This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Trautwein Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1548 Message Board Post: Ella May Sherer Trautwein October 15, 1918 Ella May Sherer was born August 13, 1872 near New Canton and died at Rochester, Minn. Oct. 15, 1918 aged 46 years.Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Sherer who with one brother Luther passed her in death. September 12, 1894 she was married to Fred Trautwein, two daughters came to bless this home. Mrs Freda Reeve of El Dara and Mrs. Charle Dolbeare who is at home with her father while her husband is in the United States Army. These two daughters and the husband, two grandchildren, two nices, who she raised and a host of relatives and friends mourn their loss. In early life she became a Christian and united with the Methodist church of El Dara and was a faithful member the rest of her life. She made her religion practical and her neighbors rise up and call her blessed as they water her grave with tears. She was an excellent mother and truly a helpmate to her husband. She will be greatly missed. A short funeral service was conducted at the Taylor Martin cemetery Friday afternoon, burial was made in the family lot. A good neighbor, a loving wife and mother has been taken from our midst and all join in sympathy for the bereaved family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Trautwein Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1547 Message Board Post: John Henry Trautwein Nov. 22, 1944 John Henry, son of Fred and Anna Moyer Trautwein was born in Derry township on March 28, 1856 and passed away at the Pike County hospital, Louisianna Mo. on Nov. 8, 1944, aged 88 years, 7 months and 20 days. On March 7, 1878 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Jane Jacobs and for 37 years they toiled together and aquired a comfortable home in which they enjoyed until August 18, 1915, when Aunt Jane passed on. Having no children of their own, they took into their home their niece, Miss Emma Trautwein, now Mrs. Emma Pitzer, and reared her with the same parental care as though she had been their own child, educating her in the elementary schools, music and the art of home making. In May 1924, Mr. Trautwein was married to Mrs. Nora Pitzer of Louisanna, Mo. who died Nov. 11, 1936. Since that time he has lived alone at Louisanna. Uncle John, as he was affectionately known, was baptized in infancy and always been a Methodist. He served for a number of years on the board of trustees and has always given generously of his means toward the support of the church, one of his last contributions being the clock that now hangs on the wall. Besides Mrs. Pitzer he is survived bt two brothers, Solomon J. and Albert M. and a host of relatives and friends. The writer has always known Uncle John and will always cherrish and seek to obtain the many fine qualities that made him an outstanding Christian gentleman. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at El Dara, at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 10, in charge of Rev. J.F. Bilby. The music was furnished by a quartet composed of J.R. Easley, I.A. Hoskin, Edgar Johnson, and Glen Steers, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Ava Sturginger. Interment was at Taylor Cemetery. THose from a distance attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pitzer, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pitzer, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pitzer, Mr. and Mrs. John Holland, Mr. and Mrs. George Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morrow all of Louisanna, Mo. and Staff Sergent Wick Taylor of Topeka, Kansas. Pike Co. Republican

In a message dated 3/28/04 10:59:05 PM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << Joshua B. Havird April 10, 1917 >> Thank you SO MUCH for posting these obituaries. They're my ancestors and I'm not at all sure how they all "fit in," so your information is greatly appreciated. Does anyone know what the "PCMLA" (of which he was a member, and who officiated at his funeral) is? I'm assuming PC is Pike County, and I'm wondering if ML is Masonic Lodge, but this is all guessing. Can anyone help? Thanks, Tonia Lorenz

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1507.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi Candance, No, I am sorry. I just borrowed the book. Judy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bower Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1546 Message Board Post: Charles Edward Bower June 5, 1905 Charles Edward Bower was born in Dayton, Ohio Jan. 8, 1833 and died at his home in Barry June 5, 1905, aged 72 years, 3 months, and 27 days. He came to Illinois with his parents at the age of seven years and was reared half a mile from El Dara. He was married Sept. 19, 1858 to Barbara Ann Wright and settled on a farm close to Barry. To this union six children were born- three boys and three girls. Four were present at his bedside when he passed away; two- Reuben and Charles the former in Alberta Canada, and the latter in Wenatchee Washington were unable to be present. Mr. Bower was a great suffer during the last two years, but he bore his sufferings with the utmost patience and fortitude. His wife and children were untireing in their efforts to make him comfortable and no one could have been more appreciative of everything that was done for him. For several weeks before the end came he suffered but little. The funeral was conducted at the home by Rev. H.H. Hurley assisted by Rev. Scheer and Rev. J.W. Burner after which he was burried according to the impressive ritual of the Odd Fellows in Park Lawn Cemetery. Barry Breeze

