Ora Keith Monger1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 4, 1910, d. September 7, 1968
FatherOrville Lewis/Louis Monger1,2,6,8,9 b. May 16, 1880, d. February 9, 1964
MotherElvira Matilda Coombs1,2,6,7 b. April 21, 1886, d. July 1, 1960
     His Social Security Number was 565-18-7672.10 Ora Keith Monger was buried at Angeles Abbey Memorial Park, Compton, Los Angeles Co., California.5 He was born on February 4, 1910 at Connersville Township, Fayette Co., Indiana.10,3,6,4,5 He married Isabel Espinoza in 1937 at Willowbrook, Los Angeles Co., California.11 Ora Keith Monger died on September 7, 1968 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 58.3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 86, District 21, Connersville Township, Fayette Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 91, District 158, Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 16, District 19-594, South Gate, Los Angeles Co., California12

Occupation

1940School crossing guard12

Family

Isabel Espinoza b. July 8, 1916, d. March 11, 1997
Marriage*Ora Keith Monger married Isabel Espinoza in 1937 at Willowbrook, Los Angeles Co., California.11 
Child
  • Oralee Monger11

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  7. [S2111] Logansport Pharos-Tribune, From the Elvira Matilda Jordan obituary in the Jul 3, 1960 edition.
  8. [S7047] Journal Herald, The, From the Orville L. Monger obituary in the Feb 11, 1964 edition.
  9. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Harriette Brinker obituary in the Aug 20, 2017 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S4156] Monger Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/3899955/person/-1675093546
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edwin Leon Cleaveland1,2,3,4

M, b. February 2, 1920, d. March 26, 1920
FatherRobert Leo Cleaveland1,2,3,4 b. May 20, 1893, d. March 16, 1957
MotherHelen Smallwood1,2,3,4 b. June 4, 1898, d. November 28, 1970
     Edwin Leon Cleaveland was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.1,3 He was born on February 2, 1920 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.2,4 He died on March 26, 1920 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.3,4

Citations

  1. [S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S2647] Hopewell Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=hushaw&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=36158077&CRid=1862674&df=all&

Roscoe V. Cleaveland1,2

M, b. circa 1888, d. July 11, 1892
FatherCooper Hill Cleaveland1 b. November, 1857, d. May 26, 1925
MotherLydia Mae Reed1 b. June 10, 1866, d. November 25, 1942
     Roscoe V. Cleaveland was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.1,2 He was born circa 1888.1 He died on July 11, 1892 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,2

Citations

  1. [S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
  2. [S2647] Hopewell Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=hushaw&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=36158077&CRid=1862674&df=all&

Isaac N. Hushaw1

M, b. 1850, d. July 24, 1853
FatherRev. Jacob Hushaw1,2 b. January 10, 1819, d. May 21, 1880
MotherPhoebe Ann Reed1 b. January 2, 1826, d. 1880
     Isaac N. Hushaw was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.1,2 He was born in 1850 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,2 He died on July 24, 1853 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,2

Citations

  1. [S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
  2. [S2647] Hopewell Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=hushaw&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=36158077&CRid=1862674&df=all&

Lucy J. Hushaw1

F, b. 1859, d. April 24, 1860
FatherRev. Jacob Hushaw1,2 b. January 10, 1819, d. May 21, 1880
MotherPhoebe Ann Reed1 b. January 2, 1826, d. 1880
     Lucy J. Hushaw was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.1,2 She was born in 1859 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,2 She died on April 24, 1860 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,2

Citations

  1. [S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
  2. [S2647] Hopewell Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=hushaw&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=36158077&CRid=1862674&df=all&

Martha L. Hushaw1,2

F, b. circa January, 1856, d. March, 1856
FatherRev. Jacob Hushaw1,2 b. January 10, 1819, d. May 21, 1880
MotherPhoebe Ann Reed1 b. January 2, 1826, d. 1880
     Martha L. Hushaw was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.1,2 She was born circa January, 1856 at Indiana.1,2 She died in March, 1856 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,2

Citations

  1. [S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
  2. [S2647] Hopewell Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=hushaw&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=36158077&CRid=1862674&df=all&

