Grundy County IL Archives Obituaries.....Tetlow, Thomas 1912
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Morris Daily Herald, Aug 23, 1912
Thomas Tetlow, one of the oldest citizens of Morris, died last evening at the 
Morris hospital. Sunday last, while riding back from Evergreen cemetery with 
H. M. Larson, the buggy was struck by an automobile driven by August 
Wennerstrom, of Verona, as the latter passed. Mr. Tetlow was thrown out, 
struck the macadam road on his head, sustained a broken collar bone, several 
cuts on the head and other injuries. He was unconscious when picked up and 
taken to the hospital. He remained in this condition until Wednesday evening, 
when he regained consciousness for a few moments and recognized relatives at 
his bedside.

He soon lapsed into unconciousness again, and remained in this condition until 
his death which came about 7 o'clock Thursday evening. Time for the funeral 
has not been fixed, but it will probably be held Monday, from the late home. 
Definite time will be fixed after the arrival of relatives this afternoon.

Coroner Ferguson impanelled a jury to inquire into the facts of the case. The 
automobile law holds that the driver of the machine is assumed to be 
responsible if a fatal accident ensues. Mr. Wennerstrom was a voluntary 
witness. He deeply regrets the injury of Mr. Tetlow, but stated at the time of 
the accident that it was unavoidable and in fact that he could not explain how 
the machine he drove could have hit the buggy at all.

Mr. Tetlow was a little past 80 years of age and had been a resident of Morris 
nearly sixty years. Until enfeebled by old age he was actively engaged in the 
business of a blacksmith. He was a member of the Darveau Post, having served 
in the civil war, and was one of the most faithful members. The deceased was 
born in England, February 19, 1832, and was reared and educated in his native 
land. On July 18, 1852, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Haywood, and 
in 1855 they came to Morris. Mr. Tetlow engaged in farming until 1862, when he 
enlisted in Co. I, 100th Illinois volunteers. He continued in that regiment 
until he was injured in the battle of Murfreesboro, when he was confined to 
the hospital for seven months. When he had recovered sufficiently, he was made 
a member of the Seventeenth Regiment Veterans Reserve where he remained until 
discharged.

At the close of the war he learned the trade of blacksmithing and followed 
that occupation until a few years ago. Since the death of Mrs. Tetlow two 
years ago, the deceased had resided at his own home some of the time and had 
been with his grandson, Frank Edson, at Forest Park. He recently came home 
from a visit with friends in Yorkville.

Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Tetlow, but all have died. Their 
oldest child died at sea when coming to America. The second daughter, Fannie, 
became the wife of Frank W. Edson and she died a few years ago, her death 
being a sad blow to the aged parents. Her husband and two children survive 
her. They are Frank W. Edson of Pierre, South Dakota; Mrs. Gertrude Pigney of 
Blunt, South Dakota and Frank Edson of Forest Park. The latter was with his 
grandfather when he passed away and Mr. Edson and daughter, Mrs. Pigney 
arrived from the west today.

Mr. Tetlow had been for a number of years a member of the Baptist church and 
was one of the city's most respected citizens.

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