Daisy Ardena Van Hook was born on Mar 17, 1897 at Illiopolis, Sangamon County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William Edward Van Hook and Sarah Alice Moyer. Daisy married John Franklin Milner on Nov 29, 1916 at Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois. Daisy Ardena Van Hook died on Nov 30, 1987 at Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, at age 90.

      John Franklin Milner was born on Jan 14, 1890 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. John married Daisy Ardena Van Hook, daughter of William Edward Van Hook and Sarah Alice Moyer, on Nov 29, 1916 at Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois. John Franklin Milner died on Apr 3, 1981 at Tecumseh, Lenawee County, Michigan, at age 91.
     

      Harry Edward Milner was born on Nov 17, 1918 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of John Franklin Milner and Daisy Ardena Van Hook. Harry married (Unknown) Febus. Harry Edward Milner died on Mar 17, 1970 at Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, at age 51.

     (Unknown) married Harry Edward Milner, son of John Franklin Milner and Daisy Ardena Van Hook.

     (Unknown) Milner was the daughter of John Franklin Milner and Daisy Ardena Van Hook. (Unknown) married (Unknown) Meade.

     (Unknown) married (Unknown) Milner, daughter of John Franklin Milner and Daisy Ardena Van Hook.

      Grace Van Hook was born on Jul 26, 1900 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William Edward Van Hook and Sarah Alice Moyer. Grace married Virgil Lee Stone. Grace Van Hook died on Jul 13, 1957 at Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 56. Grace was buried on Jul 16, 1957 at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.

      Virgil Lee Stone was born on Feb 13, 1901 at Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois. Virgil married Grace Van Hook, daughter of William Edward Van Hook and Sarah Alice Moyer. Virgil Lee Stone died on Dec 25, 1946 at Fort Wayne, Alexander County, Illinois, at age 45. Virgil was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.

     (Unknown) Stone died in Aug, 1930. She was born in Aug, 1930. She was the daughter of Virgil Lee Stone and Grace Van Hook. (Unknown) was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.

      William Donald Van Hook was born on Aug 12, 1909 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of William Edward Van Hook and Sarah Alice Moyer. William married Thelma Funk. William Donald Van Hook died on Apr 26, 1964 at Michigan at age 54. William was buried at Ridgeway Cemetery, Tecumseh, Lenawee County, Michigan.

     Thelma married William Donald Van Hook, son of William Edward Van Hook and Sarah Alice Moyer.

      Anna Geneva Van Hook was born on Jul 9, 1873 at Newton, Douglas County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Uriah Van Hook and Louvina Jane Copeland. Anna married Arthur F. Ridgeway, son of Daniel F. Ridgeway and Phoebe Caroline Buckles, on Jun 19, 1894 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Anna Geneva Van Hook died on Nov 21, 1940 at Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, at age 67. Anna was buried on Nov 23, 1940 at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      Arthur F. Ridgeway was born on Oct 8, 1867 at Elkhart, Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of Daniel F. Ridgeway and Phoebe Caroline Buckles. Arthur married Anna Geneva Van Hook, daughter of Uriah Van Hook and Louvina Jane Copeland, on Jun 19, 1894 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Arthur F. Ridgeway died on Jun 8, 1947 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois, at age 79. Arthur was buried on Jun 10, 1947 at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
     He was also known as Arthur T. Ridgeway. In the census on Jan 7, 1920 Arthur F. Ridgeway was named A. F. Ridgeway.


Obituary - Lincoln Evening Courier, 9 June 1947

A. T. Ridgeway, 79, Dies at Residence

MT. PULASKI - Arthur T. Ridgeway, 79, died at 5 a.m. Sunday at his home in Elkhart township.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Schahl Funeral Home with the Rev. Carroll Langston of Mt. Pulaski Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Steenbergen Cemetery.
Mr. Ridgeway was born Oct. 8, 1867, in Elkhart township. Surviving are the following children: Hazel, Viola, Mary Ellen, and Marshall, of Mt. Pulaski, and Alma of Manteno. A sister, Mrs. Isora Foster of Mt. Pulaski, also survives.

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Obituary - Mount Pulaski Times-News, 12 June 1947

Arthur Ridgeway Died in Home

Arthur F. Ridgeway, a lifelong resident of Mount Pulaski area, who lived about four miles to the northwest of here, died in his home at 5 a.m. Sunday, June 8, 1947, following an illness of many weeks. He was aged 79 years and 8 months. Mr. Ridgeway was born Oct. 8, 1867, in Elkhart township, about eight miles west of here, a son of Doil and Phoebe Buckles Ridgeway. He grew to young manhood in his home community. In Springfield on June 19, 1894, he married Anna Geneva van Hook of the Copeland Christian Church locality, and they began farming nine miles southwest of the city, remaining there until 24 years ago, when they moved to the present home. His wife preceded him in death on Nov. 21, 1940. Surviving are two sons and three daughters, Azell and Marshall Ridgeway, Viola and Mary Ridgeway, at home; and Alma Ridgeway, Manteno, Ill; also one sister, Mrs. Isora Foster, Mount Pulaski. The body was removed to the Schahl Funeral Home, where funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, conducted by Rev. Carroll Langston, pastor of the Christian Church. Paul R. Moore sang two hymns, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Beyond the Sunset" with Mrs. Frank E. Turley piano accompanist.
Burial was in Steenbergen Cemetery, four miles southwest of Mount Pulaski. The pallbearers were Forrest Maske, William Kennedy, Guy Snyder, Ellis C. Downing, Neal Gulso, and Richard Drabing.

