Two of the oldest citizens of Eagle Creek township passed away on Saturday morning 12 Jan 1929 when death claimed Mr. and Mrs. Willis Patton. Willis A. Patton was born in Hardin County near Elizabethtown on 20 Apr 1853. Sarah E. Patton, nee Grice was born near the same place on 6 Sep 1860. They were married 4 Mar 1880. They were parents of four children, two deceased, Arza and James I Patton who reside near Leamington reside. The entire community extend their sympathies. Taken from the Gallatin Democrat, Gallatin Co. IL. We regret to announce the death of our old friend Willie Patton and wife. They both died on Sunday night 13 Jan 1929 with the flu. This was the last of the large family of Andy Patton as far as we know. They have two boys to survive them Jame and Arza. The latter is the barber here. Our sympathy goes with them. Taken from the Hardin County Independent under Karbers Ridge News. --------------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB 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: Wanda (Patton) Reed