HIGLEY, Theodore F. 1839 - 1919

HIGLEY, BENTLEY, MCELHINNY, BONAR, SHULAR, CLAPP

Posted By: Richard K Thompson (email)
Date: 12/26/2010 at 19:19:19

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Monday, February 17, 1919
Page 2, Column 2

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...--Robert HIGLEY of Des Moines, is in the city being called here by the serious illness of his father T. F. HIGLEY. ...

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Monday, February 17, 1919
Page 3, Column 1

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

... --Theodore HIGLEY of Manhattan, Kas., is here called by the serious illness of his father T. F. HIGLEY. ...

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Fairfield Daily JOurnal
Wednesday Feb. 19, 1919

T. F. HIGLEY, OLD RESIDENT OT CITY, DIED LAST NIGHT AT 6:45

T. F. HIGLEY a well known resident of this city passed away last evening about six forty-five, at his home, 307 East Briggs, following an illness of several weeks. He has been in poor health for the past several years suffering from a complication of diseases.

Theodore F. HIGLEY was the son of Daniel and Nancy BENTLEY HIGLEY, and was born in Jamestown, Chautauqua county New York, March 21st, 1839. When about six months old his parents moved to Ogle county, Illinois. He received his education in Mt. Morris Seminary and soon after the firing upon Fort Sumter he enlisted, in May, 1861 as a member of Company H 15th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He served for one year during which time he participated in the battle of Shiloh and then was discharged on account of physical disability. In December 1863, he re-enlisted as a member of the Fourth Illinois Cavalry and was assigned to Company D, but later his regiment was consolidated with the Twelfth Illinois Cavalry in which he served until April 1865. He then was mustered into the Third U. S. Heavy Artillery, in which he served until the close of the war. He was mustered out of the service at Memphis, Tennessee, November 28 1865. His service was in the western part entirely and he took part in many of the important battles and skirmishes.

From Memphis Mr. HIGLEY went to Mt. Pleasant where his family had moved during the time he was serving in the army. In 1866 he came to Fairfield where he and his brother, Daniel, purchased a drug store. He continued in that line of business until 1880. After disposing of his interest in the drug store he was in the employ of the city for a number of years. In 1882 he was elected City Clerk and also superintendent of the city water works. He served in this capacity for a number of years. Later he was agent for the American Express Co., and held that position until failing health made it necessary for him to give up active work a few years ago.

On January 9th 1867 he was united in marriage to Miss Ella McELHINNEY (sic. McELHINNY). To this union were born five children. September 8, 1886, Mrs. HIGLEY passed away. On June 5th, 1889 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Jennie C. BONER (sic - BONAR), who with three of the children, Mrs. Helen SHULAR, Robert and Theodore HIGLEY, survive him.

The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at ten o'clock from the home on East Briggs St., in charge of Rev. H. A. Mosser. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes. I am not related to the person(s) mentioned.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Friday, February 21, 1919
Front Page, Column 7

AGED WAR VETERAN ANSWERS LAST CALL

THEODORE F. HIGLEY DIES TUESDAY AT RIPE OLD AGE OF SEVENTY. (sic)

Theodore F. HIGLEY passed away Tuesday morning at his home on East Briggs street after several months of ill health. Had he lived until March 21 he would have attained the age of four score years. His death brings to a close a busy and useful life.

Theodore F. HIGLEY was born in Jamestown, Chautauqua county, N. Y., on the 21st of March, 1839. His parents being Daniel and Nancy (BENTLY [sic - BENTLEY]) HIGLEY, and were among the pioneers on the banks of Lake Chautauqua. The HIGLEY family is of English origin, deceased tracing his ancestry in direct line back to Captain John HIGLEY of England; while the family was founded in America by Brewster HIGLEY who, settled in Connecticut.

When a babe of six months Mr. HIGLEY was taken by his parents in 1839 to Ogle county, Illinois, the family locating at Buffalo Grove. He received his education at Mt. Morris Seminary and soon after the firing upon Fort Sumter enlisted in the country's service in May, 1861, as a member of Company H, Fifteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He served for one year, during which time he participated in the battle of Shiloh and was then discharged on account of physical disability. In December, 1863, he re-enlisted as a member of the Fourth Illinois Cavalry, and was assigned to Company D, but later his regiment was consolidated with the Twelfth Illinois Cavalry in which he continued to serve until April, 1865, when he was mustered into the Third U. S. Heavy Artillery, in which he served until the close of the war. He was mustered out of service at Memphis, Tenn., on November 28th, 1865. His services was in the western department entirely and made him a participant in many important battles and skirmishes.

From Memphis, Tenn., Mr. HIGLEY made his way to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, whither his family had removed in the meantime, but in 1856, he came to Fairfield and in connection with his brother Daniel G., purchased a drug store, continuing in that line of business until 1880, covering a period of fourteen consecutive years. In December 1882, he was elected city clerk and was also Superintendent of the city water works.

On January 9, 1867, Mr. HIGLEY was united in marriage with Miss Ella McELHINNEY (sic - McELHINNY), daughter of Robert McELHINNEY, and to them were born five children, three sons and two daughters, three of whom are yet living; Robert Helen and Theodore. The death of the mother occured September 8, 1886, and June, 1889, Mr. HIGLEY wedded Mrs. Jennie C. BONER (sic - BONAR), daughter of William D., and Elizabeth CLAPP, who survives him.

Mr. HIGLEY was a member of Clinton Lodge, No. 15., A. F. and A. M. and of George Strong Post, No. 19, G. A. R. He has proved an efficient and faithful public officer and in the discharge of his duties manifested an earnest desire to care for the city's welfare, sometimes regardless of his own interests.

For many years during the latter part of his life, until failing health interferred (sic), he served as agent of the Adams Express company.

Funeral services were held Thursday morning from the home, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Mosser of the Presbyterian church. Burial was in the Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Friday, February 21, 1919
Page SEVEN, Column 1

LOCAL NEWS

... Theodore HIGLEY of Manhattan, Kansas and Robert HIGLEY of Des Moines are in the city called here by the illness and death of their father, T. F. HIGLEY. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Tuesday, February 25, 1919
Page THREE, Column 1

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

... --Robert HIGLEY left yesterday for his home in Des Moines after being called here by the illness and deat of his fathr (sic) T. F. HIGLEY. ...

...--Theodore HIGLEY returned to his home in Manhatten, Kansas, yesterday after having been in the city called here by the serious illness and death of his father T. F. HIGLEY. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Tuesday, March 4, 1919
Page 3, Column 1

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

... --Mrs. Robert HIGLEY has returned to her home in Des Moines, after being here on account of the illness and death of J. F. (sic - T. F.) HIGLEY. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Saturday, March 8, 1919
Page 3, Column 1

... --Mrs. Jenny HIGLEY and daughter Mrs. SCHULER left yesterday for the latter's home in Tonawanda, N. Y. ...

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

RKT note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Iowa. Old.P.187.