Decatur Herald 5/10/1902
Dr.E.A. Pyatt died at his residence Monday evening. He came home from Louisiana sick a week ago. Dr.Pyatt was nearly 70 years of age and had resided here about 35 years. He owned several farms and a nice residence property here in town.
The funeral services were conducted at the residence Wednesday afternoon by Rev.Sylvius. There was a large attendance. All the business houses were closed during the funeral.
History of Moultrie county
Dr.Eleazar Pyatt who located in this county in 1868 and is therefore the oldest physician in Bethany, born in Yancey County, N.C.Oct.9, 1832. When only 25 years old the doctor was prepared to commence practice and located at Poor Hill,Tenn. He subsequently entered Jefferson Medical college at Philadelphia and took his diploma from that institution in 1861, soon after which he entered the Confederate army. He was mustered in as a private but as soon as his talents and his professional skill became known he was made assistant Surgeon-General having charge of the Eastern Department of the Tennessee during the formation of those forces, some twenty thousand men being mustered into services in that department. After the duties of that position was discharged Dr.Pyatt was appointed regimental Surgeon of the Nineteenth Tennessee Infantry where he remained until the close of the war, being especially active during the engagements at Shiloh and Stone River.
After the war Dr.Pyatt went to Virginia and was married Oct. 16, 1865 in Washington county that state to Ann E. Mahaffey, daughter of Hugh Mahaffey. She was a native of the county to which her marriage took place having been born there July 20, 1845. After marriage the young couple settled in Hancock county, Tenn. whence in 1867 they came to Illinois and for eight months were located at Mt.Zion from which point they moved to Bethany. Dr.and Mrs. Pyatt have had six children,one of whom died in infancy and another, Mary Grace, married Warren A. Wilkinson and died April 23, 1891, leaving one son,Walter A. who is not deceased. Those who are living of the doctors family are: Edward C. a druggist at Brownsville, Ore. George A. who is not attending Lincoln University,Lulu Pearl and Ann Dorothy.
He was a truly self made man, for he had but $3.00 and a horse when he made his home in Tennessee after leaving his native state and he was obliged to pawn his horse for six months board. This however was only the beginning as he at once commanded an extensive practice and was never again in straightened circumstances. He had easily accumulated property as he has both the professional and business qualities which lead to success and he now has over nine hundred acres of finely improved farming land upon which he has placed over $9,000 worth of Tiling. His land is all in Marrowbone township near Bethany and is considered one of the best farms in the township. His residence is said to be the finest in Moultrie county and it s not only beautiful in the exterior and delightfully located but it is also furnished throughout with good taste and is the scene of cordial hospitality and domestic happiness.
He is connected with the Cumberland Presbyterian church which he has joined since coming to this county, as he had formerly belong to the old School Presbyterian church.
Eleazar Pyatt, M.D. Civil war vet
Name: Eleazor A Pyatt
Occupation: Physician
Rank at enlistment: Assistant Surgeon
State Served: Tennessee
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Commissioned an officer in Company S, Tennessee 19th Infantry Regiment.Commissioned an officer in Company S, Confederate States Medical Staff Infantry Regiment.Promoted to Full Asst Surgeon.
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1832
Death Date: 5 May 1902
Sources: Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records Research provided by HDS subscriber
Dr.E.A. Pyatt died at his residence Monday evening. He came home from Louisiana sick a week ago. Dr.Pyatt was nearly 70 years of age and had resided here about 35 years. He owned several farms and a nice residence property here in town.
The funeral services were conducted at the residence Wednesday afternoon by Rev.Sylvius. There was a large attendance. All the business houses were closed during the funeral.
History of Moultrie county
Dr.Eleazar Pyatt who located in this county in 1868 and is therefore the oldest physician in Bethany, born in Yancey County, N.C.Oct.9, 1832. When only 25 years old the doctor was prepared to commence practice and located at Poor Hill,Tenn. He subsequently entered Jefferson Medical college at Philadelphia and took his diploma from that institution in 1861, soon after which he entered the Confederate army. He was mustered in as a private but as soon as his talents and his professional skill became known he was made assistant Surgeon-General having charge of the Eastern Department of the Tennessee during the formation of those forces, some twenty thousand men being mustered into services in that department. After the duties of that position was discharged Dr.Pyatt was appointed regimental Surgeon of the Nineteenth Tennessee Infantry where he remained until the close of the war, being especially active during the engagements at Shiloh and Stone River.
