Tombstone reads:
Reverend John England
11/29/1884
Aged 73 years, 9 months, 14 days
Father "At Rest"
NOTE: Stone is sliding off base and tipping
OBIT:
"The Lincoln Herald" newspaper, Thursday, December 4, 1884:
Death of Elder England
The painful news reached this place Sabbath noon that Elder John England had passed away from his earthly labors at 12 o'clock Saturday night. To fill an appointment to preach at Cornland, a week ago Sabbath last, he took the 5 o'clock train reaching that place thirty minutes later, at which time it was quite dark. Being alone and to get off the cars easier, he threw his overcoat and wrapping on the platform, and then tried himself to get off. Immediately after the train pulled out, he was discovered by Mr. Greening and others, half lying on the end of the platform, helpless and apparently in much distress. He was carried to Mr. Greening's house where medical aid was called, when it was discovered that several ribs were broken and that he was suffering very much from the shock to his general system. Mr. England could give little information as to the accident, that after throwing the coat and wraps, he had no further recollection of the accident that befell him.
Dr. Phinney, of this place, was called in consultation with Dr. Hamilton of Cornland, and while it was not thought that he was seriously injured, yet with his great age and recent paralytic stroke, might prove more serious than was then apparent. His relatives were immediately summoned to his bedside and all that it was possible for kind hands to do, was done to relieve and ease the aged sufferer. With no alarming symptoms arising, Dr. Mathews, of Springfield, was called Saturday morning, as was Mr. Abner England, a son, from Monticello. But, while hopes were entertained for the better, the aged invalid felt different; his days to him seemed numbered and he so expressed himself to his friends. And they too discovered it Saturday evening about six o'clock, when further hope vanished. He was fully conscious of his condition and surroundings. After that, he declined rapidly until the end.
The remains were brought up yesterday to this place and taken to the residence of Mr. Clay Noel, who was recently married to a daughter of Mr. S. C. Turley, and grandchild of the deceased. The funeral occurred this morning from the Christian church, services commencing at 11 o'clock, the sermon being preached by Elder Northcut, of Blue Mound. A very large concourse of people was present to pay their last and tribute to the worthy and honored dead. The pall bearers were: Mr. John Buckles, Mr. Miller Copeland, Mr. Andrew Buckles, Mr. L. K. Scroggin, Mr. James Dingman and Mr. Tolbert, the two latter of Harristown.
Elder John England was born in Kentucky, January 15, 1811, thus living to near the good old age of 74. He moved with his parents to Ohio in 1813, and to Illinois in 1817, settling in Sangamon County. In 1832, he was married to Miss Mary A. Smith, to whom was born nine children, seven of them still living; she dying in 1852. Mr. England was again married in 1853 to Mrs. Sarah Grimes (Graves), who bore him two children, one of whom, John England, is a resident of this vicinity. Two brothers also survive him.
He was united to the Church of Christ in 1833, since which time he has been not only a good and consistent member, but an able exponder of his church,
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having been a preacher of the gospel for about fifty years.
His life was spent in ministering good cheer to the well, offering sympathy and love to the sick and afflicted. His walk in life comported with his teaching; in or out of the pulpit he was the same. Christianity was the daily thought of his life and a glorious future in heaven was his abiding faith. No better man lives and none are better prepared to die. He was a good and faithful servant, worthy the esteem and rampart which he was held. He will be greatly missed, not only by his church, but by the host of people who were acquainted with him. The widow and relatives have the sincere sympathy of the many friends of the family. Peace to his venerable ashes!
Among others at the bed side of Elder England while lying at the home of Mr. Greening beside himself and family, were his sons, John and Abner, Mr. and Mrs. John Buckles, Mr. Andrew Buckles, Mr. H. A. Baldwin and wife, Joshua Day, Mr. John Lynn and wife, Geo. Keeler, Mrs. Thomas Capps, Mr. H. B. Enos, Z. T. Greening, J. E. Constant and Mother Laughlin and Mrs. Masterson. Mrs. England, the widow, was present from Monday evening until the end.
Son of Stephen England and Anna Harper.
Children:
William A.
Sarah
Adelphia "Duff"
Matilda
Albert
Francis Marion and Mary Jane (twins)
Lucy Ann
Mariah
Elizabeth K
The above were children of Mary Ann (Smith) England
Charles N.
John C.
