• Home
• Contact Us
• Mailing List
• Look Ups
• What's New
• Site Map

• Places & Geography
  • DeWitt County Today
  • Maps of DeWitt County
  • Communities of DeWitt County
  • County Postal Addresses
  • DeWitt County Churches
  • Cemeteries
  • Neighboring Counties
• Online Records
  • 1840 DeWitt Co. Transcribed Census
  • 1850 DeWitt Co. Census Index
  • 1850 DeWitt Co. Census Images
  • 1860 DeWitt Co. Census Image Index
  • 1860 DeWitt Co. Census Images
  • 1860 DeWitt Co. Transcribed Census
  • 1860 Transcribed Census Index
  • 1870 DeWitt Co. Census Index
  • 1880 DeWitt Co. Census Index (Surname)
  • 1880 DeWitt Co. Census Index (Township)
  • 1900 DeWitt Co. Census Index & Images 
  • 1900 DeWitt Co. Transcribed Census
  • 1910 DeWitt Co. Census Index & Images
  • 1920 DeWitt Co. Census Index & Images
  • Land Records
  • Wills, Deeds, Probate
  • Index to Death Records (1878-1917)
• Obituary Index
  • Obituaries Index
  • Surnames A - C
  • Surnames D - F
  • Surnames G - I
  • Surnames J - L
  • Surnames M - N
  • Surnames O - R
  • Surnames S - T
  • Surnames U - Z
• Biography & History
  • 1882 History of DeWitt County, Illinois
  • 1891 Portrait and Biographical Album
  • 1901 Biographical Record of DeWitt County Index
  • 1910 History of DeWitt County, Illinois
  • Miscellaneous Biographies
  • History of Weldon Springs
• Newspaper Abstracts
  • Newspaper Extract Index
  • Headlines and Scandals
  • Engagement, Wedding, & Anniversary Announcements
  • DeWitt County Divorces
• Military
  • Military Links
  • 1883 Federal Pensioner’s Roll
• Miscellaneous
  • DeWitt Co. Cemetery Location Information & Photos
  • Photographs
  • The Clintonia Yearbook – 1921
  • Scrapbook Pages
  • Interment Index

Obituaries - T

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U-V | W | X-Z

Obituaries were submitted by Judy Simpson unless otherwise noted.

TAINER, Mary 

August 2, 1901
Clinton Register

TWO DEATHS AT POOR FARM.

Two inmates died at the poor farm last Sunday night within an hour. Mary TAINER, who was sent there from this city about six weeks ago, afflicted with a private disease, for which, it appears, she had not received proper medical treatment at an early stage. The deceased was 19 years old and unmarried.

In less than an hour after Miss Tainer had expired, Isaac LAPIN [aka LAPPIN] died of old age, coupled with diseases with which he had been afflicted for some years. He was 72 years old and had been an inmate of the poor farm for a great many years, he having lived in the northeast part of the county for a great many years prior to his being taken to the poor farm. Mr. Foster tried to inform some relatives and friends of Mr. Lapin's death, but was unable on account of the telephones being out of repair.

The interment of both bodies took place Monday afternoon.

TAYLOR, Carl 

July 1, 1904

DEATH OF CARL TAYLOR

Saturday night in Weldon at the home of his mother, Mrs. W. H. TAYLOR, her son Carl died, aged 21. His death was caused by an accident which happened when he was a boy, a wagon wheel passing over his head, causing injury from which he never fully recovered, and often caused him much pain. He is survived by his mother, a sister Nellie, and two brothers; Frank and E. TAYLOR. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery, where his father, Dr. W. H. TAYLOR, is buried.

TAYLOR, Edward A. 

February 8, 1895

In the bloom of young manhood, for he was but thirty-one years old, Edward A. TAYLOR passed from this life at Hot Springs, Arkansas, last Friday morning. Ed was never very robust, and of late years he was almost constantly under the care of a physician. He wrote his mother last week that he was getting better and within a few days he would return home. His mother received that letter last Friday and was rejoicing in her boy's recovery, when within an hour she was handed a telegram announcing his death. As soon as the news was received in Clinton, W. C. CAMPBELL, Chancellor Commander of the Knights of Pythias in this city lodge telegraphed the Chancellor Commander of the lodge in Hot Springs to attend to having the body forwarded home. The body arrived in Clinton by the Diamond Special on Monday morning, and at half past one on Monday afternoon the funeral was held in the M. E. church, conducted by Revs. W. J. TULL and Dr. W. A. HUNTER. Ed was a member of Mozart lodge in Weldon, and some thirty members of that lodge came down to attend the funeral. There was a very large turnout of Knights belonging to the lodge in this city. Captain Gorman's band led the funeral procession and played sad and solemn music from funeral marches. Ed. A. Taylor was born in Clinton in 1864. His twin brother Fred, died some four years ago, and he too, was buried by the Knights of Pythias. They were both sons of Mr. Sabin and Kate TAYLOR. Husband and both sons have gone to the spirit land leaving the mother alone to mourn for her beloved dead. Ed and mother jointly owned $10,000 stock in the Bank of Clinton.

TAYLOR, Henry N. 

January 16, 1891

Death of Henry N. Taylor

After nearly four score years of life Henry N. TAYLOR passed into the world beyond at twelve o' clock, noon, yesterday. He was born in Kent County, Delaware, on the 1st of April, 1813, and if he had lived till next April he would have been seventy-eight years old. When he was ten years of age his parents moved to Somerset, Ohio, where he lived about thirty years. Mr. Taylor learned the shoemaker's trade and followed it for nearly twenty-five years. In 1833 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary MILLER, and for fifty-eight years they traveled together the journey of life. Ten children were born to them of whom six survive, four boys and two girls. Four of their boys were soldiers during the war of 1861-65, one of whom was wounded in battle. Fifty-four years ago Mr. Taylor united with the M. E. Church, and for thirty-eight years he was prominently identified with that denomination in this city. He had remarkably good health till about one year ago, and a few months ago he was stricken down with paralysis, from which he never recovered. The funeral services will be held in the M. E. church next Sunday morning, at eleven o' clock, conducted by the Rev. Horace REED, D.D.

Away back in the year 1847, in Somerset, Ohio, Henry N. Taylor and Henry BELL, formed a partnership in the dry goods business, and while there they bought the lot in Clinton on which now stands the Magill House. In 1853 they transferred their business from Ohio to Clinton, and under the firm name of Taylor, Bell & Co. started a general store in a building that stood on a the corner where Henry COLLINS' barber shop now is, and this they occupied till 1854, when they built a large three story frame building on the present site of the Magill House. Here they opened three large stores—dry goods, groceries, and boots and shoes. In the second story they had a merchant tailoring department and offices which they rented out, and the third story was occupied by the Masonic fraternity as a lodge room. One night in the winter of 1857-58 the building was burned down and they succeeded in saving but a small part of their stock. They had not a dollar of insurance on either building or stock, so that the firm was financially crippled. Gathering up what little they had saved of their goods they moved back to the building they first occupied on the Collins corner and attempted to collect what was due them. The firm owned a half section of land in Wilson Township, a quarter section of which is now owned by J. K. DAVIS, and on this they engaged in the stock business.

In 1860 Mr. Taylor sold his interest in the farm to his partners and then opened a dry goods in the room now occupied by the post-office, in partnership with J. J. ANDREWS. John CAIN bought out Andrews interest and store was moved into the room now occupied by John PHARES' billiard hall. This partnership lasted two years when Smith Taylor bought Cain's interest. The new firm lasted till after the war, when Al BLACKFORD joined the firm, and in 1867 they moved into the room now occupied by KATZ & Co. The firm did a large business in dry goods, clothing and merchant tailoring till 1872 when they retired from business.

A few years later Mr. Taylor went into the coal business with his son Fletcher, and continued till a few months ago, when his health failed and Fletcher took the business into his own hand. For nearly thirty-eight years, Mr. Taylor was identified with the business interests of this city. He came here when the population of the town was small, when in fact there was not much of Clinton. He saw the town grow from almost nothing to be a beautiful little city. Through all the storms and sunshine of fifty-eight years he had the counsel and aid of a noble and godly wife who reared her children so that now in her old age they are a blessing and a comfort to her.

Submitted by Mary Vanderheydt

TAYLOR, Homer B. 

October 31, 1884

Death of Homer B. Taylor.

Yesterday morning Homer B. TAYLOR was found dead in his bed in his livery stable. Very often when horses were out late at night Homer would stay at the stable to see that they were properly cared for when they came in. Some time during the latter part of the night he complained of a severe pain in the region of the heart, but as he soon fell asleep again the man who occupied an adjoining bed thought nothing serious of it. About eight o'clock one of the men went to call Homer, when he found him cold in death. Dr. WILCOX was called and it was his judgment that Homer had been dead for several hours. The probabilities are that he died at the time he complained of feeling the severe pains. An inquest was held, and the jury returned a verdict that he had died from heart disease.

Homer B. Taylor was in his forty-second year, and for the greater portion of his life he had lived in this city. When a boy he worked at the printing business, and when the war broke out he enlisted in the Forty-first Illinois Infantry and served his country faithfully. After the war he was engaged in the mercantile business with his brothers. A few years ago he went into the livery business and was making money. He was married to the only daughter of Dr. C. GOODBRAKE and leaves his wife and one son living.

The funeral services took place this afternoon from the residence of his father, Mr. Henry TAYLOR. Homer was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and by his old comrades he was buried with military honors. His widow and son and his afflicted parents and relatives have the sympathy of all in their sudden bereavement.

TAYLOR, Mary (MILLER) 

June 19, 1896

(Obituary composite)

GONE TO HER LAST HOME.
Grandma Taylor Passes to the World Beyond at the Ripe Age Of Eighty Years.

Friday, June 12, Mrs. Mary E. TAYLOR died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. J. BLACKFORD, in Chicago, aged 80 years, 7 months, and 6 days. Saturday, the remains were brought to Clinton and taken to the home of her son, W. H. TAYLOR. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

A life of good works comes to an end.

Sunday afternoon friends of the late Mary E. Taylor assembled at the home of W. H. Taylor, on East Main Street to attend the funeral of this good woman, who was esteemed for her acts of charity and Christian life. Rev. Press WOOD, of Springfield, who filled the pulpit of the M.E. church in this city and who served his country during the war, spoke of the deceased in tender and loving words. He gave a brief history of Mrs. Taylor's life as follows:

Mary E. Taylor was born near Zanesville, O., Nov.6, 1815. She lived through four-fifths of the present century. Her maiden name was Mary E. MILLER. In the year of 1833 she was united in marriage to Henry TAYLOR, who died about five years ago. The fruits of this marriage were ten children, four of whom have gone before, and six remain to mourn their loss.

In 1836, Bro. Taylor and his young wife moved to Hancock County, Ohio, then a wilderness and the home of the Indian. In 1838 both husband and wife were converted and joined the M.E. church, of which they were faithful members till called to the general assembly. At the same revival, upwards of forty adults were converted and united with the church. Among them were the names dear and precious here on earth, and doubtless written on the pages of the book of life. Of the number were Henry BELL and wife, Jacob EWING and wife, Henry LITZENBERGER and wife, and others who subsequently became members of the church here, and who were living epistles of the love of mankind when guided by communion with God through the teaching of the holy Bible.

