Wordless Wednesday - Eva Liggettt Moore (1892-1968)

The life of Eva Edna Liggett Moore in pictures:

Birth certificate for Eva Edna Liggett:
Bloomington, Illinois, Register of Births, Book 5, Page 150, No. 12562. Eva Edna Liggett; McLean County Historical Society microfilm.


Picture of Fern & Eva Liggett from Herschel Moore's scrapbook.

1910 U.S. Federal Census:

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. Federal Census:

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.

1942 Springfield City Directory for William & Eva Moore

Letter from William Moore to his bride, Eva, on their 38th wedding anniversary as found in Eva Moore's scrapbook.

William & Eva Moore - April 1955

The final resting place of William & Eva Liggett Moore - Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.

Oak Ridge Cemetery Office (Springfield, Illinois) to Carla Leber, letter, date 31 July 2003, providing administrative record for Eva Moore, Block 48, 545.

The Story of Eli and Susan (WRIGHT) PETERSON

ELI PETERSON , born bef Jun 1840 in Illinois, son of CORNELIUS PETERSON and SELINDA LANE . He married on 6 Sep 1861 in Vermilion County, Illinois SUSAN E. WRIGHT , born 14 Dec 1844 in Virginia; died 4 Feb 1931 in Bloomington, McLean County, IL; buried 7 Feb 1931 in Evergreen Memorial, Bloomington, McLean County, IL, daughter of JAMES WRIGHT and ELIZABETH GEARHART .

Eli PETERSON was the son of Cornelius PETERSON and Selinda LANE born before June 1840 in Vermilion County, Illinois near Higginsville. Eli was one of ten children with two brothers and seven sisters, three of which were younger than him. During his youth, the chance to attend school was very limited considering Vermilion County was very unsettled during the mid-1800s and a public school system had not been established.

On 6 September 1861 Eli married a young Susan E. WRIGHT. Susan E. WRIGHT was born 14 December 1844 in Virginia, the daughter of James and Elizabeth GEARHART WRIGHT. Susan gave birth to their first daughter, Evangeline, in August of 1862 followed by two more daughters, Martha Ellen (1865) and Clarette (1869), and two sons, Oliver O. and Edward. In the 1865 Illinois State census, Eli and his family lived in Butler, Vermilion County, IL. Eli had livestock valued at $160 and grain products valued at $420.

The family moved to Marysville, Vermilion County, Illinois prior to 1870. The following children were found living in Eli's household in the 1880 Federal Census: Evangeline(18), Martha E.(15), Claretta(11), Edward(9) and Oliver O.(6). Eli’s father, Cornelius PETERSON, died 11 August 1877 in Vermilion County, Illinois. On 25 September 1877, Eli & Susan E. PETERSON filed a Quit Claim Deed in Vermilion County selling land to Benjamin Peterson, Eli’s brother. The document was witnessed by Eli’s oldest daughter, Evangeline. Throughout 1877-1879, Benjamin PETERSON purchased interest in the same plot from all of their siblings. The land was presumably owned previously by Cornelius and as heirs they were selling their interest in the land to their brother.

In 1881, Evangeline married William Alexander JOHNSON and started a family. Martha Ellen married Isaac Newton BIRT on 13 February 1887 in Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois. According to the marriage license, Eli was listed as a witness at the wedding. Eli died two months later on 7 April 1887 in Vermilion County, Illinois according to PETERSON family researcher, Alice BEARD. Eli’s final resting place is not known at this time. On 20 April 1887, a land transaction was filed at the Vermilion County showing that Susan E. PETERSON bought land in Marysville from Solomon Clapp. The transaction actually took place in 1882, but was probably formally filed following Eli’s death.

Nothing can be found on Susan PETERSON from the time of Eli’s death until the 1900 Federal Census. In 1900, Susan and her son, Oliver, lived in Emporia City, Lyon County, Kansas where they were both Evangelist preachers. By 1907, Susan moved back to Central Illinois settling in Bloomington, Illinois near her children. On 3 December 1913, Susan WRIGHT PETERSON married Elisha BELL. Susan & Elisha lived in Bloomington until Susan died on 4 February 1931 in Bloomington, Illinois due to cancer of the liver and face. She is buried in Bloomington Cemetery, now known as Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Susan is buried in Section 7 of Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in an unmarked grave between her daughter-in-law, Maggie PETERSON, and grandson, Elmer PETERSON, in a family plot purchased by "E. Peterson".

