True Republican
September 27, 1939Herbert Gibb Lloyd of Chicago, a native of South Grove township and a relative of Sycamore folks, died of a heart attack Saturday, while at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary Edwards in Cleveland, Ohio. He had accompanied her and her daughter, Julia, to their home following the funeral and burial services of the late Prof. E. Edwards. Mr. Lloyd's Chicago home was at 7214 Sheridan road. He had been retired from active business several years ago. At the time of his death he was president of the Martha Washington hospital and the Washingtonian home.
Mr. Lloyd was a descendant of the pioneer Hon. A. W. Lloyd family, who came to DeKalb county in 1854 from Massachusetts. He was born May 24, 1868 in South Grove. He received his education in the schools of that vicinity and at Wheaton college.
On April 15, 1896, Mr. Lloyd was married to Effie Preston, daughter of George and Louise Preston, pioneer settlers of Genoa township. She preceded him in death four years ago. The decedent had been a resident of Chicago for more than 40 years and until his retirement in 1935 he was general sales manager of the E. F. Houghton company.
Born of those prominent pioneer settlers of South Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Sergius Lloyd, the decedent possessed the sturdy characteristics of his forebears and carried these traditions into the business life which he established for himself.
In his younger years he was associated with the Joliet Home Furnishing Co. of Chicago as its superintendent, including in his sales territory the towns of Joliet, Lockport, Morris and Aurora. As general sales manager of the E. F. Houghton Company of oil refiners, Chicago, Mr. Lloyd experienced a wide scope of travel, the furthest destination of his extensive tours being into Central America in the interests of the firm. Two sons, C. Herbert, a salesman in Grand Rapids, Mich., and Sergius C. Lloyd, associated with the Connecticut Mutual Insurance Co., Chicago, and two daughters, Miss Loraine, a teacher in Milwaukee and Miss Eloise, a secretary, Chicago, survive, one son, Preston having passed away at the age of seven years. Others left to mourn his passing are his two brothers, Louis Lloyd of Sycamore and Charles Lloyd of Rockford also three sisters, Miss Jennie Ruth Lloyd of this city, Miss Alice Lloyd of Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs. Mary Edwards of Cleveland, Ohio and three grand children, Herbert, Janice and Myrna Lloyd, children of Herbert Lloyd Jr.
True Republican
July 14, 1934Funeral services for Mrs. Herbert G. Lloyd, 65, of Chicago, who passed away at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, were conducted from the late home at 7214 Sheridan Road at 10:30 o'clock this Friday morning. Interment was to be in Elmwood cemetery at Sycamore this afternoon.
Effie Preston was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Preston, natives of Sycamore community. She was united in marriage when a young woman here to Herbert G. Lloyd of Sycamore. To that union four children were born, including Charles Herbert, Thomas, Eloise and Lorraine. Three grandchildren, children of Charles Herbert, also survive.
The decedent was a member of the Rogers Park Congregational church and was well known and revered by all. Her countless friends in Chicago and Sycamore are grieved to learn of her passing. Mrs. Lloyd was a sister-in-law of Louis, Frank and Charles Lloyd of Sycamore.
True Republican
May 24, 1902Death is no respecter of persons. He enters the home of the aged and bears away in the winter of lifetime, the silvery-haired dweller, waiting as it were for the final summons; and oft and again he steals into the chamber where the tiny infant lies and snatches it away, from before the eyes of fond parents, leaving in its stead an aching void. And saddest of all, is when he claims as his own those who have entered upon the full springtime of life, who have been reared with tender care, and are surrounded by an atmosphere of love and have the promise of a happy and useful life before them.
The patriarch, the infant, and the youth, all must yield to his mandates, who leaves naught remaining in his wake but the memory of a beloved dead and a hopeless longing in the hearts of the bereaved for
The touch of a vanished hand
And the sound of a voice that Is still.Mrs. Gertrude M. Lloyd was born on the Coolidge homestead near Sycamore, June 20, 1871, and died in a hospital in Chicago on Wednesday morning at 12:30 o'clock. She was the daughter of Porter S. and Mary M. Coolidge, of Sycamore, whose residence in DeKalb county dates back many years. She was educated in Sycamore and graduated from the High School when eighteen years of age.
