Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/121 Surname: Lindley, Hollenbeck ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. ALVIS LINDLEY DEATH Alvis Lindley , a former citizen of Melrose Township died at his home Saturday  morning after a lingering illness.  Age 62 years.  The deceased leaves a widow and daughter and seven sons, all grown and two brothers, John N. and James Lindley of West York.  Funeral was held at the M. E. Church at West York Monday afternoon.  Rev. T. C. Bailiff officiating.  Burial in the West York cemetery. The family have the sympathy of the community in their sad breavement (1925) Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Lindley of Sullivan, Indiana and Judge W. Hollenbeck of Marshall attended the funeral of Alvis Lindley Monday.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/120 Surname: Lindley, Hollenbeck, Hogue ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. MRS. EMILY LINDLEY Emily Hollenbeck, daughter of John and Isabella Hollenbeck, was born near Walnut Prairie in Clark county, Illinois, October 9, 1839, departed this life near West York, March 12, 1915, aged 75 years, 5 months, and 3 days. She was married to William Lindley on January 20, 1859, and to this union were born seven children, of whom John N., Alvis, James and Margaret are left to morn their mother's loss; her husband, two daughters and one son preceded her to the realms of bliss whence none return. Emily Lindly united with the Baptist church northwest of Hutsonville in 1864, and until her health failed her was an active and conscientious Christian member of that branch of the church. Besides her three sons and one daughter she leaves one brother, J. M. Hollenbeck, one full sister, Harriet Lindley, and one half sister, Jane Hogue, and a large concourse of relatives and friends to morn her departure. To her children her memory was sacred while she lived, it now becomes a perpetual inspoiration to them and will ever continue so, even when the wild flowers bloom and fade above her sleeping dust.   Mother! Precious thought! Without her smiles the world loses its brightness, societies charm will exist no longer and Christianity would languish without her aid.   Sons and daughter; you may feel sad because she is lost to you forever, but while you weep and wonder, she is wrapped in garments of light and warbles songs of celestial joy.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/118 Surname: Lindley, Hollenbeck, Anderson, Rains, Bailiff ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. DEATH OF WM. LINDLEY William Lindley, one of the oldest residents of this township, died Tuesday morning. He had been in poor health for some time and returned Monday night from a trip to the French Lick Springs. He remained over night at the home of his son, J. N. Lindley, in West York, and following morning became weaker and passed quietly away. He was a son of Wm. and Mary Lindley who were born in North Carolina and came to this county in 1827 locating near the home of Samuel Lindley west of town. The deceased was born at this place Dec. 26 1837, being aged at his death 72 years, 6 months and 9 days. He was married to Emily Hollenbeck, a native of Clark county, and for forty years they have resided on a farm south of West York. To this union were born seven children, five of whom with there mother survive. They are J. N., Alvis, Louisa and James Lindley and Mrs. Maggie Anderson. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters, Samuel, Thomas and Abigail Lindley and Mrs. Rebecca Rains, and eleven grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. C. Bailiff Wednesday and the remains laid to rest in the Bradbury cemetery. A large concourse of people was present to pay their last tribute of respect.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/117 Surname: Preston ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. CYPRIAN  PRESTON  DEAD Cyprian Preston died in New York City Tuesday of last week at the age of 83 years. He was born at York, and was one of the Preston brothers who was engaged in business along the Wabash and interest at Hutsonville, almost a half centry ago. He accumulated much money and while yet a young man went to Evansville, where he became one of the prominent wholesale merchants. Thirty years ago he removed to New York City, where he has been extensively engaged in business and made a fortune. He was the last survivor of the Preston brothers.