Chicago Tribune Sat. Oct. 28, 1893 page 4

DEATHS

CLEAVER -- Friday, Oct. 27, Charles Cleaver, at the residence of his son,

4741 Kenwood - av. Funeral at St. John's Church, cor. of Langley - av. and

37th - st., at 2 O'clock Sunday, Oct 29.

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From the Chicago Tribune, Oct. 1893

28 OCT 1893

DEATHS:

CLEAVER,-Fri. Oct 27, Charles CLEAVER, at the residence of his son,

4741 Kenwood Ave. Funeral at St. John's Church, corner of Langley ave

and 37th st. at 2 o'clock, Sun. Oct 29.

29 OCT 1893:

----Old Resident Dies----

Charles Cleaver Passes Away At His Son's Home

He Came to Chicago in Oct 1833, and Has Been Identified With the

Development of the Hyde Park Region,---Interesting Reminiscences of

Early Days--The First Bridges of the North and South Branches of the

River.

Charles Cleaver for many years one of the leading real estate men of

the city and also one of Chicago's earliest settlers, died at the

home of his son, C.S. Cleaver, No. 4741 Kenwood Ave, Fri. Mr. Cleaver had

lived in Chicago since Oct 1833. His widow, 2 sons, and 4 daughters

survive him. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

When Charles Cleaver came to Chicago he became immediately

identified with the commercial interests of the town and subsequently

founded Cleaverville, now Oakland. This he did by building a house in

1853 on the property lying between Oakwood ave, Brook st (so called by

Mr.Cleaver because of a brook that ran there), Cedar, & Elm streets.

The house since then has been enlarged and divided, but its integral

part remains at the residence No. 3938 Ellis ave. Subsequent to Mr.

Cleavers removal from the a house, he occupied where Standard Hall is

now situated-thirteenth street and Michigan ave- and was built there

because of its contiguity to the soap and rendering works which Mr.

Cleaver erected in 1851 near the foot of 38th st. The house was the

nucleus around which clustered the settlement of Cleaverville and the

?germout of which sprang one of the favorite suburban residential

regions of Chicago.

At the time, 1851, there were only a few fishermen and woodchoppers

there, and there were but 4 or 5 houses south of 12th st. Mr. Cleaver

bought 22 1/2 acres from Samuel Ellis, who at that time lived at Lake

ave and 35th st and kept tavern near the side of the Douglas monument

and then bought 71 acres from Henry and Loring Graves, this property

forming Cleaverville. There Mr. Cleaver erected numerous houses,

spending $60,000 in one year in building purposes. In 1854 he built a

meeting house, which was also the first Church in Hyde Park. To the

Illinois Central, Mr. Cleaver paid $3,800 a year to get it to run

trains to his settlement. . Hundreds of trains pass and repass the

same property daily now.

When Dearborn seminary was organized, Jan. 1854, Mr. Cleaver was one

of the trustees. He also belonged to the Old Volunteer Hook & Ladder

Co., No. 1., along with S.B. Cobb, P.F.W. Peck, Mc Cord, Sherwood, and

others. A letter written by Mr. Cleaver in 1833 in regard to the

lumber interests of Chicago, says the stock of lumber at that time in

the town did not exceed 10,000 ft. and that prices ranged from $60-70

a thousand. Two sawmills, some 6 miles up the North branch, cut such

timber as grew in the vicinity. It was generally of small growth and

of varieties not valuable for building purposes-mostly oak, elm,

poplar and white ash. Mr. Cleaver was authority for the statement that

the first bridge across the N. Branch of the river was built in the

winter of 1831-32, and that the first bridge over the South Branch was

built in the winter of 1832-33. The abutments were built of heavy logs

in the shallow water near the banks. These bridges were 10 feet wide.

Mr. Cleaver remembered driving across the first bridge over the North

Branch.

Charles Cleaver was born at Kensington (Kennington not Kensington) Common,

London, England July 21, 1814. He attended the semi-military academy of H.O.

