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 ERVEY FOWLER, deceased, closed his
eyes upon the scenes of earth at his home
in Charleston Township, on the 20th of
December, 1877, while still in the prime of
life, being little past the age of forty-six years.
His birth took place in Tennessee, Sept. 24, 1831.
His parents were Joseph and Sarah (Speer) Fowler,
natives of the same State, whence they removed
when their son was a boy of seven years. Coming
to Illinois they located in this county, where the
death of both parents took place, the father dying
in 1845, and the mother in 1885, the latter reaching the advanced age of ninety -two years. Hervey Fowler was the seventh of a family of eight children, and spent his childhood and youth amid the scenes of rural life. He became expert in all the employments of the farm, and after reaching manhood was united in marriage, Thursday, Nov. 8, 1855, to Miss Harriett, daughter of Isaac and Cathrin Craig. Mrs. Fowler was born on her father’s farm in Charleston Township Jan. 4, 1837. She remained under the parental roof until her marriage with Mr. Fowler, and they located on a farm of eighty acres owned by the latter. He was prospered in his labors, invested his surplus capital wisely, and added to his landed area until he had become the possessor of 190 acres. He became prominent among his townsmen as a man capable of representing their interests, and held the various offices at different times. Mr. and Mrs. Fowler became the parents of seven children, of whom only one survives, a son, Isaac, now a resident of his mother’s home. Mrs. Fowler after the death of her husband continued on the homestead, and in 1880 became the wife of Luther C. Mitchell, the wedding being celebrated March 17, at the home of the bride. She is a lady greatly respected for her excellent qualities and is the center of a large circle of warm friends. |
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