The humble cabin of brother and sister Taylor in the wilds of Ohio was the resting place of the weary itinerant and in it he ever found a welcome and a home.

They came to Clinton in 1853 and united with the then struggling church. Among it's members were many I knew and loved—Uncle Dicky SMITH and wife, William BORDERS, R. P. ROGERS, James DeLAY, L.P. BEATTY, Dr. ADAMS, Bro. M. MURRAY, sister MADDEN and others. All remaining of that noble band are Sister ARGO and Lewis CAMPBELL.

The life of Sister Taylor is her highest eulogy. I knew her in the strength of her noble womanhood, and of everything that I can think that is pure and good noble, I can say of her. But it has been better said by the lips of inspiration.

'BLESSED ARE THE DEAD'

The funeral was attended by many who wished to attest their sympathy for the family and veneration for the memory of "Grandma Taylor," as she was familiarly known. At the cemetery, Rev. Pres. Wood and Rev. M. W. Everhart officiated.

Mrs. Taylor was the mother of W. H. TAYLOR and F. C. TAYLOR, of Clinton; George S. TAYLOR, of Pana; F. V. TAYLOR of Red Cloud, Neb., and Anna TAYLOR and Nellie BLACKFORD, of Chicago. Fifteen grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren are living. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton.

Submitted by Mary Vanderheydt

TAYLOR, Mary Jane (WOLFE) 

August 1935
Paper Unknown

MRS MARY TAYLOR, OLD ILLINOIS RESIDENT DIES.
Celebrated 98th birthday early in July.

Mary Jane TAYLOR, resident of the Middle West for almost 100 years, died at the age of 98 Friday afternoon in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Jane BRYANT 940 North Oakland Avenue.

Mrs. Taylor was born in Greenville July 6, 1837, a daughter of John D. and Rebecca WOLFE. She and George S. TAYLOR were married June 17, 1855. He died 23 years ago.

When she was a small girl the family moved in a covered wagon to Montrose, Ia., directly across the Mississippi river from Nauvoo. When the Mormans were driven from Navoo many of them camped on the Wolfe farm, and she remembered Brigham Young visiting the farm and directing the Mormons to continue their journey westward.

Lived Near Clinton:

Later the family lived on the Salt Creek near Clinton. She has resided in Decatur since the death of her husband.

Three years ago Mrs. Taylor celebrated her 95th birthday by taking an airplane ride, so that she could say she had tested every mode of transportation. Mrs. Taylor came to Decatur in a train that ran on wooden rails. She had also attended one of the Abraham Lincoln and Steven Douglas debates.

She was a charter member of the Free Methodist Church and of the Missionary Society of the church.

She leaves two sons and two daughters. Frank and George Taylor, Decatur, Mrs. Nelta Devore, of Pana, and Mrs. Mary J. Bryant, of Decatur. There are 27 grandchildren and 65 gggrandchildren. The body was taken to the Moran & Sons funeral home and later to the residence, where friends may call. The funeral will be held at 2 P.M. Sunday in the Free Methodist Church in Decatur and later in the church in Pana.

Submitted by Mary Vanderheydt

TAYLOR, Sabin 

July 17, 1891

At his home farm, three miles north of Clinton, Sabin TAYLOR departed this life on Monday, July 13, aged sixty-four years, five months and twenty days. He was born in Bangor, Maine, on the 23d of January, 1891 [should be 1827]. When he was but six years old his parents moved to Ohio and settled in Champaign County, where he resided for seventeen years. In the year 1850 the Taylor family came to Illinois and for five years resided in McLean County, and in 1855 they came to Clinton, and here his father and mother died and were buried and here Sabin Taylor spent the greater part of thirty-five years, and at last died among those who had known him from young manhood down through all the years. He was married in Jacksonville, Ill., on the 15th of May, 1862, to Kate M. FORD. Two children blessed their union, one of whom died September 6th, 1888. Mrs. Taylor and her son Eddie are left to mourn the death of a kind and indulgent husband and father.

On the evening of May 28th Mr. and Mrs. Taylor attended a large party given by Dr. and Mrs. WARNER, and that evening he seemed to be in the full enjoyment of health. The next morning, while attending to his farm chores he was stricken with paralysis, and a week later he had a second stroke, which finally resulted in death. Through the weeks of his sickness he was hopeful and cheerful, and while at times he suffered intense pain from rheumatism yet he never seemed to lose heart.

He was laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, and was followed to his grave by his wife, son and daughter-in-law, and by his brothers and sisters, and a large company of men and women, many of whom knew him during his lifetime in Clinton, and others who had become acquainted with him during the journey of life.

The editor of THE PUBLIC has known Sabin Taylor for nearly twenty years. It was in his house that we found a temporary home when first we came to Clinton, and for some time we lived with his excellent family. To really know a man you must live in the same house with him. From this knowledge comes our estimate of the life and character of Sabin Taylor. He was a square man in his dealings with his fellow-men and no one can say aught against his life. He was a man of strong convictions, was true and loyal to his friends, and had not much use for a man he could not take into his friendship. For a number of years he was in business in this city, and by ill health was compelled to retire and give himself up to rest. Later he went to Hoopeston, Ill., and was connected with the early building up of that town. Then he returned to Clinton to live on his farm and spend the remainder of his days in ease and comfort. He was quite a student of the political history of this country, and at the ballot-box he cast his vote for the principles of the Republican party. Every one with whom he had an acquaintance admired him for his independence of character. He leaves his widow with a competence to maintain her during life.

Mr. Taylor was one of the stockholders in the State Bank of Clinton, and as a mark of respect to his memory the bank was closed during the funeral hour.

TAYLOR, William H. 

January 3, 1896

WELDON TRAGEDY
Dr. W. H. Taylor Is Killed Without a Moment's Notice.

SHOT BY POSTMASTER PACE.
J. A. PACE, postmaster, shot Dr. W. H. TAYLOR Saturday, at eight o'clock p.m., in the post office at Weldon.

William H. Taylor was born in Stark county, Ohio, June 15, 1846, to James B. TAYLOR a native of England, and Sarah P. (HALL) TAYLOR, a native of Philadelphia, Pa. William remained with his parents until he was sixteen years old and obtained his primary education in the district schools. At the age of thirteen years he entered the academy at Orland, Ind., and remained in school until the civil war broke out. Although so young, he was fired with patriotic zeal, and in 1863 enlisted in Co. A, 129th Ind. Inft., and participated in many important engagements, among them Resaca, Atlanta, and Franklin, Tenn. He was honorably discharged August 29, 1865, having served his country with all the ardor of youth, and that devotion to country which is a prominent characteristic.

From the battlefields Mr. Taylor returned to his father's home in Newville, Ind., and for one term was engaged as a teacher in DeKalb county. Later he was employed as a clerk in a store in Newville, his leisure moments being devoted to the study of medicine. Preparatory to engaging in active practice, he took two courses of lectures, of six months each, at Ann Arbor, Mich. Returning from college, he located in Pleasant Lake, Ind., whence, after a year's sojourn, he removed to Marshall, Ill., going from there to Chicago, then to DeWitt, and after residing a year in the latter place, he settled at Weldon. His knowledge of therapeutics was quite extensive. In 1883 he graduated from the Keokuk Medical college and attended lectures at the Chicago and Rush Medical colleges, Chicago. Having made Weldon his home for about twenty-five years, he had become well-known throughout the community, and his attainments and skill as a physician were unquestioned. On August 4, 1867, Dr. Taylor and Miss Rocellia D. BEGGS were united in marriage at Newville, Ind. To Dr. Taylor and his estimable wife five children have been born, two of whom died in infancy. The others are Elwin E., Nellie and Carl. Elwin has attended the medical college at Keokuk, Iowa. He also was a student at Normal one year, and for the same length of time attended school at Eureka.

Two years ago he was elected to the legislature of this state, and because of his personal affability and strength of character, at once took a prominent place among the law makers of the body to which he belonged, the University of Illinois owing its princely appropriations to his interest in popular education. He was also supervisor of Nixon township for two years, and served the people faithfully in every trust assigned him. He was a true friend and while he was not exempt from sins, from which, good Lord, deliver us all, he had many noble attributes worthy of commendation and emulation.

(See news articles)

TAYLOR, William H. 

November 24, 1905
Clinton Register

WAS SICK ONLY TWO DAYS.
One of Clinton's Most Prominent Citizens Called to Final Rest.

LIVED IN CLINTON OVER HALF CENTURY.
Had Always Been a Leader in Church Work, and in That Which Led to the Progress of His City.

Last week mention was made of the serious illness of W. H. TAYLOR, but it was not thought death was so near. He became suddenly and seriously ill Thursday about noon while driving home from town, and Dr. BOGARDUS was called. He realized the dangerous condition of Mr. Taylor and a specialist was summoned from Springfield, but it seemed the physicians had little hope of recovery. The trouble was diagnosed to be inflammation of the heart, which it was thought was the result of bronchial disease. He grew worse and the end came a few minutes before 6 o'clock Saturday evening.

Henry and Mary TAYLOR came to Clinton in 1853, which was then a small town. Mr. Taylor, Geo. BELL and Henry LITZENBARGER bought the ground where the MAGILL House now stands, built a two-story frame building and opened a general store. In 1857 the building and contents were burned. He then engaged in business with A. J. BLACKFORD and they continued in business until the panic of 1873 when they failed, making the second time Mr. Taylor had lost all he had. Soon afterward he opened a coal office on the corner where his grandson, Walter TAYLOR, is now in the same business. His son, F. C. TAYLOR, was associated with him and afterward succeeded to the business which he conducted until a few years ago when he was succeeded by W. H. Taylor & Son. The son now continues the business which has been in the family so many years. Henry Taylor died in 1891, aged 77 years, and his wife in 1898, aged 80.

William H. Taylor, son of Henry and Mary Taylor, was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, June 4, 1836; came to Clinton with his parents, and assisted his father until 1857, when he opened a shoe store in the rear of his father's store. After the building was burned he became a partner of Mr. TOURY in the same business and continued until 1861, when he enlisted in Co. E 41st Ill. Inf., and in 1862 was made second lieutenant, and first lieutenant six months later, and was afterward adjutant. He served three years and one month. After returning from the army he again engaged in business and continued until 1872 when he became a traveling salesman for a wholesale grocery house and had since been in that work and with the same house, being about 23 years.

Mr. Taylor had been successful in accumulating property. His residence property on East Main street is valued at about $8,000. He owned the Magill House property, worth about $50,000; also property on East Washington street worth about as much.

He was married to Miss Lucy MERRILL, daughter of Jas. MERRILL. Three children were born to them of whom only Walter is living, the others dying when young. The wife died in 1873, aged 34. In 1875 he married Miss Jennie RENNICK, who survives him. Three children were born to them. Nellie, who married Dr. C. S. Bogardus, died in 1901, aged 25; William is in the army and is in the Philippines, and Edward is in Clinton. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Geo. S., Pana, Ill.; Fletcher C., Clinton; Frank B., Wichita, Kan.; Mrs. A. J. Blackford and Anna H., Chicago.

