Byron Glen Heldt

M, b. 16 November 1939, d. 14 December 2011
Father*Elmer H. Heldt b. 14 Mar 1909, d. 3 Apr 2002
Mother*Maxine Anna Hamann b. 1 Sep 1913, d. 10 Mar 1994
Charts
Trin Klemme Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 November 1939Byron Glen Heldt was born on 16 November 1939 at Grant Park, Kankakee, Illinois.
He was the son of Elmer H. Heldt and Maxine Anna Hamann.
Death14 December 2011Byron Glen Heldt died on 14 December 2011 at Kankakee, Illinois, at age 72.

Peter M. Dolph

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePeter M. Dolph married Susannah Linville.

Child of Peter M. Dolph and Susannah Linville

Susannah Linville

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Dolph.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSusannah Linville married Peter M. Dolph.

Child of Susannah Linville and Peter M. Dolph

Wesley Eldridge Dyer

M, b. 1826
Father*Elijah Dyer b. c 1798, d. 27 Apr 1832
Mother*Nancy Crotchett b. c 1800, d. 13 Feb 1835
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWesley Eldridge Dyer married Mary L. Curtner.
Birth1826Wesley Eldridge Dyer was born in 1826.
He was the son of Elijah Dyer and Nancy Crotchett.

Child of Wesley Eldridge Dyer and Mary L. Curtner

Mary L. Curtner

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Dyer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary L. Curtner married Wesley Eldridge Dyer, son of Elijah Dyer and Nancy Crotchett.

Child of Mary L. Curtner and Wesley Eldridge Dyer

Daisy Alma Dyer

F, b. 1882
Father*Marcus Lafayette Dyer b. 1 May 1855, d. 21 Jan 1939
Mother*Sarah Ann Morgan b. 16 Jan 1859, d. 16 Dec 1929
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hoffmann.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDaisy Alma Dyer married Theodore Arno Hoffmann.
Birth1882Daisy Alma Dyer was born in 1882 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Marcus Lafayette Dyer and Sarah Ann Morgan.

Theodore Arno Hoffmann

M, b. 1876
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageTheodore Arno Hoffmann married Daisy Alma Dyer, daughter of Marcus Lafayette Dyer and Sarah Ann Morgan.
Birth1876Theodore Arno Hoffmann was born in 1876 at Illinois.

Dr. George Ried Emery

M
Father*Captain John Emery b. 1758, d. 1831
Mother*Susannah Bartlett b. 1756, d. 1814
Life EventDateDescription
Dr. George Ried Emery was the son of Captain John Emery and Susannah Bartlett.
Marriage28 October 1817Dr. George Ried Emery married Candace Merrills Willey, daughter of Clement Bates Willey and Candace Merrills, on 28 October 1817.
DateLocationDescription
1825Thompson, Geauga, OhioDr. George Ried Emery was a the first postmaster in 1825 at Thompson, Geauga, Ohio.

Children of Dr. George Ried Emery and Candace Merrills Willey

Candace Merrills Willey

F, b. 2 August 1801, d. 3 April 1832
Father*Clement Bates Willey
Mother*Candace Merrills
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 October 1817As of 28 October 1817,her married name was Emery.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 August 1801Candace Merrills Willey was born on 2 August 1801.
She was the daughter of Clement Bates Willey and Candace Merrills.
Marriage28 October 1817Candace Merrills Willey married Dr. George Ried Emery, son of Captain John Emery and Susannah Bartlett, on 28 October 1817.
Death3 April 1832Candace Merrills Willey died on 3 April 1832 at age 30.

Children of Candace Merrills Willey and Dr. George Ried Emery

Omri Emery

M
Father*Dr. George Ried Emery
Mother*Candace Merrills Willey b. 2 Aug 1801, d. 3 Apr 1832
Life EventDateDescription
Omri Emery was the son of Dr. George Ried Emery and Candace Merrills Willey.

Omri Emery Daniels Sr.

