My Mostly Hardin County, IL ancestors
LYONS henry died. He married LEDBETTER charity.
LEDBETTER charity [Parents] was born 1840 in IL. She died. She married LYONS henry.
They had the following children:
F i LYONS ellen samantha
PATTON james wiatt jr. "tim" [Parents] was born Apr 1883 in hardin co., IL. He died 22 Dec 1939 in detroit, wayne co., MI. He was buried in adams-irby, hardin co., IL. He married OXFORD myrtle 20 Jan 1912.
Obituary for Tim Patton Hardin County, Illinois
After an illness of several months' duration, Tim Patton, formerly of Cave-in-Rock, died of anemia at Memorial Hospital, near Detroit, Michigan Friday December 22. The body was brought Tuesday to the home of his sister, Mrs Joe Blaine, near Cave-in-Rock, and funeral services conducted by the Rev. W.M. Lane, were held at Cave-in-Rock Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Patton is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Wilma Ciocco, Mrs Naomi Baldrin, and Miss Margie Patton, all of Detroit, one grand child, son of Mrs Ciocco and four sisters, Mrs Joe Blaine, Mrs Joe Rutherford and Mrs James Brownfield all in the vicinity of Cave-in-Rock and Mrs Dora Lee Oxford of Shewneetown. Interment was made in the Adams cemetery, near Cave-in-Rock, where his late wife was already buried.
Taken from the "Hardin County Independent" published in Hardin County, Illinois
OXFORD myrtle [Parents] was born Dec 1894. She died 28 Sep 1929 in hardin co., IL. She was buried in adams-irby, hardin co., IL. She married PATTON james wiatt jr. "tim" 20 Jan 1912.
They had the following children:
F i PATTON wilma F ii PATTON naomi F iii PATTON margie
OXFORD wilmer [Parents] was born 19 Jul 1867 in hardin co., IL. He died 19 May 1934 in hardin co., IL. He was buried in adams-irby, hardin co., IL. He married ADAMS delaney harriet 19 Sep 1886 in hardin co., IL.
ADAMS delaney harriet [Parents] was born 16 Dec 1867. She died 8 Feb 1947. She married OXFORD wilmer 19 Sep 1886 in hardin co., IL.
They had the following children:
F i OXFORD mamie was born 18 Sep 1887 in hardin co., IL. She died. F ii OXFORD myrtle F iii OXFORD elizabeth F iv OXFORD amy p. M v OXFORD jesse everett was born 8 Nov 1902 in hardin co., IL. He died 14 May 1923 in hardin co., IL. He was buried in adams-irby, hardin co., IL.
Obituary for Everett Oxford
Ten long months but not forgotten, Everett Oxford the son of Wilmer and Harriet Oxford was born 8 Nov 1902 and departed this life on 4 May 1923 at the time of his death he was 21 years 5 months and 3 days of age. We loved him, Oh! how we loved him. But the angels loved him still; He has gone from us to heaven To do his Master's will. It was in the beautifaul sunshiny month of May, with all God's beauty of this world in its splendor when the grim reaper of death came and knocked at the door of our home and called from us our dear and only brother. As he lay upon his dying bed the lines of his once strong, brave face wrecked by pain and agony, showed no sign of impatience. He bore it all with patience beyond comparison. A few days before he departed this life, he welcomed God into his heart, and while his body was so frail, weak and helpless, his smiles were all that it took to convince us that God's love filled his heart. As we watched his life slowly but surely ebbing out, it seemed almost unbearable, but God knew best. God saw fit to call him home from labor to reward. We can only live and prepare to meet him. It is a comforting thought to know that he is sleeping in the arms of Jesus waiting for father, mother and "all the girls" as he always spoke of us. From child-hood he was posessed with a charming personality and as he grew into manhood, and self reliant, until he was a character admired by all who knew him. He always had an encouraging word for every body and was always so ready and willing to lend a helping hand. To know him was to love him. His funeral services were conducted by Rev. Tucker of Harrisburg, IL. After which all that was mortal our dear brother was laid to rest, and a host of sorrowing relatives and friends in the Adams cemetery. He leaves to mourn his departure a father, a mother, seven sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. God bless him, how we miss him.
Written by a sister Mrs. Myrtle Patton.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 10 April 1924 Vol 51 #40F vi OXFORD phoeba was born in hardin co., IL. She died 1 Sep 1893 in hardin co., IL. She was buried in adams-irby, hardin co., IL.
