Charles "Danny" Cox1,2,3

M, b. March 2, 1958, d. October 2, 2019
FatherCharles Edwin Cox Jr.1,3 b. December 17, 1926, d. April 30, 2010
MotherMary Eloise Vorus3 b. September 29, 1928, d. August 30, 1990
     Charles "Danny" Cox was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 6959 W. Broad Street, Galloway, Franklin Co., Ohio.2,3 He Charles "Dan" Cox, age 61, passed away October 2, 2019. Employee of Benchmark by Kingspan Company. Preceded in death by father, Charles E. Cox Jr., mother, Mary Eloise Cox, and brother, David Cox; Survived by sister Karen (William) Carl; niece, Crystal Carl Walters. Interment to immediately follow at Sunset Cemetery.3 He was born on March 2, 1958.2 He died on October 2, 2019 at Ohio at age 61.3

Citations

  1. [S6644] Graumlich Funeral Home, online www.graumlichfuneralhome.com, From the Charles E. Cox, Jr. obituary.
  2. [S11240] Sunset Cemetery, Franklin Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S6644] Graumlich Funeral Home, online www.graumlichfuneralhome.com, From the Charles Cox obituary.

Lovica Smith1

F, b. September 8, 1850, d. October 3, 1850
FatherWilliam F. Smith1 b. July 8, 1827, d. August 14, 1888
MotherMalinda Butt/Butts1 b. December 25, 1825, d. November 22, 1855
     Lovica Smith was buried at McFarland Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 She was born on September 8, 1850 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 She died on October 3, 1850 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S12322] McFarland Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.

Infant Smith1

M, b. October 23, 1851, d. October 24, 1851
FatherWilliam F. Smith1 b. July 8, 1827, d. August 14, 1888
MotherMalinda Butt/Butts1 b. December 25, 1825, d. November 22, 1855
     Infant Smith was buried at McFarland Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 He was born on October 23, 1851 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 He died on October 24, 1851 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S12322] McFarland Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.

James Smith1

M, b. December 2, 1852, d. February 3, 1853
FatherWilliam F. Smith1 b. July 8, 1827, d. August 14, 1888
MotherMalinda Butt/Butts1 b. December 25, 1825, d. November 22, 1855
     James Smith was buried at McFarland Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 He was born on December 2, 1852 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 He died on February 3, 1853 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S12322] McFarland Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.

James Thomas1

M, b. April 18, 1856, d. January 22, 1927
     James Thomas was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.2 He was born on April 18, 1856 at Ohio.3,1 He married Christiana Smith, daughter of William F. Smith and Malinda Butt/Butts, circa 1879.3 James Thomas died on January 22, 1927 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 70.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 252, District 208, South Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1900Dwelling 146, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois3
1910Dwelling 23, District 141, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1920Dwelling 234, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois6

Occupation

1880Coal miner4
1900Coal operator3
1910Mining operator5

Family

Christiana Smith b. February 11, 1854, d. November 8, 1916
Marriage*James Thomas married Christiana Smith, daughter of William F. Smith and Malinda Butt/Butts, circa 1879.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  2. [S12313] Greenwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ross L. Thomas obituary.

Lewis Elmer Thomas1

M, b. December 21, 1881, d. May 11, 1930
FatherJames Thomas2,3 b. April 18, 1856, d. January 22, 1927
MotherChristiana Smith2,3 b. February 11, 1854, d. November 8, 1916
     Lewis Elmer Thomas was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 He married Mabel Janet Easterday. Lewis Elmer Thomas was born on December 21, 1881 at Illinois.2 He died on May 11, 1930 at age 48.

Census Records

1900Dwelling 146, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois2
1910Dwelling 23, District 141, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois3

Occupation

1900Coal miner2
1910Coal miner3

Family

Mabel Janet Easterday b. September 14, 1882, d. August 21, 1933
Marriage*Lewis Elmer Thomas married Mabel Janet Easterday

Citations

  1. [S12313] Greenwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Mabel Janet Easterday

F, b. September 14, 1882, d. August 21, 1933
     Mabel Janet Easterday was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 Her married name was Thomas. She married Lewis Elmer Thomas, son of James Thomas and Christiana Smith. Mabel Janet Easterday was born on September 14, 1882. She died on August 21, 1933 at age 50.

