2.                  Rosannah J Moore & husband Moses Padgett obituaries

3.                  Nathan H Padgett obituary

4.                  Obituary of Child of Thomas Padgett

5.                  Lewis Padgett accident

6.                  James Lyman Padgett obituary

7.                  Cornelius D Pitzer obituary

8.                  Isaac Newton Delong obituary

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1.   ALBERT L. MOORE biography (Margaret Rodman, Roseann Cusac, Andrew John)

Albert L. Moore, who for a number of years was actively engaged in farming in

Christian county and is now a hardware merchant of Assumption, was born in Marion

county, Indiana, near the city of Indianapolis, June 16, 1862, a son of John P. and

Mary J. (Brauhard) Moore. He was educated in the district schools of Assumption

township and the Indiana State Normal School at Valparaiso, in which he completed a commercial course. He afterward returned to the home farm, where he engaged in the work of the fields until the time of his first marriage. He then operated a rented farm for three years and later he purchased two hundred acres of land on section 29, Assumption township situated northwest of the town of Assumption. The place was only partially improved and he erected a substantial farm residence, other good buildings, tiled the land and carried on the work of improvement until he wrought a great change in the appearance of the place. He lived upon that farm for eight years and then removed to Assumption, where in connection with his younger brother, Oliver M. Moore, he opened a shoe store, which he conducted for four years. He then returned to his farm and while living there his first wife died.

In 1889 Mr. Moore had wedded Miss Rena B. Coonrod and unto them were born two children, Lillie and Lena, the former now living with her maternal grandparents. Mrs. Moore died October 10, 1900, and on the 29th of October, 1902, Mr. Moore was again married, his second union being with Miss Louise Milligan, the only child of Jesse G. and Rebecca A. (Long) Milligan. The latter now resides with her daughter, Mrs. Moore. Mr. Milligan is deceased. He was a veteran of the Civil war, serving for three years in Company A, One Hundred and fifteenth Illinois Infantry. His death resulted from a sunstroke in June, 1868. His parents were William and Eliza (Pollock) Milligan, and the --former, a native of Pennsylvania, died November 7, 1850, and the latter in 1865. Samuel Milligan, now deceased, an uncle of Mrs. Moore, was one of the most prominent citizens of Taylorville. He platted five acres of ground known as Milligan's addition to Taylorville and erected thereon a number of desirable residences. Mrs. Moore was educated in the public schools and in the Pana high school, also spent one term in study in the Cook County Normal. She devoted fourteen years of her life to teaching, one year being spent in Texas and the remainder in Christian county, doing excellent work in behalf of the schools.

In the spring of 1900 Mr. Moore sold all of his stock upon his farm and came to Assumption, where he purchased the hardware stock of T. W. McFarland, and has since been numbered among the leading merchants of this place, conducting a business which brings to him a good financial return anually. He owns one of the modern homes in the west part of the town and is a most progressive and public-spirited citizen. He is now serving as a member of the school board and he belongs to the Knights of Pythias

fraternity, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Fraternal Army and in these lodges, as in all other relations of life, he is held in high esteem, being a man of genuine worth, of genial disposition and cordial manner, so that he has become popular with his fellow men.

            Past and Present of Christian County, Illinois, Chicago: the S.J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1904, McBride, J.C. p. 518 - 519

His obituary appears in issue 10 of this newsletter.

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2.      Rosannah J Moore & husband Moses Padgett obituaries (Margaret Rodman, Roseann Cusac, Andrew John)

                                                Death of Assumption Woman

            Mrs. Padgett, aged mother of N.H. Padgett of Assumption, died Thursday morning at her home in Assumption. The funeral will be held Saturday morning.

                        Decatur Review, The (Decatur, IL) Fri 10 Feb 1905 p. 8

                   DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER

            Assumption March 20 – Moses Padgett died Thursday morning at the home of his daughter Mrs. Ira Lupton five miles southeast of Assumption. Death was the result of heart trouble and old age. He had been ill for several weeks. He was eighty three years of age.

            Mr. Padgett had lived in this vicinity for many years. He was one of the best liked men of the community. He had an unusually large number of friends and was highly respected by every one.  He was in comfortable circumstances financially. His wife died several years ago and since that time he has made his home with his daughter Mrs. Lupton.

            He leaves five children Hardy Padgett, Charles Padgett, Frank Padgett, Lewis Padgett and Mrs. Lupton. Three children, James and William Padgett and Mrs. Mattie Pittenger are dead.

                        Decatur Review, The (Decatur, IL) Tues 21 Mar 1911 p. 4

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3.   Nathan H Padgett obituary (Rosanna Moore, Margaret Rodman, Roseann Cusac, Andrew John)

                        PADGETT FUNERAL HELD THURSDAY

            Assumption, April 13 – The funeral of N. H. Padgett, who died at his home here Tuesday morning, was held at the Methodist church at 2:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Mr. Melvin. Interment was in the Greenwood cemetery.

            Mr. Padgett was born Sept. 4, 1861 in Marion county, Ind. the son of the late Moses B and Rosanna Padgett. At the age of six years he came with his parents to Illinois in a covered wagon, in the year 1867. On Nov. 6, 1889 he married Miss Lucy Lupton, and three children were born, Lela, Glen and Floyd.

            Mr. Padgett was a highly respected citizen and was in business the last ten years, retiring last September on account of ill health. Supervisor and Highway Commissioner are some of the offices held by him. Three brothers, James, William and George and one sister Mattie preceded him in death. Surviving him are his wife and children. Also the following brothers and sisters: Tillie of this city; Louis of Montana, Frank of Kansas and Charles of this city.

