MACEY, John Albert
son of Alfonzo Macey, born 22 August 1914, died 21 January
1979. Preceded in death by daughter, Celia; survived by
wife, Ruby, children Vernon, Patricia Bennett, and Larry.
MALONE, Eunice
Clark County Herald
9-January-1907
Mrs. Eunice Malone was born in York Township, December 30, 1836,
and died at the home of her son Perry Poorman, near Fairbanks,
Indiana, December 21, 1906, aged 70 years, lacking 9 days. In the
early years of maidenhood she was married to Perry Demitt, who
lived but a few years. One child Thomas was born to them. He lived
to manhood but died several years ago. She was married to Samuel
Poorman in 1867. Four children were born to this union. Dennis,
who died in infancy, Perry, the son with whom she made her home,
Mollie who died in early womanhood and Gertrude, widow of Perry
Bohnstead, residing in Shelburn, Indiana.
Again death invaded her family and took from her, her husband in
1877, and left her with three little helpless children to face the
world alone and very limited financially for which Mr. Poorman was
industrious and upright. He was a veteran of the civil war and
severely wounded at Chickamauga and was a constant and many times
an intense sufferer from that time until his death. Affliction
greatly handicapped him through life. The mother struggled to keep
the children with her but stress of circumstances compelled her to
turn to that great institution of helpfulness to many a weary
mother, the soldiers orphan home. And great as was the
sacrifice, she forced herself to make it for the good of the
children and sent them there where they remained except for an
occasional vacation until the age limit. She never regretted
placing them in the home for it proved a blessing both to them and
her and certainly the father suffering in behalf of his country
entitled them to everything they received. In the spring of 1887,
Mrs. Poorman was married to William J. Malone, who lived but a few
years when she was again left a widow. From that time on she made
her home with her son. Considering the many sorrows through which
the deceased was called to pass, she was of a remarkably cheerful
and pleasant disposition. When we remember how often she has stood
beside the casket, to take a last look at loved ones and stood so
many times beside the open grave to which was consigned those so
near and dear, of many hard fought battles of life, we wondered
that the milk of human kindness still kept sweet through it all.
It certainly was by Gods grace in her heart made manifest in her
life. She was for many years a member of the Methodist
church but in after years she transferred her membership to
Friends Church at West Union. The body was brought to the Brick
Cemetery for burial and a funeral sermon was preached in the
church near there by Rev. Stratton, a Friends minister from
Sullivan, Indiana.
The weather was very inclement yet there was quite a goodly number
present to pay the last tribute of love and respect to one whom
they had known for so many years and to sympathize with the bereft
family. May God’s blessing rest upon them? West Union,
Illinois, December 31, 1906.
MAPPIN, Harriett Arabelle
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Harriett Arabelle Mappin died at her home in Martinsville after a
short illness. While she had been ailing for a couple of
years, only a few close friends knew of it till she was stricken
with paralysis, after which she never spoke.
Harriett Arabelle, daughter of James and Elizabeth Phillips, was
born April 16, 1852 and departed this life March 4, 1926, aged 73
years, 10 months and 18 days.
October 13, 1878 she was united in marriage to Jenning Mappin, who
survives her. To this union were born three children, Harry,
who preceded her to the great beyond Aug 3, 1923. Mrs.
Lillie Jones of Martinsville and Mrs. Ida Lobban of Manchester,
NH. Her only sister, Missouri Murphy, preceded her just one
year ago. She leaves 2 brothers, Tom Phillips of Marshall,
and Wm. Phillips of Stockton, Calif.
She united with the church of Christ, Sept. 30, 1917 and was
baptized the same hour of the night by B. O. Hall, and has lived a
faithful member ever since. She loved the church and always
attended when health permitted.
Mrs. Mappin was a devoted wife, an affectionate mother and a good
neighbor, who was ready at all times to help in sickness or
need. She will be sadly missed by the whole community and
her many relatives and friends.
Blessed are the death which die in the Lord.
Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in
Martinsville, Saturday, March 6, conducted by J. A. Sweet of
Marshall.
MCCRORY, Robert L.
Robert L. McCrory, 49, 513 W. Loncoln, Hoopeston, died Thursday,
July 30, at 9:42 a.m. at Lake View Memorial Hospital, Danville,
where he had been a patient since June 1.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at the First
Christian Church in Hoopeston with Rev. Harry Elwood
officiating. Full military services were conducted by the
Buddy Egnew V.F. W. Post 4826. Burial was in Floral Hill
Cemetery.
