Clark Perkins was born circa 1888 at Kansas. He was the son of Aquilla Perkins and Samantha (Unknown).

      Franklin Perkins was born circa 1894 at Kansas. He was the son of Aquilla Perkins and Samantha (Unknown).

      Sarah Margaret Chapman was born on Mar 13, 1849 at Lexington, Scott County, Indiana. She was the daughter of James Harvey Chapman and Sarah Eleanor Bridgewater. Sarah married Andrew Hatfield, son of Charles Hatfield and Mary Lemaster, on Jul 14, 1867 at Schuyler County, Illinois. Sarah Margaret Chapman died on Nov 29, 1941 at Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, at age 92. Sarah was buried at Safford, Graham County, Arizona.
      Margaret Chapman 1850 Census Scott Co., Ind. Lexington twp., Margaret Chapman.....age 2, with parents.

      Sarah Eleanor Bridgewater was born on Feb 15, 1825. She was the daughter of Elias Bridgewater and Ruamy Parmer. Sarah married James Harvey Chapman, son of Christopher J. Chapman and Matilda Tingle, on Jan 14, 1847 at Scott County, Indiana. Sarah Eleanor Bridgewater died on Mar 13, 1864 at Schuyler County, Illinois, at age 39.

      Samantha C. King was born at Indiana. Samantha married Oscar Foote, son of Robert Foote and Louisa Jane Chapman.

     George W. Foote was the son of Oscar Foote and Samantha C. King. George married Floyd Echard on Mar 13, 1904.

      Ethel Foote was born on Jul 28, 1886 at Union Twp., Cumberland County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Oscar Foote and Samantha C. King. Ethel married John T. Saunders on Apr 29, 1904.

     Alice Foote was the daughter of Grandison Foote and Mary Alpha Balch.

      Flora Caraline Jones was born on Oct 25, 1881 at Illinois. Flora married Clarence Foote, son of Robert Foote and Louisa Jane Chapman, circa 1899. Flora Caraline Jones died on Dec 11, 1954 at age 73. Flora was buried in Dec, 1954 at Boles Cemetery, Pleasant Grove, Coles County, Illinois.

      Elsie J. Foote was born on Jan 1, 1882 at Coles County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Grandison Foote and Mary Alpha Balch. Elsie J. Foote died on Aug 6, 1888 at age 6. Elsie was buried in Aug, 1888 at Gordon Cemetery, Pleasant Grove, Coles County, Illinois.

      Winnie Foote was born on Aug 27, 1882 at Coles County, Illinois. He was the son of Grandison Foote and Mary Alpha Balch. Winnie Foote died on Sep 16, 1883 at age 1. Winnie was buried in Sep, 1883 at Gordon Cemetery, Pleasant Grove, Coles County, Illinois.

      John Perkins was born circa 1870 at Franklin Twp., Bourbon County, Kansas. He was the son of James Wood Perkins and Mary Ann Chapman.

      Josephine Perkins was born in Jun, 1873 at Franklin Twp., Bourbon County, Kansas. She was the daughter of James Wood Perkins and Mary Ann Chapman. Josephine married Charles Finley.

      Edmond Perkins was born circa 1877 at Franklin Twp., Bourbon County, Kansas. He was the son of James Wood Perkins and Mary Ann Chapman.

      Charles Finley was born on Sep 15, 1873 at Indiana. Charles married Josephine Perkins, daughter of James Wood Perkins and Mary Ann Chapman. Charles Finley died in Feb, 1967 at Kansas at age 93.

      Eddie Finley was born in Aug, 1896 at Franklin Twp., Bourbon County, Kansas. He was the son of Charles Finley and Josephine Perkins.

      Harvey Finley was born in Jan, 1899 at Franklin Twp., Bourbon County, Kansas. He was the son of Charles Finley and Josephine Perkins.

      Eliza (Unknown) was born circa 1841 at Illinois. Eliza married James Wood Perkins, son of William D. Perkins and Margaret Clawson, at Kansas.

      Robert Harrison Miller was born on Sep 3, 1867 at Jefferson County, Indiana. He was the son of Robert Miller and Hulda Francis Nay. Robert married Jennie Elliott on Dec 23, 1891. Robert Harrison Miller died on Nov 8, 1959 at Paonia, Delta County, Colorado, at age 92.
      A Harry Miller lives at Almena, Norton Co., Kansas.

