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The Barnes Family
of Marion County, Illinois · documented from the public record
J. W. Barnes 1818 – 1905
J. W. Barnes ⚭ Nancy Johnson
childrenL. R. Barnes · Louise Barnes · John T. Barnes · A. C. Barnes
- Harness/saddle maker.
- Apprenticed under William Thorne in Mt. Vernon in 1836 at age 18.
- Farmed near old Shiloh, then Washington County, moved to Centralia 1888 and bought the L. C. Demmick harness shop.
- Married Nancy Johnson 1838.
- Died Sept 17, 1905.
- Age 18 in 1836 implies birth ~1818.
Source: Brinkerhoff's History of Marion County, Illinois
Is this your Barnes family? Ask us →The Craig Family
of Marion County, Illinois · from Kentucky · documented from the public record
James Craig b. 1784
James Craig ⚭ Sevilla Hanks
childrenJames K. Craig
- Father of James K. Craig.
- Born June 1, 1784, in Kentucky (the Blue Grass state).
- At one time the richest man in Hardin County, Kentucky.
- Lost his land claim through litigation.
- Came to Illinois 1837, settling in the wilderness of Marion County.
- Family of nineteen children.
Source: Brinkerhoff's History of Marion County, Illinois
Is this your Craig family? Ask us →The Crane Family
of Marion County, Illinois · from Kentucky · documented from the public record
Mary A. Crane
parentsWilliam Crane
Mary A. Crane ⚭ William H. Huff Sr.
childrenNathaniel G. Huff
- Mother of the subject Nathaniel G. Huff.
- Native of Kentucky, daughter of William Crane.
- Married William Huff April 22, 1840.
- They had eleven children.
- A beloved old lady of fine Christian character, still living when the sketch was written.
Source: Brinkerhoff's History of Marion County, Illinois
Is this your Crane family? Ask us →The Dukes Family
of Marion County, Illinois · documented from the public record
Nancy Dukes
Nancy Dukes ⚭ William H. Huff Sr.
- First wife of William H. Huff Sr., married in Mississippi.
- Died leaving one child, William H. Huff Jr.
Source: Brinkerhoff's History of Marion County, Illinois
Is this your Dukes family? Ask us →The Huff Family
of Marion County, Illinois · from Virginia · documented from the public record
Samuel Huff
parentsLeonard Huff
Samuel Huff
- Grandfather of subject Nathaniel G. Huff.
- Native of Virginia who removed to Tennessee and finally came to Marion County, Illinois, settling among the pioneers on government land in what is now Raccoon township.
- Later moved to Haines township where he cleared land, made a home, and spent the rest of his days.
Source: Brinkerhoff's History of Marion County, Illinois
Is this your Huff family? Ask us →The Jennings Family
of Marion County, Illinois · documented from the public record
Josephus W. Jennings 1827 – 1890
Josephus W. Jennings ⚭ Amanda Couch
childrenEdgar Jennings · Frank Jennings · Mary Jennings · Lizzie Jennings · Nancy Jennings
- Born October 29, 1827.
- Educated in district schools.
- Merchant at Walnut Hill, Illinois until 1856, then farmed one-half mile west of that place.
- Died November 20, 1890.
- Married Amanda Couch.
Source: Brinkerhoff's History of Marion County, Illinois
Is this your Jennings family? Ask us →The Jones Family
of Marion County, Illinois · documented from the public record
James R. Jones
James R. Jones ⚭ Mahala Foster
childrenLizzie S. Jones · Willie C. Jones · James E. Jones · Mary J. Jones · Frank G. Jones · Lora N. Jones · Florence P. Jones · Rena M. Jones · Alta A. Jones
- Subject of sketch.
- Maternal line surname Whiteside (grandfather Whiteside came to Illinois in 1833, settled Marion County).
- Married Mahala Foster Sept. 2, 1871.
- Nine children (six girls, three boys).
- Lizzie S., Willie C., and Florence P. deceased.
- General farmer on 135 acres in Kinmundy township.
- Democrat.
- Methodist.
Source: Brinkerhoff's History of Marion County, Illinois
Is this your Jones family? Ask us →The Kidder Family
of Marion County, Illinois · documented from the public record
Edward Kidder
Edward Kidder ⚭ May Morris
childrenElva Kidder · Josie Kidder · Dortha Kidder · Cleo Kidder · Marjie Kidder · John Kidder · Willey Kidder
- Farmer of Fayette County, Illinois.
- Married May Morris.
- Children named: Elva, Josie, Dortha, Cleo, Marjie, John (a seventh child deceased), and Willey (eighth).
Source: Brinkerhoff's History of Marion County, Illinois
Is this your Kidder family? Ask us →The March Family
of Marion County, Illinois · from Cleveland County, North Carolina · documented from the public record
John March d. 1884
John March ⚭ Elizabeth Warlick
childrenMary March · Margaret March · Peter March · John Samuel March
- Native of Cleveland County, NC, of Scotch-Irish descent.
- Limited education.
- Married in NC.
- Moved to Smith County, TN in 1850, bought farm.
- Sold out 1860 and came to Marion County, IL, buying 120 acres in section 35, Raccoon township from Stephen D. Hays.
- Died 1884.
- Staunch Republican, Missionary Baptist.
- Five children born to him.
Source: Brinkerhoff's History of Marion County, Illinois
Is this your March family? Ask us →The Mcclelland Family
of Marion County, Illinois · documented from the public record
Perry Mcclelland
Perry Mcclelland ⚭ Emma McClelland
childrenEtta McClelland
- Old resident of Marion County.
- Married Emma.
- Father of Etta McClelland, who married Theodore F. Merideth.
Source: Brinkerhoff's History of Marion County, Illinois
Is this your Mcclelland family? Ask us →The Whitchurch Family
of Marion County, Illinois · documented from the public record
Clara Gertrude Whitchurch
parentsJohn Whitchurch & Clara Whitchurch
Clara Gertrude Whitchurch ⚭ Mr. Legreid
childrenRobert Legreid · Raymond Legreid
- Second wife of Mr. Legreid, a Centralia carpenter/mill-work contractor.
- She was the fourth child of John Whitchurch and Clara Whitchurch.
- Married 6 June 1900 at Centralia.
- Two sons, Robert and Raymond, both died young (deceased).
- Her married name was Legreid.
Source: Brinkerhoff's History of Marion County, Illinois
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