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- Census: 1850 Laughery Twp., Dearborn Co., IND; p. 871; LDS film
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Census: 1860 Pilot Grove Twp & PO, Hancock Co., IL; p.709, Line 10.; LDS #0803184 Family= James 30 Farm laborer RE $0 PP $50 IL, Lucinda 25 IL, Hatty 7 IL, Mary (should be David Marion) 5 IL, Gertrude 3 IL, Rosetta 2 IL, Charles 1 IL.
Census: 1870 Pilot Grove Twp., Hancock Co., IL; p. 31; LDS #0545726.
Enumerated 25 JUL 1870. Burnside Post Office. Family= James 49 Farmer $3500 RE PP $500 B-IN, Mary 35 Keeping House B-IN, Hattie A. 17 IN, All of the following born in Illinois: Marion B. (M) 15, Gertrude 14, Rosilla 12, Charles D. 10, Mary 8, Wm. 6, Alice 4, Henry 1.
Census: 1880 Pilot Grove Twp., Hancock Co., IL; S.D.3, E.D. 75, p. 214. GS#48459 pt. 91. Take n 16 JUN 1880. LDS # 1254211; Family= James 60, Lucinda 47, Charley 19, Mary 17, William 15, Alice 13, Henry 11, Estella 6, Ethel 3; occupation= farmer
Obituary: DEATHS-- JAMES H. KETCHAM--The La Harper "At the I.N. Mealey home, this city, Thursday, 1: 45 o'clock p.m. June 23, 1910, Mr. James H. Ketcham, aged 84 years, 1 month an d 6 days.
Mr. Ketcham was born at Manchester, Indiana, May 17, 1826. He was married Nov. 10, 1852, to Mary Lucinda Fairbanks, and two years later they moved to a farm in Pilot Grove township; where they resided until they removed to this city Feb. 22, 1891. Eleven children were born to them and all are living, grown to man and womanhood with familes. The children are Mrs. Hattie Coffman, Baltimore, Maryland; D. M. Ketcham, Shenandoah, Iowa; Gertrude Wilcox, Carthage; Alice Northup, Blackwell, Oklahoma; Rosa Reiselt, Mary Mealey, Estelle Thompson, William, and Ethel Hurdle, La Harpe; and Henry of Disco.
There are 42 grandchildren living and 14 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ketcham died Sept. 12, 1907, at the age of 72 years, 5 months and 9 days. Since the death of his wife the aged father has made his home with his children. For the past year he has been enfeebled in body and mind that his care required the closest watch and concern, the deepest filial affection was manifested by all, and they repaid in devotion and helpfulness what they received at the hands of loving parents. Father and mother have passed to the bourne, but the children and children's children will hold in sacred reserve the parental affection bestowed.
Mr. Ketcham was a man of kindly ways, social and companionable and in his long residence h ere More than sixty years-- he was held in highest esteem for integrity, honesty..."
Obituary: La Harpe Quill; 28 June 1910; DEATH RECORD--James H. Ketcham "DIED--At the home o f his daughter, Mrs. I. N. Mealey, one half mile west of LaHarpe, at 1: 45 p.m., June 23, 1910, JAMES HENRY KETCHAM, aged 84 years, 1 month and 6 days.
James H. Ketcham was born near Aurora, Indiana May 18, 1826, where he grew to manhood an d November 10, 1852 was united in marriage to Mary L. Fairbanks. Some time during the year 18 54, they came to Illinois locating in Pilot Grove township, Hancock County. There they resided until about fifteen years ago, when feeling the infirmities of age creeping upon them the y moved to this city. The wife died September 12, 1907. Mr. and Mrs. Ketcham were the parent s of eleven children, seven daughters and four sons, and what seems rather remarkable, all grew to manhood and womanhood and are living today. With the exception of the oldest daughter, Mrs. Coffman, who was a babe when the parents came to this vicinity all were born in Pilot Grove township.
Mr. Ketcham and his wife passed through the privations of pioneer life and reared this large family on a small farm of about 70 acres, which was a strong test on their energy and frugality, but they succeeded in spite of all difficulties confronting them and managed to save a little money besides for use in their declining years.
Mr. Ketcham was honorable in all of his dealings with his fellow men and met every obligation of every nature with promptness and fidelity. In political affiliation he adhered strongly to the doctrines of democracy and while he never had time or inclination to seek office was several times elected constable of his township and in an early day was deputy sheriff of Hancock County. In early manhood he united with the Methodist church at the Rock schoolhouse in Pilot Grove township.
Mr. Ketcham's health had been failing for several years but the decline has been more noticeable since the death of his wife. He has lived among his children since that time and every effort was put forth to make his last days comfortable.
The children are: Mrs. Hattie Coffman, of New York City; Mrs. Gertrude Wilcox, of Carthage; Mrs. Rosa Reiselt, Mollie Mealey, Stella Thompson and Ethel Hurdle, of this city and Mrs. Alice Northup, of Blackwell, Oklahoma; Marion Ketcham, of Shenandoah, Iowa; Charles and Will, of this city; and Henry of Disco. All with the exception of Mesdames Coffman and Northup were here for the funeral.
Funeral services were held at the Mealey home Saturday, June 25, 1910, at 2 o'clock p.m., Rev. E.R. Horton officiating. Burial in La Harpe cemetery.
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1826 - 1910 (84 years)