Obituary for Phoeba Oxford She departed this life Sept 1, 1893. She was the daughter of Wilmer and Harriet Oxford and was the eldest of four children. Her little brothers had gone on before and she leaves a dear father, mother and a little sister. Live faithful, dear parents, and meet your dear little ones in heaven, where all is love, and teach little Mamie that there is a Home above where she will meet her dear sister and brothers. Little Phoeba was laid to rest in the Irby cemetery, by the side of her brothers, to await the resurrection morn. Taken from the Hardin County IndependentU vii OXFORD inez was born 9 Feb 1906 in hardin co., IL. inez died 15 Apr 1925 in hardin co., IL. inez was buried in adams-irby, hardin co., IL.
Whether asleep or awake, death's impending doom is over we all, noiseless as well as ceaseless in his advance, in his wake he leaves his victim. Infancy, in its purity, youth in its beauty, and age in its honor finds no escape. So it is with our dear friend just in the bloom of pure womanhood. Inez was born 9 Feb 1906 departed this life 15 Apr 1927. She leaves a father, mother, five sisters and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.E. Dutton at Rock Creek Church. The remains were taken to the Adams cemetery and laid beside her only brother who died about 4 years ago and a sister who died a little over a year ago. Dear parents and sisters do not weep for Inez has escaped the sorrows of this life and now resides in a fairer clime. Some day, somewhere we will meet you again. A friend.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 12 May 1927 Vol 56 #45F viii OXFORD belva was born in hardin co., IL. She died. F ix OXFORD eva was born in hardin co., IL. U x OXFORD gusta. U xi OXFORD. U xii OXFORD.
MARTIN charles l. [Parents] was born 1866 in IL. He died. He married VENERABLE mellissa.
VENERABLE mellissa [Parents] was born 1876 in IL. She died. She married MARTIN charles l..
They had the following children:
F i MARTIN ethel louise F ii MARTIN francis l. F iii MARTIN nina F iv MARTIN helen F v MARTIN geraldine M vi MARTIN woodrow died.
MCDOWELL john allen [Parents] was born 10 Nov 1874 in hardin co., IL. He died 31 Jul 1949. He was buried in beavers, hardin co., IL. He married VAUGHN eva 20 Nov 1898.
Obituary for John Allen McDowell, Hardin County Illinois
John Allen McDowell was born November 10, 1874, and departed this life July 31 1949, his age being 74 years, 9 months and 21 days. He was married to Eva Vaughn November 20, 1898. She preceded him in death sixteen years ago. To their union were born seven children: Estelle Patton, Cave-in-Rock, Illinois, Dessie Matthews, Fairfield, Illinois, Emery, deceased, Ossie, Decatur, Illinois, Madge, deceased, Lacene McShirley, Dearborn, Michigan and John Clyde deceased. There are ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was a kind and respected citizen and will be missed by his family and many firends. Taken from the Hardin County Independent, Hardin County, Illinois
VAUGHN eva [Parents] was born 16 Jun 1875 in hardin co., IL. She died 1933. She was buried in beavers, hardin co., IL. She married MCDOWELL john allen 20 Nov 1898.
They had the following children:
F i Nina Estelle MCDOWELL M ii MCDOWELL emory mccoy was born 8 Aug 1904 in cave-in-rock, hardin co., IL. He died 9 Jan 1940 in e. st. louis, IL. He was buried in beaver hill, hardin co., IL.
Obituary for Emory McCoy McDowell, Hardin County, Illinois
Emory McCoy McDowell was born Aug 8, 1904 at Cave-in-Rock, IL. and departed this life Jan. 9, 1940 at the age of 35 years, 5 mo. and 1 day. He died at East St. Louis, IL. Emory was the third child of a family of six, all of whom are still living except his mother, who preceded him in death 7 years ago. He leaves to mourn his passing besides a devoted fiancee, Mrs. Mildred Rhinhardt of East St. Louis, IL. a father, John A. McDowell, four sisters, Mrs Orval Patton and Lacene Mcdowell of Cave-in-Rock, Mrs James Matthews, Fairfield, IL., Mrs Charles Roberts, Dixon, IL., and one brother Ossie McDowell of Goldengate, IL. and a host of relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His funeral was held at Mt. Zion church and conducted by Rev. M.F. Oxford. Interment followed at Beavers Hill cemetery.
Written by his sister Lacene McDowell
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 25 Jan. 1940F iii MCDOWELL lacene F iv MCDOWELL madge F v MCDOWELL dessie M vi MCDOWELL ossie M vii MCDOWELL john clyde died.
