Grace Delia Lamberton
Charles Edward Hunt was born July 3, 1865, in Winslow Twp., Stephenson Co., IL, and died June 4, 1914, in Winslow Twp., Stephenson Co., IL, at age 48. Buried in Rock Lily Cemetery, Winslow, Stephenson Co., IL. He is the son of Orson Elijah Hunt of Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA, and Sophia Augusta Vaughn of Clayton, Jefferson Co., NY.
Grace Delia Lamberton was born April 7, 1869, in the Village of Warren, Jo Daviess Co., IL, and died August 24, 1906, in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, at age 37. Buried in Freeport City Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL. She is the daughter of David Henry Lamberton Jr. of New York, and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Baker of Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY.
Charles Edward Hunt and Grace Delia Lamberton were married Thursday, December 22, 1887, at the home of the bride by Rev. Mr. Parker, Freeport, Stephenson Co, IL.
Charles Edward Hunt and Grace Delia (Lamberton) Hunt had four children:
Charles Edward Hunt and Grace Delia (Lamberton) Hunt were divorced before 1904 in Stephenson Co., IL.
Grace Delia (Lamberton) Hunt then married James Franklin Gillapp.
James Franklin Gillapp was born April 14, 1874, in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, and died May 5, 1946, in General Hospital No. 1, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, at age 72. Buried in Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. He is the son of Henry Harrison Gillapp of Mifflin Co., PA, and Meifa Susannah E. "Susan" Knittle of White Deer, Union Co., PA.
Susan Gillapp died March 19, 1900, in Stephenson Co., IL, at age 49.
James Franklin Gillapp first married Lydia Ann "Lollie" Benson.
Lydia Ann Benson was born September 12, 1869, in Cordova, Rock Island Co., IL, and died August 26, 1947, at St. Anthony's Hospital, Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL, at age 77. Buried in Hampton Township Cemetery, Hampton, Rock Island Co., IL. She is the daughter of Joseph Martin Benson, and Amanda Williams.
James Franklin Gillapp and Lydia Ann "Lollie" Benson were married May 18, 1894, in Rock Island Co., IL.
James Franklin Gillapp and Lydia Ann "Lollie" (Benson) Gillapp had no children.
Carlos Amos "Carl" Skinner was born January 8, 1856, in Silvis, Rock Island Co., IL, and died January 19, 1900, from typhoid-pneumonia, at Moline City Hospital, Moline, Rock Island Co., IL, at age 44. Buried in Hampton Township Cemetery, Hampton, Rock Island Co., IL. He is the son of Orrin Skinner of Albany, Orleans Co., NY, and Betsy Benson of Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY.
Myra Amanda Frazier was born October 16, 1869, in Rapids City, Rock Island Co., IL, and died September 8, 1935, at her home, Moline, Rock Island Co., IL, at age 65. Buried in Hampton Township Cemetery, Hampton, Rock Island Co., IL. She is the daughter of Samuel Frazier of Unknown, and Delilah January Benson of Ohio Co., KY.
Carlos Amos "Carl" Skinner and Myra Amanda Frazier were married April 28, 1888, in Carbon Cliff, Rock Island Co., IL.
Carlos Amos "Carl" Skinner and Myra Amanda (Frazier) Skinner had four children:
After Carlos Amos "Carl" Skinner died, Myra Amanda (Frazier) Skinner had a child out of wedlock with James Franklin Gillapp.
James Franklin Gillapp and Myra Amanda (Frazier) Skinner had one child out of wedlock:
Myra Amanda (Frazier) Skinner then married Eugene Smith.
Eugene Smith was born June, 1862, in Watertown, Rock Island Co., IL, and died after 1925, in Unknown. He is the son of Ephraim A. Smith of England, and Adaline Horton of New Jersey.
Eugene Smith and Myra Amanda (Frazier) Skinner were married April 23, 1902, in Muscatine, Muscatine Co., IA.
Eugene Smith and Myra Amanda (Frazier) (Skinner) Smith had one child:
Eugene Smith and Myra Amanda (Frazier) (Skinner) Smith were divorced about 1915, in Illinois, and Myra went back to using her previous married name of Myra Amanda (Frazier) Skinner.
Eugene Smith severely injured his left hand in a saw accident in Moline, Rock Island Co., IL, on January 5, 1916.
James Franklin Gillapp and Lydia Ann "Lollie" (Benson) Gillapp were divorced February 13, 1904, in Rock Island Co., IL. She had charged Infidelity.
Lydia Ann "Lollie" (Benson) Gillapp then married James Wilson Russell.
James Wilson Russell was born November 2, 1868, in Yorktown, Bureau Co., IL, and died August 4, 1937, in Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL, at age 68. Buried in Hampton Township Cemetery, Hampton, Rock Island Co., IL. He is the son of James Franklin Russell of Genoa, DeKalb Co., IL, and Leana Marshall of Hendricks, Johnson Co., IN.
James Wilson Russell and Lydia Ann "Lollie" (Benson) Gillapp were married November 18, 1916, in Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL.
