Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray

Dunagan, Mary Jane 'Polly'

Female 1824 - 1882  (58 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Dunagan, Mary Jane 'Polly' was born on 9 Jun 1824 in Wayne County, Kentucky; died on 7 Nov 1882; was buried in Pogue Cemetery, Fairbanks, Sullivan Cemetery, Indiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: DUNA.M005
    • _FGRAVE: 38397345

    Notes:

    Mary Jane "Polly" Dunagan was born to Solomon & Sarah Fox Dunagan in Wayne Co., Kentucky on June 9, 1824.

    She married John Benjamin Sullens 1825-1850 in 1840. They had six children, George W. 1842-1914, Francis M 1842-1899, John W 1842-1914, Huldy 1847, Sarah 1849-1950 & Solomon Henry 1850-1930.

    Mr Sullens died in 1850. Mary then married Thomas W."Morris" Grubbs in 1855. They had five children Cordelia 1856-1940, Ellen 1859-1882, Thomas 1860-1942, A. F. 1862-1863 & Melinda Isabella 1866-1939

    Mary married Sullens, John Benjamin in 1840. John was born in 1825; died in 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sullens, George Washington  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Mar 1842; died on 2 Sep 1914; was buried in Hull Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.
    2. 3. Sullens, John William  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1842 in Wayne County, Kentucky; died on 24 Oct 1914 in Milford, Barton County, Missouri; was buried in Howell Cemetery, Milford, Barton County, Missouri.
    3. 4. Sullens, Francis M.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1842; died on 5 Feb 1899; was buried in Rock Creek Liberty Cemetery, Oakland Acres, Jasper County, Iowa.
    4. 5. Sullens, Huldy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1847.
    5. 6. Sullens, Sarah  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1849; died in 1850.
    6. 7. SULLENS, Solomon Henry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Sep 1850 in Cole County, Missouri; died on 3 May 1930; was buried in Dundas Cemetery, Dundas, Richland County, Illinois.

    Mary married Grubbs, Thomas W. 'Morris' in 1855. Thomas was born on 2 Oct 1816; died on 6 Aug 1887; was buried in Pogue Cemetery, Fairbanks, Sullivan Cemetery, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Grubbs, Cordelia  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1856; died in 1940; was buried in Pogue Cemetery, Fairbanks, Sullivan Cemetery, Indiana.
    2. 9. Grubbs, Ellen  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1858; died in 1882.
    3. 10. Grubbs, Thomas Lloyd  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1860; died in 1942.
    4. 11. Grubbs, A. F.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1862; died in 1863.
    5. 12. Grubbs, Malinda Isabelle  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1866; died in 1939; was buried in New Harmony Cemetery, Prairieton, Vigo County, Indiana.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sullens, George Washington Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 26 Mar 1842; died on 2 Sep 1914; was buried in Hull Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.G003
    • _FGRAVE: 18502406

    Family/Spouse: Weeks, Martha Ann. Martha was born in 1847; died in 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Sullens, John William Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 12 May 1842 in Wayne County, Kentucky; died on 24 Oct 1914 in Milford, Barton County, Missouri; was buried in Howell Cemetery, Milford, Barton County, Missouri.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.J011
    • _FGRAVE: 80008039

    Family/Spouse: Denny, Nancy A.. Nancy was born on 28 Jul 1840 in Kentucky; died on 24 Feb 1906; was buried in Howell Cemetery, Milford, Barton County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Sullens, Rebecca A.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1877; died in 1959.

  3. 4.  Sullens, Francis M. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 12 Oct 1842; died on 5 Feb 1899; was buried in Rock Creek Liberty Cemetery, Oakland Acres, Jasper County, Iowa.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.F001
    • _FGRAVE: 57394168

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Section 1, Row 8

    Family/Spouse: ?, Barbara. Barbara was born in 1844; died in 1897. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Sullens, Huldy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1847.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.H002


  5. 6.  Sullens, Sarah Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1849; died in 1850.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.S006


  6. 7.  SULLENS, Solomon Henry Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 27 Sep 1850 in Cole County, Missouri; died on 3 May 1930; was buried in Dundas Cemetery, Dundas, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.S004
    • _FGRAVE: 39204240

