Montgomery County IL Archives Obituaries.....Nelson, Robert May 2, 1914
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Montgomery News, 1914
Robert"Bob" Nelson Dead at Fillmore
(Montgomery News, 1914) 
  
Robert Nelson, one of the most highly respected citizens of Fillmore died at 
his home there on Saturday, May 2nd, 1914, at the age of 68 years, 2 months, 
and 22 days. 
  
The deceased was born near Baltimore, MD, February 10th, 1846, and came to 
Montgomery County when a young man.  He was married December 22, 1875 to Miss 
Camelia Wright, daughter of Elijah and Drucilla Wright, and seven children 
were born to this union, six of whom survive their parents, namely Emory, 
Clark, Clarence, Oscar, Scott, and May. 
  
The funeral services were held at the Fillmore Lutheran church Sunday 
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Elder A. C. Brown of Coffeen officiating.  The 
remains were laid to rest at Fillmore cemetery. 
  
Mr. Nelson lived on a farm five miles south of Fillmore until three years ago 
when he returned from active work and moved to Fillmore.  He had been in very 
poor health for sometime past and his death was not unexpected. 

Additional Comments:
Tim Casey is a researcher and descendant of Elijah Whitten and Charity Duckett
and John Casey and Drucilla Hill. Robert Nelson is a descendant of both.

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