"Uncle Lew" Calvert

Joseph Lewis Calvert was born in
Johnson county, February 19, 1824.
He was born at old Reynoldsburg.
When but a lad his parents moved to
this county end he has lived here ever
since up to Saturday, the day o£ his
death. All his life in this county,
with the exception of the last eight
years, was spent as a resident of
Marion. As a citizen "Uncle Lew"
was never found wanting, and as a
gentleman and a man of men he was
nover found wanting.

He was married in Franklin county,
near the old village of Frankfort, to
Miss Nancy L. Boyer. To this union
ten children were born, but five of
them died in infancy. The live children surviving are: Mrs. Anna
Lemming of Williamsport, O., who
was formerly Mrs. Mose Burham of
this city; a son, J. M., now of Marion; Mrs, Mary N. Scurlock, wife of
V. A. Scurlock, of Marion; Mrs. Lila
Mayhew of Carbondale, and Mrs.
Nannie Curlee of Herrin.   Mrs. Calvert passed away some eight yeors
ago while the family lived at the old
home place on East Calvert street.

For over forty years "Uncle Lew"
was a Christian and a member of the
church, having joined the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church at Cross
roads, near here. His name is yet to
be found on the books at that place.
He was also a Mason for over forty
years, and during the more active
days of his life was an active member
of that noble order. He was buried
Sunday with Masonic honors, the
members of his lodge, Fellowship,
No. 89, attending the funeral and
burial in a body and taking an active
part in the sad service.

As has been said, "Uncle Lew"
leaves many friends who mourn his
death. The bereaved loved ones have
the sympathy of many.
Daily Free Press (Carbondale, Illinois)
March 30, 1909

Transcribed & submitted by
Nan Lambert Starjak