Unnamed newspaper (prob. a Sesser paper) dated 31 March 1949 “Obituary of James Daniel ISOM James Daniel ISOM was born the son of J. P. and Adaline (Fore) ISOM on August 13, 1871 in Meigs County, Tenn. and departed this life on March 22, 1949 at 4 p.m. at his home 2 1/2 miles north of Sesser at the age of 77 years, 7 months, and 9 days. At about the age of 14 he moved with his parents to Illinois and settled on a farm in Horse Prairie, the southern part of Jefferson County. He made Horse Prairie and the surrounding community his home ever since. On the fourth of September, 1898, he was united in marriage with Mabel GRAHAM of Franklin County. To this union no children were born but no woman was ever blessed with a truer or nobler husband. He was of a family of eleven children, all of whom lived to man and womanhood except one little girl who died in the tender years of childhood. Preceding him in death are two brothers, Mack and Bill ISOM and two other sisters, Arizona ISOM and Oakey SHINGLETON. Also preceding him in death was his aged father and mother. He leaves to mourn, his loving wife, Mabel, two brothers, John ISOM of Kinkaid, Ill., and Ben ISOM of Chicago, Ill.; Three sisters, Mrs. Agnes DENNIS of Mt. Vernon, Ill., Mrs. Annie SHERIFF and Mrs. Allie BLYTHE of Sesser, Ill. He leaves also to mourn his passing two nieces, Neva Jean DYCUS of Mt. Vernon, Ill., and Ileta Fay LEDBETTER of Hutchison, Kansas whom he took into his home and raised as his own children, also a host of other relatives and friends. In the fall of 1904 he professed his faith in God and joined the Horse Prairie Baptist Church one year later. He remained a member of this same church until his death. He joined the Masonic Lodge of Brayfield, Ill., in 1905 and later moved his membership to the Masonic Lodge in Sesser, Illinois A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled.” ****Source: Goode –Barren Hist. Gen. Soc. Newsletter, May 1995 issue. **Notes: PLC. Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser, Franklin Co. IL. Lot 63, Grave 4, ISOM, James Daniel B. 1871 – D. 1949 (CRO) (BRD) March 25, 1949 (FHR) James D. ISOM (B) Tennessee # (BD) August 13, 1871 * (DD) March 22, 1949 (P) J.P. and Adaline Fore ISOM both born Tennessee (W) Mabel GRAHAM Lot 63, Grave 5 ISOM, Mabel (B)1879 – D. 1957 (CRO) (BRD) June 1, 1957 (FHR) Mable ISOM (B) (FC) # (BD) January 18, 1879 *(DD) May 29, 1959 (P) William and Mary Ellen Martin GRAHAM (H) James Daniel ISOM Lot 63, Grave 1 SHERIFF, John W. B. 1878 - - D. 1949 (CRO) (BRD) September 9, 1949 (FHR) John SHERIFF (B) (PC) # (BD) February 1, 1878 * (DD) September 1, 1949 (P) John and Elizabeth Moore SHERIFF (W) Anna ISOM Lot 63, Grave 2 SHERIFF, Anna J. B. 1879 – D. 1978 (CRO) (BRD) October 22, 1978 (OB) Anna Jane SHERIFF (B) Meigs County, Tennessee (P) Jasper Paul and Adeline Fore ISOM (H) John W. SHERIFF. Children: Gladys Sheriff BANDEMER, Bertha Sheriff HEAPE, John Nelson SHERIFF. Lot 63 Grave 6 LEDBETTER, Lillian Graham B. March 29, 1899 – D. March 12, 1977 (CR) # (BD) November 29, 1925 Neva Jean LEDBETTER (DA) of E.G. and Lillian Graham LEDBETTER (FHR) Lillian LEDBETTER (B) (FC) (P) William and Mary Ellen Martin GRAHAM Children: Neva Jean Ledbetter DYCUS, Ileta Faye LEDBETTER. ****Source: Maple Hill Cemetery Book, Pgs. 313/314 (Clara Crocker Brown) Additional ISOM family members can be found on Find A Grave, Horse Prairie Cemetery, Franklin Co. IL. Pat Corona

HENLEY & CRAIN burials in Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser, FCI Lot 28, Grave 5: HENLEY, Rella J. B. Jan. 12, 1873 - D. Feb. 19, 1944 (CR) * (DD) Rella Jane HENLEY, February 19, 1944 (M) Mary Louisa Hartley Page CRAIN (H) Samuel C. HENLEY Lot 28, Grave 4: HENLEY, Samuel C. B. Feb. 17, 1867 - D. April 15, 1946 (CR) * (DD) Sam C. HENLEY April 15, 1946 # (BD) May 8, 1907 Gordon HENLEY (B) (FC) (S) of Sam and Rella Page HENLEY (OB) Samuel Columbus HENLEY (B) (JC) (P) William C. and Malinda HENLEY (W) Rella Jane PAGE Children: Grace Henley Lochiner TACKITT, Kate Henley THOMPSON, Ethel Henley Dycus CROCKER, Gordon HENLEY, Harl HENLEY, Kirby HENLEY Lot 28 Grave 6 HENLEY, Kirby B. Aug. 10, 1903 - D. Jan. 1937 (CR) Kirby HENLEY (BRD) January 19, 1937 (D) Chicago (FHR) Kirby HENLEY (P) Sam and Rella Pge HENLEY (B) Illinois Lot 28 Grave 3 HENLEY, Ruby P. B. July 14, 1908 - D. July 13, 1982 (OB) Ruby HENLEY (B) Woodlawn (P) Homer and Christina Weisbecker PETERSON (H) Harl HENLEY Lot 28 Grave 2 HENLEY, Harl J. B. April 20, 1901 - D. Dec. 3, 1986 (OB) Harl J. HENLEY (B) Sesser (P) Samuel and Rella Page HENLEY ****Source: Maple Hill Cemetery Book (Clara Crocker Brown) Pgs. 75/76 Lot F. Grave 1 CRAIN, Demonia B. June 1, 1890 - D. Jan. 8, 1974 (FHR) Espasia Demonia CRAIN (B) Jackson County, Tennessee (P) Fountain A. and Rosalie Russell DYCUS (H) Clyde CRAIN Lot F Grave 2, CRAIN, Clyde (B) Nov. 13, 1896 - D. Oct. 25, 1989 Sgt. US Army World War I (OB) Clyde CRAIN (B) Whittington (P) Francis M. and Mary Louisa Hartley CRAIN (W) Demonia DYCUS ****Source: Maple Hill Cemetery Book (Clara Crocker Brown) Pg. 143 Pat Corona -----Original Message----- From: Sheldon Jones Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 10:22 PM To: [email protected] ; [email protected] Subject: Re: [ILJEFFER] CRAIN obit-1942 Thanks Pat! Actually we think Eli Webb PAGE was b. Marion Co., Iowa when his parents (John PAGE and Leanna WEBB) moved there for just a couple years - but the informant for this obit probably did not know this... John s/o Joel PAGE and Rebekah MOORE Leanna d/o Eli WEBB and Margaret SANDUSKY Oh so many questions... a) we think Eli Webb PAGE d. 1887 in possibly Oklahoma Territory?? b) I have "Rella" as Marilda J. b. 1873 - did not know she mar. ? HENLEY c) I know there was a daughter Lucinda L PAGE b. 1878 -- no idea is she is Mrs. August WESTPHAL or Mrs. Frank YOUNG ? d) Charles was b. 22 Jul 1880 Ewing, FCI -- I do have he d. Washington -- no further info on him though I had that she mar. Francis Marion CRAIN 27 Mar "1892" (the record is in JCI records; but marriage took place in FCI) and had 4 sons and one daughter ... _SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:iljeffer- > [email protected]] On Behalf Of Pat Corona > Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 9:10 AM > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > Subject: [ILJEFFER] CRAIN obit-1942 > > The Sesser Review, Thursday, Feb. 26, 1942 > > “Obituary. The long and useful life of Mrs. Mary Louisa CRAIN ended at > Sesser, Ill. 8:45 A.M. February 17, 1942. Mrs. CRAIN had been in greatly > impaired health sometime and of late her condition had been such that > death was not unexpected. > Mary Louisa HARTLEY, eldest daughter of Joseph M. and Rebecca > Armstrong HARTLEY, was born January 19, 1857 near Waltonville, Jefferson > Co. Ill. She was married to Eli W. PAGE, March 9, 1871 and to this union > were > born the