Charles Pitts McWHIRTER, born in 1844, Wilson County, Tennessee, son of Charles McWhirter, Sr. (See Chapter 2). He died April 1907, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. They are buried in Martin Cemetery.
Amanda "Mandy" McWHIRTER, born Nov 1870, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. She died 23 Feb 1928, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. Mandy and Benjamin are buried in the Alma Cemetery. No dates on the grave stones.
Mandy married Benjamin Franklin "Ben" WILLIAMS 27 Sep 1888, Marion County, Illinois. She was 17 and he was 21 when they married. Ben was born Sep 1867, La Clede Township, Fayette County, Illinois, son of Ransom G. and Sarah Elizabeth (WILLIAMS) WILLIAMS. He was the brother of her sister's husband, Andy WILLIAMS (See Chapter 13). Ben died 2 Feb 1926, Alma, Marion County, Illinois. (Andy and Ben were brothers of Christopher Columbus WILLIAMS who had a daughter, Pearl WILLIAMS, who married Charles McWHIRTER (See Chapter 14), brother of Belle and Mandy McWHIRTER. Ransom was born 1833, Wilson County, Tennessee, son of Roger and Priscilla (KING) WILLIAMS. Wilson County, Tennessee is where the McWhirter Family came from.
(On 3 Jun 1870, the census shows Benjamin and Andrew WILLIAMS living in La Clede Township, Fayette County, Illinois with their parents and siblings. On 3 Jun 1880, the census shows Benjamin and Andrew WILLIAMS living with their parents and siblings in Lone Grove Township, Fayette County, Illinois. Their parents were also living in LaClede Township, Fayette County, Illinois on 14 Jun 1860. Ransom WILLIAMS was the son of Roger and Pericilla H. (___?___) WILLIAMS, who were both from Tennessee and living in Fayette County, Illinois on 12 Sep 1850.)
On 11 Jun 1900, the census shows Ben (32) and Amanda (32) WILLIAMS living in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. Ben was a farmer and he was renting his home and farm. Amanda had given birth to 4 children with only 3 living at time of census. With them were their children: Dorah WILLIAMS age 9; Charles R. WILLIAMS age 7; and Earnest WILLIAMS age 5.
On 23 Apr 1910, the census shows Benjamin (43) and Amanda (39) WILLIAMS living on South Broadway (Ward 2) Salem, Marion County, Illinois. Benjamin was working odd jobs. They were renting their home. With them were their children: Dora WILLIAMS age 19; Ransom WILLIAMS age 17; Earnest WILLIAMS age 15; Ella WILLIAMS age 7; Rosco WILLIAMS age 5; and Noah WILLIAMS age 1.
On 19 Jan 1920, the census shows Mandy WILLIAMS age 48, living in Alma, Marion County, Illinois. She was renting her home. She was listed as married, not as a widow, yet Benjamin was not with her. She was not listed with any type of employement. With her were her children: Roscoe WILLIAMS age 15; Noah WILLIAMS age 11; and Irene WILLIAMS age 8.
(On 28 Mar 1925, the Kinmundy Express has, "Sarah Elizabeth WILLIAMS was born March 15, 1836 in Wilson Co., Tenn., and died on April 25, 1925 at Alma. She married R. G. WILLIAMS in 1851, and they had 13 children, 3 girls and 10 boys. Her husband died several years ago. She leaves 2 brothers: Felix WILLIAMS and Thomas WILLIAMS; 1 sister, Mary J. CARMEN; 7 children - Miss Laura DISS of Decatur; Charles of Chicago; 64 grandchildren; 122 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Liberty Church for 58 years.")
Children of Benjamin Franklin and Amanda (McWHIRTER) WILLIAMS:
4-1. Dora WILLIAMS, born Mar 1891, Marion County, Illinois.
Dora married Fred WIMBERLY.