    Family/Spouse: WYMAN, Rosa Belle. Rosa (daughter of Wyman, A. and Hunt, M.J.) was born on 8 Nov 1856 in Indiana; died on 19 Apr 1931 in Illinois; was buried in Dundas Cemetery, Dundas, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Sullens, Walter William  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1874 in Indiana; died on 24 May 1939 in Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana; was buried in Highland Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.
    2. 15. Sullens, Everett Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Mar 1876 in Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois; died on 21 Mar 1960 in Oblong, Crawford County, Illinois; was buried in Carlyle Cemetery, Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois.
    3. 16. Sullens, Cora Ellen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1878 in Illinois; died on 18 Dec 1957; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 17. Sullens, Ura A.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Feb 1880; died on 17 Dec 1950; was buried in Tate Cemetery, Bogata, Jasper County, Illinois.
    5. 18. Sullens, Etta  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1882 in Crawford County, Illinois; died on 12 Dec 1883 in Licking Township, Crawford County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Porterville, Crawford County, Illinois.
    6. 19. Sullens, Ora May 'Mattie'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Dec 1886 in Jasper County, Illinois; died on 22 May 1977 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    7. 20. Sullens, Anna Mae  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1890 in Illinois; died on 2 Dec 1976 in Wood River Hospital, Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    8. 21. Sullens, Cleo Elza  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1892 in Crawford County, Illinois; died on 15 Apr 1959; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    9. 22. Sullens, John Roland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1895 in Illinois; died on 7 Nov 1941; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    10. 23. Sullens, Gracie  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Feb 1900; died on 29 May 1904; was buried in Dundas Cemetery, Dundas, Richland County, Illinois.

  7. 8.  Grubbs, Cordelia Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1856; died in 1940; was buried in Pogue Cemetery, Fairbanks, Sullivan Cemetery, Indiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GRUB.C001
    • _FGRAVE: 38397523

    Family/Spouse: Johnson, Barnabus. Barnabus was born on 4 Mar 1846 in Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana; died in 1924 in Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana; was buried in Pogue Cemetery, Fairbanks, Sullivan Cemetery, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 9.  Grubbs, Ellen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1858; died in 1882.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GRUB.E001

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


  9. 10.  Grubbs, Thomas Lloyd Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1860; died in 1942.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GRUB.T003


  10. 11.  Grubbs, A. F. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1862; died in 1863.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GRUB.A003


  11. 12.  Grubbs, Malinda Isabelle Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1866; died in 1939; was buried in New Harmony Cemetery, Prairieton, Vigo County, Indiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GRUB.M005
    • _FGRAVE: 26887473

    Family/Spouse: Elliott, Haden S.. Haden was born in 1860; died in 1937; was buried in New Harmony Cemetery, Prairieton, Vigo County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Elliott, Troy E.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1894; died in 1972; was buried in New Harmony Cemetery, Prairieton, Vigo County, Indiana.


Generation: 3

  1. 13.  Sullens, Rebecca A. Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1877; died in 1959.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.R005


  2. 14.  Sullens, Walter William Descendancy chart to this point (7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1874 in Indiana; died on 24 May 1939 in Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana; was buried in Highland Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.W003
    • _FGRAVE: 75927352

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Section 15

    Family/Spouse: Walters, Tena. Tena was born in 1873; died in 1955. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 15.  Sullens, Everett Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Mar 1876 in Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois; died on 21 Mar 1960 in Oblong, Crawford County, Illinois; was buried in Carlyle Cemetery, Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.E003
    • _FGRAVE: 130899825

    Family/Spouse: Ames, May Viola. May was born on 24 Apr 1882; died on 31 Dec 1918; was buried in Carlyle Cemetery, Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 16.  Sullens, Cora EllenSullens, Cora Ellen Descendancy chart to this point (7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 16 Apr 1878 in Illinois; died on 18 Dec 1957; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.C003
    • _FGRAVE: 24075234

    Family/Spouse: Kittle, Harmon E.. Harmon was born on 5 Oct 1878 in Illinois; died on 24 Aug 1972; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 17.  Sullens, Ura A. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 20 Feb 1880; died on 17 Dec 1950; was buried in Tate Cemetery, Bogata, Jasper County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.U006
    • _FGRAVE: 19181376

