H. H. Edwards
Among the sad deaths of the week is that of Henry Harrison Edwards, whose demise was occasioned by a stroke of paralysis, entering upon the eternal sleep on Monday, at his home at Tonica.
Mr. Edwards was a native of Hennepin Township, Putnam County, son of William and Mary Edwards, who were among the early pioneers of that count, coming from Ohio in 1814, becoming a wealthy farmer of Putnam County, owning 350 acres of most excellent farming land in Magnolia Township.
Young Edwards spent his boyhood days on his father's farm, amid the wild scene and environments of pioneer life, and pursued his education in a district school, where the pupils sat upon slab seats and wrote their copies upon a desk make by placing a board upon pins driven into the wall. He remained at home until 27 years of age, when he came in possession of a portion of his father's farm, when he commenced business on his own account. He was a fine farmer, raised grain and stock, and each proved profitable to him. His buildings were nicely painted and his farm presented a well-kept appearance in every department.
In 1869 he married Miss Elizabeth Studyvin, who died about 15 years after their marriage. The had one daughter Alice, the wife of William Kays. In 1883 he wedded Miss Alice Kays, daughter of William A. Kays, by which union three children were born, Jennie V., Helen and Joseph.
Mr. Edwards and his family are members of the M. E. Church, who have ever been helpful in its various activities. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen. A year ago concluding to leave the farm near Florid, on which he had spent his married life, he disposed of his farm equipment's and moved into the village of Tonica, to enjoy the serenity of an industrious and well-ordered career; but this had been sundered by a brief sojourn in city life. His age was 72.
The name of Edwards has figured upon the pages of history of Putnam County through almost two-thirds of a century, and for 70 years our deceased friend had resided within its borders, so that his memory compasses the period of pioneer development as well as of late progress and improvements. He was a generally respected for his high character, industry, integrity, neighborly kindness and hospitality, His was an exemplary life and his summary exit from mortally will be mourned by family and friends generally.
The funeral took place at Tonica yesterday and the interment was in the cemetery near that city.
The Republican
Henry, Marshall County, Illinois
Thursday, October 7, 1915
Among the sad deaths of the week is that of Henry Harrison Edwards, whose demise was occasioned by a stroke of paralysis, entering upon the eternal sleep on Monday, at his home at Tonica.
Mr. Edwards was a native of Hennepin Township, Putnam County, son of William and Mary Edwards, who were among the early pioneers of that count, coming from Ohio in 1814, becoming a wealthy farmer of Putnam County, owning 350 acres of most excellent farming land in Magnolia Township.
Young Edwards spent his boyhood days on his father's farm, amid the wild scene and environments of pioneer life, and pursued his education in a district school, where the pupils sat upon slab seats and wrote their copies upon a desk make by placing a board upon pins driven into the wall. He remained at home until 27 years of age, when he came in possession of a portion of his father's farm, when he commenced business on his own account. He was a fine farmer, raised grain and stock, and each proved profitable to him. His buildings were nicely painted and his farm presented a well-kept appearance in every department.
In 1869 he married Miss Elizabeth Studyvin, who died about 15 years after their marriage. The had one daughter Alice, the wife of William Kays. In 1883 he wedded Miss Alice Kays, daughter of William A. Kays, by which union three children were born, Jennie V., Helen and Joseph.
Mr. Edwards and his family are members of the M. E. Church, who have ever been helpful in its various activities. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen. A year ago concluding to leave the farm near Florid, on which he had spent his married life, he disposed of his farm equipment's and moved into the village of Tonica, to enjoy the serenity of an industrious and well-ordered career; but this had been sundered by a brief sojourn in city life. His age was 72.
The name of Edwards has figured upon the pages of history of Putnam County through almost two-thirds of a century, and for 70 years our deceased friend had resided within its borders, so that his memory compasses the period of pioneer development as well as of late progress and improvements. He was a generally respected for his high character, industry, integrity, neighborly kindness and hospitality, His was an exemplary life and his summary exit from mortally will be mourned by family and friends generally.
The funeral took place at Tonica yesterday and the interment was in the cemetery near that city.
