The Story of Jerome and Elizabeth (GREEN) DUNBAR

JEROME DUNBAR , born 7 Apr 1820 in Kentucky; died 19 Sep 1901 in Hannibal, Missouri; buried in Mt. Olivet, Hannibal, MO, son of WILLIAM DUNBAR and PATSY WEST . He married on 2 Sep 1847 in Lewis County, Missouri ELIZABETH , born abt 1819 in Virginia; died 15 Feb 1875 in Lewis County, MO; buried Feb 1875 in Old New London Cemetery, New London, Ralls County, MO, daughter of JAMES STEPHEN GREEN and FRANCES ANN UNKNOWN .

Jerome DUNBAR was born 7 April 1820 in Kentucky, the son of William and Patsy WEST DUNBAR. By 1840, the DUNBAR family had moved to Lewis County, Missouri where Jerome met Elizabeth GREEN GLASCOCK.

Elizabeth GREEN was born in Virginia around 1819. The GREEN family moved from Rectortown, Fauquier County, VA to Alabama and finally to Missouri in 1838. Elizabeth married her first husband, John GLASCOCK, in Lewis County, MO on 25 May 1841. Elizabeth gave birth to their son, John GLASCOCK, on 26 June 1842. The elder John, also a Fauquier County native, died about a year after their marriage sometime before 4 Oct 1842 when Elizabeth was appointed the administratix of his estate. Some controversy existed between Elizabeth and her father-in-law as one probate record stated: “a certain matter of controversy in our said court depending and then and there to be heard and tried between Asa Glascock Plaintiff and Elizabeth Glasscock Adm. Of John Glascock decd”. Fortunately, Elizabeth’s brother was James Stephen GREEN, a highly esteemed lawyer, Representative and Senator from Missouri, who represented Elizabeth in her court battles following her husband’s death. French GLASCOCK, brother to John GLASCOCK, was appointed guardian of the younger John following the death of her father-in-law, Asa, in 1844 even though John remained in Elizabeth’s household. The guardianship continued at least until John turn 14 in the year 1856.

On 2 September 1847, Jerome and Elizabeth were joined in matrimony in Lewis County, MO. Jerome and Elizabeth had at least eight children: Amanda, Martha, Elizabeth, James, Joseph, Thomas, Martin and Robert, all born in Missouri. Jerome and Elizabeth spent most of their years together living in the Hannibal, MO area between Lewis, Ralls and Marion Counties. In the 1860 Federal Census, Jerome is listed as a farmer. In 1870, he is listed as a tanner. Elizabeth Green GLASCOCK DUNBAR died on 15 February 1875 in Lewis County, MO. She is buried in Old New London Cemetery, New London, Ralls County, MO. Old New London Cemetery is an extinct cemetery. The cemetery has not been cared for over the years and the headstones have been destroyed. Fortunately, a small group of genealogists did document the cemetery years ago. Jerome died 19 September 1901 in Hannibal, MO. Jerome is buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, MO.
Sources for Jerome Dunbar
1850 U.S. census, Lewis County, Missouri, population schedule, 48th District, P. 348B (stamped), dwelling 325, family 326, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 404.
1860 U.S. census, Lewis County, Illinois, population schedule, Canton Township, P. 67 (penned), dwelling 464, family 462, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 629.
1870 U.S. census, Ralls County, Missouri, population schedule, Clay Township, P. 11A-B (stamped), sheet 1-2 (penned), dwelling 5, family 5, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 802.
1880 U.S. census, Ralls County, Missouri, population schedule, Saline Township, sheet 33-C (penned), dwelling 270, family 281, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication T9, roll 711.
1900 U.S. Census, Marion County, Missouri, population schedule, Mason Township Hannibal City, p. 265B (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 104, sheet 2-B, dwelling 40, family 41, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication T623 roll 874.
Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Hannibal, MO), Jerome Dunbar marker; photograph by Carla Leber, May 2007.

Sources for Elizabeth Green
1850 U.S. census, Lewis County, Missouri, population schedule, 48th District, P. 348B (stamped), dwelling 325, family 326, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 404.
1860 U.S. census, Lewis County, Illinois, population schedule, Canton Township, P. 67 (penned), dwelling 464, family 462, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 629.
1870 U.S. census, Ralls County, Missouri, population schedule, Clay Township, P. 11A-B (stamped), sheet 1-2 (penned), dwelling 5, family 5, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 802.
Ancestry.com. Ralls County, Missouri Cemetery Records, Vol. 1 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2001. Original data: Ellsberry, Elizabeth Prather, comp.. Cemetery Records of Ralls County, Missouri. Vol. I. Chillicothe, MO, USA: Elizabeth Prather Ellsberry, c1963.
Iowaz iowaz@swbell.net, Old New London Cem Ralls Co Missouri, digital images (http://public.fotki.com/iowaz/ralls-county-missouri/old-new-london-cem-/ : accessed 28 April 2009), photograph, gravestone for Elizabeth Green Dunbar (1819-1875), Hannibal, Missouri.

The Children of Jerome and Elizabeth (GREEN) DUNBAR
Children of Jerome Dunbar and Elizabeth Green were as follows:

i Amanda Dunbar , born14 Jan 1849 in Lewis County, Missouri; died 19 Jun 1922 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri. She married Elijah Treister . Notes: Obit of Amanda Treister, Hannibal Evening Courier Post, June 20, 1922: “MRS. A. TREISTER DIES IN HOSPITAL. Hannibal Woman was Native of Missouri – Funeral Thursday. Mrs. Amanda Treister, aged 73 years, passed away this morning at ?:55 o’clock, in Levering hospital. Mrs. Treister was born in Lewis County. She had resided in Hannibal for some time, and was well and favorably known here. Surviving relatives are two daughters, Mrs. Effie Williams, and Mrs. Daisy Hall of Seattle, Wash.; two sons, John W. and James F. Treister both of this city; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Dunlap also of Hannibal, and five brothers, James, Joseph, Thomas F., and Martin Dunbar, all of whom reside in this city, and Robert Dunbar of Denver, Colo., and a half brother, John W. Glascock of Hannibal. Her husband, Elijah Treister died three years ago. Mrs. Treister was a member of the Holliness Mission, and was a woman of exemplary character. The remains were removed to Schwartz’s funeral parlors and prepared for burial and will be taken from that place to the Holiness Mission where funeral services will be held at 2:30 o’clock, Thursday afternoon, conducted by the superintendent, Miss Mary E. Althouse. Interment will be in Mount Olivet cemetery.”

ii Martha Ella Dunbar , born 28 Dec 1850 in New London, Lewis County, Missouri; died 9 Sep 1921 in Hannibal, Marion County, MO; buried 11 Sep 1921 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri. She married on 18 Feb 1868 in Ralls County, Missouri Byron R. Moore, born abt 1843 in Ireland; died 11 Apr 1915 in Hannibal, Marion County, MO; buried 13 Apr 1915 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri, son of Hugh Moore .

iii Mary Elizabeth Dunbar , born 28 Feb 1855 in Lewis County, Missouri; died 16 Nov 1925 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri. She married James H. Dunlap , died 1916, buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri. Notes: Obit of Mary E. Dunlap, Hannibal Evening Courier-Post, date and page unknown: "WOMAN DIES OF INJURIES; HIT BY AUTO. Car of John D. Miller Falls on Mrs. Mary E. Dunlap, Witnesses Testify. INQUEST HELD TODAY. Young Car Driver Declines to Testify At Hearing-Witness States That Automobile Was Driven At About 15 Miles An Hour. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dunlap died at Levering hospital at 9 o'clock last night from injuries received when an automobile driven by John D. Miller turned over on her. The accident occurred on the corner of Sixth and Lyon streets about 4:50 o'clock in the afternoon. Mrs. Dunlap suffering from two broken fingers on her right hand, a great gash in the left side of her head and internal injuries was rushed to Levering hospital, where she was given treatment. This afternoon at an inquest held by Coroner Charles R. Scott at the Schwartz funeral parlors, the jury returned a verdict that she came to the death "by being struck by an automobile driven by John D. Miller." When called upon for testimony, Miller declined to testify. Mrs. Dunlap is understood to have been crossing Lyon street to the north, when Miller, driving west on Lyon street, saw her and it is said in attempting to avoid striking her, steered his machine into the curb and the wheels hitting the curb, turned the machine over. He reported the accident. Mrs. Dunlap was born February 28, 1855 in Lewis county, and had been a resident of Hannibal since she was 10 years old. She was the widow of James H. Dunlap who was killed in an accident here about 10 years ago. Mrs. Dunlap was quite active and was a devoted member of Arch street Methodist church. She made her home with her daughter, Mrs. John Bell, 3919 London road, Oakwood. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Bell, and five brothers, James, Joseph, Thomas F., and Martin Dunbar, all of this city and Robert, of Denver, Colo., and seven grandchildren. The remains were removed from the hospital to Schwartz funeral parlors, where it was prepared for burial. Coroner Charles R. Scott was notified of the accident and called an inquest for 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. At 4:30 o'clock this afternoon, remains will b e taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bell. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, from Arch street Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. D. Marlin. Interment will be in Mount Olivet cemetery. Inquest This Afternoon. The coroner's jury was composed of W. H. Bowles, William Heineman, W. F. True, J. M. Mahoney, John Fusco and C. E. Dempsey. The first witness to testify at the inquest was Policy Officer Arch Leonard, who testified in regard to the accident. J. L. Monroe, a taxicar driver, residing at 541 Colfax avenue, testified that he was an eye witness to the accident. He stated that Miller's automobile did not strike the woman, but when Miller turned it out to avoid striking her it ran up on the curb, struck a tree and dell over on Mrs. Dunlap. He also testified that the car was traveling in a westerly direction and was about one-half block from him when the accident occurred. He testified that he stopped his taxicab and assisted Miller in taking the woman from under the car. Monroe stated that he judged that Miller was traveling at a rate of 15 miles an hour and when he was the woman he put on the brakes and in trying to avoid striking the woman ran the car up on the curb and struck a tree. He said that he saw the tracks where Miller's car had skidded when he applied the brakes. Mrs. Luella Mason, 1249 Essig street, an eye witness to the accident state that she saw Mrs. Dunlap when she started across the street and told her to be careful. She said the woman stepped off the curb and avoided a traveling car and when she saw Miller's car coming from the east started to run. Mrs. Mason testified Miller applied the brakes. She said that if the woman had not started to run she would not have been struck. She said also that Miller ran his car on the curb in an attempt to avoid striking the woman. Egbert Bliss testified in regard to the accident the same as the two other witnesses had testified. Following his testimony the jury went to the scene of the accident and viewed the tree."

