This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jeffers Winterbotham Belford Elder Coss Noe Randle Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/259.2 Message Board Post: I don't think this will help but on the off chance, I am sending it along. It is from a journal kept by my great grandmother, a resident of Pike county....... HESS, Jacob (Mrs.) died July 22, 1935 WHEELER, Sam (Mrs.) a resident of New Salem died March 14, 1910 McCARTER, Carl killed in an auto accident in Utah Jan 19, 1937 McCARTER, Marcus died Nov 24, 1924 McCARTER, Ed died May 20, 1909 McCARTER, Jim died July 29, 1925 Grammer, Morris married McCARTER, Maud April 1907 or 09? McCARTER, Jim married Spencer, Verna Dec 24, 1911

Hi, A lot of time has past since I posted last so I thought that I would take another shot. I am looking for any information about Richmond Cavender (Cavinder) born about 1805, married to Mary (Polly) Chissenhall, (Chisenhall) in 1825 at Posey County, IN. Moved to Pike County about 1830. Their children were: Martha Cavender (m: Watts) Hulda (m: Easley) James Henderson (admittedly born in Pike County) Greene Dianah (born Nashville, TN? M: Charles Clarke, my gg-grandfather) and a possible other eldest son as recorded on the 1840 census. I believe that they removed to Missouri (1840 census, Stoddard Co, MO). Richmond died between 1840 and 1847. Mary Cavender was on the 1847 Davis County, Iowa Tax List. All of the above children were born in IL except Dianah and I found an interview with Congressman, Henderson Cavender (Rep. Garnett, Kansas) which said that he was born in Pike County, IL, his father being Richmond Cavender and Mary Chisenhall. I am attempting to locate the parents of Richmond and would be grateful if anyone has information that isn't on the census or website. I have exhausted all resources that I am aware of. Thank you in advance, Have a great day! Lynn Clarke [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1730.1 Message Board Post: Carol, I have access to Pike Co. Cemetery Book 5 at our genealogy society-which will be temporarily closing July 14 for abour a month due to remodeling. I would be glad to look for you before then or when it re-opens. I actually have ordered that volume from Pike CO. Society, but have never received it-ordered it a year ago. You can e-mail me details off-list if you want at [email protected] or [email protected] Regards, Theresa WHEELER SNELL

I will be in the Pike County area sometime in the near future and would like to do a little research. My interest is to find death information of family living in the Pleasant Vale area in about 1860 to '65. I think they passed in about 1865. What and where would my best place to research. Would there be newspaper microfilm somewhere, ledger in courthouse? I've check all the obvious places on-line. Also...were there deaths at this time that were just not recorded? This is an elusive bunch...probably no estate. Annette

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/259.1 Message Board Post: Would Anne's daughter Elizabeth have been born on 2/4/24? Johanna [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1730 Message Board Post: Do any of you have a copy of the Pike County Cemetery Book Volume V who would be willing to do a lookup for me? Thanks, Carol

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1729 Message Board Post: Pike County Republican November 18, 1942 Rites For Roy Smith Held At Griggsville Roy Smith, 46, a merchant and former teacher , died suddenly at his home in Griggsville at 8 o'clock Sunday morning, death resulting from a heat attack. Mr. Smith had been in failing health for several years. Funeral services were held at the Griggsville Methodist church at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the Rev. Samuel J. Buck officiating. Interment was in Griggsville cemetery, in charge of Robert Skinner. Mr. Smith was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith of Nebo, and was born July 12, 1896. He spent his early life in Pike county. He taught school for six years at Williamsville before going to Griggsville five years ago, where he has been manager of the nation wide grocery. Mr. Smith was active in civic affairs, and all projests that were for the betterment of the community. He servered as president of the Griggsville Chamber of Commerece last year but gave up the office because of ill health. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellis Smith; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith of Nebo; two brothers and one sister, Harvey of Nebo, Marion of California, and Mrs. Jessie Sheppard of Time.