Susan & Elisha Bell

Sources for Eli Peterson
1850 U.S. census, Vermilion County, Illinois, population schedule, District 21, P. 360B (stamped), dwelling 742, family number not noted, Cornelius Peterson household, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 130.

1860 U.S. census, Vermilion County, Illinois, population schedule, Middlefork Township, P. 398-9 (penned), dwelling 2779, family 2800, C. Patterson (Peterson) household, NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 233.

Illinois. Vermilion County Register of Marriages, Illinois Regional Archives Depository System at Illinois State University. Eli Peterson to Susan Wright, Vol. A, p. 324.

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.

Sources for Susan E. Wright
1850 U.S. census, Vermilion County, Illinois, population schedule, Middlefork Township, P. 259A (stamped), dwelling 114, family 114, James Wright household, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 151.

1860 U.S. census, Vermilion County, Illinois, population schedule, Middlefork Township, P. 407 (penned), dwelling 2836, family 2857, James Wright household, NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 233.

Illinois. Vermilion County Register of Marriages, Illinois Regional Archives Depository System at Illinois State University. Eli Peterson to Susan Wright, Vol. A, p. 324.
Ancestry.com, Illinois State Census 1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2008.

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.

1900 U.S. Census, Lyon County, Kansas, population schedule, Emporia Ward 2, p. 293A (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 70, sheet 14-B, dwelling 308, family 312, Susan Peterson household, NARA microfilm publication T623 roll 487.

McLean County, Illinois, Marriage Records, Elisha Bell & Susan E. Peterson, 3 December 1913; McLean County Clerk, Bloomington.

1920 U.S. census, McLean County, Illinois, population schedule, Bloomington Precinct 17, Enumeration District 107. P. 47B (stamped), sheet 6-B (penned), dwelling 122, family 159, Elisha Bell household, NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 387.

1930 U.S. Census, McLean County, Illinois, population schedule, Bloomington, p. 70A (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 57-15, sheet 8-A, family 18, Elijah Bell household, NARA microfilm publication T626 roll 535.
McLean County, Illinois, McLean County Death Certificates, 1931, Susan Bell Certificate #570061, microfilm roll number unknown; Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Evergreen Memorial Cemetery Office (Bloomington, Illinois) to Carla Leber, letter, date unknown, providing administrative record for Susan Bell, Section 7, Lot 1, On E side 3ft from N side.

The Children of Eli and Susan E. (WRIGHT) PETERSON
Children of Eli Peterson and Susan E. Wright were as follows:
15 i 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. She married (1) Unknown Waterhouse , died bef 11 Jun 1910; (2) on 13 Mar 1881 in Marysville, Vermilion County, Illinois William Alexander Johnson , born bet 1859 and 1862 in Union County, Ohio; (3) on 5 Dec 1890 in Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois, divorced 9 Oct 1900 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois 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 ; (4) on 11 Jun 1910 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois Axel Lindgren , born 19 Sep 1866 in Sweden; died 8 Oct 1918 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois; buried 11 Oct 1918 in Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria, Illinois.

