Family Photos

"Breckenridge"
Home of John C. Anderson Family

04 Jul 1900
Mary Van "Polly" Anderson & Perry Anderson

04 Jul 1900
Standing: James C. Anderson (b1894), Perry B. Anderson (b1892), Luciel Anderson (b 1889). In carriage: Mary Van "Polly" Anderson (b1897)

1900 Donkey Cart
Luciel Anderson (b.1889)
Perry B. Anderson (b.1882)
Mary Van "Polly" Anderson Rensselaer (b.1887)

1900
Martha Rivers Anderson (b.1884-1920, died of TB), possibly

Mary Van Rennsselaer "Polly" Anderson (b.1877)

1915
Emily Kathryn Jordan Anderson (1897-1977), Sister of Elizabeth Denby, Aunt of Anne Denby Michael

1915
Emily Kathryn Jordan Anderson
(1897-1977)

1915
John Malcolm Anderson
1882-1919
died in flu epidemic

1915
Rivers McNeill Anderson
1886-1963

1915
Perry Boddie Anderson
1892-1951

1915
James Crittenden Anderson
1894-1978

ASHBAUGH Family

Cecil Vere ASHBAUGH
Born 11 May 1880 in Kansas
Died 24 Feb 1940 in Marion County, OR

He was the son of John Isaac ASHBAUGH and Sarah Ann LOUD. Cecil's mother, Sarah Ann LOUD ASHBAUGH, was from the Virden, Macoupin County, IL, area.

I have had this mystery in my family for generations. This photo is of an unknown male. He was from the Girard area at the turn of the century. He courted my grandmother Lois Gates, who later married Ed Trover of Carlinville. He signed all of his letters, postcards, and published things with initials only. He wrote this on a slant going downwards and used these initials: C A S H. All of the initials touched and looked like one name, although they are his initials, we believe.

I know he went west as he wrote back to Girard for chemicals from the Deck drugstore's, Pete Deck. I feel they were really good friends as there are several postcards back and forth. He used these chemicals to develop the many photos he took. He and Pete had this similar interest. I have spoken with the Deck brothers of Girard, IL. They know nothing of CASH. I feel there is someone who might have a clue to this.

My grandmother married another, and he was heartbroken. I have letters he continued to send her after the marriage. All of them ceased abruptly, and I do not know if he died or just gave up. Please help provide more information.

BETTIS Family

David Bettis Sr. was born 1810 in TN. He resided in Macoupin County from the 1850-???? and Jerseyville, Ill. He was father of Alexander Bettis. Alexander was born 21 Nov 1840, died 24 Mar 1923, and buried in Mt. Calm Cemetery, Viola, Arkansas, son of David and Catherine Schott(s) Bettis. His wife, Sarah Margaret Jenkins was born 16 Dec 1847 to Nicholas and Mary E. Murphy Jenkins, died 17 Feb 1938, also buried Viola, Ark. Alexander and Sarah Margaret were married on 05 Feb 1863, in Macoupin County, IL at the home of her parents.

This picture was taken during 1890-1892 in Girard IL. The family resided around the North Otter Township. Alexander and Sarah Jenkins Bettis of South Otter Township, Macoupin County, IL. Resided in the area for about 40 years, 1860-1900.

Back Row, Left to Right: Martha Elva Bettis born Sep 7, 1866; John Henry Bettis born Jan 15, 1863; Lana Armilda Bettis born Oct 11, 1873; George Washington Bettis born Jan 4, 1869; Daisy Mae born Dec 25, 1876
Front Row, Left to Right: Bertha Ethel Bettis born Sep 4, 1880; Alexander Bettis born 1840; Artie Gale Bettis born Oct 29, 1885; Sarah Jenkins Bettis born 1853; Clarence Elmer Bettis born Jan 5, 1883.
Not pictured: James Marshall Bettis born Apr 27, 1871.

Viola, Arkansas Homestead
circa 1900

Left to Right: Great Uncle Ed Foster & Aunt Artie Bettis Foster Great Aunt Elva Bettis Hart Children - Tena Hart & Fern Hart Children - George Hart, Lee Hart Henry John Henrys' and Aunt Loretta - son - Jessie Lee Bettis Ida Bettis Nellie Bettis Nova Bettis Charlie Great Uncle John Henry Bettis Great Grandma - Sarah Jenkins Bettis Great Grandpa - Alexander Bettis

These are David Bettis and Catherine Shott Bettis children.
Seating from left to right are:
1. Nancy Ann Bettis - Born February 29, 1852 in Macoupin County, Illinois
2. David Bettis - Born in 1850, Macoupin County, Illinois
3. Phoebe Bettis - Born January 29, 1845, Macoupin County, Illinois

Four Generations:
Alexander Bettis, John Bettis, Jessie Bettis, & Jonnie Sigler

Left to Right: Unknown, Phoebe Bettis, Artie Bettis.
Phoebe Bettis was Alexander Bettis's sister, born in 1845.

Left to Right: George Washington Bettis, Artie Bettis, & James Marshall Bettis.
All resided and were raised in North Otter Township.

Left to Right: Sara Bettis, Elva Bettis, Alta Brown, & daughter Geraldine

Clarence Elmer Bettis is 2nd from left in the back row. He was Alexander's youngest son and Wayne Bettis' grandfather.

BLEY Family

Dr. George Bley, Sr. (1821-1886) and wife Elizabeth Lavis arrived in Staunton, IL, in 1861, and he practiced medicine. In 1869, he built a fine home at 310 N. Franklin St.

Dr. David Bley (1853-1940) practiced medicine under his father and continued as Bley & Sons until his father's death in 1887.

Dr. Robert Bley (1855-1930) practiced medicine in Staunton, IL, and later moved his practice to Bunker Hill.

