St. Clair County Obits

WILLIAM HENRY CARROLL

William Henry Carroll was born July 28, 1842 near Elmira, New York departed this life Jan.15, 1930 at his home near Osceola Missouri. St. Clair County. He had been a great sufferer for two years but the last three weeks were almost beyond endurance but he bore his suffering patiently and often told ones who came to visit him he would try to be patient like Job of old.
He was united with Mary Frances Ham in 1867. To this union four children were born. The mother and two sons passed on. James Greene Carroll and Sarah Hannah survive. in 1879 he was united in marriage with Nancy F. Jones. To this union one son was born, Ira Benjamin Carroll of Dillon Montana. In October 1893 the mother was taken to heaven and in later years he was again married to Phoebe Saulmon Waters who survives him. He leaves his aged companion three children, twelve grandchildren and several great grandchildren to mourn his passing.
He moved with his parents to Pennsylvania. where he grew to manhood then from there to Kingston Springs, Tennessee and in 1880 he moved his family to Missouri, St. Clair County. and located on his farm, where he died. Several years ago he united with the Latter Day Saints Church and died in that faith. He was a kind and loving father and neighbor and will greatly be missed.
The funeral was conducted Friday afternoon at Pleasant Mound Church by I. J. Simmons after which his remains were laid to rest by the side of loved ones gone on before him. His six grandsons were his pall bearers. The flowers were very beautiful and appreciated by the family and they want to thank all who did any act of kindness and helped during the sickness and death of our father. Also for the services and the choir and we thank all who helped dig the grave and seeing it was filled. May God of peace comfort all sad hearts.
Mr and Mrs George Hannah, Mr. and Mrs. James G. Carroll, Mrs Phoebe Carroll and Mrs. Ira B. Carroll