CHICK, Elizabeth Copple - Putnam

Mrs. Elizabeth Chick died at her home in Mt. Auburn Sunday, September 11, 1910, after an illness of several months, at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 8 days.

She was born in Greencastle, Ind., Jan. 3, 1840, and came to this part of Illinois with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Copple, in 1849. In 1855 she was united in marriage to Chas. Chick, who died in 1899. To them were born eleven children, five of whom survive. James and C.O. Chick and Mrs. John Miller of Mt. Auburn, and Mrs. Jacob Miller and John Chick of Illiopolis.

She united with the Christian church at Walnut Hill under the preaching of Elder John Williams when about 15 years old. She had been a member of the Mt. Auburn Christian church for the past 14 years and lived a consistent Christian life.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the family residence, conducted by John W. Augur. Interment was made in Mt. Auburn Cemetery.