FAMILY RECORD:
Joseph Keithline Gross
Born August 24, 1833 Died April 2, 1924
Son of George Gross and Mary Keithline
Sarah Jane "Jennie" Dimon
Born February 23, 1838 Died December 25, 1921
Dau. of James Dimon and Cyntha Vandeburgh
Married December 25, 1866 (at Sycamore, DeKalb Co, IL.)
Children:
Edith May Gross
Born September 29, 1867 Died November 26, 1869
James Dimon Gross
Born August 17, 1870 Died March 9, 1955
Married January 20, 1892 to Alta Grace Wyllys
Nellie Leona Gross
Born April 7, 1876 Died June 15, 1958
Married June 26, 1895 to Frank Preston King
His death record indicates that Joseph K. Gross died April 2, 1924.
OBITUARY:
(Sycamore True Republican)
Joseph Keithline Gross, son of George and Mary Gross, was born in Luzerne county, Penn., Aug. 24, 1833, and passed from this life at the home of his son James at Davis Junction early Wednesday morning, April 2, at the age of over 90 years. He was the eldest and last member of a family of six children. When he was six years of age the family located near Muncy, Penn., where his father died when the son was 12 years of age. A little later he served an apprenticeship as a blacksmith, in the meantime attending school whenever possible. As he was a faithful student he soon fitted himself as a teacher and taught school a few terms before coming to Illinois. In 1858 he came to DeKalb county, taught for awhile and attended Jennings Seminary at Aurora. Later he worked as a carpenter until his marriage to Miss Jennie Dimon on Dec. 25, 1866. They then settled on their farm in Mayfield township. There they made their home until the spring of 1901 when they moved to Kingston. Four years ago their advancing years compelled them to go to the home of their daughter Mrs. Frank King, who was devoted to their care.
The wife and mother died on Christmas day, 1921.
About two months ago Mrs. King's health failed and Mr. Gross was taken to the home of his son James where his long and useful life ended. Early in life Mr. Gross became a Christian and was faithful in his belief, helping to build up Bethel church in Mayfield and later the Methodist church at Kingston. He was a ready and willing worker, doing whatever his hands found to do. He was active in the Sunday school and taught a bible class until he was past his 80th year. Mr. Gross was a man of strong convictions religiously, morally and politically and was a great reader and student. He graduated with honors from the Chautauqua reading circle at the age of 67.
Surviving him are two of his three children: James of Davis Junction and Mrs. Nellie King of Mayfield; six grandchildren, besides many other relatives and numerous friends.
The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church, Rev. J. V. Madison, officiating and burial was in Kingston cemetery.
Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Millard Gross, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mattison and Mrs. Lydia Stafford of Sycamore; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoffman of Genoa; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rousch and Mr. and Mrs. Chellis Vandeburg of Rockford; Mr. and Mrs. James Gross of Davis Junction.
OBITUARY:
(Belvidere Daily Republican)
FORMER KINGSTON MAN DEAD AT NINETY YEARS
Kingston, Joseph Keithline Gross died early Wednesday morning, April 2, at the home of his son, James, at Davis Junction. Mr. Gross was a useful and well loved citizen of this village for many years. He passed his 90th birthday last August 24th. He was the oldest and last of a family of six children of George and Mary Gross and was born at Luzerne county, Penn. He came to Illinois and to this county in 1858. On Dec. 25, 1866, he was married to Jennie Dimon, who passed away on Christmas day, 1921. They settled on the farm in Mayfield where they lived until 1901 when they came to Kingston. Mr. Gross early in life became a Christian and was an active worker in the M. E. church here. He taught the Bible class of the Sunday school until past his 80th year. He was a man of strong convictions religiously, morally and politically and a great reader and student, graduating with high honors from the Chautauqua Reading circle at the age of 67.
Surviving him are two of their three children, James of Davis Junction and Mrs. Nellie King of Mayfield. Since failing health compelled them to give up keeping house Mr. and Mrs. Gross had made their home with Mrs. King who devoted her time to their care. About two months ago Mrs. King was taken ill and Mr. Gross was taken to his son's home. There are six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren besides many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Friday at 1 o'clock at the M. E. church, Rev. J. V. Madison officiating and burial was at Kingston cemetery.
Among those present from away were Millard Gross, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mattison and Mrs. Lydia Stafford of Sycamore, Mr. and Mrs. James Gross of Davis Junction, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoffman of Genoa, Mr. and Mrs. Chellis Vandeberg and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rousch of Rockford.
