Civil War Veteran
Regiment: CO. C. 44th ILL. INF.
Name: DEEN[sic], John
Rank: Private
Residence: Wenona
Date of Muster: Sep 13, 1861
Remarks: Re-enlisted as Veteran
Name: DEEN[sic], John
Rank: Veteran
Residence: Wenona
Date of Muster: Feb 17, 1864
Remarks: MO Sep 25, 1865 as Serg't.
Source: The Illinois USGenWeb Project
On Sunday, Feb. 14, John Dean, Sr., an aged early settler and respected citizen of Putnam county, departed this life at his home at Magnolia. The deceased was born at Farmington, Pa., May 28, 1838. Coming west in early life he on the breaking out of the Civil war enlisted in the 44th Reg. Ill. Vol. Inft., July 25, 1861. For four years and more his life and services were at the call of his country. He was honorably discharged Sept. 25, 1864, having served four years and one month. The following year he was united in marriage. After many years of wedded life his companion dying he later chose another wife and the ceremony which united him to Minnie Balderston was celebrated April 6, 1904. The deceased was a member of the G. A. R. Post No. 348, and also of the I. O. O. F. His living children are Arthur, Frank, Henry, Sadie and Ethel of Magnolia, and India May of McNabb, and Louis of Wenona. The deceased was a man highly respected in the community, loved his family and his memory will ever be revered. The funeral services were held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, Rev. R. W. Martin of Henry, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment in Magnolia under charge of A. B. Smith, mortician.
Taken From the Henry Republican
February 18, 1915
Obituary of John Dean
He was born near Farmington, Pa., May 28, 1838; was married to Miss Rachel E. Hager, Sept. 16, 1866. To this union were born the following children: John Ellsworth Dean, deceased; William Arthur Dean of Magnolia; Frank Leslie Dean of Magnolia; Lewis Wesley Dean of Wenona; Mrs. India May Forrest of McNabb; Henry Ervin Dean and Mrs. Sarah Jane Hauger of Magnolia. The beloved mother of these children was called to her reward June 18, 1900.
Mr. Dean was married again on April 6, 1904, to Mrs. Minnie Balderston, widow of Oliver Balderston. This wedding took place in Magnolia. To this union was born one child, Ethel Leon Dean, Oct. 6, 1905.
In 1858, when he was 20 years of age, he came from Pennsylvania to a farm near Magnolia. His home was on the farm till 22 years ago when he moved to Magnolia, where he has lived ever since. He was the oldest of a large family of children. The only surviving ones now are Thomas W. Dean of Anaheim California; Calvin L. Dean of Homestead, Pa., and Jasper N. Dean of Homestead, Pa. He joined the army July 25, 1861, Co. C. 44th Reg. Ill. Vol. Inft. Was discharged Sept. 25, 1865. he was promoted to corporal, then to sergeant. Took part in 22 battles. In the battle at Jonesboro, Ga., Sept. 3, 1864, he was wounded by a gunshot in the right arm.
Communications have been received from the following comrades in Mr. Dean's company: John Argubright, Utah; John Allan, Missouri; Joseph Funk, La Salle; J. B. Fleming, Cornell, and F. M. Davis of Dwight. Of the 101 who went out only 11 are now living. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for more than 45 years; was a member of the M. E. church in Magnolia and helped to build the first church in the village. He was strictly honest in all his dealings; perfectly truthful and reliable; was very kind in his home and also to all with whom he had dealings. His pastor called upon him a number of times, and always found him cheerful and happy. He expressed himself as being ready to go. He said that in each one of the 22 battles referred to above that he prayed to God to sustain him. What he went into each battle without a fear of death; was perfectly quiet and composed; felt each time that he was ready to go.
He died at his home in Magnolia, Feb. 14, 1915, after having been confined to the house for 12 weeks. His age, was therefore, 76 years, 8 months and 16 days. In addition to the sons and daughters and brothers above named, he leaved to mourn his loss his beloved wife, her two daughters, Margaret and Jeannette Balderston, and a large circle of friends.
The funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 16. Rev. Lackland prepared and read the obituary; Rev. martin gave the address; the G.A.R. gave a short service at the home and also gave a short closing service at the cemetery. The music was furnished by Tracy Skelton and wife, J. J. Dunne and his daughter Marie, with Mrs. Dr. Franklin at the piano. The pall bearers were A. B. Phillips, Noah Caldwell, John Carlson, Robert Wells, Ernest Bulander and J. Bjork.
