Ausbrook, William Galen 'Will'

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• Reference Number: AUSB.W001
• _FGRAVE: 34889262

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From the Moline, Illinois "Daily Dispatch" newspaper, July 22, 1948.

"WILLIAM AUSBROOK, RESIDENT HERE FOR FIFTY YEARS, DIES

EAST MOLINE -- William G. Ausbrook, 78, a resident of East Moline for the last 50 years and a former supervisor at the East Moline State hospital, died at 3:45 yesterday afternoon in his home, 1425 Fifth avenue, East Moline. He had been ill about five weeks.

Mr. Ausbrook was born July 13, 1870, in Clay City, Ill. On Jan. 25, 1893 he married Ada Rose in Clay City where they made their home until 1898. In that year they moved to East Moline. Mr. Ausbrook became a supervisor at the East Moline State hospital when it was established and helped to receive the first patients at the institution which was then known as Watertown State hospital. He had been retired for several years.

Mr. and Mrs Ausbrook lived in East Moline until 1921 at which time they moved to Moline, remaining there until their return to East Moline in 1941. Mrs. Ausbrook died in 1945.

The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1943 and both were charter members of Grace Methodist church, East Moline. Mr. Ausbrook was a trustee of the church for many years, having retired from that post last year. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lela Mercer of East Moline and Mrs. Helen Soderquist of Akron, O.; two brothers, Clyde of Noble, Illinois and Edward of Rock Island; 11 grandchildren and six great-grand children

Died:
EAST MOLINE -- William G. Ausbrook, 78, a resident of East Moline for the last 50 years and a former supervisor at the East Moline State hospital, died at 3:45 yesterday afternoon in his home, 1425 Fifth avenue, East Moline. He had been ill about five weeks.

Family/Spouse: Henley, Kitty Alesha. Kitty was born on 4 Oct 1870 in Anna, Union County, Illinois; died on 10 Mar 1892 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Rose, Adda 'Addie' on 25 Jan 1893 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Adda (daughter of Rose, Dreaury and Ackison, Caroline) was born on 2 Nov 1870 in Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois; died on 1 Nov 1945 in East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Ausbrook, Lela May was born on 10 Jan 1894 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 May 1969 in East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.

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• Occupation: Farmer, Town Trustee, Town Clerk
• Reference Number: AUSB.J002
• _FGRAVE: 34619284
• Military Service: American Civil War, Sergeant, Company A, 98th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment

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John M. Ausbrook was born and died in Clay County, Illinois. The son of Thomas and Alcy Ann (Apperson) Ausbrook, he was born to these early settlers in this county. He was born on 17 September 1840 and died on 15 November 1913. Except for his three years of military service, he was a life long resident of Clay County.

His father served as a Corporal in Captain L.D. Ewing's Company (later Captain Samuel Houston's) during The Black Hawk War. Known as the Spy Battalion of the 3rd Brigade of Illinois Mounted Volunteers, the Company was called into the service of the United States at the request of General Henry Atkison and by the Governor of Illinois' proclamation of 15 May 1832. Subsequent to his military service, Thomas relocated from his home in Fayette County, Illinois to Clay County where he settled on land which he was to farm for many years. In February, 1834 he and Alcy Ann Apperson were married in Clay County. Alcy Ann came to Clay County from Virginia with her parents Richard and Margaret Apperson and several siblings.

When the civil unrest between the states arose, John M. Ausbrook responded as a volunteer in supporting the State of Illinois and the U.S. Federal Government. On 3 September 1862, at Camp Centralia, Illinois, he was 'mustered in' to Company 'A', 98th Illinois Infantry (Volunteers) by Captain Washington. He became a Sergeant in this Company, a position he held throughout his Civil War service. He was 'mustered out' of service on 27 June 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee by Captain Hosea.

The 98th Illinois Infantry along with the 123rd Illinois, the 17th and 72nd Indiana and the 18th Indiana Battery of Light Artillery comprised the Brigade commanded by Colonel John T. Wilder. This Brigade later became known as "Wilder's Lightning Brigade". It was heavily involved in major actions in Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia and Alabama from late in 1862 through the war's end in 1865. Their heroic performance at the Battle of Chickamauga was the only bright spot among an otherwise disasterous campaign by other Union forces.
According to the Daily Clay County Advocate Press edition of Friday, February 7, 1997: "Wilder's Brigade was one of the most colorful units in the Civil War. Commanded by Colonel John T. Wilder, an iron foundry owner and entrepreneur from Indiana, the unit participated in 214 battles in the war. Not once did it leave the field in defeat".

One major reason was the fact the unit was armed with the Spencer repeating rifle, which gave the unit devastating firepower at a time when most used black powder single shot muskets.

When John M. Ausbrook was discharged from the Union forces on 6 July 1865, he was given a discharge certificate which contains insightful information about his service, his physical stature and occupation. It reads:

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Know ye, That John M. Ausbrook, a Sergeant of Captain A.W. Stanford's Company (A) 98th Regiment of Illinois Infantry volunteers who was enrolled on the fifth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two to serve Three years or during the war, is hereby DISCHARGED from the service of the United States, this sixth day of July, 1865 at Springfield, Illinois by reason of the U.S. Gov't. not requiring further service. (No objection to his being reenlisted is known to exist.)