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/116 Surname: McCord, Fitch ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. MRS. ELIZA McCORD DEAD. The death Mrs. Eliza F. McCord occurred at the family residence in Paris Friday, being consequent to a week's illness orginating in an attack of choleramorbus. The deceased was born on Jan. 29th. 1818, being in the seventy-ninth year of her age and not physically equal to the strain imposed by the rapid inroads of the disease. Mrs. McCord was a native of York, and resided there until the removal of the family to Paris about twenty-six years ago. She was the last survivor of a large family of sixteen children, her parents being among the earliest settlers of the vicinity of York. Her maiden name was Fitch and she was a direct descendent of Rev. James Fitch, the founder of Yale College. She was married October 28th, 1852 to Dr. David O. McCord, one of the pioneer practitioners of the Wabash Valley, who won distinction as medical director of the departments of Missouri and Arkansas during the Civil War, winning the rank of Major. The death of Dr. McCord occured about thirty years ago and a few years later the family went to Paris, which has since been their home. The surviving children are Dr. T. C. McCord, George H. McCord, Sidney B. McCord, R. K. McCord and Miss Elizabeth McCord all residents of that city, Mrs. McCord was from childhood a member of the Presbyterian church, with which denomination all of her ancestors, for several generations had been actively identified. She was in the best sense of the word a Christian, whose daily life exemplified the teachings of her faith. The funeral was conducted Monday and the remains brought to York for interment.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/115 Surname: Golden, Kirk, Newlin, Tanner, Trinkle ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. DR. J. J. GOLDEN DEATH Word has been received of the death Dr. J. J. Golden, which occurred at Flora last Thursday.  He suffered a paralytic stroke last May, and since then has been in poor health. Dr. Golden was born at Xenia, Illinois Oct. 28, 1837  being aged 74 years and 11 days.  He was the youngest of a family of fourteen children.  He resided on a farm until 1859 when he took up the study of medicine.  When the civil war ensued he enlisted in the 48th  Illinois Inf. and was later made hospital surgeon.  Following the war he returned to Clay County where he practiced medicine untl 1870, when he removed to Hutsonville.  In connection with his practice he engaged in the drug business and also held the position of postmaster from 1872  to 1878, when he sold his drug business and retired to his farm north of town.  He resided there until 1882 when the burning of his residence caused him to move back to town and he then engaged in the hardware business.  A few years later he built the elegant brick residence now owned by Mrs. Laura Kirk and Miss Adaline Newlin, and also took much pride in establishing a park which he stocked with deer.  About fifteen years ago he sold his store and farm here and returned to Clay county to reside, where he has since been engaged in farming and was also engaged in the banking business.  Under the Tanner state administration he was appointed surgeon at the soldiers' home.  In 1864 he married Miss Mary E. Trinkle of Covington, Ind., who still survives.  They have no children. Mr. Golden came here with a horse and $35, and with this as a beginning, he accummulated a considerable fortune.  He was well liked by all and the news of his death will be received with regret.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Crawford/165 Surname: Perkins, Perrine, Manhart, Dennis, Campbell-Beal, Waldrop ------------------------- I am looking for info. on any of these names. I still have relatives living in Crawford Co.Maybe one of them will see this. That would be great ! Am trying to find the death location of Catherine Campbell- [Beal ?] Perkins. Married William F. Perkins. Children : Amie, Columbus, Mrytle, Margaret, Dennis, Mary Any info. would be helpful. Thanks, Mary

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Crawford/164 Surname: moore ------------------------- i am looking for info on my greatgrandfather anderson alexander moore. and his family he was born in 1841 in crawford county ill. he came to texas when he was sixteen . he met and married elizabeth casen when he was 24 years old in brown county tx. he died when he was 78 years old in tom green county tx.