Moweaqua Call-Mail 3/8/1899I.
R.McKay has been found dead in bed.
Isaac R.McKay passes away at Springfield while serving as a United States Grand Jury member.
Arrangements were made at once to bring the remains home. Mr. McKay had been in attendance at the United States Court as grand juryman for several weeks. He visited home about 3 weeks ago and said at that time he would be retained in Springfield until the middle of March. Mr. J. C. Wilson left Saturday evening via Pana and the B & O for Springfield, returning on Sunday morning via Clinton, by the Diamond Special as escort to the remains which were taken at once to the family residence.The story of Mr. McKays death as told by Mr. Wilson and substantiated at the coroners inquest is brief but very sad. He was discovered in his room at the Clark House by the Proprietor, Mr. Clark and a brother odd fellow, Mr. Shultz about 9 am oclock Saturday morning in a sitting posture on the lounge,his head thrown back,dead. He had slept all night in the bed and had arisen in the morning, partly dressed himself and doubtless feeling an attack of some sort coming on him went to the lounge, sat down and expired. There could have been no suffering. His features in a peaceful repose.
Isaac R.McKay was a valued citizen of Moweaqua. As a member of the board of education, he was among its most earnest and zealous workers, his idea was to bring out public school up to the highest possible standard.He carried $2,000 life insurance in the Knights of Home. He was a man firm in his convictions of right and wrong, a devoted husband and loving father. For years his health had been poor and for months at a time he was unable to follow his profession, that of carpenter. In politics Mr. McKay was ever an ardent Republican and an earnest temperance advocate. Services were held from the M. E.church on Monday afternoon at two oclock. Rev. Foxworthy, assisted by Rev.Jo.B.Rogers officiated. Details of the arrangements were in the hands of the Shelby Lodge I.O.O.F.of which he was a member. Isaac R. McKay was born on a farm near Jacksonville,Illinois, 28, May 1842. He died in Springfield,Illinois, on 4 March 1899, aged 56 years, 9 months and 6 days.He was one of a family of seven children, three brothers and three sisters all of whom are dead except two sisters,Mrs. Walter Humphrey of Moweaqua and Mrs. Sophia Golden of Petersburg, Illinois who with her son attended the services.
He was married to Miss Kate Cochran,11 April 1871 at Milton,Indiana. to them were born five children, Ross M. Jennie, Owen, Louie and Jamie McKay. Two of whom,Owen and Louis have preceded the father to the better land leaving the wife, Rose M.Day,Jennie and Jamie behind.
He enlisted in Co E 14th Illinois Volunteers on 25 May 1861,as Corporal in which office he served until 12 December 1863 on which date he reenlisted as a veteran of volunteers and served as 1st Sergeant of Co A of the reorganization of the 14th Veteran Battalion. He was finally mustered out in September 1865, having served his country four years and four months and traveled while in the service of his country, a distance of 13,575 miles. He was engaged in several battles among which was that of Shiloh,Siege of Vicksburg and with Gen.Sherman on his great "March to the Sea". He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and of Shelby Lodge No. 274 I.O. O.F. having been a member since April 1884 and had served as secretary of the lodge for several years,which office he held at the time of his death. He filled the office with honor to himself and with pleasure to his brethren. He was a member of the Moweaqua Lodge K of H, a member of the board of education which position he held for 6 years and was a zealous worker for the up building of the cause of education.
Obituary furnished by Janet Donner # 46623112
R.McKay has been found dead in bed.
Isaac R.McKay passes away at Springfield while serving as a United States Grand Jury member.
Arrangements were made at once to bring the remains home. Mr. McKay had been in attendance at the United States Court as grand juryman for several weeks. He visited home about 3 weeks ago and said at that time he would be retained in Springfield until the middle of March. Mr. J. C. Wilson left Saturday evening via Pana and the B & O for Springfield, returning on Sunday morning via Clinton, by the Diamond Special as escort to the remains which were taken at once to the family residence.The story of Mr. McKays death as told by Mr. Wilson and substantiated at the coroners inquest is brief but very sad. He was discovered in his room at the Clark House by the Proprietor, Mr. Clark and a brother odd fellow, Mr. Shultz about 9 am oclock Saturday morning in a sitting posture on the lounge,his head thrown back,dead. He had slept all night in the bed and had arisen in the morning, partly dressed himself and doubtless feeling an attack of some sort coming on him went to the lounge, sat down and expired. There could have been no suffering. His features in a peaceful repose.
