h/o #1-Sarah Catherine BROWN (9/14/1848, McLean Co., Il.), #2-Elizabeth "Lizzie" BOYD (4/18/1895, Lexington, McLean, Il.), s/o John FLESHER and Mary "Polly" SEYBERT. Andrew was a teacher and a farmer.
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Gone to His Reward
Mr. A.J. Flesher Died Suddenly at His Home
Mr. Flesher, one of our oldest and best known citizens, was suddenly summoned . He had not been very well for a few days but was feeling some what better that day and ate a hearty dinner .
Soon after his noon meal, he went to the barn and while there was stricken with apoplexy, and in all probability died in a very short time. He was first discovered by his wife, but his eyes were then closed to the scenes of earth. Word of the tragic event was soon spread and a feeling of sadness was experienced by many for he was highly esteemed and truly loved by his towns people. He had lived in Lexington and the vicinity for nearly 60 years.
He was born in Pendelton County, Virginia. His parents moved to Ohio when he was eleven years old and remained until 1841, when they came to Illinois and located on a farm south of Lexington.
He enjoyed his books and was eager to acquire and education. He made earnest study at home and in a little log cabin school house. He eventually became a teacher in the country schools when only 18 years of age. He taught for 6 years. Then he was invited to take charge of the first school in Lexington. After he left teaching he went into farming. In 1865, he moved to Lexington, then a small village and engaged in the lumber business but he was prevailed upon to close out his lumber interest and accept the position of cashier in the Mahan Bank. After leaving the bank, he entered the mercantile business and kept a general store. In 1876, he went back into farming but later entered the grocery business in the stand now occupied by his son, Charles R. The firm was named A. J. Flesher and Son. The firm has been very prosperous and has enjoyed a large patronage.
He married Sarah C. Brown in 1848. They were parents to 5 children, 3 of whom are still living, Charles R., L. G. a druggist and Mrs. W.G. Long. His wife died on April 7, 1894 and she was a model wife and mother and her death was a severe blow to her husband. He then married Miss Lizzie Boyd who survives him.
He was honest, honorable and considerate. He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church.
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Gone to His Reward
Mr. A.J. Flesher Died Suddenly at His Home
Mr. Flesher, one of our oldest and best known citizens, was suddenly summoned . He had not been very well for a few days but was feeling some what better that day and ate a hearty dinner .
Soon after his noon meal, he went to the barn and while there was stricken with apoplexy, and in all probability died in a very short time. He was first discovered by his wife, but his eyes were then closed to the scenes of earth. Word of the tragic event was soon spread and a feeling of sadness was experienced by many for he was highly esteemed and truly loved by his towns people. He had lived in Lexington and the vicinity for nearly 60 years.
He was born in Pendelton County, Virginia. His parents moved to Ohio when he was eleven years old and remained until 1841, when they came to Illinois and located on a farm south of Lexington.
He enjoyed his books and was eager to acquire and education. He made earnest study at home and in a little log cabin school house. He eventually became a teacher in the country schools when only 18 years of age. He taught for 6 years. Then he was invited to take charge of the first school in Lexington. After he left teaching he went into farming. In 1865, he moved to Lexington, then a small village and engaged in the lumber business but he was prevailed upon to close out his lumber interest and accept the position of cashier in the Mahan Bank. After leaving the bank, he entered the mercantile business and kept a general store. In 1876, he went back into farming but later entered the grocery business in the stand now occupied by his son, Charles R. The firm was named A. J. Flesher and Son. The firm has been very prosperous and has enjoyed a large patronage.
He married Sarah C. Brown in 1848. They were parents to 5 children, 3 of whom are still living, Charles R., L. G. a druggist and Mrs. W.G. Long. His wife died on April 7, 1894 and she was a model wife and mother and her death was a severe blow to her husband. He then married Miss Lizzie Boyd who survives him.
