8. John E. Ross
Known events for John E. Ross:
DATE EVENT PLACE
May 5 1808 Born SC (1850, 1870 census) or NC (1880 census,
obituary)
"raised partly in" TN, KY (obituary)
About 1829 Came to Illinois (obituary))
Oct 2 1833 Bought 1/2 interest in lot 55 Jacksonville, IL
Apr 19 1834 Marriage to Sarah Hedenberg Jacksonville, IL
1835 Census (who was 2nd female?) Morgan county, IL
Sep 29 1835 daughter Susan born
Oct 29 1835 Bought half interest in 3 lots Jacksonville, IL
Jan 28 1837 Sold 1/2 interest in lot 55 Jacksonville, IL
Apr 1837 Partnership dissolved Jacksonville, IL
May 13 1837 Sold half interest in 3 lots Jacksonville, IL
May 29 1837 Bought 56 acres sec 8 Tazewell county, IL
July 1837 Joined Little Mackinaw church Tazewell county, IL
Apr 11 1838 daughter Adella born
Bef? 1840 son Arents born
1840 Federal and state census Tazewell county, IL
Aug 28 1840 Bought 40 acres sec 17 Tazewell county, IL
May 22 1842 daughter Margaret born
Sep 1844 Death of Sarah Hedenberg Tazewell county, IL
Aug 1 1847 Ran for Justice of the Peace Tazewell county, IL
Nov 10 1847 Marriage to Charlotte Hinsdale Bloomington, IL
Jan 3 1848 Sold Tazewell county property
1849 Left Little Mackinaw church
About 1849 son Herbert born
1850 Census - cabinetmaker Bloomington, IL
Jun 8 1853 bought 5 acres McLean county, IL
Dec 16 1853 son Edwin E. born Bloomington, IL
Mar 22 1854 bought $2000 farm McLean county, IL
Apr 3 1854 sold 5 acres McLean county, IL
About 1855 daughter Olive D. born
1857 Joined West Twin Grove church McLean county, IL
About 1857 son John C. born
1859 County directory McLean county, IL
1860 US census McLean county, IL
Jan 19 1861 sold $2000 farm to Israel Janes McLean county, IL
1865 IL state census McLean county, IL
Jun 21 1870 census; Dry Grove township McLean county, IL
1875 county directory says "farmer" Bloomington, IL
Jun 23 1880 US census McLean county, IL
Nov 1884 moved to Janes Residence from Twin Grove
Mar 1885 daughter Adella married at Janes residence
Jun 4 1887 wife Charlotte Hinsdale died Danvers, IL
1887 Left West Twin Grove church McLean county, IL
Feb 6 1889 daughter Margaret died
May 12 1889 Died Eureka, IL
May 15 1889 Buried Danvers, IL"Illinois Patriot," Jacksonville, Illinois, April 6, 1833 (the same list also
appears in the newspaper for Apr 13 and Apr 27; available on microfilm from
Illinois State Historical Library, Springfield):
List of letters remaining in the post office at Jacksonville, Morgan county on
the 1st day of April, 1833. Includes J. E. Ross."Historic Morgan and Classic Jacksonville" Charles M. Eames (1885) page 83:
Mr. James S. Anderson, of our city, now believed to be the oldest undertaker in America, having begun business in that line in 1832, gives his recollections of the cholera period of 1833 as follows:
"The first case made its appearance in May or June of the year 1833. A mover traveling by wagon through the country stopped here and his wife was taken sick. The citizens went to his assistance and the woman's disease was pronounced a case of genuine Asiatic cholera. The citizens conveyed the sick woman and the others to a log cabin outside of town, so as not to spread the infection. This cabin was on the ground now owned by George Mauzy, and where he lives at present. The woman died and the people burned the clothing, &c., supplied the man with money and sent him on. I saw this woman just before she died. Myself and several companions went to see her out of curiosity. Two weeks afterward the second case appeared, being that of a young man from Exeter, who was visiting relatives who kept a boarding house where Marble Block now stands. He died, and the disease began to spread rapidly. The town at that time contained about 500 inhabitants, fully half of whom fled to the country. Of those who remained about seventy-five were attacked with the epidemic, of whom about fifty-five died. It was very malignant. Besides these quite a number who fled to the country died; some of them, I actually believe, were scared to death. When the disease first appeared my brother Robert, my partner Ross and myself were all working together. Robert became alarmed, and went to father's, on the farm near Murrayville. The next day he returned for Ross and I, but we concluded to take our chances and stay in town. We were both young, unmarried men, and we left our shop and commenced to nurse the sick, and we were almost the only ones who devoted our time to it. We went from house to house, sitting up night after night and day after day, waiting on the sick, preparing the dead for burial, and doing what we could. The whole community seemed paralyzed, and but little business was done. etc etcMorgan county land records, book E, page 512 (LDS microfilm 1317660):
This indenture made the second day of October in the year of our Lord One
thousand eight hundred and thirty three Between Wm W Happy and Mary his Wife of
the County of Morgan and State of Illinois of the first part and John Ross and
James Anderson of the second part Witnesseth that the said parties of the first
part for, and in consideration of the sum of three hundred dollars lawful money
of the United States of America to them in hand paid by the party of the second
part the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted bargained sold and
conveyed and by these presents do grant bargain sell alxxx release convey and
confirm unto the said parties of the second part and to their heirs and assigns
forever all of the following described piece or parcel of land situated lying
and being in the town of Jacksonville Morgan County State of Illinois being the
west half of lot number fifty five as numbered on the original plan of the town
of Jacksonville aforesaid together with all and singular the tenements
hereditaments privileges and appurtenances unto the said above mentioned
premises belonging and also all the estate right title property possesion claim
and demand whatsoever of the said parties of the first part in of and to the
same and every part thereof to have and to hold the above granted and described
premises with the hereditamints and appurtenances unto the said parties of the
second part their heirs and assigns to the sole and only proper use benefit and
behoof forever and the said William W Happy and Mary his Wife the herby granted
premises with the hereditaments and appurtenances unto the said parties of the
second part their heirs and assigns against the parties of the first part and
their heirs and against all and every person and persons whomsoever lawfully
claiming or to claim the same shall and will warrant and by these presents
forever defend. In testimony whereof the parties to thes presents of the first
part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written
Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of
William W Happy
Mary T HappyFrom Morgan County, Illinois (Jacksonville) marriage records:
Number 1088
Date of License April 17, 1834
Name of Man John Ross
Name of Woman Sarah Ann Hedenberg
By Whom Married not entered
Where Married not entered
When Returned not entered
Also:
State of Illinois
Morgan County
John Ross being duly (two illegible words) and saith that Sarah Ann Hedenbergh
is above the age of Eighteen Years
Sworn and subscribed this 17th of
April 1834 before me
Dennis Rockwell
signed John Ross1835 state census, Morgan county, IL (LDS 976178) lists several John Ross, but
one whose household consisted of one male between 20 and 30 (John E.?), 1
female less than 10 (Susan?), and two females between 20 and 30 (Sarah, but who
was the 2nd female?).Morgan county land records, book L, page 36 (LDS microfilm 1317662):
This indenture, made and entered into this twenty ninth day of October in the
year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and thirty five between Joseph
Duncan and Elisabeth C Duncan wife of said Joseph Duncan of the County of
Morgan and State of Illinois of the first part and John E Ross and James S
Anderson of the town of Jacksonville and of the County of Morgan and State of
Illinois of the second part Witnesseth that the Said Joseph Duncan and wife the
parties of the first part for and in consideration of the Sum of four hundred
and Seventy five Dollars in hand paid by the parties of the Second part the
receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted bargained and sold and by
these presents do grant bargain Sell convey and confirm unto the parties of the
Second part their heirs and assigns forever the following Described pieces or
parcels of land Situated lying and being in the Town of Jacksonville and County
of Morgan and State of Illinois and Known and Designated on the plat of Said
Town as being Lots No. Seven (7) eight (8) and nine (9) in Charles Robertson
addition to Said Town which Said Lots front on Washington Street on the South
No Seven fronts on Mauvaisterre Street on the west and No nine fronts on Warren
Street on the East and all front on a Street or alley not Named on the North
Together with all and Singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any
wise appertaining To Have and To Hold the Described tracts or parcels of Land
unto the Said parties of the Second part their heirs and assigns forever And
the said Joseph Duncan and wife the aforesaid tracts or parcels of land and
premisies unto the Said parties of the Second part their Heirs and assigns
against the claim or Claims of all and Every person whatsoever doth and will
warrant and forever defend by these presents In Witness whereof the Said
parties of the first part have herunto Set their hands and affixed their Seals
the day and year first above written Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of
Samuel S Brooks Joseph Duncan
State of Illinois Elisabeth C Duncan
Morgan CountyThe Morgan county Grantor index says that John Ross sold "Pt Lot 55
J'ville" to James S. Anderson on Jan 28, 1837, and that this is recorded in
Book O page 117. This should probably be checked (ie, John Ross's wife will be
named, and if it is Sarah it would verify that this is the correct John Ross);
however, John E. Ross's long association with James S. Anderson strongly
suggests that this record is for the correct Ross.From "The Illinois Patriot", Jacksonville, Illinois, April 30, 1837 (available
on microfilm from Illinois Historical Society, Springfield):
NOTICE
The partnership heretofore existing under the firm of Ross & Anderson is dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the firm are requested to call at the old stand, a few doors east of the north east corner of the Public Square, and make immediate payment, as longer indulgence cannot be given; and those having claims against the firm will present the same for payment.