following named children: Mrs. Rella HENLEY, Sesser, Ill., Mrs. > August WESTPHAL, of Manson, Iowa, Rev. Andy PAGE, Portland, Oregon; > Charles PAGE who met with an accidental death in Washington, and Mrs. > Frank YOUNG now deceased of Williamsville, Mo., one son, Samuel Marion, > died in infancy, and Albert A. PAGE, died at the age of 3 years. Mr. PAGE > died in 1887, leaving her with the care of five children and all have been > safely reared to years of maturity. She took as careful note of their > needs > and the children prove the excellence of one of the best mothers who ever > blessed the world, and society. Like the mothers in Bible times “Her > children > shall rise up and call her blessed”. > She was married to Francis M. CRAIN, March 27, 1891, and to this union > four sons were born; Johnny who died at the age of seven years, Earl who > was killed in action in France and whose body now rests on foreign soil > beside his comrades who gave up their lives for the preservation of these > United States; Clyde, of Sesser, Illinois, was a World veteran and Orville > CRAIN, of Sesser. Not every mother has the distinction of having 3 sons > who > enlisted in the service of their country, her son Rev. Andy PAGE served > three > years in standing army in time of peace. Mr. CRAIN died August 8, 1932. > Mrs. CRAIN joined the Horse Prairie Baptist Church in 1888 under the > pastorate of Rev. J.D. HOOKER and remained a loyal member until 1918 when > she moved to Waltonville. She united with the Universalist under the > Pastorate of Rev. E. M. MINOR, of Hustonville, Illinois and from the first > was a > devoted consecrated Christian. Her interest in the church never waned and > throughout the years of her health and strength she was one of the Church’s > most faithful workers. Her loyalty to the church, its tenets and all that > membership implied, was a striking trait of a remarkable character;; and > it > was often remarked by those acquainted with her efforts to promote its > general interests. She leaves surviving her two daughters, Mrs. Rella > HENLEY, Mrs. August WESTPHAL, three sons, Clyde and Orville CRAIN and > Andy PAGE, also one step-son W. R. CRAIN, of West Frankfort; fifteen > grand- > children and twenty great-grandchildren, and also one great-great- > grandchild. She lived to see her fifth generation. She also leaves to > mourn > her demise an aged brother John G. HARTLEY, of Waltonville, Ill., and Mrs. > S. > M. McGINNIS of North Hollywood, California, and a host of nieces and > nephews who will greatly miss “Aunt Louisa” as she was so familiarly > called by > them. Two brothers having preceded her in death, Wm. H. and Fames > *(James?) E. HARTLEY. > The question of the World’s greatest woman can be answered by many a > man and many a woman. A good mother is the answer; and who knew most > of Mrs. CRAIN’s life, love and sacrifice for her children can attest that > a better > mother never lived; a better mother never will live. Her death comes not > only as a great loss to her own immediate family but to the hundreds of > friends of middle age who knew and loved her best. Her life will prove an > inspiration to her children and her friends will cherish her memory. Only > pleasant recollections will stir their hearts while tears dim their eyes, > and > they dwell in loving remembrance, on the happy associations of years ended > by death. > “Another hand is beckoning us, Another call is given; And glows once more > with angel steps, The path which leads to heaven.” > “Our dear and aged mother, Whose smile made brighter summer hours, > Amid the frosts of winter time, Has left us with the flower, Fold her O’ > Father > in thine arms, And let her henceforth be, A message of love between Our > human hearts and Thee.” > Funeral services conducted by her former pastor Rev. Wm. D. > HARRINGTON, of Metropolis, Ill., at Universalist church in Waltonville > with > interment at the Trinity Baptist cemetery, near Winfield.” > > ****Source: Printed in the Goode-Barren Hist. Gen. Soc. Newsletter, > Jan. > 1996 issue. > > Pat Corona > Visit the Jefferson County web site at: > www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILJEFFER- > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message Visit the Jefferson County web site at: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Myrna Louise Armstrong, 97, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 12:05 A.M. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Mt. Vernon, Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Myrna was born on Monday, January 24, 1916 in Omaha, Nebraska the daughter of the late Hiram and Mayme (Kern) Plummer.  She married Leslie Brown Armstrong on August 8, 1938 in Ziegler, Illinois and he preceded her in death on September 8, 1982. Surviving family members include her son: William Leslie “Bill” Armstrong and wife Cynthia of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 grandsons: Chad William Armstrong and wife Shawna of Dix, Illinois and Brent Leslie Armstrong and wife Jamie of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 great grandsons: Nolan and Logan Armstrong of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Her parents and husband preceded her in death.    Myrna owned and operated Bon Ton Beauty Shop in Mt. Vernon for over 50 years; she was Past President of Artistic Cosmetology Association, was Past Matron of Jefferson Chapter - Order of the Eastern Star 688 in Opdyke, Illinois, was Past Royal Matron - Faith Court #28 Order of Amaranth, and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon and the Wesleyan Service Women of the church.   FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Annelle Ruemmler and Dr. Billy Hahs will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: Opdyke Cemetery in Opdyke, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Angels on Assignment or First United Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Walter Rosemond “Uncle Walt” Mays, 80, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 10:40 P.M. on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at White Oak Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. “Uncle Walt” was born on Tuesday, January 24, 1933 in Durant, Mississippi the son of the late Charlie Clarence and Eunice Bell (Moss) Mays.  He married Vernetta McGee on December 18, 1950 in Beardstown, Illinois and she preceded him in death on June 15, 2007.  