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| Prosper Harvey Davison's Obituary, from Minonk News-Dispatch, September 17, 1903: Prosper H. Davison was born in Grafton, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., Aug. 25, 1833. He was a son of John M. and Sally Davison. He was reared to manhood in his native county, receiving a substantial education in the public schools. On Sept. 2, 1854, he was united in marriage with Miss Jane C. File. Seven children were born to them - Addie, who died at age of 6 years; Franc D., wife of Harrison Kerrick, who resides near Lone Tree, Mo.; William S., of Clayton tp.; J. Morgan, of Kansas City, Mo.; Paul H., of Clayton tp.; Elsie J., wife of R. M. Livingston, of this city; and Bertha, at home. In 1855 Mr. Davison came to Illinois, locating in Clayton township, in Woodford county, where he resided until 1887, when he moved to Eureka, having been elected county treasurer in 1886. He lived there until 1889, when he moved to Metamora. After his term of office expired, he returned to his farm in Clayton township, living there until last fall, when he came to Minonk, occupying the handsome property he had purchased from J. H. Golden. During the winter, he had a severe attack of lagrippe, from which he never fully recovered. He went to Excelsior Springs, Mo., this summer and remained several weeks in the hope of regaining his strength, but gradually grew weaker. He never gave up or consented to take his bed until a little over a week ago. Shortly afterward he became unconscious and lingered until Sunday,September 13, when he peacefully passed away from earthly care at 11 o'clock a.m. The deceased prospered in his agricultural pursuits and accumulated a handsome property, including 720 acres of land in Clayton township. At an early age he joined the Meridian Baptist church and has always been a leader in the social and moral elevation of the community in which he lived. He was a Democrat, politically, having cast his first vote for James Buchanan for President. For twenty years he served as treasurer of Clayton township. He was also a member of the Board of Supervisors, and while a member of that body was appointed county treasurer to fill the vacancy caused by the defalcation of Ayers Whitaker, who was treasurer at that time. He has been a progressive, public-spirited citizen in all things, and especially pertaining to the upbuilding of good homes. He assisted in the organization of the First State Bank of Benson, Jan. 1, 1900, and has ever since served as its Vice President, his exceptional financial talent, sagacity and foresight greatly aiding in the success of that financial institution. Fraternally, he was a member of Minonk Lodge No. 927, I.O.O.F. His presence was a benediction to all with whom he came in contact, kind and gentle in his ways and speech, could not but spread joy and sunshine into the hearts and lives of all. The funeral services were held from the house at 10 o'clock a.m., Tuesday , September 15, 1903. Rev. Robert Wallace of Minonk, assisted by Rev. F. M. Johnson of Benson, conducted the services. Interment was in the Davison cemetery seven miles west of this city. The pallbearers were Charles Fuller, Fred Holmes, Josiah Kerrick, Jos. Stoneman, Charles Ridge and George Defries. | ||||||||||||||||
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