Decatur Daily Dispatch 2/8/1890
Edwin Philbrook died at his home, No 706 W. Prairie Ave., Tuesday, Feb 4. Funeral services will be conducted at the Episcopal church Friday morning at 11 oclock. The casket will not be opened at the church. Friends are invited to call at the residence between 9 and 10 oclock Friday morning. The burial services will be under the direction of Dunham Post G.A. R.
Edwin Philbrook was born in Granville, Ohio, Aug. 26, 1837 and at an early age came to Illinois with his father and settled near Vandalia. He taught school for awhile in Fayette county and in October, 1857, he entered the State Normal University at Normal where he was graduated with the first class of that institution, June 29, 1860. In September of that year he taught school at Pana and later at Rosemond where he was teaching at the breaking out of the war of rebellion in 1861. He enlisted as a member of Co. K, Eighth Illinois Cavalry commanded by Col. Richard J. Oglesby. During the three months service he was stationed at Cairo. He was one of the first to re enlist as a veteran. When his regiment moved against Fort Donelson he was left behind, having been seriously sick for some time. He never fully recovered from this sickness. He was writing in the quartermasters tent that famous Sunday morning when the rebels began the sudden attack on the bloody field of Shiloh. His first warning came from a cannon ball that passed through his tent. In the latter part of his service he was quartermaster of one of the colored regiments. Continued ill health compelled his resignation and return home. Soon after he began teaching in Maroa, where he remained five years. While there he was married to Miss Ellen C. Pilsbury, who survives him. He was principal of the schools of Sabetha and Blue Rapids, Kan. for eight years. He then returned to Illinois and became principal of the Wood street school of this city. Later he was transferred to the Church school where he remained until forced by failing health to give up his life work. During the past few years Mr. Philbrook devoted his time to the occupation of a pension attorney. His final sickness began on Jan. 27, when he was taken with a severe chill. Pnuemonia ensued accompanied by hemorrhages which so weakened him that death from exhaustion resulted. Mr. Philbrook was a man of upright character and of generous disposition. He was a good citizen and his death will be deeply deplored by those who knew his worth.
Obituaries furnished by Janet Donner
Decatur Daily Dispatch 2/8/1890
The funeral of the late Edwin Philbrook took place yesterday morning at St. Johns Episcopal church in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. The impressive burial service of the Episcopal church was used by the officiating clergyman, the Rev. M. M.Goodwin. The members of Dunham Post, 141, G. A. R. attended the funeral in a body as a tribute of respect to their dead comrade who had been an active member and officer of the post. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. Many carriages followed the remains to the grave. The pall bearers were Messrs. T. L.Evans, Allen Litsenberger, J. H. Coonradt, W. T. Wayne, G. R. Steele and C. M. Imboden. Among the friends and relatives from a distance who were at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Philbrook of Normal, Miss Mary Philbrook of Bloomington, John Crocker and Miss Louise Crocker of Maroa and Mrs. Jennie Gilchrist of Lincoln, Ill.
Edwin Philbrook died at his home, No 706 W. Prairie Ave., Tuesday, Feb 4. Funeral services will be conducted at the Episcopal church Friday morning at 11 oclock. The casket will not be opened at the church. Friends are invited to call at the residence between 9 and 10 oclock Friday morning. The burial services will be under the direction of Dunham Post G.A. R.
