October 22, 2011

Yule, William and Mary

William Yule and Mary Yule
Oakwood Cemetery
(Source:  Photo by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson.  Copyright October 2011)

William Yule
After an illness of but a few days, Mr. Wm. Yule died on Saturday evening at his home in Somers, at the age of 78 years.  The deceased was born in Scotland on December 16, 1816, and in 1840 he left his native land in search of a home in America.  In 1855 he was married to Miss Mary Spence, and lived a few years on a farm in  Illinois which Mr. Yule had purchased.  In September, 1864, they moved to Somers and bought the farm of Mr. Alexander Yule, father of the deceased.  Here they spent many years of their life, where through his untiring efforts and perseverance, Mr. Yule proved himself to be a most successful farmer.  A few years ago they moved to the village, where they have lived ever since.  The deceased was a Christian man and a member of the Presbyterian Church in this place.  A wife and a number of brothers and sisters are left to mourn his death.  The funeral services were held on Monday morning from the church, where a large concourse of friends and relatives assembled to pay their respects to the departed.  Internment in Oakwood Cemetery. (Source:  Racine Weekly Journal, publication date August 8, 1895)

Mrs. Mary Yule
Mrs. Mary Yule, wife of the late William Yule, departed this life Sunday evening, after a lingering illness, aged 81 years. The deceased was a true christian woman, beloved by all who knew her. She leaves a great many relatives and friends to mourn her departure. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church Tuesday afternoon. Internment at Oakwood Cemetery.
(Source: Racine Weekly publication March 21, 1901)

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