Wellington Weigley was the son of Joseph Weigley and Elizabeth Weg of PA. He married in Jo Daviess Co, IL, 15 Mar 1836, Mary Crummer, daughter of Thomas Crummer and Margaret McCaffrey.
Welly does not appear in the 1900 census of either Galena or Chicago, but most likely he was living with his daughter, Alice Weigley Todd. He survived Mary by five years and passed away in Chicago in Aug of 1905. His obituary is found in the Galena Weekly Gazette, 25 Aug 1905.
WELLINGTON WEIGLEY DIES IN CHICAGO
Well Known Former Galena Resident Passes Away
Yesterday at the Home of Daughter
Resident Was One of the Most Successful Lawyers in
Northwest and Was Aged 90 Years
Wellington Weigley, aged 90 years, died August 18, 1905, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. E. E. Todd, 195 South Wood Street, Chicago.
The funeral was held in Chicago at his daughter's residence on Saturday, August 19, 1905, Rev. Dr. Crason of the M.E. Church officiating. The remains were brought to this city and laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery beside the graves of his wife and children who had predeceased him. The burial party from Chicago consisting of his son, Fillmore Weigley, Mrs. Miranda Pierce of Winona, Minn., and Mrs. Alice Todd, daughters of the deceased, and Wilbur F. Crummer, nephew, of Chicago, were met at the depot by friends and Rev. J.A. Matlock of the M.E. Church, who produced a short service at the cemetery. T. B. Hughlett, W.R. Holder, Judge Wm. Rippin, Hon. R. Barrett, Judge Wm. Spensley and H.B. Chetlain acted as pallbearers.
Mr. Weigley was one of the pioneers of Illinois, coming to this state from Pennsylvania in the early days in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Northwestern Illinois and was stationed at one time as pastor of the ME church of this city. Later he entered the legal profession and was one of the leading lawyers for over half a century in Galena, where he and his family resided for many years. The late Hon. John N. Jewett and E.A. Small of Chicago, were associated with Mr. Weigley as partners years ago when they resided in Galena. Many of the most noted cases tried in the courts of this county and the counties adjoining were managed by Mr. Weigley. At the time when he resided here he was looked upon by the bench and bar as an oracle of law and jurisprudence.
He was a member of the legislature of this state in 1862 and also a member of the Constitutional Convention of this state in 1870. He has been feeble in health for several years and lived with his daughter, Mrs. E. E. Todd, in Chicago, Illinois.
He is survived by three sons, Fillmore Weigley, Frank S. Weigley, and William Weigley of Chicago, and two daughters, Mrs. Miranda Pierce, widow of Dr. Thomas A. Pierce, of Winona, Minn., and Mrs. E. E. Todd of Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Weigley died in the Christian faith, having for a long time past enjoyed the peace of God.
His daughter, Mrs. Emma Campbell, who had been living in Los Angeles, Calif., for a number of years died August 4, 1905, just two weeks prior to her father's death. She leaves only her husband John B. Campbell and her brothers and sisters above named surviving. Mrs. Campbell will be remembered by many of the older residents of Galena as a fine musician and a charming personality.
Welly and Mary along with Charlotte and Nydia are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, IL. The graves are marked by a lone obelisk which stands in the center of the lot. The following readings were taken from the four sides of the obelisk:
WEIGLEY
Charlotte & Nydia, daughters of W. & Mary Weigley,
who died respectively, May 3, 1861 and March 7, 1881
erected August 24, 1885
Wellington Weigley, 1815-1905
Mary, wife of Wellington Weigley, 1816-1900
Welly does not appear in the 1900 census of either Galena or Chicago, but most likely he was living with his daughter, Alice Weigley Todd. He survived Mary by five years and passed away in Chicago in Aug of 1905. His obituary is found in the Galena Weekly Gazette, 25 Aug 1905.
WELLINGTON WEIGLEY DIES IN CHICAGO
Well Known Former Galena Resident Passes Away
Yesterday at the Home of Daughter
Resident Was One of the Most Successful Lawyers in
Northwest and Was Aged 90 Years
Wellington Weigley, aged 90 years, died August 18, 1905, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. E. E. Todd, 195 South Wood Street, Chicago.
The funeral was held in Chicago at his daughter's residence on Saturday, August 19, 1905, Rev. Dr. Crason of the M.E. Church officiating. The remains were brought to this city and laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery beside the graves of his wife and children who had predeceased him. The burial party from Chicago consisting of his son, Fillmore Weigley, Mrs. Miranda Pierce of Winona, Minn., and Mrs. Alice Todd, daughters of the deceased, and Wilbur F. Crummer, nephew, of Chicago, were met at the depot by friends and Rev. J.A. Matlock of the M.E. Church, who produced a short service at the cemetery. T. B. Hughlett, W.R. Holder, Judge Wm. Rippin, Hon. R. Barrett, Judge Wm. Spensley and H.B. Chetlain acted as pallbearers.