J. E. ROSS
JAS S. ANDERSON
Jacksonville, Jan. 18, 1837
N. B. - The undersigned tenders his thanks to the public for their liberal patronage, and would give notice that he will continue the Cabinet Business at the Old Stand, somewhat after the former custom. He will also warrant that his work shall not be made inferior to any in the West.
JAMES S. ANDERSON
March 2, 1837 2-3tMorgan county land records, book U, page 430 (LDS microfilm 1317665):
This indenture made and entered into this thirteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven between John E. Ross and Sarah Ann Ross his wife of the county of Morgan and State of Illinois of the first part and James S. Anderson of the county of Morgan and state of Illinois of the second part witnesseth, that the said John E. Ross and Sarah Ann his wife the parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of Two Hundred and forty (240) Dollars, in hand paid by the party of the second part,
the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever one undivided half or moity of the following described pieces or parcels of land, situated lying and being in the county of Morgan and State of Illinois and known and designated on the plat of Robertsons's Addition to the town of Jacksonville as being lots number seven (7) eight (8) and nine (9) in said Addition, which said lots front on Washington Street on the south, number seven fronts on Mauvaisterre street on the west, and number nine fronts on Warren street on the east and all front on
a street or ally not named on the north. Together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining. To have and to hold the above described tracts or parcels of land and premises unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns, against the claim or claims of all and every person whomsoever, do and will warrant and forever defend by these presents. In witness whereof, the said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year first above written. (The words "one undivided half or moity of" intestined before signing
Signed, sealed and delivered
in the presence of John E. Ross
Saml S. Brooks Sarah Ann Ross
On Page 431:
State of Illinois
Morgan County I, Samuel S. Brooks an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said county, do certify that John E. Ross and Sarah Ann Ross, his wife whose signatures appear to the foregoing Deed of conveyance and who are personally known to me to be the identical persons who signed the same, this day appeared before me and severally acknowledged that they had signed, sealed, and delivered the same as their free act and Deed for the use and purpose therein expressed. And Sarah E. Ross wife of the said John
E. Ross, having been by me made acquainted with the contents of said deed and being by
me examined separately and apart from her husband, acknowledged that she had executed the same, and relinquished her right of dower to the lands and tenements therein conveyed voluntarily, freely, and without compulsion of her said husband and that she does not wish to retract. Given under my hand and seal at Jacksonville this 15th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven.
Saml S. Brooks J.P.
Recorded June 8, 1844Tazewell county grantee index (LDS 1314786):
#2327 John Ross, grantee
C. O. Neville et al, grantor
warranty deed May 29, 1837 $400
Book 8, page 130
Part W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec 8 Town 23 Range 2
filed Jun 12, 1837Tazewell county recorder's office, Pekin, Illinois:
Christopher O. Nevill #2327
to Deed No 2598
John Ross Recorded June 12, 1837
This indenture, made this Twenty ninth day of May in the year One Thousand eight hundred and thirty seven. Between Christopher O. Nevill and Mary his wife of the county of Tazewell and state of Illinois, of the first part and John Ross of the County and State
aforesaid of the other part.
Witnesseth: That for and in consideration of the sum of Four hundred Dollars, to them, the said Christopher O and Mary, his wife, in hand paid by the said John Ross, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have this day Bargained and Sold and by these Presents do Grant, Bargain and Sell unto the said John Ross, the following described piece or parcel of land, situate in the County of Tazewell and State of Illinois and known as part of the West half of South east quarter of Section No 8 Town Twenty three North of Range No Two West of the Third Principal Meridian and bounded as follows to wit: Beginning on a Post the
North east corner of said half quarter section, Thence South One hundred and sixty poles to a Post the south east corner of said half quarter, Thence West Forty five and a half Poles to a post on the side of the State Road, Thence North Seven degrees and Twenty minutes West and One hunred and sixty Poles nearly with said road to a Post, Thence East Sixty seven Poles to the place of beginning - Containing Fifty six and one fourth acres etc etc
C. O. Neville
Mary NevilleFrom "The Little Mackinaw Church Record" (supplied by Disciples of Christ
Historical Society, 1101 19th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212-2196)
1837:
John Ross Recd by Letter July 1837; Dismissed by Let 1849
Sarah Ross Recd by Letter July 1837; Dismissed by Let 1849; Departed this life
Sep 18441840 Federal census (Illinois State Archives, Springfield), Tazewell county
John Ross: 1 m under 5, 1 m over 30 but less than 40, 2 f over 5 but less than
10, 1 f over 20 but less than 30; total 5, one employed in agriculture
These must be: Arents, John, Susan, Adella, and Sarah
Illinois State Archives also has 1840 state census: same information.Tazewell county grantee index (LDS 1314786):
#4079 Ross, John, grantee
A. B. Davis, grantor
Aug 28, 1840 $200
Book 11, page 248
NE 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec 17 town 23 range 2
filed Jany 12, 1841Tazewell county recorder's office, Pekin, Illinois (book 11, page 248)
Alex B. Davis Recorded 12th Jany 1841
to Deed No 4079
John Ross
This indenture made and entered into this 28th day of August in the year of our
Lord one Thousand Eight hundred forty between Alex B. Davis and Jane
his wife
of the county of Tazewell and State of Illinois of the first part
and John Ross
of the county and state aforesaid of the second part witnesseth that
for and in
consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars to them the said
Alex B Davis
and Jane his wife in hand paid by the party of the second part the
receipt is
truly acknowledged have granted bargained and sold and by these
presents do
grant bargain and sell unto the said John Ross all that certain
tract or parcel
of land lying and being in the County of Tazewell and State of
Illinois Known
and designated as follows to wit The North East quarter of the North
East
quarter of Section No 17 in township No Twenty three North of Range
No two west
of the third principal meridian containing Forty acres etc etc
Alex B Davis
Jane R DavisFrom "The Little Mackinaw Church Record" (supplied by Disciples of
Christ
Historical Society, 1101 19th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212-2196)
List of members of the congregation who have passed away with date
of death
Sarah Ross Departed this life 1844From the Illinois State Archives, Springfield:
Abstract from the Poll Book of an Election Held within and for the
County of
Tazewell on sunday the 1st day of August AD 1847:
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Mathew Kingman had one hundred + eleven votes for Justice of the
Peace - elected
John E Ross has Ninety four votes for Justice of the Peace
[Judith Segler, Deputy Clerk, Tazewell county, says in her Feb 8, 1995letter
that the records of the Election Division only go back to 1950]McLean County (Bloomington), Illinois marriage records:
Issued License to John Ross, Charlotte M. Sage October 29, 1847
State of Illinois, McLean County
I do certify that on the 10th day of November 1847, I joined in the
Holy Bands
of Matrimony Mr. John Ross and Mistress Charlotte M. Sage according
to the
usual custom and laws of the state of Illinois. Given under my hand
and seal
this 12th day of Nov. 1847
J. R. Lawrance
V.D.M. of Stout GroveMcLean county Historical Society (Bloomington) card index to
marriage records:
John Ross - Charlotte M. Sage Nov 10, 1847 B168Tazewell county deeds (recorder, Pekin, IL) Vol 17, page 380
John Ross D 6950
to recorded 29th day
Rebecca Baldwin of June 1848
This indenture made this third day of January in the year of our Lord, one
thousand Eight hundred and forty Eight Between John Ross and Charlotte M. his
wife, of the county of Tazewell and State of Illinois, of the first part, and
Rebecca Baldwin, of the county and State aforesaid, of the second part.