After the war Dr.Pyatt went to Virginia and was married Oct. 16, 1865 in Washington county that state to Ann E. Mahaffey, daughter of Hugh Mahaffey. She was a native of the county to which her marriage took place having been born there July 20, 1845. After marriage the young couple settled in Hancock county, Tenn. whence in 1867 they came to Illinois and for eight months were located at Mt.Zion from which point they moved to Bethany. Dr.and Mrs. Pyatt have had six children,one of whom died in infancy and another, Mary Grace, married Warren A. Wilkinson and died April 23, 1891, leaving one son,Walter A. who is not deceased. Those who are living of the doctors family are: Edward C. a druggist at Brownsville, Ore. George A. who is not attending Lincoln University,Lulu Pearl and Ann Dorothy.
He was a truly self made man, for he had but $3.00 and a horse when he made his home in Tennessee after leaving his native state and he was obliged to pawn his horse for six months board. This however was only the beginning as he at once commanded an extensive practice and was never again in straightened circumstances. He had easily accumulated property as he has both the professional and business qualities which lead to success and he now has over nine hundred acres of finely improved farming land upon which he has placed over $9,000 worth of Tiling. His land is all in Marrowbone township near Bethany and is considered one of the best farms in the township. His residence is said to be the finest in Moultrie county and it s not only beautiful in the exterior and delightfully located but it is also furnished throughout with good taste and is the scene of cordial hospitality and domestic happiness.
He is connected with the Cumberland Presbyterian church which he has joined since coming to this county, as he had formerly belong to the old School Presbyterian church.
Eleazar Pyatt, M.D. Civil war vet
Name: Eleazor A Pyatt
Occupation: Physician
Rank at enlistment: Assistant Surgeon
State Served: Tennessee
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Commissioned an officer in Company S, Tennessee 19th Infantry Regiment.Commissioned an officer in Company S, Confederate States Medical Staff Infantry Regiment.Promoted to Full Asst Surgeon.
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1832
Death Date: 5 May 1902
Sources: Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records Research provided by HDS subscriber
Decatur Herald 5/10/1902
Dr.E.A. Pyatt died at his residence Monday evening. He came home from Louisiana sick a week ago. Dr.Pyatt was nearly 70 years of age and had resided here about 35 years. He owned several farms and a nice residence property here in town.
The funeral services were conducted at the residence Wednesday afternoon by Rev.Sylvius. There was a large attendance. All the business houses were closed during the funeral.
History of Moultrie county
Dr.Eleazar Pyatt who located in this county in 1868 and is therefore the oldest physician in Bethany, born in Yancey County, N.C.Oct.9, 1832. When only 25 years old the doctor was prepared to commence practice and located at Poor Hill,Tenn. He subsequently entered Jefferson Medical college at Philadelphia and took his diploma from that institution in 1861, soon after which he entered the Confederate army. He was mustered in as a private but as soon as his talents and his professional skill became known he was made assistant Surgeon-General having charge of the Eastern Department of the Tennessee during the formation of those forces, some twenty thousand men being mustered into services in that department. After the duties of that position was discharged Dr.Pyatt was appointed regimental Surgeon of the Nineteenth Tennessee Infantry where he remained until the close of the war, being especially active during the engagements at Shiloh and Stone River.
After the war Dr.Pyatt went to Virginia and was married Oct. 16, 1865 in Washington county that state to Ann E. Mahaffey, daughter of Hugh Mahaffey. She was a native of the county to which her marriage took place having been born there July 20, 1845. After marriage the young couple settled in Hancock county, Tenn. whence in 1867 they came to Illinois and for eight months were located at Mt.Zion from which point they moved to Bethany. Dr.and Mrs. Pyatt have had six children,one of whom died in infancy and another, Mary Grace, married Warren A. Wilkinson and died April 23, 1891, leaving one son,Walter A. who is not deceased. Those who are living of the doctors family are: Edward C. a druggist at Brownsville, Ore. George A. who is not attending Lincoln University,Lulu Pearl and Ann Dorothy.
