Obituary of John W. Hargett - Franklin County, Illinois The Sesser Herald Sesser, Franklin County, Illinois Thursday, April 10, 1919 Page 1 Column 6 Obituary John W. Hargett was born near Ashley, Ill., May 27, 1869, died on March 14, 1919 in Benton, Ill. He was first married to Priscilla Sulser. From this union five children survive him. Later he was married to Minnie McNeal. To this union one son was born, who survives him. Also his wife and one sister, Mrs. O. S. Martel of Sesser and a host of friends who mourn his departure. Mr. Hargett was always kind and obliging to his friends and neighbors and also an affectionate husband and father. Dearest father, we miss you so, We do not know where to to [sic] go, To rest or content our minds. We do not know why were left behind, To try the battles that are so unkind, His voice or footsteps we cannot hear And in our house there's a vacant chair. Dear Lord, we trust in they tender care, That ever guides us safely there. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Becky Hargett