Emery / Daniels Ancestry

Alice Mabel (Emery) Holder Mitchell Brown and Dorothy June (Holder) Turnbull - burial

2011-12-02T12:22:00.000-08:00

Alice Mabel Emery, second child of my great great grandparents, Abigail (Williams) and Fred J Emery was born in Washington, Iowa on November 27, 1889.

Alice's first marriage was to Fred Colby Holder Jr on August 10, 1907 in Chicago, Illinois.   That marriage produced a daughter, Dorothy June Holder on June 18, 1908.

Sometime in 1909, Alice and Fred Holder divorced.     Following her divorce from Fred Holder, Alice married Charles F Mitchell on September 14, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois.

Alice was married a third time to Durland Wadsworth Brown on September 9, 1920, also in Chicago.    If there were any other marriages I have not been able to locate them, though Alice did use her first husband's last name at the time of her death.

Alice passed away on May 14, 1970 in Chicago, Cook county, Illinois and was cremated.    The death certificate indicates the ashes were laid to rest at Graceland cemetery in Chicago.

Alice's only daughter, Dorothy June Holder married Alexander Tayler Turnbull in 1928 or 1929.    Alexander was the first child born to Marcia Dorothea (Wood) and Alexander Tayler Turnbull Sr on June 4, 1903 in Chicago.

Dorothy passed away August 10, 1995 in Glenview, Cook county, Illinois.   Alexander Turnbull Jr passed away in October 1975, also in Glenview, Illinois.

Here is a photo of the sign located at the entrance to Graceland Cemetery in Chicago.

Here is the cemetery map.

The Turnbull's were buried in Section G, Lot 555, plot 57.

Here is the map for Plot 57.

Here is a photo of the Turnbull plot.

Here is a photo of the marker for Alice Mabel (Emery) Holder Mitchell Brown, daughter June and son-in-law Alexander as well as his father, Alexander Turnbull Sr.

Abigail (Williams) Emery Daniels Kiefer - burial

2011-12-01T11:26:00.000-08:00

My great great grandmother, Abigail (Williams) Emery Daniels Kiefer was born to Elizabeth (Ritchley) Basil Williams on February 8, 1869 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa.

Abigail married Fred J Emery on July 3, 1887 in Washington, Iowa. After having three children, Fred, Mabel and Frank, Abigail and Fred divorced sometime between October 31, 1891 and July 5, 1895.

Abigail then married Wilson Daniels in Chicago, Illinois on July 9, 1895. Wilson passed away October 10, 1903 in Chicago.

Within a year or two following the death of Wilson, Abigail married her third husband, Louis Clifford Kiefer.

Abigail passed away in Chicago on April 23, 1935 and was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Blue Island, Cook county, Illinois in Division 12C, lot 70.

Here is a map of the cemetery.

Here is a map of Division 12C.

Here is a photo of the cemetery.

Here is a photo of the Kiefer plot.

Here is a photo of the Kiefer monument.

Louis was born August 24, 1872 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Mary (Behrens) and Fred Kiefer. Louis passed away in Chicago on October 29, 1930.

Louis' mother is also listed on the monument, born March 8, 1850. Her death date was not completed on the monument. Mary apparently had moved back to Portsmouth, Ohio sometime after the 1930 US Census and died on September 10, 1839. Mary was buried at Greenlawn cemetery in Portsmouth, Scioto county, Ohio.

Fred Owen (Emery) Daniels - death

2011-11-30T09:29:00.000-08:00

Last year, I had posted the death certificate of my great grandfather, Fred Daniels. Here is a simple transcription of vital information culled from the death certificate.

In reviewing the original death certificate I had not previously noted that he had been working at the Terminal Garage in Chicago since 1910. While in Chicago I did not pursue the documents related to the garage, but I believe it had been built prior to Fred's involvement in the business.

Terminal Garage - 4464 Broadway, Chicago, Illinois

2011-11-29T10:42:00.000-08:00

Last year I had posted a photo from 2007 of the location of the Terminal Garage, owned by Fred Daniel, my great grandfather. At the time, the property was a parking lot and an abandoned Aldi's supermarket. Since then, a Target has been built. Here is a photo taken this summer of the approximate location of 4464 Broadway.

Here is a photo looking north of Montrose on the western side of Broadway.

If you compare these photos with the photo from 1926 you can see the original building on the northwest corner of Montrose and Broadway still stands and a condominium building was build on top.

At the north end of the block, Wilson at Broadway, the McJunkin building still stands.

According to newspaper accounts, a fire occurred at the Arcadia ballroom in January 1959 and was torn down in 1960. It was may have been at this time that the Terminal Garage, which was located next to the Arcadia ballroom was also torn down.

Terminal Garage - advertisement (part V)

2011-11-28T07:48:00.000-08:00

Here is another advertisement from July 1928 for Terminal Garage in Chicago, owned by my great grandfather, Fred (Emery) Daniels.

Terminal Garage is the last entry listed under "North Side" on the left portion of the ad.

Terminal Garage - 1926

2011-11-27T12:54:00.000-08:00

Last year I had posted the only photo in our family's possession of the business, Terminal Garage owned by Fred Daniels, my great grandfather.

Here is a photo from 1926 showing the western side of 4464 Broadway in Chicago. Montrose is the southern end of the block and Wilson is the northern end.

Terminal Garage was located just north of the Arcadia Ballroom. You can barely make out the "Garage" sign. Below is a closeup.

Terminal Garage - advertisements (part IV)

2011-11-26T09:07:00.000-08:00

Here are some additional advertisements for the Terminal Garage, owned by my great grandfather, Fred (Emery) Daniels.

