On our CHAUDOIN homepage at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~grannyapple/CHAUDOIN/CHAUDOINhomepa ge.html or access via: http://tinyurl.com/6akr6 I have created a link to the Biography that I am creating for Andrew Chaudoin. I have just added a scanned copy of an original document [Renouncement to Adm. Estate by Sarah] and a transcription of that same document as I can interpret. Audrey

>From typewritten paper in the files/records of R. S. Sanders: Death: Susan M. Chaudoin, 78 years, widow, born and died in Green county. Died 15 Feb. 1875. Parents: Andrew and Sarah Chaudion [sic]. Parents from Virginia. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [Note: Susan M. Chaudoin married her cousin, Andrew M. Chaudoin, s/o Lewis Chaudion and Katurah "Catherine" "Kitty" Mimms. ASH]

>From typewritten paper in the files/records of R. S. Sanders: Death: William H. Chaudoin, age 32, farmer. Green county, son of Thos. G. & Martha Chaudoin, died of consumption, 14 August 1852.

>From typewritten files/records of R. S. Sanders, dec'd: MARRIAGE: James W. Chaudion, 24 yrs., born and residing in Green Co., KY; married on 27 November 1853, Lydia Young, 16 yrs., born and residing in Green county. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [Note: Appears to be James Washington Chaudoin, s/o Thomas Guthrie Chaudoin and Martha Anna Penick, perhaps b 1826 and Lydia Elizabeth Young perhaps b 1837. ASH]

>From typewritten files/records of R. S. Sanders, dec'd: MARRIAGE: Taylor County, Kentucky John W. Chaudoin and Rachel Stayton; bond, 28 Dec. 1852, James W. Hubbard. Married 30 Dec 1852 by Samuel Shively. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [Note: David Utzinger at http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=utzing&id=I026780 names three wives for John W. Chaudoin, s/o Andrew Chaudoin and Mrs. Sarah (Moore) Matthews-Chaudoin. ASH]

>From typewritten files/records of R. S. Sanders, dec'd: MARRIAGES: Thomas Chadoin, Martha Penick. Married 14 July 1815; by John M. Chadoin Thomas Guthrie Chaudion, 57 yrs., widower. Born Virginia. Residence Green county, Ky., married on 3 Sept. 1857 Lou Ann Shofner, widow, 44 yrs., born and residing in Green county. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [Note: Thomas was previously married to Martha Anna PENICK. Lou Ann is said to have been married previously to Mr. ??? ABELL. ASH]

>From the files/records of R. S. Sanders, dec'd: These are copied by ASH from a typewritten sheet by unknown person. Spellings are as they appear on this sheet. Some dates are not given, but perhaps appear in the original record. Can anyone validate who this David would be? At the present, this appears to be David C. CHAUDOIN, s/o Francois CHAUDOIN & Sarah WEAVER, who is said to have married a Mary DAVID. He and brothers are said to have left Virginia ca 1808 for Green Co., KY. Eventually David left Green Co., KY for Marion County, Tennessee where he died. "Andrew Chaudion" (sic) appears to have been Andrew CHAUDOIN, s/o Francois CHAUDOIN "Andrew and Sally Chaudion" appear to have been Andrew CHAUDOIN, s/o Francois CHAUDOIN & Sarah WEAVER, and Sally appears to have been the Mrs. Sarah (MOORE) MATTHEWS-CHAUDOIN (said dau/o Robert MOORE & Susannah King GUTHRIE) who married (2) Andrew CHAUDOIN. Comments, validations, corrections, additions, deletions, and any other information appreciated. Audrey *********************************************** Green County, Kentucky Deeds Book 4, Page 290 March 8, 1806 This indenture made this 8th day of March in the year of our Lord 1806 between John I. Winston of the county of Green and the State of Ky. of the one part and David Shadion of the same county and state of the other part. Witnessed that the said John I. Winston for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars by the said David Shadion paid doth by these present give, grant, alien and confuer unto the said David Shadion a certain tract or parcel of Land containing seventy-five acres of land lying and being in Green Co. on the waters of Pitman Creek, and bounded as follows to wit. Beginning at a Buck and poplar corner to Sally Anderson's lot. Thence with her line south 45 East so far that corner as that by turning at right angles 125 poles or until it strikes the south line of the survey, thence south 45 West 125 poles to the beginning so that seventy-five acres be included. To have and to hold the aforesaid tract or parcel of land unto the said David Shadion and his heirs forever and the said John I. Winston his heirs doth hereby consent and agree to and with said David Shadion to warrant and deferr the aforesaid tract of land unto the said David Shadion and his heirs forever from the title interest claim and durance of him and his heirs and from every other person or persons whatsoever. In testimony where of the said John I. Winston hath here unto set his hand and offered us this seal this 8th day of March 1806 and 14th year of the Commonwealth. John I. Winston Teste. Joseph Akin ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Green County, Kentucky Deeds Book 6, Page 3 Indenture made on April 13, 1808 Between David Shadion and Mary his wife of the county of Green and State of Kentucky. John I. Winston paid David and Mary Chaudion $150.00 for the same tract of land he sold them March 8th 1806. Both David and Mary signed the deed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Green County, Kentucky Deeds Book 6, Page 4 Andrew Chaudion bought a parcel of land from James Taylor of county of Caroline of State of Virginia on 25 Sept. 1808. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Green County, Kentucky Deeds Book 6, Page 4 [No date given on transcribed sheet of paper. ASH] Andrew and Sally Chaudion bought land from Robert Bailey for $100.00. Andrew signed. Sally made her mark.