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cunningham-Cox-Johnston Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1728 Message Board Post: Pike County Republican May 2, 1945 Mrs. Clyde Cunningham Died Tuesday Mrs. Alta Clyde Cunningham, widow of the late Loren Cunningham, died very suddenly in Illini hospital shortly after 5:30 yesterday. She underwent an operation at the hospital two weeks ago yesterday and was planning to leave the hospital yesterday and go to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maxine Bauer. Alta Clyde Cox was born south of Milton, Sept. 27, 1878, a daughter of Robert O. and Louisa Johnston Cox. She has always lived near the place of her birth, her late home being south of Time. Feb. 22, 1903 she married Loren Cunningham and of this marriage there are nine children namely; Lucille (Mrs. Edgar Butler ) of Kinderhook; Kathleen Cunningham; Keith who is the chaplin with the third army in Germany; Carl who is in Ketuckey; Mildred (Mrs. Raymond Hess) of Wichitia, Kansas; Maxine (Mrs. Estill Bauer) of Pittsfield; Loren L. who is in the military camp in Louisiana; and Ralph who is at home. There are also 11 grandchildren. There are three brothers and three sisters namely; Jesse of Milwaukee, Wis.; Harry of Stockton, Ill.; Hubert of Pittsfield; Sylvia (Mrs. Chas. Kingery) of Chicago; Mrs. Ruby Kingery of Pittsfield; and Mrs. Connie Robinson of Pittsfield. Mrs. Cunningham's husband, Loren died Oct. 7, 1932. She was a member of the Christian Church, and had a very active interest in all the activities of the community. She was faithful in her attendance of meetings of the PTA and other groups with whom she was associated. She was a Sunday school teacher a good many years. Funeral services will be held in the Pittsfield Christian Church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, in charge of Rev. Cummins, the new minister at the church. Burial will be in West Cemetery, in charge of Walter M. Plattner.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schwartz Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1727 Message Board Post: Pike County Republican August 29, 1917 Julius, third child of George and Mary Schwartz, was born June 15, 1844, departed this life, August 22, 1917, aged 73 years, 2 months and 7 days. He has passed in and out of this community all these years. There are many friends who would echo the remark of one expressed recently, "A kinder hearted man never lived." Mr. Schwartz met with an accident in the early spring, which is thought to be largely, if not altogether, the cause of his death. Yet his serious illness was only of five weeks duration. Kind hands ministered to his every need, and the advice of skilled physicians was sought in the hopes of recovery, but all efforts were in vain. And quietly, peacefully the spirit left the tird body which was "laid in the beautiful little cemetery, where both his father and mother rest. The wife of his early manhood, one son Hiram, a brother John, and sister Mary have preceded him in death. There are left to mourn his loss, his wife, two sons, Louis, of Chelalis Wash., and Wallace of Bisbee, Ariz. and one daughter, Mrs. Virigan Valjean of Los Angles, Calif.; one brother, Dr. G.W. Schwartz and a sister Mrs. Lucy Shaw, both of this county. Mr. Schwartz was a member of the Summer Hill Congregational church, being at one time a decon and clerk. But of late years he had given up active church work. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and in his younger years was a very enthusiastie worker in the lodge, holding various offices, being Master several times. The esteam in which he was held was manifested at his last birthday, when the members of the lodge with their wives met at his home and spent the evening with him.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tittsworth Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1726 Message Board Post: Pike County Republican June 6, 1945 Mrs. Mae Tittsworth aged 53 years, well known New Canton woman was found dead two miles from New Canton Sunday night at about 7 o'clock. Mrs. Tittsworth had spent the day at the John Stottlemeyer home in Whip-poor-will Hollow and after eating supper had started on her return to her home in New Canton. She was found by David Gray who lives in the Hollow and who was on his way to New Canton. Mrs. Tittsworth had been in ill health for some time and under the care of a physician, Dr. Dechow of Kinderhook, who testified at the inquest that she had a heart ailment for some time. She is survived by her husband, Elmer Tittsworth, three sons, Robert and Marion of New Canton and Harry who is in the armed services, serving over seas. An inquest was held in the fire department house at 10 o'clock Sunday night. States Attorney David Williams and coroner Fred Bulter of Pittsfield in charge. Jurymen were Dick Fesler, Charles Kendrick and Vernon Bolin.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Grimes Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1724 Message Board Post: Looking for more information on the Grimes family... I am most interested in a William Grimes who is the son of James Grimes (born 1750 in Ireland, died 1805 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina). William was born about 1795 in Charleston, South Carolina and died 5 Dec 1845 in Milton, Pike, Illinois. William was a deaf mute but supposedly had an estate settlement or will when he died in Milton. Thanks for any help you can give, Carol

