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Note N3727
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Family arrived on ship Roscius from Liverpool. Passenger #s78-87.
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Note N3728
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Family arrived on ship Roscius from Liverpool. Passenger #s78-87.
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Note N3729
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Family arrived on ship Roscius from Liverpool. Passenger #s78-87.
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Note N3730
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Family arrived on ship Roscius from Liverpool. Passenger #s78-87.
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Note N3731
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Family arrived on ship Roscius from Liverpool. Passenger #s78-87.
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Note N3732
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Family arrived on ship Roscius from Liverpool. Passenger #s78-87.
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Note N3733
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Family arrived on ship Roscius from Liverpool. Passenger #s78-87.
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Professor Johnson Pierson was a prominent figure in the history of Burlington, and the family name is closely identified with the development of the place. He was one of the best-educated men of pioneer times, and possessed the characteristics of the intelligent, affable old Virginian school, to be found in quite a number of the prominent families of early Burlington. He is the second son of John Pierson, Sr., who came to Burlington, Iowa in 1835, where he died Jan. 3, 1861 in his eightieth year.
Professor Pierson was born on a farm in Ohio county, Va., June 24, 1814 under the administration of President Madison. he received his primary education in a log schoolhouse in his native county, and later, when about eight years of age, was sent to a school on the Virginia and Pennsylvania State line, where, in 1824, he had the pleasure of seeing General Lafayette (escorted by the great Kentucky orator, Henry Clay), caparisoned in regimentals, wearing the sword that was General Washington's gift. This was a treat to the entire school. He later became a student in the Wheeling Academy, where he learned all the higher branches of study.
In 1835 he came West with his father, and settled in what was then called the Flint Hills. Still desiring a higher and more complete education, he entered the McKendree College in 1837, where he took a classical course of four years. On the day of his graduation, in 1841, he was elected principal of Mt. Vernon Academy by members of the board of education (who were visitors).
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"Robert Hartzell, of Dixon, formerly of Rockford, died November 23, 2016, at Heritage Square in Dixon of natural causes, surrounded by his family. He was employed at Barber-Coleman Company as a technical writer from 1957-1975. He then became the Regional Program Director for the School of Business at the University of Illinois, in the Dixon office, for 13 years prior to his retirement in 1988. Robert was born January 4, 1920, in Sedan, Kansas, the son of John A. and Grace (Veal) Hartzell. He married Esther M. Schossig on September 27, 1947, in South Bend, IN. She preceded him in death on August 26, 1998. Burial will be at Palmyra Cemetery in Dixon. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Ltd., Dixon" -- Find-a-grave
"Robert "Bob" Hartzell 1920-2016
Robert "Bob" Hartzell, 96, of Dixon, formerly of Rockford, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at Heritage Square in Dixon of natural causes, surrounded by his family. He was employed at Barber-Colman Company as a technical writer from 1957-1975. He then became the Regional Program Director for the School of Business at the University of Illinois, in the Dixon office, for 13 years prior to his retirement in 1988. Robert was born January 4, 1920, in Sedan, KS, the son of John A. and Grace (Veal) Hartzell. He married Esther M. Schossig on September 27, 1947, in South Bend, IN. She preceded him in death on August 26, 1998. He married Florence Volker on September 16, 2000. Bob earned his Bachelor of Industrial Engineering degree from General Motors Institute in 1946, and in 1968, he earned his MBA in Marketing from Northern Illinois University. Bob was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Dixon. He was active in many community organizations including, but not limited to, Kiwanis, Habitat for Humanity, Open Sesame Daycare, and Special Olympics. Bob was best known for his everlasting good nature, eternal optimism, and never met a stranger. Family was of upmost importance to him. The legacy he leaves behind is the importance of family traditions and the love of the Lord which can be seen in his many offspring. Gentleness, wisdom, hospitality, love of music and arts, hard work, and integrity were just a few of his many attributes. He always had a song on his lips, greatly enjoyed the outdoors, working with his hands, and fishing. A typical "Grandpa quote", "Catching fish is really only a bonus; it's the act of fishing with those you love is where the real fun lies". He was greatly loved and respected by his family, and will be missed by all that knew him. He is survived by his wife, Florence Hartzell of Dixon; one son, Mark Hartzell of Dixon; three daughters, Jan (Mike) Hannah of Albuquerque, NM, Nina Mardauss of Dixon, Sara (Bill) Milligan of Rockford; nine grandsons, Jonathan (Lynn) Hartzell of Charlotte, NC, Jeremy (Kelly) Hartzell of Raleigh, NC, Joseph Hannah and Jonn (Michelle) Hannah, all of Albuquerque, NM, Adam (Leslie) Verner of Loveland, CO, Robert Hartzell Mardauss of Dixon, William (Anna) Mardauss of Lombard, Matthew (Monica) Milligan of Hudson, WI, Mark (Kim) Milligan of Janesville, WI; and 25 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Clyde Hartzell; and one sister, Mary Louise Gilman.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, November 28, 2016, at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Dixon. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at First Presbyterian Church in Dixon, with the Rev. David Spaulding, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Palmyra Cemetery in Dixon. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to Heritage Square in Dixon and the Habitat for Humanity."--26 Nov 2016, Rockford (IL) Register Star