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Obit Lookup Please for Eleanor (Velde) Coats D. August 3, 2001 Manito, IL

Gardengreens — 2013-04-25 20:13:15Z

Thanks in advance!

COATS, Eleanor (VELDE)

Birth 1917

Death August 3, 2001

Age 84

Manito IL>Baltimore MD; Journal Star (IL); 2001-8-3; evallie

Mason Families

RobinMason56 — 2013-03-06 14:19:41Z

I'm looking for information on Mason families that migrated from New Jersey/New York and settled in the Mason County area. Also, many finally settled in Pike Co, and Adams Co, IL. Some names in specific would be Carlo and Lydia Mason and he was originally born in Vermont. Anyone that has any information, pls feel free to contact me directly at rmrmason1@gmail.com

Re: Marshall and Carpenter Families

JanUnger51 — 2013-01-10 00:15:34Z

Much of my info on William Marshall and his family agrees with what you have. One difference is that Elisha was born in TN and not MO. Where did you get your information on this family? I would like to know if we used the same sources or have different ones so as to compare accuracy of our information. I do not know (father) William's wife's name either though we have been looking for years. I am descended from (father) William's youngest child, James. We do know that (father) William had 15 children. We are sure of 10 of those children and possibly 2 more (Robert and Rhuanna). There have been several Marshall/Carpenter marriages. Son William married Nancy Jane Carpenter who was the daughter of one of Abner's older sons. They were married in Cass Co., IL.around 1852. I have found not any record of them in the 1860 census. Do you know anything about them? One of Abner and Mary's daughters has a Levi Marshall living with her and her husband's family in the 1860 census and wondered if William and Nancy Jane died and their son was living with this daughter's family. Which daughter of Abner and Mary's are you descended from? Would love to share info with you. I have much more info to share with you if you are interested. My cousins and I have been researching these families for many years but we still have many unanswered questions.

Re: John Colvin Ellis & Sarah Ann Ranson (possibly RANSOM)

rcj561 — 2013-01-08 15:04:53Z

Glad I was able to help...

During the 1840's & early 50's their was a major influenza outbreak in Illinois, wiping out partial/entire families. (lot of orphans & remarriages).
Had a terrible time sorting out one my family lines, who were living in Illinois , during that time period.

Added note:
The Nancy Bowling in the 1850 census(see below), was Mary Jane's step-mother and the Mary Ann was her step-sister (Mary Ann Davis).
The Davis family were all from Ohio. Mary Jane's mother(unknown)was from Kentucky and her father, John Bowling from Tennessee.

Mary Ann Davis married James Hamilton and eventually settled in Menard county.

Illinois Statewide Marriage Index
Groom: BOWLING, JOHN
Bride: DAVIS, NANCY
Date: 17 Nov 1844
County: Mason

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1850-
Name: Mary Jane Bowlin
Age: 12 [11?]
Birth Year: abt 1838 [1839]
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1850: Mason, Illinois
Gender: Female

Household Members:
John Bowlin 35, TN
Nancy Bowlin 35, OH
Mary Ann Bowlin 16, IL (Mary Ann Davis)
Mary Jane Bowlin 12, IL

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Illinois Statewide Marriage Index
Groom: HAMILTON, JAMES
Bride: DAVIS, MARY ANN
Date: 30 Jun 1851
County: Mason

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1860-
Name: Mary A Hamilton
Age in 1860: 27
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Township 20 Range 8, Mason, Illinois
Gender: Female
Post Office: Bath

Household Members:
James Hamilton 29, IN
Mary A Hamilton 27, OH
John Hamilton 8, IL
Sarah A Hamilton 4
Nancy Hamilton 3, IL
Margaretta Hamilton 1, IL

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1870-
Name: Mary Hamilton
Age in 1870: 35
Birth Year: abt 1835
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1870: Township 18 Range 6, Menard, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Athens

Household Members:
Jas Hamilton 36, IN
Mary Hamilton 35, OH
John Hamilton 18, IL
Nancy Hamilton 14, IL
Margaret Hamilton 12, IL
Elizabeth Hamilton 10, IL
Stephen Hamilton 8, IL
James Hamilton 6 , IL

