Crawford County IL Archives Biographies.....Steers, John November 1842 - February 16, 1899
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Source: Robinson Constitution newspaper
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John Steers died at his home seven miles north of Robinson on Thursday, February
16, 1899 after an illness of nine days of pneumonia. 

He was the son of Judge John Steers and was born near the farm on which he died,
in November, 1842.  He was married to Miss Juretta Schultz and six children were
born to them, three sons and three daughters.  The oldest son, Edward, is a
member of Co. G, 9th Ill., now doing garrison duty in Cuba.

Mr. Steers was a member of Co. H, of the 135th Ill., during the Rebellion,
enlisting on May 2, 1864, and serving until September 28, 1864.  He was an
honest, upright citizen.
The funeral was held at Grand Prairie Church Friday, conducted by Eld. M. V.
Hathaway.  Interment occurred in Eaton Cemetery.

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