The Bly House
310 Franklin St. Staunton IL

When the Bley house went on the market a couple of years ago, this is the real estate description of it: This elegant 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath residence is located on a beautifully landscaped acre lot in Staunton. The lovely backyard features a grape arbor & trellis and there is a covered patio with outdoor fireplace. This fine historical home, considered a "show place" to this day, was built in 1869 by Dr. George Bley, the same year he opened a drug store in Staunton. Dr. Bley was born in Germany, educated in Philadelphia and moved to Staunton in 1861. The living room features a lovely wood burning fireplace, built-in bookshelves and pine flooring. There is also a beautiful open staircase to the second floor. The dining room has pine floors, built-in corner cupboard and louvered doors to the kitchen. The gourmet kitchen features a sunny breakfast area, lots of cabinets. The family room is a charming room with lots of windows, skylight, full brick floor and a door to the backyard. There is a laundry room with a tiled floor, powder room and four bedrooms.

BOHLMEYER Family

Willliam Frederick BOHLMEYER
Photo taken in the 1880s

William Frederick Bohlmeyer came to Shipman from Bunde, Prussia (before it was Germany) in 1854. He was fourteen and came with his 16-year-old brother, Carl, who settled in Madison Co., IL. Their parents stayed behind in Prussia. From the passenger list I found that they were part of a group of several dozen from the same small town. Most were young men of military age or their likely girl friends. There were two families that accompanied them, so it looks like it was an organized group, probably anti-war.

The family story is that their parents sent the boys to America because they didn't want them in Bismark's army. In 1864, after obtaining US citizenship, both brothers returned to see their parents. The story is that William's mother refused to believe it was him until he showed her a scar, at which point she fainted. The parents gave both boys a suit of clothes for their upcoming weddings. The German military came and tried to draft William, but his US citizenship got him off. The boys returned home, crossing the North Atlantic in February. Records of their re-entry into the US exist.

Willliam Frederick BOHLMEYER Family 1895

Above seated in front: Emma Middle row: Almeda, William Fredrick Bohlmeyer, Laura Moor Bohlmeyer, Otto Back Row: Clara, Ida, Benjamin, Ellen, Eva

Emma, the one in front, is my grandmother. Her hair is short because she was recovering from several illnesses.

Willliam Frederick BOHLMEYER Family 1903

First Row: Clara Maria B. Black, Roy Eldridge Black, Cleda Emma Black, Violet Fergusen (front), Wm Fredrick Bohlmeyer, Laura Everett Moor Bohlmeyer, Ruby Barnes, Marshall Bohlmeyer, William Black, Darrel Bohlmeyer
Second Row: Truman Black, Mary Ellen B. Ferguson, Russell Furguson, Vance Barnes (in front), Rosetta Campbell Bohlmeyer, Walter Barnes, Opel Barnes, Homer Bohlmeyer, Benjamin Moor Bohlmeyer
Third Row: Russell Leonard Dumas, Emma Esther B. Dumas, Otto George Bohlmeyer, Elvis Ferguson, Almeda Laura Bohlmeyer, Ida Mae B. Barnes

BROWN Family

J. (John or Joshua) Hester Brown was born February 10, 1870, in Jefferson County, Illinois. His father was John H. Brown, born in Illinois. His mother's name is unknown. Both parents were born in Illinois according to 1900, 1910, and 1920 census. J. Hester Brown died February 23, 1923 in Burleson County, Texas.

Brother: Thomas Leander Brown was born June 13, 1864, in Montgomery or Macoupin County, Illinois.

Sister: Elizabeth Cassie was born in Illinois.

John (Joshua) Hester, Thomas Leander, and Elizabeth Cassie all married in Burleson County, Texas, in the mid-1890's. All passed away in Burleson County, Texas.

This information was from obituaries and death certificates.

BRUBAKER Family

Ira Ezra & Laura Brubaker Family about 1905 in Macoupin County, IL

From left to right: Ruth, Ira Ezra Brubaker (seated, son of Henry L.), Eva, Raymond (the youngest child, my grandfather), Arthur, Laura (McGinnis) Brubaker (seated), and Ethel.

All were born in Macoupin County. My grandfather, Raymond, was born in 1899, and looks to be about 5 years old in the photo. The family moved to Dickinson County, Kansas, in 1909, and then to Brazoria County, Texas, in 1910. My cousin still lives in Brazoria County!

CLARK Family

Joseph F. CLARK Family

1895 Brushy Mound Township, Macoupin County, Illinois
Joseph F. Clark and Family
Back Row: Albert F., Charles W., May, Nancy L., Elnora
Middle Row: Joseph F. Clark, Malinda (Huddleston) Clark, Mary Jane
Front Row: Hettie M., Minnie O., Harry W.

Joseph F. Clark
Born 1825
Died 1903
Photo taken about 1899

Malinda (Huddleston) Clark
Born 18 Feb 1832 in Macoupin County
Died 12 Feb 1916

Nancy (Dunn) Huddleston
Born KY 2 Jan 1806
Died 03 Mar 1879
Daughter of Robert and Lydia Dunn
Mother of Malinda (Huddleston) Clark

Joseph F. Clark Homestead in Brushy Mound Township

1879
from History of Macoupin County page 182

Frank L. and Hettie (Clark) Hoehn Family

1906 Jun 01
Back Row: Rolland, Roy, Ralph
Middle Row: Hettie, Roger, Ora, Mildred, Frank
Front Row: Russell, Raymond
Hettie (Clark) Hoehn was a daughter of Joseph F. Clark

Harry Watson Clark
son of Joseph F. Clark

Jacquline Clark
daughter of Harry Watson Clark
born in Gillespie

CONVERSE Family

Lovina (CORY) CONVERSE and Jeremiah CONVERSE
Photo taken in Greenfield about 1893

These are my great-grandparents on my mothers side. They settled in Barr Twp., Macoupin Co., not far from the Greene County line, after residing in Greene Co. for a few years. They are buried in Asbury Cemetery, Barr Twp., Macoupin Co.

Jeremiah was born 21 Mar 1822 in Addison Co. VT; died 4 Feb 1900 Greene Co. IL Lovina Cory was born 2 June 1827 in Bridport, Addison Co. VT; d 27 Apr 1897 in Barr Twp., Macoupin Co. IL They were married 10 Sep 1846 in Greene Co. IL Their son Frederick Walter Converse was my grandfather who lived most of his life in Barr Twp.

