.

Elias Gwin

and
Rebecca Beckham
and
Tabitha Weatherford
of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Illinois,
whose descendants went to Kansas, Colorado, California, Washington, etc.


See our developing theory on the "As-of-yet Unrelated" Gwins.

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Page updated 1 Sep 2020

Page updated 3 Mar 2019
Page updated 1 Jun 2008


The reformatting of the name font and census data for this page has been completed.

If my guess is correct, then 22.00--Elias Gwin is the same GENERATION as my gggg-grandpa, Rev. Isham Gwin who married
Mary Canterbury in Mongomery Co., VA, raised his family in Sevier Co., TN, and finally moved to Orange Co., IN, where he
is no doubt buried.  I'm theorizing that Isham and Elias could be brothers or perhaps first cousins. 
--John M. Gwin, March 2019


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The following information was copied from the good query posted at the address below, not for the purpose of claiming authorship or ownership or for monetary gain, but for the purpose of possibly expanding the exposure of its content and for the putting of its information into my format for its possible meshing with my own Gwin family and to increase my own understanding of it.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/a/l/m/Darlene--Almer/index.html?priority=0000900,
We have not yet found any indicators that this family and ours are related; however, we believe that this is a good possibility. Double-fifth Cousin Mike Walker is doing followup on this information.
John M. Gwin






...

BACKGROUND
In March 2019, I began to suspect that these Macoupin County, Illinois, Gwins are my family.  I had run into them several years ago when Darlene Almer had gotten me interested enough to start this page.  Later, Cousin Mike Walker suspected they might be descendants of my ggg-granduncle and aunt, William Gwin and Susannah Beard.  When that suspicion was disproved, I didn't think more of them until last week when we discovered that an unknown Gwin, Laura Violet Gwin, who was buried beside folks I KNEW to be my cousins in Montrose Co., Colorado, was of this same Macoupin Co., IL, family!  Their ancestor, Elias Gwin, had evidently originated from North Carolina, and that made me think again of an earlier theory we'd had--and which may still be true--that my gggg-grandpa Isham Gwin's ancestors had separated into three groups:
one that left Virginia and moved west into Indiana, from whom the George Holmes Gwins descended (strongly suspected but not yet proven to be my relatives);
a second that had moved southwest into Tennessee, including my gggg-grandpa, Isham Gwin; and
a third that moved south into South Carolina and into Alabama, including the Littleton Gwin line (also strongly suspected but not yet proven to be my relatives). 
Now I've begun again to follow Darlene Almer and others to trace these Macoupin County families to see if perhaps they connect to this third group. 

In doing this, I rediscovered this page I started in 2008 on Elias Gwin who married Rebecca Beckham and Tabitha Weatherford.  It contains what Darlene Almer and others gave me in 2008--some eleven years ago.  I may have been overwhelmed by its immensity, or perhaps I gave it a very low priority because I believed them to not be related to me.  Regardless, I placed it on a back burner and, somewhere along the line, having never gotten back to it, the burner went out, and I forgot about it completely.  And now that it's been rediscovered by me over a decade later, I've begun to plow through it and transfer its contents to my own outline format beginning immediately below. 

Darlene, if you're reading this, I'd love to get back in touch with you.

I guess we'll see how far we get...
--John M. Gwin, 3 March 2019
jmcdgwin at zianet dot com

[JOHN M. GWIN NOTE--2008:  I've applied my numbering system, the one I use for all my other pages, to Elias Gwin's generations, but it is my best guess, based on Elias' age. 
        By way of explanation, I started this system years ago to make connecting my various lines less confusing.  Earlier, I had started each line with the farthest back person in that line and numbered that person as number one, which was VERY confusing, since I myself then became a DIFFERENT number in each line!
         And so I arbitrarily chose to add twenty generations to my number in my Gwin line, number eight, and I changed the numbers in all my lines to reflect that.  Now, therefore, generation 28 is always my own; gen. 27 is my parents'; gen. 29 is my children's, etc. 
        Since Elias was born only a few years after my own gggg-grandfather, Rev. Isham Gwin, I decided to give Elias Isham's generation number, 22.00.  If future discoveries show that my guess was wrong, I plan to correct the generation numbers on this page to reflect those discoveries.]


An Outline of the Known Family to Date
21.00--William Gwin; m. Nancy Childress--[per Raymond Nolan Scott]
22.00--Elias Gwin, b. 11 Sep 1783 in NC; d. 5 Apr 1853 in Macoupin Co., IL; bd. in Wheeler Cem., Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG mem.# 54038017; m1. (bond) 21 Dec 1802 in Warren Co., NC, to Rebecca Beckham (b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.); m2. in TN to Tabitha Weatherford (b. unk. date in KY to Money Weatherford; d. ca. 1830; bd. unk.); moved after Tabitha's death to Macoupin Co., IL; 10 ch. (birth order unk.);
[listed as Elias Gwin in the 1802 record of his 21 Dec 1802 marriage in Warren Co., NC, to Rebecca Beckham--(Elias is age 19 y 3 m here)]
[listed as Elias Gwin in the 1810 census of Warren Co., NC, with only one other person, a female in his age group, in the household--(Elias would be ca. 27 here)]
[listed as Elias Gwin in the
1814 Tax List record of 149 Wartrace, fork D. River, Bedford Co., TN--his age would be about 31 here]
[listed as Elias Gwinn in the
1820 census of Franklin Co., TN, with only two other young males (1 under five, one in late teens) and no females in the household--(Elias would be ca. 37 here); I think this means that Rebecca has died and he has not yet married Tabitha.  A Daniel Gwinn, same age category as Elias, is listed beside him with only one other male and no females.]
[listed as Elias Gwinn in the
1840 census of Macoupin Co., IIL, with a total of five males (including himself) and four females in the household: males: 1 under 5, 1x10-14, 2x15-19, 1x50-59 (this must be Elias); females: 2x15-19, 1x30-39, 1x50-59--(Elias would be age 56-57 here); also, an unknown-to-me James Gwinn, 20-29, lives next door with a female 15-19; Elias' oldest daughter, Rebecca Little lives next door on the other side w/1 male 5-9 and one female 5-9]
[listed as Elias Gwin, 66, b. NC, w/$1,800 in real estate owned, in the 29 Nov 1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL; no location in Macoupin Co. is mentioned here, but he will die in only three years and be buried in Wheeler Cem. in the town of Gillespie, so that is likely his location in 1850 as well; Ancestry.com lists him here as being recorded on page 165 of 174.]

[Darlene Almer Note--2008:  My gggg-grandfather, Elias GWIN married first Rebeccah BECKHAM in Warren Co., NC. Rebeccah must have died before 1813 or so as he married Tabitha WEATHERFORD, daughter of Money WEATHERFORD about that time and they lived in Bedford Co., TN for about 20 years. Tabitha died about 1830, and Elias GWIN took his/their 10 children to Macoupin Co, IL where her mother and brothers had moved around 1820-ish after Money died.
I have been told the Bedford Co., TN, courthouse records burned before the Civil War.  Is there another source for records from this area?]
[John M. Gwin Note--2019:  After I rediscovered my own page for Elias in March 2019 and realized he is the grandfather of the James H. Gwin born in Macoupin Co., IL, I found his FindAGrave memorial and have begun copying data from it and other memorials.]
[John M. Gwin Note--2019:  While working on this line in March 2019, I ran into an ERROR posted on Ancestry. com by a Ms. KINE stating that the above Elias is the same as the Elias who is the son of Baysden Gwinn of Laurens Co., SC.  Although one can see some surface similarities between the two Eliases, they are clearly NOT THE SAME.  Elias son of Baysden was quite a bit younger than ours and remained in Laurens Co., SC, appearing there in at least the 1850, 1860, and 1870 censuses, while our Elias died in 1853 and is buried in Macoupin Co., IL.  See our Baysden Gwinn page.]
[Raymond Scott Note--17 Jun 2020:   
Parents of Elias Gwin (b. 1783 in NC) 
I am a fifth great-grandson of Elias and Tabitha (Weatherford) Gwin's son, William Gwin and his wife Jane Malinda Kilpatrick. They were my maternal fifth great-grandparents. Their daughter Rebecca Gwin and Manoah Walker (son of Peyton Walker and Martha Huddleston) were my fourth great-grandparents.  I found out that Elias' parents were William Gwin and Nancy Childress. Elias named his firstborn son after his father.   He definitely was not the son of Baysden Gwin and Sally Maddox who had a son named Elias who was much younger than he was.    
Raymond  astynaz at yahoo dot com
           https://www.facebook.com/notes/raymond-nolan-scott/the-mystery-of-my-maternal-6th-great-grandfather-elias-gwins-parents-solved/3503634366332491/]
[Raymond Nolan Scott Note--26 Jun 2020:
John, I was checking out your site [and your conclusion is wrong regarding the 1820 census where it says "I think this means that Rebecca has died and he has not yet married Tabitha"]:
[listed as Elias Gwinn in the 1820 census of Franklin Co., TN, with only two other young males (1 under five, one in late teens) and no females in the household--(Elias would be ca. 37 here); I think this means that Rebecca has died and he has not yet married Tabitha.  A Daniel Gwinn, same age category as Elias, is listed beside him with only one other male and no females. ]

Name: Elias Gwinn
[Elias Givens] 
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Franklin, Tennessee
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 16: 1
Total Free White Persons: 3
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 3

According to that Census record, there is one free white female 16 thru 25 in the household.

Rebecca was long deceased and 6g-grandfather Elias was already married to 6g-grandmother Tabitha Weatherford.  Their son, William Gwin was born in 1812.   He'd have been 8 years old at the time of that Census. It looks like he was definitely Elias' oldest child. Tabitha seems to have been the mother of Elias' daughters Rebecca and Sally.  They named their daughter in honor of Elias' first wife.


Last Will and Testament of Elias Gwin, Macoupin Co., IL
    Transcribed by me, John Gwin, from the photocopy of the original found on Ancestry.com

In the name of God Amen  I Elias Gwin of the State of Illinois and Macoupin County being mindful of my mortality do this fifteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and forty five Make and publish this my last will, and testament in Manner following.~
1st     I desire to be decently and [prevally?] buried in the burying ground at [whi] is called Huddleston's burying ground without any [pompt?] and
         with as little Expense as may be
2nd   I desire that all my Just debts and funeral Expenses be paid as soon after my decease as possible out of the first moneys that Shall come into  
         the Hands of my Executors from any fraction of my Estate real or personal  Also I direct that a fair Valuation or appraisement be made of all
         my Estate  Also I direct that a sufficiency of my property be sold at public Auction for good current Money on a credit of twelve months to pay
         all of my debts  Also it is my desire that some one of my lawful heirs take my Sister Sally Patton and take care of her during her lifetime if
         she will remain with them and that my Executors make a reasonable allowance out of my Estate for the same the one of my heirs that Shall
         take her. ~
                     Also I direct that my daughters Sally and Fanny each have a feather bed and bedding absolutely,  Also I direct that the remainder of my
         property real and personal be equally divided between my children Rebecca Little, Sally Gwin, William Gwin,  James Gwin, Alexander   
         Gwin,
Tobitha Pearson, John W. Gwin, and Fanny Gwin,  And I do hereby make and ordain my friend William Weatherford Senor and my
         two sons James Gwin and Alexander Gwin Executors of this my last will and testament   In Witness whereof I Elias Gwin the testator leave to
         this my will written on one Sheet of paper Set my hand and seal this fifteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight
         hundred and forty five                                                                                                                       his
                                                                                                                                                 Elias    R    Gwin                Seal
                                                                                                                                                                  mark
Signed Sealed and delivered in the 
presents of us who have Subscribed in
the presents of Each other
         William Weatherford Send
          
William Gwin
         Alexander Gwin
         John W. Gwin
         James Gwin

                                               



Here are Elias Gwin's eight children--four sons and four daughters--listed in the order in which they appear in his will, above.  I have assigned them to generation 23.
23.01--Rebecca Gwin (1808 - 1898) m1. William Little; m2. James Parker Pearson (1816 - 1890);
23.02--Sally (Sarah?) Gwin (1810 - unk.);
23.03--William Gwin (1812 - 1857); m. Malinda Jane "Jane" Kilpatrick;
23.04--James Gwin (1815 - 1855) m. Nancy Lemay;
23.05--Alexander Gwin (unk. - unk.);
23.06--Tabitha Gwin  (1813 - 1848) m1. James Parker Pearson (1816 - 1890);
23.07--John W. Gwin (unk. - unk.);
23.08--Fanny (Frances?) Gwin (unk. - unk.);
23.09?--Lucinda Gwin? (ca. 1828? - after 1850 but bef. Elias dies?);
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23.01--Rebecca Gwin, b. 15 Jan 1808 in TN; d. 21 Jul 1898 in Macoupin Co., IL; bd. in Wheeler Cem., Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG mem.# 53798250;
m1. William Little (b. 15 Mar 1804; d. 15 Mar 1835 in Macoupin Co., IL; bd. in Wheeler Cem., Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG mem.# 53798219);
m2. 22 Apr 1849  to James Parker Pearson (b. 29 Mar 1816 in England; d. 27 Mar 1890 in Macoupin Co., IL; bd. Wheeler Cem., Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 53798248--"BORN YORKSHIRE ENGLAND"); at least two ch. by Mr. Little and one by Mr. Pearson;
[listed as Rebecca Little in the 1840 census of Macoupin Co., IL, with 1 male 5-9 and one female 5-9]
[listed as Rebecca Pierson (sic) 46, b. TN, in the 4 Aug
1860 census of Twp. 8 Range 7 of Macoupin Co., IL]

[listed as James Pierson (sic) 43, b. England, in the 4 Aug 1860 census of Twp. 8 Range 7 of Macoupin Co., IL]
24.01--son Little, b. 1831-1835, according to the 1840 census, above; d. unk.; bd, unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as male, 5-9, lvg. with Rebecca Little in the 1840 census of Macoupin Co., IL]
24.02--Margaret H./W. Little, b. 4 May 1835 in Macoupin Co., IL; d. 30 Mar 1888 in Macoupin Co., IL; bd. unk.; m. 24 Feb 1853 to Huston/Houston Mabery; unk. ch.;
[listed as female, 5-9, lvg. with Rebecca Little in the 1840 census of Macoupin Co., IL]
[listed as Margaret Mabarry, 35, b. IL, in the 28 Jul
1870 census of Grand River Twp., Bates Co., MO]
Rebecca Gwin Little m2. James Parker Pearson, her former brother-in-law (see Tabitha's section 23.06 below); at least one ch;
24.03--Tabitha Pearson, b. 16 Sep 1850 in Macoupin Co., IL; d. 16 Feb 1857 in Macoupin Co., IL, age 6 y 5 m;  bd. in Wheeler Cem., Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG mem.# 53798252; m. never; no ch.;


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23.02--Sarah A. Gwin, b. 1810 in TN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Sarah A. Gwin, 40, b. TN, in the 29 Nov 1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL]
[John M. Gwin Note:  Sarah shows up in the 1850 census living with Elias, but when I first saw her there, it was unclear to me whether she was his wife, daughter, or (perhaps widowed) daughter-in-law.  I listed her here as his daughter until I knew for sure, since her age fits--two years younger than Rebecca, two years older than William.  And now we know from Elias' will that this is correct.]

From the 29 Nov 1850 U.S. Census of Macoupin Co., Illinois
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JOHN M. GWIN COMMENTS
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66
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farmer
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For the following five reasons, I'm confident that this is our Elias, the subject of this page.  Both this Elias and ours were born in North Carolina in either 1783 or 1784, lived in Macoupin County, Illinois in 1850, and had a daughter named Sarah A. Gwin born in 1810.

Sarah A. Gwin
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no
yes
This is Elias Gwin's oldest daughter, Sarah A Gwin, born in 1810.  She may have married, divorced, and taken back her maiden name, but I think it is more likely that she has never married.  She was born in Tennessee, the place Elias and Rebecca stopped on their way to Macoupin Co., IL.  She is listed first in Elias' list of his children in his will, my first source of his children.  She may have moved back to her family home to help her widowed father care for the three children of her siblings, or she may have never left home, having never married.

Lucinda Gwin
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yes
I'm not sure who this person is, but we have several clues that may help eventually identify her.  The fact that she was born in Tennessee suggests that she, like Sarah, above is a child of Elias.  Her age here suggests that she could be the youngest of Elias' children.  Elias' son William had a daughter, likely his first born child, named Rebecca Lucinda, who may have been named after this Lucinda.  The fact that Elias does not list her with his eight recorded beneficiaries suggests that this Lucinda may have originally been in the will with the other eight of his living children but died between the time Elias wrote his will in 1845 and the time he actually died and so was erased from it.

Joseph Gwin
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IL
no yes

I'm not sure who this person is.  His family name suggests that he is perhaps a child of one of Elias' four known sons:  William, James, Alexander, or John W.   Of these four, we seem to know the most about William, who doesn't mention a child named Joseph OR Elias.  That leaves James, Alex, and John.  Of these, I have learned the names of six of James' children, none of which is Joseph or Elias; therefore, I believe that these two are sons of either Alexander Gwin or John W. Gwin OR possibly (but less likely) one is a son of one and the other is a son of the other.  If I am right, then, this could suggest that the parents--Alex and his wife or John and his wife--have both died and that Elias is raising the orphans,  

Elias Gwin
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m

IL
no yes

I'm not sure who this person is, but see my comment directly above.

James Pearson
3
m

IL
no

I'm not sure who this person is, but his name and age suggest that he is the son of James Pearson and Tabitha Gwin Pearson, probably the one listed below as #24.06.  Why he is listed here at age three in 1850 living with Elias instead of his parents is not clear, UNLESS Tabitha has just died and her widower has asked his father-in-law to help care for the child until things can get settled.

Sarah Patton
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NC
no
yes
I'm not sure who this person is.


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23.03--William Gwin, b. 1812 in TN; d. 23 Sep 1857 in IL; bd. in Wheeler Cem., Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG mem.# 53798167; m. Malinda Jane "Jane" Kilpatrick (b. 1812; d. 28 Jan 1852 in NC; bd. in Wheeler Cem., Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG mem.# 53798164); at least two ch.; (Darlene Almer's 3g-grandfather and Raymond Scott's 5g-grfather);
[listed as William Gwin, 38, b. TN, in the 16 Oct 1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL]

[listed as Jane M. Gwin, 37, b. NC, in the 16 Oct 1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL]
24.01--Rebecca Lucinda Gwin, b. 8 Jan 1833 in AL; d. 20 Oct 1910 in Garfield, Whitman Co., WA; bd. Garfield Cem., Garfield, Whitman Co., WA--Block 26, Lot 3, Grave 8--FAG Mem. ID# 133101272; m. Monoah B. Walker (b. 16 Jan 1831; d. 22 Mar 1910--age 19 y, 2 m. 6 d; bd. Garfield Cem., Garfield, Whitman Co., WA--Block 26, Lot 3, Grave 7--FAG Mem. ID# 133101271); at least ch.; these are Raymond Scott's 4g-grandparents;
[listed as Rebecca L. Gwin, 17, b. AL(!), in the 16 Oct 1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL]
[listed as Rebecca Walker, 27, b. AL, in the 3 Aug
1860 census of Gillespey P.O., Twp. 8 Rg. 7, Macoupin Co., IL, and lvg. w/ her husb. and kids; her m-i-l Martha Walker, 64 and b. VA; and her prob. brother William T. Gwin, 16]

[listed as Manoah (sic) Walker, 19, b. VA (sic), in the 28 Nov
1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL, and lvg. w/ his parents: Patton Walker, 80 and insane, and Martha Walker, 51; and sister: Nancy Walker, 11]
[listed as Manoah (sic) Walker, 29, b. IL (sic), in the 3 Aug
1860 census of Gillespey P.O., Twp. 8 Rg. 7, Macoupin Co., IL, and lvg. w/ his wife and kids; his mother Martha Walker, 64 and b. VA; and his prob. b-i-l William T. Gwin, 16, b. IL]
25.01--William Walker, b. ca. 1853 in IL; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as William Walker, 7, b. IL, in the 3 Aug 1860 census of Gillespey P.O., Twp. 8 Rg. 7, Macoupin Co., IL, and lvg. w/ his fam.; his grmother Martha Walker, 64 and b. VA; and his prob. uncle William T. Gwin, 16, b. IL]
25.02--James Walker, b. ca. 1854 in IL; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as James Walker, 6, b. IL, in the 3 Aug 1860 census of Gillespey P.O., Twp. 8 Rg. 7, Macoupin Co., IL, and lvg. w/ his fam.; his grmother Martha Walker, 64 and b. VA; and his prob. uncle William T. Gwin, 16, b. IL]
25.03--Martha Walker, b. ca. 1856 in IL; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Martha Walker, 4, b. IL, in the 3 Aug 1860 census of Gillespey P.O., Twp. 8 Rg. 7, Macoupin Co., IL, and lvg. w/ her fam.; her grmother Martha Walker, 64 and b. VA; and her prob. uncle William T. Gwin, 16, b. IL]
25.04--Elias Andrew Walker, b. ca. 1859 in IL; d. Nov 1921 in OR; bd. Rose City Cem., Portland, Multnomah Co., OR--FAG Mem. ID# 35574947; m. ca. 1879 to Josephine Colbert Evans (b. Feb 1862 in MO; d. 7 May 1960 in Washington Co., OR; bd. unk., but FAG Mem. ID# 210864996); at least ten ch.--Josephine reports 6 of 10 ch. lvg. in 1900 census; Elias is Raymond Scott's 3g-grandpa;
[listed as Elias Walker, 1, b. IL, in the 3 Aug 1860 census of Gillespey P.O., Twp. 8 Rg. 7, Macoupin Co., IL, and lvg. w/ his fam.; his grmother Martha Walker, 64 and b. VA; and his prob. uncle William T. Gwin, 16]
[listed as Elias A. Walker, 42, dry goods/grocer, b. Oct 1859 in IL/TN/IL, md. 21 yrs., in the 2 Jun
1900 census of Ritz Pct., Walla Walla Co., WA]

[listed as Josephine Walker, 38, b. Feb 1862 in MO/IN/IN, md. 21 yrs. w/6 of 10 ch. lvg., in the 2 Jun
1900 census of Ritz Pct., Walla Walla Co., WA]
[Raymond Scott Note--17 Jun 2020:   My 3rd great-grandfather's name was Elias Andrew Walker.]

26.01--Mary "May" Walker, b. Nov 1879 in Bourbon Co., KS/IL/MO; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as May Walker, 20, b. Nov 1879 in KS/IL/MO, in the 2 Jun 1900 census of Ritz Pct., Walla Walla Co., WA]
26.02--John Franklin Walker, b. Nov 1881 in KS/IL/MO; d. 9 Mar 1937 in OR; bd. Rose City Cem., Portland, Multnomah Co., OR--FAG Mem. ID# 210866606; m. 1913 to Floy May Kasinger (m1. to Mr. Davis; b. 11 Oct 1894 in MO; d. 13 Sep 1981 in Napa Co., CA; bd. in Tulocay Cem., Napa, Napa Co., CA); at least one ch.;
[listed as John F. Walker, 18, b. Nov 1881 in KS/IL/MO, in the 2 Jun 1900 census of Ritz Pct., Walla Walla Co., WA]
27.01--Harold George Walker, b. 13 Jun 1914 in Milton, Columbia Co., OR; d. 14 Dec 1997 in Clearlake, Lake Co., CA; bd. unk., but FAG Mem. ID# 210868057; m. Ruth Sarah Rosenthal (); at least one ch.;
28.01--Beverly Floy Walker, b. 29 Mar 1934 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA; d. 16 Dec 2011 in Sonoma Co., CA; bd. unk., but cremated at Cypress Lawn, Colma Co., CA; m. Everett J. Andrews (b. 1935; d. 1998 bd. unk.); at least one ch.;
29.01--Cynthia Renee Andrews; [PRIVATE]; m. Lawrence Nolan Scott [PRIVATE];
30.00--Raymond Nolan Scott CONTRIBUTOR facebook friendship requested [PRIVATE];
[Raymond N. Scott Note--17 Jun 2020:  Parents of Elias Gwin (b. 1783, NC) 
I am a fifth great-grandson of Elias and Tabitha (Weatherford) Gwin's son, William Gwin and his wife Jane Malinda Kilpatrick. They were two of my maternal fifth great-grandparents. Their daughter Rebecca Gwin and Manoah Walker (son of Peyton Walker and Martha Huddleston) were my fourth great-grandparents.  I found out that Elias' parents were William Gwin and Nancy Childress. He named his firstborn son after his father.   He definitely was not the son of Baysden Gwin and Sally Maddox who had a son named Elias who was much younger than he was.    
Raymond  astynaz at yahoo dot com
           https://www.facebook.com/notes/raymond-nolan-scott/the-mystery-of-my-maternal-6th-great-grandfather-elias-gwins-parents-solved/3503634366332491/]
26.03--Birdie Walker, b. Nov 1883 in KS/IL/MO; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Birdie Walker, 16, b. Nov 1883 in KS/IL/MO, in the 2 Jun 1900 census of Ritz Pct., Walla Walla Co., WA]   
26.04--unk. Walker, b. ca. 1885; d. unk. but bef. 1900; bd. unk.; m. unk. but prob. never; prob. no ch.;

26.05--Bertha Walker, b. Jul 1887 in MO/IL/MO; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Bertha Walker, 12, b. Jul 1887 in MO/IL/MO, in the 2 Jun 1900 census of Ritz Pct., Walla Walla Co., WA]
26.06--unk. Walker, b. ca. 1889; d. unk. but bef. 1900; bd. unk.; m. never; no ch.;

26.07--Harry Walker, b. Oct 1891 in MO/IL/MO; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Harry Walker, 8, b. Oct 1881 in MO/IL/MO, in the 2 Jun 1900 census of Ritz Pct., Walla Walla Co., WA]
26.08--unk. Walker, b. ca. 1893; d. unk. but bef. 1900; bd. unk.; m. never; no ch.;

26.09--unk. Walker, b. ca. 1895; d. unk. but bef. 1900; bd. unk.; m. never; no ch.;

26.10--Mitha Walker, b. Oct 1897 in WA/IL/MO; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. Mr. Waterhouse (); unk. ch.;
[listed as Mitha Walker, 2, b. Oct 1897 in WA/IL/MO, in the 2 Jun 1900 census of Ritz Pct., Walla Walla Co., WA]
24.02--James H. Gwin, b. 25 Dec 1835 in Macoupin Co., IL; d. 16 Jun 1910 in Crawford Co., KS; bd. Pleasant View Cem., Godfrey, Bourbon Co., KS--FAG mem.# 54562777; m. Oct 1857 Eliza/Mary Mabery (b. 6 Feb 1836 in IL; d. 16 Dec 1906 in Bourbon Co., KS;); at least six ch.; James is Darlene Almer's gg-grandfather;
[listed as James H. Gwin, 13, b. IL, in the 16 Oct 1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL]
[Darlene Almer Note- 24 May 2006:
Hi Mr. Gwin--Got your message. Have you had time to check my posted Gwin info? I am related to
22.00--Elias Gwin who traveled from TN to Macoupin Co., IL, when he lost his wife, Tabitha Weatherford, daughter of Money Weatherford.   Elias's son, 23.03--William Gwin, was my next ancestor in line, then on to William's son,
24.02--James H. Gwin, who moved to Bourbon Co., KS, and had my great-grandmother,
25.04--Sarah Elizabeth Gwin.  Does any of that ring any bells?  I really don't know much about that line other than names. Any info you might have to share (or pictures) would be greatly appreciated.
Darlene Almer, Longview, WA--DarleneA@aol.com]


[Darlene Almer Note: There is a schoolhouse still standing in 2008, though probably not for long due to highway improvements, on the old GWIN homestead one mile north of Garland Corner, KS, on South Hwy. 69 near Fort Scott, KS, named after James H. Gwin. It has also been known as the Drywood 4-H Building.]

[John M. Gwin Note: The following obituary is taken from James' good FindAGrave memorial:
OBITUARY--The Fort Scott Tribune, June 20, 1910, Page 6
        James H. Guin [sic--Gwin] was born in Macoupin county, Ill., on December 23, 1835, and died at the home of his daughter in Crawford county, Kan., June 16, 1910, at the age of 76 years 2 months, 21 days. He was married to Eliza Mayberry [sic--should be Mabery] October 1857.
        In 1861 he accepted Christ as his savior and became a member of the Methodist church, in which faith he continued until death. In 1866 he moved with his family to Kansas and located six miles south of this city, where he has since continued his residence.  His life companion was called to the better world a few years ago.  He leaves five children and several grandchildren to mourn their loss.  The funeral service was conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. from the Pleasant View school house by Rev. L. G. Wood of the Brethren church.
        James Guin [sic--Gwin] was well known throughout the county and was highly respected by all who knew him, which was evidenced by the large concourse of sympathizing friends who attended the funeral.  He was a loyal citizen, a good neighbor, a kind father and a devoted Christian.  May these characteristics be held in sacred memory to help and bless the living.  His last request was that his grandsons act as pallbearers and bear his body to its resting place, which request was carried out in full, and interment was made at Pleasant View cemetery by the side of his companion.]

