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Sons, David Nelson 'Nels'

Sons, David Nelson 'Nels'

Male 1868 - 1948  (80 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Sons, David Nelson 'Nels'Sons, David Nelson 'Nels' was born in 1868 in Illinois; died in 1948; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.D004
    • _FGRAVE: 59124115
    • Census: 11 Jun 1870, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; 1870 Census, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois, sheet 36

    Family/Spouse: Oehler, Mary Pauline. Mary (daughter of Oehler, E.F.) was born in Oct 1870 in Ohio; died in 1957 in Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sons, Beryl Wayne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1895 in Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1971; was buried in Nov 1971 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Sons, Earnest G.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1897 in Illinois.
    3. 4. Sons, Inez E.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1899 in Illinois.
    4. 5. Sons, Leo C.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1903 in Wayne County, Illinois.
    5. 6. Sons, May  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1906 in Illinois; died on 13 Aug 1970 in St. Clemens Hospital, Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois; was buried in Warren Cemetery, Orchardville, Wayne County, Illinois.
    6. 7. Sons, Bert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1909 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 14 Jan 1945 in Golbey, France; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.
    7. 8. Sons, Geneieve  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1911; died in 1912; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

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

    Children:
    1. 9. Sons, Nellie Leona  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1918 in Geff, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 11 Nov 2013 in Crossville, White County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Grayville, Edwards County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sons, Beryl WayneSons, Beryl Wayne Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born on 20 Jan 1895 in Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1971; was buried in Nov 1971 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.B001
    • _FGRAVE: 34580448
    • Military Service: World War I, Private First Class, Company H, 147th Infantry, United States Army National Guard

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    Departed on the USS Pocahontas from Newport News, Virginia on June 22, 1918

    Family/Spouse: Howe, Lela. Lela (daughter of Howe, Charles Emmett 'Charlie' and Dodd, Delpha Angeline) was born on 8 Aug 1905 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 11 Feb 1960; was buried in Feb 1960 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Sons, Betty L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Dec 1927; died on 20 Jul 2007 in Texas; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector County, Texas.
    2. 11. Sons, Harold Wayne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1930 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 29 Sep 1930 in Indian Prairie Township, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Cisne Cemetery, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois.
    3. 12. Sons, Lowell B.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1931 in Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 15 Mar 2016 in Twin Willows Nursing Center, Salem, Marion County, Illinois; was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Illinois.
    4. 13. Sons, Galen Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1941 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2002 in Marion Memorial Hospital, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Dec 2002 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 14. Sons, D.K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 15. Sons, Patricia Ann 'Patty'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1947 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 2011 in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 9 Feb 2011 in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois.

  2. 3.  Sons, Earnest G. Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born in 1897 in Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.E002


  3. 4.  Sons, Inez E. Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born in 1899 in Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.I001


  4. 5.  Sons, Leo C. Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born in 1903 in Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.L002


  5. 6.  Sons, May Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born on 10 Feb 1906 in Illinois; died on 13 Aug 1970 in St. Clemens Hospital, Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois; was buried in Warren Cemetery, Orchardville, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.M001
    • _FGRAVE: 37810746

    Notes:

    Obituary from Wayne County Press, 8/13/1970:

    May Manring of Orchardville died at 3 a.m. Thursday at St. Clemens Hospital in Red Bud, at the age of 64.

    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the New church at Orchardville, with the Rev. Berlin Scarborough officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

    The body will lie in state at the Richardson Funeral Chapel in Wayne City, where friends may call after 4 p.m. today.

    Mrs. Manring is the daughter of David Nelson and Mary (Coehler) Sons. She married Linza Manring, who survives.

    Other survivors include four sons . . . ; a step son . . . ; two daughters, . . . ; a brother, Byrl Sims of Flora; a sister, Inez Manring; 22 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

    Family/Spouse: Manring, Julius Linza. Julius (son of Manring, Alvin Leslie 'A.L.' and Bush, Ella) was born on 8 Nov 1903 in Orchardville, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 13 Jan 1984 in St. Mary's Hospital, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois; was buried in Warren Cemetery, Orchardville, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Sons, Bert Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born on 12 Mar 1909 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 14 Jan 1945 in Golbey, France; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.B003
    • _FGRAVE: 126740208
    • Military Service: World War II, Staff Sergeant, United States Army

    Notes:

    Died:
    killed while in the Army, there was no war going on at the time. Source: Donna Taylor.


  7. 8.  Sons, Geneieve Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born in 1911; died in 1912; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.G004
    • _FGRAVE: 59124091


  8. 9.  Sons, Nellie Leona Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born on 12 Aug 1918 in Geff, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 11 Nov 2013 in Crossville, White County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Grayville, Edwards County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.N001

    Notes:

    Nellie was a nurse's aid and worked at Meadowood Nursing Home in Grayville and Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi, Illinois. She later worked at the Windsor Oaks Motel in Grayville. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Crossville, and she enjoyed puzzles, yard work and studying the Bible.