iv Joseph Dunbar , born abt 1856 in Monticello, Lewis County, Missouri; died 23 Mar 1944 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri. He married Jessie Gardner . Notes: "Dunbar Dies In Milwaukee: Mrs. John C. Bell, 2414 Market street, received a telegram this morning stating her uncle, Joseph Dunbar, formerly of Hannibal, passed away in Milwaukee, Wis. The remains will arrive in Hannibal Friday and will be taken to Smith's funeral home. Arrangements for the funeral will be made after the arrival of the family." - Hannibal Evening Courier Post, 3-23-44, p10 "Dunbar Funeral To Be Saturday: Man Dies in Milwaukee, Wis. The funeral of Joseph A. Dunbar of Milwaukee, Wis., who passed away there Thursday morning, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Smith's chapel. Rev. M. O. Paul, pastor Arch Street Methodist church, will be in charge and burial will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery. Formerly of Hannibal, Mr. Dunbar had been ill three weeks. He was about 79 years of age and was born at Monticello, Mo., the son of Jerome and Lizzie Green Dunbar. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jessie Dunbar; three sons, Rolla of Chicago and Arthur and Frank of Milwaukee; three daughters, Mrs. Harvey McElhanan, Mrs. Wick Mellon and Mrs. Emma O'Neill, all of Milwaukee; one brother, Robert Dunbar of Denver, Colo.; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. The body will arrive in Hannibal at noon tomorrow and will be removed to Smith's funeral home." - Hannibal Courier Post, 3/24/1944, p7

v James Dunbar , born 16 Jul 1854 in Lewis County, Missouri, born 16 Jul 1859 in Lewis County, Missouri; died 4 Feb 1932 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; buried 6 Feb 1932 in Mt. Olivet, Hannibal, Missouri. Notes: "James Dunbar, Aged 77, Dies: Veteran Employe of Street Railway Company, is Dead. James Dunbar, a resident of Hannibal for about a half century, the greater part of which he was in the employ of the old Hannibal Railway and Electric Company, died at 2:50 o'clock this morning in his home, 3919 Market street, at teh age of 77 years. He had been seriously ill for two weeks. A sonof the late Jerome and Mary Elizabeth Green Dunbar, Mr. Dunbar was born July 16, 1854, in Lewis county, but for more than half a century had lived in Hannibal where he was very well and favorably known. For years he was connected with the street car company here, entering its employ when the company was using horsedrawn cars and saw the company advance until it was electricfied, and continued in its services until shortly before the company disposed of its interests to the Hannibal Transportation company a few years ago. In his service with the company Mr. Dunbar made many friends by his courtesy and thoughtfulness of all with whom he came in contact, and was very popular with his fellow workers. Mr. Dunbar never married. He is survived by four brothers, Robert L. Dunbar of Denver, Colo., Joseph Dunbar (sic) of Milwaukee, Wis., and Thomas and Martin Dunbar both of this city. The remains were removed to Schwartz's funeral home and prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed, awaiting word from relatives at a distance." - Hannibal Evening Courier-Post, 2-4-1932, p.4

vi Thomas Dunbar , born 18 Feb 1859 in Monticello, Lewis County, Missouri, born Jan 1863 in Missouri; died 16 May 1935 in Center, Ralls County, Missouri; buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri. Notes: "THOS. DUNBAR DIES AT CENTER: Former Hannibal Resident Passes Away at Age of 76. Thomas DUnbar, 76, former Hannibal resident, died at Center Ralls county, at 4:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. He had been ill for 10 days. Mr. Dunbar was a son of the late Jerome Dunbar, and was born February 18, 1859, at Monticello. He lived the greater part of his life in this vicinity where he was very well and favorably known. For several years, Mr. Dunbar made his home with a niece, Mrs. Josie Bell, at Oakwood. Surviving Mr. Dunbar are 2 brothers, Joseph Dunbar of Milwaukee, Wis. and Robert Dunbar of Denver, Colo.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Martin Dunbar of Hannibal and other relatives. Two brothers preceded him in death, James Dunbar dying February 4, 1932, and Martin Dunbar passing away January 26, this year. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon from Schwartz's funeral home conducted by Rev. George A. Craig, pastor of Prince avenue Baptist church. Interment will be in Mount Olivet cemetery." - Hannibal Evening Courier-Post, 5-17-1935, p3

vii Martin Dunbar , born 9 Nov 1861 in Monticello, Lewis County, Missouri; died 26 Jan 1935 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; buried in Grand View Cemetery, Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri. He married on 4 Dec 1890 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri Emma Puillon , born 7 Feb 1870 in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois; died 7 Nov 1937 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; buried in Grand View Cemetery, Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri. Notes: "M.E. Dunbar, Aged 73, Dies. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday afternoon. Martin E. Dunbar, for years a prominent Hannibal painter and contractor, died in St. Elizabeth's hospital at 9:45 o'clock Saturday evening, at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 17 days. His death was due to pneumonia. He lived at 1305 Lyon street. Mr. Dunbar was born November 9, 1861, in Monticello but at an age of four years came to Hannibal where he spent the remainder of his life, and was married in 1890 in First Presbyterian church by the Rev. Beagle, to Miss Emma Puillon, who survives, with three children, Mrs. Paul Burch, Mrs. Herman Armstrong and Earl Dunbar, all of Hannibal. He also leaves three brothers, Joseph Dunbar of Milwaukee, Wis.; Robert Lee of Denver, Colo., and Thomas of Center; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Dunbar was a member of First Christian church. He was engaged in the painting and contracting business in Hannibal the greater part of his life and also with Mrs. Dunbar, operated a grocery store on Market street. He was a charter member of the Modern Woodmen of America. The remains were removed to Schwartz's funeral home and prepared for burial. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from First Christian chruch, were the remains will lie in state from one o'clock until 2:30 o'clock. Dr. C. J. Armstrong, the pastor will conduct the rites and interment will be in Grand View Burial Park." - Hannibal Evening Courier-Post, Monday, 1-28-1935, p2.

viii Robert E.4 Dunbar , born abt 1864.

The Story of Hiram and Elizabeth (SULLIVAN) HORNBACK

HIRAM HORNBACK , born Dec 1830 in Sangamon County, Illinois; died 26 Jul 1902 in Menard County, Illinois; buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, son of SIMON HORNBACK and MARGARET CONYERS . He married (1) on 24 Apr 1853 in Menard County, Illinois, divorced 20 Jan 1860 ELIZABETH J. SULLIVAN , born Jan 1838 in Indiana; (2) on 19 Jun 1879 in Petersburg, Menard, IL Mary J. Reed .

Hiram HORNBACK was born December 1830 in Sangamon County, Illinois, the son of Simon and Margaret CONYERS HORNBACK. In 1839, Menard County was formed from part of Sangamon County. Hiram grew up working on the family farm in the newly formed Menard County.

On 28 April 1853, Hiram married Elizabeth J. SULLIVAN in Menard County, Illinois. Elizabeth gave birth to two children: Sarah Margaret (1854) and Simon (1855). Hiram and Elizabeth lived together until 20 January 1860 when the couple separated. Hiram accused Elizabeth of having “committed adultery and has had illicit and criminal intercourse with divers and sundry persons at many different times”. The couple was officially divorced in April 1862 with Hiram retaining sole custody of their children, Sarah and Simon.

Following the divorce, Elizabeth eventually re-married to a Civil War Veteran, Henry C. HARDYSTY (also spelled HARDESTY/HARDISTY/HARDSTY). Henry was a Private in the 64th Illinois Infantry, also known as Yates’ Sharpshooters. Their marriage date and place has not been found as of yet. Henry and Elizabeth lived in Logan County during the 1870 & 1880 Federal Census. Around 1890, Henry and Elizabeth moved to Springfield where he worked as a carpet weaver until his death on 28 June 1893 in Springfield, Illinois.

Elizabeth remained in Springfield following her husband’s death. In the 1900 Federal Census, Elizabeth “Jane” lived at 1303 East South Grand Avenue boarding with another widow, Martha PAGE. Elizabeth continued to work as a carpet weaver taking up her husband’s occupation following his death. According to the 1900 Federal Census, Elizabeth was born January 1838 in Indiana. Her father was born in North Carolina and her mother was born in Illinois. She gave birth to 8 children, but only one was still alive in 1900.

In 1902, Elizabeth and her son, Simon Hornback, were corresponding with one another. Simon HORNBACK lived in South Carolina for the past several years before Hiram’s death. When he moved out east, he changed his name to William CLARK taking his cousin’s name trying to hide from the HORNBACK clan back home. Apparently, no one but his mother knew where he had re-located. In South Carolina, William married Frances DAVIS and the couple had several children incuding Leatha, who died in infancy, Ida CLARK BROOKS who married Hall BROOKS, Hiram, Clarence, Pierce, Pocohontos who died in infancy, Powhotan, Heindo, who died in infancy, and James Rufus CLARK.

In July 1902, Elizabeth and her granddaughter, Maggie ROBINSON EVERHART, each wrote letters to Simon. The letters are transcribed as written:

“Springfield, Illinois
July 5, 1902
Dear Son,
I take the pleasure to set myself down to answer your kind and welcome letter I just received and was so glad to hear from you. Bud I have planted my flowers seeds you sented me but some of them come up and some of them but they ain’t blooming yet. Well Bud if you don’t come home soon most of the foalks is dead your uncle Ike (?) is dead the only ones that is living is your Father and _____ _____ John and they are liable to anytime. I want you to git your self home and don’t say your coming and don’t but just git up and start out and come and when you come you can get plenty of work here and when you get back and I get well so I can go to work to get some money I will go home with you. Bud I got your last letter but I was waiting to see if you would answer my letter. I have got a good garden and all kind of vegeable and I made it all my self. Bud have you got any ripe fruit down there of any kind. Bud you go and see what it would cost to send me a box of fruit and then you write and let me no and then I will save money enough to pay the express on it and don’t for get it. well Bud I will send you to paper one demacrat paper and one republican paper. Bud I want you to write every week and don’t delay. Well I guess I will close for this time so good by write soon.

From mother to son
Send your letter to 1303 south East Grand Ave., Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
July 5, 1902
Dear Uncle Bud,
I thouth I would take the pleasure to set myself down to write you a few lines to let you no that I am still living and I want to no what is the reason you don’t answer my letters. I wrote you 2 letter and got no answer. Well uncle if you don’t come home soon you wont get to see none of the foaks. They are all dieing. Well uncle Bud you have got a nother neafue. He is one month and 5 days old. You got to come home and see all of you foaks. Well uncle bud if you dont answer my letter I wont write to you any more for I will think hard of you if you don’t answer my letter. So I will close for this time so good by your neace Maggie

To uncle Bud
Send your letter to 1529 South tenth Street, Springfield, Illinois
Maggie Everheart”

Upon the death of his father, Simon corresponded with his mother describing his physical state and asking her not to tell the “clan Hornback” where he was living. The letters are transcribed as written:

“August the 18 1902

dear mother I will ancere your kind and wilkin letre I got the other day ____ ____ no one node wheare I was don’t tell where I am let them hunt me I don’t think tha can find me un till I want them to find me let them sell the place if tha can I don’t car I will not come home until tha sell all that can bee sold I don’t think tha can but me out of my part I don’t know I want you to right and tell me did father leave a will or not right soon

direct your leters to Bath SC William clark”

“August the 19 1902 Bath SC

dear mother I will right you a leter to let you hear from me I want you to right and let me no if father had made any will if he did right and let me no cant come home now I haven’t got the money o come an I am sick in bed with the feavre I stuck my bed this morning I am trouble to death I cant sit up if I don’t get beter of than I am I don’t think I will nead anything I cant stand the feavre agin I had the feavre last February I liked died I cant stand it gin I want you to right evere week weathere right or not I will go to the hospital if I don’t get betre I haven’t got any body to take care of me when I git sick I cant stay at home with the children I will not live with that woman I haven’t lived with her in 3 years she will not let the children come to see me but I don’t care she tryes to get my leters but I told the post matre not to let any one git my mail I cant sit up long nuf to right I will right mabe when I get betre I want you to right me weak? If I di don’t til nun of the clan hornback family where I am I don’t car if Sarah gits any thing from fathere let me no right soon

from Simon to mother good by
direct your leters to Bath SC William Clark”

“September the 6 1902 Bath SC

dear mother I sat my self down to ancure your kind and wilkin leter I got to day and was glad to hear from you I am not doing so well to day I am little beter but I git out to soon and it set me back I am at Bath now but will not stay hear long I will stay until I git a leter from you I want you to tell Sara h to send me fifty dollars when she gits her money and I will come home and I will pay her back when I git home I want to come but I cant come home until I git able to be out of the house I come to Bath to day now I cant git a way I will haft to stay hear until I can git able to get a way if Sarh will send me 50 dollars I will come home right away if I can _____ long a ____ to git to the ___ if I di on the train I will start I think that some one could send me that much money I hav bin sick a long time it sounds like I has got a food friend in August when I am there tha will take car of me when I am owe there she save my life once be four she is betere than any woman in this world I will brind her with me when I come send me the #50 dollars and I will come home I will pay it back Sarah can git it out of her part if you don’t send it I don’t know when I can git to come home I am in a bad fix to start any wheare I spent all the money I had to git well I don’t owe nothing for my board I got to pay the doctor he was so good to me he sid if I would pay him 15 dollars it would do him his bil is 26 25 centers but sid if I could git to go home he would take 15 dollars he told me if I could go home I would git will I cant git will down hear I cant set up no longer

good by for this – simon

direct your leters to Bath SC William Clark
Bath SC William Clark”

Following their divorce, Hiram raised their two children alone until he re-married on 19 June 1879 to Mary J. REED RANDLE in Menard County, Illinois. Mary gave birth to three children: Louisa Belle (1879), Charles Wesley (1881), and Edward Leroy (1883). Louisa Belle HORNBACK only lived to be six months & 21 days dying of complications from whooping cough in Athens, Menard, Illinois.

