CIVIL WAR
PVT. CO. D 143 IL U. S. INF.
MASON, EFFINGHAM CO, IL (18 YR. OLD)
JOINED: MAY 6, 1864 OSKALOOSA, IL
MUSTER IN: JUN 11, 1864 MATTOON, IL
MUSTER OUT: SEP 26, 1864 MATTOON, IL
Isaac married Elizabeth Dryden shortly after his return from fighting in the Civil War. That marriage was short lived according to the divorce records of 7 Nov 1870 stating that "Elizabeth without just cause, deserted and abandoned the said complainant and refused to cohabit with him for the space of 3 years last present".
The divorce was granted on 7 Nov 1870 and Isaac married again on 10 Nov 1870 to Mary Ellen Wood.
During their 20 years of marriage they had 9 children: Laura Mae b. 13 Apr 1872, Ada b. 187?, Elsie b. 16 Sep 1876, Estella b. 29 Jan 1878, John A. Logan b. 20 Nov 1880, Isaac W b. 16 Jan 1882, Benjamin F b. 16 Dec 1883, Doomas R b. 30 Jun 1885, Murtie Theresa b, 16 Feb 1887 and Emma C b. 4 Mar 1889.
Throughout their marriage they lived on their farm in Larkinsburg, Twp, Clay County, IL
Contributor: Kathy (Kuenstler) Hursta ღ (46990380)
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The quiet little village of Edgewood was the scene of a horrible shooting affray last Saturday afternoon.
I. W. Edwards having been fatally shot by Alec Bryant. Both parties are from Clay County, IL The shooting was the result of a church quarrel of long standing.
Last Saturday, Edwards, a man named Fryman and a Mr. White was in Prices store in Edgewood. Fryman, who it is said, did not know Bryant, nor of the trouble between them, was talking to Edwards when Bryant stepped in. Referring to some trouble Edwards had had a few days before with the Bryants and which had been noised about the neighborhood, Fryman remarked to Edwards that he understood he was becoming quite a fighter. Edwards said he would have fought if his opponent had not run.
Bryant took this to mean him and he at once called Edwards a s--n of a b---h. White, who is related to Edwards wife, arose to take Edwards part and resent the insult. With him Edwards also rose and Bryant pulled his revolver. Mr. Price at this junction stepped in between the parties and told them he could have no fuss in his store and that they must go out if they wanted to fight.
While he was engaged in this peacemaking, Bryant put his arm around Price and fired at Edwards. The ball struck him in the lower part of the neck and with a wave of his hand to his breast he fell and expired in a few minutes.
Source: Effingham Democrat--16 May 1890
Contributor: Kathy (Kuenstler) Hursta ღ (46990380)
PVT. CO. D 143 IL U. S. INF.
MASON, EFFINGHAM CO, IL (18 YR. OLD)
JOINED: MAY 6, 1864 OSKALOOSA, IL
MUSTER IN: JUN 11, 1864 MATTOON, IL
MUSTER OUT: SEP 26, 1864 MATTOON, IL
Isaac married Elizabeth Dryden shortly after his return from fighting in the Civil War. That marriage was short lived according to the divorce records of 7 Nov 1870 stating that "Elizabeth without just cause, deserted and abandoned the said complainant and refused to cohabit with him for the space of 3 years last present".
The divorce was granted on 7 Nov 1870 and Isaac married again on 10 Nov 1870 to Mary Ellen Wood.
During their 20 years of marriage they had 9 children: Laura Mae b. 13 Apr 1872, Ada b. 187?, Elsie b. 16 Sep 1876, Estella b. 29 Jan 1878, John A. Logan b. 20 Nov 1880, Isaac W b. 16 Jan 1882, Benjamin F b. 16 Dec 1883, Doomas R b. 30 Jun 1885, Murtie Theresa b, 16 Feb 1887 and Emma C b. 4 Mar 1889.
Throughout their marriage they lived on their farm in Larkinsburg, Twp, Clay County, IL
Contributor: Kathy (Kuenstler) Hursta ღ (46990380)
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The quiet little village of Edgewood was the scene of a horrible shooting affray last Saturday afternoon.
I. W. Edwards having been fatally shot by Alec Bryant. Both parties are from Clay County, IL The shooting was the result of a church quarrel of long standing.
Last Saturday, Edwards, a man named Fryman and a Mr. White was in Prices store in Edgewood. Fryman, who it is said, did not know Bryant, nor of the trouble between them, was talking to Edwards when Bryant stepped in. Referring to some trouble Edwards had had a few days before with the Bryants and which had been noised about the neighborhood, Fryman remarked to Edwards that he understood he was becoming quite a fighter. Edwards said he would have fought if his opponent had not run.
Bryant took this to mean him and he at once called Edwards a s--n of a b---h. White, who is related to Edwards wife, arose to take Edwards part and resent the insult. With him Edwards also rose and Bryant pulled his revolver. Mr. Price at this junction stepped in between the parties and told them he could have no fuss in his store and that they must go out if they wanted to fight.
While he was engaged in this peacemaking, Bryant put his arm around Price and fired at Edwards. The ball struck him in the lower part of the neck and with a wave of his hand to his breast he fell and expired in a few minutes.
Source: Effingham Democrat--16 May 1890
Contributor: Kathy (Kuenstler) Hursta ღ (46990380)
CIVIL WAR
PVT. CO. D 143 IL U. S. INF.
