JOHN FOREMAN, farmer; P. O. Charleston; the subject of this sketch was born in the District of Columbia March 17, 1823. He married Miss Harriet E. Richardson Oct. 10, 1842; she was born in Franklin Co., Ohio, March 24, 1820; they have seven children, viz., William T., John R., Joseph, Isaac P., David B., Thomas N. and Edward P. He lived in the District of Columbia until he was 12 years of age; he then moved to Fayette Co., Ky., with his parents, who engaged in farming, and he remained until 1853, when he came to Illinois and settled in Charleston, where he lived two years while improving his farm; he then came on his present place, and has lived here since. In 1865, he was elected Supervisor of Seven Hickory Tp.; he was also one of the first two Justices of the Peace of this township, being elected in 1860, and served four years; he has also served as Commissioner of Highways and Township Trustee. He owns 260 acres in this county. His parents, Joseph and Mrs. Chloe Payne Foreman, were natives of England and Virginia; they were married in the District of Columbia; they moved to Fayette Co., Ky., in 1834, where his father died; his mother died in Lexington, Ky.
HISTORY OF COLES COUNTY.
William E. Le Baron, Jr. & Co.
Chicago
1879
DEATH OF JOHN FOREMAN
One of the County's Honored Pioneer Citizens Summoned Last Night
"Uncle" John Foreman died at 10:30 last night at the Charleston Sanitarium, after a lingering illness, the result of diseases and infirmities incident to old age.
"Uncle" John Foreman was one of the county's oldest and best known pioneers, having lived here since 1853 or for nearly half a century, and his death will be deeply regretted by all who have ever known him.
John Foreman was born in the District of Columbia March 17, 1823. When about twelve years old he went to Lexington, Ky. with his parents.
On October 10, 1842, he was married to Miss Harriet E. Richardson, of Franklin County, O. They came to Charleston in 1853 but soon removed to Seven Hickory township which remained their home till death. Mrs. Foreman died in February, 1881, at the old homestead. They became parents of seven children: William T., John R., Joseph I. P., David B., Thomas, who died in 1880, and Edward P. The surviving sons are among our most highly respected citizens.
Mr. Foreman was a man of excellent character and had the confidence of a large circle of friends. In politics he was a staunch democrat and had been honored with a number of official positions, all of which he filed creditably. he was, as well, a Christian man and a faithful member of the Baptist church; he helped established the Baptist church in our city and often contributed to its support.
The funeral over his remains will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon from the Baptist church in this city. Interment at Mound cemetery.
Charleston Daily Courier
Charleston, IL
Thursday April 5, 1900
HISTORY OF COLES COUNTY.
William E. Le Baron, Jr. & Co.
Chicago
1879
DEATH OF JOHN FOREMAN
One of the County's Honored Pioneer Citizens Summoned Last Night
"Uncle" John Foreman died at 10:30 last night at the Charleston Sanitarium, after a lingering illness, the result of diseases and infirmities incident to old age.
"Uncle" John Foreman was one of the county's oldest and best known pioneers, having lived here since 1853 or for nearly half a century, and his death will be deeply regretted by all who have ever known him.
John Foreman was born in the District of Columbia March 17, 1823. When about twelve years old he went to Lexington, Ky. with his parents.
On October 10, 1842, he was married to Miss Harriet E. Richardson, of Franklin County, O. They came to Charleston in 1853 but soon removed to Seven Hickory township which remained their home till death. Mrs. Foreman died in February, 1881, at the old homestead. They became parents of seven children: William T., John R., Joseph I. P., David B., Thomas, who died in 1880, and Edward P. The surviving sons are among our most highly respected citizens.
Mr. Foreman was a man of excellent character and had the confidence of a large circle of friends. In politics he was a staunch democrat and had been honored with a number of official positions, all of which he filed creditably. he was, as well, a Christian man and a faithful member of the Baptist church; he helped established the Baptist church in our city and often contributed to its support.
The funeral over his remains will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon from the Baptist church in this city. Interment at Mound cemetery.