In 1900, Hiram lived in Athens with his two sons from his 2nd marriage and his granddaughter, Rosetta ROBINSON. When Hiram died intestate on 29 July 1902, Sarah STONHAM and Edward HORNBACK filed a petition for administration of the estate. The estate packet states the ”deceased left surviving him Jane Hornback his widow, with whom deceased has not resided or lived for more than ten years last past” and “Sarah M. Stonham of Springfield, Illinois, Simon HORNBACK who was last heard of was in the State of South Carolina, Charles Hornback who was last heard of was in the State of Indiana, and Edward HORNBACK aged 18 who resides in Springfield Illinois.” Hiram left $90.00 in Lee Kincaid Bank Athens Illinois, 2 horses, 1 cow, 1 wagon, 1 set double harness, some farming implements, 7 hogs as well as about 15 acres of growing corn and about 20 acres of farming land to be divided among his survivors. The estate did pay $17.25 to John STONHAM for work done in October 1901 including taking off & putting on 7.5 squares of shingles at $1.75/square & two days labor at $2 per day.

Simon, or William as he was then known, died on 20 October 1902 while working at Sibley Manufacturing Company in Augusta, Georgia. Simon worked as a slasher tender when the copper drum of the slasher machine exploded. The company notified his wife of Simon’s death and asked for the “privilege of paying all his funeral expenses”. His body was removed to Bath, South Carolina where his wife was living, but his final resting place is not known.

Elizabeth Jane SULLIVAN HORNBACK HARDYSTY died in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois on 12 June 1903. The pallbearers were Jacob HORNBACK, John HORNBACK, S. RICHARDS, W. BINGHAM, M. YOUQUEST and Mr. HOCER. Elizabeth is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois in Block 21, Section 5, Range G, Grave 6 with her great-grandson, John Clifford CAWLEY. Hiram is buried next to Elizabeth and John in Grave 5. None of the graves are marked.
Sources for Hiram Hornback
1840 U.S. census, Sangamon County, Illinois, population schedule, P. 32 (penned), dwelling 268, family 276, Simon Hornback household, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 120.
1850 U.S. census, Menard County, Illinois, population schedule, P. 285B (stamped), dwelling 268, family 276, Simon Hornback household, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 120.
Illinois. Menard County Register of Marriages, Illinois Regional Archives Depository System at University of Illinois-Springfield. Hiram Hornback to Elizabeth J. Sullivan, Vol. A, p. 114, License no. 775.
1860 U.S. census, Menard County, Illinois, population schedule, Township 17 Range 6, P. 4-5 (penned), dwelling 29, family 29, Simon Hornback household, NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 205.
Menard County, Illinois, Divorce Record, Hiram Hornback and Elizabeth Sullivan Hornback, Box 65, No. 48; Menard Circuit Clerk, Petersburg.
1870 U.S. census, Menard County, Illinois, population schedule, Township 17 Range 6, P. 35B (stamped), sheet 18 (penned), dwelling 129, family 128, Hiram Hornback household, NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 260.
Illinois. Menard County Register of Marriages, Illinois Regional Archives Depository System at University of Illinois-Springfield. Hiram Hornback to Mary J. Randle, Vol. B, p. 32, License no. 4630.
Menard County, Illinois, Birth Return, Louisa Belle Hornback, Book 1 Page 45; Menard County Clerk, Petersburg.
1880 U.S. census, Menard County, Illinois, population schedule, Athens Township, P. 231D (stamped), sheet 15-D (penned), dwelling 141, family 143, Hiram Hornback household, NARA microfilm publication T9, roll 236.
Menard County, Illinois, Record of Deaths, Louisa Belle Hornback, 2 July 1880 Certificate 286; Menard County Clerk, Petersburg.
Menard County, Illinois, Birth Return, Charles Wesley Hornback, Book 1 Page 80; Menard County Clerk, Petersburg.
Menard County, Illinois, Birth Return, Edward George Hornback, Book 1 Page 106; Menard County Clerk, Petersburg.
1900 U.S. Census, Menard County, Illinois, population schedule, Athens, p. 160A (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 70, sheet 22-A, dwelling 443, family 458, Hiram Hornback household, NARA microfilm publication T623 roll 329.
Menard County, Illinois, Death Certificate, Hiram Hornback, Box 436; Menard County Clerk, Petersburg.
Menard County, Illinois, Probate, Hyram Hornback, Estate Box 436; Menard County Clerk, Petersburg.
Oak Ridge Cemetery Office (Springfield, Illinois) to Carla Leber, letter, providing administrative record for Hiram Hornback, Block 21, Sec 5, Range G, Grave 5.
Sources for Elizabeth J. Sullivan
Illinois. Menard County Register of Marriages, Illinois Regional Archives Depository System at University of Illinois-Springfield. Hiram Hornback to Elizabeth J. Sullivan, Vol. A, p. 114, License no. 775.
1870 U.S. census, Logan County, Illinois, population schedule, Hurlbut Township, P. 44B (stamped), sheet 9 (penned), dwelling 69, family 68, Henry Hardisty household, NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 248.
1880 U.S. census, Logan County, Illinois, population schedule, Corwin Township, P. 111B(stamped), sheet 2-B (penned), dwelling 14, family 14, Henry Hardisty household, NARA microfilm publication T9, roll 227.
1900 U.S. Census, Sangamon County, Illinois, population schedule, Springfield City, p. 265B (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 101, sheet 4-B, dwelling 70, family 74, Martha Page household, NARA microfilm publication T623 roll 343.
Henry Hardesty Obituary, Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Illinois, 29 June 1893, p. 5.
Menard County, Illinois, Probate, Hyram Hornback, Estate Box 436; Menard County Clerk, Petersburg.
Richard L. Johnson, South Carolina (ici1608@icomnet.com) to Carla Leber, email with scanned attachments, 16 June 2004, “RE: Simon Hornback aka William Clark”; privately held by Carla Leber, Tremont, Illinois, 2004.
Oak Ridge Cemetery Office (Springfield, Illinois) to Carla Leber, letter, providing administrative record for Elizabeth Hardysty, Block 21, Sec 5, Range G, Grave 6.
Elizabeth Hardesty Obituary, Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Illinois, 13 June 1903, p. 6.
Elizabeth Hardesty Obituary, Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Illinois, 14 June 1903, p. 6.
Elizabeth Hardesty Obituary, Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Illinois, 15 June 1903, p. 4.
The Children of Hiram and Elizabeth J. (SULLIVAN) HORNBACK
Children of Hiram Hornback and Elizabeth J. Sullivan were as follows:
11 i Sarah Ann Hornback , born 3 Apr 1854 in Illinois; died 18 Feb 1911 in Salisbury, Sangamon County, IL; buried 18 Feb 1911 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois. She married (1) on 11 Sep 1871 in Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois, divorced bef 23 Mar 1882 William H. Robinson , born abt 1851 in Missouri; (2) on 23 Mar 1882 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois John H. Stonham , died bef 1910 in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL, buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois.
ii Simon Hornback , born 28 Dec 1855 in Menard County, Illinois; died 20 Oct 1902 in Augusta, Georgia. He married in Union County, South Carolina Frances Davis .
The Children of Hiram HORNBACK
Children of Hiram Hornback and Mary J. Reed were as follows:
i Louisa Bell Hornback , born 11 Dec 1879 in Athens, Menard, IL; died 2 Jul 1880 in Athens, Menard, IL; buried in Claypool, Athens, Menard, IL.
ii Charles Wesley Hornback , born 14 Nov 1881 in Athens, Menard, IL.
iii Edward Leroy Hornback , born 7 Mar 1883 in Athens, Menard, IL.

The Story of (possibly) Jacob and Mary (unknown) CRONISTER

According to some CRONISTER/CHRONISTER family researchers, the parents of Cornelius CHRONISTER are Jacob and Mary (unknown) CHRONSITER. Jacob CHRONISTER was born in Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1789. Sometime before 1815, Jacob married Mary. The couple had 4 children: Cornelius, Emanuel, Matilda and Smith. Jacob died about 1844. Very little is known about him at this time.

In the 1850 Federal Census, Mary lived with her son, Cornelius, and his new wife, Sarah, as well as Matilda and Smith. Smith and Cornelius moved their families together throughout the years living in Berkeley County, Virginia/West Virginia in 1869 & 1870. In 1880, Cornelius and his family were living in Menard County, Illinois while Smith and his family had moved to Ogle County, Illinois. According to “Cemeteries of Martinsburg and Berkeley Co., WV”, Mary CHRONISTER died 28 January 1959 in Berkeley County, West Virginia was buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Gerrardstown, West Virginia. Unfortunately, the headstones are now unreadable.

According to other CHRONISTER family researchers, Jacob CHRONISTER was the son of Heinrich & Susanna (COXEN) CHRONISTER. Heinrich & Susanna had 15 children while living in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
Heinrich CHRONISTER was one of 14 children born to Johannes Michael and Maria Barbara WEIDENBACH CHRONISTER. Johannes Michael CHRONSTER was one of four children born in Germany to Lorenz and Anna Maria HOFFMAN CHRONISTER. Lorenz was from Pretzdorf, Bayern, Germany and the son of Matthaeus and Margarethe HOFFMAN CHRONISTER. Matthaeus CHRONISTER was the son of Abraham CHRONISTER of Austria.

None of this family line has been proven by the author herself. Research to prove this family line is still in progress.

Sources for Mary (unknown) Cronister
1850 U.S. census, Adams County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Reading Township, P. 221A (stamped), dwelling 1, family 1, Cornelius Chronister household, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 743.
Berkeley County Historical Society. Cemeteries of Martinsburg and Berkeley Co., WV. (Martinsburg: The Society, 1988), p. 134, 188.

The Children of (unknown) and Mary (unknown) CRONISTER
Children of (probably) Jacob & Mary were as follows:
i Smith Cronister . He married (---) Margaret .
ii Matilda Cronister .
iii Cornelius Cronister , born 4 Nov 1817 in Fulton County, Pennsylvania; died 2 Oct 1882 in Athens, Menard, Illinois; buried in West Cemetery, Athens, Illinois. He married abt 1849 Sarah M. Stunkard , born 16 Dec 1827 in Pennsylvania; died 16 Mar 1905 in Salisbury, Sangamon, Illinois; buried 19 Mar 1905 in West Cemetery, Athens, Menard County, Illinois; buried in West Cemetery, Athens, Illinois, daughter of (---) unknown and (---) unknown .

The Story of James and Evangeline (PETERSON) LIGGETT

JAMES K. P. LIGGETT , born 5 Mar 1845 in Fountain County, Indiana; died 17 Dec 1910 in Burlington, Des Moines, Illinois; buried 20 Dec 1910 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, son of GEORGE LIGGETT and CATHERINE ANN BELL . He married (1) Maria Elvina Unknown , died 28 Oct 1871 in Illiopolis, Sangamon County, Illinois; (2) on 1 Nov 1873 in Sangamon County, Illinois Susan E. Moore ; (3) on 5 Dec 1890 in Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois, divorced 9 Oct 1900 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois EVANGELINE M. PETERSON , born, 14 Aug 1862 in Potomac, Vermilion, Illinois; died 11 Nov 1942 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois; buried 13 Nov 1942 in unmarked grave in Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria, Illinois, daughter of ELI PETERSON and SUSAN E. WRIGHT .

James K.P. LIGGETT was born 5 March 1845 in Fountain County, Indiana, the son of George & Catherine (BELL) LIGGETT. By 1850, James’ mother is not in the household. At this time, it is assumed that she has died. Instead, living in the household was James, his older brother, Andrew, his grandmother Esther (HAYS) LIGGETT, and father, George LIGGETT. James’ grandmother, Esther, died in May of 1853. It is unknown at this time what happened to his father, George, but James is found living in the household of James C. THOMPSON working as a farm hand while his brother, Andrew, is working as a farm hand for Dennis RUSK in Cain, Fountain County, IN.