Taken From the Henry Republican
February 25, 1915
Regiment: CO. C. 44th ILL. INF.
Name: DEEN[sic], John
Rank: Private
Residence: Wenona
Date of Muster: Sep 13, 1861
Remarks: Re-enlisted as Veteran
Name: DEEN[sic], John
Rank: Veteran
Residence: Wenona
Date of Muster: Feb 17, 1864
Remarks: MO Sep 25, 1865 as Serg't.
Source: The Illinois USGenWeb Project
On Sunday, Feb. 14, John Dean, Sr., an aged early settler and respected citizen of Putnam county, departed this life at his home at Magnolia. The deceased was born at Farmington, Pa., May 28, 1838. Coming west in early life he on the breaking out of the Civil war enlisted in the 44th Reg. Ill. Vol. Inft., July 25, 1861. For four years and more his life and services were at the call of his country. He was honorably discharged Sept. 25, 1864, having served four years and one month. The following year he was united in marriage. After many years of wedded life his companion dying he later chose another wife and the ceremony which united him to Minnie Balderston was celebrated April 6, 1904. The deceased was a member of the G. A. R. Post No. 348, and also of the I. O. O. F. His living children are Arthur, Frank, Henry, Sadie and Ethel of Magnolia, and India May of McNabb, and Louis of Wenona. The deceased was a man highly respected in the community, loved his family and his memory will ever be revered. The funeral services were held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, Rev. R. W. Martin of Henry, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment in Magnolia under charge of A. B. Smith, mortician.
Taken From the Henry Republican
February 18, 1915
Obituary of John Dean
He was born near Farmington, Pa., May 28, 1838; was married to Miss Rachel E. Hager, Sept. 16, 1866. To this union were born the following children: John Ellsworth Dean, deceased; William Arthur Dean of Magnolia; Frank Leslie Dean of Magnolia; Lewis Wesley Dean of Wenona; Mrs. India May Forrest of McNabb; Henry Ervin Dean and Mrs. Sarah Jane Hauger of Magnolia. The beloved mother of these children was called to her reward June 18, 1900.
Mr. Dean was married again on April 6, 1904, to Mrs. Minnie Balderston, widow of Oliver Balderston. This wedding took place in Magnolia. To this union was born one child, Ethel Leon Dean, Oct. 6, 1905.
In 1858, when he was 20 years of age, he came from Pennsylvania to a farm near Magnolia. His home was on the farm till 22 years ago when he moved to Magnolia, where he has lived ever since. He was the oldest of a large family of children. The only surviving ones now are Thomas W. Dean of Anaheim California; Calvin L. Dean of Homestead, Pa., and Jasper N. Dean of Homestead, Pa. He joined the army July 25, 1861, Co. C. 44th Reg. Ill. Vol. Inft. Was discharged Sept. 25, 1865. he was promoted to corporal, then to sergeant. Took part in 22 battles. In the battle at Jonesboro, Ga., Sept. 3, 1864, he was wounded by a gunshot in the right arm.
Communications have been received from the following comrades in Mr. Dean's company: John Argubright, Utah; John Allan, Missouri; Joseph Funk, La Salle; J. B. Fleming, Cornell, and F. M. Davis of Dwight. Of the 101 who went out only 11 are now living. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for more than 45 years; was a member of the M. E. church in Magnolia and helped to build the first church in the village. He was strictly honest in all his dealings; perfectly truthful and reliable; was very kind in his home and also to all with whom he had dealings. His pastor called upon him a number of times, and always found him cheerful and happy. He expressed himself as being ready to go. He said that in each one of the 22 battles referred to above that he prayed to God to sustain him. What he went into each battle without a fear of death; was perfectly quiet and composed; felt each time that he was ready to go.
He died at his home in Magnolia, Feb. 14, 1915, after having been confined to the house for 12 weeks. His age, was therefore, 76 years, 8 months and 16 days. In addition to the sons and daughters and brothers above named, he leaved to mourn his loss his beloved wife, her two daughters, Margaret and Jeannette Balderston, and a large circle of friends.
The funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 16. Rev. Lackland prepared and read the obituary; Rev. martin gave the address; the G.A.R. gave a short service at the home and also gave a short closing service at the cemetery. The music was furnished by Tracy Skelton and wife, J. J. Dunne and his daughter Marie, with Mrs. Dr. Franklin at the piano. The pall bearers were A. B. Phillips, Noah Caldwell, John Carlson, Robert Wells, Ernest Bulander and J. Bjork.
