This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dawson, Dewit Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1579 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, January 31, 1901: "Clara Ann Dewit was born March 10, 1858, and married to Thomas W. Dawson May 4, 1873. Died January 16, 1901, at her home near Kingston. She leaves a husband and four living children, one child having gone on before her. She was a good faithful, loving and kind wife, a good mother, and was beloved and respected by all who knew her." __ (I am not related to this person. GW)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams, Strong, Brown Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1578 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, January 31, 1901: "Edward Williams was born in North Wales, June 21, 1827, and departed this life in Barry, Ill., Jan. 25, 1901, aged 73 years, 7 months and 4 days. He was a true and typical Welshman, and remained in the land of his birth until he was sixteen years of age, when he went to England. Here he learned the trade of a machinist and engineer and followed it for a number of years. March 27, 1852, he led to the alter in West Ward church, Cumberland, England, Miss Isabelle Strong, and Rev. J. Wood pronounced them husband and wife together, and for over fifty years they have been permitted to walk together in a happy wedded life, which only death has separated. This union has only been blessed with one child, Jennie, who has been a joy and comfort to this couple through these many years and with her mother survives to mourn his loss. In 1857 Mr. Williams with his wife and child came to America and landed at Quincy, Ill., where he worked at his trade but being in poor health he was compelled to go to the country and settled near Beverly, Ill., on a farm. In 1862 he removed to Barry and lived on the Benjamin Brown farm two years, when he bought the farm on which he has resided and where he spent his last days. Bro. Williams was industrious and economical, and was able to build himself a comfortable home and provide for the wants of his family and leave them, as he himself expressed it a few days before his death, "in comfortable circumstances without embarrassement." His neighbors all know him to be honest and truthful and many found in him a kind friend. Bro. Williams united with the Wesleyan church in England when quite young, and with the Methodist church in this country after coming here. He was not loud in his profession, but those who knew him best could not doubt his love for his Master and his desire to serve Him as best he could. He also united with the Masonic fraternity 34 years ago in Barry, and was ever an upright Mason until his death. Bro. Williams has been in feeble health for two years or more and his death was expected. His end was peaceful and quiet without a struggle. He died as he had always wished he might, without much pain or suffering. The funeral services were conducted from the M.E. church Sunday, Jan. 27, 1901, at 2 pm by W.M. Halley, assisted by Dr. W.F. Short. The Masonic lodge of Barry had charge of the services at the grave, which were impressive and beautiful, impressing us all with the thought that a strong pillar in our beautiful temple had fallen. A large congregation of sympathizing friends were present and followed the remains to their final resting place." _ (P.S.: I am not related to this person - GW).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Halstead, Worthen, Reeves Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1577 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, December 6, 1900: "Martha Worthen Halstead, wife of George Halstead, died of typhoid pneumonia, at her home in Grand Island, Neb., November 29, 1900. Born in Ohio, she moved, when about 3 years old, with her parents to Pike county, Ill. She spent the early part of her life here, and in 1867 was married to George Halstead, of Kinderhook. They immigrated to Sherman county, Kansas, and then to Grand Island, Nebraska, where her remains have found their last resting place. Those left to mourn her death are her husband, daughter and two sons, all of Grand Island; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia A. Halstead of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Marinda Reeves, of Barry, Ill.; and an uncle, Charles Halsey, of New Canton, Ill; Rufus and Margaret Worthen, parents of the deceased, and four brothers preceded her in death in Pike county. Had the deceased lived until December 3, 1900, she would have been 53 years old." (I am not related to Mrs. Halstead. - Gerri)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kirtright, Hadsell, Brown Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1576 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, December 6, 1900: "Miss Sarah Kirtright was born December 28, 1828, and died December 2, 1900, at