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ACKERMAN ALLCOCK BEHRENS BEISER BOSCH
BRATT BRUCH COLLINS DE VOS HARPER
HARPUR HASSERTHEMENWAY HOPPE/HOPPER LEWIS
MABEE MABIE/MABEE MEYER PAULISON PUTNAM
PUTMANPRUYN QUACKENBUSH ROYCE SEBRING
TERHUNE VANDENBURGH VANDERLINDE VAN GELDER VAN VOORHEES
WILKINSON ZABRISKIE

BANDY BOYD CLEMENT HAFNER/HEVENER/HOFNER JACOBS JOHNSON
MAYFIELD MCKINSTRY PARTLOW PFENNINGER RENFRO ROTHROCK
ROWE SEBACH WELBORNE WEST WYATT


Descendants of Martin BRUCH
Generation No. 1
1. MARTIN1 BRUCH
Child of MARTIN BRUCH is: JOHANNES2 BRUCH, b. 1662, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany; d. 30 Jan 1729/30, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany.
Generation No. 2
2.  JOHANNES2 BRUCH (MARTIN1) was born 1662 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany, and died 30 Jan 1729/30 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany. He married ANNA MARIA MAAG. She was born 1664 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany.
Child of JOHANNES BRUCH and ANNA MAAG is:
3. i. GABRIEL3 BRUCH, b. 20 May 1704, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany; d. 28 Jan 1750/51, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany.
Generation No. 3
3.  GABRIEL3 BRUCH (JOHANNES2, MARTIN1) was born 20 May 1704 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany, and died 28 Jan 1750/51 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany. He married (1) MAGDALENA HETTIG, 12 Nov 1729 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany. She was born 1706 in Heiligenzell, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany, and died 05 Apr 1738 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Wurttemberg, Germany. He married (2) ANNA MARIA BURITZ 14 Jul 1738 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany, daughter of CHRISTIAN BURITZ and CHRISTINA HUGELMAN. She was born 1707 in Schuttern, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany, and died 1751.
Children of GABRIEL BRUCH and MAGDALENA HETTIG are:
 i. JOSEPH4 BRUCH, b. 17 Mar 1735/36, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany; d. 23 Sep 1796, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Wurttemberg, Germany.
 ii. ANTONIUS BRUCH, b. 14 Oct 1734, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany.
 iii. MARIA ANNA BRUCH, b. 14 Dec 1733, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany.

Child of GABRIEL BRUCH and ANNA BURITZ is:
4. iv. FRANCISCUS CAROLUS4 BRUCH, b. 26 Aug 1739, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany; d. 13 Jan 1788, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Wurttemberg, Germany.
Generation No. 4
4. FRANCISCUS CAROLUS4 BRUCH (GABRIEL3, JOHANNES2, MARTIN1) was born 26 Aug 1739 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany, and died 13 Jan 1788 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Wurttemberg, Germany. He married URSULA SAAR 23 May 1757 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Wurttemberg, Germany, daughter of CHRISTOPH SAAR and CATHARINA FAIST. She was born 01 Sep 1732 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany, and died 12 Aug 1801 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Wurttemberg, Germany.
More About FRANCISCUS CAROLUS BRUCH:  Burial: 15 Jan 1788, Oberschopfheim,Offenberg,Wurttemberg,Germany
More About URSULA SAAR:  Burial: 14 Aug 1801, Oberschopfheim,Offenberg,Wurttemberg,Germany

Children of FRANCISCUS BRUCH and URSULA SAAR are:
5. i. MATHÄUS5 BRUCH, b. 30 Aug 1765, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany; d. 09 Oct 1800, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Wurttemberg, Germany.
 ii. BASILIUS BRUCH.
 iii. FRANZ ANTON BRUCH.
 iv. MARIA BARBARA BRUCH.
 v. UNKNOWN BRUCH, b. 08 Sep 1758.
 vi. AGATHA BRUCH, b. 31 Jan 1763.
 vii. JOSEPH BRUCH, b. 17 Mar 1764.
 viii. KATHARINA BRUCH, b. 15 Nov 1767.
 ix. BENEDICTUS BRUCH, b. 06 Jun 1771.
 x. BENEDICTUS BRUCH, b. 08 Mar 1774.

Generation No. 5
5. MATHÄUS5 BRUCH (FRANCISCUS CAROLUS4, GABRIEL3, JOHANNES2, MARTIN1) was born 30 Aug 1765 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany, and died 09 Oct 1800 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Wurttemberg, Germany. He married (1) THERESIA GISLER 30 Aug 1765 in Oberschopfheim, Baden, Germany, daughter of BENEDIKT GISLER and ANNA KEMPF. He married (2) URSULA BEISER 15 Sep 1788 in Oberschopfheim, Baden, Germany, daughter of PIRMINIUS BEISER and MARIA GISLER. She was born 20 Oct 1771 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany, and died 27 Jan 1797 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Wurttemberg, Germany.
Child of MATHÄUS BRUCH and THERESIA GISLER is:
   i. ANTON6 BRUCH, b. 17 Jul 1799, Oberschopfheim, Baden, Germany.
Children of MATHÄUS BRUCH and URSULA BEISER are:
6.ii. MATHÄUS6 BRUCH, b. 30 Jun 1789, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Wurttemberg, Germany; d. 13 Feb 1881, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Wurttemberg, Germany.
 iii. CATHARINA BRUCH, b. Oct 1791.
 iv. JAKOB BRUCH, b. 14 Jul 1793.
 v. ANTON BRUCH, b. 17 May 1795.
Generation No. 6
6. MATHÄUS6 BRUCH (MATHÄUS5, FRANCISCUS CAROLUS4, GABRIEL3, JOHANNES2, MARTIN1) was born 30 Jun 1789 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Wurttemberg, Germany, and died 13 Feb 1881 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Wurttemberg, Germany. He married MAGDALENA HEIZ 13 Dec 1816, daughter of JOHANN HEIZ and MONIKA SEITEL. She was born 16 Mar 1795 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany, and died 21 Jan 1855 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany.
Notes for MATHÄUS BRUCH:  Mathaus Bruch was listed as a passenger on the ship J. H. Jarvis, arriving in New Orleans from Le Havre on May 21, 1858.
More About MATHÄUS BRUCH:  Christening: Jun 1789
Children of MATHÄUS BRUCH and MAGDALENA HEIZ are:
7.i. VALENTIN7 BRUCH, b. 11 Feb 1817, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany; d. 16 Mar 1859.
  ii. SABINE BRUCH, b. 03 Aug 1818, Oberschopfheim, Baden, Germany.
  iii. RICHARD BRUCH, b. 02 Apr 1820, Oberschopfheim, Baden, Germany.
8. iv. IGNATZ (IGNATIUS) BRUCH, b. 31 Jan 1822, Oberschopfheim, Baden, Germany; d. 14 Jul 1860, Alton, Illinois.
9.v. CHRISTOPH BRUCH, b. 25 Jan 1825, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany; d. 23 Jun 1854, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany.
  vi. WALBURGA BRUCH, b. 29 Apr 1830, Oberschopfheim, Baden, Germany.
Generation No. 7
7. VALENTIN7 BRUCH (MATHÄUS5, FRANCISCUS CAROLUS4, GABRIEL3, JOHANNES2, MARTIN1) was born 11 Feb 1817 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany, and died 16 Mar 1859. He married AGATHA BUTZ 30 Jun 1845 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany. She was born 07 Mar 1815, and died 19 Dec 1866.
Children of VALENTIN BRUCH and AGATHA BUTZ are:
10. i. PAULINE8 BRUCH, b. 1843, Germany; d. 17 Oct 1918.
11. ii. CATHERINE BRUCH, b. 25 Nov 1845, Germany; d. 15 Jul 1936.
 iii.VICTOR BRUCH, b. 05 Sep 1851, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Wurttemberg, Germany; d. 12 Dec 1887.
 iv. FRANK BRUCH, b. 1855, Germany; d. 01 Mar 1912; m. ELIZABETH; b. Germany.
 v. JEAN SALES BRUCH.
8. IGNATZ (IGNATIUS)7 BRUCH (MATHÄUS6, MATHÄUS5, FRANCISCUS CAROLUS4, GABRIEL3, JOHANNES2, MARTIN1) was born 31 Jan 1822 in Oberschopfheim, Baden, Germany, and died 14 Jul 1860 in Alton, Illinois. He married OTILIE/OTILLIE WALTER 03 Nov 1846 in St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of ANTON WALTER and THERESIA SEIDEL. She was born 13 Dec 1825 in Baden, Germany, and died 23 Aug 1903 in Alton, Illinois.
Notes for IGNATZ (IGNATIUS) BRUCH:  

