Here are a couple of obituaries I found online while checking for relatives in Jersey Co., IL Hope it helps someone: EDWARDS. William Bailey Edwards born in Monmouth Co, NJ April 26, 1824. Grandson of Gen Bailey of Revolutionary War fame. Learned tailors trade, married Mary Emma Allen on Mar 15, 1848 and left NJ and came to Jersey Co moving on a farm of Abijah Davis, where he lived two years. Then moved to Jerseyville and teamed between Alton and Jerseyville for 11 years hauling flour to Alton and merchandise of all kinds from Alton to Jerseyville. In fall of 1865 purchased farm of 160 acres in Richwood Township where he lived until death of his wife June 20, 1889. Since that time he has lived with children and at time of his death March 11, 1898 was living with son, William, six miles west of Kane. Father of 13 children seven of whom are still living. On account of sever illness of his son, funeral services were conducted at the cemetery by Rev. Crawford. EDWARDS. William Henry Edwards born in Monmouth Co, NJ July 13, 1850 died at home six miles west of Kane, Mar 15, 1898. Leaves wife and four children. Funeral by Rev. Crawford. Burial in Reddish Cem. Oldest son of Wm Bailey Edwards. March 17 as Mrs. W.H. Edwards with her family was returning home from her husbands funeral, her little son, aged four years, taken sick and died at home of her sister, Mrs Papker Dunham, two days later. CLAYTON. Died 16-07-1898. Benjamin Cook Clayton born in Monmouth Co. New Jersey - July 17,1814 - died July 16, 1898 at his home in Jerseyville. 84 years. came to Pennsylvania to Illinois in 1850. Married Christina Younkin, April 4, 1843. Married 55 years - leaves wife, one daughter, Mrs., Anna Bohannan - 5 grandchildren - Eddie and Ettie Bohannan - Mrs. Gertrude Elliott - Howard Green and George Senior. Funeral from ME Church - Rev. G. W. Shepard. ELY. Isaac R. Ely born in Monmouth Co, NJ Jan 13, 1824. Came to Jersey Co at the age of 13 and was last one of the original settlers of the Paradise Neighborhood. Married Miss Mar A. Christopher in 1846. Three sons, two survive. ME Church at Fidelity. Loving and devoted father, Strong believer in simplicity and avoided all display in everything with which he had to do. Good Christian. Funeral from Me Church. Rev J. G. Dee serving. KIRBY. The Examiner, Jerseyville, Ill., 22 January 1879: Mrs. Elizabeth Kirby (nee Miss Elizabeth Gaston) relict of the late Nathaniel Kirby, died last Friday, 17 January 1879 at the residence of her son, L.L. Kirby, Esq. In this city. The deceased was born 31 March 1788 at Monmouth, N.J., and was in her 91st year. Miss Gaston was married to Mr. Kirby 16 February 1810. Her husband died 9 August 1833. Mrs. Kirby came to Jersey county in 1838 and united with the First Presbyterian church here, on profession of faith in 1842. She was the mother of six children, all of whom arrived to adult age; three of whom are now Living; Lebbens L. Kirby, William Kirby, Mrs. Maria Voorhees. She had had forty-five grandchildren and twenty-nine are now living; twenty-nine great grandchildren and twenty-two are living: Charles H. Voorhees, John B. Voorhees, Asa Snell, Libbie Remer, Maggie Mcadams, George Voorhees, children of Maria Voorhees; N.T. Kirby, Libbie Kirby, Sarah M. Kirby, Wm. H. Kirby, Robert Kirby, Ella Kirby, Josie Kirby, Children of William Kirby; George H. Kirby, Jennie Conklin, Emma Beaty, children of Thomas Kirby; Kate Beaty, Georgia Beardslee, Jennie J. Bates, Fannie Stallings, Benton Bonnell, Dayton Bonnell, Charles Bonnell, children of Sarah Bonnell; James Kirby, Jett T. Kirby, Hattie Kirby, Children of Lebbens L. Kirby; Charles Kirby, Etta Read, Fannie Kirby, children of George H. Kirby. Of her brothers and sisters only one is living, Joseph Gaston, Webster, NY who is the father of Mrs. Charles H. Voorhees. The funeral was preached by her pastor, Rev. J.W. Stark, and the services were largely attended from the residence of L.L. Kirby. Mrs. Kirby was an upright Christian; she was diligent in business, fervent in spirit serving the lord; all her time was occupied, and the lamp of her life was burned completely dry; she lived the full measure of her earthly career, and as the light of the lamp consumes the oil and goes out, so too her life was entirely spent. Her industry was proverbial and this she transmitted to all her children. She prepared the following lines during her illness in the fall: farewell my friends, I love so dear, I am not gone, still living here; the debt is paid, the grace is free, prepare yourselves to follow me. KIRBY. Unknown newspaper, January 1896. Died: William Kirby, born in Monmouth County, New Jersey on 23 July 1814, aged 81 years. He was married to Miss Perrings; leaves widow and 3 Sons: N. T., Robert and Leonard; 4 daughters, Mrs. E. B. Stanley, Mrs. W. B. Kirby, Miss Ella; One Brother, L. L. Kirby. Rev. J. Porter officiating