James Wilson Russell and Lydia Ann "Lollie" (Benson) (Gillapp) Wilson had no children.
James Franklin Gillapp and Grace Delia (Lamberton) Hunt were married October 18, 1904, in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL.
James Franklin Gillapp and Grace Delia (Lamberton) (Hunt) Gillapp had Unknown children:
After Grace Delia (Lamberton) (Hunt) Gillapp died, James Franklin Gillapp married Maimie West.
Maimie West was born 1866, in Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL, and died Unknown. She is the daughter of Unknown.
James Franklin Gillapp and Maimie West were married Unknown.
James Franklin Gillapp and Maimie (West) Gillapp had Unknown children.
James Franklin Gillapp and Maimie (West) Gillapp were divorced Unknown.
James Franklin Gillapp married Estelle "Stella" (Cafferty) Tingley.
Estelle Patience "Stella" Cafferty was born November 9, 1874, in New Jersey, and died July 24, 1953, in Kansas City, Jackson So., MO, at age 78. Buried in Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.
Estelle Patience "Stella" Cafferty was first married to Alva J. Tingley.
Alva Jerrodd Tingley was born December 1, 1882, in Northwest Twp., Williams Co., OH, and died November 13, 1948, in Oroville Junction, Butte Co., CA, at age 65. Buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Oroville, Butte Co., CA.
Alva Jay Tingley and Estelle Patience "Stella" Cafferty were married before 1910, in Unknown.
Alva Jay Tingley and Estelle Patience "Stella" (Cafferty) Tingley had Unknown children.
Estelle Cafferty had a three week's old baby and listed Alva J. Tingley as the man whom she wished to marry. They received a marriage license January 11, 1908, in Kansas. The baby was named Helen C. Tingley. By 1928 Alva was married to Iola Belle (Bennett) Tingley, and was living in San Diego, CA. They had a daughter, Lila M. Tingley, born about 1921, in Oklahoma. Iola was living in Eugene, OR, when she ordered Alva's military grave marker. Iola was born August 2, 1899, in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, and died February 5, 1969, in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA, at age 69. Buried in Oakwood Memorial Park, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA. Lila would marry Reginald Eugene "Reggie" Wurster (born Febrary 17, 1920, in Leox, Taylor Co., IA; , and lived in Los Altos, CA.
James Franklin Gillapp and Estelle "Stella" Tingley were married June 2, 1923, in Jackson Co., MO.
TIMELINE
David Henry Lamberton Jr. died November 14, 1899, in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, at age 60. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available. The gravestone was ordered from the U. S. Government in 1937 for an unmarked grave.
Charles E. Hunt is buried in Rock Lily Cemetery, Winslow, Stephenson Co., IL. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Baker) (Lamberton) Baker is buried in Freeport City Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Grace Delia (Lamberton) (Hunt) Gillapp is buried in Freeport City Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
James Franklin Gillapp and Estelle "Stella" (Tingley) Gillapp are buried in Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Orson Elijah Hunt and Sophia Augusta (Vaughn) Hunt, about 1880, Stephenson Co., IL.
Sophia Augusta (Vaughn) Hunt, about 1910, Stephenson Co., IL.
Grace Delia (Lamberton) Hunt then married James E. Gillapp.
James Franklin Gillapp was born April 14, 1874, in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, and died May 5, 1946, in General Hospital No. 1, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, at age 72. At the time of his death he was married to Estelle T. Gillapp (age 71). Stella Tingler: Born about 1888. In the 1920 U. S. Census, James Gillapp was shown as being divorced. Married June 2, 1923, in Jackson Co., MO. James E. Gillapp married Lydia Benson May 18, 1894, in Rock Island Co., IL.
James E. Gillapp and Delia Lamberton were married on October 24, 1904, in Stephenson Co., IL.
Henry Gillapp enlisted in Company B. of the 11th Infantry during the Civil war in the early 1860's. He entered and mustered out from Freeport, Illinois. A Johnathon "Knittle" also served in the same company and from the same city. It is possible that Henry and John were friends and that John was somehow related to Susan and introduced Henry to Susan his future wife.
Henry enlisted in the Civil War on July 30, 1861. He was wounded in the left shoulder, the neck, the right elbow and the ankle at the battle of Fort Donalson, Tennessee on Feb. 15, 1862 and was given a disability discharge. He re-enlisted as a private in Company A, 2nd Regt. Colorado Calvary vols. on Oct. 19th 1863. He was honorably discharged at Fort Leavenworth Kansas on the 23rd day of Sept. 1865. His war records show that he was born in Mifflin County, PA.
Henry and Susan were married in 1866 in Freeport, Illinois. There is no record of Gillapp found in PA or Illinois for 1880 census. Henry and Susan may have been traveling at this time toward Illinois during the 1870 census. They did appear in the 1880 Census for Rock Island, with their children, Emily - 3, Eliza Ann - 12, William H. -10, Edward - 7, and James E. - 5. It shows the birthplace of Henry, Susan and their children as PA. The census is most likely in error on the birthplace of some of the children. Census takers were not always accurate in their notations on the census in those days. The family later moved back to Freeport where Susan died on March 10, 1890. Her obituary indicated the family was living in Freeport.
