From Union County Courier August 15, 1895, page 5:
"The Eslick families have had erected in the cemetery upon their lot a brick wall surrounding the entire area. Openings in the wall are allowed for the monuments, five in number. The whole affair presents a modest yet impressive sight, and attracts the attention of all who go to the cemetery. The Eslick lot is now one of the handsomest in the cemetery, and it speaks well of these gentlemen in thus showing the respect and honor due the deceased members of their family."
Stone says "75 years 2 months 7 days"
*SAMUEL B. ESLICK
excerpt from "Memorial and Biographical Record of Turner, Lincoln, Union and Clay Counties, South Dakota
Layne Library
Dakota Wesleyan University
Samuel Eslick was a resident of Union County from 1867 until his death. He was born in Indiana a son of Samuel Eslick, of whose ancestors nothing is known. Young Samuel was reared in Taney County, Missouri where his parents settled when a boy. He grew to manhood there and in due time was married, Miss Nancy Pierce, being the bride. The wedding journey of the young couple consisted of a trip of twelve miles on horseback to their new home, and as they owned but one horse at the time, the newly-made bride rode behind her husband. A feather bed served as a saddle, and cooking utensils were carried in their hands.
Subsequently, about the year 1851, the family moved to Webster County, Iowa, and there Mr. Eslick farmed until he came to Union County, Dakota Territory, which was in the fall of 1867. He entered 160 acres of government land and built a cabin 16 x 24 feet from logs which he hauled from the Missouri River. He was frugal and industrious and his farm reached a high state of development before his demise. Prosperity smiled on his efforts and he accumulated considerable property, leaving all his children in comfortable circumstances. He was a man whom everybody liked, having a few faults, perhaps, as the best of men, and though he belonged to no particular church, he was of a deeply religious nature, never used vulgar or profane language in any form, and always followed the teachings of the Golden Rule - "Do unto others as you would have them do to you." He was well known and universally respected for his many excellent traits of character. Mrs. Eslick was an estimable lady, a member of the United Brethren Church and very devout in her belief. Mr. Eslick was a Democrat in politics and generally supported that ticket until the last few days of his life. During his residence in Missouri he was assessor for his township eight years, and in Webster County, Iowa, held the office of sheriff eight years.
To Mr. and Mrs. Eslick were born ten children, eight of whom still survive, viz.: Mary McGuire, John D., A.J., Samuel, Thomas, William, Rebecca Brownell, and Lavina Allen. The deceased are Henry and Nancy, the former dying in this county and the latter in Iowa. John D. and A.J. were soldiers in the Civil War, John D. serving four years and A.J. being one hundred days in service. Mr. Eslick died December 27, 1893, aged seventy-five years, and his wife died in 1890, aged sixty eight years.
11 Jan 1894, Union County Courier, page 3:
"In this issue will be found the notice of proof of will of Samuel Eslick, Sr., deceased. The will filed in the county court disposes of the property of the late Mr. Eslick as follows: the 80 acres on which the farm home stands goes to Mrs. Rebecca Brownell who cared for the deceased during late years. To her is given all the personal property consisting of $500 in money and everything within and about the farm home. The remaining 80 acres of the homestead is given, share and share alike, to 7 other heirs, they being Mrs. Mary McGuire, Mrs. Lavinia Allen, William Eslick and Samuel Eslick all of Elk Point; John D. Eslick and A.J. Eslick of Lehigh, IA and Thomas G. Eslick of Jefferson, DT
"The Eslick families have had erected in the cemetery upon their lot a brick wall surrounding the entire area. Openings in the wall are allowed for the monuments, five in number. The whole affair presents a modest yet impressive sight, and attracts the attention of all who go to the cemetery. The Eslick lot is now one of the handsomest in the cemetery, and it speaks well of these gentlemen in thus showing the respect and honor due the deceased members of their family."
Stone says "75 years 2 months 7 days"
*SAMUEL B. ESLICK
excerpt from "Memorial and Biographical Record of Turner, Lincoln, Union and Clay Counties, South Dakota
Layne Library
Dakota Wesleyan University
Samuel Eslick was a resident of Union County from 1867 until his death. He was born in Indiana a son of Samuel Eslick, of whose ancestors nothing is known. Young Samuel was reared in Taney County, Missouri where his parents settled when a boy. He grew to manhood there and in due time was married, Miss Nancy Pierce, being the bride. The wedding journey of the young couple consisted of a trip of twelve miles on horseback to their new home, and as they owned but one horse at the time, the newly-made bride rode behind her husband. A feather bed served as a saddle, and cooking utensils were carried in their hands.
