HACKETT, Michael 
The sufferings of Michael Hackett from inflammation of the bowels, a very severe attack of short duration, ended soon after 1 o'clock this morning in death, at his home in the fifth ward. He was about 45 years of age, and for some time had been engaged as assistant baggage master at the Union depot under William Dodson.
He leaves a widow and four children. Mr. Hackett was a native of Ireland, but was reared in New York City where he served an apprenticeship as lithographer.
During the war he served in the United States gunboat service on the Mississippi and fought bravely. He came to Decatur about the year 1870.
The funeral will take place from the Catholic Church at two o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur, IL, Saturday, 27 Sep 1884, pg. 3
The funeral of Michael Hackett will take place from St. Patrick's church this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
Decatur Review, Decatur, IL, Sunday, 28 Sep 1884, pg. 3
HACKETT, William BODY OF WILL HACKETT STARTS
Funeral In Decatur Probably to Be Held – Wednesday
A message was received Saturday evening announcing that the body of Will Hackett, who died in the United States Army hospital at Fort Bliss, Texas, Thursday night, was started from EL Paso Saturday and would probably arrive in Decatur some time Monday. Arrangements for the funeral will not be complete until it is known just when the body will arrive. It will probably be held some time Wednesday.
Will Hackett, who was a brother of Mrs. Dan Dinneen, Mrs Jerry McNamara and Harry Hackett of Decatur, was born and reared in Decatur and was well known here. He had been engaged in railroading ever since he was old enough, and most of the time has worked in Joliet and Gary. Ind.
He joined the Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, last June and went with the regiment to the border in August. His regiment was on the list of those to leave when the order to withdraw the troops first was issued.
Besides his sisters and brother in Decatur he leaves his wife and a daughter, Kathleen Hackett, at Gary, Ind., and his mother, Mrs Bridget Hackett of Decatur.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Sunday, 28 Jan 1917, pg. 8
HACKNEY, Thomas A. ANOTHER GONE
Thomas A. Hackney, aged 61 years, was buried at Maroa on Jan. 2. He was a member of Co. A. 41st Illinois Regiment and was wounded early in the service. He was buried with the military and Odd Fellows' honors.
The Decatur Republican, Decatur, IL, Thursday, 10 Jan 1889, pg. 6
HADDEN, Earl R.
HADDEN, Ethel Faye (Reed) GRUBB
HAFFEY, Ignatius
DIED, in this city at 1 a.m., on Dec. 21, at No. 540 East Orchard street, of spinal meningitis, Ignatius, infant son of Mrs. Anna Haffey, aged one year and 16 days.
Saturday Herald (Decatur), 26 Dec 1885
HAGAMAN, Sue B.
HAGLAUER, John P.
HAGLAUER, John W.
HAGLAUER, Pearl A.
HALE, Mrs. Carl M.
The funeral of Mrs. Carl M. Hale will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the family residence on East Olive street. The services will be conducted by Rev. F.B. Jones, pastor of the Christian Temple. The interment will be at Greenwood.
The Decatur Review, 12 Oct 1904
HALE, Sumner S.
DIED, At Chicago, Illinois, on the morning of April 29th, Sumner S. Hale, son of Jonas S. and Hannah S. Hale, of this city, aged 28 years and 8 months.
The deceased came to Illiois from Woburn, Massachusetts, in 1854, and was engaged as clerk in the service of the Great Western Railroad Company, at Decatur, for two years, when he was appointed agen for that station,filling the position until 1861. In April 1862, he was appointed agen of the Logansport, Peoria and Burlington Railroad at Peoria, Illinos, where he remained until December last, when his failing health compelled him to resign. During the last five months he has been a constant but patient suffered, while struggling manfully to resist the disease which has thus prematurly "snapped the brittle cord of life" and terminated his earthly career. In his business relations he sustained an excellent reputation, and won the respect and confidence of all with whom he came in contact. As a husband and father he was kind and thoughtful; as a son he has left a record for honorable and manly bearing of which his parents may well be proud; as a friend, the write hereof can bear testimony to his worth from a long and intimate acquaintance, resulting in the formation of a relation the rembrance of which will ever bear it kindly associations and pleasant reflections. G.F.S.
Decatur Weekly Gazette, 13 May 1863
HALL, Albert
Albert, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hall, died at 11:30 Sunday at the home one mile east of the city. The funeral was held this afternoon.
Bulletin Sentinel(Decatur), 18 April 1896
HALL, Ephraim D. E.L. Hall died at 6:30 o'clock last evening of paralysis, aged 60 years. Deceased had been sick about a year. A wife and one son are left. The time for the funeral has not been fixed.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Saturday, 4 Mar 1893, pg. 3
The funeral of the late Ephraim L. Hall took place Sunday afternoon. It was largely attended by Grand Army Comrades and Sons of Veterans. The burial was in Greenwood Cemetery with military honors. The firing squad of sixteen were Sons of Veterans.
The Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur, IL, Monday, 6 Mar 1893, pg. 3
HALL, Norman
HALL, Orissa W.
HALL, Mrs. Rebecca
Mrs. Rebecca Hall, wife of A. Hall, died yesterday morning at their home southwest of Decatur of la grippe, aged 55 years. A husband and four children are left. The body will be sent to Loami this afternoon for burial. The funeral will be held in the M.E. Church at Loami at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The burial will be at Sulphur Springs cemetery.
Decatur Daily Review, December 2, 1892
HALLMAN, Durk Lester
DECATUR - Durk Lester Hallman, 62, Jacksonville, died Thursday (March 29, 2007). Graveside services: 2 p.m. Monday, Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton, with military rites. Arrangements by: Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.
Herald & Review (Decatur), 1 Apr 2007
Submitted by: Kathy Ikeda
HAMAND, Rheba Bertha (Fulk)
HAMBURGER, Eva
Of pneumonia at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 30, 1887, Eva, relict of Abram Hamburger.
Saturday Herald (Decatur), 4 June 1887
HAMSHER, David
The public have been advised from day to day of the sickness and condition of David Hamsher, who had been dangerously ill with erysipelas for more than two weeks past, and the announcement of his death, which occurred at 5 o'clock last evening, was no surprise. From the first his disease had been of a dangerous type, and though he suffered much he was patient to a most remarkable degree, and bore his affliction with a calmness and fortitude that is quite rare.
The deceased was born in Franklin county, Pa., May 15, 1832, and had therefore almost completed his 56th year. In 1854 he came to Decatur, which continued to be his home until his death. He was married, Nov. 12, 1857, to Miss Margaret A. Montgomery, who died Dec. 31, 1863. By this marriage he had one daughter, Mrs. Ida M. Boyd, now a resident of St. Louis. Nov. 16, 1865, he married Rebecca C. Starr, who, with one daughter, Emily Hamsher, survives him. In 1849 he became a member of the Church of God, while still residing in his native state,and was baptized by the late Elder David Kyle. After his second marriage he united with the First M.E. Church, of which his wife had long since been a member. Mr. Hamsher lived in thie community for the life time of a generation, and during all that time his life was without reproach. He was a strictly moral man in every sense of the term, as well as a religious man, both in belief and practice. He leaves behind him a memory that has in it nothing painful, and a record of which no one has any cause to blush. He was engaged during the greater part of his life in Decatur in the manufacture and sale of harness, and in his business relations was reliable and trustworthy to an extent that could not but challenge the admiration of all with whom he had dealings.
David Hamsher was a man of the most firm convictions. He had positive opinions on most subjects, and whatever addressed itself to his conscience and his judgment he espoused with earnestness and advocated with all the ardor of his nature. He was not half-hearted about anything, but acted with zeal in behalf of whatever he believed in. His was a most affectionate nature, and he possessed the warmest attachments, both to his family and friends. No labor was too arduous for him to undertake in their interest, no privation too great for him to willingly and gladly sustain in the behalf.
The deceased leaves three brothers, Wm., S.W. and B.K. Hamsher, of this city, one sister who resides in Pennsylvania, and one in Decatur, Mrs. W.H. Williams.
Decatur Republican, 29 Mar 1888
HAMILTON, William J. William J. Hamilton, veteran of the Civil war and for many years an employee of the Wabash shops, died early Monday morning at the Soldiers' home in Quincy. He was seventy-nine years old. He had been in feeble health for some time. Mr. Hamilton was known to most of the old residents of Decatur.
He had lived here since the close of the Civil war and being most of that time was employed at the Wabash shops. He had many friends here. He was a member of Dunham post, 141, G.A.R.
He is survived by three children, Attorney Fred Hamilton, of Decatur, Miss Cora Hamilton and Mrs. Stella Mallory, both of Phoenix, Ariz. The body was brought to the Moran undertaking establishment Monday to await arrangements for the funeral.
Note: This obit indicates that William J. Hamilton was a resident of the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Quincy, Illinois. A check for those records on line at the Illinois Secretary of State web site yielded no records.
Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Monday, 8 Dec 1919, pg. 3
HAMSHER, Rebecca C. (Starr)
MRS. HAMSHER PASSES AWAY
Was Pioneer President of Decatur
ACTIVE IN W.C.T.U.Weakness Due to Age Is Cause of Death
Mrs. Rebecca C. Hamsher, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Decatur, died at 11 o'clock Monday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John T. Ditto, 723 West Main street. She was ninety-one years old last March. Physical weakness, due to her advanced age, had made her a semi-invalid for almost a year, but her death was unexpected. She had not complained. Her son-in-law, Mr. Ditto, had assisted in placing her in a comfortable position and had given her a drink of water and she settled herself as in going to sleep. Two or three minutes later Mrs. Ditto entered the room to tell her mother good night and found that she had passed away.
CAME HERE IN 1864
Mrs. Hamsher's maiden name was Rebecca C. Starr. She was born in Lewisburg, Pa., March 4, 1835, coming from an old Quaker family. She was a sister of J.G. Starr, founder of the firm of J.G. Starr & Sons, which dates from before the Civil war. She had visited her brother in Decatur a number of times and finally, in 1864, she came to this city to make her home. She and David Hamsher were married in Decatur in 1866. His death occurred in March, 1888
Few women in Decatur possessed a wider acquaintance than Mrs. Hamsher. For many years she conducted a millinery store on North Water street. In that business she came in touch with most of the women in Decatur and the surrounding territory. She retired about fifteen years ago. She had been a member of the Methodist church since girlhood and was perhaps the oldest member of the church in Decatur. She was not only active in church work, but also in the Independent Order of Good Templars,which flourished here many years ago.
