Uncle Daniel Ebert was stricken Wednesday with strangulated hernia.  The condition of the roads made a trip to a hospital impossible and no medical help could be summoned.

Dr. Bouseman operated very skillfully himself.  Mrs. Bouseman administered the anesthetic and H. G. Seibert and L. E. Foote assisted.  Mr. Ebert came through the operation all right.  The outcome is very hopeful and such heroic measures will surely be rewarded by his complete restoration.

Mr. Daniel Ebert, of Fountain Green, who was operated on by Dr. A. W. Bouseman, on the 31st day of March, last, for a strangulated hernia, is doing fine, considering his age, general condition, and lack of hospital facilities, which means lots of vitality, and resisting power, thus, we feel sure of his recovery again.  Mr. Ebert is a man who has always been full of pep, early to bed, and early to rise; ready any time to give the Two-step, but not the Charleston.  At this writing there is no temperature, pulse normal, good appetite good.  We sincererly hope to continue giving you good reports.

In connection with the above mentioned operation, Mr. Ebert was operated on at the St. Francis hospital, by Dr. Bacon of Macomb, the 25th day of April, 1911, and again on the 5th day of June, 1911, he was taken back to the same hospital, where the same surgeon operated on the 12th day of June.  After which he enjoyed good health, after his recovery, until about two or three months ago, it was noticed by his friends, a slight decline in health.

Uncle Dan is the only Civil war veteran of the township.  He was private under Captain Rufus Rose, in the 51st regiment of Illinois Infantry Volunteers, was enrolled on the 23d day of December, 1861 to serve three years or during the war, was discharged from the service of the United States on the 23d day of December, 1863 by reason of re-enlistment as a veteran volunteer.  Mr. Ebert was born in Pennsylvania, and was at this time 21 years of age. [At left, Union Army pension application card.]

On the 24th day of December, 1863 he was again enrolled as sergeant under Captain Rufus Rose, to serve two years and was again discharged August 9, 1865 at Springfield by reason of War Department.

On September 1, 1864 Mr. Ebert was appointed third sergeant in Company K of the 51st Regiment of the Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was to rank from thence on as to be discharged from the duty of the third sergeant by doing and performing all manner of things belonging.  This promotion was given by A. M. Tilton, Captain of the 51st Regiment and commanding officer A. W., May 1st, lieutenant.

"Soldier sleep thy warfare o'er.  Sleep the sleep that knows no waking until the resurrection day."

Daniel Ebert, a veteran of the Civil war, and a valiant soldier of the cross answered the call of the Great Commander, on the morning of May 10th, 1926, aged 84 years, 11 months and 14 days.

Time had lightly touched this grand old man who, with mental an physical forces unabated, has long continued hale and hearty in spite of advancing years.  He had in mid-life successfully battled with serious sickness, but it was not until recent months that signs of weakness became evident and an old trouble seemed to menace.  In the early spring a very sudden and very violent seizure made necessary immediate surgical aid.  At the time when it appeared his hours were numbered, he passed through the operation which was very sucessfully and skillfully performed and promised good results. Mr. Ebert rallied promptly, and during the weeks which followed, seemingly responded to the trained and tender care with which he was constantly surrounded. Hope but lately gave place to fear as his vitality appeared to lessen, but later waned rapidly until the summons came.

Daniel Ebert was a native of Cumberland Co. Penn. where he was born May 26th, 1841.  He was the son of Philip and Mary Ebert, of whose family of twelve children there remain Mrs. Sophia Goldsberry of Lombard, Ill., Mrs. Jennie Long of Farragut, Iowa.  Mr. Ebert emigrated westward in early manhood locating near Fountain Green, Ill.

On Feb. 7, 1867 he was united in marriage to Fannie George.   Of the six children born to them, there survive Mrs. Leah Massingill of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs. Etta Long and Mrs. Gussie Miller of this community.  The wife and mother passed away in 1877 and Mr. Ebert was again married to Betty Ann Sibert.  Five children blessed their union of whom remain Guy of Fountain Green, Gabe of Elvaston and Mrs. Mae Lenix of near Carthage.

There are also ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  Mr. Ebert was again bereft of a faithful companion who was called to her reward March 1st, 1892 and in 1893 married Sarah Dennison who survives him.