James LIGGETT enlisted in the Civil War in the 20th Indiana Infantry, Company D as a "musician" on 22 July 1861. Family tradition is that James LIGGETT actually served as a water boy. James was honorably discharged at Jeffersonville, IN on 12 July 1865. James was 4' 8", hazel eyes, and brown hair according to his pension paperwork.

Following the war, James K.P. LIGGETT moved to Central Illinois. The date and place of James' first marriage to Mariah Elvina is unknown at this time. According to paperwork filed with the Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, James's daughter, Amanda, was born 8 July 1870. James, his wife, Mariah Elvina, and their young daughter lived in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois at the time of the 1870 Federal Census. James, age 26, was working as a laborer. Also listed in the household are: Henry (16), Martha (11), Mary (9), and Wilmer (4) KISTER. Their relationship to James and Mariah is unknown at this time. James’ first wife, Mariah Elvina LIGGETT, died 28 October 1871 in Illiopolis, Sangamon County, IL.

Two years later, James K.P. LIGGETT married Susan E. MOORE 1 November 1873 in Sangamon County, IL. The family migrated southeast sometime before 1880 where they are found living in Grayville, White County, Illinois. The 1880 Federal Census of Grayville, White County, Illinois lists James Liggett as 45 years old, probably an error, with his wife, Susan, age 24, and daughter, Amanda, age 9. James' occupation was listed as a fisherman in the 1880 census. James’ 2nd wife, Susan, is not mentioned in other documents which have been found at this time. It is unknown at this time what happened to Susan after the 1880 Federal Census.

James moved to Vermilion County sometime in the 1880s. He is found listed as a painter in the 1889 Danville City Directory. On 5 December 1890, he married Evangeline M. PETERSON in Vermillion County, IL. The marriage register states this is James' 3rd marriage and Evangeline’s 2nd. The wedding was witnessed by Clara and Ed PETERSON, Evangeline’s sister and brother, and performed by W.E. STANLEY, minister at United Brethren Church.

Evangeline M. PETERSON was the daughter of Eli PETERSON and Susan E. WRIGHT born in 12 August 1865 in Vermilion County, Illinois. She grew up as the oldest daughter of five children in Marysville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Evangeline went by many names. On various documents her name has been listed as Eva, Eva Argentine, Ella and Lena/Lina.

According to her granddaughter, Eunice MOORE LAWYER, Evangeline was married 5 times. She first married William Alexander JOHNSON on 11 March 1881. She gave birth to three children during this marriage, Lola on 25 October 1882, Stella on 17 September 1884 and Dessie on 6 August 1888. Information regarding the death of William A. JOHNSON has not been found at this time; however, in later documents, Lena listed her name as “Mrs Lina Johnson, widow of Alexander.”

At the time of his marriage to Evangeline, James was living in Danville and working as a minister. According to The Danville Daily News 9 December 1890, "Rev. J.K.P. Liggett came down from Potomac yesterday. He will probably remove his family to this city in the near future." It is unknown at this time if James’ daughter, Amanda, was living with the couple.

Sometime before the fall of 1892, the family moved to Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois where their first daughter, Eva Edna LIGGETT, was born on 9 October 1892. Eva's birth record states this is the fourth child born to "Eva Argentine Peterson". The medical attendant at the birth was L. SMITH. Their second daughter, Fern, was born 12 May 1897 also in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.

While living in Bloomington, James made his way as a painter. James was first listed in the 1893 Bloomington/Normal City Directory as a partner in a painting business named "Liggett & Lingenfelter". James' partner was Sherman LINGENFELTER. The advertisement on page 287 of the 1893 Bloomington/Normal City Directory stated the business did "House, Sign and Carriage Painting, Paper Hanging and Graining". The paint shop was located on 116 E. Grove Street opposite of the "First M E Church". The business is not listed in subsequent city directories even though James' occupation is still listed as a painter. In the 1893 Bloomington City Directory, "Lina LIGGETT" is listed as a dressmaker living at 702 S. Madison.

The following listings were found for James Liggett in the Bloomington City Directories:
· 1893: 702 S. Madison, Bloomington, IL
· 1895 & 1897: 901 S. Mason, Bloomington, IL
· 1899: 109 Magoun, paint shop under 110 E. Washington, Bloomington, IL
· 1900: 814 E. Walnut, Bloomington, IL

Evangeline "Lena" LIGGETT filed for divorce from her husband, James, in the fall of 1900. The divorce was settled on the ninth of October 1900, Eva’s 8th birthday, with the court finding James "guilty of extreme and repeated cruelty towards the complainant (Lena) and has threatened the life of the complainant". In 1902, Evangeline was listed in the Bloomington city directory as "Johnson Lina Mrs (wid Alexander), res 310 S. Prairie". Her daughters, Stella and "Lulu", were also listed in the city directory at the residence at 310 S. Prairie as well. James was living at 201 S. Center, Bloomington, in 1902.

Lena’s daughter, Lola, married Eugene JOURNEY on 14 March 1900 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. Their son, Howard Lester JOURNEY, was born 15 January 1901 in Bloomington, Illinois. It is unclear whether Eugene JOURNEY died or if they divorced, but in 1903 Lola married again to A. Frank MOON in Clinton, Macon County, Illinois. Lola gave birth to two more daughters, Anna Lavern (1906) and Mary Maxine (1917). Dessie, Lena’s youngest daughter from her first marriage, married Theodore B. GREENE, a baker from Bloomington, sometime around 1905. Dessie gave birth to Melvin (1905) and Pauline (1907).

Eva and her sister, Fern, continued to live with their mother, Lena, after the divorce but Eva could not wait to move out. She didn’t agree with some of her mother’s beliefs and couldn’t wait to go live with her father. Lena continued to live in Bloomington through 1909.

According to his pension paperwork, James was living in Peoria, Illinois by 1907. In 1909, James and his daughter, Eva, lived in Peoria, Illinois where James was working as an Elder at the Advent Christian Mission. Around 1910, James and Eva moved to Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, where Eva met William Moses MOORE. The couple was married in Burlington on 26 April 1910 in the home of Benjamin and Kittie GILLESPIE. James performed the wedding ceremony.

On 11 June 1910, Evangeline “Lena” married a Swedish immigrant, Axel LINDGREN, in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. H.C. LINCOLN, Justice of the Peace, married the couple. According to the marriage license, Lena is a 43-year old widow of a "Mr. Waterhouse" and her place of residence is Peoria. The marriage license also states this is her 2nd marriage, which, of course, is incorrect. No further information on her marriage to Mr. WATERHOUSE has been found at this time.

James died later that year on 17 December 1910. His obituary as found in the Hawk Eye Gazette follows:

"Leader Dead: Elder James R. P. Liggett of Union Volunteers: Passed Away Late Saturday Night - Tried to Build up Religious Organization. James R. P. Liggett, leader of the Union Volunteers of Hope of this city, passed away Saturday evening at 9:30 o'clock at his home, 911 Stowe Street. He had been ill for a number of years with Bright's disease, the recent decline having begun three weeks ago. Saturday he seemed to be better and was able to be around, but toward evening he became weaker and breathed his last shortly after 9 o'clock. The deceased came to Burlington several years ago with the intention of establishing a new religious organization here to be known as Union Volunteers of Hope. He was sincere and worked hard, but his efforts did not have satisfactory response. He never gave up, but continued to work in the face of defeat. For a time the organization had a hall here on Washington street and later on Valley street, but of late had no place of meeting. Mr. Liggett was a musician in Co. D and Co. I of the Twentieth Indiana Volunteer infantry during the civil war. He received a pension from the government and was loyal to the cause. It was his idea of a religious organization to have it on a military basis. He is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Eva Moore of Peoria and Mrs. Kittie Gillespie of Burlington."

It is unclear at this time who Kittie GILLESPIE really is. The 1910 Federal Census for Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa lists a Benjamin & Katherine GILLESPIE. It is possible that she is James’ daughter, Amanda C. LIGGETT, from his first marriage to Mariah. No mention of Fern is given in the obituary even though she survived James. Kittie GILLESPIE was noted as the informant on James’ death certificate, but most of the genealogical information was not known. James was buried at Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa on 20 December 1910.

At the time of James’ death, Lena lived in Harvey, Illinois with her daughters, Fern and Dessie, as well as Dessie’s husband, Theodore B. GREEN. Lena filed for a Minor’s Pension for their minor daughter in February of 1911 due to James’ service in the Civil War. Fern received $14 per month from 1911-1913 until she was no longer eligible for a pension upon her 16th birthday.

According to Eunice MOORE LAWYER, her grandmother "was quite a character. She was married 5 times and had a gentlemen friend when she died… A completely different personality from her daughter (my mother)." Dorothe SPENCER MOORE, Evangeline's granddaughter-in-law, concurred with Eunice stating she "was a character...quite a looker and always dressed to the nines."

Lena lived in Peoria from 1913-1932. Lena’s daughter, Stella, married Frank MASKER on 18 February 1918 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois and later adopted a daughter, Betty Jane MASKER. In October 1918, Lena was widowed once again when her husband, Axel, passed away in Peoria, IL. The following year in 1919, James & Lena’s daughter, Fern, married Novel BRANSCOME. Lena lived with Fern & Novel following their wedding. The couple lived in Peoria where Novel worked as a coal miner. Fern developed tuberculosis and died from the disease on 27 July 1925 in Peoria.

From the mid-1930s until the time of her death, Evangeline lived in Springfield, Illinois. Evangeline died 11 November 1942 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois while visiting her daughter there. The following is a transcribed copy of her obituary which appeared on page 20 of the Illinois State Journal on 13 November 1942.

"LENA LINDGREN DIED IN PEORIA, WAS ON VISIT AT HOME OF DAUGHTER. - Mrs. Lena Lindgren, a resident of Springfield fifteen years and mother of Mrs. Eva Moore, 1117 West Lawrence Avenue, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday at the home of another daughter, Mrs. Dessie Green, Peoria. Mrs. Lindgren was visiting in Peoria, her former home. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Moore; Mrs. Green; Mrs. Stella Masker, Peoria; and Mrs. A. F. Moon, Covell, Ill.; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at the Wilton mortuary, Peoria, and burial will be in the Lutheran cemetery there.”

Evangeline "Lena" LINDGREN is buried in an unmarked grave in the Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria, IL. She is buried in Block 20, Row B among her loved ones, including three of her daughters, Stella MASKER, Dessie GREEN and Fern BRANSCOME. Dessie GREEN passed away in Peoria, IL on 12 August 1953. Stella MASKER passed away at the age of 105 on 11 May 1990 in Peoria, Illinois. Lena’s oldest daughter, Lola PETERSON MOON, passed away on 15 September 1978 in McLean County, Illinois. Her final resting place is unknown at this time.

