The Quincy Daily Herald (Quincy, Illinois), Monday, January 7, 1924; Page: 10
CRAYTON SLADE PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES
Had Lived Here Since 1855—Was 93 Years of Age.
Columbus, Ill., Jan. 7.—Crayton Slade, pioneer of Adams county, died at his home here at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the age of 93 years. Mr. Slade suffered a light attack of flu one year ago which left him in a weakened condition. This with his advanced age caused his death.
Mr. Slade was born in Baltimore county, Maryland, May 14, 1830. He was a son of Christopher and Delilah Slade and was 9 years of age when his father died, leaving the mother with a family of seven children. The five brothers and one sister are now dead. As a boy he worked six years in a woolen factory to support the family.
While still a boy Mr. Slade emigrated to Butler county, Ohio, in 1852, and came to Adams county in 1855. He enlisted with the Union forces early in the Civil war and served until the close when he returned to Adams county and was married to Miss Mary Pearee, Jan. 28, 1866. Mrs. Slade was also a native of Baltimore, Md., removing to Illinois before her marriage. She died Nov. 10, 1902.
Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Slade. One died in infancy and one at the age of 14 years. A daughter, Ada, Mrs. Walter Frey and a son, William Slade, live in this community.
During most of his life Mr. Slade was engaged in farming. With his brother-in-law, James Lytle, he bought 75 acres of land in Burton township at $30 an acre in 1856. The partnership continued until 1862. This farm is now owned by J. P. Spangler.
During the Civil war, Mr. Slade served in Co. E., 84th Illinois Infantry made up mostly of Adams county men. He served in the Atlanta campaign and was with Thomas' [sic] army in the chase after Hood including the battles of Nashville and Franklin. At Chicamauga [sic] Mr. Slade's knapsack stopped a bullet and saved his life. He was advanced to sergeant before the close of the war.
In this day of advanced land values it is an interesting fact that although Mr. Slade owned almost one-half section of land he did not pay more than $52 an acre for any part of it. After his marriage he started with 53 acres bought for $2,400. Later he enlarged this plot to a quarter section and bought land in Columbus township. Mr. Slade was an up-to-date farmer and a breeder of fine horses.
Mr. Slade served several terms as supervisor, has been tax collector, road commissioner and member of the school board. He was a Democrat and stood high in the councils of his party.
Funeral services will be held at the Columbus M. E. church Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with burial in Columbus cemetery.
CRAYTON SLADE PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES
Had Lived Here Since 1855—Was 93 Years of Age.
Columbus, Ill., Jan. 7.—Crayton Slade, pioneer of Adams county, died at his home here at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the age of 93 years. Mr. Slade suffered a light attack of flu one year ago which left him in a weakened condition. This with his advanced age caused his death.
Mr. Slade was born in Baltimore county, Maryland, May 14, 1830. He was a son of Christopher and Delilah Slade and was 9 years of age when his father died, leaving the mother with a family of seven children. The five brothers and one sister are now dead. As a boy he worked six years in a woolen factory to support the family.
While still a boy Mr. Slade emigrated to Butler county, Ohio, in 1852, and came to Adams county in 1855. He enlisted with the Union forces early in the Civil war and served until the close when he returned to Adams county and was married to Miss Mary Pearee, Jan. 28, 1866. Mrs. Slade was also a native of Baltimore, Md., removing to Illinois before her marriage. She died Nov. 10, 1902.
Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Slade. One died in infancy and one at the age of 14 years. A daughter, Ada, Mrs. Walter Frey and a son, William Slade, live in this community.
During most of his life Mr. Slade was engaged in farming. With his brother-in-law, James Lytle, he bought 75 acres of land in Burton township at $30 an acre in 1856. The partnership continued until 1862. This farm is now owned by J. P. Spangler.
During the Civil war, Mr. Slade served in Co. E., 84th Illinois Infantry made up mostly of Adams county men. He served in the Atlanta campaign and was with Thomas' [sic] army in the chase after Hood including the battles of Nashville and Franklin. At Chicamauga [sic] Mr. Slade's knapsack stopped a bullet and saved his life. He was advanced to sergeant before the close of the war.
In this day of advanced land values it is an interesting fact that although Mr. Slade owned almost one-half section of land he did not pay more than $52 an acre for any part of it. After his marriage he started with 53 acres bought for $2,400. Later he enlarged this plot to a quarter section and bought land in Columbus township. Mr. Slade was an up-to-date farmer and a breeder of fine horses.
Mr. Slade served several terms as supervisor, has been tax collector, road commissioner and member of the school board. He was a Democrat and stood high in the councils of his party.
Funeral services will be held at the Columbus M. E. church Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with burial in Columbus cemetery.
