Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=166 Surname: Stafford, Griffin, Roth, Grimmer, Winn ------------------------- Obituary for Ward Stafford from newspaper clippings, possibly the Warsaw Bulletin. Ward Stafford, who has been a resident of this vicinity for fifteen years, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Wm. Griffin, Tuesday evening, Feburary 7, of locomotor ataxia and other complications, age 47 years, 6 months, and 21 days. Death of Ward Stafford Ward Stafford, who has been a resident of this vicinity for fifteen years, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Wm. Griffin, Tuesday evening, February 7, of locomotor ataxia and other complications, aged 47 years, 6 months and 21 days. The deceased was born in Marcellilne, Ill., July 17, 1880, and spent the greater part of his life in that neighborhood or in this vicinity. He was never married. He was a member of the Pentecostal church, being baptized on Easter day of last year. He is survived by six sisters, namely, Mrs. Wm. Griffin, Mrs. Jodie Roth, and Mrs. Wm. McMullen of Warsaw; Mrs. Arabella Fenton of Marcelline; Mrs Bertha Grimmer of Quincy; and Mrs. Susan Winn of Duluth, Minn. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. The funeral will be from the residence of his sister Mrs. Wm. Griffin. Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, the funeral cortege proceeding to Marcellline where services will be held in the Christian Church at 12:30 p.m., Rev. Varner of the Pentecostal church officiating. Internment in Keith cemetery near Marcelline.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=165 Surname: Cullen, Tift, McElwee, Dennis, Crawford, Chronic, Stafford, Griffin, Boone, Johnson, Oatman, Paar, Huston, McAdams, Warner, Young, Bogardus, Loudenslager, Gillham, Logal, Van, Powers ------------------------- Transcription of a clipping from the Warsaw Bulletin, Warsaw, Illinois, ca. 1905. MURDER AND ARSON Ellen Cullenne Strangled and Home Burned BLOOD HOUNDS ON TRAIL Leads to Arrest of Ward Stafford SUSPICIONS BUT NO FACTS Strange Recluse Dies the Death She Dreaded Th home of Ellen Cullenne, located three and one half miles south of Warsaw on the Warsaw and Lima road, was destroyed by fire Sunday night, and she was burned to death with it. Was it murder and arson? Everything points to that conclusion, and public sentiment is one in the opinion, but positive evidence is lacking. If it is a crime as now seems certain, it is one of the most horrible, the most dastardly in the annals of Hancock county, and if it is within the possibility of human ingenuity to ferret it out, the guilty parties should be apprehended and punished in keeping with the deed. About 10:45 Sunday Night Earl Harness, engineer at White’s planing mill, accompanied by a lady friend, was driving along the highway in front of Miss Cullenne’s place when he discovered flames bursting out of the north window of the house. He immediately notified Chas. Loudenslager, and he in turn notified R.B. Johnson, Mrs. Cullenne’s nearest neighbor, who lives about half a mile to the north, the word being passed to Fred Boon, R.E. Gillham, Herschel Gillham, and Wm. Van, all of whom hurried to the scene, D.W. Logal reaching there later. By this time the interior of the house was ablaze. An attempt was made to enter but all the doors and windows were barred, and soon the heat became so intense that the rescue of the woman, if she was in the house, was impossible. As the floor burned through it lighted up the cellar, and through the outside cellar way, one door of which was open, the witnesses thought they say Miss Cullen’s body lying on the floor. Subsequently this impression was confirmed, for after the house was burned and it was possible to approach the foundation, D.W. Logal glanced into the cellar and saw the trunk of her body, partially covered by debris. Immediately there was suspicion of foul play. The peculiarities of the woman, the widespread belief that she had money secreted about the place, strengthened by her mode of living naturally led to this conclusion. Monday morning effort was made to reach Dr. Barr, the coroner, and Clyde P. Johnson, states attorney, but it was almost noon before they could be located; but accompanied by Sheriff Elmer E. McAdams, they came to Warsaw Monday afternoon in an automobile and proceded to the scene, when a jury was impanneled (sic) consisting of C.E. Wallace, foreman, Wm. Sack, Wm. Oatman, Frank Paar, Jos. Huston, of Warsaw, and Stephen Tyler, of Fountain Green. Mr. Huston, with assistance, removed the body from the cellar, where it was lying in the northwest corner. All that remained was the trunk and one leg, both arms and one leg being burned off. The upper part of the head was gone and the top part of the skull missing. Around her neck were several