Elihu Stout (1816 - 1891)

Born 30 Jan 1816 in Scott, Kentucky, USA

Ancestors

Husband of Rebecca Ann (Patton) Stout — married 29 Aug 1839 in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

Husband of Margaret E. (Williams) Stout — married 18 Jun 1867 in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

Descendants

Died 22 Feb 1891 at age 75 in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

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Date: 21 MAY 2003

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Note N101Obituary from Janet Allen

Following is the double obituary for Elihu and Margaret Stout. Someone has written in pencil at the top: Feb. 21 and 22, 91.

They Sleep Side by Side

ELIHU STOUT AND HIS WIFE PASS AWAY WITHIN A FEW HOURS.

The Worthy Old Couple Laid to Rest at the Same Time--The Noble Life of a Pioneer--Details of the Remarkable Funeral.

At the family home, 4 miles southeast of this place, on Saturday morning last, Mrs. Margaret E. Stout, aged 68, and on the following day, at 3:40 p. m., her husband, Elihu Stout, aged 75.

The death of such a man as Elihu Stout, is a personal loss to every one who knew him well. It is difficult to estimate the value of a truly good man, until we can see him--can meet him no more. Rare are the men who combine so many of the good qualities of mankind and so few of the bad as the subject of this sketch. He was nevere known to speak evil of any one, but always delighted in speaking good things of those he knew. Guileless and simple-minded as a child; the soul of integrity; a true friend to the poor; a wise counsellor--the loss of such a man pervades the entire community.

Mr. Stout was born in Scott county, Ky., Jan. 30, 1816; came to this county in 1836, and was married to Miss Rebecca Ann Patton, daughter of Col. Jas. Patton, in August, 1839. From this union only two children, viz: James M., of Black Rock, Ark. and Philemon jr., of Springfield, Ill., survive. Mrs. Stout, dying in 1854, Mr. Stout was married in the following year in Tennessee to Mrs. Sarah J. Moore, whose maiden name was Williams, and who had married (previous to her union with Mr. Moore) Mr. Crumpler. Benj. R. Crumpler, of Divernon, is her son.

The fruits of Mr. Stout's second marriage were five sons, of whom but two remain, viz: Elihu T. and Charles H., both unmarried and living at the family home.

Mrs. Stout died in Sept., 1866, and in June, 1867, the subject of this notice took a third wife, in the person of Mrs. Margaret E. David, a sister of the second wife, and a most excellent woman; sensible, hospitable and kind, and devoted to her husband and step-sons, to whom she was a mother indeed.

Mrs. Stout has been in feeble health for years and has had several severe attacks of sickness which she bore with Christian patience and resignation. She leaves no children.

Mr. Stout became identified with the Sugar Creek Baptist church in 1848, and it is needless to say of such a man, has ever been one of the strong pillars of church that will miss him sorely. For a score of years he has held the position of deacon. He has been school trustee and director, has been collector of taxes, and was for many terms a commissioner of highways.

He possessed a vigorous constitution, and he was wont to remark that he had never been in bed a day from sickness, since he could remember. The immediate cause of his death was virulent erysipelas, which, extending to his throat, caused such inflammation as to strangle him. He was confined to his bad but about two days.

One of the largest funeral assemblages ever seen in this community was the one of Tuesday at the family residence. Elder Donaldson was assisted by Elder Kitzmiller, who was long pastor of the church here. Mr. Donaldson spoke from II Timothy, 4th chaper, verses 6, 7, and 8: (quotation follows)

The characters and Christian graces of the deceased pair were faithfully and touchingly portrayed, and their pure and spotless lives placed before the vast audience for their emulation.

The pall-bearers for Mr. Stout were Drury Jones, Wm. Humphrey, Chas. G. Brown, Joseph Dodds, H. W. Walker, and Alex S. Orr. For Mrs. Stout, Jas. M. Lewis, D. H. Starkweather, Jas. T. Kenney, E. M. Tucker, Jno. M. Lochridge and Wm. P. Taylor.

By the side of many relatives, long since passed away: in the old "Husband cemetery," all that was mortal of the old father in Israel and his good wife were laid away, there to rest until the trump of the archangel shall call them to awake in His likeness.

This is an exact copy of the item in the newspaper.