     Jennie married Robert Harrison Miller, son of Robert Miller and Hulda Francis Nay, on Dec 23, 1891.

     Frankie Reynolds was the daughter of Robert M. Reynolds and Myrah Elizabeth Chapman. Frankie married (Unknown) Pearson.

     (Unknown) Reynolds was the child of Robert M. Reynolds and Myrah Elizabeth Chapman.

      Mollie Reynolds was born circa 1865 at Cottonwood Twp., Cumberland County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Robert M. Reynolds and Myrah Elizabeth Chapman. Mollie Reynolds died on Sep 21, 1874 at Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois. Mollie was buried in Sep, 1874 at Shilo Cemetery, Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois.

      Robert Chapman was born circa 1799 at Henry County, Kentucky. He was the son of Nathan Chapman and Jane Van Cleave. Robert married Rachel Bland, daughter of James Bland and Jane Johnston, circa 1824. Robert Chapman died after 1870 at Jefferson County, Indiana.
      Robert Chapman 1818 October 24, Bill of debts due the estate and cash on handfrom accounts of: Asa Chapman, Robert Chapman, Jefferson Co., Ind. 1819 Feb 17, County deeds, Jefferson Co., Ind. Deed Book B. Elias and Jane Thomas to Abraham Long, 60 acres in township 4 beginning at the stake of the SW Qtr. Section 15. Witness; Robert Chapman and William Neeham 1826 August 7, Madison twp., Jefferson Co., Ind. A list of the voters at Madison polls. There are 929 names. John Chapman and Rob Chapman 1830 Census Jefferson Co., Ind. pg-77 Robert Chapman.....age 30-40 1 female...............20-30 1 male under 5, George W. Chapman b. abt 1826 2 females under 5 1836 June 18, E 1/2 SW Qtr. 80 acres,Lancaster twp., Jefferson Co., Ind. 1838 Jan. 8, land record Jefferson Co., Ind. R. Chapman...grantor Jacob Nicholas...grantee 1839 Jan. 1, land record Jefferson Co., Ind. Robert Chapman...grantor J.W. Ballard...grantee 1840 Census Jefferson Co., Ind., pg-180 Lancaster twp. Robert Chapman.....age 30-40 1 female...............30-40 1 female 5-10 1 male under 5 abt 1835 2 females10-15 1 male 5-10 abt 1830-35 1 male 10-15 1825-30 (only 2 Chapmans in Jefferson Co., John and Robert 1850 Census Jefferson Co., Ind., pg-542 Lancaster twp. Robert Chapman.....age 51.....farmer....b. Ky. Rachel.................46...............b. Ind. George W.............24...............b. Ind. Rhoda................19...............b. Ind. Nathan J.............18...............b. Ind. Rhoda................16...............b. Ind. James Van Cleve...laborer.....age 24.....b. Ky. 1860 Census Jefferson Co., Lancaster twp., Ind., pg-902 Robert Chapman.....age 61.....farmer.....b. Ky. Rachael................58................b. Ind. George W...............28.....farmer.....b. Ind. Nathan J...............24................b. Ind. Phebe..................18................b. Ind. 1870 Census Lancaster twp., P.O. Hanover, Jefferson Co.,Ind. pg- 238 Robert Chapman.....age 70.....farmer.....b. Ky. Rachael................69...keeps house..b. Indiana territory.

      Rachel Bland was born in 1805 at Jefferson County, Indiana. She was the daughter of James Bland and Jane Johnston. Rachel married Robert Chapman, son of Nathan Chapman and Jane Van Cleave, circa 1824. Rachel was buried after 1870 at Bland Cemetery, Dupont, Jefferson County, Indiana. She died after 1870 at Jefferson County, Indiana.

      George W. Chapman was born circa 1826 at Lancaster Twp., Jefferson County, Indiana. He was the son of Robert Chapman and Rachel Bland. George married Susanna Lloyd on Aug 28, 1862 at Jefferson County, Indiana.
      George W. Chapman 1850 Census Lancaster twp., Jefferson Co., Ind. George W. Chapman...age 24.....laborer.....b. Ind. with his parents 1860 Census Lancaster twp., Jefferson Co., Ind. pg-902 George W. Chapman.......age (28)? with parents 1862 married in Jefferson Co., Ind.

