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Name: Archibald TAYLOR
Newspaper: The
Chandlerville Times
Date of Newspaper: January 7, 1921
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Archibald Taylor
"DEATH OF PROMINENT FARMER - Archibald Taylor Passed
Away December 30th.
Archibald Taylor, one of Cass county's
most substantial and well to do farmers passed away at the home of his son's
Orvil Taylor, west
of town December 30th after a short illness at the age of
85 years, 4 months and 27 days.
Mr. Taylor was the son of
Neil and Marguerite Taylor and was born near Camestown, Scotland, August 3,
1835, and came to this country
with his parents about the age of six years.
He had lived in this county all the time with the exception of a few years spent
in the west. He was united in marriage March 10, 1875, to Susan Emily Horrom who
preceded him in death Sept. 11, 1920. To this union six children were born, two
dying in infancy and Miss Mabel passing away Feb. 17, 1917. Those surviving are
Neil, Orvil, and Mrs. Frank Yeck all of near this city, together with six
grandchildren and one brother, John N. Taylor of near Hickory, besides numerous
other relatives and friends. Mr. Taylor told members of his family that he
didn't expect it to be long before his would be with his wife.
He was a member of the Presbyterian church at Hickory for many years and was an
elder and trustee, which offices he held at the time of his demise. He was a man
of sound faith, a good father and neighbor and will be greatly missed by all his
loved ones.
Funeral services were held at the Hickory
church Sunday, January 2, 1921, at 8 o'clock p.m., Rev. W.C. Schaeffer
officiating. Special music was rendered by T.F. Schaad, W.A. McNeill, Mrs.
W.O. Talbot and Miss Minnie Schaad. Interment was made in the Carr cemetery.
Name: Alice TAYLOR
Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Newspaper: 1922
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Alice Taylor
"MISS ALICE TAYLOR SUCCUMBED TUESDAY
Prominent
Resident of Virginia Had Been Ill Six Years.
Miss Alice
Taylor, one of the pioneer residents of Cass county and a member of a prominent
family bearing that name, died at 8:30 o'clock Tuesday evening at her home on
East Springfield street of a cancerous condition from which she has been
suffering for the last six years. While Miss Taylor's death was not altogether
unexpected, the end came rather suddenly as she had been critically ill only
since Monday morning.
Miss Taylor was the daughter of the
late Robert Taylor and Janet Cunningham Taylor. She was born in Cass county and
spent the major
portion of her life at the family home in Sangamon bottom
near Hickory. After the father's death eighteen years ago, Miss Taylor moved to
Virginia where she had resided since. The cancerous growth developed six years
ago. Since that time she had submitted to operations, numerous X-ray
examinations and radium treatments, all to no avail. The condition became
critical Monday morning when she suffered a sinking spell. By Monday afternoon
she had improved somewhat, but the following morning brought a second change for
the worse which lasted until the end came.
Funeral
services were held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the home, the Rev. Max
B. Wiles, pastor of the Presbyterian church,
officiating. Interment was in
the Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Miss Taylor was a member of the Presbyterian church.
Name: Arthur N. TAYLOR
Newspaper:
Unknown
Date of Newspaper: 1979
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Arthur N. Taylor
"Arthur Taylor, 78, of Virginia, dies
Arthur N. Taylor, 78, of 181 W. Union St., Virginia, died Saturday at Passavant
Hospital.
He was born September 14, 1900 in Chandlerville,
a son of Neil and Bertha Finch Taylor.
He married Beatrice
Edwards August 30, 1925. She survives.
Also surviving are
two daughters, Mrs. Addison (Ruth Ellen) Marcy of Chandlerville and Linda Taylor
of Virginia, three sons, William A.
Taylor of West Covina, Cal., Richard E.
Taylor of Chandlerville and Russell D. Taylor of Macomb, a sister, Mrs. Lillian
Blair of Petersburg, 10 grandchildren, six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister.
He was a retired
farmer in the Chandlerville area.
He was a member of the
Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was a board member of the Cass County Service Co.
for many years.
Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at
the Lintner-Buchanan Funeral Home with the Rev. Vern Gerdes officiating. Burial
will in Mt. Olive Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 7-9 p.m. at the
funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to the Mt. Olive Baptist Church."
Name: Chelsea Charles TAYLOR
Newspaper:
Journal-Courier, Jacksonville
Date of Newspaper: August 18, 1997
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Chelsea Charles Taylor 1915-1997
Virginia - Chelsea
Charles Taylor, 82, of rural Virginia, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 1997, at the Long
Term Care Facility in Rushville.
He was born, June 16,
1915, in Springfield, the son of John Horrom and Edna Elliott Taylor. He married
Louise Dorr Aug. 12, 1948, in Chandlerville and she survives.
He is also survived by three sons, C. Charles (wife, Candace) of St. Louis, and
William J. (wife, Karen) of McHenry; four grandchildren; a sister, Marjorie C.
of Virginia; and a brother, F. John (wife Dorothy) of Virginia.
