A PIONEER AT REST - Through the death of James Affleck, who suffered a sudden and peaceful death Thursday afternoon, at 4:30 o'clock, Belleville loses its pioneer resident, and a man of sterling worth, an honorable and upright citizen. His death occurred while the aged gentleman was seated on a lounge at his home, 701 Centreville avenue, resting after a day's labor in the yard and orchard of his country like home.
Mr. Affleck had enjoyed perfect health in spite of his advanced years up to the day previous to his death, and worked about his home every day. On Wednesday he even performed the arduous task of cutting down a large tree single handed and cut it up in short lengths.
He complained of a slight pain in the chest Wednesday and his wife insisted on calling Dr. W. West, Sr., a life-long friend of the deceased. Dr. West prescribed medicine and advised Mr Affleck to abstain from hard work. Mr. Affleck, however, went on as was his custom until about a half hour before he died. The aged couple was at home alone when death came. Kind neighbors were notified and Dr. West was hastily sent for, but Mr. Affleck had passed away before he reached the house.
The deceased had lived longer in the city of Belleville than any other resident for he came here in 1820, and had made this place his home ever since. His birth occurred either in North Carolina or Tennessee (NOTE: a biography written in 1881 said he was born in Scotland and came to the US with his parents in 1814). His parents were David and Ann (Gillespie) Affleck, who were born and reared in Scotland. Soon after their marriage they came to America and settled in Wilmington, N. C., but after a short sojourn there they removed into Tennessee. The father taught school on Stone River, not far from where Murfreesboro now stands. When the Illinois "boom" started, they came to St. Clair county where he bought land and resided until his death in 1819. The mother's death occurred one year earlier.
James Affleck was born August 15, 1813, and was therefore in his 88th year. He was left an orphan before he was 6 years of age, with one relative, Robert Gillespie Affleck, now of Balivar, Mo. In those days, the houses of the pioneers were small, but their hearts were large and no matter how overflowing the hearthstone might be there was always some hominy and a corner for the orphan or stranger.
In 1820 the deceased came to Belleville with a kind Tennessee family and in this city he grew to manhood, meanwhile learning the trade of cabinet and furniture making. After reaching maturity he earned money enough to pay his board, and then entered school, where he applied himself so closely that he obtained a fair education. Thus equipped, he commenced to work at cabinet making and soon had a shop of his own, in which he continued until he thought he could make more by farming. For a short time he followed agricultural pursuits, and later engaged in business as a contractor and builder. While at this work he was offered the foremanship of the Harrison Machine Works wood-working department, and accepted it, continuing in that capacity for a period of eighteen years, retiring only a few years ago.
In public affairs he was always interested, and did his part toward promoting the welfare of the city. For years he was Alderman from the Fourth Ward, and had also served in other positions of trust.
On November 12, 1835, Mr. Affleck married Miss Hester Ann Coleman, a daughter of Wesley Coleman, who died in the year 1857. Several years after the death of his first wife Mr. Affleck married Miss Ann E. Richardson, a native of Ohio, his now bereaved widow, who together with the following children survive to mourn his death:
Mary Ellen, wife of Attny Edwin Park, Decatur, Ill.
Amanda J., wife of Judge A. S. Wilderman, Belleville
Estella, wife of John A. Logan, Carmi, Ill.
Miss Susie Affleck, of St. Louis, Mo.
Edward Affleck, chief machinist of the battleship "Oregon" who but a few days ago lost his wife and only child.
Benjamin Affleck, of St. Louis
James Affleck was a life-long and a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church, always taking an active part in church work. In the Octogenarian Club, of which he was the historian and to him those wishing exact data of the early history of Belleville and the country, always turned. Among his writings will be found many things of personal and historical interest.
He took an active interest in the affairs of the Scott, Irish and American societies, and was a member of the Scotch-Irish Society of Illinois.
The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the family residence, on Centreville avenue, to the Presbyterian Church, thence to Green Mount Cemetery.