      Nathan J. Chapman was born circa 1832 at Lancaster Twp., Jefferson County, Indiana. He was the son of Robert Chapman and Rachel Bland. Nathan married Mary Elizabeth Lindley on Jun 4, 1862 at Jefferson County, Indiana. Nathan J. Chapman died after 1880.
      Nathan J. Chapman 1850 Census Lancaster twp., Jefferson Co., Ind. pg-542 Nathan Chapman......age 18....laborer....b. Ind. with his parents. 1862 married in Jefferson Co., Ind. 1860 Census Lancaster twp., Jefferson Co., Ind. pg-902 Nathan J. Chapman....age 24.....b. Ind....with parents 1870 Census Jefferson Co., Lancaster twp., Hanover P.O. Indiana pg-238 N. Chapman.....age 38.....farm laborer....b. Ind. Mary E.............26.....................b. Ind. Eugenie...female..8.....................b. Ind. Cary P............4.....................b. Ind. 1880 Census Jefferson Co., Ind. Lancaster twp., pg-33 Nathan Chapman.....age 47.....farmer.....b. Ind. father b. Ky. mother b. Ind. Elizabeth....wife......33................b. Ind.. father b. Vir. mother b. Vir. Eugenie....dau.......16................b. Ind. Cary P.....son.......13................b. Ind. George W...son.......10................b. Ind. Kate M.....dau........6................b. Ind. Morton D...son........4................b. Ind. Nina Pearl...dau......1................b. Ind. George Mowereater......29.....boarder....b. Ind.

      Phebe Chapman was born circa 1842 at Lancaster Twp., Jefferson County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Robert Chapman and Rachel Bland.
      Phebe Chapman 1860 Census Jefferson Co., Lancaster twp., Ind. age 18, with parents.

      Everett Cadwell was born on Nov 28, 1901 at Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska. Everett married Grace Nellie Chapman, daughter of Ross Chapman and Mattie Debruler, in 1927 at Gering, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. Everett Cadwell died on Mar 27, 1972 at Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho, at age 70. Everett was buried in Mar, 1972 at Annis Cemetery, Annis, Jefferson County, Idaho.

     Hannah married Donald Chapman, son of Ross Chapman and Mattie Debruler, on Jul 8, 1937.

     Vera Anita Smith was the daughter of John Edgar Smith and Mamie Tate.

     Floyd Smith was the son of John Edgar Smith and Mamie Tate.

      Maggie Belle Miller was born on Sep 16, 1869 at Jefferson County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Robert Miller and Hulda Francis Nay. Maggie married Ulysses S. Grant Noah on May 21, 1890 at Mitchell County, Kansas. Maggie Belle Miller died on Jul 10, 1936 at Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas, at age 66.

      Mary Elizabeth Miller was born on Sep 14, 1876 at Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Robert Miller and Hulda Francis Nay. Mary married Vincent E. Lowe on May 30, 1894 at Mitchell County, Kansas.

      Cecil Ellen Miller was born on Dec 30, 1870 at Appanoose County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Robert Miller and Hulda Francis Nay. Cecil married Frank L. Schafer on Dec 31, 1891. Cecil Ellen Miller died on Nov 19, 1950 at Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, at age 79.

      Hugh Foote was born on Oct 3, 1885 at Pleasant Grove, Coles County, Illinois. He was the son of Grandison Foote and Mary Alpha Balch. Hugh married Emma E. Barger on Feb 14, 1907 at Toledo, Cumberland County, Illinois. Hugh was buried in 1975 at Janesville Cemetery, Janesville, Cumberland County, Illinois. He died in 1975.
      A 1920 Census Cottonwood twp., Cumberland Co., Ill. Hugh Foote.....age 34.....b. Ill. Emma E.....wife....29.....b. Ill.

     (Unknown) married Blanche M. Chapman, daughter of Alvin Bruce Chapman and Ethel Roxie Pratt.

     Ralph married Hazel M. Chapman, daughter of Alvin Bruce Chapman and Ethel Roxie Pratt, on Feb 4, 1928 at Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska. Ralph Empfield died in Jul, 1982 at Custer County, Nebraska.

     (Unknown) married Mattie Chapman, daughter of Edgar Chapman and Cora A. Sygart.

     (Unknown) married Frankie Reynolds, daughter of Robert M. Reynolds and Myrah Elizabeth Chapman.