Family

Lewis Elmer Thomas b. December 21, 1881, d. May 11, 1930
Marriage*She married Lewis Elmer Thomas, son of James Thomas and Christiana Smith

Citations

  1. [S12313] Greenwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.

Leslie Omen Thomas1,2,3,4

M, b. January 24, 1884, d. May 9, 1959
FatherJames Thomas1,5,2 b. April 18, 1856, d. January 22, 1927
MotherChristiana Smith1,2 b. February 11, 1854, d. November 8, 1916
     Leslie Omen Thomas was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.6 His Social Security Number was 328-10-6409.4 He was born on January 24, 1884 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2,6,3,4,7 He married Dollie Thamer Maddox on December 14, 1929 at Indiana.2 Leslie Omen Thomas died on May 9, 1959 at age 75.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 146, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1920Dwelling 234, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1930Dwelling 374, District 36, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois8
1940Dwelling 75, District 92-52, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois9

Occupation

1920Plumber5
1930Oil company laborer8
1940Oil company yard man9

Family

Dollie Thamer Maddox b. June 23, 1886, d. January 26, 1975
Marriage*Leslie Omen Thomas married Dollie Thamer Maddox on December 14, 1929 at Indiana.2 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S12313] Greenwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Grace M. "Gracie" Thomas1,2

F, b. August 9, 1886, d. February, 1979
FatherJames Thomas1,2 b. April 18, 1856, d. January 22, 1927
MotherChristiana Smith1,2 b. February 11, 1854, d. November 8, 1916
     Grace M. "Gracie" Thomas was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.3 Her Social Security Number was 325-56-2341.2 She was born on August 9, 1886 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2 As of circa 1905,her married name was Ramsey.4 She married Bruce James Ramsey circa 1905.4 Grace M. "Gracie" Thomas died in February, 1979 at Illinois at age 92.2,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 146, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 135, District 141, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 201, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois6
1930Dwelling 49, District 75, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois7
1940Dwelling 78, District 92-39, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois8

Family

Bruce James Ramsey b. April 16, 1877, d. August 24, 1959
Marriage*Grace M. "Gracie" Thomas married Bruce James Ramsey circa 1905.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S12313] Greenwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  10. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Roy Smith Thomas1,2,3

M, b. September 17, 1888, d. December 1, 1969
FatherJames Thomas1,4,5 b. April 18, 1856, d. January 22, 1927
MotherChristiana Smith1,4 b. February 11, 1854, d. November 8, 1916
     Roy Smith Thomas was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.6 His Social Security Number was 329-09-7056.7 He was born on September 17, 1888 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2,3,6,7 He married Eunice M. Berry circa 1922.8 Roy Smith Thomas died on December 1, 1969 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 81.6,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 146, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 23, District 141, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 234, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1930Dwelling 50, District 75, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois8
1940Dwelling 79, District 92-39, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois9

Occupation

1910Coal miner4
1920School janitor5
1930Smelter worker8
1940Zinc plant worker9

Family

Eunice M. Berry b. April 4, 1895, d. January 10, 1962
Marriage*Roy Smith Thomas married Eunice M. Berry circa 1922.8 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S12313] Greenwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mima Liavone Thomas1,2,3

F, b. September 11, 1891, d. January 17, 1992
FatherJames Thomas4,1,2 b. April 18, 1856, d. January 22, 1927
MotherChristiana Smith4,1,2 b. February 11, 1854, d. November 8, 1916
     Her Social Security Number was 328-56-1401.2 Mima Liavone Thomas was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.5 Her married name was Hilligoss.2 She married Seth Robert Hilligoss.2 Mima Liavone Thomas was born on September 11, 1891 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.4,2 As of 1912,her married name was Briggs.3 She married William Madison Briggs in 1912 at Champaign Co., Illinois.3 Mima Liavone Thomas died on January 17, 1992 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Indiana, at age 100.2,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 146, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1910Dwelling 23, District 141, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1920Dwelling 235, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois7
1930Dwelling 374, District 36, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois8
1940Dwelling 381, District 92-52, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois9

Occupation

1940Nurse9

Family 1

Seth Robert Hilligoss b. February 13, 1891, d. January 22, 1949
Marriage*Mima Liavone Thomas married Seth Robert Hilligoss.2 

Family 2

William Madison Briggs b. May 8, 1892, d. May 19, 1967
Marriage*Mima Liavone Thomas married William Madison Briggs in 1912 at Champaign Co., Illinois.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S12313] Greenwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the John Herrell Briggs obituary in the Jan 8, 2006 edition.
  11. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  12. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  13. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.