She was married on Sept. 8, 1892, to Charles N. Lloyd, and after her marriage resided on a farm in Malta township. Mrs. Lloyd was ill about one month and had been in the hospital for three weeks. The body was brought back to Sycamore to the home of her parents, where the funeral was held this Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. William Lloyd, of Chicago.
She leaves surviving in addition to her parents, her husband, an infant child, and two brothers and two sisters, Porter B., of Chicago, Irving A., of Sycamore, Mrs. E. F. Waite, of Miller, South Dakota, and Blanche Coolidge, who resides with her parents in Sycamore.
True Republican
May 15. 1963Final rites are being accorded this Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the Van Natta Funeral Home for Louis E. Lloyd, 89, prominently known and highly regarded farmer of the Sycamore area, noted historian and long time able public official who passed away Sunday morning, May 12, at the Sycamore Municipal Hospital following an extended period of failing health.
Born Dec. 1, 1873, in South Grove Township, Mr. Lloyd lived the major part of his life at his beautiful farm home north of Sycamore on Highway 23. His parents were Sergius and Julia Gibb Lloyd. He attended the rural schools, also Wheaton College. On Sept. 5, 1895, he was married to Ida V. Hopkins, who passed away in 1944.
Farming was Mr. Lloyds main vocation for many years, and he was one of the first members of the DeKalb County Farm Bureau.
During his later years, his son, Sergius, operated the family farm until his death in 1959, and since then, Mr. Lloyd had resided on the farm alone.
In June of 1948, Mr. Lloyd was appointed assistant supervisor for Sycamore Township, succeeding Arthur L. Stark, who died April 27, of that year. He was re-elected three times, retiring this year, after 15 years of service, due to ill health. For many years, he also served as the moderator for Sycamore Township's annual meetings.
Mr. Lloyd was an authority on much of the early history of DeKalb County, especially in the Sycamore area. He was president of the DeKalb County Historical Society, for 20 years, served as a director of the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, also served as president of the DeKalb County Centennial in 1936. He was one of the main promoters of the current compiling of the history of DeKalb County, now in the process of preparation.
Mr. Lloyd was an active member for many years of the Congregational Church, now the Federated Church. His outstanding congeniality and cheerfulness will long be remembered by his large circle of friends.
He is survived by his devoted daughter, Mrs. George (Bessie) Milles, of Oak Park; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a sister, Miss Alice Lloyd of Sycamore.
True Republican
February 29, 1944Final rites were accorded on Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the Kebil Funeral Home for the late Mrs. L. E. Lloyd, who passed from this life early Friday morning at her country home on the Genoa road, following an extended illness with heart trouble.
The passing of Mrs. Lloyd removes from this vicinity a genuine friend, beloved and highly revered and one whose life represented the of true highest type womanhood. Her main interest radiated in her home, where she was ever a devoted wife and kind and thoughtful mother. She will be sadly missed by her family members and by countless friends. The decedent was an active member of the Federated church for many years. She was also a member of the Sycamore Woman's Club and the General John Stark Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Ida Vesta Hopkins was the daughter of Edwin Hopkins and Vestalina Miranda Johnson and was born on February 3, 1873 in Cortland. Most of her life was spent in this vicinity, having resided in Cortland, DeKalb and Sycamore. She was educated in the Sycamore schools and before her marriage held a prominent secretarial position with the United States Pension Office in Chicago during the Benjamin Harrison administration. She also taught in the South Grove school, which was then known as the Dustin school.
On September 5, 1895, she became the bride of Louis E. Lloyd of Sycamore. To this union were born two children, Mrs. George (Bessie) Milles of Oak Park and Sergius Lloyd who is at home.
Left to mourn her passing besides her husband and children are two brothers, Albert Hopkins of Duluth and Edwin Hopkins of San Diego, Cal., also a sister, Mrs. Elmer (Mae) Simons of Aurora and three grandchildren, Patricia, Nancy and Grace Alice Milles, daughters of Lt . Com. and Mrs. George Milles. Two sisters, Mrs. Lou (Dora) Hix and Miss Bess Hopkins preceded her in death.
True Republican
November 3, 1959Impressive final rites were accorded Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Coultrip Funeral Home for Sergius H. Lloyd, 63, prominently known farmer for many years in the Sycamore and Genoa area, who died suddenly around 4:30 p.m. Thursday while motoring towards his home. He was stricken with a heart attack as he drove along Railroad Avenue and had apparently endeavored to stop his car in front of the Falls Products Company, but rather, it ran through the fence into a field and stopped. He was dead when assistance arrived.