25.01--Elias Franklin "Frank" Gwin, b. 14 Sep 1860 in IL/US/US, d. 4 Oct 1927; bd. Olathe Cem., Olathe, Montrose Co., CO--FAG mem.# 25334344; m. Amelia Hannah Givens (b. 17 Jan 1862 in KY; d. 28 Jun 1904 in Montrose, CO; bd. Olathe Cem., Olathe, Montrose Co., CO; div);  at least nine ch.;
[John M. Gwin Note: The following obituary is taken from Frank's good FindAGrave memorial:
 OBITUARYE. F. GWIN PASSES AWAY; WAS PIONEER
        Elias Franklin Gwin, well known and highly respected resident of Montrose {i.e., CO}, passed away at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning at Montrose Hospital from pneumonia with which he had been ill about a week.  He had not been in good health for some time, and the attack of the disease made rapid inroad upon his constitution.
        Deceased was 67 years and 20 days of age.  He was born in Illinois and came to Montrose about 26 years ago, having lived here since.
        He is survived by the following children: Mrs. A. Toler of Hallett, Oklahoma; James Gwin of Hallet, Oklahoma; Dorothy Allison of Grand Junction; Ernest Gwin of Goble, Oregon; Dave Gwin of Los Angeles; Harvey Gwin of Montrose; Archie Gwin of Los Angeles; Mrs. Earl Hill of Riverside, Calif., and Mrs. Earl Cullins of Kansas City, Mo.
        Deceased was a member of various Masonic bodies, including Blue Lodge, Chapter Council, Commandery, and Shrine and had held offices in some of them. The Masons will have charge of the funeral with burial in Olathe Cemetery, beside his wife who passed away some years ago. Time of funeral will be announced later upon receipt of word from the children who are of a distance.
IMPRESSIVE SERVICE FOR LATE E. F. GWIN
        Amidst a profusion of most beautiful flowers and floral offerings that surrounded the casket, the funeral services for the late E. Frank Gwin were conducted from the Pond chapel at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.  The chapel was filled with sorrowing friends and members of the Masonic Lodge of Montrose, who attended in a body, together with an uniformed escort of eight Knights Templar, of which deceased was a member.
        Rev. Lester C. Pritchett of the Congregational church gave a most comforting message surrounding the thought "I shall be satisfied when I awake in His likeness."  Ralph Vota sang two songs, accompanied by Loyde Hillyer, "Wonderful Peace" and "When I Go Home".
        A concourse followed the remains to their burial place in the Olathe Cemetery where the Masonic burial service was carried out.  The Knights Templar acted as an escort for the body.
        Children of the deceased present were: Harvey K. Gwin, Montrose;  J. P. Gwin and Mrs. A. Toler of Hallett, Okla., Mrs. Dorothy Allison of Grand Junction, and Mrs. Naomi Cullins, Kansas City.
        The bearers were brothers of the Masonic Lodge, W. D. Jay, W. L. Perkins, H. W. Wottring, J. F. Krebs, George W. Martin and W. L. White.
        Deceased had been an active man in the affairs of Montrose since he moved his family here twenty-six years ago. The father of a large family, he reared them to fine manhood and womanhood in this area, and they are now out in various parts of the country, taking their places in the affairs of life, all respected and honored in their respective communities.  Frank Gwin followed various pursuits here and was at the time engaged in the mercantile business here.  He was a splendid citizen and friend, that friendship being attested by the out-pouring to pay last respects in his memory.  Quiet, jovial, always attending to his own business, he never meddled in the affairs of others, finding so much good in everybody that he could always be heard extolling their virtues rather than giving voice to their frailities.
        He was an ardent Mason--he lived the beautiful teachings emanating from the lodge room. Any man who follows out the precepts taught by the society in which he holds membership and does his best to live them, is bound to be a good citizen. This Frank Gwin did, and for his excellent virtue he will ever be remembered by his brothers and friends most tenderly.
        To his children the sympathy of this community is extended.]
26.01--Charlotte Jane "Lottie" Gwin, b. 9 Dec 1878 in KS/IL/KY; d. 13 Oct 1936 in Pawnee Co., OK; bd. Bethany Cem., Hallett, Pawnee Co., OK--FAG mem. #28712838; m1. Dudley E. Osborn (); m2. Absalom Vandorn Toler (); at least two ch., both by Dudley;
[Note from Lottie's FAG memorial builder:  Lottie Jane was shot and killed by her second husband in Pawnee County, OK. He was sent to Eastern State Mental Hospital in Vinita.]
27.01--Archie Franklin Osborn, b. 13 Aug 1897; d. 14 Jun 1978; bd. Elm Grove Cem., Stillwater, Payne Co., OK--FAG Mem. ID# 25667174; m. Hazel May Retherford (17 Dec 1897; d. 4 Oct 1993; bd. Elm Grove Cem., Stillwater, Payne Co., OK--FAG Mem. ID# 25667182); at least four ch.;
28.01--inf. son Osborn, b. 13 Nov 1917; d. 13 Nov 1917; bd. Elm Grove Cem., Stillwater, Payne Co., OK--FAG Mem. ID# 53715020;

28.02--Gladys Hazel Osborn, b. 10 Nov 1918; d. 14 Nov 2014; bd. Elm Grove Cem., Stillwater, Payne Co., OK--FAG Mem. ID# 148418363; m1. W. C. Dunn (); m2. Mr. StPeter (); unk. ch.;
29.01--William Culver Dunn, b. 1910; d. 1979; bd. unk,; m. 1933 to unk.;
28.03--Opal Wanetta Osborn, b. 1923; d. 1937, ca. age 14; bd. unk.; m. prob. never; no known ch.;

28.04--Frankie Fern Osborn, b. 1929; d. 2015; bd. unk.; m. Mr. Nelson (); unk. ch.;
27.02--Dorothy Alameda Osborn, b. 1909; d. 1984; bd. unk.; m. Mr. Huff (); unk. ch.;
26.02-- James Peyton Gwin, b. 1881 in KS/IL/KY; d. 1969; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.
He is survived by the following children: Mrs. A. Toler of Hallett, Oklahoma; James Gwin of Hallet, Oklahoma; Dorothy Allison of Grand Junction; Ernest Gwin of Goble, Oregon; Dave Gwin of Los Angeles; Harvey Gwin of Montrose; Archie Gwin of Los Angeles; Mrs. Earl Hill of Riverside, Calif., and Mrs. Earl Cullins of Kansas City, Mo
26.03-- Ernest Gwin, b. unk. in KS/IL/KY; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.

26.04-- Dave Gwin, b. unk. in KS/IL/KY; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.

26.05--Dorothy F. Gwin, b. ca. 1886 in KS/IL/KY; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m1. William G. Hewitt (b. ca. 1870 in IL/Scotland/England); no ch. reported in four years in the 1910 census; m2. Mr. Allison (); unk. ch. of unk. total;

26.06--Clarence Harvey "Harvey" Gwin, b. ca. 1892 in KS/IL/KY; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.

26.07--Archie Alexander Gwin, b. 28 Feb 1894 in OK/IL/KY; d. 9 Dec 1983 in Lemon Grove, CA; bd. Sanger Cem., Sanger, Fresno Co., CA--FAG Mem. ID# 100265750--"US ARMY, WORLD WAR I"; m1. 29 Apr 1914 in Telluride, San Miguel Co., CO to Laura Violet Loucks (b. 1893; d. 1914 in Montrose, CO; bd. Cedar Cem., Montrose, Montrose Co., CO--Sec. F, Blk. 72, Lot 1, SE 1/4--FAG Mem. ID# 27111833); at least one ch. by Laura of at least two total; m2. on 7 Nov 1920 in Montrose, Montrose Co., CO to Gladys Ewing (b. ca. 1896); at least one ch. by Gladys of at least two total;
[listed as Archie Gwin, 25, wid., baker in a bakery, b. OK/IL/KY, in the 8 Jan 1920 census of Montrose, Montrose Co., CO]

[listed as Laura Loucks, 16, servant for a private family, lodger in the home of Wm. L. and Laura B. Borse/Bosse, b. CO/IA/IA, in the 7 May
1910 census of Delta, Delta Co., CO]
27.01--Gwin
A. A. Gwin m2. Gladys (nee unk.)
27.02--Gwin
26.08--Hester M. Gwin, b. ca. 1897 in OK/IL/KY; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. Earl Hill (); unk. ch.

26.09--Emma Naomi Gwin, b. 15 Jul 1901 in KS/IL/KY; d. 8 Dec 1991 in Fresno, CA; bd. unk.; SS#556248447; m. 18 Jan 1923 in Montrose, Montrose Co., CO, to Mr. Earl Cullins (); unk. ch.;

26.10--Homer H. Gwin, b. 20 Jun 1904 in Montrose, CO/IL/KY; d. 1906; bd. unk.; m. never; no ch.

25.02--Arena Frances "Rena" Gwin, b. 1866 in Macoupin Co., IL; d. 1931 in Crawford Co., KS; bd. Girard Cem., Crawford Co., KS--FAG Mem.# 75000471; m. 3 Aug 1883 to Manford K. "Manfred" Evans (); div. betw. 1915 and 1920; at least 11 ch.;

26.01--Frank Elvis Evans, b. 1884; d. 1942; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

26.02--James E. Evans, b. 1886; d. 1964; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

26.03--Bert Lee Evans, b. 1888; d. 1959; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

26.04--Minnie Evans, b. 1891; d. 1936; bd. unk.; m. Mr. Ritter (); unk. ch.;

26.05--Guy Evans, b. 1893; d. 1947; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

26.06--Charles Dudley "Charlie" Evans, b. 1896; d. 1968; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

26.07--Nettie Evans, b. 1897; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

26.08--Melvin Louis "Lewis" Evans, b. 1897; d. 1982; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

26.09--Clark C. Evans, b. 1901; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

26.10--Ralph Evans, b. 1905; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

26.11--Theo Edwin Leon Evans, b. 1908; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

25.03--John W. Gwin, b. 1869; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

25.04--Sarah Elizabeth Gwin, b. 28 Nov 1871 in Bourbon Co., KS; d. 27 Sep 1928 in Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS; bd. Evergreen Cem., Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS--FAG Mem.# 75118835; m1. Theodore C. Stroud (b. 1 Feb 1870; d. 22 Mar 1948; bd. unk.; brother of Sarah Rhoda Stroud who married Elias Gwin); m2. unk. ; m3. 1915 to John Henry Meyer (b. 1870; d. 2 Nov 1926; bd. unk.); unk. ch.;

[John M. Gwin Note:  Sarah is Darlene Almer's gg-grandmother.]

[John M. Gwin Note:  Sarah's obituary is copied here from her FindAGrave memorial:
OBITUARY, Fort Scott Tribune, Thursday, Sept. 27, 1928
DEATH OF MRS. MEYERS
Passed Away at Mercy Hospital
This Morning--Had Been Ill Two Years--Funeral Tomorrow at 2
        Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Meyers of 623 South Barbee passed away at Mercy Hospital this morning at 4 o'clock, following an illness covering a period of two years.  The cause of death was paralysis.  The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Gwin of the Godfrey neighborhood, pioneer settlers, for whom the Gwin schoolhouse was named and which stands on the old homestead.
        Mrs. Meyers was the wife of John Henry Meyers who died November 2, 1926.   She leaves the following relatives:  James H. Joseph of Chaflin, Kas, and Carl Stroud of Standbury Mo., children; E. F. Gwin of Colorado and Lewis Gwin of El Dorado, Kas., brothers; and one sister, Mrs. Rena Evans of Radley, Kas., all of whom will attend the funeral.  Also the deceased leaves one granddaughter and three grandsons.  One daughter, Mrs. Blanche Fetters, is deceased.]

[John M. Gwin Note--5 Sep 2020:  I'm having trouble understanding the above obituary which states that the two children of Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Gwin Meyers were both named Gwin.  This would mean they were both born out of wedlock, i.e., before she married Theodore Stroud.  If this is so, who are the fathers of "E. F. Gwin of Colorado" and "Lewis  Gwin of El Dorado, Kas."?  Or perhaps the newswriter erred, entering their surnames incorrectly.  Nevertheless, I have listed them below as entered above.]

26.01--E. F. Gwin?, b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

26.02--Lewis Gwin?, b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

26.00--(Darlene's g-grandparent--one of the two listed above?); at least one child
27.00--(Darlene's grandparent); at least one child

28.00--(Darlene's parent); at least one child
29.00--Darlene CONTRIBUTOR [PRIVATE]; (nee unk.); m. Jim Almer [PRIVATE];
30.01--Thomas James "Tom" Almer [PRIVATE];

                    Tommy's Early Start--A Premature Birth

                                         The traumatic story of a premature baby's birth.

                                                                        By Darlene Almer

    After 14 years of marriage, at age 37, suddenly I was pregnant. I didn’t believe my own eyes when I checked the pregnancy test--it just couldn’t be positive. I called a good friend to have a reliable witness to the definite pink circle showing positive results. A baby was coming!  Truly a miracle had been bestowed on us, and my joy overwhelmed my soon-to-be expanding body.
            At 25 weeks, I had an ultrasound. The technician and I were playing and truly enjoying ourselves, watching the baby move and recording a tape so my husband, Jim, could share in the sneak peek viewing of our son. (Amniocentesis at 16 weeks showed that we were expecting a son.) At the end of the ultrasound, the technician asked me to wait while she talked to a doctor.
            After she returned, I was sent to the hospital. Fluid was found where fluid should not be. My OB-GYN, Dr. Duncan, checked me but could find nothing wrong.  Just to be on the safe side, he kept me in the hospital overnight for monitoring.
            The next morning, with no contractions in sight, he sent me home on bed rest and told me to see him the following day. That evening, I noticed things happening that seemed a little strange, so I called Dr. Duncan and was sent once again to the hospital--the ominous diagnosis: premature labor. I asked, "How can this be labor? I am having no pain or discomfort, only some tightening around my stomach, and it gets hard." With the physical exam, I had another of the "contractions" and Dr. Duncan said, "Oh, no. I think you’re going to be delivering tonight." Labor was progressing. I was hooked up to three different medications, a monitor for myself and a monitor for the impatient little one inside me. Then they stood me on my head, or so it felt, with the bed tipped up at the end by my feet. I felt the hot flashes and racing heart as the magnesium sulfate entered my blood stream. Though it sounds silly, a cool rag helped me keep myself under control. It didn’t take long for the doctor to realize labor was not being stopped, but was progressing steadily and quickly. I kept silently asking my son why he was in such a hurry to come into this world, begging him to just be patient, he still had three months before he was due. But, as I have learned since he was born, he had a mind of his own, and it was made up.
            To allow the best chance of survival for what we knew was going to be a very small baby, Dr. Duncan told me I needed an emergency C-Section. Because we needed to do it quickly, I would be totally asleep for the procedure. Since the nearest neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) was 50 miles away from Longview, WA, where we lived, the team was called and told to come up to get my son right away. Jim was told he could be with me for the procedure if he wanted, but, bless his heart, he doesn’t handle things like that very well. He has a hard time just being in a hospital, much less in the actual operating room. So he kissed me and held my hand to the OR and stood vigil outside the door while the procedure was performed.
            Dr. Duncan was more than just my doctor. I had worked in the bookkeeping office of his medical practice for five years, and he knew how important this child was to us, how wanted this child was. He was personally involved in this one. That he was so personally involved and cared so much about my son’s survival was very comforting to me.
            Everything had gone so quickly, it was mind boggling. I remember feeling a strange sense of calm as I surrendered to the anesthetic, somehow feeling that God had given us this child, and He would not take him away from us.
            Thomas James Almer, as we named him the day after his birth, arrived on Wednesday, June 10, 1992 at 1:44 a.m. He weighed a mere one pound, eleven and a half ounces and was only thirteen inches long.  He was extremely active and strong, breathing on his own, but was put on a ventilator to aid his very small, premature lungs so as not to tire him. He was doing so well, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team from Portland, Oregon patiently waited for me to dig my way out of the depths of anesthesia so I could see him before they transported him in the specially equipped ambulance to Emanuel Hospital to be cared for until he was big enough and strong enough to come home. Everyone forgot one thing--I wear contacts or glasses to see any further than to read a book--and with fighting to come out of anesthesia on top of my nearsightedness, all I could see was a small pink shape in the portable incubator. Then he was gone, and the anesthesia once again claimed my consciousness.
            The next morning, I awoke in the maternity ward, feeling as if it had all been a dream. There was no little Almer baby in the nursery, and my hand kept straying to my still swollen tummy, expecting the movement and kicks I had grown to love so much. The wonderful doctors at Emanuel provided me with almost immediate and very frequent reports.  Even so, from the private room on the surgical floor I had been moved to, I passed many hours imagining what must be happening to my tiny son so far away from his mommy.
            After two days, I was released to go be with my son. As Jim and I drove the longest 50 miles of my life, we kept running into accidents, traffic jams, and construction delays. I began to feel very anxious and felt like everything was conspiring to keep me from my son. I felt like I could walk faster than the car was moving.  Jim held my hand and tried to comfort me, but I was too jumpy and nervous, my heart beating so fast, tears threatened to find the familiar path (built the last few days) down my face.
            We finally made it to the hospital, but because of the distance to the NICU and my recent bout in the operating room, Jim pushed me in a wheelchair. We went down a long hallway, turned and went down another long hallway, into an elevator, then down a long curving hallway to the double swinging doors of the NICU. We had to scrub and put on gowns as if we were going into surgery before entering the actual unit.
            Finally we were there, about to walk into another world. It was a world which would seem commonplace and normal to us after 77 days of visiting our son. The moment I saw my son, his incredibly small body with wires everywhere and a huge looking ventilator tube taped to his little face, tears filled my eyes and ran down my cheeks.  I was truly in the presence of a miracle child, and it was more than overwhelming. I said something, and at the sound of my voice, Tommy raised his eyebrows and tried to lift his precious little head, held down by the weight of the ventilator tubes.  The nurse said "Look!  He recognizes Mommy’s voice!", and my tears came even stronger than before.
            After 11 weeks ( 77 days), and four weeks before his due date of September 20, we brought our son home to Longview on Tuesday, August 25, 1992.  During his hospital stay and after he came home, Tommy endured many challenges and setbacks, one of which turned out to be visual impairment--but that’s another story, one of many, and this child has provided me with enough material to keep me busy for years!


25.05--Lewis Gwin, b. 8 Apr 1873 in Fort Scott, Bourbon co., KS; d. 8 Mar 1951 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO; bd. Mem. Pk. Cem., Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO--FAG mem.# 164163844; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

25.06--Lee Gwin, b. Jun 1876 in KS; d. 11 May 1933 in El Dorado, Butler Co., KS, ca. age 57; bd. in Evergreen Cem., Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS--FAG mem.# 118181256; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

[John M. Gwin Note:  Lee's obituaries are copied here from his good FindAGrave memorial:

GWIN, LEE
--Funeral services for Lee Gwin, 407 South Alleghany Street, who died here yesterday, will be held at the Byrd Funeral Home tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock with Rev. Fred W. Condit, pastor of the Christian Church, officiating.
        The body will be taken to Fort Scott after the services here where short services will be held tomorrow afternoon. Pallbearers will be L. R. Bell, Carrol Chalfant, George Cox, Lawrence Webster, O. L. Palmer and Luther Lewis. Interment will be made in the Evergreen Cemetery at Fort Scott. (El Dorado Times, Friday, May 12, 1933)

GWIN, LEE--Funeral services for Lee Gwin, who died here Thursday, were held at the Byrd Funeral Home this morning with Rev. Fred W. Condit, pastor of the Christian Church officiating.
        A large group of friends and relatives were present to pay its last respects to the El Doradoan, and a large floral offering filled the chapel of the funeral home with its fragrance.
        A mixed quartet, composed of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Morris, Miss Elsie Ow, and C. W. Harvey, sang "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" and "Face to Face" accompanied by Mrs. I. R. Ferguson. Pallbearers were L. R. Bell, Carrol Chalfant, George Cox, Lawrence Webster, O. L. Palmer and Luther Lewis.
        The body was taken to Fort Scott immediately after the services here where short funeral services were to be held this afternoon. Interment was to be made in the Evergreen Cemetery there. (El Dorado Times, Saturday, May 13, 1933)]


24.03--Elias Gwin, b. 11 Jan 1840 (sic) in KY (sic); d. 23 Sep 1901; bd. Pleasant Valley Cem., Godfrey, Bourbon Co., KS--FAG Mem. ID# 54562698; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Elias Gwin, 8, b. IL, in the 16 Oct 1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL]
24.04--Tabitha "Tabby" Gwin, b. ca. 1844 in Macoupin Co., IL; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. Samuel Fay (); unk. ch.;
[listed as Tabby Gwin, 6, b. IL, in the 16 Oct 1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL]
[listed as Tabitha Fay, 36, IL/AL(sic)/AL(sic) in the 15 Jun
1880 census of Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL]

[listed as Samuel Fay, 46, NY/NY/NY, in the 15 Jun 1880 census of Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL]
25.01--James Fay, b. ca. 1863 in IL/NY/IL; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as James Fay, 17, IL/NY/IL, in the 15 Jun 1880 census of Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL]
25.02--Franklin Fay, b. ca. 1869 in IL/NY/IL; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Franklin Fay, 11, IL/NY/IL, in the 15 Jun 1880 census of Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL]
25.03--Mary Jane Fay, b. ca. 1877 in IL/NY/IL; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Mary Jane Fay, 3, IL/NY/IL, in the 15 Jun 1880 census of Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL]
25.00?--Ethyl J. "Tabby" Gwin?, b. 19 Jan 1878 in IL; d. 21 Oct 1967; bd. Fir Lane Mem. Pk., Spanaway, Pierce Co., WA--Plot B4--FAG Mem. ID# 130374239; m. 31 Dec 1944 in Pierce, WA, to William W. Wymore (); at least two ch.;
[John M. Gwin Note--5 Sep 2020:    On FindAGrave I found a memorial (130374239) for the above entry, which I have entered here in generation 25 as "25.01".  I believe at least part of the memorial to be in error, because Ethyl is listed there as the daughter of 23.03 William Gwin and Jane Kilpatrick.  However, we know that William died in 1857, and this Ethyl was not born until some 20 years later.   So until we learn the truth, I have temporarily listed this Ethyl as the daughter of the original Tabby who correctly appears in the 1850 census at age six as the daughter of 23.03 William Gwin and Jane Kilpatrick.]
24.05--William F. Gwin, b. ca. 1846 in IL; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as William F. Gwin, 4, b. IL, in the 16 Oct 1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL]


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23.04--James Gwin, b. 1815 in Bedford, Bedford Co., TN; d. 6 Apr 1855 in Macoupin Co., IL; bd. unk.; m. Nancy Lemay (b. ca. 1820 in OH; d. unk.; bd. unk.); at least four ch.;
[listed as James Gwin, 35, b. TN, in the 17 Oct 1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL]

[listed as Nancy Gwin, 30, b. OH, in the 17 Oct 1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL]
[listed as Nancy Gwin, 40, b. OH, in the 8 Aug 1860 census of Gillespie PO, Twp 8 Range 7, Macoupin Co., IL]
24.01--Levi Gwin, b. ca. 1841 in Macoupin Co., IL; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Levi Gwin, 9, b. IL, in the 17 Oct 1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL]
24.02--Arena Gwin, b. Oct 1842 in Macoupin Co., IL/IL/IL; d. aft. 1910 census; bd. unk.; m. ca. 1872 to James Brayden/Braden (b. Dec 1845 in IL/IL/IL; d. aft. 1910 census; bd. unk.); at least two ch.;
[listed as Arena Gwin, 7, b. IL, in the 17 Oct 1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL]
[listed as Arena Gwin, 18, b. IL, in the 8 Aug 1860 census of Gillespie PO, Twp 8 Range 7, Macoupin Co., IL]
[listed as Irena Brayden, 36, b. IL/TN/OH, in the 22 Jun 1880 census of Zanesville Twp., Montgomery Co., IL]
[listed as Arrena Braden, 57, b. Oct 1842 in IL/TN/TN, md. 28 yrs. w/2 of 2 ch lvg., in the 22 Jun 1900 census of Zanesville Twp., Montgomery Co., IL]
[listed as Arrena Braden, 67, md. 37 yrs w/2 of 2 ch. lvg in the 22 Apr
1910 census of Davis Twp., Henry Co., MO]

[listed as James Brayden, 34, b. IL/(blank)/(blank), in the 22 Jun 1880 census of Zanesville Twp., Montgomery Co., IL]
[listed as James A. Braden, 54, b. Dec 1845 in IA/TN/TN, md. 28 yrs., in the 22 Jun 1900 census of Zanesville Twp., Montgomery Co., IL]
[listed as James Braden, 64, in the 22 Apr
1910 census of Davis Twp., Henry Co., MO]
25.01--Rosa Brayden, b. Apr 1872 in IL/IA/IL; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Rosa Brayden, 4, b. IL/IL/IL in the 22 Jun 1880 census of Zanesville Twp., Montgomery Co., IL]
[listed as Rosa Braden, 23, b. Apr 1876 in IL/IA/IL, in the 22 Jun 1900 census of Zanesville Twp., Montgomery Co., IL]
25.02--Charles L. Brayden,  b. Apr 1878 in IL/IA/IL; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Charles Brayden, 2, b. IL/IL/IL in the 22 Jun 1880 census of Zanesville Twp., Montgomery Co., IL]
[listed as Charles L. Braden, 22, b. Apr 1878 in IL/IA/IL, in the 22 Jun 1900 census of Zanesville Twp., Montgomery Co., IL]
24.03--Mary Gwin, b. ca. 1847 in Macoupin Co., IL; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Mary Gwin, 3, b. IL, in the 17 Oct 1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL]
[listed as Mary Gwin, 14, b. IL, in the 8 Aug 1860 census of Gillespie PO, Twp 8 Range 7, Macoupin Co., IL]
24.04--Lewis Alexander Gwin, b. 12 Nov 1849 in Macoupin Co., IL; d. 9 Sep 1920 in Appleton City, St. Clair Co., MO; bd. Appleton City Cem., Appleton City, St. Clair co., MO--FAG Mem.  ID# 96724454; m. 22 Feb 1893 to Agnes Viola Jones (b. 27 Nov 1869 in St. Clair Co., MO; d. 14 Dec 1956 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO; bd. Appleton City Cem., Appleton City, St. Clair Co., MO--FAG Mem.  ID# 96724963); no known ch.;
[listed as Lewis A. Gwin, 0 y 6 m, b. IL, in the 17 Oct 1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL]
[listed as Louis Gwin, 11, b. IL, in the 8 Aug 1860 census of Gillespie PO, Twp 8 Range 7, Macoupin Co., IL]
[John M. Gwin Note--2 Sep 2020:  I copied the following from Lewis' FAG memorial #96724454:
Husband of Agnes Viola Jones 1869-1956) Married February 22. 1893 Son of James Gwin 1815-1855 and Nancy Lemay 1820-1880]

24.05--Newton Gwin, b. ca. Apr 1850 in Macoupin Co., IL; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Newton  Gwin, 8, b. IL, in the 8 Aug 1860 census of Gillespie PO, Twp 8 Range 7, Macoupin Co., IL]
24.06--Louisa Gwin, b. ca. Apr 1850 in Macoupin Co., IL; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Louisa Gwin, 6, b. IL, in the 8 Aug 1860 census of Gillespie PO, Twp 8 Range 7, Macoupin Co., IL]
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23.06--Tabitha Gwin, b. 6 Oct 1813; d. 20 Feb 1848 in Macoupin Co., IL--upon Tabitha's death, her widower, James, m2. to his sister-in-law, Tabitha's oldest sister, Rebecca Gwin Little, herself a recent widow of Mr. Little; bd. Wheeler Cem., Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 53798251; m. 27 Oct 1837 James Parker Pearson (b. 29 Mar 1816 in England; d. 27 Mar 1890 in Macoupin Co., IL; bd. Wheeler Cem., Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 53798248--"BORN YORKSHIRE ENGLAND"); at least four ch.;
[John M. Gwin Note--27 Aug 2020:  FindAGrave Memorial creator Kathleen Mirabella left the following comments and acknowledgments on her excellent memorial for James:]

Tombstone pictures, by Shirley Aleguas, are from Wheeler-Huddleston Cemetery listing - http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilmaga/macoupin/cemetery/wheeler_huddleston.html

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF SOME OF ITS PROMINENT MEN AND PIONEERS - 1879 (Shirley Aleguas web site - www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilmaga/index_macoupin.html)

Honor Roll Of Veteran Burials in Macoupin County IL, 1956, State of Illinois, Illinois Veterans' Commission

PEARSON, J P, M, , Army, Co A 1 Ill Ky , 27 Mar 1890, WHEELER Cemetery Gillespie Twp Gillespie IL   --  
M = Mexican War

First marriage--Illinois Marriage Record:  PEARSON, JAMES; GWIN, TABITHA    1836-10-27 1/ 297 M
Second marriage - Illinois Marriage Record:    PEARSON, JAMES; LITTLE, REBECCA 1849-04-22 3/ 1371 MACOUPIN  

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF SOME OF ITS PROMINENT MEN AND PIONEERS--1879;  Page 200
CAPT. JAMES P. PEARSON
            Was born in Yorkshire, England March 29, 1816.  His father, John Pearson, kept a toll gate and shoe shop and died when the subject of this sketch was about five years old.  His mother's name before marriage was Elizabeth Blankin; she married as her second husband Matthew Inman and in 1825 came to Clark County, Ohio, where Capt. Pearson was principally raised.  While his step-father was living, he was obliged to work and had little opportunity for attending school; most of his education he obtained after he was married.  After his step-father died, his mother was left in comfortable circumstances and in 1834 came to Illinois.  In November of that year they rented a farm at Dry Point and settled on it the next February.  For about a year and a half his mother kept a public house for the entertainment of travelers at Dry Point.  In 1837 Capt. Pearson was employed in carrying the mail between Alton and St. Louis, first on a coach running between the two places and afterward on a packet on the Mississippi River.  He was married October 27, 1837, to Tabitha Gwin, a native of Alabama, and then went to farming for himself in the western part of Gillespie township; in March 1854 he moved to his present farm in sections three and ten in Gillespie township.
            Capt. Pearson was one of the soldiers of the Mexican War; he was mustered in Co. A, First Illinois regiment, of which his uncle, William Weatherford, was lieutenant-colonel, at Alton, July 4, 1846.  From Alton his regiment went to New Orleans, thence to Matagorda Bay in Texas; it was stationed a month at San Antonia de Bexar, and in the fall of 1846 moved into Mexico at Presidio.  They were afterward stationed at several points in northern Mexico for some months and took part in the battle of Buena Vista in February 1847. In that fight he was wounded, a ball carrying away a piece of bone from his ankle. They remained at Buena Vista till June 1847, by which time the war had closed; he was mustered out at Camargo on the Rio Grande and reached home July 7, 1847.  This was not Capt. Pearson's first experience at soldiering; he had enlisted when only a boy in a company of volunteers which left Ohio to take part in the Black Hawk War.  On reaching Vincennes, Indiana, news reached them of the closing of the war, and they returned home.  He also took part in the Mormon war at Nauvoo in Hancock County. 
He was first lieutenant of the company of volunteers raised in Ohio for service in the Black Hawk war; he was first elected drum-major and then promoted to wagon-master in the Mexican war, and everybody familiarly knows him as Captain.
            His first wife died in February 1848.  He was married in the spring of 1849 to Mrs. William Little, formerly Miss Rebecca Gwin, sister to his first wife.  Capt.    Pearson has had six children;  Elizabeth, who married Frank Johnson, and died in Missouri in February, 1879;
Elias, who died in 1855 at the age of eighteen; -Rebecca, now the wife of Edward Huddleston of Gillespie township; Martha Ann, who married Nelson Pope of Dorchester township; Mary, now Mrs. Robert Drury, of Brushy Mound township; and James M. Pearson, the youngest son, who is farming in Brushy Mound township.
            In politics Capt. Pearson is a democrat and voted first for Van Buren in 1836.   He had no capital with which to begin life and now has a farm of 200 acres in Gillespie township and owns 640 acres in Missouri, of which 400 are under cultivation.  He is now one of the oldest citizens of Gillespie township.



