4. | DAVISON Prosper Harvey was born on 26 Aug 1833 in Grafton, Renssealaer Co., NY (son of DAVISON John Milton and PARKS Sally); died on 13 Sep 1903 in Minonk, Woodford Co., IL. Notes:
They resided in his native town of Grafton, NY, until in 1855 when with his father, he came to Illinois, and located in Clayton Township, Woodford County, where he resided on the farm until 1887 when he moved to Eureka, IL to give his children the benefit of Eureka College. He was elected County Treasurer in 1885. He resided in Eureka, until 1889 when he removed to Metamora, IL, the County Seat. After his term of office expired, he returned to the farm and lived there until the Fall of 1902 when he moved to Minonk, IL. During that winter, he had a severe attack of LaGrippe, from which he never recovered. He went to Excelsior Springs, Missouri, without receiving any benefit, and gradually grew weaker, until September 13, 1903 when he peacefully passed away. He was a prosperous farmer. Owned 720 acres of land, besides town and other property. Was nearly a life-long member of the Baptist Church, and was a leader in society, socially, religiously, and politically. He was a Democrat and cast his first ballot for James Buchanan. He was Treasurer of Clayton Township for twenty years, and also Supervisor. January 1, 1900, he assisted in organizing the State Bank of Benson, IL, and served as Vice President. Was a member of the Minonk Lodge, No. 927, I.O.O.F. Harvey was always gentle and kind, and had a pleasant word for everyone. The funeral services were held September 15, 1903, conducted by Rev. Robert Wallace of Minonk, IL, and Rev. F. M. Johnson of Benson, IL. Buried at Yankee Town Cemetery, eight miles west of Minonk, IL.
(The preceding sketch was furnished by Prosper Harvey’s sons, to Almon A. Davison in 1905)
Died:
Interment: 15 Sep 1903 Davison (Yankeetown) Cemetery, Clayton , Woodford Co., IL
Prosper married FILE Jane C. on 02 Sep 1854 in Brunswick, Resselaer Co., NY. Jane was born on 15 Apr 1832 in Rensselaer Co., NY; died on 22 Dec 1904 in Minonk, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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