Cleo Raymond DAILY [Parents] was born on 23 Oct 1905. He died on 31 May 1988 in Mattoon, Coles Co, IL. He was buried in Dodge Grove Cem, Mattoon, Coles Co, IL. He married Mildred Aileen VAN NOTE on 12 Jun 1926.
Mildred Aileen VAN NOTE was born on 23 Jan 1910 in Mattoon, Coles Co, IL. She died on 29 Apr 1997 in Jacksonville, FL. She was buried on 2 May 1997 in Dodge Grove Cem, Mattoon, Coles Co, IL. She married Cleo Raymond DAILY on 12 Jun 1926.
Over the years she had worked at Woolworth's Variety Store in Mattoon, was co-owner and operator of Daily's Market and later worked for My Store, a local grocery store. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and Women of the Moose, both in Mattoon.
Following the death of her husband, she moved to Florida to be near the children and had suffered a stroke shortly before her death, necessitating a brief stay in the nursing home where she died.
Funeral services were held at the Shilling Funeral Home with Dr EE Elliott, minister of the First Baptist Church, officiating.
They had the following children:
F i Virginia Lee DAILY was born on 10 Oct 1927. M ii James Owen DAILY was born on 19 Jul 1929. F iii Connie Jeanne DAILY was born on 9 Feb 1932. F iv Carol Ann DAILY was born on 3 Jan 1943. M v Joseph Wesley DAILY was born on 11 Mar 1944.
John A SMALLWOOD was born on 22 Apr 1822 in NJ. He died on 22 Dec 1903 in Logan Co, IL. He was buried in Bethel Cem, Logan Co, IL. He married Mary Jane VAN GUNDY on 2 Nov 1849 in Scott Co, IL. John resided.
He was a farmer.
Residences & events in his life:
1850 Scott Co, IL. John and Mary were living next door to Mary's parents and John Coonrod, 10, was living w/them. Their property was valued at $1000, all real estate.
1854 Logan Co, IL, when daughter, Catherine died. While there he and much of his family were members of the Bethel Christian Church and he, as well as sons, Peter and Theodore, served in several public offices.
1855 Logan Co, IL. The state census verified their residence.
1860 Logan Co, IL. His property had grown to $5000/1000. They had 2 farm hands living with them and next door was his brother's family.
6/21/1862 John was elected as the first Vice President of the teachers organization.
1865-1869 He served as County Justice.
1870 Orvil Twp, Logan Co, IL The census said he was a farmer with property = $3000/800 and 4 children still at home.
1873 Orvil Twp, Logan Co, IL. John was chosen as Highway Commissioner.
Mary Jane VAN GUNDY [Parents] was born on 31 Jan 1825 in Madison Co, IL. She died on 5 Mar 1910 in Logan Co, IL. She was buried in Bethel Cem, Logan Co, IL. She married John A SMALLWOOD on 2 Nov 1849 in Scott Co, IL.
She was listed among the relatives attending the funeral of brother, Adam.
They had the following children:
F i Mary E SMALLWOOD was born on 6 Aug 1846 in Scott Co, IL. She died on 25 Aug 1847 in Scott Co, IL. She was buried in McCaleb Cem, Bluffs, Scott Co, IL.
Mary is actually buried in McCaleb Cemetery, Scott Co, with her Van
Gundy grandparents but is mentioned on a stone in Logan Co with her
parents & siblings.F ii Martha A SMALLWOOD was born on 18 Jun 1848. She died in 1907. F iii Mahala J SMALLWOOD was born in Jan 1850 in Scott Co, IL. She died after 1870.
There is no mention of Mahala after her birth, apparently died soon
after.M iv David A SMALLWOOD was born on 12 Dec 1851 in Scott Co, IL. He died on 9 Dec 1852 in Scott Co, IL. He was buried in McCaleb Cem, Bluffs, Scott Co, IL.
David is actually buried with his Van Gundy grandparents in Scott Co,
IL, but is listed on a stone in Logan Co, IL, by his parents &
siblings.F v Catherine SMALLWOOD was born on 13 Oct 1852 in Scott Co, IL. She died on 12 Oct 1854 in Logan Co, IL. She was buried in Bethel Cem, Logan Co, IL. M vi Peter SMALLWOOD was born in 1854 in Scott/Logan Co, IL. He died after 1908. Peter resided in 1908.
He went to Bluffs, IL, with brother-in-law, Henry Shirley, for the funeral of Uncle Adam Van Gundy.M vii Theodore Horace SMALLWOOD was born in 1856. He died in 1933. F viii Theresa F SMALLWOOD was born on 16 Jul 1858 in Logan Co, IL. She died on 24 Jan 1859 in Logan Co, IL. She was buried in Bethel Cem, Logan Co, IL. F ix Jehu J SMALLWOOD was born on 23 Dec 1859 in Logan Co, IL. She died on 27 Mar 1865 in Logan Co, IL. She was buried in Bethel Cem, Logan Co, IL. F x Ada Belle SMALLWOOD was born in 1861. She died in 1936. M xi John A SMALLWOOD was born on 30 Sep 1863 in Logan Co, IL. He died on 31 Oct 1865 in Logan Co, IL. He was buried in Bethel Cem, Logan Co, IL.