W.C.T.U. WORKER
She was perhaps the last of the charter members of the Decatur branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and for many years she was one of the most active workers in that organiztion. She was uncompromising in her views on the liquor question. She was positive in her views as to right and wrong and there was no half-way ground with her. If a thing was wrong, as she view it, she was against it and never hesitated to say so.
For all her positive views, she was a wonderfully companionable woman. Her keen wit and unfailing good humor endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. She always looked upon the brighter side of life, and made light of the ills that happened to her.
HAD KEEN WIT
One instance of her keen wit occurred about twenty years ago. She was knocked down by a motorcycle as she was crossing Lincoln square. She was not badly hurt. "Look out!" yelled the cyclist just as the collision occurred. "Why, are coming back?" asked Mrs. Hamsher as she struggled to her feet. On another occasion she was in an automobile when it was struck by a street car. Her injuries in that accident confined her to her bed for about a month. She took her accidents as a joke and never allowed herself to worry about her injuries. She always refused assistance in alighting from a car or ascending a stairway, always maintaing that she could take care of herself. While she took her own misfortunes lightly, she was full of tender sympathy for others who were unfortunate.
LAST OF FAMILY
Mrs. Hamsher was the last of her father's family, in which there were twelve children. Two of her sisters, Mrs. Rachel Pitner and Mrs. Jane Bixby, were residents of Decatur for many years. Mrs. Hamsher is survived by her daughter, mrs. John T. Ditto of Decatur, a step-daughter, Mrs. Frank Boyd of Spokane, Wash., and two grand-children, Rebecca and John Ditto, Jr., of Decatur.
The body was removed to the L.A. Monson undertaking establishment and prepared for burial.
Decatur Review, 1 Jun 1926
HAMSHER, Samuel SAMUEL HAMSHER’S LONG ILLNESS ENDS
Death Expected Since June
Brother of Later B.K. Hamsher
Samuel Hamsher died Wednesday afternoon at the family residence, 857 North Clinton Street. He had been ill since last June, suffering from a form of paralysis. His recovery was impossible. He was a veteran of the Civil war and a brother of the late David K. Hamsher. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Wednesday, 15 Jan 1908, pg. 1
The funeral of the late Samuel Hamsher will be held at 2:30 Friday afternoon from the Grace Methodist Church. The services will be conducted by Rev. J.W. VanCleve. The interment will be a Greenwood. Mr. Hamsher’s aged 77 years, 5 months and 10 days. He was born in Cumberland County, Pa., but had lived in Decatur for about sixty years. With his brother, the late David Hamsher, he was engaged in the retail harness business in Decatur for a number of years. For several years prior to his last illness he had been janitor at the Decatur post office. He was a veteran of the Civil war and a member of Dunham post 141, G.A.R.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susan Hamsher, two sons, Chester Hamsher of Missouri and Charles Hamsher, now with the United States navy. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Henry Williams, of Decatur.
Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Thursday, 16 Jan 1908, pg. 10
HAMSHER, William Among The Sick
William Hamsher was reported to be in a very critical condition last evening. He has been sick for several months.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Thursday, 4 May 1899, pg. 5
DEATH OF WILLIAM HAMSHER
Passed Away Saturday Night, Aged 75 Years
William Hamsher, who had been ill with dropsy and heart trouble, and had been in failing health for a number of mouths, died Saturday last at midnight at the family home, 1606 East Main Street, in East Park Boulevard, in the 75th year of his age. He was a brother of D. K. Hamsher and Samuel W. Hamsher, and of Mrs. W.H. Williams of this city, and having been a resident of Decatur for over 40 years lately representing the Chase Bros, Nursery Company, he was quite well known in the city and county.
Mr. Hamsher served in the Civil war as a member of Company K, ll6th Illinois Infantry, and was a member of Dunham Post, 141, G.A.R. He was also a member of the Bethel Church of God.
He leaves a widow and three stepchildren, John Gray of Sha___, Iowa, Mrs. Jennie Gourley, who lives north of the city, and Mrs. Mattie Wilson, wife of John Wilson. His grandson, Robert Wilson, has made his homo with him for 12 years.
The funeral will be held from the Bethel Church on North Water Street Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. M.S. Newcomer, the pastor, will officiate, assisted by Rev. S. H. Bowyer of the Baptist church. The cortege will leave the residence at 2 o'clock. The members of the G.A.R. post will have charge of the interment in Greenwood.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Thursday, 4 May 1899, pg. 5
HANE, Jeremiah Charles DEATH OF J. C. HANE
Sudden Termination of Old Illness
VETERAN IN THE WAR
One of Best Known Figures in Decatur
Jeremiah Charles Hane, for years a justice of the peace in Decatur, died Thursday afternoon from locomotor ataxia. The death was sudden and unexpected, for though Mr. Hane complained of pains in the morning, nothing was thought of them because of frequent previous attacks. When he got up Thursday morning he complained of having pains in the stump of his leg.
SINCE THE WAR
Justice Hane was in the last stage of locomotor ataxia. The disease was contracted in the war. About fifteen years ago Mr. Hane had his right leg amputated near the hip to check the disease. He knew at the time that such a measures would check the disease only for a time and that sooner or later it would come back as bad as ever. This spring the disease seemed to be worse but he recovered without a great deal of trouble. Thursday morning Mr. Hane started to his office a little after 8 o’clock in according with his usual custom. When he reached Irwin’s corner and attack came upon him and he fell. Someone helped him up and he proceeded to his office. All morning he suffered considerably, but he did not go home till about 11 o’clock, when he walked back to his house without any assistance. He complained to his wife of severe pains and hot flashes over his face. He went to bed, but the pains grew more severe.
LAST HOURS
About noon Mrs. E.A. Morgan and Cass Chenoweth were called. They gave the sick man an injection of morphine. That made him quieter, but soon he had a sort of spasm, which lasted some time. About 3 o’clock in the afternoon he had a second collapse which lasted two hours and from which he never recovered. He died unconscious and without pain about 5 o’clock.
HIS LIFE
Mr. Hane was born in Ohio near Canton, on April 18, 1841. His father was a preacher in the Evangelical Church. When Mr. Hane was quite young his parents moved to Canton. There he became acquainted with President McKinley and went to school with the latter’s wife. Mr. Hane lived in Canton till a short time before the Civil war. Then he and the rest of the family came to Illinois and settleled on a farm in Christian County. When the war broke out Mr. Hane enlisted in the Seventy-Third Illinois Volunteers. He was in Company A., commanded by Emanuel Cross. He fought in thirteen battles. He was shot over the right eye at Resa__, and a part of the bone had to be taken from his head.
IN THE WAR
He was not the only one of his family to enlist. His younger brother, Henry though only 17 years of age, enlisted in spite of the opposition of his people. Henry was fatally wounded at Nashville, Tenn. When the father heard of the boy’s wound he went to the hospital immediately, and cared for the his son till the latter’s death. Mr Hane was at that time in the hospital recovering from the wound over his eye. He asked for leave to go to his brother, but could not get it. So he left the hospital when he was not being watched and went to the beside of his brother. There he lost his strength and had a relapse. His brother died, and to add to the trouble his father contracted a contagious disease and died in a short time.
Mr. Hane finally recovered and served out his time. He became an orderly sergeant before his discharge, which took place in Nashville, on June 12, 1865.
CAME TO ILLINOIS
After the war Mr. Hane returned to Illinois. In 1868 he married his wife who survives him. He stayed on his farm in Christian County for twenty-three years, till September, 1891. About fifteen years ago locomotor ataxia resulting from his wound and army hardships, attacked him. To save his life he had his right leg amputated above the knee. He knew at the time that the amputation would check the disease only for a while.
TO DECATUR
In 1891 Mr. Hane and his family moved to Decatur. Mr. Hane was elected overseer of the poor for two years. Then he was elected justice of the peace to fill a vacancy at the end of each term. He was very well known in Decatur, both because of the office he filled and because of the fact that he was almost the only man in Decatur who had to use crutches. He performed his work well and was well liked. He has always had his office in the same place on East Main Street over Greider’s restaurant.
Mr. Hane leaves a widow and a daughter and three sons. His daughter is Mrs. T.S. Childs. The sons are; R.B. Hane of Pawnee, Ills., W.H. Hane of Edinburg, Ills., and J.S. Hane of St. Louis. He has a brother at Clay Center, Kan., and a sister in Canton.
THE FUNERAL
The funeral will be held a 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon from the family home at 232 West William Street. Rev. F. W. Burnham, pastor of the Central Church of Christ, will conduct the services. Mr. Hane was not a member on any church, but all the rest of the family go to the Edward Street church. The body will be buried in Greenwood cemetery.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Friday, 11 Sep 1903, pg. 5
Note: Locomotor ataxia is the inability to control one's body movements as intended. Marriage records indicate that Mr. Jeremiah C. Hane married Viola C. Sprague on May 28, 1868 in Christian County, Illinois.
HANES, Jacob JACOB HANES, 85, LONG ILL, DIES
Resident of Decatur for Thirty-Five Years
LOVED FAST HORSES
Drove Race Until Last Few Years
Jacob Hanes well known retired farmer and a resident of Decatur for the last thirty-two years, died Tuesday night at his home, 744 West Main Street. He was eighty-five years old last July. His death was due to complications incident to old age. He had been ill for several months.
Mr. Hanes was born in Clark County, Ohio, July 2, 1838. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having served with the one Hundred and Fifty Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He and Miss. Martha Auer were married Dec 24, 1863. Then came to Macon County in 1866 and settled on a farm in Hickory Point Township. There Mr. Hanes devoted himself to farming until he retired and moved to Decatur in 1891. Mrs. Hanes died here Feb 9, 1898. His second marriage was to Mrs. Addie Price of Shelbyville, April 25, 1900.
LIKED RACE HORSES
Mr. Hanes was always a lover of fast horses and he always drove a good one. He had a pacer, Maude H that he rode in most of the race matinees in this part of the country for several years. He was well along in years when he first began driving in races. Friends tried to persuade him to let someone else drive the pacer but he would not hear of that. He had several spills but was never seriously hurt. Mr. Hanes was known to most of the old residence of Macon and adjoining counties.
