Civil War Veteran
Sergeant, Co. D, 156th Illinois Infantry
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Euclid Lodge No. 65 A.F. & A.M.
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W. M. Crampton died very suddenly at his home in Naperville on Saturday afternoon, September 17, from heart failure. Funeral services were held from his late residence on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 10:00 o'clock.
The Naperville Clarion
September 21, 1910
William Milton Crampton was born August 10, 1844, on the old homestead secured by his father from the Government, four miles from Naperville. He was the only son of Nathaniel and Lucy Dudley Crampton, the other four being daughters, two of whom were older. On January 21st, 1869, deceased was united in marriage to Minnie A. Kimball, and together they traveled the path of life until November 10, 1907, nearly three years ago, when death took her from him.
During his life Mr. Crampton was deeply interested in schools. For twenty years he had served as Director and was at the time of his death a school Trustee and Township Treasurer.
While not a member of the Church he was a frequent attendant at the Congregational church and was sustained in his life of service by a firm faith in God and in Christ.
During the Civil War, Mr. Crampton enlisted in Company D, Regt. 156 Ill. Infantry; he became Adjutant in the G. A. R.; a charter member of the Naperville lodge of Modern Woodmen, and a Mason.
On Saturday afternoon, Sept. 17th, Mr. Crampton laid down to rest before walking over town, went to sleep, and in twenty minutes wakened in the "Other World." He leaves to mourn his departure, two daughters, Genevieve and Florence (Mrs. Mervin Strong), one little grand-daughter and one sister, Mrs. May Andrus, besides a large number of friends and comrades. A brief service was conducted in the home by Rev. A. E. Randell, pastor of the Congregational church, after which, according to the wish expressed by the departed, the G. A. R. service, so appropriate for an old soldier was conducted by his former comrades at the grave. The active pall bearers were: Mervin W. Strong, son-in-law; two nephews, Milton Baldwin of Princeton, Ill., and Guy Roberts; a cousin, E. D. Kimball, of Chicago. The honorary pall bearers were taken from his three lodges, G.A.R., Masonic, and Modern Woodmen, viz:
Dr. J. A. Bell, Willard Scott, Joseph LaCoss, F. S. Goetsch, C. A. Lisson, H. C. Skelton.
"Then gird on your armor O, Christian
And fight till the battle is won
And through all this night of affliction
Remember that day will soon come.
Then shall we gather together
Around the eternal white Throne
And praise Him for ever and ever
Who loved us and brought us 'safe home'."
The Naperville Clarion
September 28, 1910
RESOLUTIONS
Euclid Lodge No. 65, A.F. & A.M. adopted the following resolutions:
Whereas - it has pleased the Grand Architect of the Universe to remove from his earthly labors to the celestial Lodge above, our esteemed Brother, W. M. Crampton, therefore be it Resolved - that in the death of Brother Crampton, Euclid Lodge No. 65, A.F. & A.M. realize, keenly, the removal of a true and upright man and Mason and extends it heartiest sympathy to the bereaved family of the departed:
Resolved - that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, printed in the Naperville Clarion and laid up among the records in the archives of the Lodge.
A. V. Knickerbocker
J. A. Bell
Willard Scott
The Naperville Clarion
October 19, 1910
Sergeant, Co. D, 156th Illinois Infantry
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Euclid Lodge No. 65 A.F. & A.M.
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W. M. Crampton died very suddenly at his home in Naperville on Saturday afternoon, September 17, from heart failure. Funeral services were held from his late residence on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 10:00 o'clock.
The Naperville Clarion
September 21, 1910
William Milton Crampton was born August 10, 1844, on the old homestead secured by his father from the Government, four miles from Naperville. He was the only son of Nathaniel and Lucy Dudley Crampton, the other four being daughters, two of whom were older. On January 21st, 1869, deceased was united in marriage to Minnie A. Kimball, and together they traveled the path of life until November 10, 1907, nearly three years ago, when death took her from him.
During his life Mr. Crampton was deeply interested in schools. For twenty years he had served as Director and was at the time of his death a school Trustee and Township Treasurer.
While not a member of the Church he was a frequent attendant at the Congregational church and was sustained in his life of service by a firm faith in God and in Christ.
