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Brown, Charles Thomas 'Tom'

Brown, Charles Thomas 'Tom'

Male 1923 - 2018  (94 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Brown, Charles Thomas 'Tom'Brown, Charles Thomas 'Tom' was born on 7 Jun 1923 in Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois (son of Brown, James Edward 'Jim' and Hunley, Minnie Marie); died on 19 Apr 2018 in Aperion Care, Bridgeport, Lawrence County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BROW.C005
    • _FGRAVE: 188985389

    Notes:

    Charles “Tom” Thomas Brown, age 94 of Clay City, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Aperion Care in Bridgeport. Tom was born on June 7, 1923 in Clay City Township, Clay City, IL, the eldest son of James and Marie (Hunley) Brown. He married Vida Mae Phillips on March 6, 1943 in Sailor Springs, IL. She preceded him in death on November 1, 2007.

    Together, Tom and Vida Mae had three children; Shirley Osborn of Bridgeport, IL, Dale (Darla) Brown of Beebe, AR, and Philip (Synda) Brown of Clay City, IL. They were also blessed with a legacy of ten grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren.

    Tom was a farmer, welder, and inventor his entire life. During the 1950’s and 1960’s, he was instrumental in conservation tillage, working with the Tennessee Valley Authority in adapting to their practices. During the 1970’s and 1980’s, he owned and operated Brown’s Welding Service, working mainly with Union Oil Company as their welder.

    Tom and Vida Mae retired in 1986 and spent many years traveling and camping with many friends and neighbors. They really enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and just visiting with others. Tom never met a stranger and loved being able to help others. Tom lived a long and full life and was blessed with a loving family and many wonderful friends and neighbors. He will be missed.

    Tom is survived by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by siblings Nancy and Johnny.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Vida Mae, and siblings Helen and Jimmy.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Bridgeport Senior Citizens Center or to the County Line Sodbusters.

    A visitation/celebration of life will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City.

    Interment will be in Smith Cemetery at a later date in a private family service.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Brown, James Edward 'Jim'Brown, James Edward 'Jim' was born in 1900 (son of Brown, Thomas and Crackel, Mina); died in 1984; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BROW.J006
    • Census: 1 May 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 02b

    James married Hunley, Minnie Marie. Minnie (daughter of Hunley, Charles and Cockerel, Minnie Dallas) was born on 24 Oct 1903 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Jun 1997 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Jul 1997 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Hunley, Minnie MarieHunley, Minnie Marie was born on 24 Oct 1903 in Clay County, Illinois (daughter of Hunley, Charles and Cockerel, Minnie Dallas); died on 28 Jun 1997 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Jul 1997 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: HUNL.M004
    • Religion: Clay City Methodist Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
    • Census: 1 May 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 02b
    • Funeral: 2 Jul 1997, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Children:
    1. Brown, J.
    2. 1. Brown, Charles Thomas 'Tom' was born on 7 Jun 1923 in Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; died on 19 Apr 2018 in Aperion Care, Bridgeport, Lawrence County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. Brown, H.
    4. Brown, N.
    5. Brown, James M. 'Jimmy' was born on 3 Jul 1940 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Jun 1967 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Brown, Thomas was born on 18 Feb 1866 in Ohio (son of Brown, John and Burchall, Nancy); died on 27 Jun 1951; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • Reference Number: BROW.T001
    • _FGRAVE: 18661419

    Thomas married Crackel, Mina. Mina (daughter of Crackel, Michael and Allender, Martha Hanna) was born on 17 Feb 1875 in Illinois; died on 7 Nov 1944; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Crackel, Mina was born on 17 Feb 1875 in Illinois (daughter of Crackel, Michael and Allender, Martha Hanna); died on 7 Nov 1944; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CRAC.M002
    • _FGRAVE: 18661416

    Children:
    1. Brown, Grace Lorene was born on 23 Apr 1899; died on 17 Oct 1932; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 2. Brown, James Edward 'Jim' was born in 1900; died in 1984; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. Brown, Ralph was born in 1905 in Illinois.
    4. Brown, Vera was born in 1908 in Illinois.

