Deaths

1910 Necrologist Report (Transcribed and copyrighted May 26, 2001, by Lawrence B. Peet, Joliet, Illinois. Permission granted to copy for non-commercial use only. All in Italics and upper case surnames are added to or modified from the original by the transcriber.) (The 1910 Old Settlers’ Association Necrology Report, as prepared by W. W. Stevens and printed in the Joliet Daily Republican, October 8, 1910, transcribed by Lawrence B. Peet.) The following report contains the names of 121 old residents, members, relatives and friends of the Association, who have passed away since my last report, with the exception of Mr. Haines, … Read more

1909 Necrologist Report (Transcribed and copyrighted May 11, 2001, by Lawrence B. Peet, Joliet, Illinois. Permission granted to copy for non-commercial use only. All in Italics and upper case surnames are added to or modified from the original by the transcriber.) (The 1909 Old Settlers’ Association Necrology Report, as prepared by W. W. Stevens and printed in the Joliet Daily Republican, September 4, 1909, transcribed by Lawrence B. Peet.) Necrological Report Shows That Ninety and Nine Pioneers Answered Last Call During the Year of 1909 To the Officers and Members of the Pioneer Association of Will County: The following members, … Read more

1907 Necrologist Report (Transcribed and copyrighted May 3, 2001, by Lawrence B. Peet, Joliet, Illinois. Permission granted to copy for non-commercial use only. All in Italics and upper case surnames are added to or modified from the original by the transcriber.) (The 1907 Old Settlers’ Association Necrology Report, as printed in the Joliet Daily News, September 7, 1907, transcribed by Lawrence B. Peet.) The Necrologist’s Report Submitted today at the Old Settlers’ Gathering. The following members of the association have passed away during the year just closed: Jerome DOXTADER, of New Lenox, was born in Montgomery county, N. Y., November … Read more

1906 Necrologist Report (Transcribed and copyrighted April 30, 2001, by Lawrence B. Peet, Joliet, Illinois. Permission granted to copy for non-commercial use only. All in Italics and upper case surnames are added to or modified from the original by the transcriber.) (1906 Old Settlers’ Association of Will County report of deaths for the year 1905-06, as printed in The Joliet Weekly News, Joliet, Illinois, September 6, 1906, page 12, transcribed by Lawrence B. Peet.) Will County Historical Events of Interest And Pioneers Who Have Passed Away in Past Year. Members Who Have Died. W. W. Stevens read the following list … Read more

1908 Necrologist Report (Transcribed and copyrighted May 7, 2001, by Lawrence B. Peet, Joliet, Illinois. Permission granted to copy for non-commercial use only. All in Italics and upper case surnames are added to or modified from the original by the transcriber.) (The 1908 Old Settlers’ Association Necrology Report, as prepared by W. W. Stevens and printed in the Joliet Daily Republican, September 12, 1908, transcribed by Lawrence B. Peet.) Vacancies in the Ranks — Old Settlers Who Have Passed Away in Twelve Months. The following old settlers and members of the association have died since our last annual meeting: James … Read more

1904 Necrologist Report (Transcribed and copyrighted April 27, 2001, by Lawrence B. Peet, Joliet, Illinois. Permission granted to copy for non-commercial use only. All in Italics and upper case surnames are added to or modified from the original by the transcriber.) (1904 Old Settlers’ Association of Will County, Necrology report, compiled by W. W. Stevens and printed in the Daily Republican, Joliet, Illinois, Thursday, September 1, 1904, transcribed by Lawrence B. Peet.) Necrological Report — Mr. President, Members and Friends of the Association: We are assembled this year in pleasant quarters in our annual reunion and under unusually favorable circumstances, … Read more

1903 Necrologist Report Transcribed and copyrighted February 2001, by Lawrence B. Peet, Joliet, Illinois. Permission granted to copy for non-commercial use only. All in Italics and upper case surnames are added to or modified from the original by the transcriber. (1903 Old Settlers’ Association of Will County, Necrology report, compiled by W. W. Stevens and printed in the Daily Republican, Joliet, Illinois, transcribed by Lawrence B. Peet. Note: This report covers from September 1902 through August 1903) Mr. President and Members of the Association: Again has the annual reunion of this Association rolled around and you are once more assembled … Read more

1902 Necrologist Report Transcribed and copyrighted February 26, 2001, by Lawrence B. Peet, Joliet, Illinois. Permission granted to copy for non-commercial use only. All in Italics and upper case surnames are added to or modified from the original by the transcriber. 1902 Old Settlers’ Association Necrology Report, (From the Joliet Daily Republican, Vol. X X X I I, No. 207, Page 1, Wednesday, September 3, 1902. Note: This report covers from September 1901 through August 1902.-L.B. Peet) Grim Reaper Was Busy Last Year -Old Settlers Learn That Many Have Given Up Battle. – The Necrological Report – Largest Number of … Read more

1901 Necrologist Report Transcribed and copyrighted March 2, 2001, by Lawrence B. Peet, Joliet, Illinois. Permission granted to copy for non-commercial use only. All in Italics and upper case surnames are added to or modified from the original by the transcriber. (Necrology Report of the Old Settlers’ Association for the Year 1901, From the Joliet Daily Republican, Vol. X X X I, No. 210, Thursday September 5, 1901. Note: This report covers from September 1900 through August 1901) Many Have Passed Away Old Settlers’ Ranks Are Thinned by the Grim Reaper. Another Reunion Yesterday Harlow N. Higinbothham is Made President … Read more

1898 Necrologist Report Transcribed and copyrighted March 10, 2001, by Lawrence B. Peet, Joliet, Illinois. Permission granted to copy for non-commercial use only. All in Italics and upper case surnames are added to or modified from the original by the transcriber. (1898 Old Settlers’ Association Necrology Report by W. W. Stevens as printed in the Joliet Daily Republican, Sept. 6, 1898, Transcribed by Lawrence B. Peet.) Will County’s Ranks of Aged Pioneers — Have Been Thinned the Past Year By the Death of 170. — Those Who Have Gone Before — Placed on Record By W. W. Stevens, Necrologist of … Read more