Ignatz (Ignatius) Bruch was a master stone-cutter from Oberschopfheim, Baden (in modern Germany), who came to America in 1846 and located in Alton, Illinois, in 1850, where he built a unique limestone cottage in a stone quarry. Unfortunately Ignatz Bruch died a slow death in 1860 at the age of 38, probably from an occupational disease such as silicosis. The widow Bruch then married Swiss-born Peter Guertler in about 1865. Ignatz and Otilie Bruch had two girls, Theresa and Maria, and Peter Guertler and Otilie later had a son, Peter Guertler, Jr.

"Ignatz Bruch and his brother Valentin had the stone contract on the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Alton, Illinois in 1855. The church was completed in 1857 and still stands today.

"Ignatz Bruch's last will and testament names Theresa and Maria as heirs. He made out the will on April 21, 1860. It is not in his handwriting (he may have been too ill at the time). Much of it is in legal language. He died on July 14, 1860.

Notes for OTILIE/OTILLIE WALTER:   It appears Otilie came to the States in 1849, three years after Ignatz. She also went to Cincinnati. Her picture with Ignatz was taken in Cincinnati, probably in 1850. Did Otilie came with her brother, Anton Walter, Jr. He fought in the Civil War on the Union side and was honorably discharged and granted U.S. citizenship in 1865.

The obituary for Otilie reads: "Mrs. Peter Guertler, Sr., died at 415 o'clock Sunday afternoon at her home on upper Alby street. She suffered a paralytic stroke two weeks ago from which she never rallied. Mrs. Guertler was aged 78 years and 9 months. She was born in Baden, Germany, December 13, 1824. She came to America in 1846, and she has been a resident of Alton over fifty-five years. She was an estimable lady, beloved by all who knew her. She leaves beside her aged husband one son, Peter Guertler, Jr., four grandchildren and two great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Francis Tillner, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Funeral arrangements are not complete."

In an effort to track down Mrs. Francis Tillner, her sister, I discovered Franziska (the German spelling) Tillner in the Ohio 1900 Soundex. She was born in June 1833 in Germany and was living alone in Columbia Township, Hamilton County, Ohio. In the1900 Federal Census her first name is spelled Francisca. She was a widow; had one child, however that child was not living at the time the census was taken on June 29, 1900. She was born in Germany, as were her parents. She immigrated to the United States in 1849 and had been in the United States 50 years when the census was taken. She could read, write and speak English. She owned her property and it was free from mortgage. She owned a farm.

A search of the Hamilton County, Ohio Citizen Record Abstracts 1837-1916 turned up Ernest W. Tillner who was 33 years old. He came from Goritz, Saxony, departing the German port of Bremen and arriving in New Orleans on November 5, 1849. He filed his declaration of intent on October 2, 1854.

In a search of the death index for the Cincinnati Freie Presse, one of the several German Newspapers in Cincinnati at the time, we found Ernst Wilhelm Tillner. His death notice appeared in the paper on April 17, 1889. He was 69 years and six months old when he died but his death date was not given. Then, in the index of death notices in the Cincinnati Volksblatt newspaper, his death was listed on April 15, 1889. The death notice appeared in the paper on the 16th and 17th of April. He was 69 years, six months and ten days old when he died. Thus he was born October 5, 1819. One of his obituaries says the survivors are Franziska Tillner, born Bieser, widow, Malwene (Malwine) Grimm, born Tillner, daughter, and John Grimm, son-in-law.

Franziska Tillner was also shown in this index. She died January 27, 1916 at the age of 83. Her death notice appeared in the paper on the 28th and 29th of January, 1916. The obituaries are in German. According to the obituary her maiden name appears to be Bieser.

More About OTILIE/OTILLIE WALTER:  Burial: Aug 1903, Buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Godfrey, Illinois
Emigration: In the index of Intent to Naturalize is Ignatz from Baden, arriving in NY 9 Sept 1846 and declaring 29 March 1850, age 27. He may have finalized his naturalization wherever he lived next. There was also a Jacob Bruck, 30, also from Baden, arriving 1846, declaring in 1848.


Children of IGNATZ BRUCH and OTILIE/OTILLIE WALTER are:
12. i. THERESA8 BRUCH, b. 1852, Alton, Madison County, Illinois; d. 16 Mar 1880, Elk City, Montgomery County, Kansas.
 ii. MARIA/MARY BRUCH.

Notes for MARIA/MARY BRUCH:  In her father's will her name is listed as Mary. We know she did not reach the age of 18 because she did not collect the $500 left to her by her father on her 18th birthday. Her mother got 2/3 of it and her sister, Theresa, 1/3.

9. CHRISTOPH7 BRUCH (MATHÄUS6, MATHÄUS5, FRANCISCUS CAROLUS4, GABRIEL3, JOHANNES2, MARTIN1) was born 25 Jan 1825 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany, and died 23 Jun 1854 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany. He married BRIGITTA FRYER 14 May 1849 in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany. She was born in Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany. Child of CHRISTOPH BRUCH and BRIGITTA FRYER is:
i.PHILIPP8 BRUCH, b. 01 May 1851, Oberschopfheim, Offenberg, Baden W Rttemberg, Germany.

Generation No. 8

10. PAULINE8 BRUCH (VALENTIN7, MATHÄUS6, MATHÄUS5, FRANCISCUS CAROLUS4, GABRIEL3, JOHANNES2, MARTIN1) was born 1843 in Germany, and died 17 Oct 1918. She married GEORGE FORMHALS. He was born Abt. 1842, and died 1880.

Notes for PAULINE BRUCH: The 1870 U. S. Census for Illinois, Madison County, City of Alton lists a George Formhals, "Taylor", age 28, m, born in xxx Darmstadt (Germany) (both of his parents were foreign born, as were Pauline's), and his wife Pauline, age 27, housekeeper, born in Baden. Their children are Louisa, age 5, and Albertina, age 2.

From the 1880 Census:
Name: Pauline Formhals
Age: 37
Estimated birth year: <1843>
Birthplace: BADEN
Occupation: Keeps House
Relationship to head-of-household: Wife
Home in 1880: Alton, Madison, Illinois
Marital status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female
Spouse's name: George Formhals
Father's birthplace: BADEN
Mother's birthplace: BADEN		 More About GEORGE FORMHALS:
Date born 2: 1842, HESSEN
Occupation: 1880, Merchant Tailor
Residence: 1880, Alton, Madison, Illinois
Children of PAULINE BRUCH and GEORGE FORMHALS are:
 i. LOUISE9 FORMHALS, b. Abt. 1864, Illinois; d. 1943.
 ii. ALBERTINA FORMHALS, b. Abt. 1868, Illinois.
 iii. EMILIE FORMHALS, b. 1871, Illinois; d. 1942.

