Obituary of Andrew J. SWEAT, Hardin County, Illinois Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Copyright 1999 Wanda Reed Name of Deceased: Andrew J. SWEAT Name of Newspaper: Hardin County Independent Date of Newspaper: 20 September 1928 Andrew J. Sweat was born March 16, 1861; departed this life August 15, 1928 after an illness of only 9 days. He was married to Mary K. Dixon in the year 1879. To this union was born 8 children, six girls and two boys-one boy died when an infant, the other seven lived to grown, but went to rest before their father except two, Mrs. Fred Conkle and Mrs Melvin Tyree. Dear mother died February 26, 192_, since then Daddy has married twice; first to Zodie Anderson who is dead, last to Mrs. Daisy Joiner, to this union one child, Millie Pauline Sweat. Yes back before I can remember dear Daddy was a christian altho he strayed from the path of right, but two days before he died he got right with God again and when I begged him to let us get another Dr. he put his arm around me and said with a smile, "Darling you might drag me back into this wicked world and I would stray from God again and be lost, would you let me go while I know I am going to rest?" All was done that loving hands and two doctors could do to save him, but God knows better. He was known throughout the county by nearly everyone and loved by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his death three daughters, 12 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. His daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Tyree. ------------------------------------------------------------------ USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, 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: Wanda Reed