Stone at Bexley for 7 years. Leaving London Jan. 18, 1833 and arriving in

New York March 13, 1833, he had to wait until April 22 for the canal to open.

He left Buffalo August 26 and arrived in Chicago Oct. 23, 1833.

In 1857 he discontinued his Soap factory and engaged in the real

estate business. In 1866, Cleaver Hall was built. This was used as a

general meeting place for a number of years and is now used as a

dwelling at 40th st and Grand blvd. His home was called Oakwood Hall

and thence was derived the name for the boulevard. Mr. Cleaver married

Mar. 6, 1838, Miss Mary Brookes, whose father was one of the first

Justices of the Peace of Hyde Park. Mr. and Mrs. Cleaver had 6

children, all of whom are living-Charles S.; Frederick W.; Louise, now

Mrs. John Barwick; Myra, Emily and Fanny. Mr. Cleaver witnessed the

growth of Chicago and largely contributed to the prosperity of the new

town. Until within the last 2 years, he lived on Ellis ave, but of

late resided with his son at 4741 Kenwood av. He has taken no active

part in business affairs in recent years. He was a member of St.

John's Episcopal Church and his religious beliefs entered into the

daily duties of his life.

Monday 30 OCT 1893

BURIAL OF CHARLES CLEAVER

The funeral of Charles Cleaver was held yesterday afternoon at 2

o'clock at St. John's Reformed Episcopal Church, 37th st and Langley

ave. The Rev. Henry F. Milligan officiated. White and yellow

chrysanthemums rested at the foot of the casket, while at the head

was placed a large "gates ajar" made of roses. The casket was plain

black broadcloth and was carried to the hearse by the following pall

bearers; J. Silvey, W.P. Sidley, S.O. Blair, Thomas Caliger, and

J.H.Martin. The remains were interred in the family lot at Oakwoods.

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Chicago Tribune

MRS. LOUISA BARWICK, LONG A RESIDENT HERE, DIES.

Mrs. Louisa Barwick, one of the earliest residents of Chicago; a

graduate of the old Dearborn academy died last night at her home, 2236

W. 113th st. She was 83 years of age and is survived by one son and

four daughters.

DEATH NOTICE:

BARWICK-Louisa Cleaver Barwick, aged 83, beloved wife of the late John

Barwick, fond mother of William S., John L. (deceased), Louise I.,

Mrs. Edith Beardsley, Mrs. Mary Wells, Mrs. Ruth Brookes. Services at

the Church of the Mediator, Morgan Park, Thursday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m.

Interment Mt. Hope.

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James McMullen 1829-1893

"Burlington Free Press" 1893
James McMullen, one of Chicago's oldest lumbermen, and brother of the late Bishop John McMullen, of Davenport, Iowa, died at his residence in this city on tuesday evening, February 21. He had suffered from liver complaint for some years, indeed, to such an extent that nine years ago he was forced to retire from the business in which he had been active for so many years. Several weeks ago the physicians abandoned hope of saving his life, and his last days were devoted to pious preparation for death. His death bed was an edifying one, and he died surrounded by the members of his family. The funeral took place on Friday at 10 o'clock at St. Patrick's church, Adams and Desplaines streets. the services were simple, in accordance with his wishes. High Mass was said by Dr. Butler assisted by Dr. McGovern and Rev. Father Henneberry. The choir of the church rendered the music.
The sermon was delivered by Rev. D.J. Riordan and was a touching eulogy of the life of the deceased.
After the services the pall bearere, James McMullen, John T. McLaughlin, William McLaughlin, and John W. Young, who were nephews of the deceased carried the casket to the hearse. The honorary pall bearers, W. J. Amberg, Z.P. Brosseau, Dr. T. A. Lilly, J. Biedler, Joseph Kenny, John Adams, John Coughlin, and R.C. Gannon. The buriel was at Calvary, where a short service was held.
Mr. McMullen was widely known in business and Catholic church circles in this city. A resident of this city for fifty years, he won for himself and enviable reputation for business ability, probity and high Christian character. In church circles he was known as a liberal giver to the poor, a devout Christian and the staunch friend and advisor of the clergy. For a number of years he was president of the Upper Council of St. Vincent de Paul Society.

