GEORGE W. GOODRICH.
George W. Goodrich was born in Davenport, Delaware Co., N. Y., November 29, 1819, and died September 22, 1898, aged 78 years, nine months
and 23 days.
The funeral was held at his late home in Union, Sunday afternoon, September 25, Rev. W. H. Matthews of the Presbyterian church, Marengo, officiating. From the long residence of deceased in Seneca, and from his prominence as a leading citizen, he had an extensive acquaintance, and the attendance at the funeral was very large, evidencing the respect and high esteem in which
he was held.
Several large bouquets of choice flowers, a sheaf of ripened grain, a pillow of white roses and carnations with the word "Father," indicated the love and affection of friends and neighbors. A long procession of friends in carriages followed the body to our city cemetery, where it was lovingly laid to rest by the side of kindred dust.
The pall-bearers were: S. B. Gardner, Thos. Gilkerson, Loren Woodard, I. N. Muzzy, W. A. Boies, P. T. Parkhurst. The grave was lined with evergreen and flowers. A verse of the "Sweet Bye-and-Bye," a prayer and the benediction, closed the solemn services on that beautiful Sunday afternoon, while, with bowed heads and tearful eyes, the friends bade adieu to the loved father, husband, friend.
George W. Goodrich was the youngest and last of his father's family of ten children. He was a brother of the late Roxanna and Zebulon E. Goodrich. Was married February 3, 1841, to Miss
Mary A. Ten Eyck, who survives him. To them were born ten children, eight of whom are living, viz: Joseph E., of Stockton, California; George Willis, of Monte Vesta, Colorado; John, of Minneapolis; Andrew J. and Hattie E., of Union; Mrs. Adelaide Cohoon, of Marengo; Mrs. Genevieve Carpenter, of Fredericksburg. Iowa; Mrs. Kate G. Stewart, of Hot Springs, So. Dakota.
All of the daughters and son, Andrew J., were present at the funeral, also a grand-daughter, Genevieve Stewart, and a grand-son, Floyd Carpenter; also present from abroad. J. M. Deitz, of Irving Park; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Vinton and son, of Richmond.
Mr. Goodrich came to Illinois in 1856, and settled in the town of Seneca, where he lived thirty-seven years. Five years ago he moved to Union, where his home has since been. He owned a farm of nearly 500 acres, and carried on farming and dairying on an extensive scale, until compelled by advancing years to forego active pursuits. He served four terms as supervisor of the town of Seneca, and also filled various offices of trust and emolument. He was very genial in nature. fond of his friends and of his family; in politics he was a stalwart Republican, a friend of good government, a public-spirited, influential citizen, always enjoying the confidence and respect of his townsmen and of all who knew him. His death was apparently painless and peaceful, without a struggle—simply a cessation of life. The family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their sorrow and deep bereavement.
From Marengo Beacon/Republican News
30 September 1898, Friday
Page 5
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George W. Goodrich died at insane asylum at Elgin, Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 9 o'clock p. m. For many years Mr. Goodrich lived on his farm a few miles east of Union, but as age advanced and his health began to fail, in his declining years, he decided to sell the farm and removed with his family to Union, where they have since resided. In later years there had been a gradual failure of the mind, until about two years ago he was removed to the asylum at Elgin, where his demíse took place. He was a man about 80 years of age and one of the early settlers of northern Illinois. The remains were brought to Union for burial. The deceased leaves a wife and eight children, four sons and four daughters, to mourn his loss.
From The Woodstock Sentinel
29 September 1898, Thursday
Page 2
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