    Family/Spouse: Alldredge, Joe. Joe was born in 1912; died in 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Ridens, Melvin C.. Melvin was born in 1911; died in 1989. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Sons, Betty L. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Beryl2, 1.David1) was born on 5 Dec 1927; died on 20 Jul 2007 in Texas; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector County, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.B002
    • _FGRAVE: 43306077

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Serenity North Plot 136 Lot 2

    Family/Spouse: Freese, Clarence Kenneth 'Hotshot'. Clarence was born on 2 Feb 1924 in Eldorado, Saline County, Illinois; died on 21 Apr 1981 in Odessa, Ector County, Texas; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Freese, J.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Caldwell, Donald Wayne. Donald was born on 17 Sep 1929; died on 4 Jan 1994 in Texas; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.  Sons, Harold Wayne Descendancy chart to this point (2.Beryl2, 1.David1) was born on 4 Apr 1930 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 29 Sep 1930 in Indian Prairie Township, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Cisne Cemetery, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.H002
    • _FGRAVE: 199024724


  3. 12.  Sons, Lowell B.Sons, Lowell B. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Beryl2, 1.David1) was born on 17 Jul 1931 in Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 15 Mar 2016 in Twin Willows Nursing Center, Salem, Marion County, Illinois; was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.L001
    • _FGRAVE: 159596964
    • Military Service: United States Army
    • Funeral: 19 Mar 2016, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Lowell B. Sons, age 84, of Salem, Illinois, formerly of Flora, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem, with family and his wife of 60 years by his side.

    Lowell was born July 17, 1931 in Cisne, the son of Beryl Wayne and Lela (Howe) Sons. He married Barbara Cook on June 11, 1955, in Flora.

    Lowell served in the U.S. Army and was a cook at Fort Lewis, Washington, and later served in the Reserves for 8 years. His working experience included driving trucks for Flora Pure Milk Company for 5 years, shoe factory, Vaughn Furniture, Petrolane, and was a guard at Jenmar. Lowell really enjoyed listening to music at the Flora HUB, and traveling to other music spots in the area.

    He is survived by his wife: Barbara Sons of Salem; four children: Jeffrey Sons (Paula) of Salem, Gary Sons (Cindy) of Woodbridge, VA, Carol Pruitt (Ron) of Kell, and Walter Sons (companion Teresa) of Cisne; twelve grandchildren: Amy Hawkins (Randy), Crystal Sons, Angela Smith (Matt), Nicci Sons, Stephanie Sons, Samantha Sons, Christopher Sons, Jeannie Sons, Amy Pruitt, Ronnie Pruitt Jr., Caleb Pruitt, and Jarod Sons; six great-grandchildren; and a sister: Donna Kay Taylor (Rick) of Edinburg, IN.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister: Betty Caldwell, a brother: Galen Sons, and a sister: Patty Ann Thomas.

    A funeral service for Lowell Sons will be 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with visitation from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Military honors will be presented prior to the funeral service.

    The family has requested that memorial donations be given to a group that assists Veterans, such as D.A.V. or Wounded Warriors.

    Buried:
    Was he cremated?

    Lowell married Cook, Barbara Lucille on 11 Jun 1955 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Barbara (daughter of Cook, Leland E. and Stanley, Lucy A.) was born on 9 Dec 1936 in Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Dec 2019 in Kell, Marion County, Illinois; was buried on 4 Jan 2020 in East Lawn Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Sons, J.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Sons, G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 19. Sons, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 20. Sons, W.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 13.  Sons, Galen RaySons, Galen Ray Descendancy chart to this point (2.Beryl2, 1.David1) was born on 8 Sep 1941 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2002 in Marion Memorial Hospital, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Dec 2002 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.G001
    • _FGRAVE: 22422063
    • Military Service: Specialist Fourth Class, 8th Infantry Division, Baumholder, Germany, United States Army
    • Funeral: 5 Dec 2002, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Galen R. Sons, 61, of Flora, died December 1, 2002, in Marion Memorial Hospital, Marion, IL.

    Mr. Sons was born September 8, 1941 in Wayne County, the son of Beryl W. and Lela Howe Sons.

    He married Velma Gill Hunt February 14, 1980 in Flora.

    Mr. Sons was an area Sears Service Technician and past owner/operator of the Sears Catalog Store in Flora.

    He was a member of the Oak Street Baptist Church, Flora Masonic Lodge #204, Belleville Consistory, Ainad Temple, Clay County Shrine club, Flora Police Commissioner, past Flora Civil Defense Member, Flora American Legion Post #14 and a U. S. Army - Vietnam Veteran.

    Survivors include his wife; two sons, Doug Sons and Rob Hunt; three daughters, Gayla Tanner, Marie Headlee, and Becky Payne; a brother, Lowell B. Sons; three sisters, Betty Coldwell, Donna Kay Taylor, and Patty Ann Thomas; and 16 grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his parents.

    Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in the Elmwood Cemetery with Military Honors.