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/114 Surname: Cox, Leeman, Newlin, Lowe, Alford ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. PROMINENT LADY GONE Mrs. George W. Cox Passed Away (1923) Esther Ella Cox daughter, of Wm. and Nancy Cox was born Aug. 25, 1861 near Hutsonville, Ill., and in which vicinity her life was wholly spent. Here she grew to womanhood and being given an early religious training at the age of 14 she united with the Church of Christ in 1875 lived and died with the Faith. On a bright wintry day Nov. 11, 1885 she became the bride of George W. Cox, to this union were born 2 children. On last Sunday she developed pneumonia, only a few days of intense suffering bearing with the utmost patience and with a steadfast gaze heavenwardly submissive, always to God's will, at the dawn of morn on Thursday Nov. 29, with loving words of farewells, to those whom had become endeared to her through the bonds of family ties, feebly murmuring, "It is well with my soul," she sweetly fell asleep in the arms of Jesus at the age of 62 years, 3 months, 4 days. All was done that skillful and loving hands could do but no avail. The subject was a loving wife, Mother, Grandmother and Neighbor, being of a cheerful disposition she was loved by all who came in contact, and will not be only sadly missed in the home but in the Church and community. She leaves to morn her departure husband, two daughters, Mrs. Ola May Leeman, and Edna Alice at home, five grandchildren, two sisters Mrs. Harlan Newlin, and Mrs. Henry Lowe of Hutsonville, and one brother, Henry W. Cox, of Dallas Texas, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock, Rev. T. J. Alford officiating. Burial in the Hutsonville cemetery.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/113 Surname: Newlin, Baker, Guyer, Goodwin, Jacobs ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. STACY C. NEWLIN DIED SUNDAY Stacy C. Newlin, son of Harlan and Martha Newlin, was born July 23, 1880 and departed this life July 20, 1930, at the age of 49 years, and 11 months and 28 days. He was one of a family of five children, four of whom survive, namely: Mrs. Lura Baker and Mrs. Clara Guyer of Hutsonville, Mrs Ethel Goodwin of Oblong and A. J. Newlin of Robinson. On November 4, 1900?, he was united in marriage to Miss. Lena Newlin and to this union were born three children namely, John Dee of Robinsin, Byrl and Stanley at home. While yet a young man, he became a member of the Grand Prairie Church where he served as superintendent of the Sunday School and as Deacon of the church for a number of years. He leaves to morn his departure, his wife and sons one grandchild, an aged mother, three sisters and one brother besides a host of relatives, neighbors and friends.    So live that when thy summon comes to join    The innumerable caravan, that moves    To the pale realms of shade, where each shall take    His chamber in the silent halls of death,    Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night    Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed    By an unflatering trust, approach thy grave,    Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch    About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. A. O. Jacobs, were held at the Grand Prairie church Tuesday after-noon with interment in the Newlin cemetery.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/112 Surname: Newlin ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. FUNERAL RITES FOR HARLAN NEWLIN In memory of Harlan Newlin, who departed this life July 19th will say to know him was to love him, the road was never to long or to bad for him to go in the hour of need at any home or place he could be of help in any way or at any time. At the bedside of the sick he was found giving cheer and words of comfort. In the neighbors field if help was wanted, or the woods for wood if one was in need of fuel, or grain of any kind if he had you didn't "come and get,"was his words. Love thy neighbor as thyself was his motto. He was industrious and hard working to the last. Besides helping two of his grandsons with a big acreage of corn, he was feeding over one hundred head of hogs. He was feeding when the stroke came. Not because he is gone do we say all of these good things of him, no he was not perfect, there never is one but that has some faults, but his good deeds and kindly smile out weighed all his faults in the writers mind. It can be truly said of him he preached his own funeral. He suffered intense pain but it left him in a peaceful sleep, only one thing missing, that good old smile was gone. He has been heard to say so many times don't worry, for worry has killed more people than alcohol. And always keep a stiff upper lip and you will come out all right. He always tried to appear free from worry but the last few years he felt his strength slipping, worry did come to his poor tired body but few knew it. He often said he wanted to live as long as he could but wanted to be the first of his own family to go and he got his wish with the exception of three grandchildren. Not many have lived to be his age and be the first to be called. He lived to see all of his immediate family laid to rest, father, mother, and five brothers and sisters.  He was the baby of the six chldren.  