Washington Kibler was born in Crooked Creek Township, Jasper County, Illinois, on April 7, 1849, and passed to his reward March 17, 1930, at his home near Rose Hill, at the ripe old age of 80 years, 11 months, and 10 days. He had been at work in his garden during the afternoon, and when he finished, came into the house and lay down, death ensuing a short time later from heart failure. He was a son of Joel and Sophia Kibler, who came to this county in 1837.
Mr. Kibler was united in marriage to Miss Emily Junior in 1873, and to them was born one son, Marion Kibler of Charleston. He was married to Miss Louisa Clemons on June 2, 1878, and they were the parents of three children, Ira Kibler of Hazel Dell, Mrs. Lura Finney of Hume, and Ralph Kibler of Yale.
Surviving besides his children are his widow, who patiently fought life's battles with him; step-son William McCord of Oblong; sister, Mrs. Margaret McKinsey of Lafayette, Indiana; twenty-one grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Uncle Wash, as he was called, was a devoted husband and a loving father. When a young man, he joined the United Brethren Church and remained a member until death. He lived a practical Christian life, worthy of emulation by those left behind. This pioneer citizen resided all his life in Jasper County.
Funeral services were held at the Cummins U.B. Church, Rev. J. E. Spencer officiating.
(from contributor judyingj) - Albion Journal, 18 Feb 1892: "Uncle Wash Kibler was in town Saturday driving a well trained bovine hitched to a top buggy, and worked with harness in shafts. The outfit was the cynosure of all eyes for a time as they rounded the corners and went up and down the streets. Breeders of coach horses are anxiously waiting to the extent of this new style turnout."
Mr. Kibler was united in marriage to Miss Emily Junior in 1873, and to them was born one son, Marion Kibler of Charleston. He was married to Miss Louisa Clemons on June 2, 1878, and they were the parents of three children, Ira Kibler of Hazel Dell, Mrs. Lura Finney of Hume, and Ralph Kibler of Yale.
Surviving besides his children are his widow, who patiently fought life's battles with him; step-son William McCord of Oblong; sister, Mrs. Margaret McKinsey of Lafayette, Indiana; twenty-one grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Uncle Wash, as he was called, was a devoted husband and a loving father. When a young man, he joined the United Brethren Church and remained a member until death. He lived a practical Christian life, worthy of emulation by those left behind. This pioneer citizen resided all his life in Jasper County.
Funeral services were held at the Cummins U.B. Church, Rev. J. E. Spencer officiating.
(from contributor judyingj) - Albion Journal, 18 Feb 1892: "Uncle Wash Kibler was in town Saturday driving a well trained bovine hitched to a top buggy, and worked with harness in shafts. The outfit was the cynosure of all eyes for a time as they rounded the corners and went up and down the streets. Breeders of coach horses are anxiously waiting to the extent of this new style turnout."
Washington Kibler was born in Crooked Creek Township, Jasper County, Illinois, on April 7, 1849, and passed to his reward March 17, 1930, at his home near Rose Hill, at the ripe old age of 80 years, 11 months, and 10 days. He had been at work in his garden during the afternoon, and when he finished, came into the house and lay down, death ensuing a short time later from heart failure. He was a son of Joel and Sophia Kibler, who came to this county in 1837.
Mr. Kibler was united in marriage to Miss Emily Junior in 1873, and to them was born one son, Marion Kibler of Charleston. He was married to Miss Louisa Clemons on June 2, 1878, and they were the parents of three children, Ira Kibler of Hazel Dell, Mrs. Lura Finney of Hume, and Ralph Kibler of Yale.
Surviving besides his children are his widow, who patiently fought life's battles with him; step-son William McCord of Oblong; sister, Mrs. Margaret McKinsey of Lafayette, Indiana; twenty-one grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Uncle Wash, as he was called, was a devoted husband and a loving father. When a young man, he joined the United Brethren Church and remained a member until death. He lived a practical Christian life, worthy of emulation by those left behind. This pioneer citizen resided all his life in Jasper County.
Funeral services were held at the Cummins U.B. Church, Rev. J. E. Spencer officiating.
(from contributor judyingj) - Albion Journal, 18 Feb 1892: "Uncle Wash Kibler was in town Saturday driving a well trained bovine hitched to a top buggy, and worked with harness in shafts. The outfit was the cynosure of all eyes for a time as they rounded the corners and went up and down the streets. Breeders of coach horses are anxiously waiting to the extent of this new style turnout."
Mr. Kibler was united in marriage to Miss Emily Junior in 1873, and to them was born one son, Marion Kibler of Charleston. He was married to Miss Louisa Clemons on June 2, 1878, and they were the parents of three children, Ira Kibler of Hazel Dell, Mrs. Lura Finney of Hume, and Ralph Kibler of Yale.
Surviving besides his children are his widow, who patiently fought life's battles with him; step-son William McCord of Oblong; sister, Mrs. Margaret McKinsey of Lafayette, Indiana; twenty-one grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Uncle Wash, as he was called, was a devoted husband and a loving father. When a young man, he joined the United Brethren Church and remained a member until death. He lived a practical Christian life, worthy of emulation by those left behind. This pioneer citizen resided all his life in Jasper County.
Funeral services were held at the Cummins U.B. Church, Rev. J. E. Spencer officiating.
(from contributor judyingj) - Albion Journal, 18 Feb 1892: "Uncle Wash Kibler was in town Saturday driving a well trained bovine hitched to a top buggy, and worked with harness in shafts. The outfit was the cynosure of all eyes for a time as they rounded the corners and went up and down the streets. Breeders of coach horses are anxiously waiting to the extent of this new style turnout."
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