M, b. 21 June 1852, d. 28 April 1947
Father*John Daniels Jr. b. Jun 1820, d. Dec 1857
Mother*Candace Sarah Emery b. 28 Sep 1825, d. 6 Mar 1922
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOmri Emery Daniels Sr. was also known as Omni.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOmri Emery Daniels Sr. married Mary Gowdy Edmonds at second marriage for him.
Birth21 June 1852Omri Emery Daniels Sr. was born on 21 June 1852 at Stephenson, Illinois.
He was the son of John Daniels Jr. and Candace Sarah Emery.
Marriage11 June 1876Omri Emery Daniels Sr. married Eva Jane Coon on 11 June 1876 at Hampton, Iowa.
Marriagecirca 1908Omri Emery Daniels Sr. married Mary E. (?) circa 1908 at second marriage for both.
Death28 April 1947Omri Emery Daniels Sr. died on 28 April 1947 at Mesa, Colorado, at age 94 Williow Lake May 7 - Omri E. Daniel, Sr., died Apr 28 (1947). He was born June 21, 1852 Stephenson, IL. He married Eva Jane Coon in Hampton, Iowa. They had four children: Delwyn, Forrest, Omri Jr, and Lois Candance Daniels (who died in 1916) After his wife died he married Mary Gowdy Edmonds. His services Thurs Grand Junction, CO. "The Daily Plainsman" Huron SD 7 May 1947.
Census DateLocationDescription
27 June 1860Rock Run, Stephenson, IllinoisOmri Emery Daniels Sr. was listed in Candace Sarah Emery's household on the 1860 Census at Rock Run, Stephenson, Illinois.1
1870Rock Run, Stephenson, IllinoisOmri Emery Daniels Sr. was listed in William Z. Tunks's household on the 1870 Census at Rock Run, Stephenson, Illinois.2
1880Hampton, Franklin, IowaOmri Emery Daniels Sr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Hampton, Franklin, Iowa.3
1900Collins, Clark, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Collins, Clark, South Dakota.4
1910Raber, Hughes, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Raber, Hughes, South Dakota.5

Children of Omri Emery Daniels Sr. and Eva Jane Coon

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Rock Run, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: M653_230; Page: 353; Image: 353; Family History Library Film: 803230.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rock Run, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll M593_275; Page: 309B; Image: 623; Family History Library Film: 545774.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hampton, Franklin, Iowa; Roll T9_340; Family History Film: 1254340; Page: 461.2000; Enumeration District: 82; Image: 0529.
  4. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Collins, Clark, South Dakota; Roll T623_ 1548; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 85.
  5. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Raber, Hughes, South Dakota; Roll T624_1482; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 227; Image: 80.

Clement Bates Willey

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClement Bates Willey married Candace Merrills.

