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Quincy, Illinois Newspaper (Feb 1923) -- Mrs. Dan O'CONNOR died Tuesday morning in Clayton of Pneumonia. On account of the family being under quarantine, only a short service was held at the cemetery today (Wednesday) at 3 pm. She was 45 years of age and leaves her husband and three children and many other relatives.
Clayton Illinois Newspaper Feb. 2, 1888 -- Died -- Peter OMER Esq. He was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky March 25, 1822 and died at Clayton, Illinois Jan. 29, 1888. He was the son of Peter and Rebecca OMER, the former born in Pennsylvania, the latter in Maryland. Mr. OMER came to Illinois and settled in Adams County in 1847. Married Barbara HOKE in Kentucky in 1847. They had one son, John Irvin. She died in 1852 and in 1853 he married Sarah Ann MARSH, they had eight children, five living, Chas H., Mrs. Sarah J. CAMPBELL, Wm. E., Arthur M., and Annie E. On Aug 4, 1876 the mother of these children died and in 1878 he married for the third time to Julia C. WILSON who was born in Iowa 1848 and survives him. The funeral will be held at the family by Rev. C. F. MCKOWN. Remains deposited in the family lot in the old cemetery.
Quincy Whig, Sept. 24, 1870, page 4-"Funeral Notice"- The funeral of George PADGETT will take place from his late residence, No. 1441 Hampshire Street, between 14th and 16th streets, this morning, 10 o'clock. Friends are respectfully invited.
Daily Whig Republican, Quincy Illinois, April 6, 1859, page 2--Died-- In New Orleans, on the 23 of March, of Comsumption, Luman S. PARSONS, formerly of this city.
The Quincy Daily Herald, Quincy, Illinois, March 12, 1874, page 4--"In Memoriam"-- Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God, in the order of his alwise providence, to take from this life our cherished and respected sister, Mrs. Caroline M. S. PEASE, who has long been a diligent, faithful and active member of "Woodland Home;" ***Note wife of Nathaniel PEASE. ***Note--Her maiden name was STONE.
Quincy Daily Whig, June 06, 1888, page 8-"Brevities"- Miss Florence PENNINGTON died yesterday morning at her home on North Sixth street, between Maine and Hampshire. Deceased was but 17 years of age, and came to this city about six months ago.

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