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


  6. 18.  Sullens, Etta Descendancy chart to this point (7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 13 Feb 1882 in Crawford County, Illinois; died on 12 Dec 1883 in Licking Township, Crawford County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Porterville, Crawford County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.E004
    • _FGRAVE: 69475773


  7. 19.  Sullens, Ora May 'Mattie' Descendancy chart to this point (7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 3 Dec 1886 in Jasper County, Illinois; died on 22 May 1977 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.O001
    • _FGRAVE: 18565574
    • Census: 7 Apr 1930, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Sailor Springs (Village) (East Part), Clay County, Illinois, page 02b
    • Census: 5 Apr 1940, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Sailor Springs Village, Illinois, page 03a

    Family/Spouse: Miller, Charles Henry. Charles (son of Miller, John H. and Flory, Rachel) was born on 28 Aug 1883 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Jun 1933 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Miller, Idelle M.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Feb 1909 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Jun 1998 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 26. Miller, Flo O.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Mar 1913 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Apr 1931; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

  8. 20.  Sullens, Anna Mae Descendancy chart to this point (7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 25 Jan 1890 in Illinois; died on 2 Dec 1976 in Wood River Hospital, Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.A002
    • _FGRAVE: 22454532

    Family/Spouse: Palmer, Ray. Ray (son of Palmer, Samuel D. and McKee, Edna Elizabeth) was born on 9 Sep 1884; died on 14 Jul 1944; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. PALMER, Laurel Cornelius  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1921 in Illinois; died on 3 Apr 1980 in Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois; was buried in Glen Carbon Cemetery, Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois.

  9. 21.  Sullens, Cleo Elza Descendancy chart to this point (7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 16 Sep 1892 in Crawford County, Illinois; died on 15 Apr 1959; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farm Operator
    • Reference Number: SULL.C001
    • _FGRAVE: 18349929
    • Census: 20 Mar 1950, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15

    Notes:

    Cleo Elza Sullens was born in Crawford County, IL to Solomon and Rosabell Sullens September 16, 1892 and departed this life on April 15, 1959 at the age of 66 years, 6 months, and 29 days.

    On August 4, 1915 he was united in marriage to Edna Wogan and two children were born to this union. Leone and Erba (who passed away in infancy.)

    During the early years of his marriage he trusted Christ as his personal Saviour and with his wife united with the Sailor Springs Baptist Church. Several years ago he moved his membership to the Clay City Baptist Church. Through the years he was a faithful and willing member having served as deacon, trustee, superintendent of the Sunday School and music director.

    Four sisters, two brothers and his parents have preceded him in death. Besides his wife, Edna, and daughter, Leone Mayo, he leaves to mourn his passing two sisters, Mattie Miller and Anna Palmer; a brother, Everett; five grandchildren, Carolyn Martin, Don, Doris and Jerry Mayo; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of neighbors and friends.

    He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and to know him was to love him.

    Cleo married Wogan, Edna E. on 4 Aug 1915. Edna (daughter of Wogan, George Washington and Brassfield, Mary M.) was born on 17 Mar 1900 in Illinois; died on 18 Jan 1995 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Jan 1995 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Sullens, Thelma Leone  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Sep 1916 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 14 Dec 2008 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Dec 2008 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 29. Sullens, Erba J.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1922; died on 15 Nov 1922; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  10. 22.  Sullens, John RolandSullens, John Roland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 25 Jun 1895 in Illinois; died on 7 Nov 1941; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.J002
    • _FGRAVE: 24145903

    John married Cailteux, Sophie Caroline on 23 Aug 1914 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. Sophie (daughter of Cailteux, Francois Emile and Rabideau, Josephine Julia) was born on 21 Dec 1897 in Clifton, Iroquois County, Illinois; died on 8 Mar 2005 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Sullens, Herman Elmer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Feb 1915 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 8 Dec 2007 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 11 Dec 2007 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 31. Sullens, Merlin Raymond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Aug 1917 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Jan 2006 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Jan 2006 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 32. Sullens, Geneve M.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Feb 1922; died on 14 Sep 1924; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 33. Sullens, John Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1924 in Illinois; died before 8 Dec 2007; was buried in Unknown.