layers of muslin cloth. That in front was but an ember but the back of the neck was protected by it. The presence of this cloth created the belief that it had been used to strangle her—first, perhaps, to extort from her the hiding place of her money, and then to kill her. The heart was exposed and examined by Dr. Young and Dr. Warner, both of whom gave it as their opinion that death was due to strangulation. Mr. Huston observed that the body was lying on the clay floor, partially covered by debris, which would indicate that she was in the cellar, doubtless dead, when the house burned; for had she fallen through the floor portions of the burned wood would have been under her. Chas. Loedenslager testified that he had seen two strangers going south Monday morning; one between 6 and 7 o’clock and the other about 9. R.B. Johnson said he last saw Miss Collenne Saturday, when she seemed to be in good health and spirits; that he had heard she had some money; he did not know of her having enemies. He also saw two strangers going south Monday morning, one carrying shoes and a grip and the other a violin. R.E. Gillham, stated that had never known of Miss Cullenne having any enemies; that he met a young man about 25 or 30, on the highway, going south Monday morning, about 8 o’clock; that the young man asked for a job and stated that he had heard in Warsaw that a house near there had burned down Sunday night. Fred Boone, who lives 1 œ miles from the Cullenne place, testified that he had farmed Miss Cullenne’s land for three years; that he knew something of her habits and the location of her rooms; that she stayed at home closely, locking her doors every night, always locking the cellar door first; that she did not use coal oil, for fear of fire, but instead burned candles; that she slept in the northwest corner of the south room; that she said she had money in the bank, so as to have it should she become ill; that she never mentioned making a will that last summer a cousin, Lily Tift, of Palymra, Mo., aged about35, had visited Miss Cullenne,, that she lived alone; that she cooked one meal a day about 11 o’clock, which was her breakfast, and she lunched throughout the remainder of the day; that iron bars barricaded all the doors and windows, including the partition doors, because she said she was afraid of burglars; that he ahd seen her put money in a sack and place it in the north room; that she owned about 200 acres of land and it was supposed she had money. She told him that she was paying money into a home in Iowa for the benefit of invalids. He had seen a stranger passing a long toward town Monday morning and return in the evening. Tracks were discovered near the house, where some man or men had come and left, and they were those of a good sized shoe. Saw body and face in the burning ruins, but could see no signs of bruises or blood. Th face was that of Ellen Cullenne. Mr. Gillham, Mr. Van, Mr. Loudenslager, and D.W. Logal also saw her at that time. They were of the opinion that she was in the cellar before the floor fell, otherwise there would have been much material under her. Bill Powers, aged 19, lives with his father on the Dill Gash place, testifies that he worked for Miss Cullenne a month this fall, quitting last Thursday; that he stayed at home at night; that it was her custom to pay her help every night, and when she paid him she took money from what appeared to be a shot sack about one third full of silver. Thursday was the last time he saw her; that when he passed the house Sunday evening, in company with his cousin, he saw nothing unusual about the place. Drs. Warner and Young testified that they knew the body to be that of a female, and the latter stated that he could find no bullet wound in the body but found a cloth of white muslin of seven or eight thicknesses and 2 œ inches wide around her neck, and creases in the back of the neck, which was burned very little. D.W. Logal testified that he had never heard her say anything about the disposing of her property, but had heard her say she had never made aa will and never would; that a cousin of Miss Cullenne who lives in Missouri rode down with him some time ago and requested him to ask Miss Cullennne to make a will. On strength of the evidence that the jury returned a verdict finding “Ellen Cullenne had come to her death by strangulation by hands unknown to the jury.” After the inquest it was learned that Miss Cullennne was seen Sunday afternoon, about 3 o’clock sitting at a window. Excitement became intense and large numbers of people visited the scene. Sheriff McAdams sent to Springfield for dogs that tracked young Pfanschmidt, now held at Quincy for the murder of his parents and family, and they arrived Monday night about 10 o’clock in charge of their owner, H.G. Strumpfer, who was also accompanied by Deputy