Thames Philiman "Thamer" Smith1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 1, 1859, d. December 9, 1944
FatherBerryman Smith6,1,7,4 b. December 8, 1831, d. November 10, 1886
MotherMargaret Ann Crowell6,1,7,8,4 b. May 10, 1840, d. October 29, 1921
     Thames Philiman "Thamer" Smith was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1803 N. Coler Avenue, Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.9 He was born on March 1, 1859 at Vermilion Co., Illinois; His death record has a birth date of Mar 1, 1860.10,2,4 He married Agnes Gabriele “Aggie B” McLennan on August 12, 1884 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.11,5 Thames Philiman "Thamer" Smith married Florence Alice Kirby on February 22, 1892 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.3,4 Thames Philiman "Thamer" Smith died on December 9, 1944 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at age 85.4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 2561, Pilot Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois6
1870Dwelling 311, Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1880Dwelling 99, District 219, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois7
1900Dwelling 433, District 32, Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois2
1910Dwelling 135, District 42, Ward 5, Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois12
1920Dwelling 366, District 50, Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois13
1930Dwelling 360, District 75, Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois14
1940Dwelling 1, District 10-38, Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois15

Occupation

1870Farm laborer1
1880Farm laborer7
1900Day laborer2
1910Brickyard laborer12
1920Street laborer13
1930City street laborer14

Family 1

Agnes Gabriele “Aggie B” McLennan b. circa 1863, d. June 25, 1885
Marriage*Thames Philiman "Thamer" Smith married Agnes Gabriele “Aggie B” McLennan on August 12, 1884 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.11,5 

Family 2

Florence Alice Kirby b. November 29, 1860, d. July 14, 1920
Marriage*Thames Philiman "Thamer" Smith married Florence Alice Kirby on February 22, 1892 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  4. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  5. [S12112] Champaign County Herald, From the Smith-McLennan marriage announcement in the Aug 13, 1884 edition.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Margaret A. Smith obituary.
  9. [S7311] Woodlawn Cemetery, Champaign Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  10. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  11. [S12111] Champaign County Gazette, From the Agnes Smith obituary in the Jul 1, 1885 edition.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Serena A. Jane "Rena" Smith1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. January 22, 1860
FatherBerryman Smith1,2,4 b. December 8, 1831, d. November 10, 1886
MotherMargaret Ann Crowell1,2,4 b. May 10, 1840, d. October 29, 1921
     Serena A. Jane "Rena" Smith was born on January 22, 1860 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.7 As of December 31, 1884,her married name was Bailey.6 She married Corwin C. Bailey on December 31, 1884 at Champaign Co., Illinois.5,6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 2561, Pilot Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1870Dwelling 311, Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois2
1880Dwelling 99, District 219, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1900Dwelling 102, District 32, Urbana, Champaign Co., Ohio8

Family

Corwin C. Bailey b. July, 1859, d. December 21, 1912
Marriage*Serena A. Jane "Rena" Smith married Corwin C. Bailey on December 31, 1884 at Champaign Co., Illinois.5,6 

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S12016] Champaign County News, The, From the Corwin C. Bailey obituary in the Dec 25, 1912 edition.
  6. [S8321] Illinois State Public Record Offices, Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  7. [S2462] Caitlin Frazer Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/23380507/person/1432783177
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

O. Elizabeth Campbell1

F, b. circa 1867
FatherJames T. Campbell1 b. 1838, d. July 26, 1906
MotherChristianna A. Smith1 b. 1840, d. July, 1880
     O. Elizabeth Campbell was born circa 1867 at Illinois.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 38, District 207, Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Maleeka B. Campbell1

F, b. 1869, d. January 20, 1899
FatherJames T. Campbell2,1 b. 1838, d. July 26, 1906
MotherChristianna A. Smith2 b. 1840, d. July, 1880
     Maleeka B. Campbell was buried at Allhands Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 She was born in 1869 at Illinois; The cemetery listing has an incorrect birth year of 1859.2,1 She died on January 20, 1899 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 38, District 207, Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois2

Citations

  1. [S2442] Allhands Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=59731561&CRid=104513&
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Jemima A. Lee1,2

F, b. circa 1818
     Jemima A. Lee was buried at Allhands Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.3 She was born circa 1818 at Kentucky.2 As of October 5, 1837,her married name was Renard.2 She married Abraham Renard Jr. on October 5, 1837 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.2 As of February 9, 1851,her married name was Cox.2 Jemima A. Lee married Washington Cox on February 9, 1851 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.2 As of June 10, 1869,her married name was Smith.1 Jemima A. Lee married Rhodes Smith on June 10, 1869 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 321, Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1880Dwelling 44, District 207, Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., IllinoisEnumerated as a boarder in the household of Thomas Hawkins5

Family 1

Abraham Renard Jr.
Marriage*Jemima A. Lee married Abraham Renard Jr. on October 5, 1837 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.2 