24.01--Elizabeth Pearson, b. ca. 1838; d. Feb 1879 in MO; bd. unk.; m. Frank Johnson (); unk. ch.;
24.02--Elias Pearson, b. ca. 1838; d. 1855 at age 18
24.03--Rebecca Pearson, b. 2 Oct 1841 in Macoupin Co., IL; d. 16 Jan 1915; bd. Wheeler Cem., Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 53798200; m. Edward Huddleson (); at least one ch.; at least two grch.;
[listed as Rebeck Huddleston, wid., 58, b. Oct 1841 in IL/England/TN, w/2 of 3 ch. lvg, in the 12 Jun 1900 census of Gillespie Twp., Macoupin Co., IL]
25.01--Stephen Parker Huddleston, b. Nov 1863; d. 1929; bd. unk.; m. ca. 1896 Phoebe Jane Jarman (b. Jan 1878 in IL/TN/TN; d. unk.; bd. unk.); at least six ch.;
[listed as Stephen Huddleston, son, 36, b. Nov 1863 in IL/KY/IL, m. 4 yrs, in the 12 Jun 1900 census of Gillespie Twp., Macoupin Co., IL]
[listed as Pheobe (sic) Huddleston, d-i-l, 22, b. Nov 1863 in IL/TN/TN, m. 4 yrs. w 2/of 2 ch. lvg., in the 12 Jun 1900 census of Gillespie Twp., Macoupin Co., IL]
26.01--Daisy Ruth Huddleston, b. 4 Oct 1896; d. 7 May 1962; bd. Elm Lawn Mem. Pk., Litchfield, Montgomery Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 52987499; m. August Adams (b. 10 Jan 1888; d. 18 Feb 1963; bd. Elm Lawn Mem. Pk., Litchfield, Montgomery Co., IL--"ILLINOIS, PVT., CO., C, 53 PIONEER INF., WORLD WAR I"--FAG Mem. ID# 52987500); unk. ch.;
[listed as Dasie (sic) R. Huddleston, g-dau, 3, b. Oct 1896 in IL/IL/IL, in the 12 Jun 1900 census of Gillespie Twp., Macoupin Co., IL]
26.02--James Frank Huddleston, b. Dec 1897; d. 1972; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as James F. Huddleston, g-son, 2, b. Dec 1897 in IL/IL/IL, in the 12 Jun 1900 census of Gillespie Twp., Macoupin Co., IL]

26.03--Hattie May Huddleston, b. 1900; d. 1980; bd. unk.; m. Mr. Nepute (); unk. ch.;

26.04--Bert M. Huddleston, b. 22 Apr 1904 in Macoupin Co., IL; d. 11 Jan 1977 in Macopin Co., IL; bd. Gillespie City Cem., Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 53847583; m. 5 Nov 1949 to Viola L. Matteson (b. 30 Dec 1951; d. 22 Mar 1995; bd. beside her son at Gillespie City Cem., Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 53847661); at least five ch.;
[John M. Gwin Note--1 Sep 2020:  I copied the following from Viola's FindAGrave memorial:

d/o Hilda (Find) Matteson;    Viola L. Huddleston GILLESPIE -- Viola L. Huddleston: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice -- State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL)--March 23, 1995
Deceased Name: Viola L. Huddleston GILLESPIE -- Viola L. Huddleston 79, of Gillespie died Wednesday at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.   Survivors: two sons, Donald Huddleston Sr. of Gillespie and Bert Thomas Huddleston of the U.S. Army stationed in California.; two daughters, Sharon Overstreet and Karen Brady, both of Gillespie; seven grandchildren; and five gr-grch.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie. Burial: Gillespie City Cem.;  Edition: M1,M2; Page: 7;  All content is (c) Copyright 1995 The State Journal-Register, a division of Copley Press, Inc.


27.01--Donald Huddleston, Sr., [PRIVATE];

27.02--Bert Thomas Huddleston, [PRIVATE];

27.03--Sharon Huddleston, [PRIVATE];  m. Mr. Overstreet; [PRIVATE];

27.04--Steven Edwin Huddleston, b. 24 Jun 1956 in IL; d. 16 Apr 1986; bd. Gillespie City Cem., Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 53854705; bd. w/his mother, Viola L; m. unk., but prob never;. unk. ch., but prob. none;

27.05--Karen Huddleston, [PRIVATE]; m. Mr. Brady; [PRIVATE];
26.05--Ray Cleo Huddleston, b. 1906; d. 1963; bd. unk.; m. unk. (); unk. ch.;

26.06--Edith Irene Huddleston, b. 1909; d. 1978; bd. unk.; m. Mr. Miller (); unk. ch.;
25.02--unk. Huddleston, b.

25.03--Robert Franklin Huddleston, b. 24 Jul 1868; d. 27 Feb 1895; bd. Wheeler Cem., Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 53798201; m. unk., but gravestone says, "SON OF E & R. HUDDLESTON" instead of husband of so-and-so, so he prob. was not married; unk. ch.;
24.04--Martha Ann Pearson, b. 24 Feb 1842 in Macoupin Co., IL; d. 28 Apr 1898 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MI; bd. unk.; m1. unk.; m2. Nelson Pope () of Dorchester Twp.; unk. ch.;
25.01--Della Frances Pope,
24.05--Mary Frances Pearson, b. 9 Apr 1843 in Gillespie Twp., Macoupin Co., IL; d. 2 Jan 1925 in Gillespie Twp., Macoupin Co., IL; bd. unk. ; m. Robert McAfee Drury of Brushy Mound Twp. (bd. 53798153); at least five ch.;
[listed as Mary Pierson (sic) 16, b. IL, in the 4 Aug 1860 census of Twp. 8 Range 7 of Macoupin Co., IL, and lvg. w/her father and stepmother/aunt Rebecca]
25.01--Charles Casper Pearson Drury, b. 30 Oct 1864 in Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL; d. 4 Apr 1903 in Alton, Madison Co., IL; bd. Wheeler Cem., Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 53798149; m. 18 Mar 1884 in Macoupin Co., IL to Sarah Elizabeth Burleson (b. 1865; d. 1941; bd. ); at least six ch.;
[listed as Sarah Drury, 54, wid., m-i-l, b. IL/IL/IL, in the 14 Jan 1920 census of Woodriver Twp., Madison Co., IL, and lvg w/the fam. of her dau., Bertha Christy]
[John M. Gwin Note--30 Aug 2020:  I copied Judy Ball Leach's notes, following, from Sarah's FindAGrave memorial:
            Sarah was the daughter of John Burleson II and Elizabeth Smart Thomas. She married Charles Casper Pearson Drury on 18 March 1884, and they had six children.
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            I was a pall bearer for little Randall's funeral in 1954 and a school mate of Fay's.--Judy Ball Leach]

[John M. Gwin Note--30 Aug 2020:   And now here are entries #161745 and 161746  I copied from the Lineage Book of the National Society of the DAR, Vol. 162, 161001--162000, 1920; Isabelle Cushman Nason, Registrar General; Washington DC, 1938:
   
MRS. SARAH ELIZABETH BURLESON DRURY.                                                                                           161745
Born in Carlinville, Ill.;  Wife of Charles Casper Drury; Descendant of Laban Samrt, as follows:
1.  John Burleson (1812-90) m. 1865 Elizabeth Smart (Thomas)  (b. 1829).
2.  Peter Smart (1796-1865) m. 1824 Lydia Cleveland (1801-50).
3.  Laban Smart m. Susannah Simmons (1756-1838).

Laban Smart (1758-1838) received a pension for service as private in the North Carolina troops.  He was born in Franklin Co., NC; died in Madison Co., IL.
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MRS. MABELLE DRURY FREDEKING.                                                                                                           161746
Born in Carlinville, Ill.   Wife of Ren Monroe Fredeking. Descendant of Labn Smart, as follows:
1.  Charles Casper Drury (1864-1903)  m. 1884 Sarah Elizabeth Burleson (b. 1865).
See No., 161745.]
26.01--Bertha Drury, b. 1885; d. 1943; bd. unk.; m. ca. 1907 to Hugh Nelson Christy (b. 1878; d. 1939; bd. unk.); at least four ch.;
[listed as Bertha D. Christy, 34, b. IL/IL/IL, in the 14 Jan 1920 census of Woodriver Twp., Madison Co., IL]

[listed as Hugh N. Christy, 41, machinist, b. IL/IL/IL, in the 14 Jan 1920 census of Woodriver Twp., Madison Co., IL]
[John M. Gwin Note--30 Aug 2020:  I copied the following notes from Bertha's FindAGrave memorial:
Bertha Drury was the daughter of Charles C. Drury and Sarah Elizabeth Burleson (both of Macoupin County, Illinois).

Bertha married Hugh Nelson Christy around 1907. They became the parents of Herbert D. Christy, Raymond S. Christy, Nelson Marion Christy, and Theola Chrystel Christy-Tribble-Wadeking-Gorman.]
27.01--Herbert D. Christy, b.
[listed as Herbert D. Christy, 12, b. IL/IL/IL, in the 14 Jan 1920 census of Woodriver Twp., Madison Co., IL]
27.02--Raymond S. Christy, b.
[listed as Raymond I. Christy, 10, b. IL/IL/IL, in the 14 Jan 1920 census of Woodriver Twp., Madison Co., IL]
27.03--Nelson Marion Christy, b.
[listed as Nelson Christy, 2, b. IL/IL/IL, in the 14 Jan 1920 census of Woodriver Twp., Madison Co., IL]
27.04--Theola Christel Christy, b.
26.02--Fay Drury, b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
26.03--Drury, b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. Mary Catherin (nee unk.); at least one ch.;
27.01--Charles Casper Drury, b. 25 Feb 1919; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Charles Casper Drury, b. 25 Feb 1919, age 21, on his 16 Oct 1940 WW2 Draft Card, w/his mother listed as Mary Catherin Drury]
26.04--Drury, b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. Virginia (nee unk.).; at least one ch.;
27.01--Charles Edwin Drury, b. 24 Feb 1921; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Charles Edwin Drury, b. 24 Feb 1921, age 20, on his 16 Oct 1940 WW2 Draft Card, w/his mother listed as Mary Catherin Drury]
26.05--Randall Drury, b. unk.; d. 1954; bd. unk.;
26.06--Marvel Drury, b. 1898; d. 1903
25.02--Mark Willis Drury, b.1867 in IL; d. 1 Oct 1919 in Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL; bd. Wheeler Cem., Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 53798151; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
25.03--Robert Otto "Otto" Drury, b. 24 Nov 1870 in Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL; d. 27 Dec 1929 in Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL; bd. Mayfield Mem. Pk. Cem., Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 54192298; m. Mary A. Perrotte (b. 1872; d. 1957; bd. unk.); at least one ch.;
26.01--Daisy M. Drury, b. 1897; d. 1897; bd. unk.; m. never; no ch. poss.;
25.04--Frank Nelson Drury, b. 1874 in IL; d. 1961; bd. Mayfield Mem. Pk. Cem., Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 54192404; m. in 1896 to Gertrude F. Huddleston (b. 1880; d. 1967; bd. Mayfield Mem. Pk. Cem., Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 54192460; at least one ch.;
26.01--Milburn Frances Drury, b. 27 Apr 1913 in Carlinville Twp., Macoupin Co., IL; d. 24 Oct 1991 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX; bd. Restland Mem. Pk., Dallas, Dallas Co., TX--Garden of the TRINITY, west side, north of sidewalk (01)--FAG Mem. ID# 193128670; m. 3 Nov 1946 to Alva P. Hankins (b. 25 Nov 1916 in Hampton, Livingston Co., KY; d. Dallas, Dallas Co., TX--Garden of the TRINITY, west side, north of sidewalk (01)--FAG Mem. ID# 193129000); unk. ch.;
25.05--Daisy Loretta Drury, b. 2 Oct 1879 in IL; d. 4 Mar 1927; bd. Mayfield Mem. Pk. Cem., Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 104820794; m. 9 Feb 1898 in Macoupin Co., IL to William CorneliusWyatt (b. 1875; d. 1956; bd. unk.); at least two ch.;
26.01--Rachel Nellie Wyatt, b. 1906; d. 1995; bd.; m. 1926 to Franklin Edgar Morrison (b. 27 Jun 1902 in Macoupin Co., IL; d. 9 Jul 1985 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL; bd. Bunker Hill Cem., Bunker Hill, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 113489339); unk. ch.;

26.02--Robert Thornton Wyatt, b. 10 Jul 1908 in Plainview, Macoupin Co., IL; d. 23 Aug 1965 in St. Louis, St. Louis City Co., MO; bd. Memorial Park Cem., Staunton, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 209246817; m. Grace (nee unk.; b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.); unk. ch.;
[John M. Gwin Note--1 Sep 2020:  I copied the following obituary from Robert's FAG memorial:
GILLESPIE - Robert T. Wyatt, 57, of Gillespie died at 6 p.m. Monday at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.
            Surviving are the wife, Grace; one son, Wayne; one daughter, Mrs. Thelma Kidwell; one brother, Pete; two sisters, Mrs. Rachel Morrison; Mrs. Mary Thurston, all of Gillespie; and five grandchildren.
            Services were at Union Funeral Home in Gillespie.   Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery at Staunton.
Daily Illinois State Journal, Wednesday, Aug 25, 1965  Springfield, ILPage: 12]
24.06--James Martin Pearson, b. 9 Mar 1847 in Gillespie Twp., Macoupin Co., IL; d. 24 Sep 1925 in Gillespie Twp., Macoupin Co., IL; bd. in Mayfield Mem. Park Cem., Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 54049559; m.  Susan Clarissa "Susie" Rose (b. 22 Aug 1848 in Macoupin Co., IL; d. 21 Feb 1929 in Macoupin Co., IL; bd. in Mayfield Mem. Park Cem., Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 53978487; "farming in Brushy Mound Twp."; at least four alleged ch.;
[listed as James Pierson (sic) 13, b. IL, in the 4 Aug 1860 census of Twp. 8 Range 7 of Macoupin Co., IL, and lvg. w/his father and stepmother/aunt Rebecca]
25.01--infant Pearson, b. 1868; d. 1868; bd. unk.; m. never, no ch.;

25.02--Luther Jackson Pearson, b. 24 Sep 1870 in Altona, Bates Co., MO; d. 14 Jul 1935 in Litchfireld, Montgomery Co., MO; bd. Mayfield Mem. Pk. Cem., Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL--Sect. D--FAG MemID# 54049616; m. 1898 to Susan M. "Susie" Voyles (15 Jul 1878 in Mount Olive, Macoupin Co., IL; d. 24 Nov 1932 in Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL; bd. in Mayfield Mem. Park Cem., Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL--Sect. D--FAG Mem. ID# 54049599); at least two ch.;
26.01--Anice P. Pearson, b. 8 Apr 1900 in Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL; d. 7 Feb 2007--aged 106!--in Litchfield, Montgomery Co., IL; bd. in Mayfield Mem. Park Cem., Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL--FAG Mem. ID# 17863087; m. in 1921 in Edwardsville to Glenn Dewey Goodnight (b. unk.; d. 1969; bd. unk.); unk. ch.;
[John M. Gwin Note--6 Sep 2020:  Thanks to Michael Stephen Jackson for this good bio, following, taken from Anice's FindAGrave memorial:

                                                                              Annice V. Pearson *Goodnight
            Annice V Pearson *Goodnight, 106, of Gillespie, Macoupin Co, Illinois, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.
She was born April 8, 1900, in Gillespie, the daughter of Luther Jackson Pearson and Susie Ann Voyles Pearson.  She was the Granddaughter of James M Pearson and Susan Unknown *Pearson; and George Wesley "Richardson" Voyles and Margaret Delilah Simpkins *Voyles.
            She married Glenn Dewey Goodnight in 1921 in Edwardsville; he died in July 1969.   A daughter, Alice Jo Ann Brown, also preceded her in death.
            Mrs. Goodnight retired as a teacher in Macoupin County. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society and United Methodist Church in Gillespie, where she was a charter member of Polyannas.
            Survivors:  Three grandchildren, Glenn D. Brown and Vivian "Vicki" DeWitt, both of Gillespie, and James K. Brown of Edwardsville, and two great-grandchildren. 
            Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church, Gillespie, the Rev. Rachel A. Stockle officiating.   Burial: Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Carlinville.  Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of arrangements.

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26.02--Edna Mae Pearson, b. 1902; d. 1991.; bd. unk.; m. Mr. Boatman (b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.); unk. ch.;
25.03--Minnie Edith Pearson,  b. 1870; d. 1935; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

25.04--Olive Rose Pearson, b. 1887; d. 1907; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;


23.07
 J.
 W.
23.07--John W. Gwin, b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
23.08
F
A
N
23.08--[Frances?] "Fanny" Gwin, b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;






These following are families
--and maybe only ONE family--
who are/is ready to fit into the above
outline at some
as-yet-unknown point.





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                From the 1 Mar 1895 Kansas State census of Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS:
                        Elias Gwin, 55, b. ca. 1840; his wife, Sarah Gwin, 52; and their son, William J. Gwin, 18.
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From his 1 Jul 1863 Civil War Draft Registration Record:
    Elias Gwin, 21 (b. ca. 1842 in IL), single, resides in Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL
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                    From his 23 Sep 1901 death date on FindAGrave plus his wife's and two kids':
Elias Gwin, b. 11 Jan 1840 in KY; d. 23 Sep 1901 in Bourbon Co., KS, "aged 61 Ys, 9 Ms, 12 Ds; bd. Pleasant View Cem., Godfrey, Bourbon Co., KS--FAG mem.# 54562698;  m. 1863 to  Sarah Rhoda Stroud (b. 1843 in KY, d/o James W. Stroud and Orleann Cordelia Givens; d. 31 Oct 1926; bd. Pleasant View Cem., Godfrey, Bourbon Co., KS--FAG mem.# 54562727); two known ch.
Elizabeth Ann Gwin, b. 1866; d. 1936; bd. unk.; m. Mr. Mitzner (); unk. ch.;
James William Gwin
, b. 1876; d. 1948; bd. unk; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
THIS ELIAS GWIN'S BIRTH (1840 IN KY) WOULD ALLOW HIM TO BE A SON OF
WILLIAM GWIN AND A YOUNGER BROTHER OF JAMES H. GWIN,
BUT WE HAVE NO EVIDENCE OF THAT YET, SO THIS WOULD ONLY BE A GUESS.


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Elias Gwin (b. 1783 in NC) says in his will that his living sister's name is Sally Patton, so she must be Sarah "Sally" Gwin who married Mr. Patton.
She would likely have been born in NC as well, and probably a little after Elias, since she has outlived him. 
I looked for her with no success in Findagrave, but she could well be there.
                              
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The following is taken from our gwingenealogy.net page for
William Gwin who married Susannah Beard.

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12. 16 Oct 1850--Cousin Mike Walker found a William Gwin (whom we once believed POSSIBLY, MAYBE, SPECULATIVELY, IN THEORY, COULD have been the son of our William and Susanna--but we were wrong) in the 1850 census of Macoupin Co., Illinois.  [John M. Gwin Note: A photo of the 1850 census page where Cousin Mike Walker found this William is located several clicks below. Mike suggested (and I concurred) that the William on line 37 could have been the firstborn son of William and Susanna for at least the following six reasons:

(1) his age, 38, was right, according to the above-referenced 1830 census;
(2) his name was right (e.g., to be a "William, Jr.");
(3) his state of birth, Tennessee, was right;
(4) his current place of residence would make sense if, for example, he had decided to "agree with Grandpa Isham and move north to avoid his dad's (and uncle John's) attraction to slavery;
(5) his children's places of birth all fit; and
(6) we still didn't yet know if Darlene Almer's information was correct (i.e., that this William came from North Carolina and is the son of Elias Gwin, which data, she had told me on 20 Jan 2007, was given to her by the Weatherford family).  Of course, if the Weatherfords were right--and they were--then Mike's theory would be moot--it was--and we're back to square one in the search for this son of of William and Susanna Gwin.  But Darlene wasn't sure there was any hard documentation for this William being Elias' son, so the theory still stood while she investigated her material further. 

There were indeed, however, at least three items that seemed to support Darlene's information:

(1) the Weatherford family must have had some good reasons for their claims and should get the benefit of the doubt;
(2) the name of William's and Jane's son is Elias, making him named for his grandfather; and
(3) the presence of the George Gwin family two doors away from this William; that close proximity suggests that George and William were related, yet we had no idea who these people were; their places of birth didn't fit our theory; they fit nowhere in our William's family but clearly could fit Darlene's.

Nevertheless, Mike's theory seemed plausible to me, and I thought we should continue to pursue it.  Meanwhile, I transcribed the GWIN entries on the following page from that
16 Oct 1850 U.S. Census of Macoupin Co., IL, 
to allow web searchers to find these names.]
Res/Fam
First Name
Last Name
Age
Est 
YOB
Sex
Occ
Value of 
Real Estate
POB
Other
John Gwin's Comments
5/5 George Gwin 62 1788 m farmer . Va . This person is currently unknown to me; however, because he is two houses away from this William Gwin, he is most likely a relative.  And if he IS a relative, born in Virginia, that is wonderful support for our theory that Elias Gwin's and his descendants' roots may go back to the same roots of George Holmes Gwin's of Indiana, Isham Gwin's of Tennessee and Indiana, and Littleton Gwin's of Alabama.

Laney Gwin 52 1798 f . . Ten . This person must be George's wife and is also currently unknown to me.

Rachael Gwin 23 1827 f . . Ind CNROW The "Other" data is for "Can Not Read Or Write."

Nancy Gwin 11 1839 f . . Ind . .

George L. Gwin 8 1842 m . . Ind . .
7/7 William Gwin 38 1812 m farmer 620 Ten CNROW This is the William Gwin (Jr.--if Mike's right) whom Mike Walker has theorized could be the son of William and Susanna Gwin (and grandson of Isham and Mary C. Gwin) as explained above. His estimated year of birth, 1812, is the same year John Gwin and Jane Walker married and the year before our William and Susanna (theoretical parents to this William) joined the Miller's Cove Baptist Church (see item #3 above).

Jane M. Gwin 37 1813 f . . NC CNROW Jane evidently married William in the early 1830's, no doubt in Alabama (as per her children's POB). If Rebecca is their firstborn, Jane would've been about 20 when Rebecca was born and therefore about 19 when she and William married (ca. 1832).

Rebecca L. Gwin 17 1833 f . . Ala ASWTY That this daughter is born in Alabama lends further credence to Mike's theory, since William and Susanna are in Alabama for the 1820 and 1820 censuses.
The "Other" data is "Attended School Within The Year."  HOWEVER, since Mike's theory is not correct, what were William and Jane doing in Alabama?

James H. Gwin 13 1837 m . . Ill ASWTY That he is born in Illinois means--if Mike's theory is correct--that William and Jane moved their family north to Illinois between 1833 and 1837. The following is no doubt he in the 1880 census, the only questionable item being his mother's POB:
Name: James H. Gwin 
Age: 44 
Estimated birth year: abt 1836 
Birthplace: Illinois 
Occupation: Farmer 
Relationship to head-of-household: Self 
Home in 1880: Drywood, Bourbon, Kansas 
Marital status: Married 
Race: White 
Gender: Male 
Spouse's name: Eliza Gwin 
Father's birthplace: TN 
Mother's birthplace: AL
The "Other" data is "Attended School Within The Year."

Elias Gwin 8 1842 m . . Ill ASWTY The following is no doubt he in the 1880 census, the only questionable item being his mother's POB: 

The "Other" data is "Attended School Within The Year."

Tabby
Gwin
6
1844
f


Ill
ASWTY These two were at the top of the following page and were not included in the photo.  I found them when I looked at the census records in March 2019.

William F.
Gwin
4
1846
m


Ill
ASWTY These two were at the top of the following page and were not included in the photo.  I found them when I looked at the census records in March 2019.

Gwins Listed in the 1880 Census of Drywood, Bourbon Co., KS
Ref.
No.
Res/Fam
First Name
Last Name
Sex
Relat 
to HoH
Mar.
Stat.
Race
Occ.
Age
Est 
YOB
POB
Father's
POB
Mother's
POB
John Gwin's Comments
01 unk/unk James H. Gwin m self m w farmer 44 1836 IL TN AL I believe this could be the older son of the William Gwin (Jr.) who appears in Macoupin Co., IL, in 1850.
 
And voila, the 6 Jul 1860 census results of Twp. 9, Rg. 7, Macoupin Co., IL, seem to confirm this: 
James H. and Eliza, both age 24, are living at #639/655.

Searching the 1875 Kansas State Census Collection on Ancestry.com, I've found a J. H. Gwin family living in Drywood, Bourbon Co., KS--who clearly must be this same person--as follows:
J. H. Gwin, 39, m, w, b. IL, moved to KS fr. IL;
E. Gwin, 39, f, w, b. IL, moved to KS fr. IL;
E. F. Gwin, 14, m, w, b. IL, moved to KS fr. IL;
I. F. Gwin, 10, f, w, b. IL, moved to KS fr. IL;
S. E. Gwin, 4, f, w, b. KS;
Lewis Gwin, 2, m, w, b. KS;
Oct Gwin, 17, f, w, b. IL, moved to KS fr. IL;
02
Eliza Gwin f wife m w keeping house 44 1836 IL TN TN
E. Gwin, 39, f, w, b. IL, moved to KS fr. IL;
03
Arrena Gwin f dau s w at school 14 1866 IL IL IL
I. F. Gwin, 10, f, w, b. IL, moved to KS fr. IL;
04
Sarah E. Gwin f dau s w at school 9 1871 KS IL IL
S. E. Gwin, 4, f, w, b. KS;
05
Lewis Gwin m son s w at school 7 1873 KS IL IL
Lewis Gwin, 2, m, w, b. KS;
06
Lee Gwin m son s w
3 1877 KS IL IL
07
Octavia Gwin f SOTADR s w works out 24 1856 IL TN IL
Oct Gwin, 17, f, w, b. IL, moved to KS fr. IL;
08 unk/unk Elias Gwin m self m w farming 40 1840 IL TN AL I believe this could be the younger son of the William Gwin (Jr.) who appears in Macoupin Co., IL, in 1850.
09
Sarah R. Gwin f wife m w keeping house 37 1843 KY KY KY .
10
Ida A. Gwin f dau s w at school 16 1864 IL IL KY Her POB places their move to KS between 1864 and 1867.
11
Elizabeth A. Gwin f dau s w at school 13 1867 KS IL KY Her POB places their move to KS between 1864 and 1867.
12
Nancy J. Gwin f dau s w at school 10 1870 KS IL KY .
13
Cora Gwin f dau s w at school 8 1872 KS IL KY .
14
James W. Gwin m son s w
3 1877 KS IL KY Jim and Mike, we need to search for this person in later censuses.
15
Allen A. Gwin m son s w
1 1879 KS IL KY Jim and Mike, we need to search for this person in later censuses.
16 unk/unk Elias F. Gwin m self m w works 
on farm
19 1861 KS IL IL I believe this to be the son and firstborn child of Elias Gwin who appears in this table, line 8 above. The only discrepancy is the POB of his mother--IL rather than KY.
17
Elizabeth Gwin f wife m w keeps house 18 1862 KY KY KY Nothing further known or speculated.
18
Lottie Gwin f dau s w
1 1879 KS KS KY .