Terminal Garage is listed under the "North Side" listings. Both ads are from the summer of 1921.

Terminal Garage - Fire Insurance Map

2011-11-25T09:27:00.000-08:00

Earlier this year I had posted a partial fire map of Terminal Garage, owned by my great grandfather, Fred (Emery) Daniels.

Here is a larger map showing more of the neighborhood. Terminal Garage was located at 4464 Broadway, Chicago, Illinois.

Daniels Apartment Hotel - location

2011-11-24T08:43:00.000-08:00

Here is photo from August of 2011 of the lot located at 4718 Winthrop Avenue, Chicago, Illinois where my great grandfather's building, the Daniels Apartment Hotel once stood.

The building to the left is 4716, then the lot for the Daniels Apartment Hotel at 4718 and another lot, 4722. The building to the right is 4726 Winthrop Avenue.

If you compare the photo from yesterday to the photo from 2007 that was posted last year, you can see that the building at 4722 was torn down sometime after 2007.

Daniels Apartment Hotel

2011-11-23T09:24:00.000-08:00

I had posted last year the postcard my great grandfather, Fred Daniels had used for the Daniels Apartment Hotel. I do not know why my grandmother did not have any photos of the building so while in Chicago, after some extensive research, I was able to track down the original photo used for the postcard.

This may be the only photo in existence today. After locating an employee of a previous owner, I was informed that the building was torn down probably in the mid-1980's, possibly between October 1984 and October 1986.

Daniels Apartment Hotel - Fire Insurance Map

2011-11-22T10:01:00.000-08:00

I had posted a Fire Insurance map showing the location of the Daniels Apartment Hotel built and owned in the 1920's by my great grandfather, Fred (Emery) Daniels.

Here is a more complete map showing the entire block.

Daniels Apartment Hotel - Building permits

2011-11-21T09:17:00.000-08:00

Five years after acquiring the property located at 4718 Winthrop Avenue in Chicago, my great grandfather Fred (Emery) Daniels had begun the process to build the Daniels Apartment Hotel. Here are the building permits dated March 18, 1925.

The permit above was found at the University of Chicago archives. The permit below was located at the Chicago Historical society. Both index cards indicate the owner information was missing from the microfilm.

I attempted to obtain the original plans, but according to the city of Chicago, nothing exists prior to 1956.

Daniels Apartment Hotel - Deed

2011-11-20T10:03:00.000-08:00

Here is the deed for what was to eventually become the Daniels Apartment Hotel in Uptown Chicago.

The property located at 4718 Winthrop Avenue, Chicago, Illinois was transferred from Anna and George McIntire to my great grandfather, Fred Owen (Emery) Daniels on March 8, 1920.

To finance the building of the Hotel, my great grandfather sold bonds. The original advertisement can be viewed by clicking here.

Clark Emery - burial

2011-11-19T08:49:00.000-08:00

Clark Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery was born September 30, 1873 in Ottumwa, Wapello county, Iowa.

Clark was married to Ella (Clark) in Ottumwa on December 25, 1897.

Clark passed away on December 21, 1954 in Ottumwa and was buried at the Ottumwa cemetery.

Here is the Emery plot at the Ottumwa cemetery.

Ella was born January 16, 1873 to Jane (Hall) and T. J. Clark in Missouri. She passed away July 7, 1956 at the Wapello cunty Hospital, which was also known as the 'poor farm'.

Georgia (Emery) Peck - burial

2011-11-18T09:42:00.000-08:00

Georgia May Peck, youngest child of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery was born June 13, 1879 in Ottumwa, Wapello county, Iowa.

Georgia married Burchard Peck in Ottumwa on September 6, 1899.

Georgia lived her entire life in Ottumwa and passed away on March 14, 1945 and was buried at the Ottumwa cemetery.

Here is a photo of Georgia's headstone.

The plot and map can be viewed from a post from earlier this week by clicking here.

1930 US Census - Clark Emery

2011-11-17T09:25:00.000-08:00

Here is the 1930 US Census for Clark Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Clark was living in Ottumwa, Center township, Wapello county, Iowa with wife Ella (Clark) their daughter Alice and son-in-law, Harry Whitmore.

The other two children of Sarah and David Emery that were still living in 1930 were Bert and Georgia. I had posted Bert's 1930 Census last year which can be viewed here. I have not been able to locate the census for Georgia.

Benjamin, another son of Sarah and David, may have passed away between 1928 and the time the census was taken in 1930; I've not been able to locate death information or a 1930 Census for him.

1930 US Census - Clyde Emery

2011-11-16T13:40:00.000-08:00

Here is the 1930 US Census for Clyde Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Clyde was living in Kansas City, Wyandotte county, Kansas with wife Daisy (Townsend) and stepson, Floyd Townsend.

1930 US Census - Charles Emery

2011-11-15T09:37:00.000-08:00

Here is the 1930 US Census for Charles Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Charles was living in San Francisco, San Francisco county, California with wife Etta (Rowe).

Sarah (Dwire) Emery - burial

2011-11-14T09:46:00.000-08:00

My great great great grandmother, Sarah (Dwire) Emery was buried at the Ottumwa Cemetery in Ottumwa, Wapello county, Iowa.

Here is a photo of Sarah's plot which does not have a marker or headstone.

Sarah was buried to the left of her son, Fred J Emery (my great great grandfather) and the right of her husband, David W Emery, my great great great grandfather. A map of the burials was previously posted and can be found here.