Fire Marshal H.S. Lovejoy, of Springfield. They went to the scene immediately, several autos going along, and at the Collenne place a great number was assembled. It was concluded to attempt nothing that night because of the crowd, and the party returned to the city. In the meantime guard was established over the tracks first discovered on the premises. Tuesday morning on the blood hounds were set on the trail and twice went to the home of William Griffin, who resides a mile to the north of the Cullenne place. Griffin was placed under arrest but subsequently released, it being established that the trail was that of Ward Stafford, aged 32, who is a brother in-law of Griffin and had been staying with him. Stafford was subsequently met in the highway while on his way home from Warsaw, was placed under arrest, brought to Warsaw, and placed in jail. Stafford worked for Miss Cullenne Saturday and was also on the place Monday after the fire; so it is far from conclusive, because the dogs trailed him, he knows anything about the tragedy. He insists he is innocent. However, he will be held for examination, which is set for next week. The coroner’s jury was reconvened Tuesday night but elicited no new evidence, save what was confirmatory of the cause of death—strangulation, an examination of the trachea showing it to be compressed. A.H. Bogardus, deputy fire marshal, joined H.S. Lovejoy Wednesday and they went to the Collenne place, where they found some one had obliterated the tracks in the wheat field, heretofore guarded, by walking in them in the reverse direction. This may have been done by a party interested in destroying evidence, and it would seem that here was a place to use the dogs, but it was not done They, as well as the owner of the dogs, are very confident Stafford knows something about the tragedy. Undertaker Huston brought what remained of the body to Warsaw and held it until Wednesday afternoon when it was taken to the Cullenne farm and interned beside the remains of Miss Cullenne’s mother. Rev. J.M. Thompson, Holding a brief service. Relatives attending the funeral were Miss Lily Tift, Miss Laura Dennis and Henry McElwee, of Philadelphia, Mo., Abner McElwee, of Canton, Mo., and Miss Maggie Crawford, Miss Mary Chronic, and Christopher Crawford, of Memphis, Mo. Joseph Huston was yesterday appointed administrator of the estate. Ellen Cullenne was 74 years old and had spent her entire life on the farm where she met a tragic end. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cullenne, both long since deceased, who gave her what was considered at the time a good education. She attended the Warsaw public schools and subsequently taught a country school. Some forty years ago, she was married to G.W. Parker but separation soon followed, and since the death of her mother about 35 years ago she has lived alone in the old family homestead. Her eccentricities of dress and manner of living naturally attracted attention, and many are the stories told illustrating her peculiarities. Her home and the outbuildings would arouse curiosity by the very colors in which they were painted—blue, yellow, and red, and the heavy bars across the windows emphasized her oddity. She was a large, ungainly woman, and dressed in a style, or rather want of style, that awakened curiosity and occasioned remark. There was the same inharmonious blending of colors as marked the painting of her house. Personally she was a woman of the highest integrity, and while she exacted her due in business transactions, she was just as scrupulous in rendering his due to every one with whom she had dealings. Fearful that someone might produce a spurious will after her death, several years ago, she published a card in the BULLETIN stating she never had and never would make one and should such a document be offered, it would be a forgery. Twice a year she would make a trip to Quincy, and occasionally to Keokuk. She attended the world’s fair at St. Louis, which was the farthest she was ever away from home. She was decidedly suspicious, especially of men, and in addition to her heavily barred doors and windows, she had a regular armory of weapons in the house. Yet despite all these precautions, she met the very death she dreaded. She was likewise apprehensive of fire. She would not have coal oil in the house, deeming it dangerous, instead using the old sperm candle for artificial light, and denied herself telephone service because she feared it would be a conductor of lightning. Her nearest relatives were cousins, none of whom resided in this vicinity,. It is said she had some money in a Quincy bank, but so far no proof of this can be found, and it is doubtful if there was much about the house, despite the exaggerated stories of her miserly wealth. Whatever there may have been it is probable her murderers got it.

