Son of Daniel Easley, a prominent farmer.
Served in the Civil War.
One of the first members of the John Wood Post of the G. A. R.
At one point, a part of Graceland cemetery was repurposed to honor Civil War soldiers. (National Cemetery.) For a time, Martin Easley was instrumental in overseeing its organization. By June of 1888, he was relieved of his duty there, with the quartermaster in St. Louis assuming the duty instead.
He married twice; both his wives' given names were Louisa.
After the loss of his first wife, Martin Easley remarried, to a Mrs. Quest. His first wife had died in June of 1893. On 25 October 1893, he married the former Miss Louisa Spathe, widow of August Quest.
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The Quincy Daily Herald, Friday, October 27, 1893; front page.
"Missouri Weddings.
Martin Easley and Mrs. Quest were married at Durham, Mo., this week. Since the death of his first wife, Mr. Easley has lived in Quincy and here he met Mrs. Quest. They brought over his household goods yesterday and will make Quincy their home."
Martin and his 2nd wife Louisa were admitted to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home (now called the Illinois Veterans' Home) in Quincy Illinois on 16 May 1910. There are beautiful grounds there, a hospital, a library, a kitchen and dining hall; and couples' cottages.
At some point prior to his death, he had found accommodations outside the Soldiers' Home.
Martin Easley died from complications following a hard fall down a flight of stairs. He was alone at home at the time. He was rushed to the hospital. All seemed fine; he had a broken arm. But some hours later, he died.
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Martin Easley was buried yesterday afternoon after services at 2 o'clock at the late residence, 933 Hampshire street. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends, and interment took place in Woodland cemetery.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Wednesday, January 13, 1915; page 3.
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Capt. H. S. Wells announces the arrival of markers for graves of the following soldiers: Andrew Rosenbusch, band leader, in St. Boniface cemetery; Eugene T. Miller, in Woodland cemetery; Steven A. Malone, Newtown, Ill.; Henry Schaffer and Christ. Mangle, Greenmount cemetery; W. L. Diston, George N. Janes, Martin Easley, Woodland; Joseph A. Root, Benjamin F. Underwood, Graceland.
The markers are sent by the United States government.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Monday, May 24, 1915; page 4.
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- research, bio, and transcription(s) by Tree Leaf.
Served in the Civil War.
One of the first members of the John Wood Post of the G. A. R.
At one point, a part of Graceland cemetery was repurposed to honor Civil War soldiers. (National Cemetery.) For a time, Martin Easley was instrumental in overseeing its organization. By June of 1888, he was relieved of his duty there, with the quartermaster in St. Louis assuming the duty instead.
He married twice; both his wives' given names were Louisa.
After the loss of his first wife, Martin Easley remarried, to a Mrs. Quest. His first wife had died in June of 1893. On 25 October 1893, he married the former Miss Louisa Spathe, widow of August Quest.
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The Quincy Daily Herald, Friday, October 27, 1893; front page.
"Missouri Weddings.
Martin Easley and Mrs. Quest were married at Durham, Mo., this week. Since the death of his first wife, Mr. Easley has lived in Quincy and here he met Mrs. Quest. They brought over his household goods yesterday and will make Quincy their home."
Martin and his 2nd wife Louisa were admitted to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home (now called the Illinois Veterans' Home) in Quincy Illinois on 16 May 1910. There are beautiful grounds there, a hospital, a library, a kitchen and dining hall; and couples' cottages.
At some point prior to his death, he had found accommodations outside the Soldiers' Home.
Martin Easley died from complications following a hard fall down a flight of stairs. He was alone at home at the time. He was rushed to the hospital. All seemed fine; he had a broken arm. But some hours later, he died.
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Martin Easley was buried yesterday afternoon after services at 2 o'clock at the late residence, 933 Hampshire street. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends, and interment took place in Woodland cemetery.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Wednesday, January 13, 1915; page 3.
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Capt. H. S. Wells announces the arrival of markers for graves of the following soldiers: Andrew Rosenbusch, band leader, in St. Boniface cemetery; Eugene T. Miller, in Woodland cemetery; Steven A. Malone, Newtown, Ill.; Henry Schaffer and Christ. Mangle, Greenmount cemetery; W. L. Diston, George N. Janes, Martin Easley, Woodland; Joseph A. Root, Benjamin F. Underwood, Graceland.
The markers are sent by the United States government.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Monday, May 24, 1915; page 4.
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- research, bio, and transcription(s) by Tree Leaf.
