Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

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?, Arvilla

?, Arvilla

Female 1868 - 1946  (78 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  ?, Arvilla?, Arvilla was born in 1868; died in 1946; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: UNK.A167
    • Census: 12 Apr 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 01b

    Notes:

    Census:
    Widowed

    Family/Spouse: Payne, William Henry. William was born on 24 Jan 1841; died on 18 Jun 1923; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Payne, Rufus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1891; died on 18 Apr 1957 in Veterans Hospital, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Payne, Pearl  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Sep 1895 in Illinois; died on 31 Jul 1964; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Payne, LaVern  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 May 1898; died on 7 Apr 1970; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 5. Payne, Harmon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Apr 1902; died on 15 Mar 1985; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 6. Payne, L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1906 in Illinois.
    6. 7. Payne, Elizabeth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1911; died in 1959; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    7. 8. Payne, Lowell 'Spoonie'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1911; died on 15 Aug 2004 in Flora Pavilion Nursing Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Payne, RufusPayne, Rufus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Arvilla1) was born on 10 Feb 1891; died on 18 Apr 1957 in Veterans Hospital, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.R018
    • Funeral: Neal Funeral Home, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois
    • Military Service: World War I, Private, Company E, 145th Infantry, United States Army

    Family/Spouse: Scammahorn, Minnie Vulta. Minnie (daughter of Scammahorn, David S. and Cook, Sarah Catherine) was born on 30 Jan 1907; died on 28 Oct 1950; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Payne, R. Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 10. Payne, Alvin Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1936; died on 29 Aug 1968; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

  2. 3.  Payne, PearlPayne, Pearl Descendancy chart to this point (1.Arvilla1) was born on 19 Sep 1895 in Illinois; died on 31 Jul 1964; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.P002
    • Census: 12 Apr 1940, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 02b
    • Census: 6 May 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 04a

    Family/Spouse: Anderson, Florence E.. Florence was born on 4 Apr 1910 in Illinois; died on 29 Dec 1987; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Payne, E.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Payne, Henry  Descendancy chart to this point died before 10 Nov 2014.
    3. 13. Payne, Geneva P.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1928 in Illinois; died before 10 Nov 2014.
    4. 14. Payne, Ethel E.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1930 in Illinois; died on 1 Aug 2007; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 15. Payne, Lois L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1931 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Feb 2021 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    6. 16. Payne, Delbert Leonard 'Sonny'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 May 1933 in Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Mar 2023 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    7. 17. Payne, Matilda Ann 'Toots'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Apr 1936 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 10 Nov 2014 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    8. 18. Payne, J.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Payne, LaVern Descendancy chart to this point (1.Arvilla1) was born on 2 May 1898; died on 7 Apr 1970; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.L013
    • _FGRAVE: 27572102

    Family/Spouse: ?, Carrie. Carrie was born on 12 Dec 1901; died on 19 Dec 1983. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Payne, M.H.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. Payne, Marjorie L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Nov 1924; died on 18 Apr 1932; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

  4. 5.  Payne, Harmon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Arvilla1) was born on 18 Apr 1902; died on 15 Mar 1985; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.H002

    Family/Spouse: Straley, Mina C.. Mina (daughter of Straley, Charles Fredrick and Thomann, Louisa) was born on 22 Nov 1905; died on 19 Nov 1992; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Payne, L.Payne, L. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Arvilla1) was born in 1906 in Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.L015


  6. 7.  Payne, ElizabethPayne, Elizabeth Descendancy chart to this point (1.Arvilla1) was born in 1911; died in 1959; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.E013
    • Census: 12 Apr 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 01b

    Notes:

    Census:
    Widowed

    Family/Spouse: Anderson, Charles H.. Charles was born in 1900; died in 1977; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Anderson, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 22. Anderson, Donald W.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1940; died in 1952; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 23. Anderson, Erma Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1947; died on 26 Jun 2008 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 24. Anderson, W.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 8.  Payne, Lowell 'Spoonie'Payne, Lowell 'Spoonie' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Arvilla1) was born on 2 Feb 1911; died on 15 Aug 2004 in Flora Pavilion Nursing Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.L014
    • _FGRAVE: 18079935
    • Military Service: World War II, Private, Battery D, 54th Anti-Aircraft Training Battalion, Anti-Aircraft Replacement Training Center, United States Army
    • Census: 12 Apr 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 01b

