jefferson & Emily J. Dunn, born near Ionia,
Warren county, Illinois. September 2 1862 died at his fathers home,
January 2, 1892. Aged 9 years, 3 months, 11 days. He was a lovable
boy in family of five children, two sisters, Maud and Nettie, two
brothers Archer & Harry Lee, who with parents are greatly grieved.
For more than five months a great sufferer. His parents even took
him to the Springs in Wisconsin for a cure to no avail., then to
Decatur, Illinois and then hospital at Chicago. Fureral from M.E.
church Ionia, Saturday Jan 9, Rev. Vincent Aten of Knoxville, an old
friend of the family. Buried Fuller cemetery. Iona
Galesburg Republican-Register
Edwards-Mr. Samuel died at his residence 2 ½ miles west Oneida and 2
miles east Ontario, Sunday Feb 14, 1892. He was sick but one week
with pneumonia. Part of time last week doctors had hopes but on
Sunday began to sink rapidly. He leaves wife and two children the
youngest aged two years. A father, four brothers, four sisters
survive him. He was a man well known and liked. Funeral Wednesday,
Rev. John Rugh, burial Oneida cemetery. Ontario Feb 20
Galesburg Republican-Register
Fisher-Michael died his home, Thursday March 10, 1892 aged 72 years
Funeral at church Gerlaw, Saturday, buried that place. Utah
March 19, 1892
Galesburg Republican-Register
Fudge-Infant dau Mr. & Mrs. Henry Fudge died Wednesday at residence
three miles east of Oneida Wednesday. Funeral Thursday, Rev. William
Watson. Altona Sat.
January 30, 1892
Hagstrom-Mr. J.F. a respected citizen died his home this village
Monday morning March 14 th from consumption brought on by la grippe.
Born Fario Lane, Sweden December 8, 1876 aged 66 years. He was
married and all his family were of Swedish birth. In 1870 he came to
this country and since made his home Wataga. He was a wagon maker by
trade and long ran a shop here. He was quiet in his ways and honored
by all who know him.. He leaves wife, six daughters two sons.
Funeral Swedish M.E. church, Wednesday, Rev. Johnson of Galesburg,
assisted by Rev. Bea of this place.
March 12, 1892 Wataga
Galesburg Republican-Register Pg 122
I typed these in last night there is one last name Voakley and also
spelled Coakley. I dont know which i right so i just left it like
the book red. I hope these go to you. If not just forward them on to
the right one.
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