Children: Samuel Charles & Lillian
Name: Mary E. Winegardner
[Mary E. Toby]
Birth Date: 4 Jul 1844
Birth Place: Memphis, Tenn
Death Date: 23 Apr 1935
Death Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
Burial Date: 25 Apr 1935
Burial Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
Death Age: 90
Occupation: Housewife
Race: White
Marital Status: W
Gender: Female
Father Name: Michael Toby
Father Birth Place: England
Spouse Name: Samuel Winegardner
Comments: Served in U.S. Military
FHL Film Number: 1754245
Illinois Death and Stillbirth Index 1916-1947
Decatur Herald 4/24/1935
Mrs. Mary Winegardner, civil war nurse, who served with William T. Sherman during his memorable march to the sea, died in her home at 955 N. Jasper street about 7:30 pm Tuesday.She would have been 91 years old next July 4. An unusually active woman for her age, Mrs. Winegardner did not show signs of failing health until a short time ago. She grew steadily worse, however and two weeks ago was considered in a serious condition. She was bed fast about a week.
Her death marked the end of many years work among patriotic organizations through out Central Illinois. Her activity among these groups brought her many honors and honorary awards. Little is known of her actual history during the hectic Civil war days, although she was known to have started with William Tecumseh Sherman,'The fighting prophet" on his march through Georgia to the sea and thence to Washington where the entire Sherman army was honored by government officials". At the Battle of Vicksburg she became acquainted with the late Dr. K. Stebbins King of Decatur and Dr. John W. Coleman of Monticello, the father of Miss Lyda Coleman of Decatur. Mr. Coleman was in the Isaac Pugh regiment.
She never was a registered nurse, but only because officials did not follow the registration practice during the Civil war days. Comrade J. H. Crowder who died more than a year ago attested to her activity as a nurse in an affidavit which he signed before his death.
" I know that Mary Winegardner was a nurse on the battlefield during the civil war" Mr. Crowder wrote "It was she who assisted in the care of my brother who was shot through the neck" Chief among the many honors which have been bestowed upon her by admiring friends was the dedication of a bronze table at the Greenwood cemetery, Aug. 1, 1932. The table was affixed to the Soldiers monument which was placed in the cemetery nearly 30 years previous as a result of her efforts. The table recites many of her achievements during the war and contains praise for Mrs. Winegardners fearlessness and devotion to duty. W. N. Hodge now state commander of the G. A.R. spoke of the dedication ceremony and pointed out that few women were allowed to serve as nurse during the Civil was because of the extreme danger to life.
Patriotic organizations which joined in providing the tribute of appreciation for Mrs. Winegardners service included the G. A. R., Womens relief Corps, the Past Presidents club of which she was president, the Sons of Veterans auxillary, Daughters of Union Veterans, Thomas G. Johnson circle, Ladies of the G. A. R. and the Lelah B. Peniwell circle. Mrs. Winegardner was elected to the presidency of the Past Presidents club in January of of 1933. She was a member of the Womens Relief Corps for more than 50 years. She also was a member of Myrtle temple,Pythian sisters. She continued to be unusually active in her late years, going about the city by bus and street car alone. Following her last birthday the 20th she chartered a taxicab and drove from home to hospitals and cemeteries to distribute many portions of the floral offerings she had received for her anniversary.
Mary E.Foley was born in Memphis, Tenn, July 4, 1843. The exact date of her marriage is not known but she was married to Samuel Winegardner who preceded her in death in 1878. She leaves one daughter, Lillian Bain of Decatur, five grandchildren, five great grandchilden and four great great grandchildren. three children, Carrie,Chat and Edward Winegardner preceded her in death.She was the last of her immediate family.
She had lived in Decatur since the close of the Civil war in 1865 and had lived in the residence at 955 N. Jasper street for the past 69 years.
Funeral preparations were being made Tuesday night by the Monson funeral home but date for the services had not been set. The body will remain at the home where friends may call.