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    With 6 months, 5 days of prior service in 1940, recalled to active duty again on August 13, 1942 at East Saint Louis, Illinois, as a draftee. Assigned to Battery D, 54th Anti-Aircraft Training Battalion, Anti-Aircraft Replacement Training Center, at Camp Callan, California. Honorably discharged as a Private on October 30, 1942 (just short of his 32nd birthday) at same station. Earned The American Defense Service Medal and The WWII Victory Medal for service during the periods of eligibility.

    (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.)

    Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2282218

    Census:
    Widowed



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Payne, R. Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Rufus2, 1.Arvilla1)

  2. 10.  Payne, Alvin Ray Descendancy chart to this point (2.Rufus2, 1.Arvilla1) was born on 24 Oct 1936; died on 29 Aug 1968; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.A013


  3. 11.  Payne, E. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1)

    Family/Spouse: Anderson, H.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Cook, A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 12.  Payne, Henry Descendancy chart to this point (3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1) died before 10 Nov 2014.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.H004


  5. 13.  Payne, Geneva P.Payne, Geneva P. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1) was born in 1928 in Illinois; died before 10 Nov 2014.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.G006
    • Census: 6 May 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 04a

    Family/Spouse: Frank, Vernon. Vernon died before 10 Nov 2014. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 14.  Payne, Ethel E.Payne, Ethel E. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1) was born on 10 Feb 1930 in Illinois; died on 1 Aug 2007; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.E014
    • Census: 6 May 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 04a

    Family/Spouse: Jennings, Everett D.. Everett was born on 3 Mar 1926; died on 20 May 1976; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 15.  Payne, Lois L.Payne, Lois L. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1) was born on 9 Dec 1931 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Feb 2021 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.L010
    • _FGRAVE: 223687747

    Notes:

    Lois was a charter member of First Southern Baptist Church in Flora. In the past she had worked at the garment factory, shoe factory, and Sparton Manufacturing. She had babysat for more than 50 years and held a special place in her heart for the many children she had cared for over the years. Lois will be remembered as a wonderful example of a loving mother and wife.

    Died:
    Lois L. (Payne) Eastin, age 89, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 28, 2021, at her home.

    Lois married Eastin, Kenneth Wayne Sr. on 9 Dec 1951 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Kenneth (son of Eastin, Leo Casey and Tooley, Mary Ellen 'Ellie') was born on 2 Feb 1925 in Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois; died on 7 Mar 2009 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 11 Mar 2009 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Eastin, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. Eastin, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 27. Eastin, Rebecca Ann 'Becky'  Descendancy chart to this point died before 7 Mar 2009.
    4. 28. Eastin, Leroy  Descendancy chart to this point died before 7 Mar 2009.
    5. 29. Eastin, K.W. Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 16.  Payne, Delbert Leonard 'Sonny'Payne, Delbert Leonard 'Sonny' Descendancy chart to this point (3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1) was born on 17 May 1933 in Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Mar 2023 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.D005
    • _FGRAVE: 245448541
    • Military Service: United States Army
    • Funeral: 30 Mar 2023, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Delbert Leonard “Sonny” Payne, age 89, of Sailor Springs, Illinois, passed away Sunday morning, March 26, 2023, at Flora Gardens Care Center.

    He was born May 17, 1933, in Pixley Township, Clay County, the son of Pearl and Florence (Anderson) Payne. He was united in marriage to Norma J. Sullens on December 15, 1956, in Clay City and together they have shared 66 wedding anniversaries.

    Sonny worked making grain bins before deploying to Germany for a year during his service in the Army. He later worked at the Shoe Factory, in the oil field, and was a longtime mechanic running his own lawnmower shop. He was a member of the Community Southern Baptist Church in Clay City.

