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Taylor, Mary Ellen 'Ella'

Female 1879 - 1925  (46 years)


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  1. 1.  Taylor, Mary Ellen 'Ella' was born on 19 Nov 1879 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Dec 1925 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: TAYL.M010

    Family/Spouse: Chaffin, Herbert Bruce. Herbert (son of Chaffin, John Melton and Claypool, Mary E.) was born on 28 Mar 1864 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Mar 1934 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Chaffin, Ollie Mae  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1912 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Apr 2001 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Apr 2001 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Chaffin, Charles Herbert 'Herb'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Apr 1916 in Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Mar 2004 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 31 Mar 2004 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Chaffin, Ollie MaeChaffin, Ollie Mae Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 27 Apr 1912 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Apr 2001 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Apr 2001 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Owned and Operated Watson's Market in Clay City, Illinois
    • Reference Number: CHAF.O001
    • _FGRAVE: 18144743
    • Funeral: 22 Apr 2001, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    With her husband, she owned and operated Watson's Market in Clay City, was a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church and was active in the Daughters of the American Revolution.

    Buried:
    Plot: Lot 14 - 2 Add. Sp. 1 - Row 23

    Ollie married Watson, Marshall Davis on 22 Nov 1930 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Marshall (son of Watson, James Marshall and Davis, Beulah Ethel) was born on 17 Oct 1912 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; died on 7 Sep 1997 in Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 11 Sep 1997 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Watson, Norma Louise  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1940 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Feb 2017 in The Villages, Sumter County, Florida; was buried in Unknown.
    2. 5. Watson, N.R.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Chaffin, Charles Herbert 'Herb'Chaffin, Charles Herbert 'Herb' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 17 Apr 1916 in Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Mar 2004 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 31 Mar 2004 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CHAF.C001
    • _FGRAVE: 27167018
    • Funeral: 31 Mar 2004, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    He had been a custodian for Clay City Grade School for 20 years.

    Charles married SWIFT, Mary Elizabeth on 28 May 1977. Mary (daughter of SWIFT, Otto Monroe and CULLIVER, Essie Mae) was born on 19 Sep 1920 in Grayville, Edwards County, Illinois; died on 22 Apr 2010 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Apr 2010 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Chaffin, G.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 7. CHAFFIN, J.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 8. CHAFFIN, H.W.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 9. Chaffin, Charles Robert 'Chuck'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Nov 1941 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Jun 1993 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried on 1 Jul 1993 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Watson, Norma Louise Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ollie2, 1.Mary1) was born on 28 Sep 1940 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Feb 2017 in The Villages, Sumter County, Florida; was buried in Unknown.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WATS.N002
    • _FGRAVE: 175883488

    Notes:

    Norma L. (Watson) Franklin, 76, of The Villages, Florida, and formerly of Olney, died peacefully at home on Thursday February 2, 2017.

    Mrs. Franklin was born September 28, 1940, in Flora, daughter of Ollie M. (Chaffin) and Davis M. Watson. She married Jack D. Franklin on June 26, 1960, in Clay City. He survives.

    Norma Franklin was a dedicated student and teacher with a lifelong passion for education. After graduating Southern Illinois University Carbondale, she taught elementary school in De Land and Rantoul. When her husband began his veterinary career in Carmi, Norma focused on raising their two sons and operating a daycare at their home. Career changes eventually brought the family to Olney, where Norma took classes at Olney Central College and taught yoga. She later earned a degree in nutrition from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, and became a registered dietician. She then taught nutrition at EIU for several years prior to retiring in Florida.

    Norma is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jack D. Franklin, of The Villages, Fla.; son, Michael A. Franklin and wife Graciela, of Champaign; son, Matt R. Franklin and wife Christine, of Wooster, Ohio; sister, Nancy R. (Watson) Brown, of Flora; five grandchildren, Richard J.D. Franklin, Johnathon M. Franklin, and Kathryn M. Franklin, of Illiopolis, and Carter M. Franklin and Courtney C. Franklin, of Wooster, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and -nephews.

