George W. Levings, one of the best known and most highly respected farmers in the county, passed away at his home on Montague Road, Monday from pneumonia, with which he had been a sufferer for only a short time.
Mr. Levings was taken ill only a few days ago. Monday he sank rapidly and with every hour his life drew nearer its close, the end coming just as the day was fading.
The Deceased had been a resident of this county for over half a century, and in many ways had been prominent in the life of the community.
He was born in New York City, June 24, 1839. When he was three years old, the family moved west, settling on a farm in what is now the town of Winnebago, where he resided until he attained his majority. He then came to Rockford, and in 1863 enlisted in Company 1, Eleventh Illinois Cavalry. He served until June 1865, receiving an honorable discharge.
After the war, he spent several years in Chicago, then returning to this city, engaging in the livestock business for three years and then went to farming.
In 1869, he was married to Helen Stranahan. Five children were born, all of whom are living. They are Mrs. Anna Coffin, Miss Nellie Levings, Miss Golden Levings, and Frank and Ralph Levings. All were present at his bedside when the end came except Frank, who is at Mitchell, S.D. One brother, Dr. Alfred Levings, resides in Milwaukee and two sisters, Mrs. Harriet Pease and Miss Margaret Levings, live in this city. T.J. Levings, the well-known farmer is a brother.
Mr. Levings was a kindly man and took the interest of the community to heart. He was a member of Nevius post, G.A.R. and prominent in its ranks. He will be greatly missed by his comrades.
Col. Thomas G. Lawler, a personal friend of Mr. Levings, visited the grief-stricken home this morning. While there, he arranged that the funeral services should take place from Memorial Hall. Sitting at his desk in the post office building the Colonel said: "I knew Mr. Levings as a citizen and as a soldier. In whatever capacity he was called, he was both energetic and useful. He was instrumental in raising the first flag over a schoolhouse outside the city. Through his efforts, the national colors being placed over his home district school. He was a zealous member of Nevius post and always stood ready to assist a comrade in time of need. The boys of the post will all miss him."
Source: Daily Register-Gazette (Rockford, IL), May 3, 1904, pg. 8
Mr. Levings was taken ill only a few days ago. Monday he sank rapidly and with every hour his life drew nearer its close, the end coming just as the day was fading.
The Deceased had been a resident of this county for over half a century, and in many ways had been prominent in the life of the community.
He was born in New York City, June 24, 1839. When he was three years old, the family moved west, settling on a farm in what is now the town of Winnebago, where he resided until he attained his majority. He then came to Rockford, and in 1863 enlisted in Company 1, Eleventh Illinois Cavalry. He served until June 1865, receiving an honorable discharge.
After the war, he spent several years in Chicago, then returning to this city, engaging in the livestock business for three years and then went to farming.
In 1869, he was married to Helen Stranahan. Five children were born, all of whom are living. They are Mrs. Anna Coffin, Miss Nellie Levings, Miss Golden Levings, and Frank and Ralph Levings. All were present at his bedside when the end came except Frank, who is at Mitchell, S.D. One brother, Dr. Alfred Levings, resides in Milwaukee and two sisters, Mrs. Harriet Pease and Miss Margaret Levings, live in this city. T.J. Levings, the well-known farmer is a brother.
Mr. Levings was a kindly man and took the interest of the community to heart. He was a member of Nevius post, G.A.R. and prominent in its ranks. He will be greatly missed by his comrades.
Col. Thomas G. Lawler, a personal friend of Mr. Levings, visited the grief-stricken home this morning. While there, he arranged that the funeral services should take place from Memorial Hall. Sitting at his desk in the post office building the Colonel said: "I knew Mr. Levings as a citizen and as a soldier. In whatever capacity he was called, he was both energetic and useful. He was instrumental in raising the first flag over a schoolhouse outside the city. Through his efforts, the national colors being placed over his home district school. He was a zealous member of Nevius post and always stood ready to assist a comrade in time of need. The boys of the post will all miss him."
