Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/65 Surname: Olwin, Earnest, Hurst, Swartz, Hodge, Palmer, Walker ------------------------- 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. AGED VETERAN CALLED ------- John Olwin Passes Away at His Home in Robinson John Olwin passed away at his home in Robinson last Saturday morning about 11 0' clock. John Olwin, son of David and Nancy Olwin, was born Dec. 5, 1838 in Montgomery county, OH, and died Feb. 1 1919, aged 80 years, 1 month and 26 days. At twenty-one years of age he left the parental roof embarking on the rugged pathway of life as a farm hand, worked for small wages. At the age of 23 he enlisted in the Fourty-fourth Ohio Infantry and served in the Civil war for three years taking part in several of the battles among the largest was the charge of Greenville Tenn. At the battle of Cumberland Mountains, Tenn., he was taken prisoner, and placed in Libby prison where he remained about 6 months. At the close off the war he came to Hutsonville and engaged in the furniture business with Fred Earnest and remained in this business only about six months. In 1867 he joined partnership with J. R. Hurst & Co. continuing in this business for 16 years. He was married to Miss Rebecca F. Hurst October 6, 1866 and to them were born nine children--Charles H, of Robinson; Lola M., who died in May, 1889; Georgia E. Swartz, Danville; Oceola, Omaha, Neb.; Fred B. Birdie G., Robinson; Clara Hodge, Findly, O.; Nancey Palmer, Robinson; and Lois B. of St. Paul, Minn., who with the mother still survives. About the year 1883 he disposed of his business interests here and removed to Robinson where he engaged in the mercantile business. In 1895 he erected an elevator in connected with business and operated them until his health would no longer permit him taking an active part. In December 1906, in conjunction with others, he organized the Farmers & Producers Bank at Robinson being elected vice president and director. Mr. Olwin made many friends here by his honesty, integrity and square dealing and who will sorrow greatly to learn of his death. Funeral services were here, held at the home Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. W. T. Walker of Mattoon, former pastor of the First Christian church of Robinson. Interment was made in New Cemetery there.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/64 Surname: Bell ------------------------- A follow-up note to the original obituary. News note:  The remains of Hon. H. C. Bell were brought here Friday and buried in Bradbury Cemetery. There was a large crowd at the cemetery to pay the last respect to one who they had always known and loved.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/63 Surname: Bell, Reynolds, Moore ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I am merely posting an obituary transcribed by Barbara Dix as part of a project to transcribe all the old newspaper articles of the Genealogical Society. SUICIDE AT WEST YORK Albert Bell, residing at West York, committed suicide Tuesday night. For several weeks his mind had been slightly unbalanced, and he had been taking treatment. It was not thought he would do violence to himself as he was of kind disposition, caring for his aged mother with whom he resided. For the past week or two he had been despondent and all efforts to relieve him from the attack of malancholy proved futile. He retired as usual Tuesday night, but later arose and, unknown to the occupants, left the house and went to the barn, where he slashed his throat with a pocket knife , severing the left jugular vein and soon expired. Wednesday morning his mother arose early and not finding her son in his room, became alarmed and called in some neighbors. A search was instituted and his body was soon found. An inquest was held, and the facts learned were in substance as above stated. Mr. Bell was about 61 years of age and was born near West York. He had never been married, but lived with his mother and gave her the kind attention due fom a dutiful son. He was industrious and a good citizen, and well liked and respected by all who knew him. Besides his mother, he is survived by a brother, Hon. H. C. Bell of Washington , D.C. and two sisters, Mrs. Aaron Reynolds and Mrs. C. W. Moore of West York. Mr. Bell arrived yesterday from Washington and the funeral will be held at the home this morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be made in the Bradbury cemetery  (1912 hand written)