Copy of the actual page from this 1850 census of the above Macoupin County, IL, question.











































The unknown George Gwin--b. ca. 1788 in VA-- family
appears here as family no. 5.
The fact that George was born in Virginia lends further credence to our current theory, that George is related to our Isham Gwin and to George Holmes Gwin, both from Virginia.


It is this William Gwin family no. 7
that is in question:

Is he the son of
William and Susannah  Beard Gwin,
[NO]
or is he the son of Elias Gwin?
[YES]

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Following is mostly the way this page looked before March 2019.
However, some parts have been transferred to the outline above.






The Jim, Darlene, and Tommy Almer Home Page

Updated September 5, 2000
Darlene Almer
2710 Taylor Ave., Longview, WA 98632 United States
360-636-2347
DarleneA@aol.com

Researching:

DOBBINS, WHITAKER families in WV, VA, MO, KS, OK (and all points in between and beyond),

STROUD, FETTERS, MEEK, DENTON in KY, MO, KS;

ALMER, KLUNDT from South Russia and Germany, SD, ND, MT (between and beyond),

MELICK, DARLING and BELLEVILLE in OH, IN, MI (also between and beyond).

Also seeking living descendants and info on GWIN family in VA, NC, TN, IL, MO, KS--oldest known ancestor on this line is Elias GWIN who was married first to Rebecca Beckham in Warran Co., NC, then to Tabitha WEATHERFORD in TN. After Tabitha's death around 1830, Elias and his 10 children moved to Macoupin Co, IL. Sons, James H. GWIN (my gg grandfather) and Elias GWIN (also married into the STROUD family) moved to Bourbon Co., KS.

There is a schoolhouse still standing, though probably not for long due to Highway improvements, on the old GWIN homestead one mile north of Garland Corner on South Hwy. 69 near Fort Scott, KS named after James H. GWIN. It has also been known as the Drywood 4-H Building. Trying to obtain info on this building too.

Particularly looking for info on Carrol DOBBINS who married Amelia H. PERKINS prior to 1847, possibly in Vernon Co., MO. Amelia was living in Lawrence, KS in 1870 (I believe). Not sure what happened with this marriage. Carroll DOBBINS is not listed with her in 1870 list of settlers in Lawrence, KS. Divorce? Death? Amelia may have remarried in Douglas Co., KS around 1890 or so.

Also seeking any living descendants of any of these lines. Please contact me by email or snail mail to determine possible family connection. Don't be shy!!Willing to share our information with anyone willing to share theirs with us. :-)

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From: "Mike Walker" <walk5755@bellsouth.net>
Date: Sat Apr 08, 2006  09:50:17 PM US/Mountain
To: "'John Gwin'" <jmcdgwin@zianet.com>, <JAMESTWALL@aol.com>
Subject: Macoupin County IL Gwins

John and Jim,

I took a little time tonight to work online on William Gwin whom we found in the 1850 and 1860 Macoupin Co., IL censuses (censi?).

There is a George Gwin family on the same page as William in 1850. George was born abt 1788 in VA. I decided to google for him and got this:

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The Jim, Darlene and Tommy Almer Home Page
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/a/l/m/Darlene--Almer/index.html?priority=0000900

Description: DOBBINS, WHITAKER, in WV, VA, MO, KS, OK (and all points in between and beyond), STROUD, FETTERS, MEEK, DENTON in KY, MO, KS. Also ALMER, KLUNDT from South Russia and Germany, SD, ND, MT (between and beyond), MELICK, DARLING and BELLEVILLE in OH, IN, MI (also between and beyond), GWIN family in VA, NC, TN, IL, MO, KS. Elias GWIN was married first to Rebecca Beckham in Warran Co., NC, then to Tabitha WEATHERFORD in TN. After Tabitha's death around 1830, Elias and his 10 children moved to Macoupin Co, IL. Sons, James H. GWIN (my gg grandfather) and Elias GWIN (also married into the STROUD family) moved to Bourbon Co., KS. There is a schoolhouse still standing, though probably not for long due to Highway improvements, on the old GWIN homestead one mile north of Garland Corner on South Hwy. 69 near Fort Scott, KS named after James H. GWIN. It has also been known as the Drywood 4-H Building. Carrol DOBBINS married Amelia H. PERKINS prior to 1847, possibly in Vernon Co., MO. Amelia was living in Lawrence, KS in 1870.

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GWIN, BECKHAM, WEATHERFORD:

Subj: TN Query Date: 1997-11-28
From: DarleneA@aol.com
My gggg-grandfather, Elias GWIN married first Rebeccah BECKHAM in Warren Co., NC. Rebeccah must have died before 1813 or so as he married Tabitha WEATHERFORD, daughter of Money WEATHERFORD about that time and they lived in Bedford Co., TN for about 20 years. Tabitha died about 1830 and Elias GWIN took his/their 10 children to Macoupin Co, IL where her mother and brothers had moved around 1820-ish after Money died.
I have been told the Bedford Co., TN, courthouse records burned before the Civil War. Is there another source for records from this area???
Any help appreciated.
DarleneA@aol.com
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These two posts appear to be from the same person, but the second has some additional details.

I have seen this Elias Gwin connection in Virginia a lot on the web. I gather either he isn't in our lines, or isn't related at all. Do you guys know anything about him? (Incidentally, I am also related to the Meek family, most likely. Joe Meek, the mountain man was the son of a Walker woman, and also probably the cousin of Joseph Reddeford Walker and Joel Walker, two other famous mountain men.)

Still looking!

Mike Walker, 4028 Vaucluse Road, Aiken SC 29801, 803-502-0605 Home; 803-640-2986 Cell, appinscot@bellsouth.net or walk5755@bellsouth.net




On Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at 09:56 PM, DarleneA@aol.com wrote:
Hi Mr. Gwin -
Got your message. Have you had time to check my posted Gwin info? I am related to Elias Gwin who traveled from TN to Macoupin Co., IL, when he lost his wife, Tabitha Weatherford, daughter of Money Weatherford. Elias's son, William Gwin, was my next ancestor in line, then on to William's son, James H. Gwin, who moved to Bourbon Co., KS, and had my great-grandmother, Sarah Elizabeth Gwin. Does any of that ring any bells? I really don't know much about that line other than names. Any info you might have to share (or pictures) would be greatly appreciated.
Darlene Almer, Longview, WA



 
Item: 16 Oct 1850 Census of Macoupin Co., IL

[John M. Gwin Note: The photo of the census page below was sent to me by Cousin Mike Walker who suggests that the William Gwin in line 37 below could be the firstborn son of our subject, William and Susanna Gwin, and I agree, since:
(1) his age is right, according to the above-referenced 1830 census,
(2) his name is right (to be a "junior"),
(3) his state of birth is right,
(4) his current place of residence would make sense if, for example, he had decided to "agree with Grandpa Isham" and move north to avoid his dad's and uncle's attractions to slavery, and
(5) the places of birth of his children fit.
Mike's theory seems to me to be very plausible, and I think we should pursue it.]

[John M. Gwin Note: I have transcribed the GWIN entries on the following page from the

16 Oct 1850 U.S. Census of Macoupin County, Illinois,
to allow web searchers to find these names.]

Res/Fam
First Name
Last Name
Age
Est
YOB
Sex
Occ
Value of
Real Estate
POB
Other
John Gwin's Comments
5/5 George Gwin 62 1788 m farmer . Va . This person is currently unknown to us; however, because he is two houses away from whom we believe to be our William Gwin, he is most likely a relative.

Laney Gwin 52 1798 f . . Ten . This person is currently unknown to us. Her place of birth, however, strongly suggests that her husband, George, moved to TN from VA, met and married her there, then moved to IN--generally the same route followed by Isham and Mary Canterbury Gwin.

Rachael Gwin 23 1827 f . . Ind CNROW .

Nancy Gwin 11 1839 f . . Ind . .

George L. Gwin 8 1842 m . . Ind . .
7/7 William Gwin 38 1812 m farmer 620 Ten CNROW This is the William Gwin (Jr.) whom Mike Walker has theorized could be the son of William and Susanna Gwin (and grandson of Isham and Mary C. Gwin) as explained above. His estimated year of birth, 1812, is the same year John Gwin and Jane Walker married and the year before William and Susanna joined the Miller's Cove Baptist Church (see item #3 above). Based on the places of birth of these Gwin children of William and Jane in this very census, these Gwins were living in Alabama in 1833 and in Illinois by 1837.

Jane M. Gwin 37 1813 f . . NC CNROW Jane evidently married William in the early 1830's, no doubt in Alabama. If Rebecca is their firstborn, Jane would've been about 20 when Rebecca was born and therefore about 19 when she and William married (ca. 1832).

Rebecca L. Gwin 17 1833 f . . Ala ASWTY That this daughter is born in Alabama lends further credence to Mike's theory, since William and Susanna are in Alabama for the 1820 and 1830 censuses.

James H. Gwin 13 1837 m . . Ill ASWTY That James H. Gwin is born in Illinois means--if Mike's theory is correct--that William and Jane moved their family north to Illinois between 1833 and 1837. The following is no doubt he in the 1880 census, the only questionable item being his mother's POB:

1880 Census of Drywood, Bourbon Co., KS

Name: James H. Gwin
Age: 44
Estimated birth year: abt 1836
Birthplace: Illinois
Occupation: Farmer
Relationship to head-of-household: Self
Home in 1880: Drywood, Bourbon, Kansas
Marital status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Spouse's name: Eliza Gwin
Father's birthplace: TN
Mother's birthplace: AL

Elias Gwin 8 1842 m . . Ill ASWTY The following is no doubt he in the 1880 census, the only questionable item being his mother's POB:
 

Gwins Listed in the 1880 Census of Drywood, Bourbon Co., KS


My
Ref.
No.
Res/Fam
First Name
Last Name
Sex
Relat
to HoH
Mar.
Stat.
Race
Occ.
Age
Est
YOB
POB
Father's
POB
Mother's
POB
John Gwin's Comments
01 unk/unk James H. Gwin m self m w farmer 44 1836 IL TN AL I believe this to be the older son of the William Gwin (Jr.) who appears in Macoupin Co., IL, in 1850 (see photo of that 1850 Census page below).
02
Eliza Gwin f wife m w keeping house 44 1836 IL TN TN .
03
Arrena Gwin f dau s w at school 14 1866 IL IL IL .
04
Sarah E. Gwin f dau s w at school 9 1871 KS IL IL .
05
Lewis Gwin m son s w at school 7 1873 KS IL IL Jim and Mike, we need to search for this person in later censuses.
06
Lee Gwin m son s w
3 1877 KS IL IL Jim and Mike, we need to search for this person in later censuses.
07
Octavia Gwin f SOTADR s w works out 24 1856 IL TN IL .
08 unk/unk Elias Gwin m self m w farming 40 1840 IL TN AL I believe this to be the younger son of the William Gwin (Jr.) who appears in Macoupin Co., IL, in 1850.
09
Sarah R. Gwin f wife m w keeping house 37 1843 KY KY KY .
10
Ida A. Gwin f dau s w at school 16 1864 IL IL KY Her POB places their move to KS between 1864 and 1867.
11
Elizabeth A. Gwin f dau s w at school 13 1867 KS IL KY Her POB places their move to KS between 1864 and 1867.
12
Nancy J. Gwin f dau s w at school 10 1870 KS IL KY .
13
Cora Gwin f dau s w at school 8 1872 KS IL KY .
14
James W. Gwin m son s w
3 1877 KS IL KY Jim and Mike, we need to search for this person in later censuses.
15
Allen A. Gwin m son s w
1 1879 KS IL KY Jim and Mike, we need to search for this person in later censuses.
16 unk/unk Elias F. Gwin m self m w works 
on farm
19 1861 KS IL IL I believe this to be the son and firstborn child of Elias Gwin who appears in this table, line 8 above. The only discrepancy is the POB of his mother--IL rather than KY.
17
Elizabeth Gwin f wife m w keeps house 18 1862 KY KY KY Nothing further known or speculated.
18
Lottie Gwin f dau s w
1 1879 KS KS KY .

 


 

[John M. Gwin Note: Is this Eliza (Mrs. James H.) Gwin, age 70?]

http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/bourbon/biography/R170_Redfield_Herald9.html#Gwinn

Redfield Herald -- November 1906 - February 1907

Bourbon County's Redfield Herald was a weekly newspaper. The first issue, dated April 8, 1905, was published on Saturdays, with W. E. Stockmyer [referred to as Edd], as Editor. In October 1905, when Mr. and Mrs. Stockmyer left Kansas for New Mexico, publication changed from Saturdays to Fridays and J. Frank Pool replaced Mr. Stockmyer as Editor. At that point, the paper was considerably expanded; in addition to community news, coverage also included courthouse news and property transfers/deeds. Another editorial change occurred in October 1906 when Mr. Pool retired and Harry E. Luman became Editor. These extracts have been copied as accurately as possible, but errors may still occur. Minor printing errors have been corrected, but otherwise the information is presented as it originally appeared. Please consult the individual reel to verify an item. I do not have any further information about these individuals or families. Contributed by Ellen Knowles Bisson (thebissons@worldnet.att.net)

Dec 28, 1906 -- pg. 2, col. 1
Died: Mrs. James Gwinn died at her home west of town and was buried Tuesday at the Large cemetery. She had a very severe attack of pneumonia fever. She leaves an aged husband, three boys and two girls - all married.

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From Genforum.com -- GWIN Family Forum [John M. Gwin Note: This has to be a descendent of Elias, wouldn't you think?]

Braden/Gwin Marriage Macoupin Co. IL.
Posted by: Jere Braden
Date: October 10, 2000 at 18:26:20
157 of 472

Anyone researching the following marriage?

Groom: BRADEN, JAMES
Bride: GWIN, IRENE
County: MACOUPIN, ILLINOIS
Marriage: 03/21/1872
Book/Page: 5 /83
License #: 7462



Saturday 01/13/2007 8:37:16pm
Name: John Alfred Gwinn
E-Mail: johnagwinnatyahoodotcom
Homepage Title: Welcome Home!
Homepage URL: http://www.easysite.com/pentecost
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Illinois until 9/2006, now Burgaw, NC
Comments: Looking for a connection with Illinois Guinn/Gwinn.
Father: John Everet Gwinn; Grandfather Alfred Ewing Guinn; Gr-Grandfather John Alfred Guinn; Gr-Gr-Grandfather Samuel Guinn.
Counties are Clay, Union, Sangamon and Macoupin in Illinois. GEDCOM available of all that I have put together.



http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/bourbon/1997/q97-10.html --same post is also at http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/wyandott/surname3.html
 
GWIN, MEYER(S)
 Darlene Almer Fri Oct 10 22:01:13 1997
Looking for info on family of Sarah Elizabeth Gwin Joseph Stroud Meyer(s), born about 1873 in Godfrey area of Bourbon Co.  
Father was James H. Gwin, don't have mother's name.
Brothers and sister info from 1928 obit is:
E. F. Gwin of Colorado,
Lewis Gwin of Kansas City and
Lee Gwin of El Dorado, KS, also
Mrs. Rena Evans of Radley, KS.
Family were members of M.E. church of Godfrey and there was a Gwin schoolhouse named after James H. Gwin that stood on the old homestead. Info on the church and the schoolhouse is also hoped for. Hoping to find living descendants of above family members. Sarah Elizabeth was my great grandmother.



Descendants of Arthur Gwin
copied from the excellent page located at
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/e/Raymond-C-Freas/ODT2-0003.html

1.0--Arthur Gwin, b. 1781 in Ireland; m. Jane Porter (b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.); unk. ch.

2.0--Francis Curtis Gwin,  b. 1825 in Pulaski,  Lawrence Co., PA; d. 15 Feb 1891 in Lowe Twp.,Washington Co., KS; m. Ann Margaret Summerville  (b. 13 Aug 1832 in New Castle, Lawrence, PA;  d. 13 Jul 1911 in Mahaska, Washington Co., KS);
3.1--Mary Emma Gwin, b. 31 Dec 1852;  m. Arrah M. Dull (b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.); unk. ch.

3.2--Ellen Jane Gwin, b. 01 Aug 1854 in Lawrence, PA;  d. Oct 1928 in Dickson TN; m. Frank Rickert (b. 01 Aug 1854)

3.3--James H. Gwin  b. 24 May 1856 in Mercer, PA;  d. 10 Jun 1926 in Mahaska, KS;

3.4--William Lisle Gwin  b. 20 Aug 1858 in Mercer, PA; d. 30 Nov 1935 in Oskaloosa, IA; m. Ida Eliza Moore;

3.5--Francis Edward Gwin, b. 13 Jan 1861 in Mercer, PA; d. 8 Aug 1938 in Washington Co., KS; m. Cora Maude Stratton  (b. 1866 in Norwalk, OH;  d. 5 Feb 1959 in Washington, KS);

4.0--Clara Z. Gwin, b. 9 Dec 1903 in Morrowville, Washington Co., KS; d. 31 Dec 1999 in CO; m. Perle S. Frost (b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.); at least one ch.

5.0--Carolyn Frost  b. 5 Mar 1928; d. unk.; m. Mr. Stutzman;

6.0--Mark Stutzman,

4.0--Merle Dennis Gwin,

5.0--Boyd Bernard Gwin,

6.0--Nancy Gwin,
4.0--Roy Elmer Gwin m. Gennevive Anna Brooks

5.0--Francis Burdette Gwin m1. Mary Arlene Mastin; m2. Margaret Anne Widrig Treaster

6.0--Francene Gwin m. Mr. Webb




..........  5  Linda Frost  b: October 16, 1941 in Weatherford, Oklahoma
.............  +Gailon Stewart  b: August 31, 1934 in Willow, Oklahoma
.............  6  Scott Gailon Stewart  b: May 29, 1966 in Salt Lake City, Utah
.............  6  Katherine Kay Stewart  b: July 28, 1969 in Colorado Springs, Colorado
.......  4  Merle Dennis Gwin  b: March 17, 1888 in Morrowville, Kansas  d: June 07, 1923 in Crete, Neb.
..........  +Carrie Edith Osterhout    d: May 1982
..........  5  Elmer Gwin
..........  5  Homer Ward Gwin  b: April 05, 1917 in Morrowville, Washington County, Kansas
.............  +Cilesta Beery  b: December 09, 1920 in Edgar Nabraska
.............  6  Bruce Merle Gwin  b: August 28, 1942 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska
................  +Joan Van Reisen
................  7  Lisa Gwin  b: May 30, 1964
...................  +Thomas Sandoval
.............  6  Theresa Louise Gwin  b: September 05, 1945 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska
................  +Robert H. Jones
................  7  Bobby Jones  b: 1966
................  7  Janelle Jones  b: 1967
................  7  Scott Jones  b: 1972
.............  6  William Ward Gwin  b: September 27, 1948 in Turlock, California
................  7  Steven Gwin  b: July 08, 1968
................  7  Max Gwin  b: June 16, 1973
..........  5  Marjorie Gwin  b: September 06  d: 1992 in Washington ,Kansas
.............  +Edgar Schumake
..........  5  Boyd Gwin
.......  4  Roy Elmer Gwin  b: June 30, 1890 in Morrowville, Kansas  d: March 22, 1983 in Wichita County Hospital
..........  +Genevieve Anna Brooks  b: August 08, 1892 in Three Rivers, Michigan  d: September 15, 1955 in Leoti, Kansas


Francis Burdette Gwin m1. Mary Arlene Mastin; m2. Margaret Anne Widrig Treaster

Francene Gwin m. Mr. Webb

..........  5  Roy Emerson Gwin  b: March 27, 1919 in Morrowville,Kansas  d: March 31, 1989 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
.............  +Frances Audrey Shultz  b: March 16, 1924 in Washington, D.C.
.............  6  Stephen Emerson Gwin  b: January 02, 1950 in Richmond, Virginia
................  +Judy Kay Lindbloom
................  7  Stephani Kay Gwin
................  7  Jared Elliott Gwin
.............  6  Leslie Patricia Gwin  b: February 19, 1952 in Richmond, Virginia
................  +James Joesph Rizzuti
................  7  Rachel Elizabeth Rizzuti
................  7  Noel Talitha Rizzuti
.............  6  Francis Edward Gwin  b: October 30, 1954 in Leoti, Kansas
................  +Laura Renee Buxton
................  7  Garrett Edison Gwin
................  7  Grant Edward Gwin
..........  5  Francis Burdette Gwin  b: January 13, 1921 in Morrowville, KS; m. Peggy Widrig (m1. Mary Arlene Mastin; m2. Margaret Anne Widrig Treaster)

Francene Gwin m. Mr. Webb

..........  *2nd Wife of Francis Burdette Gwin:
.............  +Arlene Mastin
..........  5  Ruth Genevieve Gwin  b: March 06, 1922 in Morrowville,Kansas
.............  +W. Lodinjer
..........  *2nd Husband of Ruth Genevieve Gwin:
.............  +Herman Peak
..........  5  Howard Dwight Gwin  b: May 30, 1923 in Columbus, Kansas
.............  +Jean Kelly
..........  5  Betty Anne Gwin  b: November 10, 1924  d: December 26, 1953 in Manhatten, Kansas
.............  +Clarence L. Heath
..........  5  Harold Merle Gwin  b: February 01, 1926  d: 1990 in Houston, Texas
.............  +Barbara Fisher
..........  5  Dorothy Dean Gwin  b: September 30, 1927
.............  +Walter Schuster
..........  5  Corrine Alice Gwin  b: October 30, 1929
.............  +Doyle Cummings
.......  4  Paul Bernard Gwin  b: August 05, 1892 in Morrowville,Kansas  d: February 23, 1991 in Junction City, Kansas
..........  +Clara Belle Rust  b: September 1903 in Washington, Kansas  d: September 01, 1974 in Junction City ,Kansas
..........  5  Herbert Francis Gwin  b: November 18, 1918 in Morrowville,Kansas  d: November 18, 1918 in Washington ,Kansas
..........  5  Florence Verda Gwin  b: November 07, 1919 in Morrowville,Kansas
.............  +Morres Peter Morgansen  b: December 18, 1917 in Omaha, Nebraska
.............  6  Bernard Almon Morgansen  b: September 06, 1944 in Junction City, Geary County, Kansas  d: September 06, 1944 in Junction City, Geary County, Kansas
.............  6  Carole Gwen Morgansen  b: September 15, 1946 in Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas
................  +Dexter Maynard Smith  b: August 18, 1943 in Seattle, Washington
................  7  Evelyn Kay Smith  b: June 30, 1972 in Miles City, Montana
...................  +Edward Adam Deitemeyer
................  7  Judy Rae Smith  b: August 11, 1973 in Fairbanks, Alaska
...................  +David Friend
...................  8  Shawn Michael Friend  b: March 13, 1997 in Rock Springs, Wy.
................  7  Ty Jason Smith  b: September 04, 1975 in Fairbanks, Alaska
................  7  Carrie Mae Smith  b: March 29, 1977 in Palmer, Alaska
.............  6  Marian Phyllis Morgansen  b: May 06, 1948 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming
................  +Raymond Edward Spackman  b: September 24, 1945 in Grand Island, Nebraska
................  7  Ryan Edward Spackman  b: September 12, 1974 in Bremerton, Washington
................  7  Michael Phillip Spackman  b: October 27, 1976 in Laramie, Wyoming  d: October 22, 1976 in Laramie, Wyoming
................  7  Joel Timothy Spackman  b: December 01, 1977 in Grand Coulee, Washington
................  7  Peter Allen Spackman  b: July 22, 1980 in Grand Coulee, Washington
.............  6  Barbara Lee Morgansen  b: July 13, 1950 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming
................  +Joseph Lee Boster  b: May 17, 1948 in Clinton, Oklahoma
................  7  Stacy Lee Boster  b: August 20, 1975 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming
...................  +Rafal Dziedzinaiewicz
................  7  Stefanie Lee Boster  b: February 07, 1977 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming
................  7  Sabrina Lee Boster  b: April 20, 1979 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming
................  7  Joseph Lee Boster  b: December 27, 1982 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming
..........  5  Clarice Aleta Gwin  b: December 25, 1921 in Council Grove, Kansas  d: January 05, 1922 in Washington ,Kansas
..........  5  Paul Herbert Gwin  b: February 02, 1924 in Council Grove, Kansas
.............  +Sherry Lou Mclain  b: February 05, 1927  d: August 28, 1982 in Manhattan,Ks.
.............  6  Mack Paul Gwin  b: October 15, 1951 in Manhattan,Ks.  d: September 08, 1970
.............  6  Merrill Lee Gwin  b: November 08, 1955
................  +Bud Clark
................  7  Sherry Clark  b: May 09, 1982
..........  *2nd Wife of Paul Herbert Gwin:
.............  +Alberta Roberts
.......  4  H. Edith Gwin  b: September 29, 1894 in Washington ,Kansas  d: January 09, 1985 in Junction City Kansas
..........  +Nathan Gish    d: October 24, 1971
..........  5  Wilma Jean Gish    d: June 1949 in Junction City ,Kansas
.......  4  Eva Maude Gwin  b: March 04, 1898 in Washington County, Kansas  d: August 14, 1991 in Washington County, Kansas
..........  +Ernest Bernard Benne  b: September 21, 1896 in Washington County, Kansas  d: November 30, 1979 in Veterans Hospital, Omaha,Nebraska
..........  5  Florence Opal Benne  b: August 22, 1925 in Washington County, Kansas
.............  +Raymond Clifton Freas, Jr.  b: February 18, 1926 in 7906 Woodbury Dr. Silver Spring, Maryland
.............  6  Richard Allen Freas  b: August 08, 1949 in Columbia Hospital for Woman,Wash.D.C.
................  +Karen Altman  b: March 27, 1951
................  7  Micheal Allen Freas  b: July 14, 1973 in Takoma Park, Maryland
...................  +Amy Catherine Wooten  b: March 11, 1977 in Ridgecrest, California
...................  8  Nicholas Allen Freas  b: October 27, 1999 in Washington State
................  7  Jeffrey Scott Freas  b: April 23, 1975 in Takoma Park, Maryland
...................  +Letti Rodriquez
...................  8  Rian Abraham Rodriques  b: September 17, 1998
.............  *2nd Wife of Richard Allen Freas:
................  +Joanne Marie Hagerty  b: September 22, 1954
................  7  Ryan Freas  b: November 07, 1985
.............  6  Joanne Elizabeth Freas  b: March 28, 1951 in Takoma Park,Maryland Washington Adventist Hosp..
................  +Stephen Waltenburg  b: May 02, 1951 in Wisconsin
................  7  Rebekah Waltenburg  b: March 03, 1978 in Greenville, South Carolina
................  7  Jessica Waltenburg  b: April 30, 1980 in Greenville, South Carolina
................  7  Robert Waltenburg  b: April 30, 1982 in Greenville, South Carolina
................  7  Sharon Waltenburg  b: November 02, 1984 in Greenville, South Carolina
................  7  Josha Waltenburg  b: August 17, 1986 in Greenville, South Carolina
................  7  Benjamin Waltenburg  b: October 11, 1988 in Greenville, South Carolina
.............  6  David Gwin Freas  b: March 24, 1953 in Washington Adventist Hospital,Takoma Park Md.
................  +Judith Ann Brewer  b: March 25, 1948 in Pittsburg, Pa.
................  7  David Andrew Freas  b: April 11, 1985 in Howard County General Hospital, Columbia,Md.
.............  6  Janette Laurel Freas  b: October 24, 1956 in Sibley Hospital, Washington, D.C.
................  +William Alvin Barrows  b: August 03, 1956 in Sidney,New York
.............  6  Jeanne Roberta Freas  b: September 02, 1959 in Washington D.C.,
................  +Lance Betts Dodd  b: December 21, 1959 in Newark, New Jersey
................  7  Timothy Allen Dodd  b: May 22, 1985 in Howard County Hospital, Columbia, Maryland
................  7  Amy Kathleen Dodd  b: October 17, 1987 in Howard County Hospital,Columbia, Maryland
..........  5  Helen Elizabeth Benne  b: March 11, 1927 in Washington County, Kansas
.............  +Floyd Vernon Elder  b: June 06, 1926 in Washington County, Kansas
.............  6  Nancy Marie Elder  b: July 07, 1949 in Concordia, Kansas
................  +Arthur Benjamin Tice  b: February 28, 1947
................  7  Tracy Arthur Tice  b: August 27, 1972
................  7  Timothy Allen Tice  b: July 17, 1973
................  7  Darcy Alicia Tice  b: August 05, 1979
................  7  Paul Anthony Tice  b: January 15, 1985
.............  6  Jolene Elizabeth Elder  b: February 17, 1951 in Morrowville,Kansas
................  +Terry Lee Thompson  b: January 12, 1950 in Lincoln,Kansas
................  7  Amy Elizabeth Thompson  b: October 03, 1979
.............  6  Robert Charles Elder  b: January 25, 1953 in Washington County, Kansas  d: June 12, 1967 in Topeka,Kansas
.............  6  Leslie Benne Elder  b: March 17, 1955 in Washington County, Kansas
................  +Judy Kay Ditmars  b: July 14, 1957 in Washington County, Kansas
................  7  Robert Charles Elder  b: February 10, 1977 in Marysville, Kansas
................  7  Jeremy Lloyd Elder  b: September 06, 1979 in Marysville, Kansas
................  7  Kenneth Ernest Elder  b: May 20, 1983 in Fairbury Nebraska
................  7  Julie Ann Elder  b: March 18, 1987 in Fairbury Nebraska
.............  6  Sandra Kay Elder  b: October 07, 1958 in Washington Kansas
................  +Eddie Lee Martin  b: December 04, 1960 in Kirwin,Kansas
................  7  Jesse Lee Martin  b: August 05, 1983 in Hays,Kansas
................  7  Stephen Joel Martin  b: June 14, 1985 in Kirwin, Kansas
................  7  Joshua Aaron Martin  b: June 04, 1987 in Kirwin, Kansas
................  7  Matthew Isaiah Martin  b: March 09, 1989 in Kirwin, Kansas
................  7  Rachel Grace Martin  b: May 04, 1991 in Kirwin, Kansas
................  7  Abigail Sarah Martin  b: April 17, 1993 in Kirwin, Kansas
................  7  Leah Marie Martin  b: April 17, 1993 in Kirwin, Kansas
................  7  Jeanna Michelle Martin  b: October 10, 1995 in Stockton,Kansas
................  7  Jonathan Ezekiel Martin  b: September 22, 1997 in Stockton,Kansas
................  7  Caleb Seth Martin  b: August 15, 1999
..........  5  Don Elden Benne  b: December 25, 1928 in Washington County, Kansas  d: May 16, 1960 in Cincinnati,Ohio
.............  +Lee
.............  6  Lorna Gay Benne  b: August 25, 1958
..........  5  Olive Dean Benne  b: June 16, 1930 in Morrowville,Kansas
.............  +Roy Clifford Sullivan  b: July 19, 1932 in Burlington, Iowa  d: June 26, 1970 in Burlington,Iowa
.............  6  Gail Marie Sullivan  b: November 27, 1959 in Burlington, Iowa
................  +Johan Marie Rotman  b: May 10, 1954 in Netherlands
.............  6  Benne Dean Sullivan  b: November 22, 1962 in Burlington,Iowa
................  +Bronwyn Franke
.............  *2nd Wife of Benne Dean Sullivan:
................  +Debbie Hicks
.......  4  Bertha M Gwin  b: September 16, 1899 in Morrowville,Kansas  d: June 16, 1989 in Greely Colo.
..........  +Merriam E.Cook    d: 1952 in Pueblo,Colo.
..........  5  Donald Cook  b: March 24, 1928
..........  5  Richard Cook
.......  4  Lois V. Gwin  b: January 20, 1916 in Morrowville,Kansas  d: February 25, 1989 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
..........  +William O. Frost  b: 1911  d: September 05, 1988 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
..........  5  Steven Frost  b: December 05, 1954
.............  +Suzie Wilkerson
.............  6  Jeremy Ryan Frost  b: May 12, 1988
....  3  David E. Gwin  b: October 16, 1862 in Iowa  d: February 12, 1944 in Bowling Green Warren,Kentucty
.......  +Mary Moore
....  3  Sarah E.Gwin  b: July 14, 1864 in Mercer, Pa.  d: in Santa Anna, California
.......  +Charles Baird
....  3  John Arthur Gwin  b: August 17, 1866 in Mercer, Pa.  d: February 17, 1955 in Fayette, Idaho
....  3  Harry Newton Gwin  b: November 10, 1868 in Mercer, Pa.  d: December 22, 1942 in Garnett, Kansas
....  3  Nettie Lillis Gwin  b: June 08, 1871 in Dickson, Tenn.  d: December 13, 1950 in Mahaska, Kansas
  2  James Gwin    d: December 21, 1906 in Lawrence County Pa
....  +Catherine Leslie    d: September 22, 1888 in Lawrence County Pa




copied from the excellent page located at
http://www.kansasheritage.org/orsh/library/gwin.html

