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Some family histories do no include Aaron and Rachel in this family. Residences & events: 7/20 - 8/27/1827 Sangamon Co, IL. John served in Capt Thompson's Coof Col Neale's detachment of IL Mounted Riflemen in the WinnebagoIndian War along with brother, Isaac. 1829 Shelby Co, IL, where he made a claim for land. 3/1830 Sugar Creek Dist, Sangamon Co, IL. John along with brothers,Isaac and James, signed a petition requesting that a John Durley beappointed to fill the vacancy of Constable. 4/1/1830 E Nelson Twp, Shelby Co, IL. He and brother, James, arrivedat the "Mill Seat" at the bend of the (Okaw) river and, according tothe county history, "built a small cabin in section 7 where GeorgePurvis still resides. They broke the first prairie in that township."Their father joined them there the following month. 1830 At census time, only he and brother, Thomas, were listed ashousehold heads. John served on the first petit jury with John Ginn and with brother,George, on the second jury. Abt 1833 The brothers (John and James) built a mill which theyoperated until it was washed away in the 1840s when the river changedcourse, cutting through the area where they had diverted the water tothe mill. 10/31/1836 John bought 40 acres of federal land in Moultrie Co at S17T13N for 1.25/acre but his residence was still Shelby Co at that time. 11/1/1836 The next day he bought another 40 acres of federal land,this time in Sangamon Co at S20 T13N, again at $1.25/acre. 1837 E Nelson, Shelby Co, IL. Not being able to secure title to thecurrent village property, John, along with Jonathan Dazey and DrMontague, was instrumental in laying out a 40 acre tract of land 1/2mile east, located at W1/2SE gr 17.13 N R6E. They divided it into60x92' lots and blocks with 24' wide alleys and called it East Nelson.All the old buildings were moved into the new village and newbusinesses were added. 1837 E Nelson. He was in the land business, along with his in-laws,James and Sarah Poor, granting indentures in town to: 1.) DavidSmith for 2 lots, Lot 3 Block 11 for $8.00 and Lot 3 Block 8, also for$8.00; 2.) James Kirk for an unspecified lot for $4.00; 3.) SamuelMartin for Lot 4 in Block 11 for $20.00. Shelby Co, IL. From the parties at law: Richmond Webb Plaintiff against Philip Vadikin defendant action onacpt. 8/7/1837 Sums issued I Walker one Subpoena Purvis and poor $2.00 8/18/1837 Returned at Nelson Judgment for Deft, for cost Justice cost 81 1/4 Constable 56 1/4 WG Haydon JP 8/10/1838 Shelby Co, IL. Land records verify John's patent on hisfirst real estate in the county. On the same date, brothers, George,William, and Thomas, also bought property. 1/18/1839 From the parties at law, John was sued by a Philip Vadacan.He lost the suit and was ordered to pay $25.00, which he did. 2/1839 Apparently John borrowed money from John Whitley, Sr, often.He was sued by Elisha Whitley, administrator of John Whitley's estate,for several notes owed the estate. One for $125.75 which he borrowedalong with John Whitley, Jr. The younger Whitley had already left thestate, leaving Purvis holding the bag. Purvis paid his half and thebalance was later dropped. Another was for $11 along with a PeterWarren, who also "could not be found." A credit of $7.00 was orderedby the plaintiff and the balance was stayed. A third was solely inJohn's name for $140.47. Also in 1839 there were 2 circuit court cases of the People vs John GPurvis for gaming. 1840 Shelby Co, IL. He and his wife had only 1 child, who was under5 years of age, living in their house at census time. John was 30-40and his wife was 20-30. 1/31/1843 Shelby Co, IL. He and several brothers were listed inprobate records as purchasers from the estate of Samuel Martin. 1843 Moultrie Co, IL. The former county split with John finding hisresidence was part of the new one. He served on the first petit jurycalled in the county. 1841-1843 Shelby Co, IL. John was included on the delinquent taxlist for his 40 acres at NW SW S20 T13 R6, owing $0.72. Perhaps itwas because he then lived in Moultrie Co. 1850 Moultrie Co, IL. At census time he had property = $400 but nooccupation recorded. He and Nancy had 5 children at that time andNancy's relatives lived a few doors down the road. Charitan Co, MO. Perhaps following his old friend, John Whitley, Jr,he moved west, too. |