Lois Parker

Family/Spouse: Unknown Dunham. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave ID: 25739196

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LEWIS WALLACE PARKER, born in Griggsville, Pike County, Illinois the son of Edgar Spears PARKER and Sarah Emily SHINN; husband of Elizabeth LASBURY-

Our citizens were shocked this morning when the word passed around that Louis W. Parker, a life- long resident of Griggsville, had passed away. Mr. Parker has been in very poor health for more than a year, but he kept right on attending to business and getting around as usual, though it was known to many that he was far from a well man.

Walking was difficult for him, owing to its causing him shortness of breath. But was not a man to trouble others with his ill-health, rarely complaining although he was doubtless a great sufferer. Heart trouble was the cause. He was up town yesterday and around his usual stopping places, but we have heard the remark this morning that those who saw him remarked that getting around seemed more of a burden to him than usual. This morning he was not able to get around much and with little warning passed peacefully away at his home.

Mr. Parker has been engaged in the undertaking business a number of years, and few were as well or better fitted to this occupation than he. Kind, sympathetic, genteel, a gentleman in every sense of the word, his assistance in the home in the dark hours of sadness was a comfort and solice to those bereaved.

He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Alice Harshman a Mrs. Lois Dunham, besides other relatives. He was a member of the A. F. & A. M., the I. O. O. F. and several of fraternal organizations.

At the time of our going to press we have not heard of funeral arrangements having been made. More complete mention of this honored citizen will be published in our next edition.

Lewis married Elizabeth Lasbury on Yes, date unknown. Elizabeth (daughter of John Lasbury, Snr. and Sarah Simpkin) was born on 9 Mar 1864 in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA; died on 26 Apr 1951 in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA; was buried in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave ID: 25739225

Edgar married Sarah Emily Shinn on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave ID: 18996247
• Baptism: 8 Dec 1830, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK; Address:
  St. Mary Abbots Church, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK
• Occupation: 30 Mar 1851, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK; Butcher
• Residence: 30 Mar 1851, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK; : 20y; Address:
  12 Terrace, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK
• Military Service: 1 Jul 1863, Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA; US Civil War

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John Lasbury was born in Kensington, London, England, Nov. 11, 1830, and was educated in the same place.

He learned the butcher's trade when quite young, and came to America in 1852 in a sail-ship: was 10 weeks coming from Liverpool to New Orleans, and 3 weeks from New Orleans to St. Louis.

From St. Louis he walked to Griggsville in a deep snow, a distance of about 110 miles; this he accomplished in 3 days' time.

He worked for the late Robert Allen, of Griggsville, for about 2 years; was the first butcher in Griggsville: supplied Griggsville and Pittsfield both with meat from one beef, and sometimes would have some left, which he would take to Perry.

He was married March 20, 1858, to Sarah Simpkin, daughter of Thos. Simpkin, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Lasbury have 5 children, - Mary, Ann, Elizabeth, John and Vincent. Mr. L. resides on sec. 28, Griggsville tp., and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. He has some fine cattle, and he brought the first long-wooled sheep to this part of the country. These sheep were brought from Canada.

JOHN LASBURY Snr. - The deceased John Lasbury, who passed to rest Sunday, Nov. 17, 1907, was born in Kensington, England, Nov. 11, 1830. He was a son of Benjamin and Mary Lasbury, being the second child born to the union.

He came to America in 1851, living for a time with his uncle in Flint township, Pike county, Illinois. He Afterwards moved to Griggsville, where he has resided continuously to the time of his death.

He was united in marriage Sarah Simpkin in Griggsville, Ill., on March 20, 1858. Had he lived until March 20 next, he would have celebrated his golden wedding anniversary.

There were born to this union five children three daughters and two sons: Mary (Mrs. John Stead), Anne (Mrs. Charles Hatch), Elizabeth (Mrs. Louis Parker) John, all of Griggsville; and Vincent, of Chicago, all of whom survive the deceased. Two brothers, Thomas, resid-ing in Griggsville, Benjamin G., residing in London, England; and two sisters Mrs. Hearn, of Bristol, England, and Mrs. Norman, of Hammersmith, England, survive him.