Kansas One-Room School House Project
Gwin -- Bourbon Co., KS
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The Kansas Heritage Server would like to thank Darlene (DarleneA@aol.com) for contributing this material.
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I have learned that my great-great grandfather, James W. Gwin, had a schoolhouse named after him in the Godfrey neighborhood of Bourbon Co., near Ft. Scott. I assume it was of the one-room variety but have been unable to get info on it as yet. It was said to be built on the old family homestead in Godfrey. If anyone has any info on this, please submit not only to me, but to Lynn and Rene, too. Someone on one of the KS lists suggested I write to the Superintendent of Schools for Bourbon Co. in Ft. Scott, but I have yet to do that. It is a possibility though.
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Copyright 2001 All Rights Reserved




copied from the excellent page located at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~kscemete/bourbon/Large/cem-large-1.html

LARGE Cemetery
Bourbon Co., KS

Located 4 miles south of the Ft. Scott overpass; 2 miles west and 1/2 mile south on East Side of road or 2 miles north of Cato, Kansas
Well cared for and taking burials; walked 10/03/2002; Submitted by Carol Brooks

Last Name
First Name
Born
Died
Remarks
John M. Gwin Comments
Guinn John W.
21 Jan 1869 s/o J.H.& E.
Gwin Elias
23 Sep 1901 age 61 yr. 9 mo.12 da. From his stone, I calculate his DOB to be 11 Jan 1840
Gwin Sarah R.
10/31/1926 w/o Elias mother
Gwin Eliza 2/06/1836 12/16/1906 w/o James H.
Gwin James H. 12/25/1835 6/16/1910






John,
 
Yes, Francis Curtis Gwin was my great great grandfather and I have his decendants' information if you would like that.  He and Ann gave birth to  Francis Edward Gwin who married Cora Maude Stratton who gave birth to Roy Elmer Gwin who married Gennevive Anna Brooks, and my dad is Francis Burdette Gwin and my mother was Mary Arlene Mastin.  My Mom died when I was 6 1/2, and my father remarried Margaret Anne Widrig Treaster.
 
I am collecting information from cousins who come from Harry Newton Gwin who was a son of Arthur and Mary Jane Gwin.  I will have 11 pages from my cousin Shirley in Garnett, Kansas soon.
 
I am still trying to find Arthur Gwin's or Mary Jane Porter's parents.  If you have any information about that could you please send it to me I would greatly appreciate it.
 
Thanks for emailing me!
 
Love and Light,
 
Francene Gwin Webb

Francis Curtis Gwin m. Ann (nee unk.)
Francis Edward Gwin m. Cora Maude Stratton
Roy Elmer Gwin m. Gennevive Anna Brooks
Francis Burdette Gwin m1. Mary Arlene Mastin; m2. Margaret Anne Widrig Treaster
Francene Gwin m. Mr. Webb





From: Nancy E. Gwin <ngwin at twcny dot rr dot com>
Date: May 31, 2008
To: jmcdgwin@zianet.com
Subject: Kansas Gwins

I am the daughter of Boyd Bernard Gwin, youngest son of Merle Dennis Gwin, grandson of Francis Edward Gwin, great-grandson of Francis Curtis Gwin.  You have none of Boyd's and his oldest brother Elmer's geneology. May I fill you in?  I knew many of the Gwins who were Merle Dennis Gwin's siblings---after MANY trips to Washington and Morrowville, Kansas.  Have also been in contact with the family of Harry Newton Gwin, another son of Francis Curtis and Ann Somerville/Summervile.

I'm very interested in the early Pennsylvania history of Arthur Gwin and wife Jane/Jana Porter.

I left this message in your guest book---but thought I'd also send it to you this way.

Thank you---Nancy Gwin

Francis Curtis Gwin
Francis Edward Gwin
Merle Dennis Gwin
Boyd Bernard Gwin
Nancy Gwin





From: matthews tiffany <tiffany442 at yahoo dot com>
Date: July 6, 2008
To: jmcdgwin@zianet.com
Subject: Geneaology of the Gwin family...

Dear Mr. Gwin:
I discovered your website as I was researching to fill in the Gwin branches of my family tree. My gg grandfather was Alexander Gwin (b. Dec. 1849 in Illinois - d. 1937 in Oklahoma) who married Harriet A. Givens (b. Aug. 1854 in Berry's Lick, Butler, Kentucky - d.1940 in Oklahoma). According to the 1850 and 1860 Censuses, Alexander's father was John Gwin. My dilemma comes from each census listing different places of birth. Same is true for his wife Mary Gwin. The 1850 Census lists Tennessee as his place of birth and the 1860 Census lists Alabama.

I felt a sense of hope that our Gwins are connected when I saw the 1850 Census image on your website. The 1850 Census that I have lists John Gwin and Alexander Gwin (my ggg - gg grandfathers) on October 17, 1850 (the day after the census on your website) in MacOupin, Illinois. To the best of my knowledge, John Gwin was born about 1824 in Tennessee (or Alabama). Could my John Gwin be related to your William Gwin or others? There seems to have been many Gwins in the MacOupin, Illinois area.

Then I came across the table on your website that lists the Gwins on the 1880 Census of Drywood, Bourbon, Kansas: my John Gwin was listed on the 1860 Census of Drywood, Bourbon, Kansas with children Hulda, William, Alexander, Arrena, Octavo and Orvil (Orril). Could #3 and #7 on that chart on your website be the same Arrena and Octavo (Octava) that would be my gg aunts?

Alexander Gwin is found on the 1880 Census in Green, Lawrence, Missouri with his wife, Harriet. Octava is listed under his name and as his sister. I wonder if John Gwin died in Kansas. 

I would greatly appreciate any thoughts you have on this Gwin family. If you are interested, I will keep you informed on what I find in my search. I am new to genealogy, so any advice is welcome! Many blessings to you and your family...I enjoyed your website and will visit often! Thank you in advance for any time you give to this search.

In Christ,
Tiffany Matthews
Tyler, Texas



1.0--John Gwin, b. unk.; m. Mary (nee unk.)

2.0--Alexander Gwin, b. Dec. 1849 in IL; d. 1937 in OK); m. Harriet A. Givens (b. Aug. 1854 in Berry's Lick, Butler, KY; d. 1940 in OK);

3.0--Tiffany Matthews' g-grandparent

4.0--Tiffany Matthews' grandparent

5.0--Tiffany Matthews' parent

6.0--Tiffany Matthews of Tyler Texas






From: "Sandra Rylander" <srylanderatdishmaildotnet>
Date: November 5, 2009
To: <jmcdgwin@zianet.com>
Subject: Elias Gwin and James H. Gwin of Macoupin Co, IL

John,
 
I came upon your website pertaining to the Gwins and need some help placing these two guys.  They were in William and Jane Gwin's household in 1850 in Macoupin Co, IL.  I'm attaching a family sheet including documentation.
 
I would appreciate corresponding with you on these families.  I have corresponded with Darlene Almer but think I have a bit more actual documentation.
 
I look forward to hearing from you.
 
Sandy Rylander
Fort Scott, KS
gar_ryl@hotmail.com
 
At the bottom of the pages, it lists Raymond L. Streeter as the producer; however, I'm doing this for him and his family.  He is the actual descendant of Elias Gwin.
Sandy


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Descendants of William Gwin
1 Produced by Legacy
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First Generation

23.03--William Gwin, son of Elias Gwin and Tabitha Weatherford, was born about 1812 in TN1 and died in 1858 in, Macoupin, IL about age 46.
Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the census on 16 Oct 1850 in Macoupin Co, IL, Roll: M432_118; Page 252. 1 Dwelling No. 7; Household No. 7
        William Gwin, 38, m, Farmer, Value of Real Estate 130, b. TN
        Jane M. Gwin, 37, f, b. NC
        Rebecca V. Gwin, 17, f, b. AL
       
James H. Gwin, 13, m, b. IL
        Elias Gwin, 8, m, b. IL
        Tabby Gwin, 6, f, b. IL
        William F. Gwin, 4, m, b. IL

Children from this marriage were:

2 F i. Rebecca Gwin was born about 1833 in AL.1

Noted events in her life were:

• She appeared on the census on 16 Oct 1850 in Macoupin Co, IL, Roll: M432_118; Page 252.1 Dwelling No. 7; Household No. 7
William Gwin, 38, m, Farmer, Value of Real Estate 130, b. TN
Jane M. Gwin, 37, f, b. NC
Rebecca V, Gwin, 17, f, b. AL
James H. Gwin, 13, m, b. IL
Elias Gwin, 8, m, b. IL
Tabby Gwin, 6, f, b. IL
William F. Gwin, 4, m, b. IL

+ 3 M ii. James H. Gwin was born on 12 Dec 1835 in , Macoupin, IL, died on 16 Jun 1910 in Bourbon, KS at age 74, and was buried on 19 Jun 1910 in Pleasant View (Large) Cemetery, Bourbon Co, KS.

+ 4 M iii. Elias Gwin was born in Dec 1839 in IL,2 died on 23 Sep 1901 at age 61, and was buried in Pleasant View (Large) Cemetery, Bourbon Co, KS.

1. Illinois, Macoupin County, 1850 U. S. Census, Macoupin Co, IL (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: M432_118; Pge 252.

2. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1900 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Ward 2; Roll: T623 4471; Page: 8B; E.D. 34.

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5 F iv. Tabitha Gwin was born about 1844 in IL.3 Another name for Tabitha was Tabby.

Noted events in her life were:

• She appeared on the census on 16 Oct 1850 in Macoupin Co, IL, Roll: M432_118; Page 252.3 Dwelling No. 7; Household No. 7
William Gwin, 38, m, Farmer, Value of Real Estate 130, b. TN
Jane M. Gwin, 37, f, b. NC
Rebecca V, Gwin, 17, f, b. AL
James H. Gwin, 13, m, b. IL
Elias Gwin, 8, m, b. IL
Tabby Gwin, 6, f, b. IL
William F. Gwin, 4, m, b. IL

6 M v. William F. Gwin was born about 1846 in IL.3

Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the census on 16 Oct 1850 in Macoupin Co, IL, Roll: M432_118; Page 252.3 Dwelling No. 7; Household No. 7
William Gwin, 38, m, Farmer, Value of Real Estate 130, b. TN
Jane M. Gwin, 37, f, b. NC
Rebecca V, Gwin, 17, f, b. AL
James H. Gwin, 13, m, b. IL
Elias Gwin, 8, m, b. IL
Tabby Gwin, 6, f, b. IL
William F. Gwin, 4, m, b. IL

3. Illinois, Macoupin County, 1850 U. S. Census, MacOupin Co, IL (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records
Administration), Roll: M432_118; Pge 252.

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Second Generation (Children)

3. James H. Gwin was born on 12 Dec 1835 in , Macoupin, IL, died on 16 Jun 1910 in Bourbon, KS at age 74, and was buried on 19 Jun 1910 in Pleasant View (Large) Cemetery, Bourbon Co, KS.

General Notes:

Obit - The Fort Scott Tribune, June 17, 1910, Page 1, Friday evening
        Word was received here this morning of the death of James Guinn, who had been with his daughter at Dunkirk, Okla. Mr. Guinn was one of the old settlers in the south part of the county, the Guinn schoolhouse south of the city having been named for him. He had been in poor health for several weeks at the home of his daughter.         Undertaker Konantz was notified of his death and that the body would be shipped here. Arrangements for the funeral will be announced later.
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Obit - The Fort Scott Tribune, June 18, 1910, Page 2, Sat. evening
        The funeral of the late James Guin of south of the city, will be conducted from the Pleasant View schoolhouse, two miles north of Cato, Sunday at 1 o'clock p.m. Rev. L. G. Wood of the Brethren Mission will be in charge of the services.
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Obit - The Fort Scott Tribune, June 18, 1910, Page 1, Sat. evening
        The funeral of the late James Gwinn whose death occurred at Dunkirk, Kan., Thursday evening, will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Fairview school house, and interment will be made in the Fairview cemetery.
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Obit - The Fort Scott Tribune, June 20, 1910, Page 6
        James H. Guin was born in Macoupin County, Ill., on December 23, 1835, and died at the home of his daughter in Crawford county, Kan., June 16, 1910, at the age of 76 years 2 months, 21 days.
        He was married to Eliza Mayberry October 1857. In 1861 he accepted Christ as his savior and became a member of the Methodist church, in which faith he continued until death.
        In 1866 he moved with his family to Kansas and located six miles south of this city, where he has since continued his residence. His life companion was called to the better world a few years ago. He leaves five children and several grandchildren to mourn their loss.
        The funeral service was conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. from the Pleasant View school house by Rev. L. G. Wood of the Brethren church.
        James Guin was well known throughout the county and was highly respected by all who knew him, which was evidenced by the large concourse of sympathizing friends who attended the funeral. He was a loyal citizen, a good neighbor, a kind father and a devoted Christian. May these characteristics be held in sacred memory to help and bless the living.
        His last request was that his grandsons act as pallbearers and bear his body to its resting place, which request was carried out in full, and interment was made at Pleasant View cemetery by the side of his companion.
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Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the census on 16 Oct 1850 in Macoupin Co, IL, Roll: M432_118; Page 252. 1 Dwelling No. 7; Household No. 7
William Gwin, 38, m, Farmer, Value of Real Estate 130, b. TN
Jane M. Gwin, 37, f, b. NC
Rebecca V. Gwin, 17, f, b. AL
James H. Gwin, 13, m, b. IL
Elias Gwin, 8, m, b. IL
Tabby Gwin, 6, f, b. IL
William F. Gwin, 4, m, b. IL

• He appeared on the census on 6 Jul 1860 in Macoupin Co, IL, Township 9 Range 7, P.O. Carlinville;
Roll: M653_206; Pg 88.2 Dwelling No. 639; Household No. 655
James Guin, 24, m, Farmer, Value of Personal Prop. 150, b. IL
Eliza " , 24, f, b. IL

• He appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1875 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Family No: 3; Line 13; Roll: KS1875_2.3 Family No. 3
J. H. Guin, 39, m, w, Farming, Value of Real Estate 600, Value of Pers Prop 450, b. IL
E. Guin, 39, f, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
E. F.    " , 14, m, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
A. F.   " , 10, f, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
S. E.   " , 4, f, w, b. KS
Lewis " , 2, m, w, b. KS
Oct.    " , 17, f, w, b. IL, from IL to KS

• He appeared on the census on 2 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T9_373; E. D. 24, Family History Film: 1254373; Page 21B.4 Dwelling No. 14; Household No. 14
Gwin, James H, w, m, 44, husb, md, Farmer, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. AL
------, Eliza, w, f, 44, wife, md, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. TN
------, Arrena F, w, f, 14, daughter, sgl, at school, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Sarah E, w, f, 9, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Lewis, w, m, 7, son, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Lee, w, m, 3, son, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Octavia, w, f, 24, boarder, works out, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. IL

• He appeared on the census on 23 Apr 1910 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Family No. 91, Dwelling No. 91; Roll: : T624_432; Page: 5A; E.D. 36.5 Dwelling No. 91; Household No. 91
Joseph, James H. head, m, w, 20, md 0 yrs. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS, farmer
-------, Mary J., wife, f, w, 15, md 0 yrs, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS
Guin, James H., grandfather, m, w, 74, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. AL

James married Mary Eliza Maberry on 1 Oct 1857 in , Macoupin, IL.6 Mary was born on 6 Feb 1836 in IL, died on 16 Dec 1906 in Bourbon, KS at age 70, and was buried in Pleasant View (Large) Cemetery, Bourbon Co, KS. Another name for Mary was Eliza.

1. Illinois, MacOupin County, 1850 U. S. Census, MacOupin Co, IL (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: M432_118; Pge 252.

2. Illinois, MacOupin County, 1860 U. S. Census, MacOupin Co, IL, Township 9 (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Range 7, Roll: M653_206; Page: 88.

3. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1875 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co, Drywood Twp. (Kansas State Historical Society), Roll: ks1875_2; Line 13; Family No. 3.

4. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; FHF: 1254373; Page21B; E.D.14.

5. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1900 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Drywood, Bourbon, KS, Roll: T624_432; Page: 5A: E.D. 36; Dwelling No. 91; Household No. 91.

6. Marriage Records, Marriage Records, Macoupin Co, IL, Vol 4, License 2232.

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Noted events in her life were:

• She appeared on the census on 6 Jul 1860 in Macoupin Co, IL, Township 9 Range 7, P.O. Carlinville; Roll: M653_206; Pg 88.7 Dwelling No. 639; Household No. 655
James Guin, 24, m, Farmer, Value of Personal Prop. 150, b. IL
Eliza " , 24, f, b. IL

• She appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1875 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Family No: 3; Line 13; Roll: KS1875_2.8 Family No. 3
J. H. Guin, 39, m, w, Farming, Value of Real Estate 600, Value of Pers Prop 450, b. IL
E. Guin, 39, f, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
E. F.    " , 14, m, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
A. F.    " , 10, f, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
S. E.    " , 4, f, w, b. KS
Lewis  " , 2, m, w, b. KS
Oct.     " , 17, f, w, b. IL, from IL to KS

• She appeared on the census on 2 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T9_373; E. D. 24, Family History Film: 1254373; Page 21B.9 Dwelling No. 14; Household No. 14
Gwin, James H, w, m, 44, husb, md, Farmer, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. AL
------, Eliza, w, f, 44, wife, md, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. TN
------, Arrena F, w, f, 14, daughter, sgl, at school, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Sarah E, w, f, 9, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Lewis, w, m, 7, son, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Lee, w, m, 3, son, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Octavia, w, f, 24, boarder, works out, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. IL

Children from this marriage were:

7 M i. Elias Franklin Gwin10 was born on 14 Sep 1860 in , , IL10 and died on 4 Oct 1929 in Montrose, , Colo. at age 69.

Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1875 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Family No:3; Line 13; Roll: KS1875_2.8 Family No. 3
J. H. Guin, 39, m, w, Farming, Value of Real Estate 600, Value of Pers Prop 450, b. IL
E. Guin, 39, f, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
E. F. " , 14, m, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
A. F. " , 10, f, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
S. E. " , 4, f, w, b. KS
Lewis " , 2, m, w, b. KS
Oct. " , 17, f, w, b. IL, from IL to KS

• He appeared on the census on 1 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp; Roll: T9_373; E.D.24; Page 21B.11 Dwelling No. 11; Household No. 11
Gwin, Elias F. 19, husb, farmer, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. IL
-----, Elizabeth, 18, wife, keeping house, b. KY, fb. KY, mb.KY
-----, Lottie, 1, daughter, b. KY, fb. IL, mb. KY

7. Illinois, MacOupin County, 1860 U. S. Census, MacOupin Co, IL, Township 9 (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Range 7, Roll: M653_206; Page: 88.

8. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1875 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co, Drywood Twp. (Kansas State Historical Society), Roll: ks1875_2; Line 13; Family No. 3.

9. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; FHF: 1254373; Page21B; E.D.14.

10. Robert Carson <Carson@willapabay.org>, Nathan Lafayette Pearson (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&db=:920335).

11. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; E.D. 24; Page 21B.
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• He had a residence on 27 Sep 1929 in CO.

Elias married Rebecca E. Brown on 3 Feb 1878 in , Bourbon, KS.12 Rebecca was born about 1861 in KY.

Noted events in her life were:

• She appeared on the census on 1 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp; Roll: T9_373; E.D.24; Page 21B.13 Dwelling No. 11; Household No. 11
Gwin, Elias F. 19, husb, farmer, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. IL
-----, Elizabeth, 18, wife, keeping house, b. KY, fb. KY, mb.KY
-----, Lottie, 1, daughter, b. KY, fb. IL, mb. KY

Elias next married Permelia H. Givens on 3 Jul 1884 in , Bourbon, KS.14 Permelia died in Jun 1904 in Montrose, , CO.15

Elias next married Elizabeth between 1928 and 1931 in , , Co?.

8 F ii. Arena Frances Gwin was born about 1866 in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS, died on 17 Sep 1931 in Radley, Crawford, KS about age 65, and was buried on 18 Sep 1931 in Girard, Crawford, KS.

Noted events in her life were:

• She appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1875 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Family No: 3; Line 13; Roll: KS1875_2.16 Family No. 3
J. H. Guin, 39, m, w, Farming, Value of Real Estate 600, Value of Pers Prop 450, b. IL
E. Guin, 39, f, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
E. F.    " , 14, m, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
A. F.    " , 10, f, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
S. E.    " , 4, f, w, b. KS
Lewis  " , 2, m, w, b. KS
Oct.     " , 17, f, w, b. IL, from IL to KS

• She appeared on the census on 2 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T9_373; E. D. 24, Family History Film: 1254373; Page 21B.17 Dwelling No. 14; Household No. 14
Gwin, James H, w, m, 44, husb, md, Farmer, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. AL
------, Eliza, w, f, 44, wife, md, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. TN
------, Arrena F, w, f, 14, daughter, sgl, at school, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Sarah E, w, f, 9, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Lewis, w, m, 7, son, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Lee, w, m, 3, son, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Octavia, w, f, 24, boarder, works out, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. IL

• She had a residence on 27 Sep 1929 in Radley, Crawford, KS.

Arena married Manfred Evans on 3 Aug 1883 in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS.

12. Marriage Records, Marriage Records, Bourbon Co, KS, Vol C, Page 92, 3 Feb 1878.

13. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and
Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; E.D. 24; Page 21B.

14. Marriage Records, Marriage Records, Bourbon County, KS; Vol. D, Page 302.

15. Robert Carson <Carson@willapabay.org>, Nathan Lafayette Pearson (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?
op=REG&db=:920335).

16. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1875 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co, Drywood Twp. (Kansas State Historical Society), Roll:
ks1875_2; Line 13; Family No. 3.

17. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and
Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; FHF: 1254373; Page21B; E.D.14.

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9 F iii. Sarah Elizabeth Gwin was born about 1871 in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS, died on 27 Sep 1928 in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS about age 57, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS.

General Notes:

Obit - Fort Scott Tribune, Thursday, Sept 27, 1928
DEATH OF MRS. MYERS
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Passed Away at Mercy Hospital This Morning--Had Been Ill Two Years--Funeral Tomorrow at 2
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        Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Meyers, of 623 South Barbee, passed away at Mercy Hospital this morning at 4 o'clock, following an illness covering a period of two years. The cause of death was paralysis. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Gwin, of the Godfrey neighborhood, pioneer settlers, for whom the Gwin schoolhouse was named and which stands on the old homestead.
        Mrs. Meyers was the wife of John Henry Meyers, who died November 2, 1926. She leaves the following relatives: James H. Joseph, of Chaflin, Kas, and Carl Stroud, of Stanbury, Mo, children; E. F. Gwin, of Colorado, Lewis Gwin, of El Dorado, Kas, brothers and one sister, Mrs. Rena Evans, of Radley, Kas, all of whom will attend the funeral. Also the deceased leaves one granddaughter and three grandsons. One daughter, Mrs. Blanche Fetters, is deceased.
        Mrs. Meyers was a highly respected and a kind and loving mother. She was possessed of a strong and charitable disposition and bore her long illness with fortitude and cheerfulness, with always a kind word for those about her and with due solicitation for their comforts.  Mrs. Meyers was about 55 years of age.
        The funeral will take place at the Cheney Chapel Friday, September 28, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Levi Wood, of the M. E. church of Godfrey, of which the deceased was a faithful member and attendant. The remains will be in state at the chapel until the hour for the funeral.
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Obit - Fort Scott Tribune-Monitor, Saturday, September 29, 1928, Page 5, Col. 5
FUNERAL OF MRS. MEYER
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Services Held Yesterday Afternoon At 2 O'clock at Cheney Chapel--Burial in Evergreen
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        The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Meyer was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Cheney chapel, 119 South Main St. conducted by Rev. L. G. Wood, of the Brethren church.  Rev. Wood took his text from Psalms 23:1: "Yea, though I walk thru the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."
        A trio consisting of Mrs. Thurman Orr, Vern Dixon, and L. G. Wood sang the songs, "Beautiful Garden of Prayer."; "Where the Gates Swing Outward Never", and "I Need Thee Every Hour."  Among the many floral offerings was a beautiful double spray of snap dragons inscribed "Mother".
        Interment was made in the family lot in the Evergreen cemetery. The pall bearers were W. F. Farris, C. C. Packer, C. A. Culp, Geo. Hare, Charles M. Grimes, and G. R. Hughes.
        The services were largely attended.