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1880-
Name: Mary A. Hamilton
Age: 49
Birth Year: abt 1831
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1880: Petersburg, Menard, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James Hamilton
Father's Birthplace: Ohio <<
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio <<
Occupation: Keeping House

Household Members:
James Hamilton 51
Mary A. Hamilton 49
Stephen A. Hamilton 15
James A. Hamilton 13
Henry H. Hamilton 11
Francis M. Hamilton 9
Christenia Hamilton 7

Good luck

Re: Marshall and Carpenter Families

RuthDonlap58 — 2013-01-08 13:16:32Z

I have William Marshall b. 1769 in North Carolina. He has children William Marshall b. 1801 in Tennesse, Mary b. 1803 North Carolina, George Marshall b. 1804 in Tennesse, John W. 1805 in Tennesse, David Marshall B. 1809 in Tennesse, Jordan Marshall b. 1810 Tennesse, Elisha Marshall b. Missouri, Katherine b. 1813 Tennesse, Dianna Marshall b. 1814 Tennesse and James Marshall b. 1819 in Tennesse. William Marshall is my 6th G-Grandfather. His daughter Mary, married Abner Carpenter in 1818 makeing them my 5th G-Grandparents. I don't have William Marshall's wife. If you have his wife's name I would be very grateful.
Ruth

Re: John Colvin Ellis & Sarah Ann Ranson (possibly RANSOM)

rmschoon — 2013-01-08 04:40:34Z

Oh My Gosh! You have NO idea how helpful this is! My dad & uncles have been looking for her for years, I have for at least the last 5 and we had found nothing! It never occurred to us to look for a step father! Thank you so, so, SO very much!! I really do appreciate it! I know my Daddy says thanks as well! :)

Re: John Colvin Ellis & Sarah Ann Ranson (possibly RANSOM)

rcj561 — 2013-01-07 21:56:27Z

Hi rmschoon,

Sarah Ann Ranson was the daughter of John A Ranson and Mary Jane Bowling /Bowlin/Bollin.

John most likely died during the war, Mary Jane remarried to a John George Grimm on 10 Dec 1863.

Mary Jane died in 1911
J. G. Grimm died 28 Oct 1900
Both are buried in Pratt Cemetery; Kilbourne, Mason, Illinois
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSsr=12...;

Both of John A. Ranson's parents (John B. & Ann) are also buried their.

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Here is a timeline of some of the events.

1880-
Name: Sarah Ellis
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1862
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1880: Bath, Mason, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: John C. Ellis
Father's Birthplace: Illinois <<<
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois <<<

Household Members:
John C. Ellis 19, Head, IL
Sarah Ellis 18, Wife, IL

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1880-
Name: Jane Grimm
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1880: Bath, Mason, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: George Grimm
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation: Keeping House

Household Members:
George Grimm 57, Head, Bavaria (b. 1823)
Jane Grimm 40, Wife, IL
Josie Grimm 15, Daughter, IL (Mary Josephine Grimm)
William Grimm 10, Son, IL
Etta L. Grimm 3 Daughter, IL
Harvey Gest 51, Boarder

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Illinois Statewide Marriage Index
Groom: ELLIS, JOHN C
Bride: RANSON, SARAH A
Date: 14 Dec 1879
County: Mason

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1870-
Name: Sarah A Grim (Sarah Ann Ranson)
Age in 1870: 9
Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1870: Bath, Mason, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Bath

Household Members:
George Grim 54, Bavaria / Bayern
Mary J Grim 29, IL
Sarah A Grim 9, IL (Sarah Ann Ranson)
Josephine Grim 5, IL (Mary Josephine Grimm)
William Grim 10/12, IL

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Illinois Statewide Marriage Index
Groom: GRIMM, JOHN G (George)
Bride: RANSON, MARY J (Jane)
Date: 10 Dec 1863
County: Mason

John A . Ranson must have died during the war

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1860-
Name: John Ransom (Ranson)
Age in 1860: 23
Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1860: Township 20 Range 9, Mason, Illinois
Gender: Male
Post Office: Bath

Household Members:
John Ransom 23, IL
Mary J Ransom 20, IL
William Ransom 17, IL (John's brother)
Robert B Ransom 13, IL (John's brother)
George W Ransom 11, IL (John's brother)

