John Henry Armstrong.5, (Robert Armstrong.4, John Armstrong Jr.3, John Armstrong Sr.2, Robert Armstrong.1) born: 15 May 1841, Elm Point, Bond County Illinois, died: 16 April 1902, Du Quoin, Perry County Illinois, buried: Odd Fellow Cemetery, Du Quoin, Perry County Illinois, son of; Robert Armstrong and Amelia Jane Sawrey, married: 24 December 1866, Bond County Illinois, Mary Ann Webster, born: 1 September 1849, Illinois, died: 2 December 1914, Du Quoin Perry County Illinois, buried: Odd Fellow Cemetery, Du Quoin, Perry County Illinois, Children; Amanda Ellen Armstrong, Robert Webster Armstrong, Charles Oliver Armstrong, Sydney Emelia Armstrong, Louis Franklin Armstrong, Samuel Harvey Armstrong, Walter Henry Armstrong, Jennie May (Armstrong) Brayfield (Mrs. Harmon Brayfield), William Robert Armstrong.
Obituary from Du Quoin, Evening Call, 17 April 1902 page 4, Col. 2-3. THE GRIM REAPER,
John H. Armstrong for 23 years a resident of this city departed this life a few minutes after 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the cause of death was heart trouble, with which he was a great sufferer for more that 3 months, and his illness extended back to about the middle of last December, and the greater part of the time since that date he was confined to his bed, three weeks ago he went to Chicago seeking relief through treatment, but the disease did not yield and death came as a relief from his suffering, forty eight hours after his return to his home in this city.
Mr. Armstrong was born in Bond County Illinois, May 15, 1840, and would have been sixty two years old on his next birthday, he married to Miss Mary Webster in Bond County on Christmas day 1882, to them nine children were born, five of whom died in early life, two years ago last Monday a son Louis Armstrong died in Belleville, and was brought to this city for interment, two sons Ollie and Will Armstrong, one daughter Mrs. Harmon Brayfield, all residents of this city, together with his wife survive, four sisters, Madame's Martha McCracken of Reno, Nancy Smith and Ella McCracken of Reno, and Emma Pryor of Vandalia, One brother Charles Armstrong of Lincoln and two half sisters, Misses Addie and Edie Armstrong of Reno, and one half brother Arthur Armstrong of St. Louis, also survive. The last named is also a traveling representative of a wholesale furniture firm in St. Louis and makes regular visits to this city.
Mr. Armstrong came to this city twenty nine years ago, where Mr. Armstrong followed his chosen profession, that of brick mason and plasterer, he has always been a peaceful citizen, a kind neighbor and had great concern for the advancement of this city in which he lived. He was prominently known in the building circle in Southern Illinois because his services have been often been required in the completing of big contracts in town, through out this end of the state. Mr. Armstrong served in the Union Army during the Civil War, being a private in Company D. 59th Illinois infantry, he enlisted July 1864 and was discharged at the close of the war. He was a member of the Loomis Post number 106 G.A.R. and commanders from this post will bear his remains to the last resting place. The last sad rites were preformed over his mortal remains at the First M. E. Church at 4 o'clock, after which they were laid to rest in their final resting place besides his son, in the I.O.O.F. cemetery to await the resurrection of the dead at the last day "Peace to his memory".
Source; The Greenville Advocate Thursday April, 24 1902
The death of John H. Armstrong Cousin of Joseph Armstrong dies In Du Quoin of heart Disease,
John H. Armstrong Cousin of Joseph Armstrong of this city died April 16th. at his home in Du Quoin of heart disease, the development of which was thought to be hastened by grief over the death of his son Louis, which occurred just two years and two days before his own, the deceased visited his brother in this city a few months ago, his parents Robert and Amelia (Sawrey) Armstrong were among the pioneer settlers of Bond County, entering the farm near Elm Point where they lived and died, and where deceased was born May 15, 1841. He was a member of the G.A.R. having served in Company D. 59th. Illinois Vol. Infantry and was wounded on Dec. 16, 1864, in a charge on the rebel works at Nashville, getting within thirty feet of the works under showers of Shot and Shell, he was discharged in the spring of 1865, for disability and coming home on crutches. When recovered he followed the trade of carpentry, plastering, and of Brick Mason. All of which he was very proficient. He went to Du Quoin in 1876 with no means but a few tools and by unflagging energy and honest industry, he became a carpenter and builder, of knowledge ability, building up a comfortable home for himself and family. Many of the buildings of that city being his work, he was much respected and widely known as the friend of the poor, especially to the colored people.