Sarah (Dwire) Emery - obituary

2011-11-13T09:59:00.000-08:00

Here is the obituary* of my great great great grandmother, Sarah Emery.

Sarah was born to Lacey and Ellis Dwire in Fulton County, Illinois on June 3, 1837. Sarah married David W Emery sometime in 1853 or 1854, probably near Galva, Henry county, Illinois. Because counties were not required to record vital information until after 1916, I've been unable to locate their marriage license.

*From the March 14, 1928 edition of the Ottumwa Courier

1925 Iowa Census - Clark Emery

2011-11-12T08:49:00.000-08:00

Here is the 1925 Iowa Census for Clark Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Clark was living in Ottumwa, Wapello county, Iowa with wife Ella (Clark) and their children, Bert, Raymond and Ralph as well as Bert's wife, Ester (Nelson).

The 1925 Iowa census was the most comprehensive census in the United States. In addition to age and place of birth, it included education, religion as well as the names of the individual's mother and father.

1920 US Census - Elinor Emery

2011-11-11T13:52:00.000-08:00

Here is the 1920 US Census for Elinor Emery. Elinor had been married to Ben Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Elinor was living in San Antonio township, Los Angeles county, California. San Antonio township was located approximately where downtown Los Angeles is located, though the township no longer exists.

Elinor and Ben were married in 1906 or 1907 and apparently had divorced prior to the 1920 US Census.

1920 US Census - Clark Emery

2011-11-10T09:54:00.000-08:00

Here is the 1920 US Census for Clark Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Clark was living in Ottumwa, Wapello county, Iowa with wife Ella (Clark) and their children, Bert, Alice, Raymond, Ralph (Theodore).

Clark was employed as a conductor for a railroad.

1920 US Census - Clyde Emery

2011-11-09T09:30:00.000-08:00

Here is the 1920 US Census for Clyde Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Clyde was living in Kansas City, Wyandotte county, Kansas with wife Daisy (Townsend). Clyde was employed as a carpenter.

1920 US Census - Charles Emery

2011-11-08T09:24:00.000-08:00

Here is the 1920 US Census for Charles Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Charles was living in San Francisco, California with wife Etta (Rowe). Charles was employed at a shipyard as a pattern maker.

Clyde Emery - marriage

2011-11-07T09:33:00.000-08:00

Here is the marriage license application for Clyde Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Clyde's first wife, Carrie Shiftlett Cagley had passed away sometime prior to 1910. Clyde's marriage to his second wife, Daisy Townsend occurred on September 8, 1919 in Jackson county, Missouri.

Ben Emery - WW I draft registration

2011-11-06T14:40:00.000-08:00

Here is the World War I draft registration for Ben Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

There isn't a date listed but it must have been 1918 based upon his age at the time of the registration.

Clark Emery - WW I draft registration

2011-11-05T10:42:00.000-07:00

Here is the World War I draft registration for Clark Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Clark registered on September 6, 1918.

1915 Iowa Census - Clark Emery

2011-11-04T09:11:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1915 Iowa Census for Clark Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Clark was living in Ottumwa, Wapello county, Iowa during the 1915 Iowa census.

Here is the census card for Clark's wife, Ella (Clark).

Here is the census card for their son, Bert Emery.

Here is the census card for their daughter, Alice.

Here is the census card for their son, Raymond.

And finally, the census card for their son, Ralph.

1915 Iowa Census - Bert Emery

2011-11-03T11:12:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1915 Iowa Census for Bert Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery. Bert was living in Ottumwa, Wapello county, Iowa.

Here is the census record for Bert's wife, Margaret (McDowell).

1915 Iowa Census - Sarah (Dwire) Emery

2011-11-02T12:38:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1915 Iowa Census for my great great great grandmother, Sarah (Dwire) living in Ottumwa, Wapello county, Iowa.

My great great great grandfather, David W Emery had passed away 6 years earlier.

1910 US Census - Ben Emery

2011-11-01T13:30:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1910 US Census for Ben Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Ben was living in Ottumwa, Center township, Wapello county, Iowa with wife Elinor.

In addition to Clyde and Clark, posted last week, the rest of Sarah and David's surviving children in 1910 can be found here and here.

1910 US Census - Clark Emery

2011-10-30T09:22:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1910 US Census for Clark Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Clark was living in Ottumwa, Center township, Wapello county, Iowa with wife Ella (Clark) and their children, Bert, Alice, Raymond and Ralph.

1910 US Census - Clyde Emery

2011-10-28T09:33:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1910 US Census for Clyde Emery, the son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Clyde's first wife, Carrie (Cagley) had passed away prior to the 1910 Census. Clyde was renting a room at the home of Ella Ellingsworth in Kansas City, Jackson county, Missouri.

1900 US Census - Clark Emery

2011-10-27T10:19:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1900 US Census for Clark Emery, son of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Clark was living in Ottumwa, Center township, Wapello county, Iowa with wife Ella and their children Burt and Alice.

Last year, I had posted the rest of the surviving children of Sarah and David Emery, Fred J Emery (my great great grandfather), Clyde and Ben living with their parents, as well as Charles living a few homes away, Bert and finally, the youngest of their children, Georgia Peck.

Willie L Emery - burial

2011-10-26T09:32:00.000-07:00

Willie, L Emery, the 5th child born to my great great great grandparents, Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery was born sometime in 1863 or 1864 in Galva, Henry county, Illinois. Over a year after the Emery family moved to Ottumwa, Wapello county, Iowa, Willie passed away on September 17, 1871 and was buried at the Ottumwa Cemetery.

Here is a photo of his tombstone, though the lettering is no longer legible.