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/59 Surname: Bell, Bratton, Spraker, Buckner, Moore, Reynolds ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I am merely posting an obituary transcribed by Barbara Dix as part of a project to transcribe all the old newspaper articles of the Genealogical Society. DEATH OF WILEY BELL Clark County Herald Wiley O. Bell died Monday Sept 23, 1901, at 11:25 a.m. He was born in North Carolina, March 16, 1816, and came to York township with his parents in 1819. His father, Reason Bell, entered the 160 acres of land half a mile west of York where Robert Nicol and son, James, now live. He lived and died within half a mile of this farm, having been a continous resident of York township for nearly 83 years. He was first married to Mrs. Margaret Bratton.  To them were born three children--Warren, Emily and Frances.  The first two died in infance.  Frances, now the widow of Sylvester Spraker, survives her father.  He was next married Feb. 1, 1848 to Sarah E. Buckner.  To them were born five children--H. C. Bell, A. A. Bell, Emma, now wife of C. W. Moore, Angie now wife of Aaron Reynolds and Chas. L. Bell all except the latter are yet alive.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/57 Surname: Moore, Bell, Shoaff ------------------------- 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. CHARLES W. MOORE DEAD West York Merchant Called by Death's Angel Charles William Moore, son of Caroline and William Moore, was born in Ohio, April 10, 1855. At the age of three years he moved with his parents to Georgetown, Illinois where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Emma Bell, Oct. 15, 1878. To this union was born one son who stayed with them two years before he was called in to the Great Unknown. The deceased established himself in business in West York, Illinois, about 1896 and was so engaged at the time of his death, Nov. 12, 1920.  He united early in life to the Methodist Episcopal church in which faith he had been raised. He believed that religion was a thing to be lived rather that professed and in his quiet unpretentious  way endeavored to execute this theory. He was an enemy to no man and we who knew him best realize indeed that a friend has gone out from among us. At 12:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the casket was taken to the M. E. church where all had the oportuntiy of looking upon the face of this friend for the last time this side of heaven. At 1:00, the casket was closed and a short service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. B. Shoaff after which the body was taken to its last resting place in the Bradbury cemetery.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/56 Surname: Cox, Wheeler, Morris, Aitchele, Tenford, Mayfield, Huffman, Lindley, Everingham, Voorheis, Skinner, Frakes, Rains, Mickey, Body, Moore, McLaren ------------------------- 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. CALLED HOME ELDER JOHN L. COX The Rev. Cox, whose death occured Monday at the home of his daughter in Camden, Michigan was one of the widely and favorably known men in this section of the country. His funeral services here Thursday were very largely attended, --------but elequently attesting to the esteem and love of his fellow-citizens. Contemplate what a wholesome influence "a good man and true" can set in motion during a life of nearly ninety useful years! Funeral Rites Here Funeral services for Rev. John L. Cox, former citizen of this community, who died Monday at his home in Camden, Michigan, were held Thursday morning at ten o'clock in the first Babtist Church. Rev. T. J. Wheeler delivered the sermon, and was assisted by Revs. W. B. Morris, J. K. Aitchele and I. O. Tenford. A mixed quartette, Messrs , C. C. Mayfield, P. E. Huffman, Mesdames Lyman Lindley and A. C. Everingham sang three particularly favorate hymns of Mr. Cox, namely: "Amazing Grace", "Will There Be Any Stars In My Crown", and "In The Sweet Bye and Bye." The pall bearers were Dr. C. H. Voorheis, K. M. Cox, H. T. Cox, J. M. Voorheis, J. T. Cox, and Dr. Ausby Cox. The following obituary was read as a part of the funeral services: Elder John L. Cox aged Baptist Minister and one of the oldest residents of Crawford County, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. A. Skinner, Camden, Michigan, Monday, January 16th 1928, being past 87 years of age. He was born and reared on the old home farm three miles northwest of Hutsonville and there he lived his entire life except the last three months which were spent in the home of his daughter, in Michigan. "Uncle John L." as he was famillarly and effectionally known, came of sturdy pioneer Quaker stock, his parents  Thomas and Deborah (Lindley) Cox coming from North Carolina just 100 years ago. His education was rather limited, extending only through about the sixth grade. But he made skillful and efficient use of what he did receive, being a keen observer and a reflective thinker. He engaged in the farming occupation when a young man, which calling, he pursued until about ten years ago. Elder Cox lived far beond far beyond the average length of human life, the span of his life reaching seven-eights of a century. He is the last of a large family, several others of whom, like he, lived to a ripe old age. He was converted at 19 years of age under Elder Asa Frakes and joined the old Hutsonville Babtist Church, receiving the ordinance of baptism in the Wabash River. In Jan. 1868 he preached his first sermon from the text: "Mary Hath chosen that better part which shall not be taken away from her." His was a long and successful pastorate extending over more than 44 years, ending in November 1912. He lived 60 years a minister of the gospel, pastoring many churches, among these