Obituaries
o-s004, Macoupin County IL ©1998-2011
Obituary of Orville SIMMERMAKER, Macoupin County Illinois ©2002 Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Deceased: SIMMERMAKER,
Orville
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: March 11, 1911
Obituary: Orville SIMMERMAKER, aged about 35 years,
died
at his home near Plainview at 1:15 p.m., Friday. He leaves his wife and
two children The deceased was a brother-in-law of J. W. MORGAN
of
this city, proprietor of Morgan's livery barn. Mr. SIMMERMAKER's
death was caused by a complication of diseases and he had been ill for
some time. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
Obituary of John SIMPSON, Sr, Macoupin County Illinois 22 March 1998 ©1998 Shawn Corder.
Name of
Deceased: SIMPSON,
John Obituary
of Sarah A SIMPSON (FISH), Macoupin County Illinois 22 March 1998
©1998
Shawn Corder. Name of Deceased: SIMPSON,
Sarah Ann (FISH)
Name of Newspaper: The White Hall Register
Date of Obituary: February 22, 1924
Obituary: Greene County, Illinois The White Hall Register
February
22, 1924 JOHN SIMPSON, SR. was born in Yorkshire, England
November
5, 1836 and died at home of daughter, Mrs. Best ROSE, White
Hall,
February 19, 1924, age 87 years. His parents were James and Eliza SIMPSON.
His father died when he was quite young and his mother passed away a
number
of years ago in England. Near the close of the Crimean War, Mr. Simpson
joined the 11th Hssars, taking part in the battles of Balaklava and
Inkerman,
coming to America at the age of 18 or 20. At the outbreak of the Civil
War, he enlisted in Co. G., 59th Reg. of Ill. and served until the
close
of the war, taking part in many important battles. He was wounded in
the
right knee at Perryville, Kentucky causing permanent injury, being
honorably
discharged at close of the war, he returned to Carrollton and was
married
to Sara FISH of that place October 17, 1865. Ten children
born,
M/Mrs SIMPSON had lived together 57 years at the time of Mrs. SIMPSON's
death last year. Services held at Rose home, burial in Carrollton
Cemetery.
Name of Newspaper: The White Hall Register
Date of Obituary: May 25, 1923
Obituary: Greene County, Illinois The White Hall Register May
25,
1923- Carrollton MRS. SARAH ANN SIMPSON, age 77, wife of JOHN SIMPSON
SR. died at home of her daughter, Mrs. Best ROSE in White Hall
May
23, 1923. She was daughter of Edwin and Eliza EMMERSON FISH,
born
in London, England, July 8, 1845. When 5 years old came to America with
parents and had resided in Greene County most of her life. Besides her
husband, who is a veteran of the Civil War, past 86, she is survived by
four children: Anna, wife of George CROWCRAFT, Roodhouse, John SIMPSON,
JR., Carrollton, Lucy, wife of Best ROSE, White Hall and
Elizabeth,
wife of Floyd PINKERTON, Berdan. Mrs. J.A. STOUT of
Trenton,
New Jersey is her only surviving sister, service at late home, burial
in
Carrollton Cemetery.
Obituary of Anton
SLAPAK,
Macoupin County Illinois ©2008 Rick Doty.
Name of Deceased: SLAPAK, Anton
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 5 Mar 1926
Obituary: Anton SLAPAK, of White City, was found
hanging
from a limb on a tree in the woods near White City by Jim BOYD
Sunday
morning. From all appearances he must have climbed into the tree, tied
a rope around his neck and to the limb, and then jumped down. He was 41
years old, and was batching at White City, being seperated from his
wife
and daughter, who were in East St. Louis, he is survived by several
brothers
and sisters. What caused him to commit the act is not known. The
funeral
services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at BECKER's Funeral
Chapel.
