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Brissenden, John T.

Male 1856 - 1897  (41 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Brissenden, John T. was born on 18 Mar 1856; died on 27 Nov 1897; was buried in Rockton Cemetery, Furnas County, Nebraska.

    John married Gill, Clara on 17 Mar 1879. Clara (daughter of Gill, Andrew M. and Ulom, Margaret) was born on 3 May 1860 in Macartha, Ohio; died on 4 Aug 1910; was buried in Wells Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Brissenden, Lillie E.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jun 1880 in Illinois; died on 24 May 1971; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Brissenden, Harriet M. 'Hattie'  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1882 in Illinois; died on 15 Dec 1966; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Brissenden, Edna I.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Mar 1886 in Nebraska; died on 19 Dec 1972; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Brissenden, Lillie E. Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 18 Jun 1880 in Illinois; died on 24 May 1971; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BRIS.L001

    Family/Spouse: Viskniskki, Harry Felix. Harry (son of Viskniskki, Thomas and Farr, Mary Jane) was born on 18 Aug 1881 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Mar 1941 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Viskniskki, Thomas H.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 May 1913 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Nov 2004 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermillion County, Illinois.
    2. 6. Viskniskki, C.B.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Brissenden, Harriet M. 'Hattie'Brissenden, Harriet M. 'Hattie' Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in Mar 1882 in Illinois; died on 15 Dec 1966; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BRIS.H002
    • _FGRAVE: 24130797

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her headstone shows she was born in 1883

    Family/Spouse: BONES, John David. John was born in 1880 in Illinois; died on 4 Apr 1929; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. BONES, Lois L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Dec 1901; died on 6 Feb 1903; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 8. Bones, Florence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 May 1903 in Illinois; died on 22 Aug 1983 in Volusia County, Florida; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 9. Bones, Viola H.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1905 in Illinois; died on 14 Jan 1978; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 10. Bones, Doris H.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1912 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Aug 2000 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 11. Bones, John David II  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1921; died on 24 Aug 1981; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  3. 4.  Brissenden, Edna I.Brissenden, Edna I. Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 22 Mar 1886 in Nebraska; died on 19 Dec 1972; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BRIS.E001
    • _FGRAVE: 36583780

    Family/Spouse: Blessing, Frank M.. Frank (son of Blessing, Leonard and Farr, Rachel Amanda) was born on 1 Apr 1882 in Illinois; died on 2 Jan 1970; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Blessing, Harry Clifford  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1907 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Sep 1990 in Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.
    2. 13. Blessing, John Leonord  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Sep 1908 in Illinois; died on 1 Oct 1966; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Viskniskki, Thomas H. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Lillie2, 1.John1) was born on 4 May 1913 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Nov 2004 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermillion County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: VISK.T001
    • _FGRAVE: 9927266

    Family/Spouse: Mellinger, Mary Ellen. Mary (daughter of Mellinger, Guy Powell and Hardyman, Emma P.) was born on 15 Jan 1919; died on 18 Jun 1996; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermillion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 6.  Viskniskki, C.B. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Lillie2, 1.John1)

  3. 7.  BONES, Lois L. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Harriet2, 1.John1) was born on 17 Dec 1901; died on 6 Feb 1903; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BONE.L001


  4. 8.  Bones, Florence Descendancy chart to this point (3.Harriet2, 1.John1) was born on 24 May 1903 in Illinois; died on 22 Aug 1983 in Volusia County, Florida; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Registered Nurse
    • Reference Number: BONE.F001
    • _FGRAVE: 26565168

    Family/Spouse: Smith, Robert Harlie. Robert (son of Smith, Theodore and Doggitt, Essie) was born on 28 Oct 1902 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 1 Aug 1960 in Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Smith, L.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 9.  Bones, Viola H. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Harriet2, 1.John1) was born on 28 Feb 1905 in Illinois; died on 14 Jan 1978; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BONE.V001
    • _FGRAVE: 18350281

    Family/Spouse: EASLEY, Glenn R.. Glenn (son of Easley, Elmer Elsworth and Hutchinson, Mary Ethel) was born in 1898 in Illinois; died on 22 Jul 1972; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 10.  Bones, Doris H.Bones, Doris H. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Harriet2, 1.John1) was born on 5 Aug 1912 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Aug 2000 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BONE.D001
    • _FGRAVE: 18350292

    Notes:

    CHARLESTON - Doris H. Easley, 88, of Charleston, formerly of Clay City, died Sunday (Aug. 6, 2000) at her residence.