He was born Nov. 23, 1920 near West York, Ill., the son of Harris
and Zelpha Clements McCrory. He married Frances Brown, Oct.
8, 1942 in St. Louis, Mo. She survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Michael (Suzanne) Lawson,
Mrs. Barbara Kilgro, Alice Marie and one son Bobby at home; four
sisters, Mrs. Mary Crabtree, West Union, Mrs. Velda Griffith,
Hutsonville, Mrs. Myrtle Beabout, Robinson, Mrs. Doris Dolson,
Charleston; two brothers, Chancey, Clay City, Jim, Robinson; and
four granddaughters.
He was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Chruch of West Yor; North
Fork Conservation Club; Moose Lodge No. 1227; American Legion No.
384; and Buddy Egnew V. F. W. Post No. 4826.
He was also a veteran of W. W. II serving from Sept. 5, 1942 to
Nov. 25, 1945. He was employed by the American Can Company
for 28 years and was supervisor of engineering.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Card of Thanks
The family of Robert L. McCrory wishes to express their thanks for
prayers, floral offerings, cards and words of comfort during the
illness and death of their loved one.
MCDANIEL, Caroline
Dated 16 June 1939
Caroline McDaniel, born March 23, 1847, departed this life June 6
1939 age 92 years, 2 months, 14 days.
She was married May 20, 1869 by Rev. J. S. Wilhite to John U.
Nidey, to this union was born five daughters and one son.
Mrs. Nidey leaves three daughters, Mrs. Blanche Vaughn of North
Platte, Neb., Mrs. Edna Sims and Mrs. Bertena Stanfield both of
West York, fifteen grandchildren, thirty one great grandchildren,
four great great grandchildren, one half sister, Mrs. Emma Burson
of Mattoon, Illinos and other relatives and many friens to mourn
her loss.
She united with the church as a young girl and lived a true
christian life until death.
Her daily expression of christian principles in administering to
the needs of her neighbors and her constant concern in their
behalf has set an example for us all. The simple, trusting
faith in her creator, her reainess to join him, these many years,
was so wonderfully experienced by repeating at practically her
last moments her childhood prayer, "Now I lay me down to sleep"
then said "Amen" and looked up with a smile, shortly thereafter
passed on to join the loved ones gone before.
MEDSKER, Ernest
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Clark County (IL) Democrat, 21 February 1923
Ernest Medsker, youngest son of Alexander and Mary Medsker, was
born in Melrose township, Feb. 27, 1892, and departed this life at
the home of his mother, Feb. 12, 1923, aged 30 years, 11 months
and 15 days. He was united in marriage to pearl Cooper
january 27, 1916. To this union were born two sons, Wayne
and Denzel. His wife preceeded him in death Dec. 7,
1920. He leaves to mourn his departure besides his two sons,
a mother, two brothers, Percy, who lives at home with his mother,
and Orville of Melrose township, one sister, Grace Maxwell of
Martinsville, also a large neumber of other relatives and friends.
His last sickness was of short duration, being confined to his bed
but a few days with pneumonia. All that loving hands and
medical skill could do was without avail and death claimed him as
his victim and his earthly labors were drawn to a close. He
passed into the other world surrounded by those most dear to him
in life.
He was of a cheerful disposition and always greeted his friends
with a smile. Always looking on the bright side of life, his
generous nature and kindly disposition can never be
forgotten. We, too, will go over the River of Rest, as the
strong and the lonely before us have gone; our sun will go down in
the beautiful west, to rise in the glory that circles the throne.
MEDSKER, Wayne P.
born 8 May 1907, died 2 November 1987. Funeral held Wednesday,
November 4, 1987, burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery. Married Florence
Wells, daughter of Charles Wells.
MELTON, Mrs. Cloie BISHOP
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Mrs. Cloie Melton, 86, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday while en
route to Paris hospital after suffering a heart attack.
She was born in Vigo county August 17, 1872, the daughter of
Joshua and Nancy Ann Fields Bishop. Her husband, Thomas Melton,
passed away in 1924.