Son of Daniel Easley, a prominent farmer.
Served in the Civil War.
One of the first members of the John Wood Post of the G. A. R.
At one point, a part of Graceland cemetery was repurposed to honor Civil War soldiers. (National Cemetery.) For a time, Martin Easley was instrumental in overseeing its organization. By June of 1888, he was relieved of his duty there, with the quartermaster in St. Louis assuming the duty instead.
He married twice; both his wives' given names were Louisa.
After the loss of his first wife, Martin Easley remarried, to a Mrs. Quest. His first wife had died in June of 1893. On 25 October 1893, he married the former Miss Louisa Spathe, widow of August Quest.
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The Quincy Daily Herald, Friday, October 27, 1893; front page.
"Missouri Weddings.
Martin Easley and Mrs. Quest were married at Durham, Mo., this week. Since the death of his first wife, Mr. Easley has lived in Quincy and here he met Mrs. Quest. They brought over his household goods yesterday and will make Quincy their home."
Martin and his 2nd wife Louisa were admitted to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home (now called the Illinois Veterans' Home) in Quincy Illinois on 16 May 1910. There are beautiful grounds there, a hospital, a library, a kitchen and dining hall; and couples' cottages.
At some point prior to his death, he had found accommodations outside the Soldiers' Home.
Martin Easley died from complications following a hard fall down a flight of stairs. He was alone at home at the time. He was rushed to the hospital. All seemed fine; he had a broken arm. But some hours later, he died.
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Martin Easley was buried yesterday afternoon after services at 2 o'clock at the late residence, 933 Hampshire street. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends, and interment took place in Woodland cemetery.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Wednesday, January 13, 1915; page 3.
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Capt. H. S. Wells announces the arrival of markers for graves of the following soldiers: Andrew Rosenbusch, band leader, in St. Boniface cemetery; Eugene T. Miller, in Woodland cemetery; Steven A. Malone, Newtown, Ill.; Henry Schaffer and Christ. Mangle, Greenmount cemetery; W. L. Diston, George N. Janes, Martin Easley, Woodland; Joseph A. Root, Benjamin F. Underwood, Graceland.
The markers are sent by the United States government.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Monday, May 24, 1915; page 4.
___________________
- research, bio, and transcription(s) by Tree Leaf.
Served in the Civil War.
One of the first members of the John Wood Post of the G. A. R.
At one point, a part of Graceland cemetery was repurposed to honor Civil War soldiers. (National Cemetery.) For a time, Martin Easley was instrumental in overseeing its organization. By June of 1888, he was relieved of his duty there, with the quartermaster in St. Louis assuming the duty instead.
He married twice; both his wives' given names were Louisa.
After the loss of his first wife, Martin Easley remarried, to a Mrs. Quest. His first wife had died in June of 1893. On 25 October 1893, he married the former Miss Louisa Spathe, widow of August Quest.
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The Quincy Daily Herald, Friday, October 27, 1893; front page.
"Missouri Weddings.
Martin Easley and Mrs. Quest were married at Durham, Mo., this week. Since the death of his first wife, Mr. Easley has lived in Quincy and here he met Mrs. Quest. They brought over his household goods yesterday and will make Quincy their home."
Martin and his 2nd wife Louisa were admitted to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home (now called the Illinois Veterans' Home) in Quincy Illinois on 16 May 1910. There are beautiful grounds there, a hospital, a library, a kitchen and dining hall; and couples' cottages.
At some point prior to his death, he had found accommodations outside the Soldiers' Home.
Martin Easley died from complications following a hard fall down a flight of stairs. He was alone at home at the time. He was rushed to the hospital. All seemed fine; he had a broken arm. But some hours later, he died.
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Martin Easley was buried yesterday afternoon after services at 2 o'clock at the late residence, 933 Hampshire street. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends, and interment took place in Woodland cemetery.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Wednesday, January 13, 1915; page 3.
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Capt. H. S. Wells announces the arrival of markers for graves of the following soldiers: Andrew Rosenbusch, band leader, in St. Boniface cemetery; Eugene T. Miller, in Woodland cemetery; Steven A. Malone, Newtown, Ill.; Henry Schaffer and Christ. Mangle, Greenmount cemetery; W. L. Diston, George N. Janes, Martin Easley, Woodland; Joseph A. Root, Benjamin F. Underwood, Graceland.
The markers are sent by the United States government.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Monday, May 24, 1915; page 4.
___________________
- research, bio, and transcription(s) by Tree Leaf.
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