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Illinois Statewide Marriage Index
Groom: RANSON, JOHN A
Bride: BOWLING, MARY JANE
Date: 3 Mar 1858
County: Mason

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John B Ranson died 11 Mar 1851
Ann died 3 Apr 1859
Both are buried in Pratt Cemetery; Kilbourne, Mason, Illinois

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1850-
Name: John B Ranson
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1806
Birthplace: England
Home in 1850: Mason, Illinois

Household Members:
John B Ranson 44, England
Ann Ranson 33, England
John H Ranson 13, IL (John A. Ranson)
William Ranson 7, IL
Robert Ranson 3, IL
Loye Ranson 1, IL (George W. Ranson)
Leman Kitchener 23, IL

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1850-
Name: Mary Jane Bowlin
Age: 12 [11?]
Birth Year: abt 1838 [1839]
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1850: Mason, Illinois
Gender: Female

Household Members:
John Bowlin 35, TN
Nancy Bowlin 35, OH
Mary Ann Bowlin 16, IL
Mary Jane Bowlin 12, IL

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Illinois Marriages, 1790-1860
Name: Ann Audas
Spouse: John B. Ranson
Date: 7 Jun 1835
County: Morgan
State: Illinois
Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
Microfilm: 1317641

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This is Sarah's half sister

Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name: Mary Josephine Dillon
[Mary Josephine Grimm]
Birth Date: 29 Nov 1865
Birth Place: Crane Creek Twp , Ill
Death Date: 22 Feb 1933
Death Place: Havana, Mason, Illinois
Burial Date: 24 Feb 1933
Burial Place: Havana, Mason, Ill.
Cemetery Name: Laurel Hill
Death Age: 67
Occupation: Housewife
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Female
Street Address: 526 N. Pearl St.
Father Name: George Grimm
Father Birth Place: Germany
Mother Name: Mary Jane Bollan
Mother Birth Place: Mason Co., Ill.
Spouse Name: Alonzo Dillon

Hope this helps.
Bob

John Colvin Ellis & Sarah Ann Ranson (possibly RANSOM)

rmschoon — 2013-01-07 13:12:32Z

I'm searching for one of my paternal ancestors, a Sarah Ann RANSON. I'm not sure that's her last name, I'm thinking it is possible that RANSOM is the correct one.

I've found a copy of the 1860, Pike County, Martinsburg Township that is showing a William RANSOM married to a S L, with a 1 year old daughter denoted as S A. I can't find her in ANY other document anywhere. I'm hoping someone with access to records, or knowledge of the area, can help.

I do know that MY Sarah Ann married John Colvin Ellis on 14 Dec 1879 in Mason County, Illinois. I've checked a map & it seems that Bath, Mason County, Illinois is about 80 miles away. John was born in Bath, Mason County, Illinois. I'm hoping, *fingers crossed*, that this might be my Sarah Ann.

John Colvin's parents are Effie Ann (McKim) & Samuel Ellis. John was born 13 Sept 1860.

If you have any information I am happy for even the smallest shred! I am cross posting this in the Pike County board in hopes of getting some thread to follow.

Thanks again for any & all help! I really appreciate it!

Re: Looking for deaths of Samuel and Effie Ann Ellis

rmschoon — 2013-01-07 13:09:04Z

I'm late to this post, but my family is also decended from Effie Ann McKim & Samuel Ellis. I have details if you're interested, including research that goes back from Effie for a few generations.

Re: Marshall and Carpenter Families

JanUnger51 — 2013-01-03 22:31:18Z

I have info on William Marshall. Please reply. I am descended from the Marshall line.

Hawks in Mason County

lynndalee1 — 2012-12-28 21:09:05Z

Does anybody know about George W. Hawks and his family in Mason County? Supposedly, he married F. Stainer in 1855. She was born in the area and he was born in Kentucky. The family scattered some after her death in 1873.
Hawks may or may not have been their last name as one son assumed a different surname for a time in Texas.

Re: Marshall and Carpenter Families

JanUnger51 — 2012-11-24 02:00:19Z

Ruth, I am connected to this family. Would love to share info with you. Please email me at jiunger@comcast.net . Can't wait to find out what you know about William to see how it compares to what I know.