Were it not for the map provided by the cemetery no one would know who was represented by his monument. The map was posted a couple of weeks ago and can be found here.

Catherine (Emery) Kelly - obituary

2011-10-25T09:13:00.000-07:00

Last year I posted the obituary for Catherine Kelly, the youngest child born to Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

The obituary was not very legible so here is a transcription.

Here is a personal account from her great granddaughter, Patricia Corr.

Catherine was the last of Olive and Henry's 11 children to pass away.

1920 US Census - Catherine (Emery) Kelly

2011-10-24T10:14:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1920 US Census for Catherine Kelly, daughter of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

Catherine was living in Weller township, Henry county, Illinois with husband William, their daughter, Edith Lind and grandson Virgil Lind.

1900 US Census - Catherine (Emery) Kelly

2011-10-23T10:38:00.000-07:00

I recently located the 1900 US Census for Catherine Kelly, daughter of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

Catherine was living in Weller township, Henry county, Illinois with husband William and their children, Eugene, Wilber, Mary, David, Wendell and Edith.

1910 US Census - Catherine (Emery) Kelly

2011-10-22T09:57:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1910 US Census for Catherine Kelly, daughter of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

Catherine was living in Weller township, Henry county, Illinois with husband William and their children Wendell and Edith as well as their grandson Virgil.

1910 US Census - Jason Rust Emery

2011-10-21T08:53:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1910 US Census for Jason Rust Emery, son of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

Jason was living in Highland township, Wapello county, Iowa with wife Amanda (Van Winkle) and their children, Floyd, Mabel, Roy, Ethel and Glen.

1910 US Census - William Patrick Emery

2011-10-20T11:42:00.000-07:00

Of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery's eleven children, only three were still living by the time the 1910 US Census was taken, William Patrick Emery, Jason Rust Emery and Catherine Rovilla Kelly.

Here is the census for William Patrick Emery.

William was living in Highland township, Wapello county, Iowa with wife Margaret (Ferman) and their daughter Cordia.

Jason Rust Emery - Civil War pension

2011-10-19T09:33:00.000-07:00

Here is documentation of Civil War pension filing for Jason Rust Emery, son of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

An initial pension claim was filed in 1888 due to injuries sustained during the war.

Following Jason's death on September 18, 1911, Jason's widow, Amanda (Husted) Emery filed a second pension on September 28, 1911.

Elizabeth (Emery) Butler - death

2011-10-18T10:32:00.000-07:00

Elizabeth Butler, daughter of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery died May 14, 1909* in Highland township, Wapello county, Iowa.

Elizabeth was born May 21, 1834 in Richland county, Ohio. Elizabeth was buried at the McCormick Cemetery in Wapello County, Iowa.

*From the Iowa Graves Survey

John F Emery - Civil War records

2011-10-17T09:19:00.000-07:00

Here is an additional document that provides more details on the injuries sustained during the Civil War by John F Emery, the son Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

Apparently John had spent some time at Battle Springs Mountain Sanitarium in Hot Springs, South Dakota due to his injuries. This explains why he was not listed as living with his wife, Phoebe during the 1900 US Census.

John F Emery - Civil War pension

2011-10-16T14:28:00.000-07:00

Here is documentation of Civil War pension filing for John F Emery, the son of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

John had initially filed for a pension on June 3, 1879 due to injuries sustained during the war. Following his death (August 30, 1909), John's widow, Phoebe Amanda (Husted) Emery filed a second pension in Nebraska on September 13, 1909.

David W Emery - burial

2011-10-15T12:53:00.000-07:00

My great great great grandfather, David W Emery was buried at the Ottumwa cemetery in Ottumwa, Wapello county, Iowa. Unfortunately a marker was not placed at his grave site, but here is a photo of the plot.

Here is the cemeteries record of the burials for the Emery family members at plot 537-M.

David was buried in grave 4 at the top of the diagram. Below is a photo of the Emery & Peck plot. Of the 6 burials, only 3 had markers, Georgia (Emery) Peck, Willie L Emery and Fred J Emery.

David W Emery - obituary

2011-10-14T11:29:00.000-07:00

Here is the obituary from the January 27, 1909 edition of the Ottumwa Courier for my great great great grandfather, David W Emery.

David was born September 13, 1829 in Columbus, Ohio to Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery. He married Sarah Dwire sometime in 1853, possibly in Galva, Henry county, Illinois.

David died January 27, 1909 in Ottumwa, Wapello county, Iowa.

Fred J Emery - burial

2011-10-13T10:39:00.000-07:00

Here is the funeral notice for my great great grandfather, Fred J Emery from the November 5, 1906 Ottumwa Courier.

Here is a photo of the entrance to the Ottumwa Cemetery.

Here is a map of the cemetery.

Here is a photo of the cemetery.

Here is a photo of Fred's headstone at the Ottumwa Cemetery.

Fred J Emery - obituary

2011-10-12T21:12:00.000-07:00

My great great grandfather, Fred J Emery passed away on November 2, 1906 in Ottumwa, Wapello county, Iowa. Below is his obituary from the November 3, 1906 edition of the Ottumwa Courier.

Fred was born to Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery on April 23, 1866 in Galva, Henry county, Illinois.   His first marriage to my great great grandmother, Abigail Williams occurred in Washington, Iowa on July 3, 1887.

Abigail and Fred had three children, my great grandfather, Fred Owen Emery (last name changed to Daniels sometime in the early 1900's), Alice Mabel Emery and Frank Raymond Emery.    For unknown reasons, sometime most likely in 1895, Abigail and Fred divorced and Fred married a second time to May Morrell on May 13, 1899 in Marshalltown, Iowa on May 13, 1899.