He passed nearly all of a long life in and near Griggsvllle, pursuing the occupation of farming.

He leaves a large circle of friends and acquaintances, who will long cherish the many sterling qualities of character which so endeared him to all who had the pleasure of his intimate acquaintance and friendship.

May he rest in peace and light perpetual shine upon him.

The funeral service was held at St. James church Tuesday afternoon, Nov 19, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. James Maxon, of Galesburg.

The interment was in beautiful Walnut Grove cemetery south of the city.

The pall bearers were Dr. T. S. and Rufus Hitch Thos. Simpkin, Jr., T. M. Yates, Page Hatch and Robert Hopkins, all nephews of the deceased except one.

Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

John married Sarah Simpkin on 20 Mar 1858 in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA. Sarah (daughter of Thomas Simpkin and Ann Warton) was born on 11 Nov 1836 in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA; died on 23 Oct 1913 in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA; was buried in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave ID: 18996259

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The deceased Sarah (Simpkin) Lasbury, who passed to rest on Thursday, Oct. 23d, 1913, was born at Walnut Grove on November 11th, 1836. She was the eldest daughter of Thomas Simpkin and Ann, his wife.

Her whole life was spent in the neighborhood of Griggsville, where all her children were born. She was the wife of Mr. John Lasbury to whom she was united on March 20th, 1858, and she survived him by almost six years, he having passed to his reward on Sunday, Nov. 17th, 1907.

To this union were born five children, three daughters and two sons, Mary (Mrs. John Stead), Ann (Mrs. C. P. Hatch), Elizabeth (Mrs. Louis Parker), John, all of Griggsville; and Vincent of Chicago, all of whom survive their parents.

Two sisters, Ann (Mrs. B. B. Hopkins), Mary (Mrs. Hitch) and Thomas Simpkin, the only brother, also survives their sister.

There is little need to speak of the saintly character and loveable personality that has gone from the darkness of her earthly life to the light of paradise, for all knew of her sterling qualities, who had the privilege of her friendship or acquaintance.

Suffice it to say that the whole of this township and the surrounding neighborhood sincerely mourns the departure of as good a woman as they have ever been permitted to know.

Rest Eternal, grant her, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her. The funeral service was held at S. James' church on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 2:30,conducted by the pastor.

A large concourse of relatives and friends were present to pay their last marks of respect to their de parted loved one.

The interment was in the beautiful Walnut Grove cemetery, where she lies side by side with her beloved partner. The pall bearers were Dr. T. S. and Rufus Hitch, T. M. Yates, Page Hatch, Walter Stead and Robert Hopkins.

Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

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• FindaGrave ID: 43971262
• Baptism: 20 Apr 1794, Dundry, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
  St. Michaels Church, Dundry, Somerset, England, UK
• Court Proceedings: 28 Feb 1842, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK
• Occupation: 30 Mar 1851, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK; Butcher
• Residence: 30 Mar 1851, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK; : 56y; Address:
  12 Terrace, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK
• Occupation: 7 Apr 1861, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK; Butcher
• Residence: 7 Apr 1861, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK; : 66y; Address:
  Love Street, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK
• Occupation: 7 Aug 1867; Butcher
• Residence: 2 Apr 1871, Upper Langford, Churchill, Somerset, England, UK; : 76y
• Occupation: 12 Apr 1873; Butcher
• Probate: 29 Aug 1885, Wells, Somerset, England, UK

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Court Proceedings:
The proceedings of the Old Bailey

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WILLIAM MILTON was indicted for stealing, on the 3rd of March, 45lbs. weight of beef, value ?1, 10s., the goods of Benjamin Lasbury.