    He is survived by his wife: Norma Payne of Sailor Springs; 4 children: Dean (Mary) Payne Sr. of Sumner, Linda (Mike) Norris of Sailor Springs, Albert Dale (Kim) Payne of Sailor Springs, and Brenda (Rodney) Lynn of Clay City; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister: Elaine Anderson of Marseilles; and many nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings: Henry Payne, Geneva Frank, Ethel Jennings, Lois Eastin, Matilda Ann “Toots” Payne, and James Payne.

    A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Clay City Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Cancer Crusaders and will be accepted through the funeral home. The family wishes to thank the staff at Flora Gardens Care Center for their care and compassion.

    Family/Spouse: Sullens, N.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Payne, D. Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. Payne, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 32. Payne, A.D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 33. Payne, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 34. Payne, D.  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 17.  Payne, Matilda Ann 'Toots'Payne, Matilda Ann 'Toots' Descendancy chart to this point (3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1) was born on 13 Apr 1936 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 10 Nov 2014 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.M017
    • _FGRAVE: 138615053
    • Census: 6 May 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 04a

    Notes:

    During her working years, she worked at the Olney Garment Factory, Four Sisters Manufacturing, and Sparton Manufacturing. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church where she also assisted with Vacation Bible School, and had been a member of Rebekahs.

    Matilda had a love of family and has decorated many wedding, anniversary, and birthday cakes over the years. She was her own handyman, enjoyed sewing and crocheting, and shared her homemade jellies and jams with everyone.


  10. 18.  Payne, J.L.Payne, J.L. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, K.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 19.  Payne, M.H. Descendancy chart to this point (4.LaVern2, 1.Arvilla1)

  12. 20.  Payne, Marjorie L. Descendancy chart to this point (4.LaVern2, 1.Arvilla1) was born on 15 Nov 1924; died on 18 Apr 1932; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.M020
    • _FGRAVE: 27572077


  13. 21.  Anderson, R. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elizabeth2, 1.Arvilla1)

  14. 22.  Anderson, Donald W. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elizabeth2, 1.Arvilla1) was born in 1940; died in 1952; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.D014


  15. 23.  Anderson, Erma Ray Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elizabeth2, 1.Arvilla1) was born on 8 Sep 1947; died on 26 Jun 2008 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: ANDE.E008

    Notes:

    She was a past factory employee.

    Buried:
    Graveside services were held at Smith Cemetery, rural Clay City with Bro. Neal Kenley officiating.


  16. 24.  Anderson, W.J. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elizabeth2, 1.Arvilla1)


Generation: 4

  1. 25.  Eastin, C. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lois3, 3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1)

    Family/Spouse: Gibson, D.D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 26.  Eastin, D. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lois3, 3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 27.  Eastin, Rebecca Ann 'Becky' Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lois3, 3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1) died before 7 Mar 2009.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: EAST.R004

    Family/Spouse: Martin, G.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 28.  Eastin, Leroy Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lois3, 3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1) died before 7 Mar 2009.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: EAST.L006


  5. 29.  Eastin, K.W. Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lois3, 3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1)

    K.W. married Miller, C.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Eastin, S.  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 30.  Payne, D. Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Delbert3, 3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 31.  Payne, L. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Delbert3, 3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1)

    Family/Spouse: Norris, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Norris, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 37. Norris, N.  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 32.  Payne, A.D. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Delbert3, 3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1)

    Family/Spouse: Norris, K.K.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 33.  Payne, B. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Delbert3, 3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1)

    Family/Spouse: Lynn, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 34.  Payne, D. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Delbert3, 3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1)

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



Generation: 5

  1. 35.  Eastin, S. Descendancy chart to this point (29.K.W.4, 15.Lois3, 3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1)

    S. married ?, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 36.  Norris, J. Descendancy chart to this point (31.L.4, 16.Delbert3, 3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1)

    Family/Spouse: Ross, H.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Ross, R.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 37.  Norris, N. Descendancy chart to this point (31.L.4, 16.Delbert3, 3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1)


Generation: 6

  1. 38.  Ross, R. Descendancy chart to this point (36.J.5, 31.L.4, 16.Delbert3, 3.Pearl2, 1.Arvilla1)



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