Earl James Thomas1,2,3

M, b. March 10, 1893, d. March 2, 1972
FatherJames Thomas1,4,2 b. April 18, 1856, d. January 22, 1927
MotherChristiana Smith1,4,2 b. February 11, 1854, d. November 8, 1916
     Earl James Thomas was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.2,5 His Social Security Number was 310-07-4488.6 He was born on March 10, 1893 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2,3,6,7 He married Vera Lucille Bracewell circa 1915.2,8,9 Earl James Thomas died on March 2, 1972 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 78.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 146, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 23, District 141, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 69, District 44, Ward 1, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana10
1940Dwelling 147, District 96-36, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana11

Occupation

1920Machinist10
1940Airplane parts foreman11

Family

Vera Lucille Bracewell b. March 17, 1897, d. June 29, 1979
Marriage*Earl James Thomas married Vera Lucille Bracewell circa 1915.2,8,9 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4551] Washington Park East Cemetery, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Vera L. Thomas obituary in the Jun 28, 1979 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the James L. Thomas obituary in the Aug 8, 2004 edition.

Ross Leonard Thomas1,2,3

M, b. January 18, 1898, d. August 14, 1974
FatherJames Thomas1,4,5,6 b. April 18, 1856, d. January 22, 1927
MotherChristiana Smith1,4,6 b. February 11, 1854, d. November 8, 1916
     His Social Security Number was 329-09-0259.7 Ross Leonard Thomas Ross L. Thomas, 76, of 3E. 11th, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 14, 1974) at his home. He had been in ill health the past two years. Mr. Thomas had been employed 55 years by Webster Wholesale Grocer Co. he retired in 1972. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was born Jan. 18, 1898, in Danville, the son of James and Christina Smith Thomas. He married Wynona Ashmore in Watseka on July 2, 1923 and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Mae Highfill of Champaign; a son, John with the U.S. Navy in Norfolk, Va; five grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Mima Hilligoss and Mrs. Grace Ramsey, both of Danville. He was preceded in death by four brothers. Entombment will be in Spring Hill Cemetery mausoleum.6 He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.6,8 He was born on January 18, 1898 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2,3,7,6 He married Wynona Marie Ashmore on July 2, 1923 at Watseka, Iroquois Co., Illinois.6,9 Ross Leonard Thomas died on August 14, 1974 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 76.7,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 146, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 23, District 141, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 234, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1930Dwelling 579, District 36, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois10
1940Dwelling 223, District 92-52, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois11

Occupation

1920Shipping clerk5
1930Grocey clerk10
1940Grocey clerk11

Family

Wynona Marie Ashmore b. August 27, 1903, d. August 30, 1990
Marriage*Ross Leonard Thomas married Wynona Marie Ashmore on July 2, 1923 at Watseka, Iroquois Co., Illinois.6,9 
Children
  • Shirley Mae Thomas6,9,11
  • John Wesley Thomas6,9,11,12

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ross L. Thomas obituary.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3935] Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Vermillion Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wynona Marie Thomas obituary.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Seth Robert Hilligoss1,2,3,4

M, b. February 13, 1891, d. January 22, 1949
     His Social Security Number was 329-09-7869.2 Seth Robert Hilligoss was buried at Atherton Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 He married Mima Liavone Thomas, daughter of James Thomas and Christiana Smith.2 Seth Robert Hilligoss was born on February 13, 1891 at Hayes, Coles Co., Illinois.2,3 He died on January 22, 1949 at age 57.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 381, District 92-52, Danville, Vermilion Co., Indiana5

Occupation

1940Millwright5

Family

Mima Liavone Thomas b. September 11, 1891, d. January 17, 1992
Marriage*Seth Robert Hilligoss married Mima Liavone Thomas, daughter of James Thomas and Christiana Smith.2 

Citations

  1. [S11903] Atherton Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Madison Briggs1,2,3

M, b. May 8, 1892, d. May 19, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 329-09-8010.4 William Madison Briggs was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 He was born on May 8, 1892 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,3,4,5 He married Mima Liavone Thomas, daughter of James Thomas and Christiana Smith, in 1912 at Champaign Co., Illinois.2 William Madison Briggs died on May 19, 1967 at Illinois at age 75.1,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 235, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois6
1930Dwelling 374, District 36, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois7
1940Dwelling 67, District 92-39, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois8

Occupation

1930Oil company salesman7
1940Auto salesman8

Family

Mima Liavone Thomas b. September 11, 1891, d. January 17, 1992
Marriage*William Madison Briggs married Mima Liavone Thomas, daughter of James Thomas and Christiana Smith, in 1912 at Champaign Co., Illinois.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12313] Greenwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the John Herrell Briggs obituary in the Jan 8, 2006 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  12. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  13. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.