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cunningham-Shinn-Gay Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1723 Message Board Post: Pike County Republican October 8, 1947 Descendant of Pike Pioneers Died Saturday Mrs. Mary Shinn Cunningham, decendant of Pike County pioneers of 1820, who celebrated her 88th birthday last February 5, died in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orbie Willard at 419 S. Memorial Ave., Saturday night. She had been ill only a day. A reporter for The Republican interviewed Mrs. Cunningham ib the evening of her 88th birthday and for an hour was entertained by the recollections of this pioneer woman whose grandparents, Daniel and Mary Hackett Shinn, in the spring of 1820 brought out of the east the first wagon that ever rolled on the soil of Pike. "I'm glad I'm alive", she told the reporter that day, recounting her blessings, good health, good appetite, I can eat anything and everthing agrees with me, she said, rejoicing also in her many good friends, a number of whom had enjoyed with her that day a great birthday dinner prepared for her by Mrs. Obie Willard in whose home she had been living for nearly two years following her husband's death and the selling of her town property on Piper Lane. She had been living in Pittsfield upwards 28 years. I have alot to be thankful for, she said, "I can read and enjoy myself. I have seen many changes worth living to see. What changes there have been in my time, they are wonderful. I wonder if greater changes are ahead than the ones I have seen. I am a farmer, she said, ( she owned two farms and was brought up on a great Pike county farm) "One of the greatest changes I have seen in my time is the change in the way of farming. One can accomplish so much more in so much less time than when I was a girl on the farm." Mrs. Cunningham had a retentive memory. Her mind was equally alert, concerning events of current history. She delighted in watching history as it was being made. Mrs. Cunningham's parents were William and Mary Jane Lytle Shinn. Her father died at the age of 89. He founded the sheep industry in Pike County. Over his broad lands near Summer Hill ranged the largest sheep herds of those days. Her grandparents, the Daniel Shinns, came to the vicinity og what is now Altas in the early spring of 1820. There in the wilderness, they pitched a tent. Therein the endurred the chill winds of the early season. They had a family and now for the first time in the region that is now Pike was heard the prattle of little children and their shoutings at play. The Rosses, founders of present Altas, (first known as Ross's Settlement) had not yet begun their long trek westward from the vicinity of Pittsfield, Mass. Back in the early 1820's Mrs. Cunningham's forebears were thr forerunners of the mighty breed that was heading this way out of the east, seeking elbow room in what was then called the far west. I have neither father , mother, sister, brother, said Mrs. Cunningham on her 88th birthday. But I have two nephews who are mighty good to me. She named the two nephews, Charles Shinn of Summer Hill and Claude Shinn then of Mendon, later of Tucson Ariz. She talked about the Gay boys, Fred and Lute and Wid (sons of her sister Mae in whose family were four doctors. Mrs. Cummingham was a widow of William Cunningham, a prominent Summer Hill farmer. He died a number of years ago. In her home she raised a little girl to womanhood, Miss Nona Earls who married the late Earl McKnight and who is now deceased. Mrs. Cunningham was born in Martinsburg township. She told the reporter that her first schooling was at Prarie Mound and her first teacher was Lucy Hartwell, now dead. She was a staunch member of the Methodist church in Pittsfield. She was the last of her family. She was a twin, her twin brother, Daniel, named for the pioneer grandfather, died. Funeral service are being held in the Pittsfield Methodist church this Wednesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. Gordon White, the church pastor. Entombment will be in the mausoleum at the West Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brown-DeJaynes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1722 Message Board Post: Pike County Republican April 17, 1946 Funeral For Perry Woman Held Thurs. Funeral services for Bertha Ellen Brown were held in the Bradbury Funeral Home in Perry Thursday afternoon, April 11, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Elder L.L. Curry. Interment was in Swiggett Cemetery at New Salem. Casket bearers were nephews of the deceased. Mrs. Bertha Brown was born in New Salem Township May 22, 1884 and died in St. Mary's hospital in Quincy, April 9, 1944, at the age of 61 years, 10 months,and 18 days. Her illness was of long duration, she having been a patient in Jacksonville, Pittsfield and both Quincy hospitals at different times. On Oct. 30, 1905 she was married to James Brown in Pittsfield. To this union three children were born. One boy and one girl preceded her in death. One daughter, Ruth, (Mrs. Wayne DeJaynes) of Bluffs survives. Also surviving; her husband, James Brown of Perry; five grandchildren; 3 brothers, namely Charles Elmer, Nebraska; Sam DeJaynes, New Salem; Will, Chambersburg; and one sister, Mrs. Winnie Vannatta of Baylis.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/356.1.1 Message Board Post: Looking for A B Draper or Drayer(?) from Illinois who married Eva Vernon 2/17/1903. Also may have family ties to Longs and Traylors. Have you come across this name in your searches?