Children of Clement Bates Willey and Candace Merrills

George Campbell

M, b. 10 February 1794, d. 21 December 1864
Father*Thomas Campbell b. Dec 1764, d. a 1816
Mother*Sarah Wilcox d. a 1816
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 February 1794George Campbell was born on 10 February 1794 at Blount, Tennessee.
He was the son of Thomas Campbell and Sarah Wilcox.
Marriage18 August 1825George Campbell married Mary Groshong, daughter of Samuel Groshong and Elizabeth Buckalew, on 18 August 1825 at Adams, Illinois.
Death21 December 1864George Campbell died on 21 December 1864 at Adams, Illinois, at age 70 also reported as December 24, 1864.
Burialafter 24 December 1864He was buried after 24 December 1864 at New Providence Cemetery, Adams, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Ursa, Adams, IllinoisGeorge Campbell was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.1
23 August 1860Ursa, Adams, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.2
DateLocationDescription
George Campbell was born on February 10, 1794 in Blount County, Tennessee. He is the first child of twelve born to Thomas Campbell and Sarah Wilcox. In 1823, George Campbell arrived on foot from Tennessee and erected a cabin on his claim in the north east quarter of Section 31 near what is now Walnut Corners in Adams County, Illinois. At this time Campbell stayed with Groshong for four days before returning on foot to Tennessee for his stock and other supplies. On his return trip in 1824, he was joined near Palmyra, Missouri by Groshong and his two daughters for the remainder of the trip. Palmyra was the location of a trading post at the time. Samuel's wife had died shortly before. When they got to the Mississippi River, they built a raft of logs to ferry the wagons and small stock that could not swim. They made most of the stock swim it. They had horses for riding purposes only. Most work was done by oxen. This is the way all of the first settlers crossed any rivers that they came to. Groshong settled on the north east quarter of Section 29 near Rock Creek. George Campbell married Samuel's daughter Mary the next year on August 18, 1825. This was the second marriage to take place in the County. The marriage license reads as follows, ''August the 18, 1825, To whom it may concern I give you to under stand that I Samuel Groshong has nothing agins George Campbell marring mi daughter Mary Groshong. George Campbell and Mary Groshong were lawfully joined in Marriage by me this eighteenth day of August AD one thousand eight hundred and twenty five. Willard Keyes, County Comm.'' On August 12, 1826, there was a son born to George and Mary. They named him Andrew Jackson Campbell. He was the first white male child born in Adams County. He died in California in 1849. Mary said that when Andrew was a baby, the Indians would come and get him about every day and then bring him home at night and that he nursed the Indian Squaws more than he did her and by the time he was two or three years old, they would keep him a week at a time. They would paint him up and put feathers in his head so he would look like the little Indian children. They would bring him home for a few days she would get the paint washed off and have him cleaned up and then they would come get him and paint him up again. He was with the Indians more time than he was with her. Up to the time he was four or five years old, he spoke the Indian language better than English. The only neighbors they had when they first came to Adams County were the Indians. They never locked a door yet could leave for days and come back and everything would be just as they left it. It was around the winter of 1830 that George Campbell took a load of corn over to Mill Creek to be ground. He took two yoke of oxen to the wagon and while he was at the mill there was a snow fall of near four feet at the level. He was eight days coming home. he had about twelve mile to come. The Indians went to meet him. It was four days after the Indians went until they got home. That was one time Mary Groshong said that they were so tired that they would not eat supper. They just laid down on the floor and there they stayed until the next day. George divided the corn meal with them as a token of his thanks. A short time after George Campbell came to Adams County, his four brothers and one sister came also. David, Joseph, Clayborn, and Russel. David married Sarah Worley the 29th of June 1826. Joseph and Clayborn married sisters by the name of Nelson. Their sister married Robert Beaty. George served in the Black Hawk War to force the Black Hawk Indians to follow their treaty and remain on the Western side of the Mississippi River. While he was gone, some of the Indians camped in Mary's yard so they could guard the place. George and Mary were very good friends with the Indians and they were good friends in return. George also was involved with running the Mormons out of Nauvoo. The Mormons had settled in Nauvoo to escape religious intolerance they had faced further east. However, their stay in Nauvoo was not well received by the people of Illinois. While things remained peaceful for the majority of the time, violence did occasionally erupt. The governor finally convinced Brigham Young, the leader of the Mormons after the death of Joseph Smith, to pull up stakes and head West.
Sources: The History of Adams County, Illinois, A History of the County - Its Cities, Towns, Etc; Chicago: Murray, Williamson & Phelps, 1879; pp558-560, 801.

Children of George Campbell and Mary Groshong

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 312b. Dwelling 222.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 389. Dwelling 2873.

Mary Groshong

F, b. May 1811, d. 28 September 1889
Father*Samuel Groshong b. c 1786, d. 1827
Mother*Elizabeth Buckalew b. 1782, d. b 1834
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Groshong was also known as Polly.
Married Name18 August 1825As of 18 August 1825,her married name was Campbell.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1811Mary Groshong was born in May 1811 at Lincoln, Missouri.
She was the daughter of Samuel Groshong and Elizabeth Buckalew.
Marriage18 August 1825Mary Groshong married George Campbell, son of Thomas Campbell and Sarah Wilcox, on 18 August 1825 at Adams, Illinois.
Death28 September 1889Mary Groshong died on 28 September 1889 at Ursa, Adams, Illinois, at age 78 also reported as 28 Sep 1881; When the news of the death of Mrs. Mary CAMPBELL , of Ursa on September 28 was announced, little did anyone dream that she was the mother of the first white child ever born in Adams Co. Deceased was the daughter of Samuel GROSHONG, and was in Lincoln Co., Mo. in the month of May 1811. She came to this county with her father in 1823 and her father built the first log cabin in the Ursa township. She was married to George CAMPBELL in the month of August 1825 by Willard Keyes, a Justice of the Peace. This was the first marriage in the history of the county. On the 12th of August 1827, Mrs. CAMPBELL gave birth to her son A.J. CAMPBELL, who was the first white child born in this county. Her husband died on December 24,1864 in his 71st year of his age. J.M. Ruddell, an old and highly respected citizen of the county, conducted the services at the funeral which were of a very impressive nature. Mrs. CAMPBELL was a noble woman, esteemed and loved by all, and many a heart in the breasts of the older generation was pained upon hearing of her death.
Burialafter 28 September 1889She was buried after 28 September 1889 at New Providence Cemetery, Ursa, Adams, Illinois, In this New Providence Cemetery, Samuel Groshong's daughter Mary "Polly" Groshong Campbell is buried. Stephen Ruddle's son preached her funeral.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Ursa, Adams, IllinoisMary Groshong was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1850 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.1
23 August 1860Ursa, Adams, IllinoisMary Groshong was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1860 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.2
14 June 1870Ursa, Adams, IllinoisMary Groshong was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.3
1880Ursa, Adams, IllinoisShe was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.4

Children of Mary Groshong and George Campbell

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 312b. Dwelling 222.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 389. Dwelling 2873.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 266.
  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0174 Page Number 343C.

Elizabeth Evaline Campbell

F, b. 20 January 1830, d. 30 June 1916
Father*George Campbell b. 10 Feb 1794, d. 21 Dec 1864
Mother*Mary Groshong b. May 1811, d. 28 Sep 1889
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name13 January 1857As of 13 January 1857,her married name was Lee.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 January 1830Elizabeth Evaline Campbell was born on 20 January 1830 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of George Campbell and Mary Groshong.
Marriage13 January 1857Elizabeth Evaline Campbell married William Smith Lee on 13 January 1857 at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.
Death30 June 1916Elizabeth Evaline Campbell died on 30 June 1916 at age 86 Second Child Born in County Dies - Mrs. W.S. Lee, Living Near Ursa, Was Over 86 Years Old. - Grandfather was First Settler in Ursa Township - Mother's Marriage Was First in County.

Mrs. W. S. Lee, a member of one of the oldest families of Adams county, died at her home near Ursa at 11 o'clock last night, from a complication of diseases from which she had been suffering fo over two years. Mrs. Lee, who was over 86 years old, had lived nearly all her life near Ursa. She was born in 1830 and was married to W.S. Lee in 1857. Nine children, one of whom died in infancy, were born to this union. The surviving children are Mrs. James Ford, Mrs. William Timme and Mrs. W. H. Funkenbusch, all of Ursa; Mrs. C. J. Ralph, of Quincy; George Lee, of Boise, Ariz; Frank Lee, of Philomath, Ore; and Willie and James Lee of Ursa.

In addition to these there are three brothers and one sister of the deceased now living, 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Mary Campbell, the mother of the deceased, was married to George Campbell in 1825, this being the first marriage in Adams County. Jackson Campbell, Mrs. Lee's brother, was the first child to be born in Adams county and Mrs. Lee was the second. Samuel Groshong, grandfather of Mrs. Lee and father of Mrs. Campbell, was the first settler in Ursa township. He came to this county in the fall of 1823 and built the first log cabin in Ursa township. Mrs. Lee has been living on the old homestead of the family, called "Walnut Grove Farm," which is in a large grove of walnut tree planted in the early eighties by George Campbell."
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Ursa, Adams, IllinoisElizabeth Evaline Campbell was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1850 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.1
1880Ursa, Adams, IllinoisElizabeth Evaline Campbell was listed as wife in William Smith Lee's household on the 1880 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.2
1910Ursa, Adams, IllinoisElizabeth Evaline Campbell was listed as wife in William Smith Lee's household on the 1910 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois; household includes grandson Otto Lee, age 25.3
DateLocationDescription
1910Elizabeth Evaline Campbell had 9 with 8 living in 1910 children.

Children of Elizabeth Evaline Campbell and William Smith Lee

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 312b. Dwelling 222.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0174 Page Number 343D.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ursa, Adams, Illinois; Roll T624_229; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 61; Image: 637.

Mary Ann Campbell

F, b. 15 December 1832
Father*George Campbell b. 10 Feb 1794, d. 21 Dec 1864
Mother*Mary Groshong b. May 1811, d. 28 Sep 1889
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Smith.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 December 1832Mary Ann Campbell was born on 15 December 1832 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of George Campbell and Mary Groshong.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Ursa, Adams, IllinoisMary Ann Campbell was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1850 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 312b. Dwelling 222.

Silvia Jane Campbell

F, b. 11 March 1838
Father*George Campbell b. 10 Feb 1794, d. 21 Dec 1864
Mother*Mary Groshong b. May 1811, d. 28 Sep 1889
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSilvia Jane Campbell was also known as Jane.
Name VariationSilvia Jane Campbell was also known as Sally T.
Married Namebefore 1856As of before 1856,her married name was Frazier.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 March 1838Silvia Jane Campbell was born on 11 March 1838 at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.
She was the daughter of George Campbell and Mary Groshong.
Marriagebefore 1856Silvia Jane Campbell married John Frazier before 1856.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Ursa, Adams, IllinoisSilvia Jane Campbell was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1850 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.1
1860Ursa, Adams, IllinoisSilvia Jane Campbell was listed in John Frazier's household on the 1860 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.2

Children of Silvia Jane Campbell and John Frazier

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 312b. Dwelling 222.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ursa, Adams, Illinois; Roll M653_155; Page: 361; Image: 17; Family History Library Film: 803155.