Later in 1900, Henry appeared in the 1900 census for Rock Island, with his children, Edward -25, Rosala - 16, and Charles - 14. Henry shown as a widower worked as a laborer. The census showed PA as the birthplace for Henry and his parent. Edward, Rosala and Charles were listed as born in Illinois and their parents in PA.
May 27, 1902, the Rock Island Argus reported, "James Gillapp, an old man living in a shanty-boat with his two sons at the west end of the city, died last night. He was 67 years of age and will probably be buried at the expense of the County. Death was due to neglect and old age. Dr. Foster, county physician, says he sent the ambulance twice to the old man's habitation to have him removed to St. Anthony's Hospital, where he could be properly cared for, but in each instance the sons refused to allow his removal." This article obviously refers to Henry since a Certification of Death from Rock Island County shows Henry's date of death as being May 26, 1902 at the age of 67 in Rock Island. It also shows that he was a widower and worked as a laborer and died of infirmities of old age.
On May 29th, 1902 the Rock Island Argus reported, "The remains of John (Henry) Gillapp who died Monday night, were this morning shipped to the former home in Freeport for burial. They were accompanied by the daughter of the deceased, Mrs. Emily Horton." Henry was buried in Freeport, Illinois. Birth Certificate for James says born in Pittsburgh PA. William gave information. Keneth Gillapp said his father Keneth Jr. indicated that Henry changed his name from Gillaspie or Gillespie. He married Susanna Knittle, daughter of Daniel Knittle & Sarah A. Mease, 1866 in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois. Born Mar 1850 in Pennsylvania. Died 10 Mar 1900 in Freeport IL. Buried in Freeport City Cemetery. Died at age 49 years of Consumption (TB of the Lungs). She originated from Pennsylvania and resided in Illinois for 35 years.
Charles E. Hunt was born July 3, 1865, in Winslow Twp., Stephenson Co., IL.
Name: David H Lamberton
Rank: Private
Company: E
Unit: 96th Illinois Infantry
Height: 5' 4
Hair: SANDY
Eyes: BLUE
Complexion: LIGHT
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Farmer
Birth Date: Abt 1835
Birth Place: US
War: Civil War
War Years: 1861-1865
Service Entry Age: 27
Service Entry Date: 15 Aug 1862
Service Entry Place: Apple River, IL
Joined By Whom: J P BLACK
Period: 3 YRS
Muster In Date: 4 Sep 1862
Muster In Place: Rockford, IL
Muster Out Date: 10 Jun 1865
Muster Out Place: Camp Harker, TN
Muster Out By Whom: CPT MORRIS
Residence Place: Apple River, Jo Daviess CO, IL
David Henry Lamberton Jr. and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Baker were married July 4, 1868, in Gratiot, Lafayette Co., WI. She is the daughter of Henry Baker of New York, and Anna Maria Ann Guzlay of Chenango Co., NY.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 20, 1870, shows Henry Lamberton (age 32) born in New York, with real estate of $9,000 and personal estate of $1,700 is a Day Laborer, and is living in Monroe Twp., Green Co., WI. Living with him are: Mary Lamberton (age 27) born in New York, who is Keeping House; Grace Lamberton (age 1) born in Illinois; and David Vesper (age 17) born in Wisconsin, a Farm Laborer.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 21, 1870, shows Henry Lamberton (age 30) born in New York, who can not read or write, is a Day Laborer, and is living in West Point Twp., Stephenson Co., IL. Living with him are: Lizzie Lamberton (age 27) born in New York, who is Keeping House; and Delia Lamberton (age 5/12) born in Illinois.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 23, 1870, shows Wm. Shill (age 45) born in New York with real estate of $1,200 is a Farmer and is living in Warren, Jo Daviess Co., IL. Living with him is Mary J. Shill (age 43) born in New York, who Keeps House. Also living there: Martha Shill (age 22) born in New York, a School Teacher; Orinda Shill (age 20) born in New York, who Keeps House; Jennette Shill (age 19) born in New York, who Works at Home; Rosette Shill (age 16) born in New York, who Works at Home; Ruth Shill (age 14) born in Illinois, who Works at Home; Adelia Shill (age 12) born in Illinois; Luther Shill (age 10) born in Illinois; Henrietta Shill (age 6) born in Illinois; Hattie Shill (age 5) born in Illinois; Sherman Shill (age 1) born in Illinois; Wm. Wryhoe (age 17) born in Prussia, a Farm Hand; and Easter Shill (age 77) born in New York.
James Franklin Gillapp was born April 14, 1874, in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL.
Estelle P. Cafferty was born November 9, 1874, in New Jersey.
