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Saturday, December 9, 2023

SUNDAY’S OBITUARY ~ Helen Marion Lindhorst 1916-1994

Published in The Belleville News-Democrat (Illinois) 24 Jan 1994, page 10

Helen Marion Lindhorst is my maternal 1^st cousin twice removed. She is the only known descendant of my maternal grand uncle Raphael (aka Ralph) Hunter. Ralph had 8 siblings, seven sisters and one brother. I’ve researched this family for many years. I have photos of six of the seven sisters, but not a single one of Ralph or his brother Clyde. I’m ever hopeful that someday I will find a distant cousin with family photos. This is why I write blog posts about cousins that may be once, twice or three times removed. Do they have descendants out there? If so, perhaps my blog posts will encourage them to contact me.

I have transcribed Helen’s obituary which was published in The Belleville News-Democrat (Illinois) on 24 Jan 1994, page 10.

Helen Marion Lindhorst, nee Hunter, 77, of Dupo, Ill., born Oct 27, 1916, in St. Louis, Mo., died Sunday, Jan 23, 1994 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, Ill.

Mrs. Lindhorst was a member of First Baptist Church of Dupo, Dupo, Ill., and V. F. W. Auxiliary Post 6368 in Dupo, Ill.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Lucy nee Siler, Hunter; a son, Carl Edwin Lindhorst and a sister, Elsie Beal.

Surviving are her husband, Edwin E. Lindhorst of Dupo, Ill.; a son and daughter-in-law, Col. Joseph R. and Judy Lindhorst of Freeburg, Ill.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 26 at Dashner Funeral Home in Dupo, Ill., with the Rev. Darrell Atkins officiating. Burial will be in Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, Ill.

Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Dupo, Dupo, Ill.

Helen’s mother Lucy was married prior to her marriage to Ralph Hunter and had a son and daughter. This means Lucy had two step siblings and they are enumerated in the household in the 1920 census. By 1930 her step sister, Elsie had left the household. I have not yet been able to learn anything about Elsie’s life after leaving her parent’s household.

I do however, know that Helen’s step brother Joseph Jackson Heathcock died in a diving accident at the age of 25, on 2 Aug 1938. I believe he had married prior to his death to a lady named Louise, but I am still trying to locate more information about them.

This leads us to Helen. She married Edwin Lindhorst about 1936. They had two sons. Their first, Carl Edwin Lindhorst was born 24 Jul 1937 in Illinois. He sadly died in a vehicle accident at the age of 17 yrs. I wrote about his death here ANCESTORS IN THE NEWS ~ Carl E. Lindhorst, age 17–Dead in a car crash, 1954, Illinois

This means that there is only one known descendant of Edwin Lindhorst and Helen Hunter. A son, Joseph R. Lindhorst, born about 1949. It appears, based on a newspaper article (The Columbia Star, 28 Mar 1968, page 4) that Joseph joined the U.S. Army. In many future references to him, I see him referred to as Colonel Joseph R. Hunter. I believe he married Judith A. Kobylinski in about 1968.

Since I have not located an obituary or other notice of death for Col. Joseph Lindhorst, I am assuming he may still be alive. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if I could make contact with him and learn more about his mother, Helen? Perhaps he has photos of her. And, oh my, could he have photos of his grandparents, Ralph & Lucy Hunter?

If you are related to or a descendant of any of the people I listed in this blog post, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s exchange information.

Michigan Girl

Sunday, May 28, 2023

SUNDAY'S OBITUARY - Martin Frampton, 4th great granduncle commits suicide

Martin Frampton is my maternal 4^th great granduncle. He was the fourth son born to John Frampton, Jr and Anna Barbara MARTIN. There were 8 children in the family: Rachel, Ephraim, Elijah, Martin, Isaac, Edward, Sarah and William.

Martin was born near Lewistown, Pennsylvania 13 Jun 1788. At age 30, Martin married Sara MANN, daughter of Robert Mann and Jane (maiden name unknown) in 1818 in Pennsylvania. Details are limited as I have not located an actual marriage record.

Only a record in…..

U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Name: Martin Frampton

Gender: male

Birth Place: PA

Birth Year: 1788

Spouse Name: Sarah Mann

Marriage Year: 1818

Marriage State: PA

Number Pages: 1

Martin was said to be a Farmer according to the 1850 census. In that household are Martin, his wife Sarah and children Martin, Gardner, Jane, Caroline, Isaac and Alice. Those were the youngest of 12 children born to this couple.

Six years later on 16 Dec 1856, Martin took his own life. He was 68 years old.

According the the newspaper reports, Martin had gone partially blind. Then he went to Cincinnati, Ohio and an occultist destroyed his sight, in attempting to restore it.

