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Obituary of Nicholas HURST, Clark County, Illinois

4 January 1904, Clark County (IL) Herald


Nicholas Hurst was born in the state of Kentucky on Feb. 23rd,
1818.  He died Dec. 26th, 1899, aged 81 years, 10 months and 3
days.  Mr. Hurst came to Illinois in 1832, living for a few
years in Edgar county and then moving to Clark.  He was
married three times.  His first wife was Harriet Craig, who
died in 1856.  Then his second wife he married Sarah J. Rains.
She died in 1864.  His third wife was Miss Nancy Harner, and
she departed this life in May, 1893.

Mr. Hurst was frequently honored with places of public truest
and he never disappointed the confidence reposed in him.  He
held three different county offices, associate judge, sheriff,
and treasurer.  His accounts were always found correct and we
earnestly belive and trust that the great judge of all will
find all straight with him on the last great day.

He united with the Church of Christ many years ago and tho not
always faithful to his vows (and who of us is) yet he loved to
be in the church and believed in the Bible and the worship of
God.  He was always ready to do a Christian act.  He never
took the name of God in vain nor blushed to own the cause of
Christ.  In his last years he took great delight in reading
God's Word and talking over it with famliy and callers.

Mr. Hurst was admitted to practice law before the Supreme
Court and took great pride in exhibiting his certificate.

He leaves nine children:  Allen, ? Celia Towell, Mrs. Evaline
Reed, Mrs. Emily Hawkins, Seymour, Wellington, Mintie, Myrtie
and Nicholas.  He also leaves three brothers--John, H. M. and
James Hurst, and two sisters--Mrs. ? H. Michael and Mrs. Vica
Davis.  Among his descendents are numbered 27 grandchildren
and 22 great grandchildren.

The funeral services were held at the family residence on
Thursday, Dece. 28, Elder J. A. Sweet officiating.  Interment
was in Blue Grass cemetery.

A Friend.

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