The Republican
Henry, Marshall County, Illinois
Thursday, October 7, 1915
H. H. Edwards
Among the sad deaths of the week is that of Henry Harrison Edwards, whose demise was occasioned by a stroke of paralysis, entering upon the eternal sleep on Monday, at his home at Tonica.
Mr. Edwards was a native of Hennepin Township, Putnam County, son of William and Mary Edwards, who were among the early pioneers of that count, coming from Ohio in 1814, becoming a wealthy farmer of Putnam County, owning 350 acres of most excellent farming land in Magnolia Township.
Young Edwards spent his boyhood days on his father's farm, amid the wild scene and environments of pioneer life, and pursued his education in a district school, where the pupils sat upon slab seats and wrote their copies upon a desk make by placing a board upon pins driven into the wall. He remained at home until 27 years of age, when he came in possession of a portion of his father's farm, when he commenced business on his own account. He was a fine farmer, raised grain and stock, and each proved profitable to him. His buildings were nicely painted and his farm presented a well-kept appearance in every department.
In 1869 he married Miss Elizabeth Studyvin, who died about 15 years after their marriage. The had one daughter Alice, the wife of William Kays. In 1883 he wedded Miss Alice Kays, daughter of William A. Kays, by which union three children were born, Jennie V., Helen and Joseph.
Mr. Edwards and his family are members of the M. E. Church, who have ever been helpful in its various activities. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen. A year ago concluding to leave the farm near Florid, on which he had spent his married life, he disposed of his farm equipment's and moved into the village of Tonica, to enjoy the serenity of an industrious and well-ordered career; but this had been sundered by a brief sojourn in city life. His age was 72.
The name of Edwards has figured upon the pages of history of Putnam County through almost two-thirds of a century, and for 70 years our deceased friend had resided within its borders, so that his memory compasses the period of pioneer development as well as of late progress and improvements. He was a generally respected for his high character, industry, integrity, neighborly kindness and hospitality, His was an exemplary life and his summary exit from mortally will be mourned by family and friends generally.
The funeral took place at Tonica yesterday and the interment was in the cemetery near that city.
The Republican
Henry, Marshall County, Illinois
Thursday, October 7, 1915
Among the sad deaths of the week is that of Henry Harrison Edwards, whose demise was occasioned by a stroke of paralysis, entering upon the eternal sleep on Monday, at his home at Tonica.
Mr. Edwards was a native of Hennepin Township, Putnam County, son of William and Mary Edwards, who were among the early pioneers of that count, coming from Ohio in 1814, becoming a wealthy farmer of Putnam County, owning 350 acres of most excellent farming land in Magnolia Township.
Young Edwards spent his boyhood days on his father's farm, amid the wild scene and environments of pioneer life, and pursued his education in a district school, where the pupils sat upon slab seats and wrote their copies upon a desk make by placing a board upon pins driven into the wall. He remained at home until 27 years of age, when he came in possession of a portion of his father's farm, when he commenced business on his own account. He was a fine farmer, raised grain and stock, and each proved profitable to him. His buildings were nicely painted and his farm presented a well-kept appearance in every department.
In 1869 he married Miss Elizabeth Studyvin, who died about 15 years after their marriage. The had one daughter Alice, the wife of William Kays. In 1883 he wedded Miss Alice Kays, daughter of William A. Kays, by which union three children were born, Jennie V., Helen and Joseph.
Mr. Edwards and his family are members of the M. E. Church, who have ever been helpful in its various activities. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen. A year ago concluding to leave the farm near Florid, on which he had spent his married life, he disposed of his farm equipment's and moved into the village of Tonica, to enjoy the serenity of an industrious and well-ordered career; but this had been sundered by a brief sojourn in city life. His age was 72.
The name of Edwards has figured upon the pages of history of Putnam County through almost two-thirds of a century, and for 70 years our deceased friend had resided within its borders, so that his memory compasses the period of pioneer development as well as of late progress and improvements. He was a generally respected for his high character, industry, integrity, neighborly kindness and hospitality, His was an exemplary life and his summary exit from mortally will be mourned by family and friends generally.
The funeral took place at Tonica yesterday and the interment was in the cemetery near that city.
The Republican
Henry, Marshall County, Illinois
Thursday, October 7, 1915
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