John G. son of William and Elizabeth STOKES, was born near Nashville, Tenn., July 8th, 1841 and died at the Hospital Soldiers' Home at Quincy, Ill., Jan. 31th at 1:40 A.M. His wife was Miss. Emeline EDWARDS who died about nine years ago.

The surviving children are Mrs. Mary BEEBE, of Wrights, Ill., Mrs. Lora WHEELER, of Carlinville, Ill., Mrs. Alice LAWRENCE and Roy STOKES, of St. Louis, Mo. There are ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He enlisted at Hillsboro, Ill., June 6, 1862 for service in the Union Army and was discharged at Alton, Ill., October 23, 1862, being a member of Co. C, 70th Illinois Infantry. He made a profession of religion at about age of 47 years and united with the M.E. Church at that time. Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Mary BEEBE at Wrights, Ill., Wednesday, Feb. 4th, at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. G.M. HAYES, pastor of the M.E. Church at White Hall, Ill. Interment was made in Hickory Grove Cemetery.