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Sons, James Elias Sr.

Male 1824 - 1899  (74 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Sons, James Elias Sr. was born on 6 Oct 1824; died on 18 Sep 1899; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.J002
    • _FGRAVE: 60273597
    • Census: 1870, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; 1870 Census, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois, sheet 36

    Family/Spouse: Laird, Ellen. Ellen was born on 4 Apr 1826; died on 4 Nov 1902; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sons, Jesse Edward  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1849; died on 17 Sep 1871; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Sons, Rebecca A.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jan 1849; died on 10 Jan 1875; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Sons, James Elis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1850; died on 1 Mar 1942; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.
    4. 5. Sons, Martha Jane  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1852; died on 2 Aug 1936; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois.
    5. 6. Sons, Oliver Perry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Apr 1853 in Berry Township, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 13 Jul 1937 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois.
    6. 7. Sons, William Thomas 'Sawblade Bill'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Nov 1856 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 18 Oct 1938 in Chadbourn, Columbus County, North Carolina; was buried in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Geff, Wayne County, Illinois.
    7. 8. Sons, Nancy Evaline  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1858; died on 4 Apr 1935; was buried in Pin Oak Cemetery, Berry Township, Wayne County, Illinois.
    8. 9. Sons, Benjamin Franklin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1859; died in 1941; was buried in Bovee Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.
    9. 10. Sons, Alfred N.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1861.
    10. 11. Sons, Newton Edward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Nov 1862 in Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 26 Jan 1942 in Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Pin Oak Cemetery, Berry Township, Wayne County, Illinois.
    11. 12. Sons, Sadie B.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1866; died in 1911; was buried in Bovee Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.
    12. 13. Sons, Cansada  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1866.
    13. 14. Sons, David Nelson 'Nels'  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1868 in Illinois; died in 1948; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.
    14. 15. Sons, Levi Patton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1870; died in 1957; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sons, Jesse Edward Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born in 1849; died on 17 Sep 1871; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.J004
    • Census: 1870, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; 1870 Census, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois, sheet 36


  2. 3.  Sons, Rebecca A. Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 12 Jan 1849; died on 10 Jan 1875; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.R001
    • _FGRAVE: 57368051
    • Census: 1870, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; 1870 Census, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois, sheet 36

    Family/Spouse: Morris, Valentine. Valentine was born in 1848; died in 1922; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Sons, James ElisSons, James Elis Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 2 Apr 1850; died on 1 Mar 1942; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.J003
    • Census: 1870, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; 1870 Census, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois, sheet 36

    Family/Spouse: Buis, Winnie Jane. Winnie was born in 1851; died in 1910; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Sons, Mary L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1870; died in 1956.
    2. 17. Sons, Rosetta E.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1875; died in 1876.
    3. 18. Sons, Ella  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1875; died in 1964.
    4. 19. Sons, Letha E.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1880; died in 1880.
    5. 20. Sons, Malissa A.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1881; died in 1881.
    6. 21. Sons, James C.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1882; died in 1883.
    7. 22. Sons, Maggie J.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1886; died in 1956.
    8. 23. Sons, Katie  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1887; died in 1973.
    9. 24. Sons, Laura May  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1888; died in 1971.
    10. 25. Sons, Harvey L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1890; died in 1936.
    11. 26. Sons, L. Agnes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Feb 1898; died on 4 Feb 1985.

  4. 5.  Sons, Martha JaneSons, Martha Jane Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 25 Jun 1852; died on 2 Aug 1936; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.M002
    • Census: 1870, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; 1870 Census, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois, sheet 36

    Family/Spouse: Simms, Henry P.. Henry was born on 5 Mar 1849; died on 5 Feb 1918; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Sons, Oliver PerrySons, Oliver Perry Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 1 Apr 1853 in Berry Township, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 13 Jul 1937 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.O002
    • _FGRAVE: 67002433
    • Census: 1870, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; 1870 Census, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois, sheet 36

    Notes:

    Died:
    Oliver Perry Sons, son of James and Ellen Sons, was born in Berry Township, April 1, 1853 and departed this life July 13, 1937 at his home in Fairfield, IL, where he and his wife had lived since last March.

