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Our whole community was shocked this morning by the announcement of the death of A.P. Griswold, which took place at 8 1/2 o'clock last evening, at his late residence on North Main street. ONly a few persons knew even of his illness, and scarcely any one was aware of his dangerous condition until late yesterday afternoon. He was taken sick at a very late hour last Wednesday night, with acute inflammation of the bowels, and suffered great pain until yesterday morning, when mortification set in, pain ceased, and he gradually sank away. His physicians, Drs. Routh and Sibley, informend him about noon yesterday that it was not possible for him to recover. He received the news calmly, and expressed himself as being perfectly resigned. He remained in a state of consciousness, conversing reationally until about two hours before his death, when he sank into a comatose condition from which he never rallied.
Asahel P. Griswold was born in Rochester, N.Y., November 1, 1832. In 1855 he removed with his wife and child to Pekin, Ill., where he resided utnil his removal to this place. His now bereaved family consists of his wife - a most estimable and affectionate woman - and five daughters. The eldest daughter is the wife of Dr. J.A. Aikman, and now resides at Ingersoll, Province of Ontario. The youngest daughter is between four and five years of age. We believe he had no other near relatives except a married sister, who resides in Oneida county, N.Y.
Mr. Griswold came to Decatur to reside in January, 1864, in the employ of Barber & Hawley. He remained with that firm in the capacity of chief accountant, until the failure of that establishment, when he at once accepted a position in the banking hosue of Peddecord & Burrows, with whom he remained until his death. ~ As an accountant and business man he had few equals and no superiors, his capacity for accomplishing work seeming to have scarcely any bounds. His knowledge of the intricate and complicated business of banking was really remarkable, and he possessed the faculty of quick discernment to such a degree that he never appeared to be at a loss to know what to do in any emergency that might arise in the course of business. To sum up, he was an expert in his line, and his place will be hard to fill.
In social life, Mrs. Griswold had many friends. He was exceptionally cheerful in his disposition, having a kind word for everyone, and consequently he possessed a personal popularity enjoyed by few men. He was a man of strong and positive convictions, and never hesitated to avow his opinions, yet at the same time he cheerfully condeded to others the right to do the same. In his family relations he was peculiartly happy, seeming to lavish a wealth of affection upon his wife and children, and considering no sacrifice too great that would add to their comfort or enjoyment. To whom his loss will be utterly irreparable, and no poor words of ours can assuage the terrible grief that has fallen to their lot. To those with whom he was most intimtaely associated in business his death will create a void that will long be felt, and his vacant place in the social circle will bring many a sigh to the lips of those who only knew him to love him to love him.
The funeral will take place at 3 P.M. on Wednesday, by which time it is hoped that his absent daughter reach here.
Daily Republican, Decatur, IL, 2 Jun 1873
The remains of A. P. Griswold, who died
last Sunday evening, were interred yesterday
afternoon. Long before the hour fixed
for the funeral (8 o'clock p.m.) the Episcopal
Church was crowded to its utmost
capacity. When the procession arrived at
the church door it was met by the rector
of the Church, Rev. W. W. De Wolf, who
preceded the pallbearers up the aisle, reading
the first part of the burial service. The
services, which were quite brief, were solemn
and impressive, and at their conclusion
the remains were taken in charge by
the Masonic fraternity, and the procession
started for Greenwood Cemetery. All
along the route people thronged the streets
and peered from windows and doors, anxious
to see the funeral cortege of one who
was so much beloved in life, and whose
death is so universally mourned. The
banks of the city all closed their doors and
suspended business at three o'clock, out of
respect to the memory of him who was so
prominently and honorably connected with
that branch of business. The procession
was one of the longest ever seen in Decatur,
and well attested the high esteem in
which the deceased was held by all classes
of our citizens.
At the cemetery the Masonic funeral ceremonies
were performed, and the body
committed to the earth with all those tender
evidences of respect and sorrow which
dignify and adorn our civilization. A
threatning cloud which made its appearance
about the time the procession started
from the church doubtless deterred many
from attending the funeral, and a light
shower of rain which fell during tbe ceremonies
at tho grave drove a great many
people to their carriages, but did not seriously
interfere with tbe services.
