DAILY REVIEW 2/19/1897
Ophelia W.Oglesby, wife of Jasper J.Peddecord, died at about 10 oclock last night at the family residence at 226 N. Franklin street, her demise being the result of old age and general complaint. She has been feeble for several years and since Christmas failed rapidly.
Mrs. Peddecord was a native of Brownsboro, Ky, where she was born Jan.5,1820. She was one of the oldest residents of Decatur having come here with her brother, Ex Governor Richard J.Oglesby, in 1836 and Decatur has since been her home.
On Nov.8,1837 she was married to John S.Adamson, who died Aug, 21, 1840. To them one son Henry W.Adamson, was born. He died about 1860. On July 30, 1842 she became the wife of Jasper J.Peddecord, the marriage ceremony being performed in Decatur by Rev.W.S.Crissey.
The husband and two sons and three daughters survive her. The sons are Woodford W. Peddecord and Richard G. Peddecord both of Decatur. The daughters are Mrs. Isabella Vennigerholz of Decatur, Mrs.Emeline Rurodo of Ft. Wayne Ind.and Mrs.Valetio Brandau of Decatur. Her only other near relative was her brother, Richard J. Oglesby of Elkart.
Mrs. Peddecord was identified with the history of Decatur almost from beginning. She was known to every old resident and a wide circle in Decatur will mourn her death.
The funeral service will be held at 2 pm Sunday from the residence. The service will be conducted by Rev.W.F. Gilmore. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Ophelia W.Oglesby, wife of Jasper J.Peddecord, died at about 10 oclock last night at the family residence at 226 N. Franklin street, her demise being the result of old age and general complaint. She has been feeble for several years and since Christmas failed rapidly.
Mrs. Peddecord was a native of Brownsboro, Ky, where she was born Jan.5,1820. She was one of the oldest residents of Decatur having come here with her brother, Ex Governor Richard J.Oglesby, in 1836 and Decatur has since been her home.
On Nov.8,1837 she was married to John S.Adamson, who died Aug, 21, 1840. To them one son Henry W.Adamson, was born. He died about 1860. On July 30, 1842 she became the wife of Jasper J.Peddecord, the marriage ceremony being performed in Decatur by Rev.W.S.Crissey.
The husband and two sons and three daughters survive her. The sons are Woodford W. Peddecord and Richard G. Peddecord both of Decatur. The daughters are Mrs. Isabella Vennigerholz of Decatur, Mrs.Emeline Rurodo of Ft. Wayne Ind.and Mrs.Valetio Brandau of Decatur. Her only other near relative was her brother, Richard J. Oglesby of Elkart.
Mrs. Peddecord was identified with the history of Decatur almost from beginning. She was known to every old resident and a wide circle in Decatur will mourn her death.
The funeral service will be held at 2 pm Sunday from the residence. The service will be conducted by Rev.W.F. Gilmore. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
DAILY REVIEW 2/19/1897
Ophelia W.Oglesby, wife of Jasper J.Peddecord, died at about 10 oclock last night at the family residence at 226 N. Franklin street, her demise being the result of old age and general complaint. She has been feeble for several years and since Christmas failed rapidly.
Mrs. Peddecord was a native of Brownsboro, Ky, where she was born Jan.5,1820. She was one of the oldest residents of Decatur having come here with her brother, Ex Governor Richard J.Oglesby, in 1836 and Decatur has since been her home.
On Nov.8,1837 she was married to John S.Adamson, who died Aug, 21, 1840. To them one son Henry W.Adamson, was born. He died about 1860. On July 30, 1842 she became the wife of Jasper J.Peddecord, the marriage ceremony being performed in Decatur by Rev.W.S.Crissey.
The husband and two sons and three daughters survive her. The sons are Woodford W. Peddecord and Richard G. Peddecord both of Decatur. The daughters are Mrs. Isabella Vennigerholz of Decatur, Mrs.Emeline Rurodo of Ft. Wayne Ind.and Mrs.Valetio Brandau of Decatur. Her only other near relative was her brother, Richard J. Oglesby of Elkart.
Mrs. Peddecord was identified with the history of Decatur almost from beginning. She was known to every old resident and a wide circle in Decatur will mourn her death.
The funeral service will be held at 2 pm Sunday from the residence. The service will be conducted by Rev.W.F. Gilmore. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Ophelia W.Oglesby, wife of Jasper J.Peddecord, died at about 10 oclock last night at the family residence at 226 N. Franklin street, her demise being the result of old age and general complaint. She has been feeble for several years and since Christmas failed rapidly.
Mrs. Peddecord was a native of Brownsboro, Ky, where she was born Jan.5,1820. She was one of the oldest residents of Decatur having come here with her brother, Ex Governor Richard J.Oglesby, in 1836 and Decatur has since been her home.
On Nov.8,1837 she was married to John S.Adamson, who died Aug, 21, 1840. To them one son Henry W.Adamson, was born. He died about 1860. On July 30, 1842 she became the wife of Jasper J.Peddecord, the marriage ceremony being performed in Decatur by Rev.W.S.Crissey.
The husband and two sons and three daughters survive her. The sons are Woodford W. Peddecord and Richard G. Peddecord both of Decatur. The daughters are Mrs. Isabella Vennigerholz of Decatur, Mrs.Emeline Rurodo of Ft. Wayne Ind.and Mrs.Valetio Brandau of Decatur. Her only other near relative was her brother, Richard J. Oglesby of Elkart.
Mrs. Peddecord was identified with the history of Decatur almost from beginning. She was known to every old resident and a wide circle in Decatur will mourn her death.
The funeral service will be held at 2 pm Sunday from the residence. The service will be conducted by Rev.W.F. Gilmore. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
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