Notes for EMILIE FORMHALS:
The date on her tomstone says she was born in 1871; however, in the 1880 census she is shown as 11 years old,
Birthplace: Illinois;
Occupation: At Home & School;
Relationship to head-of-household: Daughter;
Home in 1880: Alton, Madison, Illinois
Marital status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Female
Father's name: George Formhals
Father's birthplace: HESSEN
Mother's name: Pauline Formhals
Mother's birthplace: BADEN

iv. AUGUSTA FORMHALS, b. 1873, Illinois.
v. CLARA FORMHALS, b. 1875, Illinois.
vi. SOPHIE C. FORMHALS, b. 04 Jul 1877, Alton, Illinois; d. 22 Oct 1949, Alton, Illinois; m. JOSEPH B. HUFKER, 1915, Denver, Colorado; b. 30 Mar 1878, Meppen, Hanover, Germany; d. 06 Jul 1946, Godfrey, Madison, IL.

More About JOSEPH B. HUFKER:
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Occupation: 1938, 1938 Superintendent of St. Joseph's Cemetery
Residence: 1930, Godfrey, Madison, Illinois
Both Sophie and Joseph are buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery - Alton,Illinois

11. CATHERINE8 BRUCH (VALENTIN7, MATHÄUS6, MATHÄUS5, FRANCISCUS CAROLUS4, GABRIEL3, JOHANNES2, MARTIN1) was born 25 Nov 1845 in Germany, and died 15 Jul 1936. She married UNKNOWN GOEKEN.

Notes for CATHERINE BRUCH:
From: Year: 1920; Census Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T625_389; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 228.
Name: Catherine Goeken
Age: 73 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1847
Birthplace: Baden; Deutschland
Race: White
Home in 1920: Alton, Madison, Illinois
Clara, daughter, age 39
Joseph, son, , age 36

12. THERESA8 BRUCH (IGNATZ (IGNATIUS)7, MATHÄUS6, MATHÄUS5, FRANCISCUS CAROLUS4, GABRIEL3, JOHANNES2, MARTIN1) was born 1852 in Alton, Madison County, Illinois, and died 16 Mar 1880 in Elk City, Montgomery County, Kansas. She married CHARLES H. BEHRENS/BEHERENS 16 Sep 1873 in Chicago, Illinois. He was born 02 Jan 1840 in Germany, and died 04 Dec 1923 in Harvey, Illinois.

Notes for THERESA BRUCH:
The 1870 United States Federal Census for Illinois, Madison County, Alton, shows Theresa Bruch, age 17, single, living with Peter Gurtler, 42,Clerk, his wife Othile, 42, Housekeeper, and son Peter, age 4.

The records from Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City, Kansas, show that Mrs. Charles Behrens is buried in Blk 1, Lot 39, Space 5: "Behrens, Theresa died 3-16-80 age 28 Y." There is no stone for Charles Behrens who owns the lot. According to the 1880 Mortality Table for Montgomery County, Kansas, Theresa died of dropsy following childbirth and, according to family lore, is buried with the baby in her arms. Cause of Death: Dropsy - Medical Information: 1880 Mortality Table lists her death from Dropsy.

Notes for CHARLES H. BEHRENS/BEHERENS: According to the 1920 Census, Charles Behrens emigrated to the United States in 1858 and was naturalized in 1863. In that census record he is listed as 79 years old, born in Germany, and is living with his daughter and son-in-law, Thomas and Otillia Harper in Dolton, Illinois.

On July 10, 1889, in Elk City, Kansas, Charles Behrens signed his name in his daughter's autograph book: "Remember me when this you see, When miles apart I may be, When in my grave I make my bed, Remember me when I am dead. Your father, Charles Beherens." (adding another "e" to his name) All other spellings of his name are Behrens.

On March 31, 1899, Charles H. Behrens was issued a certificate by the Grand Lodge of Kansas, Ancient Order of United Workmen, stating that "Brother Chas. H. Behrens, a Workman degree member of Elk City Lodge No. 402, of said Order located at Elk City in the State of Kansas is entitled to all the rights and privileges of membership in the Ancient Order of United Workmen and to designate the beneficiary to whom the sum of One Thousand Dollars of the beneficiary fund of the Order shall at his death be paid." He designated Chas. Behrens, his son to be the beneficiary. It was recorded July 17, 1899.

According to the information provided for his death certificate, Charles Beherens was born in Berlin, Germany. The informant was Thomas Harper of Dolton, Illinois, his son-in-law.

The marriage certificate for Charles Behrens and Theresa lists her as Theresa Brush. The witnesses were Henry and Maria Behrens. It is signed by Henry Kaufmann, Justice of the Peace.

Children of THERESA BRUCH and CHARLES BEHRENS/BEHERENS are:
13. i. OTILLIA A.9 BEHRENS, b. 18 Mar 1875, Alton, Illinois; d. 15 Oct 1951, Blue Island, Illinois.
  ii. CHARLES BEHRENS, b. 06 Jul 1878.

Notes for CHARLES BEHRENS: In an incomplete letter with "Ogden, Utah 2/22/05" at the top, presumably Charles Behrens writes:
"Dear Father and Sister. I thought I would write you a few lines to let you know I am still alive. We are having very nice weather here just like summer. And I don't think that we will have very much winter weather any more this year. You are having it pretty cold there I guess. Anyway the papers states it so. This is a pretty nice town, a population of about thirty thousand. There is a new town...."

In a letter dated March 7th, 1915, Mrs. W. Musson writes:
"Dear Grace and Tillie - I received a card from Grace a few days ago first -- after her Grandfather went away since then received a letter and card for Mr. Behrens. I do not know where he is at present -- so I will return the letter to you. We were all so glad to see him once more he was looking so well has changed very little. I think time has been very kind to him. His stay with us was short because he had so many friends to see and visit. He spent one day with Leighton. Everybody was so glad to see him. He certainly has lots of friends here. Tillie I have not heard from Carl (Charlie) for a long time. Ed Truitt visited us a few weeks ago and of course he knew Charlie as well as we did and said he was in Winfield [Cowley County, Kansas?] three or four years ago and as he was walking along the street he seen a man standing on the sidewalk and the nearer he came to him he felt he knew him so he stepped in front of him and said Hello Carl. He said Charlie looked startled for a minute then he said Ed Truitt. I am glad to see you. Ed said they talked about an hour, he said Charlie why don't you write home and tell them where you are and what you are doing, oh I will sometime he said. He told Ed he was working for a train was on his way west - and Ed was coming home. That is the last we have ever heard of him. I would give anything to know where he is - poor little Charlie. I always thought so much of him. It comes to me so often and I think I can hear him say Aunt Belle I am going up the river can you do something for me and of course I understood knew right away he wanted me to fix him a little lunch and he never asked in vain you know he was here so much and he always called me Aunt Belle just like Pearl did. Tillie did you know Pearl died the 16th of April last - she left a husband and 4 children. It was so hard to give her up. With much love to all I shall close. Your friend Mrs. W. Musson"

More About CHARLES BEHRENS:
Name 2: Charles Henry Behrens
Date born 2: 1878, Illinois
Other-Begin: Portland City
Residence 1: 1880, Alton, Madison, Illinois, United States
Residence 2: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Residence 3: 1920, Chicago Ward 18, Cook (Chicago), Illinois

iii. THERESA BEHRENS, b. 16 Mar 1880 d. 16 Mar 1880
Generation No. 9
13. OTILLIA A.9 BEHRENS (THERESA8 BRUCH, IGNATZ (IGNATIUS)7, MATHÄUS6, MATHÄUS5, FRANCISCUS CAROLUS4, GABRIEL3, JOHANNES2, MARTIN1) was born 18 Mar 1875 in Alton, Illinois, and died 15 Oct 1951 in Blue Island, Illinois. She married THOMAS C. HARPER, son of THOMAS HARPER and ELIZABETH MORGAN, on 09 Sep 1895 in St. Louis, MO. Marriage performed by Theo. G. Case, Justice of the Peace, 717 Wall Street, St. Louis, Jackson County, Missouri, He was born 08 May 1871 in Mill Farm, Kemys Inferior, Monmouth, Wales, and died 05 Apr 1947 in Dolton, Illinois.

