Millard Buck

CIVIL WAR VETERAN IS CALLED SUDDENLY

The death messenger came suddenly to M. H. Buck, who resides three miles west of Princeville, Monday afternoon while in Galesburg, on his way to Abington to attend the funeral of his sister.
Mr. Buck had left Monica that afternoon on the westbound train, arriving at Galesburg about 3:20. While waiting to proceed on his way to his destination he stopped into the Woolworth store there, where he was suddenly taken ill. He was seen sinking to the floor by the manager of the store. He was attended by a physician who administered a heart stimulant and other aided to restore him, but death came in a few minutes.

Mr. Buck had left home in good health. About six years ago he suffered from heart trouble, but of late seemed to be in unusual health.

Just why Mr. Buck had stopped at this store, the family members are at a loss to know. It may have been that he wished to make a purchase and it also possible that he felt the attack coming on and went to seek shelter.

Members of the family here were notified at once and arrangements were made to return the body to his family home west of town.

Millard Howell Buck, son of Abram and Cornelia Brewster Buck, was born in Oswego, Cayuga county, New York, March 31, 1845 and died in Galesburg, Illinois, December 28, 1925, while on his way to Abington, Illinois, to attend the funeral of his sister.

He came to Peoria, Illinois, with his parents in 1851 and lived on a farm, southwest of Peoria near Harkers Corners, where he grew to manhood.

On July 18, 1862, when he was17 years of age, he enlisted in Co. H 86TH Regiment, Illinois Volunteers, at Peoria, Illinois and served two years. He was discharged by reason of disability March 1863, at Nashville, Tennessee. He afterwards volunteered to go in the place of his brother-in-law who had a family depending on him and was enrolled at Peoria, Illinois, October 20, 1864, in Co., I 23RD Regiment. He took part in Sherman's March to the Sea, was present at the ceremonies at Washington D. C., incident to the closing of the war, participating in the Grand View. He was discharged at Ft. Leavenworth, September 16, 1865.

He was a charter member of the G. A. R. post of Princeville.

After laying aside the military accoutrements of war, he again took up the peaceful pursuit of farming, was married to Ella Jane Harker, August 29, 1870.

To them were born five children, all of whom are living in this vicinity and where present at his funeral today Charles A. Buck, Monica; Mrs. Anna Day, Elmwood; Mrs. Flora M. Schaad, Monica; and Mrs. Cora V. Hayes, Peoria. There are also 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
On Christmas day, as was their custom they were all gathered at the home and spent the holiday together.

Mr. Buck has Keenly felt the passage of his life companion on September 18,1921 and the only brightness in the darkness caused by his sudden passing is the thought they are united in Heaven.
Mr. Buck was one of a family of six of whom he was the last survivor. Several half-brothers and sisters also survive him.

He was a member of the Monica Methodist Church for 42 years and lived a consistent Christian life.
His honesty, uprightness and generosity to every cause is well known. By his industry, economy and exercise of good judgment he acquired a competence, which insured him the comforts of life in his declining years.

He was a loving husband and father and will be sadly missed by those he leaves behind, as well as by a host of friends.

Funeral services were held this afternoon for the Monica Methodist church, Rev. J. W. Dees officiating. Interment was made in the Princeville cemetery.