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William Murray Tillotson (1848-1900)

TILLOTSON, YAZEL

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 8/21/2011 at 11:03:28

From Story County Watchman February 2, 1900

DIED.--Wm. Murray Tillotson died at his home near Nevada on January 27, 1900, aged 51 years, 11 months and 19 days.

The deceased was born near Belvidere, Illinois, March 8, 1848. He moved with his parents to Iowa in 1861 and settled in Story county where he has since made his home. Mr. Tillotson was married June 10, 1870, to Rejdia Bell Yazel*, who with his children, grand children, five sisters and three brothers remains to mourn his loss. For some time he has been a sufferer from Bright's disease. He suffered much during his late sickness, but died in peace, having resigned his fate to God.

The funeral was fromthe home Monday, January 29, Rev. Henderson, of Nevada, ducting the services, and the remains were laid to rest in the Center Grove cemetery near Elwell.

May our Heavenly Father comfort those who are left to mourn.

*SUBMITTER'S NOTE: This should be "Lydia Bell Yazel."


 

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