the age of 71 years, 11 months and 28 days. She came to Pike county with her parents when a small girl and settled in Hadley township, where she spent her life. In 1843 she was married to Philander Hadsell and became the mother of seven children, of whom all are still living but one. She was bereft of her husband in 1883. In later years she was married to Mr. Henry Brown, of whom she was also bereaved. Aunt Sarah, as she was familiarly known, was a kind wife and mother and a good neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need. Her friends who knew her best will greatly miss her. The funeral services were held at the Philadelphia schoolhouse on Monday afternoon, the Rev. A.J. Young officiating. The body was then laid to rest in the Philadelphia burying ground. A large company of friends and relatives attended the services."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Peaker Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1575 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, December 6, 1900, in part: "Mrs. Anna M. Smith - Miss Anna M. Peaker was born in El Dara, Pike county, Ill., Feb. 17, 1865. In 1882 she was married to Charles E. Smith. As a result of this union six children were born to them, of whom two are dead. When but a child she united with the M.E. church, but in November of 1899 she presented herself for membership in the Barry Baptist church, and was received and baptized Dec. 3. On account of ill health she was not able to attend her church much after her union therewith, but ever asserted her love for her Lord and his people and to the very last declared her hope in eternity. As she expressed herself to her pastor a few days before her death, so she died, fully trusting in her Lord. After much suffering she passed away Monday afternoon, Dec. 3, 1900, just one year from the day she was buried with Christ in baptism, and in the likeness of his death. Little did we think that the thing typefied at that time would be so soon realized in her case. She leaves to mourn her death her husband, four children, one sister and a father and mother-in-law to whom she was specially attached. The funeral services were held at the late home at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. A.J. Young of the Baptist church. The remains were interred in the Barry cemetery."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1574 Message Board Post: Hi Stephanie, I just wanted to add to Alma's message about Baccuses in Pike County. I am a direct descendant of Sarah. Sarah Baccus Snider had four brothers. They all lived in Fayette County ,PA. In about 1806 or so the Baccus boys moved with their mother Catherine Franks Baccus to Scioto County, Ohio. Meanwhile Sarah Baccus and her husband, William Snider, moved to Ross County, Ohio. I don't have the brothers names off the top of my head( I think there was a James, Peter, and Michael??, but one of them ,Christian Baccus's, descendants ended up living in, or passing thru Pike County. Could be that your Baccus is a decendant of Christian's line. I just noticed that one of the brothers had ties in Pike as I was researching Sarah and her daughter's move to Pike. By the way, we found Sarah's probate in Adams County two weeks ago. It is short and sweet but proves she is the right Sarah Snider as her administrator was Simon Hull , her son-in-law from Barry. Hope this helps get you on the right track.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Maxwell, Martin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1573 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, January 3, 1901: "Eva A., daughter of Milton and Laura Martin, was born near Barry, Ill., October 20, 1876, and departed this life at the home of her parents, three miles northwest of this city December 29th, 1900, aged 24 years, 2 months and 9 days. She was united in marriage to Robert Maxwell September 30, 1897. Of this happy union one child was born, Zona Belle. She leaves her husband, daughter, parents, three sisters and four brothers to mourn her loss. All were at the funeral except Harry and Wallace. Until last June her home was in Moberly, Mo., but her health failing so rapidly with that dread disease consumption she came to her parents, and childhood home to die. During the last weeks of her illness she realized that death was not far off and expressed herself to her friends and relatives as not afraid to die, but that she had the assurance that the Lord would call for her. The funeral services were conducted from the home of her parents Monday afternoon, Dec. 30, at 2 pm, by W.M. Halley. A large number of friends and relatives were present and followed the remains to this city, where interment was made in Park Lawn cemetery."