Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/348 Surname: Crow, Earls, Henrick, Koontz, Lester, McGinnis, Schardon, Swain ------------------------- Funeral services for Waddie Iverson Earls, 80, of Carthage were held Sunday, Aug. 2, in the Neiser Funeral Home in Carthage, the Rev. John N. Keller, pastor of the First Methodist church of Carthage, officiating. Pallbearers were A. W. Crow, Eldon Swain, Duane Schardon, Michael Hendrick, Ross Wear, and Dale Lawson. Burial was in Moss Ridge cemetery. Mr. Earls, a retired interior decorator, died in his home Thursday morning, July 30. Born in Floyd county, Va. May 29, 1884, he was a son of John Wesley and Rhonda Caroline Lester Earls. He was married to Fannie Koontz in Carthage Oct. 16, 1904. He was a member of the Carthage Methodist church and the Bentley lodge No. 412, I.O.O.F. Surviving are the widow; five daughters, Mrs. D. J. (Helen) McGinnis of Skokie, Mrs. Eldon (Blanche) Swain and Mrs. D. A. (Corinne) Schardon of Carthage, Mrs. A. W. (Bessie) Crow of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Mrs. Michael (Joan) Henrick of Hull; four sons, Willard A. of Niles, Ross of Carthage, Wayne of Nauvoo, and Kenneth of Portland, Wash.; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Hancock County Historical Society Carthage, Illinois Siegfried XVIII Page 27 Note: Portland, Wash. should probably be Portland, Oregon. - ------------------------------- Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Earls of Carthage quietly observed their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 16. A dinner at Hotel Nauvoo that evening was given in their honor. Those attending the dinner were: Mr. and Mrs. Earls, Ross Earls and Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Swain and Earl of Carthage and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Earls, Elizabeth and Peter of Nauvoo. The Earls were married near Carthage Oct. 16, 1904, and have always lived in the Carthage vicinity. They are the parents of four sons and five daughters. The sons are: Willard of Skokie, Ross of Carthage, Wayne of Nauvoo and Kenneth of Portland, Ore. Their daughters are: Helen, Mrs. D. J. McGinnis of Skokie; Blanche, Mrs. Eldon Swain of Carthage; Bessie, Mrs. A. W. Crow of Corpus Christi, Texas; Corrine, Mrs. D. A. Schardon of Nashville, Tenn., and Joanne, Mrs. Michael Henrick, Quincy. They also have six grandchildren. Hancock County Historical Society Carthage, Illinois Siegfried V Page 73 Link: Bryant Genealogy Web Page URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>
Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/347 Surname: Burnett, Cravens, Earls, Green, Howard ------------------------- DEATH OF MRS. MARY EARLS Mrs. Mary Earls passed away very suddenly at her home in Middle Creek Tuesday, April 15, shortly after 1:00 o'clock p. m. She had been in failing health but was not confined to her bed. After she had finished dinner yesterday and was leaving the table she sank to the floor and expired, before help could be called. Mrs. Earls would have been 86 years old June 16. She was Mary J. Cravens and was married to Wm. H. Earls February 4, 1854. They were parents of six children, Mrs. Wm. Green, of Peoria; Mrs. Wm. Burnett, of Bentley; Anna and Charlie at home and Mrs. Abbie Earls of East Carthage; a son, Wm. J. Earls died in Carthage November 24, 1905; Lizzie Howard died in Peoria April 25, 1919. Mr. Earls died at his home in Elm Tree June 5, 1903. He became a member of the Methodist church in 1855 and Mrs. Earls was a member of the same church for over seventy years. The funeral will be held Thursday at Middle Creek church at 11:00 o'clock, burial at Moss Ridge. The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday April 16, 1924 Page 1 Column 6 Link: Bryant Genealogy Web Page URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>
Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/346 Surname: Earls ------------------------- PLYMOUTH. It is with profound regret we learn of the death of our former neighbor and personal friend, Wm. H. Earl, which occurred at his home in Middle Creek on the 5th. We had been intimately acquainted with Mr. Earl for over a half century, and never once during this long interval heard his character called in question. As a husband, father, citizen and friend, his reputation was irreproachable. We feel a sense of personal loss in the death of so old and so valued a friend. Mr. Earl was born in Floyd county, Va., 72 years ago. He had been a partial invalid for a number of years, and bore his long suffering with fortitude and resignation. The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday June 17, 1903 Page 1 Column 4 Link: Bryant Genealogy Web Page URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>
Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/345 Surname: Earls ------------------------- Obituary. Died September 21, 1908, Robert Wesley, son of Lizzie and Luther Earls, aged 11 months and 6 days. Ah, how sadly he is missed. There is a place in their home that never can be filled. / . . How many little children a while to earth are/ . . . . given./ . . Their mission being ended fleat back again/ . . . . to heaven./ . . We press them to our bosom and give them/ . . . . wealths of love./ . . And vainly strive to keep them from their/ . . . . own sphere above./ . . So sleep, Robert, sleep. God thought it best/ . . . . to take you to rest. Hancock County Historical Society Carthage, Illinois Book M Page 21 - ------------------------------- Death of a Baby. The infant son of Luther and Lizzie Earls died Sept. 21, 1908, aged 11 months and 6 days. "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." Hancock County Historical Society Carthage, Illinois Obit 3 Page 32 Link: Bryant Genealogy Web Page URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>
Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/344 Surname: Briley, Crear, Cutkamp, Earls, Kimmell, Koontz, Washburn, Wear ------------------------- Mrs. Elizabeth Earls Succumbs; Services Held Yesterday Mrs. Elizabeth Earls, 66, died at 10:25 Monday morning in St. Joseph hospital in Keokuk, where she had been a patient since Saturday. She was the daughter of James and Sarah Frances Kimbrough and was born near Carthage January 14, 1883. She was married Nov. 30, 1902 to Luther Earls, who died in 1920. Mrs. Earls was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Frank Washburn of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Mrs. Glen Washburn of Iowa City, Iowa; Mrs. Neil Cutkamp of West Point, Iowa; Mrs. Eugene Crear of West Point, Ill.; and Mrs. James Kimmell of Carthage; a son, Floyd Earls of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Frank Briley of Carthage and Thomas Briley of the west coast; a half-brother, Ross Koontz on the west coast; two sisters, Mrs. W. I. Earls and Mrs. Alfred Wear of Carthage, and ten grandchildren. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church. Hancock County Journal Carthage, Illinois Thursday December 15, 1949 Page 6 Column 5 Note: Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas James Briley and Sarah Frances Kimbrough. Link: Bryant Genealogy Web Page URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>
Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/343 Surname: TOOPS, YETTER ------------------------- Ferris Yetter married Maevis Toops (name is given as Loops in the obit). Are you related to this family? Maevis' Mother was Bessie HILL TOOPS. She was my Grandfather's (Grover Cleveland HILL)sister. I visited the gravesites of Bessie & husband in Bowen, Illinois last September. We visited Ferris, Maevis & Bettye many times in the 40s & 50s as we all lived in California. Do you happen to know where Bettye is residing? Have lost track of her.
Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/342 Surname: Butler, Earls, Gabel, Harding, Mannon ------------------------- Ernest Earl Commits Suicide by Hanging and Shooting Self. William Ernest Earls took his own life at his home northwest of Carthage, Wednesday, January 28th. The body was found by his youngest daughter Marie, who went to the barn to call her father to the house. He had fastened a new rope to the rafter of the barn and about his neck, mounted a pile of corn, then shot himself through the heart, and as he fell he swung off the corn, the feet of his dead body barely touching the floor. This shocking affair was caused by Mr. Earls uneasiness over the outcome of a suit against him in the county court. Wm. Gabel, of Elvaston, had brought charges against Ernest Earl and Harve Harding for assault with a deadly weapon. The alleged assault took place last fall, the charge being made that Earl struck the blow, and Earls claiming that Harding struck it. The complainants side of the case was heard Tuesday and Earls was so depressed over the damaging aspect of the case that he sought relief from the rest of the trial in this unhappy way. It was this trial that was preying on his mind. The deed was committed about 8:30 in the morning when the family were ready to come to Carthage to resume the trial. His cousin, Luther Earls, committed suicide on that farm five years ago. Ernest Earls, son of Henry and Susan Earls was born in Loyd county, Virginia, October 1st, 1877. He departed this life Jan. 28, 1925, at the age of 47 years, 3 months, and 28 days. He came to this county in the year 1900 and with the exception of seven years which he lived near Blandinsville, Ill., he has spent the remainder of his life in this community. On August 17, 1905, he was united in marriage to Miss Abbie Earls of near Carthage, Ill. To this union were born two daughters, Alleyne and Marie, who with the widow survive him. