Madison County IL Archives Obituaries.....Jan 1895, Misc Obits 1895 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/il/ilfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Missi Researcher madmiss@aol.com March 16, 2006, 1:50 am Edwardsville Intelligencer - Jan 1895 Edwardsville Intelligencer Obits and Death Notices Madison County, Illinois Jan 1895 Article dated Friday January 4, 1895 Mrs Wm Cox, off Sedalia MO, daughter of Mrs. Grace Ridgely, of this city, died Wednesday morning at seven-o'clock. Mrs Ridgely, daughters and son went to Bunker Hill Thursday to attend the funeral. Lawrence Fahrig died Wednesday afternoon at the home of his son, on Second Street, at the age of 80 years. He was stricken with paralysis early in the morning and died at one o'clock p.m. He was a native of Prussia and came to this country and settled in Alton in 1844, and resided here ever since. Seven children survive him, Little Willie son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Fahrig was also summoned by the dark angel, dying at 1230 Wednesday morning after a short attack of membranous croup. The funeral of the child was on Thursday afternoon and that of the grandfather on Friday morning, both services being at St. Mary's Church. Article dated Tuesday January 8, 1895 Mrs. Rachel Morefield Reaches nearly Four Score Mrs. Rachel Morefield died Friday evening at 6:30 o'clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs Joseph Berger at the age of 79 years 11 months and 9 days. For twelve years she had been paralyzed, and totally helpless, this condition being the result of a broken leg. During the past three weeks she failed in health steadily and death came as a relief Friday eveneing. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the residence where where services were conducted by Rev. W. F. E. Ash. The remains were laid to rest at Woodlawn. The pall bearers were Ben Epping, W Z Schmidt, C W Wilkins, James McNeilly, Jacob Schneider and Charles Schwarz. Mrs. Morefield was born in North Carolina January 25, 1815. At the age of seventeen she was married to Sturgeon Morefield. Forty years ago they came to Edwardsville, and after residing here several years moved to Hillsboro and bought a farm later selling out and moving to Pana, where they lived on a farm for twelve years. While there, in 1882 they celebrated their golden wedding. Six years ago the aged couple was induced to sell their farm and come to Edwardsville and live with their daughters, Mrs. Amanda Berger and Mrs. Alice Pope. Mr. Morefield died on March 4, 1891. Their union had been blessed with thirteen children, of whom five survive, viz: Chas. Morefield of Pana, Mrs Amanda Berger, Mrs. Charity Green, of Edwardsville, Mrs. Alice Pope of Venice. She also leaves to mourn her death 33 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She had lived a good Christian life and was a member of the Baptist church for many years. Minna Carolina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Dierkes, died Saturday morning at 1:30 o'clock, aged 27 days. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the family residence on Brown Street. Services were conducted by Rev. Carl Kunzmann. The body was interred at Woodlawn. This is the third child of these parents summoned by the hand of death in the past four years. Two weeks ago John Brinkmann, father of Mrs. Dierkes, was buried. The hand of affliction has been indeed laid heavily on them and the community sympathizes with them in their great trial. Article dated Friday, January 11, 1895 The happy home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gill, on East Eighth street (Alton), was entered by the angel of death on Sunday, and the baby girl Blanche, aged seven weeks, was taken away. The little one died of congestion of the brain. The services were from the house on Tuesday, Rev. Fry officiating. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wightman of Upper Alton, were sorely bereaved Monday in the death of their daughter, Jessie, who passed away after a lingering illness which finally developed into congestion of the brain. She was aged nearly 13 years and was a bright and loving child. The funeral was from Upper Alton Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock Tuesday and was largely attended. Henry Schulz, a stone mason residing on North Street (Alton), died Tuesday at the family home from effects of injuries received in a fall the Friday evening previous. He was 37 years of age and leaves a widow and six children. The funeral took place friday morning from St. Mary's church under the auspices of St. Boniface's branch of the Western Catholic Union, of which deceased was a member. Horace D. Cannell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cannell, died at the family home Saturday morning after a weeks illness with stomach troubles. Horace was a bright lad of 11 years, his death is a severe shock to his family and friends. The funeral was private and took place Monday morning from the family home. The services were conducted by Rector Crittenden, of St. Paul's Episcopal church, who spoke feelingly of the bright young life so unexpectedly cut off. The pall bearers were Clay Butler, Mather Pfeiffenberger, Andrew Pepler and Charles Klunk. Article dated Tuesday, January 15 1895 Dan Hawks, of Nameoki Township died Sunday of a congestive chill, after an illness of only one