Isaac R.McKay was a valued citizen of Moweaqua. As a member of the board of education, he was among its most earnest and zealous workers, his idea was to bring out public school up to the highest possible standard.He carried $2,000 life insurance in the Knights of Home. He was a man firm in his convictions of right and wrong, a devoted husband and loving father. For years his health had been poor and for months at a time he was unable to follow his profession, that of carpenter. In politics Mr. McKay was ever an ardent Republican and an earnest temperance advocate. Services were held from the M. E.church on Monday afternoon at two oclock. Rev. Foxworthy, assisted by Rev.Jo.B.Rogers officiated. Details of the arrangements were in the hands of the Shelby Lodge I.O.O.F.of which he was a member. Isaac R. McKay was born on a farm near Jacksonville,Illinois, 28, May 1842. He died in Springfield,Illinois, on 4 March 1899, aged 56 years, 9 months and 6 days.He was one of a family of seven children, three brothers and three sisters all of whom are dead except two sisters,Mrs. Walter Humphrey of Moweaqua and Mrs. Sophia Golden of Petersburg, Illinois who with her son attended the services.
He was married to Miss Kate Cochran,11 April 1871 at Milton,Indiana. to them were born five children, Ross M. Jennie, Owen, Louie and Jamie McKay. Two of whom,Owen and Louis have preceded the father to the better land leaving the wife, Rose M.Day,Jennie and Jamie behind.
He enlisted in Co E 14th Illinois Volunteers on 25 May 1861,as Corporal in which office he served until 12 December 1863 on which date he reenlisted as a veteran of volunteers and served as 1st Sergeant of Co A of the reorganization of the 14th Veteran Battalion. He was finally mustered out in September 1865, having served his country four years and four months and traveled while in the service of his country, a distance of 13,575 miles. He was engaged in several battles among which was that of Shiloh,Siege of Vicksburg and with Gen.Sherman on his great "March to the Sea". He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and of Shelby Lodge No. 274 I.O. O.F. having been a member since April 1884 and had served as secretary of the lodge for several years,which office he held at the time of his death. He filled the office with honor to himself and with pleasure to his brethren. He was a member of the Moweaqua Lodge K of H, a member of the board of education which position he held for 6 years and was a zealous worker for the up building of the cause of education.
Obituary furnished by Janet Donner # 46623112
Moweaqua Call-Mail 3/8/1899I.
R.McKay has been found dead in bed.
Isaac R.McKay passes away at Springfield while serving as a United States Grand Jury member.
Arrangements were made at once to bring the remains home. Mr. McKay had been in attendance at the United States Court as grand juryman for several weeks. He visited home about 3 weeks ago and said at that time he would be retained in Springfield until the middle of March. Mr. J. C. Wilson left Saturday evening via Pana and the B & O for Springfield, returning on Sunday morning via Clinton, by the Diamond Special as escort to the remains which were taken at once to the family residence.The story of Mr. McKays death as told by Mr. Wilson and substantiated at the coroners inquest is brief but very sad. He was discovered in his room at the Clark House by the Proprietor, Mr. Clark and a brother odd fellow, Mr. Shultz about 9 am oclock Saturday morning in a sitting posture on the lounge,his head thrown back,dead. He had slept all night in the bed and had arisen in the morning, partly dressed himself and doubtless feeling an attack of some sort coming on him went to the lounge, sat down and expired. There could have been no suffering. His features in a peaceful repose.
Isaac R.McKay was a valued citizen of Moweaqua. As a member of the board of education, he was among its most earnest and zealous workers, his idea was to bring out public school up to the highest possible standard.He carried $2,000 life insurance in the Knights of Home. He was a man firm in his convictions of right and wrong, a devoted husband and loving father. For years his health had been poor and for months at a time he was unable to follow his profession, that of carpenter. In politics Mr. McKay was ever an ardent Republican and an earnest temperance advocate. Services were held from the M. E.church on Monday afternoon at two oclock. Rev. Foxworthy, assisted by Rev.Jo.B.Rogers officiated. Details of the arrangements were in the hands of the Shelby Lodge I.O.O.F.of which he was a member. Isaac R. McKay was born on a farm near Jacksonville,Illinois, 28, May 1842. He died in Springfield,Illinois, on 4 March 1899, aged 56 years, 9 months and 6 days.He was one of a family of seven children, three brothers and three sisters all of whom are dead except two sisters,Mrs. Walter Humphrey of Moweaqua and Mrs. Sophia Golden of Petersburg, Illinois who with her son attended the services.