Source: Daily Register-Gazette (Rockford, IL), May 3, 1904, pg. 8
George W. Levings, one of the best known and most highly respected farmers in the county, passed away at his home on Montague Road, Monday from pneumonia, with which he had been a sufferer for only a short time.
Mr. Levings was taken ill only a few days ago. Monday he sank rapidly and with every hour his life drew nearer its close, the end coming just as the day was fading.
The Deceased had been a resident of this county for over half a century, and in many ways had been prominent in the life of the community.
He was born in New York City, June 24, 1839. When he was three years old, the family moved west, settling on a farm in what is now the town of Winnebago, where he resided until he attained his majority. He then came to Rockford, and in 1863 enlisted in Company 1, Eleventh Illinois Cavalry. He served until June 1865, receiving an honorable discharge.
After the war, he spent several years in Chicago, then returning to this city, engaging in the livestock business for three years and then went to farming.
In 1869, he was married to Helen Stranahan. Five children were born, all of whom are living. They are Mrs. Anna Coffin, Miss Nellie Levings, Miss Golden Levings, and Frank and Ralph Levings. All were present at his bedside when the end came except Frank, who is at Mitchell, S.D. One brother, Dr. Alfred Levings, resides in Milwaukee and two sisters, Mrs. Harriet Pease and Miss Margaret Levings, live in this city. T.J. Levings, the well-known farmer is a brother.
Mr. Levings was a kindly man and took the interest of the community to heart. He was a member of Nevius post, G.A.R. and prominent in its ranks. He will be greatly missed by his comrades.
Col. Thomas G. Lawler, a personal friend of Mr. Levings, visited the grief-stricken home this morning. While there, he arranged that the funeral services should take place from Memorial Hall. Sitting at his desk in the post office building the Colonel said: "I knew Mr. Levings as a citizen and as a soldier. In whatever capacity he was called, he was both energetic and useful. He was instrumental in raising the first flag over a schoolhouse outside the city. Through his efforts, the national colors being placed over his home district school. He was a zealous member of Nevius post and always stood ready to assist a comrade in time of need. The boys of the post will all miss him."
Source: Daily Register-Gazette (Rockford, IL), May 3, 1904, pg. 8
Mr. Levings was taken ill only a few days ago. Monday he sank rapidly and with every hour his life drew nearer its close, the end coming just as the day was fading.
The Deceased had been a resident of this county for over half a century, and in many ways had been prominent in the life of the community.
He was born in New York City, June 24, 1839. When he was three years old, the family moved west, settling on a farm in what is now the town of Winnebago, where he resided until he attained his majority. He then came to Rockford, and in 1863 enlisted in Company 1, Eleventh Illinois Cavalry. He served until June 1865, receiving an honorable discharge.
After the war, he spent several years in Chicago, then returning to this city, engaging in the livestock business for three years and then went to farming.
In 1869, he was married to Helen Stranahan. Five children were born, all of whom are living. They are Mrs. Anna Coffin, Miss Nellie Levings, Miss Golden Levings, and Frank and Ralph Levings. All were present at his bedside when the end came except Frank, who is at Mitchell, S.D. One brother, Dr. Alfred Levings, resides in Milwaukee and two sisters, Mrs. Harriet Pease and Miss Margaret Levings, live in this city. T.J. Levings, the well-known farmer is a brother.
Mr. Levings was a kindly man and took the interest of the community to heart. He was a member of Nevius post, G.A.R. and prominent in its ranks. He will be greatly missed by his comrades.
Col. Thomas G. Lawler, a personal friend of Mr. Levings, visited the grief-stricken home this morning. While there, he arranged that the funeral services should take place from Memorial Hall. Sitting at his desk in the post office building the Colonel said: "I knew Mr. Levings as a citizen and as a soldier. In whatever capacity he was called, he was both energetic and useful. He was instrumental in raising the first flag over a schoolhouse outside the city. Through his efforts, the national colors being placed over his home district school. He was a zealous member of Nevius post and always stood ready to assist a comrade in time of need. The boys of the post will all miss him."
Source: Daily Register-Gazette (Rockford, IL), May 3, 1904, pg. 8
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