hmtl5 Matthew Lincoln Yeazel b. 12 Jun 1858 South Homer Township, Champaign County, Illinois d. 30 Aug 1939 Homer, Champaign County, Illinois: Gritton Genealogy
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Matthew Lincoln Yeazel

Male 1858 - 1939  (81 years)


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  • Name Matthew Lincoln Yeazel 
    Born 12 Jun 1858  South Homer Township, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4] 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1900  South Homer Township, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1930  Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation farmer  [1] 
    Died 30 Aug 1939  Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 4] 
    Buried GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 4] 
    Person ID I3733  Gritton
    Last Modified 1 Mar 2024 

    Father James Yeazel,   b. 2 Mar 1817, Clark County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jan 1888, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Mother Mary Maria Spencer,   b. 23 Mar 1820, Clark County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 May 1867, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 47 years) 
    Married 6 Sep 1837  Clark County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 5] 
    Family ID F1571  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Julia E. Smith,   b. 3 May 1859, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Mar 1925, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years) 
    Married 19 Oct 1879  Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Children 
     1. Estella Julia Yeazel,   b. 3 Aug 1880, South Homer Township, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Nov 1945, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years)
     2. Jennie A. Yeazel,   b. 1882, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Jan 1883, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 1 years)
     3. Nellie Yeazel,   b. 6 Feb 1884, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 May 1972  (Age 88 years)
     4. Lelia Inez Yeazel,   b. 10 Apr 1886, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Feb 1948, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years)
    Last Modified 6 Jul 2019 
    Family ID F1578  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Cordella West,   b. 15 Mar 1858, Fayette, Fayette County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jul 1940, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Last Modified 6 Jul 2019 
    Family ID F1825  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 12 Jun 1858 - South Homer Township, Champaign County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 19 Oct 1879 - Champaign County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1900 - South Homer Township, Champaign County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1930 - Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 30 Aug 1939 - Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Notes 
    • M. L. YEAZEL DIES AT HOME HERE SUNDAY EVENING
      Retired Farmer Had Spent Entire Life In Homer Community
      The Homer Enterprise
      Thursday, August 31, 1939

      Matthew L. Yeazel, a life-long and esteemed resident of Homer community, died at his home on West First street at 6:30 p. m. Sunday, Aug. 27. His illness and death resulted from complications due to his advanced age of 81 years. For many months he had been forced to be in bed for several days at a time, but rallied from each attack enough to care for his home and to take an occasional trip to town.
      The body lay in state at the Presbyterian church Wednesday morning and until the hour for the funeral services, which were conducted from the church by the pastor, Rev. W. I. Toussaint. Interment, with a short graveside service by the Odd Fellows lodge, was in G. A. R. cemetery. Scott funeral service was in charge of arrangements.
      Serving as pall bearers were his nephews: J. T. and Charles A. Yeazel, William H. and Ralph O’Neil and J. C. Robert and Roy Hall.
      Flowers were carried by Mrs. H. V. Lacey, Mrs. Roy Lee, Mrs. Arthur Ford, Mrs. Clarence Ellis, Mrs. J. E. Miles, Mrs. Walter Wood, Mrs. H. P. Morrison, Mrs. George Porter and Miss Lillian Conkey. Funeral hymns were sung by Mrs. Miles, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. Howard Hess.
      Mr. Yeazel was born June 12, 1858, in a log house one mile west of here and about one-fourth mile north of the farm residence where the Irvin Wakefield family now lives. He was the son of James and Maria Spencer Yeazel. In 1879 he was married to Julia Smith (one line not readable) death in March, 1925. He later married Della Agnew, who survives him.
      Mr. Yeazel was engaged in farming most of his life, retiring and coming to Homer about 18 years ago. He was a member of Homer Presbyterian church and of the local I. O. O. F. lodge, and for years was a member of the K. of P. order. He was a charter member of a social organization of friends who were young people in the 1870’s who called themselves “Boys and Girls of the 70’s”. He served as treasurer of the group since its organization and derived much pleasure from the meetings of the group of old friends.
      Surviving besides his wife are three daughters by his first marriage: Mrs. Nell Davis, Sheridan, Wyo.; Mrs. Lelia Johnston, Valparaiso, Ind., and Mrs. Estella Havard, Homer. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a half-brother, Milton J. Yeazel, Danville. Ralph O’Neil, Homer, is a nephew.
      Transcribed by the Homer Historical Society
      Contributor: Raymond Cunningham (49950856)
      [3, 4, 7]

  • Sources 
    1. [S7] Illinois, Deaths and stillbirths index, 1916-1947.

    2. [S6] 1900 US census.

    3. [S17] Obituary.

    4. [S2] Find a Grave.

    5. [S84] Brown Family History, Orr, Paul R., (1968).

    6. [S12] Illinois Marriages.

    7. [S105] Homer Historical Society.


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