      Columbus Matthews was born on Apr 30, 1848 at Indiana. He was the son of Alfred M. Matthews and Popelia Hardwick. Columbus married Emarine Chapman, daughter of Aquilla G. Chapman and Jeston Freelove Warren, in Aug, 1869 at Cumberland County, Illinois. Columbus married Sarah T. (Unknown). Columbus Matthews died on Oct 2, 1920 at age 72. Columbus was buried in Oct, 1920 at Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois.

     Floyd married George W. Foote, son of Oscar Foote and Samantha C. King, on Mar 13, 1904.

     John married Ethel Foote, daughter of Oscar Foote and Samantha C. King, on Apr 29, 1904.

      James Preston Van Cleave was born on Mar 9, 1824 at Kentucky. He was the son of Joseph N. Van Cleave and Mary Allen. James married Nancy Jane Chapman, daughter of Robert Chapman and Rachel Bland, on Apr 3, 1845 at Jefferson County, Indiana. James Preston Van Cleave died on Feb 10, 1893 at Jackson County, Indiana, at age 68.
     He was also known as James Preston Van Cleve.

      Rhoda A. Chapman was born on Mar 17, 1830 at Lancaster Twp., Jefferson County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Robert Chapman and Rachel Bland. Rhoda married Joshua Merrill Tull, son of Joshua Merrill Tull and Margaret Ellen Wallace, on Apr 10, 1851 at Jefferson County, Indiana. Rhoda A. Chapman died on May 9, 1860 at Jefferson County, Indiana, at age 30. Rhoda was buried in May, 1860 at Dupont Cemetery, Indiana.
      Rhoda Chapman 1850 Census Lancaster twp., Jefferson Co., Ind. pg-542 Rhoda Chapman.....age 19......b. Ind. counted with her parents 1851 married in Jefferson Co., Ind. 1860 Census Jefferson Co., Republican twp. pg-613 Frances M. Tull......age 22.....farmer Catherine.(Bramwell).....21....married 3/15/1860 Joshua Tull Jr...........39.....farmer Jess B. (male)............5.

      Mary Elizabeth Lindley was born circa 1844 at Indiana. Mary married Nathan J. Chapman, son of Robert Chapman and Rachel Bland, on Jun 4, 1862 at Jefferson County, Indiana.

      Susanna Lloyd was born circa 1826. Susanna married George W. Chapman, son of Robert Chapman and Rachel Bland, on Aug 28, 1862 at Jefferson County, Indiana.

      Margaret Matilda Knowles was born on Jan 27, 1847 at Menard County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William Dickson Knowles and Harriett Chapman. Margaret married William B. Butler.

      Alma Leota Williams was born on Feb 27, 1857 at Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa. Alma married Christopher Columbus Perkins, son of James Wood Perkins and Mary Ann Chapman, on Jul 3, 1881 at Bourbon County, Kansas. Alma Leota Williams died on Jun 25, 1945 at Iola, Allen County, Kansas, at age 88.

      Roy Perkins was born in May, 1889 at Bourbon County, Kansas. He was the son of Christopher Columbus Perkins and Alma Leota Williams.

      Alpha Leota Perkins was born on Jan 27, 1890 at Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas. She was the daughter of Christopher Columbus Perkins and Alma Leota Williams. Alpha married Harry Newton Martindale in 1906. Alpha Leota Perkins died on Mar 3, 1927 at Iola, Allen County, Kansas, at age 37. Alpha was buried in Mar, 1927 at Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas.

      Grace Perkins was born in Mar, 1893 at Bourbon County, Kansas. She was the daughter of Christopher Columbus Perkins and Alma Leota Williams.

      Lina (Unknown) was born in Aug, 1860 at Indiana. Lina married James O. Perkins, son of James Wood Perkins and Mary Ann Chapman, circa 1881.

     Nora married Stanley Matthews, son of Columbus Matthews and Emarine Chapman, on Aug 1, 1903 at Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.

      James Chapman was born circa 1847 at Lexington, Scott County, Indiana. He was the son of James Harvey Chapman and Sarah Eleanor Bridgewater.
      James Chapman 1850 Census Scott Co., Ind. Lexington twp. James Chapman....age 3, with parents.

      Alfred M. Matthews was born circa 1804 at Anson County, North Carolina. Alfred married Popelia Hardwick on Jul 17, 1830 at Morgan County, Indiana. Alfred M. Matthews died on Dec 26, 1876 at Cumberland County, Illinois.

