This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kzw2007 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5288/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John A. McFadgen was born at Gwelth, Canada, 2/10/1842 and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.L. Root, Seattle, Monday at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, June 6, 1927 at the age of 85 yrs. A the age of 19 John McFadgen enlisted in Co. E 8th IL Cavalry at Morrison, IL and one of his chief delights in later years was reviewing scenes of events in the Civil war. In September 1872 he was married to Miss Amanda Lenhart at Morrison, IL, and this worth couple lived together 50 years; celebrating their golden wedding in Monroe. Three children blessed this union-Wilson McFadgen of Eugene, OR, Mrs. Carrie Root of Seattle, and LuLu McFadgen who passed away during the year 1920. The McFadgens lived in WA about 40 years, coming to Monroe from Kent 26 years ago and for 20 years were members of the M.E. church. Mr. McFadgen operated a creamery for a few years and for many years was a faithful employee of August Holmquist. When his health failed a few years ago he and Mrs. McFadgen ! went to the Soldiers home at Retsil, but for the past three years they have lived at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Root, who has cared for them with tender devotion. Mr. McFadgen leaves to mourn his loss the widow, son and daughter, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the Evans undertaking parlors in Seattle, Rev. Adams, pastor of the Asbury M.E. church officiating. Miss Myrtle Huffendick sang his favorite hymns "Lead Kindly Light" and "Abide with Me," with harp accompaniment. Many beautiful flowers were in evidence. Interment was in the Monroe cemetery where our beloved friend rests beside his daughter LuLu. 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.