(See #4-1 following)
4-2. Charles Ransom WILLIAMS, born Aug 1892, Marion County, Illinois.
4-3. Ernest WILLIAMS, born May 1895, Marion County, Illinois.
Ernest married Minnie Blanche HOYT
(See #4-3 following)
4-4. child WILLIAMS.
4-5. Ella WILLIAMS, born 1902/03, Marion County, Illinois.
Ella married Fred O. HUBERT.
(See #4-5 following)
4-6. Rosco WILLIAMS, born 1904/05, Marion County, Illinois.
Rosco married Leota ___?___ .
(See #4-6 following)
4-7. Noah WILLIAMS, born 1908/09, Marion County, Illinois.
(See #4-7 following)
4-8. Irene WILLIAMS, born 1911/12, Marion County, Illinois.
Dora WILLIAMS, born Mar 1891, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Amanda (McWHIRTER) WILLIAMS.
Dora married Fred WIMBERLY. He was born 4 Jun 1887, Illinois.
On 5 Jun 1917, Fred's World War 1 Draft Registration Card has, Fred W. WIMBERLY age 30, born 4 Jun 1887, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. He was living in Salem, Marion County, Illinois. He was a laborer working for Mr. Storment. He had a wife and children. He was medium height and build with blue eyes and light color hair.
On 2 Jan 1920, the census shows Fred (34) and Dora (29) WIMBERLY living in Flatbranch Township, Shelby County, Illinois. They were renting their home. Fred was a farm laborer. With them were their children Edith WIMBERLY age 9; Eugene WIMBERLY age 6; Mabel WIMBERLY age 4; and Lois WIMBERLY age 1.
On 15 Apr 1930, the census shows Fred (43) and Dora (39) WIMBERLY living in Salem Township, Marion County, Illinois. Fred was a railroader. With them were their children: Eugene R. WIMBERLY age 16; Mabel L. WIMBERLY age 13; Waneta L. WIMBERLY age 11; Ruth V. WIMBERLY age 9; Mildred M. WIMBERLY age 6; and Bennie D. WIMBERLY age 1 year and 7 months. Also with them was Dora's brother, Noah WILLIAMS age 22. Noah was a laborer.
Children of Fred and Dora (WILLIAMS) WIMBERLY:
4-1-1. Edith WIMBERLY, born 1910/11, Marion County, Illinois.
4-1-2. Eugene R. WIMBERLY, born 1913/14, Marion County, Illinois.
4-1-3. Mabel L. WIMBERLY, born 1916/17, Marion County, Illinois.
4-1-3. Juanita Lois WIMBERLY, born 1918/19, Marion County, Illinois.
4-1-4. Ruth V. WIMBERLY, born 1920/21, Marion County, Illinois.
4-1-5. Mildred M. WIMBERLY, born 1923/24, Marion County, Illinois.
4-1-6. Bennie D. WIMBERLY, born 1928/29, Marion County, Illinois.
Ernest WILLIAMS, born 15 May 1895, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, son of Benjamin and Amanda (McWHIRTER) WILLIAMS.
Ernest married Minnie Blanche HOYT 1920. She was born May 1898, Tonti Township, daughter of William and Sarah E. (PHELPS) HOYT. William was the son of Moulton and Elizabeth N. "Eliza" (EDDINGTON) HOYT. Eliza was the daughter of John Tipton and Lucy (NICHOLS) EDDINGTON.
On 24 Sep 1914, the Kinmundy Express has, "Alma Express: Roy HARVEY, Foster ARMSTRONG, Ernest WILLIAMS, Walker CALDWELL, R. E. GREGORY, and Harvey BASSETT were among the Centralia Fair visitors last week."
On 5 Jun 1917, Ernest's World War 1 Draft Registration Card has, Ernest Williams age 22, born 15 May 1895, Alma, Marion County, Illinois. He was living at 208 East 3rd, Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois. He was a railroad fireman for the CB&G Railroad. He was single. He was 5 feet and 10 inches tall, slender with blue eyes and light color hair.
