Abraham Francis Caulk

Abraham Francis Caulk, the second of James and Mary Caulk, was born in Macoupin county, il, January 24, 1850, and died at home near Reno, Sept 9 1910. His parents moved to a farm near the present site of Panama at the close of the civil war, and the rest of his has been spent not far from that vincity. On November 12,1868 he was married to Hannah Jane Moss and to this union ten children were born, five of who preced him to the world beyond. thos living are John P. Caulk of Old Ripley, Arthur C. Caulk of Panama, Mrs. Ida Mckean of Walshville, Thomas CAulk of OLd Ripley and Elbert, who is still at home. At the age of eighteen the deceased was coverted and joined the Baptist Church, of which he was a faithful member for a number of years. During his last sickness he often told family that the future was bright and he was willing and ready to die. He was always a loving husband and father a kind neigbor, seeking to make friends rather than enemies. Besides his wife and children he leaves 18 grandchildren, five brothers and host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. The funeral was conducted by Ray Headen at the home of the family, Saturday morning at seven o'clock, after which the remains were taken to sunny side Cemetery for interment.