>From the records/files of R. S. Sanders: Lewis Shadion married Mary Colthrop; Dec. 21, 1829 Davidson County, Tenn. Marriage performed by John M. Chaudoin. [Note: Is it SHADION, SHADOIN, or something else? Definitely a corruption of the CHAUDOIN surname spelling. ASH] [Note: Is it COLTHROP or CALTHORP, or something else? ASH] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Elmira Shadoin married Eziekel Smith; Jan. 16, 1826 [Does not name the place of marriage.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Does anyone know how these two individuals descend in the CHAUDOIN line; and/or have any additional information. Audrey

>From the records/files of R. S. Sanders: This obituary was handwritten out, and perhaps not in the script of R. S. Sanders. This is probably Matilda Ann (Wilkerson) Chaudoin, the first wife of Lewis Chaudoin, Jr. who died perhaps on 19 April 1832. It sounds as though she perhaps died of consumption (T.B.). The "little son" is not named, and I do not have his name. Can anyone supply that information? According to my (ASH) records, Lewis, Jr. was s/o Lewis CHAUDOIN (Sr.) and Katurah "Catherine" "Kitty" MIMMS. Lewis CHAUDOIN (Sr.) was s/o Francois/Francis CHAUDOIN & Sarah WEAVER. If anyone has additional information or corrections to this please let me know. After Matilda's death, I have that Lewis, Jr. married a Jane E. Nelson, but I do not know if that is correct. Can someone validate? Audrey ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Obituary May 18, 1832 "The Religious Herald" "M. A. CHAUDOIN Died in the county of Goochland, on the 19th ult. of a pulmonary complaint, Mrs. M. A. Chaudoin, consort of Lewis Chaudoin, junior, after an illness of nearly two years, which she bore with Christian patience and fortitude. She professed religion for five years before her death, but was not baptized until last summer, at which time she was so low, that some of her friends feared it was unsafe for her to be baptized; but she followed her Lord in the watery tomb, and was not known to suffer thereby the samllest injury. On seeing a change in her looks, the night on which she died, some friend asked her--'What is the matter?,' to which she replied, 'I hope I am dying.' She was then asked 'if she felt Jesus precious to her.' She answered, 'Yes.' And in a few moments expired. She has, we trust, entered into that rest where troubles are no more. But she has left behind her a kind husband, and one little son, besides a number of friends and relatives to lament her death. May we all remmber that we must shortly follow."

>From the records/files of R. S. Sanders: This obituary was handwritten out, and perhaps not in the script of R. S. Sanders. Nothing in the obituary tells us of the parentage or lineage of Virginia Chaudoin, nor her birthdate. Her deathdate appears to have been December 27, 1862 in Goochland County, Virginia when published in April of 1863. If anyone can identify the parents and / or line of Virginia Chaudoin, the information would be greatly appreciated. Audrey Obituary April 23, 1863 "The Religious Herald" "VIRGINIA CHAUDOIN Died of consumption, in Goochland, December 27, Miss Virginia Chaudoin. If the object of life be to prepare for an eternal state of being beyond the grave, and to incite others to that preparation, then may our sister be said fully to have fulfilled her mission--though cut off in the morning of her day. In its first hours she commenced her work. Though of an amiable, natural disposition, feeling the need of an atonement for sin, she applied to a Saviour all sufficient, rejoiced in His forgiving love, and cheerfully performed His service. But soon our Father saw that her work was done, and sent for her to Himself. And gloriously impressive was the scene of her farewell to earth. She fully realized its solemnity; and yet, instead of viewing death as the grim monster, he appeared to her as the kind friend, who had come to carry her home to heaven. In her non language, all was peace. With a mingled earnestness and deliberation, which was sublimely eloquent, she impressed on each member of the family and each attending friend, the claims of religion and its bright reward, while loving messages were sent to each friend who was absent, and the smallest act of kindness was gratefully acknowledged. May each one thus addressed profit by her exhortations--follow her in life as she followed Jesus, triumph with her in death, and at last, reign with her in immortal glory."

