Obituary of James Oliver NEEL, Hamilton County, Illinois Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Copyright 2000 Misty Flannigan Obituary James Oliver Neel, son of Benjamin and Elizabeth A. Neel was born June 14, 1847, and departed this life September 30, 1923, aged 76 years, 3 months and 15 days. He was married to Emaline Gholson in the year of 1869. She died September 12, 1905. To this union were born four girls and two boys, namely: Benjamin N., Minnie Lee Monohan (?), Sarah Ellen Mayberry, Elerbell Little, John W. and Effie L. Allen. Sarah Ellen and Minnie proceeded him in death. He was converted in 1904 and joined the General Baptist Church at Lick creek where his membership remains. He leaves to mourn their loss four children, eighteen grandchildren, one brother, G. H. Neel and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services and intermit at Prospect, conducted by Rev. C. M. Prince. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations 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: Misty Flannigan