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hubert, Kerr, Thomas Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1572 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thurs. January 3, 1901: "James L. Hubert was born in Beverly, Mass., March 1, 1832, and departed this life near Beverly, Ill., December 25, 1900, aged 68 years, 9 months and 24 days. August 9, 1862, he enlisted in the civil war Ninety-ninth regiment, Co. K, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was honorably discharged July 31, 1865, having served his country almost three years in the conflict. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Kerr, August 26, 1865. Seven children were born of this union. Four died in infancy. Three - Cora, wife of Mr. Thomas, and Richard and Nellie still survive to mourn his departure. Mrs. Hubert died May 4, 1896, since which time he has lived with his unmarried children Nellie and Hubert at the old homstead near Beverly. Mr. Hubert united with the M.E. church several years ago and remained a faithful member until this death. His death was sudden and came to him on Christmas morning as he was entering a neighbor's yard to make a friendly call. The funeral services were conducted from the M.E. church in Kingston on Thursday, December 27, 1900, at 1 pm by W. M. Halley. The G.A.R. Post and Woman's Relief Corps of Kingston had charge of the burial services and interment was made in the cemetery nearby." __ I am not related to James Hubert.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Triplett, Shelly, Bradshaw, Cox, Rife, Perry Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1571 Message Board Post: Barry Adage Newspaper, Barry, Pike, IL, Thurs. Feb. 28, 1901, Golson Triplett was born near Perry, Pike county, Ill., June 5, 1830. He was the youngest of six children and was bereft of his mother in early infancy, a bereavment which tended to develop the energy and perserverance which characterized his life thereafter. The place of his mother was filled by his dearly beloved sister, Mrs. Dorcas Shelly, who still survives him. He was married in 1853 to D. Frances Bradshaw. The greater part of his life was spent on his farm, three mi. north of Barry, where six of the ten children born to them grew to honorable man and womanhood. His home was a harmonious and happy one. Four children died in infancy. those living are Lewis, of Little Falls, Minn.; Mrs. Aneliza Cox, Long Lake, Minn.; Mrs. Nannie Rife, Streator, Ill.; Thomas, Ft. Madison, Iowa; Mrs. Mattie Perry, Barry, Ill., and Miss Vesta at home. Fortunately all were able to be present at the funeral service. Because! of failing health he left the farm 8 yrs ago and removed to Barry, where he has since lived in comparative health until within the past year, during which his health has rapidly declined. He was taken Sick Mon., Feb. 18, and departed this life Wed. Feb 20, after an illness of about 38 hrs, aged 70 yrs, 8 mos, 15 days. He will be greatly missed in his neighborhood, but especially in his own family; his wife and daughter, Vesta, being left alone in the home. Besides his wife, children, sister and brother, John Triplett, of Tupelo, Miss., he will be missed greatly by the nephews and nieces to whom he has been as a father. A short funeral service was held at the house on Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. Young, of the Baptist church, and the body was then laid to rest in Park Lawn cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tomlin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1570 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, August 8, 1901: "Blanch Esther Tomlin was born July 31, 1900, departed this life Aug. 2, 1901, age 1 year and 2 days."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFarland Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1569 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, August 8, 1901: "Loraine Edward, son of Edward and Ethel McFarland, was born near New Canton, Ill., September 28, 1899, and departed this life at the same place August 3, 1901, aged 1 year, 10 months and 5 days. Loraine was a beautiful child, bright and winsome in all his ways and a favorite with all who knew him; but death claimed him as a bright and shining mark, and he leaves his parents brokenhearted and their home filled with sorrow. Funeral services were conducted from the family residence Sunday, August 4, at 2 pm, by W.M. Halley. The house and yard were filled with sympathizing neighbors and friends, whose presence was an evidence of the esteem in which these young people are held by their many friends. Interment was in New Canton cemetery nearby."