Mt. Vernon, Illinois newspaper-December 15, 1907:
WAR VETERAN FATALLY ILL--
Capt. Henry Stephenson Can Survive But a Few More Hours, Says Family Physician.
The death of Capt. Henry Stephenson, a veteran of the civil war, and one of the oldest residents of the county, is but a matter of a few hours, according to statements just given out by the family physician.
Capt. Stephenson has been confined to his home on College avenue west of 22nd street for about a month with a malady of a cancerous nature which first began to trouble him during the summer and which has been gradually creeping toward his jugular vein despite the best of surgical skill. A member of the family said at noon today that the family physician stated last night that he could not survive more than 24 hours, and at noon he was growing weaker rapidly.
Several of his children live out of the city, all having been notified that the end is drawing near. N. J. Stephenson, a son, and Mrs. Leslie Dean, a daughter, are the only children of Capt. Stephenson residing in the city. Mrs. Lawrence Taylor of Enfield, Mrs. Gerock Vincenz of St. Louis, and Messrs. Frank of Woodlawn, Fred of Sharpsburg, Ill., and Charles Stephenson of Marlow are the remaining children.
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Mt. Vernon, Illinois newspaper-December 17, 1907:
CAPT. STEPHENSON AT REST--
Funeral to be Conducted Wednesday Under Auspices of the Masons and Coleman Post, Grand Army of the Republic.
Capt. Henry Freeman Stephenson, aged 71, died at the family residence on College Avenue, in the extreme western city limits, at 8:30 last night, after an illness of several months' duration, surrounded by members of his family, including the faithful and devoted wife, who had been expecting the death messenger in his case for several days.
He leaves a widow and seven children, all but his son Fred of Sharpsburg, Ill., and two daughters, Mrs. Vincenz of St. Louis and Mrs. Taylor of Enfield, being at his bedside when he died.
The funeral services will take place from the family residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon under the auspices of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 31, A.F. & A.M., and Coleman post, G.A.R., he having been a member of both societies. He was also a member of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. E. B. Surface, pastor of First Presbyterian church, will deliver the funeral address at the house tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery. The body will lie in state at the family residence from 9 to 12 o'clock in the forenoon tomorrow.
In addition to the widow, three daughters and four sons, Capt. Stephenson left surviving two widowed sisters, Mrs. Amanda McLaughlin of Rockford, Ill., and Mrs. Eliza Maddox of St. Louis.
Capt. Stephenson was born at Old Frankfort, in Franklin county, this state, in 1836. His father died when he was about a year old, and in 1838 his mother removed with her family to Mt. Vernon and lived in this locality until she died about fifteen years ago. In his young manhood Capt. Stephenson went to LaSalle county, this state, where in 1856 he was married to Miss Sarah Reeder, the bereaved widow, who survives him. Capt. And Mrs. Stephenson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary a year ago last October.
He served through the civil war in the 13th Illinois Regt. of cavalry and was promoted to a captaincy for brave and efficient service. After the war Capt. And Mrs. Stephenson lived in Ashley and other points for several years, but the family have always regarded this city as their home. Several years ago Capt. Stephenson settled on a farm in Shiloh township north of the city and remained there until he deposed of it to remove into the city last spring to spend his last days in quietude. He had scarcely got settled in his home when a cancerous growth developed on his face, causing him a great deal of pain and suffering during his last days, he having been in a state of coma for several days prior to his death, owing to the ravages of the disease.
A few years ago Capt. Stephenson served as a special officer at the state house in Springfield. He was a man of strong character and physique and his striking facial resemblance to President McKinley caused him no little annoyance when President McKinley visited the state capital while he was employed there. He was greatly beloved by a large circle of friends and acquaintances and highly respected in every community where he had made his home. Peace to his ashes.
All member of Coleman Post, G.A.R., are requested to meet a post headquarters a 1 pm tomorrow to attend the funeral of Comrade Henry F. Stephenson. SYL. FOSTER, Post Commander
(Both articles submitted by Marjorie Welsch #46859761)
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Parents: Matthew J Stephenson & Delilah Freeman
WAR VETERAN FATALLY ILL--
Capt. Henry Stephenson Can Survive But a Few More Hours, Says Family Physician.
