Rebecca Jane Childers1

F, b. February 1856, d. 1924
Father*Benjamin Franklin Childers b. 5 May 1828, d. 27 Mar 1891
Mother*Sarah Mock b. 25 Mar 1827, d. 18 Mar 1881
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*February 1856 Rebecca was born in February 1856 in Illinois.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Childers and Sarah Mock
(household member) Census186029 August 1860 On the 1860 census, Benjamin Franklin Childers's household included Sarah, John, Elizabeth, Lucinda, Rebecca and George in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.3 
(household member) Census187025 July 1870 On the 1870 census, Benjamin Franklin Childers's household included Sarah, John, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Lucinda, George, William, Thomas, Frances and Rebecca in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.4 
Married Name3 July 1875  As of 3 July 1875, Rebecca Jane Childers married name was Ashmore (Childers).5 
Marriage*3 July 1875 She married Samuel Saul Ashmore on 3 July 1875 in Coles County, Illinois.6,5 
(wife) Death25 August 1876 Rebecca's husband, Samuel, died on 25 August 1876.7 
(daughter) Census188021 June 1880 Frances and Rebecca was listed as a daughter in Benjamin Franklin Childress's household on the 1880 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.6 
Married Name1891  As of 1891, Rebecca Jane Childers married name was Traphagen (Childers).5 
Marriage*1891 She married Marcellus Traphagen in 1891 in Coles County, Illinois.5 
Census1900*14 June 1900 Rebecca was listed as Marcellus Traphagen's wife on the 1900 Census in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.2 
Census1910*19 April 1910 Rebecca was listed as Marcellus Traphagen's wife on the 1910 Census in Conewango Township, Caddo County, Oklahoma.8 
(wife) Death12 February 1913 Rebecca's husband, Marcellus, died on 12 February 1913 in Lookeba, Caddo County, Oklahoma.7 
Name Variation5 March 1914  As of 5 March 1914, Rebecca Jane Childers was also known as Mrs C H Bortz (Childers).9 
Census1920*9 January 1920 Rebecca was listed as Charles H Bortz's wife on the 1920 Census in Americus, Lyon County, Kansas.10 
Death*1924 She died in 1924.7 
Burial* She was buried in Hope Cemetery, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.7 

Family 1

Samuel Saul Ashmore b. 11 Jun 1854, d. 25 Aug 1876
Marriage*3 July 1875 She married Samuel Saul Ashmore on 3 July 1875 in Coles County, Illinois.6,5 
Child

Family 2

Marcellus Traphagen b. 9 Mar 1858, d. 12 Feb 1913
Marriage*1891 Rebecca Jane Childers married Marcellus Traphagen in 1891 in Coles County, Illinois.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S143] Joanne E. (Robins) (Mrs. Dale E.) Barton, Martha G. Cline.
  2. [S7641] 1900, Franklin County, Kansas.
  3. [S1487] 1860, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois, p. 276.
  4. [S2871] 1870, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  5. [S8780] IL, County Marriages, 1800-1940.
  6. [S1177] 1880, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois, p. 17C.
  7. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  8. [S4604] 1910, Caddo County, Oklahoma.
  9. [S5078] Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, KS, Marriages, 1840-1935.
  10. [S10570] 1920, Americus Township, Lyon County, Kansas.
  11. [S1177] 1880, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.

Richard Hamilton Childers1,2

M, b. 20 May 1796, d. 20 March 1862
Name Variation  Richard Hamilton Childers was also known as Richard Childress. 
Birth*20 May 1796 Richard was born on 20 May 1796 in Knox County, Tennessee.3,2 
Marriage*21 May 1819 He married Rebecca White on 21 May 1819 in Tennessee.4 
Census1850*27 September 1850 Richard was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Independence Pct, Coles County, Illinois. Also in the household are several other children.3 
Census1860*28 August 1860 On the 1860 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois, Richard was listed as the head of a family.5 
Death*20 March 1862 He died on 20 March 1862 in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois, at age 65.2 
Burial* He was buried in St. Omer Cemetery, Ashmore, Coles County, Illinois.2 

Family

Rebecca White b. 1 May 1801, d. 1 Aug 1887
Marriage*21 May 1819 He married Rebecca White on 21 May 1819 in Tennessee.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S143] Joanne E. (Robins) (Mrs. Dale E.) Barton, Martha G. Cline.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S892] 1850, Independence Precinct, Coles County, Illinois.
  4. [S2310] Ancestry.com, Tennessee Marriage and Bible records.
  5. [S1487] 1860, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois, p. 275.

Virgel Glen Childers1,2

M, b. 28 May 1902, d. 5 March 1992
Birth*28 May 1902 Virgel was born on 28 May 1902 in California.2,1 
Census1910*29 April 1910 Virgel was listed as a son in Newton E and Elebeth Childers's household on the 1910 Census in Yuba, Sutter County, California.3 
Census1920*13 January 1920 Virgel was listed as a lodger on the 1920 Census in Westwood, Lassen County, California.4 
Marriage*circa 1925 He married Virginia Josephine Beddig, daughter of Louis H Beddig and Ethel I Rogers, circa 1925.1 
Census1930*22 April 1930 Virgel was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Altamont Precinct, Klamath County, Oregon.2 
Occupation*1940 He was a tail off man for box factory in 1940 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.5 
Census1940*23 April 1940 Virgel was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.5 
Census1950*8 April 1950 Virgel was listed as the head of a family on the 1950 Census in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.6 
(husband) Death17 October 1988 Virgel's wife, Virginia, died on 17 October 1988 in San Joaquin County, California.1,7 
Death*5 March 1992 Virgel Glen Childers died on 5 March 1992 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, at age 89.1,7 
Burial* He was buried in Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.8 

Family

Virginia Josephine Beddig b. 31 Oct 1905, d. 17 Oct 1988
Marriage*circa 1925 He married Virginia Josephine Beddig, daughter of Louis H Beddig and Ethel I Rogers, circa 1925.1 

Citations

  1. [S1737] California Death Index 1940 - 1997.
  2. [S5232] 1930, Klamath County, Oregon.
  3. [S6278] 1910, Sutter County, California.
  4. [S1736] 1920, Westwood Township, Lassen County, California.
  5. [S5417] 1940, San Joaquin County, California.
  6. [S10928] 1950, San Joaquin County, California.
  7. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  8. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Alvin Earl Childres1,2

