LAMETTA (BEAM) CANTRILL CHILTON , one of the pioneer settlers in Oneco township died early Sunday morning at the residence of her son James M. Chilton just east of Orangeville, Mrs. Chilton had not been in good health for a number of years and much of her time was spent in bed. She had been as well as usual up to that Friday morning. About 10 o'clock she got out of bed and in some way fell, striking a small chair. In that fall, she fractured several ribs and internal injuries along with old age hastened the end which came Sunday morning. Grandmother Chilton was well known all over Oneco township and her death is mourned by many. Mrs. Chilton had been very unfortunate all her life in the way of falls, in all seventeen bones were fractured at different times. Mrs. Lametta Chilton, daughter of Adam and Sarah Beam, was born in Highland county, Ohio, November 2, 1818, and was aged at the time of her death 89 years 10 months and 11 days. She was one of eight children having four sisters and three brothers, all of whom have preceded her to the spirit land. She was married first to Joshua Cantrill about 1838. To this union seven children were born, six of whom died, leaving one son, Asa Cantrill, who resides at Freeport. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Cantrill emigrated from Ohio to Indiana, remaining there a short time. In the year 1850 they took up their residence in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and in 1852 they moved to Oneco township. In 1857 Mrs. Cantrill was married to Duke Chilton and to this union one son was born, James M., with whom she made her home and was cared for until death. Mr. Chilton died March 9, 1881. Mrs. Chilton was a church member for 65 years and after her marriage to Mr. Chilton both joined the U.B. (United Brethren) Church in Oneco. She was a devoted and faithful member and contributed freely to her church and to charitable institutions. She was a constant suffer since April 7, 1903, at that time having fallen and sustained a fractured hip. She was an invalid for nearly six years and confined to her bed nearly all the time Dec. 8, 1907. Sister Chilton was a reader of the Religious Telescope for years. She is survived by two sons, seventeen grandchildren, thirty-one great grandchildren. It was on Sunday morning, Sept. 13, that her loving Master whom she had served for many years said unto her: "Servant of God, well done." Thy glorious warfar's past; The battle's fought, the race is won, And thou art crowned at last." The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock from her late home, services being held at the house. The interment took place at Eldorado. The services were conducted by Rev. J.W. Boggess, presiding elder, assisted by the writer A.W. Voudersmith."
Contributed by Linda Fry Freeport Weekly Standard - - Friday - - September 25, 1908, page 7, Col. 6
Joshua Cantrill and Lametta Beam had 7 children, but information is known about only three of them: Joel Thomas, Rebecca, and Asa O.

AMY F. COLEMAN , 101, formerly of Rock City, died Friday, May 8, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Center, Freeport. Born June 30, 1907 in Stephenson County she was the daughter of Fred and Cora (McCauley) Kramer. She married Eden L. Coleman March 16, 1935 at Davis. He preceded her in death March 7, 1987. A 1924 graduate of Freeport High School, Amy then attended DeKalb Teachers College for one year to earn a Teachers Certificate. She taught school for ten years at Center Hill and Eggert Schools. A homemaker, she and her late husband farmed in the Dakota and Rock City areas for many years. Amy was a lifelong member of the Rock Grove United Methodist Church. Besides playing the piano, she enjoyed gardening, baking cookies, knitting, and playing cards and board games with her grandchildren. Her family was her pride and joy. Survivors include three children, her daughter, Carolyn (Melvin) Holste of Rock City, two sons, Jack A. (Ruth) Coleman of Joliet and Dennis (Linda) Coleman of Freeport. There are ten grandchildren, Jason Coleman, Scott (Kathy) Coleman, Tom (Lydia) Coleman, Bill (Meg) Coleman, Timothy Coleman, Todd (Marybeth) Coleman, Tyler (Julie) Coleman, Brian (Kathy) Holste, Steve (Kim) Holste and Amy McKee. There are 18 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Service will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2009 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Church of Epleyanna rural Davis. Reverend Dick Thompson and Reverend Bruce Janes will co-officiate. Burial will be in Rock Grove Union Cemetery, Rock Grove. Visitation will be from 5 p.m until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, 115 S. West St., Dakota.
Walker Mortuary May 2009