Benjamin Durbin

Benjamin married Catherine (Katy) Margaret McKenzie on 15 Aug 1856 in Fayette County, Illinois. Catherine (daughter of Gabriel D. McKenzie and Nancy Ann Logue) was born on 22 Sep 1839 in Knox County, Ohio; died on 21 Jan 1932 in Fayette County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary
"The Beecher City Journal" (Beecher City, IL) Thursday, May 1, 1930(page 1)

"MRS. MARY J. TIPSWORD PASSED AWAY WED."

"Mrs. Mary Jane Tipsword, widow of the late Thomas Picket Tipsword, passed away Wednesday morning at her home southwest of this city. She had been ailing for sometime (sic) and death was due to a complication of diseases brought about by her advanced age of 71 years past."

"Mrs. Tipsword is survived by the following children: Legora of Springfield and Thomas and Mrs. Lona Peterson at home." **

"Funeral services will be conducted at the home Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Interment will be beside her husband in the Kramer Cemetery near Moccasin."

**(The writer of this obituary does not indicate that Mrs. Tipsword's mother, Katie Margaret McKenzie Durbin, was also a survivor, approaching her 91st birthday in September of 1930)

More About MARY JANE DURBIN:
Burial: May 02, 1930, Kramer Cemetery, Moccasin, IL

Mary married Thomas Pickett Tipsword on 12 Feb 1877. Thomas (son of Isaac Tipsword and Agnes Doty) was born on 10 Nov 1855 in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; died on 27 Jul 1915 in Beecher City, Effingham County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Beecher City Journal" (Beecher City, IL) September 18, 1930(page 1)

"JAMES O. DURBIN DEAD"

"James O. Durbin, a highly respected and life-long resident of Louden (sic) township passed away early Sunday morning at his home near the Wright School House. He had been ill only a few days with pneumonia."

The deceased, who was aged 68 years and 21 days at the time of his death, is survived by his widow, one brother Joe and one sister, Mrs. C. V. Tipsword and a host of other relatives and friends." **

"Funeral services were conducted at the Catholic Church near St. Elmo, Monday afternoon by Rev. Fr. Bracket. Interment was in the cemetery nearby. Undertaker Cook of this city was in charge."

**(The writer of this obituary did not indicate that Mr. Durbin's mother, Katie Margaret McKenzie Durbin, was still living and would have been celebrating her ninety-first birthday in September.)

More About JAMES OLIVER DURBIN:
Burial: September 15, 1930, St. Bonaventure Cemetery, St. Elmo, IL

Family/Spouse: Nancy Cecily Grubaugh. Nancy was born on 6 Jul 1870 in Illinois; died on 24 Jun 1937 in Louden TWP, Fayette County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes for AMANDA ALBERTA DURBIN:
Obituary
"The Beecher City Journal" (Beecher City, IL) Thursday, January 14, 1932(page 1)

"ANOTHER MOTHER CALLED"

"Mrs. C. V. Tipsword, one of the community's most highly respected mothers, passed away at 11:50 o'clock Sunday night after a lingering illness of several months."

"The deceased was the mother of eleven devoted children who will miss her more than words can express. Although the end had been momentarily expected for several weeks, her passing cast a pallor of gloom over the entire community that can be lifted only by the reflection of her kindly deeds and the thought that a most useful life has gone to its reward."

"OBITUARY"

"Amanda A. Durbin, daughter of Benjamin and Katie Durbin was born in Fayette County, Illinois, Feb. 22, 1868, and departed this life at her home in Beecher City, January 10, 1932, aged 63 years, 10 months, and 19 days."

"She was united in marriage to Clement (sic) V. Tipsword on June 15, 1886. To this union eleven children were born: four boys and seven girls, namely: Joseph L., Mrs. Minnie A. Cresap and Mrs. Geneva B. Fortner of Monticello; Mrs. Lora C. Starkey of Rantoul; Mrs. Mayme A. Shannon of Deland; Pearl I., Leo C., William Delno, Mrs. Ruth B. Jackson, Mrs. Thelma G. Phillips, and Mrs. Florence A. Peifer all of Beecher City."

Surviving are the devoted husband, the eleven children, an aged mother--Mrs. Katie Durbin, one brother--Joseph Durbin, 19 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn their loss."

"She united with the M. E. Church South about 15 years ago and lived a devoted Christian life until death."

"She was a loving mother, a devoted companion, and true friend and a patient sufferer during her long illness."

"She is not dead but sleeping
Night came and released her from labor
When a hand from out of the darkness
Touched her and she slept."


"We saw not the lift of the curtain
Nor heard the invisible door
As she passed where life's problems
Will follow and vex her no more."

"Tired! Ah, Yes! So tired,
She shall soundly sleep tonight.
With never a dream, never a fear
To waken in heaven's delight."

"Sleep on, dear Mother,
And take your rest
God called thee home
He thought it best."

FUNERAL SERVICE

"Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Methodist Church by Rev. A. E. Kretzer assisted by Rev. A. R. Riechel. An octet sang "Going Down the Valley" and "Sometime We'll Understand." Mrs. F. H. Miller and Miss Edna Fortner sang "In The Garden" and Miss Edna Fortner sang "In That City." Interment was in the Beecher City Cemetery. The casket bearers were: Dale Peifer, Raymond and Leslie Starkey, Rondo Tipsword, Donzil Fortner and Leland Miller. Roland Tipsword carried a basket of flowers."

"Among those from a distance in attendance at the funeral other than the children and their families were: Mr. and Mrs. William Tipsword of Rena, D. M. Tipsword and son Cleve of Sorento, Mrs.Lizzie Lechner, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McKenzie, Mrs. Stroble and Mrs. Curt McKenzie of Altamont; Mrs. Mary Jones and son Acel McDonald of Fontanet, Ind., J. M. Rhodes and son Clinton of Brownstown, Mrs. Gene Rhodes of St. Elmo, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Robinson of Deland, Mrs. Delia McKinely of Monticello, and Mrs. Zola Nutt of Champaign."