The Quincy Daily Herald (Quincy, Illinois), Monday, January 7, 1924; Page: 10
CRAYTON SLADE PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES
Had Lived Here Since 1855—Was 93 Years of Age.
Columbus, Ill., Jan. 7.—Crayton Slade, pioneer of Adams county, died at his home here at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the age of 93 years. Mr. Slade suffered a light attack of flu one year ago which left him in a weakened condition. This with his advanced age caused his death.
Mr. Slade was born in Baltimore county, Maryland, May 14, 1830. He was a son of Christopher and Delilah Slade and was 9 years of age when his father died, leaving the mother with a family of seven children. The five brothers and one sister are now dead. As a boy he worked six years in a woolen factory to support the family.
While still a boy Mr. Slade emigrated to Butler county, Ohio, in 1852, and came to Adams county in 1855. He enlisted with the Union forces early in the Civil war and served until the close when he returned to Adams county and was married to Miss Mary Pearee, Jan. 28, 1866. Mrs. Slade was also a native of Baltimore, Md., removing to Illinois before her marriage. She died Nov. 10, 1902.
Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Slade. One died in infancy and one at the age of 14 years. A daughter, Ada, Mrs. Walter Frey and a son, William Slade, live in this community.
During most of his life Mr. Slade was engaged in farming. With his brother-in-law, James Lytle, he bought 75 acres of land in Burton township at $30 an acre in 1856. The partnership continued until 1862. This farm is now owned by J. P. Spangler.
During the Civil war, Mr. Slade served in Co. E., 84th Illinois Infantry made up mostly of Adams county men. He served in the Atlanta campaign and was with Thomas' [sic] army in the chase after Hood including the battles of Nashville and Franklin. At Chicamauga [sic] Mr. Slade's knapsack stopped a bullet and saved his life. He was advanced to sergeant before the close of the war.
In this day of advanced land values it is an interesting fact that although Mr. Slade owned almost one-half section of land he did not pay more than $52 an acre for any part of it. After his marriage he started with 53 acres bought for $2,400. Later he enlarged this plot to a quarter section and bought land in Columbus township. Mr. Slade was an up-to-date farmer and a breeder of fine horses.
Mr. Slade served several terms as supervisor, has been tax collector, road commissioner and member of the school board. He was a Democrat and stood high in the councils of his party.
Funeral services will be held at the Columbus M. E. church Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with burial in Columbus cemetery.
CRAYTON SLADE PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES
Had Lived Here Since 1855—Was 93 Years of Age.
Columbus, Ill., Jan. 7.—Crayton Slade, pioneer of Adams county, died at his home here at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the age of 93 years. Mr. Slade suffered a light attack of flu one year ago which left him in a weakened condition. This with his advanced age caused his death.
Mr. Slade was born in Baltimore county, Maryland, May 14, 1830. He was a son of Christopher and Delilah Slade and was 9 years of age when his father died, leaving the mother with a family of seven children. The five brothers and one sister are now dead. As a boy he worked six years in a woolen factory to support the family.
While still a boy Mr. Slade emigrated to Butler county, Ohio, in 1852, and came to Adams county in 1855. He enlisted with the Union forces early in the Civil war and served until the close when he returned to Adams county and was married to Miss Mary Pearee, Jan. 28, 1866. Mrs. Slade was also a native of Baltimore, Md., removing to Illinois before her marriage. She died Nov. 10, 1902.
Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Slade. One died in infancy and one at the age of 14 years. A daughter, Ada, Mrs. Walter Frey and a son, William Slade, live in this community.
During most of his life Mr. Slade was engaged in farming. With his brother-in-law, James Lytle, he bought 75 acres of land in Burton township at $30 an acre in 1856. The partnership continued until 1862. This farm is now owned by J. P. Spangler.
During the Civil war, Mr. Slade served in Co. E., 84th Illinois Infantry made up mostly of Adams county men. He served in the Atlanta campaign and was with Thomas' [sic] army in the chase after Hood including the battles of Nashville and Franklin. At Chicamauga [sic] Mr. Slade's knapsack stopped a bullet and saved his life. He was advanced to sergeant before the close of the war.
In this day of advanced land values it is an interesting fact that although Mr. Slade owned almost one-half section of land he did not pay more than $52 an acre for any part of it. After his marriage he started with 53 acres bought for $2,400. Later he enlarged this plot to a quarter section and bought land in Columbus township. Mr. Slade was an up-to-date farmer and a breeder of fine horses.
Mr. Slade served several terms as supervisor, has been tax collector, road commissioner and member of the school board. He was a Democrat and stood high in the councils of his party.
Funeral services will be held at the Columbus M. E. church Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with burial in Columbus cemetery.
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