>From the files of R. S. Sanders: Original Copies of Records (Abstracted by Audrey with some notes added.) Spellings/information as seen within the documents cited vary. I believe that the fancy ending on Shadowen in records began looking like a "s" and therefore the name perhaps went from Shadowen to Shadowens. Since many of our folks of early year were illiterate (reading and spelling of their surnames included) they took the spelling of the clerk/recorder or how it was pronounced and went with that spelling as their children began schooling. Note within these records we have Claiborn's surname spelled Chadowens, Shadowen, & Shadowens. We have his given name spelled: Claiborn and Claborn. His own signature looks like he signed: Claiborn Shadowens. One record below seems to show "D. Claiborn Shadowens." Perhaps someone can help us out and give his line of descent from Francois Chaudoin, as they know it to be. Audrey ************************** Adjutant General's Office Washington D.C. October 7, 1875 Abstracted information: Pension No. 127,188 Claborn Chadowens, enrolled 16 Aug 1862 at Golconda, IL in Co. E, 120th Regiment of Illinois Volunteers to serve 3 years. Mustered in as Private on 29 Oct 1862 at Camp Butler, IL in Co. E, 120th Regiment of Illinois Volunteers to serve 3 years. On Muster Roll of Co. E. for January and February 1863, he is report (looks like) DOT, "Deserted January 16, 1863 at Memphis, Tenn." "Returned from desertion April 19th, 1863. No record of trial or restoration to duty. Transferred to Co. C, 7th V.R.C., Augt 21, 63." Name not borne as Claiborn Shadowen." Note at bottom in different handwriting: "Roll of this Co. for July & Aug, Sept & Oct 1863 report him present. Dec 31, 1863 Absent sick in Chase Hospital April 30, 1864 Present June 30, 64 Absent in Hospit. since June 24, 1864. Augst 31, 1864 Present Roll for Sept & Oct 1864 Absents him. Discharged on _____, Cert. of disability Oct 6, 1864. Borne D. Claiborn Shadownes [sic...probably Shadowens]. Com. of Transfer to ____ is not stated." ************************** DECLARATION FOR INVALID PENSION (abstracted) Illinois, Pope County 1 March 1867 John Rowen, County Clerk "Claiborn Shadowens" 31 years, resident of Pope Co., IL "that he is identical Claiborn Shadowen" who was Private in Co. C commaned by "1st Lieut. A. Miller," 7th regiment, "Vet Resr. Corp. Volunteers"; Commander: "Maj. J. B. Callis." "Honorable discharged" at Washington, D.C. on 6 Oct 1864. Duty service at Camp Chase, Ohio on 25 Aug 1864 and while there "received following wound or disability to wit: He was taken with the Rheumatism in the hips and shoulders and is still affected with the Rheumatism." Since service resided in Pope Co., IL and has been "Farming." Attorneys: Tucker & Sills (or Sells) of Washington, D.C. Post office of residence given as:: "Mc canden", Pope Co., IL. Signs as "Claiborn Shadowens" These signed as claiming that Claiborn was who he represented he was: Joseph W. King of Pope Co., IL Joseph H. Hall of Pope Co., IL "Sworn to and subscribed before me this first day of March A.D. 1867..." ************************** DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR: BUREAU OF PENSIONS 7 April 1915 U. S. Pension Office "Claiborn Shadowens" Makanda, Ill. 188751 Civil War Birth: "June 18, 1836 near Nashville, Tenn." "Co. E., 120th Regt. Ill. Vol. Inft." Wife: Lucinda E. Grooms [Maiden name difficult to read. ash] Married: "Aug. 6, 1885 at Eddyville, Ill. by John W. Davidson, J.P." Official Record or Church Record: "NO" Former wives: Jane Duncan; married 1859. She died Feb 24, 1863 [no date] "was married to Sarah Osborn, she died July 30, 1879." [no date] "was married to Perniese Pugh, she died June 19, 1885." "married to Lucinda E. Atkins, Aug 6, 1885 (still living)" married to Robert L. Atkins, was not in the military service. He died Feb. 12, 1882 at Mt. Vernon, Ind." "We are living together." Children: [dates are difficult to read][Looks like he had at least 11 children by four wives and it appears children are given in birth order by birthdates. I separated the children based upon information above concerning the wives. ash] [Probably children of (1) Jane Duncan] David Shadowen b 1860; died Jan 10, 1862 Mary Jane born Jan 26, 18?3 (living) [looks like 1883, but probably 1863.] Perhaps mother died from childbirth. ash] [Probably children of (2) Sarah Osborn] William born Jan 1, 1870; died Jan 29, 1870 Margaret Ann born Nov. 11, 1871 (living) Sarah E. born May 2, 1884 (living) [Suspect this should have been written 1874. ash] Juliett born Dec. 14, 1876 (living) [Probably children of (3) Perniese Pugh] John born Feb. 6, 1880 (living) Simon O. born Dec. 16, 1883 (living) [Probably children of (4) Lucinda Grooms] Isabel born Feb. 4, 1887 (living) Cordelia born July 3, 1889; died Nov Election Day 1898 Willis born March 18, 1892; died May 8, 1912 [This site lists some information, but not in agreement with the information in this record: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2683335&id=I539027604 ] ************************** Remember that death information is given by another person who may not have all the information at hand and know it correctly...sometimes more distant relatives give death information, and even if close, they may be under stress and sadness to be exact. Audrey Certified Copy of A Record of Death Dec 29, 1926 by County Clerk of Marion, Illinois. "Claborn Shadowens" [and also noted as Claiborn Shadowens and Claiborne Shadowens in same record.] (abstracted) Place of Death: "Williamson County"; City: "Marion" Registration District #941 Primary District #3738 "Claiborne Shadowens, E. I 20th Ward, Ill. Inf. Hospital. Male, White, Married Date of Birth: June 18, 1836 Age: 90y 6m 18d Occupation: farmer Birthplace: Tenn. Father: David Shadowens Maiden name of mother: Reeder Birthplace of mother: Tenn. Date of Death: Nov. 13, 1926 Cause of Death: Bronchio Pneumonia Doctor attended deceased: Nov. 8, 1926 to Nov. 13, 1926 Dr. J. B. Miller of Marion, Ill. Place of Burial: Makanda Date of Burial: Nov. 16, 1926 Undertaker of Carbondale: J. F. Van Natta Informant: Ellen Shadowens of Marion, Ill. [I note on WorldConnect Lucinda's name is given as Lucinda E., so perhaps she was the Ellen Shadowens giving information for the Death Record. ash]

