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Obituary of Edward CLAPPER, Clark County, Illinois

From 15 February 1905, Clark County (IL) Herald


Edward Clapper was born in Stark county, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1833, and departed
this life in Marshall, Ill., Jan. 28, 1905, aged 71 years, 2 months and 25
days.

He came to Illinois with his family in March 1877 and settled in Darwin
township on a farm where he continued to reside until about three years ago
when failing health compelled him to retire.  He returned to Ohio but was
not satisfied and returned to Marshall only last September.

He was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Lylley Nov. 3, 1854, and was thus
permitted to complete a half century of happy wedded life only last
November.  Four children were born of this union and three have already
preceded the father to the other shore.  The only remaining child is Edwin
who will care for the mother in her lonely widowhood.

Mr. Clapper enlisted in the service of his country in Feb. 1865 in Company
H, 191 Regiment Ohio Vol. Infantry and served eight months.

While living in Ohio two years ago last June, Mr. Clapper had a severe sick
spell and decided to give his heart to God.  As soon as he was able to
attend, he united with the Dunkard church and ever after enjoyed peace with
God.  He has been a sufferer for twenty six years but was patient.  He said
he was ready to go and trusted in his Saviour to save him.

He leaves his wife and son and many other relatives and friends to mourn
his death.  Funeral services were conducted from the M. E. church Monday
Jan. 30 by Rev. W. M. Hailey at 1 o'clock after which burial was made in
Marshall cemetery. 

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