Witnesseth, that the said Party of the first part, for and in consideration of
the sum of seven hundred dollars, to them in hand paid by the said party of the
second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has granted bargained
and sold, and by these presents, do hereby grant, bargain, sell and convey,
unto the said Party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, the following
described tracts or parcels of land, situate in the County of Tazewell and
State of Illinois, to wit; the North East fourth of the North East quarter of
Section No seventeen, also a piece of land in the same section bounded as
follows To Wit: commencing at the North East corner of the West Half of the
South East quarter, of section Eight, Whence running South one hundred and
sixty rods, to a Post. Whence West forty five and a half rods to a Post on the
side of the State Road. Whence North seven degrees and twenty minutes west, one
hundred and sixty Poles nearly with said Road to a Post, thence East sixty
seven poles to the place of beginning all in township twenty three, North of
range two west of the third principal meridian containing in all ninety six and
one quarter acres. To Have and To Hold etc etc
John Ross
Charlotte M. Ross1850 Federal Census, City of Bloomington, County of McLean, Illinois
Name Age Sex Profession Place of Birth
John Ross 41 M Cabinet Maker South Carolina
Sharlott M. Ross 36 F Connecticut
Susan 15 F Illinois
Adelia 12 (IL?; might be
ditto)
Morris Sage 11 M New York
Allin Ross 10 M Illinois
Margarette 5 F (IL?) (age
could be 8)
Herbert 1 M (IL?)
Louisa Williamson 16 F (IL?)McLean county land records (Recorder's office, Bloomington):
Book V Page 458 Sold by Jacob Young to John Ross for $75 - 5+ acres (see Book
43 Page 286 sale by John Ross to William B. Crawford for further description).
8 June 1853McLean county land records (Recorder's office, Bloomington):
Book V Page 456 Sold by Lewis Ijams (?) to John Ross of McLean county on 22
March 1854 for $2000 - part sec 29, part sec 32, part sec 33 (see Book 41 Page
131 sale by John Ross to Israel Janes for further description).McLean county land records (Recorder's office, Bloomington):
Book 43 Page 286 Sold by John Ross and Charlotte M. his wife to William B.
Crawford for $100 on 3 April 1854: the east half of the 5 acres plus 43 perches
which was conveyed by deed by B. H. Coffee and wife to Jacob Young on Sept. 23,
1852 described as follows to wit: commencing at a stone forty perches and
twenty links west of the center of Section 18 in Township 23 north of Range 2
east. Thence south, 82 degrees west 20 perches and 16 and two thirds links.
Thence north seven and three eighths degrees west 41 perches and 9 links to a
post from which a sugar tree bears north 20 degrees east one perch, then north
80 two degrees east 20 perches and 16 and two thirds links to a post from which
a hickory bears north 38 degrees west nine links, thence south 7 and three
eighths degrees east, 41 perches and 9 links to the place of beginning.McLean County Directory for 1859-60, John C. W. Bailey, Chicago (at McLean
county Historical Society, Bloomington) lists John Ross in Dry Grove township1860 US census, McLean county, Illinois, Dry Grove township (LDS
0803204)
Name Age Sex Occupation Place of Birth
John Ross 40 M Farmer Ohio
Maria Ross 35 F Farmer N York
Arents 14 M Ohio
Susan 20 F "
Adella 17 F "
Maggie 12 F Ill
Herbert 10 M "
Edward 7 M "
Olive 5 F "
John 3 M "McLean county land records (Recorder's office, Bloomington):
Book 41 Page 131 Sold by John Ross and his wife Charlotte M. Ross to Israel D.
Janes for $2000 on 19 Jan 1861, 3 tracts: the east half of a 15 acre tract off
of the south end of a 35 acre tract off of the south end of the west half of
the Northeast quarter of section 29 except one acre heretofore deeded to the
church upon which it now stands, the tract deeded to contain 7 acres. Also 33
acres off of the south end of the east half of the northeast quarter of section
32. Also the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 33, all in
township 24 north of range 1 east of the 3rd principal meridian, containing 80
acres more or less.1865 Illinois State Census, McLean county, Dry Grove township, P 32 (LDS
0972762) lists John Ross as head of household, 1 male less than 10, 1 male and
1 female over 10 but less than 20, 2 males and 3 females over 20 but less than
30, 1 male and 1 female over 50 but less than 60: total 10, 5 male and 5
female. Two are males between 18 and 45 and therefore subject to military duty.
Value of livestock $700, value of grain products $470, value of other agricultural products $100.A Gazetteer of McLean County by J.C.W. Bailey, printer, Chicago, 1866 (page
250) lists: Ross, John E., land owner, Bloomington (available at McLean county
Historical Society, Bloomington)1870 US census, McLean county, Illinois, Dry Grove township, date 21
June 1870
(LDS microfilm 0545757):
John Ross, 63, w, m, farmer, value of real estate $8000, value of
personal
estate $800, born South Carolina
Charlotte, 56, w, f, keeping house, born Connecticut
Adella, 31, w, f, teaching school, born Illinois
Edwin, 17, w, m, works on farm, born Illinois
Olive D., 15, w, f, at home, born Illinois
John C., 13, w, m, works on farm, born IllinoisGould's McLean County Directory for 1875-76 (McLean county
Historical Society,
Bloomington) lists: Ross, John, farmer, Bloomington1880 US Census, Illinois, McLean county, Dry Grove township, June
23, 1880 (LDS
1254229):
Name age married? occupation birthplace f. bp m. bp
Ross, John w m 72 married farmer N. Car N. Car N. Car
Charlott M. w f 65 married wife Conn Conn Conn
Olive D. w f 24 single daughter Illinois N Car Conn
John C. w m 22 single son Illinois N Car Conn
Curtis, Laura w f 26 servant
Rhodes, Ford w m 20 servant, farmhandFrom the Danvers Dispatch (available on microfilm from the Illinois State
Historical Society, Old State Capitol, Springfield, IL 62701):
November 27, 1884: Mr. John Ross and family, of Twin Grove, have lately moved
into the residence of Mr. I. D. Janes, and will hereafter keep house for him.
The youngest son of Mr. Ross will carry on the farm.
December 4, 1884: On Monday last Mr. I. D. Janes disposed of most of his
personal property at a public sale. Fair prices were realized.
January 22, 1885: Some time during the night of the 14th inst., Mr. John Ross,
Jr., who now carries on the farm owned by Mr. I. D. Janes, had sixteen sheep
killed by dogs. In addition to this, five more were badly wounded. He at once
reported the loss to the town authorities, and in due course of time will
receive pay for the same. Fifty nine dollars were the damages assessed.
March 5, 1885: WEDDING BELLS - A very pleasant matrimonial affair took place on
Thursday evening of last week at the home of Deacon I. D. Janes, near this
place. The contracting parties were Wm. B. Lyon, Esq., of Pontiac, Ill., and
Miss Adella Ross, a daughter of Mr. John Ross, brother-in-law of Deacon Janes,
and now residing on his place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. J. Clark,
pastor of the Congregational Church. Only the family and a very few of the most
intimate friends were present. The bride and groom, though past the spring-time
of life, were radiant with smiles and hopes as of youth. Mr. Lyon is a
well-known and highly esteemed citizen of Pontiac, and an extensive dealer in
livestock. He left for that city on Friday, taking with him his comely and
intelligent wife, who is hereafter to grace his comfortable home.Jacksonville Daily Journal, May 17, 1889 (Jacksonville Public Library, on
microfilm): Mr. John E. Ross, for many years a citizen of Jacksonville, and an
elder of the Christian church, died Sunday morning, May 12, at the residence of
his daughter, Mrs. L. C. Darst, at Eureka, Ill. He was 81 years old, and
writes the JOURNAL informant, honored, faithful, and full of hope.From "The Pantagraph (Bloomington, Illinois)" Tuesday May 14, 1889 (under the DANVERS byline): "The remains of Mr. John Ross, who died at Eureka Sunday
morning, will arrive here on the early morning train from Peoria Wednesday morning.
They will go direct from the depot to Park Lawn cemetery, where a short service will be held".From the "Christian Standard" June 1, 1889 (supplied by Disciples of Christ
Historical Society, 1101 19th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212-2196).
Under the heading "Obituaries"
ROSS
John E. Ross was born in North Carolina, and raised partly in Tennessee and
Kentucky. He lost his parents in childhood; reached Illinois at about the age
of twenty-one. He was advised by some stranger to get a New Testament, and read
it through in order. This he did. He found that it not only told him of the
true Saviour, but of the true creed and church. He soon became a Christian. He
served several churches where he lived as an elder, viz.: Jacksonville, Little
Mackinaw, Bloomington, and Twin Grove.
He first married Miss Sarah A. Hedenberg at Jacksonville, Ill., April 17,
1834. Some five years after her death he married Miss Charlotte Hinsdall. He
was the father of ten children, six of whom survive him. On the evening of May
8 he had a stroke of apoplexy, of which he died Sunday morning, May 12, 1889,
at his sister's, Mrs. L. C. Darst, at this place. He was in the ripe old age of
eighty-one years, full of love and faith.