Surviving family members include his 3 daughters: Roseanne Region of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Barbara Coomer of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Rhonda Gray of Scott City, Missouri; 3 sons: Dale Mays and wife Connie of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Robert Coomer of Fairfield, Illinois and Darold Hicks of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 sisters: Kathleen Heck of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Jessie Scholfield of Centralia, Illinois; nine grandsons; nine granddaughters: thirteen great granddaughters; seven great grandsons; six great great granddaughters; one great-great grandson; several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, wife; one son: Dennis Eugene Mays, one daughter: Wanda June Leverton, five brothers: John, Clarence, Tom Ed, Carl and David Mays, and three sisters: Myrtle Mays, Mary and Mabel Kirk preceded him in death.    Uncle Walt served in the National Guard, was a truck driver and retired from Hogan Trucking as a truck driver instructor, was a lifetime member of the Mt. Vernon Eagles Aerie Lodge #2791, he enjoyed watching stock car racing and NASCAR and was of the Baptist Faith.   FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Brad Henson will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from noon until service time 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. In honor of his wishes, he will be cremated following the funeral service. For those who wish, memorials may be given to American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

MOUNT VERNON - Marian McDonnough, 78, passed away Monday morning, Oct. 21, 2013, at her home. She was born in Ewing, Sept. 30, 1935, the daughter of Trelly and Sylvia (Pickett) Prowell. She married Billie McDonnough on Oct. 21, 1955, and he preceded her in death Dec. 4, 2002. Mrs. McDonnough was a member of Cross Church in Pinckneyville. She was also a member of VFW and American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. McDonnough is survived by her two daughters, Doris Jeffers and husband, Brad, of Steelville, and Kathy McDonnough of Mount Vernon; two sons, Richard McDonnough of Mount Vernon, and William McDonnough and wife, Jennifer, of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Donnie Cavins, Jeanette Beasley and husband, Scott, Jerry McDonnough, Shawn Toler, Jennifer McDonnough, Dusty Keller, Candace Renee Ridgway, Dakota Rivera, Jordan Rivera and Alicia Champ and husband, Cody; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Sonja Cesar and husband, Phil of Buckner; and one brother, Sam Prowell of Thompsonville. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; an infant son; one brother, Delmar Prowell; and two sisters, Norma Lovin and Sandra Gocke. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, in Johnston Funeral Home in Ina, with the Rev. Keith Neal officiating. Burial will be in Cutler Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Oct. 24, 2013

MOUNT VERNON - Marian McDonnough, 78, died Monday morning, Oct. 21, 2013, at home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Johnston Funeral Home in Ina, with the Rev. Keith Neal officiating. Burial will be in Cutler Cemetery in Cutler. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Oct. 23, 2013 Note;;  Daughter of Trelly and Sylvia PICKETT PROWELL

Thanks Pat! Actually we think Eli Webb PAGE was b. Marion Co., Iowa when his parents (John PAGE and Leanna WEBB) moved there for just a couple years - but the informant for this obit probably did not know this... John s/o Joel PAGE and Rebekah MOORE Leanna d/o Eli WEBB and Margaret SANDUSKY Oh so many questions... a) we think Eli Webb PAGE d. 1887 in possibly Oklahoma Territory?? b) I have "Rella" as Marilda J. b. 1873 - did not know she mar. ? HENLEY c) I know there was a daughter Lucinda L PAGE b. 1878 -- no idea is she is Mrs. August WESTPHAL or Mrs. Frank YOUNG ? d) Charles was b. 22 Jul 1880 Ewing, FCI -- I do have he d. Washington -- no further info on him though I had that she mar. Francis Marion CRAIN 27 Mar "1892" (the record is in JCI records; but marriage took place in FCI) and had 4 sons and one daughter ... _SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:iljeffer- > [email protected]] On Behalf Of Pat Corona > Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 9:10 AM > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > Subject: [ILJEFFER] CRAIN obit-1942 > > The Sesser Review, Thursday, Feb. 26, 1942 > > “Obituary. The long and useful life of Mrs. Mary Louisa CRAIN ended at > Sesser, Ill. 8:45 A.M. February 17, 1942. Mrs. CRAIN had been in greatly > impaired health sometime and of late her condition had been such that > death was not unexpected. > Mary Louisa HARTLEY, eldest daughter of Joseph M. and Rebecca > Armstrong HARTLEY, was born January 19, 1857 near Waltonville, Jefferson > Co. Ill. She was married to Eli W. PAGE, March 9, 1871 and to this union were > born the following named children: Mrs. Rella HENLEY, Sesser, Ill., Mrs. > August WESTPHAL, of Manson, Iowa, Rev. Andy PAGE, Portland, Oregon; > Charles PAGE who met with an accidental death in Washington, and Mrs. > Frank YOUNG now deceased of Williamsville, Mo., one son, Samuel Marion, > died in infancy, and Albert A. PAGE, died at the age of 3 years. Mr. PAGE > died in 1887, leaving her with the care of five children and all have been > safely reared to years of maturity. She took as careful note of their needs > and the children prove the excellence of one of the best mothers who ever > blessed the world, and society. Like the mothers in Bible times “Her children > shall rise up and call her blessed”. > She was married to Francis M. CRAIN, March 27, 1891, and to this union > four sons were born; Johnny who died at the age of seven years, Earl who > was killed in action in France and whose body now rests on foreign soil > beside his comrades who gave up their lives for the preservation of these > United States; Clyde, of Sesser, Illinois, was a World veteran and Orville > CRAIN, of Sesser. Not every mother has the distinction of having 3 sons who > enlisted in the service of their country, her son Rev. Andy PAGE served three > years in standing army in time of peace. Mr. CRAIN died August 8, 1932. > Mrs. CRAIN joined the Horse Prairie Baptist Church in 1888 under the > pastorate of Rev. J.D. HOOKER and remained a loyal member until 1918 when > she moved to Waltonville. She united with the Universalist under the > Pastorate of Rev. E. M. MINOR, of Hustonville, Illinois and from the first was a > devoted consecrated Christian. Her interest in the church never waned and > throughout the years of her health and strength she was one of the Church’s > most faithful workers. Her loyalty to the church, its tenets and all that > membership implied, was a striking trait of a remarkable character;; and it > was often remarked by those acquainted with her efforts to promote its > general interests. She leaves surviving her two daughters, Mrs. Rella > HENLEY, Mrs. August WESTPHAL, three sons, Clyde and Orville CRAIN and > Andy PAGE, also one step-son W. R. CRAIN, of West Frankfort; fifteen grand- > children and twenty great-grandchildren, and also one great-great- > grandchild. She lived to see