     (Unknown) Ridgeway died circa 1894. She was born circa 1894. She was the daughter of Arthur F. Ridgeway and Anna Geneva Van Hook. (Unknown) was buried at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      Azel Lee Ridgeway was born on Aug 21, 1896 at near, Illiopolis, Sangamon County, Illinois. He was the son of Arthur F. Ridgeway and Anna Geneva Van Hook. Azel Lee Ridgeway was born on Aug 24, 1896 at Lanesville Twp., Sangamon County, Illinois. He died on Nov 28, 1957 at Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, at age 61. Azel was buried on Nov 30, 1957 at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
     

Obituary - Lincoln Daily Courier, 29 November 1957

A. L. Ridgeway Rites Saturday

Mt. Pulaski - Azel Lee Ridgeway, 61, resident near Mt. Pulaski, died Thursday at 1:20 a.m. in St. Clara's Hospital after being ill nine hours. He became suddenly ill at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Connolley's drug store.
He was born Aug. 24, 1896 near Illiopolis, the son of Arthur and Anna Van Hook Ridgeway. He is survived by one brother, Marshall Ridgeway of Mt. Pulaski, and a sister, Mrs. Elmer Jenkins of Manteno.
The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Schahl Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Burdick officiating. Burial will be in Steenbergen cemetery. Friends may call Friday afternoon and evening at the funeral home.

      Henry Marshall Ridgeway was born on Jan 28, 1898 at Sangamon County, Illinois. He was born on Jan 28, 1899 at Illiopolis, Sangamon County, Illinois. He was the son of Arthur F. Ridgeway and Anna Geneva Van Hook. Henry married Ruby Bobell on Dec 27, 1948 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. Henry Marshall Ridgeway died on Jul 17, 1968 at Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, at age 69. Henry was buried on Jul 19, 1968 at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
     In the census on Jun 11, 1900 Henry Marshall Ridgeway was named Marshall Ridgeway.






Obituary - Lincoln Daily Courier, 18 July 1968

Ridgeway Rites Set for Friday

MT. PULASKI - Marshall Ridgeway, 69, a retired farmer, died Wednesday at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Schahl Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Gipson officiating. Burial will be in Steenbergen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The deceased was born Jan. 28, 1899 at Illiopolis, a son of Arthur and Ann Van Hook Ridgeway. He married Ruby Bobell Dec. 27, 1948 at Mt. Pulaski. Surviving are his wife and a sister, Mrs. Alma Jenkins of Manteno. He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.

      Alma Lavinia Ridgeway was born on Apr 7, 1901 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. She was born on Apr 7, 1901 at Illiopolis, Sangamon County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Arthur F. Ridgeway and Anna Geneva Van Hook. Alma married Clark Elmer Jenkins on Dec 23, 1950 at Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois. Alma Lavinia Ridgeway died on May 26, 1971 at Maywood, Cook County, Illinois, at age 70. Alma was buried on May 29, 1971 at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
     

Obituary - Mount Pulaski Times-News, 3 June 1971

FORMER RESIDENT DIED IN MAYWOOD MAY 26, 1971

Alma Ridgeway Jenkins, 70, of 47 S. Locust, Manteno, Illinois, passed away at the Lyle University Hospital, Maywood, Illinois, May 26, 1971 at 10:10 a.m. She was born in Mt. Pulaski April 7, 1901, the daughter of Arthur and Ann van Hook Ridgeway. She was married to Clark Jenkins at Kankakee, Illinois December 23, 1950, and he passed away June 30, 1957. Surviving are two stepsons, William Jenkins, Peoria; Hayden Jenkins, Hoopeston; a step daughter, Mrs. Mary Anderson, Gibson City, Illinois; a sister, Mrs. Harold (Mary Ellen) Williams, Manteno, Ill; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ruby Ridgeway, Mt. Pulaski, Illinois. She was a member of the Copeland Christian Church.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 1971 at Schahl Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Idleman officiating. Interment was in Steenbergen Cemetery, Mt. Pulaski, Ill. Musical selections were "In the Garden" and "Beyond the Sunset." Pallbearers were Harry van Hook, Omer Henricksmeyer, Frank Turley, Albert Horn, Vernon van Hook, and Russell Bobell.

      Clark Elmer Jenkins was born on May 23, 1883 at Bellflower, McLean County, Illinois. Clark married Alma Lavinia Ridgeway, daughter of Arthur F. Ridgeway and Anna Geneva Van Hook, on Dec 23, 1950 at Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois. Clark Elmer Jenkins died on Jun 30, 1957 at Manteno, Kankakee County, Illinois, at age 74. Clark was buried on Jul 3, 1957 at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      Laura Viola Ridgeway was born on Jan 18, 1907 at Illiopolis, Sangamon County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Arthur F. Ridgeway and Anna Geneva Van Hook. Laura Viola Ridgeway died on Aug 23, 1951 at Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, at age 44. Laura was buried on Aug 25, 1951 at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
     In the census on Apr 17, 1930 Laura Viola Ridgeway was named Viola Ridgeway.


Obituary - Mount Pulaski Times-News, 23 August 1951

LAURA RIDGEWAY DIED THURSDAY

Miss Laura Viola Ridgeway, who made her home with her brother, Azel Ridgeway, four miles northwest of Mount Pulaski, died in the St. Clara's Hospital at 2:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 1951, after a surgical operation. Miss Ridgeway was taken to the hospital in Lincoln Tuesday.
She was aged 44 years, 7 months, and 5 days. Decedent was born Jan. 18, 1907, in Sangamon County, south of the Copeland Christian Church, a daughter of Arthur and Anna van Hook Ridgeway. She had always lived in the Mount Pulaski area. Miss Ridgeway is survived by two brothers, Azel and Marshall of Mount Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Alma Jenkins and Miss Mary Ellen Ridgeway, Manteno, Ill.
The body was removed to the Schahl Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by Rev. Robert Wilkes, pastor of the Christian Church.
Burial will be in Steenbergen Cemetery, southwest of Mount Pulaski.

      Mary Ellen Ridgeway was born circa 1921 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Arthur F. Ridgeway and Anna Geneva Van Hook. Mary married Harold Williams.

      Ora Nellie Van Hook was born on May 28, 1876 at Newman, Douglas County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Uriah Van Hook and Louvina Jane Copeland. Ora married William Walters on Mar 19, 1896 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. Ora Nellie Van Hook died on Mar 11, 1902 at Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 25. Ora was buried at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      William Walters was born on Mar 14, 1871 at Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. William married Ora Nellie Van Hook, daughter of Uriah Van Hook and Louvina Jane Copeland, on Mar 19, 1896 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. William married Margaret (Unknown) circa 1909. William Walters died on Jul 4, 1941 at Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, at age 70.