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=963 Surname: ------------------------- I have quite a bit of information about the Hobart family at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~hobart/hobart/index.htm if you look at my family tree you will find some information about Emeline, but more about her parents. Polly's obit is there as are Jonas I's Revolutionary war records. My line is: Edmund>Peter>Gershom>Shebuel>Shebuel>Jonas>Amos>Jonas>Pardon>Orin>Floyd>Floyd>Elizabeth

Judi wasn't subscribed but I have added her. T ----- Original Message ----- From: Judi Gilker <jgilker@adams.net> To: <ILHANCOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2000 10:15 AM Subject: {not a subscriber} RE: Liilie Rose WATT Hi List members, I wish correspondence with anyone with info on the following people. James W. BEAN (unknown dates) married Lillie Rose WATT October 09, 1944 in Palmyra, Marion Co. Mo. Lillie Rose was born August 15, 1929 in Augusta, Hancock County, Illinois, died May 30, 1993 Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois, buried Mounds Cemetery, Timewell, Brown County, Illinois. CHILDREN: James W. Jr., Michael E., David W., Willa Jean, Judi Kay BEAN James W. BEAN Sr. mother's first name was Ida. I also have a Ada Electa BEAN born May 07, 1869 in Hersman, Illinois died March 26, 1929 in Adams CO. IL., married February 22, 1897 to Joseph A. COLPITTS.

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=962 Surname: Bolinger, Cain, Kirk, Box ------------------------- Hancock County, Illinois Daniel Cain b. Jul 1784 in Washington Co., VA mar. Elizabeth Box b. Mar 1785 in South Carolina. Marriage performed about 1803 in Claiborne County, Tenn. Nine issues including Julianne A. (Julia) Cain b. 1821 in Knox Co., KY mar. Eli Ezekiel Kirk on 15 Apr 1838 in Hancock Co., IL. Eli b. 1820 in Grainger Co., TN and d. 10 jan 1870 in possibly Cherokee Co., KS. Eli and Julia had 8 offspring. Contact me directly for more details.

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=961 Surname: Waring, Bagby, Flowers, Graham, Bilderback ------------------------- I am looking for any leads or sources relative to the children of Basil Augustus WARING and Sarah L. THOMPSON. (Note that the name is often found spelled Warring in source documents). The pertinent info on this family follows: Basil Augustus WARING, b., April 7, 1775, in Maryland, son of James Haddock WARING and Anne BOONE, married Sarah L. THOMPSON March 26, 1818, in Lewis County, Kentucky. Basil removed with his family to North East Township, Adams County Illinois sometime in the late 1820s. Basil WARING died March 4, 1869, in North East Township, Adams County, Illinois - Sarah died August 31, 1890, in Birmingham, Schuyler County, Illinois. Their one known and documented daughter is: Eliza WARING, b., January 27, 1822, in Lewis County, Kentucky. She married William BAGBY, November 29, 1838, in North East Township, Adams County, Illinois (source - Illinois State Marriage Records, Marriage License issued November 26, 1838, County Commissioners Court, Quincy, Illinois, Nicholas Wren, Clerk.) Eliza Waring BAGBY d., January 1, 1909, in Augusta, Hancock County, Illinois (source -- Gravemarker in Woodlawn Cemetery, Augusta, Illinois); William BAGBY d., June 15, 1908, in Augusta, Hancock County, Illinois (source -- Gravemarker in Woodlawn Cemetery, Augusta, Illinois). A second known daughter is: Fannie WARING who married Will FLOWERS. Little is known about either individual. The sole documentation is a photograph taken at the 60th Wedding Anniversary of William and Eliza Waring BAGBY in 1898. The note on the back of the original picture states: "Mr. & Mrs. William Bagby taken on 60th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. & Mrs. Flowers in the back. Married 29, Nov. 1838. 'Mrs. Eliza Waring Bagby (Mrs. William Bagby) and Mrs. Fannie Waring Flowers (Mrs. Will Flowers) are sisters." A third daughter is believed to be Mary Ann WARING. This belief is based on the following. The 1850 Federal Census for North East Township, Adams County, Illinois enumerates the household of Basil WARING. Living at the home at this time were his wife, Sarah Thompson WARING, John J. GRAHAM, David GRAHAM, Basil A. GRAHAM, John GRAHAM and Sarah HUMBLE, a domestic and her daughter, Spaina. John J. GRAHAM is the father of David, Basil A. and John. A transcription of the 1850 Census listing is show below. 