Survivors are the following children: Mrs. Bertha Murphy,
East Chicago, Ind., Mrs. Edith Yoho, Youngstown, O., Mrs. Nina
Kolepp, Kenmore, N.Y., Emery, Paris and Ralph, address unknown;
one sister, Mrs. Jennine Wilhoit, Paris, two brothers, R. E. and
Lee Bishop, Marshall; 18 grandchildre and 14
great-grandchildren. Two children are deceased. Rev.
H. L. Hayes, Charleston, will officiate at the funeral to be held
at two o'clock Friday afternoon at the Batchelor funeral
home. Burial will be at the Richwoods cemetery south of
Kansas. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday
afternoon.
MELTON, William
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
28 October 1909 and 4 November 1909, Kansas (IL) Journal--William
Melton died of general debility at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon, at
the home of his son, Albert Melton, of general debility, age 70
years.
The funeral was conducted at the Pleasant Hill Christian church at
11 o'clock yesterday morning and burial was made in the Pleasant
Hill cemetery.
The deceased was born in Indiana and was raised near
Rockville. When he first came to Illinois he settled on a
farm near Martinsville, in Clark county, and upwards of forty
years ago moved to Edgar county.
The date of his birth was June 3 1833.
Mr. Melton was married about 53 years ago to Mary Land, who died
about a year ago. He is survived by five sons and one
daughter, Albert, Charles, Thomas and John of south of this city,
and George and Mrs. O. W. Compton of Paris. He also leaves
21 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Melton was a charter member of the Christian church at
Pleasant Hill and was an upright christian gentleman respected by
all who knew him.
William Melton was born June 3, 1833 in Park county, Ind., died
October 25, 1909. He joined the Christian under the
preaching of Rev. Gregg and had lived a consistent christian ever
since, and on his death bed he said his time on this earth was
short, but he had harmed no one and was ready to die and meet his
God, that he had run his race and finished his work, and felt that
a crown of life was laid up for him in heaven, where he expected
to live with his God for ever more.
He had a family of nine children. Three had passed before,
leaving six, Allen, Charles R., Joel T., George D., Lucinda and
John F., and one sister, Mrs. Nancy Fudge.
MILLER, John H.
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
October 1924--John H. Miller, son of Emmanuel and Nancy Hutchings
Miller was born in Clark county, Ill, June 24th, 1852 and died at
Arabie, Ga., October 24, 1924, aged 77 years and 4 months.
On October 5, 1876 he was married to Sarah Lycan, who survives
him. To this union were born three children, Walter, who
lives in Arabie and Ralph and Maber, who preceded him in death.
He was in business in Marshall before moving to Georgia
thirty-seven years ago. His health failing, he retired from
active business about ten years ago. He was always active
with the work of the Sunday school and church.
Burial was in the Marshall cemetery under the auspices of the
Modern Woodman Lodge.
We wish to thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness and
sympathy at the death of our husband and father, Mr. John H.
Miller.
Sarah Miller
Walter A. Miller
MILLER, Solomon
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Clark Co Democrat about December 1911--Solomon Miller was born in
Ohio Oct. 23, 1823 and died in Clark County, Ill. Sunday Dec. 24,
1911, aged 89 years, 2 months and 1 day. From Ohio he moved
to Clark County, Indiana, and from there to Clark County,
Ill. He was first married to Mary Jane Steward Aug. 21
184?. Two children were born of this union, neither of whom
is living.
On Oct. 20, 1850 he was married to Eliza Ann Allhands, who
survives him.
Besides his wife and son Roy, he leaves three brothers, Emanuel,
nearly 94 years old, John, 83, and William 81, with one sister
Aunt Sally Hurst, past 91. He also has two grandchildren and
five great grandchildren. He was converted in an early day
and lived for a number of years a member of the Shiloh United
Brethren Church. Then about 1867 he placed his membership in
the Green Moss M. E. church where it remained until his
death. Bro. Miller has held all the offices in the gift of
his local church, which he has served with honor to himself and
with pleasure to the congregation. Bro. Miller belonged to a
family of quiet, even temperament, was a man of few words; and was
neither quick to give or take offense. He was well beloved
by his neighbor and friends and on good terms with all of
them. If Solomon Miller had any enemies on earth we have
never heard of them. While living to a ripe old age, he has
had comparatively good health. His last sickness wasa brief,
but severe.