Family 2

Washington Cox b. circa 1822, d. after 1860
Marriage*Jemima A. Lee married Washington Cox on February 9, 1851 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.2 

Family 3

Rhodes Smith b. July 29, 1803, d. April 2, 1882
Marriage*Jemima A. Lee married Rhodes Smith on June 10, 1869 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  2. [S1435] Don Claypool, "Jemima A. Lee," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 24, 2007.
  3. [S2442] Allhands Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=59731561&CRid=104513&
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Minerva Cossy Gouty1,2,3,4

F, b. October 7, 1844, d. July 22, 1917
     Minerva Cossy Gouty was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, Rileysburg, Vermilion Co., Indiana.3,4 She was born on October 7, 1844 at Indiana.5,4 As of February 7, 1869,her married name was Smith.6 She married Rhodes Smith Jr., son of Rhodes Smith and Christianna Conner, on February 7, 1869 at Vermilion Co., Indiana.1,2 Minerva Cossy Gouty died on July 22, 1917 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 72.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 102, District 141, Prairie Green, Iroquois Co., Illinois7
1900Dwelling 696, District 84, Grant, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1910Dwelling 53, District 171, Ward 4, Hoopeston, Vermilion Co., IllinoisEnumerated in the household of her son Lewis. She was enumerated as a widow, however her husband was enumerated in the 1920 Census.8

Family

Rhodes Smith Jr. b. July 5, 1844, d. March 11, 1923
Marriage*Minerva Cossy Gouty married Rhodes Smith Jr., son of Rhodes Smith and Christianna Conner, on February 7, 1869 at Vermilion Co., Indiana.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  3. [S2485] Hopewell Cemetery, Vermillion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=29334227&CRid=2189171&
  4. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

William Rhodes Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. March 20, 1861, d. March 30, 1908
FatherWilliam F. Smith5,1 b. July 8, 1827, d. August 14, 1888
MotherMary E. Burk5,1 b. 1834, d. 1911
     William Rhodes Smith was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.6 He was born on March 20, 1861 at Illinois.5,6 He married Rebecca Jane Olehy on September 13, 1882 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.4,7 William Rhodes Smith died on March 30, 1908 at Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 47.6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 27, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1880Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1900Dwelling 90, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois2

Occupation

1880Farm laborer1
1900Coal miner2

Family

Rebecca Jane Olehy b. July 30, 1863, d. November 17, 1945
Marriage*William Rhodes Smith married Rebecca Jane Olehy on September 13, 1882 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  4. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2449] Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=smith&GSfn=washington&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=16&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=66873887&CRid=107493&df=all&
  7. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  8. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Washington C. "Wash" Smith1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 16, 1864, d. March 22, 1942
FatherWilliam F. Smith1,6,4,5 b. July 8, 1827, d. August 14, 1888
MotherMary E. Burk1,6,4,5 b. 1834, d. 1911
     Washington C. "Wash" Smith was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.3,4 He was born on September 16, 1864 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.7,3,4 He married Jennie S. Groves on September 27, 1888 at Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana.5 Washington C. "Wash" Smith died on March 22, 1942 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 77.3,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 27, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1880Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois6
1900Dwelling 195, District 73, Ward 5, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois7
1910Dwelling 64, District 150, Ward 5, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois2
1920Dwelling 55, District 152, Ward 1, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois8
1930Dwelling 122, District 75, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois9
1940Dwelling 153, District 92-39, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois10

Occupation

1880Farm laborer6
1900Policeman7
1910Carpenter2
1920Private detective8

Family

Jennie S. Groves b. July 22, 1865, d. April 2, 1961
Marriage*Washington C. "Wash" Smith married Jennie S. Groves on September 27, 1888 at Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2449] Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=smith&GSfn=washington&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=16&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=66873887&CRid=107493&df=all&
  4. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  5. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jemima A. Smith1

F, b. circa 1865
FatherWilliam F. Smith2,1 b. July 8, 1827, d. August 14, 1888
MotherMary E. Burk2,1 b. 1834, d. 1911
     Jemima A. Smith was born circa 1865 at Illinois.2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 27, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois2
1880Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Susan Alice Smith1,2,3