  11. 23.  Sullens, Gracie Descendancy chart to this point (7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 17 Feb 1900; died on 29 May 1904; was buried in Dundas Cemetery, Dundas, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.G004
    • _FGRAVE: 39204224


  12. 24.  Elliott, Troy E. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Malinda2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1894; died in 1972; was buried in New Harmony Cemetery, Prairieton, Vigo County, Indiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: ELLI.T001
    • _FGRAVE: 26823783

    Family/Spouse: Shattuck, Mabel Clara. Mabel (daughter of Shattuck, Charles I. and Yeager, Ida Isbell) was born in 1893; died in 1967; was buried in New Harmony Cemetery, Prairieton, Vigo County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Elliott, Wayne E.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1913; died in 1984.
    2. 35. Elliott, Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1919; died in 2006.


Generation: 4

  1. 25.  Miller, Idelle M. Descendancy chart to this point (19.Ora3, 7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 12 Feb 1909 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Jun 1998 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Operated Brooks Cafe in Sailor Springs, Illinois
    • Reference Number: MILL.I002
    • _FGRAVE: 27802158
    • Census: 7 Apr 1930, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Sailor Springs (Village) (East Part), Clay County, Illinois, page 02b
    • Census: 5 Apr 1940, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Sailor Springs Village, Illinois, page 03a
    • Funeral: 26 Jun 1998, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Funeral:
    Funeral Services were held at the First United Methodist Church, Olney, Illinois. Zirkle Funeral Home in Olney was in charge of arrangements.

    Family/Spouse: Brooks, Otis Edwin. Otis was born on 1 May 1912 in Morgan County, Ohio; died on 29 Mar 1972; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Brooks, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 37. Brooks, E.D.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 26.  Miller, Flo O. Descendancy chart to this point (19.Ora3, 7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 9 Mar 1913 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Apr 1931; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MILL.F004
    • _FGRAVE: 18552091
    • Census: 7 Apr 1930, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Sailor Springs (Village) (East Part), Clay County, Illinois, page 02b

    Flo married Harrison, William Lowell on 20 Apr 1931. William (son of Harrison, William Sanford and Patridge, Mary Elizabeth) was born on 15 Jun 1910 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Aug 1983 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Harrison, Irma Rae  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Mar 1933 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 May 2000 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 39. Harrison, J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 27.  PALMER, Laurel Cornelius Descendancy chart to this point (20.Anna3, 7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 2 Apr 1921 in Illinois; died on 3 Apr 1980 in Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois; was buried in Glen Carbon Cemetery, Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PALM.L001
    • _FGRAVE: 143329406
    • Military Service: World War II, Electrician's Mate First Class, United States Navy

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    Enlisted and entered active service on October 8, 1942 at Navy Recruiting Station, Saint Louis, Missouri. Completed boot camp at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois. Attended the 16 week Electrician's Mate School, the 32 week Electricacal Interior Communications School and various other naval schools. Served aboard the Fletcher-Class Destroyer USS Ross DD-563 in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Honorably discharged as an Electrician's Mate First Class on December 21, 1945 at the Naval Personnel Separation Center, Saint Louis, Missouri. Earned the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and the Philippines Liberation Medal with 2 bronze battle stars.

    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=2281799

    Family/Spouse: Hargis, Patricia Lea. Patricia (daughter of Hargis, George Allen and Bowman, Josephine) was born on 28 Nov 1924 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 24 Jan 2002 in Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois; was buried in Glen Carbon Cemetery, Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 28.  Sullens, Thelma LeoneSullens, Thelma Leone Descendancy chart to this point (21.Cleo3, 7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 18 Sep 1916 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 14 Dec 2008 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Dec 2008 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Home maker, seamstress, musician
    • Reference Number: SULL.T002
    • _FGRAVE: 32217360
    • Funeral: 20 Dec 2008, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Leone Mayo Taylor, 92, of Clay City, died at 10:17 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2008, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

    Mrs. Taylor was born on September 18, 1916, in Clay County, the daughter of Cleo and Edna (Wogan) Sullens.