He closed his eyes to earth to open them in heaven. Near the
close of his natural life he repeated portions of some of the old
hymns of the church, a few of which were sung at his
funeral. The services were conducted Tuesday at Dolson
chapel by the Methodist minister, Rev. E. S. Wamsley and interment
in the cemetery nearby.
MILLHOUSE, Mrs. George
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Saturday, July 31, 1909, From Terre Haute (IL) Tribune
Dies from paralytic Stroke
Marshall, Ill., July 31--Mrs. George Millhouse, who had a strokd
of paralysis as she alighted from her buggy last Tuesday at
Wilson's wagon yard, died and her funeral will be held at
Clarksville Sunday at 10 a.m. Mrs. Millhouse had a brother,
John Snyder, and her husband, George Millhouse, who died of the
same cause. She will be buried at the Clarksville cemetery.
MILLIS, Beatrice Napier
born 16 January 1909, died 23 July 1982. Survived by
husband, Glenn Millis. Funeral held Monday, July 26, 1982,
burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
MILLIS, Dwight Lorene
Husband of Beulah Baird Millis B: 15 Sep 1906 Orange Twp., Clark
Co Illinois M: 5 May 1929 D: 7 Aug 1982 Terre Haute, Vigo Co.,
Indiana Buried: Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Orange Twp., Clark Co.,
Illinois Parents: Ernest Elwood and Emma Estella (Baker) Millis
MILLIS, Emma Vada KEMP
Wife of Charles Millis B: 25 Nov 1886 in Hennessey, Kingfisher
Co., Oklahoma D: 10 May 1985 in Lewisburg, Tennessee Buried:
Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Orange Twp., Clark Co., Illinois Parents:
Jake and Elizabeth Martin Kemp
MILLIS, Emma Estella BAKER
Wife of Ernest Elwood Millis B: 25 Jun 1881 D: 7 Feb 1970 Buried:
Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Orange Twp., Clark Co., Illinois Parents:
John and Amanda (McClure) Baker
MILLIS, Marcellyn Jean
B: 5 Nov 1931 D: 18 Apr 1948 Parents: Dwight and Beulah (Baird)
Millis
MITCHELL, Leander Bruce
Clark County Herald
9-Sept-1896
Leander Bruce Mitchell was born near Marshall, Illinois, March 2,
1844, and died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Adam Scott, twelve
miles South of Marshall, May 5, 1896.
He was a student at the Illinois State Normal, a prominent teacher
of Clark County for a number of years, studied law with J.W.
Graham, and was admitted to the bar about sixteen years ago.
He was well read in his chosen profession and was considered a
good judge of law.
His funeral took place Wednesday afternoon, May 6, at the Ohio
Church. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.
C. Gibbs. After the sermon Hon. J.W. Graham made an
address in which he paid a high tribute to the character and
personal worth of the deceased. A large delegation of
K.P. from the Marshall Lodge testified to their appreciation of
their brother Knight.
Mr. Mitchell’s moral character was above reproach; he was quite
just, genial and carried in his bosom a kind heart and commanded
the respect and confidence of a large circle of friends.
MONK, Anna Marie CANNADY
Submitted by Misty Curl
Shortly after the sun had risen above the horizon on Saturday,
January 15, death claimed one of our number and freed Marie from
bodily pain at the age of 45 years, 2 months, and 26 days.
She was of a loving disposition and always had a smile and kind
work for all. Being much attached to (small piece of paper
torn here) there she found happiness in making a place of peace
and contentment for her loved ones.
Anna Marie, the daughter of Levi Clarence and Mattie E. Cannady,
was born in Clark County, Illinois, on October 21, 1898.
In 1914, she was united in marriage to Jess L. Monk, who preceded
her in death in 1931. To this union were born 4 sons, and 1
daughter.
One son Jesse Lee, departed life in 1934.
Then in 1936, she was united to Oliver Perry Maxwell. This
union was blessed with 1 son.
Her entire life was spent in Clark County, with the exception of
the past five years. In 1939, she moved to Gary, Indiana,
where she gained a large circle of friends.
Her leaving brings a shadow of loneliness to her home and
community where she was loved by all.
She leaves to mourn her departure, her companion, Oliver, one
daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Sanders, four sons, Arthur, Robert and
Charles Monk and Oliver Junior Maxwell, all of Gary, Indiana, an
aged mother, four sisters and two brothers as follows: Mrs.