In 1878, Mrs. D. H. Lamberton had unclaimed letters in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1880, shows Orson E. Hunt (age 53) born in Massachusetts, is a married Farmer, and is living in Winslow Twp., Stephenson Co., IL. Living with him are: his wife, Sophia Hunt (age 52) born in New York to New York-born parents, a Housekeeper; his unmarried son, Frederick Hunt (age 22) born in Illinois to Massachusetts and New York-born parents, a Farm Laborer; his unmarried daughter, Ida M. Hunt (age 20) born in Illinois to Massachusetts and New York-born parents, who Helps in House; his unmarried son, Levi Hunt (age 18) born in Illinois to Massachusetts and New York-born parents, who Works on Farm; and his son, Charles Hunt (age 14) born in Illinois to Massachusetts and New York-born parents, who Works on Farm.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1880, shows William Shill (age 56) born in New York to New York-born parents is a Farmer and is living in Walnut Twp., Pawnee Co., KS. Living with him is his wife, Mary Shill (age 52) born in New York to New York-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his unmarried children, all born in Illinois to New York-born parents: Della Shill (age 21), at Home; Luther Shill (age 20), a Farmer; Lanretta Shill (age 16); Hattie Shill (age 14); Sherman Shill (age 12), a Farmer; and Wallace Shill (age 10), a Farmer.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 3, 1880, shows David Lamberton (age 34) born in New York to New York-born parents, is a married Laborer, and is living in Silver Creek Twp., Stephenson Co., IL. Living with him are: his wife, Mary Lamberton (age 34) born in New York to New York-born parents, who is Keeping House; his daughter, Delia Lamberton (age 10) born in Illinois to New York-born parents; his daughter, Nettie Lamberton (age 7) born in Illinois to New York-born parents; his son, Edward Lamberton (age 4) born in Illinois to New York-born parents; and his son, George Lamberton (age 8/12, November) born in Illinois to New York-born parents.
The Daily Journal, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, Saturday, October 24, 1885
Mrs. Lamberton and sons have gone to Winslow, to visit.
Charles E. Hunt and Grace Delia Lamberton were married Thursday, December 22, 1887, in Freeport, Stephenson Co, IL.
The Freeport Journal, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, Friday, December 23, 1887
Thursday afternoon at 4:30 Miss Grace Lamberton, of this city, and Mr. Charles Hunt, of Winslow, were united in wedlock at the home of the bride by Rev. Mr. Parker. The bride received many presents from her numerous friends, who wish them both much happiness in their new relation.
David Henry Lamberton applied for a Civil War Pension on December 27, 1888.
James Franklin Gillapp and Lydia Benson were married May 18, 1894, in Rock Island Co., IL.
David Henry "Dave" Lamberton Jr. and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Baker) Lamberton were divorced before 1895 in Stephenson Co., IL.
David Henry Lamberton Jr. and Julia Fletcher were married February, 1895, in Stephenson Co., IL.
The Daily Journal, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, Tuesday, July 14, 1896
Mrs. Lamberton was operated upon today and two large tumors were removed.
Freda May Hunt was born October 27, 1897, in Winslow, Stephenson Co., IL.
The Daily Journal, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, Friday, November 25, 1898
Mrs. David Lamberton was operated upon at the hospital yesterday by Dr. Voight, Burns and Burweil.
David Henry Lamberton Jr. died November 14, 1899, in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, at about age 65. Buried in Freeport City Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL.
The Daily Journal, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, Tuesday, November 14, 1899
Death of an Old Soldier.
D. H. Lamberton died this morning at 10 o'clock at his home over the Salvation Army barracks, after being sick only since last night. Mr. Lamberton complained of not feeling well last evening and immediately retired. During the night he felt worse and kept growing weaker until this morning, when he passed away. Mr. Lamberton was born Nov. 12, 1839, in New York city, and moved here 36 years ago, where he has since resided. He was married to Miss Julia Fletcher, who survives him, as does one son, Arthur, of this city. He also leaves to mourn his loss one sister, Mrs. Young, of Winslow. Mr. Lamberton was an old soldier, belonging to the 96th Ill. Vol., and served through the four years of the war. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the Salvation Army barracks and the arrangements will be taken care of by the John A. Davis post, of this city. Rev. L. C. Burling will officiate.
The Daily Journal, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, November 14, 1899
Mrs. David Lamberton wishes to extend her heartfelt thanks to the members of John A. Davis post and W. R. C. and to all other societies and friends who so kindly assisted in her late bereavement.
The Daily Register-Gazette, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, Wednesday, November 15, 1899
STEPHENSON COUNTY.
David H. Lamberton, an old soldier, who was well known in Freeport and vicinity, died Tuesday morning. He was born in New York City in 1839 and moved to Freeport in 1863, which was since been his home. During the War of the rebellion he served in the 96th Illinois infantry. He leaves a wife and son and a married daughter.