Sources for James K.P. Liggett
1850 U.S. census, Fountain County, Indiana, population schedule, Cain Township, P. 129A (stamped), dwelling 585, family 596, George Liget household, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 145.
1860 U.S. census, Fountain County, Indiana, population schedule, Cain Township, P. 90 (penned), dwelling 653, family 618, James C. Thompson household, NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 258.
National Archives (Washington, D.C.) to Carla Leber, letter, 2003, providing Compiled service record & Federal Pension files for James K.P. Liggett, Pvt., Co. D & I, 20th Indiana Infantry.
1870 U.S. census, Sangamon County, Illinois, population schedule, Springfield, P. 524A (stamped), sheet 363 (penned), dwelling 2934, family 2835, James Liggett household, NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 282.
Illinois. Sangamon County Register of Marriages, Illinois Regional Archives Depository System at University of Illinois in Springfield. James K.P. Liggett to Susan E. Moore, Vol. 4, p. 575, License no. 18696.
1880 U.S. census, White County, Illinois, population schedule, Grayville, P. 286B (stamped), sheet 34-B (penned), dwelling 313, family 314, John Herman household, NARA microfilm publication T9, roll 258.
Illinois. Vermilion County Register of Marriages, Illinois Regional Archives Depository System at Illinois State University. James K.P. Liggett to Evaline Peterson Johnson, Vol. 2, p. 183, License no. 8696.
Bloomington, Illinois, Register of Births, Book 5, Page 150, No. 12562. Eva Edna Liggett; McLean County Historical Society microfilm.
Bloomington, Illinois, Register of Births, Page 159, No. 15055. Baby girl Liggett; McLean County Historical Society microfilm.
1900 U.S. Census, McLean County, Illinois, population schedule, Bloomington, p. 293A (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 91, sheet 15-A, dwelling 311, family 330, James P. Liggett household, NARA microfilm publication T623 roll 322.
Bloomington, Illinois, Chancery Book, McLean County Circuit Clerk, Divorce of James & Lena Liggett, Page 277, 365-6.
1910 U.S. Census, Des Moines County, Iowa, population schedule, Burlington, p. 118B (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 8, sheet 17-B, dwelling 303, family 375, W. M. Moore household, NARA microfilm publication T624 roll 401.
Iowa Department of Vital Statistics, Death Certificate #29-02617, James K.P. Liggett (1910), Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Missouri State Board of Health, Death certificate #6821, Byron R. Moore (1915), Bureau of Vital Statistics, Jefferson City.
James K.P. Liggett Obituary, Hawk Eye Gazette, Burlington, Iowa, December 1910, page unknown.
Fern Branscome Obituary, The Peoria Star, Peoria, Illinois, 29 July 1925, p. 4.

Sources for Evangeline Peterson
1870 U.S. census, Vermilion County, Illinois, population schedule, Middlefork Township, P. 266B (stamped), sheet 34 (penned), dwelling 238, family 236, Eli Peterson household, NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 285.
Illinois. Vermilion County. Deeds, 1874-177-1887.County Clerk’s Office, Danville. FHL Microfilm 1316853-1316873. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
1880 U.S. census, Vermilion County, Illinois, population schedule, Marysville Township, P. 495C (stamped), sheet 7-C penned), dwelling 80, family 82, Eli Peterson household, NARA microfilm publication T9, roll 255.
Illinois. Vermilion County Register of Marriages, Illinois Regional Archives Depository System at Illinois State University. Alex Johnson to Lina Peterson, Vol. D, p. 63, License no. 2784.
Illinois. Vermilion County Register of Marriages, Illinois Regional Archives Depository System at Illinois State University. James K.P. Liggett to Evaline Peterson Johnson, Vol. 2, p. 183, License no. 8696.
Bloomington, Illinois, Register of Births, Book 5, Page 150, No. 12562. Eva Edna Liggett; McLean County Historical Society microfilm.
Bloomington, Illinois, Register of Births, Page 159, No. 15055. Baby girl Liggett; McLean County Historical Society microfilm.
1900 U.S. Census, McLean County, Illinois, population schedule, Bloomington, p. 293A (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 91, sheet 15-A, dwelling 311, family 330, James P. Liggett household, NARA microfilm publication T623 roll 322.
Bloomington, Illinois, Chancery Book, McLean County Circuit Clerk, Divorce of James & Lena Liggett, Page 277, 365-6.
Peoria, Illinois, Return of a Marriage to County Clerk, Peoria County Clerk, Axel Lindgren to Lena Peterson Wateshouse, 11 June 1910, volume & page unknown.
1920 U.S. Census, Peoria County, Illinois, population schedule, Peoria, p. 193A (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 100, sheet 5-A, dwelling 110, family 123, Novel Branscome household, NARA microfilm publication T625 roll 399.
Fern Branscome Obituary, The Peoria Star, Peoria, Illinois, 29 July 1925, p. 4.
1930 U.S. Census, Peoria County, Illinois, population schedule, Peoria, p. 172B (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 72-63, sheet 15-B, family 18, Frank Masker household, NARA microfilm publication T626 roll 549.
Peoria County, Illinois, Peoria County Death Certificates, 1942, Lena Lindgren Certificate #44276, microfilm roll number unknown; Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Lena Lindgren Obituary, Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Illinois, November 1942, p. 20.
Lutheran Cemetery Office (Peoria, Illinois) to Carla Leber, letter, providing administrative record for Lena Lindgren, Block 20, Grave 4.

The Children of James K.P. Liggett
Children of James K. P. Liggett and Maria Elvina Unknown were as follows:
i Amanda C. Liggett , born 8 Jul 1870.

The Children of James K.P. and Evangeline (PETERSON) LIGGETT
Children of James K. P. Liggett and Evangeline M. Peterson were as follows:
i Eva Edna Liggett , born 9 Oct 1892 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois; died 30 Mar 1968 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois (St. John's Hospital); buried 2 Apr 1968 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. She married on 26 Apr 1910 in Burlington, Des Moines County, IA William Moses Moore , born 4 Apr 1886 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; died 9 Dec 1962 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois (St. John's Hospital); buried 11 Dec 1962 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, son of Byron R. Moore and Martha Ella Dunbar .

ii Fern A. Liggett , born 12 May 1897 in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois; died 27 Jul 1925 in E. Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois; buried 30 Jul 1925 in Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria, Illinois. She married in 1919 Norvel Branscome , born abt 1891 in Virginia; died 1970; buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria, Illnois. Notes: The Peoria Star, Peoria, IL 7-29-1925, p.4 MRS. BRANSCOME DEAD Mrs. Fern A. Branscome passed away at her home, 124 Edmond street, last night at 8:05 o'clock following a long illness. She leaves to mourn her passing a host of friends and relatives. She is survived by her husband, Novel Branscome; her mother, Mrs. Lina Lindgren, and four sisters, Mrs. Theodore Greene, Mrs. F.J.Masker and Mrs. W.M. Moore of Peoria, and Mrs. A.F. Moon of Covell, Ill. Mrs. Branscome, before her marriage in 1919, was Miss Fern A. Liggett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James K. Liggett, and was born on May 12, 1897, in Bloomington, Ill. For the last 14 years she has lived in this vicinity, ten years in Peoria and four in East Peoria. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at the Wilton mortuary at 2 o'clock. Reverend O.M. Gallion of the First United Brethren church of Peoria will conduct the services to which friends are invited. Interment will be in the Lutheran Cemetery of Peoria. MEDICAL: Cause of Death: pulmonary tuberculosis

The Story of Byron and Martha (DUNBAR) MOORE

BYRON R. MOORE , born abt 1843 in Ireland; died 11 Apr 1915 in Hannibal, Marion County, MO; buried 13 Apr 1915 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri, son of HUGH MOORE . He married (1) on 6 Jul 1866 in Morgan County, Illinois, divorced abt Oct 1866 in Marriage lasted 3 months Emily A. Tazewell , born Est 10 DNS 2915; died Est 248 -41- 2950; (2) on 18 Feb 1868 in Ralls County, Missouri MARTHA ELLA DUNBAR , born 28 Dec 1850 in New London, Lewis County, Missouri; died 9 Sep 1921 in Hannibal, Marion County, MO; buried 11 Sep 1921 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri, daughter of JEROME DUNBAR and ELIZABETH GREENE .

According to family legend, Byron MOORE immigrated to America from Ireland with his family at the age of 8 or 9 sometime around 1850. (The port of entry is not known at this time.) During immigration processing, he became separated from his parents. He never found them again. He was, therefore, raised in an orphanage. Nothing has been found on Byron’s early years at this time. The first time a record on Byron can be found is when he enlisted in the Civil War.

Byron enlisted as a volunteer in Havana, IL on 18 January 1864. He was mustered in at Camp Butler in Springfield, IL for the 28th Illinois Infantry, Company C. Byron was paid a $60 bounty for enlisting. He was later paid $300 bounty over three installments. According to the Muster Rolls, Byron was 5' 5.5" with light colored hair, grey eyes and a light complexion. On his military service paperwork, Byron claimed to have been born in JoDavies County, IL. His residence at the time of enlistment was in Petersburg, Menard County, IL.

Byron MOORE was a member of the 28th Illinois Infantry. He was hospitalized from April 9-21 1864 in the Regimental Hospital with colitis. The company arrived at Natchez, Mississippi in the heat of the summer. At Natchez, Byron was hospitalized by a bayonet wound in the stomach. Following his discharge from the Regiment Hospital in Natchez, Mississippi, he returned to duty. The company moved throughout the Mississippi and Louisiana, arriving in Kunerville, Louisiana on 6 January 1865. On 12 February, the company embarked for Mobile Point, Louisiana. They encountered a heavy gale on the voyage and were compelled to throw overboard 130 mules and horses in order to save the vessel.

On March 27th, they participated in an advance upon Spanish Fort. The Regiment occupied the extreme right of the Division and Corps with Colonel Ritter commanding, and Major Rhodes in command of skirmish line. They held this position during the entire siege of 14 days losing 14 killed and wounded including two Captains.

The 28th Illinois Infantry was made up of 1720 recruits. During their enlistment, 34 enlisted men died of wounds with 265 men wounded, 139 enlisted men died of disease and 17 men missing in action. The Twenty-eighth was mustered out of the service 15 March 1866, at Brownsville, Texas arriving at Camp Butler 13 May 1866, for final payment and discharge.

There are two flags associated with the Illinois 28th Infantry: 28th Illinois Infantry National Flag and 28th Illinois Infantry Regimental Flag. The 28th Illinois Infantry National Flag is inscribed with battle honors: FORT HENRY; FORT HEIMAN; LITTLE BETHEL FEB 13; PITTSBURG LANDING, TENN. APRIL 6 AND 7; HATCHIE OCT 5. The 28th Illinois Infantry Regimental Flag has the position of the stars above the eagle and the raised center section of the lower scroll together with the embellishments on the ends of the scroll are typical of those flags manufactured in New York.

Byron married Emily A. TAZWELL on 8 July 1866 in Menard County, IL. Byron and Emily were divorced about 3 months later and had no children. By 1868, Byron made his way to Ralls County, Missouri.

Byron married Martha E. DUNBAR at New London, Ralls County, Missouri on 18 February 1868 by Reverend STARR, M.E. Minister. Martha E. DUNBAR was the daughter of Jerome and Elizabeth GREEN DUNBAR, born in Lewis County, Missouri on 28 December 1850. Martha’s family had strong ties to the south during the Civil War with an uncle serving in the Confederacy as an officer, being killed at Vicksburg, Mississippi. No evidence has been found, but with tensions still high between the North and South in 1868, Byron must have felt like he was walking into the Lion’s Den when he married Martha. According to the memories of her granddaughter, Eunice MOORE LAWYER was told her father's mother (Martha) was a "corn-cob smoking lady from Virginia".

On the 1870 Federal Census for Saverton Township, Ralls County, Missouri, the household of Byron MOORE contained Martha and a 1- year old Minnie. The 1870 Federal Census is the first record found, thus far, which states Byron was born in Ireland, with "Father Foreign Born" and "Mother Foreign Born".

According to Byron’s Application for a Civil War Pension, Byron and Martha MOORE had 5 children living on 10 January 1898. Byron lists the children and their birth dates as follows: R.H. Moore born April 1871, James Moore born December 18, 1874, Lizzie MOORE born April 16, 1878, Martin MOORE born January 14, 1880, and Mosses born April 4, 1886. Because no other known documents refer to Minnie MOORE, it is assumed Minnie passed away sometime between 1870-1880.

According to the Declaration for Pension signed by Byron MOORE, Byron was living in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa on May 21, 1912. In order to prevent Confederate soldiers from claiming a military pension, each soldier had to list his "places of residence since leaving the service". Byron listed the following residences: "Jacksonville, Ill 3 months, Carrollton, Ill 9 mos., Hannibal, MO 4 yrs., Whitehall, Ill, back to Hannibal, then Kansas City MO 1.5 yrs, then to Hannibal, then to Springfield, Ill, Quincy, Ill, Keokuk, IA then to Burlington in 1910".

