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Obituary of Joseph Walker

From TJP; April 16, 1896 Shelbyville Democrat:

Uncle Joseph Walker, for __ years a citizen of Shelby Co., Ill., passed peacefully away at his home at Windsor, April __. He had been confined to his room for a year. He was in early life a member of the ___ church. He was very kind to the poor and strictly honest and correct in all his dealings; sober and moral in all his habits. He leaves one son, one daughter and one brother and many friends to mourn his death. The funeral was conducted by A. _. Harrell at the Christian church. The remains were laid to rest in Ash Grove cemetery. Peace be to thy rest!