Unfortunately, Fred's obituary did not mention his children or first wife Abigail (Williams) nor the name of his second wife.

1900 US Census - James H Emery

2011-10-11T09:00:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1900 US Census for James H Emery, son of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

James was living in Blandinsville, McDonough county, Illinois with wife Rhoda and sons Otto and Roscoe.

Last year I had posted the census for my great great great grandparents, Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

I've not been able to locate a census for Olive and Henry's daughter, Sarah Ferman. Sarah passed away in Blandinsville two years after the 1900 Census but having looked through the entire census for that village, she and her family appear to have been missed.

1900 US Census - Elizabeth (Emery) Butler

2011-10-10T09:16:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1900 US Census for Elizabeth Butler, the daughter of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

Elizabeth was living in Highland township, Wapello county, Iowa with husband Abia Cline.

1900 US Census - William P Emery

2011-10-09T08:56:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1900 US Census for William P Emery, the son of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

William was living in Highland township, Wapello county, Iowa with wife Margaret and their children, Robb, Arlo, Cordia and Harry.

1900 US Census - Phoebe Amanda Emery

2011-10-08T17:20:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1900 US Census for Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery's daughter-in-law, Phoebe Amanda (Husted) Emery.

Phoebe was married to John Fisher Emery though I do not know where he was living during the 1900 US Census. Phoebe was living in Gillam Precinct, Dawson county, Nebraska at the home of her daughter, Ida McLaughlin, son-in-law, William and granddaughter, Cecil.

1900 US Census - Jason Rust Emery

2011-10-07T10:30:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1900 US Census for Jason Rust Emery, the son of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

Jason was living in Benton township, Keokuk county, Iowa with wife Amanda and their children, Eva, Floyd, Jennie, Roy, Ethel and Glen.

1895 Iowa Census - David W Emery

2011-10-06T10:50:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1895 Iowa Census (a very poor quality microfilm) for my great great great grandparents, Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Page 2 (below) lists their marital status, profession and religion.

Sarah and David were living in Ottumwa, Center township, Wapello county, Iowa with their children, Fred (my great great grandfather), Bert, Clyde, Clark, Ben and Georgia.

According to this census, Bert was divorced at the time. He married his second wife, Margaret McDowell 5 years later on April 10, 1900.

My great great grandmother, Abigail (Williams), David's first wife, had married her second husband in July 1895 so it's possible David J Emery may have been in the process of his divorce by the time the census was taken. It states Fred was 29 so I assume the census was taken after April 23, 1866, the date of his birthday.

Jason Rust Emery - Civil War pension

2011-10-05T12:53:00.000-07:00

Here is a Civil War pension document from the United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions for Jason Rust Emery, son of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

This document was helpful in providing the name of Jason's first wife, Nellie Sweet and the location and date of their divorce.

John F Emery - Civil War pension

2011-10-04T16:49:00.000-07:00

John F Emery, the son of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery filed for a Civil War pension in 1882. John received $8 a month due to injuries sustained during the war to his abdomen and right foot.

Jason Rust Emery - marriage

2011-10-03T10:08:00.000-07:00

Jason Rust Emery, son of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery was married to his second wife, Amanda Janie Van Winkle in Highland township, Wapello county, Iowa on May 14 or 17, 1882.

Jason divorced his first wife, Nellie (Sweet) in September 1879.

1880 US Census - Catherine (Emery) Kelly

2011-10-02T16:18:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1880 US Census for Catherine Kelly, the last child born to Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

Catherine was living in Weller township, Henry county, Illinois with husband William and their children, William, twins Olive and Eugene, Wilber, Anna, Mayme and D Emery.

Last year I posted the 1880 Census for my great great great grandparents, Sarah (Dwire) and David Emery as well as Hannah (Gaffney) the second wife of my great great great great grandfather, Henry Emery.

1880 US Census - Sarah Ann (Emery) Ferman

2011-10-01T14:57:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1880 US Census for Sarah Ann Ferman, daughter of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

Sarah was living in Blandinville, McDonough county, Illinois with husband Frank and their children, George and Willie. Also living in the household was a nephew, Eddie Emery, though I'm not sure which of Sarah's brothers was Eddie's father.

1880 US Census - Amelia (Emery) Standard

2011-09-29T18:56:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1880 US Census for Amelia Standard, the second child born to Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

Amelia was living in Essex township, Stark county, Illinois with her children, Lyman, Jennie and Alva.

1880 US Census - William P Emery

2011-09-28T08:46:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1880 US Census for William P Emery, the son of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

William was living in Highland township, Wapello county, Iowa with wife Margaret and their children Mary, Frank, Owen, Robbie and Arlo.

1880 US Census - James H Emery

2011-09-27T08:44:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1880 US Census for Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery's son, James H Emery.

James was living in Blandinville, McDonough county, Illinois with wife Rhoda and their children, Olin, James, Lois, Otto, Roscoe and continued on the second page, daughter Daisy.

1880 US Census - Elizabeth (Emery) Butler

2011-09-26T12:27:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1880 US Census for Elizabeth Butler, the 5th child born to Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

Elizabeth was living in Highland township, Wapello county, Iowa with husband Abia Cline and their children, Frank and Iona.

1880 US Census - Jonas Butler

2011-09-25T15:40:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1880 US Census for Jonas Butler, the son-in-law of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery. Jonas' wife, Mary (Emery) died June 4, 1872. Mary was buried at the Galva Cemetery not far from her parents in Section 1; unfortunately I wasn't researching the extended family members at the time and did not take a photograph of the plot.