Had he lived until the 18 of the September he would have been 76 years old. He was the father of five children and all were at his bedside but one, she was kept away on account of sickness in her home and if possible she will miss him more, for he tried in all ways to make her lot easier for her with both help and words of cheer and comfort, to see her bowed with grief was one worry to him for all he never wanted to appear worried, he had expressed himself concerning her. All was done that loving hands could do but his body was too frail to stand the shock. He has only gone on before, one must go one must stay.  He had wondered what would he do, if he was left.  Our sympathy goes out to the loved one left at home. Long hours has she listened for that ever faithful step.  But know longer ones are to come.  But Gods will be done, she is not alone.  She was so uneasy if he was out of sight long for she knew he was failing fast, the hot weather has been to hard on him.  Soon as he sat down he was asleep, this was gradually creeping on.  It can be truthfully said a good man is gone. They need you, oh how they need you, A void in their aching hearts yet Cries aloud for the days that have vanished And sings of remorse and regret. But a  star arises in their horizon Its rays throw a light over their own And they see the day dawning when they to Will never again be left alone, Where you have gone they to will come.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/111 Surname: Kennedy, Coate, Guyer ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. JAMES KENNEDY DEATH James Garney Kennedy, son of John and Sally Kennedy, was born near Raleigh in Guilford Co., North Carolina, June 3, 1838 and departed this life near Denair, California. Dec. 20, 1915, aged 77 years, 6 months and 17 days He was a birthright member of the Friends church, being converted early in life. He was educated at Guilford college, N. C. He came to Crawford county, Illinois, in the spring of 1858. He was married to Sarah Coate, March 14, 1862, at Darlington, Indiana, and to this union were 8 children. His wife and four children preceded him in death. The mother died April 23, 1879. He leaves four children to morn his departure, namely, Mrs. W. W. Guyer of Denair, California: Rev. T. C. Kennedy of Ainsworth, Iowa, Mrs. C. C. Guyer of Hutsonville, Illinois, and Miss Alice I. Kennedy, a missionary on the Island of Jamaica, 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/110 Surname: Musgrave, Kennedy, Newlin ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. ISABELLE MUSGRAVE DEATH Isabelle E. Musgrave was born in Hutsonville township August 19, 1832, and died Nov. 10, being aged 79 years, 2 months and 20 days. She was the daughter of Nathan and Mary Musgrave and was one of a family of seven children, of which Wm. P. Musgrave, a brother, is the only survivor. The deceased brothers are Thomas, John, Robert, and the sisters, Mary and Harriet. She was married in 1854 to Dr. Thomas Kennedy, who died in October, 1867. To this union were born five children, all of whom are deceased except one son, Thomas J. Kennedy. The names of the deceased children are John, Will, Mary and Martha. Aunt Belle, as she was familiarly known, was a member of the Friends' church and her life was filled with good deeds. Her home was always opened to the needy and distressed, and many will remember her for kindness. No task was too difficult for her if only it brought relief to some one in sorrow or distress. Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning at Union Chapel by Rev. Ira Newlin of Bloomingdale, Ind., and the remains laid to rest in the Musgrave cemetery.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/109 Surname: Bennett, Wheeler, Coryell, Chambers ------------------------- Robert Bennett Passes Away                                                       Robert Bennett, 64, died at his home northwest of Hutsonville last Monday evening following an attack of bulbar apoplexy. Mr. Bennett had been in ill health for time previous to his death. Mr. Bennett was raised near West York and has spent all of his life in this community with the exception of a few years when he lived in Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held at the home this (Friday) morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev. T. J. Wheeler conducting the services. Interment will be in the new cemetery at Hutsonville. ONE GOOD MAN GONE ROBERT BENNETT DEATH Robert Jerome, son of James and Sarah Bennett, was born April 18, 1868 and departed this life July 25, 1932, aged 64 years, 3 months and 7 days.  July 4, 1889 he was married to Alice B. Coryell, who departed this life May 25, 1917. To this union was born 7 children, 3 sons and 4 daughters of whom 2 sons and 2 daughters survive. On December 28, 1922 he was married to Flora Chambers who survives him. Beside the widow he leaves two sisters, the two sons and two daughters, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, twenty-three nephews and nieces and a great many friends.