ii Martha Ellen Peterson , born Nov 1865 in Blue Grass, Vermilion, Illinois; died 8 Mar 1947 in Ludlow, Champaign, Illinois; buried in Glen Cemetery, Paxton, Ford County, Illinois. She married on 13 Feb 1887 in Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois Isaac Newton Birt , born Oct 1853; died 3 May 1922 in Ludlow, Champaign, Illinois; buried in Paxton, Ford County, Illinois, son of Thomas Birt and Emily Stonestreet . Notes: Martha Ellen Peterson Birt Birth Record 11/1865 Potomac, Vermilion County, IL 1870 Federal Census: Eli Peterson household 1880 Federal Census: Eli Peterson household Marriage record 2/13/1887 Potomac, Vermilion County, IL to Isaac Newton Birt Birth record of Children: Lillie, Mabel, Ida, Bertha, Elizabeth, Frances, Harriet, 3 others 1900 Federal Census: Isaac Birt household, Harwood, Champaign County, IL, ED 14, Page 42A. Isaac (Oct 1853-47-M14-IL-OH-VA), Martha E. (Nov 1865-34-M14-IL-IL-VA), Lillie O. (Nov 1888-12-S-IL-IL-IL), Mabel (July 1890-9-S-IL-IL-IL), Ida R. (Apr 1891-9-S-IL-IL-IL), Bertha E. (Feb 1894-6-S-IL-IL-IL), Elizabeth (May 1900-0-S-IL-IL-IL). Martha gave birth to 7 children, 5 still living. 1910 Federal Census: Isaac Birt household, Harwood, Champaign County, IL, ED 20, page 283A. Isaac (head, 58, M1, IL, OH, VA), Martha E. (wife, 48, M1, IL, IL, IL), Lillie O. (dtr, 22, S, IL, IL, IL), Mabel L. (dtr, 20, S, IL, IL, IL), Ida R. (dtr, 18, S, IL, IL, IL), Ellen B. (dtr, 16, S, IL, IL, IL), Dara E. (dtr, 9, S, IL, IL, IL), Fanny S. (dtr, 5, S, IL, IL, IL), Harriet A. (dtr, 3, S, IL, IL, IL). Isaac farmer. Martha given birth to 10 children, 7 living. 1920 Federal Census: Issac N. Birt household, Ludlow, Champaign County, IL, ED 25, page 2b. Isaac N. (head, 68, M, IL, Unk, VA), Martha E. (wife, 67, M, IL, IL, VA), Frances (dtr, 14, S, IL, IL, IL), Harriet (dtr, 12, S, IL, IL, IL). Thomas Street. Death record for Isaac Newton Birt, b. 10/14/1851, LaFayette, IN, d. 5/3/1922 Ludlow, Champaign County, IL. Son of Thomas and Emily (Stonestnet?) Birt. Buried at Paxton, IL. Signed by Mrs. Mattie E. Birt, Ludlow, IL. Record from ISA film #123. 1930 Federal Census: Mattie Birt household, Ludlow, Champaign County, IL, ED 36, page 3B. Mattie (head, 76, Wd, IL, IL, IL). Death Record 3/8/1947 Ludlow, Champaign County, IL #14708 Obit of Martha Ellen Birt, The News Gazette 10 March 1947, p9: "BIRT: Martha Ellen Birt, 89, Ludlow, 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Ludlow Methodist church. Burial Glen cemetery, Paxton." Sexton Records: Glen Cemetery, Paxton, IL Marriage: Martha Ellen Peterson married Isaac Birt, son of Thomas and Emily (Stonestreet) Birt, 2/13/1887 in Potomac, Vermilioin, IL. Witnessed by Eli Peterson. Isaac's residence: Kerr, Champaign, IL Possible deaths: Isaac 5-3-1922 #100120, Martha E. 3-8-1947. Both in Ludlow. Needs verified at Archives

