| Descendants of Edward and Hannah Smith Clow... by David Clow Click Here to see David's Paintings and Studio Web Pages... |
| David Clow at the graves of Edward and Hannah Smith Clow Post Oak, Illinois |
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| Picture to the left-two men: Johnson R. Clow and Thomas Houts Clow at Woodruff Hotel in Joliet Illinois. Thomas Houts Clow is Terry Clow's ggrandfather Clow cemetery marker in Coral Gables, Fl Woodlawn 8th Street Cemetery. Center bottom my dad age 52 with Uncle John G. Clow 1/2brother at our house in Miami, Fla. Picture at rightt bottom: My mother (bk left) Elizabeth Hebert Clow, My aunt Lena Clow Thue (Bill Thue's mother my godmother) Myself BettyAnnClow Christian, Front row - my father Kenneth William Clow (Sr) Uncle John G. Clow 1/2 brother and my brother Kenneth William Clow Jr. 5 yrs old... |
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Edward and Hannah Clow in Illinois by David Clow EDWARD and HANNAH SMITH CLOW left Ohio early in the summer of 1839. They traveled by covered wagon in a train, (four wagons for the Clows), with friends and neighbors to Fayette County Illinois and settled near a booming trading post known as Post Oak, North of the old Overland Stage Route, a stop called Howards Point. Howards Point later became the village of St Elmo. It took them four weeks to make the trip. Post Oak and St Elmo, in Loudon Township, is situated in the northeast corner of Fayette County Illinois. Most families moved into this area between 1835 and 1840. A man named Ammerman was probably the first occupant of what in those days was considered, perhaps, the most desirable of locations, plenty of timber and no scarcity of water. The Kaskaskia River forms the western boundary of the township, and its tributaries supply more than enough moisture for rich pastures. Post Oak today (1996) is made up of only two or three residents, the Post Oak Church, and the old cemetery next to the Locust Grove Church where Edward, Hannah, and Edward's second wife Mary Stahl are buried. Among the early settlers who joined Edward Clow in this region were men like John Harris, Richard Brazzel, Daniel Buzzard, and John Smith. Families like the Sapps, the Graves, Stewarts, Wrights, and the Morrisons. Many of these families migrated to Illinois from their old homes in Holmes County. Post Oak had a general store, a gristmill, a few saloons and churches, this town during the early 1800's was the center of activity. Records show that in 1839 Edward Clow owned the west half of section 32, TWP 8, Range 3 of Fayette County, Illinois. To be exact, 361.15 acres. Nelson Clow, in 1850 owned 40 acres in section #32 TWP 8, Range 3. Shortly after arriving in Illinois, Hannah gave birth to their thirteenth child Julia, having difficulty, HANNAH SMITH CLOW died on June 10, 1839. Edward a year or so later married Mary Stahl and four children were born to this union, their names were Robert, Martha, Edward and George of which Robert, Edward and George all three later served in the Union army during the Civil War. At the time of their move to Illinois, Sanford was 2 years old. His older brothers Nelson and Johnston were 12 and 10 respectfully and the oldest child in the family was Fanny their older sister who was 21. From the time she was three or four years old Fanny was "mom's little helper." By the time she was ten the whole family had become very much dependent on Fanny's help. Even while they were in Ohio Fanny help take care of her younger brothers, helped her mother with the cooking and the making of clothes. With the death of Hannah, Edward became entirely dependent on Fanny for the household chores. After Edward and Mary Stahl were married Fanny continued living at home, helping with the children, possibly filling the roll of mother better than Mary, at least in the eyes of Sanford. Years passed, farming was good, but then on December 5, 1855 Edward Clow, my 3rd Great grandfather, died at his home in Fayette County Illinois. As stated before he was buried in the cemetery next to the Post Oak Church and next to my Grandmother Hannah Smith Clow. In Edward's will Fanny was the only child singled out and given her bed, her bedding, and one cow. Most of the family possessions were willed to Mary with the stipulation that, if and when she remarried the household articles were to be sold and the money from those items be divided among the remaining children. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Below is a copy of Edward Clow's Will November 27, 1850 I Edward Clow of the County of Fayette and the State of Illinois do hereby make and declare this to be my last will and testament in the manner and form following to wit. First that it is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid. Second after the payment of such funeral expenses and debts I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary P. Clow, (This is Ed's second wife not my Grandmother) the farm on which we now reside. It is situated in said County and known and described as part of the west half of section 31 in the township 8, north range 3 east of the third principal meridian. As long as she remains my widow or lives, also all the household and kitchen furniture now belonging to me except 1 bed and bedding also all the live stock horses cattle and sheep, hogs except one cow also all the farming utensils not belonging to me herein enumerated after disposing enough to pay my funeral expenses and debts and the bequest hereinafter enumerated. I also bequeath to her I give and devise unto the heirs of the late Mary Watson deceased my daughter 1 dollar. To each of my other children not herein named 1 dollar each except my daughter Fanny, I give to her one cow and one bed and bedding. To my son Nelson, retains what I have already given him by way of advancement and to Johnson Clow my son shall also retain all that I have heretofore given him by way of advancement. In case my widow Mary P. Clow should marry it is then my will that she only retain what the law gives her of my real estate and at her death or marriage the land and property I wish equally divided among my children. Lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint Richard Morrison and Francis McConnell my executor of this my last will and testament ratifying and confirming this to be my last will and testament... I witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 27th day of November in the year of our lord 1850. Edward Clow His mark x seal Signed sealed published and declared by the said Edward Clow as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who in his presence and in presence of each other and at his request have subscribed our names as witness there to... John Smith and William Clayton _________________________ |
| Obituary of Johnston CLOW, 1829-1923, Fayette County, Illinois Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Sally J Wildasinn-Ward <[email protected]> *************************************************************************** Mr. Johnston Clow (This is a copy from a newspaper article on the death of Mr. Johnston Clow, April 17, 1923 at Altamont, Illinois.) Uncle Johnston Clow Johnston Clow was born in Holmes County, Ohio on March 15, 1829 and departed this life at the home of his children Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Clow (Tilman Clow) on Monday morning (5 o�clock) April 16th. (mistake, died April 17th as per notation on the newspaper clipping) at the ripe age of ninety four years, one month and one day. Mr. Clow came to Illinois with his parents Edward and Hannah Smith Clow in 1839. The family settled NW of where Altamont now stands, at Post Oak, where the father bought a half section of land. The trip to Illinois was made in four wagons or prairie schooners, and required a months time. Mr. Clow stayed with his parents until he was twenty four, when on September 8, 1853, he was married to Miss Margaret Buzzard, a younger sister of the late Ayers Buzzard. Mr. and Mrs. Clow moved to the home farm in Fayette County, Northwest of Altamont, three years after they were married. Here they resided until 1890, at which time they became residences of this city. To this happy union, nine children were born, of which four sons survive, namely, Freeman Clow of Cisco; T.C. Clow of Altamont; C.B. Clow (aka: George L. Kane Clow) of Champaign: D.H. Clow of Cerro Gordo; The following proceeded the father in death: Mrs. Mary Blakely, Miss Freelove Clow, Sherman E. Clow, Early J. Clow, Mrs. Oliver Mouser. Mr. Clow made his first trip to St. Louis in 1844, and he drove there frequently until the close of the war (Civil War). It took a week for the trip, which was made by covered wagon. In 1863 Mr. Clow crossed the Mississippi