Gone To Rest
The death of Philologus Ely, one of this communitys oldest and most respected citizens, occurred Friday evening, January 6, caused by consumption.
Philologus Ely was born in Tennessee, August 19, 1826 being at his death, 66 years, 4 months and 18 days old. At the age of 8 years he, with his parents, removed to DeWitt county, Illinois, where he grew up to manhood. He removed from that county to Knox county shortly after he was of age, where he was married to Miss Amanda Mansfield, January 23, 1851, who was his faithful companion until his death. In 1853 he, with his wife, crossed the plains to Oregon and located in Linn county where they resided for 21 years. They then came to Umatilla county, purchased the farm near Athena where they have ever since resided.
Mr. Ely was a devoted member of the Christian Church for over 30 years, and in 1875 was ordained Elder of the Church at this place, which position he occupied until his death.
He has been in feeble health for a number of years. About two months ago, he began to fail rapidly, finally being stricken with quick consumption. He leaves to survive him a devoted wife, three sons and two daughters. One daughter has preceded him over the river.
One so well known in the county needs no eulogy of his virtues. He was a good Christian, a kind, indulgent husband and father and a good neighbor; a man firm in his convictions and peculiar in his simple ways and manner.
The funeral was conducted from the Ely residence to the Kees cemetery, followed by a large concourse of friends, among them many old pioneers of this section, some fifty or more carriages being in line, to his last resting place.
Our father is at rest
In the home of the blest,
We would not have him remain
To live in sorrow and in pain.
We weep not as some do;
We believe Gods word is true.
That again we shall meet.
Both to know and to greet. - by C.M.E. (Charles M. Ely)
From Athena Press, Athena, Oregon. January 13, 1893
Transcribed by Carol Castillo Heller, great granddaughter of James Franklin Ely. From files of Ada Ely Castillo, November 16, 1889 - December 06, 1963
From the1889 History of Pacific Northwest - Oregon & Washington, Portland, OR, p 318. [Contributed by Carol Heller.]
PHILOLOGUS ELY. This venerable pioneer was born in East Tennessee in 1825, and remained in his native state until 1834. In that year his father moved to Dewitt County, Illinois, and continued his occupation as a farmer through life. In the electric atmosphere of this young giant state of the West, Mr. Ely attained his majority, and in the meantime secured a practical education in the common schools. As a resource for his livelihood, he learned the trade of a plasterer which combined with his occupation of farmer, he followed in Dewitt and Knox counties. In the year 1851 , he was married to Miss Amanda Mansfield, making their home in Knox County till March, 1853, when they started across the plains, and after a severe journey reached Oregon in the September following, locating near Junction, in Lane County.
In December, 1861 the floods of the Willamette river destroyed most of the property which they had accumulated in the past. In this beautiful valley they made their home until the autumn of 1874, when they removed to Umatilla County. At that time Mr. Ely became afflicted with the rheumatism, and remained an invalid for the next ten years, one year of which he was unable to walk, and will remain a cripple during life. Here he still resides on a good farm with his aged wife, the mother of six children.
The death of Philologus Ely, one of this communitys oldest and most respected citizens, occurred Friday evening, January 6, caused by consumption.
Philologus Ely was born in Tennessee, August 19, 1826 being at his death, 66 years, 4 months and 18 days old. At the age of 8 years he, with his parents, removed to DeWitt county, Illinois, where he grew up to manhood. He removed from that county to Knox county shortly after he was of age, where he was married to Miss Amanda Mansfield, January 23, 1851, who was his faithful companion until his death. In 1853 he, with his wife, crossed the plains to Oregon and located in Linn county where they resided for 21 years. They then came to Umatilla county, purchased the farm near Athena where they have ever since resided.
Mr. Ely was a devoted member of the Christian Church for over 30 years, and in 1875 was ordained Elder of the Church at this place, which position he occupied until his death.
He has been in feeble health for a number of years. About two months ago, he began to fail rapidly, finally being stricken with quick consumption. He leaves to survive him a devoted wife, three sons and two daughters. One daughter has preceded him over the river.
