One by one our old pioneers are dropping off, but such men as Wilshire Bandy will long be remembered for their good traits of character and the part they have played in developing the best interests of the county–morally, religiously and financially. He lived to see Williamson County rise from a veritable wilderness to take her place among the foremost counties of the state. He was prominent in politics for a number of years, and was one of our most successful farmers. Bandy was about 76 years old at the time of his death, and having been a citizen of this county since he was 4 years old, was well known almost over the entire county. inst, deserves more than a passing notice. The death of Wilshire Bandy which occurred at his home near Herrin on the 3d. Joan Edwards – Saturday, Jat 07:32:30 (PDT) Interment was made in the Beech Grove cemetery. The funeral services were held Sunday morning December 18 at 10 o’clock in the Casper Church Rev. Angell many times expressed her desire to live a century, but the Divine Master saw fit to change this desire and she succumbed to His will.
She was member of the Missionary Baptist Church of Makanda. A friend to everybody and always willing to help anyone in need. her thoughts were ever on her home and family. Angell and Dessert Cavaness of Cobden and Abagail Sullivan of Carbondale, 21 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren also survive her. The four children who survive her are, M.V. Eight children were born to this union, four having died in infancy. Her early life was spent near Marion where she was united in marriage to James Angell who preceded her in death 27 years ago. She was the last member of a large family. Boles Angell was born November 14th 1833 and died at her home south of Cobden December 15 at the age of 94 years, one month and one day. Union County Newspaper (Unknown) December 1927 Obituary Mary Jo Moore – Friday, Jat 08:28:11 (PDT) The body will lie in state at Frick Funeral Home after 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 at Frick Memorial Chapel. Grace Corgan, Marion and Mrs Beatrice Durham, Christopher. He also leaves three brothers, Tom and Roy Alexander, Herrin and Clark Alexander, Marion, and two sisters, Mrs. (Evelyn) LaForge, both of Detroit, Michigan, and Mrs. He is survived by his widow, one son, Clarence Alexander, St.
He was a retired coal miner and a member of District 12 Local Union No.
He was married to Julia Crenshaw at Crenshaw Crossing September 2, 1906. He was born in Williamson County November 16, 1884, the son of James and Eliza Jane Clark Alexander. Monday at his home where he had been ill since December. Washington St., Marion, died at 8:10 a.m.
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