The death of Capt. Henry Stephenson, a veteran of the civil war, and one of the oldest residents of the county, is but a matter of a few hours, according to statements just given out by the family physician.
Capt. Stephenson has been confined to his home on College avenue west of 22nd street for about a month with a malady of a cancerous nature which first began to trouble him during the summer and which has been gradually creeping toward his jugular vein despite the best of surgical skill. A member of the family said at noon today that the family physician stated last night that he could not survive more than 24 hours, and at noon he was growing weaker rapidly.
Several of his children live out of the city, all having been notified that the end is drawing near. N. J. Stephenson, a son, and Mrs. Leslie Dean, a daughter, are the only children of Capt. Stephenson residing in the city. Mrs. Lawrence Taylor of Enfield, Mrs. Gerock Vincenz of St. Louis, and Messrs. Frank of Woodlawn, Fred of Sharpsburg, Ill., and Charles Stephenson of Marlow are the remaining children.
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Mt. Vernon, Illinois newspaper-December 17, 1907:
CAPT. STEPHENSON AT REST--
Funeral to be Conducted Wednesday Under Auspices of the Masons and Coleman Post, Grand Army of the Republic.
Capt. Henry Freeman Stephenson, aged 71, died at the family residence on College Avenue, in the extreme western city limits, at 8:30 last night, after an illness of several months' duration, surrounded by members of his family, including the faithful and devoted wife, who had been expecting the death messenger in his case for several days.
He leaves a widow and seven children, all but his son Fred of Sharpsburg, Ill., and two daughters, Mrs. Vincenz of St. Louis and Mrs. Taylor of Enfield, being at his bedside when he died.
The funeral services will take place from the family residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon under the auspices of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 31, A.F. & A.M., and Coleman post, G.A.R., he having been a member of both societies. He was also a member of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. E. B. Surface, pastor of First Presbyterian church, will deliver the funeral address at the house tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery. The body will lie in state at the family residence from 9 to 12 o'clock in the forenoon tomorrow.
In addition to the widow, three daughters and four sons, Capt. Stephenson left surviving two widowed sisters, Mrs. Amanda McLaughlin of Rockford, Ill., and Mrs. Eliza Maddox of St. Louis.
Capt. Stephenson was born at Old Frankfort, in Franklin county, this state, in 1836. His father died when he was about a year old, and in 1838 his mother removed with her family to Mt. Vernon and lived in this locality until she died about fifteen years ago. In his young manhood Capt. Stephenson went to LaSalle county, this state, where in 1856 he was married to Miss Sarah Reeder, the bereaved widow, who survives him. Capt. And Mrs. Stephenson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary a year ago last October.
He served through the civil war in the 13th Illinois Regt. of cavalry and was promoted to a captaincy for brave and efficient service. After the war Capt. And Mrs. Stephenson lived in Ashley and other points for several years, but the family have always regarded this city as their home. Several years ago Capt. Stephenson settled on a farm in Shiloh township north of the city and remained there until he deposed of it to remove into the city last spring to spend his last days in quietude. He had scarcely got settled in his home when a cancerous growth developed on his face, causing him a great deal of pain and suffering during his last days, he having been in a state of coma for several days prior to his death, owing to the ravages of the disease.
A few years ago Capt. Stephenson served as a special officer at the state house in Springfield. He was a man of strong character and physique and his striking facial resemblance to President McKinley caused him no little annoyance when President McKinley visited the state capital while he was employed there. He was greatly beloved by a large circle of friends and acquaintances and highly respected in every community where he had made his home. Peace to his ashes.
All member of Coleman Post, G.A.R., are requested to meet a post headquarters a 1 pm tomorrow to attend the funeral of Comrade Henry F. Stephenson. SYL. FOSTER, Post Commander
(Both articles submitted by Marjorie Welsch #46859761)
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Parents: Matthew J Stephenson & Delilah Freeman
Mt. Vernon, Illinois newspaper-December 15, 1907:
WAR VETERAN FATALLY ILL--
Capt. Henry Stephenson Can Survive But a Few More Hours, Says Family Physician.