Pearl Medsker, Mrs. Joye Misner, Mrs. Maggie White, Miss Ruby
Cannady, Ira and William, all of near West Union, Illinois, five
grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Gone from a world of sorrow,
Gone from a bed of pain
Into eternal gladness
Never to weep again.
Gone where no storms of sorrow,
Sweep o'er her troubled breast
Gone from a dark to-morrow,
To everlasting rest.
Funeral services were held from (small piece of the paper torn
here) the Baptist church at West Union (small piece of the
paper torn here) Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.
Burial was in the Harris cemetery.
Submitted by:Misty Curl
MONTGOMERY, Dean
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
24 November 1981--Martinsville--Dean Montgomery, 75, Route 2,
Marshall, died Tuesday afternoon at Paris Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Greenwell Funeral
Home in Martinsville. Burial will be in the Green Moss
Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for after 3 p.m. Thursday.
A retired farmer, he was a member of the Green Moss Church.
Survivors include his wife, Aura; two sons, Leslie Allen
Montgomery of Logan, Ohio and Lloyd Dean Montgomery of
Martinsville, one daughter, Mrs. Cheryl Auild, also of
Martinsville; five brothers, Forrest of Glenellyn, Ill.; Brenton
of Sycamore, Doit of Long Island, N. Y., Chancelor of Brownsville,
Texas, and Ernie of Kankakee, and two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Ross of
Westfield; and Mrs. Veloa Christian of Richmond, Va. Also
surviving are 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
MOORE, Hannah Jane ANTRIM
Submitted by Terri Stoikes
Hannah Jane Moore (nee Antrim)was born in Ohio, Nov. 16 1832, and
died at her home, near Marshall, Ill., April 19,1907, aged 74
years, 5 months and 3 days.
She was married to Zachariah Moore in 1850. To them were
born 5 sons and 2 daughters. One son and one daughter died when
quite young and she was left a widow by the death of her husband
in 1863, Subsequently she was married to Soloman Market who died
in 1891. To this union was born one son who survives them. Mother
Moore was converted and joined the Missionary Baptist church when
quiet young, in whose fellowship she remained until she removed
from her Church home and being thrown into companionship with the
U.B. church, she
readily formed a congenial home with them and remained a faithful
member until her death. On account of bodily affliction she was
not permitted to attend the public services of the Church for many
months before her death but her heart was interested in her
Master's cause to the end of life. She bore her long and painful
affliction with Christian fortitude and resignation and died in
the
assurance of going to meet her Savior with joy. She leaves 6
children, 38 grandchildren and 25 greatgrandchildren to mourn her
departure. Everthing that loving hearts and willing hands could
do, both by children and neighbors, was done for her comfort
during her sickness. Let her frailties be forgotten et all that is
virtuous, noble and good in her life be cherished, and may these
be an inspiration to us who continue the pilgrim's journey.
MOORE, John H.
Clark County Herald
April 19, 1900
John H. Moore was born in Sullivan County, Indiana, April 15,
1836, and died at his home in York, April 15, 1900, aged 64 years.
In 1861 he was united in marriage with Mary Ann
Johnson. To this union were born 8 children, 2 boys
and 6 girls, 4 of whom and the wife preceded him in death.
Father Moore served his country during the civil war, receiving
wounds from which he never fully recovered.
He was a loving father, a faithful friend and he will be greatly
missed from home and from among the walks of men. Just
a few hours before his death, I talked with him about his hope of
a future life. He said “I know that I have a wife and
daughter in heaven and since my child’s happy death I have been
preparing to meet them. Now I am trusting in Jesus and
am ready to go home and be at rest”. Then calling his
children and friends to his bedside, he shook hands and bade them
all good by saying “I will meet you on the other shore”.
MOORE, Roscoe J.
Submitted by Chris Childs
September 22, 1920
Roscoe J. Moore, youngest son of Aden and Lydia Moore, was born in
Clark County, April 28, 1899 and met his sad death at the
Submarine mine by gas
explosion, at the age of 21 years, 4 months and 11 days.
He leaves behind to mourn his death six sisters and one brother,
who is with the regular army in California.
His father, mother, one brother and one sister preceded him in
death.