    She married J.W. Casey Mayo on August 12, 1934. He preceded her in death on November 19, 1970. She married John Edward Taylor on February 3, 1973. He preceded her in death on January 15, 1997.

    She was a homemaker, seamstress and musician. She was affiliated with Clay City Community Baptist Church,

    Mrs. Taylor is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Martin; son, Don Mayo; daughter, Doris Bissey; son, Jerry Mayo; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren.

    She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; daughter, Rita Stanley; sister, Erba; and great-grandson, Cody Mayo.

    Visitation was held at Summers Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City.

    Services were at the funeral home with Pastor Gregg Hall officiating.

    Burial was in Clay City Cemetery.

    Memorials to Clay City Community Baptist Church.

    Family/Spouse: Taylor, John Edward 'Ed'. John died on 15 Jan 1997. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Thelma married Mayo, Juvil Wesley 'Casey' on 12 Aug 1934. Juvil (son of Mayo, John Wesley and Murphy, Libbie M.) was born on 1 Oct 1912 in Illinois; died on 19 Nov 1970; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Mayo, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 41. Mayo, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 42. Mayo, Donald G. 'Don'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Aug 1936 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Apr 2015 in Exceptional Living Center, Brazil, Clay County, Indiana; was buried on 3 May 2015 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 43. Mayo, Rita Pearl  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jan 1940 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Jan 2002 in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 26 Jan 2002 in Ingraham Cemetery, Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 44. Mayo, D.  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 29.  Sullens, Erba J. Descendancy chart to this point (21.Cleo3, 7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 14 Nov 1922; died on 15 Nov 1922; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.E001


  6. 30.  Sullens, Herman ElmerSullens, Herman Elmer Descendancy chart to this point (22.John3, 7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 27 Feb 1915 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 8 Dec 2007 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 11 Dec 2007 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Truck Driver, Night Watchman, Farmer
    • Reference Number: SULL.H001
    • _FGRAVE: 23444595
    • Military Service: World War II, Sergeant, Company F, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th ‘Blue and Gray’ Infantry Division, United States Army
    • Census: 20 Mar 1950, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15
    • Funeral: 11 Dec 2007, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Herman Elmer Sullens, age 92, of Clay City, died at 8:05 p.m., Saturday, December 8, 2007, at Clay County Hospital.

    He was born February 27, 1915, in Clay City, the son of John and Sophia (Cailteux) Sullens. He married Evelyn Bricker on September 25, 1937. She preceded him in death on January 29, 2006.

    He owned a trucking business and hauled the Clay City basketball team to Ingraham in 1936 for $2.70. He hauled eggs and wire to the Clay City store and once pulled a bread truck out of the mud for fifty cents. He was also night watchman at the Big Four plant until he started a painting company painting oil field tanks until he retired. Several of his grandchildren helped him in that business.

    He was a World War II veteran and was reported missing in action for several days. He received the European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WWII Medal, three Bronze Stars, two Overseas Service Bars, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal.

    He was discharged from the service and rode a greyhound bus to Clay City and had to walk to his home with his duffle bag on his back--very thankful to be home safe. He always gave God the praise for keeping him safe.

    He started a one-man band in 1968 and enjoyed going to nursing homes and playing his music. He was a family man who looked forward to each new day, and enjoyed working in his garden with his fruit trees.

    He was a member of the Clay City Community Baptist Church.

    Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Norma and Delbert Payne of Sailor Springs, and Betty and Ira Simmons of Clay City; three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Shirley Sullens of Lakeview, Florida, Tom and Myrna Sullens of Carthage, Texas, and David and Cathy Sullens of Kilgore, Texas; 17 grandchildren, Dean Payne of Sumner, Linda Norris of Sailor Springs, Albert Payne of Sailor Springs, Brenda Lynn of Clay City, Donna Stanley of Clay City, Wendell Simmons of Clay City, Diane Gill of Clay City, Steve Sullens of Florida, Rusty Sullens of Florida, Barbara Brance of Indiana, Rebecca Brown of Florida, John Sullens of Texas, Keith Sullens of Texas, Christiana Pritchett of Texas, James Sullens of Clay City, Dawn Epps of Texas, and Michael Sullens of Texas; one cousin, Leone Taylor, one sister-in-law, Lois of California; 37 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, one niece, and two nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, John, one sister Geneva, and two brothers, John and Merlin.