day. The funeral will take place today. Article dated Saturday, January 18, 1895 Mrs. Elsie Schultz, relict of the late George Shultz, died Saturday afternoon, aged 63 years after an illness of three weeks of typhoid fever. Three grown children survive her. The funeral took place from the German Evangelical church at 9 o'clock Tuesday. Miss Hannah Organ, aged 23 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Organ, died Tuesday evening of last week, after an illness of six months of consumption. Her lingering illness was borne with resignation. The funeral which was largely attended, was from the Cathedral, Thursday morning. Mrs. A. M. H. Singletary died at the age of 43 years at her home (Collinsville) Thursday of last week. The funeral took place from the family residence Wednesday this week. The remains were interred in Glenwood cemetary, January 17th. Article dated Friday, January 25, 1895 Death of Mrs. Catherine Halley After much suffering, Mrs. Catherine Halley, wife of William Halley, passed peacefully away Wednesday morning at 2:30 o'clock at the age of 35 years, 5 months and 10 days. She had been a sufferer for years with some affliction of the stomach and for several months has been confined to her bed almost continually. Medical attendance seemed useless and the end came Wednesday. The funeral took place today at 10 o'clock from St. Mary's Catholic Church, where services were conducted by Rev Father C A O'Reilly. The body was interred in the Catholic Cemetary. The pall bearers were Thos. Kane, Wm McNeilly, John E. Burns and Patrick Green. Catherine Halley was born near this city August 13, 1858, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murray. On November 4, 1879 she was married to William Halley. She leaves to mourn her death a husband and five children, the oldest of whom is 14 years of age and the youngest 2 years, also one sister Mrs. Mary Cowan of this city and a half brother Edward Murray, who resides in Missouri. She was a true Christian, ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need and she will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. John North, for many years a resident of Madison County, died Wednesday morning at his home on Union Street, aged about 60 years. The funeral took place Thursday p.m. from the house to Godfrey cemetary. Mrs. Sarah English, of Godfrey township, wife of David English, passed peacefully away on Monday afternoon, aged 74 years. She had been quite feeble for sometime. Besides her husband, four children survive her, Mrs. John McKissock, Mrs. David Jenkins, Miss Ann English and George English. The funeral took place this afternoon from the family home to Alton cemetary, services being conducted by Rev. H N Chittenden, of St. Paul's Episcopal church. Phillip Dietz, and old and esteemed resident of the east end, died at 10:30 Thursday evening, after a protracted illness of Brights' disease. He was aged 64 years, and besides his widow, leaves a large family of children, most of whom are grown. The funeral was from St. Mary's Church Sunday afternoon, and the remains were laid to rest in Greenwood cemetary. Article Tuesday, January 29, 1895 Nellie, the bright-eyed little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McKittrick, died at noon today. She took sick about a month ago with whooping cough and was nearly well when a week ago Friday an abcess formed on her right side. Last night Dr. Joseph Pogue performed an operation for appendicitis, removing the obstruction. The child seemed to improve afterwards, but took a change for the worse at six-o'clock this morning, and sank until death brought her young life to a close. She was an only daughter, the treasure of her parents and the pet of all and her death has spread a gloom over the happy home. The funeral will take place from the family residence on Center Street Thursday morning at 10o'clock. Services will be conducted by Rev. W E Ravenscroft. The body will be laid to rest in Oaklawn Cemetary on the Troy Road. An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Herrin, who reside on the Alton Road, died Monday morning of lung fever. The funeral took place this afternoon. The child was 2 months and 12 days old. Died January 26th, an infant of Chas. and Mary Woll Died January 26, Hulda L. Hunziker, daughter of Adolph and Susan Hunziker aged 1 year and 14 days. Funeral Monday. Died January 29th, Mrs. M. Plocher aged 51 years 10 months and 1 day. She was sick the past six months. Funeral took place Thursday. Died Jan 29th, Thomas Menge, an old citizen, aged 63 years, 4 months and 6 days. He had been ill for one week. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon. Jacob Leibundgut died January 25th at 1am very suddenly. Coroner T. W. Kinder held an inquest Monday evening. The verdict was that death resulted from heart failure. Deceased was 58 years 10 months and 1 day old. The remains were buried in the City Cemetary Monday. Newspaper Article February 1, 1895 Closed His Career Uncle Nelson Montgomery Died Wednesday Morning. Injuried sustained a week ago end a long and busy life. Nelson Montgomery died wednesday morning. Tuesday a week ago he saddled a horse and rode to the timber near his home place where he had men engaged in clearing. He gave some directions and started to return home. What happened immediately after no one knows. Shortly after he left the horse was seen without its rider. Search resulted in finding him on the ground with several bruises and unconscious. He was taken home and the best attention was given him, but his age and enfeebled condition and an affection of the heart made his condition serious. Tuesday night he began sinking and at ten minutes to one he breathed his last. Nelson Montgomery was a rugged character, one of the old school of pioneers, a man of strength and tenacity of purpose, of uncompromising uprightness and integrity. His acenstors were (photo) conspicuous in the earlier history of the country. His lineage extended back to before the revolution. His father William Montgomery, was born in Virginia November 29 1786 and removed with his parents to Kentucky in 1796. When he reached manhood's estate he moved to a still newer country and took up his home in St. Louis in 1809. Five years later he married Miss Sarah Rattan and came to Madison County locating on a tract of land on Indian Creek. Nelson Montgomery was the eldest of eleven children and was born August 1, 1815. He was reared on the old homestead. On March 22 1838 he married Miss Eleanor Kinder, daughter of George and Isabella Kinder. They were the parents of eight children, of whom those living are: Ann M. who married Francis M. Wood, Nancy J. wife of John F Jarvis, Mary Matilda wife of Henry C. Barnsback, Phoebe E. at home, Zephaniah J who married Lillie McKittrick, now dead, and Robert M. who married Maggie McKittrick. William T. and Sarah I are deceased. On March 22 1888 Mr and Mrs Montgomery celebrated their golden wedding. Mr. Montgomery has been recognized for many years as one of the wealthy farmers of the county. His home farm, four miles from Edwardsville consists of 573 acres of as rich land as their is in the state. The buildings on it constitute almost a small town. The St Louis and Eastern Railroad recently built runs through and has established a station called Montgomery. An elevator has been erected and produce can be loaded into cars from the field. Mr. Montgomery was a lover of horses and cattle and his stables were famous at county fairs in this and neighboring counties for many years. Besides this estate he owns over 1200 acres in Bates County Missouri, for which he declined an offer $45,000 some time ago and which has been improved since. His estate is valued at $150,000 - $200,000 and may well exceed that. Mr. Montgomery was never idle. He worked hard and understood how to husband his resources. He was, too, a man of generous impulses and enjoyed the company of friends. His home was noted for unbounded hospitality. He acquired wealth and what he had was the fruit of honest labor. The funeral will take place to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock from the family residence. Rev. James Osborne of Troy, who officiated at the golden wedding nearly seven years ago will preach the sermon. He will be assisted by Rev J. E. Nickerson of St. Johns church of this city. The body will be buried in the family lot in Oak Lawn Cemetary. The pall bearers will be I.A. Davis, J A Vance, R C Barnett, Wm H Cotter, George Leverett, Judge John G. Irwin, Maj Wm R. Prickett, and Judge Wm H. Krome. John Ambuel John Ambuel, one of the most successful farmers of Leef Township, and a resident of Madison County for more than fifty five years, died Monday in his 64th year. John Ambuel was born in Canton, Graubuenden, Switzerland, March 31, 1831. His father was John H. Ambuel, was a farmer. He heard so much about the new world and the opportunities it offered that in 1839 he left his native land and with his family journeyed to Havre and embarked an old and weatherbeaten sailing vessel to cross the Atlantic. After sixty-three days, during which time the old ship had frequently sprung a leak and endangered the lives of the passengers, the ship anchored at New Orleans. The family was transferred to a river boat and ascended to East St. Louis. Here they camped for several days in corn cribs while waiting for wagons to transport them to Highland. In September they arrived at their destination. The father engaged in farming and after the vicissitudes incident to life in a new country eventually became the owner of a quarter section of land. The subject of this sketch worked on this farm attending school at such time as his services were not needed at home. When a young man he was employed in various vocations. He operated a threshing machine several seasons and saved some money. Later he took charge of the farm and made it one of the most productive and finest in the township. He was married June 14, 1859 to Tueresa Kraft. They were the parents of twelve children, ten of whom survive, Mary, wife of Henry Henschen, of Leef; John J. who lives in Highland, Christina who married Peter Ledue, of Saline; Phillip who also lives in Highland; Rosa wife of Peter Schrumpf, of Saline; Annie, Katherine, Jacob, Henry and Matilda. He served at different times as township collector and held the office when he died. He was also for many years a school director. Politically he was a democrat and served repeatedly as central comitteeman for his township. He lived an industrious and honorable life. He was kind-hearted, a staunch citizen and a good friend. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.org/il/madison/obits/j/jan189530nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/ilfiles/ File size: 16.3 Kb