THE MOMENCE REPORTER
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 1893
Page 8
A PIONEER GONE
Mrs. Margaret Patrick Stratton, wife of William Stratton, deceased, died Tuesday Augusr 1, 1893, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Wikstrom, of this city, aged 75 years, 6 months and 27 days.
In the state of Kentucky, where the deceased was born, January 4, 1818, than a new and western province, she lived till eleven years of age. At this period she removed with her parents to Edgar county, Illinois, unto what was known as Clay Prairie, which locality was named after the great statesman, Henry Clay, who owned a track of land in that community. In this vicinity the subject of our sketch spent her childhood's remaining years, and knew quite well by experience the features of a pioneer's life on the frontier. In the early summer of 1838 she was married to William J. Stratton, with whom she shared his trails and joys for nearly fifty years. In 1842 they removed from Edgar to Cook county, and after tarring there about a year coming to this country than known as Will county. All the subsequent of her life were spent here in eastern Illinois. They saw the primeval forest fall, and the prairies yield to the plow share. Indians traded with the white settlers along the Kankakee river, and made annual pilgrimages to the grave of their honored chief, Yellowhead. At that time there were no churches to call the pioneers to worship, and arrangements were made by which divine services were held at the residence of Elder Morrison, who was one of the first preachers in the county. A few years later the Protestant church was built, and at this alter Mrs. Stratton united with the cause of Christianity, and for forty years held membership with the Methodist Episcopal church.
For three years or more she has been in feeble health, gradually declining until relieved by death, which came quietly and peacefully, carrying her into the mortal state to that condition which is the fulfillment of life's grandest expectations. It is not saying any too much to affirm that the subject of this brief biography was one of the best known and most highly appreciated women of eastern Kankakee county. Possessing a stability of character which comes from a rugged, pioneer experience, she was abundantly qualified to help shape the destinies of the community of which she lived, and promote the highest standard of womanhood. Her name is mentioned with tender reverence, and will ever be prominebt on the pages of Kankakee history.
Five children live to morn her departure: Mrs. O. B Hewitt of Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. J. H. Critchett of Moorhead, Minnesota; Mrs Deal Wikstrom and Mrs H. Worcester of this city and Mr. Thomas H. Stratton of Beaver City, Nebraska.
The funeral service were held in the Methodist Episcopal church in this city, Thursday morning at ten o'clock. Rev. Robinson conducting the services, and a large gathering of friends followed the remains to the Union Cornors cemetery for burial.
Contributor: Steve Harvey (49042161) • [email protected]
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 1893
Page 8
A PIONEER GONE
Mrs. Margaret Patrick Stratton, wife of William Stratton, deceased, died Tuesday Augusr 1, 1893, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Wikstrom, of this city, aged 75 years, 6 months and 27 days.
In the state of Kentucky, where the deceased was born, January 4, 1818, than a new and western province, she lived till eleven years of age. At this period she removed with her parents to Edgar county, Illinois, unto what was known as Clay Prairie, which locality was named after the great statesman, Henry Clay, who owned a track of land in that community. In this vicinity the subject of our sketch spent her childhood's remaining years, and knew quite well by experience the features of a pioneer's life on the frontier. In the early summer of 1838 she was married to William J. Stratton, with whom she shared his trails and joys for nearly fifty years. In 1842 they removed from Edgar to Cook county, and after tarring there about a year coming to this country than known as Will county. All the subsequent of her life were spent here in eastern Illinois. They saw the primeval forest fall, and the prairies yield to the plow share. Indians traded with the white settlers along the Kankakee river, and made annual pilgrimages to the grave of their honored chief, Yellowhead. At that time there were no churches to call the pioneers to worship, and arrangements were made by which divine services were held at the residence of Elder Morrison, who was one of the first preachers in the county. A few years later the Protestant church was built, and at this alter Mrs. Stratton united with the cause of Christianity, and for forty years held membership with the Methodist Episcopal church.
For three years or more she has been in feeble health, gradually declining until relieved by death, which came quietly and peacefully, carrying her into the mortal state to that condition which is the fulfillment of life's grandest expectations. It is not saying any too much to affirm that the subject of this brief biography was one of the best known and most highly appreciated women of eastern Kankakee county. Possessing a stability of character which comes from a rugged, pioneer experience, she was abundantly qualified to help shape the destinies of the community of which she lived, and promote the highest standard of womanhood. Her name is mentioned with tender reverence, and will ever be prominebt on the pages of Kankakee history.
Five children live to morn her departure: Mrs. O. B Hewitt of Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. J. H. Critchett of Moorhead, Minnesota; Mrs Deal Wikstrom and Mrs H. Worcester of this city and Mr. Thomas H. Stratton of Beaver City, Nebraska.
The funeral service were held in the Methodist Episcopal church in this city, Thursday morning at ten o'clock. Rev. Robinson conducting the services, and a large gathering of friends followed the remains to the Union Cornors cemetery for burial.