F, b. March 29, 1870, d. August 7, 1941
FatherWilliam F. Smith1,2,3 b. July 8, 1827, d. August 14, 1888
MotherMary E. Burk1,2,3 b. 1834, d. 1911
     Susan Alice Smith was born on March 29, 1870 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,4,3 As of April 23, 1890,her married name was Easterday.5 She married Dan Webster "Webb" Easterday on April 23, 1890 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.5,3 Susan Alice Smith died on August 7, 1941 at Chicago Heights, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 71.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 27, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1880Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois2
1900Dwelling 45, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1910Dwelling 245, District 103, Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois6
1920Dwelling 149, District 21, Ward 1, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois7
1930Dwelling 133, District 2018, Chicago Heights, Cook Co., Illinois8
1940Dwelling 34, District 16-54, Chicago Heights, Cook Co., Illinois9

Family

Dan Webster "Webb" Easterday b. April, 1867
Marriage*Susan Alice Smith married Dan Webster "Webb" Easterday on April 23, 1890 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

Cora Belle Smith1,2

F, b. circa 1876
FatherWilliam F. Smith1 b. July 8, 1827, d. August 14, 1888
MotherMary E. Burk1 b. 1834, d. 1911
     Cora Belle Smith was born circa 1876 at Illinois.1 As of November 5, 1894,her married name was McLennan.3 She married George Leonard McLennan on November 5, 1894 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.3

Census Records

1880Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 82, District 100, Ward 2, Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 24, District 123, Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois2
1930Dwelling 521, District 17, Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois5
1940Dwelling 90, District 21-17, Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois6

Family

George Leonard McLennan b. circa 1872
Marriage*Cora Belle Smith married George Leonard McLennan on November 5, 1894 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

George Leonard McLennan1

M, b. circa 1872
     George Leonard McLennan was born circa 1872 at Illinois.2 He married Cora Belle Smith, daughter of William F. Smith and Mary E. Burk, on November 5, 1894 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 82, District 100, Ward 2, Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois3
1920Dwelling 24, District 123, Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois4
1930Dwelling 521, District 17, Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois2

Occupation

1910Railroad car inspector3
1920Railroad car inspector4
1930Railroad car inspector2

Family

Cora Belle Smith b. circa 1876
Marriage*George Leonard McLennan married Cora Belle Smith, daughter of William F. Smith and Mary E. Burk, on November 5, 1894 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Dan Webster "Webb" Easterday1,2

M, b. April, 1867
     Dan Webster "Webb" Easterday was born in April, 1867 at Maryland.3 He married Susan Alice Smith, daughter of William F. Smith and Mary E. Burk, on April 23, 1890 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 45, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois3
1910Dwelling 245, District 103, Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois2
1920Dwelling 149, District 21, Ward 1, Chicago, Cook Co., IllinoisEnumerated along with his family in the household of his son-in-law George Sims5
1930Dwelling 133, District 2018, Chicago Heights, Cook Co., Illinois6
1940Dwelling 34, District 16-54, Chicago Heights, Cook Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1900Tinner3
1910Tinner2
1920Metal factory worker5
1930Railway repairman6

Family

Susan Alice Smith b. March 29, 1870, d. August 7, 1941
Marriage*Dan Webster "Webb" Easterday married Susan Alice Smith, daughter of William F. Smith and Mary E. Burk, on April 23, 1890 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

Dudley Durvine1

M, b. circa 1835
     Dudley Durvine was born circa 1835.1 He married Nancy A. Cunningham on November 7, 1876 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1

Census Records

1880Not enumerated with his family2

Family

Nancy A. Cunningham b. January 14, 1843, d. December 23, 1893
Marriage*Dudley Durvine married Nancy A. Cunningham on November 7, 1876 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Sarah S. Durvine1