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shanahan-Hickey Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1545 Message Board Post: Hanora (Hickey) Shanahan December 2, 1908 Hanora Hickey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hickey was born in Ireland, County of Cork, July 25, 1841, and died at her home in El Dara Illinois, Dec. 2, 1908 at 10 o'clock, aged 67 years 4 months and 7 days. The funeral was preached Friday at 10 a.m. at the M.E. Church by Rev. Hogan and the remains were laid to rest in the Hornback Cemetery. Miss Hickey was married to Michael Shanahan in the year 1863 in Ireland after which they came to this country. Eleven children were the fruit of this union, six of whom are living while the other five, two boys and three girls died in infancy. The living are John, Michael, Ella, Mrs. Nancy Browning of El Dara and Mrs. Mary Phebus of Thornbury, Texas all of whom were present to pay the last tribute to their beloved mother. Beside the loving children, the deceased leaves a sorrowing husband and nine grand-children, seven girls and two boys to mourn their loss. She had two brothers and one sister, and if living their whereabouts are unknown. Mrs. Shanahan was a devoted wife, affectionate mother and a kind neighbor, willing to help the needy and make a pleasant and happy home. She will be sadly missed by all. Barry Breeze

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dudley, Nooman, Motley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1544 Message Board Post: Seeking information on Moses Dudley (b. 1809 KY) family, settled in Barry, Pike County, Illinois abt. 1845. Married Sarah Nooman (b. 1813 KY) and had nine children. Family lived in Bartholomew County, Indiana in 1830's. Parents of Moses Dudley born in Virginia in late 1700's.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Drummond Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1543 Message Board Post: Charles L. Drummond May 31, 1913 Charles L. Drummond was born in Derry Township, Pike Co. Il., May 26, 1859, and departed this life May 31, 1913, aged 54 years and 5 days, at his home in the same township, having spent his entire life in the same vicinity. He was married to Fannie S. Williams, Feb. 1879. To this union were born 6 children, 3 daughters and 3 sons, one daughter Mrs. Bessie Woodward having preceded him to the better land May 21, 1907. She was the first to break the family circle and transplanted from her earthly home to her heavenly home. The remaining ones are, Mrs. Mary Milligan, Mrs. Nancy Venicombe, both of Hadley Il., Othie of El Dara; Herman and Harold at home. The five children with the companion are left to feel most keenly the loss of a kind, loving and self sacrifice husband and father. He united with the Primitive Baptist church in Aug. 1891 of which he has ever been a consistent member. He will be greatly missed in his neighborhood and vicinity in which he has always lived. During his life no task was too great for him to undertake if it was for the good of those around him. He has been a long suffer, reaching a period of more than a year, with cancer of the stomach, and all that human hands c! ould do to relieved none, but he never was known to complain, but was heard to say many times, "we must just look to a higher power". Besides the wife and children he leaves seven grand-children, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Barry Adage

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Davis Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1542 Message Board Post: James G. Davis August 17, 1917 James G. Davis was born in Pike County, May 2, 1882 and died at El Dara, Aug. 17, 1917, aged 35 years and 3 months. He has spent his life in the county where he was born, excepting only a few years in Quincy. He was married to Miss Minnie Hoskins, Sept. 9,1903. To this union have been born two sons and three daughters; Marvin 13, Gladys 11, Rosamond 9, Barbara 7, and Ellis 2. Beside the bereaved family there are left to mourn their loss, a father, mother, three brothers, two sisters and a host of relatives and friends. He was a loving husband, a kind and indulgent father and a good citizen and all who knew him extend their sympathy to the family. He became a member of the Christian Church when a young man. The funeral was held at the Christian Church Sunday morning conducted by his pastor, J.D. Dabney, assisted by Rev. J.D. Shook. The burial took place at Barry, Sunday. Barry Adage

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/1541 Message Board Post: Joshua B. Havird April 10, 1917 Joshua B. Havird, son of David and Sarah Havird was born in Pike County Illinois March 25, 1848 and died at his home southeast of Barry Illinois April 10, 1917, aged 69 years and 16 days. Married Maggie Maher, May 1, 1869 to which six sons and daughters were born- Lawrence W., Fanny E., David, Anastasia, Joshua and Leonard. His sons Joshua of St. Louis and Leonard of Settle Washington are living. He married Jeannette Parrick Oct. 23, 1879, who died Dec. 22, 1911. He married Margaret E. Shelly Jan. 1, 1914, which still survives him. The funeral services were held Friday at the home at 2 p.m., Rev. W.M. Hailey officiating. Kimbet McKinney, Mrs. John Rain and Mrs. W.M. Hailey furnished the music. The P.C.M.L.A. of which he was a member, officiated at the burial. Notes from El Dara News- J.B. (Josh) Havid, of Kizer Creek dropped dead while at the barn doing some chores Monday, April 10, 1917. Mrs. Havird was with him and went to the house for some article they needed and upon her return she found her husband dead, supposedly caused by a stroke of apoplexy. He was about 70 years old, and had resided on the same place on Kizer creek for about half a century. The family mourners are some children and grand-children and the widow.