at funeral. KIRBY. Died 18-05-1905. Jerseyville Republican, 8 June 1905: L. L. Kirby was born in Monmouth County, New Jersey on 3 February 1823, son of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Kirby. He came to Jersey County in 1839 and married Sarah Post 6 January 1848. Nine children were born; two Survive: Jett A. who resides with his parents and Mrs. Hattie Smith; also three Grandchildren, Lafayette, Hazel and Imogene Smith of Springfield. Mr. Kirby was one of nature's noblemen; generous, genial, true and honest. KIRBY. Died 18-05-1905. Jerseyville Republican, 8 June 1905: L. L. Kirby was born in Monmouth County, New Jersey on 3 February 1823, son of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Kirby. He came to Jersey County in 1839 and married Sarah Post 6 January 1848. Nine children were born; two Survive: Jett A. who resides with his parents and Mrs. Hattie Smith; also three Grandchildren, Lafayette, Hazel and Imogene Smith of Springfield. Mr. Kirby was one of nature's noblemen; generous, genial, true and honest. REED. Died 04-03-1907. John C. Reed 63 years, 4 months, 11 days, was born in Monmouth County, New Jersey, October 22, 1844. He came to Illinois with his parents about the year 1857 he was married to Cannie (Cox) Reed January 21, 1866 by Rev. C. H. Foote, pastor of Presbyterian church of Jerseyville, Illinois with his parents about 1857. He married Cannie (Cox) Reed, January 21, 1866 by Rev. C. H. foote, pastor of Presbyterian church of Jerseyville, Illinois. To this union 4 children were born, 1 daughter and 3 sons, of which 3 died in infancy, William V. the only one surviving his father. He enlisted in Company D, 144th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, on August 30, 1864, and was honorably discharged July 14, 1865. Mr. Reed died at his residence on Gooddrich St., March 4 at 2:50 pm. He leaves his wife, 1 son, many brothers; relatives and friends. He was known as a good citizen and respect by all who knew him. During the past year and especially the last 3-4 months, he has been an intense suffer. A few weeks ago he accepted Christ as a personal savior, and was baptized, witnessing a good confession. We rejoice to believe that he fell asleep in Jesus. The final services were held in the Presbyterian church, Friday, May 6, at 2:30 pm and were conducted by pastor Rev. W. H. Jordan, who was assisted by Rev. S. Catt and c - incomplete. REED. Died 04-03-1907. John C. Reed 63 years, 4 months, 11 days, was born in Monmouth County, New Jersey, October 22, 1844. He came to Illinois with his parents about the year 1857 he was married to Cannie (Cox) Reed January 21, 1866 by Rev. C. H. Foote, pastor of Presbyterian church of Jerseyville, Illinois with his parents about 1857. He married Cannie (Cox) Reed, January 21, 1866 by Rev. C. H. foote, pastor of Presbyterian church of Jerseyville, Illinois. To this union 4 children were born, 1 daughter and 3 sons, of which 3 died in infancy, William V. the only one surviving his father. He enlisted in Company D, 144th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, on August 30, 1864, and was honorably discharged July 14, 1865. Mr. Reed died at his residence on Gooddrich St., March 4 at 2:50 pm. He leaves his wife, 1 son, many brothers; relatives and friends. He was known as a good citizen and respect by all who knew him. During the past year and especially the last 3-4 months, he has been an intense suffer. A few weeks ago he accepted Christ as a personal savior, and was baptized, witnessing a good confession. We rejoice to believe that he fell asleep in Jesus. The final services were held in the Presbyterian church, Friday, May 6, at 2:30 pm and were conducted by pastor Rev. W. H. Jordan, who was assisted by Rev. S. Catt and c - incomplete. RUE. Died 09-1878. Alfred Rue, 65, was born February 21, 1813, in Perrinsville, Monmouth County New Jersey. He came to Illinois in 1835 stopping at Bloomington where, March 21, 1838 he married Matilda (Baker) Rue. She survives. Also surviving 3 sons; 2 daughters and 2 brothers. They moved to Jersey County in 1837 where for 41 years he has lived and was respected by all. Funeral from Presbyterian church, Rev. Stark officiating. TINDLE. Died 1852. Mary L. Tindle, 78, (age & birth-death date disagree) was born in Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey, June 10, 1782. She moved to Illinois in 1845; and was a member of the Baptist church. The funeral was held from the home of Sam Snedker. VOORHEES. Died 03-1884. Mrs. Maria Voorhees died at the residence of her son-in-law, T. F. Remer. Born in Monmouth County New Jersey February 27, 1812 and married P. P. Voorhees in May 1839. They came to Jersey County and settled on a farm 5 miles south of town. The couple had 9 children. 5 girls and 4 boys. Moved to Jerseyville in 1865. Funeral was from Presbyterian church.