Obituary furnished by Janet Donner
Name: Mary E. Winegardner
[Mary E. Toby]
Birth Date: 4 Jul 1844
Birth Place: Memphis, Tenn
Death Date: 23 Apr 1935
Death Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
Burial Date: 25 Apr 1935
Burial Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
Death Age: 90
Occupation: Housewife
Race: White
Marital Status: W
Gender: Female
Father Name: Michael Toby
Father Birth Place: England
Spouse Name: Samuel Winegardner
Comments: Served in U.S. Military
FHL Film Number: 1754245
Illinois Death and Stillbirth Index 1916-1947
Decatur Herald 4/24/1935
Mrs. Mary Winegardner, civil war nurse, who served with William T. Sherman during his memorable march to the sea, died in her home at 955 N. Jasper street about 7:30 pm Tuesday.She would have been 91 years old next July 4. An unusually active woman for her age, Mrs. Winegardner did not show signs of failing health until a short time ago. She grew steadily worse, however and two weeks ago was considered in a serious condition. She was bed fast about a week.
Her death marked the end of many years work among patriotic organizations through out Central Illinois. Her activity among these groups brought her many honors and honorary awards. Little is known of her actual history during the hectic Civil war days, although she was known to have started with William Tecumseh Sherman,'The fighting prophet" on his march through Georgia to the sea and thence to Washington where the entire Sherman army was honored by government officials". At the Battle of Vicksburg she became acquainted with the late Dr. K. Stebbins King of Decatur and Dr. John W. Coleman of Monticello, the father of Miss Lyda Coleman of Decatur. Mr. Coleman was in the Isaac Pugh regiment.
She never was a registered nurse, but only because officials did not follow the registration practice during the Civil war days. Comrade J. H. Crowder who died more than a year ago attested to her activity as a nurse in an affidavit which he signed before his death.
" I know that Mary Winegardner was a nurse on the battlefield during the civil war" Mr. Crowder wrote "It was she who assisted in the care of my brother who was shot through the neck" Chief among the many honors which have been bestowed upon her by admiring friends was the dedication of a bronze table at the Greenwood cemetery, Aug. 1, 1932. The table was affixed to the Soldiers monument which was placed in the cemetery nearly 30 years previous as a result of her efforts. The table recites many of her achievements during the war and contains praise for Mrs. Winegardners fearlessness and devotion to duty. W. N. Hodge now state commander of the G. A.R. spoke of the dedication ceremony and pointed out that few women were allowed to serve as nurse during the Civil was because of the extreme danger to life.
Patriotic organizations which joined in providing the tribute of appreciation for Mrs. Winegardners service included the G. A. R., Womens relief Corps, the Past Presidents club of which she was president, the Sons of Veterans auxillary, Daughters of Union Veterans, Thomas G. Johnson circle, Ladies of the G. A. R. and the Lelah B. Peniwell circle. Mrs. Winegardner was elected to the presidency of the Past Presidents club in January of of 1933. She was a member of the Womens Relief Corps for more than 50 years. She also was a member of Myrtle temple,Pythian sisters. She continued to be unusually active in her late years, going about the city by bus and street car alone. Following her last birthday the 20th she chartered a taxicab and drove from home to hospitals and cemeteries to distribute many portions of the floral offerings she had received for her anniversary.
Mary E.Foley was born in Memphis, Tenn, July 4, 1843. The exact date of her marriage is not known but she was married to Samuel Winegardner who preceded her in death in 1878. She leaves one daughter, Lillian Bain of Decatur, five grandchildren, five great grandchilden and four great great grandchildren. three children, Carrie,Chat and Edward Winegardner preceded her in death.She was the last of her immediate family.
She had lived in Decatur since the close of the Civil war in 1865 and had lived in the residence at 955 N. Jasper street for the past 69 years.
Funeral preparations were being made Tuesday night by the Monson funeral home but date for the services had not been set. The body will remain at the home where friends may call.