Mr. Taylor, a lifetime Cass County farmer, graduated from the University of
Illinois., College of Agriculture in 1937 where he had been a member of the
University Livestock Judging Team. He later served on the University of
Illinois, College of Agriculture Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Active throughout his life in agricultural affairs, Mr. Taylor served as
president of the Chandlerville Grain Company, the board of the Cass County Soil
and Water Conservation District, and had been involved in farm drainage matters.
In addition to serving as 4-H leader for many years, he taught night agriculture
classes to GIs returning from WWII. In 1947, he was named Illinois Corn King by
the Illinois Crop Improvement Association.
Name: Cora L. TAYLOR
Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Newspaper: 1967
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Cora L. Taylor
"Cora L. Taylor - VIRGINIA-- Cora L.
Taylor, 76, of route 3, Virginia, died at 12:15 p.m. yesterday at Passavant
Hospital in Jacksonville.
She was born on April 5, 1890
near Beardstown, a daughter of Amel and Henryetta Dour Wagner.
She is survived by her husband, Orville, a daughter, Mrs. Catherine Siltman of
rural Virginia, and three sons, Karl and Carroll both of rural Virginia and John
O. of Macon, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
The body will be taken to the residence where friends may call after noon
tomorrow.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday at the Sangamon Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John
McFarlane officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia."
Name: Duncan Alexander TAYLOR
Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Newspaper: 1934
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Duncan Alexander Taylor
"LAST RITES FOR DUNCAN TAYLOR HELD TUESDAY
Well Known Retired Farmer Dies At Age of 74
Last rites for
Duncan Taylor, 74, well known retired farmer of this city were conducted from
the late residence Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. J.C. Shull
officiating and the Rev. W.C. Schaeffer of Buffalo, former pastor of the
Sangamon Valley church, assisting.
Favorite hymns were
sung by Mrs. Thomas Schaad accompanied by Mrs. H.D. Trickey.
Mr. Taylor passed away at the Springfield hospital at three o'clock Sunday
morning after a long illness.
The services at the grave
were in charge of the Masonic lodge of Beardstown, with which the deceased had
long been affiliated.
J.W. Fagen of Beardstown acted as
worshipful master and George Balsley as chaplain during the services and Curtis
Logsdon, F.H. Trussell, J.D. Carlton and W.P. Beatty, of the Beardstown Masonic
order and Howard Campbell, Merle Paschal, C.T. Hoppin and Elmer Branham of the
local Masonic lodge were the pallbearers.
Interment was in
the Walnut Ridge cemetery.
Mr. Taylor was born north of
this city June 19, 1860, the son of Robert and Janet Cunningham Taylor.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
Lillian Kendall Taylor, three daughters; Mrs.
Otto Dour, and Mrs. Frank C. Fox of this city and Blanches of Madison,
Wisconsin, one sister, Mrs. Jennie Sudbrink and two brothers, Archibald R. and
Robert C., all of this city."
Name: Ellen TAYLOR
Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Newspaper: 1903
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Ellen Taylor
"Taylor-Died, at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Henry Campbell, near Virginia, Cass county, Ill., on April 14, 1903. Miss Ellen
Taylor, eldest daughter of the late Robert Taylor and Jenette Cunningham Taylor.
She was born near Virginia, Cass county, Ill., and resided in Sangamon Valley
all her life. In early life she professed religion under the preaching of Rev.
James White, of blessed memory, and united with the Hickory Cumberland
Presbyterian church in the early history of that congregation. Ever after she
lived a most devoted life, giving her time and energy to the assistance of
others. She did much for the church, her greatest ambition being to live and
work for the cause. Her illness dated from an attack of la grippe, December 15,
1902. Her suffering was not great till near the end, and was all borne with
patient resignation, expressing no regret, only that she could not live to labor
for the church by Rev. R.D. Miller, assisted by her pastor, Rev. Mr. Clark.
Followed by a host of mourning friends, she was laid to rest beside her father
and three sisters in the beautiful cemetery overlooking the home of her entire
life. She
will be long missed so long and faithfully-- A friend.
Name: Ellen TAYLOR
Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Newspaper: 1903
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Ellen Taylor
"Miss Ellen Taylor.
Miss Ellen Taylor, died at the home of her sister Mrs. Henry Campbell, west of
this city, Tuesday morning at about 10 o'clock. Deceased was born in this county
on the Sangamon bottom and was the daughter of the late Robert C. Taylor, and is
survived by her widowed mother, Mrs. Jenet Taylor, five brothers, Angus, John
W., Archibald, Duncan and Robert C., three sisters, Alice at home, Mrs. Henry
Campbell, and Mrs. Wm. Sudbrink, all of this county. Her last illness began
about the middle of last December, when she contracted a severe cold, which
rapidly developed into the grip which was followed by heart dilatation, causing
her death. For several weeks she was at the Prince sanitarium, at Springfield,
and only returned from there on Thursday evening of last week.
Funeral services were conducted today from the Hickory Cumberland Presbyterian
church, by the Reverend Miller, Petersbury, [Petersburg?] assisted by the Rev.
Clark, of the local church. Interment followed at the Carr cemetery."