  3. 6.  Hunley, Charles was born in 1879 in Illinois (son of Hunley, Archibald Henry 'Arch' and Lockhart, Delilah); died on 2 Nov 1953; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: HUNL.C004
    • _FGRAVE: 24075077
    • Census: 15 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 05b

    Charles married Cockerel, Minnie Dallas. Minnie was born in 1881 in Kentucky; died on 20 Mar 1939; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Cockerel, Minnie Dallas was born in 1881 in Kentucky; died on 20 Mar 1939; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: COCK.M002
    • _FGRAVE: 24075084
    • Census: 15 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 05b

    Children:
    1. Hunley, Ralph D. 'Rufus' was born on 6 Jan 1900 in Illinois; died in 1968 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. Hunley, Raymond Samson was born on 6 Jan 1900 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Jun 1987 in Flora Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 3. Hunley, Minnie Marie was born on 24 Oct 1903 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Jun 1997 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Jul 1997 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. Hunley, Ruby R. was born on 14 Nov 1905 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 13 Jul 2001 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 17 Jul 2001 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. Hunley, Doris Eileen was born on 29 Sep 1920 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Aug 2003 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Brown, John was born on 12 Oct 1814 in Ireland; died on 11 Feb 1904; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BROW.J016

    John married Burchall, NancyIreland. Nancy was born in 1827; died on 12 Feb 1899; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Burchall, Nancy was born in 1827; died on 12 Feb 1899; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BURC.N001

    Children:
    1. 4. Brown, Thomas was born on 18 Feb 1866 in Ohio; died on 27 Jun 1951; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. Brown, Mary Anne was born on 25 Jul 1897 in Illinois; died on 13 Feb 1976; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

  3. 10.  Crackel, MichaelCrackel, Michael was born on 26 Mar 1835 in England; died on 27 Jun 1890 in Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Plasterer
    • Reference Number: CRAC.M003
    • _FGRAVE: 24072341
    • Military Service: American Civil War, Private, Company I, 98th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    CRACKEL, MICHAEL
    Rank PVT Company I Unit 98 IL US INF

    Personal Characteristics
    Residence CLAY CITY, CLAY CO, IL Age 27 Height 5' 10 Hair LIGHT
    Eyes BLUE Complexion LIGHT Marital Status MARRIED Occupation PLASTERER
    Nativity ENGLAND

    Service Record
    Joined When AUG 13, 1862 Joined Where JASPER CO, IL
    Joined By Whom W H WADE Period 3 YRS
    Muster In SEP 3, 1862 Muster In Where CAMP CENTRALIA, IL
    Muster In By Whom L CPT Muster Out JUN 27, 1865
    Muster Out Where NASHVILLE, TN Muster Out By Whom CPT HOSEA
    Remarks N/A

    Served from 13 August 1862 - 27 June 1865

    Michael married Allender, Martha Hanna. Martha was born on 28 Jan 1840; died on 31 Jan 1912; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Allender, Martha HannaAllender, Martha Hanna was born on 28 Jan 1840; died on 31 Jan 1912; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: ALLE.M002
    • _FGRAVE: 24072331

    Children:
    1. Crackel, James Lemuel was born in 1862 in Illinois; died in 1945; was buried in Levitt Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County. Illinois.
    2. 5. Crackel, Mina was born on 17 Feb 1875 in Illinois; died on 7 Nov 1944; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

  5. 12.  Hunley, Archibald Henry 'Arch'Hunley, Archibald Henry 'Arch' was born on 6 Mar 1840; died on 6 Jul 1918; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Railroad Worker, Farmer
    • Reference Number: HUNL.A005
    • Military Service: American Civil War, Private, Company H, 30th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment

    Archibald married Lockhart, Delilah. Delilah (daughter of Lockhart, Mitchel and Cline, Delila) was born on 15 Sep 1846; died on 13 Jun 1920; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Lockhart, DelilahLockhart, Delilah was born on 15 Sep 1846 (daughter of Lockhart, Mitchel and Cline, Delila); died on 13 Jun 1920; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: LOCK.D001

    Children:
    1. Hunley, Archibald 'Arch' Jr. was born on 23 Dec 1874 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 16 Feb 1932 in Olney Sanitarium, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 18 Feb 1932 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. Hunley, Jesse Sr. was born on 6 Feb 1878 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Nov 1971 in Anna State Hospital, Anna, Union County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 6. Hunley, Charles was born in 1879 in Illinois; died on 2 Nov 1953; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. Hunley, Ella Nancy was born on 3 Sep 1881 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Aug 1977 in St. Marys Hospital, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. Hunley, Bertha K. was born on 28 May 1885 in Illinois; died on 8 Dec 1965; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    6. Hunley, James Grant 'Jimmy' was born on 7 Apr 1889 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Apr 1969 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.



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