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters, Albert, of Virginia; Charles, of Grand Junction, Ia.; Edgar, of Ferris, Ill.; Anna Mannon, of Abingdon, Ill.; May Butler, of Firesteel, S.D. Three half sisters and three half brothers also survive him. His father and mother preceded him in death. Mr. Earls was of a genial kindly nature, very hospitable and his home was always open to his friends. He was esteemed by all who knew him and he will be sadly missed in his home and community. / . . "At Gods command he passed the/ . . . . shadowy gates,/ . . To reach the sunlight of the eternal/ . . . . hills. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church in Carthage, Saturday morning at 11 oclock, Rev. O. F. Slater, of Elvaston, officiating. Interment in Moss Ridge. Hancock County Historical Society Carthage, Illinois Siegfried XVIII Page 27 Note: Loyd county, Virginia should probably be Floyd county, Virginia. Link: Bryant Genealogy Web Page URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>
Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/339 Surname: Earls, Koontz ------------------------- KILLED BY T. P. & W TRAIN Luther B. Earls Struck By East Bound Passenger Sunday Morn- ing and Instantly Killed. Luther B. Earls, who is farming one of the DeHart farms near McCall, was struck by the east bound T. P. & W. passenger train Sunday morning and killed. The railroad cuts through the farm and he was walking down the track when struck by the engine. When he heard the whistle he evidently became confused and bewildered and failed to get off the track in time. The body was brought to Hearne's undertaking establishment, where a coroner's inquest was held, the verdict being accidental death. After the inquest, the body was taken to the home near McCall, where the funeral was held yesterday afternoon, with interment at Franklin cemetery. Luther B. Earls was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Earls, and was born in Floyd county, Va., August 8, 1880. The family came to this state later and he was here married to Miss Kunz on November 30, 1902. To this union were born eight children, six of whom survive with the wife Joy, Blossom, Gladys, Frances, Lucile and Floyd. Mr. Earls was an industrious man and a good citizen, and his untimely death and the manner of his death has been a great shock to his family and friends. They have the sympathy of the entire community. The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday May 19, 1920 Page 1 Column 1 ------------------------ Note: Miss Kunz is incorrect. Koontz is the correct spelling but still the wrong name. Luther B. Earls married Elizabeth Phylena Briley. She was the daughter of Thomas James Briley and Sarah Frances Kimbrough. Sarah's second husband was Thomas Jefferson Koontz. - -------------------------------- May 1920 Luther Earls, 40, who was farming one of the DeHart farms, near McCall, was struck by the eastbound T. P. & W. passenger Sunday morning and was instantly killed. He evidently became confused while walking on the track, the whistle blew and he failed to get off the track. He was survived by his widow and six children. Hancock County Historical Society Carthage, Illinois Siegfried VIII Page 25 Link: Bryant Genealogy Web Page URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>
Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/338 Surname: Loops, Swain, Yetter ------------------------- Services for Former Carthage Resident Held in California Funeral services for Ferris Carson Yetter, 50, of Los Angeles, Calif., were held last week in Los Angeles. Yetter a former Carthage resident died in his home in Los Angeles, Aug. 29, after three months serious illness. He was born Sept. 24, 1903, near Carthage to John and Mary Swain Yetter. He attended Carthage high school and spent seven years in the navy. He was married to Miss Maevis Loops of Bowen in 1927. One daughter, Bettye, was born to this union. He later moved to California which has been his home since. He has served as railway clerk for 25 years. Besides his wife and daughter he is survived by his mother and two brothers, Frank of Hamilton and James of Monrovia, Calif. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Mary. Hancock County Historical Society Carthage, Illinois Book M Page 21 Note: Ferris Yetter died on 29-Aug-1955 according to California death records. Link: Bryant Genealogy Web Page URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>
Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock/1168 Surname: Smith, Erskine ------------------------- Am looking for information regarding David William Smith dob October 22, 1823 in Ohio dod October 19, 1875 in Illinois...buried Hancock Co., Ill. Hulda Erskine dob December 15, 1832 in Ohio dod January 1, 1875 in Illinois...buried Hancock Col., Ill. Would like cemetery location, etc...... Anything welcome and helpful.