Another newspaper article says the following:

"Martin Frampton, an old and wealthy citizen of Lawrence County, Ohio, committed suicide on last Tuesday evening, by hanging himself in an out house, next his residence at the mouth of Simms Creek. He lost his sight some time since."

Martin’s actual obituary was published in the Ironton Register on 18 Dec 1856. No image available.

FRAMPTON, MARTIN ESQ.----- I.R. DEC. 18, 1856

Committed suicide by hanging himself at his residence, mouth of Symmes Creek, on Tuesday of this week. Cause: severe affliction with his eyes for a year or two, from which for some time past he has been quite blind, producing a very depressing effect upon him. Mr. Frampton came from Beaver county, Pa., to this county, soon after its organization, in the next year, we believe, 1818, and located at Burlington, then just made the county seat. At the time of his death he was about 65 years old.

It's always difficult for the family when a loved one dies. But, death by suicide always seems very tragic. Martin left behind his wife of 38 years and 7 children known to be living at that time. Sarah never remarried and on died 18 Oct 1869 at age 70.

You may visit Martin’s findagrave memorial here #66805943

OTHER POSTS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY ~ Anna Barbara Martin–1748-1822–My 5th great grandmother (this is Martin’s mother)

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY–Triplet daughters of Elijah & Rebecca Frampton (this is Martin’s older brother)

If you are related to or connected to anyone in this blog post, please get in touch. Let’s exchange information.

Happy hunting,

Michigan Girl

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Sunday, February 12, 2023

SUNDAY'S OBITUARY ~ Susan Anne Gillespie, my maternal great grandmother (1860-1947)

Susan “Susie” Anne Gillespie, my maternal great grandmother, was born 18 Jul 1860 in England. She is the daughter of Joseph Gillespie & Susan Burgess. She was the eldest of 3 siblings; William Henry (1862-1911), Elizabeth (1865-1948) and Louise (1866-1950).

Susan immigrated to the U.S. from England with her parents and infant brother, William, in December 1862. This is documented in the book Passage to America 1851-1869 – the record of Richard Elliott, Passenger Agent, Detroit, Michigan. The family is shown on page 68. This book is available on Google Books - Passage to America and on Amazon Passage to America.

Susan’s obituary is very short, but does contain good genealogical information.

Obituary published in the Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov 1947, page 33

Transcription

SMITH - Nov 12, Susie Milne, beloved wife of the late Clyde, dear mother of Joseph A. Milne and Mrs. Irene Milne Roe, sister of Mrs. James B. Verney and Mrs. James Forsyth. Leaves 4 grandchildren. Funeral services from McCabe Funeral Home, 18570 Grand River, at Glastonbury, Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment Woodmere.

Susan became a widow when she was a few months pregnant with her daughter, Irene. Her first husband, Andrew C. Milne, died of Consumption at the age of 36, in 1892. She did remarry 12 years later to Clyde J. Smith, in 1904, but was widowed again in 1927.

I have many photos of Susan. One from when she was a young girl about 16, and many from the time she spent with her son, Joseph and family.

Left – photo of Susan at age 16, circa 1876 (according to back of photo) On the right is a picture of Susan with her infant daughter, Irene and her son, Joseph circa 1894

The headshot on the left was cropped from a group photo from about 1911-1912. The photo on the right is from 1934 and in it are L-R – my maternal great grandmother Florence Hunter Bowden Bell, my grandmother Florence Bowden Milne, and on the right is Susan Gillespie Milne Smith.

I created a digital scrapbook page to honor Susan and her husband Andrew, and tell their story.

Susan lived 87 years. Her mother lived 92 years. My maternal grandmother, Florence Bowden Milne lived 98 years and my own mother Patricia A. Milne lived to be 91. Based on this genetic propensity I am trying to take good care of myself.

Sunday, September 25, 2022

SUNDAY'S OBITUARY ~ The very sad death of Gertrude Smith Seaver - 1871-1908

Published in The Marion Weekly, 28 Mar 1908, page 8

Today I’m writing the sad story of a young woman her took her own life, at age 36.

Gertrude Irene Smith was born Oct 1871 in Ohio. The daughter of William & Rominia Smith.

She married Bertram H. Seaver 17 Apr 1895 in Hamilton, Ohio. Bertram is the husband of my maternal 1st cousin twice removed. He married that cousin many years after Gertrude's death.

According to the 1900 census she had given birth to 2 children, neither of whom were living at the time.

In Jun 1903 she gave birth to a baby girl that the couple named Juanita Sunshine Seaver. She grew to adulthood and married.

We never know what causes someone to take such a drastic measure as Gertrude did on this day in 1908. If the obituary is to be believed, Gertrude was having mental or emotional issues. Regardless, I imagine this left her family in tears.