Hello, Cheryl, Thank you for sharing your lineage. This helps to bring together some of those families about whom I am posting. I have added your website to our CHAUDOIN site at: I notice that you name David's second wife as Mrs. Martha OSWELL. Do you happen to know her maiden name? On the Illinois site they do not mention that she was (Mrs.) as they do with other entries. Thank you for sharing. Audrey -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Cheryl B Cossey Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 9:04 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [CHAUDOIN] David Shadowen The following is information I have gathered on my Shadowen line. I am descended from Mary Ann Shadowen that married James R. Broadway. Descendants of David Shadowen 1 David SHADOWEN Born: 13 August 1808 in Allen Co., KY Source: Lee, Judy Foreman Died: 1882 in Pope Co. ,IL Fact 1: 11 November 1854 purchased land in Pope Co., IL/NE S 33, Twn 11S, R 06E, pd $160.00 Fact 2: 11 November 1854 purchased land in Pope Co., IL/E2NW S 33 Twn 11S R 06E, pd $80.00 . +Suzanna REEDER Born: 1813 in TN Died: Bef. 1876 in Pope Co. ,IL m: Abt. 1829 in TN *2nd Wife of David Shadowen: . +Mrs. Martha OSWELL Born: 1826 Source: Pope Co.,IL Marriage Records m: 06 April 1876 in Res. of Clairborn Shadowen, Pope Co., IL src: Pope Co.,IL Marriage Records ================== Cheryl Broadway Cossey [email protected] www.geocities.com/cossbway

Illinois Marriage Site http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/marrsrch.html for those CHAUDOIN, SHADOWEN, SHADOWENS with roots in Illinois. Audrey

