Pioneer Called Home
Uncle James Bartley Dies at the Home of His Daughter at Barry Monday
St. Joseph Record November 27, 1908 page 1
Again has death cast the gloom of sadness over this entire community. Word was received here Tuesday morning of the death of James Bartley at the home of his daughter Mrs. Mary Doyle in Barry, Illinois, where he was visiting. Uncle "Jimmy" as he was familiarly called left here some time ago on a visit with his daughters, first going to Jewel, Kansas, where he visited O. A. Seaton and wife, the latter being his daughter, and then left for Barry, Illinois, for a visit with another daughter, Mrs. Mary Doyle. It was here that death came to him. He had not been feeling well for several days and on Sunday evening received a paralytic stroke which proved too severe for his weakened vitality and on Tuesday morning at 8:00 o'clock he breathed his last. James Bartley was a noble man in every sense of the word, he lived honestly and uprightly, and in all respects fulfilled the obligations of a good citizen and enjoyed the high esteem of all who knew him. He was oldest, in years, of anyone in St. Joseph township and there are few, very few, who have lived in this township longer than he. He was one of those sturdy pioneers who braved the vicissitudes of early life in the unsettled country and to them, we who now life here in this well improved and productive country, owe a debt of gratitude.
Obituary
James Bartley was born June 12, 1817, and died November 24, 1908, at the ripe age of 91 years, 5 months and 22 days. His birthplace was Jackson township, Pickaway county, Ohio. He was a son of Jacob and Sarah (West) Bartley, both parents being of German descent. He came to Illinois in the fall of 1830 with his parents, and was one of a family of ten children. Mr. Bartley first married Miss Mary Matilda Gibbons, a native of Kentucky, and so seven children were born to them: William Henry, Mary, John, Sarah, Amanda, James M. and Jacob. Of these children only three, Mary, Sarah and Amanda , still survive. Mrs. Bartley died May 29, 1875. Mr. Bartley's second wife was Malinda, the widow of Stephen Boyd, and a daughter of Hiram Rankin. She died in 1879. He was again married, his third wife being May (Hardman) Patterson, the widow of William Patterson. She died September 15, 1904. In his religious belief Mr. Bartley was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics he was formerly a whig, later becoming a Republican when that party was organized. Mr. Bartley cast his first vote for Wm. Henry Harrison and his last vote for Wm. H. Taft. About a year ago he went to make his home with his daughter living in Barry, Illinois, and lived there until he died. He was taken ill at 9 o'clock Sunday night and died at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning.
The Funeral
The remains were brought to St. Joseph Wednesday morning, arriving on the 6:20 Big Four passenger train. They were taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Peters, where at 10:00 o'clock a.m. the funeral obsequies were held, conducted by Rev. A. M. Wells of the M. E. church. After his discourse Judge J. O. Cunningham of Urbana and V. J. Gallion of this place made some appropriate remarks in regard to the life and friendship of the deceased. A large crowd of sympathizing relatives and friends were present. The remains were then taken to the Patterson cemetery where all that was mortal of James Bartley was consigned to the tomb.
Transcribed by the Homer Historical Society.
Uncle James Bartley Dies at the Home of His Daughter at Barry Monday
St. Joseph Record November 27, 1908 page 1
Again has death cast the gloom of sadness over this entire community. Word was received here Tuesday morning of the death of James Bartley at the home of his daughter Mrs. Mary Doyle in Barry, Illinois, where he was visiting. Uncle "Jimmy" as he was familiarly called left here some time ago on a visit with his daughters, first going to Jewel, Kansas, where he visited O. A. Seaton and wife, the latter being his daughter, and then left for Barry, Illinois, for a visit with another daughter, Mrs. Mary Doyle. It was here that death came to him. He had not been feeling well for several days and on Sunday evening received a paralytic stroke which proved too severe for his weakened vitality and on Tuesday morning at 8:00 o'clock he breathed his last. James Bartley was a noble man in every sense of the word, he lived honestly and uprightly, and in all respects fulfilled the obligations of a good citizen and enjoyed the high esteem of all who knew him. He was oldest, in years, of anyone in St. Joseph township and there are few, very few, who have lived in this township longer than he. He was one of those sturdy pioneers who braved the vicissitudes of early life in the unsettled country and to them, we who now life here in this well improved and productive country, owe a debt of gratitude.