His heart and hand was ever open to the needy, and always advocated the cause of rights and justice. He was a member of the Methodist Church and in a letter to his brother in his last illness he said " I'm striving for the mark of the high calling and expect to continue the battle to the end," he leaves a wife, two sons, and one daughter, six sisters and two brothers, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn, but their lost is his gain.
Mary Ann Webster, born: 1 September 1849, Illinois, died: 2 December 1914, Du Quoin Perry County Illinois, buried: Odd Fellow Cemetery, Du Quoin, Perry County Illinois, daughter of; Francis Marion Webster and Lucinda Kennedy, married: 24 December 1866, Bond County Illinois, John Henry Armstrong, born: 15 May 1841, Elm Point, Bond County Illinois, died: 16 April 1902, DuQuoin, Perry County Illinois, buried: Odd Fellow Cemetery, DuQuoin, Perry County Illinois,son of; Robert Armstrong and Amelia Jane Sawrey, Children; Amanda Ellen Armstrong, Robert Webster Armstrong, Charles Oliver Armstrong, Sydney Emelia Armstrong, Louis Franklin Armstrong, Samuel Harvey Armstrong, Walter Henry Armstrong, Jennie May (Armstrong) Brayfield (Mrs. Harmon Brayfield), William Robert Armstrong.
Source; Illinois Statewide marriage index;
Armstrong, John H. and Webster, Mary A. 12/24/1866 A/ 40 Bond
Obituary from Du Quoin, Evening Call, 17 April 1902 page 4, Col. 2-3. THE GRIM REAPER,
John H. Armstrong for 23 years a resident of this city departed this life a few minutes after 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the cause of death was heart trouble, with which he was a great sufferer for more that 3 months, and his illness extended back to about the middle of last December, and the greater part of the time since that date he was confined to his bed, three weeks ago he went to Chicago seeking relief through treatment, but the disease did not yield and death came as a relief from his suffering, forty eight hours after his return to his home in this city.
Mr. Armstrong was born in Bond County Illinois, May 15, 1840, and would have been sixty two years old on his next birthday, he married to Miss Mary Webster in Bond County on Christmas day 1882, to them nine children were born, five of whom died in early life, two years ago last Monday a son Louis Armstrong died in Belleville, and was brought to this city for interment, two sons Ollie and Will Armstrong, one daughter Mrs. Harmon Brayfield, all residents of this city, together with his wife survive, four sisters, Madame's Martha McCracken of Reno, Nancy Smith and Ella McCracken of Reno, and Emma Pryor of Vandalia, One brother Charles Armstrong of Lincoln and two half sisters, Misses Addie and Edie Armstrong of Reno, and one half brother Arthur Armstrong of St. Louis, also survive. The last named is also a traveling representative of a wholesale furniture firm in St. Louis and makes regular visits to this city.
Mr. Armstrong came to this city twenty nine years ago, where Mr. Armstrong followed his chosen profession, that of brick mason and plasterer, he has always been a peaceful citizen, a kind neighbor and had great concern for the advancement of this city in which he lived. He was prominently known in the building circle in Southern Illinois because his services have been often been required in the completing of big contracts in town, through out this end of the state. Mr. Armstrong served in the Union Army during the Civil War, being a private in Company D. 59th Illinois infantry, he enlisted July 1864 and was discharged at the close of the war. He was a member of the Loomis Post number 106 G.A.R. and commanders from this post will bear his remains to the last resting place. The last sad rites were preformed over his mortal remains at the First M. E. Church at 4 o'clock, after which they were laid to rest in their final resting place besides his son, in the I.O.O.F. cemetery to await the resurrection of the dead at the last day "Peace to his memory".
Source; The Greenville Advocate Thursday April, 24 1902
The death of John H. Armstrong Cousin of Joseph Armstrong dies In Du Quoin of heart Disease,
John H. Armstrong Cousin of Joseph Armstrong of this city died April 16th. at his home in Du Quoin of heart disease, the development of which was thought to be hastened by grief over the death of his son Louis, which occurred just two years and two days before his own, the deceased visited his brother in this city a few months ago, his parents Robert and Amelia (Sawrey) Armstrong were among the pioneer settlers of Bond County, entering the farm near Elm Point where they lived and died, and where deceased was born May 15, 1841. He was a member of the G.A.R. having served in Company D. 59th. Illinois Vol. Infantry and was wounded on Dec. 16, 1864, in a charge on the rebel works at Nashville, getting within thirty feet of the works under showers of Shot and Shell, he was discharged in the spring of 1865, for disability and coming home on crutches. When recovered he followed the trade of carpentry, plastering, and of Brick Mason. All of which he was very proficient. He went to Du Quoin in 1876 with no means but a few tools and by unflagging energy and honest industry, he became a carpenter and builder, of knowledge ability, building up a comfortable home for himself and family. Many of the buildings of that city being his work, he was much respected and widely known as the friend of the poor, especially to the colored people.