Said John M. Ausbrook was born in Clay County in the State of Illinois, is twenty-two years of age, Five feet Five inches high, Dark complexion, Black eyes, Black hair, and by occupation, when enrolled, a Farmer.

Given at Nashville, Tenn this twenty-seventh day of June 1865.

signed
A.W. Stanford
Capt.
Commanding the Co.

After his discharge John M. Ausbrook continued to stay active with members of the 98th Infantry as he was involved for the remainder of his life in Wilder Brigade reunions as well as being a sustaining member of the Clay City (Illinois) Chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.). He was active in community affairs as he served multiple terms as a Trustee for the Clay City town government as well as serving as the Town Clerk. On 11 September 1866 he married Matilda Jane (Tildie) Ricketts in Clay City. This union produced three sons, Edward K., William G., and Clyde E. and a daughter Cora Belle. In their later years John and Matilda adopted Margaret Marie (Maggie) and raised her as their own child.

John died 15 November 1913 at Clay City while Matilda passed away on 26 March 1918 also in Clay City. Both are buried at the former I.O.O.F. Cemetery, now known as the Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Illinois.

Submitted by John E. Bartos

John married RICKETTS, Matilda Jane 'Tildie' on 11 Sep 1866 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Matilda (daughter of RICKETTS, Zerubabbel and ?, M.) was born on 25 Dec 1846 in New Philadelpha, Tuscarawas County, Ohio; died on 26 Mar 1918 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: RICK.M002
• _FGRAVE: 20755497

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The I.O.O.F. cemetery mentioned in her obiituary was later renamed to Clay City Cemetery.

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• Reference Number: AUSB.T002
• _FGRAVE: 24953731
• Military Service: Black Hawk War, Corporal, Houston & Ewings Comapny, 'Spy' Battalion, 3rd Brigade, Illinois Mounted Volunteers

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Thomas Ausbrook was an early pioneer settler in southern Illinois. Born the son of Michal Ozbrooks and Sarah (Crickman) Ozbrooks at Warren County, Kentucky, near present day Bowling Green, KY. His father Michal was a "long hunter" and during one of his trips in early 1813 was believed to have died. Thomas was born to Sarah, believed to have been a widow on 13 April 1813, and they remained in Warren County for several succeeding months. On 13 October 1813 Sarah married a widower named Jacob Tinker. In the "History of Fayette County, IL." it states that Thomas Osbrooks came to Fayette County in 1829 with his stepfather Jacob Tinker. After taking up farm land in Otego Township, Fayette County, Illinois and working it for more than two years, Thomas volunteered in 1832 for federal military service with Captain Ewing's Spy Brigade during the "Black Hawk Indian War" serving as a Corporal during the conflict. Upon his release from military service he relocated to Clay County, Illinois where he acquired farm land in Stanford Township. Nearly two years later, 13 February 1834, he was married to Alcey Ann Apperson, daughter of Richard Apperson and Margaret S, (Aiken) Apperson at Clay City, Illinois. To this union eight children were born: Alfred G.(1836-1847); John M. 1840-1913); Sarah R.(1843-1844);Julia M. (1846-1901); William T. (1848-1853); Gilbert A. (1852-1892);Alice M. (1861-1882)and James M. (1853-1916). Thomas farmed his land in Stanford Township until the death of his wife in 1888 at which time he moved into Clay City with his daughter and son-in-law Julia and Harvey T. Barre. Thomas remained there until his death at age 88.

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PLOT Ausbrook Family Plot

Thomas married Apperson, Alcie Ann on 13 Feb 1834 in Clay County, Illinois. Alcie (daughter of Apperson, R. and ?, M.) was born on 29 Sep 1816 in Washington County, Virginia; died on 3 Mar 1888 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: APPE.A001
• _FGRAVE: 23854051

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Alcy Ann (Apperson) Ausbrook, the daughter of Richard Apperson and Margaret (Eakin/Aikin/Akin),came to Clay County, IL. in 1829 from Washington County, Virginia along with her parents and siblings.

Alcy is the granddaughter of Dr. John Apperson and Alcy (Favor) Apperson. Alcy's father Richard is the brother of Randolph Walker Apperson. Randolph is the father of Phoebe Elizabeth (Apperson) Hearst the wife of Senator George Hearst (California) and the mother of William Randolph Hearst (the media magnate).

Ailsey Ann (sic: Alcy, Alcey) Apperson:
Born: 29 September 1816, Washington County, Virginia
Died: 3 March 1888, Clay County, Illinois

Married: Thomas Ausbrook (sic: Ausbrooks, Osbrook, Osbrooks), 13 February 1834, Clay County, Illinois

Born: 13 April 1813, Warren County, Kentucky to Michael Osbrooks and Sarah Crickman

Died: 27 January 1902, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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• Reference Number: RICK.Z001
• _FGRAVE: 53681255

Zerubabbel + ?, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: OZBR.M001

Michal + Crickman, Sarah. Sarah died in yes. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: CRIC.S001

R. + ?, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Philomon + Shields, Mary. Mary was born in 1790; died in 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]