      Robert Alonzo Foote was born on Mar 2, 1852 at Cass Twp., Greene County, Indiana. He was the son of Robert Foote and Louisa Jane Chapman. Robert Alonzo Foote died on Sep 22, 1852 at Greene County, Indiana. Robert was buried in Sep, 1852 at New Slinkard Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana.

      John P. Matthews was born in Apr, 1877 at Coles County, Illinois. He was the son of Columbus Matthews and Emarine Chapman.

      Stanley Matthews was born in May, 1882 at Coles County, Illinois. He was the son of Columbus Matthews and Emarine Chapman. Stanley married Nora Freeman on Aug 1, 1903 at Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.

      Nellie L. Matthews was born in Apr, 1888 at Coles County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Columbus Matthews and Emarine Chapman. Nellie married (Unknown) Cramer.

      H. Burton Matthews was born in May, 1890 at Coles County, Illinois. He was the son of Columbus Matthews and Emarine Chapman.

      Carry Matthews was born circa 1870 at Coles County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Columbus Matthews and Emarine Chapman. Carry married (Unknown) Ryan. Carry Matthews died before 1920.

      Ross A. Matthews was born circa 1872 at Coles County, Illinois. He was the son of Columbus Matthews and Emarine Chapman. Ross A. Matthews died on Aug 5, 1961. Ross was buried in Aug, 1961 at Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois.
     He resided at at Shelbyville, Shelby County, Illinois.

      Emma M. Matthews was born circa 1873 at Coles County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Columbus Matthews and Emarine Chapman. Emma married (Unknown) Wymouth.

      Athey Belle Matthews was born on Jul 12, 1876 at Campbell, Coles County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Columbus Matthews and Emarine Chapman. Athey Belle Matthews died on Jan 19, 1890 at Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, at age 13. Athey was buried on Jan 20, 1890 at Janesville, Cumberland County, Illinois.

      Scott Matthews was born on Feb 2, 1880 at Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois. He was the son of Columbus Matthews and Emarine Chapman.

      Benjamin Crooks was born circa 1829 at Indiana. He was the son of John Crooks. Benjamin married Maria L. Chapman, daughter of Aquilla G. Chapman and Jeston Freelove Warren, on May 8, 1852 at Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana.
      1850 Census Washington twp., Greene Co., Ind. John Crooks.....57.....farmer (re $500).....b. Ky. Sarah...............50.....................................b. N.C. Benjamin........21.....attended school.......b. Ind. Jesse.............19.....attended school......b. Ind. Clarissa..........17.....attended school......b. Ind. John...............14.....attended school......b. Ind. Sarah.............10.....attended school......b. Ind.

      Nathan Chapman was born on Jan 16, 1808. He was the son of Nathan Chapman and Jane Van Cleave. Nathan married Serena Jane Dawson on Apr 8, 1830. Nathan Chapman died on Nov 4, 1875 at Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri, at age 67. Nathan was buried in Nov, 1875 at Payne Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.
      Nathan Chapman 1808 born in Tennessee 1830 married about this time? 1836 Oct 4, land sale Nathan Chapman, Woostertown, New Frankfort Johnson twp., Scott Co., Ind. Section 11, 40 acres 1837 Oct 16, pg-125 Nathan Chapman sells 40 acres to Willis Watkins. Witness: Richard Kinney, Zephamiah Spraguin? 1839 Jan 4, land sale Nathan Chapman to Willis Watkins, Lexington, Scott Co., Ind. Nathan: grantor, Watkins: grantee 1840 Census? 1841 child born in Illinois 1850 Census Schuyler Co., Ill. Browning twp., pg- 856 Nathan Chapman.....age 42.....farmer.....b. Tenn. Jane...................38................b. Ohio Sarah J..............14................b. Ill. William J............11................b. Ill. George W.............10................b. Ill. John C................5................b. Ill. Thomas J..............3................b. Ill. Angeline..............1................b. Ill. 1852 land listed for taxation, Schuyler Co., Ill. Section 15, Nathan Chapman 1860 Census Schuyler Co. Ill. pg-44Browning twp. Nathan Chapman.....age 52...farmer...b. Tenn. Serna..................48............b. Ohio G.W..................19............b. Ill. John.................15............b. Ill. Thomas J.............13............b. Ill. Angeline.............11............b. Ill. William Chapman........22............b. Ill. Martha A.............21............b. Ill. 1870 Census Penn twp., pg-4, Sullivan Co., Mo. P.O. Scottsville Nathan Chapman.....age 63.....farmer.....b. Tenn. Srena..................54.......b. Ohio Thomas.................22...farm laborer.b. Ill. 1875 died in Sullivan Co., Missouri.

