Mr. Fuqua was a son of William and Eliza Fuqua. He married 5 Mar 1855, Coles Co, Illinois, Sarah Jane Cartwright. 8 children, Henry Webster, Owen C., Early Houston, James Oscar, Eliza Ellen, Leota, Otis and Dovey Elizabeth.
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Clayborn Fuqua was born in Kentucky, May 2, 1835, and died in Casey, May 2, 1900, being sixty five years of age at the time of his death. His mother, with young Clayborn and his sister, Sarah Ann, now widow of the late Capt. Wiley, arrived in Coles county on horseback, locating in Hutton township, and later married Anthony Cox, a farmer and a pioneer of Coles county, and after his death a number of years later was married to Levi Lee. Young Clayborn was brought up as a farmer boy under the tutelage of Farmer Cox, and was always willing to do his share and was a hard worker. By instinct he was imbued with trading proclivities, which developed as he grew older. Being quick and shrewd, he seized every opportunity to make money, even as a boy. What schooling he had, he received at the country schools of the neighborhood.
He was united in marriage to Sarah J. Cartwright in 1855, in Coles county, and to them were born eight children--Henry Webster, Earl and Otis, deceased, and Owen C., Jas. O., Eliza Ellen, Leota and Dovie, who survive. By marriage of their children there are twelve grandchildren.
By frugality and thrift, they managed to secure a small farm. Later on Chas. P. Brandenburg, a neighbor, backed him in a deal for ninety-four more acres, and when young Fuqua launched out into the trading business, staked him in his first cattle deal, after he had sold a batch of hogs and failed to receive his money. His dealings at first were on a small scale, but about the time the war broke out, he saw a great opportunity of buying mules and cattle in counties to the south and selling them to dealers from the North, in which deals he doubled his money. To cattle trading he added the grain dealing business, and, mounted on a little gray horse, he was abroad early and late. He began also to add to his acres until at the time of his death, he had accumulated over 1,400 acres in Coles and this county, which, together with his city property and places of business, are computed to be worth something like $200,000.
When the First National Bank of Charleston was instituted, he took about thirty shares, which he always retained.
In 1876, he, with his family, removed to Casey and he embarked in the banking business, buying out the establishment operated by a Mr. Clements of Chicago. Later, Morrell Sanford took a half interest in the bank, but sold back to Mr. Fuqua after several years association, leaving Mr. Fuqua the sole proprietor, which business he conducted with great success until the last. He also opened up, on a small scale, a clothing store about 1879, to which, as time went on, dry goods and groceries were added, which formed the foundation for the present large mercantile business. He was burned out three times. In the first, he sustained a loss of $15,000, the second, $13,000 and the third, $12,000. About 1885, he added farm implements and vehicles to his business. Later on, he bought out the grain business of Johnson and Peters, which he has greatly enlarged.
His heart always went out to the poor and afflicted, and if the whole history of his life could be written, many would be the stories of charity, not only to the church but to the relief of aching hearts of the poor. He always led a sober and industrious life and sought to inculcate these principles into the hearts and minds of the members of his family.
The deceased was a Republican from principle, and while he never aspired to office, he rendered invaluable service to the party by his loyal support, influence and financial assistance during the campaigns and he will be sorely missed by the party at home. He has been honored by the party during his career by being made delegate on and off, of county congressional, state and national conventions, having attended the convention as a delegate to St. Louis when McKinley was nominated. He was to have attended the State Convention at Peoria next Tuesday as a delegate, and had his arrangements made.
The deceased joined the Christian church of this city three or four years ago. His wife has been a faithful follower in this faith from girlhood. He and his wife have been great benefactors to the church, being always ready to assist in keeping the interest alive and were liberal in their donations.
Clayborn Fuqua has been a public spirited man and being of a progressive, pushing disposition, desired to see Casey forge to the front, and always had great confidence in the city's future. He favored public improvements and the securing of enterprises that go to make a town amply self supporting.