FAWK james noble [Parents]
PATTON wanda hope [Parents]
Other marriages:REED, donald mack
They had the following children:
F i FAWK mary ellen F ii FAWK donna joyce M iii FAWK tommy joe
REED donald mack [Parents]
PATTON wanda hope [Parents]
Other marriages:FAWK, james noble
EDMONDSON beauford frayser [Parents] was born 1 Jul 1917 in cave-in-rock, hardin co., IL. He died 26 Apr 1994 in deming, NM. He married PATTON faye 11 Mar 1946 in dixon, lee co., IL.
Beauford Edmondson, a descendant of John and Sarah (Morgan) Edmondson, Quakers of England who came to Talbot Co. Md. in 1658, an attorney for Captain Horne, had son, William, born circa 1675, died Aug. 1702, married Sarah Sharp 25 Dec. 1692, who died July 1702. They had son, John, born I Sept. 1699, married Mary Neall 3 July 1730, died 1768-70 at Dorchester Co. Md. John and Mary Edmondson had son, Solomon Edmondson, born 26 July 1744, died 1818 in Knox Co., Tn. Married before 1774 Susanna ?, had son John born 16 July 1786 in North Carolina. Married 19 Sept. 1808-09 Nancy Grayson. John Edmondson's death was 28 Feb. 1856 in Martin Co., In. They had son, John Grayson, born 6 Nov. 1818, married 31 Dec. 1838 Elizabeth Jane Riley in Martin Co. In. His death occurred 22 June 1896. Their son, Zacariah Edmondson, born 1848, married Sarah E. Pruett 6 Feb. 1868. Son, Newton Edmondson, born 27 Nov. 1879, Martin Co. In., married Phoebe Buttery 19 Feb.1899, White Co. It. His death was 26 Mar. 1950, Cave In Rock, II. Phoebe Rosetta Edmondson born Aug. 10, 1881 Mill Shoals, Il., died 4 Sept. 1950Cave In Rock, Il. From this marriage were:
Augusta Bell, born 20 Nov. 1899 in Gallatin Co. II., married 21 July 1917 Arthur Garland; one child Elladee, born 14 Feb. 1918, married 17 Dec. 1939 Barney Holbrook. One son, Dennis.
The second child of Phoebe and Newton Edmondson was a daughter, Elsie, born 4 Jan. 1903, died 27 Feb. 1904. Buried at Brown Cemetery, Hardin Co., Il.
Bessie Edmondson, third child of Phoebe and Newton Edmondson, born 29 June 1907, Lyons Co., Ky.; married Richard Walker 8 July 1925, Cave-in-Rock, 11. Son, Richard Carlos, born 25 June 1928, married Barbara Isaacs; had son, Richard Carlos Walker, Jr., born 10 Feb. 1953 Detroit, Mi. Richard, Sr. married second Ruth Ann Gelsel; son Roger Allen Walker born 3 Oct. 1966, Detroit, Mi. Rosetta Helen, daughter of Bessie and Richard Walker, born 22 June 1930 at Cave In Rock, II.; married George Mell June 1947. Children:
(1) Mickey Elaine born 29 Sept. 1948, married Andrew Adamick.
(2) Sherry Lynn born 14 Oct. 1950.
(3) Charles Phillip born 4 Aug. 1952, and
(4) Wendy Ann Mell born 10 Oct. 1953, married Michael O'Neil.Rosetta Helen Walker married second Harold Telfer, II on 18 Aug. 1962; had children:
(1) Michael Patrick born 13 June 1955, married Karen Maureen Stegall 20 May 1978.
(2) Patricia Kay born 31 Oct. 1956, married John William Biggs 25 July 1980.Fourth child of Newton and Phoebe Edmond- son, Hazel, born 9 Mar. 1916, died 9 July 1916, buried at Brown Cemetery.
Beauford Frayser Edmondson, our subject, is the fifth child of Phoebe and Newton Edmondson, born 1 July 1917 at Cave-in-Rock, II., married 11 Mar. 1946 in Dixon, Il. to Faye Patton, daughter of Orval and Estelle (McDowell) Patton, born 3 Oct. 1922, Rock Creek, Hardin Co., II.To this marriage were born four children in Dixon, Lee Co., II.:
(1) Vernon Keith, born I May 1957; one son, Cepheus.
(2) Cheryl Lynn, born 8 Aug. 1948; married Gilbert Vasquez 17 Nov. 1974.
(3) Stephan Esdon, born 21 Jan. 1950; died 15 Feb. 1958, Dixon, Lee Co., Il.
(4) Larry Curtis, born 6 Jan. 1953, married Christine Salazar 8 Mar. 1973. Their children: Jessie Curtis, Andres James, and Leslie Christine.
Beauford Frayser Edmondson, World War II veteran, spent 36 years working as engineer for the State of Illinois, and is now retired. He and wife are living in Deming, N.M.
