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DEWHIRST, Elva Jane

Female 1870 - 1921  (50 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  DEWHIRST, Elva Jane was born on 2 Oct 1870 in Denver, Richland County, Illinois; died in 1921 in Denver, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Wesley Cemetery, Wendelin, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farm Wife
    • Reference Number: DEWH.E001

    Family/Spouse: Childers, Thomas Franklin. Thomas was born in 1878; died in Dec 1949 in Olney Sanitarium, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Wesley Cemetery, Wendelin, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Childers, James Andrew  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1899; died in 1987.
    2. 3. Childers, Theodore G.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1901; died in 1968.
    3. 4. Childers, Oscar  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Oct 1904 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 12 Jul 1993 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Jul 1993 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Childers, James Andrew Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elva1) was born in 1899; died in 1987.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CHIL.J004

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


  2. 3.  Childers, Theodore G. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elva1) was born in 1901; died in 1968.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CHIL.T002


  3. 4.  Childers, Oscar Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elva1) was born on 7 Oct 1904 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 12 Jul 1993 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Jul 1993 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Retired Farmer
    • Reference Number: CHIL.O001
    • _FGRAVE: 20517811
    • Funeral: 15 Jul 1993, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Died:
    Flora Pavilion, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Buried:
    Plot: McDaniel Addition Block 2 Lot 9 Grave 5

    Family/Spouse: Webster, Laurel Marie. Laurel (daughter of Webster, Ebb Leroy and ?, Annise L.) was born on 4 Sep 1903; died on 11 Aug 1969; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Childers, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 6. Childers, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 7. LeroyChilders, Webster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1930; died on 19 Jan 1930; was buried in Wesley Cemetery, Wendelin, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 8. Childers, Norma Jane  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Feb 1931 in Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Jul 2018 in Wabash Christian Retirement Center, Carmi, White County, Illinois; was buried in Powers Cemetery, Garden Hill Township, Wayne County, Illinois.
    5. 9. Childers, Robert Wayne 'Bob'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Apr 1932 in Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Jul 2022 in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.
    6. 10. Childers, Charles Curis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Aug 1935 in Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois; died on 10 Sep 1995 in Woodland Park, Teller County, Colorado,; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Childers, L. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Oscar2, 1.Elva1)

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


  2. 6.  Childers, R. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Oscar2, 1.Elva1)

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


  3. 7.  LeroyChilders, Webster Descendancy chart to this point (4.Oscar2, 1.Elva1) was born on 8 Jan 1930; died on 19 Jan 1930; was buried in Wesley Cemetery, Wendelin, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CHIL.U001
    • _FGRAVE: 21228306

    Notes:

    Died:
    died in infancy


  4. 8.  Childers, Norma JaneChilders, Norma Jane Descendancy chart to this point (4.Oscar2, 1.Elva1) was born on 20 Feb 1931 in Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Jul 2018 in Wabash Christian Retirement Center, Carmi, White County, Illinois; was buried in Powers Cemetery, Garden Hill Township, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CHIL.N001
    • _FGRAVE: 191585226
    • Funeral: Xenia United Methodist Church, Xenia, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Norma was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and had retired as a cook from the Xenia grade school after many years of service. Her church home for over 60 years was Xenia United Methodist Church, where she participated in the women’s group and sewing group, and where she and Edwin faithfully supported the work of the church in countless ways over the years. She enjoyed working outside at home, caring for her garden and flowers, and canning and storing the harvest. Norma will be remembered for her legacy of faith and family, and the love and caring consideration that she shared with others.

    Norma married Henson, Edwin T. on 15 Aug 1950 in United Methodist Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Edwin (son of HENSON, Ralph Cecil and BURGESS, Myrtle May) was born on 26 Aug 1928 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 9 Jun 2013 in Xenia, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Powers Cemetery, Garden Hill Township, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Henson, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. HENSON, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Higgason, L.L.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 9.  Childers, Robert Wayne 'Bob' Descendancy chart to this point (4.Oscar2, 1.Elva1) was born on 30 Apr 1932 in Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Jul 2022 in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CHIL.R001
    • Military Service: United States Army

    Notes:

    Robert Wayne Childers, age 90, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 26, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

    He was born April 30, 1932, in Bible Grove Township, the son of Oscar and Laurel (Webster) Childers. He was united in marriage to Beverly Jean Davis on October 17, 1954, at the Flora First Methodist Church and together they have shared 67 wedding anniversaries.

