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Note: was in the Mt. Morris school 1896-1897 have article with pi cture There is a Wakenight Family Bible. Sylvester had the Bible brought back from Nebraska. His son Lloyd then had it- now his son James has it- he lives near White Pines Park. Was accidentally shot by cousin Bert Wakenight leaving a scar on his left middle area, but survived without complications-- Mt. Morris Times 10-31-1900 On Sunday afternoon, Sylvester Wakenight was the victim of an accidental shot from a revolver in the hands of his cousin, Bert Wakenight. The two young men had gone to Pine Creek with a 32 caliber revolver, in order to test their skill at shooting at a mark. They selected a favorite place near the old sawmill and put up a target at which they discharged four bullets. The fifth cartridge snapped, and Sylvester went to the target for the purpose of seeing how near the leaded messenger had come to the bulls' eye. His cousin stood and pulled the trigger on the refractory bullet when all at once it went off and entered the left side of Sylvester, who had his back toward the shooter. The bullet entered his left side form the back, and continued its course accidental it deflected by a rib. As soon as Bert seen what injury he had inflicted upon his cousin he rushed to his assistance. Sylvester was able to walk to the home of his Uncle, Samuel Wakenight, about half a mile distant, and from there he was removed to his home at this place. Dr. McCosh was summoned and probed for the bullet, but was not able to locate it. Although the injury is in a visable part of the body, it is not thought that any serious results will follow. SYLVESTER WAKENIGHT MT. MORRIS TIMES 1-2-1980 Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 28th at 1:30 p.m. at the Finch funeral home Mt. Morris, for Sylvester M. Wakenight, 95, who resided at the Franklin Grove Nursing Center Franklin Grove IL. Mr. Wakenight died Monday Dec 24th at the health care center, following a short illness He was born Aug 1st 1884 in Mt. Morris, the son of John and Susan (Strock) Wakenight. He was married to Vernie Barnhart, Sept. 12th, 1917 in Mt. Morris. She preceded him in death In 1954. He was united in marriage with Goldie Christensen in 1956. She also preceded him In death in 1975. He was also preceded in death by two stepsons, Glen and Clarence Barnhart , and a son Lloyd Wakenight. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elmer (June) Cullen of Oregon and Mrs. John (Nellie) Karr of Ashton: a step-son Alvin Christensen of California: two stepdaughters, Mrs. Marie Noll of Missouri, and Mrs. Dorothy Daniel of AZ, four grandchildren and eight great -grandchildren. Mr. Wakenight retired in 1954 after working at Kable Printing in the mailing Dept for 28 years. He Was a charter member of the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge 1551, a member of the Odd Fellows, and also the GAIU 95B Union. He was a member of the former Disciples Christian Church. The Rev. Bruce Spencer, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Oregon, officiated the services. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. A memorial was established for the Franklin Grove Health Care Center. Have platt map of a S. Wakenight in Pine creek settled in 1858 not sure who this is. Probably is Samuel.
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