Obituary furnished by Janet Donner
Children: Samuel Charles & Lillian
Name: Mary E. Winegardner
[Mary E. Toby]
Birth Date: 4 Jul 1844
Birth Place: Memphis, Tenn
Death Date: 23 Apr 1935
Death Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
Burial Date: 25 Apr 1935
Burial Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
Death Age: 90
Occupation: Housewife
Race: White
Marital Status: W
Gender: Female
Father Name: Michael Toby
Father Birth Place: England
Spouse Name: Samuel Winegardner
Comments: Served in U.S. Military
FHL Film Number: 1754245
Illinois Death and Stillbirth Index 1916-1947
Decatur Herald 4/24/1935
Mrs. Mary Winegardner, civil war nurse, who served with William T. Sherman during his memorable march to the sea, died in her home at 955 N. Jasper street about 7:30 pm Tuesday.She would have been 91 years old next July 4. An unusually active woman for her age, Mrs. Winegardner did not show signs of failing health until a short time ago. She grew steadily worse, however and two weeks ago was considered in a serious condition. She was bed fast about a week.
Her death marked the end of many years work among patriotic organizations through out Central Illinois. Her activity among these groups brought her many honors and honorary awards. Little is known of her actual history during the hectic Civil war days, although she was known to have started with William Tecumseh Sherman,'The fighting prophet" on his march through Georgia to the sea and thence to Washington where the entire Sherman army was honored by government officials". At the Battle of Vicksburg she became acquainted with the late Dr. K. Stebbins King of Decatur and Dr. John W. Coleman of Monticello, the father of Miss Lyda Coleman of Decatur. Mr. Coleman was in the Isaac Pugh regiment.
She never was a registered nurse, but only because officials did not follow the registration practice during the Civil war days. Comrade J. H. Crowder who died more than a year ago attested to her activity as a nurse in an affidavit which he signed before his death.
" I know that Mary Winegardner was a nurse on the battlefield during the civil war" Mr. Crowder wrote "It was she who assisted in the care of my brother who was shot through the neck" Chief among the many honors which have been bestowed upon her by admiring friends was the dedication of a bronze table at the Greenwood cemetery, Aug. 1, 1932. The table was affixed to the Soldiers monument which was placed in the cemetery nearly 30 years previous as a result of her efforts. The table recites many of her achievements during the war and contains praise for Mrs. Winegardners fearlessness and devotion to duty. W. N. Hodge now state commander of the G. A.R. spoke of the dedication ceremony and pointed out that few women were allowed to serve as nurse during the Civil was because of the extreme danger to life.
Patriotic organizations which joined in providing the tribute of appreciation for Mrs. Winegardners service included the G. A. R., Womens relief Corps, the Past Presidents club of which she was president, the Sons of Veterans auxillary, Daughters of Union Veterans, Thomas G. Johnson circle, Ladies of the G. A. R. and the Lelah B. Peniwell circle. Mrs. Winegardner was elected to the presidency of the Past Presidents club in January of of 1933. She was a member of the Womens Relief Corps for more than 50 years. She also was a member of Myrtle temple,Pythian sisters. She continued to be unusually active in her late years, going about the city by bus and street car alone. Following her last birthday the 20th she chartered a taxicab and drove from home to hospitals and cemeteries to distribute many portions of the floral offerings she had received for her anniversary.
Mary E.Foley was born in Memphis, Tenn, July 4, 1843. The exact date of her marriage is not known but she was married to Samuel Winegardner who preceded her in death in 1878. She leaves one daughter, Lillian Bain of Decatur, five grandchildren, five great grandchilden and four great great grandchildren. three children, Carrie,Chat and Edward Winegardner preceded her in death.She was the last of her immediate family.
She had lived in Decatur since the close of the Civil war in 1865 and had lived in the residence at 955 N. Jasper street for the past 69 years.
Funeral preparations were being made Tuesday night by the Monson funeral home but date for the services had not been set. The body will remain at the home where friends may call.