Byron MOORE died 12 April 1915 in Hannibal, Missouri. The informant on the death certificate was his son, Robert MOORE, who stated Byron was born in Ireland, the son of Hugh MOORE and an unknown mother. Byron was buried 13 April 1915 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hannibal, Missouri. Martha died 9 September 1921 in Hannibal, MO. Her final resting place is Mt. Olive Cemetery in Hannibal, Missouri.

Sources for Byron Moore
“Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934,” database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com/: accessed 4 September 2008), entry for Byron Moore.
National Archives (Washington, D.C.) to Carla Leber, letter, 2003, providing Compiled service record & Federal Pension files for Byron Moore, Pvt., Co. C & F, 28th Illinois Infantry.
Illinois. Sangamon County Marriage Register, Illinois Regional Archives Depository System at University of Illinois in Springfield. Byron R. Moore to Emma A. Tazwell, Vol. C, p. 30, License no. 1201.
Ralls County, Missouri, Ralls County Recorder of Deeds, Book B, number 1817, Byron Moore & Martha E. Dunbar; Ralls County Clerk, New London.
1870 U.S. census, Ralls County, Missouri, population schedule, Saverton, P. 95B (stamped), sheet 10-B (penned), dwelling 74, family 68, Byron Moore household, NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 802.
1880 U.S. census, Ralls County, Missouri, population schedule, Clay, P. 641A (stamped), sheet 21-A (penned), dwelling 173, family 178, Byron Moore household, NARA microfilm publication T9, roll 711.
1890 Veterans Schedules, Marion County, Missouri, Veterans Schedules, Mason. Enumeration District 22. P. 2, house 121, family 125, Byron Moore, NARA microfilm publication M123, roll 31. 1900 U.S. Census, Marion County, Missouri, population schedule, Hannibal (Mason Township), p. 157B (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 104, sheet 1-B, dwelling 18, family 19, Byron Moore household, NARA microfilm publication T623 roll 874.
1910 U.S. census, Lee County, Iowa, population schedule, Keokuk (Jackson Township), Enumeration District 74. P. 176B (stamped), dwelling 122, family 129, Byron Moore household, NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 410.
Missouri State Board of Health, Death certificate #6821, Byron R. Moore (1915), Bureau of Vital Statistics, Jefferson City.
Byron R. Moore Obituary, Hannibal Evening Courier Post, Hannibal, MO, 12 April 1915, p, 4.
Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Hannibal, MO), Byron Moore marker; photograph by Carla Leber.

Sources for Martha E. Dunbar
1860 U.S. census, Lewis County, Illinois, population schedule, Canton Township, P. 67 (penned), dwelling 464, family 462, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 629.
National Archives (Washington, D.C.) to Carla Leber, letter, 2003, providing Compiled service record & Federal Pension files for Byron Moore, Pvt., Co. C & F, 28th Illinois Infantry.
Ralls County, Missouri, Ralls County Recorder of Deeds, Book B, number 1817, Byron Moore & Martha E. Dunbar; Ralls County Clerk, New London.
1870 U.S. census, Ralls County, Missouri, population schedule, Saverton, P. 95B (stamped), sheet 10-B (penned), dwelling 74, family 68, Byron Moore household, NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 802.
1880 U.S. census, Ralls County, Missouri, population schedule, Clay, P. 641A (stamped), sheet 21-A (penned), dwelling 173, family 178, Byron Moore household, NARA microfilm publication T9, roll 711.
1890 Veterans Schedules, Marion County, Missouri, Veterans Schedules, Mason. Enumeration District 22. P. 2, house 121, family 125, Byron Moore, NARA microfilm publication M123, roll 31. 1900 U.S. Census, Marion County, Missouri, population schedule, Hannibal (Mason Township), p. 157B (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 104, sheet 1-B, dwelling 18, family 19, Byron Moore household, NARA microfilm publication T623 roll 874.
1910 U.S. census, Lee County, Iowa, population schedule, Keokuk (Jackson Township), Enumeration District 74. P. 176B (stamped), dwelling 122, family 129, Byron Moore household, NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 410.
1920 U.S. census, Marion County,Missouri, population schedule, Hannibal (Mason Township), Enumeration District 102. P. 75A (stamped), sheet 8-A (penned), dwelling 163, family 172, Martha E. Moore household, NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 934.
Eddington Family Collection. Death Certificate for Martha E. Moore. Dated 14 September 1921. Privately held by Carla Leber, Tremont, Illinois. 2007.
Martha E. Moore Obituary, Hannibal Evening Courier Post, Hannibal, MO, 9 September 1921, page unknown.
Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Hannibal, MO), Martha E. Moore marker; photograph by Carla Leber.

The Children of Byron and Martha E. (DUNBAR) MOORE
Children of Byron R. Moore and Martha Ella Dunbar were as follows:

i Minnie Moore , born abt 1869 in Missouri. Notes: found on the 1870 MO Census listed as a pre-deceased child in mother's obit in 1921

ii Robert H. Moore , born 1 Apr 1871 in Missouri; died 11 Apr 1934 in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois; buried in Marble Creek Cemetery, Ralls County, Missouri. He married (1) abt 1918 Dana Catherine Taylor ; (2) Est 220 -81- 3020 Bertha Smashey , born 21 Feb 1873 in Keokuk, Iowa; died 2 Dec 1912 in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa; buried in Marble Creek Cemetery, Ralls County, Missouri. Notes: living in Quincy, IL in 1921 at time of mother's death "MOORE RITES AT MARBLE CREEK: Short services were held at two o'clock this afternoon in Marble Creek cemetery, over the remains of Robert H. Moore, 436 State street, Quincy, who died at 8:30 o'clock Wednesday morning in that city. The Rev. Ralph Hicks, pastor of Ilasco Methodist Episcopal church, conducted the rites and interment was in Marble Creek cemetery. Mr. Moore is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Helen Bigger of Niles, O., Miss Ellen and Miss Irene Moore of this city; a son, Robert Moore of this city; two brothers, Martin Moore of Hannibal and William Moore of Decatur, Ill." - Hannibal Courier Post, 4-14-34, p4 Obit of Robert Moore: Quincy Herald Whig, Apr. 11, 1934, p.14: “Robert Moore: Robert Moore, 436 State street, died in St. Mary hospital Wednesday morning at 3:30. He had been a patient in the hospital twice, the last time since April 6. He was born in Missouri, April 1, 1871, and is survived by a daughter in Hannibal.”

iii James H. "Jerry" Moore , born 18 Dec 1874 in Illinois; died 6 Mar 1913 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri. Notes: Obit of James Moore: paper, date and name unknown: "JAMES MOORE TO BE BURIED HERE: Funeral of Former Hannibal Man Held from Martin Dunbar’s Home. The remains of James Moore, who died Monday night at his home in Burlington, Ia., reached Hannibal at 10:50 o’clock last night and were taken to the home of an uncle, Martin Dunbar, 1307 Lyon street, where the funeral services were conducted at 4 o’clock this afternoon. Mr. Moore was well known to his Hannibal friends as “Jerry.” He resided here eight or ten years ago and was 38 years old. He was unmarried. For some years he was a plumber for James O’Hern. He had been working at Muscatine, Ia., and came to Burlington, where he suffered an attack of pneumonia, surviving this illness only three of four days. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Byrum Moore, of Burlington, he is survived by two brothers and a sister. They are Robert Moore of Keokuk, Ia.; Martin Moore and Mrs. Lizzie Walters of Burlington."

iv Lizzie Moore , born 16 Apr 1878 in Palmyra, Marion, Missouri, born 30 Aug 1878 in Palmyra, Marion, Missouri; died 25 Feb 1925 in Hannibal, Marion, Missouri; buried 28 Feb 1925 in Mt. Olivet, Hannibal, Missouri. She married Est 212 -41- 3014 Henry Wolter , born abt 1873 in Illinois; died aft 1930. Notes: Birth Record 4/16/1878 MO 1880 Federal Census: Byron Moore household 1900 Federal Census: Byron Moore household Marriage Record to Henry Walters Birth record of children: Lena, Marcella 1910 Federal Census: 1920 Federal Census: Henry J. Wolter household, Mason Township, Hannibal, Marion County, MO, ED 108, page 144A: Henry J. (M-W-M-46-IL-US-Ger), Lizzie (F-W-M-41-MO-Ire-MO), Lena A. (F-W-S-8-IA-IL-MO), Marcella (F-W-S-6-MO-IL-MO). 602 Sycamore. Henry and Lizzie are workers at the railroad store. Death Record of Lizzie Wolter, d. 25 Feb 1925. (CLOOZ Death 133) Obit of Lizzie Wolter, The Hannibal Evening Courier-Post, 26 Feb 1925, p. 12: “MRS. WOLTER, AGED 46, DIES. Hannibal Woman Ill Two weeks – Funeral Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Lizzie Wolter, wife of Henry Wolter, died at 7:55 o’clock last evening, in the family home, 604 Sycamore street, at the age of 46 years. She had been ill for two weeks. Mrs. Wolter is survived by her husband, two daughters, Leona Arbelle and Marcella; three brothers, Robert and Pat Moore of this city and William Moore of Peoria, Ill. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. J. B. Trotter, pastor of Fifth street Baptist church, will be held from O’Donnell’s funeral home on South Fifth street, at two o’clock Saturday afternoon. Interment will be in Mount Olivet cemetery.” Sexton Records: Mt. Olivet, Hannibal, MO 1930 Federal Census: Henry Walters household, Hannibal, Marion County, MO, ED 160, sheet 6a: Henry (M-W-57-M-IL-Ger-Ger), Lena (dtr-F-W-18-S-IA-IL-MO), Marcella (dtr-F-W-16-S-MO-IL-MO), Robert Moore (bil-M-W-58-M-MO-Ire-MO ), Clara Jones (boarder-F-W-22-S-MO-Eng-MO). Henry first married at 35. Robert first married at 23. Henry is a laborer for the railroad. Lena is a inker at shoe factory. Robert is a salesman. 1603 Siera St.

v Martin "Pat" Moore , born 14 Jan 1880 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; died 29 Mar 1934 in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL; buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois. Notes: living in Hannibal, MO at time of mother's death in 1921 Obit of Martin Moore: Illinois State Journal, 30 March 1934, p.26: "MOORE, Martin - Of 1303 East Jackson street, died at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 1934, at St. John's hospital, age 54 years. Survived by one brother, Capt. W. M. Moore of the Volunteers of America. Remains to W. T. Vancil's funeral home. Funeral notice later." Death Notice of Martin Moore: Illinois State Jouranl, 31 March 1934, p. 16: "MOORE - Funeral for Martin Moore, 1303 E. Jackson street, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at W. T. Vancil's funeral chapel. Rev. Aubury White officiating. Interment in Oak Ridge."

vi William Moses Moore , born 4 Apr 1886 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; died 9 Dec 1962 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois (St. John's Hospital); buried 11 Dec 1962 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. He married on 26 Apr 1910 in Burlington, Des Moines County, IA Eva Edna Liggett , born 9 Oct 1892 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois; died 30 Mar 1968 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois (St. John's Hospital); buried 2 Apr 1968 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, daughter of James K. P. Liggett and Evangeline M. Peterson .

The Story of William and Eva (LIGGETT) MOORE

WILLIAM MOSE MOORE , born 4 Apr 1886 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; died 9 Dec 1962 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois (St. John's Hospital); buried 11 Dec 1962 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, son of BYRON R. MOORE and MARTHA ELLA DUNBAR . He married on 26 Apr 1910 in Burlington, Des Moines County, IA EVA EDNA LIGGETT , born 9 Oct 1892 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois; died 30 Mar 1968 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois (St. John's Hospital); buried 2 Apr 1968 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, daughter of JAMES K. P. LIGGETT and EVANGELINE M. PETERSON .

William Mose MOORE was the youngest child of Byron and Martha E. DUNBAR MOORE. William was born 4 April 1886 in Hannibal, Missouri. William grew up without a formal education. "Although he never went further than the 4th grade, he was a self-educated man and no one would have guess his lack of [formal] education." William, or "Mose" as he was frequently called by business associates, grew up as a typical Irishman enjoying his alcoholic beverages. Mose changed his ways once he met his future wife, Eva Edna LIGGETT. Eva, the daughter of a minister, was a very devout woman. William and Eva were married in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa on 26 April 1910. The couple was married by Eva's father, James K. P. LIGGETT, in the home of Kittie and Benjamin GILLESPIE.