Joseph Keithline Gross
Born August 24, 1833 Died April 2, 1924
Son of George Gross and Mary Keithline
Sarah Jane "Jennie" Dimon
Born February 23, 1838 Died December 25, 1921
Dau. of James Dimon and Cyntha Vandeburgh
Married December 25, 1866 (at Sycamore, DeKalb Co, IL.)
Children:
Edith May Gross
Born September 29, 1867 Died November 26, 1869
James Dimon Gross
Born August 17, 1870 Died March 9, 1955
Married January 20, 1892 to Alta Grace Wyllys
Nellie Leona Gross
Born April 7, 1876 Died June 15, 1958
Married June 26, 1895 to Frank Preston King
His death record indicates that Joseph K. Gross died April 2, 1924.
OBITUARY:
(Sycamore True Republican)
Joseph Keithline Gross, son of George and Mary Gross, was born in Luzerne county, Penn., Aug. 24, 1833, and passed from this life at the home of his son James at Davis Junction early Wednesday morning, April 2, at the age of over 90 years. He was the eldest and last member of a family of six children. When he was six years of age the family located near Muncy, Penn., where his father died when the son was 12 years of age. A little later he served an apprenticeship as a blacksmith, in the meantime attending school whenever possible. As he was a faithful student he soon fitted himself as a teacher and taught school a few terms before coming to Illinois. In 1858 he came to DeKalb county, taught for awhile and attended Jennings Seminary at Aurora. Later he worked as a carpenter until his marriage to Miss Jennie Dimon on Dec. 25, 1866. They then settled on their farm in Mayfield township. There they made their home until the spring of 1901 when they moved to Kingston. Four years ago their advancing years compelled them to go to the home of their daughter Mrs. Frank King, who was devoted to their care.
The wife and mother died on Christmas day, 1921.
About two months ago Mrs. King's health failed and Mr. Gross was taken to the home of his son James where his long and useful life ended. Early in life Mr. Gross became a Christian and was faithful in his belief, helping to build up Bethel church in Mayfield and later the Methodist church at Kingston. He was a ready and willing worker, doing whatever his hands found to do. He was active in the Sunday school and taught a bible class until he was past his 80th year. Mr. Gross was a man of strong convictions religiously, morally and politically and was a great reader and student. He graduated with honors from the Chautauqua reading circle at the age of 67.
Surviving him are two of his three children: James of Davis Junction and Mrs. Nellie King of Mayfield; six grandchildren, besides many other relatives and numerous friends.
The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church, Rev. J. V. Madison, officiating and burial was in Kingston cemetery.
Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Millard Gross, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mattison and Mrs. Lydia Stafford of Sycamore; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoffman of Genoa; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rousch and Mr. and Mrs. Chellis Vandeburg of Rockford; Mr. and Mrs. James Gross of Davis Junction.
OBITUARY:
(Belvidere Daily Republican)
FORMER KINGSTON MAN DEAD AT NINETY YEARS
Kingston, Joseph Keithline Gross died early Wednesday morning, April 2, at the home of his son, James, at Davis Junction. Mr. Gross was a useful and well loved citizen of this village for many years. He passed his 90th birthday last August 24th. He was the oldest and last of a family of six children of George and Mary Gross and was born at Luzerne county, Penn. He came to Illinois and to this county in 1858. On Dec. 25, 1866, he was married to Jennie Dimon, who passed away on Christmas day, 1921. They settled on the farm in Mayfield where they lived until 1901 when they came to Kingston. Mr. Gross early in life became a Christian and was an active worker in the M. E. church here. He taught the Bible class of the Sunday school until past his 80th year. He was a man of strong convictions religiously, morally and politically and a great reader and student, graduating with high honors from the Chautauqua Reading circle at the age of 67.
Surviving him are two of their three children, James of Davis Junction and Mrs. Nellie King of Mayfield. Since failing health compelled them to give up keeping house Mr. and Mrs. Gross had made their home with Mrs. King who devoted her time to their care. About two months ago Mrs. King was taken ill and Mr. Gross was taken to his son's home. There are six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren besides many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Friday at 1 o'clock at the M. E. church, Rev. J. V. Madison officiating and burial was at Kingston cemetery.
Among those present from away were Millard Gross, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mattison and Mrs. Lydia Stafford of Sycamore, Mr. and Mrs. James Gross of Davis Junction, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoffman of Genoa, Mr. and Mrs. Chellis Vandeberg and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rousch of Rockford.