His heart and hand was ever open to the needy, and always advocated the cause of rights and justice. He was a member of the Methodist Church and in a letter to his brother in his last illness he said " I'm striving for the mark of the high calling and expect to continue the battle to the end," he leaves a wife, two sons, and one daughter, six sisters and two brothers, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn, but their lost is his gain.
Mary Ann Webster, born: 1 September 1849, Illinois, died: 2 December 1914, Du Quoin Perry County Illinois, buried: Odd Fellow Cemetery, Du Quoin, Perry County Illinois, daughter of; Francis Marion Webster and Lucinda Kennedy, married: 24 December 1866, Bond County Illinois, John Henry Armstrong, born: 15 May 1841, Elm Point, Bond County Illinois, died: 16 April 1902, DuQuoin, Perry County Illinois, buried: Odd Fellow Cemetery, DuQuoin, Perry County Illinois,son of; Robert Armstrong and Amelia Jane Sawrey, Children; Amanda Ellen Armstrong, Robert Webster Armstrong, Charles Oliver Armstrong, Sydney Emelia Armstrong, Louis Franklin Armstrong, Samuel Harvey Armstrong, Walter Henry Armstrong, Jennie May (Armstrong) Brayfield (Mrs. Harmon Brayfield), William Robert Armstrong.
Source; Illinois Statewide marriage index;
Armstrong, John H. and Webster, Mary A. 12/24/1866 A/ 40 Bond
John Henry Armstrong.5, (Robert Armstrong.4, John Armstrong Jr.3, John Armstrong Sr.2, Robert Armstrong.1) born: 15 May 1841, Elm Point, Bond County Illinois, died: 16 April 1902, Du Quoin, Perry County Illinois, buried: Odd Fellow Cemetery, Du Quoin, Perry County Illinois, son of; Robert Armstrong and Amelia Jane Sawrey, married: 24 December 1866, Bond County Illinois, Mary Ann Webster, born: 1 September 1849, Illinois, died: 2 December 1914, Du Quoin Perry County Illinois, buried: Odd Fellow Cemetery, Du Quoin, Perry County Illinois, Children; Amanda Ellen Armstrong, Robert Webster Armstrong, Charles Oliver Armstrong, Sydney Emelia Armstrong, Louis Franklin Armstrong, Samuel Harvey Armstrong, Walter Henry Armstrong, Jennie May (Armstrong) Brayfield (Mrs. Harmon Brayfield), William Robert Armstrong.
Obituary from Du Quoin, Evening Call, 17 April 1902 page 4, Col. 2-3. THE GRIM REAPER,
John H. Armstrong for 23 years a resident of this city departed this life a few minutes after 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the cause of death was heart trouble, with which he was a great sufferer for more that 3 months, and his illness extended back to about the middle of last December, and the greater part of the time since that date he was confined to his bed, three weeks ago he went to Chicago seeking relief through treatment, but the disease did not yield and death came as a relief from his suffering, forty eight hours after his return to his home in this city.
Mr. Armstrong was born in Bond County Illinois, May 15, 1840, and would have been sixty two years old on his next birthday, he married to Miss Mary Webster in Bond County on Christmas day 1882, to them nine children were born, five of whom died in early life, two years ago last Monday a son Louis Armstrong died in Belleville, and was brought to this city for interment, two sons Ollie and Will Armstrong, one daughter Mrs. Harmon Brayfield, all residents of this city, together with his wife survive, four sisters, Madame's Martha McCracken of Reno, Nancy Smith and Ella McCracken of Reno, and Emma Pryor of Vandalia, One brother Charles Armstrong of Lincoln and two half sisters, Misses Addie and Edie Armstrong of Reno, and one half brother Arthur Armstrong of St. Louis, also survive. The last named is also a traveling representative of a wholesale furniture firm in St. Louis and makes regular visits to this city.
Mr. Armstrong came to this city twenty nine years ago, where Mr. Armstrong followed his chosen profession, that of brick mason and plasterer, he has always been a peaceful citizen, a kind neighbor and had great concern for the advancement of this city in which he lived. He was prominently known in the building circle in Southern Illinois because his services have been often been required in the completing of big contracts in town, through out this end of the state. Mr. Armstrong served in the Union Army during the Civil War, being a private in Company D. 59th Illinois infantry, he enlisted July 1864 and was discharged at the close of the war. He was a member of the Loomis Post number 106 G.A.R. and commanders from this post will bear his remains to the last resting place. The last sad rites were preformed over his mortal remains at the First M. E. Church at 4 o'clock, after which they were laid to rest in their final resting place besides his son, in the I.O.O.F. cemetery to await the resurrection of the dead at the last day "Peace to his memory".
