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JAMES, Enoch - Ashland Sentinel, Ashland, Illinois, October 17, 1908, reprinted in The Cass County Historian, June 2000
     The sudden death of Mr. Enoch James on October 12, as a result of being struck by a C & A passenger train during the noon hour last Monday was a great shock to the people of this community.
     The accident occurred at the Elmore elevator crossing about 150 yards from the Union Station and about the same distance from the home of the deceased. Mr. James had just eaten dinner and was on is way to the business portion of the city when the accident occurred. When within twenty five yards of the railroad track he began running at the same time that the engine of the approaching train whistled about four blocks up the track although Mr. James nor the engineer could see each other from this point nor could at any point until he was but a few feet from the main track, as their view was obstructed by the elevator and by box cars standing on the track. Mr. James succeeded in getting over the last rail of the track but did not get far enough over to avoid being struck by the end of the bean on top of which projects over the side of the pilot, striking him with such force that he was thrown several feet into the air and about twenty five feet into the ditch.
     Quite a number of people who were waiting for the train witnessed the accident. When the first ones reached his side he was unconscious and remained so until the end. He was at once taken to his home and physicians called, but he was beyond human aid and expired within about a half hour after the accident.
     Funeral services were held at Bethel Church last Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. W.A. Boyd after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining.
     Enoch James was born in Dennisville, Cape May County, New Jersey, February 23, 1821. There he grew to manhood and learned the trade of wagon maker and afterward a ship carpenter.
     In 1849 he came to Sangamon County, Illinois. He married Marie Townsend granddaughter of Rev. John Townsend, December 21, 1852. Soon after their marriage they went to live on a farm near Pleasant Plains where they continued to reside until they moved to Ashland in 1895.
     Five children were born to them, one of which died in childhood. The surviving children are Enoch of Pleasant Plains, Dr. Francis of Chelsa, Mass., Jennie of Ashland and Dr. Fred of Chicago. He was converted and joined the Bethel M.E. Church in 1868.
     He loved nature and delighted in the growth of flowers and trees. He loved the birds and all Gods creatures who found him a friend and protector. He was public spirited and interested in the welfare of community and has left himself a lasting monument in the beautiful park in Ashland which he planted and cared for with his own hands. He had the courage of his convictions and stood firm for what he thought to be right.
     He loved music and even after his fingers were stiffened with age, he delighted to play on the flute, the songs of Zion. Of him we believe it may be truly said he trusted in God and his end, though sudden was peaceful.

JAMISON, Dorothy "Pudge" (Petri)
Dorothy "Pudge" (Petri) Jamison, October 20, 1928-March 21, 2012
   Dorothy E. “Pudge” Jamison, 83, of Chandlerville died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Heritage Health in Beardstown. She was born October 20, 1928 in Beardstown the daughter of Charles E. Sr. and Helen Crow Petri. She married Francis “Ben” Jamison on June 8, 1949 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown. Surviving is her husband Ben Jamison of Chandlerville; two children Dr. John (wife Patricia) Jamison of Springfield and Melodye (husband Tim) Carlock of Flower Mound, TX; three grandchildren Tricia (husband Mike) Kinner, and Trenton and Madison Carlock; two great grandchildren Benjamin and Emily Grace Kinner, and one sister Marilyn Wandless of Vienna, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers Jerry, Don, and Charles Petri. Dorothy graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1946 and also from Lincoln Land Community College. She was Republican County Chairwoman for many years and also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary #795, Woman’s Club, and Music Boosters all in Chandlerville. Dorothy was an award-winning floral designer, oil painter, photographer, writer, and newspaper editor. She loved nature and enjoyed camping and traveling. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 PM Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Beardstown City Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials have been suggested to Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

JANKOVITZ, Ruth O. "Cookie" - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, March 8, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Ruth O. "Cookie" Jankovitz, 1940-2007, Beardstown
   Ruth O. "Cookie" Jankovitz, 66, of Beardstown, died early Tuesday morning, March 6, 2007, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
   She was born Aug. 4, 1940, in Atlanta, Ga., the son [daughter] of William and Ruth Shattles Sisson. She married Gerald Jankovitz on Aug. 29, 1958, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and he survives.
   She is survived by also one sister, Brenda (husband, Dick) Mahoney of Bon Aire, Ga.
   Mrs. Jankovitz attended Murphy High School in Atlanta and later graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School in 1958. She went to work for Sears & Roebuck in the credit department for several years in Fort Lauderdale and Peoria. She enjoyed taking care of the house and doing yard work.
   Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Beardstown City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services Saturday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to [email protected].