Name: David Lamberton
Residence: Apple River, Illinois
Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Illinois
Death Date: 14 Nov 1899
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 August 1862. Enlisted in Company E, 96th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 4 Sep 1862. Mustered Out Company E, 96th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 10 Jun 1865 at Nashville, TN.
David Henry Lamberton was a member of John A. Davis Post 098, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL. The post was chartered June 21, 1881.
The Biographical Record, Ogle County, 1899.
William H. Barkman – A well known blacksmith of Polo, Illinois and one of its highly esteemed citizens, was born near Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland on February 6, 1831, a son of David and Rebecca (Guyton) Barkman, who were also natives of that county, the former born in Boonsboro in 1801, the latter in 1808. The father, who was a shoemaker by trade, came west in 1863 soon after the battle of Gettysburg, his place having been stripped of its stock and fences by the contending armies passing to and fro continuously, “leaving nothing but the house.” On reaching Ogle County he bought a farm of forty acres at Franklin Grove, where he continued to make his home until called from this life in 1875, while on a visit to our subject’s in Polo. He retired from his trade on coming to this state and devoted his attention exclusively to agricultural pursuits. His father was a soldier of the war of 1812. The mother of our subject died in Ogle County in 1876. There were ten children in the family of whom he is the third in order of birth but only seven are now living.
William H. Barkman received a district school education, walking each day three miles to the school house. At the age of fourteen he began his business career by working for neighboring farmers and was thus employed for four years, after which he learned the blacksmith’s trade at Beaver Creek, where he worked for a few months. The spring of 1853 witnessed his arrival in Illinois making the journey by railroad to Rockford whence he soon drifted to Grand Detour. There he secured employment in the Andrews Plow Works but in the fall of the same year went to Buffalo Grove, the “Old Town,” where he worked for Mr. Curtis until the first of the following year. Since then he has made his home in Polo, his first employment here being with Major Aplington, who was in charge of railroad construction. He remained with that gentleman until the railroad was completed and then entered the blacksmith shop of Mr. Frost where he worked as a journeyman until 1857 when he bought out his employer and has since engaged in business on his own account with marked success. In 1861 he built his present shop where the anvil has rung a merry tune for over thirty-eight years.
At Mt. Pleasant, Washington County, Maryland Mr. Barkman was married in July 1851 to Miss Catherine Bombarger who was born in that county on January 1, 1830, a daughter of Moses and Catherine (Betz) Bombarger. Eight children have been born of this union: Annie, now the wife of Harry Hearst, a railroad employee in Colorado, by whom she has two children, Charles and Alice, Elhannen, a traveling salesman for a Chicago house, residing in Decatur, Illinois, who married Rena Hill of Tama City, Iowa and has three children: Nina, Inda and Robert; Laura Virginia, who is the widow of Reuben Wilder and has four children, Nellie, William, Eva and Harry; Ida, wife of William Poffenbarger, a blacksmith of Polo, by whom she has one child, Goldie; William E., who is in the shop with his father; Della, widow of Edward Farringer; Alice, deceased; and Mollie, wife of William Filson, a cutter in a shoe factory in Dixon, Illinois.
Socially, Mr. Barkman is an active and prominent member of the Odd Fellows lodge of Polo has filled all its chairs and has been a delegate to the grand lodge four or five times. The Republican Party has always found in him a stanch supporter of its principles and he has been an influential member of the board of supervisors one term and city council for several terms. He has witnessed the entire growth and development of Polo and can well remember when this region was all wild prairie with only a railroad grade passing through the present enterprising little city. He has been an important factor in advancing its moral and material welfare and has ever been recognized as one of its valued and useful citizens. There is no one still living in Polo who was here when he located in the village, for the pioneers are fast passing away.
Carlos Amos "Carl" Skinner and Myra Amanda (Frazier) Skinner, Rock Island Co., IL, about 1895.
Robert Baker and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Baker) (Lamberton) Baker were divorced before 1900 in Illinois.
The 1900 U. S. Census dated June 11, 1900, shows James Gillapp (age 27) born April, 1873, in Illinois to Pennsylvania-born parents, is a married Day Laborer, and who rents his house, and is living in the City of Rock Island Rock Island Twp., Rock Island Co., IL. Living with him are: his childless wife of 6 years, Lydia Gillapp (age 30) born September, 1869, in Illinois to Kentucky and North Carolina-born parents; and an unmarried Lodger, Charles Fitzpatrick (age 30) born May, 1870, in Illinois to Ohio and Illinois-born parents, a Laborer at a Steel Works.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 16, 1900 shows Sophia Hunt (age 73) born March, 1827, in New York to New York-born parents, and with 8 of the 9 children born to her still alive, is a widowed Head of Household Farmer who owns her farm free of a mortgage, and is living in Winslow Twp., Stephenson Co., IL. Living with her are: her granddaughter, Blanch C. Hunt (age 12) born April, 1888, in Illinois to Illinois-born parents; her married son, Chas. Hunt (age 34) born July, 1865, in Illinois to New York-born parents, a Farm Laborer; his wife of 12 years, Grace Hunt (age 31) born April, 1869, in Illinois to New York-born parents, with 2 of the 5 children born to her still alive; his daughter, Maude Hunt (age 11) born June, 1889, in Illinois to Illinois-born parents; his daughter, Bessie Hunt (age 10) born April, 1890, in Illinois to Illinois-born parents; and his daughter, Freda Hunt (age 2) born October, 1897, in Illinois to Illinois-born parents. 1860.
