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Obituary of Allen Hurst
Clark Co (IL) Democrat, Wednesday, 17 February 1932 and Wednesday, 24 February 1932


Allen Hurst, a former well known citizen of Clark County, died at his
home in Indianapolis, where he had resided since 1904, at 12:20 this
morning.  His death has been expected for some time, due to the ravages
of old age.

The funeral will be held at the Christian church in Marshall, at 1
o'clock Friday afternoon, conducted by Elder J. A. Sweet, assisted by
the pastor Rev. L. Z. Smith.  Burial will be in the Marshall cemetery.

Mr. Hurst was born November 25, 1852 in Dolson township, a son of
Nicholas Hurst, and was thus in his 80th year at the time of death.  At
the age of 3 he moved with his parents to Auburn township, where he
grew up on a farm and attended the district schools.

On January 23, 1873 he was united in marriage to Nancy Johnson, a
native of Dolson township.  Miss Johnson represented one of the early
familes of this part of the country.  The picture of Mr. and Mrs. Hurst
shown in connection with this article was taken at the celebration of
their golden wedding anniversary in 1923.

To Mr. and Mrs. Hurst were born four sons and four daughters, Nicholas
L., John H., Harriet, Nora, Grover, Thurman, and Irene.

After his marriage, Mr. Hurst continued to live on the farm until his
election to the office of Sheriff on the democratic ticket in 1890.  At
the expiration of his term as Sheriff, he went back to the farm but in
1898 he was again elected Sheriff and served until 1902.  Mr. Hurst
served in many places of responsibility while a citizen of Clark
County.  He was township collector for three years, democratic
committeeman many years, member of the Board of Education twelve years.
In every position he was called to fill he was an outstanding public
official.

He became a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Clarksville, the K of P.
Lodge at Marshall, and was identified with the Christian church.

Clark county has produced many great characters whose lives have left
an impress upon her people, and Allen Hurst was one of them.

Allen Hurst, son of the late Judge Nicholas Hurst of Clark County, was
born November 25, 1852, in Dolson Township, Clark County, Ill.  Died in
Indianapolis, Ind., February 17, 1932, age 79 years, 10 months, and 12
days.

His father moved to Auburn township when Allen was quite young, and
lived there until 1890 when he moved to Marshall.

On January 23, 1873, he was united in marriage to Nancy Johnson,
daugher of Abraham Johnson.  To this union were born four sons and four
daughers, one daugher Edith preceded her father in death some years
ago.  Those living are John of Dana, Ind., Nick, Grover and Thurman of
Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Hattie Martin and Nora Tennery of Grand
Rapids, Mich., and Irene at home.

Allen Hurst served his township as collector several times and in 1890
he was elected sheriff of Clark County, defeating John W. Lewis.  Again
in 1898 he was successful as a candidate for sheriff, defeating Millard
Hedrick.  Mr. Hurst was a good official and when he left the office in
1902, he left a clear record.

Mr. Hurst's father, Nicholas Hurst, was a very prominent citizen of
Clark county, having served his township as supervisor and Justice of
the Peace.  In 1853 he was elected Associate Judge of Clark County in
1855 he was elected Treasurer of Clark County.  In 1860 he was elected
sheriff and at the end of this term he was again elected Treasurer.  In
1860 he studied law and was admitted to the bar.  The Hurst fmaily has
always been recognized for their citizenship and held a place of honor
in their community.

Allen Hurst was a kind person and was ready to help those who were in
need, but was stern on having the law obeyed.

He was a member of the Five Points church, becoming a member at a
meeting held at the Jeff Davis School house when a young man.  He was
one of the sponsors in building the Five Points church and was an elder
for many years.  His friends were almost innumberable.  He was a clean
man.  He never drank of liquor or used tobacco, nor used the name of
God in vain. Very few can say as much.

He leaves behind to mourn a loving wife, Nan, as we call her, four sons
and three daughters, two brothers, Wellington and Nick of Auburn
township, four sisters, Mrs. celia Towell of Auburn, Emma hawkins of
Mattoon, Mrs. Purl Garver and Myrtle Hurst of Marshall, also a number
of grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church, Friday at 1 p.m.,
conducted by Eld. J. A. Sweet, assisted by Rev. L. Z. Smith.  The body
was laid to rest in the Marshall cemetery.

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