Deceased had long been a member of the Methodist Church and was one of the most influential members of the Clinton church. He was a member of Frank Lowrey Post G. A. R., and had been a mason fifty years. He had held the most important offices in the church and in the lodges. He was a Republican and while much interested in politics never sought office. His life had been a busy one and he will be greatly missed in the religious, business and social circles. His many years as traveling salesman had given him a wide acquaintance and perhaps no man in Clinton was better known in Central Illinois. He had been a friend in need to many of his patrons, and his death is regretted by all. Though he was left greatly in debt by his failure in business, he would not take the bankrupt law, as some of his friends advised, but went to work at $30 a month and began paying off his indebtedness, which at that time was about $10,000. The whole amount with interest was paid and yet his estate is valued at over $100,000. He was always cheerful and ready to help the needy. In the construction of the Methodist church building and the support of the church he was a strong support and took great pleasure in the property of the church. A short time before his death, when told the ladies of his church had netted $230 at their bazaar and supper, he complimented the splendid work of the ladies. No one in the church was more interested in its progress.

Funeral services were held in the M. E. church, Monday at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. A. LUCAS. The active pall bearers were: G. W. WOY, I. N. BAILOR, Richard SNELL, J. R. BOSSERMAN, J. W. PERRYMAN, and Dr. GLENDINNING. The honorary pall bearers were the remaining members of the board of trustees, Mr. Taylor having been a member: Lewis CAMPBELL, R. H. ROSS, H. G. BEATTY, A. L. WARNER, Philip WOLF, and C. DOUGHERTY. As deceased did not approve of floral offerings, the family requested that none be given. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery.

TEAL, Henry 

January 30, 1891

Brought Back for Burial

In last week’s PUBLIC it was stated that a telegram had been received at Midland City informing Mr. William TEAL that his son had been drowned in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the day before. Mr. Teal and two sons started Thursday night for Louisiana, and on Tuesday night they arrived back in Clinton with the remains of the son and brother. The funeral services were held at the home farm near Midland yesterday. Henry TEAL was married to the daughter of Elihu ROBB, and was the father of six children. A few months ago he came back from California and settled near Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he and Pret. BARR owned several hundred acres of timber land. His wife and children came back to this county and will remain here.

TEAL, Henry

January 23, 1891

Henry Teal Drowned.

A dispatch was received last night at Midland City announcing that Henry Teal had been drowned yesterday in Lake St. Charles, Louisiana. His father and two brothers started immediately for Louisiana and will arrive there tomorrow. Henry Teal was born in Barnett township, north of Midland, and was between thirty-five and forty years old. He married a daughter of E. H. ROBB. About three years ago he moved his family to Fresno county, California. Within the last six months Henry Teal and Prettyman BARR bought a large tract of timber land near Lake St. Charles in Louisiana, and Henry Teal came back from California to manage it. His body will probably be brought home to this county for burial.

TEAL, William 

November 5, 1897

The funeral of Wm. TEAL was held Tuesday afternoon in the Presbyterian Church.

TENNEY, Eliza (DRAGSTREM)

March 27, 1891

Mrs. Eliza A. TENNEY was born December 12th, 1829, near St. Omar, Indiana, and in 1835 removed with her parents, Daniel H. and Margaret DRAGSTREM, to Waynesville, Illinois, where she resided until the time of her death March 20th, 1891. Her father died in 1884. Her mother is still living at Waynesville, and is over 80 years of age.

In 1845 Boynton TENNEY, a native and resident of North Groton, New Hampshire, having finished his study of medicine, and spent one year in a hospital in Boston, came west and located at the old town of Marion, now DeWitt. He remained there but one year, and in 1846 changed his location to Waynesville. Here he soon entered upon a large practice, which he retained until his retirement from it, years later. Owing to failing health soon after locating in Waynesville, he became acquainted with the subject of this sketch, and on May 9th, 1848, was married to Eliza A. DRAGSTREM. Dr. and Mrs. Tenney began life together with but little of this world’s goods, but with two hearts as full of love, energy and enthusiasm as were ever sheltered beneath one roof. They ate their first meal upon a table the Doctor himself found time to make. Everything that had to be done they did themselves, each helping the other. They soon built themselves a home, hauling the lumber by wagon from Pekin, and the Doctor doing much of the carpenter work himself. At that time there was neither railroad nor telegraph line in the county.

Throughout his practice Mrs. Tenney very frequently accompanied the doctor upon his trips, which extended over the western part of this and the eastern part of Logan County, and many of the old settlers yet remember their visits to their homes in times of sickness. Dr. Tenney was a member of the famous prorogued legislature in 1863, and represented his township for eight terms on the board of supervisors, being the only public offices he ever held.

There were three children born to them, one dying in infancy. Charles B. TENNEY, who lives in Waynesville, and Mrs. Allie A. INGHAM, wife of Judge Geo. K. INGHAM of this city.

March 16, 1869, Doctor Tenney died after a long, severe illness. Although at this time Mrs. Tenney had had but little experience in matters of business, yet she decided to take upon herself the management of the interest her husband had left, rather than turn it over to lawyers and agents to manage for her, believing that it was better to have her time and mind fully occupied and employed than to sit down and entrust everything to others. Her after life showed the soundness of her judgment. She soon became one of the most careful, accurate and successful business women in DeWitt county. Her judgment on business propositions was remarkably sound, and scores of men who have sustained business relations toward her from ten to twenty years past unite pronouncing her one of the clearest-headed, most pleasant and satisfactory persons with whom they ever transacted any business. Mrs. Tenney united with the Presbyterian Church at Waynesville in 1857 under the pastorage of Rev. Thomas M. NEWELL, now deceased, and lived a kind, considerate, Christian life. She wisely heeded the divine command, “Set thy house in order for thou shalt die.”

All the necessary details respecting her funeral she arranged with very great and commendable accuracy. Although she suffered long and much, her patience was remarkable and her faith in Christ as her personal Savior unwavering.

An unusually large number of friends and acquaintances met a her late residence in Waynesville last Sunday afternoon for the funeral services, which were conducted by Rev. W. A. HUNTER, of Clinton, assisted by Rev. A. S. WIGHT, recently called to the pastorate of the Waynesville Presbyterian Church, and Rev. J. E. ARTZ, pastor of the M. E. Church. The feeling of those present was that the body of their friend slept in a bed of roses and her soul looked off on a sea of glory. “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord; they rest from their labors and their works do follow them.”

THOMA, Iowanna (HENSON) 

1937
(Clinton paper)

Mrs. Carl THOMA, 34 of near DeWitt, died at 5:36 Thursday morning in Brokaw hospital at Bloomington of peritonitis resulting from a ruptured appendix. The body was brought to the Reeser funeral home in Clinton.

Iowanna Maude May HENSON, daughter of Henry and Nannie (ARTHUR) HENSON was born at Lane and was married to Carl THOMA at Argenta, May 10, 1920. She is survived by her husband, prominent farmer of Wilson Township, and one daughter Zelda Irene, at home. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Elva MURPHY of Heyworth and three brothers, Percy and William HENSON of Monticello and Otis HENSON of Deland, and the following half brothers and a half sister, Mrs. Linnie RENNEBARGER, Cisco, Frank HENSON, Leroy; Frank ROBERTS, Monticello; and Roy of Charles City Iowa.

She was a member of the Rucker Chapel church and Ladies Aid Society. Funeral services will be held in the Clinton Christian Church Saturday at 2 p.m. in charge of Rev. H. B. WHEATON. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Submitted by Pat Lassonde

THOMAS, Adeline (SAFFORD) 

December 9, 1881
Clinton Register

Died—On Sunday evening, December 4th, 1881, Mrs. Adeline Safford THOMAS, wife of Dr. E. THOMAS, aged 71 years. The remains were taken to Bloomington, her former home, on Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m., the funeral services were held at the residence of her son, J. E. THOMAS, after which the remains were buried in the Bloomington cemetery. The day of her burial was the fiftieth anniversary of her marriage.

THOMAS, A. J. 

May 13, 1887

A. J. THOMAS, of LeRoy, died at his home two weeks ago today. He was seventy years old, and had become insane. He was formerly a resident of Waynesville, and many years ago was a minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian church.

THOMAS, Andrew 

September 12, 1890

Since our last writing the angel of death has visited three families in our vicinity, and today three fresh mounds of earth in Weldon cemetery mark the last resting place of three loved ones whose souls have flown to that mysterious land from whose bourne no traveler has ever returned.

Andrew THOMAS, son of R. T. THOMAS, died Saturday, the 6th of September. He was born in Washington county, Virginia, February 25, 1877. He came to Weldon with his parents in 1884. He was sick only sixteen days with typhoid fever. His funeral took place Sunday, at eleven o’clock, in the M. E. Church.

THOMAS, Mrs. B. H. 

February 24, 1899

Lived a Helpful Life
Mrs. B. H. Thomas Died Surrounded by Friends

Mrs. B. H. THOMAS departed this life Wednesday morning at 4 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. I. S. SWEARINGEN, in Long Point. She was born in Massachusetts January 25, 1816, and came to Illinois in 1847, settling in the north part of the state. Her husband went to California in the fifties, during the gold excitement in the West. She was a descendant of the Revolutionary war. Mother Thomas was upright, honest with all and lived to rear her family well and see them all grown to manhood and womanhood. In her religion she practiced the Golden Rule—to do unto others as she wished them to do unto her. She was a citizen of Wapella more than fifteen years and was a kind neighbor, ever willing to help any one in time of need and to care for the sick. At the time of her demise she was 83 years, 27 days old. She leaves to mourn her departure two sisters, one living at Omaha, Neb., the other at Glenco, Ill.; five daughters and three sons—Eugene THOMAS, Mrs. W. T. SUMERS, Mrs. Nettie SIMPKINS, LaCrosse, Wis.; Mrs. I. S. SWEARINGEN, Wapella; Mrs. O. P. WITTER, Rudd, Iowa; Mrs. M. J. TREBIL, Mt. Vernon, S. D.; George N. THOMAS, Clinton; E. L. THOMAS, East St. Louis. A part of her children were present when death came. Her remains were shipped on Wednesday night to LaCrosse, Wis., to be interred in their beautiful cemetery. Her children accompanied the remains.

THOMAS, Clara (HOOVER) 

March 1933
(paper unknown)

Last Rites For Mrs. F. S. Thomas Held On Sunday.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, March 5, for Mrs. Frank S. THOMAS from the Stensel Funeral Home. Mrs. Thomas departed from this life at three o’clock p.m. March 3 after an extended illness of heart trouble.