The death of Capt. Henry Stephenson, a veteran of the civil war, and one of the oldest residents of the county, is but a matter of a few hours, according to statements just given out by the family physician.
Capt. Stephenson has been confined to his home on College avenue west of 22nd street for about a month with a malady of a cancerous nature which first began to trouble him during the summer and which has been gradually creeping toward his jugular vein despite the best of surgical skill. A member of the family said at noon today that the family physician stated last night that he could not survive more than 24 hours, and at noon he was growing weaker rapidly.
Several of his children live out of the city, all having been notified that the end is drawing near. N. J. Stephenson, a son, and Mrs. Leslie Dean, a daughter, are the only children of Capt. Stephenson residing in the city. Mrs. Lawrence Taylor of Enfield, Mrs. Gerock Vincenz of St. Louis, and Messrs. Frank of Woodlawn, Fred of Sharpsburg, Ill., and Charles Stephenson of Marlow are the remaining children.
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Mt. Vernon, Illinois newspaper-December 17, 1907:
CAPT. STEPHENSON AT REST--
Funeral to be Conducted Wednesday Under Auspices of the Masons and Coleman Post, Grand Army of the Republic.
Capt. Henry Freeman Stephenson, aged 71, died at the family residence on College Avenue, in the extreme western city limits, at 8:30 last night, after an illness of several months' duration, surrounded by members of his family, including the faithful and devoted wife, who had been expecting the death messenger in his case for several days.
He leaves a widow and seven children, all but his son Fred of Sharpsburg, Ill., and two daughters, Mrs. Vincenz of St. Louis and Mrs. Taylor of Enfield, being at his bedside when he died.
The funeral services will take place from the family residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon under the auspices of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 31, A.F. & A.M., and Coleman post, G.A.R., he having been a member of both societies. He was also a member of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. E. B. Surface, pastor of First Presbyterian church, will deliver the funeral address at the house tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery. The body will lie in state at the family residence from 9 to 12 o'clock in the forenoon tomorrow.
In addition to the widow, three daughters and four sons, Capt. Stephenson left surviving two widowed sisters, Mrs. Amanda McLaughlin of Rockford, Ill., and Mrs. Eliza Maddox of St. Louis.
Capt. Stephenson was born at Old Frankfort, in Franklin county, this state, in 1836. His father died when he was about a year old, and in 1838 his mother removed with her family to Mt. Vernon and lived in this locality until she died about fifteen years ago. In his young manhood Capt. Stephenson went to LaSalle county, this state, where in 1856 he was married to Miss Sarah Reeder, the bereaved widow, who survives him. Capt. And Mrs. Stephenson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary a year ago last October.
He served through the civil war in the 13th Illinois Regt. of cavalry and was promoted to a captaincy for brave and efficient service. After the war Capt. And Mrs. Stephenson lived in Ashley and other points for several years, but the family have always regarded this city as their home. Several years ago Capt. Stephenson settled on a farm in Shiloh township north of the city and remained there until he deposed of it to remove into the city last spring to spend his last days in quietude. He had scarcely got settled in his home when a cancerous growth developed on his face, causing him a great deal of pain and suffering during his last days, he having been in a state of coma for several days prior to his death, owing to the ravages of the disease.
A few years ago Capt. Stephenson served as a special officer at the state house in Springfield. He was a man of strong character and physique and his striking facial resemblance to President McKinley caused him no little annoyance when President McKinley visited the state capital while he was employed there. He was greatly beloved by a large circle of friends and acquaintances and highly respected in every community where he had made his home. Peace to his ashes.
All member of Coleman Post, G.A.R., are requested to meet a post headquarters a 1 pm tomorrow to attend the funeral of Comrade Henry F. Stephenson. SYL. FOSTER, Post Commander
(Both articles submitted by Marjorie Welsch #46859761)
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Parents: Matthew J Stephenson & Delilah Freeman
WAR VETERAN FATALLY ILL--
Capt. Henry Stephenson Can Survive But a Few More Hours, Says Family Physician.
