Documented Families of Johnson County, Illinois

The Axley Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Leonora Axley

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Barnett Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Dwight Barnett

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Barnett Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Mitt Barnett

• Married Allie, daughter of Joshua and Caroline (Evers).
• Leslie, Nellie and Caroline at home.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Boomer Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Simeon Boomer

• Faculty member of the Southern Illinois Normal, resided at Carbondale.
• Married May Kaiser.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Boyt Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Allen Boyt

• Son of Felix Boyt.
• Married first Julia Morgan, second Anna Dunn.
• Served in the Civil War.
• Farmer in the Morgan neighborhood.
• Ran a livery business in Vienna.
• Made deputy sheriff and was shot by an unknown party while performing his duties.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Boyt Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Carmelia Boyt

• Daughter of Felix Boyt.
• Married John S. Crum (see Crum).

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Boyt Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Elizabeth Boyt

• Daughter of Felix Boyt.
• Married Beverly Bradley.
• Amanda married Mr. Smith of the county.
• Mollie married Joseph Walker and lived in Marion, Illinois.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Boyt Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Emma Boyt

• Daughter of Felix Boyt.
• Married Thomas Hogg.
• Lelia married Edward Seawright.
• Bessie married Mr. McConnell (both in Chicago).
• Winifred married Guerin Blackburn (Marion, Illinois).

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Boyt Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Eva Boyt

• Daughter of Allen Boyt and Anna Dunn.
• Married Walter Slack.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Boyt Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · from Tennessee · documented from the public record

Felix Boyt b. 1811

• Son of Buckey Boyt.
• Came to Johnson County about 1850, settling in Tunnel Hill Township.
• Carpenter and joiner, a resident of Vienna for thirty years.
• Married Elizabeth Simmons.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Boyt Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Julia E. Boyt

• Daughter of Allen Boyt.
• Married Ed F. Morton.
• Children: James, a resident of Decatur, Illinois.
• Mary, at home.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Boyt Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Mary Boyt

• Daughter of Felix Boyt.
• Married Duke Smith, who operated a tan yard at Vienna.
• The family later removed to Texas except their son Andrew.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Boyt Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Nancy Malvina Boyt

• Daughter of Felix Boyt.
• Married Calvin Corbit.
• Daisy married Edward Boston (Union County).
• John M. married Ida Gore (Pekin, Illinois).
• Sibyl married E. A. Williams (see Carter).

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Boyt Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Washington Boyt

• Son of Felix Boyt.
• Married first Mahala McGowan (son William, lives in Missouri), second Ann, daughter of Dr. A. P. Stewart.
• Was circuit clerk of the county.
• He and his wife were both teachers.
• Removed to Missouri.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Carter Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Rix Carter

• Son-in-law of Hezekiah West (married a daughter of Hezekiah West).
• Raised a large family near Mt. Pisgah and was a founder of that M.E. church.
• Two of his sons were Methodist ministers, Rev. Moulton Carter and Rev. William Carter.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Clark Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Charles H. Clark

• World War I veteran.
• Served in France fourteen months, wounded and decorated.
• Resided in Fresno, California.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Clark Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Delphia Clark

• Married name Platzik.
• Husband served in U.S. Navy during World War I. Resided at Taft, California.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Clark Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Ida Clark

• Married name Landon.
• Lived near Hanford, California.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Clark Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

William W. Clark

• Married Maggie, daughter of Joshua and Caroline (Evers).
• Family later lived in California.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Comer Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Nora Comer

• Married A. Rhodes (then married second, see Carter).
• Blanch married Earl Burnet.
• Edna married J. Clem (son Robert).

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Daily Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Lester Daily

• Appears in a fragmentary passage.
• Married Hilda (gen 4).

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Douglas Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Aubry Douglas

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Douglas Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Charles Douglas

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Douglas Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Claude Douglas

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Douglas Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Eva Leota Douglas

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Douglas Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

William Douglas

• Married Ella, daughter of Joshua and Caroline (Evers).
• William Arthur and J. Fred unmarried.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Evers Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Caroline Evers

• Second wife of Joshua (gen 2).
• Maiden surname Evers.
• Most of this family lived in Metropolis, Illinois.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Gore Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Crynthia J. Gore b. 1837

• Maiden surname uncertain (mother was Elanor Gore).
• Married first A. J. Axley (see West family), second Samuel Norval.
• Families resided in Portland, Oregon.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Gore Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Elanor Gore

• Wife of Isaac (gen 2).
• Maiden surname Gore.
• Children: Crynthia J. (b.1837), John M. (b.1839), Sarah E. (b.1842), Mary M. (b.1846), Caroline (b.1849).