Thus ends the life of an honorable, upright and valuable citizen, a kind, indulgent husband and father and grandfather. His life and acts will stand as a monument to his memory. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the family in their sad bereavement. Casey Republican, May 4
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Clayborn Fuqua was born in Kentucky, May 2, 1835, and died in Casey, May 2, 1900, being sixty five years of age at the time of his death. His mother, with young Clayborn and his sister, Sarah Ann, now widow of the late Capt. Wiley, arrived in Coles county on horseback, locating in Hutton township, and later married Anthony Cox, a farmer and a pioneer of Coles county, and after his death a number of years later was married to Levi Lee. Young Clayborn was brought up as a farmer boy under the tutelage of Farmer Cox, and was always willing to do his share and was a hard worker. By instinct he was imbued with trading proclivities, which developed as he grew older. Being quick and shrewd, he seized every opportunity to make money, even as a boy. What schooling he had, he received at the country schools of the neighborhood.
He was united in marriage to Sarah J. Cartwright in 1855, in Coles county, and to them were born eight children--Henry Webster, Earl and Otis, deceased, and Owen C., Jas. O., Eliza Ellen, Leota and Dovie, who survive. By marriage of their children there are twelve grandchildren.
By frugality and thrift, they managed to secure a small farm. Later on Chas. P. Brandenburg, a neighbor, backed him in a deal for ninety-four more acres, and when young Fuqua launched out into the trading business, staked him in his first cattle deal, after he had sold a batch of hogs and failed to receive his money. His dealings at first were on a small scale, but about the time the war broke out, he saw a great opportunity of buying mules and cattle in counties to the south and selling them to dealers from the North, in which deals he doubled his money. To cattle trading he added the grain dealing business, and, mounted on a little gray horse, he was abroad early and late. He began also to add to his acres until at the time of his death, he had accumulated over 1,400 acres in Coles and this county, which, together with his city property and places of business, are computed to be worth something like $200,000.
When the First National Bank of Charleston was instituted, he took about thirty shares, which he always retained.
In 1876, he, with his family, removed to Casey and he embarked in the banking business, buying out the establishment operated by a Mr. Clements of Chicago. Later, Morrell Sanford took a half interest in the bank, but sold back to Mr. Fuqua after several years association, leaving Mr. Fuqua the sole proprietor, which business he conducted with great success until the last. He also opened up, on a small scale, a clothing store about 1879, to which, as time went on, dry goods and groceries were added, which formed the foundation for the present large mercantile business. He was burned out three times. In the first, he sustained a loss of $15,000, the second, $13,000 and the third, $12,000. About 1885, he added farm implements and vehicles to his business. Later on, he bought out the grain business of Johnson and Peters, which he has greatly enlarged.
His heart always went out to the poor and afflicted, and if the whole history of his life could be written, many would be the stories of charity, not only to the church but to the relief of aching hearts of the poor. He always led a sober and industrious life and sought to inculcate these principles into the hearts and minds of the members of his family.
The deceased was a Republican from principle, and while he never aspired to office, he rendered invaluable service to the party by his loyal support, influence and financial assistance during the campaigns and he will be sorely missed by the party at home. He has been honored by the party during his career by being made delegate on and off, of county congressional, state and national conventions, having attended the convention as a delegate to St. Louis when McKinley was nominated. He was to have attended the State Convention at Peoria next Tuesday as a delegate, and had his arrangements made.
The deceased joined the Christian church of this city three or four years ago. His wife has been a faithful follower in this faith from girlhood. He and his wife have been great benefactors to the church, being always ready to assist in keeping the interest alive and were liberal in their donations.
Clayborn Fuqua has been a public spirited man and being of a progressive, pushing disposition, desired to see Casey forge to the front, and always had great confidence in the city's future. He favored public improvements and the securing of enterprises that go to make a town amply self supporting.