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Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock/1167 Surname: ORR, CASSELMAN, COLEMAN, YATES, TETRICK ------------------------- Just wondering if you had any more information on Mary Jane Orr. My grandfather Robert Robertson Orr m. Anna B. Yates in McDonough Co. Colchester, Illinios Nov 26 1874. I have only one name for their three children. Charles LeRoy b. Oct 1875 and Two Girl ORRS b. abt 1877 and 1879. Thanks
Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock/1166 Surname: Logan ------------------------- Re Thomas Logan Hancock Co. Thank you for information. I am trying to find my Thomas and would you believe I have found two other Thomas Logans allborn 1827? I shall have to check out the marriage of this Thomas.
Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock/1165 Surname: ------------------------- Sorry, no information.
Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/333 Surname: Alexander, Barb, Barbe, Beckwith, Currey or Curry, Ellis, Hadley, Long, McGee, Mort, Mosley, Munson, Parker, Pogue, Robinson, Sammons, Way, Weir, White ------------------------- Unknown newspaper source 3-12-1902 WEBSTER [Hancock County, IL] Again death has visited our community and called from hence to his long home one of our pioneer citizens. James Curry was born in Huntington Co., Pa., May 14, 1814, died at the home of his nephew, Alex. Ramsey, of LaHarpe, March 7, 1902, aged 87 years, 9 month(sic), and 21 days. He was married to Elizabeth Beckwith April 1846. He was preceded in death by his wife, four years ago. About seven weeks ago he went to visit his nephew above mentioned and there contracted a heavy cold which settled on his lungs and terminated in his death. About five years ago he sold his farm to A. L. Callihan of this city retaining a life lease for himself and companion, and although he had a good home, the old place lost much of its charm for him after the death of his companion, and consequently spent much of his time visiting amoung his relatives. Of these there are Samuel and Adam Curry and Mrs. James Marshall, of this vicinity, Mrs. Josiah Ritchey, of Carthage, also Norman Beckwith, of Joetta, who is a brother-in-law, Mr. Ramsey of LaHarpe, and James and Aaron Curry, of Colmar, nephews. The remains were brought to his home here on Saturday where they were tenderly cared for until Sunday at 2 p.m. when the funeral was held at the F. M. church conducted by Dr. Pugh, of Ft. Green. Mr. Curry was a lifelong member of the U. B. church and died in that faith. Thus an excellent man, free of heart and kind to the poor, has gone to his reward. His dear old form which was a familiar sight on our streets, will be missed by young and old alike, as "Uncle Jim" was a favorite with every one who knew him. Burial at the family lot beside his wife north of town. Peace to his memory. * * * * * On his marriage licence, James signed his surname as Currey and his tombstone says Currey. Most other references use the spelling Curry. He and Elizabeth Beckwith were married in 1845, rather than 1846. This obituary failed to mention James' and Elizabeth's adopted son who also died before James. James was buried in Webster Cemetery, along with his wife and adopted son. Link: Deep Roots in Hancock County URL: <http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~majorville/>
Interested in the Dale/Boston families that migrated from KY. H. Michael McTeer 29 Palms, CA
Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock/1164 Surname: Bell Powers ------------------------- Is there any more information about the Elizabeth Ann Bell who Married Thomas Logan? I have been looking for the family of Susan Bell who married James Powers July 13, 1837 in Hancock Co. I believe she was born c.1796 but I don't know if she was a widow and who might have been siblings or children.
Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/331 Surname: Langley ------------------------- Died At his residence seven miles southeast of Carthage, Sunday evening May 3d 1896, Isaac Langley, aged 54 years. Mr. Langley was born on the farm on which he died; he was a member of the Methodist church, a republican and a good citizen and neighbor. Deceased leaves the wife and seven children. Funeral from Elm Tree; burial at brick church. The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday May 6, 1896 Page 5 Column 1 Link: Bryant Genealogy Web Page URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>
Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock/1162 Surname: ------------------------- The History of Hancock Co. by Thomas Greg, pub. 1880, p.482 lists Thomas Logan as serving in the 118th Regiment under the command of Col. John G. Fonda, and further states "Thomas Logan, Hamilton, Lt.-Col., Nov, 2_, 1862; mustered out Oct. 1, 1865." Pioneers of the Praire, by Wilma Brunenn, p.515, states, "LOGAN, COL. THOMAS - born 1827, died July 1879, married Elizabeth Ann Bell, she died March 13, 1896. Mr. Logan was a vetern of the Civil War, 2nd. ILL. Cav. Co. G. Seven children, four named: 1- Mrs. J. D. Hamilton, 2-Addie, 3- Charles, 4- Bessie Huewett." I am not researching this family and have no further information>
Is anyone still looking for Espyville? Ron . .