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Gore Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

John M. Gore b. 1839

• Maiden/paternal surname uncertain (mother Elanor Gore).
• Served in the Civil War, 14th Cavalry from Johnson County.
• Wife Mary A. Rutledge was niece to Ann.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Gore Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Mary Iva Gore

• Married name Deans.
• Husband Oscar Deans a native of Johnson County.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Graves Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Joshua Graves

• Father of Dr. I. N. Graves.
• Married Katherine Stewart.
• According to A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925), Ancestors among the first settlers of Johnson County, IL, coming from North Carolina.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Graves Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Zora Graves

• Daughter of Dr. I. N. and Maude (Richardson) Graves.
• Married Ray Bradley, has children Vivian and Gale, resides in Goreville.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hartman Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Ella Hartman

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hartman Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Ethel Hartman

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hartman Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Etta Hartman

• Married Dr. Edgar Knieppe.
• Resided at Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hawkins Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Jesse Hawkins

• Married Sally S., daughter of Joshua and Caroline (Evers).
• Daughter May was a teacher living with her parents.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hawkins Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Ralph Hawkins

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hogg Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

John Hogg

• Father of the Hogg (Hogue) family.
• Came to Johnson County, Illinois with his children about 1835.
• Said to have been a soldier in the Indian War.
• His own father served in the Revolutionary War.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hogg Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Nancy Hogg

• Daughter of John and Elizabeth (Wolfe) Hogg.
• Daughter Susan married James M. (see Price).

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hood Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Ann Hood

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hood Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Daniel Hood

• Son of James and Mary (Buie) Hood.
• Son Charles was the county Coroner (1925).

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hood Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Gilford Hood

• Son of James and Mary (Buie) Hood.
• A soldier of the Civil War.
• Married first Amanda Niblock (daughter Lily married J. C. Kearney), second Adaline (see Whittenberg).

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hood Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · from North Carolina · documented from the public record

James Hood

• Native of North Carolina.
• Came to Johnson County, Illinois from Tennessee about the time of the Civil War.
• Settled near the Mt. Pisgah neighborhood.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hood Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Mary Hood

• Daughter of Robert and Amanda (Ferguson) Hood.
• Daughter Maud married Paul (see Phelps).

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hood Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Mathew Hood

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hood Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Robert Hood

• Lived to be ninety-one.
• Farmed in the southwestern part of Johnson County, Illinois all his life.
• A Mason, I.O.O.F., and a Republican.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hood Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Samuel Hood

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hood Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Telitha Hood

• Daughter of James and Mary (Buie) Hood.
• Married James Furguson (Ferguson), Johnson County, Illinois.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hood Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Washington Hood

• Son of James and Mary (Buie) Hood.
• Married first Martha Sexton (daughter Jennie), second Victoria Maxey (sons Fred and Harry).

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Hottel Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

John Hottel

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Johnson Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Ada Johnson

• Married Mr. Harris.
• Children Herman, Helene, John, Geneca, Fred.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Johnson Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Elizabeth Johnson

• Married R. T. Chenault.
• Residents of Goreville, Illinois.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Johnson Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Jacob F. (Feck) Johnson

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Johnson Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

John L. Johnson

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Johnson Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Lavador Johnson

• Business man of Vienna, Illinois.
• Married Dora Abney.
• Son Franklin.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Johnson Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Mattie Johnson

• Married Mr. Casto.
• Son William lives in Lone Oak, Ark.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Johnson Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Rosa Johnson

• Married Thomas B. Powell.
• Children: Bert (druggist of Carmi, Ill.), Gertrude (wife of William H. Dayton of Denver, Colorado), Thomas (in business in Los Angeles, Calif.), and Ira (of Hammond, Indiana).

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Johnson Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Thomas Johnson

• Opened the Old Rice place on the county line between Johnson and Massac at age eighteen.
• Married Jane.
• Their children were John L., W.T. (Buck), Jacob F. (Feck), Melissa and Elizabeth (Henry also appears as a son of this generation).