Re: Marshall and Carpenter Families

PATRICKMURRAY83 — 2012-11-20 19:04:56Z

I have a Carpenter-Marshall-Buzbee in Mason Co.

Use my email address pat.murray@msn.cm

Patrick

Re: Marshall and Carpenter Families

RuthDonlap58 — 2012-11-20 14:06:19Z

I am also doing research on the Carpenter & Marshall families. Abner Carpenter and Mary Marshall are my 5th G-grandparents. I have Abner Carpenter b. 1778 in Amherst Virginia, d. 1853 Snicarte, Mason, Illinois. Mary Marshall b. 1803 and d. September 9, 1855 ,Mason Illinois. Mary is buried in Finch-Johnson Cemetery in Mason, Illinois. Abner is buried in Snicarte Cemetery in Bath, Illinois. These burial records I found on Find A Grave. I Would be especially interrested in any information you have on William Marshall and will share the information that I have.
Ruth

Re: Swings Grove cemetery Mason Co., Il

1_daniel689 — 2012-09-10 03:13:39Z

Does anyone know who owns the cemetery?

Re: MASON COUNTY HISTORY

JoniRabena — 2012-07-13 05:15:20Z

HA! I'm surprised you didn't tell me his last name was Lee - boy, that would have been a clincher!

Thanks,

Joni

Re: MASON COUNTY HISTORY

joanlund — 2012-07-13 04:16:54Z

I am not familiar with your particular names but my ancestor and several siblings went from Pike Co. to Logan Co. on the west next to Mason County, IL between 1850 (for land) and 1860. You are lucky in finding him with the various names. I have one that got into trouble a lot (horse stealing in KY, drunk in Montgomery Co., IL, served in 1832 Black Hawk War, in prison for larceny, escaped, served in one of the Mex-Tex conflict, back in jail, and etc about 3 more times. There was an 1841 wanted posted from the US Marshall's office(I got a great description of him) and that is the last trace. Good Luck

Re: MASON COUNTY HISTORY

JoniRabena — 2012-07-13 02:18:31Z

Now, wasn't that a simple answer that I actually hadn't thought of.

Lydia's full name was Lydia Elizabeth Doak. Her father was James Wilson Doak. She met - who I will call now - Jesse William Lee in Mason City, Illinois. The reason I say "call now" is that on the 1880 census, he was George W. Lee in Spring Creek, Pike County, Illinois. Listed as a Boarder with Elvira Hatch and her son, Andrew. But Jesse was running and on every census he was a different person:
1880 - George W. Lee
1883 - William Lee - marriage record
1900 - James W. Lee
1910 - John W. Lee
1920 - Jesse W. Lee
1930 - William J. Lee

His kids said someone also called him Hardingston. He had major problems in his life and moved his family a lot. Every 10 years he was somewhere different.

He was also almost 20 years older than Lydia, who was 18 when she married him.

Thanks so much for that suggestion about relatives. I will also take a look.

Joni

Re: MASON COUNTY HISTORY

joanlund — 2012-07-13 00:46:18Z

What were their names? There may have been relatives in Mason City. It was on a railroad & the land is good farming land.

Joan

MASON COUNTY HISTORY

JoniRabena — 2012-07-12 19:13:58Z

Hi,

I wonder if one of you historical/genealogical buffs could help me out.

If, in 1880, 1881, or 1882, a horse trader was living in Spring Creek, Pike County, Illinois, would there have been a place in Mason City, Illinois, that this person would have a reason to travel to? Was that a good area to trade/sell horses?

Also was this a good farming area? Ancestors living in Nauroo, Illinois would travel to Mason City. They were farmers (name: Doak).

I'm just sort of trying to get an idea of how and why two people may have met in Mason City, Illinois, when one lived in Nauroo and one in Spring Creek, Illinois.

Thanks for any help you can offer.

Joni

Re: Swings Grove cemetery Mason Co., Il

btgurst1 — 2012-07-09 15:18:15Z

The two people I contacted have no info to give, I'm afraid. Rarely is there a written record for these old cemteries. Sorrry.

Re: Swings Grove cemetery Mason Co., Il

btgurst1 — 2012-07-08 13:10:17Z

I'm checking with a cousin of mine who has done a lot of work on cemeteries here over the years. If she doesn't know, I'll check with someone else here who walked these cemeteries for D.A.R. in 1980s to add to the Mason County Cemeteries book. I looked in the book and there are no listings for Rodgers.