The above children of Sarah Ann Groves
Reverend John England
11/29/1884
Aged 73 years, 9 months, 14 days
Father "At Rest"
NOTE: Stone is sliding off base and tipping
OBIT:
"The Lincoln Herald" newspaper, Thursday, December 4, 1884:
Death of Elder England
The painful news reached this place Sabbath noon that Elder John England had passed away from his earthly labors at 12 o'clock Saturday night. To fill an appointment to preach at Cornland, a week ago Sabbath last, he took the 5 o'clock train reaching that place thirty minutes later, at which time it was quite dark. Being alone and to get off the cars easier, he threw his overcoat and wrapping on the platform, and then tried himself to get off. Immediately after the train pulled out, he was discovered by Mr. Greening and others, half lying on the end of the platform, helpless and apparently in much distress. He was carried to Mr. Greening's house where medical aid was called, when it was discovered that several ribs were broken and that he was suffering very much from the shock to his general system. Mr. England could give little information as to the accident, that after throwing the coat and wraps, he had no further recollection of the accident that befell him.
Dr. Phinney, of this place, was called in consultation with Dr. Hamilton of Cornland, and while it was not thought that he was seriously injured, yet with his great age and recent paralytic stroke, might prove more serious than was then apparent. His relatives were immediately summoned to his bedside and all that it was possible for kind hands to do, was done to relieve and ease the aged sufferer. With no alarming symptoms arising, Dr. Mathews, of Springfield, was called Saturday morning, as was Mr. Abner England, a son, from Monticello. But, while hopes were entertained for the better, the aged invalid felt different; his days to him seemed numbered and he so expressed himself to his friends. And they too discovered it Saturday evening about six o'clock, when further hope vanished. He was fully conscious of his condition and surroundings. After that, he declined rapidly until the end.
The remains were brought up yesterday to this place and taken to the residence of Mr. Clay Noel, who was recently married to a daughter of Mr. S. C. Turley, and grandchild of the deceased. The funeral occurred this morning from the Christian church, services commencing at 11 o'clock, the sermon being preached by Elder Northcut, of Blue Mound. A very large concourse of people was present to pay their last and tribute to the worthy and honored dead. The pall bearers were: Mr. John Buckles, Mr. Miller Copeland, Mr. Andrew Buckles, Mr. L. K. Scroggin, Mr. James Dingman and Mr. Tolbert, the two latter of Harristown.
Elder John England was born in Kentucky, January 15, 1811, thus living to near the good old age of 74. He moved with his parents to Ohio in 1813, and to Illinois in 1817, settling in Sangamon County. In 1832, he was married to Miss Mary A. Smith, to whom was born nine children, seven of them still living; she dying in 1852. Mr. England was again married in 1853 to Mrs. Sarah Grimes (Graves), who bore him two children, one of whom, John England, is a resident of this vicinity. Two brothers also survive him.
He was united to the Church of Christ in 1833, since which time he has been not only a good and consistent member, but an able exponder of his church,
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having been a preacher of the gospel for about fifty years.
His life was spent in ministering good cheer to the well, offering sympathy and love to the sick and afflicted. His walk in life comported with his teaching; in or out of the pulpit he was the same. Christianity was the daily thought of his life and a glorious future in heaven was his abiding faith. No better man lives and none are better prepared to die. He was a good and faithful servant, worthy the esteem and rampart which he was held. He will be greatly missed, not only by his church, but by the host of people who were acquainted with him. The widow and relatives have the sincere sympathy of the many friends of the family. Peace to his venerable ashes!
Among others at the bed side of Elder England while lying at the home of Mr. Greening beside himself and family, were his sons, John and Abner, Mr. and Mrs. John Buckles, Mr. Andrew Buckles, Mr. H. A. Baldwin and wife, Joshua Day, Mr. John Lynn and wife, Geo. Keeler, Mrs. Thomas Capps, Mr. H. B. Enos, Z. T. Greening, J. E. Constant and Mother Laughlin and Mrs. Masterson. Mrs. England, the widow, was present from Monday evening until the end.
Son of Stephen England and Anna Harper.
Children:
William A.
Sarah
Adelphia "Duff"
Matilda
Albert
Francis Marion and Mary Jane (twins)
Lucy Ann
Mariah
Elizabeth K
The above were children of Mary Ann (Smith) England
Charles N.
John C.