      Georgie Lee Walters was born on Jul 30, 1900 at Sangamon County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William Walters and Ora Nellie Van Hook. Georgie Lee Walters died on Nov 17, 1900 at Sangamon County, Illinois. Georgie was buried at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      Edna Walters was born on Feb 6, 1899 at Sangamon County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William Walters and Ora Nellie Van Hook. Edna married Jerome Williamson.

      Jerome Williamson was born on Jan 16, 1896 at Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Jerome married Edna Walters, daughter of William Walters and Ora Nellie Van Hook. Jerome was buried at Memorial Gardens, Arlington Heights, Illinois.

      Amos Earl Van Hook was born on Apr 19, 1881 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. He was born on Apr 19, 1881 at Newman, Douglas County, Illinois. He was the son of Uriah Van Hook and Louvina Jane Copeland. Amos married Laura Pearl Gooden on Mar 4, 1903 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Amos Earl Van Hook died on Aug 7, 1932 at Fairview Park, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 51; hit by a line drive foul ball while watching a baseball game. Amos was buried on Aug 9, 1932 at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      Laura Pearl Gooden was born on Aug 17, 1884 at Buffalo, Sangamon County, Illinois. Laura married Amos Earl Van Hook, son of Uriah Van Hook and Louvina Jane Copeland, on Mar 4, 1903 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Laura Pearl Gooden died on Jul 7, 1978 at Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, at age 93. Laura was buried on Jul 10, 1978 at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      Lucille Van Hook was born on Dec 1, 1909 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Amos Earl Van Hook and Laura Pearl Gooden. Lucille married (Unknown) Henrichsmeyer. Lucille Van Hook died in Feb, 1992 at Illiopolis, Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 82.

     (Unknown) married Lucille Van Hook, daughter of Amos Earl Van Hook and Laura Pearl Gooden.

      Louise? Van Hook was born circa 1915 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Amos Earl Van Hook and Laura Pearl Gooden. Louise? married John Warford Mulford.

      John Warford Mulford was born on Sep 2, 1906 at Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. John married Louise? Van Hook, daughter of Amos Earl Van Hook and Laura Pearl Gooden. John was buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

      Dr. Forest Clyde Van Hook was born on Dec 3, 1884 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of Uriah Van Hook and Louvina Jane Copeland. Forest married Marie Maude Miller on Jan 1, 1916 at the Miller home, Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois. Dr. Forest Clyde Van Hook died on Jan 29, 1937 at Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, at age 52. Forest was buried at Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      Marie Maude Miller was born on Dec 23, 1886 at Hartburg, Logan County, Illinois. Marie was buried on Feb 26, 1909 at Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. Marie married Dr. Forest Clyde Van Hook, son of Uriah Van Hook and Louvina Jane Copeland, on Jan 1, 1916 at the Miller home, Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois. Marie Maude Miller died on Feb 23, 1969 at Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 82. Marie was buried at Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      Harry W. Van Hook was born on May 10, 1916 at Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of Dr. Forest Clyde Van Hook and Marie Maude Miller. Harry W. Van Hook died on Jul 18, 2005 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois, at age 89. Harry was buried at Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      Clarence M. Van Hook was born circa 1919 at Illinois. He was the son of Dr. Forest Clyde Van Hook and Marie Maude Miller.

      Florence W. Van Hook was born on Apr 2, 1918 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Dr. Forest Clyde Van Hook and Marie Maude Miller. Florence W. Van Hook died on Mar 8, 2002 at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, at age 83.

      Betty Jane Van Hook was born on Dec 14, 1921 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Dr. Forest Clyde Van Hook and Marie Maude Miller. Betty Jane Van Hook died in Sep, 1998 at Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 76.

      Mildred Amelia Van Hook was born on Feb 8, 1926 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Dr. Forest Clyde Van Hook and Marie Maude Miller. Mildred Amelia Van Hook died on Jan 17, 1996 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois, at age 69. Mildred was buried at Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      Wesley Lee Van Hook was born on Sep 8, 1889 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of Uriah Van Hook and Louvina Jane Copeland. Wesley married Grace Edith Martin on Feb 12, 1917 at Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois. Wesley Lee Van Hook died on Dec 7, 1958 at Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 69. Wesley was buried on Dec 10, 1958 at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
     

Wesley Lee VanHook, 69, of Decatur, died at 1:40 p.m. Sunday, in the Decatur Macon County Hospital, at Decatur. He is survived by his wife, Grace; two sons, Vernon and Vincent, both of Decatur; a brother, Dr. Harry VanHook, St. Louis, Mo., and six grandchildren. Remains are at the Schahl Funeral Home at Mount Pulaski, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Paul Burdick officiating. Burial will be held in the Steenbergen Cemetery.

      Grace Edith Martin was born on Apr 8, 1892 at Logan County, Illinois. Grace married Wesley Lee Van Hook, son of Uriah Van Hook and Louvina Jane Copeland, on Feb 12, 1917 at Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois. Grace Edith Martin died on Nov 11, 1967 at Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 75. Grace was buried at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      Vernon U. Van Hook was born circa 1918 at Illinois. He was the son of Wesley Lee Van Hook and Grace Edith Martin.
     Vernon U. Van Hook began military service on Apr 17, 1941 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Private, U. S. Army
2 years high school
single, without dependents
69 inches tall
181 Lbs. He resided at at Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, between 1998 and 2002.

      Vincent G. Van Hook was born circa 1918 at Illinois. He was the son of Wesley Lee Van Hook and Grace Edith Martin.
     Vincent G. Van Hook began military service on Dec 31, 1942 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois; Private, U. S. Army
4 years high school
Married
70 inches tall
182 lbs.

      Angeline J. Copeland was born circa Jul, 1859 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Abner Copeland Jr. and Mary Jane Buckles. Angeline married Uriah Van Hook, son of Henry Thomas Van Hook and Matilda Mann, on Mar 31, 1914. Angeline J. Copeland died on Apr 2, 1925 at Metz, Vernon County, Missouri. Angeline was buried at Balltown Cemetery, Horton, Vernon County, Missouri.