Sarah Angeline Campbell

F, b. 20 August 1840, d. 30 June 1916
Father*George Campbell b. 10 Feb 1794, d. 21 Dec 1864
Mother*Mary Groshong b. May 1811, d. 28 Sep 1889
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSarah Angeline Campbell was also known as Anna.
Married NameHer married name was Timme.
Name VariationSarah Angeline Campbell was also known as Anne.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 August 1840Sarah Angeline Campbell was born on 20 August 1840 at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.
She was the daughter of George Campbell and Mary Groshong.
Death30 June 1916Sarah Angeline Campbell died on 30 June 1916 at Ursa, Adams, Illinois, at age 75.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Ursa, Adams, IllinoisSarah Angeline Campbell was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1850 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.1
23 August 1860Ursa, Adams, IllinoisSarah Angeline Campbell was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1860 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.2
14 June 1870Ursa, Adams, IllinoisSarah Angeline Campbell was listed in Mary Groshong's household on the 1870 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.3
1880Ursa, Adams, IllinoisSarah Angeline Campbell was listed as a daughter in Mary Groshong's household on the 1880 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.4

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 312b. Dwelling 222.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 389. Dwelling 2873.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 266.
  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0174 Page Number 343C.

Joseph David Campbell

M, b. 11 August 1842, d. after 1910
Father*George Campbell b. 10 Feb 1794, d. 21 Dec 1864
Mother*Mary Groshong b. May 1811, d. 28 Sep 1889
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph David Campbell was also known as Joshey David.
Name VariationJoseph David Campbell was also known as J. D.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 August 1842Joseph David Campbell was born on 11 August 1842 at Illinois also reported as May 1842.
He was the son of George Campbell and Mary Groshong.
UNMARRIED1910As of 1910, Joseph David Campbell was never married.
Deathafter 1910He died after 1910.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Ursa, Adams, IllinoisJoseph David Campbell was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1850 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.1
23 August 1860Ursa, Adams, IllinoisJoseph David Campbell was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1860 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.2
14 June 1870Ursa, Adams, IllinoisJoseph David Campbell was listed in Mary Groshong's household on the 1870 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.3
1880Ursa, Adams, IllinoisJoseph David Campbell was listed as a son in Mary Groshong's household on the 1880 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.4
2 June 1900Quincy, Adams, IllinoisJoseph David Campbell was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Quincy, Adams, Illinois, living next door to Sam Campbell.5
1910Ursa, Adams, IllinoisHe was listed as a brother-in-law in William Smith Lee's household on the 1910 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois; household includes grandson Otto Lee, age 25.6

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 312b. Dwelling 222.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 389. Dwelling 2873.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 266.
  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0174 Page Number 343C.
  5. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Stamp 318A.
  6. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ursa, Adams, Illinois; Roll T624_229; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 61; Image: 637.

Lucy A. P. Campbell

F, b. 11 May 1845, d. 30 May 1896
Father*George Campbell b. 10 Feb 1794, d. 21 Dec 1864
Mother*Mary Groshong b. May 1811, d. 28 Sep 1889
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLucy A. P. Campbell was also known as Lucinda Pomery.
Name VariationLucy A. P. Campbell was also known as Anna Lamiana.
Married Name8 May 1866As of 8 May 1866,her married name was Wilcox.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 May 1845Lucy A. P. Campbell was born on 11 May 1845 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of George Campbell and Mary Groshong.
Marriage8 May 1866Lucy A. P. Campbell married James King Wilcox on 8 May 1866.
Death30 May 1896Lucy A. P. Campbell died on 30 May 1896 at age 51.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Ursa, Adams, IllinoisLucy A. P. Campbell was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1850 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.1
23 August 1860Ursa, Adams, IllinoisLucy A. P. Campbell was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1860 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 312b. Dwelling 222.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 389. Dwelling 2873.