More About AMANDA ALBERTA DURBIN:
Burial: January 12, 1932, Beecher City Cemetery, Beecher City, IL

Amanda married Clemit Vallandingham Tipsword on 15 Jun 1886 in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois. Clemit (son of Isaac Tipsword and Agnes Doty) was born on 28 Feb 1866 in Moccasin TWP, Effingham County, Illinois; died on 5 Nov 1935 in Beecher City, Effingham County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Beecher City Journal" (Beecher City, IL) Thursday, April 13, 1939(page 1)

"JOS. DURBIN LAID TO REST SATURDAY"

"Jos. Durbin, an aged and highly respected farmer of Loudon township, passed away early Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Dial near Altamont."

"The body was brought to the Cook Funeral Home in this city."

"Funeral services were conducted at St. Clare's Catholic church in Altamont Saturday morning. Burial was beside his wife in the Mt. Moriah cemetery near his home."

OBITUARY

"Joseph Francis Durbin, son of Benjamin and Katie Durbin, was born March 8, 1870 and departed this life April 6, 1939, aged 69 years and 28 days."

"He was united in marriage to Barbara Ellen Grubaugh July 1, 1888. To this union were born ten children. Four of them preceded him in death. He is survived by six children: Mrs. Katie Reed of Beecher City; Mrs. Artie Dial of Altamont; Mrs. Irene Hopper of Decatur; Earl Durbin of Bement; Jimmy Durbin of Altamont and Glenn Durbin of Beecher City; 21 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends."

More About JOSEPH FRANCIS DURBIN:
Burial: April 08, 1939, Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Fayette Co., IL

Joseph married Barbara Ellen Grubaugh on 1 Jul 1888 in St. Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois. Barbara (daughter of John William Grubaugh and Elizabeth Logue) was born on 3 May 1872 in Fayette County, Illinois; died on 7 Jul 1933 in Fayette County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Beecher City Journal" (Beecher City, IL) Thursday, September 29, 1932 (page 1)

"DIED FROM INJURIES"

"Gorey Lee Tipsword of Springfield passed away Sunday night at a hospital in Granite City, where he had been taken on Wednesday evenining after he had been injured in an auto wreck."

"Tommy Tipsword, Mrs. Lona Peterson and son Wilber, C. V. Tipsword, Mrs. Viola Lilly and Pearl Tipsword were among those from this community who attended the funeral."

More About ALPHONSOS LEGORA TIPSWORD:
Burial: September 28, 1932, Calvary Cemetery, Springfield, IL28

Alphonsos married Saphronia Margaret Doty on 13 Apr 1895. Saphronia was born on 9 Nov 1876; died on 11 Jul 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary #1
"The Beecher City Journal" (Beecher City, IL) Thursday, December 26, 1957(page 3)

"FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR TOMMY TIPSWORD, FORMER RESIDENT"

"Funeral services for Tommy Tipsword, 70, a former resident of this community, were held at the funeral home in Edinburg at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial was in the Kramer cemetery west of Moccasin."

"Tommy, son of the late Mary Jane and Thomas Pickett Tipsword, suffered a heart attack and passed away Saturday in the ambulance en route to St. Vincent's hospital in Taylorville. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lona Peterson of Edinburg."

Obituary #2
"Breeze-Courier" (Taylorville, IL) Wednesday, December 25, 1957(page 7)

"THOMAS TIPSWORD, EDINBURG, DIES"

"Thomas Tipsword, 72 (sic), Edinburg, died at 10:45 o'clock Saturday morning in St. Vincent Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient four days."

"He was born June 23, 1885 (sic), in Fayette County, the son of Thomas P. and Mary Jane Durbin Tipsword."

"Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Loma (sic) M. Peterson, Edinburg; and one niece and one nephew."

"Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning in the E. M. Davis Funeral Home, Edinburg. The Rev. C. E. Johnston will officiate and burial will be in Kramer Cemetery, Beecher City (sic)."

"Friends may call at the funeral home tonight and until the hour of the services."



More About THOMAS C. TIPSWORD:
Burial: December 24, 1957, Kramer Cemetery, Moccasin, IL
Misc. Fact: Never Married, NO DESCENDANTS

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"Breeze-Courier" (Taylorville, IL) Tuesday, July 6, 1965(page 5)

"MRS. PETERSON, EDINBURG, DIES; RITES WEDNESDAY"

"Mrs. Lona M. Peterson, 75, of Edinburg died at 10:30 o'clock Sunday night in St. Vincent Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since June 12."

"Mrs. Peterson was born January 3, 1890, in Fayette County, the daughter of Thomas and Mary Jane Durbin Tipsword. She was married December 25, 1911, to Noah Peterson, who preceded her in death October 26, 1926. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Peterson moved to Edinburg from Beecher City more than seven years ago."

"Surviving are one son, Wilbert Peterson of Edinburg, and two grandchildren. Two children died in infancy."

"Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Cook Funeral Home at Beecher City. The Rev. Robert Christopherson, pastor of the Edinburg Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Kramer Cemetery, south of Beecher City."

"Friends may call from 3 o'clock until 9 o'clock tonight at the Cook Funeral Home, and until the hour of the services Wednesday."

More About LONA M. TIPSWORD:
Burial: July 07, 1965, Kramer Cemetery, Moccasin, IL

Lona married William Noah Peterson on 25 Dec 1911. William was born on 14 Feb 1887 in Fayette County, Illinois; died on 26 Oct 1926 in Beecher City, Effingham County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]