He was a member of the Central Church of Christ having united with the church during the visit of Billy Sunday to Decatur. He is survived by his wife and two children out of six born to the first marriage. The children are Mrs. Lillian Stoutenborough of Maroa and Chester A. Hanes who resides on the old home farm in Hickory Point Township.
The funeral will be held at two o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Central Church of Christ. Friends may call at the residence from ten to one o’clock. The burial will be in the Boiling Springs cemetery. The family requests that no flowers be sent.
Decatur Review, Decatur, IL, Wednesday, 14 Nov 1923, pg. 3
HANKS, Andrew Jackson
ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S COUSIN IS DEAD
Andrew J. Hanks Old Resident of Decatur
WAS 83 YEARS OLD
Former President of Hanks Family Association
Andrew Jackson Hanks, the oldest member of the Hanks familiy reunion association and whose father, James Hanks, was a first cousin of Abraham Lincoln, died at his home, 2107 North Union street, at 10 o'clock Monday morning, after an illness of ten days. His health had been failing gradually all summer. He was eighty-three years of age.
AT HANKS FARM
He was born May 17, 1835, on what was known as the Hanks farm, near Boiling Springs. He lived in Macon county all his life. He was the son of James and Rebecca Hanks. His father died when he was a young man and he came to Decatur at the age of about fifteen years. He was a plasterer and contractor by trade. He was at one time in partnership with Amzi Baker and others. While engaged in the business, he plastered the James Millikin, Hill, Busher and other old residences of Decatur, and also the old high school.
He was married Oct. 2, 1872, to Martha E. Hunter of Decatur. Four are dead, and the wife and one son, Harry H. Hanks of Chicago, survive. The son has been with his father during his illness. There is also one grandson, Patrick Jack Hanks, aged three years. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Jane Wood of Cedar Rapids, Ia., Mrs. J.W. Tyler of Indianapolis, and Mrs. W.A. Bridges of Decatur.
IN CENTRAL CHURCH
He was a lifelong member of the Christian church. He joined that church in 1865. At the time of his death he was a member of the Central Church of Christ. At the time the I.O.G.T. was active in Decatur he was a prominent member of the organization.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at the residence and burial will be in Greenwood.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 9 Sep 1918
HANKS, Charles C.
C.C. HANKS DIES FRIDAY NIGHT
Had Spent All of His Life In Macon County
Charles C. Hanks died Friday night at the family home, 306 South McClellan avenue. He was fifty-nine years old. He was born in Maroa township and all his life had been spent in Macon county. He was a member of the Knights of Phthias in Maroa and had many friends there. The familiy moved to Decatur last December. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Miss Hazel Hanks, two brothers and a sister, Jack and John Hanks and Mrs. J.O. Ward, all of Decatur. The body was removed to the L.A. Monson undertaking establishment and prepared for burial. The funeral will be held at 3:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at the residence.
Decatur Review, 22 May 1926
HANKS, Jesse W.
Mr. Hanks was one of the best known and most successful farmers in Macon county. He owned about 440 acres of improved land and considerable personal property. His age was about 50 years. He leaves a wife, to whom he was untied in marriage last January, and five children, four boys and one girl - the fruit of his first marriage. The maiden name of his first wife was Miss Campbell, whom he married when he was 18 years of age - 32 years ago. Miss Nye was the name of his second wife.
The family and friends of the deceased are terribly shocked by the dreadful act of the man who had such a large acquaintance in this county, where he has resided since his birth. His wife is inconsolable. It is stated that she watned to return to her home several days ago, and that Mr. Hanks in replying had stated that he would take her to her long home. No doubt Mr. Hanks had contemplated suicide for several days. On Saturday he called his youngest son to his side and told him to be a good boy, and do the best he could for himself in this life, for he would never live to raise him.
Jesse W. Hanks was born in Decatur, Ill., March 24, 1832, and has lived in this county ever since, and at his late home thirteen years. On March 7, 1850, he was united in marriage to Martha Campbell, who died Sept. 24, 1880, and by whom he had six children, five of whom (David, George W., John W., Cyrus E., and Huldah) are living. The first three are married, and all live near Argenta with the exception of the oldest son, who at present lives in Christian county. On January 17, 1882, Mr. Hanks was married to Miss Lou Nye, his second wife, who survivies him.
Decatur Weekly Republican, 28 Sep 1882
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HANKS, John
DEATH OF JOHN HANKS
Sketch of the Noted Pioneer
The Early Companion of Abraham Lincoln Called to His Reward
Uncle Johnny Hanks died Monday afternoon at 3:30 oclock, at the home of Frank Beall, in Hickory Point township. His death was caused by old age and dropsy. He had been failing for some time past and owing to his advanced age his friends had entertained but little hope of his recovery. His death removes from Macon county her most noted pioneer. Away back in the thirties he was the boon companion of Abraham Lincoln, and before the famous war president stood prominently before the people, there was none who knew him better than Uncle Johnny Hanks. Even after the greatest honors of the country had been conferred upon Lincoln, he never forgot his old friend of the pioneer days of Illinois. Their friendship was a lasting one, made so by the hardships and struggles in opening a new country. It was the delight of Uncle Johnnys declining years to recount his experiences with Abe Lincoln. He was a first cousin of Lincolns mother, and it was upon his advice that the family removed to Illinois and become residents of Macon county. After Lincolns election to the presidency Uncle Johnny visited him at the White House and was received with the same cordiality and friendship as when the family lived in the log cabin in Macon county. Lincoln offered to do anything in his power for his old comrade, but all proffered positions were laughed away by Uncle Johnny, who was content to remain at home with his family.
The deceased was born in Nelson county, Ky., in 1802. His father, William, was a native of Virginia, and settled in Kentucky at an early day. His family lived in Hardin and Breckenridge counties until Uncle Johnny was seven years old. He first became acquainted with Lincoln in Hardin county. He was a cousin of Nancy Hanks, mother of Lincoln. In 1822 Uncle Johnny went to Spencer county, Ind., and made his home with the Lincolns for two years, they having removed there from Kentucky. Abraham Lincoln was seven years younger than he was, but the two worked together on the farm making rails, grubbing land, etc. Uncle Johnny bought land next to Lincolns and improved it but afterwards returned to Kentucky. He made twelve trips in all down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to New Orleans, the only means of disposing of surplus farm products in those days being to float them down to New Orleans on a flat boat. In 1826, he married Susan Wilson, a native of Grayson county, Ky., and in 1828 removed to Illinois and settled on a farm in Hickory Point township, for miles northwest of Decatur. On a subsequent visit to Kentucky he stopped to visit the Lincolns in Indiana, and Thomas Lincoln, the father of Abe, asked him to write back and tell him what kind of a country Illinois was as he would probably remove here. Uncle Johnny did so and in March 1830 the Lincolns came to Macon county. Uncle Johnny gave them logs which he had previously sawed to build their cabin, which was erected near the Sangamon in Harristown township. During the summer of 1830 he and Abe split rails to fence a fifteen acre tract of land. From these rails were taken those shown in the Chicago convention in 1860. In 1831 he and Abe Lincoln built a flat boat at Sangamon town, near Springfield. They commenced work in March and in May floated it down to St. Louis, where Uncle Johnny left and came home leaving the rest of the crew to go to New Orleans. In 1832 he fought in the Black Hawk war, in Col. Isaac C. Pughs company. Returning to Macon county he continued farming until 1850 when he went to California and for three years was engaged in mining seventy miles from Sacramento. On the breaking out of the rebellion he enlisted in Company A, of the 21st Illinois. This was Gen. Grants old regiment, and Uncle Johnny had charge of the staff teams. He served in Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Missouri and was honorably discharged at Winchester, Tenn., after a two years service, having become incapacitated by rheumatism. Since the war Uncle Johnny has made several trips to California and Oregon. Before the war he was a democrat, but always supported Abe Lincoln for any office, and since the war has been a republican. His wife died in 1853. The couple had eight children of whom five are living. They are James L., who lives in Lake county, Oregon, Mrs. Elijah Loomis, of Hickory Point, Grayson, who lives in northwest Missouri, Mrs. John Manning, who lives in Humboldt county, California, and Levi Hanks, who lives near Moweaqua.
Saturday Herald (Decatur), 6 Jul 1889
FUNERAL OF UNCLE JOHNNY HANKS
Many old friends from Decatur and the neighborhood gathered at the Boiling Springs church yesterday afternoon to pay their last respects to the venerable Uncle Johnny Hanks who passed away Monday afternoon in the 88th year of his age. The church was crowded, and the altar and casket decked with floral offerings. Appropriage music was furnished by the church choir. Rev. T.W. Pinkerton, pastor of the Christian church, this city, conducted the funeral, and delivered a sermon fitting the solemn occasion. In the course of this remarks he referred to the long and honorable life of the deceased, and also alluded with no attempt at detail to the early association of Mr. Hanks with Abraham Lincoln. The remains were interred in the church cemetery, Messrs. W.R. Scruggs, R.W. Shull, Hezekiah Hays, Ulysses Huston, Charles Lewis, George Williams, James Tait and J.Y. Braden serving as pall bearers.
Decatur Republican, 4 Jul 1889
HANKS, Joshua Emerson
JOSHUA E. HANKS, 77, HAD ALWAYS FARMED
Joshua Emerson Hanks died in the residence at 1152 North Calhoun street at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning. He had been ill for some time, suffering with heart trouble and complications of diseases.
He was born near Decatur, Nov. 27, 1851, and was married to Mary E. Patterson in Harristown in 1875. He moved to Decatur only a year ago, coming here from a farm in Shelby county, where he had farmed. He was a member of Jackson lodge No. 143, A.F. & A.M. He was also a member of St. Paul's Methodist church.
He leaves, besides his wife, the following children; Mrs. Lena Johnston, of Edgarton, O.; L.D. Hanks, Decatur; R.E. Hanks, St. Joseph; Lynn E. Hanks, Decatur; and Fred W. Hanks, Decatur. One daughter, Ina E. Hanks, died in infancy. He also leaves eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The body was removed to the Monson undertaking establishment where services will be conducted at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Friends may call at the chapel. Burial will be in Macon cemetery.