Clara HOOVER, daughter of Elisha and Mary HOOVER, was born on June 28, 1864, in Farmer City. On September 30, 1882, she was united in marriage with Frank S. THOMAS with whom she celebrated her golden wedding anniversary last September. They have always been residents of Farmer City. Mrs. Thomas died at the age of sixty-eight years, eight months and five days at her home in Farmer City. She is survived by her husband; two sons, W. P. THOMAS and Chester THOMAS, both of Farmer City; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Rev. L. C. BROWN conducted the funeral services. Miss Thelma MILES and Mrs. Vaneda MILES gave vocal selections, Mrs. L. C. Brown accompanied at the piano. The floral offerings were carried by Mrs. Ed. MOORE, Miss Gordeline THOMAS, Miss Genevieve SHELL and Miss Lizzie Bell GILL.

Pallbearers were: Oliver THOMAS, Marion THOMAS, Edgar THOMAS, Ed MOORE, Walter HOFFMAN and George HOFFMAN. Interment was made in the City Cemetery.

Submitted by John Laughlin

THOMAS, Ezekiel 

March 9, 1888

In last week’s PUBLIC we gave a brief announcement of the death of Dr. Ezekiel THOMAS. The doctor was born in Virginia, in the year 1803, but his parents shortly afterward moved to Ohio, where he lived till he was about forty-four years old. In a1847 the doctor came to Illinois and settled in Bloomington, and therefore ranked as one of the early pioneers of that city. He lived in Bloomington till after the close of the war, being engaged in the practice of his profession and in the management of a drug store. He then moved to this county and bought the farm since owned by the late George D. SMALLWOOD, in Creek township, and became interested in contracts to furnish railroad ties to the Illinois Central road. Notwithstanding his advancing years he worked as hard as any man he had in his employ, and it was while engaged in handling heavy timbers that he strained himself so badly that ever after he was afflicted with a nervous palsy. It was about the year 1871 that the doctor moved into Clinton, and he and his aged wife made their home with their son-in-law, Mr. Harry MERRIMAN. After the death of Mrs. THOMAS, Mr. Merriman went to Kenney to engage in business, and the doctor moved there with him. The doctor had lived beyond fourscore years. He was a genial, pleasant gentleman, and his life was devoted to making his fellowmen happy. He had been a member of the Masonic order for over sixty years, and was one of the charter members that organized the Bloomington lodge, and was the last survivor of the number.

THOMAS, Johannah (WHITE) 

January 17, 1908
Clinton Register

AGED MOTHER AT REST.

Johannah WHITE was born in County Kilkenny, Ireland, June 12, 1840 and died January 10, 1908, aged 67 years, 5 months and 29 days. She, with her parents, came to America in 1850, settling near Pittsburgh, Pa. From there they moved to Vinton County, Ohio, where she was married to John THOMAS, October 28, 1861. To this union ten children were born. They are Andrew, of Lane; Patrick, Heyworth; George, Birkbeck; Edward, Lane; John, Clinton; Mrs. Ellen TUGGLE, Clinton; Mrs. Hannah ARTHINGTON, Wapella; Mrs. Anna SPAINHOUR, Lane; Mrs. Lizzie TORBERT, Birkbeck; and Miss Mary THOMAS, who resided with the aged mother.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas with their family came to Illinois in 1876, settling in DeWitt county, where they have since resided.

The funeral services were held Sunday at the residence of her son, John, east of the city, conducted by Father Monahan of Saint Patrick's church, Wapella, of which deceased was a faithful member. Interment was in the Willmore cemetery beside her husband.

THOMAS, Lincoln 

December 14, 1883

Suicide Near Farmer City.

The suicidal mania seems to prevail in this county. Another has to be added to the list. Lincoln THOMAS, a son of Mr. George THOMAS, who lives about two and one-half miles south of Farmer City, committed suicide yesterday afternoon by hanging himself. Young Thomas was about twenty-one years old and assisted his father in the management of the home farm. After dinner yesterday he went out to the barn and fed the stock, and as he was out for an unusual length of time his father went to see what was keeping him. When the old gentleman entered the barn he was shocked at the sight of his boy suspended from a beam. The alarm was given and help soon arrived. When the body was cut down, Lincoln was dead. No cause can be assigned for the terrible act, as from Lincoln’s mode of life there was no business or other trouble that would lead to suicide. He was a young man who was highly respected. The father is one of the old residents of this county, and both he and his family are esteemed by every one who knows them. The family is related to Sheriff GARDINER.

THOMAS, Mrs. L. L. 

Friday, August 25, 1899
Clinton Register
Clinton, Illinois

CITY AND COUNTY.

Mrs. L. L. THOMAS, mother of Mrs. J. C. GALLAHER, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. P. PHILBRICK, in Champaign Monday, aged 77 years. The remains were taken to Cedar Rapids, Ia.

Submitted by Sheryl Byrd

THOMAS, Margaret (JOHNSON) 

March 18, 1921

Aged Resident Dies at Home of Daughter in Iowa.

The remains of Mrs. Margaret THOMAS, whose death took place at 8:10 p. m. last Friday at the home of a daughter in Dakota City, Iowa, reached this city Monday night and were taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. T. SAVIDGE, where the funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. SAVIDGE went to Peoria Monday and met the body, which was in the care of Mrs. Nora M. ROGERSON, daughter of the deceased, who had gone to Dakota City from her home in Champaign. Rev. W. R. LESLIE conducted the funeral service, which was attended by many friends. In connection with his discourse he read three favorite hymns of the deceased "Blest Be the Tie", "Rock of Ages" and "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder." The pallbearers were Pam COVEY, A.M. HENDER, A. L. HALL, J. W. KENDALL, A. R. HAMMER and Curt VANCE. Burial took place in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Margaret JOHNSON was born at Overton, TN., April 6, 1832, and had almost reached her 89th birthday anniversary when the call to a better world came. When quite young she came with her parents to Illinois, settling in DeWitt County. She was married to John HURLEY on March 9, 1849, and for nearly forty years thereafter she lived on the same farm a few miles southwest of Farmer City. Eight daughters were born to her, the oldest of whom, Mrs. M. E. MOISTER, preceded her mother not quite two years ago. The surviving daughters are Mrs. R. FREEMAN and Mrs. P. J. KENDALL of Dakota City, Iowa, Mrs. W. S. YOUNG of Marinette, WIS., Mrs. Sam CAMPBELL of Coshocton, Ohio, Mrs. A. J. JOHNSON and Mrs. ROGERSON of Champaign and Mrs. SAVIDGE of this city. Mr. HURLEY died September 8, 1879, and in the course of time the widow married Jones THOMAS, who died about fifteen years ago.

After the loss of her second husband Mrs. Thomas made her home with her daughters, principally with Mrs. Young in this city until Mrs. Young went to Marinette about a year ago, at which time Mrs. Thomas went to the home of Mrs. Kendall in Iowa. Although she was feeble with the debilities of age for several months, her health did not fail seriously until late last fall, but for seven weeks before the summons came she was at a very low stage, the end being expected daily. During those seven weeks her daughter, Mrs. Kendall, was in almost constant attendance at her bedside, doing all that love could find to do for the aged sufferer. Mrs. Freeman became ill a month ago and was prevented helping much in the care of her mother, and both she and Mrs. Kendall were unable to come east with the body. Mrs. Young was also too ill to undertake the journey to the city.

Submitted by Carol Lamberson

THOMPSON, Drury 

March 17, 1882

Drury THOMPSON, an old and prominent farmer of Creek township, died on Wednesday afternoon, after an illness of two weeks.

THOMPSON, Harriett (COY) 

January 19, 1900
Clinton Register

THE HAND OF DEATH.
Mrs. Harriet V. Thompson Passed Away at Her Home in This City Last Evening.

Mrs. Harriet V. THOMPSON died at her home in Bloomington last evening at 7:30 o'clock, after a severe illness.

Harriet V. COY was born in Monroe county, N.Y., near Clarkson, Nov. 2, 1833. In 1837, with her parents, she came to Illinois and settled at Farmington. In 1852 she moved to Wapella, where she resided for thirty years. She was married to Daniel THOMPSON, and soon after moved to the Black Hills. In 1893 Mr. Thompson died, and the widow came to Bloomington and made her home with her sister, Mrs. J. S. ABBOTT, until the latter's death.

Mrs. Thompson leaves three brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Laura WILLIAMS, of Parsons, Kan.; Evaline BRYANT, of Lenox, Ia.; H. Martin COY, of Portland, Ore.; Hiram M. COY, of Las Vegas, N.M.; and S. E. COY, of Decatur, Ill. Mrs. Bryant and Mrs. S. E. Coy were with her when she died. Deceased was a member of the Methodist church most of her life. She will be buried at Wapella Tuesday afternoon. —Pantagraph, Jan. 15.

THOMPSON, Harriett (COY)

Friday, January 19, 1900
Clinton Register
Clinton, Illinois

WAPELLA.

The remains of Mrs. Harriet THOMPSON arrived on the 2:20 train Tuesday. Her body was taken direct to the Sugar Grove cemetery and laid beside her first husband, Mr. ORMSBY. Her brother S. E. COY, sister, Mrs. Eva BRYANT, Miss Lulu ABBOT, Mr. and Mrs. W. EASTMAN, I. J. SPAFFORD, Mrs. J. T. WILEY, Mrs. S. ELY, and C. LANCASTER accompanied the remains to Wapella and was joined here by many friends who followed the remains to the last resting place.

THOMPSON, W. H. 

February 14, 1896

Died of Heart Trouble

W. H. THOMPSON, aged 74 years, died near Kenney, February 5th, of heart trouble. Deceased was born in Lee county, Va., and was married to Catherine COPPENBARGER, who survives him, in 1853. Ten children were born to them, seven of whom are living—James P., Catherine, Jacob H., Sarah J., Joseph W., Mary E. and Edom.

THORNLEY, Anna (WALRIVEN) 

October 31, 1883

Anna WALRIVEN was born in Clearmont County, Ohio, June 27th, 1802, was married to Reuben THORNLEY in 1819, and moved to DeWitt County in 1836. She died October 31, 1883, aged 81 years, 4 months and 4 days. She has been a member of the Methodist church since 1832, 51 years, and lived on the farm where she died, 47 years. She was the mother of fourteen children, eight sons and six daughters, eight of whom, three sons and five daughters, are still living. She has living thirty-three grandchildren and thirty-three great grandchildren.

Submitted by Bonnie Cook

THORP, Edward 

May 14, 1886

Edward Thorp Ended His Life By Suicide

Edward THORP, who would have been twenty-one years old if he had lived till next month, committed suicide last Wednesday morning by hanging himself in the hay-loft in his father's stable. Young Thorp had been sick for several months which made him feel despondent. The feeling was more noticeable lately because he was not able to go into the fields and help with the plowing and planting. On Wednesday morning, at eight o'clock, he was sitting out in the barn fixing the wheels of a buggy, and his sister went out to give him the medicine which he was to take at that hour. She saw that he was very despondent and she tried to rally him, but without effect. He took the medicine but did not say a word; his thoughts were evidently on the deed he committed within the next few hours. Before she left the barn his sister kissed him. The was the last seen of young Thorp alive. At noon when his father came in from the field and not seeing Edward around the house, asked where he was. The daughter said that she supposed he was in the barn, as she left him there at work. The bell was rung, but Edward did not come, so Mr. Thorp went to the barn to look for him. Not finding him in the lower part, he thought his son might have gone up into the hay-mow and fell asleep. Mr. Thorp went up the ladder, and there the terrible sight was before him of his boy suspended from a rafter with a halter strap around his neck. The body was yet warm, so it is probable young Thorp did not commit the fatal act till between eleven and twelve o'clock. Every means was used to restore him to life, but it was too late.

