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Who was Alice nee SLYE GRAY?
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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SLYE Guest Mar 14, 2005 6:33 PM	Who was Alice nee SLYE, wife of John T. GRAY? Does she tie into any of the other SLYE's of the Tampico Area? Tampico Tornado: April 2, 1887 IN MEMORY OF John T. GRAY, who departed this life last Sunday morning, March 27th, 1887, between the hours of nine and ten o'clock; aged 48 years. Once more we are called upon to chronicle the death of a worthy citizen, and we do so with feelings of sympathy and compassion. Death is no respector [sic] of persons, its grim message is waiting for us all. One by one we see them succumb to the demands of the unpartial master. Many are called in their youth, others in middle age, while some are left to a good old age. In this instance the deceased had reached the meridian of life, and he responded to the call without a word of murmuring. Let us refer briefly to the past life of our subject. John T. GRAY was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, and moved to this State, with his parents in 1850. He married Miss Alice SLYE, in 1867 and for their union three children come to make their home more happy and to bring sunshine and contentment. In 1861, at the breakout of the rebellion, Mr. GRAY was among the first to rally around the standard and take arms against a foe that threatened to destroy the Union. His patriotism was of heroic nature, he sacrificed home and friends to go and battle for his country. He enlisted Nov. 21st, 1861, a private in company B. 58th Illinois Infantry and was discharged Feb. 7, 1865, after a service of 38 1/2 months. During that time he witnessed ten battles and escaped without being wounded; but the heat of the southern climate and the hardships of war bore heavily upon him and when peace had been declared and he returned to his home he was but a wreck of his former self. Bravely did he fight the ravages of the disease, always bearing his pain and suffering with a true soldier's courage and without complaint until the last. As a citizen he was honored and respected, a true husband and a kind and indulgent father. The funeral took place in the M.E. Church of which he was a devout member last, Tuesday morning under the management of the G.A.R. post. There was a large procession that followed him to his last resting place and our people one and all deeply sympathize with his widow, daughters and parents in their sad bereavement. SLYE, Alice, Miss; April 2, 1887 Bertha SLYE BELLER, dau of D & M?, Tampico Cem., 1881 - 1964 David; elected officer of MWA; 12/29/94; rent Tampico House from Mrs. J.F. McNAUGHTON; 10/17/96; took posession of Tampico House; 11/7/96 David, hub of Mary, Tampico Cem., 1848 - 3/21/1914 Mary, wife of David, Tampico Cem., 1848 - 1929
Administrator Denise 176 posts Mar 16, 2005 8:51 AM	Dear "Guest" There was an Alice Slye, b. May 17, 1878, daughter of David and Mary (nee Hill) Sly(e). Of course, these dates do not correspond with the Alice mentioned in the obit. Have you perused the Sly Family History posted on this site? You also wrote: Alice, Miss; April 2, 1887 - What is this date? Bertha SLYE BELLER, dau of D & M?, Tampico Cem., 1881 - 1964 Yes, according to the 1900 census record, Bertha is the daughter of David and Mary Sly. See the Family History File for copies of the records. David; elected officer of MWA; 12/29/94; rent Tampico House from Mrs. J.F. McNAUGHTON; 10/17/96; took posession of Tampico House; 11/7/96 - There is at least one photo of the Slye Hotel/Tampico House on this site. David, hub of Mary, Tampico Cem., 1848 - 3/21/1914 Mary, wife of David, Tampico Cem., 1848 - 1929 The Family History was submitted by: Mike Russell 2912 Enoch Ave. Zion, IL 60099 (847) 872-4905 I do not know if this is a current address & phone no. ---------- Denise, Tampico Area Historical Society
Les Guest Mar 18, 2005 9:20 PM	Denise, Sorry for not dropping my name in the earlier posting. The date, April 2, 1887 is the date of the Tornado from Obit of John T. GRAY her Husband from above. Les

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