John Montelius
1814 - 1878 (64 years)
Generation: 1
1. John Montelius was born on 13 Mar 1814 in Pennsylvania; died on 9 Oct 1878 in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois; was buried in Freeport City Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1850, Buckeye, Stephen County, Illinois
- Census: 1860, Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois
- Census: 1870, Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois
Notes:
Three Pioneers Gone.
During last week Freeport was called to mourn the loss of thee of her pioneer settlers, viz.: Rev. Henry Thomas, Mr. John Montelius and Rev. Charles Best.
[paragraph about Rev. H. Thomas]
Mr. John Montelius was one of the early settlers of Freeport, and has taken an active part in the business interests of Freeport for the past thirty-three years. He was a man of stirling integrity, and was honored and beloved by a legion of acquaintances. About a year and a half ago he was taken with an abcess on the spine, from which he never recovered. He was 67 years of age at the time of his death.
[test of article continues about Elder Best]
The Stephenson Farmer, Lena, Illinois. Friday. 18 October 1878.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143571273/john-montelius
Section 2, row 14Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Wise. Elizabeth was born on 23 Jan 1829 in Pennsylvania; died on 26 Feb 1884 in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois; was buried in Freeport City Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Emma K. Montelius was born on 16 Dec 1863 in Illinois; died on 10 Aug 1940; was buried in Diamond Cemetery, Diamond, Newton County, Missouri.