Obituary - John McLimans, Grant Co., WI

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JOHN McLIIMANS DIES, JUNE 21, 1899
The Times Review, Fennimore, Wisconsin
June 28, 1899

The sad intelligence of the death of Mr. John McLimans, who with his wife, had been 
visiting at the home of his brother-in-law, William McGhan, at Sherburn, Minnesota, for 
several weeks, reached here Wednesday evening of last week, but no one could believe that 
the report was true as Mr. McLimans had not up to that time been reported seriously ill. 
The fact proved only too true, however, as later dispatches indicated.

About a month ago, the deceased and Mrs. McLimans left for Sherburn, Minnesota to visit 
their sons and daughters, who they had not seen for some time, and incidentally to be 
present at a soldiers reunion which was to be held at that place. About June 11, Mr. 
McLimans was taken sick, the malady finally turning out to be inflammation of the bowels. 
The best of physicians were called in but no hope was given out to the grief-stricken wife 
and relatives, and he passed away at sunset on the 21st day of June, at the age of 68 years and 
25 days.

Previous to the transportation of the remains to this city on Friday last, which were 
accompanied by his son, George, services were held on the reunion grounds in Sherburn, at 
which five clergymen were present, all of whom made consoling remarks to the bereaved. 
The drum corps of the city took the casket, which was draped with the American Flag, and 
strewn with flowers, to the depot, a large gathering of friends and acquaintances 
accompanying.

Upon its arrival in Fennimore, members of the Sam Monteith Post conveyed the body to his 
late residence, there to be received by sorrowing friends and await burial.

John McLimans was born at West Salem, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, May 26, 1831. At 
the age of 21 years he came to Wisconsin, settling three and one-half miles south of 
Fennimore. He was united in marriage in 1856 to Miss. Sophronia A. McGhan, and their 
union proved a very happy and exemplary one. Twelve years later they moved to the town of 
Clifton, remaining there twenty-two years. They became residents of Fennimore in 1891, and 
during the eight years they have been among us, we have known them to be none other than 
progressive and honored citizens.

When the War of the Rebellion broke out, Mr. McLimans offered his services in behalf of his 
country, and joined Co. H, 7th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers. His enlistment occurred in 
September, 1862, and was greatly respected by his fellow comrades. He was a member of 
Sam Monteith Post of this city, and at one time its commander.

Mr. McLimans and his wife were blessed with eleven children, ten of whom are living. They 
are: Silas E., Fennimore, Wisconsin, John R., Oklahoma, Louise E., Liberty Ridge, 
Wisconsin, George 0., Sherburn, Minnesota, Mary J., North Park, Colorado, Huldah S., 
Sherburn, Minnesota, James I., Sherburn, Minnesota, Hattie E., Preston, Wisconsin, and E. 
Irene and Robert, Fennimore, Wisconsin. Deceased also leaves two sisters in the State of 
Washington and Iowa respectively, and two brothers, Henry and Robert, of this city. A 
loving and devoted mother bereft of her life companion, yet the Lord has spared all but 
one of her children that they might comfort her in this trying moment.

Funeral services were held from the U.B. church, at eleven o'clock Sunday morning, Rev. 
Harmon, assisted by Rev. Pengilly, officiating. Sam Monteith Post of the G.A.R. of this 
city, turned out in the body to honor their dead comrade, and members of Tom Cox Post, 
G.A.R., of Lancaster, and old soldiers of Mt. Ida and Mt. Hope were also present in large 
numbers. The church was wholly inadequate to accommodate the many friends of the deceased 
and family, and many were compelled to remain outside.