FELL, William 1822 - 1896

FELL, PEEBLER, GRANT, JAMES, FIELDS, CARTER, BLACKLIDGE, PIERCE, SMITH

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 3/10/2006 at 21:50:13

"The Fairfield Tribune"
October 28, 1896
Page 7, Column 3

LIBERTYVILLE, Oct. 27. Death of Wm. FELL, born Aug. 29, 1822. He was married three times, the second in 1861 and the last time in 1864. Leaves a widow and five children, Mrs. Ida PEEBLER, Mrs. GRANT, of Galesburg, Ill., Laura JAMES of this place, and Frank and Aaron still at home. Uncle Billy was a good citizen, a kind father, and a loving husband. He died Sunday morning Oct. 25th, which made him 74 y. 1 m. and 25 days old. Laid to rest in Fell Cemetery....

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
October 28. 1896
Page 3, Column 8

LIBERTYVILLE. William FELL, born Ohio Aug. 29, 1822; married Elizabeth Ann FIELDS May 4, 1847; five children, two now living -- Samuel F. and Mrs. Ella J. CARTER; in 1861 married Sarah BLACKLIDGE - one daughter, Sarah E. PIERCE, now living in Ft. Scott, Kan.... His third marriage occurred Mar. 17, 1864, with Hattie L. SMITH, who survives.

Six children, five still living -- Ida L. PEEBLER, Grant W. FELL of Galesburg, Ill., Laura JAMES, Frank and Aaron FELL. Mr. FELL died at his home in Libertyville Oct. 25 aged 74 years. He was a quiet, peaceable citizen and a successful farmer....

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s).