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Obituary of Martin Willard

23 February 1899, Clark County (IL) Herald


Martin Willard, one of he oldest settlers of Southern
Illinois, was called from a long life of labor to his reward,
Feb. 14th at his home where he lived with his youngest son.
He had been suffering with rheumatism and on Thursday morning
preceding his death was taken with the grip, which soon proved
fatal.

The subject of this sketch was born in Paoli, Orange Co.,
Ind., May 19, 1817, and when 18 months old was brought to the
home in Melrose township by his parents, where he resided
until his death.  During the 80 years he resided in Clark Co.,
he was never farther from home than Chicago, to which place he
drove an ox team in 1842, after salt, making the trip in three
weeks.

He was raised by Quaker parents and to that faith he adhered
until his death.  He was never on a jury and never served as a
witness in court.  He lived a quiet, Christian life.  He
leaves three sons, five daughters and many friends to mourn
his death.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Abraham Guyer at the Bailiff C. P. Church.

F. P. W.

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