From the 1900 Federal Census for Alton Township, Madison County, Illinois; Sheet 3, Supv Dist 12, Enumeration Dist 32; dated June 5, 1900:
J. E. Deterding, Male, 46, Head, Born in Illinois May 1854, Blacksmith
Philip A. Deterding, Male, 17, Son, Born in Illinois Sep 1882, Salesman
Sophia L. Deterding, Female, 20, Daughter, Born in Illinois Nov 1879
Nellie Deterding, Female, 11, Daughter, Born in Illinois Sep 1888, At school
From the Alton Evening Telegraph, February 16, 1923:
John Edward Deterding, in his sixty-ninth year, died this forenoon at his residence on the northern edge of Alton, after an illness of more than a year. His trouble began with an abscess on the lung which later developed complications that caused his death. The end had been expected during the last forty-eight hours before death occurred.
Mr. Deterding was one of the best known residents of the North Side. He was born in Edwardsville and came here in 1870, fifty-three years ago. He was first engaged in the blacksmithing and horseshoeing business and later he opened a stationary store in the North Side. He was also postmaster at North Alton before that village was annexed to Alton. His wife died twenty-five years ago and after that event he disposed of his North Side home and bought a little place on the edge of town where he led the simple life and spent the remainder of his days.
He leaves two children, Miss Sophie Deterding and Philip Deterding, and two step-children, Mrs. A. C. Brown and Mrs. John Krug. He had been a real father to the step-children and by them he was beloved as much as he was by his own children, which is a striking testimonial to the fine character of the gentleman of whom it could be said.
He was a prominent Odd Fellow in years gone by and he was also a Modern Woodman. He was elected village clerk in the old village of North Alton and held the position for years. In Godfrey township he was elected tax collector.
“Eddie,” as he was more familiarly known among his old friends and associates, always had a good word for everyone, always ready to lend a helping hand, and no one ever appealed to him in vain. He was of a quiet disposition and always believed honesty and justice the right policy to pursue toward all. Mr. Deterding was an ardent hunter and fisherman in his earlier years, and an all round good fellow. He was also an expert checker player, and it was his delight to sit for hours with his friends in deep study over a checker board.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the home, and Rev. O. W. Heggemeier will have charge of the services.
J. E. Deterding, Male, 46, Head, Born in Illinois May 1854, Blacksmith
Philip A. Deterding, Male, 17, Son, Born in Illinois Sep 1882, Salesman
Sophia L. Deterding, Female, 20, Daughter, Born in Illinois Nov 1879
Nellie Deterding, Female, 11, Daughter, Born in Illinois Sep 1888, At school
From the Alton Evening Telegraph, February 16, 1923:
John Edward Deterding, in his sixty-ninth year, died this forenoon at his residence on the northern edge of Alton, after an illness of more than a year. His trouble began with an abscess on the lung which later developed complications that caused his death. The end had been expected during the last forty-eight hours before death occurred.
Mr. Deterding was one of the best known residents of the North Side. He was born in Edwardsville and came here in 1870, fifty-three years ago. He was first engaged in the blacksmithing and horseshoeing business and later he opened a stationary store in the North Side. He was also postmaster at North Alton before that village was annexed to Alton. His wife died twenty-five years ago and after that event he disposed of his North Side home and bought a little place on the edge of town where he led the simple life and spent the remainder of his days.
He leaves two children, Miss Sophie Deterding and Philip Deterding, and two step-children, Mrs. A. C. Brown and Mrs. John Krug. He had been a real father to the step-children and by them he was beloved as much as he was by his own children, which is a striking testimonial to the fine character of the gentleman of whom it could be said.
He was a prominent Odd Fellow in years gone by and he was also a Modern Woodman. He was elected village clerk in the old village of North Alton and held the position for years. In Godfrey township he was elected tax collector.
“Eddie,” as he was more familiarly known among his old friends and associates, always had a good word for everyone, always ready to lend a helping hand, and no one ever appealed to him in vain. He was of a quiet disposition and always believed honesty and justice the right policy to pursue toward all. Mr. Deterding was an ardent hunter and fisherman in his earlier years, and an all round good fellow. He was also an expert checker player, and it was his delight to sit for hours with his friends in deep study over a checker board.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the home, and Rev. O. W. Heggemeier will have charge of the services.