MR. CLARKSON Conducted the Prosecution,

JAMES PELLATT (police-constable D 173.) At a quarter to nine o'clock on Thursday night last, I was on duty in Phillimore-place, Kensington I saw the prisoner walking down Phillimore-mews I followed him down and when he came to a gas-light, I saw he had something on his shoulder I stopped him, and asked what he had got he said, "Nothing he was not drunk I said I thought he had something that was not right, and he dropped 45lbs. weight of beef from his shoulder I detained him the beef was shown to Mr. Lasbury.

BENJAMIN LASBURY . I keep a butcher's shop in Kensington. I saw a piece of beef the next morning it was part of the rump and loin it was mine I had seen it safe between five and six o'clock last Thursday evening I missed it when I came home about ten it is worth about 30s. I swear it was mine.

Prisoner. I was very drunk at the time.

GUILTY Aged 19. Confined Three Months.

Benjamin married Mary Turnbull on 28 Feb 1828 in Westminster, London, England, UK. Mary (daughter of John Turnbull, I and Elizabeth Layfield) was born in 1803 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England, UK; died on 7 Aug 1867 in Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK; was buried on 11 Aug 1867 in Dundry, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave ID: 38000470
• Baptism: 9 Dec 1803, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England, UK; Address:
  St. John the Baptist Church, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England,
• Residence: 30 Mar 1851, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK; : 46y; Address:
  12 Terrace, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK
• Occupation: 7 Apr 1861, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK; Annuitant
• Residence: 7 Apr 1861, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK; : 56y; Address:
  5 Portland Place, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK
• Residence: 7 Aug 1867, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK; Address:
  10 Portland Place, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, U

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MARY TURNBULL LASBURY, born in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England the daughter of John and Elizabeth TURNBULL. She was the wife of Benjamin LASBURY whom she married on May 28, 1828 in St. Clement Danes Church, Westminster, London. Benjamin and Mary Lasbury were the parents of Benjamin, John and Thomas LASBURY, Mrs. James Thomas (Mary) HURN and Mrs. Edwin George (Elizabeth) NORMAN-

MARY TURNBULL LASBURY comes from a large family of siblings, many of who immigrated to America as did two of her sons. They include: Marmeduke TURNBULL, Thomas Walker TURNBULL, William TURNBULL, and Christopher TURNBULL.

Mary's grave was found and photographed by Robin Lasbury in the UK. According to Robin, Mary is buried at a small church in the village of Dundry, about 5 miles south of Bristol. The name of the church is Church of St. Michael, Dundry

Buried:
Inscription:
To the memory of JAMES LASBURY who died 4th day of December 1800 aged 58 years

Also MARY wife of the above who died 12th April 1833 aged 72 years

Also MARY LASBURY the beloved wife of Benjamin Lasbury Jnr died August 6th 1867 aged 61 years

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• FindaGrave ID: 61812519
• Immigration: 22 Oct 1831, Morgan City, Morgan, Illinois, USA

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THOMAS SIMPKINS

As the blushing rose sheds its perfume, and by its beauty in spring-time delights the soul of mankind, so the good works of noble men live, radiantly and sublimely beautiful, in the hearts of their fellows long after the turf grows over the earthly tenement that shuts them out from the light of the world. The immortal Scottish bard, Robert Burns, wrote of a deceased friend:--

"An honest man here lies at rest
As e'er God with his image blest;
The friend of man, the friend of truth,
The friend of age and guide of youth;
Few hearts like his with virtue warmed,
Few heads with knowledge so informed.
If there's another world, he lives in bliss;
If there is none, he made the best of this."

Such an epitaph would be extremely apropos to the subject of this sketch, whose name appears at its heading. As a pioneer of Pike county, with reminiscences of his early days, we wish particularly to deal, the aim of the publishers of this work being to do honor to the early settlers - those hardy yeoman who, in the primitive days of the county, braved the dangers that beset them on all sides, and the uncertainties of the seasons, and, through their exertions, brought the present generation into possession of the Eden of the world.