Jonas was living in Galva, Henry county with his children, Sarah (Butler) Bryson, George and Ed.

Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery - burial

2011-09-24T09:13:00.000-07:00

My great great great great grandparents, Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery were buried at the Galva Cemetery in Henry County, Illinois.

Olive was born January 6, 1808 in Pennsylvania. Henry was born January 7, 1802 in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania to Edith (Fisher) and David Emery. Olive and Henry married January 13, 1825, also in Pennsylvania.

Olive died September 26, 1859 in Weller township, Henry County, Illinois. Henry died November 17, 1875 also in Weller township, Henry County, Illinois. Here is a photo of the Emery plot.

Here is a photo of the front of the monument. The inscription states "Our Father and Mother" and below that just above the base, "Emry" which was apparently another spelling of the family name.

Here is a photo of Olive's side of the monument.

Here is a closeup of Olive's side as well as the inscription of her age.

Here is a closeup of Henry's inscription.

The two markers to the right of the Emery (Emry) monument probably stated "Mother" and "Father" at one point, but they are no longer legible.

This one may say "Edith" or "Mother".

This one may say "Henry" or "Father".

Frank and Galva Emery - burial

2011-09-23T09:08:00.000-07:00

Backtracking a few years........I had posted about Galva Emery, the first child born to my great great great grandparents, Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

Here is a photo of the plot for Frank and Galva who died as children within a year of each other in Galva, Illinois.

Here is a photo of their headstone.

Here is a closeup of the age listed on Frank's portion of the headstone, which is still difficult to read his age. I've approximated his birth as 1861 or 1862 but cannot determine a month and day. It looks as if he was only a few months and days old at the time of death, placing his birth year as 1862. Frank would have been born before his brother Willie but after his sister Alice.

Frank and Galva were buried in section 4 of the Galva Cemetery. Here is a map of the Cemetery.

Here is a photo of the cemetery.

1870 US Census - William Patrick Emery, John F Emery, Jason Rust Emery, Elizabeth (Emery) Butler, David W Emery, Catherine (Emery) Kelly, Henry & Hannah Emery

2011-09-22T09:41:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1870 US Census for the remaining children of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery:

William Patrick Emery, John F Emery, Jason Rust Emery, and Elizabeth (Emery) Butler all living in Highland township, Wapello county, Iowa.

William Patrick Emery was living with wife Margaret and their children, Henry, Mary and Frank. John F Emery was living next door with wife Phebe and their children Ida and Lottie. Next to John was sister Elizabeth Butler living with her husband Abia and their children, Ella, Alice Eva and Frank. Jason Rust Emery apparently was nicknamed "Doc" and was living two houses away from Elizabeth.

I had posted the census for their brother, David W Emery, my great great great grandfather last year as well as my great great great great grandfather Henry Emery and his second wife, Hannah (Gaffney). I did not know it at the time but Henry and Hannah were living next door to Henry's youngest daughter, Catherine Kelly and her husband William.

1870 US Census - Sarah Anne (Emery) Ferman

2011-09-21T07:39:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1870 US Census for Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery's daughter, Sarah Anne Ferman.

Sarah and husband Frank were living in Clover, Henry county, Illinois with their children Geo (George) and William.

Catherine (Emery) Kelly marriage

2011-09-20T08:22:00.000-07:00

Catherine Rovilla Emery, the youngest child of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery was married on January 12, 1870 to William Kelly in Galva, Henry County, Illinois.

1870 US Census - Mary (Emery) Butler

2011-09-19T07:36:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1870 US Census for Mary Butler, the eldest child of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

Mary was living in Galva, Henry county, Illinois with husband Jonas, daughter Sarah and continued on the next page of the census (below), son George and Ed.

1870 US Census - James H Emery

2011-09-18T08:21:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1870 US Census for James H Emery, son of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

James was employed as a physician and living in Blandinville, McDonough county, Illinois with his wife Rhoda and their children Olin and Ivo*.

'Ivo' passed away prior to the 1880 US Census.

1870 US Census - Amelia (Emery) Standard

2011-09-17T08:13:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1870 US Census for Amelia Standard, the second child born to Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

Amelia's second husband, Lyman Standard had passed away February 5, 1865. Amelia was living in West Jersey township, Stark County, Illinois with her children, Margaret, Lyman, Thomas, Jennie and Alva who was continued on the following page.

William Patrick Emery - marriage

2011-09-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

William Patrick Emery, son of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery married Margaret Firman in Henry county, Illinois on December 12, 1865.

Jason Rust Emery - Civil War enlistment

2011-09-15T10:49:00.000-07:00

Jason Rust Emery, son of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery served during the Civil War in Company G, 55th Regiment, Illinois Infantry as a private.

Jason reenlisted in 1864.

William Patrick Emery - Civil War enlistment

2011-09-14T08:04:00.000-07:00

William Patrick Emery, son of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery served during the Civil War in Company C, 14th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, also as a drummer like his elder brother John F Emery.

Here is his Illinois detail record.

John F Emery - Civil War enlistment

2011-09-13T08:39:00.000-07:00

John F Emery, son of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery served during the Civil War in Company G, 112th Regiment, Illinois Infantry as a drummer.

Here is his Illinois detail, though the last name was misspelled as "Emory".

David W Emery - Civil War draft registration

2011-09-12T08:16:00.000-07:00

My great great great grandfather, David W Emery, son of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery registered for the Civil War in June 1863. David is listed as number 15 on the list with other Emery family members (cousins), also living in the eastern Illinois area.