Hi Robert, I would appreciate it very much if you could please check your database for any information on my HENRY ancestors. Joseph and Dorcas HENRY where there by 1829 coming from Smith Co., TN. Their daughter, Mary HENRY, married George PARKER in 1831. They also had sons, Robert A. and Samuel. Thank you very much. Carol Harrison Torrance, CA

These Smith are from Guy W. Smith Who was thw son of Guy Smith and Mary Spencer Speed Smith of KY. Guy had one Brother John who stayed in The Lusiville, Ky Area his Son Was Gen Green Clay Smith of the Civil War. RK Smith ----------------------------------------------------- Click here for Free Video!! http://www.gohip.com/freevideo/ -----Original Message----- From: RJMRAZIK <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 6:16 PM Subject: Re: [ILCRAWFO] Orren Henry Smith Obituary >I can't remember if I'd ever contacted you before, so please forgive me if I >have. >I have two Smiths lines (it seems) and would so much like to make any >progress on them. Do you by any chance have either of these Smiths in your >Smith family information? > >Sarah Jane Smith b. about 1850 in possibly IL or IA (death records of her >children disagree on that). She was my > gg-grandmother (my father's paternal side) She died 11 June 1911 as Sarah >J. Tinch and was buried in Clark Co., IL. I have some information for her >husband and children but nothing before that. >Richard H. Smith b. abt. 1870 KY, his parents also born in KY (according to >a 1920 Vigo Co., IN census) He was my >g-grandfather (father's maternal side). He died in 1924 and was buried in >Johnson Co., KY. I have information for his 2nd wife (my gg-grandmother) and >children but nothing before that. >I know that Crawford Co., IL is very near both Clark Co., IL and Vigo Co., >IN. So maybe just maybe there might be a connection. ???? >Thank-you for taking the time to read this. Crossing my fingers.... >Peggy >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Robert & Linda Smith" <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 1:02 AM >Subject: Re: [ILCRAWFO] Orren Henry Smith Obituary > > >> >> If any one needs information on this Smith Family just let me know. We >> have lots. Orren Henry (Pete) Smith was my Grand Father. >> >> Robert K. Smith >> Porterville, IL >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Misty Curl <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> >> Date: Friday, October 13, 2000 5:40 PM >> Subject: [ILCRAWFO] Orren Henry Smith Obituary >> >> >> >Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries >> >Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/16 >> > >> >Surname: SMITH, BURNER, RHODES, LIONBERGER, LEGGITT >> >------------------------- >> > >> >May, 1943 Unknown newspaper >> > >> >Obituary >> > >> >Orren Henry, son of J.H.D. and Louisa Burner Smith was born in Crawford >> >County, Ill., April 26, 1870, and died at his home near Eaton, May 5, >> 1943, >> >at the age of 73 years and 9 days. >> > >> >He was a member of a family of 12 children. Wooster L., Bakewell C., >> Bion >> >A. Burner, Arletta L., Magnolia M., Guy W., Mary E., Samuel A., Orren >> H., >> >Iris M., and a boy who died in infancy. >> > >> >When a boy, his family moved to Eaton, where he grew to manhood. He >> attended >> >old Barlow and Porterville Schools and later attended college at >> Danville, >> >Ind. He taught in various schools of this county and after working in >> the >> >oil fields, he devoted his time to farming. He served Prairie Township >> >in the capacity of assessor and supervisor. >> > >> >On August 25, 1895, he was married to Laura Elizabeth Rhodes. Seven >> children >> >were born to this union. >> > >> >He united with the Christian Church June 21, 1925. Long before that >> time >> >he was an active worker in the Sunday School. He served as >> superintendent >> >and teacher. He has been an Elder in the church for over seventeen >> years. >> > >> >His health failed a little more than a year ago, but in spite of his >> affliction, >> >he continued to attend church services and Sunday school and to teach >> his >> >class until the middle of January this year. >> > >> >He was a devoted husband and father and was always concerned for the >> welfare >> >of his family. >> > >> >It was written in the obituary of his aged uncle, that the most sacred >> >spot on earth to him was his own fireside and his interest there were >> deep >> >and intense. This was true of Orren Smith. >> > >> >He is preceded in death by his wife who died April 29, 1942 and a son >> Herbert >> >Ray, January 1, 1930 and an infant grandson in 1941. >> > >> >He is survived by four sons and two daughters. Frank R. of Louisville, >> >Ky., C. John of Salem, Ill., Harold A. of Robinson R.R. 1, Merlin Lee >> of >> >Robinson, Mrs. Cora Loinberger of Robinson R.R. 1 and Mrs. Ethel >> Leggitt >> >of Willow Hill R. R. 2. >> > >> >Also fifteen grandchildren, three