Notes for OTILLIA A. BEHRENS:
U.S. Federal Census, 1880, for Alton, Madison County, Illinois, Page 162:
Guertler, Peter, W, M, age 54, head of household, Occupation difficult to read, born in Switzerland, both parents were born in Switzerland;
Guertler, Odel, W, F, age 54, wife, Keeping house, born in Baden, both parents were born in Baden; (this must be Otilie, but perhaps because of language, her name may have sounded like "Odel" to the census taker)
Guertler, Peter, W, M, age 14, son, ??? Glass Works(?), born in Illinois, parents-Switzerland and Baden;
Behrens, Odel, W, F, age 5, Boarder, born in Illinois, parents born in Germany and Illinois.
Behrens, Chas, W. M. age 2, Boarder, born in Illinois, parents born in Germany and Illinois.

OTILLIA A. BEHRENS HARPER is buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Thornton, Illinois

Generation No. 10

 Children of Otillie BEHRENS and Thomas HARPER are:
  i. Grace Evelyn HARPER, b. November 09, 1896; d. April 1983, Tulsa, OK, m. Joseph CLEVELAND January 16, 1919 in St. Louis, MO.
 ii. Clinton HARPER, b. May 05, 1898, Jerseyville, IL; d. July 05, 1921, Chicago, IL. August 14, 1919, Honorable Discharge from the United States Army
iii. Pearl HARPER, b. December 01, 1907, Dolton, IL, d. April 08, 1998, South Holland, IL; m. William SCHWEIKERT September 16, 1933 in Chicago, IL.
 iv. Thomas Edison HARPER, b. May 27, 1911, Dolton, IL; d. January 10, 2001.
  v. Vivian HARPER, b. November 19, 1912, Dolton, IL; d. August 27, 1913.
 vi. Gwendelynn HARPER, b. November 24, 1914, Dolton, IL; d. March 15, 1990, Oak Forest, IL; m. Mr. ADAMSON.

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Descendants of George MORGAN
1. George1 MORGAN was born Abt. 1807 in Lantrissent, Monmouth County, Wales. He married Elizabeth MORGAN.
Children of George MORGAN and Elizabeth MORGAN are:
i. Matilda MORGAN, b. Abt. 1839, Lantrissent, Monmouth County, Wales.
ii. Alfred MORGAN, b. June 15, 1839, Lantrissent, Monmouth County, Wales; d. November 13, 1925, Jerseyville, Jersey County, IL. He married Eliza Ann ILLGER, daughter of William ILLGER and Eliza.
Note: From State of Illinois Death Certificate, No. 0420117, Alfred Morgan was listed as a retired farmer, born in "Lantrisent, England," to George Morgan and Elizabeth Morgan, both born in "England." His wife was Eliza A. Morgan. The information was given by Jessie A. Morgan of Jerseyville, IL. From State of Illinois Death Certificate, No. 9420091: Mrs. Eliza Ann Morgan was listed as a housewife, born in "Boston, England," to William Illger and Eliza Illger, both born in "England." Her husband was listed as Alfred Morgan. The information was given by Bertha Morgan of Jerseyville, IL.
Child of Alfred MORGAN and Eliza ILLGER is:
i. Amy A.3 MORGAN, b. January 05, 1892, Jerseyville, Jersey County, IL; d. January 25, 1971, Jerseyville, Jersey County, IL; m. Floyd Freeman MAINS August 08, 1921.
iii. John MORGAN, b. Abt. 1840, Lantrissent, Monmouth County, Wales.
iv. George MORGAN, b. Abt. 1844, Lantrissent, Monmouth County, Wales; m. Hannah.
v. Elizabeth MORGAN, b. April 28, 1844, Llantrissant, Pontypool, Monmouth, Wales; d. January 30, 1911, Coombe Farm, Shirenewton, Monmouth, Wales; buried in Llangibby Churchyard.
vi. Sidney MORGAN, b. Abt. 1847, Lantrissent, Monmouth County, Wales.
2. Elizabeth2 MORGAN (George1) was born April 28, 1844 in Llantrissant, Pontypool, Monmouth, Wales, and died January 30, 1911 in Coombe Farm, Shirenewton, Monmouth, Wales; buried in Llangibby Churchyard. She married Thomas HARPER November 23, 1862 in St. Paul's Church, Newport, Monmouth, Wales, son of Samuel HARPUR and Elizabeth, of Herefordshire, England ??.
Notes: The 1881 Census Index for Monmouthshire County, Wales, for Thomas Harper, shows him as a farmer, age 48; wife Elizabeth, age 38, with the following children:
Matilda (18), Mary Jane (14), Agnes Elizabeth (12), Thomas (10), Morgan William (8), Louisa Ann (6) , and Samuel George (2).
It is difficult to tell if his birth date is November or December 14, 1831.
The information for the death certificate for Thomas Harper was provided by F. PRICE, son-in-law (Francis F. PRICE, husband of Mary Jane)
Both are buried in St. Cybi. Llangibby Churchyard, Plot E. The entry reads: 36.H.S.+K. IN L.M. of/Thomas Harper/Who Departed This Life March 30th 1898/Aged 65 Years/Verse/Also of/Elizabeth Harper/Wife of the Above/Who Died January 30th 1911/Aged 66 Years/Verse H.S. = Headstone K. = Kerb L.M. = Loving Memory / = End of line
Thomas Harper and Elizabeth Morgan were married in the Parish church, St. Paul, Newport, in the County of Monmouth on November 23, 1862. The witnesses were Joseph JENKINS and Matilda MORGAN.
Children of Elizabeth MORGAN and Thomas HARPER are:
i. Matilda HARPER, b. 1863; m. Bill PRICE.
Notes: Listed as born in the 1st Quarter of 1863, according to birth record; District - Vol. 11a; page 156 Shown as living with her parents in the 1881 Census Index; daughter of Thomas Harper; age 18; unmarried; no occupation listed in the index. June 26, 1863, Christened, Llandevaud, Wales
ii. Elizabeth HARPER, b. 1864. May 23, 1864, Christened, Kemeys Inferior, Monmouth, Wales
iii. Alfred HARPER, b. 1865. Listed as born in the third quarter of 1865; July 16, 1865, Christened, Kemeys Inferior, Monmouth, Wales
iv. Mary Jane HARPER, b. 1867; christened February 24, 1867, Kemeys Inferior, Monmouth, Wales; d. February 03, 1932, Buried in Llangibby Churchyard; m. Francis F. PRICE.
Notes: Listed as born in the first quarter of 1867; February 24, 1867. Shown in the 1881 Census Index living with her parents, daughter of Thomas Harper; age 14; scholar.
Buried in St. Cybi. Llangibby Churchyard. Entry reads: 35.X.+K. In L.M. of/Mary Jane/Beloved Wife of/Francis F Price/(Tregrug, Llangibby)/Died Feb 3rd 1932 Aged 65/Verse/Also of the Above/Francis F Price/Died Jan 15th 1959 Aged 91/Verse H.S. = Headstone K. = Kerb X. = Cross L.M. = Loving Memory / = End of line
Children of Mary Jane HARPER and Francis PRICE are:
i. Gladys PRICE; m. ??? HAMPSHIRE
Children of Gladys PRICE and ??? HAMPSHIRE are:
i. Percy HAMPSHIRE.
ii. Gordon HAMPSHIRE.
iii. Roger HAMPSHIRE.
ii. Ivy Louisa PRICE, b. 1907; d. February 08, 1955;married Frederick E. HANNER.
Notes: Buried in St. Cybi. Llangibby Churchyard. Entry reads: 34. H.S.+K. In L.M./of/Ivy Louisa/Dearly Loved Wife of Frederick E Hanner/"Tregrug Farm"/Died 8th Feb 1955 Aged 48 Years/Verse/Also of Joan Amelia Hanner/Died 30th Jan 1979 Aged 58 Years/and Frederich E. Hanner/Died 9th August 1981 aged 85. H.S. = Headstone K. = Kerb L.M. = Loving Memory / = End of line
Child of Ivy PRICE and Frederick HANNER is:
i. Joan Amelia HANNER, b. 1921; d. January 30, 1979.
v. Agnes Elizabeth HARPER, b. 1868; m. Henry MORGAN
Notes: Listed as born in the third quarter of 1868. Listed in the 1881 census index; daughter of Thomas Harper; age 12; scholar.
Children of Agnes HARPER and Henry MORGAN are:
i. Godfrey MORGAN.
ii. Winifred MORGAN.