Eureka, Ill. J. G. WaggonerTitled "Death of John E. Ross"; Bloomington Pantagraph, May 17, 1889
To the Editor:
The subject of this notice has been so long and favorably known in
McLean county that I think a great many of your readers would be interested
to know the facts.
Mr. John E. Ross was born in North Carolina May 5, 1808. In early
childhood he lost his parents, came up into Tennessee and later into
Kentucky. Still later, at about age 21, he came to Illinois. He was married
in Jacksonville, Ill. April 19, 1834 to Miss Sarah A. Herdenberg. They
became the parents of five children, two of whom only are living. His
first wife died and some five ye
Information from "Hinsdale Genealogy" by Herbert Cornelius Andrews,
Lombard, Illinois 1906 p 197: Charlotte Maria Hinsdale (Elizur[6]
Jacob[5]
Jacob[4] Barnabas[3] Barnabas[2] Robert[1]), daughter of Captain
Elizur
Hinsdale and his first wife Olive Doud, born at Winchester, Conn.,
August 30,
1814, died at Danvers, Ill., June 4, 1887. She married, first, at
LeRoy, N.Y.,
May 7, 1835, Hezekiah Sage, who was born in 1810, and died at LeRoy,
July 18,
1840, aged thirty, son of Moses Sage of Middletown, Conn., and
Hannah Johnson,
his wife, who later became the third wife of Captain Elizur
Hinsdale. Charlotte
Maria Hinsdale married, second, at Stout's Grove, Ill., John Ross.Stout's Grove (IL) was renamed Danvers
PARENTS: "Hinsdale Genealogy" by Herbert Cornelius Andrews;
Lombard; Illinois; 1906; page 197BURIAL: Gravestone at Park Lawn cemetery, Danvers, IL
From the "Danvers Dispatch" (on microfilm, Illinois State
Historical Library, Old State Capitol, Springfield, IL 62701)
March 3, 1882: Erwin Hinsdale has leased a portion of Otis T. Hall's
farm,
adjoining the village, which he will farm this coming season. He
moves this
week to Mrs. Ayersman's cottage in the north part of town. (Who is
Erwin
Hinsdale? Any connection with Charlotte M.?)MARRIAGE: McLean county, Illinois clerk of court
10. Michael Mathews
Known events for Michael Mathews:
17 jun 1813 birth NJ
1817 came to OH
1839 Married OH
1840 census Warren county OH
5 mar 1840 Francis born
3 oct 1841 Ann born
5 feb 1845 James born
11 mar 1848 George born
1850 census Warren county OH
1 aug 1850 Michael born
1 mar 1853 Rachel born OH
4 mar 1855 Harriet born WI
14 may 1859 John born WI
23 jun 1860 census Fayette, Lafayette county, WI
1862 came to Urbana IL
22 nov 1863 Mary born
10 dec 1865 Lydia born
1880 census Urbana
1893 died UrbanaInformation from Marguerite Butzow (Champaign County Genealogical
Society)The 1880 US census (Urbana twp, Champaign county, Illinois) says
that Michael was a farmer and that his parents were also born in
New Jersey.
The same census says that his grandson Lorenze (16) and grandaughters
Mary (10) and Minta (6) also lived with Michael and his wife Susanna.
They were born in Wisconsin, their father was born in Ohio, their
mother was born in Norway.Buried at Mt. Olive cemetery, Urbana
(or is it Mayview?)"Index to 1840 Federal Population Census of Ohio" Cleo Goff Wilkens(Newberry
Library, Chicago) lists (in vol 4)
Michal Mathews page 170 WAR (Warren) county CLE (Clear Creek) twpChampaign County Gazette, Wednesday, November 1, 1893: page 8, column 1(LDS
0225561) under title FROM URBANA
Michael Mathews, who had been sick for several days past, died Saturday at his
home in the west part of Urbana. He was in his 82d (blurred) year. He was a
member of the Christian Church, and also a member of the Urbana lodge of
Masons. The funeral took place from the Christian Church Monday morning, at 10
o'clock. Rev. Robert Harris conducted the services.Champaign county probate index (LDS 1024004)
packet name adm/exr date of date of
lettersdischarge
1913 Michael Mathews John B. Mathews 13 nov 93 6 jul 96Champaign County Herald, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, Wednesday,
December 4, 1889, page 1 (LDS 0225580):
Golden Wedding
Michael Matthews (sic) and wife were compelled to celebrate the fiftieth
anniversary of their wedding last Friday, Nov. 29th.
Streneous efforts had been put forth by the old couple to keep the mattera
profound secret from the rising generation, but alas! alas! old folkssometimes
propose but young folks dispose, and while the guileless couple wasbegulled by
some very innocent (?) persons into taking dinner with them, therelatives and
friends took possession of the domicile, made themselves at home and fellto
"getting dinner." When everything was prepared to suit the fastidioustastes of
the intruders and self-possessors of somebody's else the old couple weresent
for with the plea (which happened to be the truth) that their daughterfrom
Rantoul was at their house, and, and, and etc. Well, the old folks came,oh,
my! What a time! Who can describe it? Depicted in their countenances were
astonishment, surprise, sunshine and we hoped the spirit of forgiveness.But
when escorted to the comfortable chairs presented by the friends, and a
beautiful stand on which appeared other gifts, was placed before them andthey
were requested to cast their eyes toward a fine picture already hungagainst
the wall, the old folks were too much overcome to respond to thepresentation
speech made by L. H. White, and requested Robert Harris to make aresponse.
Then came the dinner, such a dinner as you all imagine would come. Someforty
participated in the affair and just about that number assisted in thetask of
unloading the table that groaned with the delicacies prepared for theoccasion.
May joy and peace continue to abide with Deacon Matthews (sic) and hiswife and
when their wedding anniversaries are o'er may we all meet upon the golden
shore, there to meet to part no more.Among the effects of DeLoris Keeler: Monard (Michael) Mathews was the name
Mathews family in History of LaCrosse Co, Wisconsin, 1881 p 774
and: History of Sauk co, Wisconsin 1880 p 697
and: History of Warren co, OH 1882 p 760
and: Portrait & Bio Album of Racine & Kenosha co, WI 1892 p 232Warren County Marriage records vol 2 OS (Old Series?) pg 145 No. 5405:This is
to certify that I did on the 28th of November 1839 solemnize the rites of
matrimony between Michael Mathews and Susan Rider according to law. Givenuner my hand 11 Feby 1840. F. G. Black (LDS 0384263)Sent by Thelma Veach, 8921 Ashcroft Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90048-2403
(she says she got this from the Urbana library)
State of Illinois
Champaign County
In County Court
January Probate
Term 1896
In the matter of the Estate of Michael Mathews Deceased
John B. Mathews being duly sworn deposes and says that he is theadministrator
of said estate, that he personally served the following named persons who are
heirs of said Estate with a copy of the attached notice more than 15 days prior
to the 1st day of said term: Susana Mathews, Minnie E. Mathews, Minervia J.
Mathews, Pomroy T. Mathews, Thurman R. Mathews, Minnie M. Mathews, Rosa E. Mathews, Clara M. Mathews, Birdie A. Mathews, and Cleveland R. Mathews, and by giving to each of them a copy of the same affiant further says that
he mailed copies of said notice to each of the following named parties as
heirs of said
deceased, namely: Michael H. Mathews at Boise City, Idaho, Harriet D.Ross at
St Lawrence South Dakota, Mary E Harper at Urbana Illinois, Lydia E Wertsat
Urbana Illinois, Lorenzo E Mathews at Chicago Illinois, Lena A. Goodrich
Fortworth texas and Ellsworth E. Mathews at ___ Iowa and Burrit Hamilton
Administrator of the Estate of Anna M. Phillips deceased at Sturgis Michigan.
That the above named persons are the only heirs at law of said Michael Mathews
deceased and that they each live at the respective places named above opposite
their respective names and that affiant sent each of said persons notice in a
stamped envelope properly addressed.
Subscribed and sworn to
before me this __ day
of January 1896
H. M. Carlough
County Clerk
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State of Illinois, Champaign county, ss. In county court, to December probate
term, A.D. 1895:
In the matter of the estate of Michael Mathews, deceased. To the heirs and
creditors of said deceased: You are hereby notified that I will at once file in
the office of the county clerk of said county of Champaign and state of
Illinois, suggestion of the insolvency of certain of the debtors of said
estate, and my final report of my acts and doings as such administrator of the
estate of Michael Mathews, deceased, and that I will on Monday, the 6th day of
January, 1896, apply to the judge of said court to have the same approved, and
will at the same time ask an order of court for a discharge as such
administrator at which time and place you may appear and resist said petition
if you see fit so to do.
JOHN B. MATHEWS
Administrator of the estate of Michael Mathews, deceased.
CUNNINGHAM & BOGGS, Solicitors.
