QUERRY, Joseph Anderson
Born: 26 Jun 1848 in Long Creek, Macon Co, IL
Died: 1 Apr 1916 in Decatur, Macon Co, IL
Buried: Boiling Spring Cem, Macon Co, IL
Parents: George & Mary A. (Florey) Querry
Married: Jun 20, 1882 in Macon Co, IL to Clara Fry
Oct 01, 1896 in Macon Co, IL to Mrs. Martha Morgan
also: Belle St. Clair
Children: Nellie & Bert
Decatur Herald 4/2/1916
Failing to get off the track in time Joseph A. Querry, 62 years old, was struck by an Illinois passenger train, Peoria bound and died a few minute later from injuries. He was taken aboard the train and died before it reached the passenger station. The accident occurred about one and one half miles south of the Sangamon river bridge while Mr. Querry was on his way to visit his daughter. He was walking south and the train was northbound and before he could clear the track the pilot hit him in the abdomen knocking him clear from the tracks. The train was No 224 and was in charge of Engineer Henderson and Conductor O'Dea. It is due in Decatur at 3:20 oclock in the afternoon.
Mr. Querry was one of the pioneer citizens of Macon county. He was slightly deaf. He was walking along the track near Suffern station. He was on his way to visit his daughter, Mrs. Nellie May Etherton, who resides a short distance south of there. When the engine struck Querry he suffered a broken neck. His body was thrown to one side of the track and the train was stopped. He was brought to the I.C. station in Decatur where the train is due at 3:20 oclock. Coroner Elmer Bringtlinger was notified and removed the body to his undertaking establishment. Relatives were communicated with and an investigation was started.
Living alone in 1829 N. Maple street, the aged man was in reasonably good health. He was a painter and carpenter by trade. A few days ago he informed his adopted son, John A. Shafer that he would like to move into his home in a few days because he did not consider that he was safe in living alone. Preparations were already being made for his removal to the Shafer home,when he decided to pay a visit to his daughter.
Querry was born of French parentage near Long Creek, Macon county. He lived his entire life in the county with the exception of two years when he was a resident of Kansas. He was married three times. His first wife was Belle Cenclari, whom he married in 1867. They separated two years later. His second wife was Clara Fry to whom he was married in 1883. She died three years later. In 1894 he married Martha Morgan. They separated five years ago. His first and third wives are living.
He leaves the following children, three daughters, Mary Bell Shafer of Kansas City, Mrs. Nellie May Etherton and Mrs.Charles Etherton south of Decatur and two sons, John A.Shafer of Decatur and Bert Querry of Michigan. A brother William Querry of Arthur and a sister Jennie Booker of Decatur are living.
Obituary furnished by Janet Donner
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Born: 26 Jun 1848 in Long Creek, Macon Co, IL
Died: 1 Apr 1916 in Decatur, Macon Co, IL
Buried: Boiling Spring Cem, Macon Co, IL
Parents: George & Mary A. (Florey) Querry
Married: Jun 20, 1882 in Macon Co, IL to Clara Fry
Oct 01, 1896 in Macon Co, IL to Mrs. Martha Morgan
also: Belle St. Clair
Children: Nellie & Bert
Decatur Herald 4/2/1916
Failing to get off the track in time Joseph A. Querry, 62 years old, was struck by an Illinois passenger train, Peoria bound and died a few minute later from injuries. He was taken aboard the train and died before it reached the passenger station. The accident occurred about one and one half miles south of the Sangamon river bridge while Mr. Querry was on his way to visit his daughter. He was walking south and the train was northbound and before he could clear the track the pilot hit him in the abdomen knocking him clear from the tracks. The train was No 224 and was in charge of Engineer Henderson and Conductor O'Dea. It is due in Decatur at 3:20 oclock in the afternoon.
Mr. Querry was one of the pioneer citizens of Macon county. He was slightly deaf. He was walking along the track near Suffern station. He was on his way to visit his daughter, Mrs. Nellie May Etherton, who resides a short distance south of there. When the engine struck Querry he suffered a broken neck. His body was thrown to one side of the track and the train was stopped. He was brought to the I.C. station in Decatur where the train is due at 3:20 oclock. Coroner Elmer Bringtlinger was notified and removed the body to his undertaking establishment. Relatives were communicated with and an investigation was started.
Living alone in 1829 N. Maple street, the aged man was in reasonably good health. He was a painter and carpenter by trade. A few days ago he informed his adopted son, John A. Shafer that he would like to move into his home in a few days because he did not consider that he was safe in living alone. Preparations were already being made for his removal to the Shafer home,when he decided to pay a visit to his daughter.
Querry was born of French parentage near Long Creek, Macon county. He lived his entire life in the county with the exception of two years when he was a resident of Kansas. He was married three times. His first wife was Belle Cenclari, whom he married in 1867. They separated two years later. His second wife was Clara Fry to whom he was married in 1883. She died three years later. In 1894 he married Martha Morgan. They separated five years ago. His first and third wives are living.
He leaves the following children, three daughters, Mary Bell Shafer of Kansas City, Mrs. Nellie May Etherton and Mrs.Charles Etherton south of Decatur and two sons, John A.Shafer of Decatur and Bert Querry of Michigan. A brother William Querry of Arthur and a sister Jennie Booker of Decatur are living.