                        Decatur Review, The (Decatur, IL) Thurs 15 Apr 1926 p. 18

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4.   Obituary for Child of Thomas Padgett (Rosanna Moore, Margaret Rodman, Roseann Cusac, Andrew John)

DEATH OF A CHILD

            The 18 months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Padgett died at their home in Greenwood township Thursday. The funeral occurred at the M. E. church in Witt, Rev. Mr. Worksmith officiating. The remains were interred at Pleasant View cemetery.

                        Decatur Review, The (Decatur, IL) Fri 08 Nov 1901

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5.  Lewis M Padgett accident (Rosannah J Moore, Margaret Rodman, Roseann Cusac, Andrew John)

            TWO ESCAPE DEATH WHEN CHAIN HOLDS AUTO FROM PLUNGE

            Polson, Jan 13 - With only two wheels caught in the railing and pier of the bridge holding the car from plunging into the bed of the Flathead river, 40 feet below, Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Padgette of Sunny Slope escaped injury and possible death here on Sunday morning.

            They were coming to Polson for church services. When they reached the long bridge across the Flathead river, a short distance from the west approach of the bridge, their car swerved, turned completely around and crashed into the railing of the bridge. A front wheel lodged against a pier and a back wheel catching in the railing of the bridge kept the automobile from falling to the river bed below. Mr. and Mrs. Padgette were able to climb back to the bridge to safety and were not hurt. Their dog jumped and was badly hurt on the rocks in the river bed.

            Mr. Padgette believes that a chain on one of the wheels caught on something on the bridge causing him to lose control of the car. Mr. and Mrs. Padgette are past middle age. They were suffering severely from nervous shock when friends reached them.

            Helena Daily Independent, The (Helena, MT) p. 6 Thurs 14 Jan 1926

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6.   James Lyman Padgett (Lewis M Padgett, Rosannah J Moore, Margaret Rodman, Roseann Cusac, Andrew John)

MAN WHO CAPTURED FIRST GERMAN IS BURIED AT POLSON

Polson, Nov. 18. -- Funeral services, in charge of Hardwick post American Legion, were held at Polson for Sergeant James Lyman Padgett, who died at the veteran's hospital at Fort Harrison, Helena.

Mr. Padgett had a brilliant military career which began in 1913 when he enlisted in company F, Montana national guard. The following year he enlisted in the regular army with the Fourteenth infantry and served with that division on the Mexican border. He re-enlisted in the Eighteenth infantry, First division, and went to France at the entry of America in the world war. He was with the first American unit to be sent into action and his squad captured the first German prisoner taken by American forces.

                        Decorated by France

For his bravery he was given a decoration by the French government presented by Marshal Foch. Altogether he received 10 medals and decorations. He was in the engagements in the first Toul sector, Cantigny, the Aisne and Marne offensive, San Mihiel and the Argonne during which time he was severely gassed and was wounded four times.

After the armistice was detailed to the St. Nazaire embarkation post and was one of the last to leave France. On his return to America he spent a year and a half in the organization of vocational training camps.

For four months he was military instructor at the University of Montana at Missoula. He was transferred to Camp Lewis in charge of headquarters.

In April, 1922, he entered the veterans' hospital as a patient where he had remained until his death occurred from tuberculosis, developed as a result of being gassed. He was born in Illinois, 32 years ago and came to Montana in 1906.

            Helena Daily Independent, The (Helena, MT) Thurs 19 Nov 1925 p. 6

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7.   Cornelius D Pitzer husband of Mary H Moore (Margaret Rodman, Roseann Cusac, Andrew John)

                                       C.D. PITZER DIES AT ASSUMPTION

Assumption, April 5. – C.D. Pitzer, retired farmer, aged seventy-three, died at his home in this city Friday morning at 7 o’clock after an illness extending over several months.

            A native of Indiana, he came to this state early in life and has been a resident of this vicinity for over forty years. Several years ago he gave up farming and has made his home in this city since.

            He is survived by his wife, two sons, John of Tower Hill and Claud of this vicinity. Two daughters, Mrs. Grace Wallace of this city and Mrs. Dora Cushing of Decatur. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

                        Daily Review, The (Decatur, IL) Fri 05 Apr 1912 p. 1

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8.   Isaac Newton Delong obituary (Elizabeth Rodman, Roseann Cusac, Andrew John)

            ELDER ISAAC N. DE LONG, at Cleveland, Iowa, died of heart disease, on June 21, 1902, at the age of 59 years, 1 month and 29 days. He was born in Marion County, Indiana, May 1, 1843. On February 17, 1866, he was married to Miss Editha Brooks, and as a result of this union, thirteen children were born unto them (seven boys, and six girls.) eleven of whom were present at the funeral services.

            Elder DE Long is quite well known in Decatur County, Iowa, he having been a resident of said county for many years.

            About twenty-one years ago, our departed brother and friend heard and obeyed the Gospel of Christ, thereby becoming a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in which faith and hope he lived and died. He was ordained to the office of Elder, in said church, in April, 1877, which honored position he held, and sought to magnify, up to the time of his sudden departure. He served three years as a soldier in the civil war.

            So far as we know, Elder DE LONG was a kind and good husband, father, and citizen; a brave and faithful soldier, and last, but not least, a courageous, patient, and faithful soldier in the army of the Lord.

            Memorial services were held in the Saint’s Chapel, at Cleveland, on June 23, at 4 p.m., by Elder J. R. Lambert, assisted by Elder J. R. Evans. A large and sympathetic audience was present.