Funeral services for David Spencer Nicholson were held at Green Moss Wednesday afternoon of last week, and were conducted by Rev. R. S. Wheeldon. Burial followed in the cemetery nearby.
David Spencer Nicholson, son of Thomas and Mary Nicholson, was born in Dolson township, Clark county, Illinois, March 30, 1858. He departed this life at his home December 21, 1936, aged 78 years, 8 months and 21 days.
He was the youngest of nine children born to this union, all of whom have preceded him in death. One half-sister preceded him in death also.
He was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Coons October 26, 1876. To this union six children were born, one son and daughter deceased; one son Jake, whereabouts unknown since 1908. Those left to mourn their loss his wife; three sons, Charley and Pearl of Paris; George, of north of Martinsville; one half-sister, Mrs. Ed Beabout, of Martinsville; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
The deceased was a devoted husband, a loving father, a good neighbor. He was a loyal attendant at the Green Moss church and Sunday school as long as his health permitted. Mr. Nicholson's health had been failing for the past eight years. He will be sadly missed in the community where he spent his entire life.
How sweet to sleep where all is peace. Where sorrow cannot reach the breast. Where all life's idle throbbings cease and pain is lulled to rest.
David Spencer Nicholson, son of Thomas and Mary Nicholson, was born in Dolson township, Clark county, Illinois, March 30, 1858. He departed this life at his home December 21, 1936, aged 78 years, 8 months and 21 days.
He was the youngest of nine children born to this union, all of whom have preceded him in death. One half-sister preceded him in death also.
He was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Coons October 26, 1876. To this union six children were born, one son and daughter deceased; one son Jake, whereabouts unknown since 1908. Those left to mourn their loss his wife; three sons, Charley and Pearl of Paris; George, of north of Martinsville; one half-sister, Mrs. Ed Beabout, of Martinsville; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
The deceased was a devoted husband, a loving father, a good neighbor. He was a loyal attendant at the Green Moss church and Sunday school as long as his health permitted. Mr. Nicholson's health had been failing for the past eight years. He will be sadly missed in the community where he spent his entire life.
How sweet to sleep where all is peace. Where sorrow cannot reach the breast. Where all life's idle throbbings cease and pain is lulled to rest.
Funeral services for David Spencer Nicholson were held at Green Moss Wednesday afternoon of last week, and were conducted by Rev. R. S. Wheeldon. Burial followed in the cemetery nearby.
David Spencer Nicholson, son of Thomas and Mary Nicholson, was born in Dolson township, Clark county, Illinois, March 30, 1858. He departed this life at his home December 21, 1936, aged 78 years, 8 months and 21 days.
He was the youngest of nine children born to this union, all of whom have preceded him in death. One half-sister preceded him in death also.
He was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Coons October 26, 1876. To this union six children were born, one son and daughter deceased; one son Jake, whereabouts unknown since 1908. Those left to mourn their loss his wife; three sons, Charley and Pearl of Paris; George, of north of Martinsville; one half-sister, Mrs. Ed Beabout, of Martinsville; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
The deceased was a devoted husband, a loving father, a good neighbor. He was a loyal attendant at the Green Moss church and Sunday school as long as his health permitted. Mr. Nicholson's health had been failing for the past eight years. He will be sadly missed in the community where he spent his entire life.
How sweet to sleep where all is peace. Where sorrow cannot reach the breast. Where all life's idle throbbings cease and pain is lulled to rest.
David Spencer Nicholson, son of Thomas and Mary Nicholson, was born in Dolson township, Clark county, Illinois, March 30, 1858. He departed this life at his home December 21, 1936, aged 78 years, 8 months and 21 days.
He was the youngest of nine children born to this union, all of whom have preceded him in death. One half-sister preceded him in death also.
He was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Coons October 26, 1876. To this union six children were born, one son and daughter deceased; one son Jake, whereabouts unknown since 1908. Those left to mourn their loss his wife; three sons, Charley and Pearl of Paris; George, of north of Martinsville; one half-sister, Mrs. Ed Beabout, of Martinsville; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
The deceased was a devoted husband, a loving father, a good neighbor. He was a loyal attendant at the Green Moss church and Sunday school as long as his health permitted. Mr. Nicholson's health had been failing for the past eight years. He will be sadly missed in the community where he spent his entire life.
How sweet to sleep where all is peace. Where sorrow cannot reach the breast. Where all life's idle throbbings cease and pain is lulled to rest.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Records on Ancestry
Advertisement