iii Claretta Peterson , born 1869; died 16 Apr 1952 in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois; buried in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean, Illinois. She married (1) on 10 Apr 1893 in Potomac, Vermilion, Illinois Charles Messner Jeakins , born 28 May 1873 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died 27 Apr 1921 in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois; buried in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, son of Charles Jeakins ; (2) aft 1921 in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois Frank Ellsworth . Notes: Clara Peterson Jeakins Ellsworth Birth Record abt. 1868 1870 Federal Census: Eli Peterson household 1880 Federal Census: Eli Peterson household Marriage record 4/10/1893 Potomac, Vermilion County, IL to Charles Massner Jeakins Birth record of Children: Shelby, Roy (3-6-1908, Bloomington, McLean, IL: Book 11, page 260), Jane 1900 Federal Census: 1910 Federal Census: Charles M. Jeakins household, Bloomington, McLean County, IL, ED 85, page 123A. Charles M. (head, 38, M, IL, Eng, IN), Clara E. A. (wife, 42, M, IL, IL, IL), Shelby G. (son, 13, IL, IL, IL), Roy (son, 2, IL, IL, IL), Jane B. Pollock/Pollard(?) (dtr, 16, M, IL, IL, IL), Isaac C. Hibbs (boarder, 48, M, IL, IL, IL), John A. Pollard (sil, 23, M, IL, IL, IL). John & Jane? Married less than 1 year. 1920 Federal Census: Charles Jeakins household, Bloomington, McLean County, IL, ED 89, page 12B. Charles M. (head, 47, M, IL, Eng, IN), Clara E.A. (wife, 32, M, IL, IL, IL), Shelby G. (son, 22, S, IL, IL, IL), Roy W.S. (Son, 11, S, IL, IL, IL), Minnie D. Leaben (granddtr, 7, S, IL, IL, IL). Charles & Shelby general labor. Death record of Charles Jeakins: b. 5/28/1873 Vermilion County, IL; d. 4/29/1921 Bloomington, McLean County, IL. Undertaker: Beck, Evergreen Memorial, signed by Mrs. Clara Jeakins Obit of Charles Jeakins Sexton Records of Charles Jeakins: Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, Lot 2, Sec 6 Marriage record aft. 1921 to Frank Ellsworth 1930 Census: Frank Ellsworth household, Bloomington, McLean County, IL, ED 8, page 3B. Frank (head, 45, M, KS, IL, KY), Clara (wife, 53, IL, IL, IL), Roy Jeakins (step-son, ??, S, IL, IL, IL). Frank first married at 20. Smudged over Clara's whole line - can't tell. Death Record 4/16/1952 Obit Sexton Records: Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean County, IL: Lot 2, Sec 6, 9 feet from north side Obit of Shelby Jeakins, The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, 10-7-1969, p. C2 (Clara's son, Shelby) Obit of Willmina C. Jeakins, The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, 3-20-1977, p. D19 (Clara's daughter-in-law, married to her son, Shelby G. Jeakins) Obit of Florence Jeakins, The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, 4-5-1979, p. D12 (Clara's daughter-in-law, married to her son, Roy W. Jeakins) Obit of Mary Jeakins, The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, 5-11-1989, p. D7. (Clara's granddaughter-in-law, married to her grandson, Glenn L. Jeakins) City directories verified beginning in 1902 for Bloomington: · Charles M. Jeakins, painter, res 1605 S. Center (1904, p. 297) · Charles Jeakins, painter, res 1605 S. Center (1905) · Charles Jeakins, wks Morris Tick, res 316 S. East (1907, p. 271) · No listing in 1909. · Charles M. Jeakins (wf Clara) lab r 605 W. Moulton (1911) · Charles M. Jeakins (wf Clara) painter r 511 W Jackson (1913, p. 343) · Charles M. Jeakins (wf Clara) painter r 511 W Jackson (also lists Shelby at res) (1915, p. 344) · Charles M. Jeakins (wf Clara) painter r 914 W. Mulberry (also lists Shelby, lab, at res) (1917, p. 342) · 1919 no listing · 1920 no listing Marriage: Clara E. A. Peterson married Charles Massner Jeakins, son of Charles Jeakins and Highley T. Mahurin(?), 4/10/1893 in Potomac, Vermilion, IL Death Cert of Charles Jeakins: Bloomington, McLean, IL b. 5/28/1876 Vermilion Cty, IL d. 4/2/1921 Bloomington, McLean, IL Laborer for Dell Evans Contracter, son of Charles Jeakins (b. England) and Harley (Unknown) (b. unknown) buried in Bloomington, IL Married Frank Ellsworth "Shelby Jeakins: Shelby G. Jeakins, 72, died at 12:20 a.m. Tuesday, at the home of his son John, 318 Vista Drive, with whom he lived. Mr. Jeakins was a retired employe of the Illinois Terminal Railroad. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Flynn Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. Burial will be in Park Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. He was born Feb. 26, 1897, in Potomac, a son of Charles and Clara Peterson Jeakins. He married Willmina Staley on April 28, 1923, in Maysville, Mo. Surviving are his wife, 318 Vista Drive; another son, Glenn, 717 W. Locust; a brother, Roy, R.R. 2; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Jeakins was preceded in death by his parents and a sister." The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, 10-7-1969, p. C2. "Mrs. Jeakins: Mrs Willmina C. Jeakins, 75, of 318 Vista Drive died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at McLean County Nursing Home. Her funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Main Memorial Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Burial will be in Park Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, with a prayer service at 8 p.m. She was born May 16, 1901, at Beatrice, Neb., a daughter of Joseph F. and Nannie Yoder Staley. She married Shelby G. Jeakins April 28, 1923, in Missouri. He died in 1969. Surviving are two sons, Glenn, 717 W. Locust, and John, 318 Vista Drive; three brothers, Milford Staley, 101 E. Locust, Normal; Walter Staley, 1313 Hilltop Mobile Home Court, and Bert Staley, 11 Sylvan Lane; a sister, Mrs. Uree Porter, Anderson, Ind., seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church." The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, 3-20-1977, p. D19 "Florence Jeakins: Florence V. Jeakins, 69, of 404 W. Graham St. died at 2:10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital Medical Center. Mrs. Jeakins worked for Sago Foods, the food services at Illinois Wesleyan University. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Beck Memorial Home, with the Rev. Leslie Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Minonk Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Jeakins was born Dec. 25, 1909, a daughter of Frank and Helena Cannon. She married Roy W. Jeakins in Bloomington. Survivors include two sons, Robert, 1407 S. Madison St., and Charles, R.R. 2; a brother, Harrison W. Cannon, Oswego, and three grandchildren. She was a member of Park United Methodist Church." The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, 4-5-1979, p. D12 "Florence Jeakins: The funeral of Florence V. Jeakins, 69, of 404 W. Graham St., who died Thursday, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Beck Memorial Home, with the Rev. Leslie Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Minonk Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Jeakins was born Dec. 25, 1909, a daughter of Jess and Helena Lehman Cannon. Her father's was given incorrectly to the Daily Pantagraph for Thursday's edition." The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, 4-6-1979, p. D12 "Mary Jeakins: Mary M. Jeakins, 62, of 717 W. Locust St., Bloomington, died at 8:30 a.m. yesterday (May 10, 1989) at Brokaw Hospital, Normal, where she had been a patient the past 10 days. Mrs. Jeakins was a former partner in Jeakins Appliance and TV in Bloomington. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Eastview Christian Church, Bloomington, the Rev. Gary D. York and the Rev. James Phillips officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and for one hour before the service Saturday at the church. Metzler-Froelich Memorial Home. Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements. She was born June 9, 1926, in Normal, a daughter of Lawrence and Frances Gregory Ludden. She married Glenn L. Jeakins on Feb. 16, 1944, in Bloomington. He survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Sandra Kay Singletary, 114 Magoun St., Bloomington; a brother, Edwin Ludden, Mackinaw; a sister, Gertrude Sweeney, Hudson; two grandsons; and two great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Jeakins was a member of Eastview Christian Church, to which memorials may be made." The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, 5-11-1989, p. D7

