John Henry Searl
John Henry Searl was born November 1, 1846, in Northumberland Co., Canada West, and died March 21, 1876, in Texas, at age 29 Years, 4 Months and 20 Days. Buried in Gregg Cemetery, Travis Co., TX. He is the son of John Searl of Broadoak (Braddock) Parish, County Cornwall, England, and Elizabeth Anne "Eliza" Bailey of Ireland. Never married.
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John Henry Searl was born November 1, 1846, in Northumberland Co., Canada West,
1851 Canadian Census shows John Syrell (age 30) born in England with Bible Christian religion is a married Laborer living in a Log Home in Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Canada West. Living with him is Eliza Syrell (age 26) born in Ireland, a married Spinster with Bible Christian religion. Also living there are four Syrell children, all born in Canada with Bible Christian religion: Cat. Mata. Syrell (age 7), a House Maid; John H. Syrell (age 6), a House Boy; Chris. Wm. Syrell (age 4), a Small Boy; and Eliza Ann Syrell (age 2), an Infant.
About 1854, John Searl and family removed from Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Canada West, to Fond du Lac Co., WI.
About 1858, John Searl and family removed from Fond du Lac Co., WI, to Franklin Twp., DeKalb Co., IL.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on September 1, 1860, shows John Searles (age 40) born in Ireland with real estate of $800 and personal estate of $530 is a Farmer living in Franklin Twp., DeKalb Co., IL. Living with him is Eliza Searles (age 27) born in Canada, a Housekeeper. Also living there are seven Searles children, all born in Canada except for Mary, who was born in Wisconsin: Matilda Searles (age 15); John Searles (age 13); Christopher Searles (age 11); Eliza A. Searles (age 9); Thomas Searles (age 7); Robert Searles (age 6); and Mary Searles (age 3).
John H. Searl, residence of Belvidere, Boone Co., IL, enlisted February 6, 1862, in Company H, 67th Illinois Infantry Regiment. Eventually mustered out on January 21, 1866, at Selma, AL.
Name
SEARL, JOHN H
Rank
PVT
Company
B
Unit
47 IL US INF CON
Residence
BELVIDERE, BOONE CO, IL
Age
18
Height
5' 10
Hair
LIGHT
Eyes
BLUE
Complexion
FAIR
Marital Status
Occupation
BLACKSMITH
Nativity
NORTHUMBERLAND, CANADA
Joined When
DEC 30, 1836 (Leigh Larson note: Should be 1863, not 1836).
Joined Where
BELVIDERE, IL
Joined By Whom
CPT LOOP
Period
3 YRS
Muster In
DEC 30, 1863
Muster In Where
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Muster In By Whom
Muster Out
JAN 21, 1866
Muster Out Where
DEMOPOLIS, AL
Muster Out By Whom
LT HOSNER
Remarks
TRANS FROM 95 ILL INF
John Henry Searl applied for an Invalid Pension on October 25, 1866.
John Henry Searl applied for an Invalid Pension record.
Elizabeth Anne "Eliza" (Unknown) Searl died July 10, 1867, in Illinois at age 40.
John Henry Searl died March 21, 1876, in Texas, at age 29 Years, 4 Months and 20 Days. Buried in Gregg Cemetery, Travis Co., TX.
Gregg Cemetery is located on private land near 5300 Gregg Lane in Austin, just west of its intersection with Cameron Road on the north side of Gregg Lane, with gated entrances. From I 35 take the Howard Lane exit and go east. Continue through the intersection with Dessau (traffic light). The cemetery is 2 miles down Gregg Lane on private land on the right side of the road.
The Clarinda Herald-Journal, Clarinda, Page Co., IA, Thursday, November 24, 1932
T. G. Searl
Thomas Greenfield Searl was born in Ashton, Canada, Sept 20, 1852, and died at his home in Clarinda, Ia., just a few minutes before midnight on the 17th day of November 1932 at the age of 80 years, 2 months and 27 days. He was the son of John and Eliza Searl, and was one of nine children, all of whom have preceded him in death except Matilda Brown, the oldest of the family, now residing at Minneapolis, Minn. and Eliza Haynes of Chana, Ill., and Stephen Searl of Morland, Kans. The parents of the deceased came from England and settled in Canada, where Mr. Searl was born. When he was 3 years of age, his family moved to Fond du Lac, Wis., and later to Bremer county, Ia. He was thrown upon his own resources at the early age of 12, through the death of his mother, and was in the fullest sense a self-made man. In about 1875 he took his invalid brother to Texas for the benefit of the latter's health and resided in that state until 1883. He then moved to Clarinda, Ia., where he has resided continuously since. He was married April 30, 1878, at Taylor, Tex., to Alice McLean, and together for over 54 years they have been permitted to share the joys and sorrows of married life together. Four children were born, one of whom, Ora, died in infancy. In addition to the wife, three children survive him: Mabel, county superintendent of Page county, Iowa; Maud, a teacher in the schools of Des Moines, Ia.; and Roy, of Nodaway county, Missouri. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Helen, Maurine, Katherine, Gertrude, Claire, Jean and John Roy Searl. He, together with his wife, was baptized in the Lampasas river at Youngsport, Tex. and united with the Christian church there in 1884. After he moved to Clarinda he identified himself with the Christian church of this city and has remained a faithful and loyal member, for many years holding office as elder. He has been closely identified with the life and development of this community for over 40 years, for many years being connected with different business enterprises. He lived among us, a gentleman, an active citizen, an honored, trustworthy and competent business man. Mr. Searl was a man everyone liked, as he was a good husband and father, a sympathetic and obliging neighbor, a true friend, a loyal citizen and a devout Christian. He was not attracted by the unimportant and artificial in life, deriving most of his pleasures from like and work in the open. He was a friend of all and among his many friends are little children, who will miss his kindly smile and cheery greeting and they also mourn today as they realize that Uncle Searl will be with them no more. His work is now closed. His record has been fully and finally written and the best that can be said of him is that he was an honorable man, a good citizen and a true Christian. Funeral service was held at the residence, 622 east State, Sunday, November 20, at 2 p. m., with Rev. Hall in charge. The grandchildren acted as flower bearers. Interment in Clarinda cemetery.