ELIZABETHTOWN, Ill. (June 28, 1928) — The deceased, Miles Hicks, was born
November 5, 1831 departed this life June 12, 1928, being 88 years, 7 months,
and 7 days old.
He enlisted to the call of his country for volunteers at an early age and
did all he could to do to protect our nation. He was marreid to Rebecca
McGill 23 April 1858. To this union eleven children were born all have
preceded him in death but three, Josie McMurphy, Albert and Frank. His first
wife died December 1, 1914. Later he was married to Myriah Ginger and she
departed this life January 19, 1928. He professed hope in Christ at
Richland. He told his friends all through his last sickness that he was
ready to go and wondered why the Lord did not call for him, and the Lord saw
fit on June 12th, to take him home to be with the host of relatives and
friends throughout eternal ages.
Uncle Miles was a man who had gone through the hardships of our early days
and he had a disposition in his home which made everybody love to visit his
home. After the death of his last wife he moved to the home of his son,
Frank and there he lived the rest of his days which was all full of
suffering.
He leaves to mourn his loss, three children, one sister, Jane Carlisle and a
host of relatives and friends to mourn his death.
Dear chidlren weep not for father for he has only answered the call which we
must all answer in the near future. So be ready to meet the Lord in peace
and not in sorrow. The children have lost a loving father, the relatives and
friends a good neighbor. But his passing away has relieved his suffering and
today he is resting with God and the angels and his soul has returned to the
God who gave it.
His funeral was preached by Bro. Rector and his body was laid to rest in the
Lavender Cemetery to await the resurrection of the dead.
Written by Sadie Shewmaker
Thanks to Wanda H. Reed for contributing this article to the Hardin County
ILGenWeb site. The Hardin County Independent first published this article by
Sadie Shewmaker on June 28, 1928. Webmaster's note: The Database of Illinois
Civil War Veterans shows three listings for Miles Hicks. He's listed as a
recuit in Company C, 29th Illinois Infantry, and a private in both Companies
D and F, of the 131st Illinois Infantry regiments. All the listings show
Hardin County as the residence.
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