Dated december 5, 1895.
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Know all men by these presents that Burritt Hamilton Administrator of the
Estate of Ann N. Phillips dec'd of the county of St Joseph State of Michigan
and Wm B Webber of the county of Champaign and State of Illinois Are held and
firmly bound unto John Mathews Administrator of the Estate of Michael Mathews
dec'd of the County of Champaign State of Illinois in the penal sum of Seven
Hundred Dollars, lawful money, for the payment of which well and truly to be
made we bind ourselves and the said Wm B Webber as surety binds himself her
heirs executors and administrators jointly by these presents Witness our hands
and seal this 16 day of December 1895.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas on the 16th day of
February AD 1894 at the february Term 1894 of the County Court of Champaign
County Illinois in the matter of the Estate of Michael Mathews dec'd on the
application of the Administrator aforesaid of said Estate said Court did order
and did judge a partial distribution of monies of said estate to the heirs of
said deceased by which the said Administrator of Michael Mathews dec'd was
ordered to pay Ann N Phillips the sum of Three Hundred Sixty Six 64(366.64)
Dollars; As her share, upon said partial distribution. And the said Ann N
Phillips departed this life on or about the 14th day of April 1894 and the
Probate Court of the County of St Joseph State of Michigan on the 24th day of
August AD 1895 having appointed said Burritt Hamilton Administrator of the
Estate of said Ann N Phillips dec'd. And whereas it further appears from the
inventory App~~~~ Bill and Sale Bill and reports of said Administrator of
Michael Mathews dec'd that upon a final report of said Administrator of Michael
Mathews dec'd that an additional distributive share may be due and payable to
the estate of said Ann N Phillips dec'd from said estate of Michael Mathews
dec'd.
Now if the said Burritt Hamilton, administrator of Ann N Phillips dec'd
shall refund the due proportion of any debt which may hereafter appear against
the estate of Michael Mathews dec'd and the costs attending the recovery
thereof then this obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force and
effect.
Burritt Hamilton
Administrator of the Estate of Ann Phillips dec'd
Wm B Webber
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State of Michigan
County of St Joseph
Before the undersigned a Notary Public in and for said county personally
came Burritt Hamilton Administrator of the estate of Ann N Phillips dec'd who
is personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
foregoing instrument of writing, appeared before me this day in person and
acknowledged that he signed sealed and delivered the said instrument as
administrator aforesaid and as his free and voluntary act, for the
uses and purposes herein mentioned
Given under my hand and official seal this 17th day of
December
AD 1895 Nelson J. Packard Notary Public State of
Illinois
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State of Illinois
Champaign County
I Robert A Webber
a Notary Public in and for said County in the State aforesaid, do hereby
certify that William B Webber personally known to me to be the same person
whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, appeared before me this
day in person and acknowledged that he signed sealed and delivered the said
instrument as his free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes therein ???
Given under my hand and official seal this 18th day of
December
AD 1895 R A Webber Notary Public
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State of Illinois : In County Court
: ss.
Champaign County : To February term 1894
In the matter of the Estate of Michael Mathews, deceased.
To the Honorable C. C. Staley, Judge of said Court.
The petitioner, John B. Mathews Administrator of the Estate of Michael
Mathews, deceased, respectfully represents to your Honor, That he has filed in
said court an Inventory of said Estate, which shows assets of said
Estate as follows:
Principal of Notes.........................$5209.00
Amount of Appraisement bill...................83.70
Cash on Hand...................................5.00
Total Amount...............................$5301.70
That there is no real estate except the dwelling house now held by the widow
of said Michael Mathews, deceased as her homestead.
Petitioner further represents that the widow has elected to take the
chattels of said Estate at their appraised value and to credit the same on her
award; That the amount of her award was........................643,70
Amount of chattels taken by her..............................83.70
Balance due to widow on her award...........................560.00
Your petitioner further shows unto the Court that there have been no claim
filed against said estate and that the adjustment day was on the first Monday
in January 1894, and that upon investigation he has been unable to find any
debts against said Estate other than those for funeral expenses widows award,
and costs of administration; That the indebtedness to the widow on her award
has been paid, out of funds in the hands of your petitioner, to wit one of the
notes of $500.00 inventoried by your petitioner as such administrator, and the
balance has paid her in cash.
Petitioner further represents to the Court that the remaining indebtedness
including funeral expenses and Court costs will not exceed $400.00
or $500.00.
Petitioner further represents to your honer that he has collected from the
notes belonging to said Estate the sum of $4981.00.
Petitioner has confered with the widow and the heirs of said Estate and they
desire that your petitioner make a partial distribution prior
to final distribution of said estate.
Your petitioner therefor prays that he may be allowed to make distribution
of an amount of $4400.00 of the funds in his hands as such administrator as
follows.
To Susanna Mathews, widow, 1/3, thereof,
being.........................$1466.67
To Michael H. Mathews, son, 1/8 of 2/3, thereof,
being...................366.67
To Ann M. Phillips, daughter, 1/8 of 2/3, thereof,
being.................366.67
To Harriet D. Ross, daughter, 1/8 of 2/3, thereof,
being.................366.67
To Mary E. Harper, daughter, 1/8 of 2/3, thereof,
being..................366.67
To Sydia E. Werts, daughter, 1/8 of 2/3, thereof,
being..................366.67
To John B. Mathews, son, 1/8 of 2/3, thereof,
being......................366.67
To Lorenzo D. Mathews, grandson, 1/3 of 1/8 of 2/3,
being...............$122.22
To Lena A. Goodrich, grandaughter, 1/3 of 1/8 of 2/3,
being..............122.22
To Minnie E. Mathews, grandaughter, 1/3 of 1/8 of 2/3,
being.............122.22
THe last three named are the only heirs of Francis Marion Mathews,deceased son
of Michael Mathews deceased.
Petitioner represents to the Court that all of the above named heirs are of
full age.
To Ellsworth E. Mathews, grandson, 1/8 of 1/8 of 2/3,
being..............$45.83
To Pamroy T. Mathews, grandson, 1/8 of 1/8 of 2/3,
being..................45.83
To Thurman R. Mathews, grandson, 1/8 of 1/8 of 2/3,
being.................45.83
To Minnie M. Mathews, grandson, 1/8 of 1/8 of 2/3,
being..................45.83
To Rosa E. Mathews, grandaughter, 1/8 of 1/8 of 2/3,
being................45.83
To Clara M. Mathews, grandaughter, 1/8 of 1/8 of 2/3,
being...............45.83
To Birdie A. Mathews, grandaughter, 1/8 of 1/8 of 2/3,
being..............45.83
To Cleveland. Mathews, grandson, 1/8 of 1/8 of 2/3,
being.................45.83
Petitioner represents that the eight last above named persons are the only
heirs of George F. Mathews, deceased, son of Michael Mathews, deceased, and
that they are all minors.
Petitioner further shows to the Court that the above and foregoing are the
true, lawful, and only heirs of the said Michael Mathews deceased, and that
they are entitled to distribution in said Estate in the proportions above set
forth.
Petitioner therefor prayes that upon taking proper receipts from the above
named adult heirs for their respective shares in the above named sum to be
distributed, and from the guardian or guardians of said above named minor
heirs, that he may be allowed to make distribution as above set forth.
And your petitioner will ever pray.
John B Mathews
Administrator of the Estate of
Michael Mathews, deceased
Michael Mathews
Cunningham & Boggs, Solrs.
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Urbana Ill. Feby. 1894
Received of John B. Mathews, administrator of the Estate of Michael Mathews,
deceased, on account of my distributive share in the proceeds of said Estate,
paid to me by said administrator by virtue of an order of the CountyCourt,
made February 13th 1894, requiring him to make such a distribution, the sum of
$122.22.
March 15 94
Mrs. Leana Adella Goodrich
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Urbana Ill. Aug. 11th 1894
Received of John B. Mathews, administrator of the Estate of MichaelMathews,
deceased, on account of my distributive share in the proceeds of said Estate,
paid to me by said administrator by virtue of an order of the CountyCourt,
made February 13th 1894, requiring him to make such a distribution, the sum of
$322.19.
Minervia J Mathews
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J. O. CUNNUNGHAM F.
H. BOGGS
LAW OFFICE OF
Cunningham & Boggs
Urbana, Ill., Sept. 29th
1894
Received of John B. Mathews administrator of the estate of Michael Mathews
deceased the sum of $189.54 for the estate of Anna M. phillips deceased late of
Sturgis Michigan on account of her distributive share in said Estate of Michael
Mathews deceased.
Burritt Hamilton
Administrator of the
Estate of
Anna M. Phillips deceased.