    Private family services will be at a later date.

    She was born Aug. 5, 1912, in Clay City, the daughter of John D. and Hattie M. Brissenden Bones I. She married Gale H. Easley in 1933. He died in 1971.

    Surviving are one son, Gerald Easley of Gold Hill, Ore.; one daughter, Carolyn Gail McKee of Charleston; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

    She was also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.

    Mrs. Easley was a homemaker and member of the Clay City Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star.

    Doris married EASLEY, Gale H. in 1933. Gale (son of Easley, Elmer Elsworth and Hutchinson, Mary Ethel) was born on 28 Feb 1901 in Dix, Jefferson County, Illinois; died on 3 Jul 1971 in O'Fallon, St. Clair County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. EASLEY, Gerald T.  Descendancy chart to this point died on 15 Dec 2022 in Asante Three Rivers Medical Center, Oregon.
    2. 16. EASLEY, Carolyn Gail  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1933 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 15 Oct 2011 in Gowin Parc, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois; was buried in Mound Cemetery, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.

  7. 11.  Bones, John David IIBones, John David II Descendancy chart to this point (3.Harriet2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Mar 1921; died on 24 Aug 1981; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BONE.J002
    • _FGRAVE: 18350306
    • Funeral: Summers Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois
    • Military Service: World War II, Aviation Electrician's Mate First Class, United States Navy

    Notes:

    He was a member of the First United Methodist Church; Olney Lodge 926 V.P.O.E.; director of Richland County Country Club; board member of Richland Country Club; past supervisor of Clay County and served as board chairman. He was also past exalted ruler of the Flora Elks; a veteran of World War II and member of Olney American Legion.

    He was manager of Country Companies Insurance in Olney from 1962--1965; a member of Clay City Masonic Lodge; and operated the Pure Oil service station in Clay City from 1955--1962.

    Military Service:
    Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class on 'MARS' aircraft. Served in the U.S. Navy from March 18, 1942 to December 16, 1945.

    Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1446716

    Died:
    John D. Bones, 60, died Monday in his home.

    Buried:
    Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Olney Veteran Organizations.

    Lot 2, 2 Add, R 7

    John married Stanford, Frances E. on 21 Aug 1946 in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky. Frances (daughter of Stanford, Eugene Dickson and Blackledge, Ella Cleone) was born on 28 Oct 1923 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 13 Sep 2014 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. BONES, C.E.C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. BONES, J.R.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 19. BONES, T.E.T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 20. BONES, J.D. III  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 12.  Blessing, Harry CliffordBlessing, Harry Clifford Descendancy chart to this point (4.Edna2, 1.John1) was born on 30 May 1907 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Sep 1990 in Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Aviator
    • Reference Number: BLES.H001
    • _FGRAVE: 50078260
    • Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, Company C, 359th Engineer General Service Regiment, United States Army

    Notes:

    The 1930 census lists him as Clifford H. Blessing. His obituary and headstone show him as Harry C. Blessing.

    Harry C. Blessing, 83, Clay City, Ill. died Friday, September 28, at Lawrence County Hospital, Lawrenceville.

    Mr. Blessing was born May 30, 1907 in Clay City, Ill., the son of Frank and Edna (Brissenden) Blessing.

    He married Helen Fox in 1937 and she is deceased.

    He was a retired drivers license exam officer, a member of the Clay City Methodist Church, a WW II veteran, a member of the Flora Elks, Flora VFW, Clay City American Legion, Clay City Odd Fellows, Clay City Masonic Lodge, Ainad Temple, East St. Louis, past member Clay City Banking Board, former Illinois State Trooper, former co-owner of Hunley & Blessing ready Mix, Olney-Flora.

    Survivors include one son, David B. Blessing, Stafford, Va.; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Billie) Wilder, Champaign; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and one brother.

    Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)

    Military Service:
    Entered active service as a draftee on January 26, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the corps of engineers, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of auto mechanic (014). Departed the U.S. on March 9, 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Company C, 359th Engineer General Service Regiment in the Central Europe Campaign. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 bronze battle star, and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on November 10, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois.

