This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: susie1z1 Surnames: Pugh Jackway Buck Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.vermilion/858.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Please let me know if your Edward Pugh turns out to be the son of this couple, thanks. Sue susie1z@msn.com Descendants of William Pugh Generation No. 1 1. William1 Pugh was born Abt. 1855, and died Abt. 1906. He married Emeline M Jakway, daughter of George Jakway and Amanda Buck. She was born February 1852 in Ottowa, IL, and died March 21, 1929 in Of Danville in 1896. Notes for William Pugh: Same man ->? Obit: OLD WABASH MAN IS DEAD William Relily Pugh passed away yesterday after long illness was a Veteran Railroader. In the death of William Relily Pugh, which occurred at the family residence, #626 East Bryan avenue, yesterday afternoon, at 3:30 O'clock, one of Danville's best citizens and one of the oldest railroad men in point of service, in the state was taken from active life. Mr. Pugh was born in Decatur County, Indiana May 15, 1849, and was therfore fifty-six years, nine months and twenty-on e days old at the time of his death. He was one of the oldest and most reliable employes of the Wabash railway, having served as car inspector for that company for twenty-four years. He was compelled to give up his position on Feb. 13, 1905 on account of ill health and since that time he has been confined to his home. His death, while it did not come unexpectedly, was a shock to his family and many friends particularly the railroad men of the city. The decease! d is survived by his wife, an aged mother, three sisters and three brothers. The mother, Mrs. SY Pugh is a resident of West Union. The sisters and brothers are; Mrs. Nellie Kellar and Mrs. William Lonsbrough of Danville; Mrs. Lucy Harden of Homer; John and robert Pugh of Danville and George Pugh of Indianapolis, a son, the only child passed away several years ago. the funeral will be held from the First Church of Christ, corner of Oak and Seminary Street, saturday Morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. JH smart the pastor, will officiate, and the remains will be laid at rest in Springhill cemetery. Short services will be held from the late home at 9 o'clock. Rev. AW Denny pastor of the secon CP Church officiating. Notes for Emeline M Jakway: Obit: Emeline Pugh Danville Commercial News died 21 March 1929 Emeline Pugh Funeral service for Emeline Pugh, 77, who died in the home of her nephew Ira Jakway, 626 Bryan Ave. at noon Thursday were held Saturday Afternoon at 3:00 in the home of the nephew. The Rev. S. S. Jones of Catlin officiated. Interniment was in Springhill Cemetary. Funeral arrangements were in charge of J.B. Salladay. \ EMELINE PUGH RESIDENT HERE 55 YEARS , DIES March 21, 1929 Mrs. Emeline Pugh, 77, widow of William Pugh and a resident of Danville for 55 years died in the home of here nephew Ira Jakeway, 626 Bryan Avenue at noon thursday. She had been ill three years and in critical condition one week. Mrs. Pugh was born at Ottatwa Illinois in February 1852 a daughter of George and Amanda Jakeway. she was united in marriage to William Pugh, who died 23 years ago . An only child, Edward, died several years ago. Surviving her are three sisters, Miss Alice at home, Mrs. Eliza Smith and mrs. Mary Howell, both of Milford, Il. She had been a member of the Christian church for 40 years. Funeral arrangements are in charge of J.B. Salladay. Death Cert.: Place of death Vermilion County Danville sit. 3676 Registered #180 393C Mrs. Emmeline Pugh 626 Bryan Ave. 78 yrs. while female widowed husband William Pugh date of birth FEb. 8 1851 78 years 1 mo. 20 days occupation retired housewife. father George Jakway mother Amanda Date of death March 21, 1929. Was attended by Dr. from Nov. 14, 1928 burial in Springhill Cemetery Danville, Illinois Vermilion co. informant was Samuel Jakway 626 Bryan Ave. ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/il/vermilion/vitals/epugh.txt Child of William Pugh and Emeline Jakway is: 2 i. Edward2 Pugh, born Abt. 1880; died Bef. 1929. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.