Obituary of John SLAUGHTER,
Macoupin County Illinois ©2006 David Richard
Name of Deceased: SLAUGHTER, John
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Thurs Jul 22 1937, page 1, column 6 and
page
4, column 4
Obituary: Last Gillespie
Civil
War Vet Dead at 99
Funeral Services for John SLAUGHTER To Be Held at Gillespie M
E.
Church Tomorrow Afternoon
John SLAUGHTER, 99, last Civil War veteran and oldes resident
of
Gillespie
and communitiy, died at 2:30 p.m Tuesday at St. Francis hospital,
Litchfield,
where he has been for several months following a fall at his home.
Mr. SLAUGHTER, familiarly known as Uncle John, was born at
Hanover,
Germany,
June 22, 1838. At the age of 14 he came to the United States and
settled
on a farm near Edwardsville. He enlisted at the beginning of the Civil
War and served until the close of the conflict. With a comrade he was
the
first to use a pick and shovel at the siege of Vicksburg, having
volunteered
to do the hazardous work.
In the beginning of the war he was a member of Company C, 124th
Illinois
Infantry and was later transferred to a regiment of artillery.
At the close of the conflict he became a salesman in a large department
store in St. Louis, later going to Cincinnatti, Ohio, where he was
head
of the woolen goods department of HUBELL & ?FLABER/PLABER
Dry Goods
Co. It was there that he fell in love with Julia WORTHWYNE,
first
cousin
of the late William Howard TAFT, but because he believed the
difference
in their station in life would bring unhappiness, he left Cincinnatti,
returning to St. Louis, later going to Bunker Hill. There he was
employed
as bookkeeper and clerk at the Friedrichsen general store.
After an unhappy marriage, he returned to Cincinnatti to find the
sweetheart
of his youth had died.
For a number of years he had made his home with his son, George SLAUGHTER
in Gillespie and until the past few years enjoyed unusually good health
and was exceptionally active fo his age.
Surviving relatives are one son, George SLAUGHTER; a
daughter-in-law,
five
grandsons and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock
at the Methodist Episcopal church, Gillespie, Rev. C. C. DAWDY,
pastor
of the church, and Rev. F. L. CROUCH of Carlinville, former
pastor of
the
Gillespie Baptist church, officiating. Interment will be in the Bunker
Hill Cemetery
Carlinville Democrat - Thurs July 22, 1937 page 4, column 2
Gillespie's
Last Civil War Vet is Dead
John SLAUGHTER, aged 99, Gillespie's last civil war veteran,
and
oldest Mason in point of membership, in Illinois, is dead. He died at
2:30
p.m., Tuesday July 20th, at St. Francis hospital in Litchfield, where
he
was a patient for several months following a fall at his home. at
Bunker Hill.
Mr. SLAUGHTER was born at Hanover, Germany, June 22,
1838 and came to
the
United States at the age of 14. He settled on a farm near Edwardsville,
where he was employed at the outbreak of the Civil war. He enlisted at
the beginning of the war and served until the close.
He became a member of the Masonic lodge of Bunker Hill, No 157, in
1866.
At the close of the war he became a salesman in Cincinnati, Ohio, later
returning to St. Louis, and then returned to Bunker Hill where he was
employed
as bookkeeper and clerk in the FRIEDRICHSEN general store.
For a number of years he made his home with a son, George SLAUGHTER,
in
Gillespie, and throughout his long life had enjoyed remarkably good
health.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. from the Methodist
church,
Rev. DAWDY officiating, assisted by Rev F L CROUCH.
Interment will be
in
the Bunker Hill cemetery.
Besides the son and wife, Mr. SLAUGHTER is survived by
five
grandsons
and
eight great grand-children.
Obituary of Abraham Moore SMITH, Macoupin Co Illinois 23 Aug 1998 ©1998 Mark Strohbeck
Name of
Deceased: SMITH,
Abraham
Moore
Name of Newspaper: Bunker Hill Gazette
Date of Obituary: July 16, 1902
Obituary: Died. Abraham M. SMITH, aged 78 years, 3 months and 5
days, died at his home in the eastern part of town on Tuesday morning
July
15th, 1902, at 7:30 o'clock, after an illness of some few weeks. A
billious[?]
attack contracted some weeks since was the direct cause of death.
