Obituary: Henry M. Bacon, son of Ira and Naomi Bacon, was born in bingham, Potter Co., Pa., August 9, 1829, and passed away from this life at his home in Kingston May 18, 1915, at the age of 85 years, 9 months and 9 days. He grew to manhood in the place of his birth. On July 8, 1852, he was united in marriage to miss Polly Lawton, also of Bingham. In the spring of 1855 they came to Illinois and located in sycamore. From there they moved to flora township, boone co., near Belvidere where they lived twelve years, when they moved to Franklin township, DeKalb Co, and from there they moved to Kingston in March 1881, where they have lived ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Bacon were blessed with 3 children, who are Mrs. A. S. Gibbs, who passed out of this life in 1911, Elmer R. Bacon and Mrs. may Brown of Kingston. The deceased enlisted in Co. G, 95th Illinois Volunteer Infantry and served his country faithfully, being honorably discharged at Washington D. C. in 1865 [research revealed he was discharged 17 Aug 1865 at Camp Butler, Ill.]. He leaves to mourn his departure besides his beloved wife, a number of grand and great grand children, four brothers, Z. O. and Willard of Genesse, N. Y., John of Buffalo, N. Y. and Ira of Clear Lake, Wis., and one sister, Mrs. Amanda silvius of Belvidere. Also a host of other relatives and friends. He was a member of Barnes Post No. 395 G.A.R. and a member of the Kingston M. E. church. He lived an honest upright life. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the M. E. church. Rev. C. A. Briggs officiating. Sons of veterans were pall bearers. Burial was in Bloods Point cemetery.

Submitted by Kevin D. Bacon

Henry and wife, Polly

Henry with his G.A.R. comrades from Gilbert Barnes post #395