During the Civil War, Mr. Crampton enlisted in Company D, Regt. 156 Ill. Infantry; he became Adjutant in the G. A. R.; a charter member of the Naperville lodge of Modern Woodmen, and a Mason.
On Saturday afternoon, Sept. 17th, Mr. Crampton laid down to rest before walking over town, went to sleep, and in twenty minutes wakened in the "Other World." He leaves to mourn his departure, two daughters, Genevieve and Florence (Mrs. Mervin Strong), one little grand-daughter and one sister, Mrs. May Andrus, besides a large number of friends and comrades. A brief service was conducted in the home by Rev. A. E. Randell, pastor of the Congregational church, after which, according to the wish expressed by the departed, the G. A. R. service, so appropriate for an old soldier was conducted by his former comrades at the grave. The active pall bearers were: Mervin W. Strong, son-in-law; two nephews, Milton Baldwin of Princeton, Ill., and Guy Roberts; a cousin, E. D. Kimball, of Chicago. The honorary pall bearers were taken from his three lodges, G.A.R., Masonic, and Modern Woodmen, viz:
Dr. J. A. Bell, Willard Scott, Joseph LaCoss, F. S. Goetsch, C. A. Lisson, H. C. Skelton.
"Then gird on your armor O, Christian
And fight till the battle is won
And through all this night of affliction
Remember that day will soon come.
Then shall we gather together
Around the eternal white Throne
And praise Him for ever and ever
Who loved us and brought us 'safe home'."
The Naperville Clarion
September 28, 1910
RESOLUTIONS
Euclid Lodge No. 65, A.F. & A.M. adopted the following resolutions:
Whereas - it has pleased the Grand Architect of the Universe to remove from his earthly labors to the celestial Lodge above, our esteemed Brother, W. M. Crampton, therefore be it Resolved - that in the death of Brother Crampton, Euclid Lodge No. 65, A.F. & A.M. realize, keenly, the removal of a true and upright man and Mason and extends it heartiest sympathy to the bereaved family of the departed:
Resolved - that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, printed in the Naperville Clarion and laid up among the records in the archives of the Lodge.
A. V. Knickerbocker
J. A. Bell
Willard Scott
The Naperville Clarion
October 19, 1910
Civil War Veteran
Sergeant, Co. D, 156th Illinois Infantry
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Euclid Lodge No. 65 A.F. & A.M.
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W. M. Crampton died very suddenly at his home in Naperville on Saturday afternoon, September 17, from heart failure. Funeral services were held from his late residence on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 10:00 o'clock.
The Naperville Clarion
September 21, 1910
William Milton Crampton was born August 10, 1844, on the old homestead secured by his father from the Government, four miles from Naperville. He was the only son of Nathaniel and Lucy Dudley Crampton, the other four being daughters, two of whom were older. On January 21st, 1869, deceased was united in marriage to Minnie A. Kimball, and together they traveled the path of life until November 10, 1907, nearly three years ago, when death took her from him.
During his life Mr. Crampton was deeply interested in schools. For twenty years he had served as Director and was at the time of his death a school Trustee and Township Treasurer.
While not a member of the Church he was a frequent attendant at the Congregational church and was sustained in his life of service by a firm faith in God and in Christ.
During the Civil War, Mr. Crampton enlisted in Company D, Regt. 156 Ill. Infantry; he became Adjutant in the G. A. R.; a charter member of the Naperville lodge of Modern Woodmen, and a Mason.
On Saturday afternoon, Sept. 17th, Mr. Crampton laid down to rest before walking over town, went to sleep, and in twenty minutes wakened in the "Other World." He leaves to mourn his departure, two daughters, Genevieve and Florence (Mrs. Mervin Strong), one little grand-daughter and one sister, Mrs. May Andrus, besides a large number of friends and comrades. A brief service was conducted in the home by Rev. A. E. Randell, pastor of the Congregational church, after which, according to the wish expressed by the departed, the G. A. R. service, so appropriate for an old soldier was conducted by his former comrades at the grave. The active pall bearers were: Mervin W. Strong, son-in-law; two nephews, Milton Baldwin of Princeton, Ill., and Guy Roberts; a cousin, E. D. Kimball, of Chicago. The honorary pall bearers were taken from his three lodges, G.A.R., Masonic, and Modern Woodmen, viz:
Dr. J. A. Bell, Willard Scott, Joseph LaCoss, F. S. Goetsch, C. A. Lisson, H. C. Skelton.