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Long, Parker, Harder, Dutton, Chamberlain, Worthington Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1568 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, August 1, 1901: "Barry has lost one of its old settlers in the death of Dr. George H. Long, which occurred at his home last Monday. He was born in Baltimore, Md., on Dec. 21, 1830. He came to Pike county with his parents when only six months old and has resided here continuously every since. He graduated in a medical college in St. Louis in 1854 and practiced his profession in this city for ten years, three years of which time he was in partnership with Dr. Parker. His health failing, he gave up a lucrative business and opened a drug store in 1867. In 1894, he sold his business to D.K. Weiss. He was stricken with paralysis on April 29, 1896, and has been severely afflicted ever since. The funeral services will be held at the house tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, at 4 o'clock. The remains will be taken to Pittsfield for burial, and will be laid to rest on Saturday morning, at 10 o'clock." __ Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, August 8, 1901 under "Personal": "Among those who attended the funeral of the late Dr. George H. Long here Friday were Jessie Long, Charles Harder, Mrs. S. Harder, Miss Mary Long, Miss Emma Long, Mrs. Bessie Dutton, Mr. Loraine Chamberlain, Mrs. Elitha Chamberlain, Mrs. Emily Worthington, of Pittsfield; Mr. Edwin P. Long, of St. Cloud, Minn.; William Long, George Long, of Atlas, Ill., Mrs. William Long, Mrs. Ora Long, of Richfield."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Crawford Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1567 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, October 24, 1901, p1: "Death of an Old Resident - J.G. Crawford Died at His Home in Perry - Mr. J.G. Crawford, an old and highly respected citizen of Pike county, died at his home in Perry last Sunday, Oct. 20, and was buried on Monday afternoon. Deceased was 85 years and 12 days old at the time of his death. He was born in Lincoln county, Tenn., and came to Illinois in 1831, settling at Bluffs. In 1844 he came to Pike county and has lived here ever since. His wife died about eight years ago, and only five of twelve children survive him. They are J.K. Crawford, of this city, A.G. Crawford, of Pittsfield, and G.I. K, Samuel M. and Levi P. Crawford, of Drexel, Mo. All of the living sons were at his bedside when death came."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hankins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1566 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, January 24, 1901, (in part): "Charles Hankins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hankins, was born near Kinderhook, Ill., July 1, 1879, and died in the Phillipine Islands, after a brief illness of typhoid fever and dysentery, August 22, 1900. He was a dutiful son, of cheerful disposition and was the youngest of the family. He was converted at Kinderhook, Ill., March 18, 1899, largely through the influence of saved young men, in the great awakening and revival of religion occurring at that time and place. He joined the Methodist Episcopal church and its Epworth League, becoming one of their most devoted members and faithful workers. He was baptised July 16, 1899, and at the close of his probationary term of six months, on September 10, 1899, he was received in full connection in the church. The next day he enlisted in Co. F, Forty-fifth regiment U.S. Volunteers, at Quincy, Ill. He took Christ with him into camp and distant shores. While others in camp took delight in gambling and drinking away their leisure hours, he took delight in reading the little new testament he carried, or in writing home to family and christian friends his experiences in the army and his victories through Christ. The writer delivered the sermon in memory of his departure at Kinderhook December 22, 1900. The Epworth League arranged the services for the stricken family. The pastor, Rev. A.V. Babbs, was unable to be present, to the disappointment of all concerned. Signed W.W. Drake, Pastor Perry M.E. Church"

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Godfrey, Thorburn Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1565 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, January 24, 1901: "John F. Godfrey was born in Cambridgeshire, England, June 12, 1823, and died Jan. 6, 1901, aged 77 years, 6 months and 24 days. He was one of a family of fourteen children, only two of whom are now living. His parents came to this country while he was quite young and settled in Belmont county, Ohio, where he resided until 1857, when he moved to Beverly, Ill., where he has since made his home. He was married to Helen Thorburn in 1850, by whom he had eight children, six of whom survive him. He became a charter member of the Congregational church of Beverly in 1859 and was always an earnest worker in the church and Sunday school, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was buried at the Mound Prairie cemetery."