Obituary of Edward Clapper    
 
1 February 1905
 
Edward Clapper was born in Stark county, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1833, and
departed this life at his home in marshall, Ill, Jan. 28, 1905, aged
71 years, 2 months and 25 days.  He came to Illinois with his family
in March of 1877 and settled in Darwin township on a farm where he
contineud to reside until three years ago when failing health
compelled him to retire.  He returned to Ohio but was not satisfied
and returned to Marshall only last September.
 
He was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Lylley Nov. 3, 1854, and
was thus permitted to complete a half a century of happy wedded
life.  Four children wre born to them and three have already preceded
their father to the other world.  The only remaining child is Edwin
who will be a comfort to the aged mother.
 
Mr. Clapper enlisted in the service of his country in the war of the
Rebellion in February of 1865 in company H, 191st Regiment O. V. I.,
and served eight months.
 
Two years ago while in Ohio, he made his peace with his God and
united with the Dunkard Church.
 
He has suffered much for twenty-six years and death was a welcome
relief to him.
 
He leaves his aged companion and one son and many other relatives and
friends to mourn his death.
 
Funeral services were conducted from the M. E. Church Monday, Jan30,
by Rev. W. M. Hailey at 1 o'clock after which the deceased was laid
to rest in the Marshall cemetery.

Submitted by;
Cindy McCachern