Judging from the position in which the body was found, young Thorp must have climbed up on the rafter, and fastening one end of the strap to the rafter and the other end around his neck he took the fatal leap which launched his soul into eternity.

For some months past young Thorp had been under the care of physicians, and his sickness and enforced idleness made him feel restless. From boyhood he had been accustomed to active work on the farm. This year he was farming on his account, and was therefore more anxious to be in the fields. He was industrious and of excellent habits.

Edward Thorp was the second youngest son of Mr. Joseph THORP. He was born on the farm on which he lived and died. Mr. Joseph Thorp came to this county from England early in the '50s and bought land in the north-west corner of Harp township. He had but little to begin with, but by hard work and a life of economy he has succeeded in amassing not less than $75,000 worth of property. He was determined that his children should have a better start in life than he had. The death of this son will be a sad blow to the old gentleman and his wife.

THORPE, Anna (Woods) 

October 15, 1924
Decatur Daily Review

PROMINENT RESIDENT DEAD.

The death of Mrs. Elihu THORPE of near Wapella occurred at the John Warner hospital Tuesday, following an illness of one week due to pneumonia. From the first her condition was considered serious and her death not unexpected.

Anna WOODS was born in Guyandotte, Cabel county, W. Va., Oct. 21, 1858, and when but a small child the family came to Clinton and settled here. She attended the local schools and graduated from the high school in 1877, afterwards teaching in the Farmer City school and other grade schools of the county.

On May 31, 1882, she was united in marriage to Elihu THORPE and to them one son, Paul, was born, who with the husband survives.

Mrs. Thorpe was among one of the best known residents of DeWitt county being a member of the local Presbyterian church, the DeWitt Clinton Chapter, Daughters of American Revolution, the Rocking Chair Club and the Fortnightly Reading club. She held the offices of president and secretary in the last two named.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Presbyterian church and burial made in Woodlawn cemetery.

Submitted by Sheryl Byrd

THORPE, John 

September 26, 1884

John THORPE, who came to this county in the year 1856 and settled in Harp township, died at his home on last Sunday, after a painful illness of more than two months. Mr. Thorpe was a native of England, having been born in Lancashire. In 1849 he was married to Miss Betsey BUTTERWORTH. He leaves a wife and seven children, two sons and five daughters. In his youth Mr. Thorpe united with the Methodist Church, and his life was an evidence of the truths of religion. He died in the faith that had sustained him in health and sickness.

THORPE, Servetus M. 

January 22, 1904
The Clinton Register

SERVETUS M. THORPE
DeWitt County Pioneer and Mexican War Veteran Buried Beside His Wife in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Servetus M. THORPE, who died near San Angelo, Tex., Jan. 11, was born at Attica, N. Y., Dec. 17, 1827. He was the eldest of four children, of whom only one, Mrs. Ella M. WOLFE, of California, Mo., survives. A sister, Mrs. J. S. HAND, formerly of Clinton, recently died at her home in Topeka, Kan., and his only brother Dr. A. M. THORPE, a practicing physician of California, Mo., died in 1864. The parents were natives of New York; his father E. M. THORPE, born in 1790, died at Versailles, Ill., in 1852. His mother, Sophronia (OSBORN) THORPE, born in 1805; died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ella M. Wolfe in 1888. The family is of Welsh descent and it is of record that before revolutionary times, four Thorpe brothers came across the great Atlantic to become citizens of the new country, and participated in the great struggle for independence.

S. M. Thorpe passed his early life in New York and while on a visit to relatives in Cleveland evinced a desire, like many boys of his time in the East, to become a sailor; his wish was gratified for he was placed under the charge of a lake captain, a friend of the family, and for a time made regular trips on the lakes. The family soon came west settling at Versailles, Ill., in 1841, where he remained until the opening of hostilities with Mexico, when he was one of the first to respond to his country's call, enlisting at Alton under Col. J. J. HARDIN, in Co. E., 1st Ill., Vol. This regiment was part of General TAYLOR's command and followed his fortunes through Mexico to the end of the war. Their hardest conflict was at Buena Vista, where 4700 Americans under Gen. Taylor defeated five times their number of regular Mexican troops under the famous Gen. Santa Anna.

After the war he became proprietor of a general store in Versailles, and was united in marriage to Miss Sarah J. STONE, daughter of one of the pioneers of the county, who shared in his joys and sorrows until her death Aug. 13, 1897.

Having disposed of his store and for a short time living on a farm near Versailles, he purchased what has since been his home farm near Wapella, and brought his family thither in 1858 and became one of the pioneers of DeWitt county. Soon after the close of the Mexican war when the California gold mining excitement was at its height he and others secured wagons and ox teams and prepared for the perilous journey across the continent overland but the sudden illness of his father made it necessary for him to give up the undertaking till a later time; but in the early spring of 1862, he with three others left Wapella in a wagon drawn by four mules, and crossed the plains to the Eldorado of the West. At this time, the Indians had become hostile, and it was found necessary to unite in wagon trains for defense. During this trip the travelers had many brushes with the Indians, and one man was captured by them. It was impossible to rescue him, and it was later learned he was tortured to death in the most approved Indian fashion. The party arrived in California about six months after leaving home and the subject of this sketch, not finding gold mining a suitable occupation, with others established a steamboat line on the Columbia River. He assisted in the management of the business until he sold his interest, returning to Illinois by water crossing the continent over the proposed Nicaragua route, thence by water to New York, and thence by rail home. He carried the proceeds of his sale of steamboat stock with him in gold and when in New York traded for greenbacks at about $2.50 in greenbacks for $1 in gold, having an unlimited confidence in the ability of the government to make good its pledges. This and the following advance in value of paper money served to add materially to the profits of the voyage.

After this time he was identified with DeWitt county, its improvement and its politics, first as a Republican and later as a leader in the Greenback party. He assisted in promulgating the great farmers' movement, which stirred the nation and resulted in the establishment of proper railroad rates, thereby preventing a larger charge for a shorter distance, and reducing the fare to three cents a mile. Following this agitation came reforms in various offices in the state and elsewhere, the Warehouse commission and the Interstate Commerce commission. The last twenty years of his life he spent more or less in Texas, where he had business interests.

He died suddenly of heart failure near San Angelo, Tex., Jan. 11, 1904, being 76 years and 24 days old. The immediate relatives surviving him are one sister, Mrs. Ella M. Wolfe, of California, and four children, E. M. THORPE, of Wapella; Mrs. Ada C. MYERS, of Clinton; Dr. A. M. THORPE, of San Angelo, Tex.; Dr. S. L. THORPE, of Kenney.

The funeral took place at 2:30, Saturday, Jan. 16, in Clinton, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Ada Myers. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery.

Submitted by Bob Halsey

THRASHER, Asa Wilson

(no date)
(Clinton paper)

Asa Thrasher Died Thursday in Nursing Home.

Asa Wilson THRASHER, 89 Clinton, died in the McCormick Nursing Home, Maroa, Thursday at 9:20 p.m. He was born November 26, 1863 in DeWitt County, a son of Rev. and Mrs. Rhodam THRASHER. He was twice married. His first wife was Ella CROSS and his second Carrie WEBB. Surviving are two sons, Fred THRASHER, Weldon, and Ross THRASHER, Cantrell, by the first marriage, and two daughters, Mrs. Marie BURNS, Clinton, and Mrs. Edna CASSEL, Decatur, by the second. He also leaves a step-son, Wellby WEBB, Clinton, a sister, Mrs. Kate LONG, Clinton, 19 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. One daughter, one brother, and three sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be in the Pullen & Boos chapel at 3 p.m. Sunday in charge of Rev. B. E. JUNKINS. Burial will be in Memorial Park.

Submitted by Don and Marian Walker

THRASHER, Mary (RECKNOR)

January 1914
(Clinton paper)

PASSING OF OLD RESIDENT
Mrs. Mary Thrasher Dies in Home of Daughter Near Lane as the Result of Old Age

Mrs. Mary THRASHER died at 10 o’clock Friday evening in the home of her daughter, Mrs. John LONG, near Lane, where she had made her home during the declining years and since the death of her husband. Old age was the cause of the death, she being almost eighty-seven years of age at her death.

Mary TAYLOR was born in Maryland in August, 1827, and when she was a young woman she removed to DeWitt county, Illinois. In 1850 she was married to J. THRASHER whose death occurred several years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Thrasher resided on a farm near Lane for many years but when they became too old for active farming they retired.

To the union were born eight children, three of whom are deceased. She leaves three daughters and two sons: Mrs. Taylor ARTHUR, Mrs. Chester COWELL, and Mrs. John LONG of near Lane; Thomas THRASHER of near Clinton and Asa THRASHER of Weldon Springs.

Mrs. Thrasher was well known throughout Creek township where she had passed the greater part of her life. She was a most highly respected woman and was a good mother to her large family of children as well as an excellent neighbor.

Funeral services will be in Lane Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock and burial in Rose cemetery.

Note: This article says she died on Friday and was buried Sunday. Her death certificate says she died January 5 (which was a Monday) and was buried on the 8th (which was a Thursday). Her maiden name was RECKNOR, not TAYLOR, and her husband was Rhodam Thrasher, not J. Thrasher.

Submitted by Don and Marian Walker

THRASHER, Rev. Rhodam

February 1905
(Clinton paper)

SUDDEN DEATH

Two weeks ago Rev. Rhodam THRASHER, living four miles east of Clinton, bought property in Lane and was preparing to give up farming and move to town. Saturday he took a load to Lane and was taken ill with a severe pain in the breast. After returning home the pain continued and he could sleep but little during the night, and most of the time could not lie down. About 8:30 he realized he was dangerously ill, and requested that a doctor be sent for, which was done, but death closed his life before the doctor arrived. He was 74 years, 1 month and 10 days old.

Rhodam Thrasher was born in Virginia Jan. 8, 1831, was raised to manhood in that state and later moved to Maryland where he married Miss Mary A. RECKNOR in January, 1850. Two months later they moved to Illinois and settled in Wilson township, DeWitt county. He since lived in Rutledge, Creek and Harp townships. He was converted to the old Swisher school house in 18__, and united with the Christian Union church. He felt that he was called to preach the gospel, and from that time until his death he was a faithful worker in the vineyard of the Lord.

Rev. Thrasher was a kind, loving husband and father, and was never happier than when his children and their families would come home to visit him in his declining years. He was a kind neighbor and kind to all he met. He was always ready to help his fellow man in time of need; he would deprive himself to help one in distress. His every day life was devoted to his God and he was an every day Christian.