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/1540 Message Board Post: Jesse L. Harmison November 24, 1917 Jesse L. Harmison, son of Jeremiah and Olive Harmison, was born Feb. 1, 1860 at Athens Ohio; died at his home near El Dara Illinois November 24, 1917. He was one of a family of ten, of which these survive: G.E. Harminson of New Canton; Mrs. J.B. Grotts of Medford, Okla.; Mrs. Addie Beck of Birmingham Ala. November 19, 1898 he was married to Miss Emma Fesler, who died Nov. 19, 1898. He was again united in marriage with Miss Margaret M. Losch, August 5, 1902. He became a member of the Christian church at El Dara during August 1895 of which he remained a faithful member until death. Thr funeral was conducted by Rev. J.D. Dabney and burial by the El Dara Masonic fraternity at Taylor Martin Cemetery Monday afternoon. Barry Adage

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/1539 Message Board Post: John Kerr Jan. 20, 1913 John Kerr, son of John and Eliza Kerr, was born in Loudonberry Ireland Dec. 24, 1842, and departed this lofe at the Soldiers Home in Quincy Il. Jan. 20, 1913, aged 70 years and 26 days. He emigrated to America with his parents when only two years of age and they located in Derry township south of Shaws school house where they cleared a farm and continued to reside until their deaths many years ago. The subject of our sketch was married to Rhoda Dolbeare April 9, 1876 to this union 3 children were born, two dying in infancy and William H. who resides on the home place and carries on the work of the farm. His wife died three years ago on Christmas day. The following spring Mr. Kerr went to the Soldiers Home at Quincy where he seem to be contented and remained until his death. He has suffered from a slow paralysis for several years, but was able to get about and enjoy himself until two weeks before his death when he contracted a cold and grippe which rapidly depleted his ! strength. Mr. Kerr enlisted in Company D, 99th Regiment Illinois Col. Inftry. and served thre years being honorably discharged. He was a member of the John McTucker G.A. R. Post of this city. Funeral services were held from the Christian churc at 2:00 p.m. in charge Rev. H.L. Maltman and burial was made in Barry Cemetery. Barry Adage

Looking for info on the BOWERS family of Pike CO IL. Specifically looking for Mayme Bowers who mar'd Roy DURAN, sometime after 1900 and believe she died by 1919. Don't know if there were children. Marlene (WA) --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.624 / Virus Database: 401 - Release Date: 15/03/2004

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/1538 Message Board Post: D.L. Moorhead March 24, 1931 D.L. Moorhead, well known insurance man residing at ElDara, who had been critically ill for some weeks, died at the family home at 6:00 o'clock Tuesday morning, March 24. Mr. Moorhead was 70 years of age and for the greater part of his life and lived in Derry Township. He had long been a prominent worker in the Masonic lodge and civic affairs. Mr. Moorhead is survived by his wife, who was Rosa Haskins before their marriage. There are no children, but he has many relatives living in Derry Township. The funeral services will be held from the ElDara Methodist church at 2:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon, March 26. Interment will be made in the Taylor-Martin Cemetary. The Masons will attend the services in a body and will conduct their rites at the Cemetary. Barry Adage March 1931