Charleston Daily Courier
Charleston, IL
Thursday April 5, 1900
JOHN FOREMAN, farmer; P. O. Charleston; the subject of this sketch was born in the District of Columbia March 17, 1823. He married Miss Harriet E. Richardson Oct. 10, 1842; she was born in Franklin Co., Ohio, March 24, 1820; they have seven children, viz., William T., John R., Joseph, Isaac P., David B., Thomas N. and Edward P. He lived in the District of Columbia until he was 12 years of age; he then moved to Fayette Co., Ky., with his parents, who engaged in farming, and he remained until 1853, when he came to Illinois and settled in Charleston, where he lived two years while improving his farm; he then came on his present place, and has lived here since. In 1865, he was elected Supervisor of Seven Hickory Tp.; he was also one of the first two Justices of the Peace of this township, being elected in 1860, and served four years; he has also served as Commissioner of Highways and Township Trustee. He owns 260 acres in this county. His parents, Joseph and Mrs. Chloe Payne Foreman, were natives of England and Virginia; they were married in the District of Columbia; they moved to Fayette Co., Ky., in 1834, where his father died; his mother died in Lexington, Ky.
HISTORY OF COLES COUNTY.
William E. Le Baron, Jr. & Co.
Chicago
1879
DEATH OF JOHN FOREMAN
One of the County's Honored Pioneer Citizens Summoned Last Night
"Uncle" John Foreman died at 10:30 last night at the Charleston Sanitarium, after a lingering illness, the result of diseases and infirmities incident to old age.
"Uncle" John Foreman was one of the county's oldest and best known pioneers, having lived here since 1853 or for nearly half a century, and his death will be deeply regretted by all who have ever known him.
John Foreman was born in the District of Columbia March 17, 1823. When about twelve years old he went to Lexington, Ky. with his parents.
On October 10, 1842, he was married to Miss Harriet E. Richardson, of Franklin County, O. They came to Charleston in 1853 but soon removed to Seven Hickory township which remained their home till death. Mrs. Foreman died in February, 1881, at the old homestead. They became parents of seven children: William T., John R., Joseph I. P., David B., Thomas, who died in 1880, and Edward P. The surviving sons are among our most highly respected citizens.
Mr. Foreman was a man of excellent character and had the confidence of a large circle of friends. In politics he was a staunch democrat and had been honored with a number of official positions, all of which he filed creditably. he was, as well, a Christian man and a faithful member of the Baptist church; he helped established the Baptist church in our city and often contributed to its support.
The funeral over his remains will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon from the Baptist church in this city. Interment at Mound cemetery.
Charleston Daily Courier
Charleston, IL
Thursday April 5, 1900
HISTORY OF COLES COUNTY.
William E. Le Baron, Jr. & Co.
Chicago
1879
DEATH OF JOHN FOREMAN
One of the County's Honored Pioneer Citizens Summoned Last Night
"Uncle" John Foreman died at 10:30 last night at the Charleston Sanitarium, after a lingering illness, the result of diseases and infirmities incident to old age.
"Uncle" John Foreman was one of the county's oldest and best known pioneers, having lived here since 1853 or for nearly half a century, and his death will be deeply regretted by all who have ever known him.
John Foreman was born in the District of Columbia March 17, 1823. When about twelve years old he went to Lexington, Ky. with his parents.
On October 10, 1842, he was married to Miss Harriet E. Richardson, of Franklin County, O. They came to Charleston in 1853 but soon removed to Seven Hickory township which remained their home till death. Mrs. Foreman died in February, 1881, at the old homestead. They became parents of seven children: William T., John R., Joseph I. P., David B., Thomas, who died in 1880, and Edward P. The surviving sons are among our most highly respected citizens.
Mr. Foreman was a man of excellent character and had the confidence of a large circle of friends. In politics he was a staunch democrat and had been honored with a number of official positions, all of which he filed creditably. he was, as well, a Christian man and a faithful member of the Baptist church; he helped established the Baptist church in our city and often contributed to its support.
The funeral over his remains will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon from the Baptist church in this city. Interment at Mound cemetery.
Charleston Daily Courier
Charleston, IL
Thursday April 5, 1900
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