"Then gird on your armor O, Christian
And fight till the battle is won
And through all this night of affliction
Remember that day will soon come.
Then shall we gather together
Around the eternal white Throne
And praise Him for ever and ever
Who loved us and brought us 'safe home'."
The Naperville Clarion
September 28, 1910
RESOLUTIONS
Euclid Lodge No. 65, A.F. & A.M. adopted the following resolutions:
Whereas - it has pleased the Grand Architect of the Universe to remove from his earthly labors to the celestial Lodge above, our esteemed Brother, W. M. Crampton, therefore be it Resolved - that in the death of Brother Crampton, Euclid Lodge No. 65, A.F. & A.M. realize, keenly, the removal of a true and upright man and Mason and extends it heartiest sympathy to the bereaved family of the departed:
Resolved - that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, printed in the Naperville Clarion and laid up among the records in the archives of the Lodge.
A. V. Knickerbocker
J. A. Bell
Willard Scott
The Naperville Clarion
October 19, 1910
Sergeant, Co. D, 156th Illinois Infantry
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Euclid Lodge No. 65 A.F. & A.M.
******************************************************
W. M. Crampton died very suddenly at his home in Naperville on Saturday afternoon, September 17, from heart failure. Funeral services were held from his late residence on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 10:00 o'clock.
The Naperville Clarion
September 21, 1910
William Milton Crampton was born August 10, 1844, on the old homestead secured by his father from the Government, four miles from Naperville. He was the only son of Nathaniel and Lucy Dudley Crampton, the other four being daughters, two of whom were older. On January 21st, 1869, deceased was united in marriage to Minnie A. Kimball, and together they traveled the path of life until November 10, 1907, nearly three years ago, when death took her from him.
During his life Mr. Crampton was deeply interested in schools. For twenty years he had served as Director and was at the time of his death a school Trustee and Township Treasurer.
While not a member of the Church he was a frequent attendant at the Congregational church and was sustained in his life of service by a firm faith in God and in Christ.
During the Civil War, Mr. Crampton enlisted in Company D, Regt. 156 Ill. Infantry; he became Adjutant in the G. A. R.; a charter member of the Naperville lodge of Modern Woodmen, and a Mason.
On Saturday afternoon, Sept. 17th, Mr. Crampton laid down to rest before walking over town, went to sleep, and in twenty minutes wakened in the "Other World." He leaves to mourn his departure, two daughters, Genevieve and Florence (Mrs. Mervin Strong), one little grand-daughter and one sister, Mrs. May Andrus, besides a large number of friends and comrades. A brief service was conducted in the home by Rev. A. E. Randell, pastor of the Congregational church, after which, according to the wish expressed by the departed, the G. A. R. service, so appropriate for an old soldier was conducted by his former comrades at the grave. The active pall bearers were: Mervin W. Strong, son-in-law; two nephews, Milton Baldwin of Princeton, Ill., and Guy Roberts; a cousin, E. D. Kimball, of Chicago. The honorary pall bearers were taken from his three lodges, G.A.R., Masonic, and Modern Woodmen, viz:
Dr. J. A. Bell, Willard Scott, Joseph LaCoss, F. S. Goetsch, C. A. Lisson, H. C. Skelton.
"Then gird on your armor O, Christian
And fight till the battle is won
And through all this night of affliction
Remember that day will soon come.
Then shall we gather together
Around the eternal white Throne
And praise Him for ever and ever
Who loved us and brought us 'safe home'."
The Naperville Clarion
September 28, 1910
RESOLUTIONS
Euclid Lodge No. 65, A.F. & A.M. adopted the following resolutions:
Whereas - it has pleased the Grand Architect of the Universe to remove from his earthly labors to the celestial Lodge above, our esteemed Brother, W. M. Crampton, therefore be it Resolved - that in the death of Brother Crampton, Euclid Lodge No. 65, A.F. & A.M. realize, keenly, the removal of a true and upright man and Mason and extends it heartiest sympathy to the bereaved family of the departed:
Resolved - that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, printed in the Naperville Clarion and laid up among the records in the archives of the Lodge.
A. V. Knickerbocker
J. A. Bell
Willard Scott
The Naperville Clarion
October 19, 1910
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