Sgt. Achilles Willet Deatherage

Birth: February 4, 1799; Death: March 15, 1891. Per his gravestone, Achilles was a veteran of the Indian Wars serving as a Sgt., Capt. Butler Company, 3 Brigade, Illinois Mounted Volunteers. Printed obituary in the family Bible: Achilles Deatherage was born in Roan county, North Carolina, February 4, 1799, and died at his home near Waverly, March 15, 1891. In the year 1815 he emigrated to Logan county, Kentucky, and in the year 1825 he came to this state and settled near his home he now leaves to his children. Here, with the exception of one year, he spent his life.

He was married February 27, 1828 to Melinda Rogers, with whom he lived happily for fifty-one years, she being called away twelve years ago. Ten children were born to them, five of which died in infancy and early childhood. One other, J. W. Deatherage, died only a year ago. The other four, Mrs. S. F. Holliday, Mrs. S. M. Watkins, J. N. and C. R. Deatherage, survive him, all of whom, except the last named, were present to minister to their aged father in his last suffering.

He served in the Black Hawk war from 1831-2. While in this service his horse fell on him, inflicting a wound from which he suffered all his after life.

He united with the regular Baptist church about forty-five years ago, having been converted several years before. He was an upright and faithful Christian, devoted to his church and rejoicing in the prosperity of Zion. He was perhaps without an enemy, and held in high esteem by all who knew him. For many years past he has been in feeble health, during all of which time his daughter, Mrs. Watkins, took care of him and ministered to his wants as only one of a thousand is seen to do. His last sufferings were severe. He died peacefully and without a struggle. His funeral was preached at the house, by Rev. Purvine, to a large concourse of sympathizing relatives and friends, and the remains were laid to rest in the Rogers cemetery.

Spouse:

Melinda A. Rogers Deatherage (1806 - 1879)

Children:

Olivia Jane Deatherage

Samantha Melvina Deatherage Watkins (1832 - 1919)

William Deatherage (1835 - 1836)

James Newton Deatherage (1837 - 1892)

Louisa C. Deatherage (1840 - 1847)

Mildred E. Deatherage (1842 - 1844)

Achilles W. Deatherage (1845 - 1847)

Charles Rogers Deatherage (1849 - 1927)

Burial: Rogers Cemetery, Waverly, Morgan County, Illinois, USA

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Originally Created by: Ron Hallberg

Record added: May 26, 2007

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