Mary MORGAN

Family/Spouse: John WILBUR. John (son of John WILBUR and Mary BARBER) was born on 4 Mar 1784 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island; died on 3 Mar 1851 in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife
• Medical Cond'tn: Complications: paralysis for 6 years
• Census: 1840, Living with husband in Ward 2, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York
• Census: 1850, Living with husband in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
• Census: 1860, Living with husband in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
• Census: 1870, Living with husband in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
• Census: 1880, Living with husband in Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois

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Elgin Daily Courier -

16 August 1888

MRS. R.W. PADELFORD

The Death of a Pioneer resident.

Mary Wilber was born at Brookfield, Madison County, New York, April 22, 1808, and today Mary W. Padelford, died in Elgin, aged 80 years three months and twenty-four days. She was the eldest child in a large family, who were named as follows: Mary P.., Joshua M., Lorenzo D., Olivia M., Sophia, Cordelia, and Harriet. By a second marriage of the father there were born George D., Emily and Julia Wilber. April 2, 1828, the deceased was married to R.W. Padelford at Buffalo, New York. To them was born five children: Levantia (Padelford) McClure, dead; George W. Padelford, in Maywood; Nettie A. Padelford, Mrs. E.S. Joslyn, Mrs. E.C. Kincaid, all of Elgin, and a son, Willie, who died in infancy.

In 1842 the family arrived in Elgin, which has ever since been their home. Through all these years Mrs. Padelford has occupied a position in the home and social circle rarely accorded to a person occupying a private station. Of an unvarying temperament, cool judgment and possessing a heart whose every pulsation was true and noble, she reigned supreme, where love was the kingdom. Her home was one of peace. Behind its portals none disputed her kindly sway. Hundreds, I had almost said thousands, during this homelife of sixty years have tested her hospitality and it was never found wanting. Suffering, sorrow and sin have brought their burden to her and with strong hands and loving acts has she lifted the load from other mortals and given freely of substance and that other and richer draught which flows from a pure heart and heals the pains of life.

Mrs. Padelford was never a demonstrative women; never placing herself in a position to incite criticism except upon the call to duty. Content to work unseen, conscious that One in whom she trusted implicitly would be faithful to the end. In her homelife she was complete, tireless, cheerful, and willing. No fatigue daunted her to do the right, no hindrances overcame her determination to aid. In an unusually large circle of immediate relatives she was the admitted leader, and all willingly owned it.
For sixty years of woman's life she had been a true, loving and helping wife, believing fully in her duties and position and taking upon her as wife and mother all labor and love with joy.

To the one who has walked by her side these three score years, the severance comes with force. A man who loved home with peculiar strength found in his chosen companion a fitting mate. Her gentle, loving nature was a lode-stone that drew from him the richest treasures of love, respect and homage, and the golden chain which joined them never clanked or grew dim. No storm of life to man but found in her repose and the life yet to come will be full of pleasant memories and longings for a re-union which will tide the eternities. As wife, mother and friend she stands pre-eminent. Mrs. Padelford was an earnest unpretentious believer in revealed religion and its Head and in cordial sympathy with it's teachings.

About five years ago she had a stroke of paralysis, and gradually succumbed to its influences. For the last three years, she has been practically helpless, accepting the situation without a murmur, but giving sweet words of thanks for every service. through this illness all that thoughtful hearts or willing hands could do to render life brighter has been freely given. When the hour of separation came, her husband, son and two daughters were present to watch the lamp of life, as it slowly darkened, and without a struggle or pain, the eye which never shone but in love closed, and the heart which throbbed with love to all ceased to beat and she was at rest in the fold of God.

Death should come
Greatly to one of gentle mould like thee,
As light winds, wandering through groves of bloom.
Detach the delicate blossoms from the tree
Close they sweet eyes calmly, and without pain.
And we will trust in God to see thee yet again.

The funeral services will be held at the residence of E.C. Kincaid, 519 Chicago Street, Saturday, August 18th, at 11 o'clock.