vi. John HARPER, b. 1869. July 04, 1869, Christened, Kemeys Inferior, Monmouth, Wales
vii. Thomas HARPER, b. May 08, 1871, Mill Farm, Kemeys Inferior, Monmouth, Wales; d. April 05, 1947, Dolton, IL.
viii. Morgan William HARPER, b. 1873; Christened, Llandevaud, Monmouth, Wales January 12, 1873; d. 1943. Listed as born the first quarter of 1873. Listed in the 1881 Census Index; age 8; scholar; son of Thomas Harper, Hill Farm Kemeys; m. Minnie.
Children of Morgan HARPER and Minnie are:
i. Herbert HARPER, b. 1904; m. Nellie WILLIAMS.
ii. Gwen HARPER, b. 1907; d. 1981.
Note: Gwen HARPER never married.
ix. Alice Maud HARPER, b. 1874.
x. Robert Edward HARPER, b. 1874.
Notes: Robert Edward and Alice Maud are listed as twins although they were christened at different times and in different places. Alice Christened July 12, 1874, Llandevaud, Monmouth, Wales; Robert christened May 25, 1874, Kemeys Inferior, Monmouth, Wales
xi. Louisa Ann HARPER, b. 1875. Born 3rd quarter, 1875; listed in 1881 census index; age 6. Never married.
xii. Edith HARPER, b. 1876; December 22, 1876, Christened, Kemeys Inferior, Monmouth, Wales; m. Edwin WEBB
xiii. Samuel George HARPER, b. 1879; m. Ann STEPHENS
Children of Samuel HARPER and Ann STEPHENS are:
i. Dorothy HARPER.
Note: Dorothy had no children. She took care of her parents and married late in life.
ii. IVOR HERBERT HARPER, b. Bet. 1907 - 1908; d. February 16, 1918.
Note: Buried in St. Cybi, Llangibby Churchyard, Plot E. Entry reads: 37. H.S.+K. In L.M./of/Ivor Herbert/Beloved Son of/George & Ann Harper/Died 16th FEB 1918 Aged 10 Years/Verse. H.S. = Headstone K. = Kerb L.M. = Loving Memory / = End of line

xiv. Richard (Frank) HARPER, b. 1882; d. 1946. Frank Harper never married and farmed the Cwm Farm; he is buried in Llangibby Churchyard.
xv. Godfrey Charles HARPER, b. November 05, 1885, Wales; d. December 01, 1964, Chilliwack General Hospital, British Columbia, Canada; m. Gladys Maud THOMAS April 21, 1912 in Monmouthshire, Wales.
Notes: worked at Experimental Farm in Agassiz, B.C., Canada until 1946. Gladys Maud THOMAS d. February 05, 1972.
3. Thomas3 HARPER (Elizabeth2 MORGAN, George1) was born May 08, 1871 in Mill Farm, Kemeys Inferior, Monmouth, Wales, and died April 05, 1947 in Dolton, IL. He married Ottilia A. BEHRENS September 09, 1895 in St. Louis, Jackson County, MO.
Notes: Thomas HARPER came to America to live and work on a farm owned by the Morgans in Jerseyville, IL. Alfred Morgan was his mother's brother. Apparently he had a "row" with his father and left Wales. He did not speak to his father again. He is listed in the 1881 Census Index; age 10, scholar; living with his father, Thomas Harper.
June 11, 1871, Christened at Kemeys Inferior, Monmouth, Wales; Source Information for Christening: extracted birth and/or christening record for: Bts-100%, Kemeys Inferior, Monmouth County, England (Wales).
Thomas HARPER was Village President, Dolton, IL bet. 1907 - 1911; Village Trustee/Dolton, IL bet. 1906 - 1907; also served as School Board President.

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Descendants of Lewis JACOBS
Generation No. 1

1. Lewis1 JACOBS was born 1775 in Salisbury, Rowen County, North Carolina, and died 1858 in Rowan County, North Carolina. He married Elizabeth SEBACH Bet. 1794 - 1823.
Notes for Lewis JACOBS: Lewis Jacobs was a farmer - he had a plantation in Rowen County, North Carolina.

Children of Lewis JACOBS and Elizabeth SEBACH are:
2. i. John Michael2 JACOBS, b. September 04, 1801, Rowan County, North Carolina; d. June 04, 1850, Lincoln County, North Carolina.
ii. Susana JACOBS, b. 1803, Rowan County, North Carolina.
iii. Lewis JACOBS, b. 1812; d. July 23, 1883; m. Camilla GREEN, December 19, 1848.
iv. William W. JACOBS, b. 1819; d. February 03, 1890; m. Hanah JULIAN, August 28, 1849.
v. Barbara JACOBS, b. Bet. 1796 - 1822; d. Bet. 1801 - 1905.
vi. Deoretha JACOBS
vii. George JACOBS, m. Delinda CAUBLE, August 14, 1856.
viii. Elizabeth JACOBS, d. Bet. 1831 - 1924.

Generation No. 2

2. John Michael2 JACOBS (Lewis1) was born September 04, 1801 in Rowan County, North Carolina, and died June 04, 1850 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. He married Nancy HEVENER May 03, 1823 in Lincoln County, North Carolina, daughter of Martin HEVENER and Mary.
Notes for Nancy HEVENER: Hevener - also spelled Hofner, Hafner, Hevener in various references.

Children of John JACOBS and Nancy HEVENER are:
3. i. Daniel Martin3 JACOBS, b. August 23, 1827, Lincoln County, North Carolina; d. November 21, 1862, War Eagle, Arkansas.
4. ii. Mary Adeline JACOBS, b. November 12, 1824, Lincoln County, North Carolina; d. 1883, Sipe Springs, Texas.
iii. Adam Miller JACOBS, b. October 26, 1835, Lincoln County, North Carolina; d. July 08, 1836, Lincoln County, North Carolina.
iv. John McClain Little JACOBS, b. July 21, 1837, Lincoln County, North Carolina; d. April 23, 1840.

Generation No. 3

3. Daniel Martin3 JACOBS (John Michael2, Lewis1) was born August 23, 1827 in Lincoln County, North Carolina, and died November 21, 1862 in War Eagle, Arkansas. He married Martha Melinda JOHNSON April 22, 1855, daughter of Eli JOHNSON and Eva BANDY.
Children of Daniel JACOBS and Martha JOHNSON are:
5. i. David Michael4 JACOBS, b. March 01, 1856, Mercer P.O., Lincoln County, North Carolina; d. November 15, 1944, Rising Star, Texas.
6. ii. Nancy Catherine JACOBS, b. August 21, 1859, Lincoln County, North Carolina; d. August 30, 1939, Cisco, Texas.
7. iii. Eli Martin JACOBS, b. July 26, 1859, Lincoln County, North Carolina; d. April 18, 1885.
8. iv. Mary Daniel Arabella JACOBS, b. May 28, 1861, Lincoln County, North Carolina; d. December 13, 1952.

