JOHN JOSEPH
DECEMBER 13, 1891
On Sunday evening, Nov.8, at his late home southeast of this city, occurred the death of John Joseph, an old and respected citizen of this vicinity, Mr. Joseph has been in a helpless condition for some time past, being a great sufferer and having been in poor health for many years.
He was born in Morgan Town, West Virginia, Nov. 12, 1821, and was united in marriage with Miss Harriet DeBolt, also of Morgan Town, in 1846. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph, with their family, came to Illinois in 1863, locating in Woodford county. In 1876 they came to this vicinity and have since lived on a farm six miles southeast of this cit.
The funeral was held from the Baptist church on Wednesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph both having united with it before leaving Morgan Town, and having been constant members since. Rev. Wittet conducted the services and made the final remarks in the presence of a large concourse of friends who had gathered to pay their last respects to the departed and extend their sympathy to the bereaved relatives. The remains were laid to rest beside those of the wife and mother, whose death occurred three years ago.
JOHN JOSEPH
DECEMBER 13, 1891
On Sunday evening, Nov.8, at his late home southeast of this city, occurred the death of John Joseph, an old and respected citizen of this vicinity, Mr. Joseph has been in a helpless condition for some time past, being a great sufferer and having been in poor health for many years.
He was born in Morgan Town, West Virginia, Nov. 12, 1821, and was united in marriage with Miss Harriet DeBolt, also of Morgan Town, in 1846. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph, with their family, came to Illinois in 1863, locating in Woodford county. In 1876 they came to this vicinity and have since lived on a farm six miles southeast of this cit.
The funeral was held from the Baptist church on Wednesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph both having united with it before leaving Morgan Town, and having been constant members since. Rev. Wittet conducted the services and made the final remarks in the presence of a large concourse of friends who had gathered to pay their last respects to the departed and extend their sympathy to the bereaved relatives. The remains were laid to rest beside those of the wife and mother, whose death occurred three years ago.
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