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William E. Shere Charity (Wilsey) Shere
The Tampico Area Historical Society encompasses parts of Whiteside County and Bureau County in Illinois. Focus is on Tampico, Hume Twp., Hahnaman/Deer Grove, & Prophetstown in Whiteside County & Yorktown & Thomas in Bureau County.

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Administrator Denise 388 posts Aug 20, 2006 8:10 PM	Al, Do you know where and when he/she died? ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society
aljohn 7 posts Aug 21, 2006 4:32 PM	Denise William E. Shere born Jul.24,1848, on his fathers farm in sec. 13 Yorktown Twp. Henry, County, IL Died Aug.13, 1932 Fairfield, Twp. Bureau, Co. IL buried Yorktown, Fairfield, Cemetery, Yorktown, IL Charity Wilsey was born June 10, 1856 in Ostego, Co., NY died May 21, 1894 Fairfield Twp. Bureau, Co.,IL Charity is William's first wife. buried Yorktown Fairfield cemetery Yorktown Allen aljohnlvn@embarqmail.com ---------- Last Edited by on Jun 25, 2007 3:12 PM
Administrator Denise 389 posts Aug 22, 2006 8:47 AM	I've transcribed William's obit. http://www.tampicohistoricalsociety.citymax.com/articles/article/1323792/56091.htm I;m gettin' some lunch and will come back and look for Charity's. Denise ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society
Administrator Denise 390 posts Aug 22, 2006 10:35 AM	Hi Al, So far, there is only a brief mention of Charity. TAMPICO TORNADO Saturday, May 26, 1894 There have been three deaths by consumption in the country around here within the last week. Mrs. Gus HEIN, her sister, Mis DAWSON, and Mrs. Wm. SHERE. Oh - here it is on another page . . . CHARITY (WILSIE) SHERE Died at her home near Yorktownm Ill., Monday, May 21, 1894, of consumption, aged 37 years and 11 months. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at theYorktown church and the remains were interred in theYorktown cemetery. ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society Last Edited by Administrator on Aug 22, 2006 10:38 AM
Administrator Denise 391 posts Aug 22, 2006 9:09 PM	Al, Fortunately Les Niemi had her obit from another newpaper which was much more informative. I have added it to the obit, but will print in here as well: Charity (nee Wilsie) Shere Tampico Tornado Saturday, May 26, 1894 TAMPICO TORNADO Saturday, May 26, 1894 There have been three deaths by consumption in the country around here within the last week. Mrs. Gus HEIN, her sister, Mis DAWSON, and Mrs. Wm. SHERE. Obit CHARITY (WILSIE) SHERE Died at her home near Yorktownm Ill., Monday, May 21, 1894, of consumption, aged 37 years and 11 months. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at theYorktown church and the remains were interred in theYorktown cemetery. SUBMITTED BY LES NIEMI From the Bureau County Times - June 8, 1894 Mrs. William Shere passed away May 21, 1894, at almost 9:00 am. She was born in Orange County, N.Y. June 10, 1856 and so attained the age of 37 years 11 months and 11 days. She had three brothers and five sisters, all of whom survive her. The family consisted of two sons and two daughters: Clarence and Albert, May and Darlene. Mrs. Shere took sick about October 1st with soreness of the throat which continued to grow worse from day to day until at last she was bed ridden. Her children ministered to her daily, which was a great comfort to her. She showed heroic patience and characteristic concern for the well being of others more than for herself. She gave repeated assurance that she rested on Jesus for future salvation and desired to depart and be at rest. Her funeral services were held at the church in Yorktown, at 2 O'clock, Wednesday afternoon May 26th conducted by Reverend Fahr, between three and four hundred people attending. The pallbearers were: Marion Ladue, Werner Cox, Sherman Comings, William Lane, and William Forward. The long procession went to the Fairfield Cemetery on foot. Thus, we laid to rest on that beautiful day in May one of that beloved pair, whose remembrance on account of their jovial friendship, generous hospitality, honesty, thrift and interested helpfulness to all in need of help, is entwined with grateful reminiscence in the memory of people in the Bureau and Henry Counties. The thanks of the family are rendered to many friends. ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society

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