    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: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2060330

    Harry married Fox, Helen Louise on 12 Sep 1937 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. Helen (daughter of FOX, Rolla Benjamin and FREDERICK, M.B.) was born on 15 Oct 1911 in Emison, Knox County, Indiana; died on 19 Feb 1981 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Blessing, D.C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 22. Blessing, B.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 13.  Blessing, John LeonordBlessing, John Leonord Descendancy chart to this point (4.Edna2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Sep 1908 in Illinois; died on 1 Oct 1966; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Auto Mechanic
    • Reference Number: BLES.J001
    • _FGRAVE: 24068360

    John married Coggan, Zelda C. in 1936 in Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois. Zelda (daughter of Coggan, Jabez Edwin and Washington, Daisy Thankful) was born on 25 Mar 1915 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Aug 2013 in The Arbors at Waldron Place, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Blessing, Robert Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jun 1938 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Jun 1991 in St. Vincent Hospice, Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Smith, L.L. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Florence3, 3.Harriet2, 1.John1)

  2. 15.  EASLEY, Gerald T. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Doris3, 3.Harriet2, 1.John1) died on 15 Dec 2022 in Asante Three Rivers Medical Center, Oregon.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: EASL.G004


  3. 16.  EASLEY, Carolyn GailEASLEY, Carolyn Gail Descendancy chart to this point (10.Doris3, 3.Harriet2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Oct 1933 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 15 Oct 2011 in Gowin Parc, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois; was buried in Mound Cemetery, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: EASL.C002
    • _FGRAVE: 79335827

    Notes:

    Carolyn Gail Easley McKee, 77, of Charleston, IL died Oct. 15, 2011 at Gowin Parc in Mattoon.

    Mrs. McKee was born October 27, 1933 in Clay City, the daughter of Gale H. and Doris H. Bones Easley. She married Donald L. McKee, they were married 56 years.

    She was a graduate of Eastern Illinois University and began her teaching career in the Petersburg and Athens school districts. She was later employed by Oakland and Kansas school districts until her retirement in 1989.

    She loved animals of all kinds, was a gifted gardener, a gourmet cook, an avid bridge player, and an excellent seamtress. She enjoyed entertaining family and friends.

    Survivors include her husband; a son, Kevin; a daughter, Cheryl McKee; three granddaughters; and a brother, Gerald Easley.

    In accordance with her wishes, her body was cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date.

    Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Alzheimer's Association.

    Adams Funeral Home was in charge.

    (Published Hometown Journal)

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

    Children:
    1. 24. MCKEE, K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. MCKEE, C.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 17.  BONES, C.E.C. Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 3.Harriet2, 1.John1)

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


  5. 18.  BONES, J.R.J. Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 3.Harriet2, 1.John1)

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


  6. 19.  BONES, T.E.T. Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 3.Harriet2, 1.John1)

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


  7. 20.  BONES, J.D. IIIBONES, J.D. III Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 3.Harriet2, 1.John1)

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


  8. 21.  Blessing, D.C.Blessing, D.C. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Harry3, 4.Edna2, 1.John1)

  9. 22.  Blessing, B.J. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Harry3, 4.Edna2, 1.John1)

    B.J. married Wilder, F.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Wilder, T.  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 23.  Blessing, Robert LeonardBlessing, Robert Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (13.John3, 4.Edna2, 1.John1) was born on 28 Jun 1938 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Jun 1991 in St. Vincent Hospice, Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BLES.R001
    • _FGRAVE: 18142297
    • Funeral: Randall & Roberts Funeral Home,

    Notes:

    Robert L. Blessing, 53, of Noblesville, IN died June 28, 1991 at St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel, IN.

    Mr. Blessing was born in Clay County, IL son of the late John L. and Zelda Coggan Blessing.

    He was branch manager for C.N.A. Insurance Companies.

    Mr. Blessing is survived by his wife, Kay C. Blessing; one daughter, Deborah R. Green; two sons, Richard Kent and Brian John Blessing; mother, Zelda Blessing; and two grandchildren.

    Funeral services were held at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, Logan Street Chapel with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

    Memorials can be made to Riverview Hospital Memorial Foundation or to donor's choice of charity.

    Buried:
    Lot 9, 2 Add, Row 15

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

    Children:
    1. 27. Blessing, D.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Blessing, R.K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 29. Blessing, B.J.  Descendancy chart to this point



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