VanNESS, Amos L. 1822 - 1902

VANNESS, LAUGHLIN

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 6/18/2011 at 16:30:16

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, July 23, 1902
Page 3, Column 3

MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY.

Amos L. VAN NESS, who died at Abingdon the 10th inst., had been a resident of Jefferson County for fifty-four years. He was for many years a mail carrier between Abingdon and Fairfield, and knew everybody on his route. He was a native of Ohio, born September 12th, 1822, and came to Illinois in young manhood. He was married there to Melvina LAUGHLIN, who died in this county several years ago (sic - in 1895). They were the parents of twelve children, six of whom are now living.... The remains were interred at Abingdon.

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