Abraham
M. SMITH was born in Garvstone, England, April 10, 1824. In
1857
he came to this county, working as a laborer around Bunker Hill for
some
years and later engaged in farming. He followed this pursuit until some
nine or ten years ago, when he bought a neat little cottage in town and
has since lived here as one of our citizens. Mr. SMITH was
married.
His wife died in this place sixteen years ago. He is the father of five
living children, they are: Miss S. A. SMITH, who has lived with
her father in this place; Isaac and Jacob of Minneapolis, Minn, and
James
and William of this place. Deceased held membership with the Church of
England when a resident of his mother country but did not connect
himself
with any denomination while living here. Deceased was an honest and
industrious
man. He leaves a host of friends who will mourn his loss. Funeral
services
will be conducted from the late residence of deceased tomorrow
(Thursday)
at 2:00 o'clock p. m.
Obituary of Ann SMITH (SKINNER), Macoupin Co Illinois 23 Aug 1998 ©1998 Mark Strohbeck
Name of
Deceased: SMITH,
Ann
(SKINNER)
Name of Newspaper: Bunker Hill Gazette
Date of Obituary: April 8, 1886
Obituary: Died. At this place, on the 2d inst., from pneumonia,
Ann SMITH, aged 62 years. Deceased was the wife of Abraham SMITH.
She was a native of England, and came to this country with her husband,
and settled at this place in 1855. She was the mother of nine children,
of whom five survive. She was a devoted wife and mother, and a kind
neighbor.
The funeral took place from the family residence on Tuesday, Rev.
Philip
McKIM officiating.
Obituary of Bessie SMITH (EDWARDS), Macoupin Co Illinois ©1998 Mark Strohbeck
Name of Deceased: SMITH, Bessie
(EDWARDS)
Name of Newspaper: unknown
Date of Obituary: February 1922
Obituary: MRS. BESSIE SMITH Mrs. Bessie SMITH (nee
EDWARDS) was born in Summerset Shire, England, Feb. 21, 1870, and
departed this life at her home northwest of Bunker Hill, Feb. 7, 1922,
at 10 a. m., aged 51 years, 11 months and 16 days. At the age of 13 years
she, with her parents came to this country and settled near Bunker Hill,
the vicinity of which she has since made her home. At the age of 18 she
was converted and joined the Methodist church at Bunker Hill, where she
kept her membership until August 14, 1910, when she was baptized and joined
the Baptist church at Centerville. On November 12, 1890 she was united
in marriage to James B. SMITH, who survives her. To this union were
born thirteen, namely, Gladys, Cleda, William, James and Edward who died
in infancy and Chas. E. who died in the service of his country at Camp
Taylor, Oct. 14, 1918, those bereft are Mrs. Lily BOHLMEYER, Mrs.
Pearl HUETTE, Mrs. Eva BAKER, Nellie E., Robert J., Nettie
E., and Mildred L., together with one sister, Mrs. Alice EDSALL
and two grandchildren remain to mourn their great loss. Mrs. SMITH's
illness dates from her son's death at Camp Taylor. She felt she could never
be reconciled but with great fortitude she bore up for the sake of her
family. In recent illness she realized she could not get well but was ready
and willing to go, her only regret being in leaving her devoted family.
One outstanding motive of life in Mrs. SMITH was her love of home,
which she made pleasant for her family with flowers and neatness. On account
of frail health, she was not permitted to attend church as much as she
desired, however she was always ready and willing to give and brought her
children up in the fear and admonition of the Lord, always planning and
helping them to be regular attendants of the Sunday School. The name of
mother! sweetest name That ever fell on mortal ear! The love of mother!
mightiest love Which heaven permits to flourish here, The properties it
doth contain-- What pearls of love, what gems of hope-- A mother's heart
beats not in vain. What heart like mother's can forgive The oft repeated
wrongs of youth? What hand like hers can lead us back From sin to innocence
and truth? On, name of mother! sweetest name That heaven allows to flourish
here. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at Centerville,
after which the remains were laid tenderly away in the family lot at Bunker
Hill Cemetery. Rev. Fred PEEK of Manchester officiating.