William Albert CUMMINGS Family

William Albert CUMMINGS Family
circa August 5, 1896
Frank, Nell, Otto, Roy, and Viola standing around William.
Lula and Bill seated on William's lap.

William Albert Cummings from Western Mound Twp is my GGrandfather on my Mother's side. They lived on a farm near Hettick, IL. The photo was taken at his first wife's funeral, Lucy Ruyle. She died a couple months after their last child was born. The funeral was in Hettick with burial in the Stults cemetery. William's mother was Louisa Stults, married to Wm. Otto Cummings.

I am researching the lines of Morris, Cummings, Etter, and Ruyle.

George W. FARRIS Family

1916 FARRIS Family
Dolores, Myrtle Mae, Hester Anna, Laurel, George W., George "Vin", Charley, Ralph, Aldon, Charley, Gertrude

Fricke Family

My name is Andrew McColl Brown. I am the great Grandson of Emma Lena Krase (born: Fricke). Emma is half sister to Lena Dora Fricke, and Lousia Fricke. There father was Louis Fricke born August 16, 1850, who came from Germany to New York and Carolina Fricke (Heineke). I believe Lena was a school teacher at Kasten Elementary School. I think Louisa was a county clerk/typist. They grew up on a farm. I have some letters of theirs. Emma grew up in Kansas with her Aunts. Her mother was Elizabeth "Lizzie" Fricke (born Schwerdfeger). Elizabeth died in 1893 and is buried in Wichita Highland Cemetery, Kansas. My great grandmother Emma was born in 1890. I believe her mother most likely died in childbirth. Louis for whatever reason left Emma with her mother's family in Kansas and moved back to Illinois. Emma lived in Wichita and graduated from East High School. She would marry Fred Krase and live in Cheney Kansas and that is were she is buried.

Louis would then remarry Caroline Heineke daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Conrade Heineke. They would have two daughters Lena Dora Fricke born in 1902, and Louise (alternate spelling Louisa) in 1906. She died on Nov 15 1987 and is buried in Belleville, Saint Clair, Illinois, United States of America. The family does show up in Macoupin Farmer Directory showing Emma's name but with astrik indicating that Emma did not live with them. I know in the letters they talk of Lena being a school teacher having taught at Kasten schools that is no longer standing but is shown on historical Illinois school page. They both grew up on a farm and spoke about leasing it. As their mother up to 1935 was receiving income from the sale of the wheat. Louisa I believe worked as a clerk either for the school board or for the county.

I have three letters showing the following address: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fricke, 618 N. Broad Street, Carlinville, Illinois. The letters are mainly from Louisa to her parents.

Louis passed away 10 Jun 1908 and is buried in Carlinville City Cemetery, IL.

Gates Family

This F. W. and Serilda Gates family photo was taken about 1891 in Girard IL

Back row, left to right: Sarah (Gates) Heckman, Oscar Gates, Emma (Gates) Gardner, Charles Gates, Ella (Gates) McCann

Front row, left to right: Edgar Gates, F. W. Gates [father], Nora (Gates) Harshbarger, Lois (Gates) TROVER, Serilda (Gibson) Gates [mother]

Gerdes Family

Courtesy of Sharon Buethner, with thanks to Bill Gusky for identifying everyone pictured

Gillick Family

This Hugh H. J. Gillick family picture was taken in 1915. It was published in the the Carlinville Democrat newspaper on 26 April 1962 with an article about the family. About the time that this picture was taken, they were living in Western Mound Township. Nancy Gillick (the mother) did carpet weaving, and many residents of Carlinville bought many of her rag rugs. Hugh Gillick was a farmer most of his life. To obtain further info or to share further info, please contact Susie Gillick.

Back row, left to right: Mittie (married Harold Ladley and lived in Hettick); Maudie (married Wilber Nevins, then Clarence Rehn, lived in Carlinville her later years); Jessie (married Joseph Binford, Jr.and lived in Washington state); Alvin P. (married Elsie Brown and ran a broom making business in Hettick in the 1920's {blind}); Nellie (married Frank McDuffee - both blind, Frank also had a broom making business, but in Wayne City); Joseph (married Marie Rafferty and farmed in Western Mound township his entire life).

Seated: Nancy Coonrod Gillick, Elmer (killed by lightning as a young man), Hugh Henry James Gillick.

Front row: Helen (married Earl McDuffee and lived near Rantoul); and Mary (first married Virgil Wheeler, and in later years married Harold Ladley. Mary taught school for many years, and lived in Hettick all of her adult life.)

Hale Family

Dr. Stephen Ferguson Hale and Eliza Price Hill Hale raised their family in Bunker Hill after the civil war. They had seven children who went to school in Bunker Hill: James B. Hale, Gus A. Hale, Thomas H. Hale (my great grandfather), Mamie C. Hale (married to Dr. Bly), Samuel B. Hale, Nellie Hale and Stephen A. Hale.

Thomas H. Hale married Joyce Daunt McCappin and their children were raised and went to school in Bunker Hill: Thomas H. Hale Jr., Herbert B. Hale (my grandfather) Amy Hale, Josephine Hale, Joyce Hale, Emmett Hale and Kathleen Hale.

Dr. Stephen Ferguson Hale
Son of Thomas Harvey Haile, Sr. and Margaret Eads Montgomery Haile

Dr. Stephen and Sara Hill
parents of Eliza P. (Hill) Hale

Dr. Bly
husband of Mamie C. (Hale) Bly

Thomas Halton Hale, Sr.
and his children
Top Row (L-R): Emmett Hale, Joyce Daunt Hale, Herbert Bruce Hale,
Thomas Halton Hale, Jr., Thomas Halton Hale, Sr.
Bottom Row (L-R): Amy Hale, Josephine Hale, Kathleen Hale

Hand-written genealogical notes by Jack Hale, Sr., father of Jack Hale, Jr., who contributed the information and photos for this page. Jack Hale, Jr. advises that his father got this information from his grandfather, Thomas Halton Hale, Sr.