step grandchildren, four >> daughters-in-law, >> >two sons-in-law, one sister-in-law, Mrs. Laura mace Smith of Robinson, >> >nine nephews and seven nieces, other relatives and friends. >> >"Going Home" how sweet the thought! >> >For 'tis with "Heavenly Comfort Fraught" >> >To hearts that mourn and those who weep >> >For God giveth his beloved sleep. >> >He heard the call "Come Home, >> >Thy Father waits for thee." >> >His work is o'er. He waits at last, >> >In sight of the Crystal Sea. >> >His trails are ended, >> >His work is laid down, >> >Earth's sorrows are changed >> >For a Heavenly crown. >> >He wears the robes >> >Of Celestial white >> >As he chants the songs >> >Of the soul's delight. >> > >> >Cards of Thanks >> > >> >We wish to thank all those who kindly assisted us during the illness >> and >> >death of our father, O.H. Smith. We also wish to express our >> appreciation >> >for the beautiful floral offerings. >> > >> > The Children >> > >> > >> > >> >> > > > >

-Sarry I missed replying to you sonner. Joseph Hamilton Daviess Smith who was the oldes son of Guy W. Smith & JurettaWilson & Louisa (Eliza) Burner who was the doughter of Aberham Burner and Barbra Stover Bob Smith -----Original Message----- From: Misty <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 5:51 PM Subject: Re: [ILCRAWFO] Orren Henry Smith Obituary >Robert, > >What were the names of Orren's parents? The initials in the obituary >didn't look familiar to me. Thanks!! > >Misty Curl >[email protected] > >Robert & Linda Smith wrote: >> >> If any one needs information on this Smith Family just let me know. We >> have lots. Orren Henry (Pete) Smith was my Grand Father. >> >> Robert K. Smith >> Porterville, IL >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Misty Curl <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> >> Date: Friday, October 13, 2000 5:40 PM >> Subject: [ILCRAWFO] Orren Henry Smith Obituary >> >> >Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries >> >Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/16 >> > >> >Surname: SMITH, BURNER, RHODES, LIONBERGER, LEGGITT >> >------------------------- >> > >> >May, 1943 Unknown newspaper >> > >> >Obituary >> > >> >Orren Henry, son of J.H.D. and Louisa Burner Smith was born in Crawford >> >County, Ill., April 26, 1870, and died at his home near Eaton, May 5, >> 1943, >> >at the age of 73 years and 9 days. >> > >> >He was a member of a family of 12 children. Wooster L., Bakewell C., >> Bion >> >A. Burner, Arletta L., Magnolia M., Guy W., Mary E., Samuel A., Orren >> H., >> >Iris M., and a boy who died in infancy. >> > >> >When a boy, his family moved to Eaton, where he grew to manhood. He >> attended >> >old Barlow and Porterville Schools and later attended college at >> Danville, >> >Ind. He taught in various schools of this county and after working in >> the >> >oil fields, he devoted his time to farming. He served Prairie Township >> >in the capacity of assessor and supervisor. >> > >> >On August 25, 1895, he was married to Laura Elizabeth Rhodes. Seven >> children >> >were born to this union. >> > >> >He united with the Christian Church June 21, 1925. Long before that >> time >> >he was an active worker in the Sunday School. He served as >> superintendent >> >and teacher. He has been an Elder in the church for over seventeen >> years. >> > >> >His health failed a little more than a year ago, but in spite of his >> affliction, >> >he continued to attend church services and Sunday school and to teach >> his >> >class until the middle of January this year. >> > >> >He was a devoted husband and father and was always concerned for the >> welfare >> >of his family. >> > >> >It was written in the obituary of his aged uncle, that the most sacred >> >spot on earth to him was his own fireside and his interest there were >> deep >> >and intense. This was true of Orren Smith. >> > >> >He is preceded in death by his wife who died April 29, 1942 and a son >> Herbert >> >Ray, January 1, 1930 and an infant grandson in 1941. >> > >> >He is survived by four sons and two daughters. Frank R. of Louisville, >> >Ky., C. John of Salem, Ill., Harold A. of Robinson R.R. 1, Merlin Lee >> of >> >Robinson, Mrs. Cora Loinberger of Robinson R.R. 1 and Mrs. Ethel >> Leggitt >> >of Willow Hill R. R. 2. >> > >> >Also fifteen grandchildren, three step grandchildren, four >> daughters-in-law, >> >two sons-in-law, one sister-in-law, Mrs. Laura mace Smith of Robinson, >> >nine nephews and seven nieces, other relatives and friends. >> >"Going Home" how sweet the thought! >> >For 'tis with "Heavenly Comfort Fraught" >> >To hearts that mourn and those who weep >> >For God giveth his beloved sleep. >> >He heard the call "Come Home, >> >Thy Father waits for thee." >> >His work is o'er. He waits at last, >> >In sight of the Crystal Sea. >> >His trails are ended, >> >His work is laid down, >> >Earth's sorrows are changed >> >For a Heavenly crown. >> >He wears the robes >> >Of Celestial white >> >As he chants the songs >> >Of the soul's delight. >> > >> >Cards of Thanks >> > >> >We wish to thank all those who kindly assisted us during the illness >> and >> >death of our father, O.H. Smith. We also wish to express our >> appreciation >> >for the beautiful floral offerings. >> > >> > The Children >> > >> > >> > > >