M, b. 17 April 1902, d. 29 October 1953
Name Variation  Alvin Earl Childres was also known as Alvin Earl Childers.3,1,4 
Birth*17 April 1902 Alvin was born on 17 April 1902 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina. Son of Davidson Hillard and Emma Elizabeth (Propst) Childers.1,4,2 
Census1910*23 April 1910 Alvin was listed as a son in Hildred and Emmar Childres's household on the 1910 Census in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.5 
Marriage*20 March 1922 He married Ruth Naomi Pope, daughter of Nelson Jason Pope and Fanny J Reitzel, on 20 March 1922 in Catawba County, North Carolina.3,1 
Census1930*21 April 1930 Alvin was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.6 
Death*29 October 1953 Alvin died on 29 October 1953 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, at age 51.4,2 
Burial* He was buried in Saint Stephens Lutheran MO Synod Cemetery Original, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.4 

Family

Ruth Naomi Pope b. 27 Jul 1906, d. 4 Feb 1978
Marriage*20 March 1922 He married Ruth Naomi Pope, daughter of Nelson Jason Pope and Fanny J Reitzel, on 20 March 1922 in Catawba County, North Carolina.3,1 

Citations

  1. [S4826] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, NC, Marriages, 1759-1979.
  2. [S4763] North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  3. [S4820] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, NC, Deaths, 1898-1994 & 1931-1994.
  4. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  5. [S2942] 1910, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  6. [S1593] 1930, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.

Addie Childress1

F, b. 8 December 1861, d. 11 July 1897
Father*Azariah Shelton Childress b. 18 Dec 1831, d. 31 Jan 1897
Mother*Margaret Ellen Mock b. 9 May 1836, d. 27 Aug 1912
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*8 December 1861 Addie was born on 8 December 1861 in Illinois.1 
 She was the daughter of Azariah Shelton Childress and Margaret Ellen Mock
(household member) Census187025 August 1870 On the 1870 census, Azariah Shelton Childress's household included Margaret, Laura, Addie, Martha, Grant and Lucinda in Symmes Township, Edgar County, Illinois.2 
(daughter) Census188014 June 1880 Addie, Laura, Lucinda, Martha and Oather was listed as a daughter in Azariah Shelton Childress's household on the 1880 Census in Newman Township, Douglas County, Illinois.3 
Death*11 July 1897 Addie died on 11 July 1897 in Ashmore, Coles County, Illinois, at age 35.1 
Burial*July 1897 She was buried in July 1897 in St. Omer Cemetery, Ashmore, Coles County, Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S143] Joanne E. (Robins) (Mrs. Dale E.) Barton, Martha G. Cline.
  2. [S2872] 1870, Symmes Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
  3. [S1223] 1880, Douglas County, Illinois, p. 125C.

Albert Childress1

M, b. 8 March 1891, d. January 1974
Birth*8 March 1891 Albert Childress was born on 8 March 1891 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.1,2 
(nephew) Census191015 April 1910 Albert was listed as a nephew in Grant Childress's household on the 1910 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.1 
Marriage*circa 1917 Albert Childress married Ethel Griswold circa 1917.3 
Residence*5 June 1917 Albert, as 's husband, resided with , in Ashmore, Coles County, Illinois, 5 June 1917.2 
Census1920*17 January 1920 Albert was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.4 
Occupation*1930 He was a deairy farmer in 1930 in Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.3 
Census1930*15 April 1930 Albert was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.3 
Census1940*24 April 1940 Albert was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.5 
Milit-Regist*27 April 1942 He signeddraft registration on 27 April 1942 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.6 
Census1950*6 April 1950 Albert was listed as the head of a family on the 1950 Census in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.7 
Death*January 1974 He died in January 1974 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, at age 82.8,9 

Family

Ethel Griswold b. 1898, d. 25 Nov 1962
Marriage*circa 1917 He married Ethel Griswold circa 1917.3 

Citations

  1. [S3270] 1910, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  2. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  3. [S2340] 1930, Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  4. [S2357] 1920, Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  5. [S5928] 1940, Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  6. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  7. [S10833] 1950, Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  8. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  9. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Albert Childress1

M, b. circa 1884, d. before April 1910
Father*John N Childers2 b. c 1851
Mother*Clara E Lane2 b. c 1854
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Name Variation  Albert Childress was also known as Allie Childers.2 
Birth*circa 1884 He was born circa 1884 in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.2 
 He was the son of John N Childers and Clara E Lane.2 
Marriage*9 April 1906 Albert Childress married Lillian B Gobert on 9 April 1906 in Oakland, Coles County, Illinois.2 
Death*before April 1910 Albert died before April 1910 .3 

Family

Lillian B Gobert b. 3 Apr 1890, d. 10 Aug 1937

Citations

  1. [S8410] Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2017.
  2. [S4831] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IL, County Marriages, 1810-1940.
  3. [S6100] 1910, East Oakland Township, Coles County, Illinois.

Azariah Shelton Childress1

M, b. 18 December 1831, d. 31 January 1897
Father*Richard Hamilton Childers b. 20 May 1796, d. 20 Mar 1862
Mother*Rebecca White b. 1 May 1801, d. 1 Aug 1887
Birth*18 December 1831 Azariah was born on 18 December 1831 in Knox County, Tennessee.1 
 He was the son of Richard Hamilton Childers and Rebecca White
(household member) Census185027 September 1850 On the 1850 census, Richard Hamilton Childers's household included Rebecca, Benjamin, Jacob and Azariah in Independence Pct, Coles County, Illinois. Also in the household are several other children.2 
Marriage*19 August 1859 He married Margaret Ellen Mock on 19 August 1859 in Edgar County, Illinois.1,3 
Census1860*29 August 1860 On the 1860 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois, Azariah was listed as the head of a family.4 
Census1870*25 August 1870 Azariah was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Symmes Township, Edgar County, Illinois.5 
Census1880*14 June 1880 Azariah was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Newman Township, Douglas County, Illinois.6 
Death*31 January 1897 Azariah died on 31 January 1897 in Ashmore, Coles County, Illinois, at age 65.1,7 
Burial*February 1897 He was buried in February 1897 in St. Omer Cemetery, Ashmore, Coles County, Illinois.1 

Family

Margaret Ellen Mock b. 9 May 1836, d. 27 Aug 1912
Marriage*19 August 1859 He married Margaret Ellen Mock on 19 August 1859 in Edgar County, Illinois.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S143] Joanne E. (Robins) (Mrs. Dale E.) Barton, Martha G. Cline.
  2. [S892] 1850, Independence Precinct, Coles County, Illinois.
  3. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
  4. [S1487] 1860, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois, p. 276.
  5. [S2872] 1870, Symmes Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
  6. [S1223] 1880, Douglas County, Illinois, p. 125C.
  7. [S2356] 1900, Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.