He is survived by his wife, five children, three of the children being dead. Those living are Mrs. Millie K. ARTHUR, Mrs. Martha COWELL, Thos. N. and Asa W. THRASHER and Mrs. Viona LONG. Those deceased are John R., Anna L. and Mary C. Two sisters are living, Mrs. Minte(?) Unphone(?), Pontiac, Ill., and Mrs. Ingaty(?) MILLER, Mansfield, Mo. He is survived by nineteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held in the church in Lane Monday at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Thos. MILLER. There was a large number of floral offerings. Burial in Rose cemetery.

Submitted by Don & Marian Walker

THURBER, Isaac C. 

December 10, 1909
Clinton Register

For several months Isaac THURBER had been in failing health, and for some time friends had not considered his condition as serious as it proved to be. He had been about the house until a few days before the end came, and was glad to meet his friends, many of whom called to enjoy a pleasant hour with him. After he was confined to his bed they realized there was little hope of his recovery. Each day made more certain he was soon to leave family and friends forever. Friday it was realized the shadow of death was lowering about his couch, and ere the sunlight of another day had come the spirit took its flight. The hour of passing was [a] few minutes before two o'clock.

Isaac C. Thurber was born May 31, 1838, at Liverpool, England. When he was a year old his parents emigrated to Canada. After a few years there they moved to Ft. Wayne, Ind. When he was seven years old his mother died, and, as there were nine children, and he was one of the oldest he had to begin doing for himself when he was about fifteen years old. He came to Illinois when about 25 years old and made DeWitt county his home. In 1863 he enlisted in Co. C of the 152nd infantry, and served until Sept. 11, 1865, being discharged at Memphis. He was a good soldier and became a corporal several months before the war closed.

He returned to this county from Memphis and three years later, Jan. 27, 1868, was married to Miss Mary C. SWISHER. They soon occupied a house on the land now owned by David SMART, in Texas township, which was their home until about 25 years ago when they moved to the farm of C. H. MOORE, joining the Smart farm where they had since lived. With Mr. Moore he was in partnership in stock raising and managed several hundred acres. Perhaps no one of Mr. Moore's tenants was on more intimate terms with him and none more careful in looking after his interests. Knowing this, it was but natural that Col. WARNER, the executor, continued his lease upon the land, and their business relation had been as pleasant as had that of Mr. Moore and Mr. Thurber.

He was always a Democrat and was always ready to contend for his party's principles. He held township offices several terms and was always a good official. As assessor several years, he was one of the best. Seldom was fault found with his work in office. He had never united with a church, but his preference was the Universalist, which he often attended. He was a Mason, having been a member of the Clinton lodge about forty years.

Perhaps no man had fewer enemies, and perhaps no one would be more missed from the community. He was always ready to assist his neighbors and seemed to enjoy life most when helping others.

Besides his wife he is survived by the following children: Elza, who was born at Ft. Wayne, Ind., where deceased was married to Miss Ellen SCHOONOVER before coming to Illinois. Mrs. Alvin LANE and Mrs. R. F. WHITEHEAD, of Decatur; Mrs. B. YOUNG and Mrs. Lottie REES, of Emery; Robert, Maroa; Mrs. Ruth MILLER, near Lane; and Zetta, of Texas township. Also by two sisters, Mrs. Jane FAIRFIELD, of Ft. Wayne, and Mrs. Lucinda WORK, of Ottawa, Kansas.

Funeral services were held Monday. At one o'clock Masonic services were held at the home half a mile east of Ospur by twenty members of the Clinton lodge. At 2:30 services were conducted by Rev. A. H. Laing, pastor of the Universalist church, the Texas church being crowded with the hundreds of friends. The casket was covered with many floral offerings from relatives and friends. The pall bearers were Masons. Burial in Texas cemetery.

TIBBS, (Infant) 

December 6, 1895
Decatur Daily Review
Decatur, Illinois

CLINTON.

Died, Nov. 30, the infant son of J. H. TIBBS, aged 8 days.

Submitted by Sheryl Byrd

TIMMONS, Albert

March 8, 1895

Albert TIMMONS, for many years a citizen of DeWitt County, died at Ottawa, Kansas, on the 19th day of February, 1895, aged 81 years, 2 months, and 9 days. Mr. Timmons was born in the State of Maryland December 10th, 1813. He came to Madison County, Ohio, with his parents when he was quite young, and on August 15th, 1839, he was married to Elizabeth BEALE. He came to Illinois some years after his marriage and settled in McLean County, where he resided one year and then he moved to DeWitt County where he resided until he removed to Nebraska several years ago. His health failing him, he went to Ottawa, Kansas, to spend the remainder of his days with his daughter, Mrs. Catharine THOMPSON, at whose home he passed away. Many of our readers knew Mr. Timmons as a quiet orderly citizen, a kind husband and father. He left only two children surviving him. Mrs. Catharine Thompson, of Ottawa, Kansas, and Mrs. Henry MYERS, of Lincoln, Nebraska.

TIPTON, Harry V. 

March 30, 1888

Harry V. TIPTON died in Bloomington last evening, of lung trouble. He was twenty-seven years old, and the oldest son of Judge TIPTON. The Judge was in Clinton all this week attending court and left for home last evening. He had no idea of immediate danger to his son, but felt hopeful of a change for the better when the weather would get warmer.

TODD, M. L. 

August 16, 1895

An Old Soldier Gone.

M. L. TODD, father of John J. TODD, died at the Soldiers' Home in Quincy, Ill., on Monday. He was a familiar figure on Clinton's streets for years. Paralysis rendered him helpless several yers ago. His death was caused by a complication of diseases.

TOOHEY, Joseph 

(See news article)

TOOHILL, Honora (GLEASON) 

January 11, 1907
Clinton Register

DEATH OF MRS. TOOHILL.

Mrs. Honora TOOHILL died yesterday at 12 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Winnie PEARL, of 1104 North West street. Her maiden name was Honora GLEASON and she was born in Tipperary county, Ireland, in 1838 and came to this country in 1848. In 1862 she was united in marriage to Patrick TOOHILL, who survives her. To this union nine children were born, five girls and four boys: Mrs. Johanna KILEY; John, dying in infancy; Mrs. Anna POWERS; Mrs. Winnie PEARL; Edward TOOHILL; Mrs. Mary PEARL; James; Martin; and Kate TOOHILL. She also leaves one brother, Michael GLEASON, of this city. Almost all the children live in and around Clinton and Wapella near which the home farm is located. Mrs. Toohill came to this city some years ago. She was a kind and loving mother and always worked for the welfare of her family. — Pantagraph

Mr. and Mrs. Toohill were residents of Wilson township many years, moving to Bloomington about four years ago.

TOOMBS, Harvey 

March 8, 1901
Clinton Register

Saturday evening Mar. 2, at 4:30 o'clock, Harvey TOOMBS died at his home in the southwest part of the city, aged 68, of cancer of the throat. He had been confined to his home several weeks. He lived in Clinton many years and was well known throughout the county.

Deceased was born in Erie county, N. Y., Jan. 31, 1833. When he was 10 years old his parents moved to Michigan where the home was for three years before moving to Little Rock, Ill., where he was married to Miss Julia A. WELCH in 1853. To them six children were born, four daughters and two sons, all living. They are: Mrs. S. T. JONES, of Clinton, Jennie, Ella, Dorothea, Harvey and Frank, who lived with their father. Mrs. Toombs died eight years ago. From Little Rock the family moved to Sandwich, Ill., then to Shelby county in 1875, coming to Clinton in 1879, where they had since lived.

For several years Mr. Toombs conducted a store in Clinton, but met with business reverses, and had since been engaged in the insurance business until a few months ago. Politically he was a Democrat, but did not take an active part in politics.

Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. S. C. BLACK. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.

TORBERT, Charles Polk 

August 29, 1902
Clinton Register

PASSED THREE SCORE.
ANOTHER OF CLINTON'S AGED CITIZENS GONE TO REST.

Had Lived in DeWitt County Half a Century—
His Life Was a Success.

Again has an aged pilgrim fallen by the wayside, and the spirit taken its flight to the Bright Beyond. About 2 o'clock Sunday morning, C. P. TORBERT passed from life to death at his home on East Main street after an illness of four months, the result of a cold, aged 75 years, 4 months and 20 days.

Charles Polk Torbert was born in Georgetown, Essex county, Delaware, the youngest son and fifth child of Peter and Elizabeth TORBERT. At the age of 12 he moved with his parents to Union county, Ohio. On March 28, 1849, he was married to Susanna FENNER. In the fall of 1852 he, with his wife and two children, moved to DeWitt county and located on a farm in Harp township, where he lived for 35 years. His wife died March 22, 1883, to this union having been born 12 children, eight of whom are now living. May 10, 1885, he was married to Mrs. Elizabeth YOUNG, who survives him.

His parents were humble folks of moderate means and he early learned that it took one hundred cents to make a dollar. When a young man he wielded the scythe and cradled in Ohio. His employer one evening asked why he poured water out of his boots, when it was a pint of sweat. He drove carriages for young men who upturned tables at dances and spent their wealth in riotous living. The writer once heard him say that he never wanted his children to work like he had. Mr. Torbert never accumulated by real estate speculations, on the hard-earned dollars of others, nor by the increase in the price of land, because he sold but little; but by carefully taking care of the product of mother earth, the great source of all wealth.

He came to DeWitt county in the fall with a blind horse, a two-year-old colt and a few mutilated household effects. The first winter he and a small German cleared 40 acres of timber land. In politics he was a life-long Whig or Republican. Though in local matters he always voted for the essential man; never aspired to public office. When the war was on he was getting along in years and had a family of eight small children and owed $4,000. He avoided the Western mining fever and paid his share of cash to keep the draft off DeWitt county. His idea of the brotherhood and humanity of man was so great that he helped his neighbors save their crops, regardless of the prejudice and malice existing at that time.

His education was limited. He never wrote or figured except by an original method similar to "aliquots of practice." He was always very active and energetic, and his perception was quick and clear to the last hour. His determination was great and perseverance matchless, and accomplished usually whatever he undertook. His judgment on general business matters was considered exceptionally good and he always made his word as good as his paper. He often gave to worthy objects. While very economical in personal matters, the writer knows of him having loaned hundreds of dollars to men he admired who were never able to return the same. He was a man of few words, not contentious and, with the exception of one or two small matters, never had a lawsuit. His wife died in 1883 and he deeded to his eight living children 1,000 acres of land, which had cost an average of $30 per acre, retaining a portion for his declining years, which at his death amounted to about $25,000. Two years later he married again and for 15 years had resided in Clinton. He always made good use of his time and opportunity and worked hard when his wages were only a few dollars per month.

His wife and eight children survive him. They are William; Lucy J., wife of George SUTTON; Emma, widow of the late George RUDASILL; all of Harp township; Elmira E., wife of A. L. LEMEN; Rhoda, wife of Rev. Calvin TALBOT, of Madison City, Kan.; George G., of Harp township; Effie, wife of F. H. HINCKLEY, of Chicago; Ola, wife of Ora LEMEN, of Pratt, Kan. All were present when death came to their father. He was a member of the Christian church, of Clinton, and was not afraid to meet his Savior.