Card of Thanks: We
desire to express our appreciation to the many neighbors and friends who
so kindly assisted during the illness and burial of our beloved wife and
mother and also for the beautiful floral offerings. J. B. SMITH
and Family.
Obituary of George SMITH, Macoupin County Illinois ©2002 Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of
Deceased: SMITH,
George Obituary
of Irvin SMITH, Macoupin County Illinois ©2001 Sue Raffurty McMurry Name of Deceased: SMITH, Irvin Obituary
of Nancy SMITH (HUBBARD), Macoupin County Illinois ©2001 Sue
Raffurty
McMurry Name of
Deceased: SMITH,
Nancy
(HUBBARD) Obituary
of William J. SMITH, Macoupin County Illinois © Submitted 2003
Audrey Smith Name of Deceased: SMITH, William
J.
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: January 31, 1914
Obituary: George SMITH, once a resident of this city,
died
of la grippe at his home in Alton, Thursday evening, at 7:25 o'clock.
He
was 79 years of age. He leaves besides his wife to mourn his loss four
children, Mrs. Jane HAYES, Wesley, Laura and Arthur SMITH.
The interment will be in the cemetery of this city, Sunday
afternoon,
at three o'clock.
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: January 9, 1905
Obituary: A Pioneer Passes Away. Died, at his residence west of
Carlinville, Monday, January 9, at 10:10 a.m., Irvin SMITH, aged
73 years, 2 months and 3 days. Mr. SMITH was one of the pioneers
of Macoupin County and up to about a year ago when he moved to Carlinville,
he resided on his farm in the southeast corner of Western Mound township.
He was a son of the late Huriah SMITH, one of the first settlers
of the county. The deceased was a good citizen and neighbor and had a host
of friends who will regret to hear of his death. He leaves to mourn his
loss seven children, namely, Alice, who has always lived with her father,
Mrs. G. W. READER, of Reader; A. J. SMITH, of St. Louis;
George W., who resides west of town; Mrs. Oscar DUCKLES of Chesterfield;
Mrs. WHEELER, of Western Mound and John T. SMITH. Short funeral
services will be held at the residence Wednesday at 9 a.m. after which
the remains will be conveyed to Chesterfield, where formal services will
be held at the M. E. church. Interment in the KIRBY cemetery.
Name of Newspaper: The Carlinville Democrat, Carlinville,
IL
Date of Obituary: November 27, 1895
Obituary: Died at the family residence one mile east of
Chesterfield
on Friday, November 22, 1895, Mrs. Nancy SMITH, aged 57 years.
The
deceased was the wife of Mr. Irvin SMITH and the daughter of
Joel
and Middy HUBBARD, who were pioneers of this county. Her mother
will be remembered by many of the older people of this county as the
woman
preacher. Mrs. SMITH was the mother of eight children, five
daughters
and three sons, all of whom have arrived at the age of manhood and
womanhood
and who, together with their father, are left to mourn their great
irreparable
loss. She was a good woman and in all the relations of life as wife,
mother
and neighbor she performed her full measure of duty. She had been a
member
of the Baptist church for many years and had led a true and consistent
Christian life, so that when the summons came to her to lay life's
burden
down she was fully prepared for the great change. Her funeral took
place
from the family home on Saturday, November 22, at one o'clock p.m.,
Rev.
D. P. DEADRICK officiating after which the remains, followed by
a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, were conveyed to
the Kirby cemetery and there consigned to the silent grave.
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: l933
Obituary: William J. SMITH born in England. leaves wife Martha
Maria SKELTON SMITH daughters Carrie and Susie, sons Joseph, George,
Fred, John and Charles.
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