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BEAUFORD EDMONDSON
Memorial services are pending at Baca's Funeral Chapel. He was born July 1, 1917, in Cave-in-Rock, Illinois, and was retired after serving for 36 years as a stationary engineer for the state of Illinois.Beauford came to Deming in 1976 from Dixon, Illinois, and was a member of the Deming Gem and Mineral Society, the Luna County Democratic Party and was a veteran, having served in the Army during World War II.
He is survived by his wife Faye Edmondson of the home; one son, Larry of Deming; one daughter, Lynn Vasquez of Phoenix, AZ; a loving "daughter" Terri Jimenez and her daughter Sandee of Deming; one sister, Augusta Garland of Carbondale, Illinois; four grandchildren; one niece, Rosetta and husband Bob Telfor of Deming; and one nephew Richard Walker of Detroit, Michigan.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapel and cremation by Baca's Mimbres Crematory.Taken from Deming Headlight,
Wednesday 27 Apr 1994.
(located in Deming, N.M.)
PATTON faye [Parents] was born 30 Oct 1922 in hardin co., IL. She died 24 Feb 2001 in deming, NM. She was buried in chapel hill, dixon, lee co., IL. She married EDMONDSON beauford frayser 11 Mar 1946 in dixon, lee co., IL.
OBITUARY
Faye Patton Edmondson, 78, Deming resident, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001, at her home.
A Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Baca's Funeral Chapel.
Rev. Al Bunting, Pastor of the first Chruch of hte Nazarene, will officiate. Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Dixon, Illinois, at a later date.
Edmondson, was born October 3, 1922 in Cave In Rock, Ill., the eldest child of Orville and Estelle (McDowell) Patton. Faye and her husband came to Deming in 1976 from Dixon, Ill., and was a retired state of Illinois nurse.She was a member of the Deming Gem and Mineral society, Luna County Democratic Party and the Mimbres chapter of the Senior Circle.
She was preceded in death by her husband Beauford and sons Keith and Stephen.
Faye is survived by one son, Larry Edmondson of Deming; one daughter, Lynn Vasquez of Phoenix, Arizona, two sisters, Melba Patton of Cave In Rock, Ill. and Wanda Reed of Lake Worth, Florida; one brother, James Gathel of Dixon, Illinois; four grandchildren, Elias and Ethan Edmondson and Emma Fortni; seven nieces and nephews, special family members, Terri Jimenez, her daughter Sandee and Arthur Johnson, all of Deming.
EULOGY
Written by Lynn Vasquez, daughter and Jesse Edmondson, grandson.
Thank you for joining us in remembering and celebrating the life of our mother, Faye Patton Edmondson.
She was born in 1922 on the family farm outside of Cave In Rock, Illinois. no matter where life's journeys led her, the family farm in it's peaceful rural setting, was always "home". As the eldest of 4 children she helped nurture her two sisters and a brother and was expected to set an example for them to follow. She said her parents taught her that academic excellence, love of family and community and treating others with respect were important qualities to have in life. She was proud of the fact of being a straight "A" student and that she won the school-spelling contest every year. As a child she developed a love of history and reading that she sustained throughout her life. Although she learned how to cook, clean and sew she said her favorite activity was playing baseball. The Lone Star quilt on display was a childhood learning project she was so glad to finish because it just took too much time away from playing basehball.
Upon graduating from high school she attended nursing school at a Catholic teaching hospital in East Saint Louis, Illinois. When asked in later years why she was enrolled in a Catholic school (she was raised a Baptist) she said her father sent her there because it was so strict and it had an excellent program. While there, she was expected to attend daily mass. When, on numerous occasions, she reminded the Mother Superior that she was not a Catholic, she was told, "Come along Miss Patton, a little more prayer never hurt nayone." She began her nursing career in Dixon Illinois, and retired after more than twenty years of service with the state of Illinois.
She was married to Beauford Frayser Edmondson on March 11, 1946 in Dixon, Illinois, and remained his faithful loving companion until his death in 1994. When he was asked what attracted him to her, he responded, "I liked her proud, gentle nature and she had a great sense of humor (he also said he thought she was cute). She is the best friend anyone could ever have." The marriage produced four children, two having preceded her in death.
She accompanied her husband to Deming, New Mexico, in 1976. She always said that because she was raised on a farm, she was happiest in a small town atmosphere - she found all that in Deming. She loved the weather in the southwest and it's beautiful mountains but especially loved the warm, friendly people. She enjoyed lending her time and talents to the community and among her favorite causes were the Luna County Democratic Party and the Gem and Mineral Society.