      Thomas Tingle was born on Mar 22, 1764 at Sussex County, Delaware. Thomas married Elizabeth (Unknown). Thomas Tingle died on Mar 3, 1844 at Bainbridge, Schuyler County, Illinois, at age 79. Thomas was buried in Mar, 1844 at Gillette Cemetery, Bainbridge, Schuyler County, Illinois.
      Thomas Tingle lived in the disputed area between Delaware and Maryland. Tax records of Delaware show him in Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware. The names of his parents are unknown or the exact date of his birth. He married Elizabeth sometime before he moved to Kentucky as the first child, Ellen, was born in Delaware. He moved with his brothers to Fayette County, Kentucky. He first appears on the Fayette County tax records August 25, 1795. He moved to Henry County, Kentucky, in 1806 where he appears on the tax records in 1807. Sometime between 1810-1820 he moved to Indiana. He appears on the 1820 census of Scott County, Indiana. He was also in Clark County, as that is where his daughter Matilda married in 1817 and his only son Samuel died. He owned land in both Indiana and Illinois at the time of his death. His wife Elizabeth died after he did. Thomas's will was dated Dec. 14, 1843 and probated on March 12, 1844, Schuyler Co.,, Illinois. Rice Dunbar was named executor in Illinois and Christopher Chapman was named executory in Scott Co., Illinois. Wintesses were Thomas Suduth, Joshu Chitwood, and Abraham LaMaster. The will mentions his wife Elizabeth and 'lawful heirs' both in Illinois and Indiana. His heirs are not named. 1815 Sept.19, Thomas Tingle of Henry Co., Kentucky purchased 160 acres in JefersonvilleLand purchase. 1820 Census Scott Co., Ind. Thomas Tingle....45 and over agriculture 2 females under 10 2 females 10-16 2 females 16-26 1 female 45 andover 1825 Feb. 23 living in Scott Co., Ind. 1830 Census Scott Co., Ind. pg-276 Thomas Tingle 1833 Dec 25, owning 120 acres in Scott Co., Ind. Township3 Range 7 Sec. 23 next to Christopher Chapman, son-in-law. 1843 12/14, (late of Schuyler Co., Ill.) Prob. 3-12-1844, in Ill. Prob. 5-11-1848 in Ind. Exec: Rice Dunbar, Christopher Chapman, his son- in law. Witt: Thomas Suddeth, Joshua Chitwood, Abraham Lamaster. Heirs: wife Elizabeth. No children named, but heirs mentioned as being in Illinois and Indiana. A-57.

      Elizabeth (Unknown) was born on Jun 10, 1771. Elizabeth married Thomas Tingle. Elizabeth (Unknown) died on Sep 15, 1844 at Bainbridge, Schuyler County, Illinois, at age 73. Elizabeth was buried in Sep, 1844 at Gillette Cemetery, Bainbridge, Schuyler County, Illinois.

      Ray Foote was born on Feb 17, 1904 at Pleasant Grove, Coles County, Illinois. He was the son of Bert O. Foote and Mary E. King.

      Oscar Ralph Foote was born on Sep 24, 1906 at Charleston, Coles County, Illinois. He was the son of George W. Foote and Floyd Echard.

      Ora Foote was born on Dec 18, 1906 at Pleasant Grove, Coles County, Illinois. He was the son of Bert O. Foote and Mary E. King.

      Geneva Marguerte Foote was born on Feb 3, 1907 at Trilla, Cumberland County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Clarence Foote and Flora Caraline Jones.

      (Unknown) Matthews was born on Feb 26, 1886 at Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois. He was the son of Columbus Matthews and Emarine Chapman.

      (Unknown) Matthews was born on Jul 19, 1881 at Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Columbus Matthews and Emarine Chapman.