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Johnson Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Ulrick Johnson

• Resident and business man of Goreville, Illinois.
• Married Margaret Simmons.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Johnson Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

W. T. (Buck) Johnson

• Held an 1838 land grant to the NE quarter of section 3, township 14 south, range 4 east, entered at Shawneetown, warrant signed by Martin Van Buren, certificate no.
• Married Ann Lundy.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Leach Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · from St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · documented from the public record

Barbara Leach b. 1819

• Maiden name Leach.
• Known as 'Aunt Barbara,' a tailoress.
• Came to Johnson County 1835.
• First married Eli Hooker (daughter Mrs. C. C. Oliver, lived near Simpson).
• After his death married Davis Wright, a Civil War soldier who died 1862 (sons James and Charles).
• Then married Samuel Short, a former Mexican War soldier.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Martin Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Naman Martin b. 1817

• Born 1817.
• Married Temperance Axley 1835.
• Children: Elizabeth (1836), Francis (1838), William (1839), Alexander (1841), Robert A. (1843), Henry S. (1845), Owen P.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The McNanna Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

James McNanna

• First husband of Mattie (daughter of Joshua and Caroline Evers).
• She married second Edward Cockrel.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The McNanna Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Joshua McNanna

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Norval Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Mary Norval

• Called 'Gussie'.
• Married name McLean.
• Resided in Portland, Oregon.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Peterson Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Martha Peterson

• Married George Boomer.
• Nola married Scott Lenark.
• Helen married a Mr. Goforth (families in Colorado).

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Peterson Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Mary Ann Peterson

• Married R. W. Brown.
• Ellen married a Green (see Thacker).
• George married Kate McFatridge.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Peterson Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Owen Peterson

• Son of Thomas Peterson.
• Married Elizabeth.
• Also a daughter recorded as 'Mrs. Thompson'.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Porter Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Elizabeth Porter

• Married Paul Comer.
• Daughter Alma married Geo.
• Fairless.
• Dimple married Edward Cheek.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Porter Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Jane Porter

• Married Gilford Pippins in 1873.
• Daughters listed by married names.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Smith Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Andrew Smith

• Son of Duke Smith and Mary Boyt.
• Married Belle, daughter of H. T. Bridges of Johnson County.
• Children Clarence and Bessie did not reside in the county.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Smith Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Mary J. Smith

• Daughter of Alex Smith and Sarah.
• Married Tobias Hartman.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Spaulding Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

H. H. Spaulding

• Married Mary M. (b.1846, daughter of Isaac and Elanor Gore) in 1866 in Kansas.
• Later moved to Portland, Oregon.
• Daughter Addie married Mr. Hostetler.
• Granddaughter Nellie a trained nurse.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Standard Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Melvina Standard

• Daughter of John Standard and Priscilla.
• Married Jesse L. Porter.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Starkes Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Alma Starkes

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Starkes Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Garfield Starkes

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Starkes Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Howard Starkes

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Starkes Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Pearl Starkes

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Starkes Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Roxie Starkes

• Filed under maiden surname.
• Married name Alexander.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Starkes Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Ruth Starkes

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Starkes Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Susie Starkes

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Starkes Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Thomas Starkes

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Thornton Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

William P. Thornton

• Father of Dr. A. D. Thornton of Goreville, Johnson County, IL.
• Married Alice Calhoun.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Walker Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

W. H. Walker

• Married Sarah E. (b.1842, daughter of Isaac and Elanor Gore) about 1861.
• Removed to Kansas 1869.
• Belle married Mr. Brewer.
• Dora married Mr. Cooley.
• Arthur lives in California.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The West Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Catherine West

• 3rd-generation family member.
• Married Isaac Axley (brother to Elijah, son of Robert).
• Surname inferred from family line.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The West Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Elizabeth West

• 2nd-generation of the family (maiden surname West stated).
• Married John Axley.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The West Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Priscilla West

• 3rd-generation family member.
• Married John Standard.
• Surname inferred from family line, not explicitly stated.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The West Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

Sarah West

• Married John Allen 1835 (children William Copeland, Melissa), then married Alex Smith (daughter Mary J.).
• Family surname inferred, not explicitly stated.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)

The Wright Family

of Johnson County, Illinois · documented from the public record

James Wright

• Married Alpa Woelfle.
• Family resides in Kansas except son Herman, who resides in Decatur, Ill.

Source: A History of Johnson County, Illinois (1925)