Thomas Britton Briggs1,2,3,4

M, b. December 23, 1914, d. November 18, 2002
FatherWilliam Madison Briggs5,6,2,4 b. May 8, 1892, d. May 19, 1967
MotherMima Liavone Thomas5,6,2,4 b. September 11, 1891, d. January 17, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 348-01-6525.4 Thomas Britton Briggs was buried at Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.1 He was born on December 23, 1914 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.2,3,4 He married Eurith Alene Doran on May 26, 1936 at Indiana.2 Thomas Britton Briggs died on November 18, 2002 at Illinois at age 87.4,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 235, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1930Dwelling 374, District 36, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois6
1940Dwelling 382, District 104-87, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois8

Occupation

1940Meat cutter8

Family

Eurith Alene Doran b. October 2, 1918, d. December 4, 2012
Marriage*Thomas Britton Briggs married Eurith Alene Doran on May 26, 1936 at Indiana.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12323] Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [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.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3331] Peoria Journal Star, The, From the Alene Briggs obituary in the Dec 7, 2012 edition.
  10. [S3331] Peoria Journal Star, The, From the Susan J. Lancaster obituary in the Nov 30, 1999 edition.

Eurith Alene Doran1,2,3

F, b. October 2, 1918, d. December 4, 2012
     Her Social Security Number was 328-07-1832.4 Eurith Alene Doran was born on October 2, 1918 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,4 As of May 26, 1936,her married name was Briggs.2 She married Thomas Britton Briggs, son of William Madison Briggs and Mima Liavone Thomas, on May 26, 1936 at Indiana.2 Eurith Alene Doran died on December 4, 2012 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 94.1,4 She Alene Briggs, 94, of Peoria passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at Bel-Wood Nursing Home in Peoria. Alene was born in Danville, Ill., on Oct. 2, 1918, the daughter of Fred & Jane Evans Doran. She married Thomas Briggs in Indiana on Feb. 17, 1936. He preceded her in death. Alene also was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter and one sister. She is survived by one son, Thomas B. Briggs of Sarasota, Fla; and one son-in-law, Jim Lancaster of Mapleton. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. on December 7, 2012.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 382, District 104-87, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois5

Occupation

1940Restaurant co-owner5

Family

Thomas Britton Briggs b. December 23, 1914, d. November 18, 2002
Marriage*Eurith Alene Doran married Thomas Britton Briggs, son of William Madison Briggs and Mima Liavone Thomas, on May 26, 1936 at Indiana.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3331] Peoria Journal Star, The, From the Alene Briggs obituary in the Dec 7, 2012 edition.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [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.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3331] Peoria Journal Star, The, From the Susan J. Lancaster obituary in the Nov 30, 1999 edition.

Susan Jane Briggs1,2

F, b. January 25, 1954, d. November 27, 1999
FatherThomas Britton Briggs1 b. December 23, 1914, d. November 18, 2002
MotherEurith Alene Doran1 b. October 2, 1918, d. December 4, 2012
     Her Social Security Number was 325-50-6494.3 Susan Jane Briggs was buried at Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.1 She was born on January 25, 1954 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.1,3,2 As of August 19, 1973,her married name was Lancaster.1 She married James Lancaster on August 19, 1973 at Belleville, St. Clair Co., Illinois.1 Susan Jane Briggs died on November 27, 1999 at Mapleton, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 45.1,3 She MAPLETON - Susan J. Lancaster, 45, of 4000 Walnut Point Drive died at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, at her residence. Born Jan. 25, 1954, in Peoria to Thomas B. and Alene Doran Briggs, she married James Lancaster on Aug. 19, 1973, in Bellevue. He survives. Also surviving are her parents of Bellevue; two daughters, Candy Lancaster and Jill Lancaster, both of Mapleton; and one brother, Tom Briggs of Sarasota, Fla. She was a clerk at the U.S. Postal Service in Peoria. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. on November 30, 1999.1