were Richwoods, Liberty, Good Hope, Mt. Zion, Old Hutsonville, Island Grove, Olive Branch, Mt. Gilead, Pleasant Star, Robinson, Willow Hill, First Hutsonville, and Mt. Olive. The first pastorate was Richwoods, the last Mt. Olive. Some of the most lengthy pastorates Liberty 23 years and old Hutsonville, 28 years. His mode  of travel was horseback or sometimes going on foot the 15 or 25 miles necessary to make his appointment. He was regarded as the strongest preacher of the Palestine Association in his day; enjoyed the full esteem of the brethren in both pulpit and pew and was reckoned an authority upon matters religions. He was in continual demand for weddings and funerals, one in close touch with him said that his baptisms and funerals would exceed a thousand in number, while marriages ran well into the hundreds. Bro. Cox was also ever awake to the larger needs of the denominations outside the local church-Foreign Missons, Home Missions City, State and Associational Missions and interests all shred in his interest, prayer and efforts. He served 24 years as the Moderator of Palestine Association, and was for a number of years the chairman of its Mission Board. John L. Cox was twice married, first to Miss Augusta Rains, who died after ten short months He was married the second time to Miss Lucinda Mickey of Flat Rock, who died April 16, 1925. To this union were born eight children, Rev. Ernest N. Cox, of Springfield, Eunice Cox of Robinson, Mrs. Alma Body of Watseka, Leslie, who died in infancy, Flossie Mildred who died Dec. 15, 1912, Mrs. Pearl E. Skinner of Camden, Mich., Morton D. Cox of Youngstown, Ohio, and Mrs. Gladys Moore, of Hutsonville. On Dec. 21, 1915, his wife was stricken with paralysis and lingerd for 10 years in an invalid condition. In all these years Uncle John's love for Aunt Lou seemed to be deeper truer than ever, and when she was called home he said he was so lone some he hoped it would not be long that he must wait. Uncle John L. continued spry and alert untill Feb. 6, 1926 when he, too, suffered from a stroke of paralysis, since which time he has been failing, the final summons coming near noon of Jan.  16. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints." Like the Apostle Paul, Bro. Cox could truly say: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." As Ian McLaren in his Bonnie Brier Bush said of the preacher, so we today repeat; There was a man sent from God, and his name was John. Truly John L. Cox was a man sent from God. He served well his day and generation.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/55 Surname: Crocker ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I am merely posting an obituary transcribed by Barbara Dix as part of a project to transcribe all the old newspaper articles of the Genealogical Society. Death Visits Many Homes in this Community During the Past Week Few people in this vicinity have been called upon to bear a burden of grief greater than that which has visited Isaac Crocker during the past two weeks. On Sunday, March 10th. his wife died at their home south of West Union, leaving him with four children confined to their beds. Friday night the death angel came again, and called his baby, Herschel, who was buried Saturday by the side of the mother, and Sunday the spirit of his eight-year-old boy, Roy took its flight, making the third death which had occurred within a week. The blow comes even harder, as no death had occurred in the family untill this time, and the father and surviving children have the sympathy of all, in their sorrow.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Biographies Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordBios/12 Surname: Odell ------------------------- The entry below is from the 1909 History of Crawford County: ODELL, David W.  No one man has borne as prominent part in the development of Oblong, Crawford County, Ill., as has David W. Odell, who has been connected with almost every enterprise in the flourishing little town of Oblong, and who is now President of the First National Bank of that place, senior member of the firm of D. W. Odell & Son, President of the Oil Bent Traction Company, President of the Illinois Oil Company, Vice-President of the Clark Byers Machine and Supply Company, and Treasurer of the Oblong Manufacturing Company. Mr. Odell was born on a farm one and one-half miles south of Oblong, June 21, 1867, a son of S. H. and Margaret A. (Perkins) Odell. The father resides in Oblong Township, Crawford County, on the place which his father bought about 1854-55, where the former is now a prosperous farmer. The grandfather, David W. Odell, for whom David W. Odell is named, moved from Indiana to Illinois and started the first store in Oblong,, buying 160 acres on the present site of the village, fifty-seven years ago. With him came his son S. H. Odell, and the two became pioneers of the new country. Many acres of prairie land did both break up with the primitive method of an ox-team attached to a heavy plow. Game of all kinds supplied the table with fresh meat, and David w. Odell the younger learned to be skillful with his