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**Note by Darlene Dobbins Almer, Great Granddaughter of Elizabeth Meyers - Notably absent from this obituary are the children of daughter, Blanche Fetters - Claude, Cleota, Opal and Louise (my Mother, Cleota, and her siblings). I don't know who provided information for the newspaper but for whatever reason, they left out these Grandchildren as survivors.  They apparently had already been sent to Oklahoma to the Brown household (relatives by marriage to the Gwin family).
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Noted events in her life were:

• She appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1875 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Family No: 3; Line 13; Roll: KS1875_2.19 Family No. 3
J. H. Guin, 39, m, w, Farming, Value of Real Estate 600, Value of Pers Prop 450, b. IL
E. Guin, 39, f, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
E. F.   " , 14, m, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
A. F.   " , 10, f, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
S. E.   " , 4, f, w, b. KS
Lewis " , 2, m, w, b. KS
Oct.    " , 17, f, w, b. IL, from IL to KS

• She appeared on the census on 2 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T9_373; E. D. 24, Family History Film: 1254373; Page 21B.20 Dwelling No. 14; Household No. 14
Gwin, James H, w, m, 44, husb, md, Farmer, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. AL
------, Eliza, w, f, 44, wife, md, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. TN
------, Arrena F, w, f, 14, daughter, sgl, at school, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Sarah E, w, f, 9, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Lewis, w, m, 7, son, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Lee, w, m, 3, son, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Octavia, w, f, 24, boarder, works out, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. IL

Sarah married James Sherman Joseph on 10 Feb 1889 in Godfrey, Bourbon, KS.21 James was born about 1860.

Sarah next married Theodore Columbus Stroud,22 son of James W. Stroud and Ann C. Givens, on 1 Nov 1892 in Godfrey, Bourbon, KS. The marriage ended in divorce. Theodore was born on 1 Feb 1870 in Drywood Twp, Bourbon, KS,22 died on 22 Mar 1948 in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS at age 78, and was buried on 24 Mar 1948 in Old Arcadia Cemetery, Arcadia, Crawford, KS. The cause of his death was Cerebral Hemorrhage. Another name for
Theodore was Sude.

General Notes:

Obit - Fort Scott (Kas.) Tribune - Tuesday Evening, March 23, 1948
DEATHS-FUNERALS
T.C. STROUD
        T. C. Stroud, 78, former Bourbon County man and well known in the Drywood vicinity, died at 7:25 p.m. yesterday at the Burke Street Mercy Hospital after a three weeks illness.
        The body is at the Berkely Funeral home of Arcadia, and services will be held at 2:30 o'clock

18. Obituary, Obituary, Fort Scott Tribune, Thursday evening, Sept 27, 1928.

19. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1875 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co, Drywood Twp. (Kansas State Historical Society), Roll: ks1875_2; Line 13; Family No. 3.

20. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; FHF: 1254373; Page21B; E.D.14.

21. Marriage Records, Marriage Records, Bourbon Co, KS, Vol F, Page 14, Feb 10, 1889.

22. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; Family History Film:1254373; Page 163-3000;E. D. 24; Pg 163.

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...tomorrow at the Berkeley chapel, conducted by the Rev. W. Corporon of Arcadia.
        T. C. Stroud was born Feb. 1, 1870, in Drywood township and, with the exception of three years, had lived all of his life within 30 miles of his old home in Drywood. For the past 20 years he had lived on his own farm west of Liberal, MO. His wife Etta, died several years ago.
        Immediate survivors are a son, Carl, a California railroad man who had been at his father's bedside through the past weeks, and a granddaughter, Eleanor, of Kansas City.
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Obit - The Pittsburg Headlight, Tuesday, March 23, 1948, Page 2
T. C. STROUD, ARCADIA DEAD
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Lifelong Resident of District Had Suffered Paralytic Stroke.
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        Arcadia, March 23 - Theodore (Sude) Columbus Stroud, 77 year old lifetime resident of this district and retired farmer, died at 7:10 o'clock last night at the Fort Scott hospital. He had a stroke three weeks ago and lay on the floor of his home here 24 hours before being found by neighbors. He lived alone. Mr. Stroud was born Feb. 1, 1870, in Fort Scott. The only known survivor is a son, Carl Stroud of Portola, Calif.
        Funeral services will be at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Berkley chapel in Arcadia. Rev. G. W. Corporon will officiate. Interment will be in the old Arcadia cemetery.  The body will remain at the chapel until after the services.
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KS Cemetery Book, page 21, Burial of Theodore "Sude" Columbus Stroud, Crawford Co, Old Arcadia, Forest Hill, New West Section - graves all in E part, Row 1 W of driveway along # side of W Section: S to N. Full length marble top Theodore C. Stroud 1874-1948. 23

Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1875 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp; Roll: ks1875_2; Family No. 5; Line: 68; Page 35. Dwelling No. 5; Family No. 5; Roll: ks1875_2; Page 35; Line 68
J. W. Stroud; 56, m, w, farmer, value of real estate 2000, value of pers prop 500, b. KY, moved here from IL
O. C. Stroud, 52, f, w, farmer, b. KY, moved here from IL (Orleyanna)
R. A. Stroud; 14, m, w, farmer, b. IL, moved here from IL (Robert)
T. C. Stroud; 5, m, w, farmer, b. KS,
There are two more people living in the household but names are illegible.

• He appeared on the census on 14 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T9_373; E. D. 24, Pg 7; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 163.24 Dwelling No. 172; Household 173
Stroud, James W., w, m, 61, farmer, b. KY, fb. VA, mb. VA
-------, Ann C., w, f, 57, b.KY, fb. NC, mb. NC
-------, Robert A., w, m, 18, son, b.IL, fb. KY, mb. KY
-------, Theadore O., w, m, 10, son, b. KS, fb. KY, mb. KY

Sarah next married John Henry Meyers after 1914. John died on 2 Nov 1926 in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS.

General Notes:

Obit - Fort Scott Tribune, Tuesday evening, Nov 2, 1926, page 1, col 4:

23. Obituary, Obituary, Fort Scott (Kas.) Tribune - Tues evening, March 23, 1948. .... Obituary, Obituary, The Pittsburg Headlight,
Tuesday, March 23, 1948, Page 2.

24. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and
Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; Family History Film:1254373; Page 163-3000;E. D. 24; Pg 163.
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JOHN MYERS DEAD
Frisco Fireman Passed Away at 2 O'clock This Morning of Paralysis - Lived here 20 Years
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        John Henry Myers of 612 South Barbee Street, passed away at 2 o'clock this morning of paralysis. Mr. Myers and his wife were found in a critical condition by neighbors at their home a few days ago. Mrs. Myers is at Merch Hospital.
        Mr. Myers suffered his first stroke of paralysis a year ago last May and left the service of the Frisco where he had been employed for twenty years as fireman. For many years he had run on a passenger trains 11 and 12 between Fort Scott and Sapulpa. He was 55 years of age.
        The deceased is survived by his wife, Sarah E. Myers, and four children, they being Mrs. Freta Cannavan, Ernest Myers, and Essie Myers, all of Kansas City, Kansas, and Herman Myers of San Pedro, Calif. Also by three step children, James H. Joseph of Anthony, Kansas, Carl W. Stroud of Stanberry, MO, and Mrs. Jessie B. Fetters of Fort Scott.
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**Note by Darlene Dobbins Almer, daughter of Cleota Fetters Stevens--Mom told me when she was little, she remembered that "Grandpa Myers went nuts one night and hit Grandma Myers with a fireplace poker or somethin'-that's why she was living with us when Mamma died".25

Noted events in his life were:

• He worked as a Fireman-Frisco Railroad.

10 M iv. Lewis Gwin was born on 8 Apr 1873 in KS.26 Another name for Lewis was Louis.

Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1875 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Family No: 3; Line 13; Roll: KS1875_2.27 Family No. 3
J. H. Guin, 39, m, w, Farming, Value of Real Estate 600, Value of Pers Prop 450, b. IL
E. Guin, 39, f, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
E. F.   " , 14, m, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
A. F.   " , 10, f, w, Farming, b. IL, from IL to KS
S. E.   " , 4, f, w, b. KS
Lewis " , 2, m, w, b. KS
Oct.    " , 17, f, w, b. IL, from IL to KS

• He appeared on the census on 2 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T9_373; E. D. 24, Family History Film: 1254373; Page 21B.28 Dwelling No. 14; Household No. 14
Gwin, James H, w, m, 44, husb, md, Farmer, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. AL
------, Eliza, w, f, 44, wife, md, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. TN
------, Arrena F, w, f, 14, daughter, sgl, at school, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Sarah E, w, f, 9, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Lewis, w, m, 7, son, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Lee, w, m, 3, son, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Octavia, w, f, 24, boarder, works out, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. IL

25. Obituary, Fort Scott Tribune, Tues evening, Nov 2, 1926, page 1, Col 4.

26. "World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database, ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 2 Nov 2009), Louis Gwin; Registrar's Report, Local Board for Division No. 11, Kansas City, MO.

27. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1875 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co, Drywood Twp. (Kansas State Historical Society), Roll: ks1875_2; Line 13; Family No. 3.

28. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; FHF: 1254373; Page21B; E.D.14.
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• He appeared on the census on 27 Jun 1900 in Scott Co, AR, Barber Twp; Roll: T623_75;Pg 15B; E.D. 106. Dwelling No. 280; Household No. 383
Gwin, Louis, head, w, m, Apr 1873, age at last birthday 27, md 7 years, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL, Railroading
-----, Minnie C., wife, w, f, July 1875, age at last birthday 24, md 7 yrs, mother of 3children, 1 child living, b. IL, fb. IL, mb MO
-----, Louis C., son, w, m, Mar 1896, age at last birthday 4, single, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. IL
Stanley, George, boarder, w, m, Nov 1872, 28, md 1 yr, b. AR, fb. AR mb. TN, Sectionhand
Simmons, Isom S., boarder, w, m, Mar 1868, 32, widow, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS, Lawyer
----------, Eula B., boarder w, f, Jan 1896, 4, sgl, b. AR, fb. KS, mb. AR

• He appeared on the census on 23 Apr 1910 in Jackson Co, MO, Kansas City Ward 12; Roll: T624_788; Page: 6B; E.D. 154. 2800 Holmes St., Dwelling No. 188; Household 182
Gwinn, Lewis, head, m, w, 36, md 16 yrs, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL, Track foreman
-------, Minnie, wife, f, w, 38, md 16 yrs, 4 children, 2 living, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. IL, occ. ? illegible;
-------, Loise, daughter, f, w, 19, sgl., b. KS, fb. KS, mb. IL, no occ.
-------, George I, m, w, 8, b. AR, fb. KS, mb. IL

• World War I Draft Registration: address was 2824 1/2 Cherry, FHL Roll No. 1683384, 12 Sep 1918, Kansas City, Jackson, MO.29

• He worked as a Railroad track foreman for Kansas City Southern on 12 Sep 1918 in Kansas City, Jackson, MO.29

• He appeared on the census on 13 Jan 1920 in Jackson Co, MO, Kansas City Ward 11; Roll:T625_927; Page 11B; E.D. 174. 2824 Cherry, Dwelling No. 178; Household No. 317
Gwinn, Louis, head, radio, m, w, 45, md, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL, foreman for railroad
-------, Minnie, wife, f, w, 44, md, b. IL, fb. WI, mb. IL
-------, George, son, m, w, 18 sgl, b. AR, fb. KS, mb. IL, time keeper for railroad
Lewis married Minnie C. Hicks on 4 Aug 1893 in Pawnee Station, Bourbon, KS.30 Minnie was born in Jul 1875 in IL.

Marriage Notes: Married in Pawnee Station, Bourbon Co, KS, by Rev. G. W. Lane, M.P. Ch., Lewis Gwin, 20, Godfrey and Minnie C. Hicks, 118, Same

Noted events in her life were:

• She appeared on the census on 27 Jun 1900 in Scott Co, AR, Barber Twp; Roll: T623_75; Pg 15B; E.D. 106. Dwelling No. 280; Household No. 383
Gwin, Louis, head, w, m, Apr 1873, age at last birthday 27, md 7 years, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL, Railroading
-----, Minnie C., wife, w, f, July 1875, age at last birthday 24, md 7 yrs, mother of 3 children, 1 child living, b. IL, fb. IL, mb MO
-----, Louis C., son, w, m, Mar 1896, age at last birthday 4, single, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. IL
Stanley, George, boarder, w, m, Nov 1872, 28, md 1 yr, b. AR, fb. AR mb. TN, Sectionhand
Simmons, Isom S., boarder, w, m, Mar 1868, 32, widow, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS, Lawyer
----------, Eula B., boarder w, f, Jan 1896, 4, sgl, b. AR, fb. KS, mb. AR

29. "World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database Louis Gwin.

30. Marriage Records, Marriage Records, Bourbon Co, KS, Vol G, Page 26, 4/6 Aug 1893.

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• She appeared on the census on 23 Apr 1910 in Jackson Co, MO, Kansas City Ward 12; Roll: T624_788; Page: 6B; E.D. 154. 2800 Holmes St., Dwelling No. 188; Household 182
Gwinn, Lewis, head, m, w, 36, md 16 yrs, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL, Track foreman
-------, Minnie, wife, f, w, 38, md 16 yrs, 4 children, 2 living, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. IL, occ. ? illegible;
-------, Loise, daughter, f, w, 19, sgl., b. KS, fb. KS, mb. IL, no occ.
-------, George I, m, w, 8, b. AR, fb. KS, mb. IL

• She appeared on the census on 13 Jan 1920 in Jackson Co, MO, Kansas City Ward 11;
Roll: T625_927; Page 11B; E.D. 174. 2824 Cherry, Dwelling No. 178; Household No. 317
Gwinn, Louis, head, radio, m, w, 45, md, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL, foreman for railroad
-------, Minnie, wife, f, w, 44, md, b. IL, fb. WI, mb. IL
-------, George, son, m, w, 18 sgl, b. AR, fb. KS, mb. IL, time keeper for railroad

11 M v. Lee Gwin was born in Jun 1876 in KS.

Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the census on 2 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T9_373; E. D. 24, Family History Film: 1254373; Page 21B.31 Dwelling No. 14; Household No. 14
Gwin, James H, w, m, 44, husb, md, Farmer, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. AL
------, Eliza, w, f, 44, wife, md, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. TN
------, Arrena F, w, f, 14, daughter, sgl, at school, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Sarah E, w, f, 9, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Lewis, w, m, 7, son, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Lee, w, m, 3, son, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL
------, Octavia, w, f, 24, boarder, works out, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. IL

• He appeared on the census on 21 Jun 1900 in Bourbon Co, KS, Pawnee Twp; Roll: T623_471; Page 8A; E.D. 48. Dwelling No. 158; Household No. 158
Gwin, Lee, head, w, m, June 1876, 23, md 5 yrs, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL, Farmer
------, Mary B., wife, w, f, May 1874, 26, md 5 yrs, mother of 2 children with 1 child living, b. OH, fb, VA, mb, OH
------, Gertrude M., daughter, w, f, Jan 1896, 4, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. OH

• He appeared on the census on 31 Jan 1920 in McKenzie Co, ND, Poe Precinct; Roll: T625_1335; Page 7A, E.D. 90. Dwelling No. 135; Household No. 141
Gwin, Lee, head, home owned, mortgage, m, w, 43, md, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL, Farmer
------, Mary V., wife, f, w, 43, md, b. OH, fb. VA, mb. OH
------, Herold R, son, m, w, 17, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. OH
------, Earl E, son, m, w, 14, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. OH
------, Maurice, son, m, w, 10, sgl, b. ND, fb. KS, mb. OH
------, Sarah L., daughter, f, w, 6, sgl, b. ND, fb. KS, mb. OH

• He appeared on the census in 1925 in Butler Co, KS, El Dorado; Roll: KS1925_14; Family No. 42; Line 19. 524 W. Vine; Dwelling No. 42; Household No. 42
Gwin, Lee, head, rented house, m, w, 48, b. KS, moved here from KS, laborer
-----, Mary, wife, f, w, 48, b. OH, moved to KS from OH
-----, Maurice, son, m, w, 15, b. ND, moved to KS from ND
-----, S. L, daughter, f, w, 11, b. ND, moved here from ND

• He had a residence on 27 Sep 1929 in El Dorado, Butler, KS.

31. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and
Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; FHF: 1254373; Page21B; E.D.14.
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Lee married Mary Ingraham on 17 Jun 1895 in , Bourbon, KS.32 Mary was born in May1874 in OH.

Marriage Notes: Married in Scott Twp, at the residence of Rev. W. E. Brown, Witness was Mrs. B. A. Brown.

Noted events in her life were:

• She appeared on the census on 21 Jun 1900 in Bourbon Co, KS, Pawnee Twp; Roll: T623_471; Page 8A; E.D. 48. Dwelling No. 158; Household No. 158
Gwin, Lee, head, w, m, June 1876, 23, md 5 yrs, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL, Farmer
------, Mary B., wife, w, f, May 1874, 26, md 5 yrs, mother of 2 children with 1 child living, b. OH, fb, VA, mb, OH
------, Gertrude M., daughter, w, f, Jan 1896, 4, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. OH

• She appeared on the census on 31 Jan 1920 in McKenzie Co, ND, Poe Precinct; Roll: T625_1335; Page 7A, E.D. 90. Dwelling No. 135; Household No. 141
Gwin, Lee, head, home owned, mortgage, m, w, 43, md, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IL, Farmer
------, Mary V., wife, f, w, 43, md, b. OH, fb. VA, mb. OH
------, Herold R, son, m, w, 17, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. OH
------, Earl E, son, m, w, 14, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. OH
------, Maurice, son, m, w, 10, sgl, b. ND, fb. KS, mb. OH
------, Sarah L., daughter, f, w, 6, sgl, b. ND, fb. KS, mb. OH

• She appeared on the census in 1925 in Butler Co, KS, El Dorado; Roll: KS1925_14; Family No. 42; Line 19. 524 W. Vine; Dwelling No. 42; Household No. 42
Gwin, Lee, head, rented house, m, w, 48, b. KS, moved here from KS, laborer
-----, Mary, wife, f, w, 48, b. OH, moved to KS from OH
-----, Maurice, son, m, w, 15, b. ND, moved to KS from ND
-----, S. L, daughter, f, w, 11, b. ND, moved here from ND

4. Elias Gwin was born in Dec 1839 in IL,33 died on 23 Sep 1901 at age 61, and was buried in Pleasant View (Large) Cemetery, Bourbon Co, KS.

General Notes:
Obit - Fort Scott Monitor, Fort Scott, KS - Tuesday, Sept 24, 1901
ELIAS GWIN DEAD
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Old Settler Passes Away at Arcadia Last Night - Formerly Resided Here.
        Elias Gwin, one of the oldest settlers in Bourbon county, died last night at his home two miles east of Arcadia, of spinal meningitis.  Mr. Gwin was at one time a resident of this city, having lived on the West Side until about a year ago. He and his oldest son took the smallpox and were removed to their farm at which place he lived 'till his death. He was 62 years old and leaves a wife, Sarah Gwin, and several grown children. The funeral was held this afternoon at the Large school house near Arcadia, and interment was made at Arcadia cemetery.  [Pleasant View/Large Cemetery].
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Research Notes: There is an Elias Gwinn on the 1835-1836 Taxes - Debits and Credits book in Macoupin Co, IL. There is also a William Gwinn in the same book.

33. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1900 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Ward 2; Roll: T623 4471; Page: 8B; E.D. 34.
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Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the census on 16 Oct 1850 in Macoupin Co, IL, Roll: M432_118; Page 252. 34 Dwelling No. 7; Household No. 7
William Gwin, 38, m, Farmer, Value of Real Estate 130, b. TN
Jane M. Gwin, 37, f, b. NC
Rebecca V, Gwin, 17, f, b. AL
James H. Gwin, 13, m, b. IL
Elias Gwin, 8, m, b. IL
Tabby Gwin, 6, f, b. IL
William F. Gwin, 4, m, b. IL

• He appeared on the census on 4 Aug 1860 in Macoupin Co, IL, Township 8 Range 7, P.O. Gillespie; Roll: M653_206; Page: 387.35 Dwelling 1027; Household 1026
James Pierson, 43, m, farmer, b. England
Rebecca   " , 46, f, b. TN
Mary        " , 16, f, b. IL
James       " , 13, m, b. IL
Elias Gwin, 21, m, farm hand, b. IL

• He appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1875 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, P.O. Godfrey Roll: KS1875_2; Line: 57; Family No. 3.36 3/3
Elias Gwin, 36, m, w, farmer, Value of real estate 1200, pers prop 210, b. IL, moved here from IL
S. R. Gwin, 32, f, w, farmer, b. KY, moved here from IL
I. A.     " , 11, f, w, farmer, b. IL, moved here from IL
E. A.    " , 8, f, w, b. Kans
N. J.     " , 6, f, w, b. Kans
C.         " , 4, f, w, b. Kans
C. Bright, 26, m, w, laborer, b. IN, moved here from MO

• He appeared on the census from 0004 to 5 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T9_373; E. D. 24, Pg 7; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 157.37 Dwelling 55; Household 56
Gwin, Elias, w, m, 40, md, farmer, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. AL
-----, Sarah, w, f, 37, wife, md, keeping house, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY
-----, Ida A., w, f, 16, daughter, sgl, at home, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Elizabeth A., w, f, 13, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Nancy J., w, f, 10, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Cora, w, f, 8, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, James W.,w, m, 3, son, sgl, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Allen A., w, m, 9/12, Aug, son, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
McGowan, Samuel S.,w, m, 21, boarder, works on farm, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY

• He appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1895 in Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott Ward 2, Roll: V115_10, Line:1, Family Number 523.38 Dwelling No. 445, Family No 523
Elias Gwin, 55, m, w, b. IL, from IL to KS, Farmer
Sarah, wife, 52, f, w, b. KY, from IL to KS, House keeping
Wm. J., 18, m, w, b. KS, native, ???

34. Illinois, MacOupin County, 1850 U. S. Census, MacOupin Co, IL (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: M432_118; Pge 252.

35. Illinois, MacOupin County, P. O. Gillespie, Roll: M653_206; Page 387.

36. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1875 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co, Drywood Twp. (Kansas State Historical Society), Roll: ks1875_2; Line 57; Family No. 3.

37. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 157-3000; E. D. 24, Pg 7.

38. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1895 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co. (Ancestry.com., Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1915 [database on-line]. Provo, UT. The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. Orignal data: 1895 Kansas State Census. Microfilm reels K-1 - K-169. Kansas State Historical Society), Fort Scott, Roll: V115_10, Line: 1, Family Number 523.

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• He appeared on the census on 14 Jun 1900 in Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott Ward 2, Roll: T623 471; Page: 8B; E.D. 34.39 424 Couch St., Dwelling 180, Household 186
Gwin, Elias, head, w, m, Dec. 1839, 60, md 36 yrs, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. Virginia, day laborer
------, Sarah, wife, w, f, Apr 1843, 57, md 36 yrs, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY
------, James W., son, w, m, Sept 1876, sgl, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY

• Funeral Home: Cheney Funeral home, Ledger C-1281, 23 Sept 19091, Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS.

Elias married Sarah Rhoda Stroud, daughter of James W. Stroud and Ann C. Givens, on 16 Apr 1863 in Macoupin, IL. Sarah was born on 12 Apr 1843 in Butler, KY, 39 died on 31 Oct 1926 in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS at age 83, and was buried in Pleasant View (Large) Cemetery, Bourbon Co, KS.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Marriage Record: 16 Apr 1863, , Macoupin, IL. Vol. 005; Page 0009; License No 00004282
General Notes:
News Item: Fort Scott Tribune and Fort Scott Monitor - June 1919

"Mrs. Sarah Guinn of Fort Scott and Allen Stroud of Arcadia are visiting the family of T. C. Stroud of Pittsburg, Kans."
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On the 1895 Kansas State Census, cannot determine relationship of Wm. J. Gwin to Elias and Sarah.
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Obit - The Fort Scott Tribune Monitor, Fort Scott, KS, Monday evening Nov 1, 1926
MRS. SARAH GWIN DEAD
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Pioneer Resident Passed Away Last Night at Home of Her Daughter, Mrs. Heinrich.
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        Mrs. Sarah R. Gwin, wife of the late Elias Gwin and a pioneer resident of Bourbon county, passed away last night at 10:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis A. Heinrich, 402 South Crawford street.  The cause of her death was general debility. She had been ill six weeks.
        Mrs. Sarah Stroud [Gwin] was born in Butler County, Kentucky, April 12, 1843, being 82 years, 6 months and 19 days of age at the time of her death. She was the daughter of James W. Stroud, one of the early settlers of Bourbon County. Her father settled in Drywood township in the early 60's and homesteaded a farm adjoining Godfrey on the south.
        The deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Fred A. Streeter, Mrs. Hugo Mitzner, and Mrs. Louis A. Heinrich, all of Fort Scott and one son, James William Gwin of Kansas City, Mo.; also by two brothers, Robert Allen Stroud of Olathe, and Theodore C. Stroud of Fort Scott. Fifteen grand children and 22 great-grandchildren also survive.
        Mrs. Gwin was a member of the Christian church. She was a very devoted mother to her children, and her many fine traits of character endeared her to a wide circle of friends.
        The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30, conducted by Rev. J. R. Babb. Interment will be in the family lot in the South Fairview or Large cemetery. The pallbearers will be selected from Louis A. Heinrich, Merle Streeter, Albert Pulling, Clifford Mitzner, Dudley Mayberry, Christie Gwin.
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39. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1900 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records
Administration), Ward 2; Roll: T623 4471; Page: 8B; E.D. 34.
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Noted events in her life were:

• She appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1875 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, P.O. Godfrey Roll: KS1875_2; Line: 57; Family No. 3.40 3/3
Elias Gwin, 36, m, w, farmer, Value of real estate 1200, pers prop 210, b. IL, moved here from IL
S. R. Gwin, 32, f, w, farmer, b. KY, moved here from IL
I. A. " , 11, f, w, farmer, b. IL, moved here from IL
E. A. " , 8, f, w, b. Kans
N. J. " , 6, f, w, b. Kans
C. " , 4, f, w, b. Kans
C. Bright, 26, m, w, laborer, b. IN, moved here from MO

• She appeared on the census from 0004 to 5 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T9_373; E. D. 24, Pg 7; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 157.41 Dwelling 55; Household 56
Gwin, Elias, w, m, 40, md, farmer, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. AL
-----, Sarah, w, f, 37, wife, md, keeping house, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY
-----, Ida A., w, f, 16, daughter, sgl, at home, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Elizabeth A., w, f, 13, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Nancy J., w, f, 10, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Cora, w, f, 8, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, James W.,w, m, 3, son, sgl, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Allen A., w, m, 9/12, Aug, son, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
McGowan, Samuel S.,w, m, 21, boarder, works on farm, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY

• She appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1895 in Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott Ward 2, Roll: V115_10, Line: 1, Family Number 523.42 Dwelling No. 445, Family No 523
Elias Gwin, 55, m, w, b. IL, from IL to KS, Farmer
Sarah, wife, 52, f, w, b. KY, from IL to KS, House keeping
Wm. J., 18, m, w, b. KS, native, ???

• She appeared on the census on 14 Jun 1900 in Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott Ward 2, Roll: T623 471; Page: 8B; E.D. 34.43 424 Couch St., Dwelling 180, Household 186
Gwin, Elias, head, w, m, Dec. 1839, 60, md 36 yrs, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. Virginia, day laborer
------, Sarah, wife, w, f, Apr 1843, 57, md 36 yrs, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY
------, James W., son, w, m, Sept 1876, sgl, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY

• She appeared on the census in 1915 in Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott; Roll: KS1915_17; Family No. 7; Line: 25.44 Rents house, Family No. 7
Scott, Will E., 47, m, w, restaurant
------, Cora, 42, f, w, housewife
Guinn, Sarah, 72, f, w, widow
Scott, Iva, 22, f, w, clerk
------, Ida, 19, f, w, stenographer
------, Ina, 17, f, w, stenographer

40. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1875 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co, Drywood Twp. (Kansas State Historical Society), Roll: ks1875_2; Line 57; Family No. 3.

41. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 157-3000; E. D. 24, Pg 7.

42. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1895 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co. (Ancestry.com., Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1915 [database on-line]. Provo, UT. The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. Orignal data: 1895 Kansas State Census. Microfilm reels K-1 - K-169. Kansas State Historical Society), Fort Scott, Roll: V115_10, Line: 1, Family Number 523.

43. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1900 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Ward 2; Roll: T623 4471; Page: 8B; E.D. 34.

44. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1915 KS State Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott (Kansas State Historical Society, Microfilm reels K-l - K-271), Family No. 7; Line 25; Roll: ks1915_17.
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Children from this marriage were:
12 F i. Ida A. Gwin 45 was born on 4 Feb 1864 in IL,45 died on 4 Jun 1951 in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS46 at age 87, and was buried in Pleasant View (Large) Cem., Bourbon Co, KS.