    Oliver married Harman, Mary Ellen on 25 Mar 1880. Mary was born on 11 Jan 1861; died on 23 Jul 1944; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Sons, William Thomas 'Sawblade Bill'Sons, William Thomas 'Sawblade Bill' Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 10 Nov 1856 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 18 Oct 1938 in Chadbourn, Columbus County, North Carolina; was buried in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Geff, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.W002
    • _FGRAVE: 67292598
    • Census: 1870, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; 1870 Census, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois, sheet 36

    Notes:

    Died:
    William T. Sons, well-known Lamard township farmer, passed away October 18th, while visiting his daughter, Mrs. John V. Strole in Chadbourn, N.C.

    Mr. Sons had recently gone to spend the winter with his daughter at Chadbourn, N. C. where he passed away, following a few days of illness, October 18, 1938, age 81 years, 11 months and 8 days.

    William married Harmon, Samantha A. on 2 Sep 1880. Samantha was born in 1858; died in 1923. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Sons, Ethel Grace  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Sep 1881 in Wayne County, Illinois; died in 1966 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Bestow Cemetery, Geff, Wayne County, Illinois.
    2. 28. Sons, Opal Clare  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Dec 1885 in Illinois; died on 28 Jul 1971 in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina; was buried in Chadborn Cemetery, Chadbourn, Columbus County, North Carolina.
    3. 29. Sons, Bessie Blanche  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Aug 1890; died on 1 Feb 1971; was buried in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Geff, Wayne County, Illinois.
    4. 30. Sons, Cleone Irene  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1894 in Illinois; died on 24 Oct 1918 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Geff, Wayne County, Illinois.

  7. 8.  Sons, Nancy EvalineSons, Nancy Evaline Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 8 Jan 1858; died on 4 Apr 1935; was buried in Pin Oak Cemetery, Berry Township, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.N003
    • Census: 1870, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; 1870 Census, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois, sheet 36

    Notes:

    Buried:
    South half - Row 16 from the west

    Family/Spouse: Tibbs, William Edward. William was born in 1858; died in 1937. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 9.  Sons, Benjamin FranklinSons, Benjamin Franklin Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born in 1859; died in 1941; was buried in Bovee Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.B004
    • _FGRAVE: 75092495
    • Census: 1870, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; 1870 Census, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois, sheet 36

    Family/Spouse: Young, Emily L.. Emily was born in 1860; died in 1942; was buried in Bovee Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 10.  Sons, Alfred N. Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born in 1861.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.A001
    • Census: 1870, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; 1870 Census, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois, sheet 36


  10. 11.  Sons, Newton EdwardSons, Newton Edward Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 11 Nov 1862 in Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 26 Jan 1942 in Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Pin Oak Cemetery, Berry Township, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.N002
    • _FGRAVE: 15312202

    Family/Spouse: Tunnel, Martha E.. Martha was born on 8 Jan 1864 in Illinois; died on 19 Mar 1926 in Sims, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Pin Oak Cemetery, Berry Township, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 12.  Sons, Sadie B. Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born in 1866; died in 1911; was buried in Bovee Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.S001

    Family/Spouse: Simms, James Edwin. James was born on 1 Jan 1860; died on 23 Dec 1930; was buried in Bovee Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 13.  Sons, Cansada Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born in 1866.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.C002
    • Census: 1870, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; 1870 Census, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois, sheet 36


  13. 14.  Sons, David Nelson 'Nels'Sons, David Nelson 'Nels' Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born in 1868 in Illinois; died in 1948; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.D004
    • _FGRAVE: 59124115
    • Census: 11 Jun 1870, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois; 1870 Census, Arrington Township, Wayne County, Illinois, sheet 36

    Family/Spouse: Oehler, Mary Pauline. Mary (daughter of Oehler, E.F.) was born in Oct 1870 in Ohio; died in 1957 in Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Sons, Beryl Wayne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1895 in Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1971; was buried in Nov 1971 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 32. Sons, Earnest G.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1897 in Illinois.
    3. 33. Sons, Inez E.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1899 in Illinois.
    4. 34. Sons, Leo C.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1903 in Wayne County, Illinois.
    5. 35. Sons, May  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1906 in Illinois; died on 13 Aug 1970 in St. Clemens Hospital, Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois; was buried in Warren Cemetery, Orchardville, Wayne County, Illinois.
    6. 36. Sons, Bert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1909 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 14 Jan 1945 in Golbey, France; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.
    7. 37. Sons, Geneieve  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1911; died in 1912; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

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

    Children:
    1. 38. Sons, Nellie Leona  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1918 in Geff, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 11 Nov 2013 in Crossville, White County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Grayville, Edwards County, Illinois.