The 1900 U. S. Census dated June 13, 1900, shows Mrs. Baker (age 52) born March, 1848, in Saskatchewan to Don't Know-born parents, and with both children born to her still alive, is a Retired widow, and is renting her house, and is living at 184 Washington, 3rd Ward, City of Freeport, Freeport Twp., Stephenson Co., IL. Living with her is her unmarried son, Art Lamburton (age 21) born in Illinois to Don't Know-born parents, a Laborer for the City.
Grace Delia (Lamberton) (Hunt) Gillapp then marred Unknown Young. Lived in Winslow Twp., Stephenson Co., IL.
Arthur J. Lamberton (age 22 years and 4 months) and with an occupation of a Cook, enlisted in the U. S. Army on February 8, 1902, at Davenport, IA. He was born in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL.
Arthur J. Lamberton Army Record. Her deserted in 1902.
Grace Delia (Lamberton) Hunt married James Gillapp on October 24, 1904, in Stephenson Co., IL. James Gillapp was born April 14, 1874, in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, and died May 5, 1946, in General Hospital No. 1, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, at age 72. At the time of his death he was married to Estelle T. Gillapp (age 71). Stella Tingler: Born about 1888. In the 1920 U. S. Census, James Gillapp was shown as being divorced. Married June 2, 1923, in Jackson Co., MO. James E. Gillapp married Lydia Benson May 18, 1894, in Rock Island Co., IL.
Later in 1900, Henry appeared in the 1900 census for Rock Island, with his children , Edward -25, Rosala - 16, and Charles - 14. Henry shown as a widower worked as a laborer. The census showed PA as the birthplace for Henry and his parent. Edward, Rosala and Charles were listed as born in Illinois and their parents in PA.
James Franklin Gillapp and Grace Delia (Lamberton) Hunt were married October 24, 1904, in Stephenson Co., IL.
The 1905 Freeport, IL, City Directory shows Gillapp, James, wf Grace, wks Sanford & Zartman, r 205 Pleasant.
The 1906 Freeport, IL, City Directory shows Gillapp James, wf Grace, lab, r 16 Winslow.
The 1906 Freeport, IL, City Directory shows Baker Mrs. Mary E. wid Robert, r 16 Winslow.
Daughter was Ella J. (Blair) Brink, born November 1863 in Illinois to Nova Scotia and Virginia-born parents. Living in Marengo, Iowa Co., IA, in 1905. Emma Blair, but not Robert Blair.
Grace Delia (Lamberton) (Hunt) Gillapp died August 24, 1906, in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, at age 37. Buried in Freeport City Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL.
The Freeport Journal-Standard, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, Saturday, August 25, 1906
Gillop.
Mrs. Grace Gillop, wife of James Gillop, died at her residence at 16 Winslow street at 12:30 o'clock this morning. Dissolution was due to a complication of diseases from which the patient had suffered for several years. The funeral will be held from the residence at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. O. J. Price of the First Baptist church, officiating. Interment will be in the city cemetery. The deceased was born in the village of Warren thirty-seven years ago and made her home there till 1908 when she came to this city. On October 18 of that year she became the bride of James Gillop, the marriage ceremony being performed by Rev. O. J. Price. She was an active member of the First Baptist church and was affiliated with several of the women's societies of the congregation. She had made many friends since coming to Freeport and her demise will be mourned by all who knew her. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mary Baker, of Warren, her husband and four children, who are as follows: Maud, Bessie, Lloyd and Freda, all at home. Two brothers also survive.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1910, shows Frank Scholts (age 22) born in Illinois to Germany-born parents, and in his 1st marriage, is a married Steel Worker at a Steel Mill, and who rents his house, and is living in Rock Island, Rock Island Twp., Rock Island Co., IL. Living with him are: his childless wife of less than one year, Maude Scholts (age 21) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, and in her 1st marriage; and his widowed grandmother, Mary E. Baker (age 65) born in New York to England and New York-born parents, and with 2 of the 9 children born to her still alive.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 30, 1910, shows Sophia Hunt (age 84) born in New York to New York-born parents, and with 8 of the 9 children born to her still alive, is a widowed Head of Household who owns her home free of a mortgage, and is living in Winslow Twp., Stephenson Co., IL. Living with her are: her widower son, Charles Hunt (age 41) born in Illinois to New York-born parents, an Odd Jobs Laborer, and her granddaughter, Fredia Hunt (age 11) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents.