      Earl Edwards was born circa 1887 at Illinois. He was the son of John Henry Edwards and Anna Gertrude Mathes. Earl married Emma Ruth Danks circa 1911 at possibly, Sangamon County, Illinois; 11 children. Earl Edwards died on Mar 2, 1973 at Sangamon County, Illinois.

      Emma Ruth Danks was born circa 1893 at Illinois. Emma married Earl Edwards, son of John Henry Edwards and Anna Gertrude Mathes, circa 1911 at possibly, Sangamon County, Illinois; 11 children. Emma Ruth Danks died in 1957.

      John Edwards was born circa 1913 at Illinois. He was the son of Earl Edwards and Emma Ruth Danks.

      Adrian Edwards was born circa 1915 at Illinois. He was the son of Earl Edwards and Emma Ruth Danks.

      Earl Charles Edwards was born circa 1916 at Illinois. He was the son of Earl Edwards and Emma Ruth Danks. Earl Charles Edwards died in 1941.

      Thelma Edwards was born in 1917 at Sangamon County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Earl Edwards and Emma Ruth Danks. Thelma Edwards was born circa 1918 at Illinois. Thelma married Russell J. Funderburk. Thelma Edwards died in 1960.

      Gehae? M. Edwards was born circa 1921 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Earl Edwards and Emma Ruth Danks.

      Ada Edwards was born circa 1924 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Earl Edwards and Emma Ruth Danks.

      Dean Edwards was born circa 1927 at Illinois. He was the son of Earl Edwards and Emma Ruth Danks.

      Fern Edwards was born circa 1929 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Earl Edwards and Emma Ruth Danks.

      Russell J. Funderburk was born in 1913. Russell married Thelma Edwards, daughter of Earl Edwards and Emma Ruth Danks.

     Beulah Gertrude Edwards died in 1922. She was born in 1922. She was the daughter of Earl Edwards and Emma Ruth Danks.

      Zelma Homer Mathes was born on Feb 21, 1878 at Cornland Twp., Sangamon County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Augustus Mathes and Lydia Ann Copeland.

      Nellis Alma Mathes was born on Apr 11, 1877 at Sangamon County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Augustus Mathes and Lydia Ann Copeland. Nellis Alma Mathes died on Apr 6, 1880 at age 2. Nellis was buried at Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Sangamon County, Illinois.

      William Archie Mathes was born on Jul 28, 1880 at Lanesville Twp., Sangamon County, Illinois. He was the son of Augustus Mathes and Lydia Ann Copeland. William Archie Mathes died on Oct 10, 1928 at New City, Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 48. William was buried at Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Sangamon County, Illinois.

     Leonard married Mary Sims.

     Mary married Leonard D. Scroggin.

      Wesley Scroggin was born in 1875 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of Andrew L. Copeland and Sarah Margaret Scroggin. Wesley Scroggin died on Dec 7, 1876 at Possibly, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. Wesley was buried at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      Florence Copeland was born on Aug 20, 1878 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Andrew L. Copeland and Sarah Margaret Scroggin. Florence married Samuel Milton Green on Dec 25, 1900 at Logan or Sangamon County, Illinois. Florence Copeland died on Sep 5, 1960 at Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 82. Florence was buried on Sep 7, 1960 at Rochester Cemetery, Sangamon County, Illinois.

      Samuel Milton Green was born on Nov 4, 1876 at Tanwood, Indiana. Samuel married Florence Copeland, daughter of Andrew L. Copeland and Sarah Margaret Scroggin, on Dec 25, 1900 at Logan or Sangamon County, Illinois.
     Samuel Milton Green was also known as Milton Green. In the census on Jan 12, 1920 Samuel Milton Green was named Milton Green.

      Lelia Copeland was born on Jan 31, 1881 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Andrew L. Copeland and Sarah Margaret Scroggin. Lelia Copeland died on Nov 3, 1884 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois, at age 3. Lelia was buried at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      Willis Cleveland Copeland was born on Mar 24, 1884 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of Andrew L. Copeland and Sarah Margaret Scroggin. Willis married Maude Frances Crain on Mar 26, 1905 at Breckenridge, Sangamon County, Illinois. Willis Cleveland Copeland died on Mar 25, 1958 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 74. Willis was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.
     

Willis C. Copeland, 74, of 1909 S. 15th St., died at 10:35 p.m. yesterday at his residence. He was born March 24, 1884, near Mount Pulaski, the son of Andrew and Margaret Scroggins Copeland. He married Maude F. Crain, March 26, 1905. He farmed near Rochester until his retirement eight years ago due to ill health. In October 1957, he moved to Springfield. He was a member of the West Side Church of Christ, Springfield; Rochester Lodge 635, AF&AM, Springfield Consistory and the Ansar Shrine. In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Hopkins, Decatur, and Mrs. Chloris Young, Rochester; one son, Leroy, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. S. Milton Green, Rochester; five grandchildren, and three nieces. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Wilson Park Funeral Home, Rochester, the Revf. Ernest E. Laughlin officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

      Maude Frances Crain was born on May 21, 1886 at Buckhart, Sangamon County, Illinois. Maude married Willis Cleveland Copeland, son of Andrew L. Copeland and Sarah Margaret Scroggin, on Mar 26, 1905 at Breckenridge, Sangamon County, Illinois. Maude Frances Crain died on Jan 16, 1982 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 95. Maude was buried on Jan 19, 1982 at Roselawn Memorial Park, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.
     

Mrs. Maude F. Copeland, 95, of Lewis Memorial Christian Village, formerly of Rochester, died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday at the village. She was a member of the Bunn Street Christian Church. Born near Buckhart, Mrs. Copeland was the daughter of Marshell and Edith Brown Crain. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis C. in 1958 and two daughters, Chloris Young in 1970 and Ruth Hopkins in 1976. Surviving are one son, Roy of Springfield; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Alma Funderburg of Decatur, Mrs. Nelle Glover and Mrs. Zelma Shively of Taylorville; several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Wilson Park. Funeral Home, Rochester, the Rev. Robert Green officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.

