In a message dated 10/7/01 4:02:23 PM Central Daylight Time, ILMASON-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Adeline Pulling's family as she marries my great grandfather, Charles Waterworth, son of William Waterworth, >> Have fun reading the following. Hope some of it helps your research. There is no bio for the Waterworth family in this book. regards, Karen Foster Montgomery History of Menard & Mason Co., Published 1879 Pg 773 CHARLES PULLING farmer, sec. 27; P. O. Havana; was born in Buckinghamshire, England, Jan. 31, 1827, but emigrated to America when about 3 years of age, with his father's family; they located near Philadelphia, Penn., and soon after removed to Jefferson Co., Ohio. In March, 1848, they removed to Mason Co., Ill. The subject of this sketch worked first at brickmaking, for S.C. Conwell, and in 1849 engaged in farming on his own account. In 1852, he went to Oregon, where he was for about three years engaged in the lumber business; then returned to this township, where he has since resided. He has served as School Director nine years; owns 340 acres of land in Havana Township. Was married, in April, 1849, to Miss Eliza Leaf, who was born in England; she died in 1850. By this union, there were two children (twins), Adaline and Caroline, born Jan. 18, 1850, the former, deceased, wife of Charles Waterworth. Mr. Pulling was married to Louisa A. Samms, Dec. 2, 1855; she was born in Greene Co., Ill. Nine children by this union, three of whom are living---Jonathan, born Nov. 30, 1858; Clark, Feb. 20, 1862; Evelina, July 23, 1868. The following are the deceased--Charles, born Dec. 30, 1860; Thomas, Dec. 21, 1865; Jacob, Sept 15, 1866; Junetta, Oct. 17, 1871; Ann, Aug. 31, 1873; Sarah J., Oct. 10, 1875; Josephine, April 5, 1877. BENJAMIN PULLING, operated a blacksmith and wood shop. pg 805 FRENCH DAVIS, farmer; P.O. Havana; was born in Mercer Co., W. Va., Sept 13, 1830; his father's name was Jeremiah L. Davis, who married Elizabeth Bolin, both natives of Virginia, but of German descent; at the age of 23, he came to this State, and Havana was his first stopping-place. Oct. 7, 1854, he married CATHERINE PULLING, who was born March 6, 1837; she is a daughter of Thomas Pulling; they have five children---Lavega, born May 4, 1859; Frank, Nov 11, 1862; James H., Nov. 9, 1864; William, Oct. 5, 1872; Julia, March 25, 1875; since his marriage, he has been engaged in farming; during the fall months, he carries on a molasses factory. Pg 481 Recruits, Company D, 85th Infantry PULLING, George W., Mason Co., deserted Feb. 14, '63. Pg 809 - 810 JOHN ROUTT, blacksmith; Kilbourne; was born in Fleming Co., Ky., June 24, 1838; son of Byramb Routt; his parents were natives of Kentucky; his father died when he was but about 8 years old, and when at the age of 16, he moved to Monroe Co., Mo., with his mother, where he lived seven years; having a mechanical turn, learned the blacksmith trade and came to this county, where he followed his trade at Havana and also at Peterville, and finally located at Kilbourne, where he and his brother are associated together in running a blacksmith and wagon-making business; they are good workmen, and are having a large run of business; they are men who attend to their business strictly, and thus merit the patronage of the people. Aug. 19, 1861, he married JONANA PULLING; they have had nine children, five of whom are now living---Byramb B., Eleanor B., Florence, Daisy and an infant not named; his wife is a daughter of Thomas Pulling, and was born April 16, 1844. pg 461 Company M, Second Calvary Regiment Pulling, Thomas, Havana, e. Dec. 4, 1861; disd. Oct. 17, 1862, for disability.