Decatur Herald, 10 Sep 1928
HANKS, Rebecca (Etherton)
GONE TO HER REST
Rebecca Hanks, relict of the late James Hanks, died at 5 o'clock last evening. She had been in very feeble health for six months, but was feeling more than usually strong yesterday. In the afternoon her daughter, Mrs. W.A. Bridges, called in a carriage at the residence of A.J. Hanks, No. 705 North Union street, to take her out riding. She walked to the carriage and was assisted to a seat. Mts. A.J. Hanks returned to the house for her wraps intending to accompany her but while she was gone the aged mother sank back upon the seat and her spirit passed peacefully away. The body was borne into the house and a physician was summoned. He found that death had resulted from failure of the heart.
Rebecca Etherton was born at Elizabethtown, Hardin county, Kentucky, April 18, 1802. She was aged 86 years and 17 days. She became the wife of James Hanks in Hardin county in 1819. They lived there about three years and then removed to Illinois, settling in Sangamon county. After a year's residence there they came to Macon county, settling on a farm four miles east of Decatur in Long Creek township. Twelve children were born to the couple, four sons and eight daughters. The sons were Isaac, John, W.B., and Andrew J. Hanks, Isaac and John are dead. W.B. Hanks resides in Maroa township, and Andrew J. in Decatur. Five of the daughters survive. They are Mrs. Nancy Muirhead of Missouri, Mrs. Elizabeth Heckle, of Long Creek township, Mrs. Lucinda Wood, of Olena, Ill., and Mr. John W. Tyler, Jr, and Mrs. W.A. Bridges of Decatur. The daughters who are dead were Martha E. and Susan Hanks, and Mrs. Sarah Calhoun. The farm in Long Creek township was the family home until after the death of James Hanks, the husband and father, in 1856. After her death Mrs. Hanks made her home for thirty years with her son, A.J. Hanks. Since 1888 she had lived with her daughters, Mrs. W.A. Bridges and John W. Tyler, jr. She was a member of the Christian church, having united with it thirty-five years ago.
She was a woman of simple tastes and habits. In all the relations of life she sought to do her duty as becomes a Christian. Her life was useful and she had earned the reward which we are told awaits the faithful unto Christ. The funeral will be held at half-past _ o'clock Monday afternoon at the Christian church.
Saturday Herald (Decatur), 12 May 1888
HANKS, Susan Frances
Mrs. Susan Frances Hanks, the wife of S.C. Hanks, died of cancer at 6:40 p.m., Wednesday evening at her home at Wyckles, aged 40 years. She leaves a husband and seven children.
Decatur Weekly Republican, 8 Jul 1897
Susan Frances Hanks, wife of Seth C. Hanks, was born June 6, 1857, and died at her home four miles west of Decatur June 30, 1897; aged 40 years and 24 days.
She was greatly esteemed by all who knew her; her circle of friends and associates was remarkably large because of her amiable ways and lovable disposition. Her hand was always ready to administer to the wants of the needy. Heaven surely smiled when God blessed her with these qualities. She became a Christian at the age of 20 years and held her membership until the end. Now she is at rest only awaiting the resurrection morn when the glory of the blessed Savior will light upon her. She sleeps her last long sleep; her husband and little children will miss her from the home that her presence made so happy and cheerful, but they have the consolation and sympathy of all the friends and neighbors who were so good to them during their sad affliction. Many thanks are due the neighbors and friends for their goodness and kindness.
The pall bearers were selected by her. They were Samuel, Frank and James Bradshaw and Luther, Nola and Chaney Miller. The honorary pall bearers were Miss Mabel Vaughn, Miss Alice Nebo, Miss Catna Leonard, Miss Zola Musser, Miss Emma Musser and Miss Rose Musser.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 7 Jul 1897
HANKS, William B.
DEATH OF W.B. HANKS
An Old and Wealthy Farmer Pays the Debt of Nature
News came to Decatur this morning by telephone announcing the death of William B. Hanks, which occurred last night on the the farm of the deceased, near Emery. Mr. Hanks had been prostrated by the grip and had partly recovered. The disease, however, ran into pneumonia, which was the immediate cause of death. He leaves three daughters and four grown sons. He was a nephew of the late Uncle Johnny Hanks, a cousin of Jesse Hanks, and a brother of Jack Hanks and Isaac Hanks, and Mrs. Mattie Bridges, Mrs. John W. Tyler and the late Mrs. Joseph Heckel. He was the ownder of 560 acres of improved land in Macon county, and was an honored and useful citizen. Eight or nine years ago he bought the property northwest of the city, once owned by D.L. Bunn, and lived there nearly a year, but he tired of city life and sold the place, taking a farm of 160 acres near Maroa.
The funeral will be held at Boiling Springs Sunday, March 12th, at 12 o'clock noon. The cortege will leave the house at 10 a.m. Rev. Vantress will conduct the services.
Decatur Daily Republican, 10 Mar 1892
HARDY, Joseph BLUE MOUND - J.K. Hardy is critically ill at his home here.
Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois | Saturday, May 31, 1902 | Page 4
Will Probated
The will of the late Joseph K Hardy was admitted to probate in the county court Friday afternoon. The estate consists of farmland and about $700 worth of personal property. George E. Hardy a son is made executor of the will without bond.
The will provides that all the personal property go to the widow, and also 200 acres of land. At her death the land goes to the son, George K. Hardy, who is to give $2,500 each to another son, T. W. Hardy, and a daughter, Elizabeth E. Howen.
Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Saturday, 28 June 1902, pg. 3
HARKRADER, Isaac A.
ISAAC A. HARKRADER DIES OF APOPLEXY
Stricken While Feeding Live Stock on His Farm Near Emery
Isaac A. Harkrader died suddenly at 4:15 Friday afternoon while feeding stock at his farm half a mile north of the Emery church. His death was caused by apoplexy. He was 78 years old. In spite of his advanced age, he was apparently in good health and for the last week he had been at the farm superintending the gathering of the corn crop. He assisted in doing the chores about the place and was feeding the horses when stricken.
FOUND BY TENANT
He fell in the barn, where he was found a few minutes later by Jacob Lindsey, the tenant on the farm, who carried him into the house. Mr. Harkrader lived only about five minutes after being found and was dead before medical aid could reach him.
Coroner Buxton was notified and held the inquest Friday evening. The body was brought to the Dawson undertaking establishment, which is located in the residence where Mr. Harkrader lived for several years.
TO COUNTY IN 1853
Mr. Harkrader was born near Norfolk, Va., in 1832. He came to Macon county in 1853, and until 1891 he lived near Emery. He bought a great deal of land when it could be had at a low price, and at the time of his death he owned about 1,000 acres of excellent land worth in the neighborhood of $200 an acre. He invested his money wisely, and in addition to his farming interests he owned some valuable property in Decatur, including the property occupied by the Dawson undertaking establishment, the brick residence east of it on William street, and the big feed stable on East Prairie street.
Mr. Harkrader retired from active farm life in 1891 and moved to Decatur, and made his home with his daughter at 516 Prairie Avenue. Besides the daughter, Mrs. R.E. Persinger, he is survived by one son, James Harkrader, of Mitchell, S.D. Mrs. Harkrader died in 1891.
FUNERAL
The funeral will be held some time Monday afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Persinger.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 5 Nov 1910
The funeral of Isaac A. Harkrader will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. R.E. Persinger, 651 West Prairie avenue. The body will be taken to Maroa for interment. There will be a special interurban car for the funeral party.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 6 Nov 1910
HARKRADER, Isaac R.
HARKRADER, Paulina A. (Young)
Mrs. Issac Harkrader died at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at a sanitorium in Wauwatosa, Wis. Her death was caused by meningitis. A telegram announcing her death was received by her husband later in the evening and he left last night for Wisconsin to bring the body home. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the Presbyterian church at Maroa.
Mrs. Harkrader had been ill since March 14, but had been at Wauwatosa only since April 13. Soon after going there she showed such signs of improvement that it was thought her recovery was possible. She soon grew worse again and Tuesday morning it was known that her death was only a matter of a few hours.
Mrs. Harkrader was 51 years old last December. She was a daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Adam Young of Friends Creek township and here she became the wife of Isaac Harkrader Sept. 6, 1876. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Harkrader settled on his farm near Emery and lived there until 1890, when Mr. Harkrader purchased the fine residence at the corner of Franklin and William streets and they moved into the city. Besides her husband, Mrs. Harkrader is survived by two children, James and Leona Harkrader. The latter is attending school at Oxford, having returned there last Saturday after receiving word that her mother was improving. Mrs. Harkrader also leaves three sisters and a brother, Mrs. John T. Stuart of Oreana, Mrs. William Turner of Decatur and Mrs. Hunt of Chicago, and Jasper Young. She also has an uncle at Argenta.
Daily Review, Wednesday, April 24, 1901, page 2
In the above obituary I corrected the spelling of her sister's name Mrs. John T. Stuart.The body of Mrs. Isaac Harkrader, who died at Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, arrived in Decatur at 4 o'clock this morning and was taken to the family home on North Franklin street. At noon the body was taken to Maroa and the funeral was held at 1 o'clock from the Presbyterian church at that place.
Daily Review, Thursday, April 25, 1901, page 8
Submitted by: Sandra Wagner
HARKRADER, Stewart
Near Maroa, February 26, of the grip, Stewart Harkrader, aged 36 years. The deceased, who was a nephew of Issac Harkrader, of Decatur, leaves a widow and one child. The funeral will be held on Thursday at the Christian church at Maroa.
Decatur Daily Republican, 28 Feb 1894
HARMON, Infant Daughter
The infant daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Harmon died at the family residence, 814 North Broadway, at 3 o'clock yesterday. The burial will be at Greenwood dememtery at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Decatur Herald, Tuesday, 20 Jan 1903
HARNEY, Carey T.
CAREY T. HARNEY'S FUNERAL HELD
Funeral Held at Monson & Wilcox Chapel
The funeral of Carey T. Harney was held at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Monson & Wilcox chapel, which was filled with friends of Mr. Harney. The services were conducted by Rev. Freeman A. Havighurst, pastor of the First Methodist church.
The music was furnished by Mrs. _orydon C. Nicholson and Mrs. W. _oy Essick. The body was taken to _is old home in Lagoda, Ind., for interment.
Decatur Review, Tuesday, 17 December 1918
HARNSBARGER, Mary A.