Taken From the Henry Republican
February 25, 1915
Civil War Veteran
Regiment: CO. C. 44th ILL. INF.
Name: DEEN[sic], John
Rank: Private
Residence: Wenona
Date of Muster: Sep 13, 1861
Remarks: Re-enlisted as Veteran
Name: DEEN[sic], John
Rank: Veteran
Residence: Wenona
Date of Muster: Feb 17, 1864
Remarks: MO Sep 25, 1865 as Serg't.
Source: The Illinois USGenWeb Project
On Sunday, Feb. 14, John Dean, Sr., an aged early settler and respected citizen of Putnam county, departed this life at his home at Magnolia. The deceased was born at Farmington, Pa., May 28, 1838. Coming west in early life he on the breaking out of the Civil war enlisted in the 44th Reg. Ill. Vol. Inft., July 25, 1861. For four years and more his life and services were at the call of his country. He was honorably discharged Sept. 25, 1864, having served four years and one month. The following year he was united in marriage. After many years of wedded life his companion dying he later chose another wife and the ceremony which united him to Minnie Balderston was celebrated April 6, 1904. The deceased was a member of the G. A. R. Post No. 348, and also of the I. O. O. F. His living children are Arthur, Frank, Henry, Sadie and Ethel of Magnolia, and India May of McNabb, and Louis of Wenona. The deceased was a man highly respected in the community, loved his family and his memory will ever be revered. The funeral services were held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, Rev. R. W. Martin of Henry, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment in Magnolia under charge of A. B. Smith, mortician.
Taken From the Henry Republican
February 18, 1915
Obituary of John Dean
He was born near Farmington, Pa., May 28, 1838; was married to Miss Rachel E. Hager, Sept. 16, 1866. To this union were born the following children: John Ellsworth Dean, deceased; William Arthur Dean of Magnolia; Frank Leslie Dean of Magnolia; Lewis Wesley Dean of Wenona; Mrs. India May Forrest of McNabb; Henry Ervin Dean and Mrs. Sarah Jane Hauger of Magnolia. The beloved mother of these children was called to her reward June 18, 1900.
Mr. Dean was married again on April 6, 1904, to Mrs. Minnie Balderston, widow of Oliver Balderston. This wedding took place in Magnolia. To this union was born one child, Ethel Leon Dean, Oct. 6, 1905.
In 1858, when he was 20 years of age, he came from Pennsylvania to a farm near Magnolia. His home was on the farm till 22 years ago when he moved to Magnolia, where he has lived ever since. He was the oldest of a large family of children. The only surviving ones now are Thomas W. Dean of Anaheim California; Calvin L. Dean of Homestead, Pa., and Jasper N. Dean of Homestead, Pa. He joined the army July 25, 1861, Co. C. 44th Reg. Ill. Vol. Inft. Was discharged Sept. 25, 1865. he was promoted to corporal, then to sergeant. Took part in 22 battles. In the battle at Jonesboro, Ga., Sept. 3, 1864, he was wounded by a gunshot in the right arm.
Communications have been received from the following comrades in Mr. Dean's company: John Argubright, Utah; John Allan, Missouri; Joseph Funk, La Salle; J. B. Fleming, Cornell, and F. M. Davis of Dwight. Of the 101 who went out only 11 are now living. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for more than 45 years; was a member of the M. E. church in Magnolia and helped to build the first church in the village. He was strictly honest in all his dealings; perfectly truthful and reliable; was very kind in his home and also to all with whom he had dealings. His pastor called upon him a number of times, and always found him cheerful and happy. He expressed himself as being ready to go. He said that in each one of the 22 battles referred to above that he prayed to God to sustain him. What he went into each battle without a fear of death; was perfectly quiet and composed; felt each time that he was ready to go.
He died at his home in Magnolia, Feb. 14, 1915, after having been confined to the house for 12 weeks. His age, was therefore, 76 years, 8 months and 16 days. In addition to the sons and daughters and brothers above named, he leaved to mourn his loss his beloved wife, her two daughters, Margaret and Jeannette Balderston, and a large circle of friends.
The funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 16. Rev. Lackland prepared and read the obituary; Rev. martin gave the address; the G.A.R. gave a short service at the home and also gave a short closing service at the cemetery. The music was furnished by Tracy Skelton and wife, J. J. Dunne and his daughter Marie, with Mrs. Dr. Franklin at the piano. The pall bearers were A. B. Phillips, Noah Caldwell, John Carlson, Robert Wells, Ernest Bulander and J. Bjork.
