Margaret Lebus of Flora, formerly of Clay City, died at her home. She was the mother of thirteen children.
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Margaret Simington Lebus was born at Dungano, O.. May 3rd, 1826, died in Flora, Ills. Feb 28, 1913, aged 86 years, 9 months and 25 days.
She was married to Andrew Lebus Nov. 16, 1845.
To them were born thirteen children, seven of whom are still living being three sons and four daughters.
Mr. and Mrs. Lebus came to this county in the year 1850 and with the exception of a short residence in Wayne county made this their home till the time of their deaths. Mr. Lebus dying in 1900. Together they watched the development of the county in commerce, education and religion.
Mrs. Lebus was converted and became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Dungano, O., at the age of fourteen years and remained a faithful member till called to the church on high.
Mrs. Lebus and her husband were charter members of, the Flora M. E. Church and bore a full share In the erection of the present church edifice.
They were interested and helpful factors in all the work of the church.
The present generation is greatly indebted to the fathers and mothers gone before who by their toils and sacrifices laid the foundation, stimulated the growth and made possible the religious privileges of the present.
Today we honor the name and pay a tribute of affection to one of these pioneers, now called to her eternal reward. It is ours to carry on the unfinished task, while she rests from her labors.
Mrs. Lebus leaves surviving her seven children: Mrs. Mary A. Hubble of Wayne county. Mrs. Ida Adkins of Flora, Mrs. Charles Middleton of East St. Louis, Mrs. Jake Johnson of Fort Worth, Texas, Thomas Lebus of Ardmore and John Lebus of Perry, Okla., and Joseph Lebus, whose where abouts are unknown at the present time, besides many grandchildren. two of whom were in attendance at her death and funeral, Mrs. Chris Strothmann of East St. Louis and Miss Dora Adkins of Flora.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Sunday at 2 o'clock p.m. conducted by Dr. J. W. Flint. A large attendance of old friends and acquaintances being present.
The death of Mrs. Lebus removes from Flora another one of its oldest and most highly respected pioneer citizens. She was a woman of strong character, loyal and true to her church, her friends and all good work.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our friends and
express to all of them our appreciation
for the kindness and sympathy
shown to our mother and us, during
her illness and death.
Mrs. Ida Adkins, Flora.
Mrs. Mary A. Hubble, Clay City.
Mrs. Chas. Middleton, E. St. Louis
Mrs. Chris Strothmann, E. St Louis
(The Southern Illinois Record, March 6, 1913)
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Margaret Simington Lebus was born at Dungano, O.. May 3rd, 1826, died in Flora, Ills. Feb 28, 1913, aged 86 years, 9 months and 25 days.
She was married to Andrew Lebus Nov. 16, 1845.
To them were born thirteen children, seven of whom are still living being three sons and four daughters.
Mr. and Mrs. Lebus came to this county in the year 1850 and with the exception of a short residence in Wayne county made this their home till the time of their deaths. Mr. Lebus dying in 1900. Together they watched the development of the county in commerce, education and religion.
Mrs. Lebus was converted and became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Dungano, O., at the age of fourteen years and remained a faithful member till called to the church on high.
Mrs. Lebus and her husband were charter members of, the Flora M. E. Church and bore a full share In the erection of the present church edifice.
They were interested and helpful factors in all the work of the church.
The present generation is greatly indebted to the fathers and mothers gone before who by their toils and sacrifices laid the foundation, stimulated the growth and made possible the religious privileges of the present.
Today we honor the name and pay a tribute of affection to one of these pioneers, now called to her eternal reward. It is ours to carry on the unfinished task, while she rests from her labors.
Mrs. Lebus leaves surviving her seven children: Mrs. Mary A. Hubble of Wayne county. Mrs. Ida Adkins of Flora, Mrs. Charles Middleton of East St. Louis, Mrs. Jake Johnson of Fort Worth, Texas, Thomas Lebus of Ardmore and John Lebus of Perry, Okla., and Joseph Lebus, whose where abouts are unknown at the present time, besides many grandchildren. two of whom were in attendance at her death and funeral, Mrs. Chris Strothmann of East St. Louis and Miss Dora Adkins of Flora.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Sunday at 2 o'clock p.m. conducted by Dr. J. W. Flint. A large attendance of old friends and acquaintances being present.
The death of Mrs. Lebus removes from Flora another one of its oldest and most highly respected pioneer citizens. She was a woman of strong character, loyal and true to her church, her friends and all good work.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our friends and
express to all of them our appreciation
for the kindness and sympathy
shown to our mother and us, during
her illness and death.
Mrs. Ida Adkins, Flora.
Mrs. Mary A. Hubble, Clay City.
Mrs. Chas. Middleton, E. St. Louis
Mrs. Chris Strothmann, E. St Louis
(The Southern Illinois Record, March 6, 1913)
Margaret Lebus of Flora, formerly of Clay City, died at her home. She was the mother of thirteen children.