4. Mary Adeline3 JACOBS (John Michael2, Lewis1) was born November 12, 1824 in Lincoln County, North Carolina, and died 1883 in Sipe Springs, Texas. She married Elias Wagner PLOTT April 22, 1855.
away.
Children of Mary JACOBS and Elias PLOTT are:
i. Nancy Rebecca4 PLOTT, b. October 12, 1859, North Carolina; d. June 13, 1939, Rising Star, Texas; m. George Washington HILL, 1880.
Notes for Nancy Rebecca PLOTT: Nancy and George had 10 children.
ii. Mariposa Adeline PLOTT, b. November 03, 1862, Galley Rock, Arkansas; d. October 15, 1953, San Angelo, Texas; m. Seaborn ROACH, October 30, 1879, Sipe Springs, Texas.
iii. Johnny PLOTT.
Notes for Johnny PLOTT: Johnny Plott, the youngest of this couple's children, died of brain fever at age 7. He was buried at Galley Rock, Arkansas, which was located on the Arkansas River just a few miles south and a little west of Atkins, Arkansas. In the late 1800's, during a rainy season, the river came up and washed the town and cemetery

Generation No. 4

5. David Michael4 JACOBS (Daniel Martin3, John Michael2, LEWIS1) was born March 01, 1856 in Mercer P.O., Lincoln County, North Carolina, and died November 15, 1944 in Rising Star, Texas. He married Martha Ellen (Mattie) WYATT December 27, 1885, daughter of Daniel WYATT and Martha MAYFIELD.
Notes for David Michael JACOBS: At an early age, David Michael Jacobs moved to Huntsville, Kansas with his parents, Daniel Martin and Martha Melinda Johnson Jacobs. He lived in Kansas until he was 20 years old. He was too young to fight in the Civil War, but his father was killed in the war and was buried at War Eagle, Arkansas. In 1876, with his mother, a brother and his sisters, David Michael went to Sipe Springs, Comanche County, Texas.

He attended As-Ran College at Cresson and taught school for a short time. He was then engaged in the mercantile business operating a dry goods and grocery store. On December 27, 1885 he married Martha Ellen Wyatt in Sipe Springs.

David and Mattie moved to Rising Star, Eastland County, Texas in 1897, where they operated a store under the name of D. M. Jacobs & Co. After selling the business in 1903, they moved to Okra, Texas where David engaged in farming for a few years. They moved back to Rising Star and entered the mercantile business again with H. E. Anderson under the firm name of Anderson-Jacobs Company. This business was later sold to Higginbotham Brothers. The Jacobs made their home northwest of Rising Star where the original home is still in use. David engaged in farming and was a cotton and peanut buyer until his retirement.

D. M. Jacobs has been credited with almost single handed bringing the railroad to Rising Star. He was very involved in the civic welfare of the community and gave much of his time to community work. The Jacobs were lifelong members of the Methodist Church.

He also wrote poetry, and owned an interest in the bank and newspaper.

Notes for Martha Ellen (Mattie) WYATT: Martha's parents had moved from Whitley County, Kentucky and had settled on the three-mile strip between Kansas and the nation. After homesteading what was considered government land for several years, President Grant gave the land back to the Indians. This loss of property broke Daniel Wyatt physically and financially.

Children of David JACOBS and Martha WYATT are:
i. Dudley Marstella5 JACOBS, b. December 27, 1886, Sipe Springs, Texas; d. May 10, 1930; m. Mary TERRY, 1905.
ii. Ray Ochiltree JACOBS, b. December 21, 1888, Sipe Springs, Texas; d. October 1972, Artesia, New Mexico; m. Elizabeth Mae COOPER, December 29, 1912.
iii. Clara Bell JACOBS, b. July 02, 1891, Sipe Springs, Texas; d. November 24, 1974; m. E. L. BURKHEAD, December 28, 1912.
iv. Tillman Hoke JACOBS, b. December 15, 1892, Sipe Springs, Texas; d. June 15, 1894.
9. v. Marion Wyatt JACOBS, b. April 10, 1895, Sipe Springs, Texas; d. November 14, 1969.
vi. Millard Jennings JACOBS, b. October 16, 1897, Rising Star, Texas; m. Alfhild Victoria ENGMAN, October 17, 1945.
vii. Truman Homer JACOBS, b. June 14, 1903, Okra, Texas; d. April 26, 1966, Artesia, New Mexico; m. Charlotte Marjory GRIESSER, February 24, 1943, Carlsbad, New Mexico.
10. viii. Daniel Frank JACOBS, b. September 07, 1905, Rising Star, Texas.
ix. William Dudley JACOBS, b. October 10, 1906; d. October 10, 1906; stillborn.
11. x. David Eli JACOBS, b. October 26, 1907, Rising Star, Texas.
12. xi. Paul Thornwell JACOBS, b. March 24, 1910, Rising Star, Texas; d. September 20, 1967, Hobbs, New Mexico.

6. Nancy Catherine4 JACOBS (Daniel Martin3, John Michael2, LEWIS1) was born August 21, 1859 in Lincoln County, North Carolina, and died August 30, 1939 in Cisco, Texas. She married John C. Leazar October 09, 1876.
Children of Nancy JACOBS and John LEAZAR are:
i. Grier Augustus5 LEAZAR, b. July 20, 1880, Sipe Springs, Texas; d. July 10, 1934, Gorman, Texas; m. Nona BLACKMON, September 18, 1904.
ii. Ernest Noy LEAZAR, b. November 30, 1881; d. July 20, 1886.
iii. Hallie Irene LEAZAR, b. October 28, 1885; d. July 01, 1970, Sipe Springs, Texas; m. Walter J. RHYMES, March 06, 1911, Sipe Springs, Texas.
Notes for Hallie Irene LEAZAR: Hallie died from injuries received in a car wreck at Sipe Springs.

iv. John Everette LEAZAR, b. February 17, 1889; d. October 12, 1964, Longview, Texas; m. Alva Westerfield DUKE, March 04, 1936, Longview, Texas.
v. Mamie Kate LEAZAR, b. January 26, 1891; d. June 18, 1910, Sipe Springs, Texas; m. Edgar Monroe WAGON, July 07, 1909, Sipe Springs, Texas.
vi. Lorena Belle LEAZAR, b. September 02, 1897; m. Homer A. BIBLE, June 27, 1920, Sipe Springs, Texas.
7. Eli Martin4 JACOBS (Daniel Martin3, John Michael2, LEWIS1) was born July 26, 1859 in Lincoln County, North Carolina, and died April 18, 1885. He married Mary Jane CARTER June 10, 1883.
Notes for Eli Martin JACOBS: There is an unmarked grave in R. B. Carter's plot. Mary Jane Carter was R. B. Carter's daughter. It is understood that Eli Martin Jacobs was killed while riding a horse and is buried at Sipe Springs, Texas.
Child of Eli JACOBS and Mary CARTER is: i. Claud Clinton5 JACOBS, b. July 15, 1884.
Notes for Claud Clinton JACOBS: Claud died in his early teens and is buried in the Amity Cemetery.

8. Mary Daniel Arabella4 JACOBS (Daniel Martin3, John Michael2, Lewis1) was born May 28, 1861 in Lincoln County, North Carolina, and died December 13, 1952. She married James Boyd GILLILAND June 25, 1878.
1898.
Children of Mary JACOBS and James GILLILAND are:
i. D. G.5 GILLILAND, b. December 26, 1877.
ii. G. G. GILLILAND, b. January 03, 1880.
iii. Mollie Almeda GILLILAND, b. September 07, 1882.
iv. Effie GILLILAND, b. March 03, 1886.
v. Myrtle GILLILAND, b. 1887.
vi. A. A. GILLILAND, b. March 05, 1890.
vii. C. E. GILLILAND, b. June 11, 1893.
viii. E. C. GILLILAND, b. July 04,

Generation No. 5

9. Marion Wyatt5 JACOBS (David Michael4, Daniel Martin3, John Michael2, LEWIS1) was born April 10, 1895 in Sipe Springs, Texas, and died November 14, 1969. He married Opal Marie CRISWELL.
Child of Marion JACOBS and Opal CRISWELL is:
13. i. Marian Marie6 JACOBS, b. Rising Star, Texas.