Taken From the Henry Republican
February 25, 1915
Regiment: CO. C. 44th ILL. INF.
Name: DEEN[sic], John
Rank: Private
Residence: Wenona
Date of Muster: Sep 13, 1861
Remarks: Re-enlisted as Veteran
Name: DEEN[sic], John
Rank: Veteran
Residence: Wenona
Date of Muster: Feb 17, 1864
Remarks: MO Sep 25, 1865 as Serg't.
Source: The Illinois USGenWeb Project
On Sunday, Feb. 14, John Dean, Sr., an aged early settler and respected citizen of Putnam county, departed this life at his home at Magnolia. The deceased was born at Farmington, Pa., May 28, 1838. Coming west in early life he on the breaking out of the Civil war enlisted in the 44th Reg. Ill. Vol. Inft., July 25, 1861. For four years and more his life and services were at the call of his country. He was honorably discharged Sept. 25, 1864, having served four years and one month. The following year he was united in marriage. After many years of wedded life his companion dying he later chose another wife and the ceremony which united him to Minnie Balderston was celebrated April 6, 1904. The deceased was a member of the G. A. R. Post No. 348, and also of the I. O. O. F. His living children are Arthur, Frank, Henry, Sadie and Ethel of Magnolia, and India May of McNabb, and Louis of Wenona. The deceased was a man highly respected in the community, loved his family and his memory will ever be revered. The funeral services were held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, Rev. R. W. Martin of Henry, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment in Magnolia under charge of A. B. Smith, mortician.
Taken From the Henry Republican
February 18, 1915
Obituary of John Dean
He was born near Farmington, Pa., May 28, 1838; was married to Miss Rachel E. Hager, Sept. 16, 1866. To this union were born the following children: John Ellsworth Dean, deceased; William Arthur Dean of Magnolia; Frank Leslie Dean of Magnolia; Lewis Wesley Dean of Wenona; Mrs. India May Forrest of McNabb; Henry Ervin Dean and Mrs. Sarah Jane Hauger of Magnolia. The beloved mother of these children was called to her reward June 18, 1900.
Mr. Dean was married again on April 6, 1904, to Mrs. Minnie Balderston, widow of Oliver Balderston. This wedding took place in Magnolia. To this union was born one child, Ethel Leon Dean, Oct. 6, 1905.
In 1858, when he was 20 years of age, he came from Pennsylvania to a farm near Magnolia. His home was on the farm till 22 years ago when he moved to Magnolia, where he has lived ever since. He was the oldest of a large family of children. The only surviving ones now are Thomas W. Dean of Anaheim California; Calvin L. Dean of Homestead, Pa., and Jasper N. Dean of Homestead, Pa. He joined the army July 25, 1861, Co. C. 44th Reg. Ill. Vol. Inft. Was discharged Sept. 25, 1865. he was promoted to corporal, then to sergeant. Took part in 22 battles. In the battle at Jonesboro, Ga., Sept. 3, 1864, he was wounded by a gunshot in the right arm.
Communications have been received from the following comrades in Mr. Dean's company: John Argubright, Utah; John Allan, Missouri; Joseph Funk, La Salle; J. B. Fleming, Cornell, and F. M. Davis of Dwight. Of the 101 who went out only 11 are now living. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for more than 45 years; was a member of the M. E. church in Magnolia and helped to build the first church in the village. He was strictly honest in all his dealings; perfectly truthful and reliable; was very kind in his home and also to all with whom he had dealings. His pastor called upon him a number of times, and always found him cheerful and happy. He expressed himself as being ready to go. He said that in each one of the 22 battles referred to above that he prayed to God to sustain him. What he went into each battle without a fear of death; was perfectly quiet and composed; felt each time that he was ready to go.
He died at his home in Magnolia, Feb. 14, 1915, after having been confined to the house for 12 weeks. His age, was therefore, 76 years, 8 months and 16 days. In addition to the sons and daughters and brothers above named, he leaved to mourn his loss his beloved wife, her two daughters, Margaret and Jeannette Balderston, and a large circle of friends.
The funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 16. Rev. Lackland prepared and read the obituary; Rev. martin gave the address; the G.A.R. gave a short service at the home and also gave a short closing service at the cemetery. The music was furnished by Tracy Skelton and wife, J. J. Dunne and his daughter Marie, with Mrs. Dr. Franklin at the piano. The pall bearers were A. B. Phillips, Noah Caldwell, John Carlson, Robert Wells, Ernest Bulander and J. Bjork.
Taken From the Henry Republican
February 25, 1915
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