1850 Census, District -- Town of North East, Adams County, Illinois Enumerated November 16, 1850, by W. C. Lockwood, Page 181A ============================================================ HN FN Name Age Sex Occup. Value Born School ============================================================ 74 75 Basil Warring 57 M Farmer 2000 MD Sarah 51 F KY John J. Graham 35 M Carpenter VA David 12 M Ills 1 Basil A. 09 M Ills 1 John 06 M Ills 1 Sarah M. Humble 22 F Domestic KY Spaina V 10/12 F Ills The Illinois State Marriage Records (from the State of Illinois Archives and the Illinois Historical Society) show a marriage between a James J. GRAHAM and Mary Ann WARING in North East Township, Adams County, Illinois on November 23, 1837. This marriage (the variation in the first name is noted) combined with the fact that one of the Graham children bears the same name as Basil A(ugustus) and is living in the Waring household, leads to the belief that Mary Ann WARING is one of the daughters. It is presumed that Mary Ann died before the 1850 Census. No other information is known about these family. A fourth possible daughter is: Cynthia (Cinthia) WARING, who married John BILDERBACK in Schuyler County, Illinois, March 28, 1844, (source - Schuyler County Marriage Book, Vol. 1, page 121, License #1042). Based upon the age shown in the 1850 and 1870 Census for Schuyler County, Cynthia WARING was born about 1823 in Kentucky. John BILDERBACK was born about 1819 (based on 1850 and 1870 Census for Schuyler County) and was born in Lewis County, Kentucky. Cynthia was the second wife of John BILDERBACK - he first married Lydia WALKER on April 19, 1838, in Schuyler County, Illinois. This John BILDERBACK is the half-brother of William H. BILDERBACK who married Frances BAGBY on October 12, 1829, in Lewis County, Kentucky (source - Lewis County Marriage Book A, page 95). Francis BAGBY is the older sister to William BAGBY who married Eliza WARING, as noted above. William BAGBY met Eliza WARING during a visit to the home of his sister Frances. Given the geographic proximities and other family marriages, it is possible that Cynthia WARING is a daughter of Basil and Sarah WARING - however, no documentation is known. Any help, leads or source information is greatly appreciated.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=164 Surname: Flynn ------------------------- Obituary Carthage Republic Carthage, Illinois February 21, 1944 Will Flynn who has been a respected citizen of Harmony township since 1915, passed away at a Burlington, Iowa hospital Friday morning; having been in failing health for some time. He and Mrs. Flynn had gone to Burlington to make their home for the winter. Mr. Flynn is survived by his wife and a son Ray Flynn of Burlington. The body was brought to his home here Saturday afternoon where it was kept until Monday when the funeral services were held at the Catholic Church in Carthage this Monday morning, with burial at the Catholic cemetery. His family has the sympathy of everyone.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=163 Surname: Flynn ------------------------- Obituary Carthage Republican Cathage, Illinois March 2, 1927 Frank T. Flynn Frank T. Flynn, the son of Thomas and Bridget Flynn, was born November 28, 1869, and died February 21, 1927, aged 57 years, 2 months and 23 days. He was born near Ferris, Illinois where he spent the greater part of his life. He was married February 24, 1898, to Miss Clara Merritt. He leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife, one son, Floyd, at home and two daughters, Mildred, at home, and Mrs. Lela Harrell of Niota, Illinois, also one little grandson, four brothers, John, William E., Robert G., and Charles M., one sister Rosa E. Thompson, who preceded him in death in August 1899. Mr. Flynn was one of our most highly respected citizens. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America for many years. He will ever be remembered by those who knew him for his cheerful patience. Although he was a great sufferer for six years before his death, spending fourteen months in the Woodmen Sanitarium of Woodman, Colorado, returning to his home in Ferris, Illinois, April 8, 1926. Father we'll lead our steps to God After the desert here we roam, We'll try to tread the path that you have trod, And make your home our home. The funeral of Frank T. Flynn was held Thursday February 24, 1927, from the Methodist church at 1:00 p.m.. Conducted by Rev. J. K. Worrell. Burial in Moss Ridge Cemetery.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=162 Surname: Flynn ------------------------- Obituary Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois July 1919 Bridget Manning Flynn Bridget Manning Flynn was born in Ireland, December 20, 1844, and died July 1, 1919, aged 74 years, 6 months, and 11 days. She came to this country with her parents when a child of two years. There were three other daughters in the Manning family, one dying at sea during the voyage over to America. The family settled almost immediately in Hamilton, Ohio. Mrs. Flynn lost her mother when but seven years of age and her father died seven years later. When but a young girl she met the late Thomas Flynn, who no doubt was greatly attracted to the witty, little Irish girl. Mr. Flynn made a trip to Illinois in 1862 and this promising land of fertile prairie gave him courage to return to Ohio and ask Miss Manning to share his fate and fortune in the new venture. They were married in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 12, 1863, coming immediately to Hancock county, where