Source; The Greenville Advocate Thursday April, 24 1902
The death of John H. Armstrong Cousin of Joseph Armstrong dies In Du Quoin of heart Disease,
John H. Armstrong Cousin of Joseph Armstrong of this city died April 16th. at his home in Du Quoin of heart disease, the development of which was thought to be hastened by grief over the death of his son Louis, which occurred just two years and two days before his own, the deceased visited his brother in this city a few months ago, his parents Robert and Amelia (Sawrey) Armstrong were among the pioneer settlers of Bond County, entering the farm near Elm Point where they lived and died, and where deceased was born May 15, 1841. He was a member of the G.A.R. having served in Company D. 59th. Illinois Vol. Infantry and was wounded on Dec. 16, 1864, in a charge on the rebel works at Nashville, getting within thirty feet of the works under showers of Shot and Shell, he was discharged in the spring of 1865, for disability and coming home on crutches. When recovered he followed the trade of carpentry, plastering, and of Brick Mason. All of which he was very proficient. He went to Du Quoin in 1876 with no means but a few tools and by unflagging energy and honest industry, he became a carpenter and builder, of knowledge ability, building up a comfortable home for himself and family. Many of the buildings of that city being his work, he was much respected and widely known as the friend of the poor, especially to the colored people.
His heart and hand was ever open to the needy, and always advocated the cause of rights and justice. He was a member of the Methodist Church and in a letter to his brother in his last illness he said " I'm striving for the mark of the high calling and expect to continue the battle to the end," he leaves a wife, two sons, and one daughter, six sisters and two brothers, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn, but their lost is his gain.
Mary Ann Webster, born: 1 September 1849, Illinois, died: 2 December 1914, Du Quoin Perry County Illinois, buried: Odd Fellow Cemetery, Du Quoin, Perry County Illinois, daughter of; Francis Marion Webster and Lucinda Kennedy, married: 24 December 1866, Bond County Illinois, John Henry Armstrong, born: 15 May 1841, Elm Point, Bond County Illinois, died: 16 April 1902, DuQuoin, Perry County Illinois, buried: Odd Fellow Cemetery, DuQuoin, Perry County Illinois,son of; Robert Armstrong and Amelia Jane Sawrey, Children; Amanda Ellen Armstrong, Robert Webster Armstrong, Charles Oliver Armstrong, Sydney Emelia Armstrong, Louis Franklin Armstrong, Samuel Harvey Armstrong, Walter Henry Armstrong, Jennie May (Armstrong) Brayfield (Mrs. Harmon Brayfield), William Robert Armstrong.
Source; Illinois Statewide marriage index;
Armstrong, John H. and Webster, Mary A. 12/24/1866 A/ 40 Bond
Obituary from Du Quoin, Evening Call, 17 April 1902 page 4, Col. 2-3. THE GRIM REAPER,
John H. Armstrong for 23 years a resident of this city departed this life a few minutes after 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the cause of death was heart trouble, with which he was a great sufferer for more that 3 months, and his illness extended back to about the middle of last December, and the greater part of the time since that date he was confined to his bed, three weeks ago he went to Chicago seeking relief through treatment, but the disease did not yield and death came as a relief from his suffering, forty eight hours after his return to his home in this city.
Mr. Armstrong was born in Bond County Illinois, May 15, 1840, and would have been sixty two years old on his next birthday, he married to Miss Mary Webster in Bond County on Christmas day 1882, to them nine children were born, five of whom died in early life, two years ago last Monday a son Louis Armstrong died in Belleville, and was brought to this city for interment, two sons Ollie and Will Armstrong, one daughter Mrs. Harmon Brayfield, all residents of this city, together with his wife survive, four sisters, Madame's Martha McCracken of Reno, Nancy Smith and Ella McCracken of Reno, and Emma Pryor of Vandalia, One brother Charles Armstrong of Lincoln and two half sisters, Misses Addie and Edie Armstrong of Reno, and one half brother Arthur Armstrong of St. Louis, also survive. The last named is also a traveling representative of a wholesale furniture firm in St. Louis and makes regular visits to this city.
