Stronghurst Graphic, Stronghurst, IL - Dec. 16, 1920

MRS. WILLIAM ADAIR: Mrs. William Adair died at her home here last Sunday evening at about 7 o'clock following an illness of long duration. Anna Jane Stevenson, daughter of John and Elizabeth Stevenson, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, Feb. 14, 1843 and passed away at her home in Stronghurst on Dec. 12, 1920. In 1868 she married William Adair with whom she made her way to this country in 1871, settling in the vicinity of Biggsville which was the family home for many years. To Mr. and Mrs. Adair nine children were born, three of whom, namely, Jane, Robert and Mrs. Mary. Aherman have passed on before. About six years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Adair left the farm in the Biggsville neighborhood and removed to Stronghurst. Soon after coming here Mrs. Adair began to fail in health and for almost five years has been a constant but patient sufferer. In early life she professed her faith in Christ and united with the church in Ireland later uniting with the U.P. Church at Biggsville and on her removal to Stronghurst she united with the local U.P. church. Although her physical condition during the past few years made impossible for her to attend the church services, she often expressed her desire to be present at the services of God's house and only shortly before passing to her reward expressed her faith in and her love for her Savior. Mrs. Adair is survived by her husband; six children, John and Will of Biggsville, Mrs. M. R. Vaughn of Burlington, Mrs. H.N. Vaughn, Henry and Miss Martha Adair of Stronghurst. These together with 20 grandchildren and five sisters and two brothers and many friends will ever hold her in loving remembrance. Of her it may be said: "Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also and he praiseth her." Funeral services were conducted from the home, Dec. 14th with interment of the remains in the South Henderson Cemetery.

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