When the country called her loyal sons to preserve the Union, Mr. Ebert was prompt to respond and when twenty-one years of age was enlisted as private in the 51st regiment of Ill. Infantry.  He holds a war record of which his family are justly proud.  Merited promotion came as he faithfully followed the flag facing danger and death in its defense.  He held his place in the ranks until he received honorable discharge at the close of the conflict.  Of the nearly two hundred volunteers from this community he was the last remaining in this township.

As a private citizen, Mr. Ebert's life was above reproach.  He lived well and worthily.  His years marked by fidelity to God and man, and he has ever held the esteem and confidence of all good people.  He, at different times served the public officially and creditably.  He was converted in early manhood and was for many years a pillar in the M. E. church and was later upon the recommendation of Rev. Branic was transferred to Presbyterian church.

His comfortable cottage home in Fountain Green, where he located after the active duties of the farm were no longer followed, has been a favorite rallying place for kindred and friends.  His last days have been blessed and brightened by the devotion of his children and his children's children who were ever most kind and constant in their expressed love and loyalty to this aged parent, never failing to gather annually in honor of his natal day, making it a time of gladness and good cheer.  Very happily he journeyed toward the sunset gates of life, and at the last, after a brief time of rest from active labors and with little of pain and suffering he passed on to receive the reward of one who had "fought the good fight of faith."

Funeral services were held at Majorville at 11 a. m. Wednesday, May 12 conducted by Rev. F. M. Branic.  Interment was in Majorville cemetery.

We thank the neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father.

Daniel's first wife was Fannie George, born July 21, 1848 (date calculated from tombstone inscription), in Virginia.  She was the daughter of John and Catharine George, both originally from Germany.

Daniel and Fannie were married by Rev. Thomas M. Walker, the Presbyterian minister from Fountain Green, on February 7, 1867.  Marriage Documents

Fannie died June 2, 1877, and was buried at Friendship Cemetery, McDonough County, Illinois. Also buried there are infant sons (no names or dates) of D. and F. Ebert.

The children of Daniel Ebert and Fannie George were:

i.	Leah Bell Ebert, born October 14, 1867.  At the time of her marriage, Leah reported she had been born in Hire Township, McDonough County, Illinois.  Her obituary said she had been born in Fountain Green, Hancock County, Illinois.  She died September 23, 1957, in Magna, Utah, burial at Wasatch Lawn Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.
ii.	Etta Mae Ebert, born July 26, 1870.  Although the Ebert family was residing in Hire Township, McDonough County, in 1870, Etta's obituary reported she was born in Fountain Green, Hancock County.  She died May 10, 1948, at Fountain Green, interment at Majorville Cemetery.
	It's not uncommon to find Fountain Green shown as a birthplace for many people born in that general locale and it's certainly possible that the mothers were taken to the home of a relative or midwife who actually lived in the village.  We strongly suspect, however, that in the majority of cases the births occurred at home and Fountain Green was named simply because it was the largest town in the area. For Leah and Etta, our opinion is that they were born in Hire Township, McDonough County.
iii.	Julia Augusta "Gussie" Ebert, born September 5, 1873, in Illinois, died November 29, 1962, in Los Angeles County, California.  She was buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County.
iv. v. vi.	Three Ebert sons, born and died between 1868 and 1877, buried near Fannie at Friendship Cemetery.

On November 1, 1877, Daniel married Elizabeth Sibert.  Marriage License

Elizabeth Ann Sibert, known as Betsy and Betty, was born June 29, 1852, in Ross County, Ohio. She died March 1, 1892, at the Ebert home in Fountain Green Township and was buried at Majorville Cemetery.  Her obituary stated that she and Daniel had seven children; we can account for the five mentioned in Daniel's obituary.

The known children of Daniel Ebert and Elizabeth Ann Sibert were:

i.	Ira Guy Ebert, born July 8, 1879, on a farm about one mile south of Fountain Green, Hancock County.  He died January 29, 1946, at Fountain Green.  Burial at Moss Ridge Cemetery, Carthage, Hancock County.
ii.	Ernest Gabe Ebert, born July 17, 1881, probably in or near Hancock Township, Hancock County.  He died March 13, 1953, at Nauvoo, Hancock County, burial at Moss Ridge Cemetery.
iii.	Ella Pearl Ebert, born January 5, 1883, in Hancock County, died September 25, 1900, at Fountain Green.  Interment at Majorville Cemetery.
iv.	Harley H. Ebert, born May 14, 1888 (date calculated from tombstone inscription), died February 23, 1889.  Burial at Majorville Cemetery.
v.	Mae Ebert, born March 15, 1890, in Hancock County.  She died in March of 1980; last address on Social Security records: Rawlins, Carbon County, Wyoming.