FAMILY RECORD:
Joseph Keithline Gross
Born August 24, 1833 Died April 2, 1924
Son of George Gross and Mary Keithline
Sarah Jane "Jennie" Dimon
Born February 23, 1838 Died December 25, 1921
Dau. of James Dimon and Cyntha Vandeburgh
Married December 25, 1866 (at Sycamore, DeKalb Co, IL.)
Children:
Edith May Gross
Born September 29, 1867 Died November 26, 1869
James Dimon Gross
Born August 17, 1870 Died March 9, 1955
Married January 20, 1892 to Alta Grace Wyllys
Nellie Leona Gross
Born April 7, 1876 Died June 15, 1958
Married June 26, 1895 to Frank Preston King
His death record indicates that Joseph K. Gross died April 2, 1924.
OBITUARY:
(Sycamore True Republican)
Joseph Keithline Gross, son of George and Mary Gross, was born in Luzerne county, Penn., Aug. 24, 1833, and passed from this life at the home of his son James at Davis Junction early Wednesday morning, April 2, at the age of over 90 years. He was the eldest and last member of a family of six children. When he was six years of age the family located near Muncy, Penn., where his father died when the son was 12 years of age. A little later he served an apprenticeship as a blacksmith, in the meantime attending school whenever possible. As he was a faithful student he soon fitted himself as a teacher and taught school a few terms before coming to Illinois. In 1858 he came to DeKalb county, taught for awhile and attended Jennings Seminary at Aurora. Later he worked as a carpenter until his marriage to Miss Jennie Dimon on Dec. 25, 1866. They then settled on their farm in Mayfield township. There they made their home until the spring of 1901 when they moved to Kingston. Four years ago their advancing years compelled them to go to the home of their daughter Mrs. Frank King, who was devoted to their care.
The wife and mother died on Christmas day, 1921.
About two months ago Mrs. King's health failed and Mr. Gross was taken to the home of his son James where his long and useful life ended. Early in life Mr. Gross became a Christian and was faithful in his belief, helping to build up Bethel church in Mayfield and later the Methodist church at Kingston. He was a ready and willing worker, doing whatever his hands found to do. He was active in the Sunday school and taught a bible class until he was past his 80th year. Mr. Gross was a man of strong convictions religiously, morally and politically and was a great reader and student. He graduated with honors from the Chautauqua reading circle at the age of 67.
Surviving him are two of his three children: James of Davis Junction and Mrs. Nellie King of Mayfield; six grandchildren, besides many other relatives and numerous friends.
The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church, Rev. J. V. Madison, officiating and burial was in Kingston cemetery.
Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Millard Gross, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mattison and Mrs. Lydia Stafford of Sycamore; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoffman of Genoa; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rousch and Mr. and Mrs. Chellis Vandeburg of Rockford; Mr. and Mrs. James Gross of Davis Junction.
OBITUARY:
(Belvidere Daily Republican)
FORMER KINGSTON MAN DEAD AT NINETY YEARS
Kingston, Joseph Keithline Gross died early Wednesday morning, April 2, at the home of his son, James, at Davis Junction. Mr. Gross was a useful and well loved citizen of this village for many years. He passed his 90th birthday last August 24th. He was the oldest and last of a family of six children of George and Mary Gross and was born at Luzerne county, Penn. He came to Illinois and to this county in 1858. On Dec. 25, 1866, he was married to Jennie Dimon, who passed away on Christmas day, 1921. They settled on the farm in Mayfield where they lived until 1901 when they came to Kingston. Mr. Gross early in life became a Christian and was an active worker in the M. E. church here. He taught the Bible class of the Sunday school until past his 80th year. He was a man of strong convictions religiously, morally and politically and a great reader and student, graduating with high honors from the Chautauqua Reading circle at the age of 67.
Surviving him are two of their three children, James of Davis Junction and Mrs. Nellie King of Mayfield. Since failing health compelled them to give up keeping house Mr. and Mrs. Gross had made their home with Mrs. King who devoted her time to their care. About two months ago Mrs. King was taken ill and Mr. Gross was taken to his son's home. There are six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren besides many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Friday at 1 o'clock at the M. E. church, Rev. J. V. Madison officiating and burial was at Kingston cemetery.
Among those present from away were Millard Gross, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mattison and Mrs. Lydia Stafford of Sycamore, Mr. and Mrs. James Gross of Davis Junction, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoffman of Genoa, Mr. and Mrs. Chellis Vandeberg and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rousch of Rockford.