Carol Beth Childress1

F

Family

Dennis Dale Corcoran
Children

Citations

  1. [S2074] Ancestry.com, Texas Vital Records: Births 1903-1997.

Dacy Rebecca Childress1,2

F, b. 4 June 1887, d. 22 April 1971
Father*George Lincoln Childress1 b. Dec 1859
Mother*Catherine D Mace1 b. Mar 1859
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*4 June 1887 Dacy Rebecca Childress was born on 4 June 1887 in Kansas.1,2 
 She was the daughter of George Lincoln Childress and Catherine D Mace.1 
(daughter) Census19003 June 1900 Dacy was listed as a daughter in George Lincoln Childress's household on the 1900 Census in Pomona Township, Franklin County, Kansas.1 
Married Name17 November 1909  As of 17 November 1909, Dacy Rebecca Childress married name was Detar (Childress).3,4 
Marriage*17 November 1909 She married Charles Lyle Detar on 17 November 1909 in Pomona, Franklin County, Kansas.3,2,4 
Census1910*2 May 1910 Dacy was listed as Charles Lyle Detar's wife on the 1910 Census in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.5 
Census1920*22 January 1920 Dacy was listed as 's wife on the 1920 Census in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.3 
Census1930*18 April 1930 Dacy was listed as Charles Lyle Detar's wife on the 1930 Census in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.6 
Census1940*12 April 1940 Dacy was listed as Charles Lyle Detar's wife on the 1940 Census in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.7 
Census1950*11 May 1950 Dacy was listed as Charles Lyle Detar's wife on the 1950 Census in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.8 
(wife) Death22 September 1950 Dacy's husband, Charles, died on 22 September 1950.2 
Death*22 April 1971 Dacy Rebecca Childress died on 22 April 1971 in Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas, at age 83.2,9 

Family

Charles Lyle Detar b. 10 Oct 1881, d. 22 Sep 1950
Marriage*17 November 1909 She married Charles Lyle Detar on 17 November 1909 in Pomona, Franklin County, Kansas.3,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S7641] 1900, Franklin County, Kansas.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S4564] 1920, Franklin County, Kansas.
  4. [S9964] Newspaper: Obits, Articles and Notices.
  5. [S9916] 1910, Franklin County, Kansas.
  6. [S9575] 1930, Franklin County, Kansas.
  7. [S7413] 1940, Franklin County, Kansas.
  8. [S10852] 1950, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
  9. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

George Lincoln Childress1,2

M, b. December 1859
Father*Benjamin Franklin Childers b. 5 May 1828, d. 27 Mar 1891
Mother*Sarah Mock b. 25 Mar 1827, d. 18 Mar 1881
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*December 1859 George was born in December 1859 in Illinois.1,3 
 He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Childers and Sarah Mock
(household member) Census186029 August 1860 On the 1860 census, Benjamin Franklin Childers's household included Sarah, John, Elizabeth, Lucinda, Rebecca and George in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.4 
(household member) Census187025 July 1870 On the 1870 census, Benjamin Franklin Childers's household included Sarah, John, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Lucinda, George, William, Thomas, Frances and Rebecca in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.5 
(son) Census188021 June 1880 George, William and Thomas was listed as a son in Benjamin Franklin Childress's household on the 1880 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.6 
Marriage*16 February 1882 George Lincoln Childress married Catherine D Mace on 16 February 1882 in Coles County, Illinois.2 
Census1900*3 June 1900 George was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Pomona Township, Franklin County, Kansas.3 
Census1910*2 May 1910 George was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Pomona Township, Franklin County, Kansas.7 
(father-in-law) Census192022 January 1920 George was listed as a father-in-law on the 1920 Census in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.8 

Family

Catherine D Mace b. Mar 1859
Marriage*16 February 1882 He married Catherine D Mace on 16 February 1882 in Coles County, Illinois.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S143] Joanne E. (Robins) (Mrs. Dale E.) Barton, Martha G. Cline.
  2. [S8266] Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  3. [S7641] 1900, Franklin County, Kansas.
  4. [S1487] 1860, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois, p. 276.
  5. [S2871] 1870, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  6. [S1177] 1880, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois, p. 17C.
  7. [S9916] 1910, Franklin County, Kansas.
  8. [S4564] 1920, Franklin County, Kansas.

Gladys Leona Childress1,2,3

F, b. 15 November 1908, d. 14 January 2004
Father*Russell V Childress1 b. 17 Apr 1881, d. 13 Nov 1966
Mother*Minnie Myrtle Pollard1 b. 30 Oct 1888, d. 16 May 1970
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*15 November 1908 Gladys Leona Childress was born on 15 November 1908 in Coles County, Illinois.1,3 
 She was the daughter of Russell V Childress and Minnie Myrtle Pollard.1 
(daughter) Census19106 May 1910 Gladys was listed as a daughter in Russell V Childress's household on the 1910 Census in Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.1 
(daughter) Census192019 January 1920 Gladys and Hazel was listed as a daughter in Russell V Childress's household on the 1920 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.4 
Census1930*3 April 1930 Gladys was listed as a student nurse on the 1930 Census in Robert B Green Memorial Hospital, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.2 
Married Name3 October 1938  As of 3 October 1938, Gladys Leona Childress married name was Ralston (Childress).5 
Marriage*3 October 1938 She married Alfred Madison Ralston on 3 October 1938 in Vigo County, Indiana.5 
Occupation*1940 Gladys Leona Childress was an airline stewardess in 1940 in Davidson County, Tennessee.6 
Census1940*15 April 1940 She was listed as a partner on the 1940 census in Davidson County, Tennessee.6 
Married Name Gladys Leona Childress married name was Lovelace (Childress).3 
Marriage* She married David Curtis Lovelace.3 
Census1950*5 April 1950 Gladys was listed as the head of a family on the 1950 Census in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.7 
(wife) Death17 August 1975 Gladys's husband, David, died on 17 August 1975.3,8 
Death*14 January 2004 Gladys Leona Childress died on 14 January 2004 at age 95.3 
Burial* She was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.3 

Family 1

Alfred Madison Ralston b. 13 Dec 1905
Marriage*3 October 1938 She married Alfred Madison Ralston on 3 October 1938 in Vigo County, Indiana.5 

Family 2

David Curtis Lovelace b. 10 Oct 1915, d. 17 Aug 1975
Marriage* Gladys Leona Childress married David Curtis Lovelace.3 

Citations

  1. [S3271] 1910, Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  2. [S5289] 1930, Bexar County, Texas.
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  4. [S3539] 1920, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  5. [S8791] Indiana Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S7745] 1940, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  7. [S10997] 1950, St Louis, St Louis County, Missouri.
  8. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Grant Childress1

M, b. 29 December 1866, d. 17 June 1929
Father*Azariah Shelton Childress b. 18 Dec 1831, d. 31 Jan 1897
Mother*Margaret Ellen Mock b. 9 May 1836, d. 27 Aug 1912
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*29 December 1866 Grant was born on 29 December 1866 in Seven Hickory Township, Coles County, Illinois.1,2 
 He was the son of Azariah Shelton Childress and Margaret Ellen Mock
(household member) Census187025 August 1870 On the 1870 census, Azariah Shelton Childress's household included Margaret, Laura, Addie, Martha, Grant and Lucinda in Symmes Township, Edgar County, Illinois.3 
(son) Census188014 June 1880 Grant, John and William was listed as a son in Azariah Shelton Childress's household on the 1880 Census in Newman Township, Douglas County, Illinois.4 
Occupation*1900 Grant Childress was a farmer in 1900 in Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.5 
(son) Census190018 June 1900 Grant, John, William and Russell was listed as a son in Margaret Ellen Mock's household on the 1900 Census in Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.5 
Marriage*circa 1909 Grant Childress married first Della Brothers circa 1909.6 
Census1910*15 April 1910 Grant was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.6 
Marriage*13 March 1913 He married second Anna E Ashmore, daughter of Jasper Ashmore, on 13 March 1913.1,7,2 
Census1920*5 January 1920 Grant was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.7 
Death*17 June 1929 Grant died on 17 June 1929 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, at age 62.1,8 
Burial* He was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.1,2 

Family 1

Della Brothers b. c 1879
Marriage*circa 1909 He married first Della Brothers circa 1909.6 

Family 2

Anna E Ashmore b. 17 Sep 1874, d. Nov 1956
Marriage*13 March 1913 Grant Childress married second Anna E Ashmore, daughter of Jasper Ashmore, on 13 March 1913.1,7,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S143] Joanne E. (Robins) (Mrs. Dale E.) Barton, Martha G. Cline.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S2872] 1870, Symmes Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
  4. [S1223] 1880, Douglas County, Illinois, p. 125C.
  5. [S2356] 1900, Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  6. [S3270] 1910, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  7. [S2357] 1920, Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  8. [S1471] Illinois State Archives, Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950.
  9. [S2340] 1930, Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.

Hazel Childress1

F, b. 20 November 1910, d. 19 June 1993
Father*Russell V Childress1 b. 17 Apr 1881, d. 13 Nov 1966
Mother*Minnie Myrtle Pollard1 b. 30 Oct 1888, d. 16 May 1970
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Name Variation  Hazel Childress was also known as Velma Hazel Childress.2,3 
Birth*20 November 1910 She was born on 20 November 1910 in Coles County, Illinois.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Russell V Childress and Minnie Myrtle Pollard.1 
(daughter) Census192019 January 1920 Gladys and Hazel was listed as a daughter in Russell V Childress's household on the 1920 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.1 
(daughter) Census193024 April 1930 Hazel was listed as a daughter in Russell V Childress's household on the 1930 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.4 
Married Name Hazel Childress married name was Boyer (Childress).5,6 
Marriage* She married Ernest Zimmerman Boyer.5 
Census1940*9 April 1940 Hazel was listed as a daughter-in-law in E E and Nora Boyer's household on the 1940 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.5 
Milit-Regist*16 October 1940 Owen Childress listed Hazel Childress as the person that would always know Owen's address or was Next of Kin on 16 October 1940 in Ashmore, Coles County, Illinois.7 
Milit-Regist*27 April 1942 Russell V Childress listed Hazel Childress as the person that would always know Russell's address or was Next of Kin on 27 April 1942 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois.6 
Census1950*6 April 1950 Velma was listed as Ernest Zimmerman Boyer's wife on the 1950 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.8 
(wife) Death17 September 1990 Hazel's husband, Ernest, died on 17 September 1990 in Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois.9,10,2 
Death*19 June 1993 Hazel Childress died on 19 June 1993 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, at age 82.2,10,9 

Family

Ernest Zimmerman Boyer b. 10 Dec 1896, d. 17 Sep 1990
Marriage* She married Ernest Zimmerman Boyer.5 

Citations

  1. [S3539] 1920, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S8159] United States Social Security Administration, US, Social Security Appl. and Claims, 1936-2007.
  4. [S7359] 1930, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  5. [S7746] 1940, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  6. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  7. [S9905] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Younger Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S11054] 1950, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  9. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  10. [S6622] GenealogyBank, Newspaper: Obituary, Death Notice or Article.

Ira Dell Childress1,2

M, b. 2 August 1884, d. 20 December 1912
Father*George Lincoln Childress1 b. Dec 1859
Mother*Catherine D Mace1 b. Mar 1859
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*2 August 1884 Ira Dell Childress was born on 2 August 1884 in Kansas.1,2 
 He was the son of George Lincoln Childress and Catherine D Mace.1 
(son) Census19003 June 1900 Ira was listed as a son in George Lincoln Childress's household on the 1900 Census in Pomona Township, Franklin County, Kansas.1 
Marriage*24 December 1906 Ira Dell Childress married Edna Blanch on 24 December 1906 in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.3 
Census1910*16 April 1910 Ira was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.4 
Death*20 December 1912 Ira died on 20 December 1912 at age 28.2 

Family

Edna Blanch b. Jul 1887, d. 1965

Citations

  1. [S7641] 1900, Franklin County, Kansas.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S9054] KS, County Marriage Licenses, 1811-1911.
  4. [S9916] 1910, Franklin County, Kansas.

Ivan Childress1,2

M
Father*Russell V Childress1 b. 17 Apr 1881, d. 13 Nov 1966
Mother*Minnie Myrtle Pollard1 b. 30 Oct 1888, d. 16 May 1970
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
 Ivan Childress is the son of Russell V Childress and Minnie Myrtle Pollard.1 

Citations

  1. [S7359] 1930, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Jacob E Childress

M, b. November 1840, d. 20 January 1862
Father*Richard Hamilton Childers b. 20 May 1796, d. 20 Mar 1862
Mother*Rebecca White b. 1 May 1801, d. 1 Aug 1887
Name Variation  Jacob E Childress was also known as Jacob E Childers.1,2 
Birth*November 1840 Jacob was born in November 1840 in Ebboeduce, Illinois.3 
 He was the son of Richard Hamilton Childers and Rebecca White
(household member) Census185027 September 1850 On the 1850 census, Richard Hamilton Childers's household included Rebecca, Benjamin, Jacob and Azariah in Independence Pct, Coles County, Illinois. Also in the household are several other children.4 
(household member) Census186028 August 1860 On the 1860 census, Richard Hamilton Childers's household included Rebecca and Jacob in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.5 
Marriage*20 September 1860 He married Lucinda Mock on 20 September 1860 in Elbridge, Edgar County, Illinois.1,2,6 
Milit-Serv* Jacob E Childress served in the military in Illinois, as a Private in Company "K", 34Th Regiment Illinois Vol. Inf. during the Civil War. 
Death*20 January 1862 Jacob died on 20 January 1862 in Camp Wood, Munfordville, Hart County, Kentucky, at age 21.1,3 
Burial* He was buried in St. Omer Cemetery, Ashmore, Coles County, Illinois.1,3 

Family

Lucinda Mock b. 15 Nov 1839, d. 15 Nov 1917
Marriage*20 September 1860 He married Lucinda Mock on 20 September 1860 in Elbridge, Edgar County, Illinois.1,2,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S143] Joanne E. (Robins) (Mrs. Dale E.) Barton, Martha G. Cline.
  2. [S728] Janice Rae (Noble) Dickenson, Martha G. (Oros) Cline.
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  4. [S892] 1850, Independence Precinct, Coles County, Illinois.
  5. [S1487] 1860, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois, p. 275.
  6. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.

John G Childress1,2

M, b. 23 October 1871, d. September 1941
Father*Azariah Shelton Childress b. 18 Dec 1831, d. 31 Jan 1897
Mother*Margaret Ellen Mock b. 9 May 1836, d. 27 Aug 1912
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*23 October 1871 John was born on 23 October 1871 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.1,3 
 He was the son of Azariah Shelton Childress and Margaret Ellen Mock
(son) Census188014 June 1880 Grant, John and William was listed as a son in Azariah Shelton Childress's household on the 1880 Census in Newman Township, Douglas County, Illinois.4 
(son) Census190018 June 1900 Grant, John, William and Russell was listed as a son in Margaret Ellen Mock's household on the 1900 Census in Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.5 
Marriage*circa 1908 John G Childress married Dorcas Annie Bates circa 1908.2 
Census1910*3 May 1910 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.2 
Census1920*29 January 1920 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.6 
Census1930*28 April 1930 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.7 
Census1940*2 April 1940 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.8 
Death2*September 1941 Conflicting evidence states that he died September 1941 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.1 
Death16 January 1942 John died on 16 January 1942 in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois, at age 70.3 
Burial* He was buried in Mound Cemetery, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.1 

Family

Dorcas Annie Bates b. c 1877
Marriage*circa 1908 He married Dorcas Annie Bates circa 1908.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S143] Joanne E. (Robins) (Mrs. Dale E.) Barton, Martha G. Cline.
  2. [S3270] 1910, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  3. [S4830] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IL, Deaths & Stillb., 1916-1947.
  4. [S1223] 1880, Douglas County, Illinois, p. 125C.
  5. [S2356] 1900, Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  6. [S2357] 1920, Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  7. [S7359] 1930, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  8. [S7746] 1940, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.

Laura Childress1

F, b. May 1860, d. 2 August 1927
Father*Azariah Shelton Childress b. 18 Dec 1831, d. 31 Jan 1897
Mother*Margaret Ellen Mock b. 9 May 1836, d. 27 Aug 1912
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*May 1860 Laura was born in May 1860 in Illinois.1,2,3 
 She was the daughter of Azariah Shelton Childress and Margaret Ellen Mock
(household member) Census186029 August 1860 On the 1860 census, Azariah Shelton Childress's household included Margaret and Laura in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.4 
(household member) Census187025 August 1870 On the 1870 census, Azariah Shelton Childress's household included Margaret, Laura, Addie, Martha, Grant and Lucinda in Symmes Township, Edgar County, Illinois.5 
(daughter) Census188014 June 1880 Addie, Laura, Lucinda, Martha and Oather was listed as a daughter in Azariah Shelton Childress's household on the 1880 Census in Newman Township, Douglas County, Illinois.6 
Married Name25 December 1895  As of 25 December 1895, Laura Childress married name was Gilland (Childress). 
Marriage*25 December 1895 She married George B Gilland on 25 December 1895 in Coles County, Illinois.1,7 
Census1900*4 June 1900 Laura was listed as George B Gilland's wife on the 1900 Census in Mattoon Township, Coles County, Illinois.2 
Census1910*26 April 1910 Laura was listed as George B Gilland's wife on the 1910 Census in Isabella, Polk County, Tennessee.8 
Milit-Regist*8 September 1918 Andrew Hildreth Gilland listed Laura Childress as the person that would always know Andrew's address or was Next of Kin on 8 September 1918 in Harford County, Maryland.9 
Census1920*10 January 1920 Laura was listed as George B Gilland's wife on the 1920 Census in Liberty Township, Delaware County, Indiana.10 
(wife) Death21 October 1920 Laura's husband, George, died on 21 October 1920 in Liberty Township, Delaware County, Indiana.11,12 
Death*2 August 1927 Laura died on 2 August 1927 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, at age 67. Sarah Margaret Gilland gave Laura Childress's information for his death certificate.12 
Burial* She was buried in Freidline Cemetery, Delaware County, Indiana.12 

Family

George B Gilland b. May 1861, d. 21 Oct 1920
Marriage*25 December 1895 She married George B Gilland on 25 December 1895 in Coles County, Illinois.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S143] Joanne E. (Robins) (Mrs. Dale E.) Barton, Martha G. Cline.
  2. [S2227] 1900, Mattoon Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  3. [S1487] 1860, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  4. [S1487] 1860, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois, p. 276.
  5. [S2872] 1870, Symmes Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
  6. [S1223] 1880, Douglas County, Illinois, p. 125C.
  7. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
  8. [S4629] 1910, Polk County, Tennessee.
  9. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  10. [S3598] 1920, Delaware County, Indiana.
  11. [S2150] Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920.
  12. [S8410] Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2017.

Lucinda C Childress1,2

F, b. 24 May 1869, d. 27 June 1952
Father*Azariah Shelton Childress b. 18 Dec 1831, d. 31 Jan 1897
Mother*Margaret Ellen Mock b. 9 May 1836, d. 27 Aug 1912
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*24 May 1869 Lucinda was born on 24 May 1869 in Illinois.1 
 She was the daughter of Azariah Shelton Childress and Margaret Ellen Mock
(household member) Census187025 August 1870 On the 1870 census, Azariah Shelton Childress's household included Margaret, Laura, Addie, Martha, Grant and Lucinda in Symmes Township, Edgar County, Illinois.3 
(daughter) Census188014 June 1880 Addie, Laura, Lucinda, Martha and Oather was listed as a daughter in Azariah Shelton Childress's household on the 1880 Census in Newman Township, Douglas County, Illinois.4 
Married Namecirca 1891  As of circa 1891, Lucinda C Childress married name was Tanner (Childress).5 
Marriage*circa 1891 She married Thomas J Tanner circa 1891.1,5 
Census1900*15 June 1900 Lucinda was listed as Thomas J Tanner's wife on the 1900 Census in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.6 
Census1910*21 April 1910 Lucinda was listed as Thomas J Tanner's wife on the 1910 Census in Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.5 
Census1920*15 January 1920 Lucinda was listed as Thomas J Tanner's wife on the 1920 Census in Sumpter Township, Cumberland County, Illinois.7 
Census1930*24 April 1930 Lucinda was listed as Thomas J Tanner's wife on the 1930 Census in Sumpter Township, Cumberland County, Illinois.2 
Census1940*9 July 1940 Lucinda was listed as Thomas J Tanner's wife on the 1940 Census in Sumpter Township, Cumberland County, Illinois.8 
Census1950*8 April 1950 Lucinda was listed as Thomas J Tanner's wife on the 1950 Census in Sumpter Township, Cumberland County, Illinois.9 
Death*27 June 1952 Lucinda died on 27 June 1952 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, at age 83.1 
Burial* She was buried in Huckaba Cemetery, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.1,10 

Family

Thomas J Tanner b. 25 Nov 1867, d. 21 Oct 1953
Marriage*circa 1891 She married Thomas J Tanner circa 1891.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S143] Joanne E. (Robins) (Mrs. Dale E.) Barton, Martha G. Cline.
  2. [S5325] 1930, Sumpter Township, Cumberland County, Illinois.
  3. [S2872] 1870, Symmes Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
  4. [S1223] 1880, Douglas County, Illinois, p. 125C.
  5. [S2344] 1910, Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  6. [S4464] 1900, Vermilion County, Illinois.
  7. [S5324] 1920, Sumpter Township, Cumberland County, Illinois.
  8. [S5934] 1940, Sumpter Township, Cumberland County, Illinois.
  9. [S11055] 1950, Sumpter Township, Cumberland County, Illinois.
  10. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Margaret C Childress1

F, b. 1909
Father*John G Childress1 b. 23 Oct 1871, d. Sep 1941
Mother*Dorcas Annie Bates1 b. c 1877
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*1909 Margaret C Childress was born in 1909 in Illinois.1 
 She was the daughter of John G Childress and Dorcas Annie Bates.1 
(daughter) Census19103 May 1910 Margaret was listed as a daughter in John G Childress's household on the 1910 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.1 
(daughter) Census192029 January 1920 Margaret was listed as a daughter in John G Childress's household on the 1920 Census in Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.2 
(daughter) Census193028 April 1930 Margaret was listed as a daughter in John G Childress's household on the 1930 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.3 
(daughter) Census19402 April 1940 Margaret was listed as a daughter in John G Childress's household on the 1940 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.4 

Citations

  1. [S3270] 1910, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  2. [S2357] 1920, Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  3. [S7359] 1930, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  4. [S7746] 1940, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.

Martha A Childress1,2

F, b. July 1864, d. 30 March 1944
Father*Azariah Shelton Childress b. 18 Dec 1831, d. 31 Jan 1897
Mother*Margaret Ellen Mock b. 9 May 1836, d. 27 Aug 1912
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*July 1864 Martha was born in July 1864 in Illinois.2,3 
 She was the daughter of Azariah Shelton Childress and Margaret Ellen Mock
(household member) Census187025 August 1870 On the 1870 census, Azariah Shelton Childress's household included Margaret, Laura, Addie, Martha, Grant and Lucinda in Symmes Township, Edgar County, Illinois.4 
(niece) Census18808 June 1880 Martha was listed as a niece in William Jackson Mock's household on the 1880 Census in Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois.5 
(daughter) Census188014 June 1880 Addie, Laura, Lucinda, Martha and Oather was listed as a daughter in Azariah Shelton Childress's household on the 1880 Census in Newman Township, Douglas County, Illinois.6 
(daughter) Census190018 June 1900 Martha and Oather was listed as a daughter in Margaret Ellen Mock's household on the 1900 Census in Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.3 
(sister) Census191015 April 1910 Martha was listed as a sister in Grant Childress's household on the 1910 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.7 
(sister-in-law) Census19308 April 1930 Martha was listed as a sister-in-law in Anna E Ashmore's household on the 1930 Census in Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.8 
Death*30 March 1944 Martha died on 30 March 1944 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, at age 79.1,9 

Citations

  1. [S143] Joanne E. (Robins) (Mrs. Dale E.) Barton, Martha G. Cline.
  2. [S749] 1860, Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
  3. [S2356] 1900, Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  4. [S2872] 1870, Symmes Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
  5. [S740] 1880, Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 50A.
  6. [S1223] 1880, Douglas County, Illinois, p. 125C.
  7. [S3270] 1910, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  8. [S2340] 1930, Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  9. [S1471] Illinois State Archives, Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950.

Martha F Childress1

F
Father*Grant Childress1 b. 29 Dec 1866, d. 17 Jun 1929
Mother*Anna E Ashmore1 b. 17 Sep 1874, d. Nov 1956
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
 Martha F Childress is the daughter of Grant Childress and Anna E Ashmore.1 

Family

Verlon Ferguson b. 14 Jun 1909, d. Mar 1983

Citations

  1. [S2340] 1930, Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.

Oather Childress1

F, b. 28 February 1877, d. 19 January 1959
Father*Azariah Shelton Childress b. 18 Dec 1831, d. 31 Jan 1897
Mother*Margaret Ellen Mock b. 9 May 1836, d. 27 Aug 1912
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*28 February 1877 Oather was born on 28 February 1877 in Douglas County, Illinois.1 
 She was the daughter of Azariah Shelton Childress and Margaret Ellen Mock
(daughter) Census188014 June 1880 Addie, Laura, Lucinda, Martha and Oather was listed as a daughter in Azariah Shelton Childress's household on the 1880 Census in Newman Township, Douglas County, Illinois.2 
(daughter) Census190018 June 1900 Martha and Oather was listed as a daughter in Margaret Ellen Mock's household on the 1900 Census in Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.3 
Marriage*25 December 1905 Oather Childress married John W Gibbs on 25 December 1905.1 
Married Name25 December 1905  As of 25 December 1905, Oather Childress married name was Gibbs (Childress). 
Census1910*14 May 1910 Oather was listed as John W Gibbs's wife on the 1910 Census in Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.4 
Census1920*7 January 1920 Oather was listed as John W Gibbs's wife on the 1920 Census in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.5 
Census1930*5 April 1930 Oather was listed as John W Gibbs's wife on the 1930 Census in Westfield, Clark County, Illinois.6 
Census1940*26 April 1940 Oather was listed as John W Gibbs's wife on the 1940 Census in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.7 
Death*19 January 1959 Oather died on 19 January 1959 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, at age 81.1 
Burial*January 1959 She was buried in January 1959 in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.1 

Family

John W Gibbs b. Sep 1872, d. 1 Aug 1942
Marriage*25 December 1905 She married John W Gibbs on 25 December 1905.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S143] Joanne E. (Robins) (Mrs. Dale E.) Barton, Martha G. Cline.
  2. [S1223] 1880, Douglas County, Illinois, p. 125C.
  3. [S2356] 1900, Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  4. [S2344] 1910, Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  5. [S2357] 1920, Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  6. [S2462] 1930, Westfield, Clark County, Illinois.
  7. [S5928] 1940, Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.

Owen Childress1

M, b. 5 February 1913, d. 15 April 1998
Father*Russell V Childress1 b. 17 Apr 1881, d. 13 Nov 1966
Mother*Minnie Myrtle Pollard1 b. 30 Oct 1888, d. 16 May 1970
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Name Variation  Owen Childress was also known as Raymond Owen Childress.2 
Birth*5 February 1913 He was born on 5 February 1913 in Illinois.1,2 
 He was the son of Russell V Childress and Minnie Myrtle Pollard.1 
(son) Census192019 January 1920 Owen was listed as a son in Russell V Childress's household on the 1920 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.1 
(son) Census193024 April 1930 Owen was listed as a son in Russell V Childress's household on the 1930 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.3 
Census1940*4 May 1940 Owen was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Ashmore, Coles County, Illinois.4 
Milit-Regist*16 October 1940 He signeddraft registration on 16 October 1940 in Ashmore, Coles County, Illinois.5 
Death*15 April 1998 He died on 15 April 1998 in Coles County, Illinois, at age 85.2,6 

Citations

  1. [S3539] 1920, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S7359] 1930, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  4. [S7746] 1940, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  5. [S9905] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Younger Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Russell V Childress1,2

M, b. 17 April 1881, d. 13 November 1966
Father*Azariah Shelton Childress b. 18 Dec 1831, d. 31 Jan 1897
Mother*Margaret Ellen Mock b. 9 May 1836, d. 27 Aug 1912
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*17 April 1881 Russell was born on 17 April 1881 in Illinois.1,3,4 
 He was the son of Azariah Shelton Childress and Margaret Ellen Mock
(son) Census190018 June 1900 Grant, John, William and Russell was listed as a son in Margaret Ellen Mock's household on the 1900 Census in Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.5 
Marriage*19 August 1907 Russell V Childress married Minnie Myrtle Pollard on 19 August 1907 in Hamilton County, Ohio.1,6,2 
Census1910*6 May 1910 Russell was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.6 
Census1920*19 January 1920 Russell was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.7 
Census1930*24 April 1930 Russell was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.4 
Milit-Regist*27 April 1942 He signeddraft registration on 27 April 1942 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois.8 
Census1950*4 April 1950 He was on the 1950 census on 4 April 1950 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.9 
Burial* He was buried in City Cemetery, Ashmore, Coles County, Illinois.1 
Death*13 November 1966 Russell died on 13 November 1966 in Ashmore, Coles County, Illinois, at age 85.1,10,3,2 

Family

Minnie Myrtle Pollard b. 30 Oct 1888, d. 16 May 1970
Marriage*19 August 1907 He married Minnie Myrtle Pollard on 19 August 1907 in Hamilton County, Ohio.1,6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S143] Joanne E. (Robins) (Mrs. Dale E.) Barton, Martha G. Cline.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S7359] 1930, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  5. [S2356] 1900, Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  6. [S3271] 1910, Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  7. [S3539] 1920, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  8. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  9. [S10833] 1950, Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  10. [S860] USA Social Security Death Index 1937-1996 (CD# 110).