He was married to Miss Kate Cochran,11 April 1871 at Milton,Indiana. to them were born five children, Ross M. Jennie, Owen, Louie and Jamie McKay. Two of whom,Owen and Louis have preceded the father to the better land leaving the wife, Rose M.Day,Jennie and Jamie behind.
He enlisted in Co E 14th Illinois Volunteers on 25 May 1861,as Corporal in which office he served until 12 December 1863 on which date he reenlisted as a veteran of volunteers and served as 1st Sergeant of Co A of the reorganization of the 14th Veteran Battalion. He was finally mustered out in September 1865, having served his country four years and four months and traveled while in the service of his country, a distance of 13,575 miles. He was engaged in several battles among which was that of Shiloh,Siege of Vicksburg and with Gen.Sherman on his great "March to the Sea". He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and of Shelby Lodge No. 274 I.O. O.F. having been a member since April 1884 and had served as secretary of the lodge for several years,which office he held at the time of his death. He filled the office with honor to himself and with pleasure to his brethren. He was a member of the Moweaqua Lodge K of H, a member of the board of education which position he held for 6 years and was a zealous worker for the up building of the cause of education.
Obituary furnished by Janet Donner # 46623112
R.McKay has been found dead in bed.
Isaac R.McKay passes away at Springfield while serving as a United States Grand Jury member.
Arrangements were made at once to bring the remains home. Mr. McKay had been in attendance at the United States Court as grand juryman for several weeks. He visited home about 3 weeks ago and said at that time he would be retained in Springfield until the middle of March. Mr. J. C. Wilson left Saturday evening via Pana and the B & O for Springfield, returning on Sunday morning via Clinton, by the Diamond Special as escort to the remains which were taken at once to the family residence.The story of Mr. McKays death as told by Mr. Wilson and substantiated at the coroners inquest is brief but very sad. He was discovered in his room at the Clark House by the Proprietor, Mr. Clark and a brother odd fellow, Mr. Shultz about 9 am oclock Saturday morning in a sitting posture on the lounge,his head thrown back,dead. He had slept all night in the bed and had arisen in the morning, partly dressed himself and doubtless feeling an attack of some sort coming on him went to the lounge, sat down and expired. There could have been no suffering. His features in a peaceful repose.
Isaac R.McKay was a valued citizen of Moweaqua. As a member of the board of education, he was among its most earnest and zealous workers, his idea was to bring out public school up to the highest possible standard.He carried $2,000 life insurance in the Knights of Home. He was a man firm in his convictions of right and wrong, a devoted husband and loving father. For years his health had been poor and for months at a time he was unable to follow his profession, that of carpenter. In politics Mr. McKay was ever an ardent Republican and an earnest temperance advocate. Services were held from the M. E.church on Monday afternoon at two oclock. Rev. Foxworthy, assisted by Rev.Jo.B.Rogers officiated. Details of the arrangements were in the hands of the Shelby Lodge I.O.O.F.of which he was a member. Isaac R. McKay was born on a farm near Jacksonville,Illinois, 28, May 1842. He died in Springfield,Illinois, on 4 March 1899, aged 56 years, 9 months and 6 days.He was one of a family of seven children, three brothers and three sisters all of whom are dead except two sisters,Mrs. Walter Humphrey of Moweaqua and Mrs. Sophia Golden of Petersburg, Illinois who with her son attended the services.
He was married to Miss Kate Cochran,11 April 1871 at Milton,Indiana. to them were born five children, Ross M. Jennie, Owen, Louie and Jamie McKay. Two of whom,Owen and Louis have preceded the father to the better land leaving the wife, Rose M.Day,Jennie and Jamie behind.
He enlisted in Co E 14th Illinois Volunteers on 25 May 1861,as Corporal in which office he served until 12 December 1863 on which date he reenlisted as a veteran of volunteers and served as 1st Sergeant of Co A of the reorganization of the 14th Veteran Battalion. He was finally mustered out in September 1865, having served his country four years and four months and traveled while in the service of his country, a distance of 13,575 miles. He was engaged in several battles among which was that of Shiloh,Siege of Vicksburg and with Gen.Sherman on his great "March to the Sea". He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and of Shelby Lodge No. 274 I.O. O.F. having been a member since April 1884 and had served as secretary of the lodge for several years,which office he held at the time of his death. He filled the office with honor to himself and with pleasure to his brethren. He was a member of the Moweaqua Lodge K of H, a member of the board of education which position he held for 6 years and was a zealous worker for the up building of the cause of education.
Obituary furnished by Janet Donner # 46623112
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