they lived continuously for almost 54 years. Mr. Flynn died March 9, 1917. Six children were born to them, five sons and an only daughter: John, Wm. E., Frank T.,Robert, Charles M. and Rosa. The daughter, Rosa, later Mrs. Allen Thompson died in August 1899, leaving a son, Charles Francis Thompson to the care of the grandparents with whom he lived until he was grown. He now has two children, the only great grandchildren of the grandparents of Mr. & Mrs. Flynn. There also survive thirteen other grandchildren. Mrs. Flynn has been an invalid for a number of years. The last two, almost helpless years, have been spent in her son, Frank's home, on the old homestead in Rock Creek township, where the sweet patient little mother has been tenderly cared for, each member of the family vying with the other in doing her bidding. A vacant place in the home, a cheery christian spirit has gone to meet her saviour. Funeral was held Saturday July 5, at 10 o'clock at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery, Carthage, Illinois. The pall bearers were: James McCarty, John Culkin, E. M. Cavanagh. Edw. Shea, M. D. Monroe.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=161 Surname: Flynn ------------------------- Obituary Carthage Democrat Carthage, Illinois March 1917 Death of Thomas Flynn Thomas Flynn died at his home in Ferris on Friday at 2:00 p.m., aged 78 years 10 months, after a several day's illness from tonsilitis, which developed into erysipelas. Mr. Flynn was born in Ireland, on May 9, 1839, and came to this country when but 14 years of age, landing at New Orleans. He has lived in this county for forty-four years, having been a resident of the Ferris vicinity for many years, retiring from the farm a few years ago, to make his home in this village. He was married to Bridget Manning, April 12, 1863, in Ohio and to this union were born five sons, four of whom, together with the widow, survive. Frank of the Ferris vicinity, Will of near Carthage, Robert and Charles of Montana. Also twelve grandchildren and one great granchild. The funeral was held from the church of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock a.m., Father L.B.Landreth officiating. burial at Calvary cemetery, Carthage.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=160 Surname: Flynn ------------------------- Obituary Carthage Gazette Carthage, Illinois July 26, 1889 George Flynn Died at his home in this township, Friday July 19 instant, at 6:15 a.m., George Flynn aged 52 years. Mr. Flynn was born in county Lantrum, Ireland, in 1837, came to this country at the age of seven years, with his parents, landing at New Orleans, and from there to Hamilton County, Ohio, at the age of twenty-one he came to Hancock County, Illinois, remaining a year and returned to Ohio. A year or two later he returned to Illinois, settling in Pilot Grove township. In 1864 he bought a small farm in this township, and to this he added until it was increased to 330 acres. Mr. Flynn was twice married. By his first wife, whose maiden name was Miss Della Donehue, he had four sons, and two daughters all living. His second wife, was Miss Ellen Kelly who, with two daughters survive him. Mr. Flynn was an honest, hard working, kind hearted man, highly esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral last Sunday, took place from the Catholic church, Rev. Father Henna, officiating, burial at the Catholic cemetery.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=159 Surname: Flynn ------------------------- Obituary Carthage, Illinois February 7, 1896 Elizabeth Flynn Died February 7th. 1896 of throat trouble, Grandma Flynn, aged about 85 years. She was born and raised in Ireland. She was married at the age of 18 years and was the mother of five children, three sons and two daughters. One daughter and two sons survive her: The daughter residing in Chicago, John, residing in Butler County, Ohio, and Thomas, of this city, with whom she made her home for many years and at whose home she died. Her maiden name was McKernin. Her husband died in Ireland about fifty years ago, and in 1846 she came with her children to America, settling at Hamilton, Ohio. They came to this vicinity in 1848. "Aunt Bettie" has lived with her son Thomas almost continuously since her arrival in this county. He was ever tender and loving, as were all her children. She an energetic house-woman, always doing her own work. She was apparently hale and hearty, having eaten a good supper before retiring the night before she died. She then retired, but soon complained of being cold. Mr. Flynn arranged the bed clothing more comfortably around his aged mother, for which she asked the Lord to bless him for his kindness. These words of blessing were her last, for she was fast asleep in death at the morning's break, not even the covers having been disturbed. Mrs. Flynn was a consistent Catholic and was buried from that church in Carthage, Monday morning at ten o'clock. Rev. Father O'Brien officiating: Burial at the Catholic cemetery.