The following is information I have gathered on my Shadowen line. I am descended from Mary Ann Shadowen that married James R. Broadway. Descendants of David Shadowen 1 David SHADOWEN Born: 13 August 1808 in Allen Co., KY Source: Lee, Judy Foreman Died: 1882 in Pope Co. ,IL Fact 1: 11 November 1854 purchased land in Pope Co., IL/NE S 33, Twn 11S, R 06E, pd $160.00 Fact 2: 11 November 1854 purchased land in Pope Co., IL/E2NW S 33 Twn 11S R 06E, pd $80.00 . +Suzanna REEDER Born: 1813 in TN Died: Bef. 1876 in Pope Co. ,IL m: Abt. 1829 in TN ........ 2 Eliza Jane SHADOWEN Born: Source: Internet Chaudoin Genealogy / geocities / Heartland ............ +J.W. TOPPAS m: 06 June 1861 in Johnson Co., IL ........ 2 Margaret SHADOWEN Born: Source: Internet Chaudoin Genealogy / geocities / Heartland ........ 2 Lucinda SHADOWEN Born: Abt. 1831 Source: 1900 Hardin Co., IL Federal Census Died: in Popular Bluff, Butler Co., MO Fact 1: 1880 Hardin Co.,IL Cen. a Lucinda, born TN, keeps house,age 45 ............ +John VANVADOR ........ *2nd Husband of Lucinda Shadowen: ............ +Jaret Sam WILLIS ........ *3rd Husband of Lucinda Shadowen: ............ +John ISAACS m: 15 December 1863 ........ 2 Morrison SHADOWEN Born: 11 October 1832 in Tennessee Source: 1860 Pope Co.,IL Fed. Cen. Died: 28 January 1887 in Hardin Co., Illinois Fact 1: 1866 Voters Roll of Pope Co.,IL lived in Monroe Prec./Voter # 67 Source: 1866 Pope Co.,IL Voters Roll ............ +Lucinda Frances RANEY Born: Abt. 1836 in TN Source: 1860 Pope Co.,IL Fed. Cen. m: 21 March 1855 in Pope Co. ,IL src: Pope Co.,IL Marriage Records ........ *2nd Wife of Morrison Shadowen: ............ +Harriet J. HOLLOMAN Born: 1836 in IL Source: 1870 Pope County, IL Fed Cen m: 15 January 1865 in Pope Co. ,IL src: Pope Co.,IL Marriage Records ........ 2 Mary Ann 'Polly' SHADOWEN Born: 23 November 1834 in Illinois Died: 25 November 1905 in Pope Co. ,IL Source: Pope Co.,IL Cemetery Records ............ +James Richard BROADWAY Born: 17 December 1830 in Dover, Stewart County, TN Source1: 1870 Pope County, IL Fed Cen, Source2: 1860 Pope Co.,IL Fed. Cen. Died: 16 February 1893 in Pope Co. ,IL Source: Pope Co.,IL Cemetery Records m: 25 April 1853 in Pope Co. ,IL src: Pope Co.,IL Marriage Records Fact 1: 27 November 1854 purchased land in Pope Co., IL/NWNW S 13,Township 12S, Rng 05E, Merd. 3 Fact 2: 27 November 1854 purchased land in Pope Co., IL/SESE S 11, Township 12S, Rng 05E, Merd. 3 ........ 2 Claborn S. SHADOWEN Born: 1836 in Davidson Co.,TN Died: 15 November 1926 in Makanda, Jackson Co., Illinois Fact 1: October 1862 Militia Roll Record pg 20 #133 Claiborne S. Owens age 25,Twn12 R6E ............ +Mrs. Sarah Jane DUNCAN Born: Abt. 1840 in Pope Co. ,IL Died: 23 February 1863 in Pope Co. ,IL m: 06 October 1858 in Pope Co. ,IL ........ *2nd Wife of Claborn S. Shadowen: ............ +Sarah OSBORN Born: 16 September 1838 in Casey Co., KY Died: 30 July 1879 in Pope Co. ,IL m: 24 November 1864 in Pope Co. ,IL ........ *3rd Wife of Claborn S. Shadowen: ............ +Pernece PUGH Born: Abt. 1850 in KY Died: 19 June 1885 in Pope Co. ,IL m: 14 April 1880 in Pope Co.,IL src: Pope Co.,IL Marriage Records ........ *4th Wife of Claborn S. Shadowen: ............ +Lucinda E. GROOMES Born: 31 July 1848 in Eddyville, Pope Co., Illinois Died: 08 November 1934 in Makanda, Jackson Co., Illinois m: 06 August 1885 in Pope Co.,IL ........ 2 Sarah SHADOWEN Born: Bet. 1836 - 1838 Died: 27 February 1915 in buried in a cem. in Wappapello, MO Source: internet information ............ +John W. RECTOR Born: 22 July 1828 in AL or Sevier Co., TN Source: internet information Died: 20 January 1881 in Polk, Pope Co., IL Source1: internet information, Source2: Pope Co.,IL Cemetery Records m: 28 July 1865 in Pope Co. ,IL ........ 2 Elijah SHADOWEN Born: 20 March 1850 Died: 20 April 1936 in buried in a cem. in Wappapello, MO ............ +Amanda FITZGERALD ........ *2nd Wife of Elijah Shadowen: ............ +Mary Jane GARRIS Born: 29 September 1858 Died: 03 May 1912 m: 28 January 1879 in Pope Co.,IL ........ 2 Nancy SHADOWEN Born: Abt. 1856 ............ +Azariah B. RECTOR Born: Abt. 1857 Source: 1870 Pope County, IL Fed Cen m: 11 September 1879 in Pope Co.,IL ........ 2 John SHADOWENS Born: 1856 Source: 1880 Pope Co.,IL Fed Cen Died: 1902 in Stonefort, Saline Co., Illinois ............ +Sarah Elizabeth GRIFFITH Born: 20 March 1854 in Pope Co. ,IL Died: 17 June 1900 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana m: 17 December 1874 in Pope Co. ,IL src: Pope Co.,IL Marriage Records *2nd Wife of David Shadowen: . +Mrs. Martha OSWELL Born: 1826 Source: Pope Co.,IL Marriage Records m: 06 April 1876 in Res. of Clairborn Shadowen, Pope Co., IL src: Pope Co.,IL Marriage Records ================== Cheryl Broadway Cossey [email protected] www.geocities.com/cossbway

