This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McDaniel, Woodruff, Kinne Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1671 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Friday, March 28, 1889: "John McDaniel was born in the state of South Carolina in 1830, and died at his home near this place Monday, March 24th, 1890. At the age of five years he moved with his father, Levi McDaniel, to this state and settled on section 16 of this township. In 1850, he equipped himself with the necessary outfit and with others from this section went overland to California. His stay there only lasted ten months, when ill health induced him to return to Illinois. He was married to Miss Polly Woodruff in 1833 (?1853), and eight children were born to them, four of whom died before him. Mr. McDaniel has always followed farming and stock raising, and was well skilled as a veterinary surgeon. He was a man of good moral standing, energetic and industrious and led a life of usefulness. A life long citizen of our community and a man of good heart, he will be missed. The funeral Tuesday took place from the Baptist church and w! as one of the largest held here for some time. The sermon was preached by Rev. N. Kinne and he was buried with Odd Fellows ceremonies by Barry Lodge No. 335 (336?) of which he was an honored member. Mr. McDaniel was insured in the Covenant Mutual of Galesburg for $2500, which goes to the family." Same newspaper and page: "Stanimore McDaniel of Laddonia, Mo., and G.M. Woodruff of Memphis, Mo., were among the relatives present at the funeral of John McDaniel." Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Friday, April 4, 1889: "John McDaniel was born in Edgefield, South Carolina, Nov. 12, 1830, and died March 24, 1890, at the age of 59 years, 4 months and 11 days. To them ten children were born, seven daughters and three sons. He leaves a wife, three sons and one daughter to mourn the loss of a loving husband, a kind and indulgent father."