James H Emery - biography

2011-09-11T08:21:00.000-07:00

I located a short biography* of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery's son, James H Emery which helped confirm one of those named on the 1860 US Census for the Emery household.

*From "The History of McDonough County, Illinois" by The Continental Historical Company

1860 US Census - Henry Emery

2011-09-10T08:06:00.000-07:00

About a year ago I posted the 1860 US Census for my great great great great grandfather Henry Emery and his second wife, Hannah (Gaffney).    I have located a better copy of the census and have since figured out the other residents of the household.

The Emery family was living in Weller township, Henry county, Illinois.    Residents of the Emery household are as follows:   Henry, second wife* Hannah (Gaffney), followed by Henry and Olive's second eldest son, James H Emery.   The next two listed were Hannah's children with her first husband (Henry's brother, Frederick Welker Emery) Amanda and John G Emery.   The last four children are also Henry and Olive's children, Sarah, William Patrick, Jason Rust and Catherine Emery.

The listing for Sarah was difficult to decipher as the first name is difficult to read, however, there are no other census listings for Sarah living in another household and her age does match the previous census.    Sarah eventually left the household when she was married three years later to Frank Ferman.

*Henry's first wife, Olive (Jacobs) had passed away the previous year on September 26, 1859.

1860 US Census - Amelia (Emery) Standard

2011-09-09T08:35:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1860 US Census for Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery's eldest child, Amelia Standard.

Amelia was living in Joshua township, Fulton County, Illinois with her second husband, Lyman Standard with Amelia's children from her first marriage to John P Standard (Lyman's brother), Evelyn, Olive, Mary, Lyman and Thomas.

1860 US Census - David W Emery

2011-09-08T08:49:00.000-07:00

Last year I posted the 1860 US Census for my great great great grandparents, Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

I recently tracked down a more legible copy of that record.

The census taker had an odd spelling for the letter 'D'. The 'W', as well as the names Sarah, Galva and Charles (their two eldest children) are easier to read.

1860 US Census - Mary (Emery) Butler

2011-09-07T15:09:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1860 US Census for Mary Butler, the eldest child of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

Mary, husband Jonas and their children, Sarah, Olive, George, William and Ed were living in Galva, Henry county, Illinois.

1860 US Census - Elizabeth (Emery) Butler

2011-09-06T08:38:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1860 US Census for Elizabeth (Emery) Butler, the 5th child of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

Elizabeth was living in Bushnell, McDonough county, Illinois with her husband, Abia Butler and two children, Sarah and Alice.

Amelia (Emery) Standard and Lyman Standard - marriage

2011-09-05T08:43:00.000-07:00

John Standard, the first husband of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery's daughter, Amelia, passed away on October 23, 1856. Amelia then married his brother, Lyman Standard on June 3, 1860 in Fulton County, Illinois.

Here is a short history from Essex township, Stark County, Illinois, author unknown (click on the image to enlarge).

*Lyman Standard obviously did not die in 1805 as the article indicates; it would have been between 1861 - 1869.

Phebe Amanda (Husted) and John Fisher Emery - marriage

2011-09-04T09:12:00.000-07:00

On December 7, 1859 Phebe Amanda Husted married John Fisher Emery, the sixth child of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery.

Phebe and John were married in Bishop Hill, Henry county, Illinois, a few miles northeast of the farm where the Emery family were living.

1850 US Census - Amelia (Emery) Standard

2011-09-03T08:04:00.000-07:00

Olive (Butler) and Henry Emery's second child, Amelia (Emery) Standard and husband John were living in Joshua, Fulton county, Illinois with their two children Evelyn (the census taker transposed the 'n' and 'y' and spelled her name 'Evelany' - it is important to realize there are MANY errors in the census records) and Olive during the 1850 US Census.

The rest of Olive and Henry's children were included in the 1850 census previously posted.

1850 US Census - Mary E (Emery) Butler

2011-09-02T09:23:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1850 US Census for the eldest child of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery, Mary E (Emery) Butler and husband Jonas Butler living in Stark County with their two daughters, Sarah and Olive.

Henry Emery and the Abraham Lincoln/Stephen Douglas debates Part V

2011-09-01T08:09:00.000-07:00

In addition to the Lincoln/Douglas debate memorials at Knox College, the Galesburg, Illinois train depot has a statue of Abraham Lincoln describing his connection to the town of Galesburg.

Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery family tree

2011-08-31T16:41:00.000-07:00

I have added an additional tab for the children of Olive (Jacobs) and Henry Emery* (my great great great great grandparents). As always, the Emery (and Daniels) family tree is located in the right margin. Just click on the highlighted "tree".

Their daughter, Edith Caroline Emery may have passed away sometime prior to the 1860 US census. I've encountered some family trees that indicate she married an Ethan Cornwall on April 1, 1850, which is not likely considering that would have meant she married at the age of 11 or 12 if her year of birth of 1838 is correct. Some of these same family trees have listed a death date of February 4, 1926 in Joliet, Will county, Illinois using the last name of Emery. Were she to have married, she most likely would have been using her husband's last name at the time of death.

*Hannah (Gaffney) and Henry Emery did not have any children.

Henry Emery and the Abraham Lincoln/Stephen Douglas debates Part IV

2011-08-31T08:49:00.000-07:00

More photos from the Lincoln/Douglas debate in Galesburg, Illinois.

Here is a photo of the building from which Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debated on October 7, 1858.

Upon the 100th anniversary of the debates, two plaques were placed on either side of the doorway to commemorate the occasion.