Decatur, IL Daily Republican June 5, 1873 p3
Our whole community was shocked this morning by the announcement of the death of A.P. Griswold, which took place at 8 1/2 o'clock last evening, at his late residence on North Main street. ONly a few persons knew even of his illness, and scarcely any one was aware of his dangerous condition until late yesterday afternoon. He was taken sick at a very late hour last Wednesday night, with acute inflammation of the bowels, and suffered great pain until yesterday morning, when mortification set in, pain ceased, and he gradually sank away. His physicians, Drs. Routh and Sibley, informend him about noon yesterday that it was not possible for him to recover. He received the news calmly, and expressed himself as being perfectly resigned. He remained in a state of consciousness, conversing reationally until about two hours before his death, when he sank into a comatose condition from which he never rallied.
Asahel P. Griswold was born in Rochester, N.Y., November 1, 1832. In 1855 he removed with his wife and child to Pekin, Ill., where he resided utnil his removal to this place. His now bereaved family consists of his wife - a most estimable and affectionate woman - and five daughters. The eldest daughter is the wife of Dr. J.A. Aikman, and now resides at Ingersoll, Province of Ontario. The youngest daughter is between four and five years of age. We believe he had no other near relatives except a married sister, who resides in Oneida county, N.Y.
Mr. Griswold came to Decatur to reside in January, 1864, in the employ of Barber & Hawley. He remained with that firm in the capacity of chief accountant, until the failure of that establishment, when he at once accepted a position in the banking hosue of Peddecord & Burrows, with whom he remained until his death. ~ As an accountant and business man he had few equals and no superiors, his capacity for accomplishing work seeming to have scarcely any bounds. His knowledge of the intricate and complicated business of banking was really remarkable, and he possessed the faculty of quick discernment to such a degree that he never appeared to be at a loss to know what to do in any emergency that might arise in the course of business. To sum up, he was an expert in his line, and his place will be hard to fill.
In social life, Mrs. Griswold had many friends. He was exceptionally cheerful in his disposition, having a kind word for everyone, and consequently he possessed a personal popularity enjoyed by few men. He was a man of strong and positive convictions, and never hesitated to avow his opinions, yet at the same time he cheerfully condeded to others the right to do the same. In his family relations he was peculiartly happy, seeming to lavish a wealth of affection upon his wife and children, and considering no sacrifice too great that would add to their comfort or enjoyment. To whom his loss will be utterly irreparable, and no poor words of ours can assuage the terrible grief that has fallen to their lot. To those with whom he was most intimtaely associated in business his death will create a void that will long be felt, and his vacant place in the social circle will bring many a sigh to the lips of those who only knew him to love him to love him.
The funeral will take place at 3 P.M. on Wednesday, by which time it is hoped that his absent daughter reach here.
Daily Republican, Decatur, IL, 2 Jun 1873
The remains of A. P. Griswold, who died
last Sunday evening, were interred yesterday
afternoon. Long before the hour fixed
for the funeral (8 o'clock p.m.) the Episcopal
Church was crowded to its utmost
capacity. When the procession arrived at
the church door it was met by the rector
of the Church, Rev. W. W. De Wolf, who
preceded the pallbearers up the aisle, reading
the first part of the burial service. The
services, which were quite brief, were solemn
and impressive, and at their conclusion
the remains were taken in charge by
the Masonic fraternity, and the procession
started for Greenwood Cemetery. All
along the route people thronged the streets
and peered from windows and doors, anxious
to see the funeral cortege of one who
was so much beloved in life, and whose
death is so universally mourned. The
banks of the city all closed their doors and
suspended business at three o'clock, out of
respect to the memory of him who was so
prominently and honorably connected with
that branch of business. The procession
was one of the longest ever seen in Decatur,
and well attested the high esteem in
which the deceased was held by all classes
of our citizens.
At the cemetery the Masonic funeral ceremonies
were performed, and the body
committed to the earth with all those tender
evidences of respect and sorrow which
dignify and adorn our civilization. A
threatning cloud which made its appearance
about the time the procession started
from the church doubtless deterred many
from attending the funeral, and a light
shower of rain which fell during tbe ceremonies
at tho grave drove a great many
people to their carriages, but did not seriously
interfere with tbe services.