      Flora Copeland was born on Jan 5, 1885 at Illiopolis, Sangamon County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Andrew L. Copeland and Sarah Margaret Scroggin. Flora Copeland died on Mar 4, 1885. Flora was buried at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      Cora May Copeland was born on Jan 20, 1890 at Mount Pulaski Twp., Logan County, Illinois. She was born on Jan 30, 1891 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Andrew L. Copeland and Sarah Margaret Scroggin. Cora married Thomas Daniel Farrell on Oct 12, 1910 at Sangamon County, Illinois. Cora May Copeland died on Feb 22, 1911 at Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 20. Cora was buried at South Fork Cemetery, Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois.

      Thomas Daniel Farrell was born on Apr 12, 1874 at Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois. Thomas married Cora May Copeland, daughter of Andrew L. Copeland and Sarah Margaret Scroggin, on Oct 12, 1910 at Sangamon County, Illinois. Thomas Daniel Farrell died on Jun 1, 1953 at Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 79. Thomas was buried at South Fork Cemetery, Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois.
     

      Esther M. Farrell was born on Jan 8, 1911 at Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Thomas Daniel Farrell and Cora May Copeland. Esther M. Farrell died on Mar 9, 1911 at Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois. Esther was buried at South Fork Cemetery, Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois.

      Leslie Jones was born on Feb 18, 1882 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of George Benjamin Jones and Almira Melinda Copeland. Leslie Jones died on Jan 19, 1916 at Breckenridge, Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 33.

      Benjamin Claude Jones was born on Jun 30, 1880 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of George Benjamin Jones and Almira Melinda Copeland. Benjamin married Lena Ahlrich on Sep 29, 1915 at Logan County, Illinois. Benjamin Claude Jones died on Jan 23, 1953 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 72. Benjamin was buried on Jan 26, 1953 at Horse Creek Cemetery, Pawnee, Sangamon County, Illinois.

      Lena Ahlrich was born on Aug 11, 1895. Lena married Benjamin Claude Jones, son of George Benjamin Jones and Almira Melinda Copeland, on Sep 29, 1915 at Logan County, Illinois. Lena Ahlrich died in Feb, 1972 at age 76. Lena was buried at Horse Creek Cemetery, Pawnee, Sangamon County, Illinois.

      Frank Bell was born on Oct 18, 1877 at Cornland, Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of William Bell and Laura Geneva Copeland. Frank married Florence Edith Beeler on Feb 28, 1921 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Frank Bell died on Mar 2, 1950 at Cornland, Logan County, Illinois, at age 72. Frank was buried at Roselawn Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.

      Florence Edith Beeler was born on Feb 5, 1890 at near, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Florence married Frank Bell, son of William Bell and Laura Geneva Copeland, on Feb 28, 1921 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Florence Edith Beeler died on Dec 19, 1948 at Cornland, Logan County, Illinois, at age 58. Florence was buried on Dec 21, 1948 at Roselawn Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.

     (Unknown) Bell died on Feb 27, 1924 at Cornland, Logan County, Illinois. She was born on Feb 27, 1924 at Cornland, Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Frank Bell and Florence Edith Beeler.

      William Robert Bell was born on Nov 8, 1881 at Cornland, Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of William Bell and Laura Geneva Copeland. William married Ada F. Danks circa 1907 at Illinois. William Robert Bell died on Jul 10, 1957 at Riverton, Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 75. William was buried on Jul 13, 1957 at Constant Cemetery, Sangamon County, Illinois.

      Ada F. Danks was born on Dec 10, 1895. Ada married William Robert Bell, son of William Bell and Laura Geneva Copeland, circa 1907 at Illinois.

      Anna Bell was born on Jun 12, 1884 at Cornland, Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William Bell and Laura Geneva Copeland. Anna Bell was baptized on Dec 12, 1899 at Cornland Church, Cornland, Logan County, Illinois. She died on Sep 1, 1904 at Cornland, Logan County, Illinois, at age 20. Anna was buried on Sep 3, 1904 at Constant Cemetery, Sangamon County, Illinois.

      Alma Bell was born on Apr 14, 1893 at Cornland, Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William Bell and Laura Geneva Copeland. Alma married Samuel P. Headrick on Jan 1, 1909 at Illinois. Alma Bell died on Feb 15, 1920 at Logan County, Illinois, at age 26.

      Samuel P. Headrick was born on Jan 1, 1885 at Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee. Samuel married Alma Bell, daughter of William Bell and Laura Geneva Copeland, on Jan 1, 1909 at Illinois. Samuel P. Headrick died on Mar 28, 1977 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois, at age 92. Samuel was buried on Mar 31, 1977 at Constant Cemetery, Sangamon County, Illinois.

      Gussie Bell was born on Dec 16, 1894 at Illinois. He was the son of William Bell and Laura Geneva Copeland. Gussie Bell died in Oct, 1984 his last known address was at Buffalo, Sangamon County, Illinois, according to the Social Security Death Index.
     

      Gertrude Bell was born on Jan 22, 1901 at Cornland, Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William Bell and Laura Geneva Copeland. Gertrude Bell died on Aug 24, 1919 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 18. Gertrude was buried on Aug 26, 1919 at Constant Cemetery, Sangamon County, Illinois.

      Rhoda Alice Girtman was born on Oct 6, 1835 at Lake Fork Twp., Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of George Girtman and Mary A. Collins. Rhoda married Thomas Pickering. Rhoda married Leonard Kirby Scroggin, son of Carter Tarrant Scroggin and Phebe Shelby, in 1864. Rhoda Alice Girtman died on Jan 5, 1923 at Sain John's Hospital, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 87. Rhoda was buried at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
     In the census on Sep 21, 1850 Rhoda Alice Girtman was named Rhoda Girtman.


Obituary - Lincoln Evening Courier, 5 January 1923

MRS. L. K. SCROGGIN PASSED AWAY TODAY

Mrs. Rhoda A. Scroggin, widow of the late L. K. Scroggin, wealthy Logan pioneer, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield at 2:30 this afternoon. Mrs. Scroggin had been ill four weeks, and had been removed to the hospital two weeks ago for care.