Obituary furnished by Janet Donner
Name: Mary E. Winegardner
[Mary E. Toby]
Birth Date: 4 Jul 1844
Birth Place: Memphis, Tenn
Death Date: 23 Apr 1935
Death Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
Burial Date: 25 Apr 1935
Burial Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
Death Age: 90
Occupation: Housewife
Race: White
Marital Status: W
Gender: Female
Father Name: Michael Toby
Father Birth Place: England
Spouse Name: Samuel Winegardner
Comments: Served in U.S. Military
FHL Film Number: 1754245
Illinois Death and Stillbirth Index 1916-1947
Decatur Herald 4/24/1935
Mrs. Mary Winegardner, civil war nurse, who served with William T. Sherman during his memorable march to the sea, died in her home at 955 N. Jasper street about 7:30 pm Tuesday.She would have been 91 years old next July 4. An unusually active woman for her age, Mrs. Winegardner did not show signs of failing health until a short time ago. She grew steadily worse, however and two weeks ago was considered in a serious condition. She was bed fast about a week.
Her death marked the end of many years work among patriotic organizations through out Central Illinois. Her activity among these groups brought her many honors and honorary awards. Little is known of her actual history during the hectic Civil war days, although she was known to have started with William Tecumseh Sherman,'The fighting prophet" on his march through Georgia to the sea and thence to Washington where the entire Sherman army was honored by government officials". At the Battle of Vicksburg she became acquainted with the late Dr. K. Stebbins King of Decatur and Dr. John W. Coleman of Monticello, the father of Miss Lyda Coleman of Decatur. Mr. Coleman was in the Isaac Pugh regiment.
She never was a registered nurse, but only because officials did not follow the registration practice during the Civil war days. Comrade J. H. Crowder who died more than a year ago attested to her activity as a nurse in an affidavit which he signed before his death.
" I know that Mary Winegardner was a nurse on the battlefield during the civil war" Mr. Crowder wrote "It was she who assisted in the care of my brother who was shot through the neck" Chief among the many honors which have been bestowed upon her by admiring friends was the dedication of a bronze table at the Greenwood cemetery, Aug. 1, 1932. The table was affixed to the Soldiers monument which was placed in the cemetery nearly 30 years previous as a result of her efforts. The table recites many of her achievements during the war and contains praise for Mrs. Winegardners fearlessness and devotion to duty. W. N. Hodge now state commander of the G. A.R. spoke of the dedication ceremony and pointed out that few women were allowed to serve as nurse during the Civil was because of the extreme danger to life.
Patriotic organizations which joined in providing the tribute of appreciation for Mrs. Winegardners service included the G. A. R., Womens relief Corps, the Past Presidents club of which she was president, the Sons of Veterans auxillary, Daughters of Union Veterans, Thomas G. Johnson circle, Ladies of the G. A. R. and the Lelah B. Peniwell circle. Mrs. Winegardner was elected to the presidency of the Past Presidents club in January of of 1933. She was a member of the Womens Relief Corps for more than 50 years. She also was a member of Myrtle temple,Pythian sisters. She continued to be unusually active in her late years, going about the city by bus and street car alone. Following her last birthday the 20th she chartered a taxicab and drove from home to hospitals and cemeteries to distribute many portions of the floral offerings she had received for her anniversary.
Mary E.Foley was born in Memphis, Tenn, July 4, 1843. The exact date of her marriage is not known but she was married to Samuel Winegardner who preceded her in death in 1878. She leaves one daughter, Lillian Bain of Decatur, five grandchildren, five great grandchilden and four great great grandchildren. three children, Carrie,Chat and Edward Winegardner preceded her in death.She was the last of her immediate family.
She had lived in Decatur since the close of the Civil war in 1865 and had lived in the residence at 955 N. Jasper street for the past 69 years.
Funeral preparations were being made Tuesday night by the Monson funeral home but date for the services had not been set. The body will remain at the home where friends may call.
Obituary furnished by Janet Donner
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