OWEN, EDWARD JOHN
Ashland Gazette October 25, 1907
Death Roll
Edward J. Owen

"Edward J. Owen was born near Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois on 
November 8, 1843 and died at Freeport, Illinois on October 16, 1907 at the 
age of 63 years, 11 months and 8 days. He worked on his father's farm until 
the Civil War broke out, when he enlisted in the 93rd Illinois Infantry as Drum 
Major, serving his term of enlistment until he was taken sick in the fall of 1863, 
when he was discharged. He again enlisted in the spring of 1864 in the 146th 
Illinois Infantry and served until the end of the war as a drum major. 

In the latter part of 1865, he was married to Matilda A. Stubbs of Stephenson 
County, Illinois, who died in April 22, 1903 at Memphis, Nebraska. To this union 
ten children were born, five sons & five daughters of which all are living except 
Sarah Ollie, who died at the age of two years. On August 2, 1903 he was united 
in marriage to Miss Jane Larkins of Freeport, Illinois, who accompanied his remains 
with his son Jesse, to his mother's home at Memphis, Nebraska. The funeral was 
held at the United Brethren Church at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the 
Rev. D. C. Pattee of the Episcopal Church of Ashland. Interment in the 
Ashland Cemetery."

OWEN, EDWARD JOHN
Ashland Gazette October 16, 1907
Fatal Accident Ends Edward Owen's Life

" A telegram was received here Wednesday, announcing the death of 
Edward Owen, formerly of Memphis at his home in Freeport, Illinois just 
before noon Wednesday, October 16, 1907. A dispatch was received saying 
a team of horses which he was driving, the first of the week, ran away, throwing 
him out and rendering him unconscious. Just before the final ending, he rallied for 
a moment, only to say, " My only wish is to see my boys before I die." 

Mr. Owen served in the war of the rebellion, receiving an honorable discharge. 
For a great many years he resided here before making his home in Freeport, Illinois. 
He leaves a wife, a mother, three sisters, four brothers, four daughters and five 
sons to mourn his departure. As yet no funeral arrangements have been made."