Sarah V. Conkey
Death Of Another Pioneer
(newspaper unknown)
March 1905
Sarah V. Conkey was born in Augusta county, Va., Nov. 20, 1827. She was the daughter of William and Keziah Sadler, who moved and settled in Vermilion county, Ill., in 1840. She was married May 31, 1849, to W. A. Conkey, then a resident of Old Homer, Champaign county, and resided in this county until her death, which occurred at the home in this place, March 4, 1905, aged 77 years, 3 months and 12 days. There was born to them ten children, seven of whom are still living as follows: Aubert J., Lucy Spencer, Bruce J., Carl A., Emma S. Babb, Frank M. and Fred B. Three others—Byron, Francis and an infant—died in infancy. The following eulogy was delivered at the funeral by Dr. Gehrett:
Someone has said that God’s best gifts to the world are not institutions, not empires, not poems, not paintings, but men and women.
Now we do not differ in our opinion as to what makes a man or a woman of the higher and nobler type. We know what characteristics should be possessed by them and should set them apart and above many of the members of the human family. All the world sees and feels that the essence of true nobility may be possessed by one in a far greater measure than by another. I believe that I voice the feeling of all present today when I say that this casket holds all that remains of earth of one of the best and noblest of women. Mrs. Conkey was a faithful wife through the years of a long married life; a loving mother whose sons and daughters call her blessed; a grandmother dear to the hearts of her grandchildren; a neighbor esteemed for her integrity and sterling worth. It matters not what may be the belief of many people. I do not condemn theirs belief but be it known that true excellence of character and life is to be found often in those who have not been identified with any religious organization. True worth is never lost. That which is true can never perish, hence the beautiful, I may say the grand life of Mrs. Conkey will continue to be a blessing in this community. I can say today what I could not say at some other time when conducting similar services. I knew Mrs. Conkey reasonable well, but form her neighbors I learned to now her best. Her friends were friends indeed, and on the list can be recorded the names of all who knew her. The heart, now still, never beat for self alone. She loved her family, serving her children and grandchildren and was happy when they were happy. What a pleasant home was this with mother and grandmother here. The children coming home as they so often did, the little grandchildren romping in the rooms at will and father and mother Conkey sitting in their easy chairs and beaming with satisfaction and joy. Ah, it was a picture, a very poem. Alas now married. The main figure, the very soul of it all, now gone, not lost, but gone behind the veil. Her last illness was a long duration. She held on to life when her friends did not believe she could endure for a day. Before leaving your city I called at times and went away always with the feeling that she could not survive the night. But still she lingered until her physical power was all exhausted and now she sleeps, sweetly sleeps, free from pain and at rest. Here I must say that she wanted no care that was not readily and cheerfully bestowed by her children. We all know how her children came by day and night to watch by the side of their mother. To them she was a treasure too, precious to be placed altogether in the hands of others however kind and attentive they might be. ‘Twas their mother who was suffering and gradually sinking to the grave and they would serve her in her last sickness and do for her all that love could do. But had she not served them through the years of their childhood and on to manhood and womanhood. Ah, the dear unselfish mothers. Many of us are without them now. They are gone beyond recall. Our savior taught the meaning of life in this world and the fact and nature of life beyond, and we cannot think of _______________ (last of paragraph clipped off)
Obituary of Homer Lady
Urbana Daily Courier
Thursday, March 9, 1905, page 4
Homer Enterprise: Sarah V. Conkey was born in Augusta county, Va., Nov. 20, 1827. She was the daughter of William and Kesiah Sadler, who moved and settled in Vermilion county, Ill., in 1840. She was married May 31, 1840, to W. A. Conkey, then a resident of Old Homer, Champaign county and resided in this county until her death, which occurred at the home in this place, March 4, 1905, aged 77 years, 3 months and 12 days. There was born to them ten children, seven of whom are still living, as follows: Aubert J., Lucy Spencer, Bruce T., Carl A., Emma S. Babb, Frank M. and Fred B. Three other—Byron, Francis and an infant—died in infancy. (transcribed by Homer Historical Society)
Death Of Another Pioneer
(newspaper unknown)
March 1905
Sarah V. Conkey was born in Augusta county, Va., Nov. 20, 1827. She was the daughter of William and Keziah Sadler, who moved and settled in Vermilion county, Ill., in 1840. She was married May 31, 1849, to W. A. Conkey, then a resident of Old Homer, Champaign county, and resided in this county until her death, which occurred at the home in this place, March 4, 1905, aged 77 years, 3 months and 12 days. There was born to them ten children, seven of whom are still living as follows: Aubert J., Lucy Spencer, Bruce J., Carl A., Emma S. Babb, Frank M. and Fred B. Three others—Byron, Francis and an infant—died in infancy. The following eulogy was delivered at the funeral by Dr. Gehrett:
Someone has said that God’s best gifts to the world are not institutions, not empires, not poems, not paintings, but men and women.