He united with the U.B. church at Spiketown in the winter of 1918
We wish to express our thanks for the kind assistance of the
neighbors and friends during the death of our darling brother,
Roscoe Moore.
The Sisters
MORGAN, William Henry
From 25 October 1939, Clark County (IL) Democrat
William Henry Morgan, the son of Edward and Margaret Morgan, was
born in Melrose Township, on March 15, 1856, and departed this
life at the Paris hospital, October 17, 1939, aged 83 years, 7
months, and 2 days.
In 1875 he was united in marriage to Manday Shaffner. To
this union was born one son, Bert Morgan, who still
survives. The wife preceded him in death.
On November 28, 1886 he was married to Margaret Reed Hall.
Seven girls and one boy came to bless this union. Also two
stepdaughters, one of whom preceded him in death. The
bereaved widow and all the children survive.
He was converted and batized under the ministry of the Rev. Frank
Kettering at the Potter's Hall United Brethren church. He
liked church and in his later years has often dropped in at the
services at the Holiness church.
He was a good provider, and father, and was well liked throughout
the community. He was always willing to lend a helping hand
to those in need. His life was like the poet stated, "Let me
live by the side of the road and be a friend to man."
Those surviving are the bereaved widow and the following children:
Mrs. Edna Nightlinger, of Gary, Ind., Fred Morgan, Marshall,
Mrs.Goldie Sykes, Yuba City, California, Mrs. Chas. McGlanden,
Marshall, Mrs. Harmon Kraemer, Paris, Ill., Miss Elizabeth Morgan
at home, Mrs. C. A. Whitney, Marshall, Mrs. Thomas Gatewood, of
marshall, Bert Morgan, Martinsville, Ill., and Mrs. Lee Stanfield,
Ramsey, Ill., one brother, George Morgan, twenty grandchildren,
and eight great grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives
and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at the Holiness Church in
Marshall, Ill., on Thursday, October 19, 1939.
MURPHY, Mrs. Addie
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Star, 8 December 1975--Marshall, Ill. (Special)--Services for Mrs.
Addie Murphy, 83, who died Saturday night at Burnside Nursing
Home, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the marrs-Snyder Funeral Home,
with the Rev. William Keim officiating. Burial will be at
the Marshall Cemetery. She was a member of the First
Christian Church. Surviving are the husband, Ira, and a
half-sister, Mrs. Jessie Snow of Baldwin, Mich. Friends may
call after 4 p.m. Monday.
MURPHY, Absolom
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Petition of Absolom Murphy
Petition of Absolom Murphy in the matter of the estate of Adam
Murphy, deceased for letters of administration. To the Hon.
William C. Whitlock Judge of the county court of Clark County.
The petition of the undersigned Absolom Murphy respectfully
represent that Adam Murphy late of Clark County, deceased, died in
Melrose Tp. on or about the 9th day of September A. D. 1866
leaving property and effects in this county. Leaving
$1000.00 worth of personal property. No last will and
testament as far as known to and believed by this petitioner.
That said deceased left him surviving, Eliza Murphy as his widow
and Doctor Murphy, mary Jane Murphy, Levi Murphy, George Murphy,
Wilson Murphy, Herd Murphy, Cintha Ann Murphy his children.
Your petitioner being a brother of said deceased therefore pray
that he be appointed administrator September 12th 1866.
State of Illinois, Clark County
Absolom Murphy, being duly sworn depose and say that the facts
averred in the above petition are true according to the best of
his knowledge, information and belief. Sworn to and
subscribed before me, Clerk of the County Court of County, this
12th day of September A. D. 1866.
A. B. Briscoe, Clerk
Filed September 12, 1866
MURPHY, Amaziah
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Amaziah, son of Absalom and Elizabeth Murphy, was born in Clark
Co., November 20, 1845 and after several weeks illness died at his
home near Auburn, Aug. 8, 1917, age 71 yrs, 8 mo. and 28
days. Sept. 8, 1867 he was married to Missouri
Phillips. To this union were born four children, Hurly, Mrs.
Lillie Veach, Mrs. Minnie Kurts, and Mrs. Myrtle Wallace, all of
which
survive him.
He with his wife united with the Christian Church at Fairview in
1894.
After that church was destroyed, they rebuilt at Five Points where
he was chosen one of the Elders of the church. As long as
his health would permit he was in his accustomed place in the
church for his Master.