  14. 15.  Sons, Levi PattonSons, Levi Patton Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born in Nov 1870; died in 1957; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.L003
    • _FGRAVE: 57337784

    Family/Spouse: Craig, Minnie. Minnie was born in 1874; died in 1941; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Sons, Ira Jackson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1894; died in 1977.
    2. 40. Sons, Clarence J.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1898; died in 1949.
    3. 41. Sons, Rachel Iva  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1900; died in 1978.
    4. 42. Sons, Lewis W.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1902; died in 1951.
    5. 43. Sons, Jesse Lee  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1905; died in 1955.
    6. 44. Sons, Laura C.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1907; died in 1931.
    7. 45. Sons, Cloyd Oliver  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1913; died in 1954.


Generation: 3

  1. 16.  Sons, Mary L. Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.James1) was born in 1870; died in 1956.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.M003


  2. 17.  Sons, Rosetta E. Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.James1) was born in 1875; died in 1876.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.R002


  3. 18.  Sons, Ella Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.James1) was born in 1875; died in 1964.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.E003


  4. 19.  Sons, Letha E. Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.James1) was born in 1880; died in 1880.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.L004


  5. 20.  Sons, Malissa A. Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.James1) was born in 1881; died in 1881.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.M004


  6. 21.  Sons, James C. Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.James1) was born in 1882; died in 1883.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.J005


  7. 22.  Sons, Maggie J. Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.James1) was born in 1886; died in 1956.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.M005


  8. 23.  Sons, Katie Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.James1) was born in 1887; died in 1973.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.K001


  9. 24.  Sons, Laura May Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.James1) was born in 1888; died in 1971.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.L005


  10. 25.  Sons, Harvey L. Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.James1) was born in 1890; died in 1936.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.H001


  11. 26.  Sons, L. Agnes Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.James1) was born on 3 Feb 1898; died on 4 Feb 1985.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.L006
    • _FGRAVE: 160852189


  12. 27.  Sons, Ethel Grace Descendancy chart to this point (7.William2, 1.James1) was born on 4 Sep 1881 in Wayne County, Illinois; died in 1966 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Bestow Cemetery, Geff, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.E001
    • _FGRAVE: 171897634

    Family/Spouse: Mauck, John William. John was born in 1879; died in 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 28.  Sons, Opal Clare Descendancy chart to this point (7.William2, 1.James1) was born on 5 Dec 1885 in Illinois; died on 28 Jul 1971 in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina; was buried in Chadborn Cemetery, Chadbourn, Columbus County, North Carolina.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.O001
    • _FGRAVE: 112361404

    Family/Spouse: Strole, John Vanice. John was born in 1883; died in 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 29.  Sons, Bessie Blanche Descendancy chart to this point (7.William2, 1.James1) was born on 10 Aug 1890; died on 1 Feb 1971; was buried in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Geff, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.B005
    • _FGRAVE: 67635610

    Bessie married Beck, Charles Jesse in 1910. Charles (son of Beck, Charles Lewis and Pike, Catherine) was born on 14 Mar 1888; died on 4 Feb 1920; was buried in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Geff, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Beck, Earl Harmon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1911; died in 1945.
    2. 47. Beck, C. Wayne  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1915; died in 1993.
    3. 48. Beck, Lealon 'Shorty'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1917; died on 5 Nov 2005; was buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Barnhill, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Bessie married Ash, Willis Norton in 1934. Willis (son of Ash, William and Simpson, Margaret J.) was born on 23 Sep 1870 in Marseilles, Wyandot County, Ohio; died on 14 Dec 1939 in Lamard Township, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Valley Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Bessie married Spriggs, Delmar Ode in 1935. Delmar was born in 1871; died in 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 30.  Sons, Cleone Irene Descendancy chart to this point (7.William2, 1.James1) was born on 9 Dec 1894 in Illinois; died on 24 Oct 1918 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Geff, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.C005
    • _FGRAVE: 67632978

    Family/Spouse: Courtright, Chester Earl. Chester was born in 1896; died in 1970. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 31.  Sons, Beryl WayneSons, Beryl Wayne Descendancy chart to this point (14.David2, 1.James1) was born on 20 Jan 1895 in Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1971; was buried in Nov 1971 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.B001
    • _FGRAVE: 34580448
    • Military Service: World War I, Private First Class, Company H, 147th Infantry, United States Army National Guard

