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William Estill

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William Estill

Birth
Fleming County, Kentucky, USA
Death
2 Apr 1885 (aged 90)
Menard County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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William Estill is the son of William Estell and Martha Jennings. He may have been born in Barren Co., KY. instead of Fleming Co., KY., which is still to be determined. He married Mary "Polly" Williams on Dec. 25, 1817 in Bath Co., KY. They had 14 children: Sarah Williams, Elizabeth Emma, Martha Jennings, James Williams, Samuel, William John, Issac Berry, Robert Hale, Hannah W., Joseph William, David Foster, Mary Dulcena, Jacob, and Lydia Jane. William Estill was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, was a veteran of the "War of 1812", and moved to Illinois in 1824.

From Petersburg Observer: Death of an Old Pioneer. William Estill died at the farm residence of his son, Joseph, on Indian Creek, this county, Thursday morning, April 2, 1885, at the advanced age of 90 years, 7 months, and 2 days. Deceased was born in Fleming County, Ky., August 30, 1794; came to this state in 1824, and located near Cantrall, where he remained two years, then removed to this co. and remained settled on the land now owned by his son, Joseph, and where he continued to reside until his death. Mr. Estill was known as an honest, upright gentleman, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral services will be held at Lebanon Church to day, at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. R. D. Miller. Furnished by: menardill - [email protected]
William Estill is the son of William Estell and Martha Jennings. He may have been born in Barren Co., KY. instead of Fleming Co., KY., which is still to be determined. He married Mary "Polly" Williams on Dec. 25, 1817 in Bath Co., KY. They had 14 children: Sarah Williams, Elizabeth Emma, Martha Jennings, James Williams, Samuel, William John, Issac Berry, Robert Hale, Hannah W., Joseph William, David Foster, Mary Dulcena, Jacob, and Lydia Jane. William Estill was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, was a veteran of the "War of 1812", and moved to Illinois in 1824.

From Petersburg Observer: Death of an Old Pioneer. William Estill died at the farm residence of his son, Joseph, on Indian Creek, this county, Thursday morning, April 2, 1885, at the advanced age of 90 years, 7 months, and 2 days. Deceased was born in Fleming County, Ky., August 30, 1794; came to this state in 1824, and located near Cantrall, where he remained two years, then removed to this co. and remained settled on the land now owned by his son, Joseph, and where he continued to reside until his death. Mr. Estill was known as an honest, upright gentleman, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral services will be held at Lebanon Church to day, at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. R. D. Miller. Furnished by: menardill - [email protected]

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