Mr. Weigley was one of the pioneers of Illinois, coming to this state from Pennsylvania in the early days in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Northwestern Illinois and was stationed at one time as pastor of the ME church of this city. Later he entered the legal profession and was one of the leading lawyers for over half a century in Galena, where he and his family resided for many years. The late Hon. John N. Jewett and E.A. Small of Chicago, were associated with Mr. Weigley as partners years ago when they resided in Galena. Many of the most noted cases tried in the courts of this county and the counties adjoining were managed by Mr. Weigley. At the time when he resided here he was looked upon by the bench and bar as an oracle of law and jurisprudence.
He was a member of the legislature of this state in 1862 and also a member of the Constitutional Convention of this state in 1870. He has been feeble in health for several years and lived with his daughter, Mrs. E. E. Todd, in Chicago, Illinois.
He is survived by three sons, Fillmore Weigley, Frank S. Weigley, and William Weigley of Chicago, and two daughters, Mrs. Miranda Pierce, widow of Dr. Thomas A. Pierce, of Winona, Minn., and Mrs. E. E. Todd of Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Weigley died in the Christian faith, having for a long time past enjoyed the peace of God.
His daughter, Mrs. Emma Campbell, who had been living in Los Angeles, Calif., for a number of years died August 4, 1905, just two weeks prior to her father's death. She leaves only her husband John B. Campbell and her brothers and sisters above named surviving. Mrs. Campbell will be remembered by many of the older residents of Galena as a fine musician and a charming personality.
Welly and Mary along with Charlotte and Nydia are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, IL. The graves are marked by a lone obelisk which stands in the center of the lot. The following readings were taken from the four sides of the obelisk:
WEIGLEY
Charlotte & Nydia, daughters of W. & Mary Weigley,
who died respectively, May 3, 1861 and March 7, 1881
erected August 24, 1885
Wellington Weigley, 1815-1905
Mary, wife of Wellington Weigley, 1816-1900
Wellington Weigley was the son of Joseph Weigley and Elizabeth Weg of PA. He married in Jo Daviess Co, IL, 15 Mar 1836, Mary Crummer, daughter of Thomas Crummer and Margaret McCaffrey.
Welly does not appear in the 1900 census of either Galena or Chicago, but most likely he was living with his daughter, Alice Weigley Todd. He survived Mary by five years and passed away in Chicago in Aug of 1905. His obituary is found in the Galena Weekly Gazette, 25 Aug 1905.
WELLINGTON WEIGLEY DIES IN CHICAGO
Well Known Former Galena Resident Passes Away
Yesterday at the Home of Daughter
Resident Was One of the Most Successful Lawyers in
Northwest and Was Aged 90 Years
Wellington Weigley, aged 90 years, died August 18, 1905, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. E. E. Todd, 195 South Wood Street, Chicago.
The funeral was held in Chicago at his daughter's residence on Saturday, August 19, 1905, Rev. Dr. Crason of the M.E. Church officiating. The remains were brought to this city and laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery beside the graves of his wife and children who had predeceased him. The burial party from Chicago consisting of his son, Fillmore Weigley, Mrs. Miranda Pierce of Winona, Minn., and Mrs. Alice Todd, daughters of the deceased, and Wilbur F. Crummer, nephew, of Chicago, were met at the depot by friends and Rev. J.A. Matlock of the M.E. Church, who produced a short service at the cemetery. T. B. Hughlett, W.R. Holder, Judge Wm. Rippin, Hon. R. Barrett, Judge Wm. Spensley and H.B. Chetlain acted as pallbearers.
Mr. Weigley was one of the pioneers of Illinois, coming to this state from Pennsylvania in the early days in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Northwestern Illinois and was stationed at one time as pastor of the ME church of this city. Later he entered the legal profession and was one of the leading lawyers for over half a century in Galena, where he and his family resided for many years. The late Hon. John N. Jewett and E.A. Small of Chicago, were associated with Mr. Weigley as partners years ago when they resided in Galena. Many of the most noted cases tried in the courts of this county and the counties adjoining were managed by Mr. Weigley. At the time when he resided here he was looked upon by the bench and bar as an oracle of law and jurisprudence.