Rhoda A. Girtman was born in Lake Fork township Oct. 6, 1836. Her parents were George and Mary A. Girtman, who were among the early settlers in the Mt. Pulaski vicinity. She married Thomas Pickering and, after his death, was married to Mr. Scroggin in 1864. Mrs. Scroggin leaves two daughters and one son: Mrs. A. L. Anderson of Lincoln; Mrs. Mary E. Maurie of Mt. Pulaski; and T. A. Scroggin of Mt. Pulaski, president of the Farmers Bank there. One son, Hubert, was killed by lightning in 1894. His children are Arthur M. Scroggin of Mt. Pulaski, and Mrs. Wilton Emerick of Decatur.

Leonard K. Scroggin, who at the time of his death was one of the oldest and best known residents of central Illinois, passed away in 1916 at the age of 97 years. A few years before his death, Mr. Scroggin owned some 4500 acres of Logan County land, 10,000 acres in Canada, 10,000 acres in Minnesota, 4,000 acres in Nebraska, 2,000 aces in Kansas, 1,000 acres in Missouri, and 320 acres in
Indiana.

Funeral services for Mrs. Scroggin will be held in Mt. Pulaski, probably on Sunday, and burial will be in Steenbergen Cemetery, where Mr. Scroggin is buried, four miles south of Mt. Pulaski.

     Mary S. Scroggin was the daughter of Alfred C. Scroggin and Mary Frances Phillippe.

      Jennie Francis Scroggin was born on May 28, 1893 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Oran Oliver Scroggin and Lillian Steenbergen. Jennie married Harry Nowlin Smallwood on Jun 2, 1915 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. Jennie Francis Scroggin died on Jan 12, 1968 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 74. Jennie was buried at Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
     She was also known as Jenny Scroggin.

JENNIE SMALLWOOD, FORMER RESIDENT, DIED IN DECATUR

Mrs. Jennie F. Smallwood, 445 Central Ave., Decatur, Ill., died at 10:55 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 1968, in Decatur Macon County Hospital, where she had been a patient since Dec. 28, 1967.
Mrs. Smallwood was born May 28, 1893 in Mount Pulaski, Ill., the daughter of Oran and Lillian Steenbergen Scroggin. She married Harry M. Smallwood in Mt. Pulaski on June 2, 1915. He died May 13, 1952.
Decedent is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John (Eileen) Palm of 819 Green Circle Dr., Venice, Fla; one grandson, Steve Palm of Chicago Heights, Ill; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Mrs. Edna Buckles, and one brother, Wesley Scroggin, both of Mount Pulaski.

Mrs. Smallwood was a member of the Decatur Westminster Presbyterian Church, West Main Church.

Funeral services were held at the Schahl Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski, Monday, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m., the Rev. William Heilman officiating. Appropriate organ music was provided by Mrs. Dale Boyd.
Pallbearers were: Joe Schroth, Robert Dittus, Dee Buckles, Robert Scroggin, Jack Scroggin, and Stanley Millinger. Interment was in the Mt. Pulaski Cemetery.

      Harry Nowlin Smallwood was born on Oct 20, 1892 at Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. Harry married Jennie Francis Scroggin, daughter of Oran Oliver Scroggin and Lillian Steenbergen, on Jun 2, 1915 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. Harry Nowlin Smallwood died on May 13, 1952 at Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 59. Harry was buried at Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
     

Mount Pulaski Times-News, 15 May 1952

H. N. Smallwood, Well-Known Here, Died in Decatur

Services Being Held Here Today at Funeral Home

Harry N. Smallwood, 59, of 445 Central Ave., Decatur, Ill., died at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 1952, in St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, following a short illness. Mr. Smallwood, who was well known in Mount Pulaski, had been in failing health the past several months.

Decedent was born Oct. 20, 1892, in Decatur, a son of Joseph and Laura Floyd Smallwood. In Mount Pulaski on June 2, 1915, he married Miss Jennie Scroggin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oran O. Scroggin.
He was a real estate salesman for Otto E. Kunard, realtor, for more than two years. He was formerly employed by the Martin Realty Co., Decatur.
A graduate of the James Millikin University, he was formerly chief engineer for the university. In 1915 he became building superintendent of George Williams College in Chicago. Nine years later he was appointed building superintendent of the downtown branch of the YMCA in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Mr. Smallwood was a member of the First Methodist Church in Decatur.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John H. Palm of Chicago; one grandson, Stephen Palm; a sister, Mrs. Donna Varner; and a brother, Guy O. Smallwood, both of Decatur.
The body was removed to the Schahl Funeral Home in Mount Pulaski, where funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, conducted by Rev. Robert R. Crothers of Decatur. Appropriate organ music was played by Miss Chloe Couch of Latham.

Burial was in the Mount Pulaski Cemetery. Pallbearers were Homer Martin, J. Baker Burns, Charles Witts, and Otto Kunard, of Decatur; and Roy Aylesworth and Leland Simpkins of Mount Pulaski.

      Wesley Alfred Scroggin was born on Apr 14, 1901 at Jackson County, Minnesota. He was the son of Oran Oliver Scroggin and Lillian Steenbergen. Wesley married Helene Eleanor Shrader, daughter of James Henry Shrader and Emma E. Miller, on Nov 1, 1922 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. Wesley Alfred Scroggin died in Dec, 1979 his last known address was at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois, according to the Social Security Death Index. He died on Dec 24, 1979 at Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 78.
      He was the founder of BO-JAC Seed Co., named after his two sons.

Home Office
Bo-Jac Seed Company
245 1500th Avenue
Mt. Pulaski, IL 62548
Phone: 217-792-5001
Toll-free: 1-800-397-2069
Fax: 217-792-5006.