10. Daniel Frank5 JACOBS (David Michael4, Daniel Martin3, John Michael2, Lewis1)was born September 07, 1905 in Rising Star, Texas. He married Sylvia Lee HENRY June 1931.
Child of Daniel JACOBS and Sylvia HENRY is:
14. i. Carole Ann6 JACOBS

11. David Eli5 JACOBS (David Michael4, Daniel Martin3, John Michael2, Lewis1) was born October 26, 1907 in Rising Star, Texas. He married Georgie Laura LEWIS August 08, 1931.
Texas.
Children of David JACOBS and Georgie LEWIS are:
15. i. Bonnie Jeannine6 JACOBS, b. Rising Star, Texas.
16. ii. Lucie Ellen JACOBS, b. Texon,

12. Paul Thornwell5 JACOBS (David Michael4, Daniel Martin3, John Michael2, Lewis1) was born March 24, 1910 in Rising Star, Texas, and died September 20, 1967 in Hobbs, New Mexico. He married Ina Mae RENFRO December 31, 1936, daughter of Wirt RENFRO and Martha ROWE.


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Descendants of William WEST

Generation No. 1
1. William1 WEST was born bet. 1685 - 1758 in North Carolina, and died in 1758. He married Rebecca.
Children of William WEST and Rebecca are:
i. Elizabeth2 WEST, b. 1708.
ii. Daniel WEST, b. 1709.
iii. John WEST, b. 1712.
iv. Mary WEST, b. 1714.
v. William WEST, b. Bet. 1715 - 1765; d. 1824, North Carolina.
vi. Samuel WEST, b. 1716.
vii. Lydia WEST, b. 1722.
Generation No. 2
2. William2 WEST (William1) was born Bet. 1715 - 1765, and died 1824 in North Carolina. He married Sophia PFENNINGER.
Child of William WEST and Sophia PFENNINGER is:
i. Martin3 WEST, b. Abt. 1752, North Carolina; d. 1824, North Carolina.
Generation No. 3

3. Martin3 WEST (William2, William1) was born abt. 1752 in North Carolina, and died 1824 in North Carolina.
Child of Martin WEST is: i. James Louis4 WEST, b. 1795, North Carolina; d. 1872, Arkansas.
Generation No. 4

4. James Louis4 WEST (Martin3, William2, William1) was born 1795 in North Carolina, and died 1872 in Arkansas. He married Eliza PARTLOW, daughter of William PARTLOW and ?? CAPPS.
Child of JAMES WEST and ELIZA PARTLOW is: i. JOHN ALLEN WEST, b. 1847, Mississippi.
Generation No. 5

5. John Allen5 WEST (James Louis4, Martin3, William2, William1) was born 1847 in Mississippi. He married Elizabeth (Betsy) CLEMENT, daughter of James Clement and Clarinda TRAMMELL.
Children of John WEST and Elizabeth CLEMENT are:
i. John T.6 WEST, b. 1884.
ii. Noah WEST, b. 1871, Arkansas; d. 1965, California.
Generation No. 6

6. John T.6 WEST (John Allen5, James Louis4, Martin3, William2, William1) was born 1884. He married Edith MCKINSTRY, daughter of James MCKINSTRY and Sarah BOYD.
Child of John WEST and Edith MCKINSTRY is:
i. Donald Tolliver7 WEST, b. 1914, Hagerman, New Mexico; d. Roswell, New Mexico.
Noah6 WEST (John Allen5, James Louis4, Martin3, William2, William1) was born 1871 in Arkansas, and died 1965 in California. He married Martha MULLIS, daughter of Dougal MULLIS and Betty RUTLEDGE.
Children of Noah WEST and Martha MULLIS are:
i. Guy7 WEST.
ii. Beryl WEST.
iii. Joe WEST.
iv. Roy WEST.
v. Jeff WEST.
vi. Ruth WEST.
Generation No. 7

8. Donald TOLLIVER7 WEST (John T.6, John Allen5, James Louis4, Martin3, William2, William1) was born 1914 in Hagerman, New Mexico, and died in Roswell, New Mexico. He married Frances Evelyn WELBORNE July 04, 1937, daughter of Lamis WELBORNE and Hattie ROTHROCK.
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Descendants of Ralph HEMENWAY

Generation No. 1

1. Ralph1 HEMENWAY was born Abt. 1603, and died 1678. He married Elizabeth HEWES July 05, 1634 in Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA, daughter of John HEWES and Mary FOOTE.
Children of Ralph HEMENWAY and Elizabeth HEWES are:
i. Mariah HEMENWAY, b. April 24, 1635, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA; d. May 04, 1635, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA.
ii. Samuel HEMENWAY, b. June 1636, June 1636; d. September 20, 1711, East Haven, New Haven Co., CT.
iii. Ruth HEMENWAY, b. September 21, 1638, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA; d. July 17, 1684, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA.
iv. John HEMENWAY, b. April 27, 1641, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA; d. October 04, 1724, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA.
2. v. Joshua HEMENWAY, b. April 09, 1643, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA; d. October 29, 1716, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA.
vi. Elizabeth HEMENWAY, b. May 31, 1645, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA; d. November 30, 1719, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA; m. (1) John HOLBROOK, September 24, 1663, Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA; m. (2) Richard HALL, May 22, 1679.
vii. Mary HEMENWAY, b. April 07, 1647, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA; d. December 21, 1653, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA.
Generation No. 2

2. Joshua HEMENWAY (Ralph1) was born April 09, 1643 in Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA, and died October 29, 1716 in Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA. He married (1) Mary FOOTE. He married (2) Joanna EVANS January 16, 1667/68 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, daughter of Richard EVANS. He married (3) Elizabeth WEEKS April 05, 1704 in Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA, daughter of William WEEKS.
Children of Joshua HEMENWAY and Mary FOOTE are:
i. Elizabeth HEMENWAY, b. August 17, 1679, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA; d. Bef. 1716; m. Unknown Stanhope.
3. ii. Ebenezer HEMENWAY, b. April 27, 1681, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA; d. October 11, 1753, Framingham, Middlesex Co., MA.
iii. Samuel HEMENWAY, b. September 30, 1683.
iv. John HEMENWAY, b. Abt. 1686, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA; d. Bef. 1716.
Generation No. 3
3. Ebenezer 3 HEMENWAY (Joshua2, Ralph1) was born April 27, 1681 in Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA, and died October 11, 1753 in Framingham, Middlesex Co., MA. He married (1) Hannah WINCH, daughter of Samuel WINCH. He married (2) Tamesin NURSE February 1737/38, daughter of Benjamin NURSE and Tamesin SMITH.
Children of Ebenezer HEMENWAY and Hannah Winch are:
i. Ebenezer4 HEMENWAY, b. October 24, 1712, Framingham, Middlesex Co., MA; d. 1781, Framingham, Middlesex Co., MA.
ii. Hannah HEMENWAY, b. February 14, 1714/15, Framingham, Middlesex Co., MA.
iii. Keziah HEMENWAY, b. 1717, Framingham, Middlesex Co., MA; m. Jeremiah PIKE, September 14, 1743.
4. iv. Daniel HEMENWAY, b. February 02, 1718/19, Framingham, Middlesex County, MA; d. November 15, 1794, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, MA.
v. Jacob HEMENWAY, b. March 20, 1721/22, Framingham, Middlesex Co., MA; d. Aft. 1783, Framingham, Middlesex Co., MA.
Generation No. 4

