Mrs. George Milton Bangs, a well known old resident of Fillmore, died at her home in that village on Tuesday evening of this week, 24 January 1911, aged 77 years, 11 months, and 21 days.

The deceased whose maiden name was Elizabeth J. Reddish was born in Green County, IL., 3 Feb. 1833, and professed religion and united with the Baptist Church in 1848. On 10 January 1849, she was united in marriage with George J. Pope and to this union twelve children were born, six of whom died in infancy, three died at maturity and three survive their mother, namely, Mrs. Mary Oliver of Brownstown, [Fayette Co.] IL. William Pope of Grand Island, Nebraska, and Mrs. Maretta Moyer of Fillmore, [Montgomery Co.] IL.

She also leaves 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, the fruits of this marriage. Mr. Pope died 19 March 1878 and on 25 March 1878, the deceases was united in marriage with George Bangs, who survives her. The funeral services were held from the Fillmore Baptist Church on Thursday of this week, Rev. O.R. Nelson and Rev. Riggs officiating. The remains were laid to rest at Fillmore cemetery. Montgomery County News, 27 Jan. 1911. Contributed by: Marlene Olson.