One so well known in the county needs no eulogy of his virtues. He was a good Christian, a kind, indulgent husband and father and a good neighbor; a man firm in his convictions and peculiar in his simple ways and manner.
The funeral was conducted from the Ely residence to the Kees cemetery, followed by a large concourse of friends, among them many old pioneers of this section, some fifty or more carriages being in line, to his last resting place.
Our father is at rest
In the home of the blest,
We would not have him remain
To live in sorrow and in pain.
We weep not as some do;
We believe Gods word is true.
That again we shall meet.
Both to know and to greet. - by C.M.E. (Charles M. Ely)
From Athena Press, Athena, Oregon. January 13, 1893
Transcribed by Carol Castillo Heller, great granddaughter of James Franklin Ely. From files of Ada Ely Castillo, November 16, 1889 - December 06, 1963
From the1889 History of Pacific Northwest - Oregon & Washington, Portland, OR, p 318. [Contributed by Carol Heller.]
PHILOLOGUS ELY. This venerable pioneer was born in East Tennessee in 1825, and remained in his native state until 1834. In that year his father moved to Dewitt County, Illinois, and continued his occupation as a farmer through life. In the electric atmosphere of this young giant state of the West, Mr. Ely attained his majority, and in the meantime secured a practical education in the common schools. As a resource for his livelihood, he learned the trade of a plasterer which combined with his occupation of farmer, he followed in Dewitt and Knox counties. In the year 1851 , he was married to Miss Amanda Mansfield, making their home in Knox County till March, 1853, when they started across the plains, and after a severe journey reached Oregon in the September following, locating near Junction, in Lane County.
In December, 1861 the floods of the Willamette river destroyed most of the property which they had accumulated in the past. In this beautiful valley they made their home until the autumn of 1874, when they removed to Umatilla County. At that time Mr. Ely became afflicted with the rheumatism, and remained an invalid for the next ten years, one year of which he was unable to walk, and will remain a cripple during life. Here he still resides on a good farm with his aged wife, the mother of six children.
Gone To Rest
The death of Philologus Ely, one of this communitys oldest and most respected citizens, occurred Friday evening, January 6, caused by consumption.
Philologus Ely was born in Tennessee, August 19, 1826 being at his death, 66 years, 4 months and 18 days old. At the age of 8 years he, with his parents, removed to DeWitt county, Illinois, where he grew up to manhood. He removed from that county to Knox county shortly after he was of age, where he was married to Miss Amanda Mansfield, January 23, 1851, who was his faithful companion until his death. In 1853 he, with his wife, crossed the plains to Oregon and located in Linn county where they resided for 21 years. They then came to Umatilla county, purchased the farm near Athena where they have ever since resided.
Mr. Ely was a devoted member of the Christian Church for over 30 years, and in 1875 was ordained Elder of the Church at this place, which position he occupied until his death.
He has been in feeble health for a number of years. About two months ago, he began to fail rapidly, finally being stricken with quick consumption. He leaves to survive him a devoted wife, three sons and two daughters. One daughter has preceded him over the river.
One so well known in the county needs no eulogy of his virtues. He was a good Christian, a kind, indulgent husband and father and a good neighbor; a man firm in his convictions and peculiar in his simple ways and manner.
The funeral was conducted from the Ely residence to the Kees cemetery, followed by a large concourse of friends, among them many old pioneers of this section, some fifty or more carriages being in line, to his last resting place.
Our father is at rest
In the home of the blest,
We would not have him remain
To live in sorrow and in pain.
We weep not as some do;
We believe Gods word is true.
That again we shall meet.
Both to know and to greet. - by C.M.E. (Charles M. Ely)
From Athena Press, Athena, Oregon. January 13, 1893
Transcribed by Carol Castillo Heller, great granddaughter of James Franklin Ely. From files of Ada Ely Castillo, November 16, 1889 - December 06, 1963
From the1889 History of Pacific Northwest - Oregon & Washington, Portland, OR, p 318. [Contributed by Carol Heller.]