      Helene Eleanor Shrader was born on Oct 6, 1901 at Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of James Henry Shrader and Emma E. Miller. Helene married Wesley Alfred Scroggin, son of Oran Oliver Scroggin and Lillian Steenbergen, on Nov 1, 1922 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. Helene Eleanor Shrader died on Sep 8, 1994 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois, at age 92. Helene was buried at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      Nettie Alice Scroggin was born on Sep 29, 1866 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Alfred C. Scroggin and Mary Frances Phillippe. Nettie married William Edward Birks, son of David Birks and Sarah Jane Copeland, on Mar 22, 1887 at Logan County, Illinois. Nettie Alice Scroggin died on Jun 7, 1933 at Decatur and Macon County hospital, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 66. Nettie was buried on Jun 9, 1933 at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
      Mrs. Nettie Alice Birks, wife of W. E. Birks, residing on North Lafayette Street, Mt. Pulaski, Illinois, who had been in failing health the past few years, passed away at the Decatur and Macon County hospital in Decatur, Illinois, at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, June 7, 1933, aged 66 years, 8 months and 8 days. Death was caused from cancer. Mrs. Birks accompanied her husband to the south and spent several winters in the hope that her health would be benefitted. She underwent several surgical operations, but all to no avail, and she quickly answered the final summons and all earthly suffering.

Nettie Alice Scroggin was born in Mt. Pulaski vicinity on September 29, 1866, being a daughter of Alfred C. and Sarah France Scroggin. She spent all her life in or near Mt. Pulaski. On March 22, 1887, she was united in marriage to W. Edward Birks, who survives her. Two sons preceded their mother in death, David Lynn Birks, who died in infancy, and William Alfred Birks, who passed away thirteen years ago. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Helen, wife of Elmer E. Allspach, living about nine miles southwest of Mt. Pulaski, and two sons, George Birks, at home, and John M. Birks, of Peoria, Illinois. There are also five grandchildren; one brother, Oran O. Scroggin, and one sister, Mrs. B. H. Keck, of Mt. Pulaski.

Mrs. Birks lived on the farm nine miles southwest of Mt. Pulaski until recent years, when she moved into Mt. Pulaski to lead a retired life, with her devoted husband looking after her every care and want, providing every comfort possible during her illness.

      William Edward Birks was born on Jan 30, 1861 at 8 miles south of, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of David Birks and Sarah Jane Copeland. William married Nettie Alice Scroggin, daughter of Alfred C. Scroggin and Mary Frances Phillippe, on Mar 22, 1887 at Logan County, Illinois. William Edward Birks died on Feb 9, 1937 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois, at age 76. William was buried at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
     In the census on Jul 10, 1900 William Edward Birks was named Edward Birks.


Obituary - Mount Pulaski Times-News, 11 February 1937

W. "Ed" Birks Died Tuesday; Long Illness

Services at Christian Church This Afternoon at 3:15 O'clock

William Edward Birks, one of Mount Pulaski's best known and esteemed citizens, who had been declining in health for almost on year, died at his home on North Lafayette Street at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 1937, aged 76 years and 9 days. He spent some time in hospitals in Springfield and Lincoln in the hopes that his condition would be benefited, and several weeks ago returned home to await the final summons.

Mr. Birks was a native of Logan County, and within its borders he spent his
long and useful career. He was born about eight miles southwest of MountPulaski, Illinois, January 30, 1861, on the old Birks homestead farm, being a son of David and Sarah Copeland Birks, both of whom were natives of Illinois, and pioneer residents of this community. There were only two children in this family; his brother, Thomas A., was fatally injured by being kicked by a horse when he was only nine years old.
The stock-raising and farming interests of Mr. Birks, which were handled in so capable and exemplary manner, caused him to stand before the community, if not all central Illinois, as one of the progressive, scientific, and modern agriculturists of Logan County. He possessed more than one thousand acres of Logan and Sangamon County lands, and was remarkably successful in both general farming and breeding of blooded stock, making a specialty of Hereford cattle, and was known as one of the most reliable and trustworthy citizens of this county. His large estate is known as the Highview farm, located in the Bald Knob community west of the Copeland Christian church, the highest point of land between Mount Pulaski and Springfield. Since his retirement from the activities connected with farm life, his place has been in charge of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Allspach, the latter of whom is Mr. Birk's only daughter. He received the usual education afforded the youth of the country in the days of his boyhood, meanwhile working upon his parents' farm and acquiring a valuable knowledge of stock-raising and farming. He remained at home, adding in the cultivation of the land until the spring of 1887. That year marked an important epoch in his life, for it was then on March 22, that he was united in marriage with Miss Nettie A. Scroggin, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred C. Scroggin, and granddaughter of the pioneer farmer and banker, Leonard K. Scroggin.

Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Birks, two of whom preceded him in death, David L., who died in childhood, and William A., who enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 16 years, saw much service with soldiers following the San Francisco earthquake, and later saw service in the garrison of General Barry. The surviving children are George R. Birks, at home; John Milton Birks, of Peoria, Illinois; and Helen, wife of Elmer E. Allspach, residing southwest of Mount Pulaski. He also leaves five grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Birks retired from the farm about seventeen years ago and moved into the city. During several winters, they made extensive trips to the southern stated, giving up these pleasant journeys when the health of Mrs. Birks failed. She preceded him in death on June 7, 1933. As was his father, Mr. Birks was affiliated with the Democratic Party. While still living on his extensive farm, he served one term as supervisor of Mount Pulaski Township, and also one term as tax collector, but cared little for political preferment. He also served as a school director, and was a member of the board of commissioners of the Lake Fork Special Drainage District, which several years ago saw the completion of the dredge ditch from a point in Latham vicinity to the place where the long ditch enters Salt Creek in the vicinity of Lincoln. He was especially interested in the organizing of the Logan County Farm Bureau in 1917, and acted as the first president. During his residence in Mount Pulaski, he always took great interest in civic affairs, and was elected alderman of the second ward two years ago. He was also one of the directors of the Farmers Bank of Mount Pulaski. While residing on the farm, Mr. and Mrs. Birks were active members of the Copeland Christian church, and after locating in Mount Pulaski became members of the local Christian church. Mr. Birks was a member of Mount Pulaski Commandery No. 39, Knights Templar, and Mount Pulaski Lodge No. 87, AF & AM. He had also attained to the thirty-second degree in the Scottish Rite and was a member of the Peoria Consistory. Funeral services were held at the Christian church at 3:15 p.m. Thursday Feb. 11, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. Wayne Staley. Appropriate songs were sung by a quartet composed of Mrs. Everett Beidler, Mrs. Fred G. Mayer Jr., Frank E. Turley and Robert N. Jones, with Mrs. Frank E. Turley as accompanist. The funeral was in charge of Mount Pulaski Lodge No. 87, AF & AM with Mount Pulaski Commandery No. 39, Knights Templar as escort. Interment was made in Steenbergen cemetery, four miles southwest of Mount Pulaski. The pallbearers were Ira Veail, Keith Rothwell, Wilford Scroggin, Edward O. Mayer, Henry Volle,
and Frank Copeland. During the hour of the service the business houses were closed, the may having issued a proclamation.