Shelton R Childress1,2

M, b. 26 July 1911, d. 9 June 1987
Father*John G Childress1 b. 23 Oct 1871, d. Sep 1941
Mother*Dorcas Annie Bates1 b. c 1877
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*26 July 1911 Shelton R Childress was born on 26 July 1911 in Illinois.1,3 
 He was the son of John G Childress and Dorcas Annie Bates.1 
(son) Census192029 January 1920 Shelton was listed as a son in John G Childress's household on the 1920 Census in Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.1 
(son) Census193028 April 1930 Shelton was listed as a son in John G Childress's household on the 1930 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.2 
Marriage*28 November 1935 Shelton R Childress married Bernice I Norris on 28 November 1935 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.4,3 
Census1940*12 April 1940 Shelton was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Waverly, Morgan County, Illinois.4 
Census1950*20 April 1950 Shelton was listed as the head of a family on the 1950 Census in Waverly, Morgan County, Illinois.5 
Death*9 June 1987 Shelton died on 9 June 1987 in Waverly, Morgan County, Illinois, at age 75.3,6 
Burial* He was buried in Waverly East Cemetery, Waverly, Morgan County, Illinois.3 

Family

Bernice I Norris b. 3 Apr 1906, d. 23 Sep 1990
Marriage*28 November 1935 He married Bernice I Norris on 28 November 1935 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.4,3 

Citations

  1. [S2357] 1920, Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  2. [S7359] 1930, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  4. [S5561] 1940, Morgan County, Illinois.
  5. [S11056] 1950, Morgan County, Illinois.
  6. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Thomas Sherman Childress1,2,3

M, b. circa 1865, d. 1941
Father*Benjamin Franklin Childers1 b. 5 May 1828, d. 27 Mar 1891
Mother*Sarah Mock1 b. 25 Mar 1827, d. 18 Mar 1881
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*circa 1865 Thomas Sherman Childress was born circa 1865 in Illinois.1 
 He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Childers and Sarah Mock.1 
(household member) Census187025 July 1870 On the 1870 census, Benjamin Franklin Childers's household included Sarah, John, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Lucinda, George, William, Thomas, Frances and Rebecca in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.2 
(son) Census188021 June 1880 George, William and Thomas was listed as a son in Benjamin Franklin Childress's household on the 1880 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.1 
Marriage*circa 1903 Thomas Sherman Childress married Effie May circa 1903.4,5 
Census1910*28 April 1910 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.5 
Census1920*19 January 1920 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.6 
(husband) Death1921 Thomas's wife, Effie, died in 1921.4 
Marriage*3 October 1928 Thomas Sherman Childress married Birdie Galena Stark on 3 October 1928 in Coles County, Illinois.3 
Census1930*7 April 1930 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.7 
Census1940*12 April 1940 Thomas was listed as a father-in-law in Ray and Rebecca Flannagin's household on the 1940 Census in Lacey Township, Thomas County, Kansas.8 
Death*1941 He died in 1941.4 

Family 1

Effie May b. Oct 1888, d. 1921
Marriage*circa 1903 He married Effie May circa 1903.4,5 

Family 2

Birdie Galena Stark b. 1 Apr 1870
Marriage*3 October 1928 Thomas Sherman Childress married Birdie Galena Stark on 3 October 1928 in Coles County, Illinois.3 

Citations

  1. [S1177] 1880, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois, p. 17C.
  2. [S2871] 1870, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  3. [S8780] IL, County Marriages, 1800-1940.
  4. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  5. [S9916] 1910, Franklin County, Kansas.
  6. [S4564] 1920, Franklin County, Kansas.
  7. [S9575] 1930, Franklin County, Kansas.
  8. [S8111] 1940, Thomas County, Kansas.

William S Childress1

M, b. 15 December 1874, d. 7 November 1923
Father*Azariah Shelton Childress b. 18 Dec 1831, d. 31 Jan 1897
Mother*Margaret Ellen Mock b. 9 May 1836, d. 27 Aug 1912
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Birth*15 December 1874 William was born on 15 December 1874 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.2,3,4 
 He was the son of Azariah Shelton Childress and Margaret Ellen Mock
(son) Census188014 June 1880 Grant, John and William was listed as a son in Azariah Shelton Childress's household on the 1880 Census in Newman Township, Douglas County, Illinois.2 
(son) Census190018 June 1900 Grant, John, William and Russell was listed as a son in Margaret Ellen Mock's household on the 1900 Census in Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.3 
Death*7 November 1923 William S Childress died on 7 November 1923 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, at age 48.4 

Citations

  1. [S143] Joanne E. (Robins) (Mrs. Dale E.) Barton, Martha G. Cline.
  2. [S1223] 1880, Douglas County, Illinois, p. 125C.
  3. [S2356] 1900, Morgan Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  4. [S4830] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IL, Deaths & Stillb., 1916-1947.

William Samuel Childress1,2

M, b. circa 1863, d. before 1940
Father*Benjamin Franklin Childers b. 5 May 1828, d. 27 Mar 1891
Mother*Sarah Mock b. 25 Mar 1827, d. 18 Mar 1881
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Martha Gail Oros
Name Variation  William Samuel Childress was also known as Childers.3 
Name Variation  William Samuel Childress was also known as Samuel Childress.4 
Birth*circa 1863 William was born circa 1863 in Edgar County, Illinois.1,2 
 He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Childers and Sarah Mock
(household member) Census187025 July 1870 On the 1870 census, Benjamin Franklin Childers's household included Sarah, John, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Lucinda, George, William, Thomas, Frances and Rebecca in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.5 
(son) Census188021 June 1880 George, William and Thomas was listed as a son in Benjamin Franklin Childress's household on the 1880 Census in Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.4 
Marriage*6 February 1895 William Samuel Childress married Louella Sims on 6 February 1895 in Kansas, Edgar County, Illinois.2 
Death*before 1940 William Samuel Childress died before 1940.6 

Family

Louella Sims b. c 1869, d. Jan 1951
Marriage*6 February 1895 He married Louella Sims on 6 February 1895 in Kansas, Edgar County, Illinois.2 

Citations

  1. [S143] Joanne E. (Robins) (Mrs. Dale E.) Barton, Martha G. Cline.
  2. [S4831] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IL, County Marriages, 1810-1940.
  3. [S1114] 1870, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.
  4. [S1177] 1880, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois, p. 17C.
  5. [S2871] 1870, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois.
  6. [S3934] US City Directories.