gun, but from earliest boyhood he was ambitious, and while other boys were playing he tramped about the country selling books, fruit trees and other commodities, trying to get a start in life. When only twenty-one years old he decided to abandon farm work and become a businessman, and he founded a mercantile house at Oblong, there continuing until January 1, 1897, when he went to Robinson, and for two years was in business there. In February 1899, he returned to Oblong and for a year was engaged in mercantile business, but on January 1, 1900 established the Oblong Bank, which, in April, 1907, was reorganized as the First National Bank of Oblong, of which he was made President, a position which he still holds. He also conducts a large store adjoining the bank building, under the firm style of D. W. Odell & Son, and carries a full line of shoes, controlling a large trade. In every line of business in which he has embarked, Mr. Odell has met with marked success, and is justly recognized as the leading business man of Crawford County.      Mr. Odell has been married three times; on April, 5, 1890, to Miss Dora A. Allison, who died march 24, 1896; on April 3, 1897 to Miss Hattie Carroll, who died October 25, 1902, and on November 21, 1904 he married Miss Josie M. Larrabee, who was born at Oblong, Ill. He has the following children: S.F., born February 25, 1891; D. E., born November 12, 1894; I. W., born August 11, 1902; Ida M. , born February 17, 1894; Mildred A., born July 29,1899, and Berniece J., born April 15, 1907. Fraternally, Mr Odell is a member of the Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen and Modern Americans. He has been a member of the Methodist Church since 1886. In  politics he is a Democrat, but never aspired to political honors. He is a man widely and favorably known and in the business world his word is as good as his bond.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/53 Surname: Odell ------------------------- Obituary from the Oblong Oracle  February 25, 1915 The funeral was the largest attended of any ever held in the city. Something like 1,500 people attending the obsequies. The remains were intered in the family plot in Oblong cemetery. The  floral offerings were likewise the profuse of any ever shown at a public funeral, the approximate cost amounting to $300.      David W. Odell was born at Oblong, (Crawford County) Ill., June 21, 1867: died Feb. 16, 1915, aged 47 years, 7 months and 25 days. He united in marriage to Dora A. Allison April 5, 1890. She died March 24, 1897. To this union were born three chidren viz. Shadrach F., Ida Mae and Dennis E., all surviving. he was united in marriage to Hattie L. Carroll April 3, 1898. To this union were born three children viz: Carl, born lifeless, Mildred who died Feb. 9, 1910, and Ira. The wife and mother died Oct. 19, 1902. He was united in marriage to Josie M. Larrabee Nov. 24, 1904. To this union were born four children: Sarah Berniece, Hiram R., Josphine May and David Wilson, all surviving. He also leaves an aged father, one brother D. J., and four sisters, Mrs. Amelia Brubaker, of St. Louis, Mrs. Ida Porter of Jonesboro, Ark., Mrs. Lizzie Doty, and Mrs. Lillie Dalton, of Oblong.      The deceased has  been actively engaged in the business activities, the social transformations, and the religious development of Oblong for a quarter of a century, where every mark of his strength of character leaves an imprint for good that cannot soon be effaced by the storms of forgetfulness or the attacks of passing time. The imprint of this useful life has been so indelibly written as to make the memory of his earthly habitation one lasting niche in the archives of the city's central station of diversified life.      His place will be hard to fill. As councelor, Mr. Odell was many times sought and whatever the condition he was ready to do his best. if it  was financial aid needed he assisted if he could; if it was legal advice he gave the best he knew! if it was sympathy and encouragement if flowed freely, many such tears being shed by him in the private councel room of his institution. Not the least of his admirable traits was his love of home and family. Though married three times and with three sets of children there was no home where tranquility and the spirit of love existed more completely that in the home of the deceased, his predominating character for the good permeating the home.     He was converted  and united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Seed's Chapel in June 1887. When he came to Oblong to live he moved his membership to this church and has since been a substantial and valuable member. In his spiritual life he was modest and unassuming, always willing that some one else should take the lead and get the honor but when the time came Bro. Odell never failed to do his full share and in some instances, we are sure, more than his share. His life was the incarntation of the principles taught by the great Teacher and his death a beautiful and fitting climax to a life so beautifully lived out before his fellow men. The beautiful words of comfort and consolation spoken to his sorrowing family reveal to us the depth of his spirituality. These words will always linger in their memory as echoes of the border land. Servant of God well done! Rest from thy loved employ: The battle fought, the war won.