Mary married Rodolphus William PADELFORD on 02 Apr 1828 in Village of Buffalo, Erie Co., New York. Rodolphus (son of Manly PADELFORD and Thankful CRAPO) was born on 21 Jul 1806 in Savoy, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA; died on 08 Dec 1894 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; was buried in Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Architect
• Census: 1850, Living in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York
• Occupation: 1850, Carpenter
• Census: 1860, Living in Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois
• Occupation: 1860, Carpenter
• Census: 1870, Living in Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois
• Census: 1880, Living in Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois
• Occupation: 1880, Carpenter

Family/Spouse: Lydia Pitts HARRIS. Lydia was born in Jul 1825 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; died on 7 Jul 1908 in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Cause of Death (Facts Pg): Paralysis
• Census: 1850, Living in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York
• Occupation: 1850, Builder
• Census: 1860, Living in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York
• Census: 1880, Living in Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois
• Occupation: 1882, Carpenter

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The death certificate for Lorenzo D. Wilber lists as parents: Lorenzo Dow Wilber and Mary Morgan. I am not sure that the father listed is correct. As you will see through the census records, you will find a connection to his siblings. The person giving the information might of given their father's name, Lorenzo Dow Wilber, instead of Lorenzo's father's name. Just an assumption.

Family/Spouse: Caroline A. BARNES. Caroline was born in Jul 1824 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; died after 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1840, Living with husband in Ward 2, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York
• Census: 1860, Elgin, Kane County, Illinios
• Census: 1880, Living with husband in Crystal Lake, Algonquin, McHenry Co., Illinois
• Census: 1900, Living with daughter Hattie Church in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California
• Fact: 1900, Lists having 5 children with 2 living

Notes:

Article from "Crystal Lake Herald" dtd 9-6-1896:

Mrs. Olive P. Dike

Mrs. Olive Padelford Dike died on Aug. 29 at the home of her son, Wilbur Padelford at Neeneh, Wis., aged 87 years. She was born in Chantauqua county, N.Y. Her first husband was John Padelford. They moved to Elgin in 1849.
Some time ago she was married to Geo. W. Dike of Crystal Lake. She leaves to mourn her loss a daughter, Mrs. Hattie Church of California, and a son, Wilbur Padelford of Neenah. Wis. The grandchildren, Oliva Anderson of Oak Park, Fred Hamilton and Grace Hill of Chicago, brought the remains to Elgin, where they were interred. The services were conducted by Rev. W.M. Kelsey of the Free Methodist Church, she having been a charter member of the church.

Note: After much consideration, I have come to the conclusion that John M, Jr. and John Wilbur are one and the same. The birth dates are very close.

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After discovering the obituary notice for Mary Wilber, wife of R.W. Padelford, I am convinced that Olivia is Mary's sister. I will continue to research Mary's siblings in hopes of finding another connection. Until then, I will leave Olivia connected with this family.

Oliva married John Manly PADELFORD about 1837 in New York, USA. John (son of Manly PADELFORD and Thankful CRAPO) was born on 19 Feb 1811 in Savoy, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA; died on 02 Feb 1891 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oliva married George W. DYKE on 17 Jun 1870 in Kane Co., Illinois. George (son of Jonathan DIKE and Tamesin HAMMOND) was born on 19 Apr 1811 in Pittsford, Vermont; died on 23 Feb 1894 in Crystal Lake, McHenry Co., Illinois; was buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Living with brother Lorenzo and niece, Kate D. McClure in Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois

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According to the 1880 Census for Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois for Charles V. McClure, there is an Aunt living with his family and the family of Lorenzo Wilbur. The aunt is listed as C.A. Russell age 78. I believe this to be Katie's aunt so it is possible that this is Cordelia/Cornelia Wilber, Lorenzo's sister. However, according to Mary's, their sister, obituary, Mary is the oldest being born in 1808. This census shows Cornelia/Cordelia as being born in 1802. I will continue to try and find other sources to confirm if this is in fact Cordelia Wilber.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Living with husband in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois
• Census: 1860, Living with husband in Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois

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Editor's note: After receiving an e-mail from Cassandra Headrick regarding her Harriet Wilber, I have concluded that her Harriet and my Harriet are one and the same. After doing research through the census, I have found that many of the Wilber family stayed very close. The families seemed to intermingle quiet a bit. Until something comes along to disprove this, I am going to continue assuming that my Harriet Wilber is the Harriet that married Cyrus K. Anderson.

Harriet married Cyrus King ANDERSON in 1839 in Buffalo, New York. Cyrus was born on 13 Jul 1801 in Smithfield, Madison Co., New York; died on 8 Sep 1878 in Elgin, Kane Co, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]