her fifth generation. She also leaves to mourn > her demise an aged brother John G. HARTLEY, of Waltonville, Ill., and Mrs. S. > M. McGINNIS of North Hollywood, California, and a host of nieces and > nephews who will greatly miss “Aunt Louisa” as she was so familiarly called by > them. Two brothers having preceded her in death, Wm. H. and Fames > *(James?) E. HARTLEY. > The question of the World’s greatest woman can be answered by many a > man and many a woman. A good mother is the answer; and who knew most > of Mrs. CRAIN’s life, love and sacrifice for her children can attest that a better > mother never lived; a better mother never will live. Her death comes not > only as a great loss to her own immediate family but to the hundreds of > friends of middle age who knew and loved her best. Her life will prove an > inspiration to her children and her friends will cherish her memory. Only > pleasant recollections will stir their hearts while tears dim their eyes, and > they dwell in loving remembrance, on the happy associations of years ended > by death. > “Another hand is beckoning us, Another call is given; And glows once more > with angel steps, The path which leads to heaven.” > “Our dear and aged mother, Whose smile made brighter summer hours, > Amid the frosts of winter time, Has left us with the flower, Fold her O’ Father > in thine arms, And let her henceforth be, A message of love between Our > human hearts and Thee.” > Funeral services conducted by her former pastor Rev. Wm. D. > HARRINGTON, of Metropolis, Ill., at Universalist church in Waltonville with > interment at the Trinity Baptist cemetery, near Winfield.” > > ****Source: Printed in the Goode-Barren Hist. Gen. Soc. Newsletter, Jan. > 1996 issue. > > Pat Corona > Visit the Jefferson County web site at: > www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILJEFFER- > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message

Jefferson County, Illinois Morgan HARRIS , William HARRIS administrator, Probate Box 21, 1864 State of Illinois, Jefferson County, Illinois William HARRIS being duly sworn, deposeth and saith: That MORGAN HARRIS late of the County of Jefferson and State aforesaid departed this life on or about the 13th day of March A.D. 1864 and that he died intestate, to the best of his knowledge. Signed William (his mark) Harris Subscribed and sworn to me this 21st day of March A.D. 1864. W. Dodds, Clerk ; ___________ Johnsson D.C. Name of widow and Heirs of Morgan Harris, deceased: Nancy Harris, Widow William Harris Manecy Page Sarilda Fisher Sam Harris John Harris Milly A. Harris Polly McCann William Harris, admininstrator Chauncery Summons: December term 1880 William Harris, et al vs. James Harris, et al I have duly served the within by reading the same to the within named: James Harris, Edward Newton, Martin Newton and Oliver Newton; Marion Newton, Logan Newton and Frank Newton. and at the same time delivering to each of them a true copy thereof, this 13th day of November, 1880. This is a bill of complaint to correct a mistake in Deeds. G. W. Yost, Sheriff ____________________________________________________________ Do THIS before eating carbs (every time) 1 EASY tip to increase fat-burning, lower blood sugar & decrease fat storage http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/52680edabd85aeda788cst03duc

Funeral services conducted by her former pastor Rev. Wm. D. HARRINGTON, of Metropolis, Ill., at Universalist church in Waltonville with interment at the Trinity Baptist cemetery, near Winfield.” Are these the same cemeteries? Kay In a message dated 10/23/2013 2:52:52 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Eli Webb PAGE & Mary Louisa (Hartley) PAGE are buried in Old Baptist Cemetery, JCI.

I did a quick look in my data, but have no relevant info. Am pretty sure that the family of Eli PAGE can be found in the 1860 Census of Franklin County. >From the Ancestry transcription: 1860 United States Federal Census Township 5 S Range 3 E, Franklin, Illinois Household Members: Name Age John Page 48 Launa Page 39 Daniel Page 21 Sarah A Page 19 Margarett Page 18 Lucinda Page 16 Mary E Page 12 Eli Page 10 Nancy J Page 7 Malinda Page 5 Harriett Page 3 John PAGE is listed as born in Kentucky. Launa (I read this as Leanna on the Census image) PAGE is listed as born Illinois. All the children are listed as born Illinois, except for Mary E and Eli, who are listed as born Iowa. Sheldon, am pretty sure you can add useful info. By the way, the John PAGE family was enumerated just after the Eli WEBB family. Per the Statewide Marriage Index: PAGE, JOHN WEBB, LEANA 1838-03-00 1 17 FRANKLIN Kim -----Original Message----- Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 10:10:02 -0500 From: "Pat Corona" <[email protected]> Subject: [ILJEFFER] CRAIN obit-1942 To: <[email protected]>, <[email protected]> The Sesser Review, Thursday, Feb. 26, 1942 Obituary. The long and useful life of Mrs. Mary Louisa CRAIN ended at Sesser, Ill. 8:45 A.M. February 17, 1942. Mrs. CRAIN had been in greatly impaired health sometime and of late her condition had been such that death was not unexpected. Mary Louisa HARTLEY, eldest daughter of Joseph M. and Rebecca Armstrong HARTLEY, was born January 19, 1857 near Waltonville, Jefferson Co. Ill. She was married to Eli W. PAGE, March 9, 1871 and to this union were born the following named children: Mrs. Rella HENLEY, Sesser, Ill., Mrs. August WESTPHAL, of Manson, Iowa, Rev. Andy PAGE, Portland, Oregon; Charles PAGE who met with an accidental death in Washington, and Mrs. Frank YOUNG now deceased of Williamsville, Mo., one son, Samuel Marion, died in infancy, and Albert A. PAGE, died at the age of 3 years. Mr. PAGE died in 1887, leaving her with the care of five children and all have been safely reared to years of maturity. She took as careful note of their needs and the children prove the excellence of one of the best mothers who ever blessed the world, and society. Like the mothers in Bible times ?Her children shall rise up and call her blessed?. She was married to Francis M. CRAIN, March 27, 1891, and to this union four sons were born; Johnny who died at the age of seven years, Earl who was killed in action in France and whose body now rests on foreign soil beside his comrades who gave up their lives for the preservation of these United States; Clyde, of Sesser, Illinois, was a World veteran and Orville CRAIN, of Sesser. Not every mother has the distinction of having 3 sons who enlisted in the service of their country, her son Rev. Andy PAGE served three years in standing army in time of peace. Mr. CRAIN died August 8, 1932. Mrs. CRAIN joined the Horse Prairie Baptist Church in 1888 under the pastorate of Rev. J.D. HOOKER and remained a loyal member until 1918 when she moved to Waltonville. She united with the Universalist under the Pastorate of Rev. E. M. MINOR, of