Joseph Keithline Gross
Born August 24, 1833 Died April 2, 1924
Son of George Gross and Mary Keithline
Sarah Jane "Jennie" Dimon
Born February 23, 1838 Died December 25, 1921
Dau. of James Dimon and Cyntha Vandeburgh
Married December 25, 1866 (at Sycamore, DeKalb Co, IL.)
Children:
Edith May Gross
Born September 29, 1867 Died November 26, 1869
James Dimon Gross
Born August 17, 1870 Died March 9, 1955
Married January 20, 1892 to Alta Grace Wyllys
Nellie Leona Gross
Born April 7, 1876 Died June 15, 1958
Married June 26, 1895 to Frank Preston King
His death record indicates that Joseph K. Gross died April 2, 1924.
OBITUARY:
(Sycamore True Republican)
Joseph Keithline Gross, son of George and Mary Gross, was born in Luzerne county, Penn., Aug. 24, 1833, and passed from this life at the home of his son James at Davis Junction early Wednesday morning, April 2, at the age of over 90 years. He was the eldest and last member of a family of six children. When he was six years of age the family located near Muncy, Penn., where his father died when the son was 12 years of age. A little later he served an apprenticeship as a blacksmith, in the meantime attending school whenever possible. As he was a faithful student he soon fitted himself as a teacher and taught school a few terms before coming to Illinois. In 1858 he came to DeKalb county, taught for awhile and attended Jennings Seminary at Aurora. Later he worked as a carpenter until his marriage to Miss Jennie Dimon on Dec. 25, 1866. They then settled on their farm in Mayfield township. There they made their home until the spring of 1901 when they moved to Kingston. Four years ago their advancing years compelled them to go to the home of their daughter Mrs. Frank King, who was devoted to their care.
The wife and mother died on Christmas day, 1921.
About two months ago Mrs. King's health failed and Mr. Gross was taken to the home of his son James where his long and useful life ended. Early in life Mr. Gross became a Christian and was faithful in his belief, helping to build up Bethel church in Mayfield and later the Methodist church at Kingston. He was a ready and willing worker, doing whatever his hands found to do. He was active in the Sunday school and taught a bible class until he was past his 80th year. Mr. Gross was a man of strong convictions religiously, morally and politically and was a great reader and student. He graduated with honors from the Chautauqua reading circle at the age of 67.
Surviving him are two of his three children: James of Davis Junction and Mrs. Nellie King of Mayfield; six grandchildren, besides many other relatives and numerous friends.
The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church, Rev. J. V. Madison, officiating and burial was in Kingston cemetery.
Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Millard Gross, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mattison and Mrs. Lydia Stafford of Sycamore; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoffman of Genoa; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rousch and Mr. and Mrs. Chellis Vandeburg of Rockford; Mr. and Mrs. James Gross of Davis Junction.
OBITUARY:
(Belvidere Daily Republican)
FORMER KINGSTON MAN DEAD AT NINETY YEARS
Kingston, Joseph Keithline Gross died early Wednesday morning, April 2, at the home of his son, James, at Davis Junction. Mr. Gross was a useful and well loved citizen of this village for many years. He passed his 90th birthday last August 24th. He was the oldest and last of a family of six children of George and Mary Gross and was born at Luzerne county, Penn. He came to Illinois and to this county in 1858. On Dec. 25, 1866, he was married to Jennie Dimon, who passed away on Christmas day, 1921. They settled on the farm in Mayfield where they lived until 1901 when they came to Kingston. Mr. Gross early in life became a Christian and was an active worker in the M. E. church here. He taught the Bible class of the Sunday school until past his 80th year. He was a man of strong convictions religiously, morally and politically and a great reader and student, graduating with high honors from the Chautauqua Reading circle at the age of 67.
Surviving him are two of their three children, James of Davis Junction and Mrs. Nellie King of Mayfield. Since failing health compelled them to give up keeping house Mr. and Mrs. Gross had made their home with Mrs. King who devoted her time to their care. About two months ago Mrs. King was taken ill and Mr. Gross was taken to his son's home. There are six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren besides many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Friday at 1 o'clock at the M. E. church, Rev. J. V. Madison officiating and burial was at Kingston cemetery.
Among those present from away were Millard Gross, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mattison and Mrs. Lydia Stafford of Sycamore, Mr. and Mrs. James Gross of Davis Junction, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoffman of Genoa, Mr. and Mrs. Chellis Vandeberg and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rousch of Rockford.
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