Name: John Horrom TAYLOR
Newspaper:
Unknown
Date of Newspaper: 1959
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
John Horrom Taylor
"Taylor, John Horrom. Yet a young man, the
gentleman whose name appears at the head of the following sketch is one of the
most prominent and well-to-do among the more prosperous agriculturalists of Cass
County. He is a native of the county, having been born on the Sangamon River
bottom, in township 18, range 10, on January 20, 1879. He is, moreover, not only
one of the most prominent and prosperous of the farmers of this section, as well
as one of its most extensive stockraisers, but one possessing a cultivation
somewhat unusual in men of his occupation, and a fund of information that causes
him to be accepted as an authority on many questions arising in the community
where he lives, and where all his days have been spent.
John H. Taylor is a son of William and Mary E. (Horrom) Taylor, the former a
Scotchman by birth, and the latter a native of Cass County. The birth of William
Taylor occurred February 10, 1849, and that of Mary E. Taylor, February 10,
1840. The father came to the United States and located in Ohio in 1837, settling
in Illinois in 1839. John H., who was the sixth of their seven children, lived
with his parents until 1896, attending the district schools in early youth, and
the Chandlerville High School at a later period. In 1897 he entered Lincoln
(Ill.) University, from which he was graduated in June, 1902, with a degree of
B.L.
Returning to the home farm he operated the place,
with R.A. Taylor, until the time of his marriage, September 20, 1909. On this
date, he was wedded to Edna Elliott Taylor, a native of Elkhart, Ill. and a
daughter of Chelsa L. and Sarah Josephine (Allen) Taylor. The father of
Columbus, Adair County, Ky., and the mother of Griggsville,Pike County, Ill. Mr.
and Mrs. Taylor have one daughter, Marjorie Caroline, born July 10, 1910.
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor moved in to a modern residence of nine rooms, with all the
latest improvements, which he had just erected on his
farm. This house
contains closets, bath, hot and cold water, etc., and is lighted with acetylene
gas, and the farm comprises 492 acres, of which 275 are on the bluff and the
rest on Sangamon River bottom. Mr. Taylor is successfully engaged in grain
farming, and is also devoting attention to raising horses, hogs and cattle on an
extensive scale.
In religious faith Mr. Taylor is
Presbyterian. Politically he is identified with the Republican party. He and his
wife are highly esteemed wherever their acquaintance extends."
Name: Kate TAYLOR
Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Newspaper: 1885
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Kate Taylor
"Died,
Taylor. On Friday morning,
October 16, 1885, of consumption, Kate, aged 23 years, daughter of Robert and
Jeannette Taylor.
An yet another time the angel called and
took the flower away. Three times within as many years, the tear of sympathy and
love is shed in Robert Taylor's home. Just as the summer of '83 gave place to
November's chilling winds, with still more icy clasp, the hand invisible,
received to the embraces, Miss Taylor.
The germ that had
just begun to hasten when a shadow came, and as if our hearts were broken, it
tried again to see what human love could stand. They took her to the soft and
balmy climate of the silver state, and there in the fastness of the Rockies,
from heights sublime, her spirit sought communication with the one who always
seemed so near. Harvest came and she was home again; but ere the grain was
garnered, the wings that had hovered near so long, bore to an eternal rest the
life of Flora Taylor.
Sad indeed has been that home since
then, yet sadder still 'tis now. The house is darkened. Subdued voices and low
sobs are heard, The little band of crape explains it all. Kate Taylor is dead!
Hardly is it true that one affliction aids us to bear with greater fortitude
another, for the last seems the unkindest cut of all. Kate so young, so
beautiful, so full of hope and life, dead! We cannot help but ask why this
strange fatality, yet know that it cannot be understood. Her life had been so
pure, her ways so kind and gentle, so high her hopes and aspirations, that the
loss seems doubly great. She had just passed twenty-three. The rose cheek of the
child had given place to the modest blush of womanhood, and yet there was a
happy commingiling of the two, so free and yet mature. The highest gift within a
woman's power. a true heart's love, had been bestowed upon a most deserving
sustor. Their nuptials were to have been celebrated in September last. Pain an
tears has been the consumation of that vow. The little home so often planned in
mutual love, is narrowed, to the chamber in the grave yard clay. Katie's
sufferings were intense. For weeks she had scarcely moved upon her couch, yet no
murmur of complaint was heard and when the end drew near a firmness rarely seen
in one so young was given her, She had a message for each one, and as she
clasped the hand and said 'good bye' to each, she bade them meet her where no
tears are shed. Her's was the ideal Christian's death; no dread, no fear, no
shudder. 'I am so happy now' she said again and again.
Just as the morning dawned the messenger came! Traces of pain vanished; the eyes
brightened with their old time look, the whole countenance shone with holier
light, 'Louie, Louie,' she murmured, and then her quiet eyelids closed. 'She had
another morn than ours.' We looked and all that was mortal of Katie Taylor was
cold in death. We looked again and the spirit clothed in robes trancendently
beautiful and grand, had winged its way through portals wide. My heart fills
with sorrow as I think of the changes that have taken place since it was the
writers fortune to be a member of that once happy household. While there, a
cruel fate robbed me of a lovely sister. It was then and is to-day the greatest
loss that I have ever known. The kind words of sympathy and consolation from
those who now so deeply mourn, can never beforgotten. If word of mine can
smoothe the aching heart, it is most freely given.