      William Riley was born in Oct, 1854 at Boone County, Indiana. He was the son of Nimrod Riley and Martha Polly Sexson. William married Melissa Angeline Chapman, daughter of Aquilla G. Chapman and Jeston Freelove Warren, on Nov 18, 1877 at Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois. William Riley died on Feb 15, 1933 at age 78. William was buried in Feb, 1933 at Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois.
      1930 Census , Chicago, Cook Co., Ill. ED 2605, pg-6B Jean? Wellman.....age 48.....wd......b. Ill. Fred.....son................26................b. MO. William Riley.....father...78....wd......b. Ind.

      Emma E. Barger was born in 1890 at Illinois. Emma married Hugh Foote, son of Grandison Foote and Mary Alpha Balch, on Feb 14, 1907 at Toledo, Cumberland County, Illinois. Emma was buried in 1979 at Janesville Cemetery, Janesville, Cumberland County, Illinois. She died in 1979.

      Gilbert Templeton was born on Apr 29, 1890 at Neoga, Cumberland County, Illinois. He was the son of Worth W. Templeton and Mary Louisa Foote.

      John C. Templeton was born on Oct 8, 1891 at Neoga, Cumberland County, Illinois. He was the son of Worth W. Templeton and Mary Louisa Foote.

     Raleigh married Bertha M. Kirkling, daughter of John Henry Kirkling and Sarah Ellen Chapman, on Aug 23, 1903 at Lerna, Coles County, Illinois.

      William G. Highland was born on Jun 25, 1911 at Lerna, Coles County, Illinois. He was the son of Raleigh D. Highland and Bertha M. Kirkling. William married Iva L. Spoon on Feb 4, 1933.

     Iva married William G. Highland, son of Raleigh D. Highland and Bertha M. Kirkling, on Feb 4, 1933.

      Popelia Hardwick was born circa 1808 at Tennessee. Popelia married Alfred M. Matthews on Jul 17, 1830 at Morgan County, Indiana.

      Harriett Chapman was born on Aug 25, 1819 at Scott County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Christopher J. Chapman and Matilda Tingle. Harriett married William Dickson Knowles, son of Elijah Knowles and Margaret Woods, on Oct 5, 1843 at Menard County, Illinois. Harriett Chapman died on Mar 13, 1849 at Menard County, Illinois, at age 29. Harriett was buried in Mar, 1849 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois.
      Harriett Chapman In 1843 Mr. Knowles drove with three yoke of oxen to Chicago, taking a load of wheat to the market there. He forded the Illinois river at Ottawa when the water did not reach to the wagon bed. He brought back groceries and salt. The latter commodity sold for 5 dollars per barrel and he had purchased it in Chicago at one dollar and fifty cents per barrel, so that he madegood profit on his investment. 21 days were required in making the trip, which can now be covered in a few hours. 1843 On the 5th of Ocober, Mr. Knowles was united in marriage to Miss Harriet Chapman, of Scott Co., Indiana. They traveled life's journey together for little more than five years, when on the 13thof March, 1849, at the age of thirty years, Mrs. Knowles was called to her final rest. They had 2 children: James H. Knowles of Springfield; and Margaret M. Knowles, wife of William B. Butler of Oakland, Iowa. Mr. Knowles has been married again and has reared four children. In addition to those mentioned, Sarah Elizabeth, born December 18, 1857, died July 3, 1902, while Alice is the wife of William B. Rogers of Montana. 1872 Jan 4th, Received of Thomas Chapman,administrator of the estate of Christopher Chapman, $16.00 dollars in full ofmy part of said estate. Signed James H. Knowles Maggie M. Knowles.