Edwin Philbrook was born in Granville, Ohio, Aug. 26, 1837 and at an early age came to Illinois with his father and settled near Vandalia. He taught school for awhile in Fayette county and in October, 1857, he entered the State Normal University at Normal where he was graduated with the first class of that institution, June 29, 1860. In September of that year he taught school at Pana and later at Rosemond where he was teaching at the breaking out of the war of rebellion in 1861. He enlisted as a member of Co. K, Eighth Illinois Cavalry commanded by Col. Richard J. Oglesby. During the three months service he was stationed at Cairo. He was one of the first to re enlist as a veteran. When his regiment moved against Fort Donelson he was left behind, having been seriously sick for some time. He never fully recovered from this sickness. He was writing in the quartermasters tent that famous Sunday morning when the rebels began the sudden attack on the bloody field of Shiloh. His first warning came from a cannon ball that passed through his tent. In the latter part of his service he was quartermaster of one of the colored regiments. Continued ill health compelled his resignation and return home. Soon after he began teaching in Maroa, where he remained five years. While there he was married to Miss Ellen C. Pilsbury, who survives him. He was principal of the schools of Sabetha and Blue Rapids, Kan. for eight years. He then returned to Illinois and became principal of the Wood street school of this city. Later he was transferred to the Church school where he remained until forced by failing health to give up his life work. During the past few years Mr. Philbrook devoted his time to the occupation of a pension attorney. His final sickness began on Jan. 27, when he was taken with a severe chill. Pnuemonia ensued accompanied by hemorrhages which so weakened him that death from exhaustion resulted. Mr. Philbrook was a man of upright character and of generous disposition. He was a good citizen and his death will be deeply deplored by those who knew his worth.
Obituaries furnished by Janet Donner
Decatur Daily Dispatch 2/8/1890
The funeral of the late Edwin Philbrook took place yesterday morning at St. Johns Episcopal church in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. The impressive burial service of the Episcopal church was used by the officiating clergyman, the Rev. M. M.Goodwin. The members of Dunham Post, 141, G. A. R. attended the funeral in a body as a tribute of respect to their dead comrade who had been an active member and officer of the post. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. Many carriages followed the remains to the grave. The pall bearers were Messrs. T. L.Evans, Allen Litsenberger, J. H. Coonradt, W. T. Wayne, G. R. Steele and C. M. Imboden. Among the friends and relatives from a distance who were at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Philbrook of Normal, Miss Mary Philbrook of Bloomington, John Crocker and Miss Louise Crocker of Maroa and Mrs. Jennie Gilchrist of Lincoln, Ill.
Decatur Daily Dispatch 2/8/1890
Edwin Philbrook died at his home, No 706 W. Prairie Ave., Tuesday, Feb 4. Funeral services will be conducted at the Episcopal church Friday morning at 11 oclock. The casket will not be opened at the church. Friends are invited to call at the residence between 9 and 10 oclock Friday morning. The burial services will be under the direction of Dunham Post G.A. R.
Edwin Philbrook was born in Granville, Ohio, Aug. 26, 1837 and at an early age came to Illinois with his father and settled near Vandalia. He taught school for awhile in Fayette county and in October, 1857, he entered the State Normal University at Normal where he was graduated with the first class of that institution, June 29, 1860. In September of that year he taught school at Pana and later at Rosemond where he was teaching at the breaking out of the war of rebellion in 1861. He enlisted as a member of Co. K, Eighth Illinois Cavalry commanded by Col. Richard J. Oglesby. During the three months service he was stationed at Cairo. He was one of the first to re enlist as a veteran. When his regiment moved against Fort Donelson he was left behind, having been seriously sick for some time. He never fully recovered from this sickness. He was writing in the quartermasters tent that famous Sunday morning when the rebels began the sudden attack on the bloody field of Shiloh. His first warning came from a cannon ball that passed through his tent. In the latter part of his service he was quartermaster of one of the colored regiments. Continued ill health compelled his resignation and return home. Soon after he began teaching in Maroa, where he remained five years. While there he was married to Miss Ellen C. Pilsbury, who survives him. He was principal of the schools of Sabetha and Blue Rapids, Kan. for eight years. He then returned to Illinois and became principal of the Wood street school of this city. Later he was transferred to the Church school where he remained until forced by failing health to give up his life work. During the past few years Mr. Philbrook devoted his time to the occupation of a pension attorney. His final sickness began on Jan. 27, when he was taken with a severe chill. Pnuemonia ensued accompanied by hemorrhages which so weakened him that death from exhaustion resulted. Mr. Philbrook was a man of upright character and of generous disposition. He was a good citizen and his death will be deeply deplored by those who knew his worth.
