"WILLIAM SUMMERVILLE (Chillicothe). William Summerville, the subject of this sketch, came originally from Pennsylvania, his birth having occurred there November 4, 1830. Consequently be is a little past the age of 55 years.
John Summerville, his father, was occupied in tilling the soil in that State during his life, his death taking place in November, 1883. His wife, whose maiden name was Catharine Fergueson, died in 1856. They were the parents of seven children: James H., William, Joseph A., John F., Emily J., Samuel M. and Sarah C. These all live in their native State save John F., who died in 1868. James H. and Samuel M. are interested in the oil business and the others are farmers and stock-raisers.
William Summerville, after being reared in the Keystone State, emigrated to Chillicothe, Mo., in the spring of 1868, and was first engaged in bridge building, and in fact he gave his attention to this calling until 1871, but in that year he embarked in the grocery business and has continued it to the present.
In 1858 he was united in marriage to Miss Ann J. Dickey, formerly from the same State as himself. Six children out of nine which blessed this union are now living: Anna H., Cora C., who married in 1883 Henry Smith of this place; Sarah J., Jay F., William A. and Oscar. Viola J., Calvin and John are deceased. Me. Summerville is now the owner and proprietor of a large brick store located an the corner of Slack and Second streets, where he is enjoying a thriving patronage. He handles a large assortment of staple and fancy groceries, queensware, glassware, cutlery, boots and shoes, notions, etc., receiving all kinds of produce in exchange; and selling entirely for cash, he can afford to dispose of his goods at prices which will come within the reach of all and that suit the times. His place is headquarters for farmers from all portions of the community." History of Livingston County from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri, 1886
"William Summerville, aged 75, a citizen of Chillicothe since 1868, succumbed to paralysis at one o'clock Tuesday morning. He had suffered with the disease three weeks. Since Saturday night, when physicians gave up hope for his recovery, he had been sinking steadily. A man with a less vigorous constitution would have died perhaps days before Mr. Summerville. He was rugged and his system fought the ravages of the fatal attack inch by inch.
He was born in Pennsylvania on November 4, 1830. His parents were John S. and Catherine F. Summerville. He spent his early days in the Keystone state and moved to Chillicothe in 1868. He was a bridge constructor for three years and was foreman of the workmen who built the bridges along the Wabash line. He retired from this vocation in 1871 and entered the grocery business.
His first establishment was located at the corner of Slack and Second Streets. He moved from there as his trade increased to the south side of the square and fifteen years ago, transferred his large stock to the building his grocery now occupies on South Washington Street. He was a self-made merchant. His business ideas comprised straight dealing and perseverance. That he succeeded is attested by the establishment that bears his name. He was trusted by the public and the esteem manifested itself in a substantial way.
Mr. Summerville did not lean much toward public life. The only office of importance he held was when he represented the Third Ward in the city council. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and had been a trustee of that religious body for a number of years.
Ten years before he came west, he married Miss Ann J. Dickey of Pennsylvania. She died here July 6, 1895. He leaves six children whose names are: Mrs. Henry Smith of Marshal Pass, Colo.; Mrs. C.W. Smith of Chillicothe; Mrs. George McNabb of Stamford, Neb.; Jay F. of Joplin; William A. and Oscar of this city. Three children are dead.
Funeral from the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock, Rev. George Williamson of Cameron officiating. Burial in Edgewood Cemetery." The Chillicothe Constitution, June 13, 1905
John Summerville, his father, was occupied in tilling the soil in that State during his life, his death taking place in November, 1883. His wife, whose maiden name was Catharine Fergueson, died in 1856. They were the parents of seven children: James H., William, Joseph A., John F., Emily J., Samuel M. and Sarah C. These all live in their native State save John F., who died in 1868. James H. and Samuel M. are interested in the oil business and the others are farmers and stock-raisers.
William Summerville, after being reared in the Keystone State, emigrated to Chillicothe, Mo., in the spring of 1868, and was first engaged in bridge building, and in fact he gave his attention to this calling until 1871, but in that year he embarked in the grocery business and has continued it to the present.
