Neponset Messenger, Friday, April 10, 1908, p1, c5
[photo] William Stevenson. Neponset's Oldest Citizen, Who Passed Away Friday Afternoon.
WILLIAM STEVENSON CALLED TO HIS REWARD.
William Stevenson the oldest resident of this vicinity, passed away Friday evening at 5 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ira Blake, corner of Oak and Tremont streets, Kewanee, where he had been a visitor of the last three weeks.
Mr. Stevenson was born in Hannibal, New York, July 28, 1817 and would have been 91 years old had he lived until next July.
His illness was only of a week's duration. On account of his advanced age he did not have the recuperating power to fight the last illness. His death was cause by infirmities of old age.
He was the oldest of a family of eight children, two of whom are still living in their native state.
He came to Wisconsin in early manhood when a great part of the journey was made under difficulties, having to walk a part of the way.
From Wisconsin he returned to his former home in New York state, but came west again and made his home at Lawn Ridge, Ill., where he owned a farm and united with the Congregational church. In 1864 he came to Neponset and built a comfortable and pleasant home and united with the Congregational church and Sunday school. He was made deacon after a few years and held that office continuously until his death.
He was married July 4th, 1843, to Miss Ellen VanPetten. She passed away April 18, 1881. Mr. Stevenson married again in 1882 to Mrs. Ruby Van Petten. She passed away in October 1909. There were five children, four of whom are still living. His son, George H. Stevenson died May 14th, 1889. The living children are: Mrs. Ira Blake, of Kewanee; Mrs. Edwin Malaney and Miss E.E. Stevenson of Neponset and Will J. Stevenson of Ashton, Ill. There are twelve grandchildren.
For a man who had passed the 90th milestone of his life, Mr. Stevenson seemed possessed of unusual vitality for he was around and as active as ever until the morning that he was taken ill. He attended services at the Congregational church in Kewanee two weeks ago Sunday. Although Mr. Stevenson seldom left his home, yet he enjoyed the trip to Kewanee, and it seemed that he was pleased with his visit in Kewanee this time more than ever. He had not intended to stay more than two weeks as it was his hope to return to Neponset in time to cast his ballot at the election this week.
The large attendance at his home church Monday morning, April 6, testified the high esteem in which he was held. His pastor, Rev. H.L. Hartwell spoke feelingly of his influences as a citizen and churchmember. The remains were interred in the Floral Hill cemetery.
[photo] William Stevenson. Neponset's Oldest Citizen, Who Passed Away Friday Afternoon.
WILLIAM STEVENSON CALLED TO HIS REWARD.
William Stevenson the oldest resident of this vicinity, passed away Friday evening at 5 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ira Blake, corner of Oak and Tremont streets, Kewanee, where he had been a visitor of the last three weeks.
Mr. Stevenson was born in Hannibal, New York, July 28, 1817 and would have been 91 years old had he lived until next July.
His illness was only of a week's duration. On account of his advanced age he did not have the recuperating power to fight the last illness. His death was cause by infirmities of old age.
He was the oldest of a family of eight children, two of whom are still living in their native state.
He came to Wisconsin in early manhood when a great part of the journey was made under difficulties, having to walk a part of the way.
From Wisconsin he returned to his former home in New York state, but came west again and made his home at Lawn Ridge, Ill., where he owned a farm and united with the Congregational church. In 1864 he came to Neponset and built a comfortable and pleasant home and united with the Congregational church and Sunday school. He was made deacon after a few years and held that office continuously until his death.
He was married July 4th, 1843, to Miss Ellen VanPetten. She passed away April 18, 1881. Mr. Stevenson married again in 1882 to Mrs. Ruby Van Petten. She passed away in October 1909. There were five children, four of whom are still living. His son, George H. Stevenson died May 14th, 1889. The living children are: Mrs. Ira Blake, of Kewanee; Mrs. Edwin Malaney and Miss E.E. Stevenson of Neponset and Will J. Stevenson of Ashton, Ill. There are twelve grandchildren.
For a man who had passed the 90th milestone of his life, Mr. Stevenson seemed possessed of unusual vitality for he was around and as active as ever until the morning that he was taken ill. He attended services at the Congregational church in Kewanee two weeks ago Sunday. Although Mr. Stevenson seldom left his home, yet he enjoyed the trip to Kewanee, and it seemed that he was pleased with his visit in Kewanee this time more than ever. He had not intended to stay more than two weeks as it was his hope to return to Neponset in time to cast his ballot at the election this week.
The large attendance at his home church Monday morning, April 6, testified the high esteem in which he was held. His pastor, Rev. H.L. Hartwell spoke feelingly of his influences as a citizen and churchmember. The remains were interred in the Floral Hill cemetery.