Belleville News Democrat
April 18, 1902
______________________
1st Wife
Hester Ann Coleman
Children with Hester:
. Charles D. Affleck
. Mary Ellen (Affleck) Park
. Amanda J. (Affleck) Wilderman
. James R. Affleck
2nd Wife
Anne Eliza Richardson
Children with Anne:
. Cora (Affleck) Stewart
. Estelle (Affleck) Logan
. Benjamin Franklin Affleck 1869-1944
. Edward G. Affleck
. Susie Affleck
Mr. Affleck had enjoyed perfect health in spite of his advanced years up to the day previous to his death, and worked about his home every day. On Wednesday he even performed the arduous task of cutting down a large tree single handed and cut it up in short lengths.
He complained of a slight pain in the chest Wednesday and his wife insisted on calling Dr. W. West, Sr., a life-long friend of the deceased. Dr. West prescribed medicine and advised Mr Affleck to abstain from hard work. Mr. Affleck, however, went on as was his custom until about a half hour before he died. The aged couple was at home alone when death came. Kind neighbors were notified and Dr. West was hastily sent for, but Mr. Affleck had passed away before he reached the house.
The deceased had lived longer in the city of Belleville than any other resident for he came here in 1820, and had made this place his home ever since. His birth occurred either in North Carolina or Tennessee (NOTE: a biography written in 1881 said he was born in Scotland and came to the US with his parents in 1814). His parents were David and Ann (Gillespie) Affleck, who were born and reared in Scotland. Soon after their marriage they came to America and settled in Wilmington, N. C., but after a short sojourn there they removed into Tennessee. The father taught school on Stone River, not far from where Murfreesboro now stands. When the Illinois "boom" started, they came to St. Clair county where he bought land and resided until his death in 1819. The mother's death occurred one year earlier.
James Affleck was born August 15, 1813, and was therefore in his 88th year. He was left an orphan before he was 6 years of age, with one relative, Robert Gillespie Affleck, now of Balivar, Mo. In those days, the houses of the pioneers were small, but their hearts were large and no matter how overflowing the hearthstone might be there was always some hominy and a corner for the orphan or stranger.
In 1820 the deceased came to Belleville with a kind Tennessee family and in this city he grew to manhood, meanwhile learning the trade of cabinet and furniture making. After reaching maturity he earned money enough to pay his board, and then entered school, where he applied himself so closely that he obtained a fair education. Thus equipped, he commenced to work at cabinet making and soon had a shop of his own, in which he continued until he thought he could make more by farming. For a short time he followed agricultural pursuits, and later engaged in business as a contractor and builder. While at this work he was offered the foremanship of the Harrison Machine Works wood-working department, and accepted it, continuing in that capacity for a period of eighteen years, retiring only a few years ago.
In public affairs he was always interested, and did his part toward promoting the welfare of the city. For years he was Alderman from the Fourth Ward, and had also served in other positions of trust.
On November 12, 1835, Mr. Affleck married Miss Hester Ann Coleman, a daughter of Wesley Coleman, who died in the year 1857. Several years after the death of his first wife Mr. Affleck married Miss Ann E. Richardson, a native of Ohio, his now bereaved widow, who together with the following children survive to mourn his death:
Mary Ellen, wife of Attny Edwin Park, Decatur, Ill.
Amanda J., wife of Judge A. S. Wilderman, Belleville
Estella, wife of John A. Logan, Carmi, Ill.
Miss Susie Affleck, of St. Louis, Mo.
Edward Affleck, chief machinist of the battleship "Oregon" who but a few days ago lost his wife and only child.
Benjamin Affleck, of St. Louis
James Affleck was a life-long and a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church, always taking an active part in church work. In the Octogenarian Club, of which he was the historian and to him those wishing exact data of the early history of Belleville and the country, always turned. Among his writings will be found many things of personal and historical interest.
He took an active interest in the affairs of the Scott, Irish and American societies, and was a member of the Scotch-Irish Society of Illinois.
The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the family residence, on Centreville avenue, to the Presbyterian Church, thence to Green Mount Cemetery.
Belleville News Democrat
April 18, 1902
______________________
1st Wife
Hester Ann Coleman
Children with Hester:
. Charles D. Affleck
. Mary Ellen (Affleck) Park
. Amanda J. (Affleck) Wilderman
. James R. Affleck
2nd Wife
Anne Eliza Richardson
Children with Anne:
. Cora (Affleck) Stewart
. Estelle (Affleck) Logan
. Benjamin Franklin Affleck 1869-1944
. Edward G. Affleck
. Susie Affleck
A PIONEER AT REST - Through the death of James Affleck, who suffered a sudden and peaceful death Thursday afternoon, at 4:30 o'clock, Belleville loses its pioneer resident, and a man of sterling worth, an honorable and upright citizen. His death occurred while the aged gentleman was seated on a lounge at his home, 701 Centreville avenue, resting after a day's labor in the yard and orchard of his country like home.
