FULTON COUNTY LEDGER Jan 21, 1886 Mrs. Sarah R. Walter, widow of Dr. James R. Walter, died at the residence of her son-in-law (the old family residence on south Main street), D. W. Walker, Saturday morning. Mrs. Walter was attacked with paralysis and died almost instantly. This was the third attack within three years. Mrs. Walter was aged 81 years and 11 months. She was born in Winchester, Va., was married in Ohio to Dr. James R. Walter, and came with her family to Canton, Illinois, in about 1842. The Doctor died early in 1854, leaving the widow, three sons, and one daughter. One of these sons has since died. Two sons, James and Richardson, live in Kansas, and the daughter is the wife of D. W. Walker, of this city. Mrs. Walter had for many years been a member of the congregational church and died in the full faith of the gospel. Funeral services Sunday afternoon, Rev. H. Mills officiating. ******************************************************************* CANTON DAILY REGISTER Canton, IL Mar 23, 1925 Mrs. Martha E. Walker, one of Canton’s oldest residence, died at her home, 419 North First avenue, at 11:15 o’clock this forenoon, following a weeks illness from pneumonia. Mrs. Walker was a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James W. (sic, James R.) Walter, pioneer settlers in Canton, and was born in Hillsboro, Ohio, March 7, 1834. Dr. Walter came to Canton in 1836, the year following the great storm here, and spent the remainder of his life in this city. Martha Walter was united in marriage to D. W. Walker, May 18, 1858. Mr. Walker died Feb. 13, 1900. She is suvived by the following children: Miss Lillian Walker, Miss Helen F. Walker and Mrs. Frank H. Dewey of Canton, and Fred D. Walker, well known band director, of Arkansas City, Kan. There are five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Walker had been a resident of Canton since 1836, more than 89 years. When a child she united with the Congregational church and lived a devoted member the remainder of her life. Arrangements for the funeral lave not yet been completed. ******************************************************** CANTON WEEKLY REGISTER Canton, IL Thursday, Feb 15, 1900 D. W. Walker died at 10:30 o’clock Tuesday forenoon, at his home, 173 North Main street, where he had lain helpless since he was stricken down, long weeks ago-waiting for the end of pain and weariness. His death was peaceful and devoid of suffering. He calmly sank to sleep. Biographical Daniel W. Walker was born May 18, 1835, at Wardsboro, Vt. His father, Bliss Walker, was the son of Edward Walker, who was one of the pioneer settlers of Vermont and a soldier in the war of the revolution. His mother was Lovina Newell, of the same state. At the age of 19 years Mr. Walker left New England for Mississippi, where for a time he taught music. Returning to New England he taught two years in the academy at Rochester, Mass. In the summer of 1857 he came to Canton. From that time until his death this city was his home. He was married here, May 18, 1858, to Martha E. Walter, daughter of the late Dr. James W. (sic, James R.) Walter. She survives her husband, with four of their five children: Mrs. Frank H. Dewey, the Misses Lillian and Helen Walker and Frederick D. Walker. One son-Edward is deceased. Mr. Walker leaves no brother, and only one sister-Mrs. S. E. Lindsey, of Boston, Mass. Mr. Walker was identified prominently with Canton’s business interests for many years. He was a partner in the drygoods house of Bass, Walker & Bower, then in the grocery firm of Ross & Walker, and in that of Walker & Waugh, by which it was succeeded, and afterward, for 20 years at least, conducted the business as the sole proprietor. During a great portion of this time he was interested with the late John B. Allen and others in a coal mining company, and was agent in turn for the Pacific and then for the Adams express company. He retired from mercantile business in 1893, but continued to act as agent for the Adams express company until his last illness. D. W. Walker was not only a man of fine business talents, but he excelled as a musician and musical critic and his social gifts were many. He led the Congregation choir for 25 years. He was for a long time the instructor of the old Canton band, and afterward of the K. P. band. He was one of the founders of the local lodge of the Knights of Pythias, a member of the Workmen’s lodge, and formerly a member of the Canton lodge of Odd Fellows. He united with the Congregational church soon after he came to Canton, and his life exemplified The Christian virtues. He was an honest and God fearing man, with love for all humanity. The people among whom he lived for more than two score years accorded him the honoring regard he merited. They one and all lament his death, and deeply sympathize with those nearest and dearest and most greviously bereaved. ********************** CANTON WEEKLY REGISTER Thursday, Nov 6, 1890 Mrs. Rebecca Capps, wife of Elijah A. Capps, died at her home in Canton at nine o’clock Monday evening. Mrs. Capps’ age was ninety five years, seven months and nine days. Her death was due to the weight of years rather than any specific ailment. Since 1838 herself and the aged husband who survives her had been residents of Fulton County – living until 1860 on a farm in Buckheart Township, and since then in Canton. The maiden name of Mrs. Capps was Rebecca Walter. She was a native of Virginia, but her family early emigrated to Ohio from the Old Dominion, as did her husband’s from North Carolina, and her marriage took place in Highland County, Ohio, in 1823. The venerable couple had thus lived together more than three score years – or longer than any save a very small portion of the human race are privileged to dwell in this world. They had long been the oldest couple in the county, and perhaps the oldest in the state – Mr. Capps’ age being only about one year less than that of his wife. She was a truly good woman, whom all her aquaintances deeply esteemed. For very many years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, she lived a consistent, beautiful Christian life. One son and three daughters are living – James C. Capps, of Maquon, and Mrs. A. O. Baughman, Mrs. C. J. Main and Mrs. Emory, of this city. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church on Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock. The Rev. Dr. J. W. Haney, Mrs. Capps former pastor, came from Kewanee to preach the sermon. ************************************ CANTON WEEKLY REGISTER Canton, IL Thursday, Dec 24, 1891 The death of Elijah Capps occurred Sunday morning at 8 o’clock, at his home on West Locust street. Mr. Capps was probably the oldest person in Canton. He would have been ninety-five years of age in January had he lived. Elijah A. Capps was born in Randolph county, North Carolina, in 1897. Mr. Capps came to Fulton County in 1838 and resided in Buckheart township until 1860, when he came to Canton. He was married in 1823 to Rebecca Walter. Mrs. Capps died about one year ago. Mr. Capps has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for about seventy-eight years. Mr. Capps was the father of seven children, five of whom survive him. The children are James C. Capps, Maquon; Sarah J. Emry, Canton; Elizabeth Smith, Bushnell; Mary E. Baughman and Maria A. Main of Canton. The above mentioned children survive their father, but Lettice Hulit and Martha A. Capps, preceded their father to the grave. The cause of the death of Mr. Capps is supposed to have been the grippe and also the effects of a fall which he received about a week ago. The deceased was a most kind and generous man and a staunch believer in the future great destiny of this Republic. The latter fact was evinced by an occurrence when he disposed of his magnificent farm in Buckheart township during the early part of the late war. The United States Government had begun issuing greenbacks. Many people were dubious about accepting them in payment, but Mr. Capps expressed a willingness to accept in payment for his farm that which the government said was legal tender, “for this Republic,” said he, “ promises nothing which it will not perform.” Mr. Capps was a familiar figure in Canton for thirty years and was personally known and beloved by nearly every resident in the city, besides by all the older inhabitants of the county. The funeral of the late Elijah Capps took place at the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday at 2 o’clock p. m. The Rev. E. S. [apparently I missed copying the last two sentences from the film] --------------------------------- Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP.