Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

Genealogies from Clay, Effingham, Richland, and Wayne Counties in Illinois

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1751 Could this be Pitman Township, Montgomery County, Illinois? Henderson, Wiley L. (I347)
 
1752 Courts of the Missing McNair, Paul (I49787)
 
1753 COURTWRIGHT, JOHN
Rank PVT Company K Unit 40 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence CLAY CITY, CLAY CO, IL Age 30 Height 6' Hair LIGHT
Eyes GRAY Complexion LIGHT Marital Status N/A Occupation SOLDIER
Nativity JASPER CO, IL

Service Record
Joined When JAN 1, 1864 Joined Where SCOTTSBORO, AL
Joined By Whom LT SUMMERS Period 3 YRS
Muster In JAN 30, 1865 Muster In Where SCOTTSBORO, AL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks VETERAN DIED OF DISEASE MAR 2, 1864 AT SCOTTSBORO ALA 
Courtwright, John (I29895)
 
1754 COURTWRIGHT, JOHN
Rank PVT Company K Unit 40 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence CLAY CITY, CLAY CO, IL Age 30 Height 6' Hair LIGHT
Eyes GRAY Complexion LIGHT Marital Status N/A Occupation SOLDIER
Nativity JASPER CO, IL

Service Record
Joined When JAN 1, 1864 Joined Where SCOTTSBORO, AL
Joined By Whom LT SUMMERS Period 3 YRS
Muster In JAN 30, 1865 Muster In Where SCOTTSBORO, AL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks VETERAN DIED OF DISEASE MAR 2, 1864 AT SCOTTSBORO ALA

Gravesite Details
Co. K. 40th Ill. Inf. 
Courtwright, John (I29895)
 
1755 Coy D. Taylor, http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cst/taylor/george.htm shows her birthdate as Aug 27, 1984 Zimmerman, Lulu Versa (I18247)
 
1756 Coy D. Taylor, http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cst/taylor/george.htm shows her deathdate as Jul 20, 1982 Zimmerman, Lulu Versa (I18247)
 
1757 CPL - E4 - Army - Selective Service
11th Light Infantry Brigade

Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Apr 11, 1968
Casualty was on May 13, 1968
In KONTUM, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
DROWNED, SUFFOCATED

David served as the "tunnel rat" for his platoon. While on patrol, his platoon discovered an enemy tunnel. After tossing a couple white phosphorous grenades down the tunnel, David was ordered by his platoon leader to go into the tunnel in search of the enemy. As a result, David died of asphyxiation due to a lack of oxygen in the tunnel.

David is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 60e, Line 7.
Source: HonorStates.org 
Worthey, David Allen (I40781)
 
1758 CPL CO F 46 IL U. S. INF.
CIVIL WAR
JOINED: OCT 4, 1861 CLAY CITY, IL
MUSTER IN: DEC 30, 1861 CAMP BUTLER, IL

DISCHARGED FOR DISABILITY NOV 7, 1862 AT LAGRANGE TENN 
Shadle, Aaron Dillon (I55735)
 
1759 Cpl Copley #2502396
MOS: 2533 Radio Telegraph Operator.

Henry was living with his mother and stepfather in Flora, when he enlisted in the Marines 11 July 1968, at a recruiting office in St Louis, Missouri.

When Henry arrived in Vietnam 15 May 1970, he was assigned to H&S Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. While out an operation the command post was moving out, when a hostile booby trap was detonated, at approximately 1745H. Henry and another Marine were wounded and med-evac. Henry was being given medical treatment aboard the USNH Sanctuary, when he died as a result of multiple fragmentation wounds to the body , at approximately 1940H.
Survived by his stepfather and mother, Jim and Elvera J Flextur of Route #3, Flora, Illinois and his father; Henry Eugene Copley Sr of unknown address and his grandparents; Albert B and Alma E Casolari of Illinois.

It appears that his mother divorced and remarried. 
Copley, Henry Eugene Jr. (I52027)
 
1760 CPL U. S. Army
World War I

John L. Morris, 84, Clay City, died Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. in the Flora Care Center.

He was born July 15,1892 in Elberfeld, Ind. to Thomas and Mary Heldt Morris. He was married to the former Patty Florence Poope who died in 1970.

Surviving are sons the Rev. Jon L. Morris, Hutsonville, and Francis L., Clay City; and four grandchildren.

He was a veteran of World War I.

Services will be at the Cardascio Funeral Home, Clay City, where visitation will be. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery; and the Rev. Robert Shook will officiate. There will be full military services.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Mar, 1977. 
Morris, John L. (I30703)
 
1761 Cpl U. S. Army
World War II

Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart

Gideon Brooks Jr., 85, of Noble, died at 12:16 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, Ind.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove
Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church in Noble. Burial will be in Noble Prairie Cemetery in Noble. Rev. Marvin Leighty will be the officiating minister, and the Richland County Veterans Organization will conduct full military rites at the graveside.

Mr. Brooks was born July 23,1921, in Richland County, the son of Gideon F. and Anna (Hughes) Brooks. He married Leona Allen in St. Charles, Mo. on February 28, 1943. She survives.

Mr. Brooks was a farmer by trade, a member of First Christian Church in Noble, and a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He enlisted in the Army on September 3,1942, and on October 22,1944, he was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery displayed in the battle for Harcourt Woods in France. He was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received in that battle. He was transferred to a hospital in England to recover. He finished the remainder of the war as a truck driver in Belgium, and was discharged on December 2,1945.

Mr. Brooks was a member of the Olney Veterans of 1 Foreign Wars, a member of American Legion Post #30, and the Disabled American Veterans. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, neighbors and all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Leona of Noble, son, Danny Brooks and his wife Carolyne of Noble, daughter, Barbara Graham and her husband Alfred, of Commiskey, Ind., brother, Bill Brooks and his wife Angie of St. Angelo, Texas, six grandchildren, Eric Brooks and his wife Donna, Joel Brooks, Timothy Brooks and his wife Chelsey, Todd Baker, Susie Pearson and Billy Graham, great-grandchildren, Zachary Pearson, Cody Pearson, Emily Pearson, Gideon Brooks and LeAnn
Graham.

Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his parents, Gideon and Annie Brooks, two sisters, Mary Josephine Brooks, who died in infancy, Pauline Foster and two brothers, Bernard and Raymond Brooks.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Noble.

The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, November 2006 
Brooks, Gideon Jr. (I54870)
 
1762 CRACKEL, MICHAEL
Rank PVT Company I Unit 98 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence CLAY CITY, CLAY CO, IL Age 27 Height 5' 10 Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE Complexion LIGHT Marital Status MARRIED Occupation PLASTERER
Nativity ENGLAND

Service Record
Joined When AUG 13, 1862 Joined Where JASPER CO, IL
Joined By Whom W H WADE Period 3 YRS
Muster In SEP 3, 1862 Muster In Where CAMP CENTRALIA, IL
Muster In By Whom L CPT Muster Out JUN 27, 1865
Muster Out Where NASHVILLE, TN Muster Out By Whom CPT HOSEA
Remarks N/A

Served from 13 August 1862 - 27 June 1865 
Crackel, Michael (I27693)
 
1763 CRAWFORDSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL 3/29/1921 Pg 404

Obituary

MARY COOK was born in Gainsborough,Lincolnshire,England May 18,1838:departed this life March 24,1921,aged 82 years,10 months,6 days.

She came from England when 16 years old,with her parents,brothers and sisters,and settled in Montgomery Co.,Ohio.
Two years later she was married to George Driver who also came from England on the same vessel.In 1869 they moved to Montgomery Co.,Indiana,where she has resided ever since.To this union were born eight children,one dying in infancy.Her husband departed this life January 27,1873.The children who survive are Mrs O I Hitch of Darlington,Mrs James Shumaker of Romnov,C A Driver,Mrs James Mastin,Mrs Bruce Mastin,Mrs B F Conrad and Mrs George A Thomas of Crawfordsville.She is also survived by seventeen grandchildren and twenty-six great grandchildren.

She united with the Christian Church at Youngs' Chapel about forty-five years ago and for many years was always in her accustomed place in the old church.In later years one of her greatest joys was the home coming at church.She has fought a good fight and many years of her life it was a hard fight but she kept the faith and now has recieved her crown of glory.

Also in news:1911
OCTEGENARIAN CELEBRATES:

Mrs B F Conrad (Flora) entertained the children,grandchildren and great grandchildren to the number of twenty-three in honor of her mother,Mrs Mary Driver's,eighteth birthday.