George W VAN GUNDY [Parents] was born in 1827 in Madison/Morgan Co, IL. He died before 1903. He married Ada (VAN GUNDY).
Residences & events in Georges life:
Scott Co, IL. George lived his entire life here.
1860 Lincoln, Logan Co, IL. At census time, George was counted there, possibly working or checking out the area, or perhaps just visiting with sister, Mary Ann Smallwood and her family who had moved there 5 years prior. His wife, Ada, was listed as head of the house
at home at Exeter P.O., Scott Co, next door to Adam Van Gundy.He was deceased by the time a sketch was written about the family of sister, Nancy Merris.
Ada (VAN GUNDY).Ada married George W VAN GUNDY.
She was listed as head of the house in the 1860 census.
Daniel VAN GUNDY [Parents] was born on 15 Jun 1828 in Madison/Morgan Co, IL. He died on 14 Dec 1902 in near Jacksonville, IL. He married Frances MOOERS\Moores on 19 Jul 1852 in Scott Co, IL.
Daniel was a railroad man.
Residences and other events:
1850 Naple P.O., Scott Co, IL. He was listed as a railroad brakeman with $100 in personal property in the census.
1860 Naples. He was at the same address with the same $100 worth of personal property at census time.
1870 Springfield, Sangamon Co, IL. His family was living with a John and Catherine Miller according to the census and Daniel was then a baggagemaster with the railroad.
1880 1131 12th St, Springfield, IL was his address at census time and he was still a baggagemaster.
A sketch about the family of sister, Nancy Merris, omitted him as a living sibling.
Frances MOOERS\Moores was born in 1829 in OH. She married Daniel VAN GUNDY on 19 Jul 1852 in Scott Co, IL.
They had the following children:
Adam VAN GUNDY [Parents] was born on 5 Mar 1831 in Scott Co, IL. He died on 2 Sep 1908 in Scott Co, IL. He was buried on 4 Sep 1908 in McCaleb Cem, Bluffs, Scott Co, IL. He married Gretta BURGEMYER\BIRKMEYER on 13 May 1884 in Green Co, IL.
Other marriages:OHLER, Sarah E
He was a farmer and also worked in several jobs with the Northern Cross (future Wabash) railroad, everything from engineer to running a rail hotel.
There must have been some kind disagreement which caused Adam's siblings to move away, severing all contact. Adam's branch knew nothing of any other relatives, and were quite surprised to learn of their existence when discovered in 1993.
Adam's line diminished, passing all the original Van Gundy property to Mary Van Gundy Muckler of Tennessee, her nephew, Eric Van Gundy farming the land for her. At this time, Mary's children, Eric, and his brother are the last of the line.
Residences & events in Adam's life:
1850 Exeter P.O., Scott Co, IL. In the census he had property = $3500/680. Also living with him were John Full, 22, from Germany, and Esther Oliver, 16, from MD, probably helpers around the farm and house.
1860 Exeter, with the same property worth $3500/680.
1870 Still at Exeter, his property now = $7000/1650. This residence may have been the rail hotel he operated, there were several other residents there with various occupations.
1880 Same address and all the kids, except George, were still at home. Living with them were a servant girl and a 9 yr old, Lorenzo Rest, who may have been Sarah's nephew.
12/17/1883 Bluffs was organized as a town and Adam was elected president of the first board of officers.
1900 Adam was one of three Justices of the Peace in town.
His 3 column obituary said:
LIFE'S WORK OVER
Brief Biographical Sketch of a Well Known, and Highly Respected Character of Scott County
"This ends the career of one of Scott county's oldest and most influential citizens.
Adam Van Gundy was born and reared on the same farm he owned at the time of his death, being also the farm that was the home of his father, David Van gundy, one mile east of Bluffs.
When a boy he tended the mill his father owned, and which was erected on the old home place, it being the only mill at that time between Quincy and Springfield, people driving and bringing their wheat as far as 60 miles to have it ground.
He saw the first rails laid of the present Wabash railroad and during 1865 and 1866 he conducted a hotel at Naples, the termus of the road. He, for a number of years was conductor on the line that runs from Springfield to Meredosia. He had spoken to his friends so many times of both serious and humerous incidents occuring during his time as conductor. Bluffs station at that time being at the crossing east of town and called the Van Gundy station.
