HULL, Francis Marion - CW
Source: Covington Friend Fri July 12, 1912 p 1
In Memory of Francis Marion Hull who was born near Covington, Ind August 1845 and died July 5, 1942 aged 66 years. He was a kind husband, an indulgent father and leaves a dear wife and four children to mourn their loss. May the kind heavenly Father cheer the lonely ones in their sorrow. Marion Hull joined the 35th Regt of Ill Infantry July 31, 1861 and served until the w7th day of Sept 1864, having served 3 years 2 months 25 days when he was honorably discharged by reason of the expiration of enlistment. He was a charter member of JC Fremont Post GAR and we have lost a good comrade and Christian brother. This loss we keenly feel. May God bless the bereaved family. O. Boord – Philip B. Grubb – JD Martin
Source: Covington Friend Fri July 12, 1912 p 1
Francis Marion Hull, a well-known citizen of Covington died at his home on 7th Street on last Friday evening at 4:35 after an illness lasting for several months. About two years ago while he was visiting at the home of his brother at Indianaola, he suffered a severe stroke of paralysis and ever since that time has been in poor health, the first stroke being followed later by others, another severe one occurring last November at his home. For nearly two weeks prior to his death he took no nourishment whatever and only his indomitable will kept him alive. The deceased was born near this city Aug 17. 1844. When about 10 years of age, the family moved to near Paxton, Ill and from there moved to Higginsville, Ill. It was while living at this place that he enlisted in the 35th Ill Regiment and served as a faithful soldier in the Civil War for a term of three years and four months. He was very active service and was engaged in some of the most important battles of the war among them being Murfreesboro, Chickamaugua, Pea Ridge, Lookout Mountain. He started with Sherman on his march to sea, but received his discharge papers at Atlanta before the trip was ended. At the age of 21 he removed with his parents to this city where he lived until his death. He was a carpenter and cabinet maker by trade. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was an active and earnest worker. Four years ago he transferred his membership to the ME Church. In the year 1867 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Carnes who survives him. Five children were born to this union, Charles C of this city. Mrs. Grace Postlethwait of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs. Gertrude Dochterman of Indianapolis, Hubert H of San Dinas, Cal and Mabel a twin sister of Mrs. Dochterman who died in infancy. Beside the wife and children, he is survived by one brother, Charles Hull and a sister, Miss Mattie Hull of Indianaola and four grandchildren. He was a life-long member of the IOOF lodge and took great interest in the order, having filled with credit all of the offices in the lodge. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows Camp and charter member of the GAR Post and faithfully attended its meetings as long as his health would permit. The funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon from the family residence in charge of Rev. EW Strecker, the interment being in Mt. Hope cemetery in charge of the Odd Fellows lodge which with the GAR Post attended in a body. – kbz
Card of Thanks – Through the columns of the Friend, we desire to thank the kind friends and neighbors for their assistance and words of consolation during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father – Mrs. Emma Hull and Children.