G. L. STEVENS
One of the foremost citizens of the town of Sandy Creek passed away at his home in the southern part of this town, Friday March 20, in the person of George L. Stevens, a life-long resident of the town, who on January 5 last, passed the last mile post of life's journey.
Mr. Stevens was the eldest of five children born to Ashel B. and Lucretia Rawson Stevens. He was born at the family home on the Orwell road where his grandfather, Peter Stevens, dwelt before his coming-here from Massachusetts about 1817, when the country was a wilderness.
Mr. Stevens was born Jan. 5, 1834. In his early manhood he attended school at Pulaski, and with the late S.H. Barlow attended the State Normal School at Albany. He had more
than the ordinary common school education and always took an interest in literary matters througout his life. For many years he taught school during the winter and assisted his father on the farm. On October 15, 1868, he was married to Miss Esther Hollis in Orwell, who survives him, together with six sons and two daughters. In 1869 he left, the Stevens farm on the Orwell road and bought the farm where he died; in the southern part of the town. His children are: Herbert Stevens of Colorado Springs; Irwin of Prophetstown, Ill., Ella, wife of Brayton Salisbury, of Pulaski; Emma, wife of E.M. Ingersoll, Lacona; Malcolm of Adams, Oregon; Charles of St. Charles, Ill; Edward and Ray of Sandy Creek.
In early manhood George L. Stevens united with the Methodist Church in Sandy Creek, and for many years took an active interest in its affairs. He was a Repubtican in politics and for many years held the office of justice of the peace, and was a member of the Republican town committee. For the past two years Mr. Stevens, with his wife, has spent much of the time in the West, with his children. In June he was taken with a severe attack of rheumatism while in Oregon with his son. During the late autumn he attained some relief and was brought home where he was able get around the house somewhat. Death came suddenly, without, any warning after a severe attack of pain in the night.
The funeral was largely attended on Tuesday at 1 o'clock, Rev. T.T. Davies officiating. The remains were placed in the vault in Woodlawn cemetery. Mr. Stevens was most highly esteemed by those who knew him.
Source: Sandy Creek News, March 26, 1914
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For three winters 1856-7-8-9, George L. Stevens taught. The average attendance was 33 with 51, enrollment the first winter. He was an excellent scholar and speller. When well along in years he was still an authority on subjects taught in our schools and took a keen interest in reading. The last year he taught in his home district the average attendance was 32.
Source: Sandy Creek News, May 8, 1924
One of the foremost citizens of the town of Sandy Creek passed away at his home in the southern part of this town, Friday March 20, in the person of George L. Stevens, a life-long resident of the town, who on January 5 last, passed the last mile post of life's journey.
Mr. Stevens was the eldest of five children born to Ashel B. and Lucretia Rawson Stevens. He was born at the family home on the Orwell road where his grandfather, Peter Stevens, dwelt before his coming-here from Massachusetts about 1817, when the country was a wilderness.
Mr. Stevens was born Jan. 5, 1834. In his early manhood he attended school at Pulaski, and with the late S.H. Barlow attended the State Normal School at Albany. He had more
than the ordinary common school education and always took an interest in literary matters througout his life. For many years he taught school during the winter and assisted his father on the farm. On October 15, 1868, he was married to Miss Esther Hollis in Orwell, who survives him, together with six sons and two daughters. In 1869 he left, the Stevens farm on the Orwell road and bought the farm where he died; in the southern part of the town. His children are: Herbert Stevens of Colorado Springs; Irwin of Prophetstown, Ill., Ella, wife of Brayton Salisbury, of Pulaski; Emma, wife of E.M. Ingersoll, Lacona; Malcolm of Adams, Oregon; Charles of St. Charles, Ill; Edward and Ray of Sandy Creek.
In early manhood George L. Stevens united with the Methodist Church in Sandy Creek, and for many years took an active interest in its affairs. He was a Repubtican in politics and for many years held the office of justice of the peace, and was a member of the Republican town committee. For the past two years Mr. Stevens, with his wife, has spent much of the time in the West, with his children. In June he was taken with a severe attack of rheumatism while in Oregon with his son. During the late autumn he attained some relief and was brought home where he was able get around the house somewhat. Death came suddenly, without, any warning after a severe attack of pain in the night.
The funeral was largely attended on Tuesday at 1 o'clock, Rev. T.T. Davies officiating. The remains were placed in the vault in Woodlawn cemetery. Mr. Stevens was most highly esteemed by those who knew him.
Source: Sandy Creek News, March 26, 1914
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For three winters 1856-7-8-9, George L. Stevens taught. The average attendance was 33 with 51, enrollment the first winter. He was an excellent scholar and speller. When well along in years he was still an authority on subjects taught in our schools and took a keen interest in reading. The last year he taught in his home district the average attendance was 32.