Kind
friends, the cleansing fires seem almost to have burned out within you the fuel
of life. But the spirit of one coming from the crucil test, void of dross,
purified, holy, we know has had the longing desire of her last days realized.
'Will I know Flo and Miza there?' yes, me thinks if we could but draw the humid
curtain back, we would see--but it is written in the volume of the Book, 'Eye
hath not seen, nor ear heard. neither have entered into the heart of man, the
things which God hat prepared for them that love him.' A FRIEND."
Name: Mary E. Horrom Taylor
Newspaper:
Unknown
Date of Newspaper:
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Mary E. (Horrom) Taylor
"Prominent Woman Dies
Mrs. Mary E. Taylor, highly esteemed pioneer resident of Cass county, died at
the family home on South Cass street in Virginia Saturday afternoon, after an
illness of several weeks due to advancing age.
The
deceased was before her marriage, Miss Mary Horrom and was born in the Hickory
precinct. Her parents were prominent residents of
that neighborhood. Her
husband preceded her in death in 1900. Some years ago Mrs. Taylor moved to
Virginia with her daughters, Misses
Miza and Flora Taylor, where she had
since made her home.
Mrs. Taylor is survived by seven
children, namely; Angus, John H., Robert A., Mrs. Susan Dunn, Mrs. Louis Schaad
and the Misses Miza and Flora Taylor, all residents of this county. There are
also a number of grandchildren and the family is widely connected in this
county.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at
the family residence, conducted by Rev. Max B. Wiles, pastor of the Presbyterian
church, of which the deceased had long been a member. Interment was made in the
Carr cemetery near Hickory."
Note: This obituary with the spelling error was
transcribed exactly as it was written.
Name: Miza Josephine TAYLOR
Newspaper:
Unknown
Date of Newspaper: 1882
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Miza Josephine Taylor "Obituary.
Died, at the home
of her parents, on Sangamon bottom, the 28th of November, 1882, Miza J. Taylor,
in her 28th year.
Miza professed faith in Christ some nine
years ago, at a meeting led by Rev. Amos Cox, and united with the Sangamon
Bottom congregation of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, in which connection
she lived a consistent christian life until her death. Her disease was one with
which we are quite familiar now-a-days--consumption. she commenced ailing last
March, and on the first of June, in company with her father and sister, went to
Kansas City for medical treatment. She said there for six weeks, her sister
remaining with her. From thence she returned home, and after a few days stay
there, with her brother and sister she went to Minnesota, where she remained for
four weeks. She then came home and for a time seemed to be better; but it was
only the lull before he on-coming storm which was to bear her from life's
pathway to immortality. On the 29th of November her funeral services were
conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. J.E. Roach, at the home of her
parents. The music was conducted by Miss Lou Roach and Addie Dick. As her many
friends moved slowly past her coffin, taking a last look, many hearts were
impressed by a well defined heavenly smile lighting up her countenance. 'Though
dead, she yet speaketh.' Her remains were
followed to their last resting
place by a large concourse of friends, in deep sympathy with the afflicted
parents, brothers and sisters. 'Them which also sleep in Jesus will God bring
with him.' She is the first from a family of twelve to 'go to view that land.'
The family can now say, individually, 'There is one now, at that beautiful gate,
waiting and watching for me.' Her death echoes back, especially to the young of
her acquaintance. 'Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the
Son of Man cometh an hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh.' 'Precious in
the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.' REV. DAVID JOLLEY."
Name: Olive Lillilian Kendall TAYLOR
Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Newspaper: 1935
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Olive Lillian (Kendall) Taylor
"LAST RITES HELD FOR MRS. TAYLOR HERE
MONDAY
Passes Away Sunday At Home In This City
Funeral
services for Mrs. Duncan Taylor, 66, were held Monday afternoon at her residence
on East Beardstown street.
Mrs. Taylor, 66, died at her
home here shortly after midnight Sunday, following a lingering illness of
complications. She was born Dec. 28, 1868, in Sangamon Valley township, a
daughter of George N. and Frances Carr Kendall. She married Duncan A. Taylor,
who died about a year ago.
Surviving are three children,
Mrs. Frank C. Fox and Mrs. Otto Dour, both of Virginia, and Miss Blanche Taylor
at home; and three grandchildren.
Rev. A.W. Schaeffer,
Buffalo, officiated at the funeral services assisted by Rev. J.C. Shull, of the
Presbyterian church of this city. Interment was made in Walnut Ridge cemetery.
Favorite hymns were sung by Thomas Schaad accompanied by Mrs. H. Trickey.
Casket bearers were Howard Campbell, Andrew and James Fox, Henry Taylor, Archie
Dunn and Leslie Kendall.
Among those attending the service
here Monday from a distance were Mrs. Roscoe Linder of Macomb; Mr. and Mrs. J.C.