Mr. Armstrong came to this city twenty nine years ago, where Mr. Armstrong followed his chosen profession, that of brick mason and plasterer, he has always been a peaceful citizen, a kind neighbor and had great concern for the advancement of this city in which he lived. He was prominently known in the building circle in Southern Illinois because his services have been often been required in the completing of big contracts in town, through out this end of the state. Mr. Armstrong served in the Union Army during the Civil War, being a private in Company D. 59th Illinois infantry, he enlisted July 1864 and was discharged at the close of the war. He was a member of the Loomis Post number 106 G.A.R. and commanders from this post will bear his remains to the last resting place. The last sad rites were preformed over his mortal remains at the First M. E. Church at 4 o'clock, after which they were laid to rest in their final resting place besides his son, in the I.O.O.F. cemetery to await the resurrection of the dead at the last day "Peace to his memory".
Source; The Greenville Advocate Thursday April, 24 1902
The death of John H. Armstrong Cousin of Joseph Armstrong dies In Du Quoin of heart Disease,
John H. Armstrong Cousin of Joseph Armstrong of this city died April 16th. at his home in Du Quoin of heart disease, the development of which was thought to be hastened by grief over the death of his son Louis, which occurred just two years and two days before his own, the deceased visited his brother in this city a few months ago, his parents Robert and Amelia (Sawrey) Armstrong were among the pioneer settlers of Bond County, entering the farm near Elm Point where they lived and died, and where deceased was born May 15, 1841. He was a member of the G.A.R. having served in Company D. 59th. Illinois Vol. Infantry and was wounded on Dec. 16, 1864, in a charge on the rebel works at Nashville, getting within thirty feet of the works under showers of Shot and Shell, he was discharged in the spring of 1865, for disability and coming home on crutches. When recovered he followed the trade of carpentry, plastering, and of Brick Mason. All of which he was very proficient. He went to Du Quoin in 1876 with no means but a few tools and by unflagging energy and honest industry, he became a carpenter and builder, of knowledge ability, building up a comfortable home for himself and family. Many of the buildings of that city being his work, he was much respected and widely known as the friend of the poor, especially to the colored people.
His heart and hand was ever open to the needy, and always advocated the cause of rights and justice. He was a member of the Methodist Church and in a letter to his brother in his last illness he said " I'm striving for the mark of the high calling and expect to continue the battle to the end," he leaves a wife, two sons, and one daughter, six sisters and two brothers, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn, but their lost is his gain.
Mary Ann Webster, born: 1 September 1849, Illinois, died: 2 December 1914, Du Quoin Perry County Illinois, buried: Odd Fellow Cemetery, Du Quoin, Perry County Illinois, daughter of; Francis Marion Webster and Lucinda Kennedy, married: 24 December 1866, Bond County Illinois, John Henry Armstrong, born: 15 May 1841, Elm Point, Bond County Illinois, died: 16 April 1902, DuQuoin, Perry County Illinois, buried: Odd Fellow Cemetery, DuQuoin, Perry County Illinois,son of; Robert Armstrong and Amelia Jane Sawrey, Children; Amanda Ellen Armstrong, Robert Webster Armstrong, Charles Oliver Armstrong, Sydney Emelia Armstrong, Louis Franklin Armstrong, Samuel Harvey Armstrong, Walter Henry Armstrong, Jennie May (Armstrong) Brayfield (Mrs. Harmon Brayfield), William Robert Armstrong.
Source; Illinois Statewide marriage index;
Armstrong, John H. and Webster, Mary A. 12/24/1866 A/ 40 Bond
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Martin Van Buren Armstrong
1837–1869
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William Ross Brazille Armstrong
1839–1878
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Thomas Dudley Barnett Armstrong
1843–1844
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Mary Martha "Polly" Armstrong McCracken
1845–1915
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Nancy Elizabeth Armstrong Smith
1847–1909
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Tabitha "Ellen" Armstrong McCracken
1849–1929
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Rebecca "Emma" Armstrong Pryor
1850–1915
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Wesley Pierce Armstrong
1853–1883
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Albert Hamilton Armstrong
1855–1883
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Charles Allen Armstrong
1858–1926
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Olive Isaline Christabel "Isa" Armstrong Willcockson
1861–1889
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Amanda Ellen Armstrong
1867–1870
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Robert Webster Armstrong
1868–1871
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Charles Oliver "Ollie M" Armstrong
1869–1906
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Sydney Emelia Armstrong
1871–1872
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Louis Franklin Armstrong
1873–1900
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Samuel Harvey "Sam" Armstrong
1875–1876
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Walter Henry Armstrong
1877–1877
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Jennie May Armstrong Brayfield
1878–1939
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William Robert Armstrong
1882–1943