On 12 Jun 1919, the Kinmundy Express has, "Alma News: Ernest WILLIAMS received discharge and is now home."
In 1920, the census shows Ernest WILLIAMS age 23 living in Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois. He was a fireman for the railroad. He was single.
On 10 Apr 1930, the census shows Ernest (33) and Minnie (31) WILLIAMS living in Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois. With them were their children Betty June WILLIAMS age 9; and Billie B. WILLIAMS age 5. They owned their home, valued at $2,000.00. They owned a radio. Ernest was 23 and Minnie was 21 when they married. Ernest was a fireman for the railroad. He served in World War 1.
In 1942, Ernest's World War 2 Draft Registration Card has, Ernest WILLIAMS age 36, born 15 May 1896, Alma, Illinois. He was living at 1120 Jackson, Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois. His nearest relative was Mrs. Minnie WILLIAMS, same address. Ernest was employed by C.B.&Q. Railroad.
Children of Ernest and Minnie Blanche (HOYT) WILLIAMS:
4-3-1. Betty June WILLIAMS, born 8 Mar 1921, Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois.
Betty married James Jack DANIEL.
(See #4-3-1 following)
4-3-2. Bill Ben "Billie" WILLIAMS, born 24 May 1924, Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois.
Bill married Bettie DANIEL.
(See #4-3-2 following)
Betty June WILLIAMS, born 8 Mar 1921, Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, daughter of Ernest and Minnie Blanche (HOYT) WILLIAMS.
Betty married James Jack DANIEL Cass County, Illinois. He was born 4 Mar 1921, near Clarence, Shelby County, Missouri, son of Harry and Amanda Elizabeth (BARR) DANIEL. Jack was killed in an auto accident by a drunk driver when Jack was 35 years old. (Note: Jack was the brother of Bettie who married Billie WILLIAMS.)
Children of James Jack and Betty June (WILLIAMS) DANIEL:
4-3-1-1. Jacqueline June "Jackie" DANIEL, born 28 Feb 1947, Cass County, Illinois.
Jackie married John SULLIVAN.
Children of John and Jacqueline June (DANIEL) SULLIVAN:
4-3-1-1-1. John Robert SULLIVAN, born 19 Dec 1967, Rock Island County, Illinois.
John married 1st Frances ___?___ .
John married 2nd Audra Illene TUDOR 4 Sep 1993, Tarrant County, Texas. She was born 3 Jul 1968, McLennan County, Texas, daughter of Alvin James and Sharon Illene (SEXTON) TUDOR.
Son of John Robert and Frances (___?___) SULLIVAN:
4-3-1-1-1-1. Brandon Christopher SULLIVAN, born 1986, Rock Island County, Illinois.
Children of John Robert and Audra Illene (TUDOR) SULLIVAN:
4-3-1-1-1-2. Nicklaus Jack SULLIVAN, born 15 Nov 1997, Tarrant County, Texas.
4-3-1-1-1-3. Jordon Nicole SULLIVAN, born 25 Aug 2001, Texas.
4-3-1-1-2. Shawn Daniel SULLIVAN, born 21 Feb 1971, Rock Island County, Illinois.
4-3-1-2. Steven Allen DANIEL, 17 Jul 1953, Cass County, Illinois.
Steve married 1st ___?___ .
Steve married 2nd Denise Jean BURKE.
Sons of Steven Allen and Denise Jean (BURKE) DANIEL:
4-3-1-2-1. Nicolas Norris DANIEL, born 11 Feb 1989, Des Moines County, Iowa.
4-3-1-2-2. Austin Ray DANIEL, born 25 May 1995, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Bill Ben "Billie" WILLIAMS, born 24 May 1924, Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, son of Ernest and Minnie Blanche (HOYT) WILLIAMS. Bill died 3 Aug 1944, Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, at the age of 20 from complications of rheumatic fevor, which he had as a young boy.