Hustonville, Illinois and from the first was a devoted consecrated Christian. Her interest in the church never waned and throughout the years of her health and strength she was one of the Church?s most faithful workers. Her loyalty to the church, its tenets and all that membership implied, was a striking trait of a remarkable character;; and it was often remarked by those acquainted with her efforts to promote its general interests. She leaves surviving her two daughters, Mrs. Rella HENLEY, Mrs. August WESTPHAL, three sons, Clyde and Orville CRAIN and Andy PAGE, also one step-son W. R. CRAIN, of West Frankfort; fifteen grand-children and twenty great-grandchildren, and also one great-great- grandchild. She lived to see her f! ifth generation. She also leaves to mourn her demise an aged brother John G. HARTLEY, of Waltonville, Ill., and Mrs. S. M. McGINNIS of North Hollywood, California, and a host of nieces and nephews who will greatly miss ?Aunt Louisa? as she was so familiarly called by them. Two brothers having preceded her in death, Wm. H. and Fames *(James?) E. HARTLEY. The question of the World?s greatest woman can be answered by many a man and many a woman. A good mother is the answer; and who knew most of Mrs. CRAIN?s life, love and sacrifice for her children can attest that a better mother never lived; a better mother never will live. Her death comes not only as a great loss to her own immediate family but to the hundreds of friends of middle age who knew and loved her best. Her life will prove an inspiration to her children and her friends will cherish her memory. Only pleasant recollections will stir their hearts while tears dim their eyes, and they dwell in loving remembrance, on the happy associations of years ended by death. Another hand is beckoning us, Another call is given; And glows once more with angel steps, The path which leads to heaven.? ?Our dear and aged mother, Whose smile made brighter summer hours, Amid the frosts of winter time, Has left us with the flower, Fold her O? Father in thine arms, And let her henceforth be, A message of love between Our human hearts and Thee.? Funeral services conducted by her former pastor Rev. Wm. D. HARRINGTON, of Metropolis, Ill., at Universalist church in Waltonville with interment at the Trinity Baptist cemetery, near Winfield.? ****Source: Printed in the Goode-Barren Hist. Gen. Soc. Newsletter, Jan. 1996 issue. Pat Corona ------------------------------

Eli Webb PAGE & Mary Louisa (Hartley) PAGE are buried in Old Baptist Cemetery, JCI. Pat Corona -----Original Message----- From: Chapman Kim Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 12:20 PM To: '[email protected]' Subject: Re: [ILJEFFER] CRAIN obit-1942 I did a quick look in my data, but have no relevant info. Am pretty sure that the family of Eli PAGE can be found in the 1860 Census of Franklin County. >From the Ancestry transcription: 1860 United States Federal Census Township 5 S Range 3 E, Franklin, Illinois Household Members: Name Age John Page 48 Launa Page 39 Daniel Page 21 Sarah A Page 19 Margarett Page 18 Lucinda Page 16 Mary E Page 12 Eli Page 10 Nancy J Page 7 Malinda Page 5 Harriett Page 3 John PAGE is listed as born in Kentucky. Launa (I read this as Leanna on the Census image) PAGE is listed as born Illinois. All the children are listed as born Illinois, except for Mary E and Eli, who are listed as born Iowa. Sheldon, am pretty sure you can add useful info. By the way, the John PAGE family was enumerated just after the Eli WEBB family. Per the Statewide Marriage Index: PAGE, JOHN WEBB, LEANA 1838-03-00 1 17 FRANKLIN Kim -----Original Message----- Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 10:10:02 -0500 From: "Pat Corona" <[email protected]> Subject: [ILJEFFER] CRAIN obit-1942 To: <[email protected]>, <[email protected]> The Sesser Review, Thursday, Feb. 26, 1942 Obituary. The long and useful life of Mrs. Mary Louisa CRAIN ended at Sesser, Ill. 8:45 A.M. February 17, 1942. Mrs. CRAIN had been in greatly impaired health sometime and of late her condition had been such that death was not unexpected. Mary Louisa HARTLEY, eldest daughter of Joseph M. and Rebecca Armstrong HARTLEY, was born January 19, 1857 near Waltonville, Jefferson Co. Ill. She was married to Eli W. PAGE, March 9, 1871 and to this union were born the following named children: Mrs. Rella HENLEY, Sesser, Ill., Mrs. August WESTPHAL, of Manson, Iowa, Rev. Andy PAGE, Portland, Oregon; Charles PAGE who met with an accidental death in Washington, and Mrs. Frank YOUNG now deceased of Williamsville, Mo., one son, Samuel Marion, died in infancy, and Albert A. PAGE, died at the age of 3 years. Mr. PAGE died in 1887, leaving her with the care of five children and all have been safely reared to years of maturity. She took as careful note of their needs and the children prove the excellence of one of the best mothers who ever blessed the world, and society. Like the mothers in Bible times ?Her children shall rise up and call her blessed?. She was married to Francis M. CRAIN, March 27, 1891, and to this union four sons were born; Johnny who died at the age of seven years, Earl who was killed in action in France and whose body now rests on foreign soil beside his comrades who gave up their lives for the preservation of these United States; Clyde, of Sesser, Illinois, was a World veteran and Orville CRAIN, of Sesser. Not every mother has the distinction of having 3 sons who enlisted in the service of their country, her son Rev. Andy PAGE served three years in standing army in time of peace. Mr. CRAIN died August 8, 1932. Mrs. CRAIN joined the Horse Prairie Baptist Church in 1888 under the pastorate of Rev. J.D. HOOKER and remained a loyal member until 1918 when she moved to Waltonville. She united with the Universalist under the Pastorate of Rev. E. M. MINOR, of Hustonville, Illinois and from the first was a devoted consecrated Christian. Her interest in the church never waned and throughout the years of her health and strength she was one of the Church?s most faithful workers. Her loyalty to the church, its tenets and all that membership implied, was a striking trait of a remarkable character;; and it was often remarked by those acquainted with her efforts to promote its general interests. She leaves surviving her two daughters, Mrs. Rella HENLEY, Mrs. August WESTPHAL, three sons, Clyde and Orville CRAIN and Andy PAGE, also one step-son W. R. CRAIN, of West Frankfort; fifteen grand-children and twenty great-grandchildren, and also one great-great- grandchild. She lived to see her f! ifth generation. She also leaves to mourn her demise an aged brother John G. HARTLEY, of Waltonville, Ill., and Mrs. S. M. McGINNIS of North Hollywood, California, and a host of nieces and nephews who will greatly miss ?Aunt Louisa? as she was so familiarly called by them. Two brothers having preceded her in death, Wm. H. and