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Brown, William

Male 1785 - 1843  (58 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Brown, William was born in 1785; died in 1843.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BROW.W010

    Family/Spouse: Harper, Valleriah. Valleriah was born in 1790; died in 1834. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Brown, Sarah Jane  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Nov 1811 in Indiana; died on 31 Dec 1855 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Brown, Vincent  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1823; died in 1897.
    3. 4. Brown, Nehemiah Harper  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1824; died in 1888.
    4. 5. Brown, James  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1831; died in 1909.
    5. 6. Brown, Nancy A.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1838; died in 1901.
    6. 7. Brown, John Wiley  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1839; died in 1929.
    7. 8. Brown, Martin VanBuren  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1841; died in 1927.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Brown, Sarah Jane Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 10 Nov 1811 in Indiana; died on 31 Dec 1855 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BROW.S011
    • _FGRAVE: 23796958

    Family/Spouse: Lee, James. James was born in 1811; died in 1855; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Lee, Andrew J.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jun 1842; died on 12 Apr 1915; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 10. Lee, Jerusha Emily  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1847 in Illinois; died on 16 Jan 1904 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 11. Lee, Richard Henry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1858 in Illinois; died on 5 Nov 1940; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 12. Lee, Francis L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1862; died in 1930.

  2. 3.  Brown, Vincent Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1823; died in 1897.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BROW.V005


  3. 4.  Brown, Nehemiah Harper Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1824; died in 1888.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BROW.N008


  4. 5.  Brown, James Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1831; died in 1909.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BROW.J032


  5. 6.  Brown, Nancy A. Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1838; died in 1901.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BROW.N009


  6. 7.  Brown, John Wiley Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1839; died in 1929.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BROW.J033


  7. 8.  Brown, Martin VanBuren Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1841; died in 1927.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BROW.M025



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Lee, Andrew J. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 13 Jun 1842; died on 12 Apr 1915; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  2. 10.  Lee, Jerusha EmilyLee, Jerusha Emily Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in Sep 1847 in Illinois; died on 16 Jan 1904 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Jerusha married Apperson, Richard Lafayette in 1872. Richard (son of Apperson, R. and ?, M.) was born on 3 Sep 1831 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Jan 1878 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Apperson, Lillian  Descendancy chart to this point was born in UNKNOWN; died on 17 May 1873; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 14. Apperson, Lettie  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1874 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 9 Dec 1874 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Jerusha married Walser, Hiram Herman on 26 Sep 1878 in Clay County, Illinois. Hiram (son of Walser, Britain and Hutchinson, Jane M.) was born on 13 Jun 1836 in West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois; died on 7 Jun 1885 in West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois; was buried in Moravian Cemetery, West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Walser, S.B.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 11.  Lee, Richard Henry Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 6 Mar 1858 in Illinois; died on 5 Nov 1940; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • Reference Number: LEE.R001
    • _FGRAVE: 20755980

    Notes:

    R.H. Lee is Richard Henry Lee (6 Mar 1858-5 Nov 1940). Richard was the son of James Lee (1811-1877) and Sarah Jane Atkinson (1834-1886).

    Included in the same burial location are his wife Sara Arabelle "Belle" Blacklidge (1861-1899) and two daughters of Richard and Sara: Ada and Bertha.

    Family/Spouse: Blackledge, Sara Arabelle 'Belle'. Sara was born in 1861; died in 1899; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Lee, Ada  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1882; died in 1901; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 17. Lee, Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Oct 1886 in Illinois; died on 19 May 1953 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Franklin City Cemetery, Franklin, Morgan County, Illinois.
    3. 18. Lee, Chester Arthur  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jan 1889 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 12 Apr 1971 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.
    4. 19. Lee, Jennie  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Oct 1890 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Nov 1988 in Flora Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 20. Lee, Bertha  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1893 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Dec 1903 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    6. 21. Lee, James “Jimmie”  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1898 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 9 Aug 1978 in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois; was buried in Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois.

  4. 12.  Lee, Francis L. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1862; died in 1930.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: LEE.F002



Generation: 4

  1. 13.  Apperson, Lillian Descendancy chart to this point (10.Jerusha3, 2.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in UNKNOWN; died on 17 May 1873; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  2. 14.  Apperson, Lettie Descendancy chart to this point (10.Jerusha3, 2.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 4 Oct 1874 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 9 Dec 1874 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  3. 15.  Walser, S.B. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Jerusha3, 2.Sarah2, 1.William1)

  4. 16.  Lee, Ada Descendancy chart to this point (11.Richard3, 2.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1882; died in 1901; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: LEE.A002
    • _FGRAVE: 20755993


  5. 17.  Lee, Sherman Descendancy chart to this point (11.Richard3, 2.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 6 Oct 1886 in Illinois; died on 19 May 1953 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Franklin City Cemetery, Franklin, Morgan County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: LEE.S
    • _FGRAVE: 59962013

    Notes:

    Son of Richard and Arabelle Lee.
    Married Edith A. Sterriker. Obit gave marriage date of January 30, 1909.

