In addition to John and Capitola, their son, Merlin is buried at Webster, all in unmarked graves according to a note included in a reading completed by Warren L. Van Dine between Oct. 31 and Nov. 4, 1965.

Once again we bow to the will of Almighty God, calmly yielding to the inevitable and fondly hoping to meet again the loved one He saw fit to take from our midst.

Capitola Robinson was born at Webster, Ill., May 18, 1860, and departed this life at her home in Burnside, Ill., June 30, 1923, at the age of 63 years, 1 month and 12 days.

She was the youngest child in a family of nine⁽¹⁾, born to Lloyd and Millicent Robinson, pioneers of Hancock county, having emigrated to this county from New York state in the early forties.  Of this family but one remains, the youngest son, L. F. Robinson, of Blandinsville, Ill. The aged parents, five brothers and two sisters, all preceded her to the better land, many year ago.

On May 25, 1878, she was united in marriage to John Wright, also of Webster.  To this union three children were born: Mrs. Pearle Stiddum, Merlin R. Wright, of Burnside, and Tracy C. Wright, of Webster, all of whom together with the husband and one grandchild, little Ida Frances, daughter of Mr. andMrs. Tracy Wright, are left to mourn the loss of one whose place never can be filled.  Besides these and the one brother, there is a host of other near relatives, - two aged sister-in-laws living in Webster and three in California, a host of nieces and nephews, - who loved her with deep sincerity, and whose hearts are aching with sorrow and sympathy for her loved companion and children.

Soon after their marriage they purchased a farm, which they still own, in the east side of Webster, and which had always been their home, until about eight years ago, when the duties of farm life were found too heavy for their advancing years, hence they purchased the nice home in Burnside where she soon became a favorite with all she met.  Her sunny cheerful disposition won the love and esteem of all who knew her.  Her entire life was spent in and around the little town of Webster, to which she always referred as "home."  About thirty years ago she gave her heart to God during a revival held at the old home church, by the evangelist, the Rev. Mrs. Emma Brewington, assisted by Miss Jessie Bissell.  Her faith remained firm until she heard the call from on high.  She never united with any one church, claiming only to be one of Christ's servants, wishing to live and to do good in His name.  Her life is an example of patience and love.  Ever ready to give a helping hand to all in time of need.  Her old friends will always remember with loving kindness the many acts of love and care in dark hours of sorrow.  Her health had been on the decline for some time, and she suffered many weary days and nights during the winter just gone.  In April, 1923, she was suddenly stricken with appendicitis and was at once taken to Keokuk, where a surgical operation was performed.  For many days her life hung on a thread, but gradually she began to improve, until at last by her urgent request she was brought back home.  For a time she was thought to be paining in strength and that she would soon be restored to health, but it was not to be so.  United efforts of skilled physicians, trained nurse, and all that loving husband and children could do, was of no avail. The time to "lay down the cross and wear the crown" had come, and with a cheerful smile and willing heart she answered the Master's call "come home."

No pen can tell the sadness or the aching void in the hearts of not only those within her home, but in the hearts of friends both old and new.  Truly a good woman has gone and we wonder why, oh why, was she taken, when we needed her so much.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 2nd, 1923, at 1:30 p.m., with a few words of comfort and a prayer at the home in Burnside, after which the body was taken to the Christian church, where a short service was conducted by the Rev. R. B. Fouts of Carthage.  The remains were then taken to Webster cemetery where a number of the relatives of the deceased lie buried.  The floral tributes were very beautiful and showed the love in which she was held.  The casket bearers were Messrs. Fred Hull, Carl Patterson, Chester Todd, Howard Groves, Art Salisbury and Orville Ackard.  A large cortege friends escorted the funeral party from Burnside to the cemetery, where a host of old friends and neighbors were awaiting their coming.  The husband and children have the sympathy of many many friends.  "Gone but not forgotten."

⁽¹⁾The obituaries of both of Capitola's parents report that there were twelve children in this family, but so far we have documentation on only nine.  The remaining three may have died in infancy.

See: Lloyd Robinson & Millicent Beckwith

Our community was shocked and grieved, when the message came that one more of our faithful citizens had been suddenly taken from this life, and placed int othe great life of

John Wright, son of Layfayette and Oectava Sanders Wright, was born in Meadowville, Tennessee, August 12, 1853, departed this life at his home in Burnside, Illinois, July 18th, 1930, aged 76 years, 11 months and 6 days.

He came with his parents to this county when quite young where he grew to manhood, and on March 25th, 1878 was united in marriage to Miss Capitola Robinson and settled on a farm in the western part of Webster which was their happy home for many years.

Here their three children were born to them, Pearl, now Mrs. Jess Stidum of Burnside, Ill.; Merlin and Tracy, both of Lomax, Ill.   Here the children all grew to years of maturity and then married and went to homes of their own; after which the fond parents gave up their farm life for a more comfortable living and in the spring of 1915 they moved to Burnside where on June 30th, 1923 the loving wife and mother was called to lay down the toils of life and enter into the joys of an unknown world where she was awaiting the coming of those loved ones here on earth.

After a few lonely years, he was married Nov. 23, 1926 to Mrs. Ellen Green of Burnside who survives.

He is also survived by one brother, James Wright of Dallas City, Illinois; one half brother, Patrick Wright of Webster, Ill.; also two half sisters Mrs. Eva Hobart of near Carthage, Ill. and Mrs. Belle Reynolds of Peoria, Ill.; also one sister-in-law the venerable Mrs. Martha Robinson⁽²⁾ of Webster, Ill., and one grandchild, little Ida Frances Wright of near Webster.

These with many other near relatives and friends today mourn his sad death, and sympathize with his sorrowing children.

Mr. Wright had been the victim of a stroke of paralysis about one year ago from which he never fully recovered, but was improved to a great extent, and at the time of his death he was seemingly as well as he had been for some time, until suddenly he was taken ill and died almost without a warning.

Burial was at Webster, Ill., Sunday afternoon.  The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. R. B. Fouts, of Macomb, Ill., who formerly was Carthage.  The pall bearers were as pastor of the Christian Church in follows: Ernest Northrup, Fred Hull, Bert Van Dine, Thomas Butler, Chester Todd and C. C. Patterson.

A large crowd assembled at the Christian Church, where the funeral services were held and many of his friends accompanied his body to the Webster burial grounds.

Published obituary, unknown original source and print date, from Siegfried Vol. X, Hancock County Historical Society; this verbatim transcription includes the original typographical errors.

⁽²⁾ Martha Mosley Robinson, widow of Marion Robinson, Capitola's brother.

It appears that Meadowville is/was an alternate name for Meadorville.  Present day nearby towns include Lafayette, Red Boiling Springs, Hartsville and Westmoreland.