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Biographies Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordBios/11 Surname: Odell ------------------------- Please note: The connection bewteen David Washington Odell below and Benjamin and Mary MacKay Odell has not been verified. David Washington stated in at least two census that he and his parents were from N. Carolina.  My research to date has turned up only Benjamin and Mary MacKay Odell as having a son David born in the same  year (1813) as David Washington.  They show up in both N. C. and TN.  census and evidently owned property on both sides of the French Broad River. If anyone can verify or refute this connection I would appreciate being notified. David Washington Odell Sr. lived to the age of 81.  He probably came to Indiana from Cocke Co. TN or Haywood Co. N. Carolina. In Indiana at the age of 19 he purchased 40 acres of Land in 1832 and 40 more in 1833. He married Agnes (Hilda) Arnett in 1832. Their daughter Elizabeth was born in 1834, William Jasper in 1836, Shadrach H. in 1838 and Jonathon in 1842. While in Indiana David Washington Odell Sr.  served as Justice of the Peace from 1841 to 1852. He is listed in the 1850 census and gives an age of 37 years old, which puts his birth year at 1813 and conflicts with his tombstone birthdate of 1811 (which was given by his son Jasper or Shadrach probably). The 1850 census also lists his wife Agnes and all four of his children by age and name. His marriage to Agnes is also on record in Hancock Co., IN. In 1852 David decided to move his family further west and traveled to Crawford Co. Illinois where he purchased 150 acres of land for $320. Jonathon died in 1853. David built the first store, was first Postmaster and first president of the village of Oblong. He served two terms as State Representative from 1864-1866 and 1868 -1870. In the 1880 census he was living with his son Jasper and family and listed as 'retired merchant born  in NC, father and mother born in NC'.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Wills Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordWill/7 Surname: Odell, O'Dell ------------------------- The Will Of David Washington Odell (the first) Dated March 18, 1891 I David W. Odell of the County of Crawford and state of Illinois do make do make and Constitute this my last will and testament revoking all former Wills by me at any time made. I direct that my body be decently intered by my Companion in according to mu situation in life, and as for worldly goods and chattles as it has pleased God to intrust me with I dispose of the same as following to wit. I direct that all just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of the first moneys that may come into the hands of my Executor belonging to my estate. I direct that a prudent monument be bought and paid for out of the fund belonging to my Estate. I give and bequeath unto my son Shadrach H. Odell my lot know as the grove Lot commencing at the Soutwest corner of the Baptist church lot, thence south to the southwest corner of said lot, thence east to the southeast coner of said lot, thence north to the Kirtland line, thence west to the place of beginning. Supposed to be about three acres in the strip. Except what is occupied by calaboose. I further direct that the remainder of my property both real and personal be appraised by three disinterested persons chosen as appraisers. be appraised and sold at private or Public sale and transferred according to law all moneys arising from such sale after paying all necessary expenses shall be divided equally between my son Shadrach H. Odell and my several grandchildren D.W. Odell Jr., Dennis Odell, Amelia Brubacker, Ida Odell, Elizabeth Odell, Lillie Odell, Minta Odell, Emma Miner, Agnes Johnson, William W. Odell Jr, Dallas Odell, Isabel Odell; to have a childs part: Pearl Odell, Marriah Odell to have a childs part. I do hereby appoint my beloved son Shadrach H. Odell Executor of this my last will and testament Mar. 18, 1891 David W. Odell Signed by the testator in our Presence who have signed the same as witnesses in the presence of each other and in the presence of the testator William A. Herndon, James Foreman

Does anyone have information about who the JAMES FOREMAN who witnessed this will was? I would appreciate any impute. Norene [email protected]