In 1858 he was united in marriage to Miss Ann J. Dickey, formerly from the same State as himself. Six children out of nine which blessed this union are now living: Anna H., Cora C., who married in 1883 Henry Smith of this place; Sarah J., Jay F., William A. and Oscar. Viola J., Calvin and John are deceased. Me. Summerville is now the owner and proprietor of a large brick store located an the corner of Slack and Second streets, where he is enjoying a thriving patronage. He handles a large assortment of staple and fancy groceries, queensware, glassware, cutlery, boots and shoes, notions, etc., receiving all kinds of produce in exchange; and selling entirely for cash, he can afford to dispose of his goods at prices which will come within the reach of all and that suit the times. His place is headquarters for farmers from all portions of the community." History of Livingston County from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri, 1886
"William Summerville, aged 75, a citizen of Chillicothe since 1868, succumbed to paralysis at one o'clock Tuesday morning. He had suffered with the disease three weeks. Since Saturday night, when physicians gave up hope for his recovery, he had been sinking steadily. A man with a less vigorous constitution would have died perhaps days before Mr. Summerville. He was rugged and his system fought the ravages of the fatal attack inch by inch.
He was born in Pennsylvania on November 4, 1830. His parents were John S. and Catherine F. Summerville. He spent his early days in the Keystone state and moved to Chillicothe in 1868. He was a bridge constructor for three years and was foreman of the workmen who built the bridges along the Wabash line. He retired from this vocation in 1871 and entered the grocery business.
His first establishment was located at the corner of Slack and Second Streets. He moved from there as his trade increased to the south side of the square and fifteen years ago, transferred his large stock to the building his grocery now occupies on South Washington Street. He was a self-made merchant. His business ideas comprised straight dealing and perseverance. That he succeeded is attested by the establishment that bears his name. He was trusted by the public and the esteem manifested itself in a substantial way.
Mr. Summerville did not lean much toward public life. The only office of importance he held was when he represented the Third Ward in the city council. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and had been a trustee of that religious body for a number of years.
Ten years before he came west, he married Miss Ann J. Dickey of Pennsylvania. She died here July 6, 1895. He leaves six children whose names are: Mrs. Henry Smith of Marshal Pass, Colo.; Mrs. C.W. Smith of Chillicothe; Mrs. George McNabb of Stamford, Neb.; Jay F. of Joplin; William A. and Oscar of this city. Three children are dead.
Funeral from the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock, Rev. George Williamson of Cameron officiating. Burial in Edgewood Cemetery." The Chillicothe Constitution, June 13, 1905
"WILLIAM SUMMERVILLE (Chillicothe). William Summerville, the subject of this sketch, came originally from Pennsylvania, his birth having occurred there November 4, 1830. Consequently be is a little past the age of 55 years.
John Summerville, his father, was occupied in tilling the soil in that State during his life, his death taking place in November, 1883. His wife, whose maiden name was Catharine Fergueson, died in 1856. They were the parents of seven children: James H., William, Joseph A., John F., Emily J., Samuel M. and Sarah C. These all live in their native State save John F., who died in 1868. James H. and Samuel M. are interested in the oil business and the others are farmers and stock-raisers.
William Summerville, after being reared in the Keystone State, emigrated to Chillicothe, Mo., in the spring of 1868, and was first engaged in bridge building, and in fact he gave his attention to this calling until 1871, but in that year he embarked in the grocery business and has continued it to the present.
In 1858 he was united in marriage to Miss Ann J. Dickey, formerly from the same State as himself. Six children out of nine which blessed this union are now living: Anna H., Cora C., who married in 1883 Henry Smith of this place; Sarah J., Jay F., William A. and Oscar. Viola J., Calvin and John are deceased. Me. Summerville is now the owner and proprietor of a large brick store located an the corner of Slack and Second streets, where he is enjoying a thriving patronage. He handles a large assortment of staple and fancy groceries, queensware, glassware, cutlery, boots and shoes, notions, etc., receiving all kinds of produce in exchange; and selling entirely for cash, he can afford to dispose of his goods at prices which will come within the reach of all and that suit the times. His place is headquarters for farmers from all portions of the community." History of Livingston County from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri, 1886
"William Summerville, aged 75, a citizen of Chillicothe since 1868, succumbed to paralysis at one o'clock Tuesday morning. He had suffered with the disease three weeks. Since Saturday night, when physicians gave up hope for his recovery, he had been sinking steadily. A man with a less vigorous constitution would have died perhaps days before Mr. Summerville. He was rugged and his system fought the ravages of the fatal attack inch by inch.
He was born in Pennsylvania on November 4, 1830. His parents were John S. and Catherine F. Summerville. He spent his early days in the Keystone state and moved to Chillicothe in 1868. He was a bridge constructor for three years and was foreman of the workmen who built the bridges along the Wabash line. He retired from this vocation in 1871 and entered the grocery business.