Now we do not differ in our opinion as to what makes a man or a woman of the higher and nobler type. We know what characteristics should be possessed by them and should set them apart and above many of the members of the human family. All the world sees and feels that the essence of true nobility may be possessed by one in a far greater measure than by another. I believe that I voice the feeling of all present today when I say that this casket holds all that remains of earth of one of the best and noblest of women. Mrs. Conkey was a faithful wife through the years of a long married life; a loving mother whose sons and daughters call her blessed; a grandmother dear to the hearts of her grandchildren; a neighbor esteemed for her integrity and sterling worth. It matters not what may be the belief of many people. I do not condemn theirs belief but be it known that true excellence of character and life is to be found often in those who have not been identified with any religious organization. True worth is never lost. That which is true can never perish, hence the beautiful, I may say the grand life of Mrs. Conkey will continue to be a blessing in this community. I can say today what I could not say at some other time when conducting similar services. I knew Mrs. Conkey reasonable well, but form her neighbors I learned to now her best. Her friends were friends indeed, and on the list can be recorded the names of all who knew her. The heart, now still, never beat for self alone. She loved her family, serving her children and grandchildren and was happy when they were happy. What a pleasant home was this with mother and grandmother here. The children coming home as they so often did, the little grandchildren romping in the rooms at will and father and mother Conkey sitting in their easy chairs and beaming with satisfaction and joy. Ah, it was a picture, a very poem. Alas now married. The main figure, the very soul of it all, now gone, not lost, but gone behind the veil. Her last illness was a long duration. She held on to life when her friends did not believe she could endure for a day. Before leaving your city I called at times and went away always with the feeling that she could not survive the night. But still she lingered until her physical power was all exhausted and now she sleeps, sweetly sleeps, free from pain and at rest. Here I must say that she wanted no care that was not readily and cheerfully bestowed by her children. We all know how her children came by day and night to watch by the side of their mother. To them she was a treasure too, precious to be placed altogether in the hands of others however kind and attentive they might be. ‘Twas their mother who was suffering and gradually sinking to the grave and they would serve her in her last sickness and do for her all that love could do. But had she not served them through the years of their childhood and on to manhood and womanhood. Ah, the dear unselfish mothers. Many of us are without them now. They are gone beyond recall. Our savior taught the meaning of life in this world and the fact and nature of life beyond, and we cannot think of _______________ (last of paragraph clipped off)
Obituary of Homer Lady
Urbana Daily Courier
Thursday, March 9, 1905, page 4
Homer Enterprise: Sarah V. Conkey was born in Augusta county, Va., Nov. 20, 1827. She was the daughter of William and Kesiah Sadler, who moved and settled in Vermilion county, Ill., in 1840. She was married May 31, 1840, to W. A. Conkey, then a resident of Old Homer, Champaign county and resided in this county until her death, which occurred at the home in this place, March 4, 1905, aged 77 years, 3 months and 12 days. There was born to them ten children, seven of whom are still living, as follows: Aubert J., Lucy Spencer, Bruce T., Carl A., Emma S. Babb, Frank M. and Fred B. Three other—Byron, Francis and an infant—died in infancy. (transcribed by Homer Historical Society)
Sarah V. Conkey
Death Of Another Pioneer
(newspaper unknown)
March 1905
Sarah V. Conkey was born in Augusta county, Va., Nov. 20, 1827. She was the daughter of William and Keziah Sadler, who moved and settled in Vermilion county, Ill., in 1840. She was married May 31, 1849, to W. A. Conkey, then a resident of Old Homer, Champaign county, and resided in this county until her death, which occurred at the home in this place, March 4, 1905, aged 77 years, 3 months and 12 days. There was born to them ten children, seven of whom are still living as follows: Aubert J., Lucy Spencer, Bruce J., Carl A., Emma S. Babb, Frank M. and Fred B. Three others—Byron, Francis and an infant—died in infancy. The following eulogy was delivered at the funeral by Dr. Gehrett:
Someone has said that God’s best gifts to the world are not institutions, not empires, not poems, not paintings, but men and women.