Jack Hale, Jr.'s Direct Male Blood Line:
Humphrey Haile 1544 - 1625 Kent, England
--John Haile 1575 - 1680 Kent England
----Captain Richard Haile 1626 - 1697 Kent England, died Essex, VA
------John Richard Haile 1676 - 1744 Essex, Virginia
--------Captain Benjamin Haile 1735- 1794 Columbia, South Carolina
----------Ferguson Haile 1764 Essex, VA - 1830 Clairbourne, La.
------------Thomas Harvey Haile Sr. 1791 Lancaster, S.C. 1864 Big River Mills, Mo.
--------------Dr. Stephen Ferguson Hale 1823 Big River Mills, Mo.-1901 Bunker Hill, Ill,
----------------Thomas Halton Hale Sr. 1859 Warsaw, Mo. - 1953 Pryor, Ok.
------------------Herbert Bruce Hale 1885 Bunker Hill, Ill - 1985 Pryor, Ok
--------------------Jack Herbert Hale Sr. 1918 Pryor, Ok - Living
----------------------Jack Herbert Hale Jr. 1942 Pryor, Ok - Living
------------------------Michael Thomas Hale 1971 Pryor, Ok - Living

Hampton Family

Martha Caroline Alberson Hampton

My third great grandmother, Martha Caroline Alberson Hampton, was born 23 Nov 1826 in South Carolina, lived in Tennessee and died 20 Feb 1877 in Carlinville. In the 1860 census she is living in township 9 range 7 (Brushy Mound Township). I can't find her in the 1870 census though she died in 1877 in Carlinville.

Standing in the back: Allen Monroe Hampton
Seated left to right: Lafayette Hampton, Emaline Hampton Fones, William I. Hampton

Martha's Children

Allen Monroe Hampton, was born 1854 in Missouri and died 1931 in Missouri. He lived in Macoupin County from about 1860 to unknown.

Lafayette Hampton, was born 19 April 1848 in Knoxville, Tennessee and died 18 Aug 1930 in Macoupin County. He lived in Polk Township from 1860 until his death. He married Emily Davidson.

Emaline Hampton, my great great grandmother, was born in Oct 1847 in Fentress County, Tennessee, and died 25 March 1918 in Alton, Illinois. She was living in Polk Township, Macoupin County, in the 1860 census through 1910. Emaline married Charles Fones.

William Irving Hampton, was born 1856 In Missouri and died 1931 in Missouri. He lived in Macoupin County from about 1860 to unknown.

John William and Martha Cordelia Fones Davis

Emaline Hampton Fones' daughter, Martha Cordelia Fones married John William Davis and lived in Macoupin County.

My whole family was from Macoupin County (it seems like) and I have marriage records, death records and such for them.

Hauser Family

Charles, William, and Christian Hauser Family

From left to right:
Wilhelmine Louise Kahle Hauser, Charles George Hauser, Mary Wilhelmine Kahle Hauser, William Frederich Hauser, Emma Wilhelmina Ramhorst Hauser, Christian Adolf Hauser.

Three brothers married three sisters. Emma was a half sister. Charles and Minnie lived in Litchfield. Bill and Mary lived in Kansas. Ad and Emma lived in Louisiana. The Hauser men were born in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri, and moved to Macoupin County around 1900, and they lived on a farm near Hornsby. Their father, Johann Martin Hauser, helped to organize Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he and his wife, Johanna Hartke, are buried (Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery).

HILLIARD Family

Amos Avery Hilliard
settled in Brighton IL after leaving NH

Charlotte Towne Hilliard
wife of Amos Avery Hilliard

George Weld Hilliard
son of Amos & Charlotte Hilliard

Celia Adelaide Chase Hilliard
wife of George W. Hilliard

Front Portico of the Hilliard home in Brighton IL was one of the first homes to have a covered portico to receive guests

