Obituaries

MALCOLM ROBERTSON was born in North Carolina in 1798 and died 
July 27, 1892.  He was the seventh child of a family of thirteen 
children.  His father died while on the way to Kentucky,  but his 
mother settled in that state with her chidden, where she, resided 
until her death.  After he settled up the estate he removed to 
southern Illinois, living with his brother Hugh until 1826, when 
he returned to Kentucky.  The following year he came back to 
Illinois, accompanied by his sister, locating at Collinsville, 
Madison County, where his brother Hugh had located.  He invested 
in real estate from time to time, the Collinsville depot being 
located on the land he formerly owned.

About twenty years ago he removed to Mason City, Illinois, where 
he remained until 1888, when he came to his nephew's, Alexander 
Robertson, in Browning Township {Schuyler County, Illinois}, where 
his other two nephew's (Joel and Malcolmson {Malcolm Robertson} 
reside.  He had make his home with each of them, where he was 
treated with the utmost kindness.  During his illness he was 
treated with the greatest care by the three families, who attended 
to all his wants during the eight weeks of intense suffering.  His 
mental and Physical powers had given way be the weight of years, 
but at short intervals his mind was clear and he was able to 
converse with those who were waiting upon him.

The deceased united with the Presbyterian church when about 45 
years of age, and never withdrew his membership.  On account of 
his deafness he seldom attended church, but was often heard in 
the lonely hours of night in prayer and praise.  His life was 
one of almost charity and frugality, a plain and comfortable life 
being his choice.  He was familiarly called "Uncle Malcolm" by all 
who knew him, and was a welcome guest in the homes of he rich and 
poor, loved by children and revered by parents.  By economy and 
prudence he amused considerable wealth for his numerous relatives.  
He requested his nephew, Joel Robertson, to adjust and settle his 
affairs as amicable as possible.  His remains were buried in the 
cemetery beside those of his elder brother, Wm. {William} Robertson, 
to await the resurrection of the just.

From: IL State His. Lib.
Old State Capitol
Springfield, IL  62701

Rushville Times
Thursday, August 4, 1892
pg. 6, col. 6

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