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Crouse, Benjamin

Male 1841 - 1929  (88 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Crouse, Benjamin was born in 1841; died in 1929.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.B001

    Family/Spouse: Cox, Mary Catherine. Mary was born in 1848; died in 1928. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Crouse, Lucinda  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1868; died in 1959.
    2. 3. Crouse, John  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Dec 1869; died on 13 May 1954; was buried in Hoosier Prairie Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Crouse, James  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1872; died in 1944.
    4. 5. Crouse, Colonel  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Oct 1874; died on 27 Dec 1965; was buried in Shouse Chapel Cemetery, Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 6. Crouse, Martin Judson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1881; died in 1953.
    6. 7. Crouse, Eli  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1887; died in 1932.
    7. 8. Crouse, Harry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1890; died in 1984.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Crouse, Lucinda Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born in 1868; died in 1959.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.L003


  2. 3.  Crouse, John Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 21 Dec 1869; died on 13 May 1954; was buried in Hoosier Prairie Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.J007
    • _FGRAVE: 30376318

    Family/Spouse: Maxwell, Cora Mae. Cora was born in 1876; died in 1948. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Crouse, Murvin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Feb 1895 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 7 Jun 1976; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    2. 10. Crouse, George L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Dec 1896 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 19 Aug 1983 in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio; was buried in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 11. Crouse, Benjamin Acle  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1899; died in 1981.
    4. 12. Crouse, Pearl  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1901; died in 1967.
    5. 13. Crouse, James Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1903; died in 1973.
    6. 14. Crouse, Gladys Irene  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1905; died in 1991.
    7. 15. Crouse, John Vardy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1907; died in 1986.
    8. 16. Crouse, Carl Delbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jun 1914; died on 2 Feb 1992; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

  3. 4.  Crouse, James Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born in 1872; died in 1944.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.J008


  4. 5.  Crouse, Colonel Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 14 Oct 1874; died on 27 Dec 1965; was buried in Shouse Chapel Cemetery, Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.C003

    Colonel married KEPLEY, Florence P. on 17 Aug 1898. Florence (daughter of KEPLEY, Elijah and Boss, Susan) was born on 21 Apr 1875; died on 22 Dec 1909; was buried in Shouse Chapel Cemetery, Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Colonel married Shoemaker, M.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Crouse, Martin Judson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born in 1881; died in 1953.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.M010


  6. 7.  Crouse, Eli Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born in 1887; died in 1932.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.E005


  7. 8.  Crouse, Harry Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born in 1890; died in 1984.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.H001



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Crouse, MurvinCrouse, Murvin Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 8 Feb 1895 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 7 Jun 1976; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.M002
    • _FGRAVE: 25164549
    • Military Service: World War I, Private First Class, United States Army

    Family/Spouse: Real, Esther M.. Esther (daughter of Real, John Lee and Jones, Florence A.) was born on 27 Feb 1898 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 13 Jul 1977 in Olney Care Center, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. CROUSE, Naomi Elaine  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jun 1921 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 3 Dec 2014 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    2. 18. Crouse, Paul Murvin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Oct 1925 in Illinois; died on 19 Oct 2017; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    3. 19. CROUSE, John J.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jul 1927 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 16 Jun 1977 in Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

  2. 10.  Crouse, George L. Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 23 Dec 1896 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 19 Aug 1983 in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio; was buried in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.G001
    • _FGRAVE: 30750918

    Family/Spouse: Conley, Ella Mae. Ella was born on 7 Jan 1900 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 1 Jan 1975 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Crouse, Edith Mae  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1922 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 2014 in Woodland Country Manor, Somerville, Butler County, Ohio; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Camden, Preble County, Ohio.
    2. 21. Crouse, Edna Marie  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1925 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Sep 2007 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois.

  3. 11.  Crouse, Benjamin Acle Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in 1899; died in 1981.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.B002


  4. 12.  Crouse, Pearl Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in 1901; died in 1967.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.P003


  5. 13.  Crouse, James Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in 1903; died in 1973.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.J009


  6. 14.  Crouse, Gladys Irene Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in 1905; died in 1991.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.G003

    Family/Spouse: Tolliver, Clyde. Clyde was born in 1901; died in 1951; was buried in Hoosier Prairie Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Tolliver, Dorothy Lenora  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jan 1926 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 13 Jul 1983 in Tinley Park, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox, Will County, Illinois.
    2. 23. Tolliver, Lyndell Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1938; died in 1996.

  7. 15.  Crouse, John Vardy Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in 1907; died in 1986.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.J010


  8. 16.  Crouse, Carl DelbertCrouse, Carl Delbert Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 21 Jun 1914; died on 2 Feb 1992; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.C001
    • _FGRAVE: 18662693
    • Military Service: World War II, Seaman First Class, United States Navy

    Carl married Frank, Blanche Zelma on 5 Mar 1939 in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri. Blanche (daughter of Frank, Samuel W. 'Sammie' Sr. and Montgomery, Mary Catherine "Katie") was born on 11 Sep 1918 in Ottawa, La Salle County, Illinois; died on 9 Mar 2008 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 17.  CROUSE, Naomi Elaine Descendancy chart to this point (9.Murvin3, 3.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 19 Jun 1921 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 3 Dec 2014 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.N001
    • Funeral: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Elaine enjoyed flowers, bird watching, and her grandchildren. She loved cooking, keeping house, and gardening. She was a well-loved Aunt to her nieces and nephews. Her home was always open to friends and family.