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"Chicago Post" 1893
 

DEATH OF JAMES MCMULLEN     
 

A Veteran Lumber Dealer and Highly Respected Citizen.
James McMullen, one of Chicago's oldest lumbermen and brother of the late Bishop John McMullen, of Davenport, Iowa, died at his residence , Jackson Boulevard and Center Avenue, last night. For six months past he had suffered greatly from liver and kidney trouble, which had troubled him more or less of late years, and which nine years ago compelled him to retire from active business. Several weeks ago the physicians were forced to admit that there was no longer any hope of saving the veteran lumberman's life, and the last days were devoted to preparing for the sad end that was sure to come. Surrounded by the members of his family and his spiritual adviser, Mr. McMullen breathed his last shortly after 7 o'clock last night. the funeral will not take place until friday at 10 o'clock. the remains will be taken to St. Patrick's Church, where requiem high mass will be celebrated, after which the body will be interred at Calvary.
Mr. McMullen was widely known in business and Catholic Church circles in this city. A resident of this city for fifty years, he won for himself an enviable reputation for business ability, probity and high Christian character. In church circles he was known as a liberal giver to the poor, a devout Christian and the stanch friend and adviser of the clergy. For a number of years he was president of the upper council of St. Vincent De Paul Society, a charity organization connected with the Catholic Church. While Bishop McMullen was vicar general of this parish, Mr. McMullen was a frequent visitor at the archbishop's residence.
Mr. McMullen was born in Ballignahinch, County Down, Ireland, in 1828. In 1833 his parents emigrated to Halifax, removing shortly therafter to Prescott, Ontario, where they began farming. In 1837, their house was burned down and the family crossed the Canada border to Ogdenburg, N.Y. In 1843 the family came to Chicago and owned a small grocery store. Young McMullen secured work in a lumber yard packing shingles. He afterward became a clerk for Alexander Officer. He formed a partnership with John Funk and Joseph Beidler under the firm name of McMullen, Funk & Beidler. Shortly after the close of the war the firm was dissolved and the firm of McMullen & Officer was organized. This firm continued until about two years before Mr. McMullen retired from business. Mr McMullen's first lumber yard was located on Canal street, between Randolph and Lake. It was afterward located in the lumber district at Main and Cologne streets. The deceased leaves a widow and six children and a brother, Joseph McMullen, of this city and a sister, Mrs. William Carey, of Florida.

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Chicago Herald 1893
 

Funeral of James McMullen

The funeral of James McMullen took place yesterday morning at St. Patrick's church, West Adams and Desplaines streets. The services were simple in accordance with his wishes. Preceding the ceremony at the church a short service was conducted at the house, Jackson Boulevard and Center avenue, by Rev. Father Henneberry. The remains were then taken to the church, where high mass was said by Dr. Butler, assisted by Dr. McGovern and Rev. Father Henneberry. The sermon was delivered by Rev. D. J. Riordan, and was a touching eulogy of the life of the deceased. After the services the pallbeareres, James McMullen, Joseph McMullen, J. McLaoughlin, william McLaughlin and John W Young, who were nephews of the deceased, carried the casket to the hearse. The honorary pallbearers were: W.J.Amberg, Joseph Kenny, John Coughlin, Dr. R.A.Lilly, Z.P. Brosseau, R. Canon, J Beldier, John Adams. The burial was at Calvary, where a short service was held.
 

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WINANS -- At her residence, Chicago, Ill. May 14, suddenly, of
neuralgia of the heart. Sarah Eleanor, widow of Chauncey C. Winans.
Funeral services at St. Martin's Church, President St., between Court
and Smith Sts., Brooklyn, May 17, at 10:30 a.m.
-- New York Times; 16 May 1893; page 5.--