Benjamin F. BULLOCK, died this morning at his home two miles west of the city, after a long illness caused by a complication of diseases.

Deceased was for many years a member of the Methodist church and no man in Shiloh township was more highly esteemed as a citizen, Christian, neighbor and friend.

He served three years during the civil war as a member of Co. I, 44th Illinois Infantry and was at one time a member of Coleman Post. Dr. Peters, the post commander, requests that as many of the comrades as can do so, will attend the funeral at Salem cemetery at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Mr. Bullock's wife died about ten years ago, and four sons and two daughters survive him.

Funeral services tomorrow will be conducted by Rev. Wm. A. Browder.

Source: Mt. Vernon Register News
Date: February 15, 1899 (per Michelle Diamond)
Submitted by Sharlet Bigham LaBarbera

Note from Sandy: his Findagrave Memorial shows he was born October 2, 1841 and died February 15, 1899.