Now we do not differ in our opinion as to what makes a man or a woman of the higher and nobler type. We know what characteristics should be possessed by them and should set them apart and above many of the members of the human family. All the world sees and feels that the essence of true nobility may be possessed by one in a far greater measure than by another. I believe that I voice the feeling of all present today when I say that this casket holds all that remains of earth of one of the best and noblest of women. Mrs. Conkey was a faithful wife through the years of a long married life; a loving mother whose sons and daughters call her blessed; a grandmother dear to the hearts of her grandchildren; a neighbor esteemed for her integrity and sterling worth. It matters not what may be the belief of many people. I do not condemn theirs belief but be it known that true excellence of character and life is to be found often in those who have not been identified with any religious organization. True worth is never lost. That which is true can never perish, hence the beautiful, I may say the grand life of Mrs. Conkey will continue to be a blessing in this community. I can say today what I could not say at some other time when conducting similar services. I knew Mrs. Conkey reasonable well, but form her neighbors I learned to now her best. Her friends were friends indeed, and on the list can be recorded the names of all who knew her. The heart, now still, never beat for self alone. She loved her family, serving her children and grandchildren and was happy when they were happy. What a pleasant home was this with mother and grandmother here. The children coming home as they so often did, the little grandchildren romping in the rooms at will and father and mother Conkey sitting in their easy chairs and beaming with satisfaction and joy. Ah, it was a picture, a very poem. Alas now married. The main figure, the very soul of it all, now gone, not lost, but gone behind the veil. Her last illness was a long duration. She held on to life when her friends did not believe she could endure for a day. Before leaving your city I called at times and went away always with the feeling that she could not survive the night. But still she lingered until her physical power was all exhausted and now she sleeps, sweetly sleeps, free from pain and at rest. Here I must say that she wanted no care that was not readily and cheerfully bestowed by her children. We all know how her children came by day and night to watch by the side of their mother. To them she was a treasure too, precious to be placed altogether in the hands of others however kind and attentive they might be. ‘Twas their mother who was suffering and gradually sinking to the grave and they would serve her in her last sickness and do for her all that love could do. But had she not served them through the years of their childhood and on to manhood and womanhood. Ah, the dear unselfish mothers. Many of us are without them now. They are gone beyond recall. Our savior taught the meaning of life in this world and the fact and nature of life beyond, and we cannot think of _______________ (last of paragraph clipped off)
Obituary of Homer Lady
Urbana Daily Courier
Thursday, March 9, 1905, page 4
Homer Enterprise: Sarah V. Conkey was born in Augusta county, Va., Nov. 20, 1827. She was the daughter of William and Kesiah Sadler, who moved and settled in Vermilion county, Ill., in 1840. She was married May 31, 1840, to W. A. Conkey, then a resident of Old Homer, Champaign county and resided in this county until her death, which occurred at the home in this place, March 4, 1905, aged 77 years, 3 months and 12 days. There was born to them ten children, seven of whom are still living, as follows: Aubert J., Lucy Spencer, Bruce T., Carl A., Emma S. Babb, Frank M. and Fred B. Three other—Byron, Francis and an infant—died in infancy. (transcribed by Homer Historical Society)
Death Of Another Pioneer
(newspaper unknown)
March 1905
Sarah V. Conkey was born in Augusta county, Va., Nov. 20, 1827. She was the daughter of William and Keziah Sadler, who moved and settled in Vermilion county, Ill., in 1840. She was married May 31, 1849, to W. A. Conkey, then a resident of Old Homer, Champaign county, and resided in this county until her death, which occurred at the home in this place, March 4, 1905, aged 77 years, 3 months and 12 days. There was born to them ten children, seven of whom are still living as follows: Aubert J., Lucy Spencer, Bruce J., Carl A., Emma S. Babb, Frank M. and Fred B. Three others—Byron, Francis and an infant—died in infancy. The following eulogy was delivered at the funeral by Dr. Gehrett:
Someone has said that God’s best gifts to the world are not institutions, not empires, not poems, not paintings, but men and women.
