David Matson Cooley age 69 born near Illiopolis, IL on March 3, 1863 He was the oldest miner killed in the disaster. He had worked at the mine for 35 years. His parents were John and Rachel Cooley. He married Etta M. Craig on Jan 18,1898 in McLean County, IL. Their children were John Keith, and Helen Lucille, with an infant son and daughter both dying at birth. Mr. Cooley was a member of the Grove City Lodge 358 AF& AM AND The Moweaqua Methodist Church.
His funeral service was held at home on the north edge of town just west of the railroad tracks at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1932. He was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in LeRoy, IL.
His funeral service was held at home on the north edge of town just west of the railroad tracks at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1932. He was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in LeRoy, IL.
David Matson Cooley age 69 born near Illiopolis, IL on March 3, 1863 He was the oldest miner killed in the disaster. He had worked at the mine for 35 years. His parents were John and Rachel Cooley. He married Etta M. Craig on Jan 18,1898 in McLean County, IL. Their children were John Keith, and Helen Lucille, with an infant son and daughter both dying at birth. Mr. Cooley was a member of the Grove City Lodge 358 AF& AM AND The Moweaqua Methodist Church.
His funeral service was held at home on the north edge of town just west of the railroad tracks at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1932. He was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in LeRoy, IL.
His funeral service was held at home on the north edge of town just west of the railroad tracks at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1932. He was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in LeRoy, IL.
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