Contributor: Steve Harvey (49042161) • [email protected]
THE MOMENCE REPORTER
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 1893
Page 8
A PIONEER GONE
Mrs. Margaret Patrick Stratton, wife of William Stratton, deceased, died Tuesday Augusr 1, 1893, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Wikstrom, of this city, aged 75 years, 6 months and 27 days.
In the state of Kentucky, where the deceased was born, January 4, 1818, than a new and western province, she lived till eleven years of age. At this period she removed with her parents to Edgar county, Illinois, unto what was known as Clay Prairie, which locality was named after the great statesman, Henry Clay, who owned a track of land in that community. In this vicinity the subject of our sketch spent her childhood's remaining years, and knew quite well by experience the features of a pioneer's life on the frontier. In the early summer of 1838 she was married to William J. Stratton, with whom she shared his trails and joys for nearly fifty years. In 1842 they removed from Edgar to Cook county, and after tarring there about a year coming to this country than known as Will county. All the subsequent of her life were spent here in eastern Illinois. They saw the primeval forest fall, and the prairies yield to the plow share. Indians traded with the white settlers along the Kankakee river, and made annual pilgrimages to the grave of their honored chief, Yellowhead. At that time there were no churches to call the pioneers to worship, and arrangements were made by which divine services were held at the residence of Elder Morrison, who was one of the first preachers in the county. A few years later the Protestant church was built, and at this alter Mrs. Stratton united with the cause of Christianity, and for forty years held membership with the Methodist Episcopal church.
For three years or more she has been in feeble health, gradually declining until relieved by death, which came quietly and peacefully, carrying her into the mortal state to that condition which is the fulfillment of life's grandest expectations. It is not saying any too much to affirm that the subject of this brief biography was one of the best known and most highly appreciated women of eastern Kankakee county. Possessing a stability of character which comes from a rugged, pioneer experience, she was abundantly qualified to help shape the destinies of the community of which she lived, and promote the highest standard of womanhood. Her name is mentioned with tender reverence, and will ever be prominebt on the pages of Kankakee history.
Five children live to morn her departure: Mrs. O. B Hewitt of Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. J. H. Critchett of Moorhead, Minnesota; Mrs Deal Wikstrom and Mrs H. Worcester of this city and Mr. Thomas H. Stratton of Beaver City, Nebraska.
The funeral service were held in the Methodist Episcopal church in this city, Thursday morning at ten o'clock. Rev. Robinson conducting the services, and a large gathering of friends followed the remains to the Union Cornors cemetery for burial.
Contributor: Steve Harvey (49042161) • [email protected]
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 1893
Page 8
A PIONEER GONE
Mrs. Margaret Patrick Stratton, wife of William Stratton, deceased, died Tuesday Augusr 1, 1893, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Wikstrom, of this city, aged 75 years, 6 months and 27 days.
In the state of Kentucky, where the deceased was born, January 4, 1818, than a new and western province, she lived till eleven years of age. At this period she removed with her parents to Edgar county, Illinois, unto what was known as Clay Prairie, which locality was named after the great statesman, Henry Clay, who owned a track of land in that community. In this vicinity the subject of our sketch spent her childhood's remaining years, and knew quite well by experience the features of a pioneer's life on the frontier. In the early summer of 1838 she was married to William J. Stratton, with whom she shared his trails and joys for nearly fifty years. In 1842 they removed from Edgar to Cook county, and after tarring there about a year coming to this country than known as Will county. All the subsequent of her life were spent here in eastern Illinois. They saw the primeval forest fall, and the prairies yield to the plow share. Indians traded with the white settlers along the Kankakee river, and made annual pilgrimages to the grave of their honored chief, Yellowhead. At that time there were no churches to call the pioneers to worship, and arrangements were made by which divine services were held at the residence of Elder Morrison, who was one of the first preachers in the county. A few years later the Protestant church was built, and at this alter Mrs. Stratton united with the cause of Christianity, and for forty years held membership with the Methodist Episcopal church.
For three years or more she has been in feeble health, gradually declining until relieved by death, which came quietly and peacefully, carrying her into the mortal state to that condition which is the fulfillment of life's grandest expectations. It is not saying any too much to affirm that the subject of this brief biography was one of the best known and most highly appreciated women of eastern Kankakee county. Possessing a stability of character which comes from a rugged, pioneer experience, she was abundantly qualified to help shape the destinies of the community of which she lived, and promote the highest standard of womanhood. Her name is mentioned with tender reverence, and will ever be prominebt on the pages of Kankakee history.
Five children live to morn her departure: Mrs. O. B Hewitt of Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. J. H. Critchett of Moorhead, Minnesota; Mrs Deal Wikstrom and Mrs H. Worcester of this city and Mr. Thomas H. Stratton of Beaver City, Nebraska.
The funeral service were held in the Methodist Episcopal church in this city, Thursday morning at ten o'clock. Rev. Robinson conducting the services, and a large gathering of friends followed the remains to the Union Cornors cemetery for burial.
Contributor: Steve Harvey (49042161) • [email protected]
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