When he was about 17 years old he joined the Company C 123rd
Regiment, and fought for his country until the close of the Civil
War.
During his sickness everything that loving minds could device and
willing hands accomplish, was done to lengthen his lease on life,
but God knows best. His place may look empty in the home,
where he had lived, in the same place for over 46 years, but may
the teachings of the beautiful and glorious ending of his life
remain ad abide with these who witnessed it and admonish
each of them to be as well prepared when the final summons comes
to them.
He was a kind and generous neighbor, a loving and devoted husband
and father, and will be greatly missed by all. Besides his
wife and children, he leaves two brothers, Wellington of Marshal
and William of near Auburn.
Two sisters, Mrs. Emily Davis of Moore, Okla. and Mrs. Katherine
McHenry of Fontanet, Ind. besides many friends and other
relatives.
The remains were taken to the Green Moss church and funeral
services were conducted by Bro. Hall of Knightsville, Ind.
Interment in the cemetery near
by.
MURPHY, Christian
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Christian, son of Absolom and Elizabeth Murphy, was born in Clark
County, Illinois, May 10, 1844, and died at the hospital at Anna,
Ill., Feb 12, 1913; aged 68 years, 9 months and 2 days.
He was married Apr. 15, 1869 to Diana E. Clark. This union
was blessed with eight children, all of whom, but two daughters
survive him.
He enlisted with the 123rd Illinois volunteers, and served nearly
three years for his countyr in its time of need.
He also enlisted in the service of the Heavenly King, many years
ago, and now peacefully sleeps, awaiting his coming to make all
things glorious and new.
Besides his wife, who with him shared life's joys, and patiently
bore its sorrows for more than forty years, he leaves three sons,
three daughters, ten greandchildren, three sisters, four brothers,
and many other relatives and friends who will hold in sweet
remembrance this dear one who sought ever to be just and kind to
all.
In addition to the foregoing facts given us, we wish to say that
our acquaintance in the home, formed by frequent visits there,
leads us to believe it was a model Christian home in every
respect. Not only were Bro. and Sister Murphy true and
faithful, but they brought all of their children up in the fear of
God and all have been baptized and are living in the vicinity of
the old home today, respectable Christian people. We heard a
friend of the family, who had spent a long period of time in the
home, say that in all his acquaintance with Bro. and Sister
murphy, he had never heard
an unkind word pass between them. Here lies the secret,
Unless our religion is working out in the home life, it will never
amount to much.
Sister Murphy will be lonely now, but she knows of a strong arm
upon which to lean. May the good Lord comfort her and all
the family as they shall stand in need now.
S. J. Lindsay
MURPHY, Elizabeth CLAPP
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Elizabeth Clapp was born Feb. 16, 1822 in Orange Co, North
Carolina and died December 16, 1906 at Marshall, Illinois, age 84
years and 10 months. She came to Illinois with her parents about
1835, where she has lived ever since. She was married to
Absolom Murphy September 23, 1841. He died December 26,
1880. To this union was born 11 children--8 boys and 3
girls.
Two boys died in infancy and Jenkins died Feb. 2, 1906, age about
(66?/55?) years. She joined the Church of Christ aabout 55 years
ago and has been a faithful member ever since. Her loss is
mourned by 8 children,4 sisters, 1 brother, 42 grandchildren, 87
great grandchildren and 1 greater grandchild.
Short funeral services were held at the home of her daughter
Artelia Turner, Monday December 17, 1906 by Elder Gilbert Jones
and the funeral was preached at Blue Grass Church by Elder Layton,
where a large number of relatives and friends were waiting to
follow her to her last resting place. The text was found in
the 14th chapter of Revelations beginning with the 13th verse.
Gone but not forgotten
Tis hard to break the tender cord
Where love has bound the heart.
Tis hard, so hard to speak the words
We must forever part.
Dearest loved one we must lay thee
In the peaceful grave's embrace
But the memory will be cherished
Till we see thy heavenly face.
MURPHY, Hurley
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Hurley, only son of Amaziah and Missouri Ellen Phillips Murphy,
was born in Auburn township, Clark county, Illinois, on May 18,
1873. His entire life was spent on the farm where he was
born and on the adjoining farm, his home, where he had resided for
thirty-two years, and where he passed away on the morning of
Septmeber 22, 1945, having attained the age of 72 years, 4
months, and four days.