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    Departed on the USS Pocahontas from Newport News, Virginia on June 22, 1918

    Family/Spouse: Howe, Lela. Lela (daughter of Howe, Charles Emmett 'Charlie' and Dodd, Delpha Angeline) was born on 8 Aug 1905 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 11 Feb 1960; was buried in Feb 1960 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 49. Sons, Betty L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Dec 1927; died on 20 Jul 2007 in Texas; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector County, Texas.
    2. 50. Sons, Harold Wayne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1930 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 29 Sep 1930 in Indian Prairie Township, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Cisne Cemetery, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois.
    3. 51. Sons, Lowell B.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1931 in Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 15 Mar 2016 in Twin Willows Nursing Center, Salem, Marion County, Illinois; was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Illinois.
    4. 52. Sons, Galen Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1941 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2002 in Marion Memorial Hospital, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Dec 2002 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 53. Sons, D.K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 54. Sons, Patricia Ann 'Patty'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1947 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 2011 in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 9 Feb 2011 in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois.

  17. 32.  Sons, Earnest G. Descendancy chart to this point (14.David2, 1.James1) was born in 1897 in Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.E002


  18. 33.  Sons, Inez E. Descendancy chart to this point (14.David2, 1.James1) was born in 1899 in Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.I001


  19. 34.  Sons, Leo C. Descendancy chart to this point (14.David2, 1.James1) was born in 1903 in Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.L002


  20. 35.  Sons, May Descendancy chart to this point (14.David2, 1.James1) was born on 10 Feb 1906 in Illinois; died on 13 Aug 1970 in St. Clemens Hospital, Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois; was buried in Warren Cemetery, Orchardville, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.M001
    • _FGRAVE: 37810746

    Notes:

    Obituary from Wayne County Press, 8/13/1970:

    May Manring of Orchardville died at 3 a.m. Thursday at St. Clemens Hospital in Red Bud, at the age of 64.

    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the New church at Orchardville, with the Rev. Berlin Scarborough officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

    The body will lie in state at the Richardson Funeral Chapel in Wayne City, where friends may call after 4 p.m. today.

    Mrs. Manring is the daughter of David Nelson and Mary (Coehler) Sons. She married Linza Manring, who survives.

    Other survivors include four sons . . . ; a step son . . . ; two daughters, . . . ; a brother, Byrl Sims of Flora; a sister, Inez Manring; 22 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

    Family/Spouse: Manring, Julius Linza. Julius (son of Bush, Ella) was born on 8 Nov 1903 in Orchardville, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 13 Jan 1984 in St. Mary's Hospital, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois; was buried in Warren Cemetery, Orchardville, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 36.  Sons, BertSons, Bert Descendancy chart to this point (14.David2, 1.James1) was born on 12 Mar 1909 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 14 Jan 1945 in Golbey, France; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.B003
    • _FGRAVE: 126740208
    • Military Service: World War II, Staff Sergeant, United States Army

    Notes:

    Died:
    killed while in the Army, there was no war going on at the time. Source: Donna Taylor.


  22. 37.  Sons, Geneieve Descendancy chart to this point (14.David2, 1.James1) was born in 1911; died in 1912; was buried in Lappin Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.G004
    • _FGRAVE: 59124091


  23. 38.  Sons, Nellie Leona Descendancy chart to this point (14.David2, 1.James1) was born on 12 Aug 1918 in Geff, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 11 Nov 2013 in Crossville, White County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Grayville, Edwards County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.N001

    Notes:

    Nellie was a nurse's aid and worked at Meadowood Nursing Home in Grayville and Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi, Illinois. She later worked at the Windsor Oaks Motel in Grayville. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Crossville, and she enjoyed puzzles, yard work and studying the Bible.