Twenty-five years ago this fall the Hotel Olive, now known as the Wabash Dining Station, was erected by him and for about 3 years he was proprietor, making many warm friends who are yet here and mourn his departure."" He was a very public spirited citizen and always willing to do his duty as far as was within him. When the town of Bluffs was organized he was made president of the village and from that time held office of sime kind almost constantly, being Squire for many years before his death. He was a staunch democrat and a very radical temperance man, several of his writings on temperance being found in his writing case after his death. He always disliked to have anyone oppose him on the liquor question as he was so strong an advocate for the right, and if necessary would fight for his principles.
He was a man of warm impulse and generous heart and any one that was really needy was never turned from his door empty handed. He was a great lover of children both of his own immediate family and outside of the family children were a great delight to his heart.
His last illness started just one week before his demise, and was caused by a complication of kidney and bladder trouble. During his last illness he was called upon by his pastor Rev. W.H. Lewis, and to him he expressed himself that he knew he was going to die but he was willing to go as he was ready for the great journey. He was unconsious the last three days and when the time came for him to pass away, a peaceful expression came over his face and he was no more, death taking away the care worn expression that was caused by his intense suffering."The funeral was held at the home of eldest daughter, Margaret Tewksbury at 2 PM. "The many flowers tendered were very beautiful and showed in what esteem he was held by his many friends and relatives"
Pallbearers were grandsons, Roy and Charles Van Gundy, Harry and Albert Vannier, Leonard Black, and Thomas Burrus.
Adam and Sarah are buried a few rows higher up the bluff from his parents and share a large stone.
Gretta BURGEMYER\BIRKMEYER.Gretta married Adam VAN GUNDY on 13 May 1884 in Green Co, IL.
George W MERRIS [Parents] was born on 3 Feb 1843 in Scott Co, IL, near Naples. He died on 18 Feb 1897. He married Helen M Bromley.
Residences & events in George's life:
Bluffs, Scott Co, IL. When the rest of his father's family moved east, he stayed behind.
He served in Co H 116 Illinois Volunteer Infantry for 3 yrs, being discharged 8/1865. About half of that time he was in the hospital, spending 1 yr in Camp Butler Hospital (near Springfield, IL)
1904 Decatur, Macon Co, IL. A daughter said the family moved that year but it would have been without George, if his death date is correct.
He died of cancer leaving a wife and 5 children.
His death date may be incorrect as a daughter said the family moved to Decatur in 1904 but perhaps the widow moved to be nearer the rest of the family for help and support. One descendant has his death as 1 year earlier.
Helen M Bromley.Helen married George W MERRIS.
They had the following children:
F i Olive MERRIS.
Asa MERRIS [Parents] was born on 12 Jun 1844 in Scott Co, IL, near Naples. He died on 20 Sep 1921 in Macon, Macon Co, IL, at home. He was buried in S Macon Cem, Macon, Macon Co, IL.. He married Elizabeth C Hixon. Asa resided.
He was a member of the Presbyterian church.
Residences & events:
Macon Co, IL. He was a farmer east of town.
1896 Preparing for retirement, he moved into town.
1903 He was listed as a retired farmer in the city directory.
1908 He represented the Merris family at the funeral of Uncle Adam Van Gundy in Bluffs, IL.
The date posted is from family listings but his obituary said he was born 1/20/1844.
Asa died a lingering death from stomach cancer.
Elizabeth C Hixon.Elizabeth married Asa MERRIS.
Jonah A MERRIS [Parents] was born on 30 Nov 1845. He died on 16 Feb 1918 in Macon Co, IL. He married Martha Davis in 1870 in Macon Co, IL. Jonah resided.
His name was John L in his father's obituary.
Unless he was born prematurely, his birth date conflicts with next older brother, David, who is only 8 months older.
There may be a death date discrepancy as he was not listed as a
survivor of his father in 1909.
Martha Davis was born in 1850. She died in 1920. She married Jonah A MERRIS in 1870 in Macon Co, IL.
Peter BLAIR died before 1906. He married Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" MERRIS. Peter resided.
He was a mechanic and a carpenter.
His wife was listed among her father's survivors as Mrs Mollie while
other daughters were called Mrs husband's name.
Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" MERRIS [Parents] was born on 29 Mar 1848. She died on 12 Dec 1937. She married Peter BLAIR.
John Alexander ARMSTRONG was born on 2 Feb 1843 in TN. He died on 6 Jul 1923 in Macon Co, IL. He married Sarah Jane MERRIS on 24 Jan 1867 in Macon Co, IL, by Peter Wallace, Minister. John resided.
He was a farmer and owned 140 acres in South Macon Co, IL.
Sarah Jane MERRIS [Parents] was born on 19 Jul 1849 in Scott Co, IL. She died on 22 Oct 1914 in Macon Co, IL. She married John Alexander ARMSTRONG on 24 Jan 1867 in Macon Co, IL, by Peter Wallace, Minister. Sarah resided.
They had the following children:
M i Benjamin Herbert ARMSTRONG was born on 28 Sep 1873. He died on 9 Nov 1933.