Her husband, Bertram was left with a 4 yr. old daughter to raise. He married 2 more times. Once in 1918 and again in 1929 to my 1^st cousin twice removed, Mary Ada Seigle.

FORMER LA RUE GIRL MEETS AWFUL DEATH

Throws Herself Under Wheels of Traction Car

Body is ground almost to a pulp

Mrs. Gertrude Seaver takes her life in Cincinnati – is a sister of Eugene Smith, Formerly of the La Rue News – Unfortunate leaves a husband and daughter.

Mrs. Gertrude Seaver, thirty-six years old, born and raised near La Rue and a sister of Eugene Smith, formerly connected with the La Rue News, committed suicide in Cincinnati, Saturday, by throwing herself under the wheels of a westbound Cincinnati Melford and Loveland traction car. Her mother, Mrs. Rominia Smith was an eye witness. The tragedy occurred at Erie avenue and Grace street.

The suicide was the wife of Bertram Seaver, who was employed as an Inspector for a telephone company in Cincinnati. She was demented, her condition seemingly have been rendered worse after she had grown very enthusiastic at a religious meeting a number of weeks ago.

Mrs. Seaver had been taking treatment from Dr. Mar Connor, and with her mother, had started for the doctor’s office. She seemed rational. As the big traction car approached Mrs. Seaver got close to the track. Suddenly, as the car was about to pass, she screamed and deliberately threw herself beneath the wheels. Her body was ground almost to a pulp. The remains were removed to the morgue.

For weeks before she threw her body under the fast traction car, which was known as the Milford flyer, Mrs. Seaver had schemed to end her life. A little over a week ago she attempted to drink carbolic acid. She found the bottle about the house. Her husband managed to get the bottle away from her. She was closely watched as she frequently threatened to kill herself. That she might be prevented from taking her life, Mrs. Smith went to live with her. Saturday morning, she detained her mother until the car was about due, then calmly walked to her awful death. She had informed herself at the time the car arrived at Erie avenue and Grace street.

Mrs. Seaver is believed by the members of her family to have been inspired to carry out this plan of self-destruction by reading the story of the suicide of G. W. Whittington, an inmate of the College Hill sanatorium, who threw himself under the wheels of a car.

A four year old daughter survives.

Gertrude was interred at Mount Washington Cemetery in Mt. Washington, Hamilton, Ohio. Her husband, Bertram, is buried next to her. You may visit their memorials at Bertram #203005133 and Gertrude # 170861969.

Gertrude (left) and Bertram (right)

If you are related to or connected to anyone in this blog post, please get in touch. Let’s exchange information.

Happy hunting,

Michigan Girl

Sunday, January 30, 2022

SUNDAY'S OBITUARY - John Gillen, my maternal 3rd Great Granduncle (1804-1880)

Today I’m writing about my maternal 3^rd great granduncle John Gillen. John was born 17 Oct 1804 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

He was the oldest son of William Gillen & Rachel Frampton who are my 4^th great grandparents. John was the eldest child of 8 known children born to this couple. I’ve written about this family before and you can find a couple of the posts here:

·                WHEN CONTACT FROM A DNA COUSIN LEADS TO GREAT NEW INFORMATION

·                SURNAME SATURDAY ~ GILLEN–my maternal 3rd great grandaunt, Sarah Gillen (1808-1878)

John was a Farmer according to the 1850 and 1860 census records. In the 1880 census, not long before his death he worked as a Liveryman (an owner or employee at a stable).

Here is my transcription of the obituary.

Obituary - Mr. John Gillen, a resident of this city since 1856, died quite suddenly of paralysis at his residence on Fifth street last Monday afternoon, at four o'clock. The disease first manifested itself last Thursday night. Mr. Gillen was born in Beaver county, Pennsylvania, October 17, 1804, removed to Lawrence county, Ohio in 1829, March 22, 1832, he married Miss Nancy Miller. In 1856, Mr. Gillen removed to this city with his family and has since resided here; most of his children growing up under his fatherly care. Mr. Gillen has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for many years. His wife, five sons and three daughters survive him; one son was killed serving his county at the battle of Stone River in 1862. The funeral occurs from the First M.E. church this afternoon, Rev. E. D. Wilkin officiating. Mr. Gillen was a good citizen, kind husband and indulgent parent, and his death is universally regretted by a large circle of friends.

With up to 9 children in the house, I expect things were quite busy for the Gillen family. He and his wife, Nancy had moved from Lawrence County, Ohio to Champaign Co., Illinois in 1856. It appears that all 9 children went with them. Although there is one daughter, Elizabeth, born in 1835, for whom I have no details, other than her name and year of birth.