F, b. circa 1877
FatherDudley Durvine1 b. circa 1835
MotherNancy A. Cunningham1 b. January 14, 1843, d. December 23, 1893
     Sarah S. Durvine was born circa 1877 at Illinois.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 230, District 219, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Harlan Everett Smith1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 8, 1916, d. February 19, 2018
FatherClarence H. Smith1,2,3,6 b. June 18, 1891, d. January 8, 1964
MotherAlice Emma Kaneen1,2,3,6 b. June 13, 1890, d. January 24, 1982
     Harlan Everett Smith was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 3901 North Vermilion Street, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.7 He was born on May 8, 1916 at Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois.4 He married Alice Louise "Sally" Redman on February 10, 1946 at Illinois.5,8 Harlan Everett Smith died on February 19, 2018 at Bolingbrook, Illinois, at age 101.5 He Harlan E. Smith of Danville, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 19, at Autumn Leaves Memory Care Center in Bolingbrook at the age of 101. Harlan was born in Bismarck to Clarence and Alice Smith. He served in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific as Chief Petty Officer on the USS Birmingham. Returning from the War in 1946 he married his sweetheart, Alice Louise ("Sally") Redman. He, and eventually his wife, joined his father in the insurance business and brought the business to Danville as C.H. Smith Insurance. "Smitty" served many in the area as their "insurance man" for five decades. He is survived by his daughter Gail (Joe) Girard of Minooka; grandchildren, David (Sarah) McHone-Chase of DeKalb and Lisa (David) Tollefson of Tacoma, Washington; five great-grandchildren, who along with his grandchildren was their "PawPaw." He is also survived by his brother, Wendell (Ellyn) Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Bernice, Ruth and Ruby. His partner in life, his wife Sally, preceded him in death in 2012. Harlan was involved in the Danville community as a longtime member of Central Christian Church. Serving as elder for the church, he was a Sunday School teacher and enjoyed sharing where he shared his faith, wit and love with many. The church's CoWed class was a source of lifelong friends as well as a community of faith. He also was a member of the Kiwanis Noon Club, serving in many capacities. Danville Library Board, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, The Greater Danville Association of Churches and many other civic organizations also benefited from his talents and leadership. He prided himself on being a lifelong learner taking classes at Danville Area Community College after his retirement in his mid-80s. on February 21, 2018.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 73, District 197, Newell Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 79, District 72, South Ross Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois2
1940Dwelling 93, District 92-89, South Ross Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois6

Family

Alice Louise "Sally" Redman b. February 14, 1919, d. April 23, 2012
Marriage*Harlan Everett Smith married Alice Louise "Sally" Redman on February 10, 1946 at Illinois.5,8 
Child
  • Gail Smith5,8

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2458] Commercial-News, From the Ruby Ellen Brummet obituary in the Jun 24, 2009 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S2458] Commercial-News, From the Harlan E. Smith obituary in the Feb 21, 2018 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2473] Sunset Memorial Park, Vermilion Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=stockard&GSfn=dale&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=34280142&CRid=166595&df=all&
  8. [S2458] Commercial-News, From the Alice Louise Redman Smith obituary in the Apr 25, 2012 edition.

Ruby Ellen Smith1,2,3

F, b. February 2, 1919, d. June 24, 2009
FatherClarence H. Smith1,2,3,4 b. June 18, 1891, d. January 8, 1964
MotherAlice Emma Kaneen1,2,3,4 b. June 13, 1890, d. January 24, 1982
     Ruby Ellen Smith Ruby Ellen Brummet, 90, of Lewistown, and formerly of Danville, died at 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Prairieview Care Center. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Pape Funeral Home, 10 E. Williams, Danville, with Pastor Ron Ziemer officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior. Burial will be at Rose Cemetery in Bismarck. Ruby was born on Feb. 2, 1919, in Bismarck to Clarence and Alice (Kaneen) Smith. She attended Bismarck Grade and High School, graduating in 1936. She then attended Illinois State University and graduated in 1940. Ruby worked for the school district in Farmer City until she married Berthal Dayne Brummet on Feb. 8, 1941; he preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 2000. The couple retired to Pinehurst, N.C. On moving back to the Danville area from Pinehurst, N.C., several years ago, she spent most of her time in nursing homes. She was a member of DAR and the Pinehurst Village Chapel Church and attended the Central Christian Church while in Danville. Ruby Ellen Brummet was a victim of two tragedies: First, their son, “Randy” died from a result of a school prank, when a chair was pulled away causing him to fall and severely striking his head. Second, Her husband, Berthal, contracted Aids from bad blood furnished by the Red Cross at the Pinehurst hospital after a heart operation, causing him to die several years later. Survivors include a sister, Ruth Harbert of Manassas, Va; two brothers, Harlan (Sally) Smith of Danville and Wendell (Ellyn) Smith of Bismarck and Daisy Arruza, whom she thought of as a daughter. She was preceded by her parents, her husband, and a son: Randall Dayne Brummet and a sister, Bernice Cox.3 She was buried at Rose Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois.3,5 She was born on February 2, 1919 at Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois.3 As of February 8, 1941,her married name was Brummet.3 She married Berthal Dayne Brummet on February 8, 1941.3 Ruby Ellen Smith died on June 24, 2009 at Lewiston, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 90.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 73, District 197, Newell Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 79, District 72, South Ross Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois2