Obituary furnished by Janet Donner
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QUERRY, Joseph Anderson
Born: 26 Jun 1848 in Long Creek, Macon Co, IL
Died: 1 Apr 1916 in Decatur, Macon Co, IL
Buried: Boiling Spring Cem, Macon Co, IL
Parents: George & Mary A. (Florey) Querry
Married: Jun 20, 1882 in Macon Co, IL to Clara Fry
Oct 01, 1896 in Macon Co, IL to Mrs. Martha Morgan
also: Belle St. Clair
Children: Nellie & Bert
Decatur Herald 4/2/1916
Failing to get off the track in time Joseph A. Querry, 62 years old, was struck by an Illinois passenger train, Peoria bound and died a few minute later from injuries. He was taken aboard the train and died before it reached the passenger station. The accident occurred about one and one half miles south of the Sangamon river bridge while Mr. Querry was on his way to visit his daughter. He was walking south and the train was northbound and before he could clear the track the pilot hit him in the abdomen knocking him clear from the tracks. The train was No 224 and was in charge of Engineer Henderson and Conductor O'Dea. It is due in Decatur at 3:20 oclock in the afternoon.
Mr. Querry was one of the pioneer citizens of Macon county. He was slightly deaf. He was walking along the track near Suffern station. He was on his way to visit his daughter, Mrs. Nellie May Etherton, who resides a short distance south of there. When the engine struck Querry he suffered a broken neck. His body was thrown to one side of the track and the train was stopped. He was brought to the I.C. station in Decatur where the train is due at 3:20 oclock. Coroner Elmer Bringtlinger was notified and removed the body to his undertaking establishment. Relatives were communicated with and an investigation was started.
Living alone in 1829 N. Maple street, the aged man was in reasonably good health. He was a painter and carpenter by trade. A few days ago he informed his adopted son, John A. Shafer that he would like to move into his home in a few days because he did not consider that he was safe in living alone. Preparations were already being made for his removal to the Shafer home,when he decided to pay a visit to his daughter.
Querry was born of French parentage near Long Creek, Macon county. He lived his entire life in the county with the exception of two years when he was a resident of Kansas. He was married three times. His first wife was Belle Cenclari, whom he married in 1867. They separated two years later. His second wife was Clara Fry to whom he was married in 1883. She died three years later. In 1894 he married Martha Morgan. They separated five years ago. His first and third wives are living.
He leaves the following children, three daughters, Mary Bell Shafer of Kansas City, Mrs. Nellie May Etherton and Mrs.Charles Etherton south of Decatur and two sons, John A.Shafer of Decatur and Bert Querry of Michigan. A brother William Querry of Arthur and a sister Jennie Booker of Decatur are living.
Obituary furnished by Janet Donner
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Born: 26 Jun 1848 in Long Creek, Macon Co, IL
Died: 1 Apr 1916 in Decatur, Macon Co, IL
Buried: Boiling Spring Cem, Macon Co, IL
Parents: George & Mary A. (Florey) Querry
Married: Jun 20, 1882 in Macon Co, IL to Clara Fry
Oct 01, 1896 in Macon Co, IL to Mrs. Martha Morgan
also: Belle St. Clair
Children: Nellie & Bert
Decatur Herald 4/2/1916
Failing to get off the track in time Joseph A. Querry, 62 years old, was struck by an Illinois passenger train, Peoria bound and died a few minute later from injuries. He was taken aboard the train and died before it reached the passenger station. The accident occurred about one and one half miles south of the Sangamon river bridge while Mr. Querry was on his way to visit his daughter. He was walking south and the train was northbound and before he could clear the track the pilot hit him in the abdomen knocking him clear from the tracks. The train was No 224 and was in charge of Engineer Henderson and Conductor O'Dea. It is due in Decatur at 3:20 oclock in the afternoon.
Mr. Querry was one of the pioneer citizens of Macon county. He was slightly deaf. He was walking along the track near Suffern station. He was on his way to visit his daughter, Mrs. Nellie May Etherton, who resides a short distance south of there. When the engine struck Querry he suffered a broken neck. His body was thrown to one side of the track and the train was stopped. He was brought to the I.C. station in Decatur where the train is due at 3:20 oclock. Coroner Elmer Bringtlinger was notified and removed the body to his undertaking establishment. Relatives were communicated with and an investigation was started.
Living alone in 1829 N. Maple street, the aged man was in reasonably good health. He was a painter and carpenter by trade. A few days ago he informed his adopted son, John A. Shafer that he would like to move into his home in a few days because he did not consider that he was safe in living alone. Preparations were already being made for his removal to the Shafer home,when he decided to pay a visit to his daughter.
Querry was born of French parentage near Long Creek, Macon county. He lived his entire life in the county with the exception of two years when he was a resident of Kansas. He was married three times. His first wife was Belle Cenclari, whom he married in 1867. They separated two years later. His second wife was Clara Fry to whom he was married in 1883. She died three years later. In 1894 he married Martha Morgan. They separated five years ago. His first and third wives are living.
He leaves the following children, three daughters, Mary Bell Shafer of Kansas City, Mrs. Nellie May Etherton and Mrs.Charles Etherton south of Decatur and two sons, John A.Shafer of Decatur and Bert Querry of Michigan. A brother William Querry of Arthur and a sister Jennie Booker of Decatur are living.
Obituary furnished by Janet Donner
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