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/>