Decatur, IL Daily Republican June 5, 1873 p3
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Our whole community was shocked this morning by the announcement of the death of A.P. Griswold, which took place at 8 1/2 o'clock last evening, at his late residence on North Main street. ONly a few persons knew even of his illness, and scarcely any one was aware of his dangerous condition until late yesterday afternoon. He was taken sick at a very late hour last Wednesday night, with acute inflammation of the bowels, and suffered great pain until yesterday morning, when mortification set in, pain ceased, and he gradually sank away. His physicians, Drs. Routh and Sibley, informend him about noon yesterday that it was not possible for him to recover. He received the news calmly, and expressed himself as being perfectly resigned. He remained in a state of consciousness, conversing reationally until about two hours before his death, when he sank into a comatose condition from which he never rallied.
Asahel P. Griswold was born in Rochester, N.Y., November 1, 1832. In 1855 he removed with his wife and child to Pekin, Ill., where he resided utnil his removal to this place. His now bereaved family consists of his wife - a most estimable and affectionate woman - and five daughters. The eldest daughter is the wife of Dr. J.A. Aikman, and now resides at Ingersoll, Province of Ontario. The youngest daughter is between four and five years of age. We believe he had no other near relatives except a married sister, who resides in Oneida county, N.Y.
Mr. Griswold came to Decatur to reside in January, 1864, in the employ of Barber & Hawley. He remained with that firm in the capacity of chief accountant, until the failure of that establishment, when he at once accepted a position in the banking hosue of Peddecord & Burrows, with whom he remained until his death. ~ As an accountant and business man he had few equals and no superiors, his capacity for accomplishing work seeming to have scarcely any bounds. His knowledge of the intricate and complicated business of banking was really remarkable, and he possessed the faculty of quick discernment to such a degree that he never appeared to be at a loss to know what to do in any emergency that might arise in the course of business. To sum up, he was an expert in his line, and his place will be hard to fill.
In social life, Mrs. Griswold had many friends. He was exceptionally cheerful in his disposition, having a kind word for everyone, and consequently he possessed a personal popularity enjoyed by few men. He was a man of strong and positive convictions, and never hesitated to avow his opinions, yet at the same time he cheerfully condeded to others the right to do the same. In his family relations he was peculiartly happy, seeming to lavish a wealth of affection upon his wife and children, and considering no sacrifice too great that would add to their comfort or enjoyment. To whom his loss will be utterly irreparable, and no poor words of ours can assuage the terrible grief that has fallen to their lot. To those with whom he was most intimtaely associated in business his death will create a void that will long be felt, and his vacant place in the social circle will bring many a sigh to the lips of those who only knew him to love him to love him.
The funeral will take place at 3 P.M. on Wednesday, by which time it is hoped that his absent daughter reach here.
Daily Republican, Decatur, IL, 2 Jun 1873
The remains of A. P. Griswold, who died
last Sunday evening, were interred yesterday
afternoon. Long before the hour fixed
for the funeral (8 o'clock p.m.) the Episcopal
Church was crowded to its utmost
capacity. When the procession arrived at
the church door it was met by the rector
of the Church, Rev. W. W. De Wolf, who
preceded the pallbearers up the aisle, reading
the first part of the burial service. The
services, which were quite brief, were solemn
and impressive, and at their conclusion
the remains were taken in charge by
the Masonic fraternity, and the procession
started for Greenwood Cemetery. All
along the route people thronged the streets
and peered from windows and doors, anxious
to see the funeral cortege of one who
was so much beloved in life, and whose
death is so universally mourned. The
banks of the city all closed their doors and
suspended business at three o'clock, out of
respect to the memory of him who was so
prominently and honorably connected with
that branch of business. The procession
was one of the longest ever seen in Decatur,
and well attested the high esteem in
which the deceased was held by all classes
of our citizens.
At the cemetery the Masonic funeral ceremonies
were performed, and the body
committed to the earth with all those tender
evidences of respect and sorrow which
dignify and adorn our civilization. A
threatning cloud which made its appearance
about the time the procession started
from the church doubtless deterred many
from attending the funeral, and a light
shower of rain which fell during tbe ceremonies
at tho grave drove a great many
people to their carriages, but did not seriously
interfere with tbe services.