Obituary
James Bartley was born June 12, 1817, and died November 24, 1908, at the ripe age of 91 years, 5 months and 22 days. His birthplace was Jackson township, Pickaway county, Ohio. He was a son of Jacob and Sarah (West) Bartley, both parents being of German descent. He came to Illinois in the fall of 1830 with his parents, and was one of a family of ten children. Mr. Bartley first married Miss Mary Matilda Gibbons, a native of Kentucky, and so seven children were born to them: William Henry, Mary, John, Sarah, Amanda, James M. and Jacob. Of these children only three, Mary, Sarah and Amanda , still survive. Mrs. Bartley died May 29, 1875. Mr. Bartley's second wife was Malinda, the widow of Stephen Boyd, and a daughter of Hiram Rankin. She died in 1879. He was again married, his third wife being May (Hardman) Patterson, the widow of William Patterson. She died September 15, 1904. In his religious belief Mr. Bartley was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics he was formerly a whig, later becoming a Republican when that party was organized. Mr. Bartley cast his first vote for Wm. Henry Harrison and his last vote for Wm. H. Taft. About a year ago he went to make his home with his daughter living in Barry, Illinois, and lived there until he died. He was taken ill at 9 o'clock Sunday night and died at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning.
The Funeral
The remains were brought to St. Joseph Wednesday morning, arriving on the 6:20 Big Four passenger train. They were taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Peters, where at 10:00 o'clock a.m. the funeral obsequies were held, conducted by Rev. A. M. Wells of the M. E. church. After his discourse Judge J. O. Cunningham of Urbana and V. J. Gallion of this place made some appropriate remarks in regard to the life and friendship of the deceased. A large crowd of sympathizing relatives and friends were present. The remains were then taken to the Patterson cemetery where all that was mortal of James Bartley was consigned to the tomb.
Transcribed by the Homer Historical Society.
Pioneer Called Home
Uncle James Bartley Dies at the Home of His Daughter at Barry Monday
St. Joseph Record November 27, 1908 page 1
Again has death cast the gloom of sadness over this entire community. Word was received here Tuesday morning of the death of James Bartley at the home of his daughter Mrs. Mary Doyle in Barry, Illinois, where he was visiting. Uncle "Jimmy" as he was familiarly called left here some time ago on a visit with his daughters, first going to Jewel, Kansas, where he visited O. A. Seaton and wife, the latter being his daughter, and then left for Barry, Illinois, for a visit with another daughter, Mrs. Mary Doyle. It was here that death came to him. He had not been feeling well for several days and on Sunday evening received a paralytic stroke which proved too severe for his weakened vitality and on Tuesday morning at 8:00 o'clock he breathed his last. James Bartley was a noble man in every sense of the word, he lived honestly and uprightly, and in all respects fulfilled the obligations of a good citizen and enjoyed the high esteem of all who knew him. He was oldest, in years, of anyone in St. Joseph township and there are few, very few, who have lived in this township longer than he. He was one of those sturdy pioneers who braved the vicissitudes of early life in the unsettled country and to them, we who now life here in this well improved and productive country, owe a debt of gratitude.
Obituary
James Bartley was born June 12, 1817, and died November 24, 1908, at the ripe age of 91 years, 5 months and 22 days. His birthplace was Jackson township, Pickaway county, Ohio. He was a son of Jacob and Sarah (West) Bartley, both parents being of German descent. He came to Illinois in the fall of 1830 with his parents, and was one of a family of ten children. Mr. Bartley first married Miss Mary Matilda Gibbons, a native of Kentucky, and so seven children were born to them: William Henry, Mary, John, Sarah, Amanda, James M. and Jacob. Of these children only three, Mary, Sarah and Amanda , still survive. Mrs. Bartley died May 29, 1875. Mr. Bartley's second wife was Malinda, the widow of Stephen Boyd, and a daughter of Hiram Rankin. She died in 1879. He was again married, his third wife being May (Hardman) Patterson, the widow of William Patterson. She died September 15, 1904. In his religious belief Mr. Bartley was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics he was formerly a whig, later becoming a Republican when that party was organized. Mr. Bartley cast his first vote for Wm. Henry Harrison and his last vote for Wm. H. Taft. About a year ago he went to make his home with his daughter living in Barry, Illinois, and lived there until he died. He was taken ill at 9 o'clock Sunday night and died at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning.
