Obituary of Ernest Raynor, Jackson & Cook County, Illinois Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Copyright 1999 Karima Name of Deceased: Ernest Raynor Name of Newspaper: Carbondale (IL) Free Press Date of Newspaper: 12 November 1929 ERNEST RAYNOR, ONCE RESIDENT HERE, DIES Carbondale (IL) Free Press, Nov. 12, 1929 The funeral of Ernest RAYNOR, formerly of this city, was held in Chicago today. Mr. RAYNOR was one of the large donors to the fund which was used by the Business and Professional Women's Club to beautify the old city cemetery on East Main Street. Mr. RAYNOR leaves a sister, Mrs. Ralph ALLISON, of Columbia, Ill., and a brother, DeWitt, of Detroit, Mich. Mr. RAYNOR, who was crippled, worked in Carbondale as a printer, more than 25 years ago. Despite his handicaps, however, he became successful in Chicago, and although not wealthy, made a good living. He never accumulated wealth. But he was known for his generous bene- factions to needy relatives. For years he rendered financial aid and kept in tolerable circumstances Mrs. Anna LINCOLN, aged widow, who lived in Carbondale for more than half a century. The woman died about 4 years ago. Her husband was a distant relative of the Emancipator. Mrs. LINCOLN was a step-mother of RAYNOR. (front page) * * * * Ernest RAYNOR was the eldest son of Alonzo RAYNOR and Celestia "Lettie" T. (nee LINCOLN) RAYNOR. He was the brother of my paternal grandmother, Mary Celeste (nee RAYNOR) ALLISON. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: Karima