Five years later, the Civil War (also known as the War of Rebellion) breaks out. John’s 2^nd and 3^rd sons, John and Isaac both joined the Union Army.

Young John was the first to join on 1 Jun 1861. He was just 20 yrs. old. Sadly, he was killed at the Battle of Stones River in Tennessee on 31 Dec 1862. According to his Civil War pension file he was shot in the right lung. You can read about this young man, age 21 at the time of his death here: MILTARY MONDAY ~ Civil War Pension File–Private John Gillen–Killed in Action 31 Dec 1862 at the Battle of Stones River

It was 3 yrs later when John’s son Isaac joined and fought in the Civil War. Happily, he did come home.

You have to think it was a very stressful time for the family. As it was for all the families living during this time of unrest in our country.

John died of paralysis on 29 Nov 1880 and is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum in Urbana, Champaign, Illinois. He and Nancy had been married 48 yrs. when he died. She continued on without him for 33 yrs. and died at age 97 in 1913. They are buried together and you can visit their FindAGrave memorial here: John - 61697100 and Nancy - 61697397

Happy hunting,

Michigan Girl

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Sunday, August 8, 2021

SUNDAY’S OBITUARY ~ Amanda D. Adams (1873-1937) wife of Martin Hunter Gillen of Chesapeake, Ohio

When I decided to write a Sunday’s Obituary post, I thought I would check my Legacy file and see just how many obituaries I had. How many have I written about?

I was shocked to find that I have 449 obituaries. WOW! I never thought I’d collected, saved and recorded that many over the years. I didn’t count how many I’d written about because I knew it was not even close to that number. Guess I better get busy.

I began with the “A’s” and today I’m writing about the wife of a maternal 1st cousin, four times removed, Amanda Adams. My 4th great grandparents, William GILLEN & Rachel FRAMPTON are common ancestors for her husband, Martin Hunter Gillen & myself.

Here is the transcription of her obituary.

MRS. AMANDA GILLEN DIES AT HER HOME IN CHESAPEAKE

Mrs. Amanda D. Gillen, widow of the late Hunter Gillen and mother of Hugh Gillen of the Ford Motor Sales Company of Chesapeake, died this morning at 11:30 o’clock at her home in Chesapeake.

Mrs. Gillen had been in failing health for several years but her condition did not become critical until a few days ago. During her illness the members of her family were constantly at her bedside and she received every attention that her loved ones could give but from the first it was apparent that she was making no progress against her illness and the end came this morning.

Mrs. Gillen was born and spent her entire life in Chesapeake and was widely known through that section of the county. She was a kindly and charitable woman whose principal interests in life were centered in her family and friends and to them she was devotedly faithful. She was a zealous member of the Christian church in Chesapeake.

Mrs. Gillen was preceded in death by one son, Garland, in 1932 and her husband died in 1935. She is survived by one son, Hugh Gillen and the following brothers and sisters: Mart Adams, Chesapeake; Elizabeth Adams who resided with her; Mrs. Sarah Lake of Huntington and Mrs. Laura Brammer of Bradrick. Four grandchildren also survive: Bobbie, Jerry Taylor, Dilly and Patty Gillen, all of Chesapeake.

The funeral arrangements had not been completed today and will be announced later. Burial will be in Rome cemetery. Mrs. Gillen’s body will remain at her home and the services will be held there.

Amanda D. Adams is the daughter of Joseph Adams & Frances Whitehead. Here’s a blog post I wrote about the Adams family Lawrence County, Ohio SURNAME SATURDAY–Adams of Lawrence County, Ohio

Amanda was born in Mar 1873 in Lawrence County, Ohio. When she was 26 years old on 3 Dec 1899, she married Martin Hunter Gillen. Martin who went by his middle name “Hunter” was born Jan 1873, also in Lawrence County, Ohio, to parents Isaac Fisher Gillen & Amy “Emma” Kimball.

Amanda & Hunter had 2 sons, Hugh Loder Gillen & Garland A. Gillen. In 1900, shortly after their marriage, Hunter worked as a dry goods clerk. By 1930 he was a co-proprietor at a Ford dealership, with his sons.

Amanda & Hunter were married for 35 years prior to his death in 1935. Amanda died two years later on 18 Jan 1937. That is certainly a nice obituary write up about her. Sounds like she was beloved by her family and the Chesapeake area.

Both Amanda & Hunter are buried at Rome Proctorville Cemetery in Proctorville, Lawrence, Ohio. I have been to their gravesites. You can visit their memorials here – Amanda #31015043 and Hunter #66569356

If you find you are connected with this family, I’d love to hear from you.

Happy hunting,

Michigan Girl