Fames *(James?) E. HARTLEY. The question of the World?s greatest woman can be answered by many a man and many a woman. A good mother is the answer; and who knew most of Mrs. CRAIN?s life, love and sacrifice for her children can attest that a better mother never lived; a better mother never will live. Her death comes not only as a great loss to her own immediate family but to the hundreds of friends of middle age who knew and loved her best. Her life will prove an inspiration to her children and her friends will cherish her memory. Only pleasant recollections will stir their hearts while tears dim their eyes, and they dwell in loving remembrance, on the happy associations of years ended by death. Another hand is beckoning us, Another call is given; And glows once more with angel steps, The path which leads to heaven.? ?Our dear and aged mother, Whose smile made brighter summer hours, Amid the frosts of winter time, Has left us with the flower, Fold her O? Father in thine arms, And let her henceforth be, A message of love between Our human hearts and Thee.? Funeral services conducted by her former pastor Rev. Wm. D. HARRINGTON, of Metropolis, Ill., at Universalist church in Waltonville with interment at the Trinity Baptist cemetery, near Winfield.? ****Source: Printed in the Goode-Barren Hist. Gen. Soc. Newsletter, Jan. 1996 issue. Pat Corona ------------------------------ Visit the Jefferson County web site at: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks Mary for the additional information. Sandy On 10/23/2013 10:59 AM, zandz wrote: > Jefferson County, Illinois > > Morgan HARRIS , William HARRIS administrator, Probate Box 21, 1864 > > State of Illinois, Jefferson County, Illinois > > William HARRIS being duly sworn, deposeth and saith: That MORGAN HARRIS late of the County of Jefferson and State aforesaid departed this life on or about the 13th day of March A.D. 1864 and that he died intestate, to the best of his knowledge. Signed William (his mark) Harris > > Subscribed and sworn to me this 21st day of March A.D. 1864. > W. Dodds, Clerk ; ___________ Johnsson D.C. > > Name of widow and Heirs of Morgan Harris, deceased: > Nancy Harris, Widow > William Harris > Manecy Page > Sarilda Fisher > Sam Harris > John Harris > Milly A. Harris > Polly McCann > > William Harris, admininstrator > > Chauncery Summons: December term 1880 > William Harris, et al vs. James Harris, et al > > I have duly served the within by reading the same to the within named: > James Harris, Edward Newton, Martin Newton and Oliver Newton; > Marion Newton, Logan Newton and Frank Newton. > and at the same time delivering to each of them a true copy thereof, > this 13th day of November, 1880. > > This is a bill of complaint to correct a mistake in Deeds. > > G. W. Yost, Sheriff > ____________________________________________________________ > Do THIS before eating carbs &#40;every time&#41; > 1 EASY tip to increase fat-burning, lower blood sugar & decrease fat storage > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/52680edabd85aeda788cst03duc > > Visit the Jefferson County web site at: > www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The Sesser Review, Thursday, Feb. 26, 1942 “Obituary. The long and useful life of Mrs. Mary Louisa CRAIN ended at Sesser, Ill. 8:45 A.M. February 17, 1942. Mrs. CRAIN had been in greatly impaired health sometime and of late her condition had been such that death was not unexpected. Mary Louisa HARTLEY, eldest daughter of Joseph M. and Rebecca Armstrong HARTLEY, was born January 19, 1857 near Waltonville, Jefferson Co. Ill. She was married to Eli W. PAGE, March 9, 1871 and to this union were born the following named children: Mrs. Rella HENLEY, Sesser, Ill., Mrs. August WESTPHAL, of Manson, Iowa, Rev. Andy PAGE, Portland, Oregon; Charles PAGE who met with an accidental death in Washington, and Mrs. Frank YOUNG now deceased of Williamsville, Mo., one son, Samuel Marion, died in infancy, and Albert A. PAGE, died at the age of 3 years. Mr. PAGE died in 1887, leaving her with the care of five children and all have been safely reared to years of maturity. She took as careful note of their needs and the children prove the excellence of one of the best mothers who ever blessed the world, and society. Like the mothers in Bible times “Her children shall rise up and call her blessed”. She was married to Francis M. CRAIN, March 27, 1891, and to this union four sons were born; Johnny who died at the age of seven years, Earl who was killed in action in France and whose body now rests on foreign soil beside his comrades who gave up their lives for the preservation of these United States; Clyde, of Sesser, Illinois, was a World veteran and Orville CRAIN, of Sesser. Not every mother has the distinction of having 3 sons who enlisted in the service of their country, her son Rev. Andy PAGE served three years in standing army in time of peace. Mr. CRAIN died August 8, 1932. Mrs. CRAIN joined the Horse Prairie Baptist Church in 1888 under the pastorate of Rev. J.D. HOOKER and remained a loyal member until 1918 when she moved to Waltonville. She united with the Universalist under the Pastorate of Rev. E. M. MINOR, of Hustonville, Illinois and from the first was a devoted consecrated Christian. Her interest in the church never waned and throughout the years of her health and strength she was one of the Church’s most faithful workers. Her loyalty to the church, its tenets and all that membership implied, was a striking trait of a remarkable character;; and it was often remarked by those acquainted with her efforts to promote its general interests. She leaves surviving her two daughters, Mrs. Rella HENLEY, Mrs. August WESTPHAL, three sons, Clyde and Orville CRAIN and Andy PAGE, also one step-son W. R. CRAIN, of West Frankfort; fifteen grand-children and twenty great-grandchildren, and also one great-great- grandchild. She lived to see her fifth generation. She also leaves to mourn her demise an aged brother John G. HARTLEY, of Waltonville, Ill., and Mrs. S. M. McGINNIS of North Hollywood, California, and a host of nieces and nephews who will greatly miss “Aunt Louisa” as she was so familiarly called by them. Two brothers having preceded her in death, Wm. H. and Fames *(James?) E. HARTLEY. The question of the World’s greatest woman can be answered by many a man and many a woman. A good mother is the answer; and who knew most of Mrs. CRAIN’s life, love and sacrifice for her children can attest that a better mother never lived; a better mother never will live. Her death comes not only as a great loss to her own immediate family but to the hundreds of friends of middle age who knew and loved her best. Her life will prove an inspiration to her children and her friends will cherish her memory. Only pleasant recollections will stir their hearts while tears dim their eyes, and they dwell in loving remembrance, on the happy associations of years ended by death. “Another hand is beckoning us, Another call is given; And glows once more with angel steps, The path which leads to heaven.” “Our dear and aged mother, Whose smile made brighter summer hours, Amid the frosts of winter time, Has left us with the flower, Fold her O’ Father in thine arms, And let her henceforth be, A message of love between Our human hearts and Thee.” Funeral services conducted by her former pastor Rev. Wm. D. HARRINGTON, of Metropolis, Ill., at Universalist church in Waltonville with interment at the Trinity Baptist cemetery, near Winfield.” ****Source: Printed in the Goode-Barren Hist. Gen. Soc. Newsletter, Jan. 1996 issue. Pat Corona

