Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-05-05
A BROTHER OF
LEWIS BYBRLY

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man. Lewis Byerly, one of the early
pioneers of Freeport. ILL.,, died at the
home of his son. Charles B. Byerly, at
that place, on April 16. 1905.
The Freeport Daily Journal OF April
II has the following obituary:
j. p. Byerly. like many of the other
sturdy pioneers of this oity and ooun.
ty, was native Of Pennsylvania. He
was born in Northumberland county,
December 8. 1894, being a member of
one of the most prominent families in
| that state. In his early manhood he
learned the trade of tailor. In 1S49 he
set out for the west and first located
at Cedarville. A year later he Femov-
ed to Freeport, which city he claimed
as his home until his death. Soon af-
ter coming here he opened tailor
shop in small building where j. Fl.
Staver's shoe store now stands. He
was successful in business and la'er he
went on the road for G. Aultman &
Co., of Canton. Ohio, whom he Iep-
resented for twenty five years. For
the past twelve years he has led re.
tired life, spending his summers with
his daughter, Mrs Ooggswell, at Two
Harbors, Mimi, and his winters here
with his son
Mr. Byerly always took an active
part in the municipal affairs o. the
city and at all times lie took a firm
stand for good government When
Freeport was incorporated as a city in
1855. Mr.. Byerly was chosen to repre-
sent his ward in the city council aud
served two terms in that capacity, and
at his death he was the only surviving
member of the first two city councils,
of Froeport. He took a stand for hon.
est city government and held to the
view that an alderman was but the
servant of the people and their wishes
in all matters pertaining to the affairs
of the city should be respected. He
had an honored record as public
official. and while he never sought
political honors he never shirked a
responsibility in his life.
When young man OF twenty years
lie united with the Second Presbyter-
ian church Of this city. and for over
sixty years he was a pillar of that
church and regular attendant when
in the city. He was consistent Christ.
ian and lived up to the teachings of
the church in all respects. In his death
the church has lost loyal member
Mr.. Byerly was married in h s ma
tive State February 90, ls49. to Miss
Ann Hartman, who died here in March
1892.
Mr.. Byerly is survived by two chill
dren-Mrs. Co9Rswell and O. B By
erly, and both we're at the bedside of
their father when he passed away.
Mr.. Byerly had been in feeble health
all winter. but until the last he was
vigorous mentally and was fully aware
that his hours were numbered. Few
indeed were better prepared to go. All
his life he had but one rule: that was
to fear God and keep his command
ments. He was a man of great force
and energy and in early days Of this
community he was a power for good
and always had the respect and esteem
of his fellow men. In his old age he
retained his cheerful disposition and
was beloved by all who knew him
Honest and honorable in his transac.
tions, a Christian gentleman and a
man who was unselfish in thought,
word and action. He did much to build
up this community and leaves wide
circle Of friends to mourn his demise