Jackman of New
London, Iowa; Mrs. Margaret Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Tyler of Rock
Island, Misses Miriam, Vivian, and Miza Taylor or Urbana; Mrs. Mary Taylor; Mrs.
Chester Hemphill, Mrs. Hattie Swain and daughter, Ina Dell of Jacksonville; Miss
Katie Taylor, Miss Cooper and Leslie Kendall of Springfield; Geo. Kendall of
Joliet; Peter Meireis, Peter Hernan and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carlton of Beardstown,
Francis and Wallace Campbell of Niantic; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wernsing of
Greenview, Mrs. E.S. Orne and family of Ashland."
Name: Robert TAYLOR
Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Newspaper:
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Robert Taylor
"WEEK'S MORTUARY RECORD
Death Angel Claims Several
More of our Prominent Residents.
Died, at the family
residence, at Sangamon Bottom, last Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock, one of
the pioneers of Illinois and a prominent citizen of Cass county, aged 86 years
and 26 days. His death was due to infirmatives of old age and for some few
months he has been ailing although his death was unexpected at this time.
Mr. Taylor was born in Scotland, ten miles from Campletown, Argyleshire,
November 27, 1816. He received his education in his native land. When but three
years of age, his father died and until the age of eight years, he lived with
his mother, when he removed to his uncle Archibald's home. He resided with her
until he was eighteen years of age, when he sailed for America. He was
accompanied by John Hall and his brother, Angus, all landing at New
York, July 4, following. He settled in Ohio, and during his residence in that
state, which was four years, he learned the tanner's trade. In October, 1839, he
came to Illinois, making the journey with a team. He settled in Cass county on a
tract of land four miles from Virginia, where he resided for sixteen years. At
the expiration of this time he rented the land and purchased the farm which for
many years has been known as the Taylor residence. He has shown much shrewdness
in his business dealings, and during his lifetime he has
accumulated
considerable wealth, his estate being comprised of about 1000 acres of land.
Deceased was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, being one of the
original members of the Sangamon bottom church, which was organized in August,
1848, by Rev. Nathan Downing and Rev. James White, the first meeting being held
on the fifth Sunday in July
preceding.
He is survived
by his widow and nine children, as follows: Ellen, of Sangamon bottom, Angus of
Little Indian, J. W., of Jacksonville,
Mrs. H.J. Campbell, of this city,
Alice, of Sangamon bottom, D.A., of Sangamon bottom, Mrs. W.T. Sudbrink, R.C.,
and A.R. of this city. Politically Mr. Taylor was reared a
Whig, but joined the Republican party when it was formed. In principle, he has
always been
a Prohibitionist and of late years has voted with that party in
national elections.
Mr. Taylor was a man of sterling
quality and in all respects was an exemplary christian. He has met with many of
the hardships that
the early settlers of this section came in contact with,
and at all times strove to improve his opportunities.
The
funeral services were held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, at the family
residence. Interment was made at the Carr cemetery. The floral tribute was
beautiful and his grave was bedecked with flowers galore."
Name: Robert Cunningham TAYLOR
Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Newspaper: 1936
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Robert Cunningham Taylor
"VIRGINIA BANK PRESIDENT HAD HEART
ATTACK
Passes Away After Announcement of Liquidation
R.C. Taylor, 68, well known banker who announced Wednesday that he was retiring
from the bank business and had arranged a transfer of
People's bank deposits
to the Petefish, Skiles & Company bank, suffered a heart attack about 1:15
Wednesday afternoon and died at his home here at 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Taylor suffered the stroke while talking to a customer at the bank here and
fell to his knees before his son, Henry, the bank's cashier, could get to his
side and help him to a chair. He was taken to his home immediately and attended
by Dr. J.A. McGee. He is reported to have been suffering with heart trouble
since an attack of malaria last summer.
It is reported
that before returning to the bank after the noon-hour Wednesday he had over
exerted himself freeing a horse that had become caught in a fence. This
coupled with the expected proceedings of entertaining state bank examiners prior
to transferring deposits in the bank liquidation matter are believed to have
been too much strain for his heart condition.
Late
Wednesday afternoon his condition was reported improved and that he had revived
from an unconscious state. Mr. Taylor is an
extensive land owner and expected
to give his time to personal affairs after completion of the bank liquidation
proceedings. He was president of Peoples State bank.
Mr.
Taylor was born June 22, 1868, son of Robert and Janet Cunningham Taylor at the
farm home north of this city. He is survived by two sons, Robert of Chicago,
Henry of this city and one sister Mrs. Jennie Sudbrink of this city.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body was taken to the Massie Funeral
home for preparation for burial."
Name: Christine E. THOMAS
Newspaper:
Date of Newspaper:
Submitter:
December 25, 2005
Christine
Elizabeth Thomas, 98 years, of Virginia, IL died Sunday afternoon, December 25,
2005 at the Modern Care Convalescent Facility in Jacksonville, IL.
She was born May 29, 1907 in Virginia, IL; the daughter of Raymond L. and
Blanche Suffern Treadway. She married Corban G. Thomas on September 9, 1929 in
Virginia and he preceded in death on January 16, 2004.