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Margaret Simington Lebus was born at Dungano, O.. May 3rd, 1826, died in Flora, Ills. Feb 28, 1913, aged 86 years, 9 months and 25 days.
She was married to Andrew Lebus Nov. 16, 1845.
To them were born thirteen children, seven of whom are still living being three sons and four daughters.
Mr. and Mrs. Lebus came to this county in the year 1850 and with the exception of a short residence in Wayne county made this their home till the time of their deaths. Mr. Lebus dying in 1900. Together they watched the development of the county in commerce, education and religion.
Mrs. Lebus was converted and became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Dungano, O., at the age of fourteen years and remained a faithful member till called to the church on high.
Mrs. Lebus and her husband were charter members of, the Flora M. E. Church and bore a full share In the erection of the present church edifice.
They were interested and helpful factors in all the work of the church.
The present generation is greatly indebted to the fathers and mothers gone before who by their toils and sacrifices laid the foundation, stimulated the growth and made possible the religious privileges of the present.
Today we honor the name and pay a tribute of affection to one of these pioneers, now called to her eternal reward. It is ours to carry on the unfinished task, while she rests from her labors.
Mrs. Lebus leaves surviving her seven children: Mrs. Mary A. Hubble of Wayne county. Mrs. Ida Adkins of Flora, Mrs. Charles Middleton of East St. Louis, Mrs. Jake Johnson of Fort Worth, Texas, Thomas Lebus of Ardmore and John Lebus of Perry, Okla., and Joseph Lebus, whose where abouts are unknown at the present time, besides many grandchildren. two of whom were in attendance at her death and funeral, Mrs. Chris Strothmann of East St. Louis and Miss Dora Adkins of Flora.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Sunday at 2 o'clock p.m. conducted by Dr. J. W. Flint. A large attendance of old friends and acquaintances being present.
The death of Mrs. Lebus removes from Flora another one of its oldest and most highly respected pioneer citizens. She was a woman of strong character, loyal and true to her church, her friends and all good work.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our friends and
express to all of them our appreciation
for the kindness and sympathy
shown to our mother and us, during
her illness and death.
Mrs. Ida Adkins, Flora.
Mrs. Mary A. Hubble, Clay City.
Mrs. Chas. Middleton, E. St. Louis
Mrs. Chris Strothmann, E. St Louis
(The Southern Illinois Record, March 6, 1913)
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Margaret Simington Lebus was born at Dungano, O.. May 3rd, 1826, died in Flora, Ills. Feb 28, 1913, aged 86 years, 9 months and 25 days.
She was married to Andrew Lebus Nov. 16, 1845.
To them were born thirteen children, seven of whom are still living being three sons and four daughters.
Mr. and Mrs. Lebus came to this county in the year 1850 and with the exception of a short residence in Wayne county made this their home till the time of their deaths. Mr. Lebus dying in 1900. Together they watched the development of the county in commerce, education and religion.
Mrs. Lebus was converted and became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Dungano, O., at the age of fourteen years and remained a faithful member till called to the church on high.
Mrs. Lebus and her husband were charter members of, the Flora M. E. Church and bore a full share In the erection of the present church edifice.
They were interested and helpful factors in all the work of the church.
The present generation is greatly indebted to the fathers and mothers gone before who by their toils and sacrifices laid the foundation, stimulated the growth and made possible the religious privileges of the present.
Today we honor the name and pay a tribute of affection to one of these pioneers, now called to her eternal reward. It is ours to carry on the unfinished task, while she rests from her labors.
Mrs. Lebus leaves surviving her seven children: Mrs. Mary A. Hubble of Wayne county. Mrs. Ida Adkins of Flora, Mrs. Charles Middleton of East St. Louis, Mrs. Jake Johnson of Fort Worth, Texas, Thomas Lebus of Ardmore and John Lebus of Perry, Okla., and Joseph Lebus, whose where abouts are unknown at the present time, besides many grandchildren. two of whom were in attendance at her death and funeral, Mrs. Chris Strothmann of East St. Louis and Miss Dora Adkins of Flora.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Sunday at 2 o'clock p.m. conducted by Dr. J. W. Flint. A large attendance of old friends and acquaintances being present.
The death of Mrs. Lebus removes from Flora another one of its oldest and most highly respected pioneer citizens. She was a woman of strong character, loyal and true to her church, her friends and all good work.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our friends and
express to all of them our appreciation
for the kindness and sympathy
shown to our mother and us, during
her illness and death.
Mrs. Ida Adkins, Flora.
Mrs. Mary A. Hubble, Clay City.
Mrs. Chas. Middleton, E. St. Louis
Mrs. Chris Strothmann, E. St Louis
(The Southern Illinois Record, March 6, 1913)
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