Also, have you ever looked on findagrave.com. They have 49 burials listed, with some pictures of tombstones. Look under "Swing Grove" (no 's' on the end) in Cemetery Lookup. They have one Rodgers listed, a child of JM & BE.

Re: Swings Grove cemetery Mason Co., Il

sweet16bu — 2012-07-07 22:54:32Z

That is so sad! I wonder if they will ever be dug up or found at the bottom of the hill? I am sure that would take a lot of time and money to fund a project like that. It is a beautiful location. In your opinion, did no one prior to the 50's take an inventory of the graves there?

Re: Swings Grove cemetery Mason Co., Il

joanlund — 2012-07-07 15:21:00Z

Most of the stones have disappeared from Swings Grove. In the 50 or 60's there were a lot! Dad & I used to mushroom hunt in that area and my uncle owned a farm.

Cherry Grove tombstones have also disappeared.

Re: Swings Grove cemetery Mason Co., Il

sweet16bu — 2012-07-07 15:01:52Z

I am also very interested with any records kept regarding Swings Grove cemetery. Does anyone know the year the rain/flood may have washed the tomb stones away? Was there any record book kept that I could look thru for names? I believe the parents of John E. Rodgers, an infant that died in 1870, are also there, but no gravestones can be found for them. Their names are John M. Rodgers and Biddy E. Rodgers. Any suggestions?

Re: Shirley, Mary & John

SKNuss — 2012-03-18 15:02:03Z

Thank you! this marriage in 1883 answers my question.

Re: Shirley, Mary & John

thomasker2 — 2012-03-17 19:15:39Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1930 is the last available census at this time.

marriage record -
SHIRLEY, JOHN
LOLAND, MARY E (MRS) 1883-03-21 Mason county

1880 -
Name: John Shirley
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Ireland
Home in 1880: Lynchburg, Mason, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary J. Shirley
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Occupation: Farmer

John Shirley 43
Mary J. Shirley 40
Nancy Shirley 14
John Shirley 8
Elizabeth Shirley 5

Shirley, Mary & John

SKNuss — 2012-03-15 11:54:49Z

Shirleys in Mason County from 1870. Did John marry 2 Mary's? 1880 census has Mary J. born in IR. Their first child, Nancy born in PA. 1900 census has Mary E. born in Indiana, but married 33 years. I think Mary died in 1882 (from gravestone?)Can anyone clarify this?

Re: VanEtten/Vaneaton/Long

JCusick49 — 2012-03-03 17:42:27Z

Don't know if you are still out there.
John Vaneaton married Jane Floro in KY. Moved to Mason County, IL
One daughter - Married a Vanetten (Sam).
Another daughter Mary, married a Long (Frank)
One of Frank and Mary Long's children was Nelda. She married a Hopper. The marriage did not last too long.

Re: William Marrison of Astabula, Ohio, United States

williamcmarrison — 2012-03-01 14:38:33Z

My dad passed away recently but his brother (86) is still alive and living in Ludington Mi. The next time we are up there visiting my mom, I will stop and see my uncle and ask if he has any history on the family tree.
Thanks for the responce,
Bill M

Re: William Marrison of Astabula, Ohio, United States

msssecretarial — 2012-03-01 00:21:45Z

Hi Bill, thanks for your reply. I will try and see if the dates etc line up with the family. I have found one of the Marrisons from Ashtabula. I will check her tree
Regards
Lisa

Re: William Marrison of Astabula, Ohio, United States

williamcmarrison — 2012-02-29 20:55:21Z

I am William Marrison and reside in southern Michigan. I am originally from the Ludington Michigan area where there are quite a few Marrison families. Per my dad's stories, the family was originally from your area (Ohio) but don't know when they migrated to northern michigan. There are also quite a few Marrison's in the Lansing Michigan area.
My dad was William Howard (born 1924), his dad was William Henry (born around 1900+/-) but don't know the linage prior to that. Most of the older family members have passed away and with that the history. Thank you, Bill M

Re: William Marrison of Astabula, Ohio, United States

williamcmarrison — 2012-02-29 20:54:33Z

Re: Ruggles Drug Store

RKMONTG342 — 2012-02-08 23:40:16Z

You are welcome. And, enjoy your trip to your ancestors' stomping grounds. I did that once upon a time in 1997. Traveled to Havana, IL, where numerous of my ancestors lived.