Now we do not differ in our opinion as to what makes a man or a woman of the higher and nobler type. We know what characteristics should be possessed by them and should set them apart and above many of the members of the human family. All the world sees and feels that the essence of true nobility may be possessed by one in a far greater measure than by another. I believe that I voice the feeling of all present today when I say that this casket holds all that remains of earth of one of the best and noblest of women. Mrs. Conkey was a faithful wife through the years of a long married life; a loving mother whose sons and daughters call her blessed; a grandmother dear to the hearts of her grandchildren; a neighbor esteemed for her integrity and sterling worth. It matters not what may be the belief of many people. I do not condemn theirs belief but be it known that true excellence of character and life is to be found often in those who have not been identified with any religious organization. True worth is never lost. That which is true can never perish, hence the beautiful, I may say the grand life of Mrs. Conkey will continue to be a blessing in this community. I can say today what I could not say at some other time when conducting similar services. I knew Mrs. Conkey reasonable well, but form her neighbors I learned to now her best. Her friends were friends indeed, and on the list can be recorded the names of all who knew her. The heart, now still, never beat for self alone. She loved her family, serving her children and grandchildren and was happy when they were happy. What a pleasant home was this with mother and grandmother here. The children coming home as they so often did, the little grandchildren romping in the rooms at will and father and mother Conkey sitting in their easy chairs and beaming with satisfaction and joy. Ah, it was a picture, a very poem. Alas now married. The main figure, the very soul of it all, now gone, not lost, but gone behind the veil. Her last illness was a long duration. She held on to life when her friends did not believe she could endure for a day. Before leaving your city I called at times and went away always with the feeling that she could not survive the night. But still she lingered until her physical power was all exhausted and now she sleeps, sweetly sleeps, free from pain and at rest. Here I must say that she wanted no care that was not readily and cheerfully bestowed by her children. We all know how her children came by day and night to watch by the side of their mother. To them she was a treasure too, precious to be placed altogether in the hands of others however kind and attentive they might be. ‘Twas their mother who was suffering and gradually sinking to the grave and they would serve her in her last sickness and do for her all that love could do. But had she not served them through the years of their childhood and on to manhood and womanhood. Ah, the dear unselfish mothers. Many of us are without them now. They are gone beyond recall. Our savior taught the meaning of life in this world and the fact and nature of life beyond, and we cannot think of _______________ (last of paragraph clipped off)
Obituary of Homer Lady
Urbana Daily Courier
Thursday, March 9, 1905, page 4
Homer Enterprise: Sarah V. Conkey was born in Augusta county, Va., Nov. 20, 1827. She was the daughter of William and Kesiah Sadler, who moved and settled in Vermilion county, Ill., in 1840. She was married May 31, 1840, to W. A. Conkey, then a resident of Old Homer, Champaign county and resided in this county until her death, which occurred at the home in this place, March 4, 1905, aged 77 years, 3 months and 12 days. There was born to them ten children, seven of whom are still living, as follows: Aubert J., Lucy Spencer, Bruce T., Carl A., Emma S. Babb, Frank M. and Fred B. Three other—Byron, Francis and an infant—died in infancy. (transcribed by Homer Historical Society)
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