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Barnes Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/291.292.1 Message Board Post: I am also looking for information on Ninevah Barnes. It appears that he bought land in Pike County, IL, in 1832, 1836, and 1845 and in Randolph County, IL, in 1839. Did he raise his family in Pike County, and if so, who was his family? Where did he come from before Illinois? What was his connection to Randolph County, IL? Any help appreciated. Thanks!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jean Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1718 Message Board Post: Pike County Republican May 17,1944 Funeral of Joe Jean Held At New Canton Tuesday Funeral services for Joe V. Jean were held at 2:30 last Tuesday afternoon at the New Canton church, Rev. Bilby in charge. Interment was in Shearer cemetery. Mr. Jean's death which occured Sunday May 7th was due to a heart attack. He was 73 years old. He was born in New Canton, son of Joseph V. and Sarah Ann White Jean. He is survived by three children, Gerald W. Jean of Pontiac, Estella M. Hurst and Mary E. Woodworth of Barry; six grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Flora Lewton of Springfield, Mrs. Louise Fisher of Camp Point, Mrs. Frances Boyd of Barry. Mr. Jean's entire life was spent in New Canton, where he carried mail on the rual route 17 years. Among those from a distance attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Jean of Pontiac, Mrs. Iola Jean Johnson of Springfield, Mr. and Mrs. James Fisher of Camp Point.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Crater-Ownings Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1717 Message Board Post: Pike County Republican April 26, 1944 Henry Crater died at 3 p.m. Saturday at his home in Pearl, aged 78 years, 3 months and 12 days. The funeral was conducted in the Hanks funeral home at 2 p.m. Monday and burial was in Miller cemetery. Mr. Crater was a son of Abraham and Eliza Crater and was born near Michael, in Calhoun County, Jan. 10, 1866. He came with his parents to Pearl township in 1878 and spent the rest of his life there, following his occupation of farming and fruit growing. He was an expert in packing apples and his services were always in demand. Mr. Crater was an honest, dependable citizen, a good neighbor, always ready to help his fellow man. In 1889 he was married to Lona Ownings and two sons were born to them. Mrs. Crater died April 23, 1937. He is survived by two sons, Edward and Dixie of Pearl; a stepson William Newman of East Alton; four grand-daughters; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Jackson and Mrs. Mina Owings.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cox-Deemer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1716 Message Board Post: Pike County Republican Sept. 12, 1941 Funeral Service for Asa Cox Held Sunday Funeral services for Asa Warren Cox, who passed away at Illini hospital on Sept. 7th were held at the Eddy Funeral Home at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon conducted by the Rev. Homer Brown. Asa Warren Cox, son of Jonthan and Mary Gooud Cox was born near Pittsfield on April 10, 1875 and passed away at Illini hospital on Sept. 7, 1945, at the age of 70 years. He was one of a family of four children, of whom one sister, Mrs. Julia Cooper of Pittsfield survives. The other two one brother, Harry and a sister, Minnie preceded him in death. He was converted many years ago at the Old Liberty church and confessed his Lord, becoming a church member and Christian at the old church. He never married. Surviving are his sister and two nephews and two nieces, together with a host of friends who are sorry to learn of his passing. For the past two years he has lived in the home of his niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Deemer, who have done for him everything they could do.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thornton, Bagley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1070.2.2.2.2.1 Message Board Post: I have the parents of Richard Thornton listed as Nathaniel and Lucinda Bagley Thornton. On that same 1880 census living next door to the Thorntons is Lucinda Thornton age 66 b. KY a widow. I believe this is Richard's mother. Linda

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thornton, Johnson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1070.2.2.2.2 Message Board Post: I connect to Phila V. Johnson's line. Her father Charles V. Johnson was born in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., NY the son of Charles Alvah and Rachel Pratt Viall Johnson. Rachel Pratt b. 1787 she claimed in MA was the sister of my GGGGGmother Elizabeth Betsy Pratt Rice. Both daughters of Abel and Rachel Pratt. Abel Pratt served in the Rev. War and received a pension until his death for that service. He served with the Green Mountain Boys of VT and was at Fort Ticonderoga. I have a lot of info on this line of Phila V. Johnson Thornton. Thanks for straightening me out on those children, I just attributed Alvin and Benjamin to your Margaret. Now Permelia is also a daughter of Margaret. Keeping all these folks straight is hard work. Thanks again for the info. Linda