Charles E. Hunt died June 4, 1914, in Winslow Twp., Stephenson Co., IL, at age 48. Buried in Rock Lily Cemetery, Winslow, Stephenson Co., IL.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 29, 1920, shows Mary Baker (age 75) born in New York to England and New York-born parents, is a widowed Inmate, and is living at the Rock Island County Home Infirmary, Rural Twp., Rock Island Co., IL.
Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Baker) (Lamberton) Baker died August 10, 1920, at the Rock Island County Home Infirmary, Rural Twp., Rock Island Co., IL, at age 75. Buried in Freeport City Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL.
The Rock Island Argus, Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL, Tuesday, August 10, 1920
Mrs. Mary Baker.
Mrs. Mary Baker, aged 74 years, died at the Rock Island county home at Coal Valley at 8 o'clock this morning. Death was due to infirmities of age. Mrs. Baker entered the county home on Oct. 1, last year. Funeral arrangements are pending the arrival of relatives. It is thought that a niece is living in Moline.
JJames Franklin Gillapp and Estelle "Stella" Tingler Marriage Records.
James Franklin Gillapp died May 5, 1946, in General Hospital No. 1, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, at age 72. Buried in Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.
The Kansas City Star, Kansas City, MO, Monday, May 6, 1946
GILLAPP - James P. Gillapp, 72 years old, 3032-1/2 Main street, an employee of the Mid-Central Fish company, died last night at the General hospital. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Estelle Tingley Gillapp of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Chapman, 8120 Agnes avenue; two brothers, William Gallapp, 3035 Wyandotte street; Edward Gillapp, Freeport, Ill., and four grandchildren.
James Franklin Gillapp Death Certificate.
Estelle P. (Cafferty) Gillapp died July 24, 1953, at General Hospital No. 1, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, at age 78. Buried in Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.
Estelle P. (Cafferty) Gillapp Death Certificate.
Transcribed from A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans, written and compiled by William E. Connelley, Secretary of the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka. [Revised ed.] Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1919, c1918. 5 v. (xlviii, 2530 p., [155] leaves of plates): ill., maps (some fold.), ports.; 27 cm.
Wallace Shill
WALLACE SHILL. Some of the most prosperous farmers in the entire State of Kansas are today found in Pawnee County, where only twenty or twenty-five years ago a handful of settlers were struggling for the bare necessities of life. One of these prosperous citizens with his farm in Ash Valley Township is Wallace Shill. Mr. Shill was more of a witness than an active participant in the very early pioneer struggles in Pawnee County, since he was only seven years of age when his parents came to this region in 1878.
William H. Shill died in Pawnee County in 1888, at the age of sixty-six. He married Mary Zimmerman, who was born in New York State and died about 1898, aged sixty-nine. Their children were: Martha, wife of Eugene Teal, of Decatur County, Iowa; Marinda, who died in Leadville, Colorado, wife of Robert Newton; Rosetta, who died in Illinois, the wife of John Potter; Nettie, who married Fred Keast and died in Pawnee County; Ruth, wife of Thomas Keast of Larned; Etta, wife of Henry Hugg of Larned; Hattie, wife of Jerome Hearn, and she died in Oklahoma; Luther, who died in Pawnee County unmarried; and Wallace, who was the youngest of the family.
Wallace Shill was born in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, November 17, 1871, but nearly all his education was acquired in Pawnee County and it was limited in amount and quality. He was a pupil of the old Antone School, one of the pioneer schoolhouses of the county. He continued to live at home with his parents, was seventeen when his father died, and the old homestead has always kept its hold upon his affections. As a farmer he has followed in the footsteps of his father in the matter of wheat and stock raising, but quite early in his career took up the breeding of Shire horses and has done a good deal for the locality in raising the grade of horses. For a time he was associated in the business of stock raising and farming with his brother. They placed many new improvements upon the farm, including the cottage residence of four rooms now occupied by Mr. Wallace Shill and family, a barn 40x56 feet, a granary with 4,000-bushels capacity and a number of other structures as needed. Mr. Wallace Shill has added a quarter section to the old farm, and now has 480 acres with about 380 acres under the plow. He estimates that the best acre of wheat he ever had yielded twenty-five bushels, and the best seasonal average per acre was about the same amount. He has had a quiet but effective career, and has participated in politics only to the extent of casting his ballot. He has always believed in the principle of protection for American industries, but in 1916 he supported Mr. Wilson for president.
On June 6, 1906, Mr. Shill married Miss Margaret Dugan. Her father, Michael Dugan, who was born and married in Ireland, came from New Hampshire to Kansas, arriving in this state January 1, 1877. His homestead in Ash Valley Township was in section 4, township 20, range 17. He died soon after coming to Kansas. The maiden name of his wife was Margaret Daley and she also died in Pawnee County. Their children were: Minnie, wife of Barney Leffert, of Argus, Indiana; Mary, wife of Lloyd McNamee, of Fort Worth, Texas; John, of Pawnee County; Thomas, of Illinois; Hugh, who lives at Hutchinson, Kansas; Michael, of Kinsley, Kansas, and Mrs. Shill, who was born August 10, 1879, in Pawnee County, and has thus spent practically all her life there. Mr. and Mrs. Shill have three children, Dallas, Margaret and Phyllis.