Neponset Messenger, Friday, April 10, 1908, p1, c5
[photo] William Stevenson. Neponset's Oldest Citizen, Who Passed Away Friday Afternoon.
WILLIAM STEVENSON CALLED TO HIS REWARD.
William Stevenson the oldest resident of this vicinity, passed away Friday evening at 5 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ira Blake, corner of Oak and Tremont streets, Kewanee, where he had been a visitor of the last three weeks.
Mr. Stevenson was born in Hannibal, New York, July 28, 1817 and would have been 91 years old had he lived until next July.
His illness was only of a week's duration. On account of his advanced age he did not have the recuperating power to fight the last illness. His death was cause by infirmities of old age.
He was the oldest of a family of eight children, two of whom are still living in their native state.
He came to Wisconsin in early manhood when a great part of the journey was made under difficulties, having to walk a part of the way.
From Wisconsin he returned to his former home in New York state, but came west again and made his home at Lawn Ridge, Ill., where he owned a farm and united with the Congregational church. In 1864 he came to Neponset and built a comfortable and pleasant home and united with the Congregational church and Sunday school. He was made deacon after a few years and held that office continuously until his death.
He was married July 4th, 1843, to Miss Ellen VanPetten. She passed away April 18, 1881. Mr. Stevenson married again in 1882 to Mrs. Ruby Van Petten. She passed away in October 1909. There were five children, four of whom are still living. His son, George H. Stevenson died May 14th, 1889. The living children are: Mrs. Ira Blake, of Kewanee; Mrs. Edwin Malaney and Miss E.E. Stevenson of Neponset and Will J. Stevenson of Ashton, Ill. There are twelve grandchildren.
For a man who had passed the 90th milestone of his life, Mr. Stevenson seemed possessed of unusual vitality for he was around and as active as ever until the morning that he was taken ill. He attended services at the Congregational church in Kewanee two weeks ago Sunday. Although Mr. Stevenson seldom left his home, yet he enjoyed the trip to Kewanee, and it seemed that he was pleased with his visit in Kewanee this time more than ever. He had not intended to stay more than two weeks as it was his hope to return to Neponset in time to cast his ballot at the election this week.
The large attendance at his home church Monday morning, April 6, testified the high esteem in which he was held. His pastor, Rev. H.L. Hartwell spoke feelingly of his influences as a citizen and churchmember. The remains were interred in the Floral Hill cemetery.
[photo] William Stevenson. Neponset's Oldest Citizen, Who Passed Away Friday Afternoon.
WILLIAM STEVENSON CALLED TO HIS REWARD.
William Stevenson the oldest resident of this vicinity, passed away Friday evening at 5 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ira Blake, corner of Oak and Tremont streets, Kewanee, where he had been a visitor of the last three weeks.
Mr. Stevenson was born in Hannibal, New York, July 28, 1817 and would have been 91 years old had he lived until next July.
His illness was only of a week's duration. On account of his advanced age he did not have the recuperating power to fight the last illness. His death was cause by infirmities of old age.
He was the oldest of a family of eight children, two of whom are still living in their native state.
He came to Wisconsin in early manhood when a great part of the journey was made under difficulties, having to walk a part of the way.
From Wisconsin he returned to his former home in New York state, but came west again and made his home at Lawn Ridge, Ill., where he owned a farm and united with the Congregational church. In 1864 he came to Neponset and built a comfortable and pleasant home and united with the Congregational church and Sunday school. He was made deacon after a few years and held that office continuously until his death.
He was married July 4th, 1843, to Miss Ellen VanPetten. She passed away April 18, 1881. Mr. Stevenson married again in 1882 to Mrs. Ruby Van Petten. She passed away in October 1909. There were five children, four of whom are still living. His son, George H. Stevenson died May 14th, 1889. The living children are: Mrs. Ira Blake, of Kewanee; Mrs. Edwin Malaney and Miss E.E. Stevenson of Neponset and Will J. Stevenson of Ashton, Ill. There are twelve grandchildren.
For a man who had passed the 90th milestone of his life, Mr. Stevenson seemed possessed of unusual vitality for he was around and as active as ever until the morning that he was taken ill. He attended services at the Congregational church in Kewanee two weeks ago Sunday. Although Mr. Stevenson seldom left his home, yet he enjoyed the trip to Kewanee, and it seemed that he was pleased with his visit in Kewanee this time more than ever. He had not intended to stay more than two weeks as it was his hope to return to Neponset in time to cast his ballot at the election this week.
The large attendance at his home church Monday morning, April 6, testified the high esteem in which he was held. His pastor, Rev. H.L. Hartwell spoke feelingly of his influences as a citizen and churchmember. The remains were interred in the Floral Hill cemetery.
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