    Family/Spouse: Alldredge, Joe. Joe was born in 1912; died in 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Ridens, Melvin C.. Melvin was born in 1911; died in 1989. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  24. 39.  Sons, Ira Jackson Descendancy chart to this point (15.Levi2, 1.James1) was born in 1894; died in 1977.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.I002


  25. 40.  Sons, Clarence J. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Levi2, 1.James1) was born in 1898; died in 1949.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.C003


  26. 41.  Sons, Rachel Iva Descendancy chart to this point (15.Levi2, 1.James1) was born in 1900; died in 1978.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.R003


  27. 42.  Sons, Lewis W. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Levi2, 1.James1) was born in 1902; died in 1951.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.L007


  28. 43.  Sons, Jesse Lee Descendancy chart to this point (15.Levi2, 1.James1) was born in 1905; died in 1955.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.J006


  29. 44.  Sons, Laura C. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Levi2, 1.James1) was born in 1907; died in 1931.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.L008


  30. 45.  Sons, Cloyd Oliver Descendancy chart to this point (15.Levi2, 1.James1) was born in 1913; died in 1954.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.C004



Generation: 4

  1. 46.  Beck, Earl Harmon Descendancy chart to this point (29.Bessie3, 7.William2, 1.James1) was born in 1911; died in 1945.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BECK.E007


  2. 47.  Beck, C. Wayne Descendancy chart to this point (29.Bessie3, 7.William2, 1.James1) was born in 1915; died in 1993.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BECK.C012


  3. 48.  Beck, Lealon 'Shorty' Descendancy chart to this point (29.Bessie3, 7.William2, 1.James1) was born on 23 Apr 1917; died on 5 Nov 2005; was buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Barnhill, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BECK.L002
    • _FGRAVE: 54919372


  4. 49.  Sons, Betty L. Descendancy chart to this point (31.Beryl3, 14.David2, 1.James1) was born on 5 Dec 1927; died on 20 Jul 2007 in Texas; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector County, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.B002
    • _FGRAVE: 43306077

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Serenity North Plot 136 Lot 2

    Family/Spouse: Freese, Clarence Kenneth 'Hotshot'. Clarence was born on 2 Feb 1924 in Eldorado, Saline County, Illinois; died on 21 Apr 1981 in Odessa, Ector County, Texas; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Freese, J.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Caldwell, Donald Wayne. Donald was born on 17 Sep 1929; died on 4 Jan 1994 in Texas; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 50.  Sons, Harold Wayne Descendancy chart to this point (31.Beryl3, 14.David2, 1.James1) was born on 4 Apr 1930 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 29 Sep 1930 in Indian Prairie Township, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Cisne Cemetery, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.H
    • _FGRAVE: 199024724


  6. 51.  Sons, Lowell B.Sons, Lowell B. Descendancy chart to this point (31.Beryl3, 14.David2, 1.James1) was born on 17 Jul 1931 in Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 15 Mar 2016 in Twin Willows Nursing Center, Salem, Marion County, Illinois; was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.L001
    • _FGRAVE: 159596964
    • Military Service: United States Army
    • Funeral: 19 Mar 2016, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Lowell B. Sons, age 84, of Salem, Illinois, formerly of Flora, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem, with family and his wife of 60 years by his side.

    Lowell was born July 17, 1931 in Cisne, the son of Beryl Wayne and Lela (Howe) Sons. He married Barbara Cook on June 11, 1955, in Flora.

    Lowell served in the U.S. Army and was a cook at Fort Lewis, Washington, and later served in the Reserves for 8 years. His working experience included driving trucks for Flora Pure Milk Company for 5 years, shoe factory, Vaughn Furniture, Petrolane, and was a guard at Jenmar. Lowell really enjoyed listening to music at the Flora HUB, and traveling to other music spots in the area.

    He is survived by his wife: Barbara Sons of Salem; four children: Jeffrey Sons (Paula) of Salem, Gary Sons (Cindy) of Woodbridge, VA, Carol Pruitt (Ron) of Kell, and Walter Sons (companion Teresa) of Cisne; twelve grandchildren: Amy Hawkins (Randy), Crystal Sons, Angela Smith (Matt), Nicci Sons, Stephanie Sons, Samantha Sons, Christopher Sons, Jeannie Sons, Amy Pruitt, Ronnie Pruitt Jr., Caleb Pruitt, and Jarod Sons; six great-grandchildren; and a sister: Donna Kay Taylor (Rick) of Edinburg, IN.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister: Betty Caldwell, a brother: Galen Sons, and a sister: Patty Ann Thomas.

    A funeral service for Lowell Sons will be 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with visitation from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Military honors will be presented prior to the funeral service.

    The family has requested that memorial donations be given to a group that assists Veterans, such as D.A.V. or Wounded Warriors.

    Buried:
    Was he cremated?

