Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray

Rinehart, Celestia M.

Rinehart, Celestia M.

Female 1889 - 1983  (94 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rinehart, Celestia M.Rinehart, Celestia M. was born on 18 Sep 1889; died in Nov 1983; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: RINE.C005
    • Census: 18 Apr 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 01a

    Family/Spouse: McKinney, Mike. Mike (son of McKinney, Jerry 'Jere' and Eckert, Josephine) was born on 18 Feb 1882; died in Jan 1967; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. McKinney, Grace  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Feb 1909 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Feb 1983 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 3. McKinney, Kathryn Beatrice 'Katie'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Dec 1910 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Jun 1999 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 4. McKinney, Russell Loran  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jun 1913 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Apr 1949; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 5. McKinney, Ellarea Vera  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1916; died on 1 Jul 1999; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 6. McKinney, Norma C.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jun 1922; died on 21 Feb 1990; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    6. 7. McKinney, Jimmie Mike  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jun 1924 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Mar 2023 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Mar 2023 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    7. 8. McKinney, J.M.J.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  McKinney, Grace Descendancy chart to this point (1.Celestia1) was born on 23 Feb 1909 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Feb 1983 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MCKI.G002
    • _FGRAVE: 229485623

    Notes:

    Grace Cooper, 73, Flora, died Monday al 3:35 a.m. in Clay County Hospital.

    Services will be in Sailor Springs Christian Church with Bro. Larry Schnautz presiding. Visitation will be in the Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery.

    Mrs. Cooper was born Feb. 23, 1909, in Clay County, the daughter of Mike and Clestia (Rinehart) McKinney. She married Ira Hinkel and he died in 1962. She then married Joe Copper Oct. 19, 1969 and he
    survives.

    She was a member of the Sailor Springs Christian Church; and was retired from Flora International Shoe
    Co.

    Other survivors include a son, Bob Hinkel, Northlake; two step-sons, Harold Cooper, Flora; and Leon
    Cooper, Louisville; a brother, Jim McKinney, Sailor Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Norma Hildebrand, Mrs.
    Kathryn Jenkins, and Ellarea McKinney, all of Clay City; her mother, Celestia, Flora; and three grand-
    children.

    She was preceded in death by her father; a husband; and two brothers.

    Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Feb, 1983.


  2. 3.  McKinney, Kathryn Beatrice 'Katie' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Celestia1) was born on 5 Dec 1910 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Jun 1999 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MCKI.K001
    • _FGRAVE: 18661478

    Family/Spouse: Lindeman, Alvie Fakrel. Alvie (son of Lindeman, Alvin and Marshall, Mable Leora) was born on 14 Oct 1913 in Illinois; died on 26 Sep 1991; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Kathryn married Jenkins, Paul B. on 17 May 1936. Paul was born on 5 Jan 1906 in Illinois; died on 26 Nov 1984; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  McKinney, Russell LoranMcKinney, Russell Loran Descendancy chart to this point (1.Celestia1) was born on 24 Jun 1913 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Apr 1949; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MCKI.R002
    • _FGRAVE: 6640917
    • Census: 18 Apr 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 01a

    Notes:

    Russell Mckinney born and raised on the farm outside Sailor Springs,married Ruby Ileen Rinehart on April 8th 1939 in St.Louis Mo. Russell called Ruby "susie'. They had 2 daughters Beverly S. and Judy F. Mckinney. Russell was the son of Mike Mckinney and Celestia McKinney of Sailor Springs. Russell was a brother to Ellorea, Grace, Katy, Jimmy and Norma. Russell worked for Pure Oil Company at the time of his death. Russell and Ruby lived in Bunnyville. He was bouncer when younger at the "Bloody Bucket" on week-ends between Clay City and Sailor Springs. Ruby is buried next to Elmer Thompson at Orchard Cemetery, Louisville, Illinois.

    Russell married Rinehart, Ruby Ileen 'Susie' on 8 Apr 1939 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. Ruby (daughter of Rinehart, Albert Lowell and Wiseman, Myrtle Ivy) was born on 26 May 1922 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois; died on 1 Oct 2000 in Salem, Marion County, Illinois; was buried in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. McKinney, J.F.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 10. McKinney, B.S.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  McKinney, Ellarea Vera Descendancy chart to this point (1.Celestia1) was born on 21 Feb 1916; died on 1 Jul 1999; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MCKI.E001
    • _FGRAVE: 18662706


  5. 6.  McKinney, Norma C. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Celestia1) was born on 12 Jun 1922; died on 21 Feb 1990; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MCKI.N001
    • _FGRAVE: 18659143

    Notes:

    Norma C. Hildebrand, 67, Rural Route Clay City, died February 21, 1990 at Richland Memorial Hospital.

    She was born June 12, 1922 in Sailor Springs, the daughter of Mike and Celestia Rinehart McKinney. She married Carl Hildebrand February 13, 1939 in Sailor Springs. He died in 1986.

    She was a homemaker and Pixley Township clerk. She was a member of the Sailor Springs Christian church.

    Surviving are a son, Carl Hildebrand; two daughters, Linda Davis and Cindy Wyatt; a brother, Jim McKinney; two sisters, Ellarea McKinney and Katheryn Linderman; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

    She was prededed in death by her husband, parents, one grandson, one sister, and two brothers.

    Services were held at Hosselton Bookhout and Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City with burial in Smith Cemetery north of Clay City.

    Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.