Thos. Simpkins was born in Yorkshire, England, in the year ____, and there resided until he was ___ years of age, when, becoming impressed with a desire to dwell amid the scenes of a wild and new country, he left "Merrie England" for the land where universal freedom reigned, and royalty existed with the high, the low, the rich, and the poor. Liberty, the beautiful Goddess, beckoned him, and he steered for the beacon light which she burned upon her shores, to light safely into her elysium the oppressed of all nations. On the 22d day of October, 1831, a hardy young man, this noble scion of old England struck his tent in Morgan county, in this state, determined to commence his life-struggle for fortune there; but, as time moved on, the broad prairies of old Pike, then but a wild garden, perfumed with the rich and beautiful flowers planted by the hand of Dame Nature, with but few farms and settlers, offered him a broader and better field for operation, and in 1833 he moved in, and immediately began a busy toiler in the hive with those who were then working the grand old prairies of the county, which have since made her so famous throughout the nation. His first labor was performed for Mr. W. W. Jones, who, at the time of this writing, lives in Griggsville, a hale old man, and an honored member of the community. For a long time, exposed to the rays of the scorching sun, or breasting the tempestuous winds that drove mercilessly over the waste fields, or withstanding the pelting rain and rattling hail, he delved into the soil, and with his ploughshare turned the sod of the grand prairie, receiving for his arduous labors eleven dollars per month - a very large salary at the time. Industry and prudence were his traits, and adherence thereto brought him his reward - his accumulations amounting to enough, in a very short time, to enable him to purchase an ox team, with which he set out for himself, and a very few months sufficed to find him in possession of land of his own, upon which he had the proud satisfaction of seeing, as results of his labor, waving corn and golden wheat spring up in abundance. This land is now known as the Butz farm, and is one of the many productive places in the county known as No. 1. In the year ____ he purchased the home farm.

Encouraged by his property, and becoming enamored of an estimable young lady, Miss Ann Wharton, in the year 1836 he married. To them were born six children, five of whom are living - four daughters and one son - than whom there is none in Pike county more honored and respected. Thomas, jr., succeeded to the home place, at which he now resides, where can be seen, in the thrifty and prosperous appearance of the fields, fences, outbuildings, etc., the industry and prudence of the father transmitted to the son. Sarah, the oldest daughter, is the wife of Mr. John Lasbury, one of he most prominent stock raisers, as well as one of the most thrifty farmers, in the county. Two other daughters, Anna and Mary, are married and now living in Pike county, and are most estimable ladies. The youngest daughter, Vinand, resides with her aged mother, in the lovely village of Griggsville, a comfort and a help to her in her declining years.

Mr. Simpkins, recognizing the world as a progressive one, was among the first to adopt such improvements in the manner of tilling the soil as made their appearances, from his early days to the time of his death, and is a well known fact that he was one of the first to introduce into the county a wheat drill and a self-raking reaper. Perfection in all things seemed to be the spirit that moved him, and at a very early day he imported blooded cattle, and in his latter days possessed one of the finest herds of cattle in the state. As an artist delights in his peculiar science, so delighted Mr. Simpkins in fine stock, improvement in stock raising, and the production of cereals. Hence it is no wonder that we find him one of the first to favor the establishment of agricultural and horticultural societies, and a firm friend and supporter of county fairs, and one of the founders of the Pike county organization.

The years of hard toil and anxiety he experienced in building a foundation for his family bore heavily upon him, and disease marked him as a victim as he had reached the zenith of affluence - at the time when he had just prepared to dwell among his people and be happy in seeing all of his flesh and blood enjoying the fruit of the trees planted by his own hand. In 1860 he left America to visit the scenes of his childhood, and reached there in time to tarry awhile with the friends of his youth and behold the changes that had taken place, when, called by the almighty, his spirit forsook its earthly tenement and winged its way to that haven of rest prepared in the realms of bliss for the good, while the body was laid away in the old Moulton churchyard, wherein were many whitened monuments familiar to it in life, years and years before.

A better man could not be found.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~glendasubyak/tsimpkins.html

Thomas married Ann Warton in 1836 in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA. Ann was born on 7 Dec 1810 in Yorkshire, England, UK; died on 5 Aug 1884 in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA; was buried in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave ID: 61812647