Source: Sandy Creek News, May 8, 1924
G. L. STEVENS
One of the foremost citizens of the town of Sandy Creek passed away at his home in the southern part of this town, Friday March 20, in the person of George L. Stevens, a life-long resident of the town, who on January 5 last, passed the last mile post of life's journey.
Mr. Stevens was the eldest of five children born to Ashel B. and Lucretia Rawson Stevens. He was born at the family home on the Orwell road where his grandfather, Peter Stevens, dwelt before his coming-here from Massachusetts about 1817, when the country was a wilderness.
Mr. Stevens was born Jan. 5, 1834. In his early manhood he attended school at Pulaski, and with the late S.H. Barlow attended the State Normal School at Albany. He had more
than the ordinary common school education and always took an interest in literary matters througout his life. For many years he taught school during the winter and assisted his father on the farm. On October 15, 1868, he was married to Miss Esther Hollis in Orwell, who survives him, together with six sons and two daughters. In 1869 he left, the Stevens farm on the Orwell road and bought the farm where he died; in the southern part of the town. His children are: Herbert Stevens of Colorado Springs; Irwin of Prophetstown, Ill., Ella, wife of Brayton Salisbury, of Pulaski; Emma, wife of E.M. Ingersoll, Lacona; Malcolm of Adams, Oregon; Charles of St. Charles, Ill; Edward and Ray of Sandy Creek.
In early manhood George L. Stevens united with the Methodist Church in Sandy Creek, and for many years took an active interest in its affairs. He was a Repubtican in politics and for many years held the office of justice of the peace, and was a member of the Republican town committee. For the past two years Mr. Stevens, with his wife, has spent much of the time in the West, with his children. In June he was taken with a severe attack of rheumatism while in Oregon with his son. During the late autumn he attained some relief and was brought home where he was able get around the house somewhat. Death came suddenly, without, any warning after a severe attack of pain in the night.
The funeral was largely attended on Tuesday at 1 o'clock, Rev. T.T. Davies officiating. The remains were placed in the vault in Woodlawn cemetery. Mr. Stevens was most highly esteemed by those who knew him.
Source: Sandy Creek News, March 26, 1914
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For three winters 1856-7-8-9, George L. Stevens taught. The average attendance was 33 with 51, enrollment the first winter. He was an excellent scholar and speller. When well along in years he was still an authority on subjects taught in our schools and took a keen interest in reading. The last year he taught in his home district the average attendance was 32.
Source: Sandy Creek News, May 8, 1924
One of the foremost citizens of the town of Sandy Creek passed away at his home in the southern part of this town, Friday March 20, in the person of George L. Stevens, a life-long resident of the town, who on January 5 last, passed the last mile post of life's journey.
Mr. Stevens was the eldest of five children born to Ashel B. and Lucretia Rawson Stevens. He was born at the family home on the Orwell road where his grandfather, Peter Stevens, dwelt before his coming-here from Massachusetts about 1817, when the country was a wilderness.
Mr. Stevens was born Jan. 5, 1834. In his early manhood he attended school at Pulaski, and with the late S.H. Barlow attended the State Normal School at Albany. He had more
than the ordinary common school education and always took an interest in literary matters througout his life. For many years he taught school during the winter and assisted his father on the farm. On October 15, 1868, he was married to Miss Esther Hollis in Orwell, who survives him, together with six sons and two daughters. In 1869 he left, the Stevens farm on the Orwell road and bought the farm where he died; in the southern part of the town. His children are: Herbert Stevens of Colorado Springs; Irwin of Prophetstown, Ill., Ella, wife of Brayton Salisbury, of Pulaski; Emma, wife of E.M. Ingersoll, Lacona; Malcolm of Adams, Oregon; Charles of St. Charles, Ill; Edward and Ray of Sandy Creek.
In early manhood George L. Stevens united with the Methodist Church in Sandy Creek, and for many years took an active interest in its affairs. He was a Repubtican in politics and for many years held the office of justice of the peace, and was a member of the Republican town committee. For the past two years Mr. Stevens, with his wife, has spent much of the time in the West, with his children. In June he was taken with a severe attack of rheumatism while in Oregon with his son. During the late autumn he attained some relief and was brought home where he was able get around the house somewhat. Death came suddenly, without, any warning after a severe attack of pain in the night.
The funeral was largely attended on Tuesday at 1 o'clock, Rev. T.T. Davies officiating. The remains were placed in the vault in Woodlawn cemetery. Mr. Stevens was most highly esteemed by those who knew him.
Source: Sandy Creek News, March 26, 1914
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For three winters 1856-7-8-9, George L. Stevens taught. The average attendance was 33 with 51, enrollment the first winter. He was an excellent scholar and speller. When well along in years he was still an authority on subjects taught in our schools and took a keen interest in reading. The last year he taught in his home district the average attendance was 32.
Source: Sandy Creek News, May 8, 1924
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