Daniel Ebert married his third wife, Sarah Denison, on March 23, 1893, at the Hotel Criss in Carthage.  Marriage Documents

Sarah Denison was born August 10, 1841, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter of John B. Denison and Leah Hycus.  Sarah died April 13, 1928, at Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois, and was buried at Majorville Cemetery.

There were no children born to Daniel and Sarah.

Philip Ebert, 40, male, farmer, born PA
Mary A, 35, female, born PA
Amos, 14, male, born PA, attended school within the year
William, 13, male, born PA, attended school within the year
Howard, 11, male, born PA, attended school within the year
Daniel, 7, male, born PA, attended school within the year
Sophia, 5, female, born PA
[Abraham, born in 1846, is missing from this listing.]

Philip Ebert, 50, male, farmer, value of real estate 3000, value of personal estate 500, born PA
Mary, 46, female, born PA
Amos, 25, male, farmer, born PA
William, 23, male, farmer, born PA
Howard, 21, male, farmer, born PA
Daniel, 17, male, farmer, born PA, attended school within the year
Sophia, 15, female, born PA, attended school within the year
Abram, 13, male, born PA, attended school within the year
Mary J, 8, female, born IL, attended school within the year
Lidia Ann, 5, female, born IL
Ella Bell, 1, female, born IL

Ebats, Daniel, 24, male, white, farmer, value of personal estate 800, born PA, male citizen of the U.S. aged 21 or more
Fannie, 21, female, white, keep house, born VA
Leah B, 2, female, white, born IL

Ebbert, Daniel, white, male, 39, married, farmer, born PA, both parents born PA
Betsy A, white, female, wife, married, keeping house, born OH, both parents born Prusia
Leah B, white, female, 12, daughter, single, keeping house, attended school within the year, born IL, father born PA, mother born VA
Ettie M, white, female, 9, daughter, single, attended school within the year, born IL, father born PA, mother born VA
Julie A, white, female, 7, daughter, single, attended school within the year, born IL, father born PA, mother born VA
Ira G, white, male, 11/12, born July, son, single, born IL, father born PA, mother born OH

Ebert, Danial, head, white, male, May 1841, 59, married for 7 years, born PA, both parents born PA, retired farmer, months not employed - 12, could read, write and speak English, owned his home free of mortgage

Seriah, wife, white, female, Aug 1841, 58, married for 7 years; mother of 3 children, all living; born PA, both parents born PA, could read, write and speak English

Gabrel, son, white, male, July 1881, 18, single, born IL, both parents born PA, day laborer, months not employed - 6, could read, write and speak English

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Ebert, Ella P, daughter, white, female, Jan 1883, 17, single, born IL, both parents born PA, at school for 9 months, could read, write and speak English

May, daughter, white, female, Mar 1890, 10, single, born IL, both parents born PA, at school for 9 months, could read, write and speak English

Ebert, Daniel, head, male, white, 69, married (3rd) for 17 years, born PA, both parents born PA, spoke English, own income, could read and write, owned his home free of mortgage, whether a survivor of the Union or Confederate Army or Navy - UA

Sara, wife, female, white, 69, married (1st) for 17 years, mother of 0 children, born PA, both parents born PA, spoke English, could read and write

Gabe, son, male, white, 29, single, born IL, both parents born PA, spoke English, clerk, ten cent store, employee, whether out of work on April 15, 1910 - no, number of weeks out of work during 1909 - 0, could read and write

Ebert, Daniel, head, owned his home free of mortgage, male, white, 78, married, could read and write, born PA, both parents born PA, spoke English, [no occupation shown]

Sarah, wife, female, white, 78, married, could read and write, born PA, both parents born PA, spoke English

Annie, sister, female, white, 65, widow, could read and write, born PA, both parents born PA, spoke English