PHILOLOGUS ELY. This venerable pioneer was born in East Tennessee in 1825, and remained in his native state until 1834. In that year his father moved to Dewitt County, Illinois, and continued his occupation as a farmer through life. In the electric atmosphere of this young giant state of the West, Mr. Ely attained his majority, and in the meantime secured a practical education in the common schools. As a resource for his livelihood, he learned the trade of a plasterer which combined with his occupation of farmer, he followed in Dewitt and Knox counties. In the year 1851 , he was married to Miss Amanda Mansfield, making their home in Knox County till March, 1853, when they started across the plains, and after a severe journey reached Oregon in the September following, locating near Junction, in Lane County.
In December, 1861 the floods of the Willamette river destroyed most of the property which they had accumulated in the past. In this beautiful valley they made their home until the autumn of 1874, when they removed to Umatilla County. At that time Mr. Ely became afflicted with the rheumatism, and remained an invalid for the next ten years, one year of which he was unable to walk, and will remain a cripple during life. Here he still resides on a good farm with his aged wife, the mother of six children.
The death of Philologus Ely, one of this communitys oldest and most respected citizens, occurred Friday evening, January 6, caused by consumption.
Philologus Ely was born in Tennessee, August 19, 1826 being at his death, 66 years, 4 months and 18 days old. At the age of 8 years he, with his parents, removed to DeWitt county, Illinois, where he grew up to manhood. He removed from that county to Knox county shortly after he was of age, where he was married to Miss Amanda Mansfield, January 23, 1851, who was his faithful companion until his death. In 1853 he, with his wife, crossed the plains to Oregon and located in Linn county where they resided for 21 years. They then came to Umatilla county, purchased the farm near Athena where they have ever since resided.
Mr. Ely was a devoted member of the Christian Church for over 30 years, and in 1875 was ordained Elder of the Church at this place, which position he occupied until his death.
He has been in feeble health for a number of years. About two months ago, he began to fail rapidly, finally being stricken with quick consumption. He leaves to survive him a devoted wife, three sons and two daughters. One daughter has preceded him over the river.
One so well known in the county needs no eulogy of his virtues. He was a good Christian, a kind, indulgent husband and father and a good neighbor; a man firm in his convictions and peculiar in his simple ways and manner.
The funeral was conducted from the Ely residence to the Kees cemetery, followed by a large concourse of friends, among them many old pioneers of this section, some fifty or more carriages being in line, to his last resting place.
Our father is at rest
In the home of the blest,
We would not have him remain
To live in sorrow and in pain.
We weep not as some do;
We believe Gods word is true.
That again we shall meet.
Both to know and to greet. - by C.M.E. (Charles M. Ely)
From Athena Press, Athena, Oregon. January 13, 1893
Transcribed by Carol Castillo Heller, great granddaughter of James Franklin Ely. From files of Ada Ely Castillo, November 16, 1889 - December 06, 1963
From the1889 History of Pacific Northwest - Oregon & Washington, Portland, OR, p 318. [Contributed by Carol Heller.]
PHILOLOGUS ELY. This venerable pioneer was born in East Tennessee in 1825, and remained in his native state until 1834. In that year his father moved to Dewitt County, Illinois, and continued his occupation as a farmer through life. In the electric atmosphere of this young giant state of the West, Mr. Ely attained his majority, and in the meantime secured a practical education in the common schools. As a resource for his livelihood, he learned the trade of a plasterer which combined with his occupation of farmer, he followed in Dewitt and Knox counties. In the year 1851 , he was married to Miss Amanda Mansfield, making their home in Knox County till March, 1853, when they started across the plains, and after a severe journey reached Oregon in the September following, locating near Junction, in Lane County.
In December, 1861 the floods of the Willamette river destroyed most of the property which they had accumulated in the past. In this beautiful valley they made their home until the autumn of 1874, when they removed to Umatilla County. At that time Mr. Ely became afflicted with the rheumatism, and remained an invalid for the next ten years, one year of which he was unable to walk, and will remain a cripple during life. Here he still resides on a good farm with his aged wife, the mother of six children.
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