4. Daniel4 HEMENWAY (Ebenezer3, Joshua2, Ralph1) was born February 02, 1718/19 in Framingham, Middlesex County, MA, and died November 15, 1794 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, MA. He married (1) Ruth BIGELOW June 07, 1743, daughter of Samuel BIGELOW and Mary GLEASON. He married (2) Elizabeth JOHNSON December 01, 1768. He married (3) Abigail WILLIAMS 1783.
Children of Daniel HEMENWAY and Ruth BIGELOW are:
i. Silas5 HEMENWAY, b. April 06, 1744, Marlborough, Middlesex Co.., MA; d. August 12, 1830. ii. Daniel H. HEMENWAY, b. June 06, 1745, Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA; d. August 1838, Barre, Worcester Co., MA.
iii. Susanna HEMENWAY, b. April 10, 1746, Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA.
iv. Asa HEMENWAY, b. September 08, 1750, Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA; d. April 18, 1810, Bridport, Addison Co., VT?.
v. Jacob HEMENWAY, b. March 05, 1753, Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA; d. December 21, 1820, Bridport, Addison Co., VT?.
5. vi. Samuel HEMENWAY, b. February 28, 1756, Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA; d. January 26, 1813, Framingham, Middlesex, MA.
vii. Jonas HEMENWAY, b. December 12, 1758, Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA; d. March 12, 1827.
viii. Vashna HEMENWAY, b. October 13, 1761, Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA; d. January 19, 1821.
Generation No. 5

5. Samuel5 HEMENWAY (Daniel4, Ebenezer3, Joshua2, Ralph1) was born February 28, 1756 in Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA, and died January 26, 1813 in Framingham, Middlesex, MA. He married Martha SALMON 1779.
Children of Samuel HEMENWAY and Martha SALMON are:
i. Thomas S.6 HEMENWAY, b. November 14, 1779.
ii. Rebecca S. HEMENWAY, b. November 26, 1781.
iii. Francis HEMENWAY, b. January 23, 1784.
iv. Hannah S. HEMENWAY, b. June 04, 1786.
6. v. Vashni HEMENWAY, b. November 24, 1788; d. August 18, 1878.
vi. Sally H. HEMENWAY, b. January 23, 1791; m. Thadeus SEELEY, November 02, 1817.
vii. Patty E. HEMENWAY, b. August 12, 1793.
viii. Samuel HEMENWAY, b. June 17, 1798.
ix. Marillia D. HEMENWAY, b. December 01, 1800.
x. Sidney S. HEMENWAY, b. November 25, 1803.
Generation No. 6
6. Vashni6 HEMENWAY (Samuel5, Daniel4, Ebenezer3, Joshua2, Ralph1) was born November 24, 1788, and died August 18, 1878. He is buried in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He married Eliza GOODNOW 1824 in Potsdam, NY. (Eliza G. Hemenway is buried in the City Cemetery, Stephenson County, Illinois - "d. Dec. 8, 1868, age 61y 11m 8d; wife of Vashni Hemenway.")
Children of Vashni HEMENWAY and Eliza GOODNOW are:
7. i. Asa Goodnow HEMENWAY, b. August 28, 1826, Potsdam, New York; d. 1900.
ii. Marilla, buried in the City Cemetery, Stephenson County, Illinois - "d. May 10, 1852, age 23y 9m 13d; daughter of Vishni (sic) and Eliza Hemenway."
Generation No. 7

7. Asa Goodnow7 HEMENWAY (Vashni6, Samuel5, Daniel4, Ebenezer3, Joshua2, Ralph1) was born August 28, 1826 in Potsdam, New York, and died 1900. He married Lucy Hinckley CHURCHILL June 06, 1855, daughter of John CHURCHILL and Olive HALE.
Children of Asa HEMENWAY and Lucy CHURCHILL are:
8. i. Jessie Fremont HEMENWAY, b. September 29, 1856, Freeport, Illinois; d. August 07, 1937, Santa Ana, California.
ii. Flora J. HEMENWAY, b. January 26, 1858.
iii. Howard HEMENWAY, b. August 24, 1859, Potsdam, St. Lawrence, NY.
iv. Martha M. HEMENWAY, b. August 29, 1862.
Generation No. 8

8. Jessie Fremont8 HEMENWAY (Asa Goodnow7, Vashni6, Samuel5, Daniel4, Ebenezer3, Joshua2, Ralph1) was born September 29, 1856 in Freeport, Illinois, and died August 07, 1937 in Santa Ana, California. She married Francis Bishop ROYCE October 28, 1882, son of Edwin ROYCE and Sophia COLLINS.
Children of Jessie HEMENWAY and Francis ROYCE are:
i. Lucy Sophia ROYCE, b. April 22, 1884
ii. Jessie Emily ROYCE, b. October 04, 1885.
iii. Marjorie Marilla ROYCE, b. November 29, 1886.
9. iv. Mabel HEMENWAY ROYCE, b. December 09, 1888, Primghar, Iowa; d. October 1935, Oak Forest, Illinois.
v. William Francis ROYCE, b. October 09, 1890.
vi. Edwin Theodore ROYCE, b. January 01, 1893.
vii. Hazel Loraine ROYCE, b. January 09, 1898; m. John GOWDY, October 12, 1928.
Generation No. 9

Jessie Emily ROYCE (Jessie Fremont8 HEMENWAY, Asa Goodnow7, Vashni6, Samuel5, Daniel4, Ebenezer3, Joshua2, Ralph1) was born October 04, 1885. She married Loren Cyrus Button.
Children of Jessie ROYCE and Loren BUTTON are:
i. Donald ROYCE Button, b. October 31, 1911, Costa Mesa, California; d. December 05, 1988.
ii. Marjory Lynne BUTTON; m. Grant Obern FULLER.
9. Mabel HEMENWAY ROYCE9 (Jessie Fremont8 HEMENWAY, Asa Goodnow7, Vashni6, Samuel5, Daniel4, Ebenezer3, Joshua2, Ralph1) was born December 09, 1888 in Primghar, Iowa, and died of tuberculosis, October 1935 in Oak Forest, Illinois. She married Karl Sobieski PUTNAM December 1911, son of Glen Howard PUTNAM and Mary Amelia LEWIS. Mabel Hemenway was a nurse, trained at the University Hospital, State University of Iowa. For the 1910 Census page containing other members of her class, go to this site: 1910 Census, University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa.
Children of Mabel ROYCE and Karl PUTNAM are:
10. i. Margery Elise PUTNAM.
ii. Paul ROYCE PUTNAM, b. November 07, 1921, Chicago, Illinois; d. March 1983, Dolton, Illinois.
William Francis ROYCE (Jessie Fremont8 HEMENWAY, Asa Goodnow7, Vashni6, Samuel5, Daniel4, Ebenezer3, Joshua2, Ralph1) was born October 09, 1890. He married Mary Ellen HENNISSY 1914. COLOMBO.
Children of William ROYCE and Mary HENNISSY are:
i. Robert HEMENWAY ROYCE; m. Mary Ellen O'Malley.
ii. Edith Irene ROYCE; m. Henry M.
Edwin Theodore ROYCE (Jessie Fremont8 HEMENWAY, Asa Goodnow7, Vashni6, Samuel5, Daniel4, Ebenezer3, Joshua2, Ralph1) was born January 01, 1893. He married Laura Gioveninna Camilla BOSONETTO April 25, 1928.
Child of Edwin ROYCE and Laura BOSONETTO is:
i. Edwin Bosonetto ROYCE.
Generation No. 10

10 Margery Elise10 PUTNAM (Mabel HEMENWAY9 ROYCE, Jessie Fremont8 HEMENWAY, Asa Goodnow7, Vashni6, Samuel5, Daniel4, Ebenezer3, Joshua2, Ralph1); married Thomas Edison HARPER, son of Thomas HARPER and Otillia BEHRENS.
Paul ROYCE PUTNAM (Mabel HEMENWAY9 ROYCE, Jessie Fremont8 HEMENWAY, Asa Goodnow7, Vashni6, Samuel5, Daniel4, Ebenezer3, Joshua2, Ralph1) was born November 07, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, and died March 1983 in Dolton, Illinois. He married June Kay CERNY.
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