    (Published Clay County Advocate-Press)

    Military Service:
    Notes from Carl Wayne Gray:

    "Galen's obituary and his military headstone says he was a Vietnam Veteran. Galen and I were in the Army at the same time in Germany, but he did not serve in Vietnam. They should have read "Vietnam ERA Veteran"

    Buried:
    Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in the Elmwood Cemetery with Military Honors.

    Galen married McDowell, Betty Marie on 3 Jul 1959 in Mount Zion Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Betty (daughter of McDowell, Clayson Adrian and Luke, Nella Grace) was born on 3 Jun 1942 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 10 Aug 2007 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Aug 2007 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Sons, G.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 22. Sons, D.D.D.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Galen married Gill, V.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 14.  Sons, D.K.Sons, D.K. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

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


  6. 15.  Sons, Patricia Ann 'Patty'Sons, Patricia Ann 'Patty' Descendancy chart to this point (2.Beryl2, 1.David1) was born on 24 Dec 1947 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 2011 in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 9 Feb 2011 in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.P001
    • _FGRAVE: 65278295
    • Funeral: 9 Feb 2011, Zif Baptist Church, Zif Township, Wayne County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Patty A. Thomas, 63, of Clay City, IL died at 5:52 AM Friday, February 4, 2011 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL.

    She was born December 24, 1947 in Flora, IL to Beryl & Lela (Howe) Sons. She married Sherman L. Thomas on August 3, 1967 in Clay City, IL.

    She was a homemaker and her memberships included the following: member of Zif Baptist Church in Clay City, member and chaplain of Flora VFW Ladies Auxiliary, member and past president of Clay City VFW Auxiliary, a Red Cross volunteer, and a DAV volunteer.

    Patty enjoyed being outdoors, sewing, reading, outdoor activities, resale shopping and family get togethers.

    She is survived by her husband: Sherman Thomas; children: Danita Henderson & husband Steve, Greg Thomas & wife Susan, Daniel Thomas & wife Kim; sister: Donna Taylor & husband Richard; brother: Lowell Sons & wife Barbara; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother (Galen Sons), and a sister (Betty Caldwell).

    Funeral services were held at Zif Baptist Church and burial followed in Zif Cemetery, Clay City.

    Memorials may be made to Zif Baptist Church.

    Patricia married Thomas, S.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Thomas, D.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Thomas, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. Thomas, G.G.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Freese, J.L. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Betty3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

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

    Children:
    1. 26. Carman  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 27. Carman  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 17.  Sons, J.J. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Lowell3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

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


  3. 18.  Sons, G. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Lowell3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

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


  4. 19.  Sons, C. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Lowell3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

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


  5. 20.  Sons, W. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Lowell3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

  6. 21.  Sons, G.J.Sons, G.J. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Galen3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

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

    Children:
    1. 28. Tanner, B.D.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 29. Tanner, F.E.S.  Descendancy chart to this point

    G.J. married Prather, M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Prather, C.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. Prather, N.M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 22.  Sons, D.D.D.Sons, D.D.D. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Galen3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

    Family/Spouse: Billings, B.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. SONS, T.C.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

    D.D.D. married Tackitt, R.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Sons, D.C.  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 23.  Thomas, D.L. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Patricia3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

    Family/Spouse: Henderson, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Henderson, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 35. Henderson, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 36. Henderson, K.E.  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 24.  Thomas, D.Thomas, D. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Patricia3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

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


  10. 25.  Thomas, G.G.Thomas, G.G. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Patricia3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

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



Generation: 5

  1. 26.  Carman Descendancy chart to this point (16.J.L.4, 10.Betty3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

  2. 27.  Carman Descendancy chart to this point (16.J.L.4, 10.Betty3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

  3. 28.  Tanner, B.D.S. Descendancy chart to this point (21.G.J.4, 13.Galen3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

  4. 29.  Tanner, F.E.S.Tanner, F.E.S. Descendancy chart to this point (21.G.J.4, 13.Galen3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

  5. 30.  Prather, C.M.Prather, C.M. Descendancy chart to this point (21.G.J.4, 13.Galen3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

  6. 31.  Prather, N.M.Prather, N.M. Descendancy chart to this point (21.G.J.4, 13.Galen3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

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

    Children:
    1. 37. PRATHER, J.M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 32.  SONS, T.C.L. Descendancy chart to this point (22.D.D.D.4, 13.Galen3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

  8. 33.  Sons, D.C.Sons, D.C. Descendancy chart to this point (22.D.D.D.4, 13.Galen3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

  9. 34.  Henderson, C. Descendancy chart to this point (23.D.L.4, 15.Patricia3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

  10. 35.  Henderson, D. Descendancy chart to this point (23.D.L.4, 15.Patricia3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)

  11. 36.  Henderson, K.E. Descendancy chart to this point (23.D.L.4, 15.Patricia3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)


Generation: 6

  1. 37.  PRATHER, J.M. Descendancy chart to this point (31.N.M.5, 21.G.J.4, 13.Galen3, 2.Beryl2, 1.David1)



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