This maybe for a different George Botkin
Staunton Spectator March 13, 1889
A NARROW ESCAPE - George Bodkin of Highland with his team and wagon on his way to Staunton, reached Sieg's hill near Churchville and whilst descending it, he attempted to apply the lock when the horses became frightened and in his efforts to quiet them, he was seriously bruised. Ha was brought to the city and at the Highland House received the attention of Dr. Fred Henkel and is doing very well.
Highland Recorder July 1, 1938
George Lee Botkin, well known citizen, farmer, and auctioneer of Doe Hill community, died Thursday June 23, at four p.m. after an illness of many months, a part of this time being spent in a hospital. He was born June 4, 1862, being seventy-six years and twenty days of age. He was a son of the late George W. Botkin and Caroline Siron Botkin, and was born in the McKendree neighborhood between McDowell and Doe Hill, and the years of his life were lived in this section. Mr. Botkin was twice married. His first wife was Miss Hannah E. Botkin and to this union three children were born, two of whom survive, Mrs. John R. Gillespie, of Monterey, and Mrs. C.G. Barr, of Centerville. The third daughter, Mrs. Ollie Palmer died in 1923. His second wife who survives was Miss Naomi Blagg, and to this union four children were born and survive: Mrs. Lena Varner, of Lynn Rock, Mrs. Edna Beverage, of Monterey, Marvin Botkin of near McDowell and Walter Botkin at home. Also surviving are twenty grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, as well as three brothers, Arlie of Headwaters, Lewis Hampton of Lexington, ILL., and Jacob Botkin of Bloomington, ILL., and three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Bavester, Mrs. Belle Crozier of Bloomington, ILL., and Mrs W.A. Malcom of Lexington, ILL. One brother James Botkin died May 30, 1938. For many years he was an active member of the Doe Hill Methodist Church, a faithful attendant at all services, until denied this privilege by failing health. He was a liberal contributor to it’s institution; devoted to his family and friends. Having conducted sales in this and adjoining counties, he had a wide circle of friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at two o’clock from the Doe Hill church, by his pastor, Rev. C.W. Paskel assisted by Rev. M.J. Craun of the Brethren church.
Highland Recorder June 14, 1935
Mr. G. Lee Botkin’s 75th birthday was celebrated by a surprise birthday party Tuesday evening, June 4th. Music was furnished by Mr Sam McQuain and sons.
This maybe for a different George Botkin
Staunton Spectator March 13, 1889
A NARROW ESCAPE - George Bodkin of Highland with his team and wagon on his way to Staunton, reached Sieg's hill near Churchville and whilst descending it, he attempted to apply the lock when the horses became frightened and in his efforts to quiet them, he was seriously bruised. Ha was brought to the city and at the Highland House received the attention of Dr. Fred Henkel and is doing very well.
Highland Recorder July 1, 1938
George Lee Botkin, well known citizen, farmer, and auctioneer of Doe Hill community, died Thursday June 23, at four p.m. after an illness of many months, a part of this time being spent in a hospital. He was born June 4, 1862, being seventy-six years and twenty days of age. He was a son of the late George W. Botkin and Caroline Siron Botkin, and was born in the McKendree neighborhood between McDowell and Doe Hill, and the years of his life were lived in this section. Mr. Botkin was twice married. His first wife was Miss Hannah E. Botkin and to this union three children were born, two of whom survive, Mrs. John R. Gillespie, of Monterey, and Mrs. C.G. Barr, of Centerville. The third daughter, Mrs. Ollie Palmer died in 1923. His second wife who survives was Miss Naomi Blagg, and to this union four children were born and survive: Mrs. Lena Varner, of Lynn Rock, Mrs. Edna Beverage, of Monterey, Marvin Botkin of near McDowell and Walter Botkin at home. Also surviving are twenty grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, as well as three brothers, Arlie of Headwaters, Lewis Hampton of Lexington, ILL., and Jacob Botkin of Bloomington, ILL., and three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Bavester, Mrs. Belle Crozier of Bloomington, ILL., and Mrs W.A. Malcom of Lexington, ILL. One brother James Botkin died May 30, 1938. For many years he was an active member of the Doe Hill Methodist Church, a faithful attendant at all services, until denied this privilege by failing health. He was a liberal contributor to it’s institution; devoted to his family and friends. Having conducted sales in this and adjoining counties, he had a wide circle of friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at two o’clock from the Doe Hill church, by his pastor, Rev. C.W. Paskel assisted by Rev. M.J. Craun of the Brethren church.
Highland Recorder June 14, 1935
Mr. G. Lee Botkin’s 75th birthday was celebrated by a surprise birthday party Tuesday evening, June 4th. Music was furnished by Mr Sam McQuain and sons.
Family Members
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Sarah Levinia Botkin Malcom
1857–1951
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James Emerson Botkin
1859–1938
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John M Botkin
1860–1922
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Jacob Hill Botkin
1865–1949
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Louis Hampton Botkin
1868–1958
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Esther Belle Botkin Crozier
1869–1963
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Elizabeth Florence Botkin Botkin
1871–1897
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Wilbur S. Botkin
1874–1919
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Lillie D. Botkin
1876–1909
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Arlie Jackson Botkin
1878–1959
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Carrie E Botkin Bavester
1880–1970
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Infant Child Botkin
unknown–1884
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