      Sarah Chapman was born circa 1818 at Kentucky. She was the daughter of Christopher J. Chapman and Matilda Tingle. Sarah married Elijah Killion, son of Jacob Killion and Mary Hayden, on Oct 22, 1839 at Scott County, Indiana. Sarah Chapman died after 1880 at Salt Creek, Mason County, Illinois.
      Sarah Chapman 1839 married in Scott Co., Ind. 1860 Census Petersburg twp., Mernard Co., Ill. Elijah Killion.....age 43.....farmer.....b. Ind. Sarah..................42................b. Ky. Barna........19....(male).....farm laborer.....b. Ill. Harriet J....17......b. Ill. John.........12......b. Ill. Jacob.........9......b. Ill. Thomas........6......b. Ill. Sarah.........4......b.Ill. Martha........3......b. Ill. Margaret......1......b. Ill. 1870 Census Mernard Co., Ill. Elija Killion.....age 53.....farmer.....b. Ind. Sarah.................52....keeping house.....b. Ky. Jacob.....18.....b. Ill. Sarah.....13.....b. Ill. Martha....12.....b. Ill. Robert L....9....b. Ill. 1872 Jan 4th, received of Thomas Chapman, administrator of the estate of Christopher Chapman, 29.33 dollars in full of my part of said estate. signed B.H. Killion John Killion Jacob A. Killion 1880 Census Salt Creek, Mason, Illinois pg-435D Elijah Killion..........age 63.......b. Ind......farmer.....KY,KY Sarah.....wife............61........b. Ky....keeps house.....KY,KY Sarah A...dau.......24........b. Ill......at home Maggie A....dau.....20.......b. Ill.......at home Robert L......son.....18......b. Ill......works on farm John J. Henry.....other.........11.....b. Tenn.......works on farm.....Ger,Tenn.

      William Dickson Knowles was born on Oct 23, 1821 at Princeton, Gibson County, Indiana. He was the son of Elijah Knowles and Margaret Woods. William married Harriett Chapman, daughter of Christopher J. Chapman and Matilda Tingle, on Oct 5, 1843 at Menard County, Illinois. William Dickson Knowles died on Sep 6, 1907 at Greenview, Menard County, Illinois, at age 85. William was buried in Sep, 1907 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois.
      A William D. Knowles, numbered among the honored pioneers of Mernard county,was for many years actively engaged in farming pursuits, but is now living retired. He has passed the 83 mile-stone on life's journey and his has been a useful and honorable career. He has never sought to become prominent in public life, but as a business man and citizen has always been worthy of the respect of those with whom he has been associated and his life record may therefore be well taken as an example. Mr. Knowles has been a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church since the spring of 1843, joining the first church of that denomination organized in the county. He was made a ruling elder of the church and has taken a very active and helpful part in its work, doing everything in his power to extend its influence and promote its growth. He has close and intimate knowledge of the history of Mernard county and its development and can relate many interesting experiences of pioneer life in this part of the state.

      Elijah Killion was born on Dec 23, 1817. He was the son of Jacob Killion and Mary Hayden. Elijah married Fanny Spiller on Feb 13, 1838 at Scott County, Indiana. Elijah married Sarah Chapman, daughter of Christopher J. Chapman and Matilda Tingle, on Oct 22, 1839 at Scott County, Indiana. Elijah married Sarah Williams Estill on Nov 30, 1854 at Menard County, Illinois. Elijah Killion died on Feb 25, 1890 at Salt Creek, Mason County, Illinois, at age 72. Elijah was buried in Feb, 1890 at Lebanon Cem., Menard County, Illinois.
      First wife Fanny Spiller died during their first year of marriage.

      Barnaby H. Killion was born circa 1841 at Illinois. He was the son of Elijah Killion and Sarah Chapman.

      John Killion was born circa 1848 at Illinois. He was the son of Elijah Killion and Sarah Chapman.

      Jacob Albert Killion was born on Feb 24, 1857 at Menard County, Illinois. He was the son of Elijah Killion and Sarah Chapman. Jacob married Mary Catherine Peck. Jacob Albert Killion died on May 10, 1922 at Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 65.

      James Harvey Knowles was born on Aug 1, 1844 at Greenview, Menard County, Illinois. He was the son of William Dickson Knowles and Harriett Chapman. James married Maria Jane Clark on Sep 29, 1870 at Menard County, Illinois. James Harvey Knowles died on Dec 26, 1913 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 69. James was buried on Dec 28, 1913 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois.
      James H. Knowles 1870 Census Menard Co., Ill. James Knowles.....age 26.....b. Ill. 1870 Sept, married in Marnard Co., Ill. Lived in Springfield, Ill.

      Frank Rae Schrater was born circa 1879 at Illinois. Frank married Lucina Mae Million circa 1912.

      Lucina Mae Million was born circa 1884 at Missouri. Lucina married Frank Rae Schrater circa 1912.

      Ivan Boyd Crook was born at Missouri. Ivan married Louise May Symons.

     Louise married Ivan Boyd Crook.

     Mark married Sarah Storm.

     Sarah married Mark C. Holmes.

     Lucy married John Wesley Peabody.