He was honest, honorable and considerate. He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church.
h/o #1-Sarah Catherine BROWN (9/14/1848, McLean Co., Il.), #2-Elizabeth "Lizzie" BOYD (4/18/1895, Lexington, McLean, Il.), s/o John FLESHER and Mary "Polly" SEYBERT. Andrew was a teacher and a farmer.
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Gone to His Reward
Mr. A.J. Flesher Died Suddenly at His Home
Mr. Flesher, one of our oldest and best known citizens, was suddenly summoned . He had not been very well for a few days but was feeling some what better that day and ate a hearty dinner .
Soon after his noon meal, he went to the barn and while there was stricken with apoplexy, and in all probability died in a very short time. He was first discovered by his wife, but his eyes were then closed to the scenes of earth. Word of the tragic event was soon spread and a feeling of sadness was experienced by many for he was highly esteemed and truly loved by his towns people. He had lived in Lexington and the vicinity for nearly 60 years.
He was born in Pendelton County, Virginia. His parents moved to Ohio when he was eleven years old and remained until 1841, when they came to Illinois and located on a farm south of Lexington.
He enjoyed his books and was eager to acquire and education. He made earnest study at home and in a little log cabin school house. He eventually became a teacher in the country schools when only 18 years of age. He taught for 6 years. Then he was invited to take charge of the first school in Lexington. After he left teaching he went into farming. In 1865, he moved to Lexington, then a small village and engaged in the lumber business but he was prevailed upon to close out his lumber interest and accept the position of cashier in the Mahan Bank. After leaving the bank, he entered the mercantile business and kept a general store. In 1876, he went back into farming but later entered the grocery business in the stand now occupied by his son, Charles R. The firm was named A. J. Flesher and Son. The firm has been very prosperous and has enjoyed a large patronage.
He married Sarah C. Brown in 1848. They were parents to 5 children, 3 of whom are still living, Charles R., L. G. a druggist and Mrs. W.G. Long. His wife died on April 7, 1894 and she was a model wife and mother and her death was a severe blow to her husband. He then married Miss Lizzie Boyd who survives him.
He was honest, honorable and considerate. He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church.
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Gone to His Reward
Mr. A.J. Flesher Died Suddenly at His Home
Mr. Flesher, one of our oldest and best known citizens, was suddenly summoned . He had not been very well for a few days but was feeling some what better that day and ate a hearty dinner .
Soon after his noon meal, he went to the barn and while there was stricken with apoplexy, and in all probability died in a very short time. He was first discovered by his wife, but his eyes were then closed to the scenes of earth. Word of the tragic event was soon spread and a feeling of sadness was experienced by many for he was highly esteemed and truly loved by his towns people. He had lived in Lexington and the vicinity for nearly 60 years.
He was born in Pendelton County, Virginia. His parents moved to Ohio when he was eleven years old and remained until 1841, when they came to Illinois and located on a farm south of Lexington.
He enjoyed his books and was eager to acquire and education. He made earnest study at home and in a little log cabin school house. He eventually became a teacher in the country schools when only 18 years of age. He taught for 6 years. Then he was invited to take charge of the first school in Lexington. After he left teaching he went into farming. In 1865, he moved to Lexington, then a small village and engaged in the lumber business but he was prevailed upon to close out his lumber interest and accept the position of cashier in the Mahan Bank. After leaving the bank, he entered the mercantile business and kept a general store. In 1876, he went back into farming but later entered the grocery business in the stand now occupied by his son, Charles R. The firm was named A. J. Flesher and Son. The firm has been very prosperous and has enjoyed a large patronage.
He married Sarah C. Brown in 1848. They were parents to 5 children, 3 of whom are still living, Charles R., L. G. a druggist and Mrs. W.G. Long. His wife died on April 7, 1894 and she was a model wife and mother and her death was a severe blow to her husband. He then married Miss Lizzie Boyd who survives him.
He was honest, honorable and considerate. He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church.
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