Excerpt from Ralph Waldo Crain's Pulaski section: Augusta's Story, Martha Board Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (Augusta, Illinois: Augusta Eagle, 1922).
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Life of Mrs. S. E. M. Crain
Who Died Dec. 5, 1915, at Marshall, Missouri where she had been visiting her daughters
Mrs. S. E. M. Crain, a most highly respected citizen of Augusta, died Sunday morning, Dec. 5th, 1915, at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 4 days at the home of her daughters in Marshall, Mo. Following is the obituary.
Mrs. S. E. M. Crain was the daughter of Rev. Wm. Crain and Harriett E. Crain, pioneers of Huntsville township, Schuyler county, Illinois, where she was born May 1, 1838.
During her early life she attended the district school and later the Illinois Women's College at Jacksonville, this being an exceptional advantage in those early days.
She married Robt. Ellis, Dec. 22, 1858 and continued to reside near the old home until 1876 when the moved to Newton county, Missouri, where they remained until 1883, returning to Illinois where Mr. Ellis passed away April 15, 1886.
Mrs. Crain continued to reside at her old home until Nov. 12, 1890 she married John S. Crain of Cretcher, Missouri and reside there until his death July 20, 1897, when she returned to Augusta. Being in feeble health for more than a year she was tenderly cared for by her daughter, Mrs. Hedrick, until two months ago, she went to visit her daughters in Marshall, Mo., where she passed away Dec. 5, 1915.
In early life she united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Pulaski, later transferring her membership to Augusta. She was a faithful attendant upon the church services and during her last illness regretted that she was unable to meet in God's house.
She leaves to mourn her loss, three daughters and two sons, namely, Mrs. Olivia Hedrick and B.F. Ellis of Augusta, Illinois, Homer Ellis of Rushville, Mrs. Grace Evans and Mrs. D. R. Hall of Marshall, Mo. Also thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Besides three brothers, E.M. and B.B. Crain of Augusta, H.C. Crain Lancey, Can., and two sisters, Mrs. Wm Kirk of Almira, Wash., and Mrs. Mary F. Hel[m]ick of Plainville, Kansas.
The remains were shipped to Augusta, Monday night and the funeral services were held in the Augusta M.E. church Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 7th conducted by the pastor, Rev. D.F. Nelson.
Excerpt from Ralph Waldo Crain's Pulaski section: Augusta's Story, Martha Board Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (Augusta, Illinois: Augusta Eagle, 1922).
BEGIN OBITUARY
Life of Mrs. S. E. M. Crain
Who Died Dec. 5, 1915, at Marshall, Missouri where she had been visiting her daughters
Mrs. S. E. M. Crain, a most highly respected citizen of Augusta, died Sunday morning, Dec. 5th, 1915, at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 4 days at the home of her daughters in Marshall, Mo. Following is the obituary.
Mrs. S. E. M. Crain was the daughter of Rev. Wm. Crain and Harriett E. Crain, pioneers of Huntsville township, Schuyler county, Illinois, where she was born May 1, 1838.
During her early life she attended the district school and later the Illinois Women's College at Jacksonville, this being an exceptional advantage in those early days.
She married Robt. Ellis, Dec. 22, 1858 and continued to reside near the old home until 1876 when the moved to Newton county, Missouri, where they remained until 1883, returning to Illinois where Mr. Ellis passed away April 15, 1886.
Mrs. Crain continued to reside at her old home until Nov. 12, 1890 she married John S. Crain of Cretcher, Missouri and reside there until his death July 20, 1897, when she returned to Augusta. Being in feeble health for more than a year she was tenderly cared for by her daughter, Mrs. Hedrick, until two months ago, she went to visit her daughters in Marshall, Mo., where she passed away Dec. 5, 1915.
In early life she united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Pulaski, later transferring her membership to Augusta. She was a faithful attendant upon the church services and during her last illness regretted that she was unable to meet in God's house.
She leaves to mourn her loss, three daughters and two sons, namely, Mrs. Olivia Hedrick and B.F. Ellis of Augusta, Illinois, Homer Ellis of Rushville, Mrs. Grace Evans and Mrs. D. R. Hall of Marshall, Mo. Also thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Besides three brothers, E.M. and B.B. Crain of Augusta, H.C. Crain Lancey, Can., and two sisters, Mrs. Wm Kirk of Almira, Wash., and Mrs. Mary F. Hel[m]ick of Plainville, Kansas.
The remains were shipped to Augusta, Monday night and the funeral services were held in the Augusta M.E. church Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 7th conducted by the pastor, Rev. D.F. Nelson.
Family Members
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James Newfield Crain
1832–1873
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John Franklin Crain
1832–1872
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William Harris Crain
1834–1904
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George H Crain
1840–1840
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Mary S Crain
1841–1841
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Elizabeth F Crain
1843–1843
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Julia A Crain
1845–1846
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Harriet Eliza Crain Kirk
1847–1936
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Benjamin Bacon Crain
1851–1946
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Henry Clay Crain
1853–1923
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Edward Morris Crain
1855–1945
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Mary Frances Crain Helmick
1857–1940
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