This appears to be David Shadowen(s) and his wife Susanna Reeder as given in previous information. Book H, 302 State of Illinois Pope County On this eighteenth day of December A.D. 1855 personally appeared before the undersigned Justice of the peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, David Schadowen and Susanna Schadowen his wife who are personally known to me to be the identical persons who Signed, sealed and delivered the foregoing deed; and acknowledged that they had executed the same for the uses and purposes therein expressed; and the said Susanna wife of the said David Schadowen having been by me seperate and apart from her said husband examined, and the full contents of said deed made known and explained to her that she had executed the same, and relinquished her dower to the ____ and ____ therein mentioned, voluntarily, freely and without compulsion of her said husband and that she did not wish to retract. Witness, myhand an seal in Pope County, Illinois the day and year above written. B. W. Holloway J. Peace (Seal) Recorded this 13 th Oct AD 1857 Jno. Raum, Clk, Circuit Court and Exofficio Recorder This Indenture, made and entered into this eighteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five by and between David Schadowen and Susanna Schadowen his wife partys of the first part and John S. Barger of the County of Pope and State of Illinois party of the second part, witnesseth, that the said partys of the first part for an in consideration of the some of One hundred and ten dollars to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, sell, convey, and confirm, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever, all that tract of land, situated in the County of Pope and State of Illinois and known and described as the North East quarter and East half and South West qr. of North West quarter of Section No. thirty-three in Township No. eleven South of range No. six East continuing two hundred and eighty acres more or less being the same Lands entered by the said David Shadowen at the land Office in Shawneetown, Ill on the 11th November 1854. ___________________________ the said ____________________to have and to hold the said premises with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise appurtaining, to the only proper use benefit and behoof of the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever. And the said party of the first part covenant with the party of the second part his heirs and assigns, that they are lawfully seized in fee simple of the said premises and have good right to convey the same; that they are free from all incumbrances; and that for the consideration above named, the title thereof, to the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, against all lawful claims whatever will forever warrant and defend. .................................................................his Attest......................................................David X Schadoin B. W. Holloway...................................................mark .................................................................her ...........................................................Susanna X Schadoin .................................................................mark

Would be grateful for others' thoughts, knowledge, and information concerning families and relationship of those listed from the files of R. S. Sanders. Would appreciate others posting any vital information that they may have in their possession, so that we can bring our family lines together with vital records or family records that will support lineages. If incorrect, then things can be corrected with the more information we have at hand. If this file of R. S. Sanders hadn't been recovered from a chest drawer at an auction. A kind person recognized the value of the material within and posted the find on the CHAUDOIN BB. All would have been lost. We have lost avid seasoned researchers of the CHAUDOIN family: Jeter Grimsley, R. S. Chaudoin, and Robert Righter...all who contributed information in the past, but not everything. These men communicated with each other and others for many years prior to my entry into the CHAUDOIN world of my husband. Audrey *************************************************** >From the files of R. S. Sanders: Letter dated: 10 April 1976 From: Evelyn R. Schmidt 1616 28th Street Rock Island, IL 61201 to Capt. Jeter Grimsley 10527 Cedar Avenue Fairfax, VA Abstracted by Audrey (Shields) Hancock Basically a query to Mr. Grimsley concerning her SHADOWENS family. Great-grandfather, John Rector, married 1864 to Sarah Shadowens. Grandfather married Nancy Jane Shadowens b ca 1857 in Illinois. Her parents from Tennessee (according to census) 1880 Pope County, Illinois Census: John Shadowens, age 24, Union pct., mother & father b VA D. (?) Shadowens, 72, Eddyville pct, mother & father b VA Cladous Shadowens, 28, Eddyville pct, father b KY; mother b TN Pope Co., IL Marriages: Morrison Shadowens m. L. F. Raney, A-456 Morris Shadowens m. Harriett Hollman B-439 Claiborn Shadowens m Sarah Osborn D-18 John Shadowens m S. E. Griffith D-18 David Shadowens m Martha Oswell D-24 Sarah Shadowens m John W. Rector B-475 (my g-gf) Nancy Jane Shadowens m Azeniah B. Rector E-ll (my gf) End of information in the letter. ************************************************* [Morris appears to be the same as Morrison Shadowens. Morrison/Morris married twice according to another's record and the wives were the same as mentioned above. Morrison/Morris appears to be the s/o David Shadowens & (Susannah) Reeder. He is said brother to Claiborn Shadowens. ash] ************************************************* [Could this be John Shadowens above with wife S. E. Griffith (S. E. for S. Elizabeth?) Who are John's parents? Both parents are given as being born in VA. ash] 1880 U. S. Federal Census Pope County, Illinois Union Precinct 23 June 1880 #118-116 Shadowens, John, White, Male, 24 [b 1856], Head, Married, Laborer, b IL; both parents b VA Shadowens, Elizabeth, White, Female, 22, Keeping House, b IL; father b VA; mother b IL Shadowens, Ares___ J., white, female, 2, dau, b IL, both parents b IL (Internet, Heritage Quest: Series: T9 Roll: 243 Page: 9 Image: 18) ************************************************ [Could this be David Shadowens, s/o John Chaudoin & Sarah Wilkinson? Could this be the David Shadowens given above as marrying Martha Oswell; and the D. Shadowens as mentioned above as being in the 1880 Census. Could Martha have been David's second wife, since Susannah Reeder is given as his first wife? ash] Transcribed by ASH: 1880 U. S. Federal Census Pope County, Illinois Eddieville Precinct 24 June 1880 #138-138 Shudowens (sic), D., White, Male, 72, Married, Farmer, b VA; both parents b VA ---------, Martha, White, Female, 60, wife, Married, housekeeping b TN; father b NC; mother b -- (Internet, Heritage Quest: Series: T9 Roll: 243 Page: 9 Image: 16) ************************************************** Transcribed by ASH: 1880 U. S. Federal Census Pope County, Illinois Eddieville Precinct 28 June 1880 #166-166 Shudowens (sic), Claiborn [not Cladous as suggested above], white, male, 43, Married, Farmer, , Blind (checked), Cannot read; Cannot write (checked); b TN; father b KY; mother b TN ---------, Pernescie, white, female, 30, wife, Married, Housekeeping, Cannot read; Cannot write (checked); b KY; father b KY; mother b TN ---------, Margaret, white, female, 8, daughter, single, b IL, both parents b TN ---------, Andrew J., white, male, 8, step-son, single, b IL, both parents b TN ---------, Sarah E., white, female, 6, step-daughter, single, b IL, both parents b TN ---------, James A., white, male, 5, son, single, b IL; both parents b TN ---------, Juliette, white, female, 3, daughter, single, b IL; both parents b TN (Internet, Heritage Quest: Series: T9 Roll: 243 Page: 30 Image: 20) I wonder if the Sarah E. given in this census is the same Sarah E. given as a daughter in the Pension Record of Claiborn, so that instead of being a biological daughter, she was really his step-daughter. Evidently she and Andrew J. were children of Pernescie from a former marriage or they could have even been his step-children from his marriage to (2) Sarah Osborn, if she was married previously and had children. Both Andrew and Sarah are evidently going by the Shadowens surname. Any thoughts or knowledge anyone? ash