Stella Chase Hilliard
on her wedding day

Augustus Allen Davison
on his wedding day

"Mated Amid Roses" [newspaper article]
Society in Brighton has been on the “qui vive” of late over the approaching wedding of one of our most popular and widely known young ladies, Miss Stella Chase Hilliard, which occurred last evening at the spacious home of the bride’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. Geo. W. Hilliard, two miles east of Brighton.
The groom was Mr. Augustus Allen Davison, whose home is in Joliet, Ills., but occuping a position as agent for the Swift Packing Co. In England, the greater portion of his time is spent in London. Mr. Davison is a fine appearing gentleman, and during his sojourn of a week in Brighton, previous to the consummation of his marriage, created a most favorable impression of his geniality and sterling worth, and he is undoubtedly worthy of the honor of taking as his life partner one of the fairest and most generally beloved of Brighton’s daughters.
From the time the marriage announcement was made and the invitations sent, there was anticipation of pleasure among the numerous friends of the family invited to be present. The 5th day of June dawned bright and clear. Nature apparently did her very best to brighten the nuptials, for all during the day, there was such a plethora of sunshine that involuntarily one recalled with satisfaction the adage, “Happy the bride the sun shines on.” At the early hour of five o’clock, the conveyances began to line the road to the residence, and continued up to the hour designated for the ceremony to take place, until about 250 guests had arrived and comfortably filled the roomy parlors and hallways adjacent to the reception hall, which was the central point of interest. In the front part of the hall there were suspended by ropes of white ribbon the wedding bells, and a sphere of white roses which formed the bridal bower. The decorations which were very profuse were almost entirely of roses. From the ceiling to the dining tables were ropes of white ribbons entwined with smilax, which idea was also carried out in various rooms.
Romance of the Bridal Party.
The wedding march from “Mendellsohn” was played by Mrs. Leila Brown Fritsche at the entrance of the bridal party which was made just at the twilight hour, 7:30. First in the party came the ushers Messrs George Davison and Taylor Chase. Next came the ribbon girls, Misses Mabel Davison and Leah Hilliard, who were dressed alike. Their costumes were of dotted swiss made in simple girlish style and trimmed with lace and orange ribbon. The groom followed, attended by his best man, Mr. Charles A. Hilliard, after whom came the bridesmaid, Miss Jessie E. Davison who was attired in a gown of fine white organde trimmed in Valenciennes lace. Her bouquet was a beautiful one of white rosebuds. Then followed the bride, who wore an elegant dress of white satin, with chiffon at the throat. Her only ornament was a lace pin set with pearls which was the gift of the groom. She carried an elegant bouquet of white bride roses.
At the Bridal Bower.
The ushers having preceded, halted at the bridal bower and stood one up on each side, while the ribbon girls raised the ropes of ribbon for the bride and groom to advance and take their places under the wedding bells, facing the immediate relatives of both families, the grandmother of the bride being seated just in front at the right.
Rev. L. H. Coffman, pastor of the Brighton Baptist Church, then performed the short, ring ceremony in an impressive manner, touching upon the solemnity of the occasion most befittingly.
After congratulations had been showered upon the young couple, wedding cheer in the shape of elegant refreshments were served to the bridal party and guests.
Viewed the Presents.
The many handsome and costly wedding presents were placed in one of the east rooms, and were displayed to the view of the guests. There was much silver and cut glass, besides numerous other elegant and appropriate gifts. Among the other noticeable articles were two beautiful gold watches, a ladies’ and gentleman’s, the gift of the groom’s father, Mr. George Davison.
Those Who Were Present.
Among the guests in attendance at the wedding from a distance were Mr. And Mrs. George Davison, the groom’s parents; George Davison, Jr., Misses Jessie and Mabel Davison, brother and sisters of the groom, all of Joliet Illinois; Herbert W. Allen and wife, of Chicago; Mr. And Mrs. McFadden of Havanna; Mr. Frank Riehl and wife, Alton’ Guy S. Terhune and wife, Chicago; N. Challacombe jr., and wife, Challacombe; J. W. Kitzmiller and wife, Medora; Elmer Whitney and wife, Alton; W. H. Short and wife, Alton; J. W. Hofferkamp and wife, Springfield; Herman Griggs, Peoria; Rev. Flanders, Havana; Mary N. Armstrong, Alton; Corinne Harpham, Havana; Lucius Skinner and sister Miss Gertrude, and Mark Brookings, of Du Quoin; Mrs. Minnie Sanders Beach, Cleveland, Ohio; Miss Mary Kendrick and Miss Major, of Upper Alton; Mr. Harry Payne, Medora; Mrs. H. Robings, Jerseyville, Mrs. W. M. Goodell, Mattoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Davison left on their bridal trip on the late train north at 10:30 o’clock. They sail for London, England, the latter part of June, at which place they will reside in the future.
Souvenir Sentiment.
The following appropriate lines composed by Mr. Frank C. Riehl of Alton, and handsomely printed in gilt as a souvenir folder, were presented to the guests of the Davison-Hilliard wedding.

The peace that comes of perfect love
And warms the constant heart,
Be o’er this home and bless this hour
With all its vows impart,
While we are gathered as of old,
Responsive Nature stayed,
When angels wrote the plighted troth,
Of first fond man and maid.

Obedient to the master touch,
The ivory keys proclaim
A happier triumph than was e’er
Achieved on field of fame.
For ne’er was holier circumstance
By music ratified,
Than when the wedding march proclaims
The coming of the bride.

"The Coming of the Bride"

The hopes and fears of other years–
The day-dreams that have sped,
Are vanished like the summer dews
That bowed the lily’s head–
The vague regrets and might-have-beens
That vex the youthful breast,
Are merged in blessed certainty
That that which is, is best.

Florescent sprays of mignonette,
The pansy’s graceful pose,
The drooping branch of bleeding heart
That blushes with the rose,
Are symbolized in yon pure gift
Of Flora’s fairest dower,
That sanctifies this circle with
Its crown of orange flower.

And as the clergyman proceeds,
With voice distinct and slow,
To lead the solemn services
That join for weal or woe,
The loftiest pledge that language e’er
Has turned to human skill,

Twice spoken, seals the compact with
The glad response, “I will.”
Amen!; We greet the bride and groom,
And wish them with the flow
Of life’s fleet tide, a peaceful cruise,
Inspired as we go
To draw the portieres of our hearts
About this live-lit scene,
And pray, “God bless them thro’ the course
Of years that intervene.”

JACOBS Family

Wedding picture of John (23yrs) JACOBS and Agnes (18yrs) married 23 Jun 1902 in Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois.

John and Agnes JACOBS were Lituanian immigrants. They resided at Gillespie Lake for many years.

Photo given to Stan Jacobs by John and Agnes' daughter's (Eula) husband, Stanley RUNTA, Jr., of Gillespie.

Bride, Nellie JACOBS (16 yrs old), married to Stanley KATAUSKI (a Lithuanian immigrant), 01 Sep 1919, in Gillespie, Macoupin County, IL. Girl attendants not identified.

Nellie currently [1997] resides in the Heritage Manor Home just outside of Gillespie.

Nellie had one son, Joe KATAUSKI, who currently [1997] resides in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.

The 50th wedding anniversary picture of John and Agnes JACOBS was taken at their home at Gillespie Lake in 1952.

Children of John and Agnes were sons, Joe and John, and daughters, Nellie and Eula JACOBS RUNTA.

Left to Right:
1. Nellie JACOBS KATAUSKI
2. Eula JACOBS RUNTA
3. Agnes JACOBS
4. John JACOBS
5. Joe
6. John JACOBS, Jr.

