CHAMPAIGN DAILY GAZETTE 3 APRIL 1903

THE DEATH OF JAMES WORLEY
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AT HIS HOME IN URBANA, AT THE AGE OF NINETY-EIGHT YEARS

James Worley, said to be the oldest resident of this city, died Saturday evening at 6:25, after a long illness, at the home of his son, John Worley, 807 South Race Street. His death was due to old age.

Mr. Worley was born Oct. 14, 1805, and almost all his life was spent in the vicinity of Urbana. When he was able to work he followed farming, but most of his latter days were spent in reading. The following children survive: John Worley, Urbana; George of Ottawa county, Missouri; Mrs. N.M. Herd , of Cable, O., and another daughter in Pennsylvania.

The funeral arrangements have not been completed, but it is expected that it will be held some hour tomorrow.

Submitted by Susan Campbell