You have made my Christmas. Thank you, Thank you. I have subscribed to the Crawford Co. website for about 3 years, waiting for some information on the Crocker family that lived there. Finally, I get an obit which gives me information. It was worth the wait. Merry Christmas to all of you. Carol Shaw in Arizona ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Admire" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 11, 2000 4:00 PM Subject: [ILCRAWFO] Isaac Crocker > Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/51 > > Surname: Crocker, Wilkin, McCrory, Wheeler > ------------------------- > > 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. > > This community was greatly shocked last Friday when the news came stating > that Isaac Crocker, a farmer residing west of town had been found dead > in a corn field. Mr. Crocker had gone to the field last Thursday about > noon to husk some corn. About two o'clock the team was seen standing near > the house. At 4:30 the team was unmoved and the neighbors became alarmed > and at once began to search for him and found him, as above stated, some > distance from where he had been at work. It was supposed that heart trouble > was the cause of his death. Following is the obituary: > Isaac H. Crocker, son of Jesse and Ann Crocker was born near Hutsonville, > Ill., Oct. 1st 1855 and departed this life Oct. 22nd, 1925 near the place > of his birth at the age of 70 years and 21 days. Mr. Crocker was married > Nov. 14th 1878 to Melissa Wilkin to them were born 13 children of whom > 10 are living, five sons and five daughters. The wife and mother died > March 10, 1907 and two small sons, Roy and Herschel dying the same year > and one daughter, Mrs. W. R. McCrory some years after. The children living > are Charles, Harry, Ben, Henry and Noble, Rose, Mary, Belle, Nora, and > Opal . > All are living in Crawford and Clark counties except Nora who resides in > Oklahoma. He leaves beside the children and a number of grandchildren one > brother, James Crocker, who lives in Terre Haute, Ind. Isaac was of a quiet > and unassuming disposition but was ever ready to lend a helping hand to > those in need of assistance. He took a deep interest in public affairs > and has served in official ways, which places he filled with honor. With > the passing away the children have lost a kind and affectionate father, > the brother, a loving brother, the neighbors a good neighbor and the host > of friends and acquaintances a friend, that was a friend indeed. Funeral > services were held at the home Sunday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by > Elder T. J. Wheeler of Robinson after which the remains were laid to rest > in the Bradbury Cemetery. > >

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/51 Surname: Crocker, Wilkin, McCrory, Wheeler ------------------------- 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. This community was greatly shocked last Friday when the news came stating that Isaac Crocker, a farmer residing west of town had been found dead in a corn field. Mr. Crocker had gone to the field last Thursday about noon to husk some corn. About two o'clock the team was seen standing near the house. At 4:30 the team was unmoved and the neighbors became alarmed and at once began to search for him and found him, as above stated, some distance from where he had been at work. It was supposed that heart trouble was the cause of his death.  Following is the obituary: Isaac H. Crocker, son of Jesse and Ann Crocker was born near Hutsonville, Ill., Oct. 1st 1855 and departed this life Oct. 22nd, 1925 near the place of his birth at the age of 70 years and 21 days. Mr. Crocker was married Nov. 14th 1878 to Melissa Wilkin to them were born 13 children of whom 10 are living, five sons and five daughters.  The wife and mother died March 10, 1907 and two small sons, Roy and Herschel dying the same year and one daughter, Mrs. W. R. McCrory some years after.  The children living are Charles, Harry, Ben, Henry and Noble, Rose, Mary, Belle, Nora, and Opal . All are living in Crawford and Clark counties except Nora who resides in Oklahoma. He leaves beside the children and a number of grandchildren one brother, James Crocker, who lives in Terre Haute, Ind. Isaac was of a quiet and unassuming disposition but was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need of assistance. He took a deep interest in public affairs and has served in official ways, which places he filled with honor. With the passing away the children have lost a kind and affectionate father, the brother, a loving brother, the neighbors a good neighbor and the host of friends and acquaintances a friend, that was a friend indeed. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Elder T. J. Wheeler of Robinson after which the remains were laid to rest in the Bradbury Cemetery.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/50 Surname: Reynolds, Stiles, Givler ------------------------- 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. Roscoe Reynolds died suddenly Friday night at his home west of town. He had been in poor health for several weeks, but Friday was at town and seemed much better. That night his wife was awakened by his heavy breathing, and she endeavored to arouse him, and he expired before medical assistance could arrive. An inquest was held Saturday and an autopsy performed, which showed death was due to delayed resolution as a result of pneumonia, and this congestion over taxed the heart. The deceased was a son of John W. and Deborah D. Reynolds, and was born near Hutsonville, Aug. 29, 1878, being aged 34 years, 4 months and 19 days. He was married Nov. 30 (?), 1904 to Edna May Stiles, who with two sons, Myron and Virgil, survives. He was a member of the Christian Church at Robinson, and endeavored to live an upright , Christian life. He was a kind husband, loving father and good neighbor and was well liked by all who knew him.  