Obituaries furnished by Janet Donner
Decatur Daily Dispatch 2/8/1890
The funeral of the late Edwin Philbrook took place yesterday morning at St. Johns Episcopal church in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. The impressive burial service of the Episcopal church was used by the officiating clergyman, the Rev. M. M.Goodwin. The members of Dunham Post, 141, G. A. R. attended the funeral in a body as a tribute of respect to their dead comrade who had been an active member and officer of the post. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. Many carriages followed the remains to the grave. The pall bearers were Messrs. T. L.Evans, Allen Litsenberger, J. H. Coonradt, W. T. Wayne, G. R. Steele and C. M. Imboden. Among the friends and relatives from a distance who were at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Philbrook of Normal, Miss Mary Philbrook of Bloomington, John Crocker and Miss Louise Crocker of Maroa and Mrs. Jennie Gilchrist of Lincoln, Ill.
Edwin Philbrook died at his home, No 706 W. Prairie Ave., Tuesday, Feb 4. Funeral services will be conducted at the Episcopal church Friday morning at 11 oclock. The casket will not be opened at the church. Friends are invited to call at the residence between 9 and 10 oclock Friday morning. The burial services will be under the direction of Dunham Post G.A. R.
Edwin Philbrook was born in Granville, Ohio, Aug. 26, 1837 and at an early age came to Illinois with his father and settled near Vandalia. He taught school for awhile in Fayette county and in October, 1857, he entered the State Normal University at Normal where he was graduated with the first class of that institution, June 29, 1860. In September of that year he taught school at Pana and later at Rosemond where he was teaching at the breaking out of the war of rebellion in 1861. He enlisted as a member of Co. K, Eighth Illinois Cavalry commanded by Col. Richard J. Oglesby. During the three months service he was stationed at Cairo. He was one of the first to re enlist as a veteran. When his regiment moved against Fort Donelson he was left behind, having been seriously sick for some time. He never fully recovered from this sickness. He was writing in the quartermasters tent that famous Sunday morning when the rebels began the sudden attack on the bloody field of Shiloh. His first warning came from a cannon ball that passed through his tent. In the latter part of his service he was quartermaster of one of the colored regiments. Continued ill health compelled his resignation and return home. Soon after he began teaching in Maroa, where he remained five years. While there he was married to Miss Ellen C. Pilsbury, who survives him. He was principal of the schools of Sabetha and Blue Rapids, Kan. for eight years. He then returned to Illinois and became principal of the Wood street school of this city. Later he was transferred to the Church school where he remained until forced by failing health to give up his life work. During the past few years Mr. Philbrook devoted his time to the occupation of a pension attorney. His final sickness began on Jan. 27, when he was taken with a severe chill. Pnuemonia ensued accompanied by hemorrhages which so weakened him that death from exhaustion resulted. Mr. Philbrook was a man of upright character and of generous disposition. He was a good citizen and his death will be deeply deplored by those who knew his worth.
Obituaries furnished by Janet Donner
Decatur Daily Dispatch 2/8/1890
The funeral of the late Edwin Philbrook took place yesterday morning at St. Johns Episcopal church in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. The impressive burial service of the Episcopal church was used by the officiating clergyman, the Rev. M. M.Goodwin. The members of Dunham Post, 141, G. A. R. attended the funeral in a body as a tribute of respect to their dead comrade who had been an active member and officer of the post. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. Many carriages followed the remains to the grave. The pall bearers were Messrs. T. L.Evans, Allen Litsenberger, J. H. Coonradt, W. T. Wayne, G. R. Steele and C. M. Imboden. Among the friends and relatives from a distance who were at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Philbrook of Normal, Miss Mary Philbrook of Bloomington, John Crocker and Miss Louise Crocker of Maroa and Mrs. Jennie Gilchrist of Lincoln, Ill.
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