JONES Family

Back row left to right:
1. Edward C Jones
born Macoupin Illinois (1885-?) last known location Cortland, Gage, Nebraska
2. Elmer A Jones
born Illinois (22 Jul 1882-8 Jan 1911) buried Miles Station Cemetery
3. Arthur H Jones
born, Medora, Macoupin, Illinois (5 Sept 1886-Nov 1978) buried somewhere in Kansas City Missouri

Front row left to right:
1. Mary Ella "Molly" Jones-Crowder
born Macoupin Illinois (7 Feb 1890-22 Mar 1922)
buried in Woodburn Cemetery (according to Illinois, Deaths and Still births index 1916-1947), Macoupin Illinois
married Reuben Roscoe Crowder
2. Annie Louise Spears-Jones
(7 Aug 1854-27 Apr 1906) buried in Miles station Cemetery, parents Charles Spears and Rachel Fisher (lived in Macoupin but cannot find any information on them)
3. George Joseph Jones
born Jersey Illinois (22 Dec 1851-8 Jun 1923)
buried in Bunker Hill, Macoupin, Illinois (cemetery is not known)
parents Thomas M Jones immigrated from Wales) and
Tabitha Blackwell Jones (born in Kentucky), both buried in Miles Station Cemetery
4. Harry Lester Jones (my grandfather)
born Medora, Macoupin, Illinois (22 Jul 1893-21 Jan 1970)
buried in Saint Helena Public Cemetery, Saint Helena, Napa, California

LOVELESS Family

"I am descendend thru William and Jane's son Zadock "Tom" and his wife Nancy Madison and their son Samuel Lee and his wife Emma Wright. I have been researching Elizabeth Bell (living with William and Jane in the 1850 census) who is believed to be Jane's mother. The concensus is that Elizabeth Bell's maiden name was Elizabeth Tillery from Knox County Tenn., but this has not been documented 100 percent. It is also believed that Jane had a brother George and a sister or aunt named Lavina Bell (Comer) that lived close by and I believe were also in the 1850 Macoupin County census. These relationships have yet to be proven also. I am also searching for more info on Stephen Madison and Margaret Wolf (parents of Nancy Madison Loveless). If you had any info on these people, photos of the Shiloh Baptist Church or any idea of where to look I would appreciate it. I have extensive records on the Loveless family and would love to share what I know if anyone is interested." -- Ron Loveless

William and Jane are buried at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Bird Township

Cyrus LOVELESS Family
Top Row, Left to Right:
Cyrene Loveless, Lincoln Loveless, Lila Loveless Smart, Lelia Loveless Sells, Georgia E. Loveless m2 Peebles
Front Row, Left to Right:
Sarah Loveless Wood, Cyrus O. Loveless, Mac Loveless, Sarah Frances McReynolds Loveless

Cyrus is son of William and Jane Bell Loveless.

Cyrus and Sarah, daughter Cyrene are buried in Carlinville City Cemetery, Carlinville Township, Macoupin County IL.

"I have done some detective work on who's estate the photos may have come from. I believe Georgia Loveless Peebles (far right) was the owner or gave these to one of her children (possibly Edward ?). I found an obituary online of Georgia Loveless (Peebles). She died in the Denver Area at the age of 92 in 1995. She was survived by her husband and children. I believe she may have been the one who wrote on the back of the photos? The photo of William Loveless was made out to Edward and refers to William as Edwards GGrandfather. This also makes sense. William was her grandfather, therefore William would be a GGrandfather to her children. Cyrus Otis was a brother to my GGGrandfather Zadock Thomas Loveless (1832-1912)." -- Ron Loveless

"This photo of Nancy was found in the old photos of my great-aunts and was marked mother to Amanda Jane and was given to me by her family.
Nancy Madison Loveless
Father: Stephen Madison
Mother: Margaret Wolf
Birth: August 12, 1833 in Ohio
Death: February 6, 1872 in Illinois
Buried: Riverside Cemetery, Illiopolis Twp. Sangamon Co. IL
Husband: Zadock Loveless
Married: August 15, 1850 in Macoupin Co. Il.
Nancy Madison Loveless is my 2nd great grandmother." -- Margaret Abramson (Abrahamson) Perkkio

Margaret Abramson (Abrahamson) Perkkio is 2nd great granddaughter to Zadock & Nancy (Madison) Loveless.

SPROW Ladies:

1. Ethel (SPROW) McENROE, daughter of Amanda Jane (LOVELESS) SPROW
2. Amanda Jane (LOVELESS) SPROW, daughter of Nancy (MADISON) LOVELESS
3. Amelia (SPROW) ABRAMSON, daughter of Amanda Jane (LOVELESS) SPROW

Photo found in boxes of pictures of my grandmother Amelia (SPROW) ABRAMSON/ ABRAHAMSON