There is a photo of Robert with his obit on the funeral home website: http://dwjohnson.tributes.com/our_obituaries/Robert-L.-Fisher-96574011 Robert's mother, Sylvia d/o Benjamin Franklin Lovin and Lorna Frances Womack Robert's father, Alonzo "Lon" s/o James Douglas Fisher and Alice Tucker James Douglas, s/o James Fisher and Surilda Harris Source: census and death records Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 Name: James Douglas Fisher Birth Date: 24 Dec 1862 Birth Place: Moores Prairie, Jefferson Co , Ill Death Date: 18 Feb 1935 Death Place: Moorse Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois Burial Date: 20 Feb 1935 Burial Place: Spring Garden, Jefferson, Illinois Cemetery Name: Hope Death Age: 72 Occupation: Farmer Race: White Marital Status: M Gender: Male Residence: Life Father Name: James Fisher Father Birth Place: Jefferson Co., Illinois Mother Name: Surilda Harris Mother Birth Place: Moores Prairie, Jefferson Co., Illinois Spouse Name: Alice Fisher FHL Film Number: 1754240 Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 Name: Alice Fisher [Alice Tucker] Birth Date: 1 Jan 1862 Birth Place: Inoises Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois Death Date: 5 Jul 1937 Death Place: Inoises Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois Burial Date: 7 Jul 1937 Burial Place: S..., Garden, Jefferson, Ill. Cemetery Name: Hope Death Age: 75 Occupation: Housewife Race: White Marital Status: W Gender: Female Residence: Inoises Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois Father Name: James Tucker Father Birth Place: Tenn. Mother Name: Emaline Hick Mother Birth Place: Tenn. Spouse Name: James D. Fisher FHL Film Number: 1786890 Sandy On 10/23/2013 5:52 AM, [email protected] wrote: > Robert L Fisher, 90, of Olathe, Kan. and formerly of Overland Park, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013.A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel at 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m.Bob was born in Mt. Vernon on Oct. 29, 1922. He was one of 15 children of Alonzo and Sylvia (Lovin) Fisher. Bob married Helen Dooley on Feb. 28, 1948. Bob and Helen had four sons. They later divorced. Bob married Jean Goldsmith on May 30, 1986.Bob was a humble man, but a hero to many who knew him. Bob was one of the “Fighting Fishers” of Mt. Vernon. All eight brothers served their country in time of war. Five of the brothers fought in WWII. Three survived. Bob served his country as an aviation machinist’s mate in the United States Navy, flying 50 missions in the Pacific. After the death of his brothers Charles and Edward within two weeks in 1945, > he was sent back to the States. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and Gold Stars in lieu of Second and Third Air Medals.Bob worked for AT&T for 44 years. He began by climbing telephone poles and retired from Construction Engineering in 1986. Bob enjoyed the outdoors including gardening, tennis and golf. He could grow, build, fix or do anything he set his mind to. Bob was an avid sailor. He and Jean and their grandkids enjoyed many days of sailing on the “Fancy Free” at Lake Perry. He was a member of American Legion Post 370, Telephone Pioneers, Overland Park Racquet Club, Midtown Athletic Club and Village Presbyterian Church.Bob was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; four sisters; and two sons, James Wesley Fisher and Kevin Scott Fisher.Bob is survived by his wife, Jean Fisher; two brothers, Donald Fisher and Jack Fisher of Mt. Vernon; three sisters, Maxine Badgett of Mt. Vernon, Mildred Hall of St. Louis and > Joann Fisher Granite City; two sons, Dan Fisher (Lisa) of Lenexa and Jack Fisher (Linda) of Olathe; two stepdaughters, Linda McBeth (Jeff) of Mankato, Minn. and Jennifer Ho, Topeka, Kan.; eight grandchildren, Anthony Madrid of Providence, R.I., Daniel Madrid (Cathy) of Overland Park, Kevin McBeth of Woodbury, Minn., Kyle Fisher of Overland Park, Melissa McBeth of Topekam Kan., Allison Ho, Sam Ho and Sydney Ho all of Topeka, Kan.; and one great-grandchild, Samuel Madrid.Memorial contributions may be made to Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS 66208.Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.comArrangements by D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210, (913) 451-1860. - See more at: http://register-news.com/obituaries/x1442591078/Robert-Fisher#sthash.wbreGYqo.dpuf > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

James C. “Jim” Thomas, 68, of Mt. Vernon, died 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born Friday, May 4, 1945, in Mt. Vernon, the son of Clifford Foster Thomas and Mildred Eunice (Jones) Thomas. He married Connie Stevens on Aug. 27, 1967, in Mt. Vernon and she preceded him him death on June 23, 1997. He married Carol (Rogerson) Pyle on Jan. 2, 1998, in Mt. Vernon. Jim graduated from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and was a pharmacist at Marco Pharmacy in Mt. Vernon for 40 years. He loved golfing and was a member of Mt. Vernon Rams Football Chain Gang. He was a man of strong faith and a member of First United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon. He is survived by his wife, Carol Thomas of Mt. Vernon; daughter, Jamie Wheeler and husband Jay of Mt. Vernon; two stepdaughters, Andrea Allen of Geneseo and Beth Guest and husband Carl of Lake Geneva, Wis.; seven grandchildren, Emily Wheeler and Drew Wheeler, Anna Madigan and Grace Madigan, Thomas Allen, Katelyn Guest and Haley Guest; brother-in-law, Roger E. Rogerson and wife Judy of College Park, Wash.; mother-in-law, Susie Stevens of Mt. Vernon; sister-in-law, Martha Miller of Mt. Vernon; and nephew, Matt Miller of Mt. Vernon. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; and one brother-in-law, Jim Miller. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. Victor Long officiating. Interment will be at Old Shiloh Cemetery in Jefferson County. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Campus Crusade for Christ and will be accepted at the funeral home, made online at give.cru.org or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864.

