Eli Crocker Eaglesfield, 1851-1925  
Categories: Berlin, Wisconsin, Gentry, Arkansas, The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder" - 1925
  Eaglesfield - Eli C. was born at Binghamton, N. Y., March 21, 1851, and passed away at the home of his son, Perl E. Eaglesfield in Joplin, Mo., Jan. 17, 1925, at the age of 73 yr., 9 mo., and 26 days.
  Mr. Eaglesfield was a trainer of race horses and was hurt internally while in a race last Aug., which was primarily the cause of his death, though paralysis hastened the end.
  About five weeks ago his son, Perl, went to Springfield Ill., and brought his father to Joplin, where he was most tenderly cared for.   His son, Ralph, and wife were also with him during these last anxious weeks.
  Mr. Eaglesfield was the son of Susan Simmons and John George Eaglesfield.   When about 21 yr. ago he was converted and joined the church.
  In 1881 he was married to Celestia A. Newell, who died in Gentry, in Feb. 1902.   To this union were born 5 children; Mrs. E. R. Maxson of Milton, Wis., Guy E. of Bisbee, Ariz., E. Ralph of Timpas, Co., Perl E. of Joplin, Mo., and Mrs. Tacy Kerr of Milton, Wis.   There are also left 10 grandchildren.
  Mr. Eaglesfield was a man of most excellent character and will be remembered and mourned by many friends.   He came to Gentry in 1901, and lived here about 15 years.   Many friends remember how he had to be both father and mother to his children after the death of his wife, and they can also recall how nobly he fulfilled his mission.
  The farewell service was held in the Seventh Day Baptist church in Gentry, Sunday afternoon, Jan. 18.   As pastor Severance was away on a missionary trip, Rev. Mr. Huges of the Congregational Church conducted the service, and the remains were laid to rest by the side of his wife in the Gentry cemetery.   [Greene.FTW]

Celestia Asenath (Newell) Eaglesfield 1855-1903 
Categories: Berlin, Wisconsin, Gentry, Arkansas, Rev. James H. Hurley Officiating, The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 59, No 8, p 127, Feb. 23, 1903.
  Celestia Asenath Newell Eaglesfield was born November 14, 1855, at Elk Creek, Erie county, Pa., and fell asleep in Jesus at her home in Gentry, Arkansas, Feb. 3, 1903.
  A loving, thoughtful wife; a kind, faithful mother, and a quiet but devoted Christian has passed to her reward.     J. H. H.