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Urbana Ill. Feby. 23 1894
Received of John B. Mathews, administrator of the Estate of Michael Mathews,
deceased, on account of my distributive share in the proceeds of said Estate,
paid to me by said administrator by virtue of an order of the County Court,
made February 13th 1894, requiring him to make such a distribution, the sum of
$366.67
Ella Werts
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Urbana Ill. Feby. 1894
Received of John B. Mathews, administrator of the Estate of Michael Mathews,
deceased, on account of my distributive share in the proceeds of said Estate,
paid to me by said administrator by virtue of an order of the County Court,
made February 13th 1894, requiring him to make such a distribution,
the sum of $122.22
Miss Mintie Mathews
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Urbana Ill. July 6 1894
Received of John B. Mathews, administrator of the Estate of Michael Mathews,
deceased, on account of my distributive share in the proceeds of said Estate,
paid to me by said administrator by virtue of an order of the County Court,
made February 13th 1894, requiring him to make such a distribution,
the sum of $44.48
Elsworth E. Mathews
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Urbana Ill. March 20 1894
Received of John B. Mathews, administrator of the Estate of Michael Mathews,
deceased, on account of my distributive share in the proceeds of said Estate,
paid to me by said administrator by virtue of an order of the CountyC ourt,
made February 13th 1894, requiring him to make such a distribution,
the sum of $366.67
Mrs. Harriet Deborah Ross
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Received of John B. Mathews, administrator of the Estate of Michael Mathews,
deceased, on account of my distributive share in the proceeds of said Estate,
paid to me by said administrator by virtue of an order of the County Court,
made February 13th 1894, requiring him to make such a distribution,
the sum of $366.67
Mary Etta Harper
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Urbana Ill. March 12 1894
Received of John B. Mathews, administrator of the Estate of Michae lMathews,
deceased, on account of my distributive share in the proceeds of said Estate,
paid to me by said administrator by virtue of an order of the County Court,
made February 13th 1894, requiring him to make such a distribution, the sum of
$122.22
Lorenzo Dow Mathews
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Urbana Ill. Feby 25 1894
Received of John B. Mathews, administrator of the Estate of Michael Mathews,
deceased, on account of my distributive share in the proceeds of
said Estate, paid to me by said administrator by virtue of an order of theCounty Court,
made February 13th 1894, requiring him to make such a distribution, the sum of
$1466.67
Mrs Susannah Mathews widow of Michael Mathews decd.
[an X and "her mark" between the 1st and last names]
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Urbana Ill. [month missing]
9 1894
Received of John B. Mathews, administrator of the Estate of Michael Mathews,
deceased, on account of my distributive share in the proceeds of said Estate,
paid to me by said administrator by virtue of an order of the County Court,
made February 13th 1894, requiring him to make such a distribution, the sum of
$366.67
Michael Henry Mathews
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PUBLISHER'S CERTIFICATE
i, L. A. McLean, manager of the CHAMPAIGN COUNTY HERALD, (a weekly newspaper, published and printed in the county aforesaid) do hereby certify that the
annexed printed notice was duly published in said "Champaign County Herald" for
one week the 11th day of December AD 1895, that being one of the regular days
of the weekly issue of said paper.
Witness my hand this 11th day of December AD 1895 L A McLean manager
Printer's fee $1.50 Recieved payment L A McLean manager
[this refers to the December 5 announcement above]
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And it goes on forever; very little else of genealogical interest1850 Federal census (LDS 444730), Warren county, Clear Creek township, pages
867-868
Michael Matthews, 36, m, shoemaker, $1200 real estate, born NJ
Susannae, 29, f, PA
Francis M, 10, m
Ann M, 8 children born OH
George F, 2
Rachel Lyons, 60, PA who are these last two?
??? Brandenburg, m, 22 shoe maker1860 Federal census, Wisconsin, Lafayette county, town of Fayette, taken 23 jun
1860:
Page 722, dwelling #140, family #140
Michael Matthews, 46, male, farmer, $3000 real estate, $600 personalestate,
born NJ
Susanna, 38, f, OH
Marion, 20, m, OH
Ann, 19, f, OH
George, 12, m, OH
Michael, 10, m, OH
Rachel, 8, f, OH
Harriet, 6, f, WI
John, 2, m, WI
also in Fayette, dwelling #9, family #9
James Matthews, 52, m, farmer, $2000 real estate, $250 personal
estate, born NJ
Sarah, 45, f, OH
George, 24, m, farmer, OH
Caroline, 21, f, OH
Henry, 22, m, OH
Michael, 13, m, OH
Adelaide, 5, f, OH
Wilfred, 3, m, Wis
Oliver, 8, m, OHNeither Michael nor James appears in the Lafayette county, Wisconsin grantee or
grantor indexes (LDS 1476929-1476932; searched from the earliest to 1887)
11. Susannah Rider
Information from Marguerite Butzow (Champaign County Genealogical Society)
Susanna's parents were also born in Pennsylvania according to the
1880 US census for Urbana twp, Champaign county, IllinoisChampaign Daily News, Monday, September 3, 1900, page 4:
An almost identical obituary is also in the Champaign County News,Wednesday,
Sep. 5, 1900, p. 7 (LDS 225265) and in the Champaign County Gazette, Sep.5,
1900 p. 3 (LDS 225567)
BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
Remains of Mrs. Susanna Mathews, Who
Died Near Frankfort, Ind.
Mrs. Susanna Mathews, one of the oldest settlers in this county, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Homer Werts, near Frankfort, Ind., last Friday
morning. Old age was the cause of her death. The remains were brought to this
city on the Big Four Saturday evening and taken to the home of Mrs. Minerva J.
Mathews, on West University Avenue in Urbana. The funeral took place from
Crystal Lake park this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. G. D. Lawrence conducting
the services, and the remains were laid to rest in Mayview cemetery.
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Also, on page 5, under the URBANA headline:
Rolla Harper and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Werts of Frankfort, Ind., were in the city
today to attend the funeral of the late Susanna Mathews.
This also appears in the newspaper of Wednesday, September 5, page 8.
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On Saturday, September 8, page 5, under the URBANA headline, appears
Church Services Tommorrow
Urbana pastors are invited to send in announcements
Christian Church - Rev. G. D. Lawrence, pastor. (followed by details of
services)Christian churches listed in current telephone book (phonefiche at Nichols
Library, Naperville):
Webber Street Christian Church
107 S. Webber, Urbana
Disciples of Christ Community Church
702 E Mumford Dr, Urbana
First Christian Church
Robert Phillips, Minister
1509 W. John, Champaign
Northwest Christian Church
Michael Williams, pastor
1700 W. Anthony Dr., ChampaignLDS 1266732: Index to Death Record, Clinton county, IN, 1882-1920 inclusive
(Indiana WPA, 1940)
Mathews, Susan F W 78 Aug 31, 1900 Center twp H-19 p. 106
also
Mathews, Gilbert W M W 7 Feb 5, 1916 Center twp H-24 p. 123
Mathews, John C. M W 41 Feb 26, 1916 Michigan twp H-25 p. 125
(H means "County Health Office, Frankfort")DEATH: Obituary, "Champaign (IL) Daily News," September 3, 1900,
page 4
Birthplace from IGI
1870 Federal Census, Dubuque, IA, page 38, ward 3, dwelling #325, family#306:
Christopher Freimark, 56, wood cutter. Value of personal estate $150. Born
Prussia. Wife Anna 55, son Wilhelm, 16, daughter Amelia, 14, son Julius12, all
born in Prussia.
[age 45 for Anna would be far more consistent with their marriage record]Marriage record in Tarnowke, kreis Flatow, West Prussia Evangelische (LDS
904696): Christoph Freimark, of Krojanke, 37, and Anna Christine Stoik, of
Tarnowke, 27, father Dan Stoik, married 12 Mar 1852Bob Bonath (Primghar, IA) says in May 3, 1996 letter "Christoph Freimark is
buried in Hartley (14 miles from here)."