    Lowell married Cook, Barbara Lucille on 11 Jun 1955 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Barbara (daughter of Cook, Leland E. and Stanley, Lucy A.) was born on 9 Dec 1936 in Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Dec 2019 in Kell, Marion County, Illinois; was buried on 4 Jan 2020 in East Lawn Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 56. Sons, J.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 57. Sons, G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 58. Sons, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 59. Sons, W.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 52.  Sons, Galen RaySons, Galen Ray Descendancy chart to this point (31.Beryl3, 14.David2, 1.James1) was born on 8 Sep 1941 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2002 in Marion Memorial Hospital, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Dec 2002 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.G001
    • _FGRAVE: 22422063
    • Military Service: Specialist Fourth Class, 8th Infantry Division, Baumholder, Germany, United States Army
    • Funeral: 5 Dec 2002, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Galen R. Sons, 61, of Flora, died December 1, 2002, in Marion Memorial Hospital, Marion, IL.

    Mr. Sons was born September 8, 1941 in Wayne County, the son of Beryl W. and Lela Howe Sons.

    He married Velma Gill Hunt February 14, 1980 in Flora.

    Mr. Sons was an area Sears Service Technician and past owner/operator of the Sears Catalog Store in Flora.

    He was a member of the Oak Street Baptist Church, Flora Masonic Lodge #204, Belleville Consistory, Ainad Temple, Clay County Shrine club, Flora Police Commissioner, past Flora Civil Defense Member, Flora American Legion Post #14 and a U. S. Army - Vietnam Veteran.

    Survivors include his wife; two sons, Doug Sons and Rob Hunt; three daughters, Gayla Tanner, Marie Headlee, and Becky Payne; a brother, Lowell B. Sons; three sisters, Betty Coldwell, Donna Kay Taylor, and Patty Ann Thomas; and 16 grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his parents.

    Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in the Elmwood Cemetery with Military Honors.

    (Published Clay County Advocate-Press)

    Military Service:
    Notes from Carl Wayne Gray:

    "Galen's obituary and his military headstone says he was a Vietnam Veteran. Galen and I were in the Army at the same time in Germany, but he did not serve in Vietnam. They should have read "Vietnam ERA Veteran"

    Buried:
    Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in the Elmwood Cemetery with Military Honors.

    Galen married McDowell, Betty Marie on 3 Jul 1959 in Mount Zion Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Betty (daughter of McDowell, Clayson Adrian and Luke, Nella Grace) was born on 3 Jun 1942 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 10 Aug 2007 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Aug 2007 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 60. Sons, G.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 61. Sons, D.D.D.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Galen married Gill, V.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 53.  Sons, D.K.Sons, D.K. Descendancy chart to this point (31.Beryl3, 14.David2, 1.James1)

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


  9. 54.  Sons, Patricia Ann 'Patty'Sons, Patricia Ann 'Patty' Descendancy chart to this point (31.Beryl3, 14.David2, 1.James1) was born on 24 Dec 1947 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 2011 in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 9 Feb 2011 in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.P001
    • _FGRAVE: 65278295
    • Funeral: 9 Feb 2011, Zif Baptist Church, Zif Township, Wayne County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Patty A. Thomas, 63, of Clay City, IL died at 5:52 AM Friday, February 4, 2011 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL.

    She was born December 24, 1947 in Flora, IL to Beryl & Lela (Howe) Sons. She married Sherman L. Thomas on August 3, 1967 in Clay City, IL.

    She was a homemaker and her memberships included the following: member of Zif Baptist Church in Clay City, member and chaplain of Flora VFW Ladies Auxiliary, member and past president of Clay City VFW Auxiliary, a Red Cross volunteer, and a DAV volunteer.

    Patty enjoyed being outdoors, sewing, reading, outdoor activities, resale shopping and family get togethers.

    She is survived by her husband: Sherman Thomas; children: Danita Henderson & husband Steve, Greg Thomas & wife Susan, Daniel Thomas & wife Kim; sister: Donna Taylor & husband Richard; brother: Lowell Sons & wife Barbara; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother (Galen Sons), and a sister (Betty Caldwell).

    Funeral services were held at Zif Baptist Church and burial followed in Zif Cemetery, Clay City.

    Memorials may be made to Zif Baptist Church.

    Patricia married Thomas, S.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 62. Thomas, D.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 63. Thomas, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 64. Thomas, G.G.  Descendancy chart to this point



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