Family

James Lancaster
Marriage*She married James Lancaster on August 19, 1973 at Belleville, St. Clair Co., Illinois.1 
Children
  • Candy Lancaster1
  • Jill Lancaster1

Citations

  1. [S3331] Peoria Journal Star, The, From the Susan J. Lancaster obituary in the Nov 30, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

John Herrell "Jack" Briggs1,2,3,4

M, b. March 10, 1913, d. January 5, 2006
FatherWilliam Madison Briggs1,5,2,4 b. May 8, 1892, d. May 19, 1967
MotherMima Liavone Thomas1,5,2,4 b. September 11, 1891, d. January 17, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 329-09-0517.4 John Herrell "Jack" Briggs was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.2 He was born on March 10, 1913 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.2,3,4 He married Mable Irene Six on June 10, 1933.2 John Herrell "Jack" Briggs died on January 5, 2006 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 92.2,4,6 He DANVILLE - Services for John Herrell Briggs, 92, of Danville will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lakeside-Barrick Funeral Chapel, 3550 N. Vermilion St., Danville. The Rev. Paul Kent will officiate. Entombment will be in Spring Hill Mausoleum, Danville. Mr. Briggs died at 6:32 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 5, 2006) at Provena United Samaritans Medical Center, Danville. He was born March 10, 1913, in Danville, a son of William Madison and Mima Thomas Briggs. He married Irene Six on June 10, 1933. She died in August 1990. Survivors include a son, Richard Terry Briggs of Raleigh, N.C; a sister, Mary Lou Slifer of Bunnell, Fla; two granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, three brothers and two sisters. Mr. Briggs attended Daniel Grade School and graduated from Danville High School in 1930. He worked at Pete Rush grocery in Richmond and retired as the owner of Redshift and Ball. He was a member of Old Congregational Church in Danville, Olive Branch Masonic Lodge 38 and Valley of Danville Scottish Rite. He was a charter member of the Deluxe Breakfast Club. Mr. Briggs enjoyed Danville history and recorded videos of well-known buildings and businesses. on January 8, 2006.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 235, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 374, District 36, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1940Dwelling 191, District 92-52, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1940Salesman7

Family

Mable Irene Six b. March 8, 1911, d. August 27, 1990
Marriage*John Herrell "Jack" Briggs married Mable Irene Six on June 10, 1933.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the John Herrell Briggs obituary in the Jan 8, 2006 edition.
  3. [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.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2458] Commercial-News, From the Richard Terry Briggs obituary in the Oct 26, 2013 edition.

Robert Rae Briggs1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 5, 1917, d. July 17, 1988
FatherWilliam Madison Briggs1,6,2 b. May 8, 1892, d. May 19, 1967
MotherMima Liavone Thomas1,6,2 b. September 11, 1891, d. January 17, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 329-09-8843.2 Robert Rae Briggs was buried at Danville National Cemetery, 1900 East Main Street, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.3,5 He married Evelyn Geraldine Prouty.7,8,9 Robert Rae Briggs was born on February 5, 1917 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.2,3,4,5,10 He died on July 17, 1988 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 71.2,3,11,5,10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 235, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 374, District 36, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois6
1940Dwelling 203, District 92-30A, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1940Auto company mechanic7

Family

Evelyn Geraldine Prouty b. May 21, 1920, d. July 13, 2002
Marriage*Robert Rae Briggs married Evelyn Geraldine Prouty.7,8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S12099] Danville National Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  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. [S12324] Sidell Reporter, The, online www.thesidellreporter.com, From the Robert Kent Briggs obituary.
  9. [S11739] Sunset Funeral Homes & Memorial Park, online www.sunsetfuneralhome.com, From the David Lee Briggs, Sr. obituary.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Candice R. Johnson obituary in the Oct 19, 1994 edition.

Martha Jean Briggs1,2,3

F, b. January 23, 1919, d. December 3, 1925
FatherWilliam Madison Briggs1,2 b. May 8, 1892, d. May 19, 1967
MotherMima Liavone Thomas1,2 b. September 11, 1891, d. January 17, 1992
     Martha Jean Briggs was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.2,3 She was born on January 23, 1919 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.2,3 She died on December 3, 1925 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 6.2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 235, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  3. [S12313] Greenwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.