River on the ice with his team. The day following Mr. Lincoln�s election to the presidency, in 1860, Mr. and Mrs. Clow took eggs and chickens to market and bought their first cook stove. Mr. and Mrs. Clow were earnest members of Crum�s chapel, having had an active part in its organization and having done much to ward the erection of the church edifice. Mr. Clow served as an official for many years. (Other members were mentioned.) The church was dedicated by Rev. Green of Vandalia in 1872. Rev. Joseph Crum was the pastor in charge, serving Pleasant Grove Circuit, and the church was named in his honor. It has been a leavening influence and at present is recognized as one of the best country churches in this section of this state. Hospitality reigned supreme in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clow. They were a devoted, happy couple and it was always a pleasure to visit with them. The writer was privileged to be a next door neighbor to these grand old people for over a year, and they were good neighbors in the fullest meaning of the term. Mrs. Clow passed away on November 22, 1913. During the last year, Mr. Clow made his home with his children Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Clow and he was cared for in a loving manner. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon from the First M.E. Church and Crum�s Chapel, the sermons having been given by Rev. L.A. Nagill and Rev. P.O. Anderson. The services at the cemetery were in charge of the Masons, with M.H. Custer and Fred Naumer in Charge. (The above was taken from the Tillman and Sarah Catherine (Blakely) Clow family records as taken from the Bible printed by The Bowen, Merril Co. of Indianapolis, Indiana. Published in 1882. Retyped by Sally J. Wildasinn-Ward, (g-g-grand-daughter of Johnston and Margaret (Buzzard) Clow.) ***************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproducd in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. |
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| August 25, 2004 Dear Clow Researchers, Attached to this e-mail is a photograph that seems to be the adult family of Edward Clow. One of you probably sent it to me with several other pictures years ago. I didn�t keep the name of the sender with the pictures! Nor do I have any list of names on any of them. Notice that they are all sitting/standing in pairs and that the three men on the left of the front row look very much alike. The third man from the left looks exactly like one that I have in several photos that I believe to be William F. Clow. He died in 1911 and looks rather old in 1900 � which is logical since he was born in 1833. This seems to indicate that he would be about 40 in this photo making it near 1875. My records for the family show that the children of Edward were: Mother Hannah Smith: 1. Sarah (Fanny) Clow b 1818, OH. D 1869, ? 2. Rachel B. Clow b 1823, OH. D 1888, IL 3. Fanny Margaret Clow, b 1825, OH. D 1914, IL 4. Nelson Benjamin Clow, b 1828, OH. D 1863, LA 5. Andrew Jackson Clow, b 1828, OH. M Mary Rhodes, d ? 6. Johnston Clow, b 1829, OH. D 1923, Altamount, IL 7. David Clow, b 1831, OH. D aft 1850, IL 8. Mary Polly Clow, b 1831, OH. D 1903, IL 9. John Clow, b 1833, OH. D 1863, IL 10. William F. Clow, b 1833, OH. D 1911, Alma, IL 11. George Sanford Clow, b 1837, OH. D 1905, IL 12. Julia Ann Clow, b 1837, IL. D aft 1891, IL 13. India Clow, b 1839, IL Mother Mary Stahl: 14. Robert L. Clow, b 1842, IL. D 1921 15. Martha J. Clow, b 1845, IL, m Richard Campbell 1863 16. Edward B. Clow, b 1847, IL. D 1903, IL 17. George H. Clow, b 1849, IL. D 1920. m Jennie Graham 1872, IL If the date of 1875 is correct, the five children shown in red would have been dead and possibly the two shown in green. That would mean that there were six or seven living men in 1875. [There are 8 men and 10 women in the picture!] Please let me know if you can shed light on the folks. I have over 100 old Clow pictures, from tin types on, in my computer. I know most of the people, date and place taken. Anyone interested? Please contact me by e-mail or at P O Box 987, Hendersonville, NC 28739. Pass this along to others if you don�t see them on the list. William Clow (?) at Crum�s Chapel in 1900 William F. Clow at my grandparent�s home in Alma, IL, in 1905. [The chicken coop on the left is in many of my old pictures showing my mother and grandmother.] |