Funeral services were held in the Christian church Monday at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. A. GILLILAND, assisted by Rev. T. A. CANADY. The pall bearers were Thomas, Charles and Clyde SUTTON, Asa and Ora RUDASILL and William TORBERT, grandsons of deceased. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery.

TORBET, Susanna (FENNER)  [aka TORBERT]

March 23, 1883

Mrs. C. P. TORBET, of Harp township, died yesterday, after a long and painful illness. She was buried this afternoon in Woodlawn Cemetery.

TORBET, Susanna (FENNER) [aka TORBERT]

March 23, 1883

Susanna Fair FENNER, daughter of Benjamin and Sarah FENNER, was born in Liverpool, Madison county, Ohio, Nov. 15, 1830, and was united in marriage to Charles P. TORBET March 25, 1849, who still survives her. She was the mother of twelve children, eight of whom are still living. She died March 22, 1883, after an illness of eight weeks. She united with the Methodist Protestant Church in 1853 and remained a devoted Christian until her death.

TORBET, Ellen (KING)  [aka TORBERT]

August 10, 1883

Mrs. Wm. TORBET, who has been sick with consumption for some time, was buried on Thursday of last week.

TRIGG, Addie (GAMBREL) 

February 2, 1900
Clinton Register

DEATH OF MRS. GEO. TRIGG.

Wednesday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. GAMBREL, in Barnett township, Mrs. Geo. TRIGG died of consumption. Addie GAMBREL was born in Barnett township about 28 years ago, and was a twin sister of Mrs. Chas. W. MARVEL, who died last fall. She was married to George TRIGG about eight years ago and her husband with three children survive her. Several years they lived near Deland but moved back to Barnett township about a year ago.

TRIGG, (Infant) 

Friday, August 11, 1899
Clinton Register
Clinton, Illinois

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. TRIGG, of DeLand, died a few days ago. Mrs. Trigg is a daughter of Wm. GAMBRELL, of Barnett township.

Submitted by Sheryl Byrd

TROUTMAN, Michael 

December 8, 1876
Clinton Public

DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.

Michael TROUTMAN, an old resident of this county, died at his late home in Wilson township last Friday night and on Sunday was buried on the farm he had cultivated for nearly forty years. Mr. Troutman emigrated from Germany to this country in 1831, and after spending a brief time in Ohio came to Illinois and settled in Wilson township. Part of the land he owned he held by government title, having entered it when this county was first located. He was an industrious, hard-working German and by the purchase of land when it was cheap and holding on to it, at the time of his death he was considered reasonably wealthy. He was the owner of four hundred acres of as fine land as is to be found in that fertile section of the county. Mr. Troutman married late in life. He leaves a wife and three children. The youngest child was born less than a year ago, after the old man had passed his seventy-sixth year. Early in life he was a Whig in politics, but later joined the Democratic party. He never took an active part in politics or public affairs, and in local county elections rarely allowed politics to influence his vote.

TROWBRIDGE, Amos E. 

June 16, 1887

The funeral of A. E. TROWBRIDGE occurred at his residence, at 2 o'clock, Friday, from which the large and sad concourse of people drove to Pleasant Valley Cemetery, where the remains were interred. Mr. TROWBRIDGE was born in Warren County, Ohio, Sept. 20th, 1828, and died June 16, 1887, and was therefore almost 60 years old. He came to this country when he was a young man, without any money, but by continued hard work and economy he had been able to purchase a good farm and a nice home. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his death, two children being dead. Mr. TROWBRIDGE had been ailing for sometime, but was not thought to be in a critical condition until five o'clock the day before he died, when he was taken suddenly speechless and helpless. He lingered thus until 12:30 o'clock the next day, when he fell asleep in death.

Note: His name was Amos E. TROWBRIDGE, a brother of Jacob TROWBRIDGE and son of Abraham Lacy TROWBRIDGE, all of whom were buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. His wife was Julia Ann ALLSOP.

Submitted by Marlyn Duff

TROWBRIDGE, Mildred 

December 7, 1937

TROWBRIDGE Rites Thursday

Funeral services for Miss Mildred TROWBRIDGE, 41, who died in a sanatorium at Ottawa Tuesday noon, were held from the home of her brother, Bernard TROWBRIDGE, 806 North Jackson avenue at 3 p.m. Thursday. Rev. J. R. FORD, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiated. Burial was in Memorial Park cemetery. She was born February 12, 1896, the daughter of Seymour and Carrie TROWBRIDGE, near Midland City. Surviving are her parents and one sister, Mrs. Hal HARP, Rye, NY, and three brothers, Donald, Chicago, Wilbur, Toledo, Ohio, and Bernard, Clinton. She was a member of the O. E. S. and White Shrine lodges and the Presbyterian church of Clinton. She had taught in the Trowbridge school, and for several years was a stenographer in the office of Attorney L. W. INGHAM. The body was brought to the Pullen funeral establishment from Ottawa.

Submitted by Marlyn Duff

TROWBRIDGE, Carrie (PARKER) 

June 25, 1944
Clinton Journal

Mrs. S. Trowbridge Expired Saturday

Mrs. Seymour TROWBRIDGE, former Clinton resident, died in Toledo, Ohio, Saturday morning. She fell and broke her hip a week ago and was in the hospital at the time of her death. Carrie Elizabeth Trowbridge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard PARKER, was born January 6, 1867, in Felmouth, Kentucky. She was united in marriage to Seymour TROWBRIDGE January 1, 1893, in DeWitt County. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last year. Besides her husband she leaves the following survivors: a son, Bernard, Clinton; a daughter, Mrs. Hal HARP, Darien, Conn.; a son, Wilbur, Toledo, Ohio and a son Donald, Tucson, Ariz. She also leaves the following grandchildren: J. B., son of Bernard; Taylor, son of Wilbur; Donald and Harry Lee, sons of Donald. A brother, Rufus PARKER, Kenney, and two half-sisters, Mrs. Lulu CUMMINGS, Gardner, Illinois, and Mrs. Will SHAW, Atlanta, and a half-brother, Lloyd PARKER, Clinton, also survive. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and Rebekah lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Trowbridge left Clinton in 1930 and went to Chicago, later moving to Toledo. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock at Reeser's Funeral Home, with Rev. Hunter in charge. Burial will be in Memorial Park.

TROWBRIDGE, Seymour 

January 4, 1960
Clinton Journal

S. Trowbridge, Former Resident, Dies in Toledo

Seymour TROWBRIDGE, 91 Toledo, Ohio, formerly of Clinton, died in his home early Sunday. He was born June 22, 1868 near Midland City, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob TROWBRIDGE, and was married to Carrie PARKER, December 31, 1893. She died in 1944. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Lillian HARP of Metuchen, NJ, and three sons, Wilbur, Toledo; J. Bernard, Clinton, and Don, Yucaipa, CA; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Midland City Presbyterian Church and I.O.O.F. lodge. His body will be shipped to Clinton for a service at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Pullen-Boos chapel in charge of Dr. Philip COEN. Burial will be in Memorial Park. Visitation will be after 3:30 p.m., Tuesday.

Note: The daughter was Mildred TROWBRIDGE.

Contributed by Marlyn Duff

TROXEL, Levi 

March 26, 1897

A Prominent Man Dead.

Levi TROXEL, aged 55 years, died Sunday evening at his home three and one-half miles west of Wapella, of heart trouble. He had been sick but a short time and his death was a surprise to his many friends. Mr. Troxel was prominent in social and political affairs in Wapella township, where he has resided nearly all his life. He was also well known in Clinton and DeWitt county. He leaves a wife and three children, Lawrence, Bert and Mrs. Lizzie Aunger, of Wapella. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Rev. Ingraham officiating. Interment in Crum cemetery.

TROXELL, Samuel 

March 9, 1888

A Black Hawk Warrior Answers the Last Roll Call

Samuel TROXELL, aged seventy-six years, died at his home in Long Point on Tuesday, February 28. The Troxell family came from Kentucky to Illinois in the year 1826, and three years later settled in Long Point. Samuel was born in Kentucky on the 26th of January, 1812, and in 1831 he was married to Mary BEAVIS. They had seven children, three daughters and four sons. Two of the boys are dead, and Mrs. TROXELL died in August, 1858. The Troxells were among the first settlers in Long Point, and much of the land they entered is still held by their descendants. Samuel Troxell was a soldier in the Black Hawk War; enlisted from this county in the company of which Walter BOWLES was sergeant, and was known among his fellow soldiers as “Whistling Sam,” from his tendency to whistle under any and all circumstances. He was an upright and honorable citizen and was held in high esteem in the community.

TRUMMEL, Edwin

(no date)

Edwin Trummel Funeral Today

(Obituary Extract)

Name: Edwin G. TRUMMEL, 64 of rural Oakley formerly of Maroa
Occupation: Former salesman for the Mallinkropt Pharmaceutical Co. of Decatur, also farmed for several years.
Born: June 23, 1910, near Maroa
Died: at 7:05 a.m. in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur
Parents: Lewis and Nellie (GROVES) TRUMMEL
Married: Daryle CONNETT June 15, 1935, in Argenta
Survivors: his wife, three sons, three grandchildren, five brothers, two sisters
Funeral held in Oakley with burial in Cerro Gordo Cemetery

Submitted by Debbie Champion

TUCKER, Bessie 

May 11, 1926

FARMER CITY RESIDENT DIES
MRS. BESSIE TUCKER, 77, PASSED AWAY MONDAY

Mrs. Bessie TUCKER, 77, of Farmer City, died in her home there Monday morning, May 10. She was born April 27, 1849, in Ireland, and came to this country at the age of 27 years, living for sometime in Evansville, Ind. She married Eli TUCKER, March 9, 1886, at Farmer City and had since lived there. Mr. TUCKER died November 26, 1915. She leaves two daughters, Miss Hope, at home, and Mrs. Marshall COLLIER of Farmer City, and one grandchild. Mrs. TUCKER was a member of the M. E. church, and the Woman's Relief Corps and Iantha Rebekah lodge of Farmer City.

TUCKER, Lewis 

July 1910

Lewis TUCKER, who died in the Freebie institute at Lincoln Friday as stated in the register that day was brought to Clinton that evening and taken to the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John TUCKER on East Washington Street. The burial was in Rose Cemetery Saturday morning near Lane where short services were conducted by Rev. T. H. MILLER. Deceased was born near Lane where his parents lived until a few years ago. He was 28 years old and had been at Lincoln seven years. His mother could not attend the funeral on account of being very sick.

TUCKER, Orville 

September 22, 1976
Illinois State Journal/Register

Kenney—Orville TUCKER, 75, of Kenney, died at 9:30 AM Monday at the John Warner Hospital in Clinton. The funeral will be held at 2:30 PM Wednesday at the Kenney Christian Church with burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. He leaves his wife Edith, two sons, Frank of Kenney and Richard of Clinton and seven daughters, Mrs. Martha PENCE of Kenney, Mrs. Mary MILLER of Channanon, Mrs. Virginia CHAMBERLAIN of Loves Park, Mrs. Doris SMITH of Mankato, Minn., and Mrs. Betty CROSS of Decatur.