WILLIAM EDWARD BIRKS

The stock-raising and farming interests of W. E. Birks, which are handled in so capable and exemplary manner, cause him to stand before the community—if not the state—as one of the pro­gressive, scientific and modern agriculturists and stockmen of Logan county. His estate of eight hundred and eighty-five acres, which he owns outright, and two hundred and forty acres which he owns with his mother, on sections 7, 8, 17 and 18, is one of the largest and finest in Mount Pulaski Township. He has been remarkably successful in both general farming and the breeding of blooded stock, making a specialty of Hereford cattle, and is known as one of the most reliable and trustworthy citizens of the county.

He is a native of Logan county, his birth having occurred January 30, 1861, on the old Birks homestead, and is a son of David and Sarah (Copeland) Birks, both of whom were natives of Illinois. His father followed farming and stock-raising as a business during his entire life, and lived and died within the state. He was a democrat and one of the men who had much to do with developing the resources of this county. His death occurred June 24, 1887, in the forty-ninth year of his age. The mother was born February 7, 1842, in Logan county. Following the death of her husband she married again and at present is the wife of Jacob Moomey, living in Logan county.

But two children were born to David and Sarah Birks, and only William Edward of this review attained his majority. Thomas A. Birks, the elder, was fatally injured by being kicked by a horse when he was only nine years old. William Edward received the usual education afforded the youth of the country, meanwhile working upon his parents' farm and thereby acquiring a valuable knowledge of stock-raising and farming. He remained at home aiding in the cultivation of the farm until the spring of 1887. That year marked an important epoch in his life, for it was then that he was united in marriage to Miss Nettie A. Scroggin, a daughter of Alfred C. Scroggin, her birth having occurred September 29, 1866. She was the eldest child in a family of three and is a granddaughter of Leon­ard K. Scroggin, one of the most highly esteemed residents of the county.

Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Birks. David L., whose birth occurred December 20, 1887, died in childhood. William A., born February 27, 1889, is unmarried and makes his home with his parents. He has had an eventful career for such a young man, having enlisted in the United States army at the age of sixteen years. Immediately following the terrible earthquake disaster at San Francisco his company was detailed for duty at that point and for many months he worked with his comrades guarding property, rendering aid to stricken citizens and doing all that was required of the regular troops called into action by reason of the ter­rible calamity. Subsequently he saw service in the garrison of one of the forts in Cuba, serving under General Barry. George R., born April 28, 1891, lives at home with his parents. John M., born April 28, 1895, and Helen, born October 29, 1898, are also at home with their parents.

As was his father, Mr. Birks is affiliated with the democratic party. He has served one term each as supervisor and tax collector of his township but cares little for political preferment. A Knight Templar Mason, he takes" greatinterest in the several fraternal organizations to which he belongs, and he has also attained to the thirty-second degree in the Scottish Rite and is a member of the Peoria Consistory. He also holds membership in the Modern Woodmen of America, Loyal Americans and the Farmers Federation. With his wife he belongs to the Christian church of Cornland and is at present serving upon the board of trustees of the church. In addition to owning eight hundred and eighty-five acres of land in Logan county, he has secured one hundred and sixty acres in San­gamon county and is one of the heaviest landowners of his locality. His success in life is due to the good management of his business affairs, coupled with sterling honesty and worth.

History of Logan County, Illinois.

      David Birks was born on Mar 18, 1839 at Mount Pulaski Twp., Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of Roland Horsley Birks and Mary Ann VanDeventer. David married Sarah Jane Copeland, daughter of Abraham Lucas Copeland and Lydia Myers, on Dec 10, 1857 at Logan County, Illinois. David Birks died on Jun 24, 1887 at Bald Knob, Lake Fork Twp., Logan County, Illinois, at age 48. David was buried on Jun 25, 1887 at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      Sarah Jane Copeland was born on Feb 7, 1842 at Mount Pulaski Twp., Logan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Abraham Lucas Copeland and Lydia Myers. Sarah married David Birks, son of Roland Horsley Birks and Mary Ann VanDeventer, on Dec 10, 1857 at Logan County, Illinois. Sarah married Jacob Moomey. Sarah Jane Copeland died on May 21, 1930 at Mount Pulaski Twp., Logan County, Illinois, at age 88. Sarah was buried on May 23, 1930 at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      David Lynn Birks was born on Dec 20, 1887 at Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of William Edward Birks and Nettie Alice Scroggin. David Lynn Birks died on Mar 15, 1888 at Logan County, Illinois. David was buried at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

      William Alfred Birks was born on Feb 27, 1889 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of William Edward Birks and Nettie Alice Scroggin. William married Rosa Miller. William Alfred Birks died on Jan 25, 1920 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, at age 30. William was buried at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
      On May 3, 1910 William Alfred Birks a student, military school.

     Rosa married William Alfred Birks, son of William Edward Birks and Nettie Alice Scroggin.

     Edward Carlton Birks was the son of William Alfred Birks and Rosa Miller.
      Died in infancy.

      George Raymond Birks was born on Apr 28, 1891 at Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. He was the son of William Edward Birks and Nettie Alice Scroggin. George married Hattie M. Irving. George married Bernice Guernsey. George married Marjorie Lee Follis in 1938. George Raymond Birks died on Mar 21, 1945 at Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, at age 53. George was buried on Mar 25, 1945 at Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.