FLETCHER Death Notice from the Elgin (IL) Daily Courier 23(?) May 1892, p. 4, col. 2: Mrs. Henry FLETCHER Mrs Henry FLETCHER died at her home on Porter Street, this afternoon, of old age, after a brief illness, the end coming more from weakness than other cause. She was an old and honored resident of Elgin, having been born in England (no - New Jersey) 75 years ago, and coming here in 1845. There survive her the following children, John, William, Louis, Byron, Mrs. Hannah Whitcomb and Mrs. Sarah Fisher, all of Nebraska (incorrect), Mrs. Lydia Carr of Naperville, James, Ed and Charles of this city. Note: Maiden name: Lydia Maria Van Auken Transcribed by: B Eggert - mailto:blgert@aol.com Return to Kane County pages using the "BACK" button on your browser.