She is
survived by several cousins including Lola Virgene Burnham of Virginia who
served as her caretaker, Alice Jean Heller of Virginia, and Janice Erickson of
Houston, TX.
Mrs. Thomas was a 1924 graduate of Virginia High
School and was employed as a reporter for the Virginia Gazette and the State
Journal-Register. She later worked in the Cass County Treasurer's Office and the
Cass County Clerk's Office in Virginia. She was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church in Virginia and formerly served as Sunday School treasurer.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Providence Household
Science Club.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday,
December 30, 2005 at the First Presbyterian Church in Virginia with burial at
Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 AM
Friday until the time of services. Memorial gifts are suggested to Modern Care
Convalescent Facility Resident Activity Fund. The Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home
in Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
Name: Conley L. THOMAS
Newspaper: Cass
County Star-Gazette, Beardstown, Illinois
Date of Newspaper: June 22, 2006
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Conley L. Thomas August 14, 1912-June 14, 2006
Conley L.
Thomas, 93, of rural Virginia, died Wednesday afternoon, June 14, 2006, at the
Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
He was born
August 14, 1912 in Albany, KY, the son of Albert and Ada Wells Thomas. He
married Elizabeth Niestradt Meyer on January 9, 1954, at Grace Lutheran Church
in Virginia and she survives.
He is survived by
several nieces and nephews and was preceded in death by four brothers and nine
sisters.
Mr. Thomas was raised in Kentucky and
relocated to the Virginia area as a young man. He has farmed southwest of
Virginia for 75 years. He also served with the US Army during during World War
II in the South Pacific, participating in the invasions of Leyte, Okinawa and
Iwo Jima.
An avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting,
fishing, and gardening. He was a member of the Virginia Sportsmen Club and
several coon hunting organizations. He was also a member of the Virginia United
Methodist Church, a former board member of the Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau, and a
former member of the Arcadia ATA.
Funeral
services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2006 at the Virginia United
Methodist Church in Virginia with burial and military honors at Walnut Ridge
Cemetery in Virginia. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Virginia Memorial
Public Library or Chaddock Children's Foundation.
.
The Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home of Virginia was in charge
of the arrangements.
Name: Royal L. THOMAS
Newspaper:
Unknown
Date of Newspaper: December 10, 2002
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
ROYAL L. THOMAS
Royal L. Thomas, 86 years, of
Beardstown, IL and formerly of Chandlerville, IL died Tuesday afternoon,
December 10, 2002 at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
He was born April 27, 1916 in Chandlerville, IL; the son of Preston
and Marguerite Lintner Thomas. He married Ruth I. Barrett on May 14, 1939 in
Ashland, IL and she preceded in death on August 8, 1992.
He is survived by a son, Albert L. Thomas (wife, Ann) of Everett, WA; a
daughter, Anita Little (husband, Paul) of Jacksonville, FL; four grandchildren;
and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a
brother, Charles DuWayne Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a plumber and
electrician for over 50 years in Chandlerville. He enjoyed flying and was a
private pilot. He also was formerly involved with the Flying Farmers
organizations.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Private
family services will be held at Bethel Cemetery, north of Chandlerville, at a
later date. There will be no visitation. The Lintner-Buchanan Funeral Home of
Chandlerville is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary
Name: Richard THOMPSON
Newspaper:
Beardstown, IL Paper
Date of newspaper: Tuesday, April 12, 1887
Submitter: Ginger
Weston
Died, at his residence in this city,on
Saturday, April 9, 1887,of dropsy,Richard Thompson aged twenty seven years, son
in-law of Fred Nolden. The funeral services took place Sunday afternoon. The
remains were interred in the new city cemetery.
*family notes: Richard
Thompson was married to Josephine Nolden eldest daughter of Frederick Nolden and
Maria Geils.
Name: Ruth M. THOMPSON
Newspaper: Journal-Courier,
Jacksonville, IL
Date of newspaper: June 3, 2004
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Ruth M. Thompson 1935-2004
Virginia
Ruth Marie Thompson, 69 years, of Virginia, and
formerly of Springfield, died Tuesday evening, June 1, 2004, at her residence.
She was born April 6, 1935, in Virginia the daughter of James William Arthur and
Margaret Marie Thomas Cox. She married Wayne "Jeff" Thompson on July 3, 1959, at
the First Assembly of God Church in Springfield, and he survives.
She is also survived by a daughter, Cheri Parrish of St. Louis; two
granddaughters, Laura Parrish of Greeley, Colo., and Rachel Parrish of St.
Louis; two brothers, Glenn Cox of Lake Butler, Fla., and Allen Cox (wife, Janet)
of Peoria; one sister, Jean Theede (husband, John) of Spring Lake, Mich.; and
several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death four brothers, Paul Cox,
Roy Cox (surviving wife, Esther of Peoria), Vern Cox, and James W. Cox
(surviving wife, Naomi of rural Virginia); and five sisters, the Rev. Helen Cox,
Alberta Harrell, Dorothy Farmer, Betty Lou Huston (surviving husband, Marvin of
Glenview), and Irene Cox in infancy.