Bill married Bettie Lou DANIEL. She was born 8 Oct 1924, daughter of Harry and Amanda Elizabeth (BARR) DANIEL.
Daughter of Bill Ben and Bettie (DANIEL) WILLIAMS:
4-3-2-1. Rosemary Sue WILLIAMS, born 7 Apr 1943, Cass County, Illinois.
Sue married Dean PAISLEY 30 Aug 1963, Schuyler County, Illinois. He was born 25 May 1943, McDonough County, Illinois.
(See #4-3-2-1 following)
Rosemary Sue WILLIAMS, born 7 Apr 1943, Cass County, Illinois, daughter of Bill Ben and Amanda Elizabeth (DANIEL) WILLIAMS.
Sue married Dean PAISLEY 30 Aug 1963, Schuyler County, Illinois. He was born 25 May 1943, McDonough County, Illinois.
Sons of Dean Ward and Rosemary Sue (WILLIAMS) PAISLEY:
4-3-2-1-1. Scott Alan PAISLEY, born 12 Dec 1967, Logan County, Illinois.
Scott married Kristina HUNGERFORD Feb 1995, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. She is the daughter of Orval and Nell (STRIVAL) HUNGERFORD.
Daughters of Scott Alan and PAISLEY:
4-3-2-1-1-1. Lauren Brooke PAISLEY, born 9 Mar 1998, Sangamon County, Illinois.
4-3-2-1-1-2. Mollie Elisabeth PAISLEY, born 16 Sep 2000, Sangamon County, Illinois.
4-3-2-1-2. Christopher Dean PAISLEY, born 7 Aug 1971, Prince Georges County, Maryland.
Christopher married Emily Rochelle FOHL Nov 2003, Winter Park, Orange County, Florida. She is the daughter of John and Camille (TORRENCE) FOHL.
Children of Christopher Dean and Emily Rochelle (FOHL) PAISLEY:
4-3-2-1-2-1. Eliza Camille PAISLEY, born 27 Apr 2004, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
4-3-2-1-2-2. Canon John PAISLEY, born 30 Jun 2005, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
4-3-2-1-2-3. Thatcher Williams PAISLEY, born 31 Jul 2007, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
4-3-2-1-3. Jeffrey Jason PAISLEY, born 22 Jul 1972, Prince Georges County, Maryland.
Jeffrey married Tobie Lane McDANIEL 13 Nov 1999, Orange County, Florida. She is the daughter of Melvin Bruce and Rebecca Lynn (HOWELL)(KILPATRICK) McDANIEL of Orlando, Orange County, Florida.
Children of Jeffrey Jason and Tobie Lane (McDANIEL) PAISLEY:
4-3-2-1-3-1. Jacob Colin PAISLEY, born 27 May 1999, Winter Park, Orange County, Florida.
4-3-2-1-3-2. Raegen Lynn PAISLEY, born 13 Oct 2002, Orlando, Orange County, Florida.
4-3-2-1-3-3. Preston Dean PAISLEY, born 24 May 2005, Orlando, Orange County, Florida.
4-3-2-1-3-4. Ty Kingston PAISLEY, born 12 Nov 2009, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.
Ella WILLIAMS, born 1902/03, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Benjamin and Amanda (McWHIRTER) WILLIAMS.
Ella married Fred Oliver HUBERT 1919, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Fred was born 13 Aug 1894.
On 2 Jun 1917, Fred's World War 1 Draft Registration Card has, Fred Oliver HUBERT age 23, born 13 Aug 1894, Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois. He was living in Kinmundy, Illinois. He was a railroad brakeman for CB&I railroad. He was single. He was tall and medium build with brown eyes and black hair.
On 17 Jul 1919, the Kinmundy Express has, "Fred HUBERT, who recently returned from service with the U.S. Forces at the Mexican border, was married in Chicago to Miss Ella WILLIAMS of Alma."