Re: Ruggles Drug Store

larryroberts1217 — 2012-02-08 18:54:33Z

Thank you for your assistance. I went to the website you mentioned and read through the history of Kilbourne. Henry C Ruggles was a son of James M, as was my great grandfather, Albert G. They both owned Drug Stores in Kilbourne. I have a photo taken at the turn of the century or earlier, maybe in the mid 1890's of the front of the Ruggles Drug. It was very ornate. Anyway, I then went to the Bath story and found more information of the Ruggles Family. I wish to visit their home,where Abraham Lincoln once visited. Thanks for your assistance and hope to visit the area in June of this year. Larry

Re: Ruggles Drug Store

RKMONTG342 — 2012-02-08 14:22:34Z

I just did a quick search and have not found an address yet, but did find an old book online you may not have seen yet. KILBOURNE YESTERDAY AND TODAY (1870-1970) by The Kilbourne Centennial Assoc. It has a picture of General James M. Ruggles and a bio which mentions Albert. On one page it lists James M. in 1874 living on Section 7. Another page mentions the Harris and Blunt furniture store was located where the Henry C. Ruggles drug store once was.

"At the east end of the block, now vacant, have been a bowling alley, Craggs and Field, Aney's, and Walter Dew's Store. The wide red and green building has housed the G. J. Merrill General Store, the Gore and Madison Store, Seymour Holmes Store and post office, a drug store operated by A. G. Ruggles and later by Mr. Christman, and several restaurants."

Also, you might try to locate this: "General James M. Ruggle's History of Mason County (1879)"

Ruggles Drug Store

larryroberts1217 — 2012-02-08 04:18:09Z

My great grandfather, Albert Ruggles owned a drug store in Kilbourne. Does the building still exist and where was it located, like street number. This would have been in the 1890's. He was the son of James Monroe Ruggles, General in Civil War, buried in Bath, IL.

Re: RISEN / RISIN and THOMAS Family

JeffreyJewell51 — 2012-01-21 02:45:09Z

Yes this is the same line.

Re: RISEN / RISIN and THOMAS Family

DeborahRisen — 2012-01-20 23:34:07Z

My Father's name is Arthur Charles Risen he lived in WI. Not sure of the links because he did not talk about family at all. I have been trying to find history on his side just to know blood line. I know he had Native American in him not sure which side. I think it was a parent. I have no names just that his father killed himself. He was born in the 30's. Please let me know if this is a link some how. thanks.

Re: Orlando Shearer

RKMONTG342 — 2012-01-18 16:29:26Z

MASON COUNTY, VOLUME 3, CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS, PG 129, LAUREL HILL:

LOUISA M. SHEARER, born 1-31-1839, died 8-14-1897, age 58
ORLANDO H. SHEARER, born 8-17-1829,suws 1-25-1899, age 69

Re: Orlando Shearer

Beulah_Karr — 2012-01-18 01:55:00Z

Thank you for the information. It was very helpful.

Re: Orlando Shearer

RKMONTG342 — 2012-01-18 01:10:15Z

ORLANDO H. SHEARER
26 Oct 1861
enlisted in Civil War
Mason County IL

Katherine Lucy Shearer Covington
daughter of Orlando H. Shearer
wife of Oliver D. Covington
born 30 Nov 1867, Havana, IL
died 11 Aug 1936, Springfield, IL
buried 13 Aug 1936, Laurel Hill Cem., Havana, IL
age 68y
housewife
white
married
residence: Havana, IL
father born: Pike Co, IL
mother: Louisa Martin
mother born: Havana, IL

Orlando Shearer
born abt 1829, IL
1850, living in Pike Co IL

O. H. Shearer
spouse: Lou Shearer <=== (Louisa Martin)
born abt 1830, New York
1880, living in Havana, IL

O. H. Shearer
born abt 1830, IL
1870, living in Havana, IL

O. H. Shearer
residence: Kaukauna, Mason, IL?? Havana?
Dist 9
age on 1 Jul 1863, 32y
white
born USA
profession: Artist
previous military: 7th Tenn Inf. (Capt)
U. S. Civil War Draft Reg Records

Fold3.com
has a scanned page of his Civil War records for
Tennessee, Sixth Calvary, Co I
promo from Captain to Lt. Colonel
this is about 1862 and 1863

ORLANDO HARLAN SHEARER
born 6 Jul 1891
Clarinda, Page, IA
died 13 Jan 1979
Greeley, Weld, CO
married: 6 Jan 1917
Weld, CO
Ida Florence Werkheiser
(might be a descendant of your O.H.)

