Simon Tracy Toll 1829-1916

TOLL, WELLS, TAPPAN, WRIGHT, DUNHAM

Posted By: Mike Kearney (email)
Date: 12/9/2007 at 16:58:42

The Clinton Herald Wednesday September 20, 1916 p. 8 Simon Tracy Toll, aged 87 years, prominent in the early life of the city, and engaged in various business enterprises since, died this morning at 7 o'clock at the family home, 216 Eighth avenue. The end came suddenly after a lingering illness that promised of late to wear itself out. Mr. Toll was apparently in improved health last -------- be allowed to arise rather early. He was assisted to his feet, but after walking only a few steps fell to the floor. He was placed in the same chair in which his wife had died some time ago and there expired in a few moments. Mr. Toll was born in Memphis, New York, July 6, 1829, but spent most of his early life in Baldwinsville, the same state. He was married Sept. 2, 1854, to Harriet E. Wells. In 1855, the family came to Lyons, staging the way from Dixon, the western railroad terminal, and crossing the river by ferry. Here they established and were present at the celebration of the organization of the city of Clinton the next year. They soon moved to the new city, and started housekeeping in Eighth avenue. The political interests of Mr. Toll were marked by continued enthusiasm for the cause of Whig and Republican ideals, and it was the hope of the late Mr. Toll to live to cast his vote for Charles E. Hughes. With his brother, Major C.H. Toll, he started a livery stable which the two maintained for some years. Since that time he had been engaged in different business interests, and was the first keeper of the Clinton-Illinois wagon bridge. Distinctions claimed by Mr. Toll were that he continuously subscribed to the Clinton Herald since the first copy was printed, and also that he was a charter member of Robin Hood camp, 31, M.W. of A. He is survived by five children, Mrs. W.H. Tappan of Baldwinsville, N.Y., Mrs. M. Charles Wright, of Chicago, Charles H. Toll, of Dubuque and the Misses Harriet B. and Suzie M. Toll, at home, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Two children, Mrs. J.H. Dunham and Herbert T. Toll, preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements will not be announced pending word from eastern relatives. It is probably that services will be held at the First Baptist chruch Friday afternoon, with Rev. George D. Rogers officiating. Robin Hood camp will likely have charge at the grave.