GREEN, Sylvester 1821 - 1906

GREEN, ALLENDER, CHESTER, LYNN, FOOTE, GORDON

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Thursday, August 9, 1906
Page 2, Column 5

Sylvester GREEN Passes Away.

Sylvester GREEN, an old and highly respected man living near Richwoods, died at his home yesterday afternoon, after an illness of several weeks from pneumonia. Mr. GREEN was the father of our townsman, A. J. GREEN, and brother of Dr. W. J. GREEN, of this city. The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Upper Richwoods M. E. church. We extend sincerest sympathies to the grief stricken relatives.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, August 10, 1906
Front Page, Column 4

Dr. W. J. GREEN was a brother of Sylvester GREEN whose death is announced in this issue. The doctor has one sister, Mrs. Samuel ALLENDER, still living.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, August 10, 1906
Page 5, Column 2

W. F. GREEN and wife, of Wise, Mo., came in Wednesday, and Dr. CHESTER's wife, of Carthage, Mo., S. T. GREEN, of Mechanicsville, Ia., and Roll LYNN, of Fairport, Iowa, came in to attend the funeral of Sylvester GREEN today. The two last named are grandchildren and the others are a son and daughter of Sylvester.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Saturday, August 11, 1906
Page 2, Columns 5 and 6

Obituary.

SYLVESTER GREEN,
son of Nathaniel and Ruth GREEN, was born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, September 27, 1821. The name of the county has since been changed and it is now called Fulton county. Brother GREEN came with his parents to Jefferson county, Iowa, in the spring of 1844. He entered the farm where he lived these many years and where he died.

On December 12, 1843, Mr. GREEN was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth FOOTE. To them were born eight children, three of whom preceded their father to the land beyond. Benjamin died in infancy; the two daughters, who are now deceased, lived to womanhood and married; there were Mrs. Claretta CHESTER and Mrs. Della GORDON. The five children who remain to mourn the loss of a loving father are Alonzo J of Fairfield; Winfield F. of Vernon county Missouri; Mrs. Olive CHESTER, of Carthage, Missouri; Mrs. Clora LYNN, of Pleasant Plain, and Oran W who lives on the home place. A great privilege was given to these children, they were all at their father's bedside during his last illness and at the time of his death. A brother, Dr. W. J. GREEN, of Fairfield, and a sister, Mrs Eliza ALLENDER, of Richwoods, are also left to feel the loss of a kind and affectionate brother. A large concourse of relatives and life long friends mourn the loss of a valuable associate

The good wife of our deceased brother passed into the Glory Land on February 9, 1895

Father GREEN had always lived a quiet life. The energetic and persistent labors of his early and middle life made it possible for him to enjoy well earned rest in the later years of life. Since his wife's death and also a number of years before, his home has been with his son Oran, on the old home place.

The deceased had a large circle of relatives and friends. All who knew him respected and loved him. His long life has been almost free from sickness until the last few years. His last illness was brief and he passed away at 4:15 o'clock on the afternoon of August 8, 1906, having reached the ripe old age of 84 years, 10 months, and 12 days. He will be greatly missed by neighbors and friends and especially by his own family. Let us remember those traits of his character which are worthy of imitation.

The funeral was held at the Upper Richwoods M. E. church, Friday, August 10, 1906, at 2 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Thomas Osborn, of Fairfield, and Rev. G L Minear, of Mt. Pleasant. The officiating ministers delivered the most fitting eulogies of the life of this good man, that will remain as sacred memories in the hearts of the bereaved ones. Rev. Mr. Osborn taking as a text Hebrew 6:19, "Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;." The grandsons acted as pall bearers and the grand-daughters were honorary pall bearers. The floral tributes were many and beautiful showing the love and high esteem the deceased was awarded by his many relatives and friends.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, August 15, 1906
Page 6, Columns 3 and 4

He Was Indeed a Pioneer

Sylvester GREEN, a resident of Jefferson county for more than sixty years, died Wednesday (sic - Aug. 8th) at his home in Buchanan township nine miles northeast of this city, a farm he entered in 1844. he was one of four brothers--W. J., Nelson and Alfred being the others--who came to this county in the pioneer days, all men of strength and character and all of whom bore a full share in the development and upbuilding of the new country. Only one is living at this time, W. J. GREEN of this city.

Mr. GREEN was a son of Nathaniel and Ruth GREEN and came here with his parents in the spring of 1844. He was born in Bedford, now Fulton county, Penn., September 27th, 1821. He was married December 12th, 1843, to Elizabeth FOOTE, who died February 9th, 1895. They were the parents of eight children. Benjamin died in infancy, Mrs. Claretta CHESTER and Mrs. Della GORDON after they had reached womanhood and were married. The survivors are Alonzo J. of this city, Winfield F. of Vernon county, Mo., Mrs. Olive CHESTER of Carthage, Mo., Mrs. Clora LYNN of pleasant Plain, and Oran W. of Buchanan township. All the living children were with their father in his last illness and at his death. Mrs. Samuel ALLENDER, an aged sister, also lives in this county.

While Mr. GREEN had always lived a quiet life on his farm, he had a wide acquaintance throughout the county, and the uprightness of his life, the honesty of purpose which marked all his endeavors gave him high place in the esteem of these neighbors and friends. Funeral services were held at the Upper Richwoods M. E. church Friday afternoon, conducted by rev. Thos. Osborn and Rev. G. L. Minear, and these ministers delivered fitting eulogies upon the life and character of this excellent man. The body was interred in the cemetery near the church. Grandsons bore it to the grave and granddaughters acted as honorary pallbearers. There were many beautiful floral tributes about the casket.