Orland H. Shearer
fa: Andrew Shearer, 1799 PA to May 11 1853, Pike Co IL
ma: Harriet Parkis, 1808 OH to aft 1880 bef 1890, last res: 1880, Pleasant Vale, Pike, IL

Re: Orlando Shearer

Beulah_Karr — 2012-01-17 15:14:13Z

Thank you so kindly!

Re: Orlando Shearer

kjvaughn — 2012-01-17 11:34:45Z

According to the 1956 Honor Roll, he died in 1899 and is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery:

http://genealogytrails.com/ill/mason/cemetery/laurel.html

Orlando Shearer

Beulah_Karr — 2012-01-17 02:03:49Z

Seeking information on Orlando H. Shearer, I only find him in the 1890 Veteran's schedule living in Mason COunty. I find no other record of him anywhere. It's like he dropped off the face of the earth. Can anybody help?

Clara Lilly

JulsGo — 2012-01-14 00:40:27Z

Looking for an obit for Clara Lilly. She died Dec 1978. Her last residence was Havana, Mason, Illinois. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Williams, Joseph

oldretcop — 2011-11-22 19:34:24Z

Looking for info on Joseph Williams b-abt 1825 OH, married Matilda Dewalt March 7, 1850 in Mason County. Children: James, Mary J, infant son, Elizabeth, Sarah and Peter C. All born btw 1850 and 1860. I found Joseph and Matilda in the 1850 and 1860 census. In 1863 Matilda married John L Selby. Joseph must have died by 1863. I am looking for his death date and where he is buried. The infant son was born and died in 1853 and is buried at the Bethel Baptist Cemetery at Saidora, Mason Co.

Re: RISEN / RISIN and THOMAS Family

JeffreyJewell51 — 2011-11-03 02:24:45Z

Luzanna "Lula" THOMAS, b. 15 Jul 1877 in Kentucky, d. 12 Apr 1947 in Los Angeles County, California,
buried 14 Apr 1947 in Los Angeles County, California, buried in Roosevelt Memorial Park Cemetery. She
married Emmet Birch RISEN, ? ??? 1896 Ca, b. 18 Nov 1875 in Kentucky, d. 11 Oct 1956 in Los Angeles
County, California, buried in Los Angeles County, California, buried in Roosevelt Memorial Park Cemetery.

Luzanna "Lula" THOMAS & Emmet Birch RISEN had children:
I. Lura Pearl RISEN
II. Evertt Lesley RISEN
III. Levervatis "Lee"
IV. Fannie Bowan RISEN
V. Charles Irwin RISEN
VI. Arthur Twiman RISEN

VI. Arthur Twiman RISEN & Hilda GAMBLE had children:
A. Phyllis RISEN.
B. Arthur Charles RISEN.
C. Kenneth Ewing RISEN.
D. Eugene Lee RISEN.
E. Betty Jane RISEN

So,
1)Who were Arthur Twiman RISEN parents? = Luzanna "Lula" THOMAS & Emmet Birch RISEN
2) Did Arthur Twiman RISEN have a son named Arthur? = Yes, Arthur Charles RISEN.

Arthur Garland Risen is of another line and I have no data on him or his family. Can anyone provide information on Arthur Garland Risen's line?

Thanks. . . .

Re: RISEN / RISIN and THOMAS Family

Mac2010 — 2011-11-03 00:20:47Z

Arthur Garland Risen of IL... Florence (maiden name?) Father??

Re: RISEN / RISIN and THOMAS Family

JeffreyJewell51 — 2011-11-02 23:40:48Z

Please read the message before yours that is dated Sept 2011. It gives Arthur's full name, parents, etc., etc.