Mrs. Mary A. Harnsbarger, wife of George G. Harnsbarger, died about 10:30 last night at her home, six miles northeast of Decatur. She had been in poor health for several years. Last December she was attacked by a disease which developed into progressive paralysis, and which finally caused her death.
Mrs. Harnsbarger leaves besides her husband four children, Jacob G., Miss Belle, W.H., and Mrs. Minnie E. Hardy. All live at the home farm, except W.H., who lives in Decatur. Several brothers and sisters live near Chatham, in Sangamon county.
Sixty-three years ago Mrs. Harnsbarger was born near Bowling Green, Ky. She was married in Sangamon county, Ill., to Geroge G. Harnsbarger. In 1865 they moved to the farm in Macon county, where they have since resided.
Early in life Mrs. Harnsbarger united with the Methodist church. Since resideing near Decatur she has been a member of the First Methodist church of this city. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made definitely, but it is likely that the burial will be Sunday afternoon in the Spangler graveyard.
Decatur Morning Review, 6 Sep 1890
HARPSTRITE, Edward
E. HARPSTRITE DIES, AGED EIGHTY-FOUR
Came to Macon County as Farmer in 1853
HAD MUCH PROPERTY
Acquired It All Through His Own Efforts
Edward Harpstrite, one of the best known of the older residents of ths city, died at 12:16 Thursday morning (Mar 2) at his home, 545 West Main street. His death was due to arterial sclerosis. He was eighty-four years old a week ago last Saturday. He had been in failing health for a long time.BORN IN BADEN
He was born Feb. 18, 1927, at Ettinheim, in the grand duchy of Baden, Germany. He came to America with his parents John B. and Sophia M. Harpstrite, in 1833. The family located in New Jersey and afterward lived in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and in 1844 moved to Clinton county, Illinois. Edward Harpstrite came from Clinton county to Macon county in 1853 and engaged in farming in South Wheatland township. He moved to Decatur in 1859. For the last thirty years he has lived a retired life. His wife was Dorothea Ruesamen of Clinton county. She was born in Bavaria, Germany, Aug. 15, 1835, and died in Macon county Oct. 19, 1876.
THE CHILDREN
The following children survive: Catherine, wife of Peter Ullrich of Omaha, Neb.; Bertha, wife of Dr. Alonzo Garwood of New Braufels, Tex.; Charles W. Harpstrite of Wichita, Kan., Edward J. Harpstrite, Miss Mary A. Harpstrite and Miss Emma F. Harpstrite of Decatur. One brother, Charles Harpstrite of Sangamon, also survives.
Mr. Harpstrite led a quiet, uneventful life. He was eminently successful as a farmer. His parents were poor and he early had to make his own way. All that he acquired was through his own efforts. He invested his earnings in farm lands and city property. He did not buy as many men do now, with the idea of selling at an increased price. He was a good judge of values, and the properties he purchased he held on to. He watched them grow in value. He improved them and made them revenue producers. It is said that he never sold but one or two pieces of real estate. He was able to hold them, and he did.
FAITH IN DECATUR
He had an abiding faith in the future importance of Decatur and was not afraid to invest his money here. He always took great interest in everything that was for the betterment of the city and was always well informed on what was going on in the business world. Even after his eyes failed he had his children read to him the news of the day. Besides his farm lands in Macon county and city property in Decatur, he also owned a section of land in Sedgwick county, Kansas, and business property at Omaha, Neb.
Mr. Harpstrite was for years connected with the Decatur Brewery. He purchased it in 1860 for $3,600. At that time the plant had a capacity of only six barrels a day. Two years later he took Henry Shlaudeman into partnership and this connection continued for twenty-five years, Mr. Harpstrite retiring in 1884.
Mr. Harpstrite served one term as a member of the city council. Mr. Harpstrite was a good citizen in every sense of the term, and he was held in high regard by all. He was upright and honorable and his life was well spent.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 2 Mar 1911
HARRELL, Elizabeth
DEATH OF "LANDLADY" HARRELL
Mrs. Elizabeth Harrell, familiarly known to all the old settlers of Macon county, as "Landlady" Harrell, died in this city last Sabbath morning. The deceased was born in Virginia, Sept. 15, 1795, and came to Decatur, in December, 1829. For many years she kept the only hotel in the unpretentious village of Decatur, the building standing on the north side of the old square. About the year 1855, her son, John Harrell, built what is now the St. Nicholas Hotel, which she took possession of and occupied for a short time. She afterwards opened a boarding house on Wood street, which she continued to keep until the time of her death. Her spirit of accomodation and kindness of heart won for her the esteem and good will of all those with whom she came in contact, and no one in the community was more popular or better known than the old landlady. For over thirty years she was a devoted member of the Christian Church, and was a constant attendant at its services. Her funeral was attended by a large concourse of citizens, an appropriate discourse being delivered by Elder John W. Tyler. The deceased leaves a large family of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Decatur Republican, 1 Oct 1868
HARRIS, Zackie
Zackie Harris, little son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Harris, formerly of Decatur, died a week ago Sunday in Roseday, Ky., according to a letter received by his brother W.E. Harris of 1631 North Lowber street. He was thirteen years old. His cause of death was pneumonia. The burial was in Rosedale, Ky.
Decatur Review, 17 December 1918
HARRY, George I. George Harry, Age 85, Dies
War Veteran Dry Goods Salesman and Y Worker
SOUTHERAN VERTERAN
Fought With Morgan’s Calvary in Civil War
George I. Harry for many years one of the best known of goods salesmen in central Illinois and for thirty -one years employed at the Linn & Scruggs store, died at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Sanitarium in Hinsdale, near Chicago. He was eighty-five years old. Mr. Harry recently fell and broke his hip and this injury was the real cause of his death.
Mr. Harry was born in Hagerstown, Md., in 1843. He was born in the dry good business. His father and his grandfather had been in that line of business for ____ years before him. He had considerable experience in the business when he came to Decatur in 1873. From then on until April 1, 1920 he was continuously in that line of employment. He worked awhile for Mike Emerson, then for the Gerhman store on Merchant Street. Then he was with Hays & Bartholomew for twelve years, going from that to Linn & Scruggs, where he remained thirty-one years.
KNEW EVERYBOBY
Few people had a wider personal acquaintance than M. Harry. He knew the entire line. Before the store was department zed nearly all the clerks were men who know the dry goods business. They wanted __ customers all over the store. This custom prevailed at that store for some time after the store was divided up into departments. Customers who were used to being taken from one department to another and waited on by the same person for all their purchases insisted on following the old system.
Mr. Harry had no personal friends here when he first came and the first thing he inquired about was the Y. M. C. A. He was surprised to learn that Decatur had no Y. M. C. A. He talked with Principal I. E. Brown of the high school about it and as a result of this talk a meeting was called at which the Y.M.C.A was founded. Mr Harry was one of the charter members of the organization. After leaving the store in April 1920, Mr Harry retired to his farm, northeast of Decatur. From that time he has been making his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs W. E. Marquam, in Hinsdale.
A CONFEDERATE VETERAN
M. Harry was a veteran of the Civil War, but he fought on the confederate side. He was a member of Morgan’s Cavalry and among the engagements in which he participated was the battle of Gettysburg. Because of the fact that he was sent as a delegate by the state of Illinois to the Gettysburg reunion in 1913, the state paying the railroad fare and $10 extra to citizens of the state who fought on either side in the battle. Those who were there but did not fight did not get to go. During the last vent of the was he was a prisoner, having been captured in the Shenandoah Valley and kept in military prisons in Camp Chase, Ohio and Fort Delaware.
In the celebration of Armistice Day last fall in Hinsdale, Mr. Harry was invited to participate and made a short talk on his war experiences. His photograph was among the articles placed in the corner stone of the new memorial building being erected.
SERVED AS Y SECRETARY
Mr Harry was not only a charter member of the Y. M. C. A. but served as its secretary for several years. He was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church. His home for many years was on West Decatur Street and later at Maryland Heights, the name he gave the farm north of Decatur in honor of his old home in the east. For the last three years he has made his home with Mrs. Marquam in Hinsdale. He is survived by six children; his wife having died about ten years ago. The children are Mrs. W. F. Marquam of Hinsdale, Frank K. Harry of Quincy. Palmer Harry of Resina, Sask., Arthur Harry of Delta, Colo., Mrs Robert Harry of Decatur.
FUNERAL TUESDAY
The body will arrive in Decatur Monday evening and will be taken to Brintlinger & Sons chapel, where the funeral will be held at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. The burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Sunday, 29 Apr 1928, pg. 39
HARTLEY, John W. JOHN W. HARTLEY DEAD
Veteran Passes Away Wednesday Morning
ONE OF FEW IN MEXICAN WAR
Was for Many Years Secretary Of State Association
Captain John W. Hartley died Wednesday morning at his home 877 North Main Street. He had been in failing health for a long time and for several weeks his condition has been critical. Several weeks ago while at Riverside Park Captain Hartley was stricken with an attack of heart trouble and since then he has been confined to his home.
Captain Hartley was a veteran of the Mexican was and was one of the few who are still living in Macon County. He is secretary of the estate association of Mexican War Veterans and has held that position for a number of years. He attended the state meeting, which was held a few weeks ago in Taylorville. The time of the funeral has not yet been decided upon.
HIS LIFE John Wesley Hartley was born March 2, 183_, and located four miles northeast of (Heavy Black Mark On Paper – Un-Able to Read) county where he labored until war was declared with Mexico. Mr. Hartley enlisted in Company A, Sixth Illinois. At the close of the war with Mexico he located at Walnut Hill and engaged in mercantile business.
He came to Decatur in 1860 and engaged in the baker business and had a store at the southeast corner of the old square. When the Civil War started Mr. Hartley enlisted as first lieutenant in Company H. Fourteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
Captain Hartley was the first city marshal of Decatur serving from 18_6 to 18_7, and also served as constable for two terms and was on the police force under Mayor Chambers. Since that time he has been engaged in different business pursuits and during the past few years has had charge of the refreshment stand just outside Riverside Park.
Captain Hartley married Nancy Carter March 2, 1852.