The decedent had assisted his father, Louis E. Lloyd, assistant supervisor of Sycamore and widely known as a historian, in the operation of the family farms for many years. At the time of his passing, his wife, the former Emily Poust of Caldwell, Idaho, was in Idaho, where she was summoned a few weeks ago to assist in the care of her elderly mother, who had suffered a fractured hip.
Sergius Lloyd was born in Cortland August 25, 1896, and was the son of Louis E. and Ida Vesta Hopkins Lloyd. At the age of three years, he moved with his parents to the present family farm home on the Genoa Road. He attended the Sycamore schools and the University of Illinois. He was a member of the Federated Church. He farmed the major part of his life with his father.
On July 4, 1959, he was married to Emily Poust at Caldwell, Idaho. Surviving are his wife; his father; a sister, Mrs. George (Bess) Milles of Oak Park; and three nieces.
Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League baseball as an infielder for six seasons (1913 to 1918) with the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and the New York Giants. After a brief call up in 1913, he established himself as the Reds' starting third baseman as a rookie in 1914. However, the Reds dealt him in the off-season to the Phillies for long time Phillie catcher/manager Red Dooin. Switched to second base by Philadelphia, he joined with future Hall of Famer shortstop Dave Bancroft to anchor the Phillies middle infield during a 1915 season that culminated in team winning it's first National League Pennant, and first World Series appearance. In that World Series, which saw the Tris Speaker-led Boston Red Sox defeat the Phillies 4 Games to 1, Bert Niehoff managed one hit and one run. He would go on to be the Phillies starting second baseman for the next two years, and would lead the National League in doubles with 42 in 1916. Traded in 1918 to the Cardinals for pitcher Mule Watson, he would play only 22 games before being waived. Picked up by the Giants, he playing days would last only 7 more games before he was released and out of the Major Leagues. His career totals were 581 Games Played, 489 Hits, 210 Runs, 12 Home Runs, 131 Runs Batted In, and a career .240 Batting Average.
DEATH NOTICE --- Buffalo Evening News-9/30/1964
HASKELL-George A - Of Buffalo, New York, Sept, 29, 1964 husband of the late Lillie J Toy; father of Mrs Joseph Goggard, William M., Mrs Betty C. Berry, Mrs Lawrence Oberg, George A., Mrs Robert Arnold, Charles A., and Harry N. Haskell.
The deceased was a member of Lackawanna Lodge # 887 F. & A.M. and the Zuleika Grotto.
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New York, 74th Infantry National Guard Enlistment Cards, 1889-1917
Name: George Allen Haskell
Birth Date: abt 1880
Birth Place: Buffalo, New York
Enlistment Date: 1 Apr 1907
Age at Enlistment: 27
Enlistment Place: New York, USA
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New York, New York Guard Service Cards, 1906-1918, 1940-1948
Name: George Allen Haskell
Residence Place: Buffalo, New York
Enlistment Date: 1 Apr 1907
Enlistment Place: Buffalo, New York, USA
Unit: Co ? 74th Inf
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Charles Haskell
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1924
Death Date: 18 Feb 1989
SSN: 097163398
Branch 1: N
Enlistment Date 1: 30 Nov 1942
Release Date 1: 20 Oct 1947
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U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949
Name: Charles Allen Haskell
Ship, Station or Activity: Wasatch
Ship Number or Designation: AGC-9
Muster Date: 1 Oct 1945
U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: James A Haskell
Birth Year: 1910
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Michigan
State of Residence: Ohio
County or City: Cuyahoga
Enlistment Date: 16 Dec 1943
Enlistment State: Ohio
Enlistment City: Cleveland
Branch: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 3 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Sales clerks
Marital status: Married
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U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945
Name: James A Haskell
Gender: Male
Race: White
Religion: Protestant
Cemetery Name: Margraten (Permanent Cemetery), Margraten, Holland
Grave Number: f 6 19
Disposition: According to next of kin
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Private First Class
Service Number: 35924348
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: James Haskell
Gender: Male
Death Date: 1 Jan 1945
SSN: 293100465
Enlistment Date 1: 1 Dec 1943
Release Date 1: 1 Jan 1945