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/1537 Message Board Post: Mary A. Strubinger Feb. 14, 1905 Mary A Strubinger, daughter of William and Jane Chamberline, was born in Derry Township, Pike County on March 22, 1841 and died in Barry, Feb. 14, 1905. She was married to Michael Strubinger July 31, 1862. To them five children were born of which the eldest died in infancy, and one son and three daughters are left. Mr. Strubinger died in 1896. Two brothers, Aaron Chamberline of ElDara and William Chamberline of Barry and one sister Mrs. Crowder of Los Angeles, California. Still survive. Mrs Strubinger began her married life on a farn near El Dara. After living there eight or nine years the family moved to Barry, where she has lived ever since. She bacame a Christian at the age of twelve under the ministry of D.P. Henderson, one of the greatest evangelists of his day. She united with the Christian Church, of which she was a member for more than fifty years. Mrs. Strubinger was a woman of energy, capacity and self-sacrifice. The work that came to her in life was done promptly and thoroughly. Within the home her self sacrifice and thoughtfulness for others were constant. Her feeling of responsibility for her children ! ceased only with life itself. She was a pillar in the church. She contributed the largest amount received from any one for the house in which the church now worships. Her response to every call for money to carry on the Lord's work was cheerful, prompt and generous. Foreign Missions, Home Missions, the Orphan's Home-work. Educational work as well as the support of the home church received her sympathy and help. In the words of a former pastor, Bro. N.E. Cory, she was a noble Christian woman one whom Paul would have commended. After such a record it is hardly necessary to add that she is sincerely and deeply mourned and sadly missed. Barry Breeze

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/1536 Message Board Post: Moses Moyer May 26, 1933 Moses Moyer, brother of P.A. Moyer, Mrs. Earl Dolbeare and Miss Georgia Moyer of Barry, a resident of El Dara, died at Blessing hospital at Quincy las Friday and the funeral was held Monday and interment was made in Taylor Cemetery in Derry township. He was 66 years old and had been in poor health for many months. Mr. Moyer was a paperhanger and painter by trade and had always lived in the El Dara vicinity. He was the oldest one in a family of nine children of Mr. and Mrs. Sol Moyer, pioneer residents of Derry township, both of whom have been deceased for a number of years. Mr. Moyer was married twice, his second wife, who survives, being Nellie Putman. He also leaves a son, Simon Moyer, who is an electrician in Chigo, who was here for the funeral and three daughters, all of whom are married; Bessie in Texas, Lucy in California, Genevea in Chicago. There is also a son and daughter by his last marriage. Barry Breeze

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/1535 Message Board Post: William H. Thomas Nov. 8, 1907 Last Wednesday morning a little after midnight occurred the death of our well known citizen William H. Thomas. He had been ailing for nearly a year but gave up last Friday when he was confined to his bed and remained there until his death. Mr. Thomas was born near El Dara this county, September 2, 1843 and was the son of Joseph and Louisa Thomas, and was 63 years, two months and four days when he died. He was first married in April 1866 to Susan Jacobs who died Jan. 5, 1905. On January 25, 1906 he married Mrs. A.E. Kendrick, who survives him, besides three brothers and it is said two sisters, Mr Thomas was a very energetic man and farmed all his life. Even after moving to Barry eight years ago he gave much of his time and labor to on his two farms, one of which consists of 190 acres and is situated in Derry township, while the other of 60 acres lies only 2 1/2 miles east of town and is in Hadley township. The funeral service was held yesterday afternoon at the home a! nd Rev. C.M. Barton preached the sermon. The remains were laid to rest in Park Lawn Cemetery besides those of his former wife. Barry Breeze

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/1534 Message Board Post: Martha (McCartney) Hornback Nov. 6, 1897 Miss Martha McCartney was born Sept. 28, 1835 in the state of Ohio and moved to the state of Illinois with her parents in the year of 1850. She was married to S.P. Hornback Nov. 28, 1861. She was visiting friends near Versailes Il., and died there from pleurisy, Sat. Nov. 6, 1897. She united with the M.E. Church south in 1862 and was a member of that church in El Dara at the time of her death. She leaves two brothers, two sisters, five sons and a husband to mour thier loss. The brothers are Milton and Claborn McCartney. The sisters are Alice Moore and Mirs. Annie Winner all living in or near Barry. The sons are Charles of Colorado, Albert W. of Quincy and Lennie, Clarence and Otis of Barry. Mrs. Hornback lived in this world 62 years, 1 month and eight days. She shared with her husband's life's sorrows and joy for almost 36 years. She was a Christian and a member of the Methodist Church for 35 years and has gone to receive the Christian's reward. The funeral servi! ces were conducted by Rev. W.N. Rutledge at the home on Monday Nov. 8, 1897 at 2 p.m. Barry Breeze

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Winterbotham Jeffers Belford Elder Noe Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1507.1.2 Message Board Post: Do you own the book that you mentioned? I am looking for a couple of family names that may be in that reference...Thanks CJS

The Illinois Statewide Marriage Index has online Pike County marriages from 1827-1859 1878-1896. Are the marriage records from 1860 to 1878 available or were the records all lost or destroyed?