Mr. Affleck had enjoyed perfect health in spite of his advanced years up to the day previous to his death, and worked about his home every day. On Wednesday he even performed the arduous task of cutting down a large tree single handed and cut it up in short lengths.
He complained of a slight pain in the chest Wednesday and his wife insisted on calling Dr. W. West, Sr., a life-long friend of the deceased. Dr. West prescribed medicine and advised Mr Affleck to abstain from hard work. Mr. Affleck, however, went on as was his custom until about a half hour before he died. The aged couple was at home alone when death came. Kind neighbors were notified and Dr. West was hastily sent for, but Mr. Affleck had passed away before he reached the house.
The deceased had lived longer in the city of Belleville than any other resident for he came here in 1820, and had made this place his home ever since. His birth occurred either in North Carolina or Tennessee (NOTE: a biography written in 1881 said he was born in Scotland and came to the US with his parents in 1814). His parents were David and Ann (Gillespie) Affleck, who were born and reared in Scotland. Soon after their marriage they came to America and settled in Wilmington, N. C., but after a short sojourn there they removed into Tennessee. The father taught school on Stone River, not far from where Murfreesboro now stands. When the Illinois "boom" started, they came to St. Clair county where he bought land and resided until his death in 1819. The mother's death occurred one year earlier.
James Affleck was born August 15, 1813, and was therefore in his 88th year. He was left an orphan before he was 6 years of age, with one relative, Robert Gillespie Affleck, now of Balivar, Mo. In those days, the houses of the pioneers were small, but their hearts were large and no matter how overflowing the hearthstone might be there was always some hominy and a corner for the orphan or stranger.
In 1820 the deceased came to Belleville with a kind Tennessee family and in this city he grew to manhood, meanwhile learning the trade of cabinet and furniture making. After reaching maturity he earned money enough to pay his board, and then entered school, where he applied himself so closely that he obtained a fair education. Thus equipped, he commenced to work at cabinet making and soon had a shop of his own, in which he continued until he thought he could make more by farming. For a short time he followed agricultural pursuits, and later engaged in business as a contractor and builder. While at this work he was offered the foremanship of the Harrison Machine Works wood-working department, and accepted it, continuing in that capacity for a period of eighteen years, retiring only a few years ago.
In public affairs he was always interested, and did his part toward promoting the welfare of the city. For years he was Alderman from the Fourth Ward, and had also served in other positions of trust.
On November 12, 1835, Mr. Affleck married Miss Hester Ann Coleman, a daughter of Wesley Coleman, who died in the year 1857. Several years after the death of his first wife Mr. Affleck married Miss Ann E. Richardson, a native of Ohio, his now bereaved widow, who together with the following children survive to mourn his death:
Mary Ellen, wife of Attny Edwin Park, Decatur, Ill.
Amanda J., wife of Judge A. S. Wilderman, Belleville
Estella, wife of John A. Logan, Carmi, Ill.
Miss Susie Affleck, of St. Louis, Mo.
Edward Affleck, chief machinist of the battleship "Oregon" who but a few days ago lost his wife and only child.
Benjamin Affleck, of St. Louis
James Affleck was a life-long and a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church, always taking an active part in church work. In the Octogenarian Club, of which he was the historian and to him those wishing exact data of the early history of Belleville and the country, always turned. Among his writings will be found many things of personal and historical interest.
He took an active interest in the affairs of the Scott, Irish and American societies, and was a member of the Scotch-Irish Society of Illinois.
The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the family residence, on Centreville avenue, to the Presbyterian Church, thence to Green Mount Cemetery.