    Naomi married Roberson, William Howard on 20 Dec 1940 in Jackson, Girardeau County, Missouri. William was born on 14 Jan 1917; died on 17 Jun 1997; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. ROBERSON, I.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Roberson, Daryl A.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Feb 1952 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois; died on 23 Oct 2015 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

  2. 18.  Crouse, Paul MurvinCrouse, Paul Murvin Descendancy chart to this point (9.Murvin3, 3.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 23 Oct 1925 in Illinois; died on 19 Oct 2017; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.P001
    • _FGRAVE: 213817583
    • Military Service: World War II, Technician Fourth Grade, United States Army

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    At 18, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served admirably in WWII as an evaluation medic stationed in various locations in the Pacific theater including the Philippines and in Japan as part of the occupation force after the war’s end.

    Family/Spouse: ?, Venice A.. Venice was born on 13 Jul 1919; died on 26 May 2006; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 19.  CROUSE, John J. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Murvin3, 3.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 22 Jul 1927 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 16 Jun 1977 in Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.J002
    • _FGRAVE: 25164546

    Notes:

    Mr. Crouse was an operator for the Marathon Oil Company, and belonged to the Robinson Elks Lodge 1188.

    Family/Spouse: Hanna, Rena 'Virginia'. Rena was born on 29 Dec 1927 in Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas; died on 2 Jun 2001 in Guymon, Texas County, Oklahoma; was buried in Elkhart Cemetery, Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 20.  Crouse, Edith Mae Descendancy chart to this point (10.George3, 3.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 4 Aug 1922 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 2014 in Woodland Country Manor, Somerville, Butler County, Ohio; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Camden, Preble County, Ohio.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.E003
    • _FGRAVE: 140417179
    • Funeral: First Southern Baptist Church, Camden, Preble County, Ohio

    Notes:

    EDITH MAE COLCLASURE, 92 of Camden, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Woodland Country Manor Somerville, OH. Born on August 4, 1922 in Sailor Springs, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late George & Mae (Conley) Crouse. Edith married Isom "Cal" Colclasure on December 31, 1940.

    Edith was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Camden, OH where she was active in church affairs. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, flower and vegetable gardening. In the early years of her marriage she and the family lived in Canada, South America and 12 other U.S. states. After returning from South America they settled in Ohio where she remained the rest of her life.

    Preceded in death by her husband: Isom "Cal" Colclasure in 1987; son: Dennis Lynn Colclasure in 1954; sister Marie Wattles and a grandson: Shane Rush.

    Survivors include her daughter: Peggy (Bob) Rush of Eaton, OH; sons: Jerry (Peggy) Colclasure of Dallas, GA and Larry (Carol) Colclasure of Middletown, OH; 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

    Family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. on Monday December 29, 2014 at the First Southern Baptist Church 35 North Liberty Street Camden, OH. The Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. at the church with Rev. Dr. Greg Jackson officiating. Interment will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Camden, OH.

    Memorial contributions may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church 35 North Liberty Street Camden, OH 45311. Arrangements entrusted to Nein-Barnes Funeral Home, Camden, OH. Condolences via www.barnesfuneralhome.com

    Family/Spouse: Colclasure, Isom 'Cal'. Isom (son of Colclasure, Aberham L. 'Abe' and ?, Mary Ann 'Molly') was born on 11 Jul 1919 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 14 Aug 1987 in Preble County, Ohio; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Camden, Preble County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Colclasure, Dennis Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1954.
    2. 27. Colclasure, P.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 28. Colclasure, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 29. Colclasure, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 30. Colclasure, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 31. Colclasure, Patricia Ann  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Feb 1941 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Aug 2023 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 27 Aug 2023 in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois.

  5. 21.  Crouse, Edna Marie Descendancy chart to this point (10.George3, 3.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 12 Mar 1925 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Sep 2007 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CROU.E004
    • _FGRAVE: 21427310

    Notes:

    Funeral services for 82 year old Marie C. Wattles of Clay City, IL will be held Friday, September 7th, at 3:00 (PM) at the Neal Funeral Home in Louisville, IL with burial in Orchard Hill cemetery, in Louisville, IL.

    Visitation is Friday, September 7th, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm, at the Neal Funeral Home in Louisville, IL.
    Occupation: was a machine operator for Sparton's in Flora, and had worked at the Clay City Knapp Mart. died Tuesday, 9-4-07, at her home in Clay City, IL.

    She was born in Clay County, the daughter of George L. and Mae C. (Conley) Crouse. She married Stephen W. "Bud" Wattles, April 19, 1946. He preceded her in death June 22, 1989. Survivors include a son, Carl, daughters Lola Marie and Pat. Grandchildren Christy, Jeff, and Justin.

    Memorials can be made to : Clay City Christian Church, Hospice of Southern Ill, Carle Hospital Aux., or Guest House of Urbana.

    Family/Spouse: Wattles, Stephen Wayne 'Bud'. Stephen (son of Wattles, Ralph Harmon and Grove, Velma D.) was born on 19 Jan 1921 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 22 Jun 1989 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 22.  Tolliver, Dorothy Lenora Descendancy chart to this point (14.Gladys3, 3.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 10 Jan 1926 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 13 Jul 1983 in Tinley Park, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: TOLL.D006
    • _FGRAVE: 145178983

    Family/Spouse: Bailey, Winfred Ardell 'Bill'. Winfred (son of Bailey, L.C. and Miller, Cora Elizabeth) was born on 10 Aug 1924 in Illinois; died on 9 Dec 2002 in West Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois; was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 23.  Tolliver, Lyndell Ray Descendancy chart to this point (14.Gladys3, 3.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in 1938; died in 1996.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: TOLL.L004




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