MASON, EFFINGHAM CO, IL (18 YR. OLD)
JOINED: MAY 6, 1864 OSKALOOSA, IL
MUSTER IN: JUN 11, 1864 MATTOON, IL
MUSTER OUT: SEP 26, 1864 MATTOON, IL
Isaac married Elizabeth Dryden shortly after his return from fighting in the Civil War. That marriage was short lived according to the divorce records of 7 Nov 1870 stating that "Elizabeth without just cause, deserted and abandoned the said complainant and refused to cohabit with him for the space of 3 years last present".
The divorce was granted on 7 Nov 1870 and Isaac married again on 10 Nov 1870 to Mary Ellen Wood.
During their 20 years of marriage they had 9 children: Laura Mae b. 13 Apr 1872, Ada b. 187?, Elsie b. 16 Sep 1876, Estella b. 29 Jan 1878, John A. Logan b. 20 Nov 1880, Isaac W b. 16 Jan 1882, Benjamin F b. 16 Dec 1883, Doomas R b. 30 Jun 1885, Murtie Theresa b, 16 Feb 1887 and Emma C b. 4 Mar 1889.
Throughout their marriage they lived on their farm in Larkinsburg, Twp, Clay County, IL
Contributor: Kathy (Kuenstler) Hursta ღ (46990380)
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The quiet little village of Edgewood was the scene of a horrible shooting affray last Saturday afternoon.
I. W. Edwards having been fatally shot by Alec Bryant. Both parties are from Clay County, IL The shooting was the result of a church quarrel of long standing.
Last Saturday, Edwards, a man named Fryman and a Mr. White was in Prices store in Edgewood. Fryman, who it is said, did not know Bryant, nor of the trouble between them, was talking to Edwards when Bryant stepped in. Referring to some trouble Edwards had had a few days before with the Bryants and which had been noised about the neighborhood, Fryman remarked to Edwards that he understood he was becoming quite a fighter. Edwards said he would have fought if his opponent had not run.
Bryant took this to mean him and he at once called Edwards a s--n of a b---h. White, who is related to Edwards wife, arose to take Edwards part and resent the insult. With him Edwards also rose and Bryant pulled his revolver. Mr. Price at this junction stepped in between the parties and told them he could have no fuss in his store and that they must go out if they wanted to fight.
While he was engaged in this peacemaking, Bryant put his arm around Price and fired at Edwards. The ball struck him in the lower part of the neck and with a wave of his hand to his breast he fell and expired in a few minutes.
Source: Effingham Democrat--16 May 1890
Contributor: Kathy (Kuenstler) Hursta ღ (46990380)
PVT. CO. D 143 IL U. S. INF.
MASON, EFFINGHAM CO, IL (18 YR. OLD)
JOINED: MAY 6, 1864 OSKALOOSA, IL
MUSTER IN: JUN 11, 1864 MATTOON, IL
MUSTER OUT: SEP 26, 1864 MATTOON, IL
Isaac married Elizabeth Dryden shortly after his return from fighting in the Civil War. That marriage was short lived according to the divorce records of 7 Nov 1870 stating that "Elizabeth without just cause, deserted and abandoned the said complainant and refused to cohabit with him for the space of 3 years last present".
The divorce was granted on 7 Nov 1870 and Isaac married again on 10 Nov 1870 to Mary Ellen Wood.
During their 20 years of marriage they had 9 children: Laura Mae b. 13 Apr 1872, Ada b. 187?, Elsie b. 16 Sep 1876, Estella b. 29 Jan 1878, John A. Logan b. 20 Nov 1880, Isaac W b. 16 Jan 1882, Benjamin F b. 16 Dec 1883, Doomas R b. 30 Jun 1885, Murtie Theresa b, 16 Feb 1887 and Emma C b. 4 Mar 1889.
Throughout their marriage they lived on their farm in Larkinsburg, Twp, Clay County, IL
Contributor: Kathy (Kuenstler) Hursta ღ (46990380)
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The quiet little village of Edgewood was the scene of a horrible shooting affray last Saturday afternoon.
I. W. Edwards having been fatally shot by Alec Bryant. Both parties are from Clay County, IL The shooting was the result of a church quarrel of long standing.
Last Saturday, Edwards, a man named Fryman and a Mr. White was in Prices store in Edgewood. Fryman, who it is said, did not know Bryant, nor of the trouble between them, was talking to Edwards when Bryant stepped in. Referring to some trouble Edwards had had a few days before with the Bryants and which had been noised about the neighborhood, Fryman remarked to Edwards that he understood he was becoming quite a fighter. Edwards said he would have fought if his opponent had not run.
Bryant took this to mean him and he at once called Edwards a s--n of a b---h. White, who is related to Edwards wife, arose to take Edwards part and resent the insult. With him Edwards also rose and Bryant pulled his revolver. Mr. Price at this junction stepped in between the parties and told them he could have no fuss in his store and that they must go out if they wanted to fight.
While he was engaged in this peacemaking, Bryant put his arm around Price and fired at Edwards. The ball struck him in the lower part of the neck and with a wave of his hand to his breast he fell and expired in a few minutes.
Source: Effingham Democrat--16 May 1890
Contributor: Kathy (Kuenstler) Hursta ღ (46990380)
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