Eva Edna LIGGETT was the daughter of Evangeline PETERSON and James K.P. LIGGETT born 9 October 1892 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. At 10 months of age, Eva contracted polio and was crippled all her life. Eunice MOORE LAWYER, Eva's daughter, remembers that her mother only attended grade school, but made much of the education she had. The LIGGETT family lived in Bloomington through 1902. Eva's parents divorced IN 1900 in Bloomington, IL. According to Eva's daughter, Eunice MOORE LAWYER, Eva went to live with her father at the age of 16. In 1909, Eva and her father lived in Peoria, IL.

During the early years of their marriage, William was a traveling salesman moving his family from place to place as the need arose. The family lived in Decatur, IL; Hannibal, MO; Burlington, IA (1910); Keokuk, IA (1913); Galesburg, IL (1916-1918); Peoria, IL (1920-??); Quincy, IL (1927); Springfield, IL (from 1927 on). When asked how the family moved from town to town, William's daughter, Eunice MOORE LAWYER replied, "As for transportation when we were growing up, we had a Model T Ford, until we got a Model A Ford. My father used to say we used to be poor until we got our Model A. That's the only transportation we ever had to my memory. Plus the fact, that Pop did all the work on it himself. I can still remember my mother saying, 'Will, you go in there and take off that white shirt before you work on the car.' And he would trot to the bedroom and change shirts."

Eva was what was called "stylish stout" and always wore her long hair done up in a knot. Granddaughter Diane MOORE TROMBI remembers "Grandma Eva MOORE was a great cook and baker. As a child, I loved to climb a neighbor's cherry tree and pick enough cherries for her to make me my own cherry pie. Her crust was light and flakey and with the tart cherries, it was a supreme treat for a skinny, picky little eater like me who only liked red and white foods ...... she always had real butter on her table which fascinated me to no end (with six kids, we were strictly a cheap margarine crowd.) One of Grandma's hot biscuits dripping with Grandma's real butter was surely one of the supreme treats of my younger days." Peggy CRONISTER EDDINGTON used to take her grandmother, Eva MOORE, to the store every Thursday. In return, she would give Peg a homemade coffeecake. Peg always wished she had that recipe.

When asked to recall memories of her grandmother, Bettianne MOORE FORD states "stern is the word that would first come to mind. She was also very consistent and the dominant force in the family structure...as well as in the religious upbringing of the children." Bettianne's sister, Diane MOORE TROMBI, adds, "She had a wry sense of humor when you could get her off of religion and onto other subjects. I liked her kind smile much better than the pursed lips." Eva believed in keeping the children busy and establishing a good work ethic which resulted in more chores than playtime. Eva would not allow the typical sibling rivalry. "No fights - My mother would not allow that - she ruled the entire household. No backtalk, either," wrote Eunice MOORE LAWYER. Eva and William believed it was imperative that the family eat together and not leave the table until excused.

William and Eva had 9 children: Russell Eugene, Robert Allen, Gladys Ellen, Irvin Lysle, Eunice Lorraine, Herschel Bryant, Pauline Virginia, William (Jr.), and Eva "Christine". Three of the children died at young ages. Robert died as an infant and is buried in an unknown location. Pauline died at 1 year and is buried in an unknown grave in Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. Christine died at 5 years and is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery (Block 39, Sec. 3, R-12, Gr 20), Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.

Before Christine’s passing in 1932, the MOORE family had a family picture taken with all 7 children. The photograph was taken by Carter Harrison SPENCER. Carter’s daughter, Dorothe Nina, would eventually marry William and Eva’s son, Irvin. The following is according to William’s granddaughter, Bettianne:

"I once asked my Dad why Aunt Gladys' petticoat was showing and Aunt Eunice' stockings were askew and he told me that Mom's Dad had taken the picture and that he was late getting there. By the time he arrived, the kids were somewhat rumpled. Grandma was such a stickler that I knew something was up! As a matter of fact, my Dad had to stand behind Herschel because Dad had gotten blueberry stains on his pants. The baby on Grandma's lap is Christine."

Christine's obituary in 1932 listed her father as Capt. William MOORE of the Volunteers of America. Volunteers of America, founded in 1896 by social reformers Ballington and Maud Booth, envisioned a movement dedicated to "reaching and uplifting" the American people. In addition to being a comprehensive human services organization, Volunteers of America is an interdenominational church. On 1November 1939, Eva was also appointed to Captain of the Volunteers of America, Chicago, Kedzie 2363.

William and Eva eventually became lay ministers at Mt. Olive Missionary Chapel. The following undated news article was found in Grandma MOORE’s scrapbook: "Ordained At Chapel Service - Rev. Frank Staley, of Mt. Vernon, was the speaker at the ordination service of Mt. Olive Missionary chapel Sunday afternoon at the chapel, 1713 E. Adams St. He was assisted in the service by Rev. Margaret Pourchot. Mrs. Staley was pianist. Those ordained were William M. Moore, Eva E. Moore, Francis William Walters, Henry Gehrman, Goldie Nickels and Kenneth Jones, all of Springfield, and Gerald Stark, of Roby. Preceding the ordination, a flag was presented to the chapel by Stephenson Women's Relief corps 17. The presentation was made by Mary Fritz, patriotic instructor, and remarks were given by Elizabeth Coon and Hane Call. William Moore, vice chairman, received the flag and words of appreciation were given by Eva Moore, chapel chairman."

Diane MOORE TROMBI remembers attending her grandparents' church. "I loved going to Grandma and Grandpa's church, the Mt. Olive Missionary Chapel, on Sunday evenings. The songs were happy and joyous and I could shout out, "AMEN!" with the others. The dramatic side of me was well fed by such freedom to share." Bettianne MOORE FORD remembers a time when William and Eva's whole life was the church. "Grandma was strong in her beliefs and even if we don't agree with them, we can accept that she lived by that she believed." When asked about someone who had a big influence in her life, Peggy CRONISTER EDDINGTON stated, "Grandma Eva MOORE - who was a minister and led me down the path of righteousness."

William's granddaughter, Peggy CRONISTER EDDINGTON shares a favorite memory of her grandfather. "Grandpa MOORE used to sneak off for an ice cream cone from the Dairy Queen without telling Grandma. He was a diabetic." Several family members have shared memories of William's wonderful sense of humor. According to his daughter, Eunice MOORE LAWYER, William loved to tease. Bettianne MOORE FORD says "Grandpa was a very interesting guy, though it took me years to get to know him. He was quiet but pensive, and usually his observations were accurate."

William and Eva spent 52 years together. In 1935, their children threw them a party to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. The following article was found in Grandma MOORE’s scrapbook. The paper name and date is unknown.

"Silver Wedding of Couple Celebrated - Captain William and Eva Moore, 1603 East Jefferson street, were given a surprise party Saturday evening in celebration of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. They were given a set of dishes by members of the Volunteers of America, of which Captain Moore is head. Games were played and refreshments were served. The couple has six children: Russell, Irvin, Herschel, William, Eunice and Mrs. Gladys Cronister and two grandchildren, all of this city."

In 1960, the couple celebrated 50 years of marital happiness. Grandma MOORE made these notes in her scrapbook:
"On Sunday April 24 - 1960 our children had planned special observance of our 50th wedding anniversary. It was one of the most wonderful days I have ever had. At the little chapel 931 S. 16th St. In the morning service the church honored us, and our work. Bernie Nation gave a special reading and Bro & Sis Sanders sang and played there. After some very uplifting remarks the church presented us with an electric skillet. In the afternoon at our home 438 N. 14th St. Open house was held and many friends came. We had the most beautiful cake I have ever seen. It was large enough to serve 98. Herschel made the punch & the boys took moving pictures. We were presented with gifts and money. The church folk had already offered their congratulations in the church service so only a few of them came to the house. All of the children got home for the occasion, but Irv, and he was (unreadable). We received lovely cards & telephone calls reaching into the following week. Present at open house for out 50th wedding anniversary: Mr. & Mrs. Jess Applegate, Mrs. Mays, Marcella May, Mr. & Mrs. J. Nation, Mrs Donna Handley & son Gregg, Mr. & Mrs. John Tarr, Jack, Randy & Pamela, Mrs. T Gorbett & Mike & Tammy, Mr. & Mrs. Russell Moore, Mr. & Mrs. Herschel Moore, Mrs. Chris Schrumpf of Chillicothe, Mr. Armie Schrumpf of Chillicothe, Mr. & Mrs. William Moore, Billy, Mikie, & Jerry, Mr. Russell Moore, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. George Lawyer, Mr. & Mrs. William Walters, John & Billy, Mr. Chiles, Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Rick, Mr. & Mrs. Jeffers, Mr. & Mrs. J. Paoni & son Tommy, Mrs. Gladys Cronister, Joyce & Becky, Mrs. Bertha Stark, Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Stark, Rev. & Mrs. Wirth, Mr. & Mrs. E. Sanders of Pawnee, Mrs. Margaret Pourschot."

The church was a great means of support and love for William and Eva MOORE. In her scrapbook, she kept a card from "your family at the church. God Bless you both". On the back Grandma MOORE wrote the following note: "With this card was a gift of $15.00. This was 8-20-60 while pop was getting over his bad spell of sickness."

William MOORE died 9 December 1962 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. He was buried 11 December 1962 in Oak Ridge Cemetery (Block 48), Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.

Eva Edna MOORE passed away on 30 March 1968 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Eva MOORE is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery (Block 48), Springfield, Illinois next to her husband William MOORE.

Sources for William Mose Moore
1900 U.S. Census, Marion County, Missouri, population schedule, Hannibal (Mason Township), p. 157B (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 104, sheet 1-B, dwelling 18, family 19, Byron Moore household, NARA microfilm publication T623 roll 874.
Des Moines County, Iowa, Iowa Marriage Book #26: 176, William Moore & Eva E. Liggett, 1910, Marriage Record (with original signatures) & Return; Des Moines County Clerk, Burlington.
1910 U.S. Census, Des Moines County, Iowa, population schedule, Burlington, p. 118B (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 8, sheet 17-B, dwelling 303, family 375, W. M. Moore household, NARA microfilm publication T624 roll 401.
1920 U.S. Census, Peoria County, Illinois, population schedule, Peoria, p. 89A (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 113, sheet 6-A, dwelling 119, family 130, William M. Moore household, NARA microfilm publication T625 roll 399.
1930 U.S. Census, Sangamon County, Illinois, population schedule, Springfield, p. 245B (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 84-23, sheet 2-B, family 18, William Moore household, NARA microfilm publication T626 roll 558.
Eddington Family Collection. Death Certificate for William M. Moore. 10 December 1962. Privately held by Carla Leber, Tremont, Illinois. 2007.
Rev. William M. Moore Obituary, Illinois State Journal, Springfield, IL, Dated 10 December 1962, p. 18.
Oak Ridge Cemetery Office (Springfield, Illinois) to Carla Leber, letter, date 31 July 2003, providing administrative record for William Moore, Block 48, 545.

Sources for Eva Edna Liggett
Bloomington, Illinois, Register of Births, Book 5, Page 150, No. 12562. Eva Edna Liggett; McLean County Historical Society microfilm.
1900 U.S. Census, McLean County, Illinois, population schedule, Bloomington, p. 293A (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 91, sheet 15-A, dwelling 311, family 330, James Liggett household, NARA microfilm publication T623 roll 322.
Des Moines County, Iowa, Iowa Marriage Book #26: 176, William Moore & Eva E. Liggett, 1910, Marriage Record (with original signatures) & Return; Des Moines County Clerk, Burlington.
1910 U.S. Census, Des Moines County, Iowa, population schedule, Burlington, p. 118B (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 8, sheet 17-B, dwelling 303, family 375, W. M. Moore household, NARA microfilm publication T624 roll 401.
1920 U.S. Census, Peoria County, Illinois, population schedule, Peoria, p. 89A (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 113, sheet 6-A, dwelling 119, family 130, William M. Moore household, NARA microfilm publication T625 roll 399.
1930 U.S. Census, Sangamon County, Illinois, population schedule, Springfield, p. 245B (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 84-23, sheet 2-B, family 18, William Moore household, NARA microfilm publication T626 roll 558.
Moore, Eva (Liggett). Scrapbook ca. 1950-60. Privately held by Carla Leber, Tremont, Illinois. 2007.
Eddington Family Collection. Death Certificate for Eva Edna Moore. Dated 1April1968. Privately held by Carla Leber, Tremont, Illinois. 2007.
Rev. Eva E. Moore Obituary, Illinois State Journal, Springfield, IL, 31 March 1968, p. 13.
Oak Ridge Cemetery Office (Springfield, Illinois) to Carla Leber, letter, date 31 July 2003, providing administrative record for Eva Moore, Block 48, 545.