Note: I know there are 2 daughters not listed in the above, but they are not included in the information I have received.

Submitted by K. B. Cook

TULL, Milton 

April 3, 1896

Milton TULL, a veteran soldier of Farmer City, died at his home on Sunday. Funeral services were held Tuesday.

TULL, Mrs. W. J. 

December 17, 1909
Clinton Register

Mrs. W. J. TULL died Tuesday evening at her home in Mattoon, aged 52. She submitted to an operation about five years ago, and never had fully recovered. She had been confined to her home since last summer. She was married to Rev. W. J. TULL about thirty years ago, and is survived by him; also by two daughters, Mrs. J. KAMMERER, of Chicago, and Miss Mayme, at home. Lillian died at Carrollton a few years ago, aged about 19 years. The family lived in Clinton first while Rev. Tull was pastor of the M. E. church three years. They moved to Carrollton when he was pastor of the church there, and then to Litchfield from where they moved back to Clinton several years ago, and it was their home until a year ago when Mr. Tull bought an interest in a marble business in Mattoon and they moved to that city. Funeral was held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial was in Windson cemetery, ten miles from Mattoon, where the daughter was buried.

TURLEY, Charles H. 

July 20, 1906
Clinton Register

DEATH OF CHAS. TURLEY.

Chas. H. TURLEY died at his home in Kenney Monday night, after having been sick five months. Deceased was born in Sangamon county, near Springfield, Ill., April 8, 1860, and was aged 46 years, three months and ten days. He was married to Evaline PERRY January 16, 1884. To them were born ten children, five boys and five girls. Three boys and one girl are dead. He was a brother of Mrs. F. T. DuBOIS, of Hallsville. He had been a member of the Christian church 28 years.

TURNER, Mrs. C. C. (nee SAMPSON) 

March 28, 1890

Mrs. C. C. TURNER died at her home in El Dorado, Kansas, on Saturday, March 15th. She was formerly a resident of this place and was favorably known here. She was a sister of Mrs. Lee HAMILTON, W. M. and V. A. SAMPSON.

TURNER, Fisher D. 

November 29, 1895

Died on the Way Home.

About three weeks ago Wm. TURNER and wife, living two miles and a half of Wapella, were called to Fresno, Cal., by a message stating that their son, F. D. TURNER, was very low with consumption. Mrs. Turner and son, Ed left for California at once, the sick man's father being unable to endure such a long trip. Tuesday he received a message from his wife, stating that their son had died in New Mexico, while he was being brought home. Deceased leaves a wife and two children, who were with him at the time of his death. The sad members of the family of deceased will arrive here Friday with the remains. The family was in a railroad wreck at Shoemaker, New Mexico, and it is believed that the shock hastened his death. It was a collision in which two persons were killed and many wounded.

Note: According to the 1880 census, his first name was Fisher.

TURNER, (Infant) 

March 7, 1890

Once more death has visited us to remind us that we are fast passing away; that the young as well as the middle-aged and aged, must yield to His will. Last Sunday the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. TURNER was called to its long home. On Monday quite a goodly number assembled at the house to sympathize with the bereft father and mother. The remains were taken to Rucker Chapel cemetery for interment.

TURNER, James R. 

August 25, 1893

Mustered Out

Last January Captain James R. TURNER, living in Kenney, was stricken with paralysis and one side of his body lost its life. He lingered on till last Wednesday when the order came for his final muster out. Captain Turner was a native of Pennsylvania and was born October 22, 1822. He was in his seventy-first year.

In 1841 Captain Turner came west to Decatur and there learned the trade of plasterer. In 1846 he enlisted in Company C, Fourth Illinois Infantry, of which company Governor R. J. OGLESBY was First Lieutenant, in which he served through the Mexican War. In 1852 he was united in marriage to Miss Rachel J. HUTCHIN, and in 1852 he gave up town life and moved on to a farm on Salt Creek, and he remained there till 1871, when he moved into Kenney and engaged in general merchandising. In August, 1862, he raised a company of one hundred and thirty men, of which he was elected Captain, and became Company B of the One Hundred and Seventh Illinois. On account of physical disability he resigned in October, 1864, and was mustered out.

Captain Turner was a strong Democrat, and living in a Democratic township he was honored by an election as Supervisor for four successive terms. Twice was he elected chairman of the Board of Supervisors. He will be buried today in the Kenney cemetery. A number of his old company went to Kenney on the morning train to pay the last rites to their old commander. Captain Turner leaves a widow and seven children.

TURNER, Nancy (HOBLIT) 

June 1, 1900
Clinton Register

Mrs. Nancy (HOBLIT) TURNER, one of the oldest residents of Wapella, died Sunday night with heart disease and dropsy, after ten months' sickness. She was 78 years, 10 months and 6 days old. She was married to Spencer TURNER at New Castle, Logan county, Illinois, April 21, 1836, and then settled in Short Point. In 1854 they moved east of Long Point, about one mile, on the wild prairie land, where he made a farm and lived there until about twelve years ago when they moved into town from the farm. April 26, 1897, her husband died. Mrs. Turner united with the Christian church when a young woman and has lived a consistent Christian life. She bore her affliction with fortitude. She was not able to lie down on the bed for over five months, taking her rest in a rocking chair all the time. She was the mother of fourteen children, five of whom died in youth. She leaves to mourn her demise three sons and six daughters: W. T. TURNER, Edgar F. TURNER and C. D. TURNER, of Beaver, Ia.; Mrs. F. M. WILLIS, Mrs. James McCANNON, Mrs. A. RAMERS, of Champaign county; Mrs. Thomas LIVINGSTON, of Gibson City; Mrs. A. MURPHY, of Kansas; and Mrs. E. F. JONES, of Indianapolis, Ind. Rev. INGRAHAM conducted the funeral services Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church, assisted by Rev. ROBERTSON. Interment was in Sugar Grove cemetery.

TWIST, Cicero 

February 6, 1903
Clinton Register

DIED AT A RIPE AGE.
One of Nixon Township's Oldest Citizens Passes Away at the Home of His Son, Near Weldon.

Cicero TWIST died Saturday at the home of his son, Milo TWIST, two miles west of Weldon, aged 83 years, 1 month and 25 days. Cicero Twist was born in the state of New York Dec. 6, 1819. When about one year old his parents came to Illinois, locating in Sangamon county, where he was married to Miss Sarah BARRICKMAN May 21, 1845. To them six daughters and four sons were born, all of whom are living except two sons. About 50 years ago he moved to this county, locating on a farm near Weldon. It was wild prairie land and he built a log house 12 feet square. He increased his acres until he owned about 450. Jan. 10, 1867, he was married to Sarah ENOS, who was a native of Ohio; she died July 16, 1878. Politically he was a Democrat and did all he could for the success of his party. He held several offices and always looked after the interest of the people as he did after his own interests. Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday afternoon, and interment was in the Lisenby cemetery.

From The Illinois Statewide Marriage Index:
TWIST, CICERO    BARRECKMAN, SARAH    05/22/1845    SANGAMON
TWIST, CICERO    ENOS, SARAH MRS.    11/03/1867    DE WITT

TWIST, Effie (BOYD) 

April 1913

Death Calls Home Young Mother
Mrs. Fred Twist Dies in New Mexico And Is Brought Home For Burial

The death angel has spread its wings and a young wife and mother has gone to her great reward. Mrs. Fred TWIST died in Hagerman, N. M., Wednesday, March 26, 1913, after an illness of about a year's duration of tuberculosis. The remains left New Mexico last Friday and arrived in Weldon Monday, March 31, where they were taken to the home of Milo TWIST to await the time of the funeral. The funeral was held at the M. E. church last Tuesday conducted by Rev. P. O. ANDERSON, of Pierson, who also has charge of the church at Lane, where the deceased was a member, assisted by Rev. J. E. EVANS, the local pastor. Interment was made in the Lisenby cemetery between here and Lane. It was the request of the deceased that Rev. Anderson officiate at the funeral. The scripture lesson, read by Rev. Evans, was "Life a Mystery." Rev. Anderson's theme was based on a part of I. Cor. XIII, 12—"for Now We See Through a Glass Darkly, But Then Face to Face."

Effie BOYD was born June 9, 1877, at Stony Bluff, Indiana, and died Wednesday, March 26, 1913 at Hagerman, N. M., where she was taken for the benefit of her health, age 35 years, nine months and 17 days. She was married October 26, 1904, to Fred TWIST. To this union were born four children, Ross, age 7; Chester, 6; Bertie, 4; and Olive, who died April 1, 1912, at the age of three months. The deceased was left motherless at a very young age. She became identified with church work when quite young and united with the Christian Church in Lane three years ago last January. She was also a member of the Royal Neighbor lodge at Lane.

Mrs. Twist had been ailing about a year with tuberculosis, but not alarmingly so until the last eight months. In November the family left their home near Lane and went to New Mexico in the hopes of recovering her health but to no avail. The deceased was always attentive to those about her and thought more of the wants and cares of others than she did herself. She leaves a husband and three children, a father in St. Louis, and numerous relatives and friends. The Record joins the latter in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.

Submitted by Debbie Champion

TWIST, Sarah (TYLER) ENOS 

July 26, 1878

Mrs. Cicero Twist
Died of apoplexy, in Nixon township, DeWitt County, Ill., July 16, 1878, Mrs. TWIST, wife of Cicero TWIST, in her 59th year.

The deceased was born in Zanesville, Ohio, August 10, 1819, and soon after her birth the family moved to Richland County, Ohio, where she grew to womanhood, and in her eighteenth year married James ENOS, with whom she lived until 1862, when he died. Having moved to this county in the fall of 1854, she lived a widow until 1867, when she married Cicero TWIST, who still lingers on the shores of time and deeply mourns the loss of a kind and amiable companion. Mrs. Twist was the mother of eight children, three of whom went to the spirit land in advance of her; the other five still remain to endure the sorrow incident to the loss of an affectionate mother—the best earthly friend any person ever had. Mrs. Twist professed religion and united with the M. E. Church in 1858, and ever after was a devoted and consistent Christian, always ready and willing to contribute a portion of her earthy substance to relieve suffering humanity and sustain preaching of the gospel.

Mrs. Twist was a sister of Dr. TYLER, of DeWitt, with whom she contemplated a visit to the old home in Ohio this fall; but alas how uncertain is life. Mrs. Twist was stricken down suddenly, being in the enjoyment of almost perfect health. Having had an attack of apoplexy some eight years ago, she was expecting another, therefore was ready, kept her heart in order. Be ye also ready for ye know not when the summons will come. T. H. J.

Followed by a long poem titled, "Tribute", in memory of Mrs. Sarah Twist, not included here.

Note: Her maiden name was Sarah TYLER. She married James ENOS March 31, 1836. He died in 1862. According to The Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, she married Cicero TWIST 11/03/1867; however, his obituary states they were married January 10, 1867. It is possible the Index is in error and  should have been 1/10/1867 (omitting the '3').

BACK TO OBITUARY INDEX

The DeWitt County GenWeb Project Team

Judy  Simpson: County Coordinator

Site Redesign Genealogy Web Creations