14. Tobias Erion
1900 Federal census, soundex, E650, IA (refers to vol 57, ED 79, sheet 10, line
97 of the original census schedule): Tobias Erion, Sr., age 68, born Aug 1831,
Germany, naturalized citizen, OBrien county, Center township; wife Catherine,
63, born Sep 1831, Germany; son Tobias Jr., 28, born July 1872, Wisconsin;
daughter Elvina, 25, born Oct 1874, Iowa; granddaughter Esther Erion, 3, born
Iowa. (same info in LDS 1240451)Probate Index #1, 1880-1941, OBrien county, Iowa (LDS 1433428)
Item #3:
Erion, Tobias Docket #4 Page 20
Erion, Tobias Docket #5 Page 90
Item #4
Erion, Tobias Docket #4 Page 20
Erion, Tobias Docket #5 Page 90Combined Probate Record, Book 4, page 20 (LDS 1433429)
Guardianship of Tobias Erion
Name of Attorney: J. T. Conn
When filed: Dec 13 1904 (might be 1914)
Petition for appointment of guardian and copy
Officers and persons entitled to fees: Dec 13, 1904 W. H. Downing,
FIling Fee, $3.00Combined Probate Record, Book 5, page 90 (LDS microfilm 1433429)
No. 908 Estate of Tobias Erion
Name of Executor, Charles Guenther Date of Appointment Feb 27, 1911
Names of Sureties Tob. O. Erion, Frank Patch
Bond in sum of $1000.00
Record of Bond on page 141 Book 3
Names of Attorneys J. T. Conn
Date of Decedent's Death Jany 18 A.D.1911
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When Title of Date of Proceedings
Book Page
Filed Papers Filed Proceedings
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Jany 1911 Affidavit Jany 21 1911 Notice of Probate Order Set
D 370
of death for Feb 21, 1911 at 2 PM
Jan 21 1911 Instrument Feb 22 1911 Order to take deposition of
D 392
purporting C. L. Hopfe
to be Last " Commission to take deposition
Will + of C.L. Hopfe issued
Testament
of Tobias Erion,
Deceased Feb 27 1911 Probate of Will
D 413
Feb 21 1911 Proof of Mch 18 1911 Bond approved
Pub of
Notice of Prob(ate)
Feb 22 1911 Application " Letters testamentary issued
D 413
for order
to take " Order to publish notice of
app. D 415
deposition
of C. L. Hopfe
Mch 18 1911 Bond May 7 1912 Commission to appraise Realty
" Oath of May 7 1912 Order to sell real estate
D ?45
Qualification
Nov 22 1911 Inventory May 9 1912 Approval of Sale & Deed
D 640
Nov 22 1911 List of
Heirs and Description of Real Estate
Petition to sell Real
May 6 1912 Estate and Copy
May 7 1912 Proof of Pub. App. of Executor
Waiver of
Notice of Complete Record
5 474
Final Report Complete Record, concluded
5 565
of Henry Erion
Waiver of Notice of
May 7 1912 Final Report
May 9 1912 Report of Appraisers
May 9 1912 Report of Sale of Real Estate
Oct 21 1912 Final Report
Oct 21 1912 Waiver of Notice of Final Report
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Record of Heirs and Real Estate
Names Age Affinity Residence Description
Catherine Erion widow survived Tobias Erion a short
time but now deceased
Henry Erion 55 son Cal
Katie Guenther 53 daughter Hartley, Iowa NE Sec 12 Twp 97 Rng
40 150 acres
Mathias Guenther 51 son Woolsey, S. Dak. Lots 1-2-3-4+5
Lizzie Bernitt 49 daughter Hartford, Wis. in Woodsward's
1st
Anna Hartman 46 " St. Lawrence, S.Dak. add. Hartley, Ia.
Minnie Guenther 44 " Hartley, Iowa
Ernstina Friemark 42 " St. Lawrence, S.Dak.
Tobias Erion 40 son Hartley, Iowa
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Remarks:
Notice for Probate of Proof of Will Published in Hartley Journal
Will proved and allowed by Dist. Court Feb 27 A.D. 1911
Will Recorded in Book D of Wills, page 231
Original Document also contains list of "Officers and Persons
entitled to Fees"LDS 1249463 1900 soundex WI:
Erion, Christopher b. 1855 Germany lived at Racine
wife Bertha b. dec 63 Germany
s. Oscar b. Jul 84 Nebraska
s. Walter b. Jul 86 Wisc
Bo Devine, Arthur b Feb 89 WI
Be Devine, Hazel b Aug 94 WI
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Erion, John b Jan 1840 PA Marshfield, 313 Maple St
w Augusta b Aug 55 WI
d Anna Oct 83 WI
s John May 93 WI
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Erion, John b Jun 62 WI Milwaukee, 1314 Cold Spring Av
Brother Frank Aug 64 WI
Brother Herman Oct 77 WI
Sis Minnie Apr 74 WI
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Paulina Erion b Mar 47 Germany 288 National Av (town?)
with Richard Owen (son-in-law)
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Erion, William b Jun 59 PA Marshfield
w Caroline Sep 53 WIO'Brien county, Iowa marriage records (LDS microfilm 1433425)
Complete Probate record, OBrien county, Iowa, Book 5, (LDS 1433433)
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p. 474: Date of death given as Jan 18, 1911
p. 475: C.L. Hopfe, witness to will, in poor health (as of Feb 22, 1911)
p. 475: Executor's notice published in Hartley Journal 13 Apr 1911
p. 476: List of heirs
Name Relationship Residence Age
Catharine Erion Widow deceased
Henry Erion Son Cal. 55
Katie Guenther Daughter Hartley, Iowa 53
Mathias Erion Son Woolsey, S. Dak. 51
Lizzie Bernitt Daughter Hartford, Wis. 49
Anna Hartman Daughter St. Lawrence, S. Dak. 46
Minnie Guenther Daughter Hartley, Ia 44
Ernestina Freimark Daughter St. Lawrence, S. Dak. 42
Tobias Erion Son Hartley, Ia 40
p. 477: Kate Erion died on or about 23 Mar 1911
p. 481: Henry's address given as Burdette, Colorado (as of 19 Apr
1912)
Also list of "interested persons"
Signature Postoffice State
Katie Guenther Hartley Iowa
Minnie Guenther Hartley Iowa
Lizzie Bernitt Hartford Wis.
Ernestina Freimark St. Lawrence So. Dak.
Anna Hartman St. Lawrence S. Dak.
Amelia Hopfe Austin Minn.
Mathias Erion Wolsey S. Dak.
Tob. O. Erion Hartley Iowa
This same list appears on page 565, and Henry, Burdett, Colo., is added.These
nine inherited roughly $600 each.Wisconsin death index (LDS 6331472) lists
Erion Nov 3 1899 RACI
Erion Eddie Nov 5 1891 RACI
Erion Mathias Jul 9 1894 MILWWisconsin marriage index (LDS 6331479) lists
Erion Amanda Jul 11 1896 MILW
Erion Anna Marg Nov 21 1875 OZAU
Erion Charles Mar 30 1889 DODG
Erion Christian Mar 22 1870 DODG
Erion Eda Feb 27 1892 MILW
Erion Emma Dec 01 1883 MILW
Erion Johanna Caroli Mar 22 1870 DODG
Erion Oscar W Apr 30 1907 MILW
Erion Pauline Mar 26 1881 MILW
Erion William Aug 24 1881 MILWWisconsin birth index (LDS 6331478) lists
Erion Christian M 16 Feb 1888 RACI
Erion Fred 06 Mar 1901 RACI
Erion Hazel V 27 May 1894 DODG
Erion Walter E 28 Jun 1886 WALWO'Brien county land deed index (LDS 1434539) March 1871 - May 1887
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Book I
Grantee: Tobias Erion
Grantor: Silas Palen (single)
Filed: 17 Sep 1886 Dated: 17 Sep 1886
W. Deed Book W Page 220 NE 1/4 Sec 12 Twp 96 Rng 40 160 acres
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Book I
Grantee: Mathias Erion (WHO IS THIS?)Grantor: Jared Blood & wife
Filed: 11 May 1887 Dated: 19 Mar 1887
W. Deed Book W Page 409 SW 1/4 Sec 12 Twp 96 Rng 40 160 acresLetter from Shirley Ross, 800 S. Elm, Jefferson, IA 50129 20 May 1994:
Here is what has been found on your ERION family. I looked at twodifferent
newspapers for obits, but found only small notices of death. Apparently,there
was a "Hartley Journal" published in 1911, but there are no copies onfilm at
the State Historical Library in Des Moines. You might want to write tothe
Public Library in Hartley, IA & ask if there are copies available there.If
so, perhaps someone could find actual obits for you.
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OBrien County Bell Thurs., March 30, 1911 p. 3 under Hartley Hints
"Grandma Erion died last Thursday morning at the home of her son Tobias,
being 76 years old. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the German Evangelical Church. The sympathy of all is extended to
the sorrowing relatives."
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OBrien County Bell Thurs. Jan. 26, 1911
p. 8 under Hartley Hints
"Mat Erion of Lawrence, S.D. was here last Thursday to attend his
father's funeral."
"Henry Erion of Colo. was called here on account of the death of his
father, who was laid to rest last Thursday after a prolonged illness."
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OBrien County Bell Thurs. Jan. 19, 1911
p. 1 under Hartley Hints
"Tobe Erion left Saturday for Harwick, Wis."
"Grandpa Erion is dangerously ill at the home of his son, Tobias."
(NOTE: I have looked in everything I can find, including a book that
gives names of all townships in the U.S., for Harwick, WI, and can't
find it. WI has a Harshaw, Hartford, Hartland, Hatley, but no Harwick-
perhaps this name was misspelled in the newspaper. But what could it
have been???)