General Notes:

Obit- The Fort Scott (Kas.) Tribune, Wednesday Evening, June , 1951

RITES FOR MRS. STREETER
        The chapel of Earl's Memorial Home was filled for the funeral of Mrs. Ida Streeter, who died Monday morning at Burke Street Mercy Hospital. Members of the Clarksburg Country Club, of which Mrs. Streeter was a charter and honorary member, attended in a body.
        The Rev. W. F. Keesecker was in charge of the service. Hymns were sung by David Freeman accompanied by Mrs. Freeman.
        Interment was in Pleasant View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leander Colvin, Ray Simmons, Roy Seaver, Harry Miller, Charles Leist and Gene Colvin.
        Those here from a distance were Mrs. Helen Taylor and Mrs. Emily Guinn of Kansas City, MO; Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Streeter and Salem of Lenopah, Okla, and Mrs. and Mrs. Victor Walker, Pittsburg.
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Noted events in her life were:

• She appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1875 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, P.O. Godfrey Roll: KS1875_2; Line: 57; Family No. 3.47 3/3
Elias Gwin, 36, m, w, farmer, Value of real estate 1200, pers prop 210, b. IL, moved here from IL
S. R. Gwin, 32, f, w, farmer, b. KY, moved here from IL
I. A.      " , 11, f, w, farmer, b. IL, moved here from IL
E. A.     " , 8, f, w, b. Kans
N. J.      " , 6, f, w, b. Kans
C.         " , 4, f, w, b. Kans
C. Bright, 26, m, w, laborer, b. IN, moved here from MO

• She appeared on the census from 0004 to 5 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T9_373; E. D. 24, Pg 7; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 157.48 Dwelling 55; Household 56
Gwin, Elias, w, m, 40, md, farmer, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. AL
-----, Sarah, w, f, 37, wife, md, keeping house, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY
-----, Ida A., w, f, 16, daughter, sgl, at home, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Elizabeth A., w, f, 13, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Nancy J., w, f, 10, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Cora, w, f, 8, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, James W.,w, m, 3, son, sgl, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Allen A., w, m, 9/12, Aug, son, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
McGowan, Samuel S.,w, m, 21, boarder, works on farm, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY

45. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1910 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Fort Scott Ward 4, Roll: T624_432; Page 3B; E. D. 44.

46. Obituary, Obituary, Fort Scott Tribune, Wednesday evening, June 6, 1951.

47. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1875 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co, Drywood Twp. (Kansas State Historical Society), Roll: ks1875_2; Line 57; Family No. 3.

48. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 157-3000; E. D. 24, Pg 7.

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• She appeared on the census on 16 Apr 1910 in Fort Scott Ward 4, Bourbon, KS; Roll: T624_432; Page 3B; E. D. 44.49 1510 South Main Street, Dwelling 49, Household 49
Streeter, Fred A, head, m, w, 48, md 24? yrs, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. IL, buyer of horses and mules
--------, Ida A, wife, f, w, 46, md 24? yrs, mother of 4 children with 2 living, b. IL, fb.IL, mb, KY, no occ.
--------, Merle, son, m, w, 21, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. IL, no occ.
--------, Raymond, son, m, w, 9, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. IL, no occ.

• She appeared on the census in 1915 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood, Family No. 44, Line: 28; Roll: KS1915_18.50 Line 44
F. A. Streeter, 53, m, w
Ida A. Streeter, 50, f, w
Raymond Streeter, 15, m, w

• She appeared on the census from 0028 to 30 Jan 1920 in Bourbon Co, KS, Scott Twp, Roll: T625_525; Page 8A; E.D. 56.51 Farm, Dwelling 165; Household 166
Streeter, Fred A., head, owned farm, mortgage, m,w, 58, md, b. KS, fb. New Hampshire, mb. MA, farmer
-------, Ida A., wife, f, w, 55, md, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. KY
-------, Merle, son, m, w, 30, widow, b, KS, fb. KS, mb. IL
-------, Raymond, son, m, w, 19, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. IL

• She appeared on the census on 15 Apr 1930 in Bourbon Co, KS, South Scott Twp, Roll: 694; Page 9B, E.D. 21.52 Dwelling 216; Household 219
Streeter, Fred A., head, rents, no radio, m, w, 68, age at first marriage 24, b. KS, fb. VT, mb. MA, farmer
-------, Ida A., wife, f, w, 66, md, age at first marriage 22, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. KY
-------, Merle, son, m, w, 41, divorced, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. IL, laborer, farm labor

Ida married Fred Albert Streeter, 49, son of Salem Woodbridge Streeter and Caroline Mirandi Smith, on 10 Dec 1885. Fred was born on 17 Aug 1861 in Bourbon, KS

, 49 died on 7 Jun 1949 in Crawford, KS at age 87, and was buried in Pleasant View (Large) Cemetery, Bourbon Co, KS.

General Notes:
From an article in the Fort Scot Tribune-Monitor, Thursday, December 28, 1911

        Fred and Wood Streeter, two well known Garland men, yesterday afternoon completed a deal for the purchase of 480 acres of the old Gallagher hay ranch near Hammond. They were here yesterday with Alex Mason of Fulton through whom the deal was consumated, and returned home last night after completing the purchase of the land. The Gallagher ranch is one of the well known tracts of Bourbon County, and has been owned by that family for a number of years.
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Obit - Fort Scott Tribune (Edition and date unknown)
FRED A. STREETER
        Fred A. Streeter, 88, who was born in one of the government buildings on Carrol Plaza, Aug. ...

49. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1910 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Fort Scott Ward 4, Roll: T624_432; Page 3B; E. D. 44.

50. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1915 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co. (Kansas State Historical Society - 1915 Kansas State Census,
Microfilm reels K-1 - K-273), Drywood, Family 44, Line: 28, Roll: ks1915_18.

51. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1920 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Scott Twp (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records
Administration), Roll: T625_525; Page 8A; E.D. 56.

52. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1930 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Scott Twp (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records
Administration), Roll: 694; Page: 9B; E. D. 21.
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...17, 1861, where his family had taken refuge from Price's raiders; died at 12:10 o'clock this morning at the Walker home in Pittsburg. A lifelong resident of Bourbon county, he had farmed since 1857 at his place three-fourths of a mile south of the Garland spur, retiring from active farming some years ago.
        Fred A. Streeter was the son of Salem W. and Caroline Smith Streeter. Surviving are two sons, Merle, of Devon, and Raymond, Fort Scott; a sister, Mrs. J. H. Emrick, Fort Scott, a brother, S. W. Streeter, Lenapah, Okla., and five grandchildren. Two sons, two brothers and one sister are deceased.
        Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Konantz Chapel conducted by the Rev. W. F. Keesecker. Internment will be in the Large Cemetery. 12 miles south of Fort Scott.
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Obit - Paper unknown
FRED A. STREETER
        Funeral services for Fred A. Streeter, 88, born in a government building on the Plaza, where his parents took refugee from Price's raiders, and a lifelong resident, were held at 1:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Konantz chapel. The chapel was well filled, many from the Garland and Godfrey communities attending the services, as well as friends from Devon and other points in the county.  Mr. Streeter's family was one of the early pioneer families of the county, homesteading seven miles south of Fort Scott.  The widow is the former Ida Guinn, after whose family the Guinn school south of Fort Scott was named.  Much of the original data for C. W. Goodlander's "Early Days of Fort Scott" was supplied by Mr. Streeter.  The services were conducted by the Rev. W. F. Keesecker, who paid a tribute to the long and useful life of the deceased, and to the pioneer spirit which built the community and established traditions of self-reliance and honor which still live. Lloyd Wright and Earl Konantz sang solos, accompanied by Mrs. Doris Jones.
        Interment was in the family lot in Large cemetery south of the city. Pallbearers were Clyde Lee, Leander Colvin, Ernest Sharpless, Ray Simmons, Claude Piper and Jim Neal.
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Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1875 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, P.O. Godfrey; Roll: KS1875_2; Line: 31; Family No. 5; 1875 KS State Census.53 Family No. 5
S.W. Streeter, 46, m, w, farmer, 800/600, b. MA, moved here from WI
C.M.     " , 39, f, w, farmer, b. MA, moved here from WI
F. A.     " , 13, m, w, farmer, b. KS
A.H.     " , 8, m, w, b. KS
H.L.     " , 6 f, w, b. KS
W.S.     " , 2, m, w, b. KS

• He appeared on the census on 15 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T9_373; Pg 25; E.D. 24; Family History Film 1254373 Pg 166-1000.54 Dwelling 225; Household 227
Streeter, Salem W., w, m, 53, married, farmer, b. MA, fb. MA, mb. MA
--------, Caroline, w, f, 44, wife, married, keeping house, b. MA, fb. MA, mb. MA
--------, Fred A., w, m, 18, son, sgl, works on farm, b. KS, fb. MA, mb. MA
--------, Arthur H., w, m, 14, son, sgl, works on farm, b. KS, fb. MA, mb. MA
--------, Hattie L., w, f, 11, daughter, sgl, b. KS, fb. MA, mb. MA
--------, Word S., w, m, 7, son, sgl, b. KS, fb. MA, mb. MA
--------, Fannie, w, f, January, daughter, sgl, b. KS, fb. MA, mb. MA

• He appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1885 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp., Roll: KS 1885_10; Line 7.55 1/1
S. W. Streeter, 57, m, w, md, farmer, b MA, from MO
C. M. Streeter, 49, f, w, md, b. MA, from MO
F. A. Streeter, 24, m, w, sgl, b. KS, from KS
Arthur Streeter, 18, m, w, sgl, b. KS, from KS
Hattie Streeter, 16, f, w, sgl, b. KS, from KS
Wood S. Streeter, 12, m, w, sgl, b. KS, from KS
Fannie Streeter, 5, f, w, sgl, b. KS, from KS?

• He worked as a Buyer of horses and mules - Streeter and Sons in 1910 in Bourbon, KS.

• He appeared on the census on 16 Apr 1910 in Fort Scott Ward 4, Bourbon, KS; Roll: T624_432; Page 3B; E. D. 44.56 1510 South Main Street, Dwelling 49, Household 49
Streeter, Fred A, head, m, w, 48, md 24? yrs, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. IL, buyer of horses and mules
--------, Ida A, wife, f, w, 46, md 24? yrs, mother of 4 children with 2 living, b. IL, fb. IL, mb, KY, no occ.
--------, Merle, son, m, w, 21, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. IL, no occ.
--------, Raymond, son, m, w, 9, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. IL, no occ.

• He appeared on the census in 1915 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood, Family No. 44, Line: 28; Roll: KS1915_18.57 Line 44
F. A. Streeter, 53, m, w
Ida A. Streeter, 50, f, w
Raymond Streeter, 15, m, w

53. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1875 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co, Drywood Twp. (Kansas State Historical Society), Roll: ks1875_2; Line: 31, Family No. 5, P.O. Godfrey.

54. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; Pg 25; E. D. 24; Family History Film: 12544373 - Pg 166-10000.

55. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1885 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co, Scott Twp. (Ancestry.com., Kansas State Census Collection, 1885-1915 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, The Generation Network Inc., 2006, Original data: 1885 Kansas State Census. Microfilm reels K-1 - K146. Kansas State Historical Society), Roll: KS1885_10; Line: 7.

56. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1910 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS (Washington D. C., National Archives and RecordsAdministration), Fort Scott Ward 4, Roll: T624_432; Page 3B; E. D. 44.

57. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1915 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co. (Kansas State Historical Society - 1915 Kansas State Census, Microfilm reels K-1 - K-273), Drywood, Family 44, Line: 28, Roll: ks1915_18.

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• He appeared on the census from 0028 to 30 Jan 1920 in Bourbon Co, KS, Scott Twp, Roll: T625_525; Page 8A; E.D. 56.58 Farm, Dwelling 165; Household 166
Streeter, Fred A., head, owned farm, mortgage, m, w, 58, md, b. KS, fb. New Hampshire, mb. MA, farmer
-------, Ida A., wife, f, w, 55, md, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. KY
-------, Merle, son, m, w, 30, widow, b, KS, fb. KS, mb. IL
-------, Raymond, son, m, w, 19, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. IL

• He appeared on the census on 15 Apr 1930 in Bourbon Co, KS, South Scott Twp, Roll: 694; Page 9B, E.D. 21.59 Dwelling 216; Household 219
Streeter, Fred A., head, rents, no radio, m, w, 68, age at first marriage 24, b. KS, fb. VT, mb. MA, farmer
-------, Ida A., wife, f, w, 66, md, age at first marriage 22, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. KY
-------, Merle, son, m, w, 41, divorced, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. IL, laborer, farm labor

13 F ii. Elizabeth A. Gwin was born on 28 Nov 1866 in Godfrey, Bourbon, KS, died on 6 Feb 1936 in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS at age 69, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS.
Noted events in her life were:

• She appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1875 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, P.O. Godfrey Roll: KS1875_2; Line: 57; Family No. 3.60 3/3
Elias Gwin, 36, m, w, farmer, Value of real estate 1200, pers prop 210, b. IL, moved here from IL
S. R. Gwin, 32, f, w, farmer, b. KY, moved here from IL
I. A.     " , 11, f, w, farmer, b. IL, moved here from IL
E. A.    " , 8, f, w, b. Kans
N. J.     " , 6, f, w, b. Kans
C.        " , 4, f, w, b. Kans
C. Bright, 26, m, w, laborer, b. IN, moved here from MO

• She appeared on the census from 0004 to 5 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T9_373; E. D. 24, Pg 7; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 157.61 Dwelling 55; Household 56
Gwin, Elias, w, m, 40, md, farmer, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. AL
-----, Sarah, w, f, 37, wife, md, keeping house, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY
-----, Ida A., w, f, 16, daughter, sgl, at home, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Elizabeth A., w, f, 13, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Nancy J., w, f, 10, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Cora, w, f, 8, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, James W.,w, m, 3, son, sgl, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Allen A., w, m, 9/12, Aug, son, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
McGowan, Samuel S.,w, m, 21, boarder, works on farm, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY

58. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1920 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Scott Twp (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records
Administration), Roll: T625_525; Page 8A; E.D. 56.

59. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1930 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Scott Twp (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records
Administration), Roll: 694; Page: 9B; E. D. 21.

60. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1875 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co, Drywood Twp. (Kansas State Historical Society), Roll:
ks1875_2; Line 57; Family No. 3.

61. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and
Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 157-3000; E. D. 24, Pg 7.

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• She appeared on the census in Jun 1900 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T623471; Page 2A; E.D. 30.62 Dwelling No. 25; Household No. 25
Mitzner, Hugo. F, head, w, m, Jany 1864, 36, md, 11 yrs, b. IN, fb. Germany, mb. Germany, Farmer
--------, Elizabeth A., wife, w, f, Nov 1866, 33, md, 11 yrs, 3 children with 3 children living, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
--------, Clifford W., son, w, m, July 1890, 9, sgl, b. KS, fb. IN, mb. KS
--------, Albertina, daughter, w, f, Jan 1893, 7, sgl, b. KS, fb. IN, mb. KS
--------, Emma H, daughter, w, f, Oct 1898, 2, sgl, b. KS, fb. IN, mb. KS

Elizabeth married Hugo F. Mitzner, son of Ferdinand Mitzner and Henrietta, on 28 Oct 1888. Hugo was born on 28 Nov 1864 in Valprasio, , IN, died on 9 May 1940 in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS at age 75, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS.

Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the census in Jun 1900 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T623471; Page 2A; E.D. 30.62 Dwelling No. 25; Household No. 25
Mitzner, Hugo F, head, w, m, Jany 1864, 36, md, 11 yrs, b. IN, fb. Germany, mb. Germany, Farmer
--------, Elizabeth A., wife, w, f, Nov 1866, 33, md, 11 yrs, 3 children with 3 children living, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
--------, Clifford W., son, w, m, July 1890, 9, sgl, b. KS, fb. IN, mb. KS
--------, Albertina, daughter, w, f, Jan 1893, 7, sgl, b. KS, fb. IN, mb. KS

--------, Emma H, daughter, w, f, Oct 1898, 2, sgl, b. KS, fb. IN, mb. KS
14 F iii.

Nancy Jane Gwin 63 was born in Apr 1869 in KS, 64 died on 20 Mar 1902 in Bourbon, KS at age 32, and was buried in Pleasant View (Large) Cemetery, Bourbon Co, KS, Age 32.
General Notes:
Cheney Funeral Home verified Nancy 's place of burial is Pleasant View Cemetery. Book C-1384.

Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1875 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, P.O. Godfrey Roll: KS1875_2; Line: 57; Family No. 3.63 3/3

Elias Gwin, 36, m, w, farmer, Value of real estate 1200, pers prop 210, b. IL, moved here from IL
S. R. Gwin, 32, f, w, farmer, b. KY, moved here from IL
I. A.    " , 11, f, w, farmer, b. IL, moved here from IL
E. A.   " , 8, f, w, b. Kans
N. J.    " , 6, f, w, b. Kans
C.        " , 4, f, w, b. Kans
C. Bright, 26, m, w, laborer, b. IN, moved here from MO

62. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1900 U. S. Census - Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T623 471; Page 2A, E.D. 30.

63. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1875 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co, Drywood Twp. (Kansas State Historical Society), Roll: ks1875_2; Line 57; Family No. 3.

64. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1875 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co, Drywood Twp. (Kansas State Historical Society), Roll: ks1875_2; Line 57; Family No. 3. .... Kansas, Bourbon County, 1900 U. S. Census - Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T623 471; Page 6A, E.D. 30.

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• She appeared on the census from 0004 to 5 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp,
Roll: T9_373; E. D. 24, Pg 7; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 157.65 Dwelling 55;
Household 56

Gwin, Elias, w, m, 40, md, farmer, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. AL
-----, Sarah, w, f, 37, wife, md, keeping house, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY
-----, Ida A., w, f, 16, daughter, sgl, at home, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Elizabeth A., w, f, 13, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Nancy J., w, f, 10, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Cora, w, f, 8, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, James W.,w, m, 3, son, sgl, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Allen A., w, m, 9/12, Aug, son, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
McGowan, Samuel S.,w, m, 21, boarder, works on farm, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY

• She appeared on the census in Jun 1900 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T623
471; Page 6A; E.D. 30.66 Dwelling No. 105; Household 107

Mabery, Charles, head, w, m, Dec 1868, 31, md 11 yrs, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. OH, farmer
--------, Nancy J., wife, w, f, Apr 1869, 31, md 11 yrs, 4 children with 3 living, b. KS,
fb. IL, mb. KY
--------, Dudley, son, w, m, July 1889, 10, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS
--------, Hugo, son, w, m, son, Oct 1893, 6, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS
--------, Nona, daughter, w, f, Dec 1895, 5, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS

• Funeral Home: Cheney Funeral Home Ledger C-1384, 20 Mar 1902, Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS.

Nancy married Charles Dudley Mabery on 7 Mar 1889 in , Bourbon, KS.
67 Charles was born on 3 Dec 1868 in Godfrey, Bourbon, KS, 66 died on 29 Nov 1944 in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS at age 75, and was buried in Pleasant View (Large) Cemetery, Bourbon Co, KS.
The cause of his death was Chronic Myocarditis.
General Notes:

Obit: Fort Scott Tribune-Monitor, Fort Scott, Kansas, Nov 30, 1944, Page 3, Col. 6

CHARLES D. MABERY
        Charles Dudley Mabery, 75, a retired farmer residing at 615 South Barbee, died last evening at 4:15 at the Burke Street Hospital following a six-weeks' illness of heart disease.  The deceased, a son of Francis and Elizabeth Mabery, was born on Dec 3, 1868, on a farm south of Godfrey. He was married to Gertrude Palmer at Wichita on October 10, 1905.
        The widow survives, as do the following children: Dudley and Hugo Mabery of The Dalles, Ore., Mrs. Nona Sexton of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Jennie Littleton of Kansas City, Mrs. Ethel Frye of Springfield, Mo., and Charles O. Mabery of the navy. All the children were at the bedside except the son, Charles, and he will be here for the funeral.  Mrs. Jane Mitzner of 405 South Broadway is a sister. There are 16 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
        Mr. Mabery had resided in this vicinity for 15 years. From 1906 to 1922 he lived in Oklahoma, Colorado and Western Kansas.
        The funeral will be held at the Konantz Funeral parlor, the exact time to be announced later. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery [Large Cemetery].  The body is at the Konantz chapel.
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Obit: Fort Scott Tribune-Monitor, Fort Scott, Kansas Friday eve. Dec 1, 1944, Page3,

65. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 157-3000; E. D. 24, Pg 7.

66. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1900 U. S. Census - Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T623 471; Page 6A, E.D. 30.

67. Marriage Records, Marriage Records, Bourbon Co, KS, Vol F, Page 32, Mar 6, 1889 ( Charles D. Mabery age 20) (Nancy J. Guin age 19).

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Column 5

MABERY FUNERAL
Funeral services for Charles Dudley Mabery willl be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Konantz chapel. The Rev. J. W. Burkett will officiate.  Interment will be in the Large cemetery.  A son, Charles Mabery with the navy in the South Pacific, is expected to arrive for the funeral.
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Obit: Fort Scott Tribune-Monitor, Fort Scott, Kansas, Monday evening, Dec 4, 1944, Page 3, Column 5

MABERY FUNERAL
        Funeral services for Charles Dudley Mabery were held yesterday afternoon in the Konantz chapel. The Rev. J. W. Burkett officiated.  The minister read selected passages of scripture and the obituary. He paid tribute to the character of Mr. Mabery, who spent his entire life of 75 years in this county.  He was well known and highly esteemed.
        Friends and relatives filled the chapel, and many floral tributes were banked about the casket.
        Music was furnished by Earl Konantz, who sang three hymns, accompanied by Miss Grace Ryan.
        Pallbearers were Dudley Mabery, Hugh Mabery, Johnny Littleton, James Fry, Don Mills and Rolla Mabery.
        Interment was in the Fairview cemetery in Cato.
        Out of town relatives who attended the services were his sons, Hugo and Dudley of The Dalles, Ore.; and three daughters, Mrs. Nona Sexton of Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Johnny Littleton and Mr. Littleton of Kansas City, Mo.; and Mrs. James Fry and Mr. Fry of Springfield, Mo.
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Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in Jun 1900 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T623471; Page 6A; E.D. 30.68 Dwelling No. 105; Household 107

Mabery, Charles, head, w, m, Dec 1868, 31, md 11 yrs, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. OH, farmer
--------, Nancy J., wife, w, f, Apr 1869, 31, md 11 yrs, 4 children with 3 living, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
--------, Dudley, son, w, m, July 1889, 10, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS
--------, Hugo, son, w, m, son, Oct 1893, 6, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS
--------, Nona, daughter, w, f, Dec 1895, 5, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS

15 F iv. Cora Gwin69 was born on 22 May 1871 in Godfrey, Bourbon, KS,70 died on 18
Dec 1956 in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS at age 85, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort
Scott, Bourbon, KS, Sec 12, Row 10.
General Notes: Obit - Fort Scott Tribune, Fort Scott, KS, Tuesday, Dec 18, 1956, Pg 3, Col. 4

MRS. CORA HEINRICH
        Mrs. Cora Heinrich, 85, wife of Louis A. Heinrich, Frisco conductor, and a lifelong resident of Bourbon County, died this morning at 12:55 at the home, 402 South Crawford.
        She had been a semi-invalid for the past six years.
        Besides the husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ida Larimer, and Mrs. Iva

68. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1900 U. S. Census - Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T623 471; Page 6A, E.D. 30.

69. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1875 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co, Drywood Twp. (Kansas State Historical Society), Roll: ks1875_2; Line 57; Family No. 3.

70. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1875 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co, Drywood Twp. (Kansas State Historical Society), Roll: ks1875_2; Line 57; Family No. 3. .... Kansas, Bourbon County, 1900 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Pawnee Twp (Washington D. C.,
National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T623 471; Page 8A; E.D. 48.

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Pulling, of the home, and Mrs. C. Frank (Ina May) Swafford, Baxter Springs.
        Mrs. Heinrich, a daughter of Elias and Sarah R. (Stroud) Gwinn, was born at Godfrey, May 22, 1871. She attended the Gwinn district school and later the old normal college in Fort Scott. She was first married to William E. Scott, who died July 5, 1916. She was married to Louis A. Heinrich in this city, Sept 4 1926.
        She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, White Rose Camp of the Royal neighbors, and the Rebekah lodge.
        Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Cheney Chapel. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
        The body will be at the Cheney Parlor Chapel until the hour of the services.
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Obit - The Fort Scott Tribune, Fort Scott, KS, Friday, Dec. 21, 1956, Pg 3 Col.6

CORA HEINRICH RITES
        Funeral services for Mrs. Louis A. Heinrich, native pioneer resident of Fort Scott and Bourbon County, were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Cheney Memorial Chapel.
        Members of the various Presbyterian Church Circles attended in a body as did the Royal Neighbors and Rebekah Lodges. Harry M. Larimer, Jr., a grandson of New York City, arrived in time for the services although all planes in New York were grounded for 18 hours on account of the weather.
        The Rev. Gordon Zimmerman of the First Presbyterian Church conducted the services.  David Freeman, soloist, was accompanied by Mrs. Howard Jones, organist.
        Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery. The pallbearers were Rex Moore, Henry Freeman, M. M. Swope, W. A. Clark, F. C. Mertz, and Joe Kennedy.
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Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1875 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, P.O. Godfrey Roll: KS1875_2; Line: 57; Family No. 3.71 3/3

Elias Gwin, 36, m, w, farmer, Value of real estate 1200, pers prop 210, b. IL, moved here from IL
S. R. Gwin, 32, f, w, farmer, b. KY, moved here from IL
I. A.    " , 11, f, w, farmer, b. IL, moved here from IL
E. A.   " , 8, f, w, b. Kans
N. J.    " , 6, f, w, b. Kans
C.        " , 4, f, w, b. Kans
C. Bright, 26, m, w, laborer, b. IN, moved here from MO

• She appeared on the census from 0004 to 5 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T9_373; E. D. 24, Pg 7; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 157.72 Dwelling 55; Household 56
Gwin, Elias, w, m, 40, md, farmer, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. AL
-----, Sarah, w, f, 37, wife, md, keeping house, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY
-----, Ida A., w, f, 16, daughter, sgl, at home, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Elizabeth A., w, f, 13, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Nancy J., w, f, 10, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Cora, w, f, 8, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, James W.,w, m, 3, son, sgl, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Allen A., w, m, 9/12, Aug, son, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
McGowan, Samuel S.,w, m, 21, boarder, works on farm, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY

71. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1875 Kansas State Census, Bourbon Co, Drywood Twp. (Kansas State Historical Society), Roll: ks1875_2; Line 57; Family No. 3.

72. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 157-3000; E. D. 24, Pg 7.

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• She appeared on the census on 21 Jun 1900 in Bourbon Co, KS, Pawnee Twp; Roll: T623471; Page: 8A; E.D. 48.73 Dwelling No. 161, Household No. 161

Scott, William E., head, w, m, Sept 1868, 31, md 10 years, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IN, Farmer
------, Cora, wife, w, f, May 1871, 29, md 10 years, 3 children with 3 living, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
------, Iva, daughter, w, f, July 1892, 7, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS
------, Ida, daughter, w, f, July 1895, 4, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS
------, Ina, daughter, w, f, July 1898, 1, sgl, b. KS, fb. KSs, mb. KS

• She appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1905 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Family No.
23; Line: 11; Roll: KS1905_12.74 Rent, Free, Farm, Dwelling No. 19, Family No. 23
W. E. Scott, 32, m, w
Cora      " , 33, f, w
Iva         " , 12, f, w
Ida         " , 9, f, w
Ina         " , 6, f, w

• She appeared on the census on 21 Apr 1910 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T624_432; Page: 4A; E.D. 36.75 Dwelling No. 70, Household No. 70

Scott, William, head, m, w, 41, md 19 yrs, b. KS, fb. U.S., mb. U.S., farmer
------, Cora, wife, f, w, 38, md 19 yrs, b. KS, fb. KY, mb. KY
------, Iva, daughter, f, w, 17 sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS
------, Ida A., daughter, f, w, 14, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS
------, Ina, daughter, f, w, 11, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS

• She appeared on the census in 1915 in Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott; Roll: KS1915_17; Family No. 7; Line: 25.76 Rents house, Family No. 7
Scott, Will E., 47, m, w, restaurant
------, Cora, 42, f, w, housewife
Guinn, Sarah, 72, f, w, widow
Scott, Iva, 22, f, w, clerk
------, Ida, 19, f, w, stenographer
------, Ina, 17, f, w, stenographer

73. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1900 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Pawnee Twp (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T623 471; Page 8A; E.D. 48.

74. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1905 Bourbon Co, KS State Census (Kansas State Historical Society, 1905 Kansas State Census. Microfilm reels K-1 - K 181), Family No. 23, Line: 11, Roll: ks1905_12.

75. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1910 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T624_432; Page 4A; E.C. 36.

76. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1915 KS State Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott (Kansas State Historical Society, Microfilm reels K-l - K-271), Family No. 7; Line 25; Roll: ks1915_17.

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• She appeared on the census on 11 Apr 1930 in Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott Ward 2, Roll: 694; Page: 10A; E.D. 4.77 402 Crawford St., Dwelling No. 234; Household No. 301

Heinrich, Louis, head, owns home, value $6,000, m, w, 47, md at age 43, b. MO, fb. Germany, mb. France, conductor on railroad
--------, Cora, wife, f, w, 59, md at age 55, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY, no occupation
Pulling, Albert, brother-in-law, m, w, 43, md at age 39, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. IL, machinist at garage
--------, Iva, wife of brother-in-law, f, w, 37, md at age 33, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. MO, saleslady-ready to wear
Scott, Ina, sister-in-law, f, w, 32, sgs [wd], b. KS, fb. KS, mb. MO, cashier, theatre
Bevans, William H., lodger, m, w, 62, md at age 20, b. IL, fb. U.S., mb. U.S., ? railroad
--------, Amanda, lodger, f, w, 56, md at age 19, b. MO, fb. U.S., mb. U.S.,none
Roth, Gladys, lodger, f, w, 32, sgl, b. NE, fb. IL, mb. IL, teacher-public schools

• She was Presbyterian Church in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS.
Cora married William E. Scott, son of Robert N. Scott and Lucy, on 4 Sep 1890 in Bourbon, KS.