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Edwards, Roaden Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1564 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thurs., January 10, 1901: "Joseph Edwards was born in Charleston, South Carolina, June 14, 1818, and died at his home in Barry, Ill, January 5, 1901, aged 82 years, 6 months and 21 days. He was united in marriage to Nancy Roaden June 10, 1848. To this union were born fourteen children, ten of whom survive to mourn the loss of a father, Mrs. Edwards, and four children who died in infancy, having preceded him to the better land. Mr. Edwards united with the Baptist church at Barry nineteen years ago, in which faith he died. In 1861 he enlisted in the Union army where he spent four years in behalf of his country. He was a member of the Twenty-second Illinois. At the close of the war, in 1865, he received an honorable discharge. Mr. Edwards was very ambitious, honest and economical, and a favorite remark of his was that "I would rather wear out than rust out." To those who knew him he was a kind and true friend, ever ready to lend a helping hand, and as such will be missed by many. His last illness was of short duration and his suffering was great, but he bore all with great courage, and the end came peacefully at 5 o'clock Saturday morning. Uncle Joe, as he was known to all, is gone. Peace be to his ashes. The funeral services took place from the house on Sunday afternoon, the Rev. A.J. Young officiating."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gorton, Sommers Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1563 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co.IL, Thursday, September 12, 1901, p1: "Thomas A. Gorton was born Feb. 25, 1821, in Hancock, Mass., and came to Illinois in June, 1837, and settled in Barry, since which time he has been identified with the interests of this city and surrounding country. He was united in marriage to Eliza J. Sommers, July 25, 1841, who has been his constant companion for about sixty years and still survives to mourn his departure. Six children were born to them, two girls who died in infancy and four boys, two of whom, John and Thomas, were brave soldiers. John was severely wounded during his service in the army and died soon after the war. Thomas, William and Henry are still living. During the war, Mr. Gorton carried "on" a mercantile business, groceries and dry goods and undertaking. He was patriotic and public spirited and served a number of years as an efficient justice of the peace and was especially kind to old soldiers and their widows and fatherless children, doing many acts of kindness for them. He had been in failing health some time and his death was daily expected and occurred Tuesday night, Sept 3, 1901. Funeral services were held from his late home Thursday, Sept 5 at 2 pm, conducted by W.M. Halley. A large number of his old friends and neighbors were present and followed his remains to Barry cemetery."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rush, Brown, Dimmit Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1562 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Friday, August 16, 1889 (in part): "Sarah C. Rush (nee Brown) was born in Surrex Co. Delaware, February 1802 and died July 31st 1889. Soon after her birth her father removed with his family to Ohio, where she grew up, and on Oct. 3rd, 1826, was married to John W. Rush, who survives her, being in his ninetieth (90) year, "as sorrowful yet always rejoicing" in a glorious hope of that happy meeting beyond this vale of tears, where they "shall ever be with the Lord." To them were born eleven children, of whom three daughters and four sons are living; one of the daughters is the wife of Rev. J.P. Dimmitt, formerly of the Illinois Conference, but now of the Austin Conf. in Texas. Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Rush emigrated westward stopping some years in Indiana, and then removed to Illinois and settled near Perry, in Pike Co., on the farm where they have lived for fifty years. Mrs. Rush was of Methodist parentage, and from a child was instructed in the holy scriptures and was taught the doctrines and usages of the Methodist Episcopal church, all of which she dearly loved. In Aug.1817 she sought and obtained the religion of Christ, and joined the church, and all through her subsequent life was a devout christian, exhibiting in her daily walk the power and beauty of the gospel of Christ. The last four months of her life was characterized by her bodily sufferings, while her mind was clear to the last. She spoke loving words of counsel to her aged companion and devoted children, commending them to the grace of God, bidding them all to meet her in heaven; likewise she spoke to all her friends who came in to see her. Thus she finished her work on earth, and in holy triumph fell asleep in Jesus. The funeral services were held at the family residence, conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. J.F. Wohlforth, who offered prayer and by Rev. J.B. Wade the pastor, who read the scriptures."