Four years ago he was stricken with paralysis and from the attack he rel_____ on Sunday, March 2- he never recovered. The funeral will be held at 2 p m Friday from the Christian Tabernacle. Rev, George P. ____ will conduct the services and the burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Wednesday, 13 Jun 1900, pg. 8
HARTWELL, Eliza
LEFT GAS TURNED ON - MRS HARTWELL FOUND DEAD AT A.B.M. HOME - STAID UP LATE TO READ - AT THE HOME THREE YEARS AND WELL LIKED
Mrs. Eliza Hartwell, an inmate of the Anna B. Millikin home and known as Grandma Hartwell, was found dead in her bed Friday morning. She had accidentally left the gas turned on and asphyxiation was the cause of death.
Mrs. Hartwell occupied a room in the south wing of the home. Thursday night she was reading by the light of a candle. She was a great reader and every night read before going to sleep. Bertha Ferguson, a young woman who boards at the home, was in Mrs. Hartwell's room, and the old lady said that she was not yet ready to go to sleep and as her candle had burned down she thought she would light the gas.
BODY DISCOVERED
The Ferguson girl left the room and it is supposed that Mrs. Hartwell lighted the gas and then did not turn it entirely off. At any rate the gas was turned up just a little Thursday morning and the room was filled with gas and Mrs. Hartwell was dead.
Bertha Ferguson went to Mrs. Hartwell's room to awake her and found her dead and discovered the gas turned on and creeping. Superintendent Stevenson was called. An examination of the body showed that Mrs. Hartwell had probably been dead but a short time.
AN INQUEST
Coroner Dawson was notified and took charge of the remains and an inquest was held Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Hartwell was about 75 years old and had been at the home for about three years. She was a kind, gentle old lady and everyone about the place liked her. She has a daughter living in Chicago and one in the west and a daughter in this city, Mrs. William Leftwich who resides at 1317 North College Street.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon, but the place has not yet been decided. Witnesses at the Coroner's inquest were: James S. Stephenson, Superintendent of the A.B. Milikin Home, Mrs. Clemance Stephenson, Matron of the A.B. Milikin Home, Berta Ferguson, Housemaid of the A.B. Milikin Home, F.M. Anderson, Physician.
The Decatur Review ??, Friday Evening, October 24, 1902
HARVEY, Albert G. Albert G. Harvey of 849 East Grand Avenue, died at 9:10 o'clock Saturday morning at the Macon County Tuberculosis sanitarium. His death occurred on the fifty-first anniversary of his birth.
Mr. Harvey was born at Grove City, Ill., Sept, 6, 1874, but most of his life was spent in Decatur. His wife, Bertha, died six years ago. He was a member of the Methodist church. He leaves one son, Harold K. Harvey, and three grandchildren.
The body was removed to the Moran & Sons undertaking establishment and prepared for burial. The funeral will be held at, 11 o'clock Monday morning at the Moran & Sons chapel. The burial will be In Greenwood cemetery.
Decatur Review, Decatur, IL, Saturday, 5 Sep 1925, pg. 10
HARWOOD, K. K. HARWOOD DEAD
The End Came Peacefully at 10:45 on Wednesday Night
Served the Wabash for Period of Twenty-Two Years – Alderman Several Times
A MAN WHO WAS RESPECTED BY ALL
Transcriber Note: The above is all that was legible of a column and a half obit.
Decatur Herald, Decatur, IL, Friday, 25 Jan 1901, pg. 6
Harwood Funeral
The funeral of the late R. Harwood will be occurring from the residence, corner of Morgan and Eldorado Streets at 5 o’clock this afternoon. Rev. W.C. Miller officiating.
Decatur Herald, Decatur, IL, Friday, 25 Jan 1901, pg. 8
HASTINGS, Charles W. Charles Hastings, father of ex-alderman C. W. Hastings died at 7 o’clock Wednesday evening at his home 1701 North Union Street. He was seventy-six years old. His death was caused by complication of diseases. Mr. Hastings was a veteran of the Civil was and a member of the G.A.R., also of the Warrensburg camp M.W.A.
He was born in Colerain, Mass., Oct 9, 1840. He and Miss. Lavina Chase of Seabrook, N. H, were married in October, 1860 He entered the army in 1862 and was a hospital steward in the Fourteenth N.H. Volunteer Infantry. He was mustered out of the eservice July 8, 1865. Mr and Mrs. Hastings moved to Illinois in 1868 and settled on a farm two and a half miles west of Warrensburg. They resided there until fifteen years ago. Since then Mr. Hastings has made his home in Decatur.
Mr Hastings is survived by two children, Charles W. Hastings of Decatur and Mrs. J. M. Easton of Long Beach; Cal. Mrs. Easton has been visiting in Decatur for the past two months and was here when her father died. He also leaves two brothers. Hezekiah Hastings of Maroa and Stephen Hastings of Shelby county, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Webster and Mrs Mattie Pierce both of Massachusetts.
The body was removed to the Monson and Wilcox undertaking establishment and prepared for burial.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Thursday, 24 May 1917, pg. 9
HASTINGS, Rebecca
Mrs. Rebecca Hastings, wife of Hezekiah Hastings of Hume, Ill., died in Chicago, Saturday, October 29, where she had gone to submit to a surgical operation. She died while the operation was being performed. The remains were taken to Boiling Springs, Sunday, where the funeral took place at 3 o'clock Monday. Mrs. Hastings was born in Bordentown, N.J., May 24, 1853. She had been a patient sufferer for many months. The best physicians of Illinois had been called to her aid, but her case was one which human aid could not reach. Her death while not unexpected, was sudden and is a sad loss to her husband and family as well as to the community in which she lived. Mrs. Hastings was perhaps better known as Rebecca Rue, and had spent most of her life at Boiling Springs, where she was known and loved for her kindness and thoughfulness. In 1886 she became the wife of Hezekiah Hastings, then of Warrensburg. About two years ago they removed to their farm near Hume, Ill. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. W.A. Smith, who took for a text, "Whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die." Truly a good life never ends, its influence is eternal.
The Weekly Herald Despatch (Decatur), 5 Nov 1892
HAWLEY, Mary "Mamie" (Stich)
HAWORTH, John W. PERSONAL MENTION
We learned the ex-Marshal John Haworth is dangerously ill at his home on West Main Street.
Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur, IL, Saturday, 31 Jan 1880, pg. 3
DEATH OF JOHN W. HAWORTH A Well known Citizen, Veteran Soldier and Ex-Marshal Called to His Home
Died — In this city, at his late residence, No 75 West Main Street,
On Sunday, Feb 1st, 1880, at 11 a.m., of diabetes; John W. Haworth Aged about 42 years.
Perhaps no resident of Decatur was better known to our people or had more fast friends in this and other places than the deceased. He was the fifth son of Mahlon Haworth, Esq., brother of George D., James W. and Mayor L. L. Haworth, and was born in Clinton, Co., Ohio, on the 25th day of February, 1838, making him a few days less the 42 years of age at his death.
He came to Decatur with his father about the year 1856, and remained here until 1858, when he joined a party of gold hunters bound for California. The Hon. E. O. Smith was one of that party and deceased underwent the greatest hardships during the overland trip. En-route the party got lost, and was with out proper food and water for several days, being compelled to drink alkali water and eat the flesh of animals that had died on the plains. It is believed that on this trip were laid the seeds of the disease from which John Haworth died.
At the commencement of the late war, diseased he returned from California, and was among the first to enlist in the first company raised in Decatur – that of Company A., of Gen. R.J. Oglesby’s old regiment, the 8th Illinois Volunteers. He served three months, being chosen 1st sergeant. He re-enlisted as a private in the 7th Ill. Cavalry, in the late Capt. A.J. Gallagher’s company, of which company the deceased’s younger brother, Frank Haworth, (who was afterwards taken prisoner and died an Andersonville prison), was also a member. Deceased served until the close of the war, when he returned to Decatur.
In 1868 he was placed on the police force, and served with such general acceptability that in 1870 he was elected city marshal, which responsible position he held with out intermission until the spring of 1877, when he was succeeded by Norman Pringle. He was again elected city marshal in 1878, and on account of failing health he was compelled to retire from further service as an official at the close of that year.
During the time that he was marshal he also acted as Special Marshal, and we believe he held his commission as a United States official until the time of his death. At all times and on every occasion he proved himself a very efficient and brave officer. When he started after a criminal he always effected his arrest. In January, 1977, he left Decatur for Oregon in pursuit of a Piatt county murder named Huffman, (afterwards sent up for life from Monticello,) and single-handed and alone he captured his man in the woods near Oregon City, and brought him to Monticello on a requisition from Gov. Cullom.
On the return trip the murderer was handcuffed to the officer, and all the sleep the official got was such as he could obtain while seated beside his prisoner. It was an extremely rough position, and the exposure and hardships endured on that memorable trip are thought to have given deceased’s trouble a fresh start from which he never recovered, although he had been under the constant treatment of a well-known physician for the past two years. His apparent ill health has often been remarked, and the announcement of his death is no surprise; to the reading public. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Ida, aged about 13 years, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
The funeral will take from the Tabernacle, on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, and will be conducted by the Odd Fellows and the Macon County Veteran Association, both of which organizations deceased was an honored member.
Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur, IL, Monday, 2 Feb 1880, pg. Page 3
Funeral Services
The funeral of ex-Marshal Haworth will take place this afternoon at 2 o’clock, at the family residence on West Main Street, Rev. D. P. Bunn officiating. The Odd Fellows of the city and a company of Veterans will perform escort duty. It is also expected that the city council and police will attend in a body in consideration of the long service of deceased as policeman and marshal.
Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Tuesday, 3 Feb 1880, pg. 1
CONSIGNED TO THE GRAVE
Funeral of the Late John W. Haworth from the Tabernacle
Buried with Odd-Fellows and Military Honors
The funeral of John W. Haworth, who departed this life on Sunday last, took place from the tabernacle this afternoon at 2 o'clock, in the presence of a very large assemblage of bereaved relatives and sympathizing friends of the family. Rev. D.P. Bunn delivered an appropriate sermon on the subject, "The Future of Man," and a selected choir, composed of Messrs. D.L. Bunn, Z.T. Hundley, and Mrs. S. Burgess and Mrs. A.W. Conklin, rendered a number of selections very beautifully. At the conclusion of the sermon the remains were placed in charge of members of Decatur lodge No. 65, I.O.O.F, and borne to the waiting hearse by the pall-bearers, W.A. Ragan, Daniel Moore, John Ullrich, William Towling, D.S. McGurthey and W. Steinbach.