Mrs. Thompson attended
Olive Branch School in rural Virginia and was a 1952 graduate of Virginia High
School. She retired from Illinois Bell
Telephone Company in Springfield
following 38 years of service. She was a former Sunday School teacher for the
First Assembly of God Church in Virginia where her sister, Rev. Helen Cox,
served as pastor. She was also a former member and Sunday School teacher at
First Assembly of God Church in Springfield. Her interests included traveling,
listening to Christian radio broadcasts, and spending time with her
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday
at First Presbyterian Church in Virginia, with burial at Garner Chapel Cemetery,
north of
Philadelphia. Friends may call after 3:30 p.m. today at the
Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia where the family will meet friends from
5-7 p.m. Memorial gifts are suggested to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. .
Birth Announcement
Source: Beardstown
Illinoian
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 1887
Submitter: Ginger
Weston
Bore, Friday, April 15, 1887, to Mrs. Josephine Thompson,a
boy-posthumous son of the late Richard Thompson.
*family notes: son born
to Richard Thompson and Josephine Nolden-Thompson was Clifford Frederick
Thompson.
Name: Isabel B. THOMSON
Newspaper:
Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: March 13, 2003
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Isabel B. Thomson - 1914-2003 - Virginia
Isabel
B. Thomson, 88, of Virginia, and formerly of Jacksonville, died Monday, March
10, 2003, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 8, 1914, in
White Hall, the daughter of Lloyd Bentley and Bessie Lea Smith Ballow. She
married Robert Bruce Thomson
Dec. 29, 1937, in Ridgeway, and he preceded her
in death Feb. 6, 1993.
She is survived by one son, Bob of
Virginia, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by one daughter, Marilyn Jane Thomson; one son, William Lloyd Thomson; and
one granddaughter.
Mrs. Thomson was a 1932 graduate of
White Hall High School, and graduated from MacMurray College in Jacksonville in
1936, majoring in
English, Latin and music. After graduation she taught Latin
and English at Rockbridge High School for two years before her marriage. After
her marriage she was a homemaker.
Private family services
will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Diamond Grove Cemetery. No
visitation. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. Cody &
Son Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
Name: Edgar W. THORNLEY
Newspaper:
Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: August 26, 2003
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Edgar W. Thornley - 1908-2003 - Ashland
Edgar W. Thornley, 95, of Ashland,
died Monday morning, Aug. 25, 2003 at the home of his son, Gailen, in rural
Ashland.
He was born July 30, 1908 in Cass
County, the son of Samuel Walker and Anna Elizabeth Johnson Thornley. He married
Wilma Ellen Drake on March 23, 1948 in Springfield, and she preceded in death
Aug. 11, 1999.
He is survived by a son, Gailen
(wife, Monica) of rural Ashland; six grandchildren, Seth Thornley, Nathan
Thornley, and Katie Thornley of rural Ashland, Jason Thornley of Davenport,
Iowa, and Jared Thornley and Joseph Thornley of Springfield; and several nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son,
Randy (surviving wife, Pam of Springfield); two brothers, J. Spencer (surviving
wife, Anita of rural Ashland) and Loyd H. Thornley; and a sister, Mary C.
Plattner.
Mr. Thornley was a retired farmer. He
served on the Cass County Board for several years and as Ashland Township
Supervisor for over 35 years. He was a graduate of Ashland High School. A long
time member of the Ashland United Methodist Church, he was active in the church
choir, United Methodist Men, and served many years as the Sunday school
superintendent.
Funeral services will be held
10:30 a.m. Friday at the Ashland United Methodist Church with burial at Walnut
Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at
Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Ashland where the family will meet friends from
5-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Edgar W. Thornley Memorial Fund which
will benefit the Ashland United Methodist Church and the Cass-Schuyler Area
Hospice.
Name: Eleanor THURMAN
Newspaper:
Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: September 9, 2003
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Eleanor Thurman - 1922-2003 - Beardstown
Eleanor Thurman, 81, of Beardstown, died Sunday evening, Sept. 7, 2003, at
Heritage Manor East in Beardstown.
She was born April 29,
1922, in Jersey City, N.J., the daughter of Louis and Jennie Pagana Fascione.
She married James M. Thurman Sr. on
Nov. 11, 1944, in Jersey City, N.J., and
he preceded her in death in 1972.
She is survived by one
son, James M. Jr. (wife, Jean) of Jacksonville; one sister Antoinette (husband,
Sigmund) Dzikowicz of Parlin, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by one daughter, Lorraine Dillard; one brother, Daniel Ross;
and three sisters, Rose Gromboldt, Emma Fascione and Mary Burns.
Mrs. Thurman was a faithful and devoted member of St. Alexis Catholic Church in
Beardstown. She was formerly employed by several
nursing homes in the
Beardstown area and retired from Myers Nursing Home after many years of service.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Alexius Catholic Church
in Beardstown, with burial at St. Alexius Catholic Cemetery. There will be no
formal visitation but friends may call from 4-7 p.m. today at Sager Funeral Home
in Beardstown. Memorials are suggested to St. Alexius Catholic Church.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at sagerfh@casscomm.com.