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Weekly, Wednesday, August 15, 1906
Front Page, Column 4

Obituary.

SYLVESTER GREEN,
son of Nathaniel and Ruth GREEN was born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, September 27, 1821. The name of the county has since been changed and it is now called Fulton county. Brother GREEN came with his parents to Jefferson county, Iowa, in the spring of 1844. He entered the farm where he lived these many years and where he died.

On December 12, 1843, Mr. GREEN was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth FOOTE. To them were born eight children, three of whom preceded their father to the land beyond. Benjamin died in infancy; the two daughters, who are now deceased, lived to womanhood and married; they were Mrs. Claretta CHESTER and Mrs Della GORDON. The five children who remain to mourn the loss of a loving father are Alonzo J. of Fairfield; Winfield F. of Vernon county Missouri; Mrs Olive CHESTER, of Carthage, Missouri; Mrs. Clora LYNN, of Pleasant Plain, and Oran W. who lives on the home place A great privilege was given to these children, they were all at their father's bedside during his last illness and at the time of his death. A brother, Dr. W. J. GREEN, of Fairfield, and a sister, Mrs Eliza ALLENDER, of Richwoods, are also left to feel the loss of a kind and affectionate brother. A large concourse of relatives and life long friends mourn the loss of a valuable associate.

The good wife of our deceased brother passed into the Glory Land on February 9, 1895.

Father GREEN had always lived a quiet life. The energetic and persistent labors of his early and middle life made it possible for him to enjoy well earned rest in the later years of life. Since his wife's death and also a number of years before, his home has been with his son Oran, on the old home place.

The deceased had a large circle of relatives and friends. All who knew him respected and loved him. His long life has been almost free from sickness until the last few years. His last illness was brief and he passed away at 4:15 o'clock on the afternoon of August 8, 1906, having reached the ripe old age of 84 years, 10 months, and 12 days. He will be greatly missed by neighbors and friends and especially by his own family. Let us remember those traits of his character which are worthy of imitation.

The funeral was held at the Upper Richwoods M. E. church, Friday, August 10, 1906, at 2 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Thomas Osborn, of Fairfield, and Rev. G. L. Minear, of Mt. Pleasant. The officiating ministers delivered most fitting eulogies of the life of this good man, that will remain as sacred memories in the hearts of the bereaved ones. Rev. Mr. Osborn taking as a text Hebrew 6:19, "Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;." The grandsons acted as pall bearers and the grand-daughters were honorary pall bearers. The floral tributes were many and beautiful showing the love and high esteem the deceased was awarded by his many relatives and friends.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Thursday, August 16, 1906
Page 4, Column 3

CORRESPONDENCE.

Salina.

… Quite a number from here attended the funeral of Sylvester GREEN at Upper Richwoods Friday. Mr. GREEN was one of Jefferson counties (sic) pioneers and was highly respected by the entire community in which he lived for more than sixty years. The family has the sympathy of all in their sorrow.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Thursday, August 17, 1906
Page 5, Columns 2 and 3

OBITUARY.

Sylvester GREEN, son of Nathaniel and Ruth GREEN, was born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, September 27, 1821. The name of the county has since been changed and it is now called Fulton county. Brother GREEN came with his parents to Jefferson county, Iowa, in the spring of 1844. He entered the farm where he lived these many years and where he died.

On December 12, 1843, Mr. GREEN was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth FOOTE. To them were born eight children, three of whom preceded their father to the land beyond. Benjamin died in infancy; the two daughters, who are now deceased, lived to womanhood and married; they were Mrs. Claretta CHESTER and Mrs. Della GORDON. The five children who remain to mourn the loss of a loving father are Alonzo J. of Fairfield; Winfield F. of Vernon county, Missouri; Mrs. Olive CHESTER of Carthage, Missouri; Mrs. Cora LYNN of Pleasant Plain and Oran W. who lives on the home place. A great privilege was given to these children; they were all at their father's bedside during his last illness and at the time of his death. A brother, Dr. J. W. GREEN, of Fairfield, and a sister, Mrs. Eliza ALLENDER, of Richwoods, are also left to feel the loss of a kind and affectionate brother. A large concourse of relatives and life-long friends mourn the loss of a valuable associate.

The good wife of our deceased brother passed into the Glory Land on February 9, 1895.

Father GREEN had always lived a quiet life. The energetic and persistent labors of his early and middle life made it possible for him to enjoy well earned rest in the later years of life. Since his wife's death and also a number of years before, his home has been with his son Oran, on the old home place.

The deceased had a large circle of relatives and friends. All who knew him respected and loved him. His long life has been almost free from sickness until the last few years. His last illness was brief and he passed away at 4:15 o'clock on the afternoon of August 8, 1906, having reached the ripe old age of 84 years, 10 months, and 12 days. He will be greatly missed by neighbors and friends and especially by his own family. Let us remember those traits of his character which are worthy of imitation.

The funeral was held at the Upper Richwoods M. E church, Friday, August 10, 1906, at 2 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Thomas Osborn of Fairfield and Rev. G. L. Minear of Mt. Pleasant. The officiating ministers delivered most fitting eulogies of the life of this good man, that will remain as sacred memories in the hearts of the bereaved ones. Rev. Mr. Osborn took as a text Hebrews 6:19, "Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil." The grandsons acted as pall bearers and the grandaughters (sic) were honorary pall bearers. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, showing the love and high esteem the deceased was awarded by his many relatives and friends.

The body was layed to rest in the Green cemetery west of the church (sic - Upper Richwood Cemetery).

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