The above children of Sarah Ann Groves
Tombstone reads:
Reverend John England
11/29/1884
Aged 73 years, 9 months, 14 days
Father "At Rest"
NOTE: Stone is sliding off base and tipping
OBIT:
"The Lincoln Herald" newspaper, Thursday, December 4, 1884:
Death of Elder England
The painful news reached this place Sabbath noon that Elder John England had passed away from his earthly labors at 12 o'clock Saturday night. To fill an appointment to preach at Cornland, a week ago Sabbath last, he took the 5 o'clock train reaching that place thirty minutes later, at which time it was quite dark. Being alone and to get off the cars easier, he threw his overcoat and wrapping on the platform, and then tried himself to get off. Immediately after the train pulled out, he was discovered by Mr. Greening and others, half lying on the end of the platform, helpless and apparently in much distress. He was carried to Mr. Greening's house where medical aid was called, when it was discovered that several ribs were broken and that he was suffering very much from the shock to his general system. Mr. England could give little information as to the accident, that after throwing the coat and wraps, he had no further recollection of the accident that befell him.
Dr. Phinney, of this place, was called in consultation with Dr. Hamilton of Cornland, and while it was not thought that he was seriously injured, yet with his great age and recent paralytic stroke, might prove more serious than was then apparent. His relatives were immediately summoned to his bedside and all that it was possible for kind hands to do, was done to relieve and ease the aged sufferer. With no alarming symptoms arising, Dr. Mathews, of Springfield, was called Saturday morning, as was Mr. Abner England, a son, from Monticello. But, while hopes were entertained for the better, the aged invalid felt different; his days to him seemed numbered and he so expressed himself to his friends. And they too discovered it Saturday evening about six o'clock, when further hope vanished. He was fully conscious of his condition and surroundings. After that, he declined rapidly until the end.
The remains were brought up yesterday to this place and taken to the residence of Mr. Clay Noel, who was recently married to a daughter of Mr. S. C. Turley, and grandchild of the deceased. The funeral occurred this morning from the Christian church, services commencing at 11 o'clock, the sermon being preached by Elder Northcut, of Blue Mound. A very large concourse of people was present to pay their last and tribute to the worthy and honored dead. The pall bearers were: Mr. John Buckles, Mr. Miller Copeland, Mr. Andrew Buckles, Mr. L. K. Scroggin, Mr. James Dingman and Mr. Tolbert, the two latter of Harristown.
Elder John England was born in Kentucky, January 15, 1811, thus living to near the good old age of 74. He moved with his parents to Ohio in 1813, and to Illinois in 1817, settling in Sangamon County. In 1832, he was married to Miss Mary A. Smith, to whom was born nine children, seven of them still living; she dying in 1852. Mr. England was again married in 1853 to Mrs. Sarah Grimes (Graves), who bore him two children, one of whom, John England, is a resident of this vicinity. Two brothers also survive him.
He was united to the Church of Christ in 1833, since which time he has been not only a good and consistent member, but an able exponder of his church,
Page 279
having been a preacher of the gospel for about fifty years.
His life was spent in ministering good cheer to the well, offering sympathy and love to the sick and afflicted. His walk in life comported with his teaching; in or out of the pulpit he was the same. Christianity was the daily thought of his life and a glorious future in heaven was his abiding faith. No better man lives and none are better prepared to die. He was a good and faithful servant, worthy the esteem and rampart which he was held. He will be greatly missed, not only by his church, but by the host of people who were acquainted with him. The widow and relatives have the sincere sympathy of the many friends of the family. Peace to his venerable ashes!
Among others at the bed side of Elder England while lying at the home of Mr. Greening beside himself and family, were his sons, John and Abner, Mr. and Mrs. John Buckles, Mr. Andrew Buckles, Mr. H. A. Baldwin and wife, Joshua Day, Mr. John Lynn and wife, Geo. Keeler, Mrs. Thomas Capps, Mr. H. B. Enos, Z. T. Greening, J. E. Constant and Mother Laughlin and Mrs. Masterson. Mrs. England, the widow, was present from Monday evening until the end.
Son of Stephen England and Anna Harper.
Children:
William A.
Sarah
Adelphia "Duff"
Matilda
Albert
Francis Marion and Mary Jane (twins)
Lucy Ann
Mariah
Elizabeth K
The above were children of Mary Ann (Smith) England
Charles N.
John C.