Here is a closeup of Abraham Lincoln's plaque.

And a closeup of Stephen Douglas' plaque.

Henry Emery and the Abraham Lincoln/Stephen Douglas debates Part III

2011-08-30T09:12:00.000-07:00

Last year I posted about my great great great great grandfather Henry Emery attending the Lincoln Douglas debates in Galesburg, Illinois at the grounds of Knox college.

Here is a sign commemorating the debate.

A closeup of the left portion

A closeup of the middle

And a closeup of the right portion

Henry Emery - Weller township, Henry County, Illinois property (continued)

2011-08-29T14:39:00.000-07:00

Several months ago I posted a plat map as well as a drawing of the property owned by my great great great great grandfather, Henry Emery.

The property was located in Weller township, Henry County, Illinois. After speaking with a long time neighbor, the corn crib had been taken down sometime before a tornado in the late 1970's came through the area and destroyed the outlying buildings, leaving only the house. The house was not in very good condition and was demolished in the past decade or so to pave the way for additional farm land for the current owner.

Below is a photo of the property as it looks today, taken from the southeast corner on Highway 17 and E 1470th Street looking northwest.

Below is a photo of looking north from the midsection of the southern border on Highway 17.

Below is a photo looking north from Highway 17 approximately where the house and farm buildings would have stood.

Below is a photo taken on Highway 17 from the southwestern portion of the property looking northeast.

Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery residence

2011-08-28T08:31:00.000-07:00

Based upon the details found in the article I posted yesterday, here are a couple of photos of the home where Galva Emery, the first child born in Galva, Illinois was born to my great great great grandparents, Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery.

The house was eventually rebuilt and apparently only the basement and foundation from the original home still exist today.

The Emery home was located at NW First Street and 5th Avenue in Galva, Illinois.

Galva Emery - Part II

2011-08-27T12:01:00.000-07:00

Earlier this year I had posted a small article about Galva Emery, the first daughter born to my great great great grandparents, Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery. Galva was also the first child born in the town of Galva, Henry County, Illinois.

Here is a more detailed article about Galva's birth from the February 1962 Galvaland Magazine*

*The article indicates Galva died September 13, 1865; she actually passed away at the age of 8 on September 23, 1963.

Here is a follow-up article that appeared in the Galvaland Magazine from the January/February 1980 edition that also mentioned Galva's brother, Frank who preceded her in death the previous year. Frank's headstone is difficult to read so his date of death is unknown, however I have determined he was born in 1861 or 1862.

David and Edith Emery burial - Part II

2011-08-26T15:24:00.000-07:00

I previously posted about the burials of my great great great great great grandparents, Edith (Fisher) and David Emery*.

Here are some current photos of the cemetery and their burial plot. David's headstone had fallen over, though luckily it had not broken. Edith's was still standing upright.

Here is a photo of the Locust Lane Methodist Cemetery.

Edith and David Emery are buried in section "R" (shown below) of the Locust Lane Methodist Cemetery in Joshua Township, Fulton County, Illinois near the town of Canton.

Here is a photo of their plot with the headstones next to each other.

Here is a close up of Edith's headstone.

Here is a close up of David's headstone.

*David as well as his son, my great great great great grandfather Henry opted to delete the second "e" from his name and apparently spelled it as "Emry" rather than Emery.

David W Emery family tree

2011-08-25T20:55:00.000-07:00

I've added a tab to the family tree for the family of Sarah (Dwire) and David W Emery, (my great great great grandparents).

Most family trees I've encountered of the Emery family have failed to include all 11 children of Sarah and David. I have confirmed the names of all their children and have attempted to confirm their birth and death information as well as marriages, if applicable.

Fred Daniels - death announcement

2011-07-30T08:08:00.000-07:00

I have not yet found an obituary for my great grandfather, Fred Owen (Emery) Daniels but I did locate a death announcement which appeared in the Chicago Daily Tribune on October 23, 1937, the day following his death.

1930 US Census - Alice Mabel (Emery) Holder Stogsdill Mitchell Brown?

2011-07-29T08:44:00.000-07:00

I'm not 100% confident I have found the 1930 US Census for Alice Mabel (Emery), though there do seem to be some indicators that it's possible the following record belongs to Alice (who used her middle name Mabel).

Mabel Stogsdill, entry # 69 indicates she was born in Iowa, as well as her mother and father.   Both my great great grandparents, Abigail (Williams) and Fred J Emery were born in Iowa.

Second, Mabel Stogsdill was employed as a ticket writer for a wholesale tailor (third word illegible).   The 1920 census stated Mabel was a bookkeeper for a clothing factory, which would appear to be a comparable occupation and employer.

While the census does list Mabel's age as 41, she was not at her 'last birthday', though she would have turned 41 in November 1930.   It's not uncommon to find errors in census records, so this is a minor discrepancy.

I also note that Mabel's age of 'first marriage' was 27. It's quite possible that the stigma of divorce prevented individuals from being 100% truthful with a census taker, though this could indicate Mabel married (first name unknown) Stogsdill in 1915 or 1916, prior to her marriage to Charles Mitchell in 1918 and Durland Brown in 1920.

By the time of her death in 1970, Mabel had been using the last name of her first husband, Fred Holder Jr as well as the during the 1920 Census.

Finally, I have not been able to find any records for a Mabel Stogsdill prior to or after the 1930 US Census. It seems unusual that someone would have NO additional documentation of their existence.   As a result, I believe this census is of Alice Mabel (Emery) Holder Stogsdill Mitchell Brown.