Civil War Veteran
Co. "F"
93rd Illinois
Infantry
Height 6'-0", Sandy complexion,
Hazel eyes, Brown hair
"…who from excessive fatigue and exposure to severe weather in the spring of 1863, at the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, was attacked with inflammation of the kidneys and also bloody flux which eventuated in the piles, from which disease he never recovered and whose death, affiant is informed and believes was the result of said disease." (from National Archives Civil War Pension Records).

Robert Brewer Myers Occupation –
Wagon Builder (1860-1880 census)
"Mr. Robert B. Myers has also a carriage and wagon manufactory, doing mostly custom work. His wagons and carriages are of excellent make and finish."
(from the book "History of Whiteside County, Illinois" (1877) , p. 170)
"The first Sabbath School Library for Fulton was purchased for this church [M. E. Church] in the spring of 1855 by Mr. Robert B. Myers, and brought from Chicago by him at his own expense."
(from the book "History of Whiteside County, Illinois" (1877) , p. 174)

Published in "Fulton Journal", Fulton,
Whiteside Co., Illinois, March 3, 1882:

DIED
__________
MYERS – In this city, on Sunday night,
February 26, 1882, Robert B. Myers,
aged 55 years and 4 days.
Mr. Myers was a native of Mercersberg,
Franklin county, Pennsylvania, and was
born February 22, 1827. He remained in
his native town until he was twenty-two
years of age when he moved to Freeport,
in this State, where he lived five years,
and in October, 1854, came to Fulton.
On the 6th of August, 1862, he enlisted in
Company F, 93rd regiment Illinois In-
fantry Volunteers, and served with that
organization until he was transferred by
reason of sickness contracted while in
the line of his duty, to the 4th Regiment
U. S. Reserve Corps, stationed at Rock
Island, and was finally discharged from
the service at Springfield on the 20th of
July 1865.
During his residence in this city he was
frequently called upon to fill positions of
public trust and responsibility, and served
several terms as City Marshall and Alder
man for the First Ward. He also filled
township offices, and at the time of his
decease was one of the Constables of the
town. He performed the duties of all
these positions with ability and care, and
to the entire acceptance of the public.
On the 30th of January, 1875, he became
a member of Abou Ben Adhem Lodge,
No. 148, I. O. O. F., and at once took an
active and leading part in everything
that related to the Order. For nearly all
the time he was connected with the
Lodge he was entrusted with positions
either elective or appointive, and for sev-
eral years past served as Treasurer.
Mr. Myers was married the 19th of
May, 1847, to Miss Eleanor Price, who sur-
vives him. Four daughters also survive to
mourn the loss of a kind and loving
father. Mr. Myers had not been in good
health for some time past, in fact, had
not been physically strong since his dis-
charge from the army, but it was only
for the past few weeks that he was com-
pelled to remain at his home. The fun-
eral services were held at his residence
on Tuesday afternoon, and were conduct-
ed under the auspices of Abou Ben Ad-
hem Lodge, Rev. R. M. Smith preaching
the sermon. A good citizen, a kind
neighbor and friend, a loving husband
and father has gone.
___________________________________

Published in "Fulton Journal", Fulton, Whiteside Co., Illinois, March 3, 1882:
__________
A CARD
__________
The undersigned desire to express their
heartfelt thanks to the members of Abou
Ben Adhem Lodge No. 148, I. O. O. F.,
and to the many friends who so kindly
and generously gave their time and at-
tention to the care of our dear husband
and father during his sickness, and who
paid to him the last sad rites of burial
Deep down in our hearts will ever be
borne these many acts of kindness and
regard.
Mrs. R. B. Myers and Daughters.
Fulton, March 1, 1882.
________________________________

(Archived at Fulton Historical Society,
Fulton, Whiteside Co., Illinois and provided
by Barbara Mask, president)

-Last Will & Testament-
In the name of God, Amen. I
Robert B. Myers, of the City
of Fulton, County of Whiteside,
and State of Illinois, of the age of
Fifty Five years, and being of
sound mind and memory, do make,
publish and declare this my last
Will and Testament, in the manner
following, that is to say: ______
First, I give and bequeath to my
beloved wife, Eleanor Myers, the
real estate on which I now reside
and which I now own and posses,
situate, lying and being in the City
of Fulton, County of Whiteside, and
State of Illinois, described as
follows: Lot One (1), in Block Four(4),
in West Fractions, west of Base street,
in said City of Fulton, together with
the dwelling house thereon, and all the
hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto
belonging or in anywise appertaining
to have and to hold the premises above
described to my said wife, her heirs
and assigns forever. _________
Second, I give and bequeath to my said
wife, Eleanor Myers, all and singular the
household goods and other personal property
which I now own or possess, or which I may
hereafter own or possess, wherever the
same may be situated, to have and to hold
the same to my said wife, her heirs and
assigns forever. _____________
Third, I hereby appoint my said wife,
Eleanor Myers, my sole Executrix of this
my last Will and Testament, and request
that she may be duly authorized to act as
such Executrix without bond. _____
Fourth, I hereby revoke all former Wills
by me made. _____________
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this First day of February
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and eighty two ____________
Robert B. Myers {Seal}