Homer Franklin Aspinwall (1846 - 1919)

Born 15 Nov 1846 in Stephenson, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Died 23 Feb 1919 at age 72 in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, United States

Biography

Homer Aspinwall is Notable.

"He is a farmer, an influential and prominent citizen in the community where he lives, and has served as State Senator of the 12th Illinois District. During the late war with Spain, he served as Captain and Assistant Quartermaster, and as such was in charge of the U. S. Transport "Manitoba," which carried our troops and supplies to Porto Rico and Cuba. They live in Freeport, Ill." ^[1]

"Homer Franklin Aspinwall (November 15, 1846 – February 23, 1919) was an American politician, farmer, and seaman. Aspinwall was born and raised in Stephenson County, Illinois, and spent most of his professional life there as a farmer. The success of his farm led to his election as a county supervisor and then to the Illinois Senate, where he served for eight years. During his second term there, the Spanish–American War broke out and Aspinwall was appointed captain of a transport ship." ^[2]

Sixth cousin of "The Rebel" Thomas Wyatt.

Homer was buried in Oakland Cemetery in Freeport, Illinois.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ "'The Aspinwall genealogy', by Aspinwall, Algernon Aikin; Rutland; Vt., USA; 1845-1923, p. 193."
2. ↑ Wikipedia: Homer F. Aspinwall
3. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116128296/homer_franklin-aspinwall: accessed May 14, 2024), memorial page for Homer Franklin Aspinwall (15 Nov 1846–23 Feb 1919), Find A Grave: Memorial #116128296, citing Oakland Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by GZRG (contributor 50261901).