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Grubb, Stevens, Shields, Wizer, Wike, Whipple, Sallee, Nations Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1561 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Friday, August 16, 1889, in part: "The subject of this sketch, Jon Perry Grubb, son of Jonas and Sarah (Wizer) Grubb, was born four miles from Harrisburg, near Mechanicsburg, in Cumberland county, Pa., Oct. 7, 1815, and died at his home near the Barry woolen mills, August 9, 1889. He was one of twelve children, eight boys and four girls, seven of whom are still living. His father was a stone mason by trade, though the family resided on a farm, which the boys worked, till 1833, when all removed to Saegerstown, in Crawford county. Jon soon went to Meadville, seven or eight miles away, where he worked one year in a woolen mill. The next year, in company with Geo. Wike, he went to Erie, Pa., and there finished learning his trade, that of a woolen manufacturer. In 1838 he came to Quincy, Ill, where George Wike was at work at their trade for Col. Dan Whipple, one of Quincy's pioneers. Within a few weeks he went to Palmyra, Mo., and there ope! rated a roll card for the owner, John Sallee. The motive power for the "carding machine," as it was called, was furnished by horses in a treadmill. The next winter he returned to Saegerstown, and the following spring (1839) the whole family removed by wagon to Adams county, Ill., and settled on a farm near Liberty, where the five living brothers still reside. The subject of this sketch immediately went to work for Col. Whipple, and remained in his employ, carding and spinning, till 1842, when he assisted George Wike in establishing the Barry woolen mills at the present site, where were already in operation a saw mill and an old French burr for grinding corn, the power being furnished by water from the spring which issues from the cave in the hillside above the mills. He returned to work for Col. Whipple and remained till 1844 when he entered the employ of Capt. Garrett, at Camp Point, and worked one year. He then returned to the Barry woolen mills and entered into partnership with George, Joe and Dave Wike in the business of carding rolls, (which was large in those days) manufacturing woolen goods and grinding corn and sawing lumber. The weaving was then all done on hand looms, and when they afterwards sent to Pittsburg and bought a power loom it became one of the wonders of that infant industry. However, to show how expert some hand loom weavers had become, it might be here stated that Dave Wike, on a wager, wove in one day on a hand loom fifty yards of cloth, while his brother George was weaving fifty-two yards on "Old Pittsburg" as they called the power loom. The deceased was married to Harriet Stevens, May 9, 1849. Three children Jon W., Emeline and Eva R., were born to them. His wife died March 5, 1866, and Eva (then the wife of John M. Shields) Oct. 25, 1883. He afterwards married Beulah M. Nations, war widow of John Nations, and she, with three children, George, Hattie and Ollie, survive him. He sold his interest in the woolen mill a few years ago and then devoted his whole time to the interests of his little farm. He was an earnest and faithful member of the Universalist church, and was a prominent figure in the work of erecting, in 1858, the church here, now known as the town hall (opera house). He was a generous neighbor, a kind husband and a loving father, devoting the last years of his life to his family in their farm life. As a man and a citizen Mr. Grubb was held in the highest esteem. No person knew him but to respect him. Politically he was a Democrat. He was also a great admirer of Free Masonry, was one of the first members admitted to Barry lodge, No. 34, after its organization, and one of its best officials. For years he was a sufferer from stone in the bladder (known since the autopsy), his condition being rendered almost unendurable from enlargement of the spleen during the last year or two, though he bore it all with scarcely a complaint. He died as he had lived, peacefully, full of faith, and ready to obey the call of the great Death angel. The funeral was held at 1:30 pm on Sunday at the family residence, and was probably the largest ever seen in this place. The Masonic lodge turned out in force and led the procession on foot, headed by the band, and followed by the members of the Order of the Eastern Star in carriages, and a long line of carriages containing relatives and friends. Rev. T.G. McLean officiated at the residence, and Mr. W.B. Grimes, of Pittsfield, conducted the Masonic ceremony at the grave. The pallbearers were (?) Digby, G.H. Watson, J.W. Eckes, Jas. Watson, S. Kirtright and J.S. Phenneger"

longlong.pikenet.net Thanks for your response...it is good to know the records were not destroyed. I will follow up at the court house. Marilyn