    Mr. Lee was a guard at the State Capital building. He died in his chair on the third floor of the Capitol building.

    Survived by his wife, Edith of Chatham; two daughters: Mrs. Ruby Stevens and Mrs. Violet Means, both of Chatham; two sons: Richard Lee of Phoenix, AZ and Vernon Lee of Chatham; a sister, Mrs. Jennie Herdes of Clay City; two brothers: Chester of Olney and James of Mattoon; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

    Funeral services at Chatham Methodist Church.
    Burial in Franklin Cemetery.

    NOTE:
    Obit had Mr. Lee born in Clay County, Illinois and an FAG contributor has suggested he was born in Wayne county.
    Source:
    Illinois State Journal, May 20, 1953

    Family/Spouse: Sterriker, Edith A.. Edith was born on 11 Nov 1888; died on 11 Jun 1966; was buried in Franklin City Cemetery, Franklin, Morgan County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 18.  Lee, Chester Arthur Descendancy chart to this point (11.Richard3, 2.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 22 Jan 1889 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 12 Apr 1971 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: LEE.C
    • _FGRAVE: 59585691

    Notes:

    Chester Lee of 1101 E. Main St., Olney, passed away early this morning at the Richland Memorial Hospital.

    Mr. Lee was born January 22, 1889 in Clay County, a son of Richard and Belle (Blackledge) Lee.

    He was first married to Addie Pettijohn, who preceded him in death. He was later united in marriage with Ola Hossel, who survives him.

    He moved from Clay County to Olney, where he served four terms as Richland County Circuit Clerk, and headed the ticket in each election. In his first election he won by a 1600 vote majority, and he won his last election by a 2700 vote majority. Before being elected Circuit Clerk he served two years as Richland County Deputy Sheriff.

    He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Olney, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

    Surviving are his wife, Ola; two sons, Ronald of Worthington, Ind., and Robert of West Salem; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Claribel) Benson of Olney and Mrs. Homer (Louise) Bean of Findley, Ohio; a brother, Jimmy Lee of Mattoon; and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Herdes of Clay City. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

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

    Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of the Zirkle Mortuary. Interment will be in Haven Hill Cemetery.

    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

    Obit from an Olney, IL newspaper


  7. 19.  Lee, JennieLee, Jennie Descendancy chart to this point (11.Richard3, 2.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 22 Oct 1890 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Nov 1988 in Flora Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: LEE.J002
    • _FGRAVE: 24068547
    • Funeral: Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Jennie Herdes, 98, of Clay City, died November 6, 1988 at the Flora Care Center.

    Mrs. Herdes was born October 22, 1890 in Clay County, the daughter of Richard H. And Belle Blackledge Lee. She married James H. Herdes. She was a housewife and a member of the Clay City Methodist Church.

    Surviving are two sons, Virgil and Winfred; daughters, Iva Gaskin, Mildred Flannagan, and Melba Show; ten grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and fifteen great-great-grandchildren.

    She was preceded in death by one son, three brothers and two sisters.

    Funeral services were held at Hosselton, Bookhout and Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City.

    Burial was in the Clay City Cemetery.

    (Published Clay County Advocate-Press)

    Family/Spouse: Herdes, James Henry. James (son of Herdes, James Monroe 'Roe' and Snyder, Sarah D.) was born on 8 Jul 1888 in Illinois; died on 8 Jul 1961; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Herdes, ?  Descendancy chart to this point died before 2 Jun 1999.
    2. 23. Herdes, Virgil L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1911 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Jun 1999 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Jun 1999 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 24. Herdes, Mildred  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1913 in Illinois.
    4. 25. Herdes, Iva Ione  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Aug 1915 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 May 2007 in Pleasant Meadows Christian Village, Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 26. Herdes, Melba Pearl  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1918 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Jul 1993 in Mercy Hospital, Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky; was buried on 8 Jul 1993 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    6. 27. Herdes, Lawrence Winfred  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Sep 1922 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Feb 2000 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 19 Feb 2000 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  8. 20.  Lee, Bertha Descendancy chart to this point (11.Richard3, 2.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 23 Apr 1893 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Dec 1903 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: LEE.B001
    • _FGRAVE: 20755995


  9. 21.  Lee, James “Jimmie” Descendancy chart to this point (11.Richard3, 2.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 25 Dec 1898 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 9 Aug 1978 in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois; was buried in Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: LEE.U008
    • _FGRAVE: 63718064




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