Family

Berthal Dayne Brummet b. February 8, 1919, d. November 15, 2000
Marriage*Ruby Ellen Smith married Berthal Dayne Brummet on February 8, 1941.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2458] Commercial-News, From the Ruby Ellen Brummet obituary in the Jun 24, 2009 edition.
  4. [S2458] Commercial-News, From the Harlan E. Smith obituary in the Feb 21, 2018 edition.
  5. [S2474] Rose Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=smith&GSfn=clarence&GSby=1891&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=16&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=36014669&CRid=107752&df=all&

Floyd Wendell Smith1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 26, 1922, d. July 23, 2018
FatherClarence H. Smith1,2,6 b. June 18, 1891, d. January 8, 1964
MotherAlice Emma Kaneen1,2,6 b. June 13, 1890, d. January 24, 1982
     Floyd Wendell Smith was buried at Danville National Cemetery, 1900 East Main Street, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.4,3,5 He was born on October 26, 1922 at Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,7,4,5 He married Sarah Ellyn Unknown circa 1945.2,3 Floyd Wendell Smith died on July 23, 2018 at Mahomet, Champaign Co., Illinois, at age 95.3,4,5 He Floyd Wendell Smith, 95, a long-time Bismarck resident, passed away July 23, 2018, in Mahomet, Ill. He is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Ellyn, and three children, Richard W. Smith of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass., Craig M. Smith of Austin, Texas, and Dr. Colleen K. Grogan of Cincinnati, Ohio. He also leaves six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Smith grew up as a farm boy, attended Bismarck schools and then earned his wings as an Army Air Force fighter pilot in WWII. After graduating from the University of Illinois with a degree in Civil Engineering, he worked on municipal utility projects. During the Korean conflict, the Air Force, in need of pilots, recalled him to active duty involuntarily. After extensive graduate engineering schooling, he served as an engineer in development and testing of many Air Force aircraft programs, including a four-year assignment at the Pentagon. For two years he was called on to pilot C-130 aircraft through typhoons from a base in Guam to collect critically needed weather data for both civilian and military purposes. Shortly after this, he served a tour in Vietnam. He retired from the Air Force in 1973 and returned to his family farm for the remainder of his life. Wendell was active in his church as well as county and township government. He and his family, with six grandchildren, enjoyed many, many good times on the farm raising cattle, planting trees and enjoying one another. Burial will be in Danville National Cemetery. on July 23, 2018.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 79, District 72, South Ross Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 93, District 92-89, South Ross Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois6

Family

Sarah Ellyn Unknown
Marriage*Floyd Wendell Smith married Sarah Ellyn Unknown circa 1945.2,3 
Children
  • Richard W. Smith3
  • Craig Michael Smith3,8
  • Dr. Colleen K. Smith3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2458] Commercial-News, From the Ruby Ellen Brummet obituary in the Jun 24, 2009 edition.
  3. [S2458] Commercial-News, From the Floyd Wendell Smith obituary in the Jul 23, 2018 edition.
  4. [S12099] Danville National Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  8. [S6340] Austin American-Statesman, From the Smith-Gray wedding announcement in the Aug 11, 1974 edition.

Alice Ruth Smith1,2

F, b. November 11, 1926, d. November 13, 2014
FatherClarence H. Smith1,3,4,5 b. June 18, 1891, d. January 8, 1964
MotherAlice Emma Kaneen1,3,4,5 b. June 13, 1890, d. January 24, 1982
     Alice Ruth Smith was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.6,7 Her married name was Harbert.3 She was born on November 11, 1926 at Illinois.1,6,7 She married Wendell Dooley Harbert on October 15, 1945 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.3,2 Alice Ruth Smith died on November 13, 2014 at age 88.6,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 79, District 72, South Ross Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 93, District 92-89, South Ross Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois4

Family

Wendell Dooley Harbert b. October 8, 1922, d. February 24, 1997
Marriage*Alice Ruth Smith married Wendell Dooley Harbert on October 15, 1945 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.3,2 
Children
  • Sue Harbert8
  • Kathryn Harbert8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Harbert-Smith marriage announcement in the Oct 16, 1945 edition.
  3. [S2458] Commercial-News, From the Ruby Ellen Brummet obituary in the Jun 24, 2009 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2458] Commercial-News, From the Harlan E. Smith obituary in the Feb 21, 2018 edition.
  6. [S3451] Quantico National Cemetery, Prince William Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Wendell D. Harbert obituary in the Feb 25, 1997 edition.