Fred T. Shambrook

Fred T. Shambrook, son of John and Mary (Parkin) Shambrook, was born in Tazwell County, Illinois, September 15, 1858, and died at his home in Roberts, Illinois, Saturday morning, January 24th, 1920, aged 61 years, 4 months, and 9 days.
In 1866 (?) he came with his parents to Ford County and grew to manhood at the homestead five miles northwest of Roberts. His mother died in 1864 and his father in December 1900. In 1885 (?) he married Miss Polly J. Hammett at Paxton, Illinois. To this union were born two sons and one daughter, Walter W. and Elmer J. both of whom are living on their father's farms in Lyman township, and Miss Etta F. who lives at the home in Roberts. He has lived on the farm here nearly all his life. Three years he lived in Forrest and two years in Colorado, during this time however he still kept his home in Lyman as he was away only temporarily. About five years ago he moved to Roberts.
Mr. Shambrook has always been held in high esteem by his neighbors as is proven by the fact that they have called him into many public offices almost from the time he reached his majority of 21 years until his death, he has held some office of trust and honor. He served for many years as school director, school trustee and commissioner of highways. After he left the farm he was elected a member of the township high school board and was very active in the building of the new school house. He also served as Supervisor and for a number of years has been a Director in the Roberts Farmers' Grain Company. All these offices he has filled with credit to him self and honor to the people who he represented. His honesty has never been questioned, and his determined stand for right at all times has been a strong characteristic. He never compromised with deceit or wrong doing in any form.
The deceased was an affectionate father, a devoted husband, and a kind neighbor. He was always ready to lend assistance in time of need and to speak cheering words to those in affection. His life was that of a true Christian, showing this spirit at all times in his works as well as in his profession. He will be sadly missed, not only by the members of his family but by his many friends and neighbors as well.
His final illness was for one week only during which time he never complained but patiently waited for the end.
He leaves to mourn his death, besides the wife and children previously mentioned, two brothers, James and Harrison of Roberts, four sisters, Mrs. Ida Toon of Pontiac, Mrs. ?? of Forrest, Mrs. V??? of Roberts and Mrs. Susan ?? of Pontiac; four grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends who join the family in sorrow.
The funeral service was held at the home Monday morning, January 20th, at 10:30 o'clock, private, because of the death, pneumonia, following influenza. Rev. S. A. Johnson pastor of the Congregational Church, officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Lyman cemetery.

--Roberts Herald.  28 January 1920.