Thus ends the life of an honorable, upright and valuable citizen, a kind, indulgent husband and father and grandfather. His life and acts will stand as a monument to his memory. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the family in their sad bereavement. Casey Republican, May 4
Mr. Fuqua was a son of William and Eliza Fuqua. He married 5 Mar 1855, Coles Co, Illinois, Sarah Jane Cartwright. 8 children, Henry Webster, Owen C., Early Houston, James Oscar, Eliza Ellen, Leota, Otis and Dovey Elizabeth.
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Clayborn Fuqua was born in Kentucky, May 2, 1835, and died in Casey, May 2, 1900, being sixty five years of age at the time of his death. His mother, with young Clayborn and his sister, Sarah Ann, now widow of the late Capt. Wiley, arrived in Coles county on horseback, locating in Hutton township, and later married Anthony Cox, a farmer and a pioneer of Coles county, and after his death a number of years later was married to Levi Lee. Young Clayborn was brought up as a farmer boy under the tutelage of Farmer Cox, and was always willing to do his share and was a hard worker. By instinct he was imbued with trading proclivities, which developed as he grew older. Being quick and shrewd, he seized every opportunity to make money, even as a boy. What schooling he had, he received at the country schools of the neighborhood.
He was united in marriage to Sarah J. Cartwright in 1855, in Coles county, and to them were born eight children--Henry Webster, Earl and Otis, deceased, and Owen C., Jas. O., Eliza Ellen, Leota and Dovie, who survive. By marriage of their children there are twelve grandchildren.
By frugality and thrift, they managed to secure a small farm. Later on Chas. P. Brandenburg, a neighbor, backed him in a deal for ninety-four more acres, and when young Fuqua launched out into the trading business, staked him in his first cattle deal, after he had sold a batch of hogs and failed to receive his money. His dealings at first were on a small scale, but about the time the war broke out, he saw a great opportunity of buying mules and cattle in counties to the south and selling them to dealers from the North, in which deals he doubled his money. To cattle trading he added the grain dealing business, and, mounted on a little gray horse, he was abroad early and late. He began also to add to his acres until at the time of his death, he had accumulated over 1,400 acres in Coles and this county, which, together with his city property and places of business, are computed to be worth something like $200,000.
When the First National Bank of Charleston was instituted, he took about thirty shares, which he always retained.
In 1876, he, with his family, removed to Casey and he embarked in the banking business, buying out the establishment operated by a Mr. Clements of Chicago. Later, Morrell Sanford took a half interest in the bank, but sold back to Mr. Fuqua after several years association, leaving Mr. Fuqua the sole proprietor, which business he conducted with great success until the last. He also opened up, on a small scale, a clothing store about 1879, to which, as time went on, dry goods and groceries were added, which formed the foundation for the present large mercantile business. He was burned out three times. In the first, he sustained a loss of $15,000, the second, $13,000 and the third, $12,000. About 1885, he added farm implements and vehicles to his business. Later on, he bought out the grain business of Johnson and Peters, which he has greatly enlarged.
His heart always went out to the poor and afflicted, and if the whole history of his life could be written, many would be the stories of charity, not only to the church but to the relief of aching hearts of the poor. He always led a sober and industrious life and sought to inculcate these principles into the hearts and minds of the members of his family.
The deceased was a Republican from principle, and while he never aspired to office, he rendered invaluable service to the party by his loyal support, influence and financial assistance during the campaigns and he will be sorely missed by the party at home. He has been honored by the party during his career by being made delegate on and off, of county congressional, state and national conventions, having attended the convention as a delegate to St. Louis when McKinley was nominated. He was to have attended the State Convention at Peoria next Tuesday as a delegate, and had his arrangements made.
The deceased joined the Christian church of this city three or four years ago. His wife has been a faithful follower in this faith from girlhood. He and his wife have been great benefactors to the church, being always ready to assist in keeping the interest alive and were liberal in their donations.
Clayborn Fuqua has been a public spirited man and being of a progressive, pushing disposition, desired to see Casey forge to the front, and always had great confidence in the city's future. He favored public improvements and the securing of enterprises that go to make a town amply self supporting.