LYNCH Family

Dell LYNCH
Effie and Vada ROLAND

Mae LANHAM
Will LYNCH

I have two old photographs indicating that they belong to the ROWLAND and LYNCH Families. The photographs included in this grouping are as follows:
#1 - Dell LYNCH (believe that this is Della E. LYNCH) with Effie and Vada ROLAND (believe that they are actually Effa and Nevada ROWLAND) which was taken in the early 1900's with the three young women in their teens or 20's, identified as "Cousins", no studio or location identified
#2 - Mae (believed to be Mabel Elizabeth LANHAM) & Will LYNCH, also taken in the early 1900's I believe, no studio or location, noted as "My Cousins", couple appears to be in their 20's or 30's.
Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding those identified in the photographs:
Effa “Effie” Sarah ROWLAND was b. 23 Jan 1885 in Concordia, KS to parents Calvin Rooter ROWLAND (1847-1909) and Sarah Jane KLEPPER (1851-1899) who were married 4 Mar 1884 in Holmesville, NE. Effie had one sibling, a sister Nevada “Vada” Elizabeth ROWLAND (1888-1990).
Effie married Alonzo LAYMAN (1877-1961) on 18 or 21 Jun 1924 in Alameda County, CA or Nebraska and they had a daughter, Mary Ruth LAYMAN NELSON (1927-2005). Effie died 16 Jun 1969 in Santa Cruz County, CA and is buried in the Good Shepherd Cemetery in Huntington Beach, CA.
Nevada “Vada” Elizabeth ROWLAND was b. 14 Aug 1888 in Cloud County, KS to the same parents and married Harry Leslie ROBERTSON (1885-1963) on 20 Apr 1909 in Lexington, NE. The couple had one daughter Helen Vere ROBERTSON (1911-1982). Vada died 26 Jul 1990 in Santa Cruz County, CA.
Delcie or Della E. LYNCH was b. 19 Jan 1885 in Girard, IL to parents Emery Wickliff LYNCH (1842-1924) and Susan Elizabeth “Lizzie” KLEPPER (1846-1928). Della was one of 5 children born to this couple including Lula or Lulie; James; Baby Girl; William “Will” Henry; and Delcie or Della E. LYNCH, all born between 1868 and 1885. The family moved to Filley, NE in 1889 and in 1894 the family moved to Nora, NE.
Della married three times, first to James C. LANHAM (1849-1926) on 7 Jan 1920 in Geneva, NE and second to George L. TATE (1874-1955) on 16 Sept 1928 in Nora, NE, and third to Lawrence SMITH on 22 Jun 1960 in Nelson, NE. Della died 5 May 1975 in Superior, NE and she is buried in the Nora Cemetery in Nora, NE. When she died her only surviving family member was a nephew, Bill LYNCH of Nora, NE.
William “Will” Henry LYNCH was b. 25 May 1874 in Girard, IL to the same parents. Will married Mabel “Mae” Elizabeth LANHAM (1887-1976) on 4 Jan 1905 and they had two children including William Vick LYNCH (1916-1916) and Bill Lanham LYNCH (1920-1996). Will died 22 Apr 1962 in Superior, NE and is buried in the Nora Cemetery in Nora, NE.
Will’s wife Mabel or Mable was b. 27 Feb 1887 in Nora, NE to parents Hamilton Edward LANHAM (1857-1941) and Sarah Adeline LUCAS (1861-1945). Mabel was one of 7 children born to this couple including Opal Pearl; Myrtle Ellen; Clarence Pete; Mabel “Mae” Elizabeth; Benonie or Benjamin “Ben” Hoblet; Ralph Edward “Ed”; and Claude or Claud Shelby LANHAM, all born between 1881 and 1892.
Mabel died 1 Aug 1976 in Superior, NE and is buried in the Nora Cemetery in Nora, NE. She was survived by her son Bill and two sisters, Myrtle WOODHEAD of Nelson, NE; and Opal Pearl COLES of Long Beach, CA.
I’d like to get the photographs to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks, Shelley Thorpe Cardiel, contact through Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/909661372441483/user/564999411/

MOOR Family

Benjamin Moor Family
Photo taken about 1880

Back row: Olive Moor Sofar, Hatte Moore (died shortly after picture), Idell Moor Hilyard, Ida Moor Holliday, Laura Moor Bohlmeyer

Front row: Albanus Runyon Moore, Algeron Sidney Moor, Hehemiah Scofield Moor, Harriet Newell Scofield Moor, Benjamin Moor

O'NEILL Family

Kate O'NEILL
(who ran the O'Neil House)
William O'NEILL (Kate's son)

O'NEILL House
in Virden
where Union Miners gathered during the planning of the 1898 Mine Strike

Sarah MCCRANOR
(Kate O'NEILL's mother)

PANHORST Family

1927
A. H. TEGHTMEYER
Fred PRICE
H. O. PANHORST

1928
Alise DESLOGE
A. H. TEGHTMEYER
Margaret PICKER
H. O. PANHORST

ROGIS Family

This is my greatgrandfather (Mike ROGIS) and family in Benld, Illinois. I believe that it is 1906. The wife and family arrived from Lithuania in 1906.

I wondered if it could be his naturalization Day April 5, 1906. Do you have flowers like those in the picture in April? Or is it most likely the 4th of July?

I found my information in the 1910 census under Mike ROHES (his wife is deceased per the census, wish I knew what her name was!). He remarried July 31, 1910 to Eva. Mike and Eva are buried in Benld City Cemetery. Any help would be appreciated.

ROWETT Family

Courtesy of Carla Hunter Southwick, great-granddaughter of Charlotte (Chapman) Rowett Tansey

This photograph is of Joe Rowett and his mother, Charlotte (Chapman) Rowett, when she was middle aged.

My ggmother, Charlotte (Chapman) Rowett, was born in Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois in the 1860's. Her parents were Cecilia (Burns) Chapman, from Dublin, Ireland, and Fletcher Chapman, whose parents were Richard and Cecilia (Davenport) Chapman. Richard and Cecilia were originally from Tyrell County, North Carolina, and migrated to Southern Illinois in 1818.

Charlotte Chapman grew up in Carlinville and attended Blackburn College, graduating in 1880, I think. She married a man who was quite a bit older than she, Joe Rowett, who was originally from East Looe, Cornwall. He was a younger brother of General Richard Rowett, and served with him in the 7th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army. After their marriage, Charlotte and Joe lived in Joliet. Charlotte was a writer and had a column in a couple of papers in Chicago.

Charlotte and Joe had two children, Joseph Chapman Rowett and Cecilia Rosamond Rowett. She was widowed when her children were young, and remarried when they were grown to a Mr. Tansey in Arkansas. She died in Mena, Arkansas in 1950, where she lived with her daughter, Cecilia R. Rowett Harrison Littleton.

SCHULTZ Family

For a long time [many years] I did not know who these people were, but my gut told me that one was my Grandmother. The problem was that the age of the known kids did not fit. Well, through the years, I have discovered that Grandma came from Germany, not just with her mother and step-father, but also a half-brother [who died within days of arriving in Mt. Olive in 1892] but also a step-sister, Sophie SCHULTZ, two years older than she.

So, I believe this photo is of
1. Auguste (BARKOWSKY) SCHULTZ [1868 Germany - 1911 Mt. Olive, IL]
2. Marie [on the left] 1888 Germany - 1968 North Dakota]
3. Sophie SCHULTZ [on the right] 1886 Germany - 1960 Michigan. Sophie m. J. Herman GERDES in Mt. Olive 1909.
4. William Henry SCHULTZ [baby], b. 2 May 1893 Mt. Olive, IL, d. 1951 California.

William Henry SCHULTZ was baptised 14 May 1893 [Immanuel Lutheran], so I would assume the photo was taken about that time.

I still have some problem with the photo, that Marie would have been 4 1/2 yrs old then, but she was a very small woman, not quite 5 ft tall. Sophie would have just turned 7.