The funeral cortege was an imposing one, and included a platoon of police, members of the Macon county veteran association, Decatur Lodge of Odd-Fellows, and also members of Celestial Lodge, city officials, employes at Haworth & Son's check rower manufactory, members of the Decatur Reform Club, and relatives and friends in carriages and other conveyances.
At the grave at Greenwood Cemetery the Odd-Fellows' burial service was read, after which impressive ceremony the veterans, in command of Capt. G.S. Durfee, fired three volleys over the rounded resting place of their dead comrade.
In their affliction the bereaved widow and orphan child and relatives have the sincere sypathy of all our people.
Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur, IL, Tuesday, 3 Feb 1880, pg. 3
HAWORTH, Lysander L.
L.L. HAWORTH, AGED 87, DEAD
Former Decatur Mayor is Paralysis Victim
WAS IN OFFICE IN 1879
Connected With Check Rower Company
Lysander L. Haworth, one of Decatur's oldest and most prominent citizens and at one time mayor of the city died at 9:05 o'clock Saturday morning at the family residence 437 West North street. He was eighty-seven years old last June. His death was due to paralysis which came on him suddenly last Wednesday. He had been mowing the lawn and after finishing that work he started for the house and fell in the yard. Persons who saw him fall carried him into the house, but his condition was critical from the first and he never regained consciousness.
IN CHECK ROWER COMPANY
L.L. Haworth was born near Port William, O., June 18, 1831. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Haworth. The family moved to Springfield in 1853, and to Decatur in 1857. Here the father engaged in the grain business on East Cerro Gordo street until 1870. His four sons James W. Haworth, George D. Haworth, L.L. Haworth and John W. Haworth were associated with him. In the mean time George D. Haworth had invented the check rower and in 1870 they built the Haworth check rower factory which became one of Decatur's leading industries.
The father died in 1893. The sons continued to operate the factory until about eighteen years ago. L.L. Haworth led a retired life after the factory closed down. He was the last of the five brothers to die after reaching manhood, the first being Frank Haworth, who was killed during the Civil War.
There were nine children in the family. Two died in infancy. The late Mrs. K.H. Roby was a sister. Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Haworth were the parents of three children, but all have died. The only remaining member of the family are his wife, Mrs. Julia Haworth and his sister, Mrs. George S. Simpson and one grandson, Haworth L. Brueck of Decatur.
ELECTED IN 1879
The family was always prominent in the business and social life of Decatur and in 1879 L.L. Haworth was elected mayor of the city and served one term. Mr. Haworth was a member of Macon Lodge No. 8 A.F. and A.M. He was known to all the older residents of the city and had many friends. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 3 Aug 1918
L.L. HAWORTH'S FUNERAL HELD
Services at Family Residence on West North
The funeral of Former Mayor L.L. Haworth was held at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the family residence, 437 West North street. The services were conducted by Rev. Freeman A. Havighurst, pastor of the First Methodist church, assisted by Rev. J.T. Finley, and were under the auspices of Macon lodge No. 3, A.F. and A.M., the members of which attended in a body and acted as an escort to the cemetery. There were many beautiful floral tributes.
The pallbearers were J.B. Burrows, Dr. Lynn Barnes, Herbert Bush, Theodore Coleman, Haworth L. Brueck and J.W. Carter. The interment was in Greenwood. The Masonic ritualistic exercises were conducted at the grave.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 5 Aug 1918
HAYES, Ernest Volando Ernest Volando Hayes died at 8 o’clock Tuesday evening at the family residence, 1369 East Locust Street. He was twenty- four years last October. His death was caused by tuberculosis and followed a long illness.
Mr Hayes was born in Moweaqua Oct 14, 1900. He had lived in Decatur for the last five years. He was a veteran of the World war, but his service was in the United States. He contracted tuberculosis while in the service.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Hayes; a son, Ernest Hayes Jr., and his mother, Mrs. Hattie Jacobs. He also leaves a brother, Otis Hayes, and two half-brothers, Paul and Frederick Jacobs, and a half-sister, Zula May Jacobs.
The body was removed to the Moran& Sons undertaking establishment and prepared for burial.
Decatur Daily Review Decatur, IL, Wednesday, 8 Jul 1925, pg. 3
HAYNES, Alice Matilda
HAYNES, Andrew M.
ANDREW HAYNES DIES
Funeral Services To Be Conducted at 10:30 O'Clock Wednesday Morning
Andrew M. Haynes, R.R.8, died at 11:10 o'clock Sunday morning in his home of heart trouble. He was born Sept. 16, 1848 in Chilliothe, O. He married Nancy J. Goodpasture, Jan. 27, 1875, in Decatur, and had lived near Decatur for the last 65 years.
Beside his widow, he leaves five sons and daughters; W.J. Haynes, Mt. Pulaski; G.M. Haynes and Ed Haynes, Decatur; Mrs. Sadie Stewart, Assumption; and Mrs. Nellie Cripe, Chicago. He also leaves a brother, William Haynes, Gill, Mo. He was a member of the Northfork church.
The body was removed to the Dawson & Wikoff funeral home and prepared for burial. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning in the Northfork church. Burial will be in the Northfork cemetery.
Decatur Herald, 21 Oct 1929
HAYNES, E. Rosa (Wallett)
HAYNES, Edward
HAYNES, Ethel Florence (Kirkman)
HAYNES, Glen, Jr
Glenn Haynes, Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Haynes, rural route five, died shortly after its birth in the residence Monday. The body was taken to Dawson & Wikoff's funeral home. Burial will be in North Fork cemetery.
Decatur Herald, 18 Jun 1929
HAYNES, Henry T.
FORMER LA PLACE MAN IS DEAD
Henry T. Haynes Victim of Bright's Disease
Henry T. Haynes died at 1:30 Wednesday morning at his home, 1575 East North street. He was thirty-eight years old. His death was caused by Bright's disease. He formerly lived at La Place, coming to Decatur four years ago.
He is survived by his father Henry C. Haynes, and the following sisters and brothers; Mrs. Bessie Gifford of Decatur, Mrs. Mary Wayne of Lintner; Miss Lillie Haynes of Indianapolis; John Haynes of Dallas, Tex., William Haynes of Chicago, and Louis Haynes of La Place. The body was removed to Moran's undertaking establishment and prepared for burial and will be taken to La Place Friday morning at 11:30 and the funeral will be held there.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 1 Mar 1916
HAYNES, James Madison
HAYNES, Nancy Jane (Goodpasture)
Mrs. Nancy Jane Haynes, 88, one of the oldest residents of Long Creek townships, died yesterday afternoon (14 Dec 1945) at 12:30 in the home of her son, George M. Haynes, rural route 5, Long Creek township. Mrs. Haynes had lived in the township throughout her life.
She was born March 1, 1857, the daughter of Jonas and Mary Jane Florey Goodpasture. She was married to Andrew M. Haynes on Jan 27, 1876. Her husband died Oct 20, 1929.
Mrs. Haynes was a charter member of the North Fork Presbyterian church.
She leaves her son, George, with whom she made her home, and two daughters, Mrs. Sadie Stewart of Decatur and Mrs. Nellie Cripe, Indianapolis, Ind. Four children preceded her in death. Mrs. Haynes is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Nettie Chapman, Casner, Ill., and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The body is at the Dawson and Wikoff funeral home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Decatur newspaper, Dec. 1945
(Buried at North Fork Cem., Macon Co, IL)
HAYNES, Nellie Clunie
HAYNES, Nellie Maybelle
HAYNES, William Jonas
HAYWOOD, Amos
HAYWOOD, Jonas
J A Wiegand has left for Storm Lake, Iowa to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, Jonas Haywood. Mr. Haywood died in Milford, Iowa Sunday.
He leaves a wife, and 7 children: Bert, Art, Jacob, Louis and Josie at home, and Mrs C Roberts and Mrs Ray Davidson of Storm Lake, and 3 brothers, Alfred, James, and William Haywood, all of Iowa and a sister, Mrs Terry (sic) of Warrensburg.
Mr Haywood was an Illinois man. He lived in Decatur and Warrensburg for some time.
Decatur Review, Wed., Jan 14, 1914, p. 12
HAYWOOD, Kevin
HAYWOOD, Joe
HAYWOOD, Lizettie A.
HECTOR, Norma L. (Hebel)
DECATUR - Norma L. Hector, 79 of Decatur passed away at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007, in McKinley Nursing Care Center. Funeral services celebrating her life will be 1 pm Saturday, March 31, 2007, in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, where visitation will be one hour before services. Burial with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Homes Flight Home Ceremony will be in Graceland Cemetery. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements of their loved one.
Norma was born in Decatur on May 4, 1927, the daughter of Kenneth L. and L. Juanita Major Hebel. She worked as an office clerk for W.T. Grant Company for many years until they closed. She married Richard Eugene Hector on April 6, 1947, in Decatur; he preceded her in death on March 5, 2007. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Decatur where she worked in the office. She was active in the PTA while her children were in school. She received several certificates of Achievement from many community organizations for her outstanding help of the organizations. Everyone who knew her loved her.
Norma is survived by her loving children, Thomas E. (Anna Yavonne) Hector of Decatur and Fay L. Rambo also of Decatur. Two grandchildren; Thomas Kyall Hector, Sr and his children; Thomas Kyall Hector, Jr and Sandra Jacquelyn Hector and Jamie Lynn Hector and ( finance Franklin Marin) and her daughter; Ana Marisol Marin, one brother; James Hebel of Decatur. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Hector, one son; Allen Wayne Hector, and Frances Hector and Romelle Kilian.
Herald & Review (Decatur), 1 Apr 2007
Submitted by: Kathy Ikeda
HEDDING, Charles CHARLES HEDDING DIES SUDDENLY
Was Sitting in Shade in the Back Yard When End Came
Charles Hedding died suddenly about 9:30 o’clock Wednesday morning while setting in the shade in the rear of 1421 East Eldorado Street. He had been sick for about two weeks, suffering from acute indigestion.
Mr. Hedding was born Jan. 25, 1839, in Farmington, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hedding. He is survived by three brothers and one sister, as follows: Oscar Hedding, Columbus, Ohio; Walter Hedding, Chicago; Arthur Hedding, Kansas City, Mo.; and Mrs. Joe Bartello, Decatur.