Subsequently, about the year 1851, the family moved to Webster County, Iowa, and there Mr. Eslick farmed until he came to Union County, Dakota Territory, which was in the fall of 1867. He entered 160 acres of government land and built a cabin 16 x 24 feet from logs which he hauled from the Missouri River. He was frugal and industrious and his farm reached a high state of development before his demise. Prosperity smiled on his efforts and he accumulated considerable property, leaving all his children in comfortable circumstances. He was a man whom everybody liked, having a few faults, perhaps, as the best of men, and though he belonged to no particular church, he was of a deeply religious nature, never used vulgar or profane language in any form, and always followed the teachings of the Golden Rule - "Do unto others as you would have them do to you." He was well known and universally respected for his many excellent traits of character. Mrs. Eslick was an estimable lady, a member of the United Brethren Church and very devout in her belief. Mr. Eslick was a Democrat in politics and generally supported that ticket until the last few days of his life. During his residence in Missouri he was assessor for his township eight years, and in Webster County, Iowa, held the office of sheriff eight years.
To Mr. and Mrs. Eslick were born ten children, eight of whom still survive, viz.: Mary McGuire, John D., A.J., Samuel, Thomas, William, Rebecca Brownell, and Lavina Allen. The deceased are Henry and Nancy, the former dying in this county and the latter in Iowa. John D. and A.J. were soldiers in the Civil War, John D. serving four years and A.J. being one hundred days in service. Mr. Eslick died December 27, 1893, aged seventy-five years, and his wife died in 1890, aged sixty eight years.
11 Jan 1894, Union County Courier, page 3:
"In this issue will be found the notice of proof of will of Samuel Eslick, Sr., deceased. The will filed in the county court disposes of the property of the late Mr. Eslick as follows: the 80 acres on which the farm home stands goes to Mrs. Rebecca Brownell who cared for the deceased during late years. To her is given all the personal property consisting of $500 in money and everything within and about the farm home. The remaining 80 acres of the homestead is given, share and share alike, to 7 other heirs, they being Mrs. Mary McGuire, Mrs. Lavinia Allen, William Eslick and Samuel Eslick all of Elk Point; John D. Eslick and A.J. Eslick of Lehigh, IA and Thomas G. Eslick of Jefferson, DT
From Union County Courier August 15, 1895, page 5:
"The Eslick families have had erected in the cemetery upon their lot a brick wall surrounding the entire area. Openings in the wall are allowed for the monuments, five in number. The whole affair presents a modest yet impressive sight, and attracts the attention of all who go to the cemetery. The Eslick lot is now one of the handsomest in the cemetery, and it speaks well of these gentlemen in thus showing the respect and honor due the deceased members of their family."
Stone says "75 years 2 months 7 days"
*SAMUEL B. ESLICK
excerpt from "Memorial and Biographical Record of Turner, Lincoln, Union and Clay Counties, South Dakota
Layne Library
Dakota Wesleyan University
Samuel Eslick was a resident of Union County from 1867 until his death. He was born in Indiana a son of Samuel Eslick, of whose ancestors nothing is known. Young Samuel was reared in Taney County, Missouri where his parents settled when a boy. He grew to manhood there and in due time was married, Miss Nancy Pierce, being the bride. The wedding journey of the young couple consisted of a trip of twelve miles on horseback to their new home, and as they owned but one horse at the time, the newly-made bride rode behind her husband. A feather bed served as a saddle, and cooking utensils were carried in their hands.
Subsequently, about the year 1851, the family moved to Webster County, Iowa, and there Mr. Eslick farmed until he came to Union County, Dakota Territory, which was in the fall of 1867. He entered 160 acres of government land and built a cabin 16 x 24 feet from logs which he hauled from the Missouri River. He was frugal and industrious and his farm reached a high state of development before his demise. Prosperity smiled on his efforts and he accumulated considerable property, leaving all his children in comfortable circumstances. He was a man whom everybody liked, having a few faults, perhaps, as the best of men, and though he belonged to no particular church, he was of a deeply religious nature, never used vulgar or profane language in any form, and always followed the teachings of the Golden Rule - "Do unto others as you would have them do to you." He was well known and universally respected for his many excellent traits of character. Mrs. Eslick was an estimable lady, a member of the United Brethren Church and very devout in her belief. Mr. Eslick was a Democrat in politics and generally supported that ticket until the last few days of his life. During his residence in Missouri he was assessor for his township eight years, and in Webster County, Iowa, held the office of sheriff eight years.