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The Sheldon Sun Thurs. Jan. 26, 1911
p. 2 "Mr. Matt Erion and his sister, Mrs. Hartan from Lawrence, Dakota,
were called to Hartley by the death of Grandpa Erion, who was buried
last Thursday from the German church. Sympathy of all is extended."
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The Sheldon Sun Thurs. March 30, 1911
p. 2 "Grandma Erion, aged 76, was buried Saturday at 2 o'clock from the
German church in Hartley. Mrs. Erion had been ill for some months and
died at the home of her son Tobias last Thursday. Sympathy of friends
is extended the bereaved ones."
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O'Brien co. IA Cemetery Records (done by W.P.A. in mid-1930s)
Minnie Guenther (Mrs. E. M.) 5-19-1866 to 12-12-1918
Emil M. Guenther 9-23-1863 to 12-25-1923 all buried Pleasant View
Katherine Erion 9-27-1837 to 3-23-1911 cemetery, Hartley
Tobias Erion 8-18-1831 to 1-18-1911
No other Erions were listed. Julius and Ernestina Freimark were not
listed. Peter & Caroline Hartman were not listed.
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I also checked the Marriage register for O'Brien county to see if the
marriage applications gave places of birth. Alas, all of the Erions wereshown
as being born in Wisconsin, but no other place was shown.
Looked through two townships of O'Brien Co. in the 1885 special Iowacensus,
hoping to find the Tobias Erion family before any of the children weremarried,
but did not find them at all in either Center or Hartley twps.
The only History of O'Brien county was a 1914 edition, and there were no
biographies of anyone in the ERION family.
The 1900 census showed that the son Tobias was born in Jan. 1872, so the
family should show up in an 1880 Soundex. They weren't in the IowaSoundex, so
maybe they were in Wisconsin's. We don't have the WI 1880 Soundex in our
libraries.Obituary provided by Merna Menke, Hartley Public Library, 91 1st St. S.E.,
Hartley IA 51346 (may 31, 1994) From "Hartley Journal", Jan. 26, 1911
OBITUARY OF TOBIAS ERION
The deceased, Tobias Erion, the second oldest son of John Erion, was born
on the 18 day of August 1831, in Aldinger, Wibbenberg, Germany. During his
early childhood he emigrated to this country with his parents, settlingnear
Town Herman, Dodge, Co., Wisconsin. On the 27th day of June 1855 heentered
into the estate of holy wedlock with Kathrine Scharmann. This happyunion God
blessed with eleven children, 5 sons and six daughters.
Of these one daughter and two sons were called to preceed their fatherinto
eternity. In the year 1886 he came to Iowa, settling on the farm southof town
now occupied by his son Tobias. There on the old farm he spent the lastyears
of his life passing away on Wednesday morning at six o'clock after a veryshort
illness. His aged wife and eight children survive him. The age of the
deceased was 79 years and five months.
Besides his wife, the children who survive him are: Mrs. E. Guenther,Mrs.
C. Guenther, Mrs. P. Hartman, Mrs. D. Bermitt, Mrs. J. Freinmark andHenry,
Mathew, and Tobias. All of whom were present, except Henry who resides in
Colorado, and was unable to get here.
On Friday services were held from the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
the pastor Rev. Ad Schrine preaching from the text found in St. Luke 7,11-15.
The deceased was one of our oldest and most respected citizens and in his
death which is felt so keenly by his companion and children, we wish toassure
them that they have the deepest sympathy from a large circle of friendsand the
community at large.
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The same letter gives the address of the church: St. Paul's LutheranChurch, 50
N. Central Ave., Hartley, IA 51346 ph. 712-728-2711, and says that thechurch
was originally the German Evangelical Church.
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Also, Notice of Probate of Will, "Hartley Journal," Feb. 2, 1911
State of Iowa, O'Brien Co. ss. In the District Court
To whom it May Concern take Notice:
That there was filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of
O'Brien County on the 21st day of January A.D. 1911 an instrument inwriting
bearing date the 2nd day of April A.D. 1903, and purporting to be thelast Will
and testament of Tobias Erion late of said County, deceased, was producedand
publicly read, and that the second day of the next Term of said Court tobe
holden on the 20th day of Feby. A.D. 1911, at the Court House inPrimghar, Iowa
aforesaid, has been fixed for proving said Will: and at 2 o'clock P.M. ofthe
day mentioned, all persons interested are hereby notified and required to
appear in said Court, and show cause, if any they have, why saidinstrument
should not be probated and allowed as and for the last Will and testamentof
the said deceased. Dated at Primghar, Iowa, January 21st A.D. 1911.
W. J. E. Thatcher
Clerk of the District Court1880 US Federal Census - soundex - WI, E650 (LDS 0449063)
Erion, John Vol 32 ED 231 Sheet 4 line 46
w,m,41 born PA Wood county, Marshfield town, city of Marshfield
Augusta W 25 born WI
Clara D 4 WI
Mary D 1 WI
Erion, Mattathias vol 2 ed 34 sheet 1 line 25
w,m,40 born Wertenburg Monroe county, Wilton
Paulena w 33 prussia
Emma d 14 WI
Amanda d 9 WI
Eda d 6 WI
Earion, Tobias vol 7 ed 13 sheet 23 line 31
w,m,49 born Prussia Dodge county, Herman town
Kate w 39 Prussia
Henry s 23 WI
Kate d 22 WI
Mary d 21 WI
Mats s 19 WI
Eliza d 18 WI
Anna d 15 WI
Minnie d 14 WI
Ernestine d 10 WI
Tobias s 8 WIThere are two Aldingens in Wuerttemburg; Tobias was born at the one near
Tuttlingen.Dodge county, WI index to land records (LDS 1266865) shows T. Erioninvolved
in a transaction with "Harrison and Warner" in 1873; Sec 34, Town 11,Range 17Marriage index for Dodge county WI (LDS 1275671) lists
Christian Erion & Johanna Caroline Erion Mch 22, 1870 book 5 p 147
Charles Erion & Jennie Henderson Mch 30, 1889 7,409BIRTH-DEATH: Obituary, Hartley "Journal," January 26, 1911 (at
Hartley Public Library, Hartley, Iowa)Any possible connection? "The Blade," Fairbury, Illinois, Saturday, Feb.11,
1889, Page 1, column 2: "A good sized dwelling for rent. Inquire of C.Irion."Aldingen (Kr Tuttlingen)
GKZ: 08 3 27 002
County: | | +--------Tuttlingen (TUT)
RegBez: | +-----------Freiburg
Land: +--------------Baden-Wuerttemberg
ZIP: 78554
Locat: 48d06m N 8d42m E
Hartley "Journal" March 29, 1911 (sent by Merna Menkes, Hartley Public Library,
91 First St. S.E., Hartley, Iowa 51346)
The deceased, Mrs. T. Erion, nee Katharina Scharmann, was born on the 27th
day of September, 1836 in Helperschein, Hessen, Germany. In the year of 1854
she immigrated to this country and settled near Town Hermann, Dodge County,
Wisconsin. On the 27th day of June, 1855 she entered into the state of holy
matrimony with Tobias Erion. This union God blessed with nine children, three
sons and six daughters. One of these daughters was called to precede her into
eternity. Also her husband preceded her into yonder world, he passing away on
the 18th day of January this year.
In the year 1886 she came to Hartley with her family and settled on the farm
southwest of Hartley now occupied by her youngest son Tobias. During the latter
years her health failed and she was entirely helpless in the last months. She
was tenderly cared for by her children. During the first years ofher ailment
she was at home with her son Mat, after his leaving Hartley, she took up abode
with her oldest daughter, Mrs. Chas. Gunther. The last four weeks she spent in
her old home. There on last Thursday morning at 7 o'clock she was called by the
Savior. She is survived by 8 children, one brother, 23 grand children and 5
great grand children. The time of her pilgimage is 74 years, 3 months and 26
days.
Last Saturday afternoon she was laid to rest. Rev. Schrein conducting the
services. His oration he based on Psalm 4, 9. She is now resting in peace and
is awaiting the final morning when all must appear before the judgement of
Christ.BIRTH-MARRIAGE-DEATH: Hartley "Journal," March 29, 1911
(Hartley Public Library, Hartley, Iowa)Helpershain Familienbuch (LDS 1195558) says birth date was 27 sep 1837
Helpershain
Part of: Ulrichstein
GKZ: 06 5 35 018
County: | | +---------Vogelsbergkreis (Lauterbach) [VB}
RegBez: | +------------Giesen
Land: +----------------Hessen
ZIP: 35327
Locat: (Ulrichstein) 50d35m N 9d12m E