    Funeral services were held today (Tuesday, December 11) at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City with Brother Jimmy Thomas officiating. Burial, with full military honors performed by the Clay City veterans organizations, was in the Clay City Cemetery.

    Military Service:
    Entered active service as a draftee on January 26, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the Infantry, completed basic training, and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Rifleman (MOS 745). Departed the Continental U.S. on August 17, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and fought with Company F, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th 'Blue And Gray' Infantry Division, in the Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe Campaigns. Reported missing in action for several days, but returned to his unit. Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on October 21, 1945 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 bronze battle stars, and the WWII Victory Medal.

    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=2279046

    Buried:
    Lot 7 - 2 Add - Row 10

    Family/Spouse: Bricker, Evelyn Gladys. Evelyn (daughter of Bricker, Jerry Elias and Pettyjohn, Mary E.) was born on 14 Oct 1919 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Dec 2006 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 31 Jan 2006 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Sullens, N.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 46. Sullens, B.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 47. Sullens, John Robert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jul 1942; died on 2 Nov 1968; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 48. Sullens, D.D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 49. Sullens, T.E.T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 50. Sullens, D.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 31.  Sullens, Merlin RaymondSullens, Merlin Raymond Descendancy chart to this point (22.John3, 7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 8 Aug 1917 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Jan 2006 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Jan 2006 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Owner and Operator of Sullens Tank Truck Service, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
    • Reference Number: SULL.M001
    • _FGRAVE: 18083459
    • Funeral: 24 Jan 2006, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Merlin R. Sullens,88, Olney, IL, formerly of Clay City, IL, died Saturday, January 21, 2006, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.

    Born on August 8, 1917, in Clay County, IL, he was the son of John and Sophie Caiteaux Sullens. On October 13, 1939, he married Vivian R. Wilkins and she preceded him in death on May 11, 2005.

    He was a retired Owner/Operator of Sullens Tank Truck Service.

    Survivors include one son, Ronald L. Sullens and his wife Theresa of Lawrenceville; grandsons, Shannon Sullen of Mt. Carmel, Steven Eastin of Flora, Scott Sullens of Kentucky; one granddaughter, Tracy Dune of Charleston; one brother, Herman Sullens of Clay City; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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

    Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at the Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City, IL.

    Burial was in the Clay City Cemetery in Clay City.


    Sumner Press-Jan 26 2006

    Buried:
    Plot: Lot 8 - 2 Add - Row 9

    Merlin married WILKINS, Vivian Rae on 14 Oct 1939 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky. Vivian (daughter of WILKINS, Elmer Elsworth and ROBINSON, Delia) was born on 18 Nov 1920 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 11 May 2005 in Richland Care & Rehab Center, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Sullens, Ronald L. 'Ron'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1949 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 8 Sep 2014 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

  8. 32.  Sullens, Geneve M.Sullens, Geneve M. Descendancy chart to this point (22.John3, 7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 25 Feb 1922; died on 14 Sep 1924; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.G001
    • _FGRAVE: 24145914


  9. 33.  Sullens, John Jr.Sullens, John Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (22.John3, 7.Solomon2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1924 in Illinois; died before 8 Dec 2007; was buried in Unknown.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.J003
    • Military Service: World War II, Technician Fifth Grade, United States Army

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    Entered active service as a draftee on February 23, 1943 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for the Coast Artillery Corps, completed basic training, and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Armorer (MOS 511). Departed the Continentatal U.S. on July 25, 1943 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and fought with Battery B, 210th Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion, in the New Guinea and Luzon Campaigns. Honorably discharged as a Technician Fifth Grade on January 7, 1946 at the Separation Center, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 bronze battle star.

    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=2300509


  10. 34.  Elliott, Wayne E. Descendancy chart to this point (24.Troy3, 12.Malinda2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1913; died in 1984.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: ELLI.W005


  11. 35.  Elliott, Marshall Descendancy chart to this point (24.Troy3, 12.Malinda2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1919; died in 2006.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: ELLI.M012




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