JARRETT, Robert Charles - Cass County Star Gazette, November 4, 2010 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Robert Charles Jarrett, 73, of Beardstown died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
   He was born June 10, 1937 in Philadelphia, Ill., the son of Charles Loyd and Gladys Bernard Jarrett. He married Delores Jean Lyles on June 14, 1958 in Beardstown.
   Surviving is his wife Delores Jarrett of Beardstown; two children Debbie (husband Kenny) Downs and Bobby (wife Adora) Jarrett both of Beardstown; a special nephew Jeff Fritz of Beardstown; six grandchildren Travis (wife Katy) Downs, Jennifer Jarrett (companion Ryan Hamann), Tiffany (husband Chris) Downs Burton, Jamie Jarrett, Courtney Root, and Jordan Seward; four great grandchildren Brady and Brynlea Downs, Kelsey Hamann, and Brennan Burton; three brothers Terry, Randy, and Eugene Jarrett all of Beardstown; two sisters Rita Casey of Pittsfield and Brenda Hernandez of Chicago; and several nieces and nephews.
   He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father Raymond Simmons, and one brother Ronnie Jarrett.
   Bob served in the US Navy on the USS Yellowstone. He was employed with Virginia Packing Company, Oscar Mayer, Excel Corporation, and retired from Cargill Meat Solutions in Beardstown in 2002. He enjoyed camping, tinkering with cars, and watching wrestling. He loved his time spent with his family and especially his grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM Friday, October 29, 2010, at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with Rev. Steve Griffin officiating.
   Special music played was "Grandpa" and "Go Rest High On That Mountain." The Rev. Steve Griffin sang, "Amazing Grace."
   Pallbearers were Bobby, Terry, Jamie, and Randy Jarrett, Kenny and Travis Downs, Chris Burton, Ryan Hammann, Jeff Fritz, and Jordan Seward.
   Burial was in the Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia where military services were performed by Guthrie-Price VFW Post #1239 of Beardstown. Those participating were commander, Dale Frank; chaplain, Dana Stevens; squad leader, Les Farwell; color guard, Dick Heaton, Lewis McCulley, Don Young, Ron Summey, and Dave Ballance; rifle squad, Dale Lovekamp, Leo Carlock, Jim Park, Frank Staley, David Oster, Calvin Anderson, and Dale Balance; bugler, Stan Milbey; and bagpiper, Jim Park.
   Memorials have been suggested to Heritage Manor South Activity Fund in Beardstown or the American Lung Association.
   Condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected]

JENTSCH, Margaret A. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, December 23, 2002 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Margaret A. Jentsch, 1910-2002, Beardstown
   Margaret A. Jentsch, 92, of Beardstown and formerly of Springfield and Chicago, died early Sunday morning, Dec. 22, 2002, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born Aug. 16, 1910, in Beardstown, the daughter of John W. and Ida Mae Buck Williams. She married Robert A. Jentsch on May 13, 1939, in Chicago, and he preceded her in death in 1970. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, including A.C. (wife, Becky) Jones of Beardstown. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Floyd Williams, Clifford Williams, Ernest Anderson and Clarence in infancy; and three sisters, Rhoda Williams in infancy, Ethel McQuead and Robel Jones.
   Mrs. Jentsch was previously employed with Bell Telephone Company in Chicago for many years.
   Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002, at the Beardstown City Cemetery, with John Ruppel officiating. The family will meet with friends from noon until 12:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown.

JOB, Archibald - The Cass County Historian, December 1999, taken from Virginia Gazette, Virginia, Illinois, March 13, 1874
   Archibald Job died at the residence of his son-in-law, William Douglas at Ashland last Wednesday. He was 80 and a resident forty years. One of the oldest settlers in the state, coming here when it was a wilderness.
Note: Descendant, Franfes Colyer, states that he died March 10, 1874, age 90. He was born March 10, 1784 and came to Illinois in 1821.

JOB, Brierly Harris - Virginia Gazette, June 14, 1889
   Brierly Harris Job, born Apr. 28, 1826 on the Job homestead, now owned by William Mitchell. He moved to Kansas in 1858 and settled in Albany, in1864 he moved to a farm near Capionia, Seneca Co., where he died. He married in 1856, Dora Ellis and in 1864 he married Hannah Goodpasture, who survives with a son Tom. A son, Ed, died in 1874. Job was a member of the Congregational Church. He was the oldest brother of Mrs. Charles Oliver and Mrs. M. Buckley of here. He became ill May 11th and never recovered.

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