Claiborn Shadowens Date on the DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR: BUREAU OF PENSIONS document April 7, 1915

In R. S. Sanders CHAUDOIN papers was a letter dated 2 July 1985 from Mrs. Lawson (Virginia) Nichols of Columbia, Missouri. The letter is addressed to Mr. H. B. Morton of Irvington, Kentucky concerning Mr. Morton's request for PAINE/PAYNE and BLYTHE information. Perhaps someone may recognize a CHAUDOIN, etc. family connection. Audrey Along the side, Mrs. Nichols has a list of "Lawson & Virginia's Ancestral Lines:." These include Allen, Askins, Bates, Betz, Blythe, Bowne, Boyd, Bullard, Burnett, Carter, Carner, Chaudoin, Constant, Cornell, Claiborne, Clinkinbeard, Crawford, Dabney, Dale, Davis, Duncan, Feake, Fones, Forbis, Foster, Glenn, Gurganey, Hamilton, Harbour, Harris, Hedger, Hollingsworth, Jones, Lampley, Lupton, Martin, Melson, Mooney, Morris, Nichols, Paine (Payne), Phillips, Overton, Sapp, Shaudoun, Smith, Spry, Stevenson, Steward, Strode, Thomason, Thorne, Witt, Winn (Wynne). She does not indicate which are of her line and which are of her husband's line, so we do not know how Chaudoin and Shaudoun might fit into one of their lineages. Extract of information evidently in response to a query written to her from Mr. Morton: Priscilla Paine (Payne) born 2 Feb 1810 Kentucky; died 1 Apr 1886 Boone Co. or Calloway Co., Missouri. Married (1) Joseph Spry who d 24 Oct 1843 Married (2) John Blythe, bro/o Daniel Blythe. Indicates: Daniel Blythe (bro/o John Blythe) was her "great-grandfather on another line!"

JANE E. CHAUDOIN Died, in the county of Goochland, on the 29th December 1841, Mrs. Jane E. Chaudoin, consort of Lewis Chaudoin, Jr., after an illness of about 7 months, which she bore with Christian fortitude and patience. Mrs. Chaudoin was for ten years a strict member of the Licking Hole Baptist Church, though for some years she but seldom had it in her power to attend the house of God for worship--which was to her a source of deep regret. During her illness she frequently talked with her husband about the old state of the church, and said there was too little love among the brethren for the Lord's cause to prosper--and that professors were too much after the fashions of this world, and too little after those of Christ. She often conversed with her husband on the subject of death and eternity; she said if it was the Lord's will that she should recover she would be glad to be spared a few years to see her children nearer the years of maturity; yet she wished the will of the Lord to be done, and that she lay in the hands of the Lord as clay in the potter's hands. She said she believed, if it was the Lord's will to take her, that he would manifest himself unto her as he doeth not unto the world. On the Sabbath evening before she died on Monday morning, she became sensible that her departure was near at hand, she asked her husband what he would do with the children--and asked him if he was willing to give her up; then called to another person, a by-stander, saying, are you ready to go? and to another, by name, exhorting him to meet her in Heaven; and asked if there was no sinners there--for she wished to talk with everybody--then put up an earnest prayer to God to bless her husband, and that he might bring his children up in the right way--and prayed for strength to talk more, and repeated a few verses, not recollected well enough to be named, as the family was in tears and trouble. After her strength was nearly exhausted, she took her husband and his sister by the hands and bid them farewell. She said but little more during the night, only asking for these things she wanted, such as teas and c. to moisten her mouth. In the course of the night, she said to her kind brother who came in to sit up with her, don't you think I am going home fast? -- and praised and rejoiced in God her Savior, saying glory to God and the Lamb forever. A few minutes before she departed, while the company were at breakfast, she told her husband that she had given herself up entirely to the Lord and that she trusted him alone and that he must truste alone in the Lord for salvation--and that if we would receive of him we must ask in faith; for, said she I have never asked in faith, but he has given. In a shor time, she breathed her last. She has left behind her a kind husband and ten small children to bemoan their loss; but thanks be to God, their loss to her gain. He is led to say, the Lord gave and the Lord taketh away - blessed be the name of the Lord, for he doeth all things. (Source: "The Religious Herald," February 10, 1842: Obituary: Jane E. Chaudoin)