From the 1900 Federal Census for Alton Township, Madison County, Illinois; Sheet 3, Supv Dist 12, Enumeration Dist 32; dated June 5, 1900:
J. E. Deterding, Male, 46, Head, Born in Illinois May 1854, Blacksmith
Philip A. Deterding, Male, 17, Son, Born in Illinois Sep 1882, Salesman
Sophia L. Deterding, Female, 20, Daughter, Born in Illinois Nov 1879
Nellie Deterding, Female, 11, Daughter, Born in Illinois Sep 1888, At school
From the Alton Evening Telegraph, February 16, 1923:
John Edward Deterding, in his sixty-ninth year, died this forenoon at his residence on the northern edge of Alton, after an illness of more than a year. His trouble began with an abscess on the lung which later developed complications that caused his death. The end had been expected during the last forty-eight hours before death occurred.
Mr. Deterding was one of the best known residents of the North Side. He was born in Edwardsville and came here in 1870, fifty-three years ago. He was first engaged in the blacksmithing and horseshoeing business and later he opened a stationary store in the North Side. He was also postmaster at North Alton before that village was annexed to Alton. His wife died twenty-five years ago and after that event he disposed of his North Side home and bought a little place on the edge of town where he led the simple life and spent the remainder of his days.
He leaves two children, Miss Sophie Deterding and Philip Deterding, and two step-children, Mrs. A. C. Brown and Mrs. John Krug. He had been a real father to the step-children and by them he was beloved as much as he was by his own children, which is a striking testimonial to the fine character of the gentleman of whom it could be said.
He was a prominent Odd Fellow in years gone by and he was also a Modern Woodman. He was elected village clerk in the old village of North Alton and held the position for years. In Godfrey township he was elected tax collector.
“Eddie,” as he was more familiarly known among his old friends and associates, always had a good word for everyone, always ready to lend a helping hand, and no one ever appealed to him in vain. He was of a quiet disposition and always believed honesty and justice the right policy to pursue toward all. Mr. Deterding was an ardent hunter and fisherman in his earlier years, and an all round good fellow. He was also an expert checker player, and it was his delight to sit for hours with his friends in deep study over a checker board.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the home, and Rev. O. W. Heggemeier will have charge of the services.
J. E. Deterding, Male, 46, Head, Born in Illinois May 1854, Blacksmith
Philip A. Deterding, Male, 17, Son, Born in Illinois Sep 1882, Salesman
Sophia L. Deterding, Female, 20, Daughter, Born in Illinois Nov 1879
Nellie Deterding, Female, 11, Daughter, Born in Illinois Sep 1888, At school
From the Alton Evening Telegraph, February 16, 1923:
John Edward Deterding, in his sixty-ninth year, died this forenoon at his residence on the northern edge of Alton, after an illness of more than a year. His trouble began with an abscess on the lung which later developed complications that caused his death. The end had been expected during the last forty-eight hours before death occurred.
Mr. Deterding was one of the best known residents of the North Side. He was born in Edwardsville and came here in 1870, fifty-three years ago. He was first engaged in the blacksmithing and horseshoeing business and later he opened a stationary store in the North Side. He was also postmaster at North Alton before that village was annexed to Alton. His wife died twenty-five years ago and after that event he disposed of his North Side home and bought a little place on the edge of town where he led the simple life and spent the remainder of his days.
He leaves two children, Miss Sophie Deterding and Philip Deterding, and two step-children, Mrs. A. C. Brown and Mrs. John Krug. He had been a real father to the step-children and by them he was beloved as much as he was by his own children, which is a striking testimonial to the fine character of the gentleman of whom it could be said.
He was a prominent Odd Fellow in years gone by and he was also a Modern Woodman. He was elected village clerk in the old village of North Alton and held the position for years. In Godfrey township he was elected tax collector.
“Eddie,” as he was more familiarly known among his old friends and associates, always had a good word for everyone, always ready to lend a helping hand, and no one ever appealed to him in vain. He was of a quiet disposition and always believed honesty and justice the right policy to pursue toward all. Mr. Deterding was an ardent hunter and fisherman in his earlier years, and an all round good fellow. He was also an expert checker player, and it was his delight to sit for hours with his friends in deep study over a checker board.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the home, and Rev. O. W. Heggemeier will have charge of the services.
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