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ELIHU, born Jan. 30, 1816, in Scott county, Kentucky, was married in Sangamon county, Illinois, August 30, 1839, to Rebecca A. Patton. They had three children, JAMES M., born June 15, 1840, married Mollie A. Mason. They have two children, JAMES WILLIAM and JOHN PHILEMON, and live two miles south of Chatham, Sangamon county, Illinois. PHILEMON, born Feb. 22, 1842, married Mary Abernathy. They have two children, WILLIAM ADOLPHUS and MARTHA ANN, and live in Auburn, Illinois. Mrs. Rebecca A. Stout died Sept. 21, 1852, and Elihu Stout married Mrs. Sarah J. Moore, whose maiden name was Williams. They had two living children, THOMAS ELIHU and CHARLES H., who live with their father. Mrs. Sarah J. Stout died Sept. 17, 1866, and Elihu Stout was married June 18, 1867, to Mrs. Margaret E. Davis, whose maiden name was Williams. They reside three miles southeast of Auburn, Sangamon county, Illinois.

PORTRAIT & BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Chicago: Chapman Brothers, 1891

ELIHU STOUT. This gentleman occupies an excellent station among the farmers of Auburn Township, to which he is fairly entitled by the success with which he has met in the prosecution of his chosen vocation. He has always followed farming and at one time owned upwards of seven hundred acres of land, a large part of which he has disposed of. At present his estate consists of one hundred and twenty acres on section 24, whereon he has erected a complete line of first-class buildings, set out numerous fruit and shade trees, and otherwise adapted it for the habitation of people of intelligence and good taste.

Philemon Stout, father of our subject, was born in New Jersey, but in his boyhood became a resident of Kentucky. After having grown to maturity he married Penelope Anderson, who was likewise a native of New Jersey and who went to Kentucky when but three or four years old. The worthy couple were joined in holy wedlock in Woodford County and established their home in Scott County. After several years residence there they removed to Fayette County, and thence, in 1836, came to the Prairie State. They selected a location in Ball Township, this county, which is now owned and occupied by their son Philemon, Jr., and here they spent the remnant of their days. Their family consists of twelve sons and daughters, our subject being the sixth in order of birth.

The gentleman of whom we write was born in Scott County, Ky., January 30, 1816. In 1836 he was sent hither by his father to purchase a farm, and after making his observations, secured the homestead of three hundred and fifty acres to which his parents came the following October. Our subject continued to live under the parental roof until he was married, when he settled in Auburn Township, where his marriage had taken place August 29, 1839. His bride was Rebecca Ann Patton, a daughter of the late Col. Patton, who was of the very earliest settlers in the township. Mrs. Rebecca Stout was born in Kentucky, October 5, 1819, and was quite young when her parents came hither. She was well taught in all that goes to make a woman useful in home life, and developed a Christian character, becoming a member of the Baptist Church. She survived until October 16, 1854, when she closed her eyes in death. She was the mother of three children - James M., born June 15, 1840, now a resident of Arkansas and a lumber dealer; Philemon, who lives in Springfield, Ill., was born February 23, 1843, and is General Agent of the Home Life Insurance Company, of New York; William D. died in infancy.

In Tennessee, May 13, 1855, Mr. Stout was joined in wedlock to Mrs. Sarah J. Moore, nee Williams, widow of Thomas Moore. This lady was born in Virginia, was well-bred and a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her union with our subject was blest by the birth of five children, two of whom are now living. These are Elihu T., born October 6, 1857, and now a resident of Auburn Township and a druggist by occupation; Charles H. was born January 25, 1862, and is still with his father, being engaged in farming pursuits. The deceased are Andrew J., George W., and one who died in infancy. The faithful wife and devoted mother died September 17, 1866. The present wife of our subject was born in Virginia, September 9, 1822, and bore the maiden name of Margaret E. Williams. At the time of her marriage to our subject, which was solemnized in Auburn Township, June 18, 1867, she was a widow, her former husband having been Samuel Davis. She is a hospitable, sympathizing woman, who understands the art of home-making and is an excellent neighbor.

Mr. Stout has always acted with the Democratic party in political matters. His fellow-citizens have made use of his abilities by electing him to offices of public responsibility; he has been Supervisor of Auburn Township for two years, was collector one year, and has been Highway Commissioner thirteen years. Since 1843 he has been identified with the Baptist Church and for fully twenty years he has held the office of Deacon. His Christian character is undisputed and his example is one worthy of emulation by the rising generation. Although in his seventy-fifty year, Mr. Stout has never been so sick that he has been compelled to spend a single day in bed, and while not claiming many descendants, is proud of the fact that he is a great-grandfather.

1880 Census, Auburn, Sangamon Co., IL

Elihu Stout Self M M W 65 KY Farmer NJ NJ

Margaret Stout Wife M F W 58 VA Keeping House VA VA

Thomas Stout Son S M W 22 IL At Home KY VA

Charles H. Stout Son S M W 18 IL At Home KY VA