His sudden and untimely death was a shock to the entire community.  He was a member of Robinson Camp. M. W. A. carrying an insurance policy for $1000. He is survived by a wife, two sons father, and four brothers. His mother and a sister having preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at the Christian Church here by Rev. S. H. Givler and interment was made in Hutsonville cemetery.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/49 Surname: Holden, McCue, Carpenter ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I am merely posting an obituary transcribed by Barbara Dix as part of a project to transcribe all the old newspaper articles of the Genealogical Society. Death of Hutsonville Woman.  Mrs. E. Holden (?)  died Nov. 16th at Argentine, ----Mrs. Holden was reared in Hutsonville and was known in her earlier life as " Puss" McCue.  She was well known in the vicinity of Robinson and Palestine.  Palestine please copy.  By request of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Carpenter.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/47 Surname: AKEMAN, BRIGHAM, COX, ATWOOD, HALL, PRICE ------------------------- July, 1977 Unknown newspaper OBITUARY Opal Garnet Akeman Cox was born December 26, 1902, at Eaton, and departed July 2, 1977. She was the fifth child of a family of eight children, all born in the same house to William and Mary Brigham Akeman. Later, they moved to a farm west of town where, all but one, grew to maturity. Ruby the youngest, the first to break the family circle, Cecil next, killed in an oil field accident. The parents Velma and Lucy also departed. She was married to Chambers Cox March 29, 1930 and he departed May 26, 1960. They were blessed with two children, Thomas William and Patricia Kay Atwood. Besides the two children and daughter-in-law, Emma Dean, she leaves one granddaughter, Rhonda Kay Atwood, and three grandsons, Gregg, Mike, Gary and granddaughter-in-law, Denise Cox. The brother, Carl Akeman, Robinson, and two sisters, Mrs. Faye Hall, Terre Haute, Ind., And Mrs. Mae Price, Kansas City, Kan., and several nieces and nephews survive. Two children sat by their Mother's side Old enough to understand why, That one day soon, God would take her by the hand And lead her to the promised land. Don't be afraid and do not cry - 'Cause God is always at your side. I'll walk slowly up that path, That one day you'll walk too. I'll be there, you wait and see For you Mother I'll always be. Reach out your hand and take ahold, As you walk that path of gold "For My children, one never dies" My work on earth has come to end. The life in heaven will begin. Do your best with God as your guide - Then one day too we'll walk side by side. Stand tall, no sorrow show, for your Mother must go. My children now I ask of you Be good, honest, and always true Take my hand as God will do Only tears of joy I want from you Be at peace wherever you go And in your hearts you'll always know Your Mother's love you'll always have Even when you walk that golden path. Farewell for now, my children dear. As God is whispering in my ear. CARDS OF THANKS Members of Opal Cox's family would like to take this opportunity to thank their friends, neighbors, and relatives for all their prayers, cards, food, flowers, and acts of kindness during the illness and death of our mother. Mrs. Patricia Atwood and Rhonda Mr. And Mrs. Tom Cox and family

> ---------- > From: Patricia L. Bledsoe[SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 8:17 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: {not a subscriber} Faught-Stover-Price > > Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Crawford/140 > > Surname: Faught, Stover, Robinson, Randolph > ------------------------- > > We appear to be related. Wesley and Rebecca Stover Faught were my great > grandparents. Their son, William, was my grandfather, and my mother was > the 8th child of Willian and Laura Hill Faught. I am looking for information > concerning Wesley's mother Christina who was born in Germany in 1784 (but > where in Germany?) and died in Crawford County, IL, in 1855. >