The Children of William and Eva (LIGGETT) MOORE
Children of William Moses Moore and Eva Edna Liggett were as follows:

i Russell Eugene Moore , born 23 Apr 1911 in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa. He married (1), divorced Eva Cathleen McBride , born 29 Sep 1912; died 10 Jun 2000 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; (2) (---) Martha .

ii Robert Allen Moore , born bef 1913; died in As an infant.

iii Gladys Ellen Moore , born 13 Dec 1913 in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa; died 21 May 1983 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois (Memorial Medical Center); buried 24 May 1983 in Roselawn Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. She married (1) on 11 Nov 1931 in Sangamon County, Illinois, divorced 15 May 1934 in Sangamon County, Illinois Joseph Ferry , born in Falls of the Rough, Kentucky; (2) on 2 Jun 1934 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois (Evangelical Church by A.R. Buckrop), divorced 9 Jan 1959 in Sangamon County, Illinois Henry Cronister , born 2 Dec 1913 in Salisbury, Sangamon County, Illinois; died 30 Jul 1978 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois (Memorial Medical Center); buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, son of Henry Smith Cronister and Margaret Elizabeth Robinson ; (3) on 6 Jun 1964 in Jerome, Illinois, divorced 4 Apr 1972 in Sangamon County, Illinois Leonard McCawley .

iv Irvin Lysle Moore , born 19 Apr 1916 in Galesburg, Illinois; died 16 Dec 1998 in WinterHaven, Polk County, Florida. He married in 1938 Dorothe Nina Spencer , born 25 Feb 1917 in Quincy, Illinois.

v Eunice Lorraine Moore , born 14 Aug 1918 in Galesburg, Illinois. She married on 3 Mar 1936 in Jacksonville, IL George Frederick Lawyer , born abt 1900 in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL; died 27 Apr 1973 in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL; buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, son of George W. Lawyer and Addie Gibson .As of 1/28/2002, Eunice lives in Leesburg, Florida. I sent Aunt Eunice a letter full of questions about her childhood and family. Here are her responses: 1. Was your family religious? What religions did your ancestors practice? Did you grow up practicing this religion too? Yes. Every Sunday we were all in church. My mother was a very devout woman and my father was a preacher. My mother's father was also a preacher. I grew up in this atmosphere and have remained active in the church. 2. What heirlooms were in your family? Where did they come from? To whom did they belong in the past? Where are they now? 3. Describe your parents. What did they look like? What were their personality traits? Did you inherit any of this from them? My folks were both what called "stylish stout". My mother always wore long hair done up in a knot and I myself had hair long enough to sit on until I was 55 years old. 4. Give a brief description of what your parents did with their lives. Did you follow in their footsteps? What did you learn from them? William Mose Moore - My father was a salesman all his life and three of my brothers followed his footsteps. 5. Where was your mother born? Did she go to college? What is your fondest memory of her? Eva Edna Liggett - My mother was born in Illinois in Oct. 1894. She went only went to Grade school, but made much of the education she had. She had polio when she was 10 months of age and was crippled all her life. I most admired her courage. 6. Where was your father born? Did he go to college? What was your fondest memory of him? My father was born in Hannibal, MO in April of 1886. Although he never went further than the 4th grade, he was a self-educated man and no one would have guess his lack of education (format, that is). He had a wonderful sense of humor. 7. Describe your grandparents. What did they look like? What were their personality traits? Did you inherit any of this from them? I never knew any grandparents on my father's side. My father's father came from Ireland when he was 9 years old, was lost from his parents and was raised in an orphanage. My mother's mother lived with us for many years. 8. Give a brief description of what your grandparents did. What did you learn from them? As I've already said, I knew only my mother's mother (Lena Lindgren), who was quite a character. She was married 5 times and had a gentlemen friend when she died at age 89. A completely different personality from her daughter (my mother). 9. How many brothers and sisters did your parents have? List their names, if possible. Russell Eugen, Robert Allen (died an infant), Gladys Ellen, Irvin Lyle, Eunice Lorraine, Herschel Bryant, Pauline (died at 1 year), Bill Moore, Jr., Christine (youngest, died at 5 years) 10. What did you do with your siblings? Did you play together when they were young? Did you talk about friends, school, or other matters as they grew up? The older ones were married by the time I graduated from grade school (12 yrs old). Herschel and I were always very much alike and very close. My mother believed in keeping children busy and establishing a good work ethic, so there were more chores than play. 11. Did you have to share a room with any of your brothers or sisters? If so, what was it like? Did you enjoy having the company, or did it seem like you never had any privacy? Yes, with that many children and two adults privacy was practically unknown. 12. Did you fight with your brothers or sisters a lot? If yes, what did they fight about? Attention? Friends? Chores? Clothes? What did your parents do when they fought? No fights. My mother would not allow that - she ruled the entire household. No back talk, either. 13. Was there ever any teasing among your and your siblings? Did any of the jokes continue throughout their lives? Teasing, yes. Especially my oldest brother, Russ, was forever teasing everyone. My father was also a teaser. 14. Was there one brother or sister you always felt you could count on? Someone you could always talk to? Did they always seem to be there when you needed protection? Did you think of this person as your best friend or guardian? Herschel was the one I always depended on. Gladys was much older than I, married when I was 12 - so we had not much in common. 15. Did they borrow each other's clothes? If yes, with or without permission? Did anything ever get ruined or stained when it shouldn't have been worn? If yes, what happened? No - because of differences in age 16. What was the best part about having brothers and sisters? What was the worst? It was good training for life, especially for me, the middle one. You learn early on that you have to give and take and not to wear your feelings on your shoulder. 17. Did they go to school together? How many years apart were they? Did they do things with the same crowd? If so, did it ever cause any kind of conflict? What was it? Whom with? We were about 2.5 years apart, with the exception of Hersch and I who were 5 years apart. 18. Did you ever date a brother's or sister's friend? If so, how did they feel about it? Did it cause problems between them? What kind? How did it all turn out? No 19. Were you and your siblings often asked to watch each other? What happened during these times? Was anyone bossy? Could you do anything you wanted? I was often left to take care of Hersch and Bill when my mother was away. 20. Did you look up to one of your siblings with admiration? Did you want to be just like them? Did you turn out with similar or completely opposite personalities? 21. Once they were grown, how did the relationship between your and your siblings change? Did they see each other very often? Hersch and I were close. The others moved away. My brother Bill (the only one left beside me) now lives in Tampa and I see him now and then. 22. What traditions did you and your family have? Did they eat special foods on special days? Did they make a point of spending time together on certain days? 23. How were birthdays or anniversaries special in your family? What did they do differently from what other families do? Not much. 24. Describe your everyday family routines. Did they always eat together at the table? Did they play games or spend time together in the evenings? Did these later become customs in your own family? Yes, it was imperative that we eat together and not leave until excused. 25. Did you have family reunions when you were a child? How often? What did you do at them? Were these times to revive family customs? Who did you look forward to seeing? No MARRIAGE: According to family sheet Eunice filled out for Uncle Hank she was married in Jacksonville, IL 1936. I had 1937 - where did I get that from?

vi Herschel Jennings Moore , born 13 May 1923 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois; died 1 Jan 1993 in Springfield, IL; buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois. He married (1) Marcella Chambers ; (2) on 5 Dec 1947 in First Church of the Nazarene, Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois Mary Jane Krueger , born 1924; died 1978; buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois. Notes: Obit of Herschel J. Moore: State Journal Register, 1/3/1993, p. 23: "Herschel J. Moore: Herschel J. Moore, 69, of Springfield died at 11:40 a.m. Friday at Memorial medical Center. He was born May 13, 1923, in Peoria, the son of William and Eva Liggett Moore. He first married Mary Jane Krueger in 1948; she died in 1978. He married Marcella J. Chambers in 1980. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Robert and Russell Moore; and three sisters, Pauline and Christine Moore, and Gladys McCawley. Mr. Moore was employed by the cit of Springfield as superintendent of the Springfield Recreation Commission and later as personnel director of the Springfield Park District, retiring in 1986. He served as a member of the Springfield School District 186 Board of Education for 12 years and as president of the board during the 1962-63 school year. He served as chairman of the Sports Jamboree, which won the 1958 Youth Fitness Award for Springfield in national competition. In 1958, he was one of the six finalists in the Springfield Junior Chamber of Commerce contest to name the Outstanding Young Man for the year. For many years he was active in working with young people, including Little League, Pony and Colt leagues in the baseball organization. He was a U.S. Army veteran and an active member of the First Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are his wife, Marcella J.; three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Becky) Wood of Fort Myers, Fla.; Mrs. William (Brenda) Shomidle and Mrs. James (Bonnie) Pappas, both of Springfield; four grandchildren; two brothers, Bill of Tampa, Fla., and Irvin of Winterhaven, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Eunice Lawyer of Springfield; 10 nieces; six nephews; several great-nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Church of the Nazarene, with the Rev. David West officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Vancil Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements." MARRIAGE: "Mary J. Krueger, Herschel Moore Exchange Vows - Marriage vows of Miss Mary Jane Krueger, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. William Krueger, of 602 S. Thirteenth St., and Herschel Moore, son of Mr. And Mrs. William Moore, 1311 E. Edwards St., were spoken at 8 p.m. yesterday at First Church of the Nazarene. Rev. J. R. Erp, pastor, performed the double ring ceremony and the music was provided by G. Marc Stokes, organist, and Mrs. Mary Foster, soloist. Mrs. Foster sang "I Love You Truly," "O Promise Me" and "Because." The attendants were Mrs. Bernis Weaver, sister of the bride, matron of honor; the Misses Jane Brancato and Evelene Haycroft, bridesmaids; Fadra June Waggoner, junior bridesmaid; William Moore, a brother, best man, and William Henry, John Fortner, Lamar Krueger, Kent Huson, Donald Sands and Dominic Mezzapella, ushers. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She was attired in a gown of white satin, fashioned with a net yoke, long pointed sleeves and full skirt with bustle back, fell entrain. Her fingertip veil was attached to a headdress of the satin and she carried a prayer book with orchids. A reception was held at the church after which the couple departed for a trip to the south. They will be at home at 825 S. Park Ave." Paper name and date unknown. Herschel and Mary Jane were never able to have children. He would have been an excellent father. He loved being around kids.

vii Pauline Virginia Moore , born 7 Oct 1924 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois; died 12 May 1925 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois; buried 14 May 1925 in an unknown grave in Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria, Illinois. Notes: MEDICAL: Cause of Death: whooping cough; meningitis type b
viii William Mose, Jr. Moore , born bef 1927. He married Norma Young .

ix Eva Christine Moore , born 10 Apr 1927 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois; died 18 Oct 1932 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; buried 22 Oct 1932 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois. Notes: Moore, Eva Christine - Of 921 N. 6th St., died at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1932 at residence, age 5. Survived by parents, Captain and Mrs. William Moore of the Volunteers of America: four brothers, Russell, Irvin, Herschel and Billy; two sisters: Mrs. Gladys Ferry and Eunice Moore; grandmother, Mrs. Lena Lindgren. Funeral Notices later. W.T. Vancil directing. - - Illinois State Journal, 10-19-1932, p. 14 MEDICAL: Cause of Death: Dipatheria