The Genealogy of David L. Moody & Yvonne L. La Pointe. - Person Sheet
The Genealogy of David L. Moody & Yvonne L. La Pointe. - Person Sheet
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Margaret was Robert Inglis second wife. Eleanor Knight in the 17 September 1953 Bayfield County Press claimed they were married aboard the Steamer “Japan” between Ashland and Bayfield during a storm on 26 August 1891. ®10603 “Last Monday morning Bayfield lost one of it’s best known and beloved residents when death claimed Margaret W. Inglis, wife of Robert Inglis. Although Mrs. Inglis had not enjoyed good health for several years, New Years’ Day she appeared quite strong and enjoyed dinner with relatives at her home on Broad Street. Toward evening of the same day she suffered a severe attack of apoplexy, which brought about her sudden demise Monday morning. Margaret W. Inglis was the scion of a remarkable old family. Her grandfather came to this county with LaFayette and served under him during the Revolution. Mrs. Inglis was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania on August 26, 1846. Her early life was spent in West Chester and Philadelphia, where in 8190, [sic] she was united in matrimony to Robert Inglis. After marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Inglis moved to Bayfield, where she resided until death. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her death, three sons, Irvie of Arizona, Percy of Hudson and Newton of S. [sic] Paul. She also leaves two brothers and two sisters who reside in the east. Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Inglis were conducted by the Rev. A. H. Ross of Ashland, Wednesday afternoon at the residence and internment took place in Greenwood Cemetery, a large cortege of sorrowing relatives and friends accompanying the body to the final resting place. The deceased enjoyed the acquaintance and respect of most every resident of Bayfield. Always a lady, of amiable disposition, generous by nature and a substantial contributor to charity and the Church, she was regarded as one of the city’s most highly respected residents. She was an ardent worker in the Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church, and for many years was actively engaged in the work of that organization as secretary.” ®10602
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On 1 June 1880 Robert Inglis, a 34 year old foreman lived in the Village of Bayfield, Wisconsin with his wife Eunice, 25, and children Ervin A., 6, John P. 3, and Alexander, 4 months. ®7591 On 1 June 1900 Robert Inglis, a 45 year old insurance agent born in Scotland lived on Broad Street in Bayfield with his second wife, Margarett W., 53, Percy I., 23, and Newton R., 16. Robert and Margarett had been married for 9 years and had no children. Robert had emigrated in 1852 and was a naturalized citizen. ®5655 In the 19 June 1886 Bayfield County Press, R. Inglis advertised that he was a Steamboat and Insurance Agent and Agent for the Standard Oil Company. He dealt in Salt, Lime, Brick, Cement, Coal, Oil, Plastering, Hair, etc., etc. Office, foot of Dalrymple dock, Bayfield, Wisconsin. ®10595
“INGLIS, SIXTY YEARS RESIDENT OF THIS TERRITORY, IS DEAD From Ashland Press, April 5, 1926 1842-April 4, 1926 Robert Inglis, Bayfield, over sixty years a resident of the Chequamegon Bay country, died suddenly at his home in Bayfield yesterday morning. "Bob," as he was familiarly known by his friends, was born in Scotland eighty-four years ago, came to the country in early boyhood, enlisted in and served through the Civil War, then came to Bayfield where he has lived over sixty years. He leaves two sons, J. P. Inglis living in California, and Newton in Duluth. His wife died some years ago. For many years he was in the insurance business and agent of the American Express Company and also Customs officer at Bayfield. Some thirteen years ago he retired from active business and since that time lived quietly, giving a large part of his time to Masonry. The Blue Lodge of Bayfield was his special pet though he was also active in the Commandery at Ashland and the Consistory at Milwaukee where he was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. No Masonic gathering in Bayfield, Washburn, or Ashland was considered complete without the presence of "Bob," and by none of his numerous friends will he be missed so much as by his brethren in the Masonic fraternity. The funeral services will be held at Bayfield on Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. Father Ruth and the Masonic Lodge with a Knight Templar escort.”