Fred served in the United States Military during World War 1.
On 3 Jan 1920, the census shows Fred (25) and Ella (18) HUBERT living in Centralia, Marion County, Illinois. Fred was a brakeman for the railroad.
On 5 Apr 1930, the census shows Fred O. (33) and Ella (28) HUBERT living in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin. With them were their children: Ruth HUBERT age 9; and James R. HUBERT age 2 years and 11 months. Also with them was Ella's sister Irene WILLIAMS age 18. Fred was a mail carrier. Irene worked in a shoe factory.
Children of Fred Oliver and Ella (WILLIAMS) HUBERT:
4-5-1. Ruth HUBERT, born 1920/21, Illinois.
4-5-2. James R. HUBERT, born 1927, Wisconsin.
Rosco WILLIAMS, born 1904/05, Marion County, Illinois, son of Benjamin and Amanda (McWHIRTER) WILLIAMS. He died Mar 1974, Champaign, Illinois.
Rosco married Leota ___?___ . She was born 1906/07, Illinois.
On 9 Apr 1930, the census shows a Roscoe (25) and Leota (23) WILLIAMS living in Champaign, Illinois. They had been married for 4 years. He drove a bakery truck.
Son of Rosco and Leota (___?___) WILLIAMS:
4-6-1. Wendell WILLIAMS,
Noah WILLIAMS, born 1908/09, Marion County, Illinois, son of Benjamin and Amanda (McWHIRTER) WILLIAMS.
On 15 Apr 1930, the census shows Noah WILLIAMS age 22 living in Salem, Marion County, Illinois. He was living with his brother-in-law and sister and family, Fred (43) and Dora (39) WIMBERLY. Noah worked odd jobs.
Cora "Corie" McWHIRTER, born Sep 1883, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. She died Jun 1977, Peoria, Illinois. She was in her 90's when she died.
Cora married 1st Samuel WRIGHT 23 Jul 1901, Marion County, Illinois. She was 17 and he was 22 when they married. He was born 5 Jan 1879, son of James Thomas and Talitha W. (JONES) WRIGHT. Samuel died Jul 1968, Peoria, Illinois.
On 22 Apr 1910, the census shows Sam (31) and Cora (25) WRIGHT living with Cora's brother, Richard McWHIRTER, in Sharon Township, Fayette County, Illinois. Sam was listed as a farmer.
Cora married 2nd William CEILING.
Cora married 3rd Levi GIBSON. She had one child. Levi had a son from a previous marriage who married Ruth WRIGHT. (See Chapter 13, #5-4)
Aunt Cora was a really nice lady. I remember her visiting us when I was a teenager. She loved to fish. She would use the old time bamboo pole with a hook and cork. I have a photo of her sitting on the ground, on the dam by our pond in Foster Township fishing. She had one of those old time bonnets on. The photo was taken of her in 1974 when she was visiting us in Foster Township. She was sitting on the dam by the pond.
Son of Samuel and Cora (McWHIRTER) WRIGHT:
11-1. Norval WRIGHT, born 15 May 1902, Illinois. He died Dec 1966, Peoria, Illinois.
He was hit and killed by a car while working a crosswalk for children leaving school. (Note: I'm not sure if this was father or son.)
On 10 Apr 1930, the census shows Norval (28) and Isabelle (27) WRIGHT living at 301 Second Street, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. With them was their son, Norval WRIGHT, Jr. age 5 years and 1 month. They were renting their home at $30.00 a month. They owned a radio. He was a laborer at the steel plant.
Son of Norval and Isabelle (___?___) WRIGHT:
10-1-1. Norval WRIGHT, Jr., born 1925, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.
Norval was a policeman.
There is a plaque dedicated to him in Peoria, Illinois, where he died.
(Note: I'm not sure if this was father or son.)