Name: Louis C. TRENTER
Newspaper:
Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: 2003
Submitter: Marcia
Cox
Louis C. Trenter - 1922-2002
Louis C. Trenter, 80, of Northglenn,
Colo., and formerly of Virginia, and Rolling Meadows, IL died Nov. 21, 2002 at
the Castle Garden Care Center in Northglenn, Colo.
He was born July 9, 1922 in Virginia, the son of Arthur and Ellen Simmerman
Trenter. He married Miriam C. Thompson Dec. 22, 1946 in Yorkville, and she
preceded in death Dec. 23, 1974.
He is survived
by three daughters, Marilyn (husband, Art) Roberson of Lawrenceville, Ga., Ruth
(husband, Wayne) Streck of Neenah, Wis., and Karen (husband, Patrick) Givens of
Westminster, Colo.; six grandchildren, Sarah Streck, Kate Lennington, Jerry
Streck, Corrine Streck, Matt Roberson, and Brandon Roberson; and several nieces
and nephews.
He was also survived by one sister,
Mary Ellen Finn, of Virginia, who followed in death April 18, 2003. He was
preceded in death by one brother, James Trenter.
Mr. Trenter was a 1940 graduate of Virginia High School and a 1947 graduate of
the University of Illinois, College of Commerce and Business Administration. He
served with the US Army during WW II. He retired after a 42 career with Bankers
Life and Casualty in Chicago. He was a long time, active charter member of the
Bethel Lutheran Church in Palatine. An original resident of Rolling Meadows, he
resided in the community for 44 years. A devoted husband and father, he had a
passion for ballroom dancing, gardening, and investing.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside memorial services will be held
10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2003 at the Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia.
Memorial gifts are suggested to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. The
Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary
Name: Samuel TROTTER
Newspaper: Decatur Morning Review
Date: Thursday, December 1,
1898, P2
Submitter: Errol
Cross
Died in Peoria
Samuel Trotter Succumbs to
Consumption
Was Well Know to Most Decatur People - Body will come Here
Today -- Funeral Friday
Samuel Trotter died at his home in Peoria at 4
o'clock Wednesday Morning Nov. 30. of consumption, with which he had suffered
for a long time. He was well known in Decatur and Macon county, he having been
born and reared on a farm 2 miles north of the city
His father Milton
Trotter, was one of the oldest and most substantial citizens of Macon county.
For many years he resided on the home farm north of the city. and afterward
moved to town, occupying the residence at 954 North Broadway, where he died
eight years ago.
Samuel Trotter continued to reside on the home farm
until after his father's death, when he moved to the city and purchased the
residence at 1551 North Water street. He was for two years associated with
Attorney E S McDonald in the real estate business. He move to Peoria in the fall
of 1894 and made that city his home ever since.
He visited different
parts of the country in the hope of regaining his health. He went to Arizona
Last winter, but failed to receive any permanent benefit and since his return to
Peoria it has been known that his days were numbered. He was good hearted and
generous, and those who knew Him best held him the highest esteem.
Mr
trotter leaves a wife and two children, Stella aged 16 years and Winfield, age
14. He also leaves a brother and a sister, Milton Trotter and Mrs. David M.
Barnett, both of Decatur.
Mr Trotter married Miss Leonore Terrell in
Decatur seventeen years ago. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Terrell
of Mackinaw Ills. and a sister of Mrs. J. C. Walker of Decatur.
The body
will arrive in Decatur at 3 o'clock this afternoon and will be taken to the
residence of J. C. Walker, 1018 North Main Street, where the funeral will be
held at 10 o'clock Friday Morning. The service will be conducted by Dr.
Pehallegon of the First Presbyterian Church. The interment will be at Greenwood.
Obituary
Name: Milton TROTTER, SR
Date: March 05, 1891
Submitter: Errol
Cross
Milton Trotter died at 5:30 yesterday morning at his home, 954
North Broadway. He has been sick for years, but his illness has been serious
only the last three weeks. He suffered with chronic bronchitis complicated by an
attack of la grippe.
Milton was born at Pique, O., April 20, 1808. He
came to Illinois in 1833. Settling first near Jacksonville. He was married there
in 1835 by Rev. William Crow. In 1836 he moved to Virginia, Cass County.
Twenty-two years ago he came to Decatur, living on a farm northeast of the city.
His wife died about three years ago. Ten children were born to them, but only
Three surviving. Mrs James Bergan, Milton, and Samuel, all residents of Decatur.
Mr Trotter owns considerable property in Decatur and several farms in the
county. He was one of our best citizens, and was respected for his many fine
qualities. Hew was a member of the Methodist church for 25 years.
The
funeral will be held at 11 a. m. Sunday from Stapp's chapel.
Name: Mary Jane Davis TUREMAN
Newspaper: The Virginia Gazette, Virginia, Cass Co., IL
Date of Newspaper:
February 21, 1913
Submitter: Kathy
Best
“Mrs. M.J. Tureman Dead. Prominent Virginia
Woman Died in
Mary Jane Davis was born on the old