“Bayfield Progress, 6 April 1926 “Robt. Inglis, Civil War Veteran, aged 84 years and a pioneer of this city, passed away suddenly at his home on Broad Street, Sunday morning, following a few days of illness. Mr. Inglis was born in Scotland in 1842. In the year 1869 he came to Bayfield from the state of Pennsylvania and since that time he has been a continuous resident of this city and prominent for many years in local public offices, and he also held the position as Deputy U. S. Customs Officer until the time of his death. About thirteen years ago he retired from active business life, and since that time he lived quietly, giving a large portion of his time to the Masonic lodge, in this city, which was his special pet, though he was active in the Commandry at Ashland and the Consistory at Milwaukee, where he was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. Having founded the local Masonic Order, in Bayfield, he also organized the A. E. Burnside Post, G. A. R. of which he was the Commander for more than a quarter of a century. Mr. Inglis was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for a great number of years. Mr. Inglis was a kind and honorable citizen and always a liberal donator to the various charities and public institutions in this city and will be greatly missed by the community. The funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at the residence, conducted by Rev. Father Ruth, of Ashland, and the Masonic Lodge with a Knight Templer Escort. Internment will be made at Greenwood Cemetery. He is survived by his two sons, J. P. Inglis, of Van Nuys, California and Newton of Duluth, Minnesota who have arrived to attend the funeral. The Progress joins with the community in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones in the loss of their father.” (He was a Mason for 48 years and an Odd Fellow for 60 years.) ®10594
“INGLIS, SIXTY YEARS RESIDENT OF THIS TERRITORY, IS DEAD From Ashland Press, April 5, 1926 1842-April 4, 1926 Robert Inglis, Bayfield, over sixty years a resident of the Chequamegon Bay country, died suddenly at his home in Bayfield yesterday morning. "Bob," as he was familiarly known by his friends, was born in Scotland eighty-four years ago, came to the country in early boyhood, enlisted in and served through the Civil War, then came to Bayfield where he has lived over sixty years. He leaves two sons, J. P. Inglis living in California, and Newton in Duluth. His wife died some years ago. For many years he was in the insurance business and agent of the American Express Company and also Customs officer at Bayfield. Some thirteen years ago he retired from active business and since that time lived quietly, giving a large part of his time to Masonry. The Blue Lodge of Bayfield was his special pet though he was also active in the Commandery at Ashland and the Consistory at Milwaukee where he was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. No Masonic gathering in Bayfield, Washburn, or Ashland was considered complete without the presence of "Bob," and by none of his numerous friends will he be missed so much as by his brethren in the Masonic fraternity. The funeral services will be held at Bayfield on Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. Father Ruth and the Masonic Lodge with a Knight Templar escort.”
“Bayfield Progress, 6 April 1926 “Robt. Inglis, Civil War Veteran, aged 84 years and a pioneer of this city, passed away suddenly at his home on Broad Street, Sunday morning, following a few days of illness. Mr. Inglis was born in Scotland in 1842. In the year 1869 he came to Bayfield from the state of Pennsylvania and since that time he has been a continuous resident of this city and prominent for many years in local public offices, and he also held the position as Deputy U. S. Customs Officer until the time of his death. About thirteen years ago he retired from active business life, and since that time he lived quietly, giving a large portion of his time to the Masonic lodge, in this city, which was his special pet, though he was active in the Commandry at Ashland and the Consistory at Milwaukee, where he was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. Having founded the local Masonic Order, in Bayfield, he also organized the A. E. Burnside Post, G. A. R. of which he was the Commander for more than a quarter of a century. Mr. Inglis was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for a great number of years. Mr. Inglis was a kind and honorable citizen and always a liberal donator to the various charities and public institutions in this city and will be greatly missed by the community. The funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at the residence, conducted by Rev. Father Ruth, of Ashland, and the Masonic Lodge with a Knight Templer Escort. Internment will be made at Greenwood Cemetery. He is survived by his two sons, J. P. Inglis, of Van Nuys, California and Newton of Duluth, Minnesota who have arrived to attend the funeral. The Progress joins with the community in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones in the loss of their father.” (He was a Mason for 48 years and an Odd Fellow for 60 years.) ®10594
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