The Funeral
The remains were brought to St. Joseph Wednesday morning, arriving on the 6:20 Big Four passenger train. They were taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Peters, where at 10:00 o'clock a.m. the funeral obsequies were held, conducted by Rev. A. M. Wells of the M. E. church. After his discourse Judge J. O. Cunningham of Urbana and V. J. Gallion of this place made some appropriate remarks in regard to the life and friendship of the deceased. A large crowd of sympathizing relatives and friends were present. The remains were then taken to the Patterson cemetery where all that was mortal of James Bartley was consigned to the tomb.
Transcribed by the Homer Historical Society.
Uncle James Bartley Dies at the Home of His Daughter at Barry Monday
St. Joseph Record November 27, 1908 page 1
Again has death cast the gloom of sadness over this entire community. Word was received here Tuesday morning of the death of James Bartley at the home of his daughter Mrs. Mary Doyle in Barry, Illinois, where he was visiting. Uncle "Jimmy" as he was familiarly called left here some time ago on a visit with his daughters, first going to Jewel, Kansas, where he visited O. A. Seaton and wife, the latter being his daughter, and then left for Barry, Illinois, for a visit with another daughter, Mrs. Mary Doyle. It was here that death came to him. He had not been feeling well for several days and on Sunday evening received a paralytic stroke which proved too severe for his weakened vitality and on Tuesday morning at 8:00 o'clock he breathed his last. James Bartley was a noble man in every sense of the word, he lived honestly and uprightly, and in all respects fulfilled the obligations of a good citizen and enjoyed the high esteem of all who knew him. He was oldest, in years, of anyone in St. Joseph township and there are few, very few, who have lived in this township longer than he. He was one of those sturdy pioneers who braved the vicissitudes of early life in the unsettled country and to them, we who now life here in this well improved and productive country, owe a debt of gratitude.
Obituary
James Bartley was born June 12, 1817, and died November 24, 1908, at the ripe age of 91 years, 5 months and 22 days. His birthplace was Jackson township, Pickaway county, Ohio. He was a son of Jacob and Sarah (West) Bartley, both parents being of German descent. He came to Illinois in the fall of 1830 with his parents, and was one of a family of ten children. Mr. Bartley first married Miss Mary Matilda Gibbons, a native of Kentucky, and so seven children were born to them: William Henry, Mary, John, Sarah, Amanda, James M. and Jacob. Of these children only three, Mary, Sarah and Amanda , still survive. Mrs. Bartley died May 29, 1875. Mr. Bartley's second wife was Malinda, the widow of Stephen Boyd, and a daughter of Hiram Rankin. She died in 1879. He was again married, his third wife being May (Hardman) Patterson, the widow of William Patterson. She died September 15, 1904. In his religious belief Mr. Bartley was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics he was formerly a whig, later becoming a Republican when that party was organized. Mr. Bartley cast his first vote for Wm. Henry Harrison and his last vote for Wm. H. Taft. About a year ago he went to make his home with his daughter living in Barry, Illinois, and lived there until he died. He was taken ill at 9 o'clock Sunday night and died at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning.
The Funeral
The remains were brought to St. Joseph Wednesday morning, arriving on the 6:20 Big Four passenger train. They were taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Peters, where at 10:00 o'clock a.m. the funeral obsequies were held, conducted by Rev. A. M. Wells of the M. E. church. After his discourse Judge J. O. Cunningham of Urbana and V. J. Gallion of this place made some appropriate remarks in regard to the life and friendship of the deceased. A large crowd of sympathizing relatives and friends were present. The remains were then taken to the Patterson cemetery where all that was mortal of James Bartley was consigned to the tomb.
Transcribed by the Homer Historical Society.
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