James Babcook, who in the late 70's of the last century settled on the present site of Stronghurst and lived here for a number of years, died at his home in Durham Township, Hancock county last Sunday night Jan. 18th at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 16 days. Mr. Babcook was prominent in farming and business circles in his locality and was one of the organizers and the first vice president of the Farmers State Exchange Bank of Dallas City.
Stronghurst Graphic: Jan. 22, 1925
James Babcook, who in the late 70's of the last century settled on the present site of Stronghurst and lived here for a number of years, died at his home in Durham Township, Hancock county last Sunday night Jan. 18th at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 16 days. Mr. Babcook was prominent in farming and business circles in his locality and was one of the organizers and the first vice president of the Farmers State Exchange Bank of Dallas City.
Stronghurst Graphic: Jan. 22, 1925
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Mary Elizabeth Babcook Royse
1843–1898
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Susan Duffy Babcook Gates
1845–1921
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Euphemia Jane Babcook Shaw
1847–1934
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Melinda Ann Babcook Huffman
1853–1917
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Margaret Naomi Babcook
1855–1881
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Isadora "Dora" Babcook James
1857–1883
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Elmina P Babcook
1859–1879
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Lillian Estelle Babcook Ranck
1862–1886
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Florence Sophronia Babcook Farren
1867–1931
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