Obituary of Mrs. Farmon Scramlin of Momence, Illinois

Death of Mrs. Farmon Scramlin.

Mrs. Mary Scramlin, relict of the late

Farmon Scramlin, died at her

home in this city last Sunday evening

at 8:20 o'clock, after an illness of

several months.

Her maiden name was Mary Lamport

and she was born near Momence

on February 4, 1849, being at the time

of her death 57 years, 3 months and

18 days of age. On October 3d, 1872,

she was united in marriage to Farmon

Scramlin, who died June 30, 1904. To

them one child was born, Lura, now

the wife of Jay Sanstrom.

Mrs. Scramlin was a woman whom

everyone who knew her cherished with

high regard. She was possessed of a

true womanly spirit that never failed

to win her a place in the hearts of

those who made her acquaintance.

She was devoted to her home and family,

caring little for that which is called

society. The most of her life was

spent in or near this city, a few years

However, being spent in Grant Park,

where her husband was in business.

She leaves besides the daughter, one

Sister, Mrs. H. C. Reins of Kankakee,

And three brothers, Henry Lamport of

this city, T. V. Lamport of Kansas,

And Benj. Lamport of Stonington,

Colorado, besides many near relatives.

The funeral services were held from

The M. E. church on Tuesday after

noon conducted by Rev. Pittenger.

Those from out of town who came to

Attend the funeral were Mrs. Metta

Woollett and Miss Grace Scramlin of

Chicago, Mrs. O. B. Coleman of Brazil,

Ind., H. C. Reins, Mr. and Mrs.

John Wilkinson and Mr. and Mrs. E.

Dayton of Kankakee, and Mrs. Will

Dayton of Grant Park.

Copy of obituary from Gary Hanna (March 2013)

Mary was the wife of my first cousin, Farmon Scramlin, 4x removed.

Old Settler Gone -- Obituary

               Old Settler Gone.

Silas Scramlin died at his home in

this city Monday night, April 22, at

about 11 o’clock after a long illness.

His ailment was one of those that defied

medical skill, and all knew that

sooner or later it would end his life.

Yet during the years that he suffered

He bore his affliction bravely hoping

That something might be done to prolong

his life. He was not confined to

his bed until last Sunday.

He was born in Ostego county,

County, [sic] N. Y. Feb. 24, 1824, and was

83 years, 1 month and 28 days of age.

In 1849 he came to Momence and settled

on a farm in section 9 in Ganeer

Township, where he remained for several

years. Later he made an overland

trip to California, returning in

1859, braving the dangers of such a

trip those days. On July 4, 1862, he

was united in marriage to Miss Christina

Moe, and to them one daughter

was born, Alice Theresa, the wife of

Walter A. Brown of this city.

In August of 1862, Mr. Scramlin

heeded the call to arms and enlisted

In the 76^th Illinois volunteers and

served nearly three years. On May

28, 1863, while on picket duty at

Vicksburg he received a severe would

that caused him great suffering then

and in later years as well. Upon his

return home at the close of the war he

purchased a farm about three miles

southwest of Momence where he resided

until about seventeen years ago

when he gave up active farm life and

came into this city to live. Mr.

Scramlin was a man of a retiring nature,

Yet kind to his neighbors and

friends, and ever ready to assist when

occasion demanded.

He is survived by his wife and

daughter, two brothers who reside in

Minnesota, and a sister Mrs. Hanna of

Idaho. The funeral services were

held from the Episcopal Church on

Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock,

conducted by Rev. T. C. Eglin, and

the remains taken to the Momence

Cemetery for burial. The members of

the G. A. R. and W. R. C. attended

the services in respect to the memory

of their deceased comrade and brother.

Copy of obituary from Gary Hanna (March 2013)

Silas Scramlin was my first cousin 4x removed.