First Generation 1. John Thomas COX was born 25 Sep 1804 in , Wayne, Nc. He died 22 Jan 1868 in , Crawford, Il. John married Deborah LINDLEY. Deborah was born 7 Apr 1811 in Nc. She died 24 Nov 1878 in , Crawford, Il. They had the following children: 2 F i. Nancy COX. Nancy married Lafayette RAINS, son of Ambrose B RAINS and Charlotte COX. Lafayette was born 26 Sep 1833 in , Crawford, Il. 3 F ii. Zilpah Jane COX was born 19 Jan 1829. Zilpah married Samuel LACY. 4 M iii. Hannah COX was born 18 Mar 1831. He died 19 Feb 1840 in , Crawford, Il. + 5 F iv. Eliza COX was born 12 Mar 1833 and died 30 Jun 1918. 6 F v. Mary COX was born about 1835. 7 M vi. William M COX was born about 1838. + 8 M vii. John L COX Rev was born 10 Dec 1840. 9 F viii. Martha M COX was born about 1844 in Crawford, Il. 10 M ix. Thomas L COX was born 18 Oct 1845 in Crawford, Il. He died 5 Mar 1847 in Crawford, Il. 11 F x. Hannah COX was born about 1848 in Crawford, Il. Second Generation 5. Eliza COX (John Thomas) was born 12 Mar 1833. She died 30 Jun 1918 in Hutsonville, Crawford, Il. Eliza married Henry A VOORHEIS, son of Mahlon VOORHEIS and Eliza, on 8 Mar 1856. They had the following children: 12 F i. Emma VOORHEIS. Emma married Fountain, James COOPER. 13 M ii. John M VOORHEIS. John married (1) Alice RAINS. John also married (2) Clarinda SACKRIDER on 18 Sep 1892. Clarinda was born 22 May 1865 in Crawford, Il. She died 1 Feb 1943. 14 M iii. Charles H VOORHEIS Dr. Charles married Ollie LINDLEY on 31 Oct 1894. 15 F iv. Mary VOORHEIS. Mary married T E LINDLEY. T E LINDLEY died in Wilsonville, Ms?. 16 M v. VOORHEIS died in 1865. 17 M vi. William VOORHEIS died 4 Jan 1916. William married Ethel COX on 1910. Ethel was born 8 Jun 1883 in Hutsonville, Crawford, Il. She died 23 Dec 1969 in Madison, Wisc. 8. John L COX Rev (John Thomas) was born 10 Dec 1840 in Crawford, Il. John married (1) Augusta RAINS on 25 Jan 1866 in Hutsonville, ?. John also married (2) Lucinda MICKEY, daughter of John MICKEY and Eliza FORD, on 1875. Lucinda was born 1856. She died 1925. They had the following children: 18 M i. Ernest COX. 19 F ii. Eunice COX. 20 F iii. Alma COX. Alma married BODY. 21 M iv. Leslie COX. 22 F v. Flossie Mildred COX. 23 F vi. Pearl COX. Pearl married SKINNER. 24 M vii. Morton COX. 25 F viii. Gladys COX. Gladys married Ross MOORE. Norm Sechrest GENEALOGY SITES http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~normsec/WEB/home.htm http://homepages.msn.com/PicnicPl/eldric/index.htm#TOC -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 11:14 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ILCRAWFO] Deborha Reynolds Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/42 Surname: Reynolds, Dix, Tedford, Cox ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I am merely posting an obituary transcribed by Barbara Dix as part of a project to transcribe all the old newspaper articles of the Genealogical Society. A NOBLE WOMAN GONE The funeral of Mrs. John Reynolds who died on Wednesday of last week, was conducted by Revs. I. C. Tedford, and J. L. Cox. Mrs. Reynold's maiden name was Deborah Dix, being the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Dix, who still survives. Two brothers, Asa and Will Dix, a husband and six children are also living to mourn her death. She was a member of the Baptist church and was ever faithful and consistent. A woman whom to know was to have gained a friend, she will be greatly missed. The remains of Mrs. John Reynolds were interred in the Musgrave Cemetery last Thursday.( Aug. 19, 1905)

First Generation 1. Mahlon VOORHEIS. Mahlon married Eliza. They had the following children: + 2 M i. Henry A VOORHEIS. Second Generation 2. Henry A VOORHEIS (Mahlon). Henry married (1) Eliza COX, daughter of John Thomas COX and Deborah LINDLEY, on 8 Mar 1856. Eliza was born 12 Mar 1833. She died 30 Jun 1918 in Hutsonville, Crawford, Il. They had the following children: 3 F i. Emma VOORHEIS. Emma married Fountain, James COOPER. 4 M ii. John M VOORHEIS. John married (1) Alice RAINS. John also married (2) Clarinda SACKRIDER on 18 Sep 1892. Clarinda was born 22 May 1865 in Crawford, Il. She died 1 Feb 1943. 5 M iii. Charles H VOORHEIS Dr. Charles married Ollie LINDLEY on 31 Oct 1894. 6 F iv. Mary VOORHEIS. Mary married T E LINDLEY. T E LINDLEY died in Wilsonville, Ms?. 7 M v. VOORHEIS died in 1865. 8 M vi. William VOORHEIS died 4 Jan 1916. William married Ethel COX on 1910. Ethel was born 8 Jun 1883 in Hutsonville, Crawford, Il. She died 23 Dec 1969 in Madison, Wisc. Henry also married (2) Lucy BOYL on 5 May 1940. Norm Sechrest GENEALOGY SITES http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~normsec/WEB/home.htm http://homepages.msn.com/PicnicPl/eldric/index.htm#TOC -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, December 04, 2000 11:44 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ILCRAWFO] Fountain James Cooper Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/34 Surname: Cooper, Voorheis, Shaddrick, Loar ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I am merely posting an obituary transcribed by Barbara Dix as part of a project to transcribe all the old newspaper articles of the Genealogical Society. Fountain J. Cooper The remains of Fountain James Cooper a pioneer business man of Robinson, who died Saturday night after and illness of about three years, were brought to this village Tuesday and interred in the new cemetery.  The ceremonies were under the auspices of Crawford Lodge , No. 424(?) I.O.O.F.  assisted by members of  Hutsonville Lodge No . 136, over fifty Odd Fellows doing honor to their deceased brother.   Mr. Cooper was over 66 years old.  He was married to Miss Emma Voorheis of this township.  To them two sons were born, Frank A. of Chicago and Harry T. of Robinson.  Funeral services were conducted Monday by Revs. Shaddrick and Loar.  Deceased was a member of the M.E. Church.