Thus ends the life of an honorable, upright and valuable citizen, a kind, indulgent husband and father and grandfather. His life and acts will stand as a monument to his memory. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the family in their sad bereavement. Casey Republican, May 4
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Clayborn Fuqua was born in Kentucky, May 2, 1835, and died in Casey, May 2, 1900, being sixty five years of age at the time of his death. His mother, with young Clayborn and his sister, Sarah Ann, now widow of the late Capt. Wiley, arrived in Coles county on horseback, locating in Hutton township, and later married Anthony Cox, a farmer and a pioneer of Coles county, and after his death a number of years later was married to Levi Lee. Young Clayborn was brought up as a farmer boy under the tutelage of Farmer Cox, and was always willing to do his share and was a hard worker. By instinct he was imbued with trading proclivities, which developed as he grew older. Being quick and shrewd, he seized every opportunity to make money, even as a boy. What schooling he had, he received at the country schools of the neighborhood.
He was united in marriage to Sarah J. Cartwright in 1855, in Coles county, and to them were born eight children--Henry Webster, Earl and Otis, deceased, and Owen C., Jas. O., Eliza Ellen, Leota and Dovie, who survive. By marriage of their children there are twelve grandchildren.
By frugality and thrift, they managed to secure a small farm. Later on Chas. P. Brandenburg, a neighbor, backed him in a deal for ninety-four more acres, and when young Fuqua launched out into the trading business, staked him in his first cattle deal, after he had sold a batch of hogs and failed to receive his money. His dealings at first were on a small scale, but about the time the war broke out, he saw a great opportunity of buying mules and cattle in counties to the south and selling them to dealers from the North, in which deals he doubled his money. To cattle trading he added the grain dealing business, and, mounted on a little gray horse, he was abroad early and late. He began also to add to his acres until at the time of his death, he had accumulated over 1,400 acres in Coles and this county, which, together with his city property and places of business, are computed to be worth something like $200,000.
When the First National Bank of Charleston was instituted, he took about thirty shares, which he always retained.
In 1876, he, with his family, removed to Casey and he embarked in the banking business, buying out the establishment operated by a Mr. Clements of Chicago. Later, Morrell Sanford took a half interest in the bank, but sold back to Mr. Fuqua after several years association, leaving Mr. Fuqua the sole proprietor, which business he conducted with great success until the last. He also opened up, on a small scale, a clothing store about 1879, to which, as time went on, dry goods and groceries were added, which formed the foundation for the present large mercantile business. He was burned out three times. In the first, he sustained a loss of $15,000, the second, $13,000 and the third, $12,000. About 1885, he added farm implements and vehicles to his business. Later on, he bought out the grain business of Johnson and Peters, which he has greatly enlarged.
His heart always went out to the poor and afflicted, and if the whole history of his life could be written, many would be the stories of charity, not only to the church but to the relief of aching hearts of the poor. He always led a sober and industrious life and sought to inculcate these principles into the hearts and minds of the members of his family.
The deceased was a Republican from principle, and while he never aspired to office, he rendered invaluable service to the party by his loyal support, influence and financial assistance during the campaigns and he will be sorely missed by the party at home. He has been honored by the party during his career by being made delegate on and off, of county congressional, state and national conventions, having attended the convention as a delegate to St. Louis when McKinley was nominated. He was to have attended the State Convention at Peoria next Tuesday as a delegate, and had his arrangements made.
The deceased joined the Christian church of this city three or four years ago. His wife has been a faithful follower in this faith from girlhood. He and his wife have been great benefactors to the church, being always ready to assist in keeping the interest alive and were liberal in their donations.
Clayborn Fuqua has been a public spirited man and being of a progressive, pushing disposition, desired to see Casey forge to the front, and always had great confidence in the city's future. He favored public improvements and the securing of enterprises that go to make a town amply self supporting.
Thus ends the life of an honorable, upright and valuable citizen, a kind, indulgent husband and father and grandfather. His life and acts will stand as a monument to his memory. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the family in their sad bereavement. Casey Republican, May 4
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