Belleville News Democrat
April 18, 1902
______________________
1st Wife
Hester Ann Coleman
Children with Hester:
. Charles D. Affleck
. Mary Ellen (Affleck) Park
. Amanda J. (Affleck) Wilderman
. James R. Affleck
2nd Wife
Anne Eliza Richardson
Children with Anne:
. Cora (Affleck) Stewart
. Estelle (Affleck) Logan
. Benjamin Franklin Affleck 1869-1944
. Edward G. Affleck
. Susie Affleck
Mr. Affleck had enjoyed perfect health in spite of his advanced years up to the day previous to his death, and worked about his home every day. On Wednesday he even performed the arduous task of cutting down a large tree single handed and cut it up in short lengths.
He complained of a slight pain in the chest Wednesday and his wife insisted on calling Dr. W. West, Sr., a life-long friend of the deceased. Dr. West prescribed medicine and advised Mr Affleck to abstain from hard work. Mr. Affleck, however, went on as was his custom until about a half hour before he died. The aged couple was at home alone when death came. Kind neighbors were notified and Dr. West was hastily sent for, but Mr. Affleck had passed away before he reached the house.
The deceased had lived longer in the city of Belleville than any other resident for he came here in 1820, and had made this place his home ever since. His birth occurred either in North Carolina or Tennessee (NOTE: a biography written in 1881 said he was born in Scotland and came to the US with his parents in 1814). His parents were David and Ann (Gillespie) Affleck, who were born and reared in Scotland. Soon after their marriage they came to America and settled in Wilmington, N. C., but after a short sojourn there they removed into Tennessee. The father taught school on Stone River, not far from where Murfreesboro now stands. When the Illinois "boom" started, they came to St. Clair county where he bought land and resided until his death in 1819. The mother's death occurred one year earlier.
James Affleck was born August 15, 1813, and was therefore in his 88th year. He was left an orphan before he was 6 years of age, with one relative, Robert Gillespie Affleck, now of Balivar, Mo. In those days, the houses of the pioneers were small, but their hearts were large and no matter how overflowing the hearthstone might be there was always some hominy and a corner for the orphan or stranger.
In 1820 the deceased came to Belleville with a kind Tennessee family and in this city he grew to manhood, meanwhile learning the trade of cabinet and furniture making. After reaching maturity he earned money enough to pay his board, and then entered school, where he applied himself so closely that he obtained a fair education. Thus equipped, he commenced to work at cabinet making and soon had a shop of his own, in which he continued until he thought he could make more by farming. For a short time he followed agricultural pursuits, and later engaged in business as a contractor and builder. While at this work he was offered the foremanship of the Harrison Machine Works wood-working department, and accepted it, continuing in that capacity for a period of eighteen years, retiring only a few years ago.
In public affairs he was always interested, and did his part toward promoting the welfare of the city. For years he was Alderman from the Fourth Ward, and had also served in other positions of trust.
On November 12, 1835, Mr. Affleck married Miss Hester Ann Coleman, a daughter of Wesley Coleman, who died in the year 1857. Several years after the death of his first wife Mr. Affleck married Miss Ann E. Richardson, a native of Ohio, his now bereaved widow, who together with the following children survive to mourn his death:
Mary Ellen, wife of Attny Edwin Park, Decatur, Ill.
Amanda J., wife of Judge A. S. Wilderman, Belleville
Estella, wife of John A. Logan, Carmi, Ill.
Miss Susie Affleck, of St. Louis, Mo.
Edward Affleck, chief machinist of the battleship "Oregon" who but a few days ago lost his wife and only child.
Benjamin Affleck, of St. Louis
James Affleck was a life-long and a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church, always taking an active part in church work. In the Octogenarian Club, of which he was the historian and to him those wishing exact data of the early history of Belleville and the country, always turned. Among his writings will be found many things of personal and historical interest.
He took an active interest in the affairs of the Scott, Irish and American societies, and was a member of the Scotch-Irish Society of Illinois.
The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the family residence, on Centreville avenue, to the Presbyterian Church, thence to Green Mount Cemetery.
Belleville News Democrat
April 18, 1902
______________________
1st Wife
Hester Ann Coleman
Children with Hester:
. Charles D. Affleck
. Mary Ellen (Affleck) Park
. Amanda J. (Affleck) Wilderman
. James R. Affleck
2nd Wife
Anne Eliza Richardson
Children with Anne:
. Cora (Affleck) Stewart
. Estelle (Affleck) Logan
. Benjamin Franklin Affleck 1869-1944
. Edward G. Affleck
. Susie Affleck
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