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=158 Surname: Spangler, Renshaw, Miller ------------------------- >From the Carthage Republican Newspaper Oct. 17, 1906 William M. Spangler died at his home in this city, Tuesdaymorning Oct. 9, 1906, aged 84 yrs, 4 mths, 17 days. He was the fifth child of Samuel and Rebecca Trego Spangler, who had a family of nine children, namely, Margaret, Elanor, Mary, Matilda, Joseph Trego, Samuel Lewis, Rebecca Skiles, John Skiles, Elizabeth Verdilla. William Miller Spangler was born at Mt. Rock, Pa., May 22, 1822, where he lived until he was 16 yrs old when he with his father and Mother and family moved to Hancock Co., Ill. overland in the year 1838, where he engaged in farming. He was married to Sarah Emily Renshaw March 12, 1844. There were seven children, Nancy Matilda, Evelyn Verdilla, Virginia Rebecca, Emily Josephine, Mary Susan, James Renshaw, and Nellie Skiles. There are 18 grandchildren living and 10 great-grandchildren.....He was a ruling Elder for about 30 yrs. He was always found in his place in the sanctuary unless health or the weather prevented. Mr. Spangler was a devoted church member, belonging to no lodges, but devoting himself in his social affairs to church matters...The Presbyterian church has lost a valued and faithful member....The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church Friday afternoon, Rev. J.F. Young conducting. Favorite hymns of the deceased were sung by a splendid choir. Burial Moss Ridge.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=157 Surname: Brewer ------------------------- Obituary Carthage Illinois November 1, 1967 Rosa Brewer Carthage, Ill.--- Mrs. Rosa Irene Brewer, 49, of rural Blandinsville, died Monday at 5:25 a. m. at Blessing Hospital, Quincy. She was born Sept. 21, 1918, near Ferris, the daughter of Charles and Jesse Long Thompson. She married Clarence J. Brewer in Burlington, Mar. 18, 1939. She was a member of the MT. Pleasant Christian church and the Bentley Unit of homemaker's extension. Surviving: The husband; her parents of Ferris; a son, Jim of Blandinsville; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Roth of Aledo, Ill. and Clarence Brewer of Lewiston, Ill.; two brothers, Dale of Burlington and Charles of Ft. Masdison; a sister, Mrs. Wendell Cary of Blandinsville; and three grandchildren. Services: Wednesday, 2 p.m., Kilgore Memorial home, Carthage, Rev. William P. Bowers; Moss Ridge cemetery.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=156 Surname: Thompson ------------------------- Obituary Burlington Hawkeye Burlington, Iowa Jan. 14, 1975 Mrs. Jessie Thompson LaHarpe-- Mrs. Jessie M. Thompson, 79, a resident of the Crabill Nursing Home in LaHarpe, died at 1:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, in the LaHarpe hospital. She was born Oct. 27, 1895, near Carthage. On Nov. 1, 1913, she was married to Charley Thompson, at Burlington. A resident of Fort Madison, he survives. She was a member of the Ferris Christian Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Dale of Lomax and Charles of Montrose; a daughter, Mrs. Wendell (Adelaide) Carey of Blandinsville; three brothers, Truman Long of Carthage, Charles Long of Ferris, and Willis Long of Hamilton; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Smith of Carthage; 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Rosa Brewer, a daughter and two sons in infancy, and a sister. Her parents were Wesley and Cora Ikerd Long. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe with the Rev. George Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Moss Ridge cemetery near Carthage. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of service.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=155 Surname: Thompson ------------------------- Obituary Burlington Hawkeye Burlington Iowa July 9, 1981 Services held Saturday for Charles F. Thompson Charles F. Thompson, 85, of LaHarpe, ILL., died at 10.55 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 1981, at the LaHarpe hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe, with the Rev. Richard Allen officiating. Burial was in Moss Ridge Cemetery at Carthage. A memorial has been established with LaHarpe Hospital. Contributions may be made at the Banks & Beal Funeral Home. Mr. Thompson, son of Alvin and Rosa Flynn Thompson, was born Feb. 4,1896, at Ferris, Ill. He had been a resident of the Carthage, Ferris, Fort Madison, and LaHarpe communities during his lifetime. He had spent the past year at the LaHarpe Extended Care Facility. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Ferris Christian Church. On Nov 1, 1913, at Burlington, IA., he married Jessie Long, who preceded him in death on Jan. 13, 1975. He is survived by two sons,Dale of Lomax, ILL., and Charles W. of Montrose, IA.;a daughter, Mrs. Wendell (Adelaide) Carey of Blandinsville, ILL.; 14 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by two sons, two daughters, two brothers and a sister.

