Washington Trig HATFIELD was born in Jefferson County, Illinois April 28, 1849, and died March 20, 1916, aged 67y10m20d.

He was united in marriage to Katherine Elizabeth KLEIN June 7, 1870, and lived happily together until death parted them 13 years ago.

To this union was born five sons and two daughters, one infant son which has preceded them.

He leaves to mourn his loss four sons, Richard, George, Grover and Harry; two daughters, Mrs. Sophia STEWART of Champaign, IL, and Mrs. Rose JARRELL of Murphysboro, IL.

He suffered a paraletic stroke four years ago and has been an invalid ever since, but bore his sufferings with patience, always cheerful and remarked that he was ready and willing to go at the master's call.

Source: Daily Register - Mt. Vernon, IL
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 1916
Submitted by: Mary Zinzilieta