    Norma married Hildebrand, Carl 'Rudy' on 13 Feb 1939. Carl (son of Hildebrand, Fritz and Dressel, Ella A.) was born on 21 Jun 1918 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 27 Nov 1986 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Hildebrand, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Hildebrand, Linda Lou  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1939; died on 8 Apr 2002 in Xenia, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 13. Hildebrand, Carl W.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Dec 1941 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 27 Sep 2011 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Sep 2011 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

  6. 7.  McKinney, Jimmie Mike Descendancy chart to this point (1.Celestia1) was born on 10 Jun 1924 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Mar 2023 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Mar 2023 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MCKI.J002
    • _FGRAVE: 251218807
    • Military Service: World War II, 996th Treadway Bridge Company, 3rd Army, United States Army
    • Funeral: 30 Mar 2023, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Jimmie McKinney, 98, of Clay City, passed away Saturday, March 25 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.

    Jimmie was born June 10, 1924 in Clay City, IL, the son of Mike and Mary Celestia (Rinehart) McKinney. He married Lois Alma (Bissey) on March 26, 1945 in Piggott, AR, and she preceded him in death on June 1, 2007.

    Jimmie was extremely passionate about GMC, Massey-Ferguson, and the color red. He loved to build things with his hands. Jimmie did a lot of welding and could make anything.

    Jimmie never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went. He was always willing to lend a hand whenever he could. Jimmie always had to have cornbread and warm milk throughout his nearly century-long life.

    Jimmie was a WWII Vet, and he was at Omaha Beach, Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and he served with General Patton's Third Army. After his service, he was still able to always be a contribution to society and have a positive outlook on life. He was truly a part of the greatest generation of Americans.

    Jimmie is survived by his three children; four Grandchildren; and nine Great Grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and all of his brothers and sisters.

    Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge of arrangements. A Visitation for Jimmie will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM on Thursday, March 30 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City, Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 AM following the Visitation.

    Interment will take place at Smith Cemetery, near Sailor Springs, IL.

    Full Military Rites will be performed at the Graveside to honor Jimmie's service to our Country.

    Memorials can be made to American Legion of Choice.

    Military Service:
    Truck driver in the 996th Treadway Bridge Company, attached to the U.S. 3rd Army.

    Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1725194

    Jimmie married Bissey, Lois Alma on 26 Mar 1946 in Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas. Lois (daughter of Bissey, John Milnor and Rogers, Verda Bernice) was born on 18 Sep 1926 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 1 Jun 2007 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Jun 2007 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. McKinney, B.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. McKinney, J.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 16. McKinney, G.R.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 8.  McKinney, J.M.J.McKinney, J.M.J. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Celestia1)


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  McKinney, J.F. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Russell2, 1.Celestia1)

  2. 10.  McKinney, B.S.McKinney, B.S. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Russell2, 1.Celestia1)

  3. 11.  Hildebrand, C. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Norma2, 1.Celestia1)

  4. 12.  Hildebrand, Linda LouHildebrand, Linda Lou Descendancy chart to this point (6.Norma2, 1.Celestia1) was born on 11 Oct 1939; died on 8 Apr 2002 in Xenia, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: HILD.L001
    • _FGRAVE: 30816164

    Notes:

    Linda L. Ferguson, 62, of Xenia, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2002, at her home.

    A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 12, at the Frank and Bright Funeral Home, Flora.

    There will be no visitation.

    Mrs. Ferguson was born October 11, 1939 in Clay County, the daughter of Rudy Hilderbrand and Norma (McKinney) Hilderbrand.

    She married Robert Ferguson in November, 2000 in Bullhead City, AZ. He survives.

    Mrs. Ferguson was a homemaker and a member of the Moose Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary.

    Survivors include her husband, Robert, of Xenia; one daughter, Candra Hilderbrand of Albuquerque, NM; one grandson, Clint Dale Hilderbrand; one brother, Carl Hilderbrand of Sailor Springs and one sister, Cinda Wyatt of Sailor Springs.

    She was preceded in death by her parents.

    Buried:
    Linda was cremated and her ashes remain with her family.

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

    Children:
    1. 17. Hilderbrand, C.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Linda married Ferguson, Robert W. on 20 Nov 2000 in Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona. Robert was born on 3 Feb 1936 in Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois; died on 20 Dec 2002 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Lawrenceville City Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 13.  Hildebrand, Carl W. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Norma2, 1.Celestia1) was born on 14 Dec 1941 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 27 Sep 2011 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Sep 2011 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: HILD.C002
    • Funeral: 30 Sep 2011, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    He was a retired truck driver. He was of the Christian faith.

    Family/Spouse: Shehorn, Martha Anne. Martha (daughter of SHEHORN, William Robert 'Eck' and MORRIS, Eula Lajune) was born on 3 Mar 1944 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Jan 2008 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Hildebrand, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. HILDEBRAND, J.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 20. HILDEBRAND, J.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 21. HILDEBRAND, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 22. HILDEBRAND, Eric Michael 'Mikey'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1970 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 May 1980 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

  6. 14.  McKinney, B.L. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jimmie2, 1.Celestia1)

    B.L. married Harrell, D.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 15.  McKinney, J.M. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jimmie2, 1.Celestia1)

    J.M. married ?, D.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 16.  McKinney, G.R. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jimmie2, 1.Celestia1)

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



Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Hilderbrand, C. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Linda3, 6.Norma2, 1.Celestia1)

  2. 18.  Hildebrand, C. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Carl3, 6.Norma2, 1.Celestia1)

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

    Children:
    1. 23. Colclasure, S.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 19.  HILDEBRAND, J.J. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Carl3, 6.Norma2, 1.Celestia1)

  4. 20.  HILDEBRAND, J.J. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Carl3, 6.Norma2, 1.Celestia1)

  5. 21.  HILDEBRAND, J. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Carl3, 6.Norma2, 1.Celestia1)

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


  6. 22.  HILDEBRAND, Eric Michael 'Mikey' Descendancy chart to this point (13.Carl3, 6.Norma2, 1.Celestia1) was born on 2 Sep 1970 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 May 1980 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: HILD.E005




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