Bean, James Lafayette

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• Reference Number: BEAN.J004

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• Reference Number: BEAN.I002

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On Sunday last the grim tyrant Death came, and with his scythe removed from our midst old uncle Isaac Bean, in the ninety-third year of his age.

He immigrated to this county in 1832, with his parents, from North Carolina, who died and were buried on the old home place, and where he, too, was laid away to rest on Monday last. His wife, who died about seven years ago, is also buried in the same yard.

Mr. Bean was one among the oldest men in this section of country, and one of the oldest pioneers, having resided at one place six miles north of town for fifty one years. He was one of the remarkable men of the age; there breathed no more honest a man than uncle Isaac Bean; he regarded his word equal to his oath, and just as ready to condemn a man for not doing right by his fellowman. He made no profession of christianity, but in practice and principle he was a true christian.

He leaves six grown children, three boys and three girls, all of whom are known to our people. He died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. M. Tarable, just across the road from his house. As stated, he was buried on his farm beside his wife, father and mother, the latter having died in 1887. Peace to the venerable pioneer's ashes.

Source: Clark County Herald, 21 November 1882, p. 1

Isaac married Miller, Sarah 'Sallly'. Sarah was born in UNKNOWN; died on 10 Apr 1874 in Illinois; was buried in Bean Cemetery, Cleone, Clark County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: MILL.S014

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• Reference Number: BEAN.N003
• _FGRAVE: 46315635
• Military Service: American Revolutionary War,
• Military Service: War of 1812

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Born in Germany in 1755. Came to America in early life and was a soldier in the revolutionary war. Participated in the battle of Gilford Court House, Cowpens, Eutaw Springs and was present at the surrendar of Cornwallis at Yorktown. Wounded at the battle of Cowpens by a saber cuts across the head. Served with distinction and honor in the war of 1812. Moved from North Carolina to Illinois in 1830. Ann, wife of Nicholas died in 1839.

Nicholas married Wilbourne, Nancy Ann. Nancy was born in 1759 in Stokes County, North Carolina; died in 1839 in Martinsville, Clark County, Illinois; was buried in Bean Cemetery, Cleone, Clark County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: WILB.N001
• _FGRAVE: 46315639