    Bob was a 1950 graduate of Flora High School. He attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale studying agriculture while completing three years of college prior to being inducted in the Army. He served as an MP in the Army from 1953-1955. He loved the Lord and was a member of the Flora First United Methodist Church. Bob had a love for farming and had worked in the fertilizer business for a number of years. He had a great love of people and conversation, but above all he loved his family, cherishing time spent traveling with them. Bob enjoyed playing dominoes, spending time outdoors, mushroom hunting, watching birds and squirrels, and fishing in his early years. He also enjoyed watching sports and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan. He was a member of the Flora American Legion Post 14.

    He is survived by his wife: Beverly Childers of Flora; 4 children: Edith Jo Anne (Robert) Edwards of Carrollton, Virginia, Laura Mae (Floyd) Ervin of Centralia, Tracey Lynne (Jeff) Cartnal of Florissant, Missouri, and Robert Wayne (Karyn) Childers Jr. of Estes Park, Colorado; 4 grandchildren: Jonathan Edwards, Olivia Miller, Stuart Ervin, and Robert Eugene Cartnal II; a brother: Larry (Alice) Childers of Flora; a sister: Rosemary Elmore of Newton; a sister-in-law: Joyce Childers of Colorado; and several nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother: Charles Curtis Childers; and a sister: Norma Jane Henson.

    Private family services will be held. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery will take place with the presentation of military funeral honors. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Flora First United Methodist Church and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

    Robert married Davis, B.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Childrers, E.J.A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Childers, L.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 16. Childers, T.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 17. Childers, R.W. Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 10.  Childers, Charles CurisChilders, Charles Curis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Oscar2, 1.Elva1) was born on 6 Aug 1935 in Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois; died on 10 Sep 1995 in Woodland Park, Teller County, Colorado,; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CHIL.C001
    • _FGRAVE: 20517785
    • Military Service: Private Fist Class, United States Army

    Notes:

    Charles Curtis Childers, 60, of Woodland Park, Colo., formerly of Flora, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 1995 at his home.

    Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Flora. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

    Memorials can be made to Temple Hill United Methodist Camp.

    Childers was born June 6, 1935 in Bible Grove, the son of Oscar and Laurel Marie (Webster) Childers. He married Carolyn Joyce Stanley Sept. 5, 1958 in Flora.

    He was employed by Oldach Manufacturing, was a member of the Church of Nazarene in Woodland Park, Colo., and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

    He is survived by his wife, of Woodland Park, Colo.; five sons, Michael Childers, of Las Vegas, Nev., Charles Childers, of Midland, Texas, Daniel Childers, Mark Childers and Eric Childers, all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two brothers, Robert Childers, and Larry Childers, both of Flora; two sisters, Norma Henson, of Xenia, and Rosemary Elmore, of Newton; and six grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.

    Olney Daily Mail (IL) Sept. 13, 1995

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



Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Henson, B. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Norma3, 4.Oscar2, 1.Elva1)

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


  2. 12.  HENSON, D. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Norma3, 4.Oscar2, 1.Elva1)

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


  3. 13.  Higgason, L.L.L.Higgason, L.L.L. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Norma3, 4.Oscar2, 1.Elva1)

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

    Children:
    1. 18. Higginson, J.A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. Higginson, S.M.  Descendancy chart to this point

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

    Children:
    1. 20. Higginson, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. Higginson, C.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 14.  Childrers, E.J.A. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Robert3, 4.Oscar2, 1.Elva1)

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


  5. 15.  Childers, L.M. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Robert3, 4.Oscar2, 1.Elva1)

    Family/Spouse: Marvin, F.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 16.  Childers, T.L. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Robert3, 4.Oscar2, 1.Elva1)

    Family/Spouse: Cartnal, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 17.  Childers, R.W. Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Robert3, 4.Oscar2, 1.Elva1)

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




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