He was a member of the legislature of this state in 1862 and also a member of the Constitutional Convention of this state in 1870. He has been feeble in health for several years and lived with his daughter, Mrs. E. E. Todd, in Chicago, Illinois.
He is survived by three sons, Fillmore Weigley, Frank S. Weigley, and William Weigley of Chicago, and two daughters, Mrs. Miranda Pierce, widow of Dr. Thomas A. Pierce, of Winona, Minn., and Mrs. E. E. Todd of Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Weigley died in the Christian faith, having for a long time past enjoyed the peace of God.
His daughter, Mrs. Emma Campbell, who had been living in Los Angeles, Calif., for a number of years died August 4, 1905, just two weeks prior to her father's death. She leaves only her husband John B. Campbell and her brothers and sisters above named surviving. Mrs. Campbell will be remembered by many of the older residents of Galena as a fine musician and a charming personality.
Welly and Mary along with Charlotte and Nydia are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, IL. The graves are marked by a lone obelisk which stands in the center of the lot. The following readings were taken from the four sides of the obelisk:
WEIGLEY
Charlotte & Nydia, daughters of W. & Mary Weigley,
who died respectively, May 3, 1861 and March 7, 1881
erected August 24, 1885
Wellington Weigley, 1815-1905
Mary, wife of Wellington Weigley, 1816-1900
Welly does not appear in the 1900 census of either Galena or Chicago, but most likely he was living with his daughter, Alice Weigley Todd. He survived Mary by five years and passed away in Chicago in Aug of 1905. His obituary is found in the Galena Weekly Gazette, 25 Aug 1905.
WELLINGTON WEIGLEY DIES IN CHICAGO
Well Known Former Galena Resident Passes Away
Yesterday at the Home of Daughter
Resident Was One of the Most Successful Lawyers in
Northwest and Was Aged 90 Years
Wellington Weigley, aged 90 years, died August 18, 1905, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. E. E. Todd, 195 South Wood Street, Chicago.
The funeral was held in Chicago at his daughter's residence on Saturday, August 19, 1905, Rev. Dr. Crason of the M.E. Church officiating. The remains were brought to this city and laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery beside the graves of his wife and children who had predeceased him. The burial party from Chicago consisting of his son, Fillmore Weigley, Mrs. Miranda Pierce of Winona, Minn., and Mrs. Alice Todd, daughters of the deceased, and Wilbur F. Crummer, nephew, of Chicago, were met at the depot by friends and Rev. J.A. Matlock of the M.E. Church, who produced a short service at the cemetery. T. B. Hughlett, W.R. Holder, Judge Wm. Rippin, Hon. R. Barrett, Judge Wm. Spensley and H.B. Chetlain acted as pallbearers.
Mr. Weigley was one of the pioneers of Illinois, coming to this state from Pennsylvania in the early days in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Northwestern Illinois and was stationed at one time as pastor of the ME church of this city. Later he entered the legal profession and was one of the leading lawyers for over half a century in Galena, where he and his family resided for many years. The late Hon. John N. Jewett and E.A. Small of Chicago, were associated with Mr. Weigley as partners years ago when they resided in Galena. Many of the most noted cases tried in the courts of this county and the counties adjoining were managed by Mr. Weigley. At the time when he resided here he was looked upon by the bench and bar as an oracle of law and jurisprudence.
He was a member of the legislature of this state in 1862 and also a member of the Constitutional Convention of this state in 1870. He has been feeble in health for several years and lived with his daughter, Mrs. E. E. Todd, in Chicago, Illinois.
He is survived by three sons, Fillmore Weigley, Frank S. Weigley, and William Weigley of Chicago, and two daughters, Mrs. Miranda Pierce, widow of Dr. Thomas A. Pierce, of Winona, Minn., and Mrs. E. E. Todd of Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Weigley died in the Christian faith, having for a long time past enjoyed the peace of God.
His daughter, Mrs. Emma Campbell, who had been living in Los Angeles, Calif., for a number of years died August 4, 1905, just two weeks prior to her father's death. She leaves only her husband John B. Campbell and her brothers and sisters above named surviving. Mrs. Campbell will be remembered by many of the older residents of Galena as a fine musician and a charming personality.
Welly and Mary along with Charlotte and Nydia are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, IL. The graves are marked by a lone obelisk which stands in the center of the lot. The following readings were taken from the four sides of the obelisk:
WEIGLEY
Charlotte & Nydia, daughters of W. & Mary Weigley,
who died respectively, May 3, 1861 and March 7, 1881
erected August 24, 1885
Wellington Weigley, 1815-1905
Mary, wife of Wellington Weigley, 1816-1900
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