iv Oliver O. Peterson , born 28 May 1870 in Potomac, Vermilion, Illinois; died 20 Oct 1938 in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois; buried 22 Oct 1938 in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, IL. He married (1) (---) Bertha , died aft 1938; (2) on 5 Aug 1901 in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois Ida May Jewett , born 2 Dec 1873 in Pekin, Tazewell, Illinois; died 26 Aug 1926 in Bloomington Cemetery, Bloomington, IL; buried 28 Aug 1926 in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, IL; (3) in 1927 Elizabeth Henson . Notes: Oliver O. Peterson Birth Record 5/28/1870 Potomac, Vermilion County, IL 1880 Federal Census: Eli Peterson household 1900 Federal Census: Marriage Record to Ida Mae Jewett around 8/5/1901 Birth record of Children: Clarence, Ira Mildred (9/30/1903, Bloomington, McLean, IL: Book 8, page 323), Gertrude, Rover (and 3 others who died before Ida), unknown Peterson (3-3-1906, Bloomington, McLean, IL: Book 11, page 416) 1910 Federal Census: Oliver Peterson household, Burlington, Des Moines County, IA, ED 8, Page 20A. Oliver (head, 39, M, IL, KY, VA), Ida (wife, 38, M, IL, Ger, Ger), Clarence (son, 6, S, IL, IL, IL), Millon (son, 5, S, IL, IL, IL), Gertrude (dtr, 2, S, IA, IL, IL). Valley Street. Oliver is a painter, been married to Ida 12 years. Ida given birth to 3 children, 3 living. Death Record Ida May Peterson 8/26/1926 Bloomington, McLean, IL 1920 Federal Census: Oliver Peterson household, Bloomington, McLean County, IL, ED 112, Page 4B. Olliver (head, 51, M, IL, IL, VA), Ida (wife, 49, M, IL, IL, IL), Clarence (son, 16, S, IL, IL, IL), Ira (son, 12, S, IL, IL, IL), Gertrude (dtr, 12, S, IL, IL, IL), Rover (son, 10, S, IA, IL, IL). Olliver is a house painter. Marriage record to Elizabeth Henson, 1927, Bloomington, McLean, IL: Book P, page 289 Marriage record to Bertha ? 1930 Federal Census: Oliver O. Peterson household, Bloomington, McLean County, IL, ED 10, page 8B. Oliver O. (head, 57, M, KY, KY, VA), Bertha M. (wife, 43, M, IL, IL, IL), Charles Calvin (son, 18, S, IL, IL, IL), Wilson E. Calvin (son, 14, S, IL, IL, IL), Dora L. Calvin (dtr, 23, D, AR, IN, IL). Oliver is a painter. Oliver 1st married at 54. Bertha at 18. 210 E. Douglas Ave. (1930 Federal Census, also in McLean County: Clarence 28, Ira 26) Death Record 10/19/1938 Bloomington, McLean County, IL. Obit The Daily Pantagraph, 10-21-1938, p. 24. Sexton Records: Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, IL Bloomington City Dir: 1895-1907 listed with mother, Susan, in residence; 1909-26 listed with wife Ida M.; 1929-31 listed with wife Bertha. Needs further investigating. City directories verified beginning in 1902 for Bloomington: · Oliver Peterson, painter, res 1703 N. Main (1902, p. 423) · 1904 no listing · ?1905 · Oliver O. Peterson, painter, res 590 W. Oliver (1907, p. 403) · Oliver Peterson (wf Ida), painter Schultz & Misner, r 1311 W. Taylor · 1911 no listing (found in IA in 1910 Fed Cen) · Oliver O. Peterson (Ida M), painter, r 603 S. Madison (1913, p. 485) · Oliver Peterson (Ida), painter Martens-Leary Co, r 604 W. Elm (1915, p. 489) · Oliver O. Peterson (Ida M), painter, 509 W. Oakland Ave (Also lists Ira M. & Clarence O. at same residence) (1917, p. 482). · Oliver (Ida) Peterson, lab, r 1704 S. Madison (also lists Ira M., Clarence {clk} and Orville {stu} at same residence) (1919) · Oliver (Ida) Peterson, r 1704 S. Madison (also lists Ira, Clarence at same res - but no Orville) (1920, p. 498) · Oliver & Ida Peterson, painter, r 1704 S. Madison (also lists Ira & Clarence at same res - but no Orville) (1922). · 1923-1928 no verified · No Oliver 1929-30, but lists: (1928-30, p. 306) o Clarence O. & Julia Peterson, emp John R. Thomspon Co., r 210 Stilwell o Ira M. (Inis M; 2) lab h 1706 S. Madison o Rose (wid Elmer) r 1706 S. Madison (but who is this) Death Cert of Ida Mae (Jewett) Peterson: 1704 S. Madison (residence for Oliver Peterson in 1919+). B. 12/2/1873 Pekin, Tazewell, daughter of Henry and Mary (McKenzie) Jewett, IL d. 8/26/1926 Bloomington, McLean, IL. Resident of Bloomington for 36 years. Sign by Oliver Peterson. "Ida May Peterson Died on Thursday: Mrs. Ida May Peterson, 55, died Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at her home, 1704 South Madison street. She was born at Pekin, Ill. February 1, 1871, and was united in marriage to Oliver O. Peterson August 5, 1900. Seven children were born to this union, three of whom preceded their mother in death. Besides her husband, she is survived by four children: Clarence, Orville, Ira and Eliza Peterson, all living at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later." The Daily Pantagraph, 8/27/1926, p. 6. Death Cert of Oliver O. Peterson: b. 5/28/1870 Potomac, Vermilion, IL d. 10/19/1938 Bloomington, McLean, IL. Burial: Bloomington, IL. Informant: Mrs. Ira Peterson, 1315 N. Colton Ave. Bloomington, IL. Cause of death: Cancer of stomach. "Oliver O. Peterson Dies at Hospital: Oliver O. Peterson, 1315 North Colton avenue, died at St. Joseph's hospital Thursday night of cancer. He had been removed to the hospital Wednesday. The body was taken to the Beck Memorial home and the rites will be held there at 3 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Bloomington cemetery. Mr. Peterson was born at Potomac, May 28, 1870, son of Eli and Susan Elizabeth Peterson. He was three times married. He is survived by four children: Clarence O., of Peoria; Ira N., with whom he made his home; Mrs. Gertrude Rogers, 510 South East street, A sister, Mrs. Martha Bert, reside in Ludlow; another, Mrs. Clara Ellsworth, on South Bunn street; a third, Mrs. Lina Lingreen, in Peoria, and a brother, Edward, in Peoria." The Daily Pantagraph, 10-21-1938, p. 24. MEDICAL: Cause of Death: Cancer of stomach Cause of Death: Cancer of stomach