To Mr. and Mrs. Eslick were born ten children, eight of whom still survive, viz.: Mary McGuire, John D., A.J., Samuel, Thomas, William, Rebecca Brownell, and Lavina Allen. The deceased are Henry and Nancy, the former dying in this county and the latter in Iowa. John D. and A.J. were soldiers in the Civil War, John D. serving four years and A.J. being one hundred days in service. Mr. Eslick died December 27, 1893, aged seventy-five years, and his wife died in 1890, aged sixty eight years.
11 Jan 1894, Union County Courier, page 3:
"In this issue will be found the notice of proof of will of Samuel Eslick, Sr., deceased. The will filed in the county court disposes of the property of the late Mr. Eslick as follows: the 80 acres on which the farm home stands goes to Mrs. Rebecca Brownell who cared for the deceased during late years. To her is given all the personal property consisting of $500 in money and everything within and about the farm home. The remaining 80 acres of the homestead is given, share and share alike, to 7 other heirs, they being Mrs. Mary McGuire, Mrs. Lavinia Allen, William Eslick and Samuel Eslick all of Elk Point; John D. Eslick and A.J. Eslick of Lehigh, IA and Thomas G. Eslick of Jefferson, DT
"The Eslick families have had erected in the cemetery upon their lot a brick wall surrounding the entire area. Openings in the wall are allowed for the monuments, five in number. The whole affair presents a modest yet impressive sight, and attracts the attention of all who go to the cemetery. The Eslick lot is now one of the handsomest in the cemetery, and it speaks well of these gentlemen in thus showing the respect and honor due the deceased members of their family."
Stone says "75 years 2 months 7 days"
*SAMUEL B. ESLICK
excerpt from "Memorial and Biographical Record of Turner, Lincoln, Union and Clay Counties, South Dakota
Layne Library
Dakota Wesleyan University
Samuel Eslick was a resident of Union County from 1867 until his death. He was born in Indiana a son of Samuel Eslick, of whose ancestors nothing is known. Young Samuel was reared in Taney County, Missouri where his parents settled when a boy. He grew to manhood there and in due time was married, Miss Nancy Pierce, being the bride. The wedding journey of the young couple consisted of a trip of twelve miles on horseback to their new home, and as they owned but one horse at the time, the newly-made bride rode behind her husband. A feather bed served as a saddle, and cooking utensils were carried in their hands.
Subsequently, about the year 1851, the family moved to Webster County, Iowa, and there Mr. Eslick farmed until he came to Union County, Dakota Territory, which was in the fall of 1867. He entered 160 acres of government land and built a cabin 16 x 24 feet from logs which he hauled from the Missouri River. He was frugal and industrious and his farm reached a high state of development before his demise. Prosperity smiled on his efforts and he accumulated considerable property, leaving all his children in comfortable circumstances. He was a man whom everybody liked, having a few faults, perhaps, as the best of men, and though he belonged to no particular church, he was of a deeply religious nature, never used vulgar or profane language in any form, and always followed the teachings of the Golden Rule - "Do unto others as you would have them do to you." He was well known and universally respected for his many excellent traits of character. Mrs. Eslick was an estimable lady, a member of the United Brethren Church and very devout in her belief. Mr. Eslick was a Democrat in politics and generally supported that ticket until the last few days of his life. During his residence in Missouri he was assessor for his township eight years, and in Webster County, Iowa, held the office of sheriff eight years.
To Mr. and Mrs. Eslick were born ten children, eight of whom still survive, viz.: Mary McGuire, John D., A.J., Samuel, Thomas, William, Rebecca Brownell, and Lavina Allen. The deceased are Henry and Nancy, the former dying in this county and the latter in Iowa. John D. and A.J. were soldiers in the Civil War, John D. serving four years and A.J. being one hundred days in service. Mr. Eslick died December 27, 1893, aged seventy-five years, and his wife died in 1890, aged sixty eight years.
11 Jan 1894, Union County Courier, page 3:
"In this issue will be found the notice of proof of will of Samuel Eslick, Sr., deceased. The will filed in the county court disposes of the property of the late Mr. Eslick as follows: the 80 acres on which the farm home stands goes to Mrs. Rebecca Brownell who cared for the deceased during late years. To her is given all the personal property consisting of $500 in money and everything within and about the farm home. The remaining 80 acres of the homestead is given, share and share alike, to 7 other heirs, they being Mrs. Mary McGuire, Mrs. Lavinia Allen, William Eslick and Samuel Eslick all of Elk Point; John D. Eslick and A.J. Eslick of Lehigh, IA and Thomas G. Eslick of Jefferson, DT
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