Lewis Chaudoin, s/o Francois CHAUDOIN & Sarah WEAVER: >From the records and collections of R. S. Sanders: "LEWIS CHADOIN (sic) The author remembers with lively interest an occasional interview wit the humble, simple-minded Chadoin; when his pilgrimage nearly close, he was still waiting upon God, and aiming to honor him. He was truly a good man, esteemed by all as such, though his pulpit talents were not such as to excite special attention. We present, in his own language, the leading exercises in his mind in being led to a knowledge of the truth. It is the substance of a statement made by him, in the Richmond Enquirer, the oldest political paper in Virginia, and one of the oldest in the United States. It was written chiefly for the benefit of his numerous friends and relatives, with whom he had, as he said, no better means of communicating:--- 'I was born in the Count of Chesterfield, in A.D. 1754, and am now a resident of Goochland County, Virginia. When about fourteen years of age, I was greatly concerned on the subject of religion; so much so, that for seven years my mind was almost wholly occupied with it. During the latter part of the seventh year, I felt afraid that God would never pardon my sins, but came to this resolution, that although there might not be forgiveness for me, yet would I die, seeking the pardoning love of God. Greatly was I impressed; great, indeed, with my burden; but the Lord enabled me to believe; and when I thus believed, my burden was gone. I felt happy beyond expression. I felt that I could have persuaded the whole world to believe. For three months after this period, my mind was so occupied with religion, that the whole amount of time spent in thinking of other matters did not, I think, amount to a single day. After this my peace of mind was interrupted for about one year. I was then called on to discharge the duties of a soldier in the revolutionary war, which I did for one year. After my return home, I felt it my duty to engage in the work of the ministry; but being poor and unlearned, I labored to remove this impression for two years. It seemed, however, that I could not be happy without making an effort to discharge a duty which now seemed still more plain. The effort was made; the Lord removed all difficulties, and I was set fully at liberty. For the last fifty-three years I have been laboring to call sinners to repentance. In the first place, I built upon Christ, believed faith and repentance necessary to salvation, and have never since changed my views. I have, in no instance, had a stipulated salary for ministerial services, but have always been satisfied with such free-will offerings as brethren or friends migh give. I have joined in matrimony six hundred and twenty-five couples; have preached more than five hunded funeral sermons; and although in my eighty-fourth year, can, by the blessing of God, ride ten milies and preach two sermons the same day.' This was addressed to the editor of the Enquirer, from his residence in Goochland County, December 1st, 1837. He lived, still to proclaim the Saviour he love, several years, and then fell asleep. His death occurred January 4th, 1845, being nearly ninety-one years old. For many years he preached monthly at Cartersville. An incident is related concerning him at that place. During a long, dry season, he was observed to pray very fervently that God would send rain upon the earth; and the same afternoon a refreshing shower descended, to the joy of all. Although there may have been no special connection of his prayer with the fall of the rain, yet the people, many of them unconverted, had so much confidence in him, that they made up a contribution of fifty dollars and presented to him. His funeral serman was preached by Elder Andrew Broaddus, from the words, 'Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go that I may awake him out of sleep.' He closed his discourse in the following language:-- 'He who restored Lazarus to a state of mortal life, can cause this mortal to put on immortality, and his promise is pledged for the glorious consummation. The rainbow of hope is struck on the dark cloud of death; it bestrides the graves of all believers; the blessed token of an approaching morning of cloudless light, a day of endless peace and joy. Let me remind you that our old brother shall rise again. Humble and unpretending in his course, his life was watched, and his death was marked, by the Great Shephert and Keeper of grace. He was the friend of Jesus. He now sleeps; but the Redeemer comes to awake him out of sleep.' " (Source: Taylor, Virginia Baptist Ministers, Vol. 2, pp. 219-221: LEWIS CHADOIN)