 Robert L Fisher, 90, of Olathe, Kan. and formerly of Overland Park, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013.A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel at 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m.Bob was born in Mt. Vernon on Oct. 29, 1922. He was one of 15 children of Alonzo and Sylvia (Lovin) Fisher. Bob married Helen Dooley on Feb. 28, 1948. Bob and Helen had four sons. They later divorced. Bob married Jean Goldsmith on May 30, 1986.Bob was a humble man, but a hero to many who knew him. Bob was one of the “Fighting Fishers” of Mt. Vernon. All eight brothers served their country in time of war. Five of the brothers fought in WWII. Three survived. Bob served his country as an aviation machinist’s mate in the United States Navy, flying 50 missions in the Pacific. After the death of his brothers Charles and Edward within two weeks in 1945, he was sent back to the States. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and Gold Stars in lieu of Second and Third Air Medals.Bob worked for AT&T for 44 years. He began by climbing telephone poles and retired from Construction Engineering in 1986. Bob enjoyed the outdoors including gardening, tennis and golf. He could grow, build, fix or do anything he set his mind to. Bob was an avid sailor. He and Jean and their grandkids enjoyed many days of sailing on the “Fancy Free” at Lake Perry. He was a member of American Legion Post 370, Telephone Pioneers, Overland Park Racquet Club, Midtown Athletic Club and Village Presbyterian Church.Bob was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; four sisters; and two sons, James Wesley Fisher and Kevin Scott Fisher.Bob is survived by his wife, Jean Fisher; two brothers, Donald Fisher and Jack Fisher of Mt. Vernon; three sisters, Maxine Badgett of Mt. Vernon, Mildred Hall of St. Louis and Joann Fisher Granite City; two sons, Dan Fisher (Lisa) of Lenexa and Jack Fisher (Linda) of Olathe; two stepdaughters, Linda McBeth (Jeff) of Mankato, Minn. and Jennifer Ho, Topeka, Kan.; eight grandchildren, Anthony Madrid of Providence, R.I., Daniel Madrid (Cathy) of Overland Park, Kevin McBeth of Woodbury, Minn., Kyle Fisher of Overland Park, Melissa McBeth of Topekam Kan., Allison Ho, Sam Ho and Sydney Ho all of Topeka, Kan.; and one great-grandchild, Samuel Madrid.Memorial contributions may be made to Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS 66208.Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.comArrangements by D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210, (913) 451-1860. - See more at: http://register-news.com/obituaries/x1442591078/Robert-Fisher#sthash.wbreGYqo.dpuf

Barbara McClaskey Barbara McClaskey, 69, of Vincennes, IN died on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at her residence. She was born April 22, 1944 in Vincennes, to Philip James Chambers Sr., and Robertine Julia (Cardinal) Chambers. Barbara worked at the Samaritan Center as a resident assistant and also had worked at Moore and Miller Drug Store for 26 years. Surviving are her daughters, Tricia Purcell and her husband, Brian, of Vincennes, and Terry Jo Armstrong and her husband, Jeff, of Mount Vernon, Ill.; her brothers and sisters, Joann Marley and her husband, Joe, of Vincennes, Jeannie Peters and her husband, Buddy, of Vincennes, Philip Chambers and his wife, Marlene, of Vincennes, Jack Chambers and his wife, Marsha, of Bruceville, Peggy Roach and her husband, Donald, of Evansville, and Pam Catt and her husband, Chuck, of Vincennes; her grandchildren, Madison Purcell, Graham Purcell, Brady Armstrong, Josh Armstrong and Daymon Armstrong; along with several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Barbara McClaskey will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Goodwin Funeral Home in Vincennes, IN with burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SandyBauer45 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3270.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Patricia, I've asked some of my Brookman friends who are on my mailing list for the BK Newsletter. I should have an answer for you soon. Sandy (Whalen) Bauer Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I have this "other" John Tillman GIBBS (1861-1940) in my file. s/o Elijah H. GIBBS & Percilla (Priscilla) TAYLOR. Elijah & family are living over in Webb' s Hill, FCI on the 1860 U.S. Census Obit: John Tilman GIBBS "John Tilman, son of Elijah and Priscilla TAYLOR GIBBS, was born 27 June 1861; died 15 dec. 1940. In 1883 he wed Isabelle STORY. Thre was born to this union twelve children, six sons and six daughters. Two children, Charlie and Dells, died in infancy. On 28 Dec. 1934 his companion preceded him in death. One sister, Sarah Ellen GIBBS, and a brother, William E. GIBBS, also preceded him in death. He is survived by ten children, Lum, Edward, James, Lugo and Harry GIBBS, all of Benton and vicinity; Dellie LAMASTUS of Buckner; Nancy RUSHER, Stella WILKERSON, Ethel FLETCHER, Lena SPANI, all of Benton; one half-sister, Isabelle H. GRAVES CONNER; and one step-brother, Felix GRAVES of Texas." ****Source: Obits & Tidbits Benton Evening News, Franklin Co. IL. 1939-1940, Pgs. 102/103 Tues. 24 Dec. 1940 (Carla Pulliam) **Note: PLC- The Dellie LAMASTUS/Delia LAMASTER named in the obits married 24 Dec. 1908, FCI to James Henry LaMASTERS. James Henry is a descendant of both my Stephen BROWN-Elizabeth SPOON & Thomas JOHNSTON-Mary Ann THORNSBERRY lines. Obit: Mary Isabelle STORY, "Mary Isabelle STORY was born near the present site of where Whittington now stands. 4 June 1866; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Philip WILKERSON, in Benton, Illinois 28 Dec. 1934. She was married to John T. GIBBS 17 July 1884. There was born to this union tweve children, of which two died in infancy. Surviving children are: Colombus, Edward, James, Lugo and Harry GIBBS, all of Benton; Mrs. Delia LaMASTER, of Buckner; Stella WILKERSON, Nancy RUSHER, Lena SPANI, and Ethel FLUCHER(sic)/FLETCHER, all of Benton. The deceased some 45 years ago accepted Christ as her personal savior in the free pardon of sin, the salvation of her soul. A few years later she united in the fellowship of the Rescue Freewill Baptist Church. For a number of years Mrs. GIBBS has been a continual sufferer of intensive ailments but through all this she has braved the storms of life heroically. In the moments of her passing she said to those at her bedside who were so endeared to her, "don't weep, fro I am going home. All is well with my soul." She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, 5 sons, 5 daughters, 28 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Burial took place at the Franklin Cemetery". Source: Obits & Tidbits 1935-1936 Benton Evening News Franklin Co. IL. Pg. 1, 03 Jan. 1935 - (Carla Pulliam) Pat Corona -----Original Message----- From: Sheldon Jones Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 8:22 AM To: [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] Subject: Re: [ILJEFFER] [ILHAMILT] GIBBS, Ivan Inman (OBIT) Mary Isabelle "Belle" STORY (1866-1934) mar. John Til(l)man GIBBS (1861-1940) on 17 Jul 1884 FCI -> 12 ch. this John s/o Elijah GIBBS (1836-1863) and Percilla TAYLOR Elijah s/o John GIBBS (1797-1881) and Susannah GEORGE (1800-1883) ; Percilla d/o Benjamin TAYLOR and Eliza BRUNER John s/o David GIBBS (1774-1847) and Sarah Margaret TILLMAN (1777-1857) ... John Tillman GIBBS (1845-1930) is s/o Nicholas GIBBS and Lucinda Jane DIXON Nicholas (1822-?) s/o John GIBBS and Susannah GEORGE ... David and Sarah had 12 ch. - Tom Wilson needs to get involved here :-) -SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:ilhamilt- > [email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 4:17 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [ILHAMILT] [ILJEFFER] GIBBS, Ivan Inman (OBIT) > > Help, Sheldon. I have a John Tillman BIGGS (1861 - 1940), but show his > wife as Mary Isabelle STORY. I don't have your John Tillman BIGGS. Where > does he fit? > > Sam > >

Thanks Mary - I am going to try to get a hold of them :-) small world..., SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:iljeffer- > [email protected]] On Behalf Of zandz > Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 10:56 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [ILJEFFER] obit: Charles W. Blessin > > Please see below that Joe and Judy Herbert live in West Frankfort as of 2009. > ...