    She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Truman L. Brown, of Flora, and her pAren't s.

    Norma married Franklin, J.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Franklin, M.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Franklin, M.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 5.  Watson, N.R.Watson, N.R. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ollie2, 1.Mary1)

    Family/Spouse: Brown, T.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Brown, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 13. Brown, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 14. Brown, D.D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 15. Brown, Kelly L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Apr 1969 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 14 Mar 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois.
    5. 16. Brown, D.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 6.  Chaffin, G.J.Chaffin, G.J. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Mary1)

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


  4. 7.  CHAFFIN, J.S. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Mary1)

  5. 8.  CHAFFIN, H.W.CHAFFIN, H.W. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Mary1)

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


  6. 9.  Chaffin, Charles Robert 'Chuck'Chaffin, Charles Robert 'Chuck' Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Mary1) was born on 12 Nov 1941 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Jun 1993 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried on 1 Jul 1993 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CHAF.C002
    • _FGRAVE: 17898043

    Notes:

    He was an employee of Mege Packing Meat Industry.

    Buried:
    Graveside services

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

    Children:
    1. 17. CHAFFIN, G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. CHAFFIN, Cynthia D. 'Cindy'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1961 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 22 Dec 2004 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Franklin, M.R. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Norma3, 2.Ollie2, 1.Mary1)

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


  2. 11.  Franklin, M.A. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Norma3, 2.Ollie2, 1.Mary1)

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

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


  3. 12.  Brown, D. Descendancy chart to this point (5.N.R.3, 2.Ollie2, 1.Mary1)

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


  4. 13.  Brown, T. Descendancy chart to this point (5.N.R.3, 2.Ollie2, 1.Mary1)

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

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


  5. 14.  Brown, D.D. Descendancy chart to this point (5.N.R.3, 2.Ollie2, 1.Mary1)

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


  6. 15.  Brown, Kelly L.Brown, Kelly L. Descendancy chart to this point (5.N.R.3, 2.Ollie2, 1.Mary1) was born on 21 Apr 1969 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 14 Mar 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BROW.K001
    • Military Service: United States Army
    • Funeral: 19 Mar 2020, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Kelly worked several jobs in the past including as a manager for Huck’s in Effingham and in positions at Sparton Manufacturing and GSI in Flora. He had most recently worked at HELLA Electronics in Flora for the past 6 years. He enlisted in the Army and was stationed at Fort Knox but had to return home upon his father’s passing. He enjoyed shopping on weekends in St. Louis and Evansville, playing Xbox with his brothers, and Deer Hunter at the truck stop in Effingham. As a young boy he loved to visit his Grandpa Watson’s store in Clay City and would always ask for a “nanner” meaning banana and often reminisced of the trip he took to California with his good friend Steve Lewis. Kelly was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and everyone will miss his contagious smile.

    Funeral:
    A funeral service for Kelly Brown will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Michael Davis officiating.

    Died:
    Kelly L. Brown, age 50, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 14, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

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


  7. 16.  Brown, D. Descendancy chart to this point (5.N.R.3, 2.Ollie2, 1.Mary1)

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


  8. 17.  CHAFFIN, G. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Charles3, 3.Charles2, 1.Mary1)

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

    Children:
    1. 19. SCHAPKER, S.  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 18.  CHAFFIN, Cynthia D. 'Cindy' Descendancy chart to this point (9.Charles3, 3.Charles2, 1.Mary1) was born on 30 Aug 1961 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 22 Dec 2004 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CHAF.C003

    Notes:

    She graduated from North Posey High School in 1979. Her greatest job was raising her children. She was looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild, due in April.

    Buried:
    Plot: Lot 14 - 2 Add - Row 24 - Sp. 2

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

    Children:
    1. 20. Bailey, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. Bailey, A.  Descendancy chart to this point

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




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