The above children of Sarah Ann Groves
Reverend John England
11/29/1884
Aged 73 years, 9 months, 14 days
Father "At Rest"
NOTE: Stone is sliding off base and tipping
OBIT:
"The Lincoln Herald" newspaper, Thursday, December 4, 1884:
Death of Elder England
The painful news reached this place Sabbath noon that Elder John England had passed away from his earthly labors at 12 o'clock Saturday night. To fill an appointment to preach at Cornland, a week ago Sabbath last, he took the 5 o'clock train reaching that place thirty minutes later, at which time it was quite dark. Being alone and to get off the cars easier, he threw his overcoat and wrapping on the platform, and then tried himself to get off. Immediately after the train pulled out, he was discovered by Mr. Greening and others, half lying on the end of the platform, helpless and apparently in much distress. He was carried to Mr. Greening's house where medical aid was called, when it was discovered that several ribs were broken and that he was suffering very much from the shock to his general system. Mr. England could give little information as to the accident, that after throwing the coat and wraps, he had no further recollection of the accident that befell him.
Dr. Phinney, of this place, was called in consultation with Dr. Hamilton of Cornland, and while it was not thought that he was seriously injured, yet with his great age and recent paralytic stroke, might prove more serious than was then apparent. His relatives were immediately summoned to his bedside and all that it was possible for kind hands to do, was done to relieve and ease the aged sufferer. With no alarming symptoms arising, Dr. Mathews, of Springfield, was called Saturday morning, as was Mr. Abner England, a son, from Monticello. But, while hopes were entertained for the better, the aged invalid felt different; his days to him seemed numbered and he so expressed himself to his friends. And they too discovered it Saturday evening about six o'clock, when further hope vanished. He was fully conscious of his condition and surroundings. After that, he declined rapidly until the end.
The remains were brought up yesterday to this place and taken to the residence of Mr. Clay Noel, who was recently married to a daughter of Mr. S. C. Turley, and grandchild of the deceased. The funeral occurred this morning from the Christian church, services commencing at 11 o'clock, the sermon being preached by Elder Northcut, of Blue Mound. A very large concourse of people was present to pay their last and tribute to the worthy and honored dead. The pall bearers were: Mr. John Buckles, Mr. Miller Copeland, Mr. Andrew Buckles, Mr. L. K. Scroggin, Mr. James Dingman and Mr. Tolbert, the two latter of Harristown.
Elder John England was born in Kentucky, January 15, 1811, thus living to near the good old age of 74. He moved with his parents to Ohio in 1813, and to Illinois in 1817, settling in Sangamon County. In 1832, he was married to Miss Mary A. Smith, to whom was born nine children, seven of them still living; she dying in 1852. Mr. England was again married in 1853 to Mrs. Sarah Grimes (Graves), who bore him two children, one of whom, John England, is a resident of this vicinity. Two brothers also survive him.
He was united to the Church of Christ in 1833, since which time he has been not only a good and consistent member, but an able exponder of his church,
Page 279
having been a preacher of the gospel for about fifty years.
His life was spent in ministering good cheer to the well, offering sympathy and love to the sick and afflicted. His walk in life comported with his teaching; in or out of the pulpit he was the same. Christianity was the daily thought of his life and a glorious future in heaven was his abiding faith. No better man lives and none are better prepared to die. He was a good and faithful servant, worthy the esteem and rampart which he was held. He will be greatly missed, not only by his church, but by the host of people who were acquainted with him. The widow and relatives have the sincere sympathy of the many friends of the family. Peace to his venerable ashes!
Among others at the bed side of Elder England while lying at the home of Mr. Greening beside himself and family, were his sons, John and Abner, Mr. and Mrs. John Buckles, Mr. Andrew Buckles, Mr. H. A. Baldwin and wife, Joshua Day, Mr. John Lynn and wife, Geo. Keeler, Mrs. Thomas Capps, Mr. H. B. Enos, Z. T. Greening, J. E. Constant and Mother Laughlin and Mrs. Masterson. Mrs. England, the widow, was present from Monday evening until the end.
Son of Stephen England and Anna Harper.
Children:
William A.
Sarah
Adelphia "Duff"
Matilda
Albert
Francis Marion and Mary Jane (twins)
Lucy Ann
Mariah
Elizabeth K
The above were children of Mary Ann (Smith) England
Charles N.
John C.
The above children of Sarah Ann Groves
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