Decatur, IL Daily Republican June 5, 1873 p3
Our whole community was shocked this morning by the announcement of the death of A.P. Griswold, which took place at 8 1/2 o'clock last evening, at his late residence on North Main street. ONly a few persons knew even of his illness, and scarcely any one was aware of his dangerous condition until late yesterday afternoon. He was taken sick at a very late hour last Wednesday night, with acute inflammation of the bowels, and suffered great pain until yesterday morning, when mortification set in, pain ceased, and he gradually sank away. His physicians, Drs. Routh and Sibley, informend him about noon yesterday that it was not possible for him to recover. He received the news calmly, and expressed himself as being perfectly resigned. He remained in a state of consciousness, conversing reationally until about two hours before his death, when he sank into a comatose condition from which he never rallied.
Asahel P. Griswold was born in Rochester, N.Y., November 1, 1832. In 1855 he removed with his wife and child to Pekin, Ill., where he resided utnil his removal to this place. His now bereaved family consists of his wife - a most estimable and affectionate woman - and five daughters. The eldest daughter is the wife of Dr. J.A. Aikman, and now resides at Ingersoll, Province of Ontario. The youngest daughter is between four and five years of age. We believe he had no other near relatives except a married sister, who resides in Oneida county, N.Y.
Mr. Griswold came to Decatur to reside in January, 1864, in the employ of Barber & Hawley. He remained with that firm in the capacity of chief accountant, until the failure of that establishment, when he at once accepted a position in the banking hosue of Peddecord & Burrows, with whom he remained until his death. ~ As an accountant and business man he had few equals and no superiors, his capacity for accomplishing work seeming to have scarcely any bounds. His knowledge of the intricate and complicated business of banking was really remarkable, and he possessed the faculty of quick discernment to such a degree that he never appeared to be at a loss to know what to do in any emergency that might arise in the course of business. To sum up, he was an expert in his line, and his place will be hard to fill.
In social life, Mrs. Griswold had many friends. He was exceptionally cheerful in his disposition, having a kind word for everyone, and consequently he possessed a personal popularity enjoyed by few men. He was a man of strong and positive convictions, and never hesitated to avow his opinions, yet at the same time he cheerfully condeded to others the right to do the same. In his family relations he was peculiartly happy, seeming to lavish a wealth of affection upon his wife and children, and considering no sacrifice too great that would add to their comfort or enjoyment. To whom his loss will be utterly irreparable, and no poor words of ours can assuage the terrible grief that has fallen to their lot. To those with whom he was most intimtaely associated in business his death will create a void that will long be felt, and his vacant place in the social circle will bring many a sigh to the lips of those who only knew him to love him to love him.
The funeral will take place at 3 P.M. on Wednesday, by which time it is hoped that his absent daughter reach here.
Daily Republican, Decatur, IL, 2 Jun 1873
The remains of A. P. Griswold, who died
last Sunday evening, were interred yesterday
afternoon. Long before the hour fixed
for the funeral (8 o'clock p.m.) the Episcopal
Church was crowded to its utmost
capacity. When the procession arrived at
the church door it was met by the rector
of the Church, Rev. W. W. De Wolf, who
preceded the pallbearers up the aisle, reading
the first part of the burial service. The
services, which were quite brief, were solemn
and impressive, and at their conclusion
the remains were taken in charge by
the Masonic fraternity, and the procession
started for Greenwood Cemetery. All
along the route people thronged the streets
and peered from windows and doors, anxious
to see the funeral cortege of one who
was so much beloved in life, and whose
death is so universally mourned. The
banks of the city all closed their doors and
suspended business at three o'clock, out of
respect to the memory of him who was so
prominently and honorably connected with
that branch of business. The procession
was one of the longest ever seen in Decatur,
and well attested the high esteem in
which the deceased was held by all classes
of our citizens.
At the cemetery the Masonic funeral ceremonies
were performed, and the body
committed to the earth with all those tender
evidences of respect and sorrow which
dignify and adorn our civilization. A
threatning cloud which made its appearance
about the time the procession started
from the church doubtless deterred many
from attending the funeral, and a light
shower of rain which fell during tbe ceremonies
at tho grave drove a great many
people to their carriages, but did not seriously
interfere with tbe services.
Decatur, IL Daily Republican June 5, 1873 p3
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