After Auguste's husband, Henry SCHULTZ, was killed in the mine accident 25 July 1893, Auguste married John HILLMAN in January 1895. Sophie was apparently "farmed out" as she is living with William and Minnie WELLINGBRING [WELLENBRINK] family in the 1900 census.

SEARS Family

Ann Eliza (McKNIGHT) SEARS
1828-1914

Robert McKNIGHT (born 15 Oct 1790, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania) married Martha GOBBLE (born 21 Feb 1803, Washington County, Virginia) on 24 Sept 1817 in Washington County, Virginia (buried Girard City Cemetery).

One of their children, Ann Eliza McKNIGHT (1828-1914) married Col. John J. SEARS (1823-1907) in Macoupin County in 1848, stayed there until after the 1860 census then moved to Kansas, where they remained. They are both buried in Topeka.

SLAUGHTER Family

John H. SLAUGHTER
Company C
124th Regiment
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
1863
(b. 22 Jun 1838 - d. 20 Jul 1937)

"This Norway Maple was purchased from Stark Brothers of Louisiana, Missouri, and planted by me on the 26th of March 1929, in my 90th year and the 63rd year of my Masonic Order." -- John H. Slaughter

Marguerite SLAUGHTER
on left, her mother
Alice SLAUGHTER on right

Left to Right:
John H. SLAUGHTER, David SLAUGHTER, George SLAUGHTER

1909 in Gillespie
Left to Right: John H. SLAUGHTER, Clarence SLAUGHTER, Oscar SLAUGHTER, Walter SLAUGHTER

Margurite (SLAUGHTER) KAHL - Murdered in 1924

Lester KAHL was probably the last person hung in Carlinville (1924) for the murder of his wife, Marguerite (SLAUGHTER) KAHL, daughter of George SLAUGHTER.

STEVENSON Family

Late 1800's

Standing, Left to Right:
Martha "Mattie" STEVENSON, John WIlliam STEVENSON, Ina "Iney" STEVENSON

Seated, Left to Right:
Issac STEVENSON, Robert Wesley STEVENSON, Sarah Jane (nee SELF) STEVENSON, Francis Marion STEVENSON

Left:
Christine BINNEY born 1867, fourth daughter of Catharine WEBSTER and her second husband Charles P. BINNEY. Christine married Francis Marion STEVENSON. Francis Marion STEVENSON was the son of Issac STEVENSON (father John S.), early settlers and farmers in Macoupin and Madison counties, Illinois.

Right:
Elizabeth BINNEY, sister of Christine BINNEY. Elizabeth married Luther BISSELL.

Catharine WEBSTER married first James K. PROVEN. James left for gold rush and Catharine married second Charles P. BINNEY.

Seeking more info on John STEVENSON and possible brothers in the area and the Catherine WEBSTER family. I guess, the STEVENSONs were neighbors of the BINNEYs, as they are next to each other or on the same page in the 1850, 1860, and 1870 census.

SUTTON Family

Sons of John Wesley SUTTON and Frances Emaline "Emaline" "Ma" THOMPSON SUTTON

Standing, Left to Right:
1. John Henry "Henry" SUTTON
2. William Meridy Adam "Will" SUTTON (twin to Nancy, not pictured)
3. Allen Silas "Al" SUTTON
4. Luther Elmer "Elmer" SUTTON
Seated:
5. Frances Emaline "Emaline" "Ma" THOMPSON SUTTON (1846-1926)

John Wesley SUTTON (the father, not pictured) was a brother to Martha SUTTON BANDY. Contributor, Susan RENFRO ANDERSON, is a great great grandaughter of George and Martha SUTTON BANDY.

Photo was taken at Litchfield, Montgomery County, Illinois.

TUCKER Family

Left to Right:

1. Iva Myrtle TUCKER ADAMS (born July 4, 1897 in Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois to Jacob TUCKER and Ella Catherine SHADE TUCKER) (died August 7, 1970 Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois)

2. Jean ADAMS JOKERS (daughter of Iva Myrtle TUCKER ADAMS and Austin V. ADAMS)

3. Ella Marie TUCKER VOGEL (born August 25, 1906 in Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois to Jacob TUCKER and Ella Catherine SHADE TUCKER)

Left to Right:

1. Fannie Russell TUCKER born February 9, 1884 in Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois; daughter of Jacob TUCKER and Ella Catherine SHADE TUCKER; died January 16, 1974

2. Lela Ethel TUCKER born April 28, 1886 in Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois; daughter of Jacob TUCKER and Ella Catherine SHADE TUCKER; died July 29, 1953

3. Addie Francis TUCKER born March 24, 1882 in Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois; daughter of Jacob TUCKER and Ella Catherine SHADE TUCKER; died February 2, 1940 in Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois

All children of Jacob TUCKER and Ella Catherine SHADE TUCKER

Left to Right:

1. Iva Myrtle TUCKER ADAMS
2. Fannie Russell TUCKER
3. Clyde TUCKER (born in Atwater, Illinois)
4. Lela Ethel TUCKER
5. Ella Marie TUCKER VOGEL

Left to Right:

1. Ella Marie TUCKER VOGEL
2. Jennie Mae UDER SCHUM born November 4, 1929 in Lebanon, Missouri; died in Wood River, Illinois
3. Iva Myrtle TUCKER ADAMS
4. Addie Francis TUCKER SCHUM

WRIGHT Family

This is a rare family portrait of Rev. Abraham Wright, his wife (Nancy Jane) Mae Keel and their two oldest children: Lucille Elizabeth and Harold Oliver. I believe this was taken in 1921. My mother is the baby; she was born April 15, 1920. The next child, Ralph, was born Feb 23, 1922.

Rev. Wright graduated from Gillespie High school and earned a Ph.B. degree from Shurtleff College. He later attended the University of Illinois, where he was granted a master's degree. He was licensed to preach by the First Baptist Church of Gillespie and was ordained to the full ministry by the same church in 1921. He served as Missionary of the Macoupin Baptist Association and the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Rev. and Mrs. Wright moved to the home at 308 No. 7th Street, Benld in 1945 and lived there for over 30 years.

ANDERSON Family