Fred R. Knox COD: a spinal cord injury from an accident while falling from a tractor on a farm in - fell from tractor on a farm in New Florence, MO, on September 28, 1952, between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Occupation: filer - Western Supply Co Wife/Informant: Maude Knox, 3513 Iowa Ave Parents: Joseph Knox & Alice Butcher
Fred R. Knox died October 15, 1952, at City Hospital, St. Louis, MO, at age 63. Buried in New St. Marcus Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
Fred R. Knox Death Certificate.
The Quad-City Times, Davenport, IA, Friday, October 17, 1952
F. Knox, Former Aldeo Man, Fatally Injured
ALEDO, Ill., - Fred Knox, 62, native of Aldeo but resident of St. Louis 30 years, fatally injured in a tractor accident Sept. 28 died in a St. Louis hospital Wednesday. Funeral services will be held in the Wacker and Helderle funeral home in St. Louis at 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Knox, son of Joseph and Alice Knox, was born Feb. 13, 1889 and had resided in Joy and Moline before moving south. The widow, Mrs. Maude Knox, and three sisters, Mrs. Retta Frye of Davenport, Mrs. Henry Harrison of Grandview, Ia. and Mrs. Clara Boehler of Rock Island, are among the survivors.
Bessie Aretta (Hunt) Schaey died November 21, 1960, at Moline Lutheran Hospital, Moline, Roc Island Co., IL, at age 70.
The Rock Island Argus, Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL, Tuesday, November 22, 1960
Mrs. Bessie A. Schaey
Mrs. Bessie Aretta Schaey, 70, of 3403 39th St., Moline, died at 9:55 last night in Moline Lutheran Hospital. Friends may call from 7 to 9 tomorrow at the Wendt Brothers Funeral Home, where arrangements are pending. Mrs. Schaey the former Bessie Aretta Hunt, daughter of Charles and Grace Hunt, was born April 21, 1890, in Winslow, and attended schools in Winslow and Freeport. She was married to Joseph Schaey on Aug. 8, 1934, in Freeport. She moved t Moline in 1929 and managed the Pacific Hotel, Rock Island, until 1947, when she retired. She was a Baptist by faith. Surviving are the widower; two sisters, Mrs. Maud Knox, St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Freida Neal, Winslow, and several nieces and nephews. Two sisters and a half-brother preceded her in death.
Maude E. (Hunt) Knox died November 27, 1968, at Firmin Desloge Hospital, St. Louis, MO, at age 79. Buried in New St. Marcus Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
Maude E. (Hunt) Knox Death Certificate.
KNOX
Maude Knox (nee Hunt), Wed., Nov. 27, 1968, dear wife of the late Fred Knox, dear mother of Margaret Kraft, dear sister of Mrs. Freida Neal of Rock Island, Ill., dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and cousin. Funeral from WACKER-HELDERLE Chapel, 3634 Gravois, Sat., Nov. 30, 1:30 p.m. Interment New St. Marcus Cemetery.
Joseph "Joe" Schaey died May 16, 1970, at his home, Moline, Rock Island Co., IL, at age 74. Buried in Rose Lawn Memorial Estate, Moline, Rock Island Co., IL
The Dispatch, Moline, Rock Island Co., IL, Monday, May 18, 1970
Joseph Schaey
Services for Joseph Schaey, 74, of 3403 39th St., Moline, who was dead on arrival Saturday at Lutheran Hospital, will be at 11 Wednesday morning in the Wendt Brothers Funeral Home, Moline. Rev. Ellis Yungdahl will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Estate Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 until 9 tomorrow evening at the funeral home. Mr. Schaey was born in New York city. He married Bessie Hunt Chapman Aug. 8, 1934, in Freeport. She died in 1960. He was employed as a maintenance man at John Deere Industrial Equipment Works, Moline. There are no known survivors.
Freida May (Hunt) Neal died May 3, 1996, at Laurelwood Health Care Center, Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL, at ge 98. Buried in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL.
The Dispatch-Argus, Moline, Rock Island Co., IL, Sunday, May 5, 1996
Freida M. Neal
Freida M. Neal, 98, of 3705 9th St., Rock Island, died Friday, May 3, 1996, at Laurelwood Health Care Center, Rock Island. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Wheelan Funeral Home, Rock island. Burial is in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. The former Frieda Hunt was born Oct. 27, 1897, in Freeport, the daughter of Charles and Grace Lamberton Hunt. She married Lester W. Neal Sept. 30, 1915, in Freeport. He died Sept. 6, 1951. Survivors include daughters and a son-in-law, Marion and Edward Anderson and Margaret Brandt, all of Rock Island; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a niece, Margaret Kraft, St. Louis, Mo. A daughter, Evelyn Teahan, died in 1987, and a son, Lester Neal Jr. died in 1995.