He was a truly self made man, for he had but $3.00 and a horse when he made his home in Tennessee after leaving his native state and he was obliged to pawn his horse for six months board. This however was only the beginning as he at once commanded an extensive practice and was never again in straightened circumstances. He had easily accumulated property as he has both the professional and business qualities which lead to success and he now has over nine hundred acres of finely improved farming land upon which he has placed over $9,000 worth of Tiling. His land is all in Marrowbone township near Bethany and is considered one of the best farms in the township. His residence is said to be the finest in Moultrie county and it s not only beautiful in the exterior and delightfully located but it is also furnished throughout with good taste and is the scene of cordial hospitality and domestic happiness.
He is connected with the Cumberland Presbyterian church which he has joined since coming to this county, as he had formerly belong to the old School Presbyterian church.
Eleazar Pyatt, M.D. Civil war vet
Name: Eleazor A Pyatt
Occupation: Physician
Rank at enlistment: Assistant Surgeon
State Served: Tennessee
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Commissioned an officer in Company S, Tennessee 19th Infantry Regiment.Commissioned an officer in Company S, Confederate States Medical Staff Infantry Regiment.Promoted to Full Asst Surgeon.
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1832
Death Date: 5 May 1902
Sources: Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records Research provided by HDS subscriber
Dr.E.A. Pyatt died at his residence Monday evening. He came home from Louisiana sick a week ago. Dr.Pyatt was nearly 70 years of age and had resided here about 35 years. He owned several farms and a nice residence property here in town.
The funeral services were conducted at the residence Wednesday afternoon by Rev.Sylvius. There was a large attendance. All the business houses were closed during the funeral.
History of Moultrie county
Dr.Eleazar Pyatt who located in this county in 1868 and is therefore the oldest physician in Bethany, born in Yancey County, N.C.Oct.9, 1832. When only 25 years old the doctor was prepared to commence practice and located at Poor Hill,Tenn. He subsequently entered Jefferson Medical college at Philadelphia and took his diploma from that institution in 1861, soon after which he entered the Confederate army. He was mustered in as a private but as soon as his talents and his professional skill became known he was made assistant Surgeon-General having charge of the Eastern Department of the Tennessee during the formation of those forces, some twenty thousand men being mustered into services in that department. After the duties of that position was discharged Dr.Pyatt was appointed regimental Surgeon of the Nineteenth Tennessee Infantry where he remained until the close of the war, being especially active during the engagements at Shiloh and Stone River.
After the war Dr.Pyatt went to Virginia and was married Oct. 16, 1865 in Washington county that state to Ann E. Mahaffey, daughter of Hugh Mahaffey. She was a native of the county to which her marriage took place having been born there July 20, 1845. After marriage the young couple settled in Hancock county, Tenn. whence in 1867 they came to Illinois and for eight months were located at Mt.Zion from which point they moved to Bethany. Dr.and Mrs. Pyatt have had six children,one of whom died in infancy and another, Mary Grace, married Warren A. Wilkinson and died April 23, 1891, leaving one son,Walter A. who is not deceased. Those who are living of the doctors family are: Edward C. a druggist at Brownsville, Ore. George A. who is not attending Lincoln University,Lulu Pearl and Ann Dorothy.
He was a truly self made man, for he had but $3.00 and a horse when he made his home in Tennessee after leaving his native state and he was obliged to pawn his horse for six months board. This however was only the beginning as he at once commanded an extensive practice and was never again in straightened circumstances. He had easily accumulated property as he has both the professional and business qualities which lead to success and he now has over nine hundred acres of finely improved farming land upon which he has placed over $9,000 worth of Tiling. His land is all in Marrowbone township near Bethany and is considered one of the best farms in the township. His residence is said to be the finest in Moultrie county and it s not only beautiful in the exterior and delightfully located but it is also furnished throughout with good taste and is the scene of cordial hospitality and domestic happiness.
He is connected with the Cumberland Presbyterian church which he has joined since coming to this county, as he had formerly belong to the old School Presbyterian church.
Eleazar Pyatt, M.D. Civil war vet
Name: Eleazor A Pyatt
Occupation: Physician
Rank at enlistment: Assistant Surgeon
State Served: Tennessee
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Commissioned an officer in Company S, Tennessee 19th Infantry Regiment.Commissioned an officer in Company S, Confederate States Medical Staff Infantry Regiment.Promoted to Full Asst Surgeon.
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1832
Death Date: 5 May 1902
Sources: Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records Research provided by HDS subscriber
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