Jim This article is very interesting. Does a history for Flat Rock, IL and Robinson, IL exist? My ancestors go back to Jesse Higgins of Crawford County. Vi > I thought some of you on the list would enjoy this history of Hutsonville. > Jim Subject: Fw: Article #38 EARLY HISTORY OF HUTSONVILLE TOWNSHIP AND VILLAGE

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/108 Surname: Bennett ------------------------- ROBERT BENNETT PASSES AWAY Robert Bennett, 64, died at his home northwest of Hutsonville last Monday evening following an attact of bulbar agoplexy. (no date given)

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/107 Surname: Cooper, Robertson, Wheeler, Chamness, Umstot, Everingham, Ferguson, Dickinson, Bishop ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. Obituary Isaac Newton Cooper was  born Sept. 26, 1851, in Shelby County, Indiana, and departed this life at his home in Robinson, Oct. 17, 1932, being aged 81 years and 20 days.His parents were Jonathan W. and Susannah Robertson Cooper, and they were also the parents of F. J. Cooper, who came to Robinson in 1872, and resided here until his death in 1915. Mr. Cooper's mother died when he was 8 days old, and he was taken by his mother's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wheeler, and provided a home. In 1854 the father Jonathon Cooper, married Priscilla Wheeler, and to this union were born ten children only one of whom is surviving, Mrs. Susan Chamness, who resides near Martinsville. Those who have preceded her in death are Joseph W. Cooper, Mary S Cooper, Martha E. Umstot, Nancy J. Everingham, Arzelia or better known as Delia Ferguson, Nette Dickinson, Rachel Cooper, Thomas W. and Edward Cooper.In 1872 the Cooper family moved from Clark to Crawford county, and in 1882 came to Robinson. Jonathan and Priscilla Cooper, and two of their daughters, Mrs. Nancy Everingham and Rachel, were four of the nine charter members at the organization of the Robinson Baptist church. The subject of our sketch was married in 1874 to Mary Elvina Bishop. She died the following year, leaving a daughter who lived only a few months. In 1876, Mr. Cooper was married to Katherine Everingham. To this union were born three children, John, May, and Fount, all of whom have been summoned to their eternal home. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper resided most of their years in and near Shelbyville,Indiana, and for a half century enjoyed their married life. In Sept., 1927, she joined her children in their heavenly home. A short time later Mr. Cooper came to Robinson to reside, and in the fall of 1928 was married to Mrs. Emma Cooper. For four years this couple have ministered to each other's comfort, and no one ever received more tender care than was given by Aunt Emma to Uncle Newt in his long illness. When 18 years of age Mr. Cooper united with the Baptist church at Shelbyville, and as long as his strength would permit was an active worker in the Master's kingdom. For many years he was superintendent of the Sunday school. When he removed to Robinson he united with the Baptist church here and was honored with the office of senior deacon. Everyone loved Uncle Newt. He made people happy. He saw the bright side of life. He had a ready wit and humor, and a cheerful word for every one. He not only was a Christian, but Christianity radiated from his life. His very presence in the Sunday school class or the church worship service was inspiration. He knew the Scriptures, and in his latter days when reading was difficult, he found consolation in repeating the psalms and portions from the gospels, which had become a part of his being. His life has been a wonderfull contribution to the cause of Jesus Christ, and its influence will bear fruit for years to come. He was a mighty man with God; he is numbered among the faithful, and the memory of his presence will be treasured by all who really knew him. In his last hours he said he was ready to go home. That he knew where he was going is evident from these verses written only a short time ago on the fly leaf of his Bible: Though goest thy way, and I go mine, Apart , yet not afar. Only a thin veil hangs between, The pathway where we are. God keep watch 'tween thee and me: This is my prayer. He looketh thy way, He looketh mine, And keeps us near. Although our paths be separate, And thy way is not mine Yet, comming to the Mercy Seat, My soul will meet with thine. God keep watch 'tween thee and me I'LL whisper there. He blesseth thee, He blesseth me And we are near.