78 William was born on 4 Sep 1868 in KS,79 died on 8 Jul 1916 in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS at age 47, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS, Sec 12, Row 10. The cause of his death was heart disease.

General Notes:
Obit - Fort Scott Daily Tribune Monitor, Page 6, July 8, 1916
SCOTT FELL DEAD
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Death Came Very Suddenly to Wm. E. Scott This Morning, Just After He Had Been Shaved
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        Death came very suddenly this morning to William E. Scott, as the result of heart failure, just after Joe Long, a barber at the Sam Rudkin shop, had finished shaving him. Although he appeared indisposed this morning, nobody suspected his condition was serious, especially in view of the fact that he laughed and joked with those in the barber shop. He carried on a conversation with Joe Long while the latter was shaving him, and seemed to be in fairly good spirits. Just after Long had finished shaving him and was powdering his face, Mr. Scott commenced to slip from the barber chair. Mr. Long and others present saw he had suffered some kind of a stroke, and succeeded in preventing him from coming to the floor heavily. The extremities became cold within a very brief space of time. It is thought Mr. Scott was dead by the time he struck the floor.
        Dr. E. B. Payne was called immediately and it took but a short time to determine that Mr. Scott was dead. The Cheney pulmotor was called just after Mr. Scott had suffered the stroke and although it was brought at once and immediately put into use, it had no effect.
        Mr. Scott, who was a man of 47 years of age, had been a resident of this county for many years, having for the greater part of the time made his home in Godfrey and that neighborhood. He removed to this city from Godfrey about three years ago and took charge of the restaurant at No. 9 Market street, which he has since conducted.
        The deceased is survived by a wife, Mrs. Cora Scott, and three daughters, Ida, Ina, and Iva.
        Mr. Scott had always been in good health until about two weeks ago, when he became indisposed, probably as the result of over work. He was a man who would persist in working as long as there was any task to be performed, and this fact might have had...

77. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1930 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott City (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: 694; Page: 10A; E.D. 4.

78. Marriage Records, Marriage Records, Bourbon Co, KS, Vol F, Page 261, 4 Sept 1890 ( William E. Scott, of Godfrey age 21) (Cora Guin, of Godfrey age 19).

79. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1900 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Pawnee Twp (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T623 471; Page 8A; E.D. 48.

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...something to do with the fatal stroke which he suffered this morning.
        About two weeks ago, Mr. Scott became indisposed, and his wife and daughters, who had been helping him at the restaurant, tried to prevail upon him not to work at nights, as had been his practice. During the past few days, his condition seeming to be worse, he had finally been induced to quit working for several nights, and he had not worked since Monday night. Last night he told his daughters he felt considerably better and he insisted on working all night. However, his daughters would not allow him to do so, and so he finally retired, with the promise that he would be sure to be down to the restaurant today to help them through the dinner hour.
        True to his promise, Mr. Scott came down town this morning and was preparing for the day's work. He told the barbers at the Rudkin shop that he was feeling considerably better today than he had for several days, and this was borne out by the fact that he laughed and joked as usual.
        Mr. Scott, according to the statement of a physician who had been attending him, had been afflicted with heart trouble for more than a year. The physician said this morning that when he examined Mr. Scott about a year ago, he found that his heart was missing about every third beat.  He advised him not to work at nights.
        The funeral of Mr. Scott will be held tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock from the Christian church, Rev. W. Y. Allen officiating, and interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
        The services will be in charge of the M. W. A. of which the deceased had for a long time been a member. The pall bearers will be chosen from among the members of the three lodges to which the deceased belonged, the M. W. A., Red Men, and Knights and Ladies of Security.
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Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census on 21 Jun 1900 in Bourbon Co, KS, Pawnee Twp; Roll: T623
471; Page: 8A; E.D. 48.80 Dwelling No. 161, Household No. 161
Scott, William E., head, w, m, Sept 1868, 31, md 10 years, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. IN, Farmer
------, Cora, wife, w, f, May 1871, 29, md 10 years, 3 children with 3 living, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
------, Iva, daughter, w, f, July 1892, 7, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS
------, Ida, daughter, w, f, July 1895, 4, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS
------, Ina, daughter, w, f, July 1898, 1, sgl, b. KS, fb. KSs, mb. KS

• He appeared on the census on 1 Mar 1905 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Family No. 23; Line: 11; Roll: KS1905_12.81 Rent, Free, Farm, Dwelling No. 19, Family No. 23
W. E. Scott, 32, m, w
Cora     " , 33, f, w
Iva        " , 12, f, w
Ida        " , 9, f, w
Ina        " , 6, f, w

80. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1900 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Pawnee Twp (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records
Administration), Roll: T623 471; Page 8A; E.D. 48.

81. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1905 Bourbon Co, KS State Census (Kansas State Historical Society, 1905 Kansas State Census.
Microfilm reels K-1 - K 181), Family No. 23, Line: 11, Roll: ks1905_12.

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• He appeared on the census on 21 Apr 1910 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp, Roll: T624_432; Page: 4A; E.D. 36.82 Dwelling No. 70, Household No. 70
Scott, William, head, m, w, 41, md 19 yrs, b. KS, fb. U.S., mb. U.S., farmer
------, Cora, wife, f, w, 38, md 19 yrs, b. KS, fb. KY, mb. KY
------, Iva, daughter, f, w, 17 sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS
------, Ida A., daughter, f, w, 14, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS
------, Ina, daughter, f, w, 11, sgl, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. KS

• He appeared on the census in 1915 in Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott; Roll: KS1915_17; Family No. 7; Line: 25.83 Rents house, Family No. 7
Scott, Will E., 47, m, w, restaurant
------, Cora, 42, f, w, housewife
Guinn, Sarah, 72, f, w, widow
Scott, Iva, 22, f, w, clerk
------, Ida, 19, f, w, stenographer
------, Ina, 17, f, w, stenographer

Cora next married Louis A. Heinrich on 4 Sep 1926 in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS. Louis was born on 6 Jan 1883, died on 19 Oct 1969 in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS at age 86, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS, Sec 12, Row 10. They had no children.

General Notes: Obit - Fort Scott (Kan.) Tribune, Monday, Oct. 20, 1969, Pg 5
LOUIS AUGUST HEINRICH
        Louis August Heinrich, 86, retired Frisco conductor of 402 S. Crawford, died Sunday at 9:45 p.m. in Mercy Hospital where he had been a patient since Sept. 17.
        Mr. Heinrich was born Jan 6, 1883, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Heinrich Sr. He married Mrs. Cora Scott in 1926. She preceded him in death Dec. 18, 1956.
Mrs. Heinrich began his railroad career in 1905 with the Frisco in the unclaimed freight department in Kansas City.  In 1907 he transferred to the transportation department working out of Pittsburg and Cherokee. He was promoted to freight conductor in 1916 and became a passenger conductor in 1944. His transfer to Fort Scott was effective in 1918. Mr. Heinrich retired March 30, 1957, with his final run from Kansas City to Tulsa.
        He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Men's Bible class, the Brotherhood of Railway Conductors, Rising Sun Masonic Lodge AF&AM and the Fort Scott Scottish Rite Bodies.
        Funeral arrangements will be announced by Cheney's Chapel.
        Survivors include a step-grandson, Harry Larimer of New York City, and several nieces and nephews.
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82. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1910 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T624_432; Page 4A; E.C. 36.

83. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1915 KS State Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott (Kansas State Historical Society, Microfilm reels K-l - K-271), Family No. 7; Line 25; Roll: ks1915_17.

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Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census on 11 Apr 1930 in Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott Ward 2, Roll: 694; Page: 10A; E.D. 4.84 402 Crawford St., Dwelling No. 234; Household No. 301
Heinrich, Louis, head, owns home, value $6,000, m, w, 47, md at age 43, b. MO, fb. Germany, mb. France, conductor on railroad
--------, Cora, wife, f, w, 59, md at age 55, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY, no occupation
Pulling, Albert, brother-in-law, m, w, 43, md at age 39, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. IL, machinist at garage
--------, Iva, wife of brother-in-law, f, w, 37, md at age 33, b. KS, fb. KS, mb. MO, saleslady-ready to wear
Scott, Ina, sister-in-law, f, w, 32, sgs [wd], b. KS, fb. KS, mb. MO, cashier, theatre
Bevans, William H., lodger, m, w, 62, md at age 20, b. IL, fb. U.S., mb. U.S., ? railroad
--------, Amanda, lodger, f, w, 56, md at age 19, b. MO, fb. U.S., mb. U.S.,none
Roth, Gladys, lodger, f, w, 32, sgl, b. NE, fb. IL, mb. IL, teacher-public schools

16 M v.
James William Gwin was born on 9 Sep 1876 in , Bourbon, KS, 85 died on 20 Dec 1948 in Kansas City, Jackson, MO at age 72, and was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson, MO.

Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census from 0004 to 5 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp,
Roll: T9_373; E. D. 24, Pg 7; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 157. 86 Dwelling 55; Household 56

Gwin, Elias, w, m, 40, md, farmer, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. AL
-----, Sarah, w, f, 37, wife, md, keeping house, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY
-----, Ida A., w, f, 16, daughter, sgl, at home, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Elizabeth A., w, f, 13, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Nancy J., w, f, 10, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Cora, w, f, 8, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, James W.,w, m, 3, son, sgl, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Allen A., w, m, 9/12, Aug, son, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
McGowan, Samuel S.,w, m, 21, boarder, works on farm, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY

• He appeared on the census on 14 Jun 1900 in Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott Ward 2, Roll: T623 471; Page: 8B; E.D. 34.85 424 Couch St., Dwelling 180, Household 186

Gwin, Elias, head, w, m, Dec. 1839, 60, md 36 yrs, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. Virginia, day laborer
------, Sarah, wife, w, f, Apr 1843, 57, md 36 yrs, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY
------, James W., son, w, m, Sept 1876, 23, sgl, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY

• World War I Draft Registration: Serial #1755; Order # A260; Draft Board 12; Roll: 1683385, 18 Sep 1918, Kansas City, Jackson, MO.
• He worked as a Carpenter for the government in Nashville, TN on 18 Sep 1918 in Kansas City, Jackson, MO.
James married Emily.

17 M vi. Allen A. Gwin was born in Aug 1879 in KS.

84. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1930 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott City (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: 694; Page: 10A; E.D. 4.

85. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1900 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Fort Scott (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records
Administration), Ward 2; Roll: T623 4471; Page: 8B; E.D. 34.

86. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 157-3000; E. D. 24, Pg 7.

Descendants of William Gwin
31 Produced by Legacy
Produced by: Raymond Leffler Streeter, 10 Golfview Dr., Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-223-3302, raystreeter@hotmail.com


Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census from 0004 to 5 Jun 1880 in Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp,
Roll: T9_373; E. D. 24, Pg 7; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 157.87 Dwelling 55; Household 56
Gwin, Elias, w, m, 40, md, farmer, b. IL, fb. TN, mb. AL
-----, Sarah, w, f, 37, wife, md, keeping house, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY
-----, Ida A., w, f, 16, daughter, sgl, at home, b. IL, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Elizabeth A., w, f, 13, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Nancy J., w, f, 10, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Cora, w, f, 8, daughter, sgl, at school, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, James W.,w, m, 3, son, sgl, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
-----, Allen A., w, m, 9/12, Aug, son, b. KS, fb. IL, mb. KY
McGowan, Samuel S.,w, m, 21, boarder, works on farm, b. KY, fb. KY, mb. KY

87. Kansas, Bourbon County, 1880 U. S. Census, Bourbon Co, KS, Drywood Twp. (Washington D. C., National Archives and
Records Administration), Roll: T9_373; Family History Film: 1254373; Page 157-3000; E. D. 24, Pg 7.













In June 2020 I began communicating
with new friend and possible cousin

Raymond Nolan Scott.
Following is a collection of some of that communication.








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[John M. Gwin Note--27 Jun 2020:  I have numbered Raymond's various points below for reference purposes.]

23 Jun 2020

John,

01--I am conceding to a Gwin descendant's point that William Gwin wrote ewes and lambs and not Elias and James, but the cursive writing was hard to read and the spelling was bad.  The E in Ewe being capitalized even though the word wasn't at the beginning of a sentence was also a factor.  I have seen my 6g-grandfather Elias's last name transcribed as Garn on a 1830 Census record of him being in Bedford County, Tennessee and as Garison on a 1840 Census record of him being in Macoupin County, Illinois.  

02--William Gwin of Lincoln County's wife was Nancy. I read some people list her as Nancy Williams.  I think it's because of William and Nancy's daughter, Polly Williams Howard.

03--In the marriage bond document, William Gwin of Warren County's wife was written as Nanney Childres and recorded as that.
I have seen some people's trees have her Nancy Childres Williams, too. 

04--I still believe that William Gwin and Nanney Childress were the parents of my 6g-grandfather Elias. They married in the same county as Elias and Rebecah Beckham were married in, and they were old enough to be his parents.

05-- North Carolina marriage bonds record showed Elias Gwin married his first wife, Rebecah Beckham  in Warren County on December 21, 1802.
North Carolina marriage bonds record showed William Gwin married Nanney Childress in Warren County on April 29, 1779.

06--Marriage Bond Records showed a Salley Gwyn married Theos Williford in Warren County on May 17, 1787 with William Gwin as Bondsmen. I read that Bondsmen were often the father or brother.
https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=4802&h=1060584&tid=&pid=&usePUB=true&_phsrc=xzW6521&_phstart=successSource

07--Marriage Bond Records Mary Gwin married Darling Madra in Warren County on Aug 18, 1783.
https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=4802&h=1060560&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=60548

08--This Warren County, North Carolina site also lists them:
Mary Gwin marrying Darling Maddry on Aug 18, 1783;
Salley Gwyn marrying Theopolius Williford on May 24, 1787
https://www.ncgenweb.us/ncwarren/mb-images/brides_g.htm

09--1784-1787 North Carolina State Census Records for Warren County, North Carolina showed Wm Guin (William Gwin) listed with one white male 21-60 yrs old, two white males under 21/over 60 yrs old and two white females of all ages under Pg 2. in Captain White's District.  He is listed between Darling Maddrey (Mary Gwin's husband Darling Maddra) and Theophelus Willofred (Salley Gwin's husband Theos Wiliford).  There is obviously significant family connection between Mary, Salley, and William.

10--Jessey Beckham and Richard Maddrey is also under the same Pg as William Gwin in Captain White's District. 
John Childres listed under Pg 2 in Captain White's District.
Wm Beckham listed under Pg 4 in Captain White's District.
Jesse Beckham listed under Pg 1 in Captain Ward's District.
Simon Beckham, Stephen Bekcham, and Naomah Beckham listed under Pg 1 in Captain William St. John's District.
Philip Beckham and Benjamin Beckham listed under Pg 1 in Captain Aaron Fussell's District.
A lot of Beckhams were living in Warren County, and one of them could have been Rebeckah Beckam's father.
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/3005/images/gpc_statecensusnc-0165?pId=11656&backurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ancestry.com%2Ffamily-tree%2Fperson%2Ftree%2F60936348%2Fperson%2F282203996772%2Ffacts

11--Sally was one of the names of Elias' daughters listed in the will. It was also name of Elias' sister-in-law Sally Patton that he mentioned in his will. He referred to her as his sister.   Elias took a 3rd wife named Sarah after my 6th Great Grandmother Tabitha died. She's listed as Sarah A. Gwin on the 1850 Census Record.  Sarah Patton age 70 years old is the last one listed in the household. I believe that to be her mother.  Joseph Gwin age 17 and Elias Gwin age 13 were listed. Sarah had to be their mother. Tabitha died in 1830. 

12--I have seen people put Sally Patton as Sally Gwin Patton and make her out to be my ancestor Elias' sister with both of them being Baysden Gwin and Sarah "Sally" Maddox's children, and I know that to be incorrect. I know that they had a son Elias born in 1803 and married to Lucinda Leopard, and so he is not same as my 6g-grandfather Elias Born in 1783.  They also didn't consider that Sally Patton could actually be Elias' sister-in-law.  He had definitely taken a 3rd wife after his 2nd wife, my 6g-grandmother Tabitha, died around 1830.
https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=8054&h=16425799&ssrc=pt&tid=60936348&pid=46099650935&usePUB=true

13--In his will, Elias directed that the remainder of his property real and personal to be equally divided between his children in order: Rebecca Little, Sally Gwin, William Gwin, James Gwin, Alexander Gwin, Tabitha Pearson, John W. Gwin, and Fanny Gwin. 

I find it interesting that his daughter Lucinda Gwin and son Elias Gwin were not mentioned in his will. 

14--Rebecca seems to be Elias' first born child with his first wife Rebecca who was their daughter's namesake. Sally Gwin could be named after the Salley Gwin who married Theophelus Willofred. His son, William seemed to have been named after Elias' father. I don't have any idea who James and Alexander were named after. His daughter, Tabitha was obviously named after her mother who was Elias' 2nd wife Tabitha Weatherford. Fanny seemed to have been named after Tabitha's mother Frances Spraggins who was known as Fanny and was daughter of William Spraggins and Frances Lucas.  John may have been named after Tabitha's father John Money Weatherford who was son of John Money Weatherford and Elizabeth Hardy.

15--My 5g-grandfather William Gwin and his wife, Jane Malinda Kilpatrick, named one of their daughters Rebecca Lucinda Gwin, and she was my 4g-grandmother.

https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/9048/images/004705415_00054?pId=2232355&backurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ancestry.com%2Ffamily-tree%2Fperson%2Ftree%2F60936348%2Fperson%2F46099650935%2Ffacts%2Fcitation%2F862285105349%2Fedit%2Frecord


16--Elias, William, Sally, and Mary were the only Gwins that married in Warren County, North Carolina.

There is an estate record of Elias Guion (maybe Gwin) probated in Warren County, North Carolina in 1824. 
Inferred death in North Carolina in 1824. There is no mention of any heirs.
He was definitely not the same man as my 6g-grandfather who died in 1853.
https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=9061&h=2059158&tid=&pid=&usePUB=true&_phsrc=xzW6555&_phstart=successSource



17--Here is will of a Daniel Guion/Gwin that mentions his wife Elizabeth and his children, Susanna Proctor, William Gwin/Guion, and Polly.
 
It's probated in Edgecombe County, North Carolina in 1796.

I don't know if he was William Gwin of Lincoln County's father, but I believe that he was a relative.

https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=9061&h=826034&tid=&pid=&usePUB=true&_phsrc=xzW6645&_phstart=successSource


18--I read about some Huguenots being Guions and having changed their name to Gwin.


Raymond

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[John M. Gwin Note--27 Jun 2020:  I have numbered Raymond's various points below for reference purposes.  First below is my initial response to Raymond's second email listed here.]

Raymond,

THANK you for checking the site so carefully!  Of course I regard you as the expert on this page, so please know that this is exactly what I WANT you to do.  I’ll be posting your notes, comments, disagreements, and insights onto the page as soon as I can.

Right now I’m very busy getting ready for church service tomorrow, so it may be a while before I can get things posted properly—thanks for being patient!

Your new friend, fellow researcher, and possible or even probable cousin,

:-)

John



On Jun 26, 2020, at 6:13 PM, Raymond Scott <astynaz@yahoo.com> wrote:

John,

I was checking out your site



01--listed as Elias Gwinn in the 1820 census of Franklin Co., TN, with only two other young males (1 under five, one in late teens) and no females in the household--(Elias would be ca. 37 here); I think this means that Rebecca has died and he has not yet married Tabitha.  A Daniel Gwinn, same age category as Elias, is listed beside him with only one other male and no females.  ]






Name: Elias Gwinn
[Elias Givens] 
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Franklin, Tennessee
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 16: 1
Total Free White Persons: 3
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 3




According to that Census record, there is one free white female 16 thru 25 in the household  

Rebecca was long deceased and 6th Great Grandfather Elias was already married to 6th Great Grandmother Tabitha Weatherford.  Their son, William Gwin was born in 1812.   He'd have been 8 years old at the time of that Census. It looks like he was definitely Elias' oldest child. Tabitha seems to have been the mother of Elias' daughters Rebecca and Sally.  They named their daughter in honor of Elias' first wife. 






02--Sarah A. Gwin, b. 1810; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Sarah A. Gwin, 40, b. TN, in the 29 Nov 1850 census of Macoupin Co., IL]
[John M. Gwin Note:  Sarah shows up in the 1850 census living with Elias, but when I first saw her there, it was unclear to me whether she was his wife, daughter, or (perhaps widowed) daughter-in-law.  I listed her here as his daughter until I knew for sure, since her age fits--two years younger than Rebecca, two years older than William.  And now we know from Elias' will that this is correct.]

I disagree that Sarah A. Gwin was his daughter even though she was young enough to be his daughter.  I strongly believe that she was his wife.

The things that make me think that she was are the following


the 1850 Census lists




My 6th Great Grandfather Elias' second wife, my 6th Great Grandmother Tabitha died by 1830.   He had relocated to Macoupin County, Illinois to be close to his Weatherford in-laws. His father-in-law John Money Weatherford had already died.  His mother-in-law Frances (Spraggins) Weatherford and her sons relocated to Maocoupin County after his death. He was close friends with his brother-in-law William who was an administrator of his will. 

according to the ages
Sarah age 40
Lucinda age 22....born 1828
Joseph age 17 .....born 1833
Elias age 13.....born 1837

both his sons were born years after Great Grandmother Tabitha died

Sarah seems to have been the mother of Joseph and Elias Jr. , and Sarah Patton seemed to have been Sarah's mother.
Sally Patton mentioned as his sister in his will would have actually been his sister-in-law. 



03--25.02--Arena Frances "Rena" Gwin, b. 1866 in Macoupin Co., IL; d. 1931 in Crawford Co., KS; bd. Girard Cem., Crawford Co., KS--FAG Mem.# 75000471; m. 3 Aug 1883 to Manford K. "Manfred" Evans (); div. betw. 1915 and 1920; at least 11 ch.;


Manford Evans was the son of Matthew Evans and Josephine Hoyt.   He was the brother of my 3rd Great Grandmother Josephine Evans who was married to my 3rd Great Grandfather Elias Andrew Walker who was son of Manoah Walker (son of Peyton Walker and Martha Huddleston) and Rebecca Lucinda Gwin (daughter of William Gwin and Jane Malinda Kilpatrick).
Rebecca Gwin's niece Arena married her son Elias' wife Josephine's brother Manford. 

On March 22, 1877, my 3rd Great Grandparents Elias and Josephine were married in Drywood, Bourbon County, Kansas where my 2nd Great Grandfather John Franklin Walker was born.  Josephine's mother Josephine (Hoyt) Colbert was wrongly transcribed as Mary Colbert due to misreading her signature, Mrs. Colbert (she was married to Mason Colbert) as Mary Colbert. It made me think that my 4th Great Grandmother was Mary Colbert for seven years until somebody showed me the truth. 

 There is a marriage record of Matthew and Josephine Hoyt married December 28, 1849 in Bartholomew County, Indiana where Josephine's parents Rodney and Prudence (Jones) Hoyt lived at the time and Matthew's father Theophilus and Rosannah (Serbel) Evans used to live.  
There is an 1850 Census record of Matthew and Josephine living in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Josephine's parents, Rodney and Prudence with their children were living in the same county at the time.  
There is an 1860 Census record of Matthew and Josephine living together in my 3rd Great Grandmother Josephine's birthstate, Missouri with children - Mahulda Evans 11, Melvin Evans 10, Millard Evans 8, Irvin Evans 4, Charles Evans 2, Manford Evans 7/12. 
There is an 1870 Census record of Mason and Josephine Colbert  living in Allen Grove, Mason, Illinois with children - Frederick Colbert 4/12,  Melvin Evans 18, Willard Evans 16, Charles 11, Mountford Evans 9, George Evans 8, Josie Evans 6. 

Therefore, I am 100 percent sure that Matthew Evans and Josephine Hoyt were my 3rd Great Grandmother Josephine Evans' parents. 


According to the 1880 Census Records,  Elias and Josephine were living next to Elias parents Manoah and Rebecca and their children in Drywood. 



I also noticed from your site

04--Below is possible relation to George GUINN & Annie WHEELER:
Re: GEORGE GUINN m. ANNIE WHEELER Feb 23, 1789 Lincoln Co., NC
Author: Andy Leath  Date: 9 Jun 2002 1:19 AM GMT 
Classification: Query

In Reply to: GEORGE GUINN m. ANNIE WHEELER Feb 23, 1789 LincolnCo, NC  by:  June Stewart
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I have a William GWIN family in Lincoln County that might be connectedto your George GUINN. I know very little about them. But there are a fewties to a George GWIN and a Thomas WHEELER that suggest a connection.
William GWIN wrote his will in Lincoln Co., NC, 8 Feb 1817. He stated thathe is old and that he willed his land, furniture, and some livestock tohis wife Nancy GWIN, then after her death to his daughter Polly. One bedto granddaughter Polly Williams HOWARD. He states that his son-in-law AllenHOWARD is working his land, but he is to support Nancy. After Nancy's death,the land is to go to Allen HOWARD and his wife Polly. Grandson son WilliamH. HOWARD $5. Execs to be wife Nancy and Allen HOWARD. William Gwin signedwith his mark.

Witnesses to the will were:
Henry BARKLEY, Jurat.
George (his x mark) GWIN,
Elizabeth (her X mark) BARKELY

Dr. A. B. Pruitt. ABSTRACTS OF DEEDS: LINCOLN CO., NC, 1786-1793(Books 3, 4, and 16), 1988

Vol. 16 p. 78 6 Dec 1790 Thomas WHEELER, planter, Lincoln Co., to WilliamGUIN, planter, same, 70 lbs., 125 acres west side Cataba River adj. Jno.WAGGONER, granted 11 Oct 1783 to Thomas WHEELER. Wtn. George GWIN, TheophilusWILLIFORD.



North Carolina marriage bonds record showed Elias Gwin married his first wife, Rebecah Beckham in Warren County on December 21, 1802.
North Carolina marriage bonds record showed William Gwin married Nanney Childress in Warren County on April 29, 1779.
Marriage Bond Records showed a Salley Gwyn married Theos Williford in Warren County on
on May 17, 1787 with William Gwin as Bondsmen. I read that Bondsmen were often the father or brother.
Marriage Bond Records Mary Gwin married Darling Madra in Warren County on Aug 18, 1783
This Warren County, North Carolina site also lists them
Mary Gwin marrying Darling Maddry on Aug 18, 1783
Salley Gwyn marrying Theopolius Williford on May 24, 1787
1784-1787 North Carolina State Census Records for Warren County, North Carolina showed Wm Guin (William Gwin) listed with one white male 21-60 yrs old, two white males under 21/over 60 yrs old and two white females of all ages under Pg 2. in Captain White's District. He is listed between Darling Maddrey (Mary Gwin's husband Darling Maddra) and Theophelus Willofred (Salley Gwin's husband Theos Wiliford). There is obviously significant family connection between Mary, Salley, and William.

I am very sure that the William Gwin that married Nanney Childress in Warren County, North Carolina and lived in Captain White's District, North Carolina is also the William Guin that had a land transaction with Thomas Wheeler and wrote a will in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
I am also very sure that the Theophilus Williford that married William Gwin's relative, Salley and lived in Captain's White's District, North Carolina like William Gwin did is also the Theophilus Williford that witnessed the transaction between Thomas Wheeler and William Gwin.

George Gwin seems to be related to William Gwin. 


There was a George Gwin with wife, Nancy and their children Rachael, Nancy, and George  living next to my 5th Great Grandfather William Gwin and his family in 1850 Census. 



       I also noticed from your site

05--[note by Andy Leath: William HOWARD is the father of Allen HOWARD whomarried Polly GWIN]

Weynette Parks Haun. MORGAN DISTRICT, NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURTOF LAW & EQUITY. PART I: "Criminal Action Papers" (no date)-1789. BOOKIV.
p. 32 [255] State of North Carolina Lincoln County Memorandum of Recognizancetaken and enetered before me a justice for said county 30 Nov 1787 WilliamGWEEN, principle bond $100, Thomas WHEELER security, $50. GWEEN to appearat next Superior Court of Law at Morgan, March next, and answer bill ofindictment for assault & battery. Fras. CUNNINGHAM, J. P. Wm. GUINRecg.

Polly GWIN, dau. of William GWIN, b. 29 Mar 1786 NC d. 1872 m. about1801-2 Allen HOWARD b. 1778 NC d. 1858, both bur. Lincoln Co., NC. Elevenchildren:

1. William Henderson HOWARD b. 1802
2. Francis R. HOWARD b. 1805
3. Nancy F. HOWARD b. 1807
4. Henry H. HOWARD b. 1809
5. John H. HOWARD b. 1812
6. Polly Williams HOWARD b. 1815
7. Sally H. HOWARD . 1817
8. Milly C. HOWARD b. 1819
9. James M. HOWARD b. 1821 (my line)
10. Elizabeth Read HOWARD b. 1824
11. Martha Carlile HOWARD b. 1828


John Childress married Salley Howard on Dec 21, 1782 in Warren County, North Carolina
Sally Childress married William Howard on Dec 19 1784 in Warren County, North Carolina
I believe that 6th Great Grandfather Elias Gwin was son of William Gwinn and Nanney/Nancy Childress. I don't know why he wasn't mentioned in his will. He named his oldest son after his father, and he named one of his daughters after his father's relative. Elias didn't mention all of his children in his will.
Raymond