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Note: Obtained from his Obituary: Died in his home in Mt. Morris on 2-10-1923, at age 70 y rs, 9 mths, and 8 days. The family emigrated to Polo, IL in 1856, when he was but four yrs old. He has lived in Ogle Co. every since. He was united in marriage to Susan R. Strock on 5-24-1873. To this union nine children were born, of whom four died in infancy, Mary, Florence, Virgil, and Dela; another Daughter, Mrs. Wm. Drumheller, died about four years ago. Those whom are left to mourn are his Wife, Harvey Wakenight or Oregon, Mrs. Chas. Drumheller, of Mt. Morris, S. M. Wakenight of Pine Creek, and Mrs. Goldie Paul of Mt. Morris. Three Brothers also survive him. Theo Wakenight of Omaha NE, Ed Wakenight of Sioux City IW, and Oscar Wakenight of Omaha NE, together with 20 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the Friends for their kindness and sympathy in their hour of sorrow. The funeral services were held at the home of Mr. Wakenight's Daughter, Mrs. Jesse Paul, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. F. E. McCune. Burial was made in the old Cemetery. Death certificate for John Wakenight Resident of Mt. Morris, Illinois Date of death February 10, 1923 Cause of death: pneumonia Date of birth May 2, 1852 place of birth Dayton, Ohio (my note -- obit says Canton but I believe Dayton is more likely because the family were in the west part of Ohio) Occupation: retired laborer Father: Robert Wakenight, born in Maryland Mother: E. Jones, don't know where born (this is not the correct info for Mother) cannot read cemetery of burial Informant is Sylvester Wakenight Mount Morris Past And Present Book Wakenight, John W., laborer; born in Ohio, May 2, 1852; married May 24, 1874 to Susan R. Strock; nine children; four not living "United States Census, 1900," John Wakenight, Mt. Morris village, Ogle, Illinois �C Back to search results View image Save image Search collection About this collection name: John Wakenight titles & terms: residence: Mt. Morris village, Ogle, Illinois birth date: May 1852 birthplace: Ohio relationship to head of household: Self spouse: Susan R Wakenight spouse's titles & terms: spouse's birthplace: Maryland father: father's titles & terms: father's birthplace: Maryland mother: mother's titles & terms: mother's birthplace: Maryland race or color (expanded): White head-of-household name: John Wakenight gender: Male marital status: Married years married: 26 estimated marriage year: 1874 mother how many children: number living children: immigration year: enumeration district: 0087 page: 2 sheet letter: A family number: 30 reference number: 33 film number: 1240333 image number: 00000265 Household Gender Age John Wakenight M spouse Susan R Wakenight F child Sylvester Wakenight M child Goldie W Wakenight
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