v Edward Peterson , born 6 Jul 1870 in Potomac, Vermilion, Illinois, born 1871; died 17 Oct 1944 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois; buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria, Peoria, Illinois. He married on 10 Feb 1896 in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois Maggie J. Leonard , born 16 Aug 1870; died 12 Mar 1928 in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois; buried in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean, Illinois. Notes: Edward Peterson Birth Record 7/6/1870, Potomac, IL Marriage record Maggie J. Leonard (dtr of James Leonard & Lind Deferster), Feb. 10, 1896, Bloomington, McLean County, IL. Witnessed by John & Ida Lee. Performed by H.S. Herr, JP. Birth record of Children: Elmer (3/18/1893) and Roy Evern (7/11/1898) Death record of Roy Evern Peterson 2/25/1900, Bloomington, IL Obit of Roy Evern Peterson Sexton records of Roy Evern Peterson: Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, IL 1900 Federal Census: Edward Peterson household, Bloomington, McLean County, IL, Ed 91, Page 14. Edward (head-29-M-July 1870-IL-IL-IL), Maggie J. (wife-30-Sept 1869-IL-IL-IL), Elmer (son-7-S-May 1893-IL-IL-IL). 1008 Linden Ave. Married for 11 years, 2 children, 1 still living. Edward - plumber. 1910 Federal Census: Edward Peterson household, Bloomington, McLean County, IL, ED 84, Page 112B. Edward (head, 39, M, IL, IL, IL), Maggie (wife, 39, M, IL, IL, IL), Elmer (son, 17, S, IL, IL, IL). Maggie and Edward are in their first marriage, both married at 19. Edward is a plumber. Elmer is a salesman for a carpet store. Maggie has given birth to 2 children, 1 living. Marriage record of Elmer Peterson to Rose ? Death record of Elmer Peterson 2/5/1914 Bloomington, IL Obit of Elmer Peterson Sexton records of Elmer Peterson: Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, IL 1920 Federal Census: Edward Peterson household, Bloomington, McLean County, IL, ED 107, page 6B. Edward (head, 47, M, IL, IL, IL), Maggie (wife, 46, M, IL, IL, IL). Edward works as a ditcher for a plumbing company. 307 S. Madison St. Next door to mother and step-father, Susan and Elisha Bell. Death record for Maggie Peterson 3-12-1928, Bloomington, McLean County, IL, dtr of James Leonard. B. 8/16/1870. Signed by Edward Peterson of 1101 E. Grove St., Bloomington, IL. Record from ISA film #253. Obit for Maggie Peterson, Daily Pantagraph, 3/14/28, p. 3 Sexton records of Maggie Peterson: Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, IL 1930 Federal Census: Dessie Greene household, Peoria, Peoria County, IL, ED 64, Page 11B. Dessie Greene (head-41-S-IL-IL-IL), Melvin (son-23-S-IL-IL-IL), Edward Peterson (uncle-59-S-IL-US-VA) Renting at 1710 Second St. Melvin is a wood worker for tractor company. Edward is a plumber. Death Record 10-17-1944, Peoria, Peoria County, IL. B. 7/6/1870, Potomac, Vermilion County, IL, son of "Ely" & Susan (Wright) Peterson. Signed By Mrs. Dessie Greene of 1710 Second St., Peoria, IL. Record from ISA film #1113. Obit Peoria Morning Star, P. 15, 10-18-1944 Sexton Records: Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria, IL City directories verified beginning in 1902 for Bloomington: · Edward Peterson, plumber, res 1008 N. Linden (1902, p. 422) · Edward Peterson, lab, res 903 E. Chestnut (1904, p. 436) · ?1905 · Edward Peterson, plumber, RR McGregor & Co., res 309 S. Madison (1907, p. 402) · Edward Peterson (wf Maggie) helper Ross, Johnson Co, r 309 S. Madison (1909, p. 476) · Edward Peterson (wf Maggie), lab Ross Johnston Co, r 309 S. Madison (1911, p. 480) · Edward Peterson (Maggie), lab Ross Johnston Co, r 309 S. Madison (1913, p. 485) · Edward Peterson (Maggie), wks Ross Johnston Co, r 309 S. Madison (1915, p. 489) · Edward (Maggie) Peterson, plumber, r 307 S. Madison (1917, p. 482) · Edward (Maggie) Peterson, sewer man, Ross Johnston Co., r 307 S. Madison (1919). · Edward (Maggie) Peterson, emp St Ry, r 307 S. Madison (1920, p. 498) · Edward (Maggie) Peterson, sewer man, Ross Johnston Co., r 307 S. Madison (1922). · 1923-1928 not verified · 1929-30, p. 306, lists Myrtle & Edward, but not sure this is him E. Peterson bought a family plot in Section 7 of Evergreen Memorial Cemetery where he first buried his son, Roy Evern Peterson (b. 7-11-1898, d. 2-25-1900) who died of Pneumonia (Brights Disease), a second son, Elmer Peterson (b. 3-18-1893, d. 3-5-1914), his wife, Maggie (d. 3-12-1928), and his mother, Susan Bell (d. 2-7-1931). Roy and Elmer have grave markers; however, Susan and Maggie do not. According to records at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Roy was moved 4/11/1914, reason and location unknown. "Mrs. E. A. Peterson's Services Conducted: Services for Mrs. Edward A. Peterson, 57, who died at her home Monday evening, were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home, 1101 East Grove street, with the Rev. W. E. Keenan, pastor of the Park M. E. church, in charge. The pallbearers were F. A. Wishard, P. A. Roberts, Samuel Miller, W. T. Bobdin, Dwight Mantle and Dr. C. D. Butler. Interment was in the Evergreen cemetery." Daily Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL: 3/14/1928, p. 3. "Edward Peterson: Edward E. Peterson, 74, a resident of Peoria for the past 16 years, died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Bessie Greene of 1710 Second street, at 2:16 p.m. Tuesday following a brief illness. Mr. Peterson was employed as tile-setter for Fred Siefert and Son. He was born on July 6, 1870 in Potomac, Ill., the son of Ely and Susan Wright Peterson. His wife, Margaret, preceded him in death in March, 1928, at Bloomington. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Martha Burt of Ludlow, Ill., and Mrs. Clara Ellsworth of Bloomington, Ill. Funeral services will be held at the Wilton mortuary chapel at 1 p.m. Friday and burial will be in the Lutheran cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary Thursday afternoon and evening." Peoria Morning Star, P. 15, 10-18-1944.