During retirement she finally had time to pursue her love of history and family - genealogy. After years of study and research she succeeded in tracing and documenting the many generations of Pattons and Edmondsons. She embraced this with such a dedicated effort in order to leave a lasting leagacy for her children and grandchilden. She also started quilting, a skill she was thinkful her mother insisted she learn, because she said, "It will give me such a pleasure to know that after I'm gone my grandchildren will be kept warm at night beneath a quilt made by my own hands." The second quilt on display, a Pine Burr pattern, was a gift to one of her grandsons.
With her passing her family has lost a mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. We share with all of you the loss of a gentle good frined, And so to paraphrase Shakespeare:
"Goodnight, sweet mother, may a flight of angels sing thee to thy rest."
Peace and blessings to you all.
Arrangements by Baca's Funeral Chapel.
They had the following children:
M i EDMONDSON vernon keith F ii EDMONDSON cheryl lynn M iii EDMONDSON stephan esdon was born 21 Jan 1950. He died 15 Feb 1958 in dixon, lee co., IL. He was buried in chapel hill, dixon, lee co., IL.
STEPHAN E. EDMONDSON
Mr. and Mrs. Orval Patton and daughter, Melba, and Mrs. Gusta Garland returned Wednesday of last week to Cave-in-Rock from Dixon, where they had been called because of the death of Stephan E. Edmondson, eight years old son of Mr. and Mrs. Buford Edmondson.
The boy was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Patton and a nephew of Mrs. Garland. He had been ill for many months. He had had four malignant brain tumors, and had undergone surgery at the research Hospital in Chicago, early in September. At Christmas he was permitted to come home for a few days and enjoyed the holidays, but had to return to the hospital. He became worse and begged to be allowed to return home again. He was brought home February 15, but died the next day.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon, Rev. Gaylord Houseman, pastor of the Nazarene Church in Dixon was the officiating minister. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Park.
In addition to the relatives who attended from here, was Mr. Edmondson's sister, Mrs. Bessie Fox, Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Edmondson, who were formerly from Cave-in-Rock, have two surviving sons, Keith and Larry, and one daughter, Lynn. Stephan was their third child.
Taken from the Hardin County IndependentM iv EDMONDSON larry curtis
GINGER archibald [Parents] was born 21 Apr 1833 in IL. He died 7 Nov 1895. He was buried in pleasant hill - joyce, hardin co., IL. He married PAGE elizabeth a..
Other marriages:PATTON, mary ann
PAGE elizabeth a. [Parents] was born 12 Jan 1844 in IL. She died 16 Oct 1893 in IL. She was buried in page, hardin co., IL. She married GINGER archibald.
They had the following children:
F i GINGER anne e. was born 28 Feb 1874 in IL. She died 7 May 1890 in sparks hill, hardin co., IL. She was buried in page, hardin co., IL. F ii GINGER hattie "rita" F iii GINGER loretta was born 1876 in IL. She died. F iv Rose GINGER F v GINGER roxanna g. "roxie" M vi GINGER william p. was born 15 Dec 1880. He died 17 Sep 1885. He was buried in page, hardin co., IL.
TUCKER thomas "tommy" [Parents] was born 8 Oct 1915 in shawneetown, gallatin co., IL. He died 13 Apr 2001 in shawneetown, gallatin co., IL. He was buried in westwood, shawneetown, gallatin co., IL. He married DENTON allene 4 Aug 1936.
Tommy Tucker, 85, of Apt. 12, Lambert Drive, Shawneetown, died 9:56 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2001, in Shawneetown. He was born Oct. 8, 1915, in Shawneetown, the son of the late Fradies F. and Mabel (Womack) Tucker. He married Allene Denton August 4, 1936. She preceded him in death April 15, 1998. Mr. Tucker was a traffic manager for Mojonnier Brothers in Stickney. He was a WWII Army Air Force veteran and a member of Shawneetown First Presbyterian Church. Visitation was 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2001, at Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown. Service was 10 a.m. Monday, April 16, 2001, at the funeral chapel. The Rev. Ron Johnson will officiate. Burial is in Westwood Cemetery in Shawneetown. He is survived by a daughter, Joyce (Al) Gunzel of Harrisburg; a grandson, Dr. David A. (Yolanda) Gunzel of Marion; three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Lauren, Jonathan Gunzel of Harrisburg; two great-stepgrandchildren, Ashley and Alecia Steinberg of Marion; and a sister, Vina M. Seely of Monticello, Ind. In addition to his parents and wife, Allene Tucker, he was preceded in death by a brother, Billy W. Tucker.
DENTON allene [Parents] died 15 Apr 1998. She married TUCKER thomas "tommy" 4 Aug 1936.
They had the following children:
F i TUCKER joyce
