Christian County IL Archives Obituaries.....Wright, John Casey
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Obituary of John Casey Wright - Christian County, Illinois


Daily Breeze
Taylorville, Illinois
Christian County
December 27, 1910
Page 1 Columns 6

Six Sons of John Wright Seave [sic] As His Pall Bearers

John Wright, a veteran of the Civil War, died Sunday night at 8:45 p.m. at 
the residence of his granddaughter, Mrs. James Tolle, 715 East Poplar street 
of kidney trouble.

The decedent was a native of Kentucky and at the outbreak of the war enlisted 
with the 8th Kentucky cavalry on the Union side, serving with honor and 
distinction.

He had resided in Taylorville for 20 years.  His wife died several years ago, 
and eight sons and four daughters survive the union.

The funeral services took place at 10 o'clock this morning from the Free 
Methodist church, Rev. Shuler, Owaneco officiating, and interment following 
at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Six sons of the decedent served as pall bearers.

Mr. Wright was aged 77 years, ? months and 10 days at his death.

[Note:  John Wright was the son-in-law of Elizabeth Dearinger. She died on 
the same day as his funeral.]


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