For a number of years he worked for Faries Mfg. Co., and later for the C.B.&Q., but for the last year he has been unable to work owing to failing health. He has lived in Decatur since he was three years of age. He was a member of Moose lodge. For the last few years he has been making his home at 1526 East Grand Avenue. The body was removed to J. J. Moran & Sons Funeral home to await funeral arrangements.
Decatur Evening Herald, Decatur, IL, Wednesday, 14 Sep 1927, pg. 3
HEDDING, David Bender OLD RESIDENT OF OAKLEY IS DEAD
David B. Hedding Yields to Pneumonia
Oakley, Feb. 11 -----
David B. Hedding died Sunday morning at the home at the son. Elmer Hedding of this place, from pneumonia, at the nge of seventy- seven years. The funeral will be held at the Oakley church at 11 a. m. Tuesday, with burial in the Cumberland cemetery one mile east and one-half mile north of Argenta.
Dunham Post. G.A.R. of Decatur, will have charge of the service, followed by other services. The Post will go Oakley by interurban.
BORN IN PENNSYLVANIA
David Bender Hedding was born Dec 31, 1846, at Carlisle, Pa.; died Feb 20, 1924, aged seventy-seven years, one month, ten days. On Jan. 26, 1871, he married Miss Eliza Clothier. Three children were born, two dying in infancy. The other, Mrs. Ada Hiser, resides near Oakley. Mrs. Hedding died in 1876, and in the spring of 1879 he married Almyra Alsbury. To this union, were born two sons, Elmer Hedding of Oakley and Albert Hedding of Decatur. Besides the three children. Mr. Hedding leaves one stepdaughter, Mrs. E.E. Sensenbaugh of Oakley, eleven grandchildren, one sister Mrs. Ella Abbott of Oakley, and two brothers, Zachariah Hedding of Marion, Ohio and William Hedding of Canton, Ohio. Mrs. Almyra Hedding died about four years ago.
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
Mr. Hedding was a veteran of the Civil war, having enlisted in Marion, Ohio, June 25, 1863 for six moths in the Fifth Independent Batt. and re-enlisted Dec. 23, 1963, serving until the close of the war in Co. B., 13th Ohio Cav. He was a member of Dunham Post. G. A. R., Decatur. He was resident of Oakley for the last forty-eight years.
Decatur Review, Decatur, IL | Monday, 11 Feb 1924, pg. 2
HEDGES, Adalline (Stuart)
HEFFNER, Melinda
Mrs. Melinda Heffner, aged 33 years, died on Sunday, Nov. 16, 1879, at her late residence on North Main street, of consumption, after an illness of four months. Deceased was the wife of Mr. J.A. Heffner, the sewing machine oil manufacturer and repairer, and leaves two girls, aged respectively 12 and 5 years. She was a consistent member of the First M.E. Church, and passed peacefully away at 10:15 a.m., surrounded by her husband and children and sympathizing friends.
The funeral will take place from the First M.E. church at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, the pastor, Rev. Dr. Goodwin officiating. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
Decatur Daily Republican, 17 Nov 1879
HEFT, Samuel
Died, at his home in Austin township, Macon county, Ill., January 3, 1898, at about 11 o'clock a.m., Samuel Heft, aged 69 years, 4 months and 12 days. He had been in ill health for several months prior to his death. He was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, August 21, 1828, his wife, Elizabeth, having preceded him nearly 21 years: to their union were born 14 children, five of whom died in infancy. One, Nelson, died February 25, 1871, nearly 17 years of age, and Annie E. died Marcy 9, 1894, in her 28th year. Those living are William, Foster, Scott, John, Oma, Stella, Clara. Mr. Heft was liked by all who knew him, whas a good neighbor, being always ready and willing to do his part, was always found as good as his word, straight and upright in all of his transactions. he tried to live a Christian life, having been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for a number of years and seemed to be prepared for the end. During his severe suffering he spoke often of being relieved by death. When at last the end came he was conscious to the last, and had bene talking but a few minutes before. His last words were, "I'm going! I'm going." He leaves a beautiful home of 160 acres of land, well improved. By his death a good neighbor is missed. He was one of the early settlers here. Dr. E.N. Wheeler of Latham was the attending physician, who announced some time ago that death was but a short ways off. The funeral services took place at the residence Tuesday, January 4, at about 1:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. W.S. Miller of Chestnut. Mr. Gordon of Mt. Pulaski conveyed the remains to the family graveyard, known as the Emery cemetery, one and one half miles north of the residence. The pall bearers were J. Bradshaw, A. Christison, W.E. Williams and C.L. Hadly. All old acquaintances of the deceased, a large concourse of friends and relatives followed the remains to their last resting place. The children have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. Peace to his ashes.
Decatur Weekly Republican, 13 Jan 1898
HEGER, Mabel (Cain)
HEIL, Mrs. Clara J., 85
HEISE, Daughter
The three months old daugheter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heise, died of lung trouble at the residence, 831 North Union. The funeral will be held at the residence at 10:30 o'clock this morning and will be conducted by Rev. Harris.
Decatur Herald, Tuesday, 20 Jan 1903
HELM, Guy
DIED, in Oakley at 4:50 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, Guy Helm, of general disability, aged 84 years. Funeral on Thursday at 1 p.m. from the residence.
Decatur Daily Republican, 18 Jan 1888
Before his death, at Oakley, Guy Helm deeded to Martin V. Helm 40 acres of land, to Mrs. Anna C. Allen 80 acres and to Mrs. Margaret Corn, 80 acres, all lying in 30, 17, 4 east.
Decatur Daily Republican, 23 Jan 1888
HELM, Mary
Mary, wife of Guy Helm, died at Oakley on Tuesday, aged 41 years.
Decatur Daily Republican, 16 Jun 1886
HENDRICKS, Anna Pearl (Markwell)
HENDERSON, John JOHN HENDERSON DIES SUDDENLY
Had Planned for Family Reunion Today
Instead of attending a family reunion on Christmas day as planned, the children of John Henderson, 215 West Waggoner Street, are making arrangements for his funeral. Mr. Henderson died suddenly at his home at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. Henderson was eighty-seven years old Dec 1. His death was due to the infirmities of old age and a sudden weakness of the heart. He came to America may years ago, and when the Civil war broke out he enlisted in Company D of the One Hundred and Twenty-Seventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry, serving throughout the war. For the last seventy years he has lived in Decatur.
His wife and the following children; Mrs. F.L. Traver of Decatur; F.A. Henderson of San Bernardino, Cal., Mrs. A. Cater of McCook, Neb., and William Henderson of Buffalo, N. Y, survive him. F. A. Henderson and wife arrived a few days ago. Mrs Cater and her husband arrived Thursday morning and William Henderson and family arrived later in the day.
Mr. Henderson was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the G.A.R. The body was removed to the Moran & Sons undertaking establishment and prepared for burial.
Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Thursday, 25 Dec 1924, pg. 2
HENKLE, Margaret
AN OLD SETTLER GONE
Mrs. Margaret Henkle, one of the old residents of the city, died at 9:05 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at her home, 350 South Webster street, aged nearly 80 years. She had been in failing health for some time.
Mrs. Henkle's maiden name was Margaret Ferrell and she was born April 7, 1821, at Covington, Ky. She was married to Benson Henkle of Virginia on June 24, 1840, and to the couple were born nine children, five of whom are dead. The others were with their mother at the time of her death. Mrs. Mary L. Haworth and Mrs. C.M. Allison are two of the children.
Mrs. Henkle was left a widow in February, 1883. She was a woman of strong character and was a good mother and always helpful to those in need. Mrs. Henkle lived in Decatur since 1853, and was therefore widely known.
The time of the funeral will be announced later.
Decatur Review, 30 Dec 1901
HENNEBERRY, Anna (Dunn)
Submitted by:Kay Robinson
Anna Henneberry was the submitter's gr-grand aunt.
HENSON, Robert L. DUST TO DUST
Elder J. W. Tyler officiated at the funeral of the late Robert L, Henson, of Dalton City, which took place at Boiling Springs Church on Friday, 26th. It was largely attended by Dalton and Decatur friends. The deceased was born in Casey County, Ky., Feb 16, 1836, and died Oct 25, 1883, aged 47 years, 8 months and 9 days. He enlisted in the late war in October 1862, in Co. B, 116 Ill. Inf., and served a term of three years and recieved an honorable discharge in 1865. He was a true and faithful soldier. He leaves a wife and six children and other friends to mourn his loss. The diseased was shot through the breast at Vicksburg, May 19, 1863, the effect of said wound finally causing his death. He had been a member of the Christian Church for about 11 years, and died in the faith.
Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur, IL, Saturday, 27 Oct 1883, pg. 3
HERSHEY, James E. JAMES HERSHEY DIES AT CAMP
Soldier is Victim of Pneumonia
Private James E. Hershey of the Thirteenth Company, Fourth Battalion, One Hundred and Sixty-Third Depot Brigade, died of pneumonia Monday morning at Camp Dodge, Iowa. He was twenty-nine years old. He had been ill for eight weeks. Mr. Hershey was a son of Mrs Kate Hershey and a sister of Miss Nell Hershey, both of Chillicothe, Illinois. They were with him at Camp Dodge after the first week of his illness, and Tuesday morning they brought the body back to Decatur.
They were accompanied by Sergeant Earl S. Bickal of the same company. The body was removed to the Moran undertaking establishment and later to the home of his uncle Elmer E. Hershey, 1552 East Main Street. Mr Hershey was in the draft contingent that left Chillicothe airport. He was taken ill after being in camp only a short time.
Decatur Review, Decatur, IL, Tuesday, 11 Jun 1918, pg. 12
HEWITT, Sarah Elizabeth
HIGGINS, W. S.
Dr. W. S. Higgins died at 3 o'clock Saturday morning, March 23 at the residence of G. B. Finkenbinder, three miles northwest of Oakley. He was 71 years, 11 months and 7 days old. His death was caused by heart disease. He was a member of the U. B. Church and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. G. B. Finkenbinder. The funeral will be held at 11:00 o'clock today at Fairview Church. The interment will be at the Dunkard Cemetery.
Decatur Republican, Decatur, Ill page 4
HIMES, Ella Mae (Marsh)
Ella Mae (MARSH) HIMES born 3 April 1922 Maroa, Macon Co, Illinois died 26 April 2006 Belen, Valencia Co, Ne