Wordless Wednesday - MOORE family pictures

Eunice Moore

Russell Eugen Moore (1911-??) For some reason, I haven't been able to confirm a death date for him.

Irvin Lysle Moore (1916-1998)

Herschel Jennings Moore (1923-1993), U.S. Army

Bill Moore, served in Marines and received the Bronze Star

Herschel & Bill Moore circa 1940

Moore family children - still looking for who is in this picture?!?!?! HELP?!!?

The Story of George and Catherine (BELL) LIGGETT

GEORGE LIGGETT , born about 1816 in Ohio, son of WILLIAM and ESTHER HAYS LIGGETT. George was the youngest of 10 children.

Sometime between his birth and 1820, George’s father passed away. Esther is listed in the 1820 Federal Census as head of household with 10 children. About 1829, Esther migrated to Montgomery/Fountain County, Indiana with her oldest sons.

George married Catherine Ann BELL on 1 April 1837 in Montgomery County, Indiana. Not a lot is known about Catherine. She gave birth to two sons: Andrew (abt 1844) and James (5 March 1845). Catherine does not appear in George’s household in the 1850 Federal Census. In 1850, George is living in Cain, Fountain County, Indiana with his mother and two sons. By 1860, Andrew and James are living in other households working as farm hands. It is believed that both George & Esther died before 1860. Death information for Catherine, George or Esther has not been found at this time.

Both James and Andrew served in the military during the Civil War.

Sources for George 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.

Ancestry.com. Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.

Sources for Catherine Ann Bell

Ancestry.com. Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.

The Children of George and Catherine Ann (BELL) LIGGETT
Children of George Liggett and Catherine Ann Bell were as follows:
i Andrew Liggett , born bef 1844.
14 ii 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. 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 .

Genea-Musings: A MOORE Increase

The Genea-Musings blog has a weekly activity every Saturday night for those of us who have nothing else to do on a Saturday night, but sit at home and work on our family tree. The Genea-Musings blog asked us to take one set of great-grandparents and write about the family increase...or number of people, living and deceased, in each generation.

I took my Great-Grandparents William (1886-1962) and Eva (1892-1968) Liggett Moore and made a descendant outline report in Family Tree Maker. Here is what I came up with:

Moore Family circa 1928

1. Children = 9 (2 still living in Florida)

Two of the 9 children died in infancy: Robert Allen (born abt 1912) and Pauline Virginia (born in 1924, lived 7 months). One who died at at the age of 5 in Springfield due to diptheria.

Moore Family circa 1960

2. Grandchildren = 24 (10 deceased)

3. Great-grandchildren = 78 (74 living, 4 deceased)

Moore family circa 1970s

4. Great-great-grandchildren = 87 (80 living, 7 deceased)

5. 3rd great-grandchildren = 116.

6. 4th great-grandchildren = 0

So the increase is at least 209 persons, and probably - nope, strike that - DEFINITELY more. I definitely found some holes in my family research, but I am still working on them....slowly, but surely. I just know I can't do it without all 209+ members of my awesome family!

Wordless Wednesday - kind of

From left to right:Evangelina "Lena" Peterson Johnson Liggett Lindgren, Eva Liggett Moore, Dessie Johnson Green

Eva & William Moore

Eva Liggett Moore

Eva Liggett Moore - I love this picture because you can see the effects of polio which she contracted in her childhood.

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 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