The death of Capt. Henry Stephenson, a veteran of the civil war, and one of the oldest residents of the county, is but a matter of a few hours, according to statements just given out by the family physician.
Capt. Stephenson has been confined to his home on College avenue west of 22nd street for about a month with a malady of a cancerous nature which first began to trouble him during the summer and which has been gradually creeping toward his jugular vein despite the best of surgical skill. A member of the family said at noon today that the family physician stated last night that he could not survive more than 24 hours, and at noon he was growing weaker rapidly.
Several of his children live out of the city, all having been notified that the end is drawing near. N. J. Stephenson, a son, and Mrs. Leslie Dean, a daughter, are the only children of Capt. Stephenson residing in the city. Mrs. Lawrence Taylor of Enfield, Mrs. Gerock Vincenz of St. Louis, and Messrs. Frank of Woodlawn, Fred of Sharpsburg, Ill., and Charles Stephenson of Marlow are the remaining children.
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Mt. Vernon, Illinois newspaper-December 17, 1907:
CAPT. STEPHENSON AT REST--
Funeral to be Conducted Wednesday Under Auspices of the Masons and Coleman Post, Grand Army of the Republic.
Capt. Henry Freeman Stephenson, aged 71, died at the family residence on College Avenue, in the extreme western city limits, at 8:30 last night, after an illness of several months' duration, surrounded by members of his family, including the faithful and devoted wife, who had been expecting the death messenger in his case for several days.
He leaves a widow and seven children, all but his son Fred of Sharpsburg, Ill., and two daughters, Mrs. Vincenz of St. Louis and Mrs. Taylor of Enfield, being at his bedside when he died.
The funeral services will take place from the family residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon under the auspices of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 31, A.F. & A.M., and Coleman post, G.A.R., he having been a member of both societies. He was also a member of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. E. B. Surface, pastor of First Presbyterian church, will deliver the funeral address at the house tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery. The body will lie in state at the family residence from 9 to 12 o'clock in the forenoon tomorrow.
In addition to the widow, three daughters and four sons, Capt. Stephenson left surviving two widowed sisters, Mrs. Amanda McLaughlin of Rockford, Ill., and Mrs. Eliza Maddox of St. Louis.
Capt. Stephenson was born at Old Frankfort, in Franklin county, this state, in 1836. His father died when he was about a year old, and in 1838 his mother removed with her family to Mt. Vernon and lived in this locality until she died about fifteen years ago. In his young manhood Capt. Stephenson went to LaSalle county, this state, where in 1856 he was married to Miss Sarah Reeder, the bereaved widow, who survives him. Capt. And Mrs. Stephenson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary a year ago last October.
He served through the civil war in the 13th Illinois Regt. of cavalry and was promoted to a captaincy for brave and efficient service. After the war Capt. And Mrs. Stephenson lived in Ashley and other points for several years, but the family have always regarded this city as their home. Several years ago Capt. Stephenson settled on a farm in Shiloh township north of the city and remained there until he deposed of it to remove into the city last spring to spend his last days in quietude. He had scarcely got settled in his home when a cancerous growth developed on his face, causing him a great deal of pain and suffering during his last days, he having been in a state of coma for several days prior to his death, owing to the ravages of the disease.
A few years ago Capt. Stephenson served as a special officer at the state house in Springfield. He was a man of strong character and physique and his striking facial resemblance to President McKinley caused him no little annoyance when President McKinley visited the state capital while he was employed there. He was greatly beloved by a large circle of friends and acquaintances and highly respected in every community where he had made his home. Peace to his ashes.
All member of Coleman Post, G.A.R., are requested to meet a post headquarters a 1 pm tomorrow to attend the funeral of Comrade Henry F. Stephenson. SYL. FOSTER, Post Commander
(Both articles submitted by Marjorie Welsch #46859761)
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Parents: Matthew J Stephenson & Delilah Freeman
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