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=960 Surname: Dever ------------------------- Andrew Dever born in Ireland, died in Hancock County,Illinois 1882. Wife Elizabeth Wise born Ohio, died Hancock Cty, Illinois. Son Gashium Augustus Dever buried in Sternes Cemetery Hancock Cty.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=154 Surname: Thompson ------------------------- Obituary Carthage, Illinois (Ferris) August 5, 1899 Died August 3, 1899, Mrs. Rosa Flynn Thompson, of consumption superinduced by Lagrippe, in her fathers home in this township, (Rock Creek). Deceased leaves her husband and one beautiful little son to mourn her loss. Mrs. Thompson was the only daughter of a large family and the first of the family to die. Her kind and affectionate ways made her a favorite in the family and community. Her age was 26 years one month and eight days. Funeral services were conducted at the Catholic Church in Carthage. Burial at Carthage cemetery. A large procession followed the remains from the home, to the cemetery. A large circle of friends extend their sincere sympathy. Robert Flynn and wife of Stillwell attended the funeral.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=153 Surname: Thompson ------------------------- Death notice Carthage Gazette Carthage, Illinois 18 Dec 1903 Fatally Poisoned Mrs. Hattie Thompson who for a time recently made her home with Mrs. Julia Ferris of this city died suddenly at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. C.C. tyerill, of Hamilton, Thursday evening last. Strychnine poisoning.

Bruce is subscribed. T ----- Original Message ----- From: <BruceBarbC@aol.com> To: <ILHANCOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 2:37 PM Subject: {not a subscriber} Cain, Matthews, & Cunningham surnames Greetings, I am new to the Hancock County e-mail list. I am related to some of the Cain and Matthews families in Hancock County and other parts of Illinois and elsewhere. I have reason to believe that my grandfather's family-Cunningham-lived in Illinois at one time or another. After reading my message, please feel free to contact me if you have any information to connect me to someone in the county or elsewhere. It will be appreciated. My paternal grandmother, Rosa Matthews Hays Cunningham, was born in Augusta Township, Hancock County, Illinois, on February 7, 1868. Her parents were Thomas Jefferson Mathews (b. 2/17/1827; d. 12/25/1896) and Martha Cain Matthews (b. 10/12/1828; d. 11/17/1900) who were married 3/13/1851. The other surviving children were: Daniel, James Preston, Joab, William, and Harriet. Rosa was born in Illinois as was her first husband, Charles J. Hays. They married in Chautaugua County, Kansas in 1885 when she was 17 and he was 29. Their son Thomas Allen Hays was born in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, on October 6, 1887. Charles died when Thomas was seven years old, presumably in 1894 or 1895. Rosa married my grandfather, John Anner Cunningham, on September 4, 1898 in Ardmore, Indian Territory (Chickasaw Nation) in what is now Carter County. They had four children: Otis Kendall Cunningham; Charles Hubert Cunningham, Ruby Mae Cunningham, and my father, Marion Wilshire Cunningham who later changed his name to William Marion Cunningham. John died in 1934 in Tulsa County, Oklahoma; and Rosa died in 1943 in Tulsa County. John Anner Cunningham had an older brother, George W. Cunningham, and a sister Fannie. Oral family history has told us that their father was killed in the Civil War and their mother died shortly thereafter. John was born December 23, 1859 in Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas. Newport, as well as Jackson Port in Jackson County were ports on the White River. Patrick Cunningham and Hannah Hollenback were married in Kendall County, Illinois and had the following children: George, John, Fanny (Hannah), Mary, Rachel, William, and Jennie, and thet lived in Newark, Kendall County, Illinois. It is believed that Patrick was a casualty of the Civil War and his wife Hannah may have married again after his death. Enough for now, Thanks for your time. Bruce Cunningham