He was united in marriage to Katie Tingley, of Martinsville
Township, on April 5, 1899. To this union was born one
daughter, Ruth, a teacher in the Marshall City Schools, who with
the widow survives him. He is also survived by one sister,
Mrs. Myrtle Wallace, of Marshall, and many other relatives and a
large circle of friends.
Two sisters preceded him in death. Mrs. Minnie Kurts in
January 1932, and Mrs. Lillie Veach in May 1939.
He confessed his faith in Christ, was baptized, and united with
the Five Points Christian Church December 4, 1910. He
remained a member of this church as was for a number of years
teacher of the Young People's Class in the Bible school there.
Hurley, as he was most commonly called, was a good neighbor, a
kind and sympathetic friend. his friendly smile and cheery
encouraging words will be missed by all who knew him.
He was devoted and generous as a husband and father. The
comfort of his home and the welfare of his family being his first
consideration, and through the years he gave of himself unselfly
in their behalf.
His last illness was of two and one half years duration. The
past five months of which he was bedfast. During this time
he was tenderly cared for by his wife and daughter, with the kind
assistance of relatives and friends.
All being done that loving hands and anxious hearts could do, but
God knowns best and he went to sleep peacefully and quietly.
Though our hearts are heavy, yet knowing his abiding faith in
Christ and His Church, and his love for things of the kingdom, we
can humbly and submissively, "Thy Will, Oh God, not ours be done."
And now, the pains of death are past Labors and sorrows ceased,
Life's long warfare closed at last They soul's at rest in
peace. Soldier of Christ, well done, praise be thy new
employ. And while eternal ages run rest in thy savior's joy.
Funeral services were conducted at the Auburn church Monday,
September 24, by. Roy G. W. Gibson, pastor of the Christian Church
in Marshall, with burial in the Auburn cemetery.
We take this means to thank all those who so kindly assisted us in
any way during our husband and father's long illness at at the
time of his death.
--Mrs. Kate Murphy and daughter
MURPHY, Ira A.
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Star, 15 December 1979--Marshall, Ill. (Special)--Services for Ira
A. Murphy, 96, who died Friday afternoon in Union Hospital, Terre
Haute, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Marrs-Snyder Funeral Home with
Brother G. W. Gibson officiating. Burial will be in Marshall
Cemetery.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday. He was a member of
Marshall First Christian Church. Surviving are a brother,
Leary, Marshall, nieces and nephews.
MURPHY, Missouri Ellen PHILLIPS
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Missouri Ellen Phillips, born in Clark Co, Indiana, July
1848. Came with her parents to Illinois 1851 settled in
Dolson Twp. where she grew to womanhood. September 8, 1867
she was married to Amaziah Murphy, moved to Missouri but did not
live there long until they moved back to Illinois and purchased a
farm south of Auburn (now Clark Center). They cleared away
the
forest and built a house and lived there together and raised their
family consisting of three daughters and one sone--namely:
Lilly, Minnie, Myrtle, and Hurley. They lived, worked and
enjoyed themselves together until Aug. 8, 1917, when death
separated them, the husband and father passing to the great
beyond.
The deceased lived on the farm until April 1923, when she went to
live at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Wallace (Myrtle) where
she lived until her death Feb. 25, 1925--being 76 years, 6 months,
and 7 days old.
The deceased united with the Church of Christ, what is known as
the "New Church" in Dolson township, and from that time until
death took her she was devoted to work of the master, always at
church, never missing any services and enjoying them.
While we will miss her, yet she will be added to the number up
yonder.
She leaves behind here to mourn three daughters: Lillie
Veach, Myrtle, and Minnie Kurts and Hurley Murphy the only
son. Also two brothers: Thomas Phillips of Auburn (now
Clark Center) and William of California, one sister Mrs. Belle
Mappins of Martinsville, also 21 grandchildren and 17 great
grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Myrtle Wallace was unable to attend the funeral service on
account of sickness. Funeral services were held at the Green
Moss Church, Friday, February 27, 1925 at 10:30 A.M. and her body
was laid to rest in the Green Moss cemetery with Rev. J. A. Sweet
of Marshall officiating.
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their aid and
sympathy during the sickness and death of our mother. The
children.
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