Died, at the residence of John T. McClure, near Gibson, on Monday, Jan. 11th, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Ida McAlpin, aged 52 years, 3 months and 11 days.
Mrs. McAlpin was born Sept. 30, 1833, at Waynesburg [Waynesboro], Va. Her maiden name was Deal. She was twice married, and passed through some troubled experiences. Her second husband was named McAlpin, and he took her to Arkansas; where be engaged in the practice of the law. They were prosperus, and secured a snug little home, in which they expected to end their days. But the war came, and Mr. McAlpin being true to the Union, persecution followed. At length he was warned by a friend that his death had been decreed, and he fled with his wife, leaving behind their worldly possessions. The faithful friend who had given the warning fell victim to the fury of the mob when it was learned that their prey had escaped through his warning.
He McAlpin did not long survive the loss of his business and possessions, and the desolate widow came to Illinois and made her home with her sister Mrs. J. T. McClure. Here she has lived during the years that have since elapsed, a quiet unobtrusive life, devoted to the service of the church and of all around her. Her life was blameless, and the memory of her kind deeds and loving service will long linger with those knew her best.
The funeral services were held Wednesday at the C. P. Church, Rev. Mr. Foxworthy officiating.
Gibson City Courier, Gibson City, Il
Fri Jan 15, 1886
Contributor: Marlin Diehl (47001193) • [email protected]
Mrs. McAlpin was born Sept. 30, 1833, at Waynesburg [Waynesboro], Va. Her maiden name was Deal. She was twice married, and passed through some troubled experiences. Her second husband was named McAlpin, and he took her to Arkansas; where be engaged in the practice of the law. They were prosperus, and secured a snug little home, in which they expected to end their days. But the war came, and Mr. McAlpin being true to the Union, persecution followed. At length he was warned by a friend that his death had been decreed, and he fled with his wife, leaving behind their worldly possessions. The faithful friend who had given the warning fell victim to the fury of the mob when it was learned that their prey had escaped through his warning.
He McAlpin did not long survive the loss of his business and possessions, and the desolate widow came to Illinois and made her home with her sister Mrs. J. T. McClure. Here she has lived during the years that have since elapsed, a quiet unobtrusive life, devoted to the service of the church and of all around her. Her life was blameless, and the memory of her kind deeds and loving service will long linger with those knew her best.
The funeral services were held Wednesday at the C. P. Church, Rev. Mr. Foxworthy officiating.
Gibson City Courier, Gibson City, Il
Fri Jan 15, 1886
Contributor: Marlin Diehl (47001193) • [email protected]
Died, at the residence of John T. McClure, near Gibson, on Monday, Jan. 11th, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Ida McAlpin, aged 52 years, 3 months and 11 days.
Mrs. McAlpin was born Sept. 30, 1833, at Waynesburg [Waynesboro], Va. Her maiden name was Deal. She was twice married, and passed through some troubled experiences. Her second husband was named McAlpin, and he took her to Arkansas; where be engaged in the practice of the law. They were prosperus, and secured a snug little home, in which they expected to end their days. But the war came, and Mr. McAlpin being true to the Union, persecution followed. At length he was warned by a friend that his death had been decreed, and he fled with his wife, leaving behind their worldly possessions. The faithful friend who had given the warning fell victim to the fury of the mob when it was learned that their prey had escaped through his warning.
He McAlpin did not long survive the loss of his business and possessions, and the desolate widow came to Illinois and made her home with her sister Mrs. J. T. McClure. Here she has lived during the years that have since elapsed, a quiet unobtrusive life, devoted to the service of the church and of all around her. Her life was blameless, and the memory of her kind deeds and loving service will long linger with those knew her best.
The funeral services were held Wednesday at the C. P. Church, Rev. Mr. Foxworthy officiating.
Gibson City Courier, Gibson City, Il
Fri Jan 15, 1886
Contributor: Marlin Diehl (47001193) • [email protected]
Mrs. McAlpin was born Sept. 30, 1833, at Waynesburg [Waynesboro], Va. Her maiden name was Deal. She was twice married, and passed through some troubled experiences. Her second husband was named McAlpin, and he took her to Arkansas; where be engaged in the practice of the law. They were prosperus, and secured a snug little home, in which they expected to end their days. But the war came, and Mr. McAlpin being true to the Union, persecution followed. At length he was warned by a friend that his death had been decreed, and he fled with his wife, leaving behind their worldly possessions. The faithful friend who had given the warning fell victim to the fury of the mob when it was learned that their prey had escaped through his warning.
He McAlpin did not long survive the loss of his business and possessions, and the desolate widow came to Illinois and made her home with her sister Mrs. J. T. McClure. Here she has lived during the years that have since elapsed, a quiet unobtrusive life, devoted to the service of the church and of all around her. Her life was blameless, and the memory of her kind deeds and loving service will long linger with those knew her best.
The funeral services were held Wednesday at the C. P. Church, Rev. Mr. Foxworthy officiating.
Gibson City Courier, Gibson City, Il
Fri Jan 15, 1886
Contributor: Marlin Diehl (47001193) • [email protected]
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