At noon hour a bountiful dinner was served.There sat at the table with her,her six daughters,Mrs O I Hitch,Mrs James Shoemaker and Mrs Bruce Mastin.Mrs Driver was born in England in 1838.She has been very much interested in the war from the begining and has a wonderful memory and is well informed on war news.She has knit several pairs of socks for the soldier boys and pieced three Red Cross comforts last winter and spring.


CRAWFORD DAILY JOURNAL 3/24/1921 p.104
MRS MARY DRIVER AGED RESIDENT OF CITY PASSES AWAY
Died early today at home of daughter,Mrs James Mastin

Funeral on Saturday

Mrs Mary Driver died early today at the home of her daughter,Mrs Jas. M Mastin,215 south Grant avenue.Mrs Driver was taken suddenly ill last Saturday evening having been in her usual good health up until that time.She suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she was unable to recover.Mrs Driver was 82 years of age.

The deceased who was well known here was born in England and when 16 came,with her parents to this country.Two years later she united in marriage with George Driver,The husband has been dead for a number of years.

The aged woman is survived by seven children,Mrs Conrad,Mrs Jas. Mastin,Mrs Bruce Mastin,Mrs Geo. Thomas,Mrs O I Hitch,Mrs James Shumaker(sic) and Charles Driver.

The funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock

at the Young's Chapel Church.Burial will take place in the Young's Chapel Cemetery. 
Cook, Mary (I23430)
 
1764 Crem C- 274 Higgason, William East (I36227)
 
1765 Cremated Michels, Judy Kay (I13317)
 
1766 Cremated Cochran, Russell Lee (I55165)
 
1767 Cremated and Ashes scattered in the waters of Key Biscayne, Florida Wagner, Mildred 'Millie' E. (I9668)
 
1768 Cremated and scattered over Las Vegas, Nevada mountains Wagner, Maxine (I9669)
 
1769 Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend Crites, Ronald Wayne (I25054)
 
1770 Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend Worthey, Criss Allen (I40787)
 
1771 Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend Holland, Gerald W. (I49862)
 
1772 Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend Iaun, Christopher (I53258)
 
1773 Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend Bishop, Paul Vernon 'Skipper' (I54792)
 
1774 Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend.
Specifically: Ashes were scattered over a favorite baseball field of Andy's. 
Stanford, Andy Dugar (I37404)
 
1775 Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. Mayo, Tressie Lyndal (I15849)
 
1776 Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. Schwermin, Patricia Ann 'Pat' (I34181)
 
1777 Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. Ray, Ola Alberta (I37001)
 
1778 Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. Stanford, Kenneth Albert (I37422)
 
1779 Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. Adams, Karan Ann (I37431)
 
1780 Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. Holcomb, Inez Alta (I20144)
 
1781 Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. Holcomb, Bobby Gene 'Bob' (I20159)
 
1782 Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. Akers, Walter Alexander 'Walt' Jr. (I19603)
 
1783 Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea, Specifically: Gulf of Mexico Combs, Charles Delbert Sr. (I39802)
 
1784 Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea, Specifically: Gulf of Mexico Dotson, Harriet Virginia (I39803)
 
1785 Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea. Specifically: Over the Pacific Ocean, off the shores of Huntington Beach at 33°36’ north latitude and 118°18’ west longitude. Stanford, Kenneth David 'Kenny' (I37430)
 
1786 Cremated, Ashes scattered, Specifically: A memorial service ant the scattering of her ashes was at St. Dunstans Episcopal Church in Tulsa, OK. Shermoen, Jeannine Beverly (I39233)
 
1787 Cremated, Ashes scattered.
Specifically: Cremated, ashes put on husband Carl's grave 
Provines, Kathryn Ruth (I38519)
 
1788 Cremated, Ashes scattered.
Specifically: His ashes were scattered on Fish Creek Hill in Arizona 
Vest, James Monroe (I38449)
 
1789 Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown Martin, Larry Junior (I37177)
 
1790 Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown Richardson, Harold Lewis Sr. (I19788)
 
1791 Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown Ederer, Lawrence (I2380)
 
1792 Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown Clevy, Jimmie David (I39040)
 
1793 Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown Ferguson, Zane Lee (I52580)
 
1794 Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown Weiler, Geraldine Caroline (I20963)
 
1795 Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown Wright, George R. 'Boots' (I21530)
 
1796 Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown Aberegg, George Allen (I42690)
 
1797 Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown Dulaney, Earl W. (I43609)
 
1798 Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown Wattles, William Joe (I50151)
 
1799 Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown Bailey, Gary W. (I51608)
 
1800 Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown Bailey, Wally G. (I51609)
 

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