Jackson-Pulaski County IL Archives Obituaries.....Lincoln, Lewis October 8, 1905
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Carbondale Free Press Monday, October 9, 1903
CARBONDALE'S PROBABLY OLDEST RESIDENT DIED SUNDAY 
9 October 1905 [Mon.) 

Lewis LINCOLN, aged 91 years, so far as we can learn, the oldest resident of
this city, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lettie T. RAYNOR, on East
North Street, about 6 A.M., on Sunday.  The immediate cause of his death was the
accident which happened to him one week ago Saturday, when the aged gentleman
fell and sustained a broken hip and other injuries.  Previous to this accident
he had been enjoying quite good health, although naturally somewhat feeble due
to his advanced years. 

Lewis LINCOLN was born July 16, 1814, at Lanesboro, Berkshire County, Mass.  The
family afterwards removed to Bennington County, Vermont, and later to Pawlet,
Rutland County, in that state.  By trade he was a carriage maker, which business
he followed for many years.  His first residence in Carbondale was in the year
1866, residing here several years after that date.  His last residence began
about seven years ago, since which time he has made his home with his daughter,
Mrs. RAYNOR. Between these two periods he resided in Grand Tower, Cairo and
Metropolis. 

Deceased was married three times, his third wife, formerly Miss Ann LOVELACE of
Metropolis, surviving him.  They were married in October 1875, 30 years to this
month.  Mrs. RAYNOR is a daughter of the first wife, the only child of that
union living.  Besides the widow and the daughter there are three grandchildren
living, children of Mrs. RAYNOR.  They are E. L. RAYNOR of Chicago, Dewitt
RAYNOR of Ohio and Mrs. R. A. ALLISON of Murphysboro. 

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian
church, of which the deceased was a member.  Pastor A. M. GOWDEN will officiate.
 Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery on East Main Street. 



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