His first establishment was located at the corner of Slack and Second Streets. He moved from there as his trade increased to the south side of the square and fifteen years ago, transferred his large stock to the building his grocery now occupies on South Washington Street. He was a self-made merchant. His business ideas comprised straight dealing and perseverance. That he succeeded is attested by the establishment that bears his name. He was trusted by the public and the esteem manifested itself in a substantial way.
Mr. Summerville did not lean much toward public life. The only office of importance he held was when he represented the Third Ward in the city council. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and had been a trustee of that religious body for a number of years.
Ten years before he came west, he married Miss Ann J. Dickey of Pennsylvania. She died here July 6, 1895. He leaves six children whose names are: Mrs. Henry Smith of Marshal Pass, Colo.; Mrs. C.W. Smith of Chillicothe; Mrs. George McNabb of Stamford, Neb.; Jay F. of Joplin; William A. and Oscar of this city. Three children are dead.
Funeral from the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock, Rev. George Williamson of Cameron officiating. Burial in Edgewood Cemetery." The Chillicothe Constitution, June 13, 1905
John Summerville, his father, was occupied in tilling the soil in that State during his life, his death taking place in November, 1883. His wife, whose maiden name was Catharine Fergueson, died in 1856. They were the parents of seven children: James H., William, Joseph A., John F., Emily J., Samuel M. and Sarah C. These all live in their native State save John F., who died in 1868. James H. and Samuel M. are interested in the oil business and the others are farmers and stock-raisers.
William Summerville, after being reared in the Keystone State, emigrated to Chillicothe, Mo., in the spring of 1868, and was first engaged in bridge building, and in fact he gave his attention to this calling until 1871, but in that year he embarked in the grocery business and has continued it to the present.
In 1858 he was united in marriage to Miss Ann J. Dickey, formerly from the same State as himself. Six children out of nine which blessed this union are now living: Anna H., Cora C., who married in 1883 Henry Smith of this place; Sarah J., Jay F., William A. and Oscar. Viola J., Calvin and John are deceased. Me. Summerville is now the owner and proprietor of a large brick store located an the corner of Slack and Second streets, where he is enjoying a thriving patronage. He handles a large assortment of staple and fancy groceries, queensware, glassware, cutlery, boots and shoes, notions, etc., receiving all kinds of produce in exchange; and selling entirely for cash, he can afford to dispose of his goods at prices which will come within the reach of all and that suit the times. His place is headquarters for farmers from all portions of the community." History of Livingston County from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri, 1886
"William Summerville, aged 75, a citizen of Chillicothe since 1868, succumbed to paralysis at one o'clock Tuesday morning. He had suffered with the disease three weeks. Since Saturday night, when physicians gave up hope for his recovery, he had been sinking steadily. A man with a less vigorous constitution would have died perhaps days before Mr. Summerville. He was rugged and his system fought the ravages of the fatal attack inch by inch.
He was born in Pennsylvania on November 4, 1830. His parents were John S. and Catherine F. Summerville. He spent his early days in the Keystone state and moved to Chillicothe in 1868. He was a bridge constructor for three years and was foreman of the workmen who built the bridges along the Wabash line. He retired from this vocation in 1871 and entered the grocery business.
His first establishment was located at the corner of Slack and Second Streets. He moved from there as his trade increased to the south side of the square and fifteen years ago, transferred his large stock to the building his grocery now occupies on South Washington Street. He was a self-made merchant. His business ideas comprised straight dealing and perseverance. That he succeeded is attested by the establishment that bears his name. He was trusted by the public and the esteem manifested itself in a substantial way.
Mr. Summerville did not lean much toward public life. The only office of importance he held was when he represented the Third Ward in the city council. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and had been a trustee of that religious body for a number of years.
Ten years before he came west, he married Miss Ann J. Dickey of Pennsylvania. She died here July 6, 1895. He leaves six children whose names are: Mrs. Henry Smith of Marshal Pass, Colo.; Mrs. C.W. Smith of Chillicothe; Mrs. George McNabb of Stamford, Neb.; Jay F. of Joplin; William A. and Oscar of this city. Three children are dead.
Funeral from the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock, Rev. George Williamson of Cameron officiating. Burial in Edgewood Cemetery." The Chillicothe Constitution, June 13, 1905
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