Thomas Jefferson Campbell

M, b. 3 December 1848, d. 1935
Father*George Campbell b. 10 Feb 1794, d. 21 Dec 1864
Mother*Mary Groshong b. May 1811, d. 28 Sep 1889
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 December 1848Thomas Jefferson Campbell was born on 3 December 1848 at Illinois.
He was the son of George Campbell and Mary Groshong.
Marriage1880Thomas Jefferson Campbell married Caroline Timmons in 1880.
Death1935Thomas Jefferson Campbell died in 1935.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Ursa, Adams, IllinoisThomas Jefferson Campbell was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1850 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.1
23 August 1860Ursa, Adams, IllinoisThomas Jefferson Campbell was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1860 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.2
14 June 1870Ursa, Adams, IllinoisThomas Jefferson Campbell was listed in Mary Groshong's household on the 1870 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.3

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 312b. Dwelling 222.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 389. Dwelling 2873.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 266.

Thomas Campbell

M, b. December 1764, d. after 1816
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1764Thomas Campbell was born in December 1764.
Marriagebefore 1794He married Sarah Wilcox before 1794.
Deathafter 1816Thomas Campbell died after 1816.

Children of Thomas Campbell and Sarah Wilcox

Sarah Wilcox

F, d. after 1816
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1794As of before 1794,her married name was Campbell.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1794Sarah Wilcox married Thomas Campbell before 1794.
Deathafter 1816Sarah Wilcox died after 1816.

Children of Sarah Wilcox and Thomas Campbell

Samuel Groshong

M, b. circa 1786, d. 1827
Father*(?) Groshong
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1786Samuel Groshong was born circa 1786.
He was the son of (?) Groshong.
Marriage1803Samuel Groshong married Elizabeth Buckalew, daughter of Garret Buckalew, in 1803.
Death1827Samuel Groshong died in 1827 at Adams, Illinois.
DateLocationDescription
Samuel Groshong, grandfather of Mrs. Lee and father of Mrs. Campbell, was the first settler in Ursa township. He came to this county in the fall of 1823 and built the first log cabin in Ursa township.
Samuel was an Indian Scout and worked for the government as a spy. He spoke 4 of the 5 Indian Languages of that area . He traveled between Fort Edwards, IL ., now Warsaw, IL. and Alton during this time. He is buried in the Denson Early Pioneer Cemetery in Ursa, IL. He died in the winter of 1827 and was wrapped in blankets and rocks piled on his grave so as to keep the wolves and etc from consuming his body.
The War of 1812 had ended and a fort was built in Western Illinois in 1814 called Fort Edwards, where the present city of Warsaw now stands. Another government outpost was Alton, Illinois. Between these two outposts, a Frenchman by the name of Samuel Groshong made his journeys on foot as a dispatch bearer and a scout for the Federal Government. Some say he was also a spy for the Federal Government. He was probably the first white man to visit the area of Ursa, Illinois, known before 1850 as Bear Creek territory. He later established a home here. Samuel knew most of the Indians on the trail between Fort Edwards and Alton. He spoke four or five Indian languages and also French. On most of his trips he was disguised as an Indian. The old Warsaw Wagon Road was an Indian trail that man was using long before the area was known as Adams County. Samuel was married to a Pottawatomie Indian woman. Two daughters were born, Fannie in 1806 and Mary in May of 1811. Mary was born in Lincoln County, Missouri. Samuel and his family settled in Adams County, Illinois in 1823 and built the first cabin in the county. In 1823, George Campbell arrived on foot from Tennessee and erected a cabin on his claim in the north east quarter of Section 31 near what is now Walnut Corners. At this time Campbell stayed with Groshong for four days before returning on foot to Tennessee for his stock and other supplies. On his return trip in 1824, he was joined near Palmyra, Missouri by Groshong and his two daughters for the remainder of the trip. Palmyra was the location of a trading post at the time. Samuel's wife had died shortly before. When they got to the Mississippi River, they built a raft of logs to ferry the wagons and small stock that could not swim. They made most of the stock swim it. They had horses for riding purposes only. Most work was done by oxen. This is the way all of the first settlers crossed any rivers that they came to. Groshong settled on the north east quarter of Section 29 near Rock Creek. George Campbell married Samuel's daughter Mary the next year on August 18, 1825. In January of 1825, the Adams County circuit court was organized. On the 5th of September, the Grand Jurors were summoned to appear at the court house on the 5th of October. Samuel Groshong was one of the jurymen. One week later the petit jury met. George Campbell was on that jury. The court house at that time stood were fifth and Main St. is now in Quincy, Illinois. Samuel died in the winter of 1826 or 1827. His is buried in the old cemetery just North of Ursa on the West side of the road known as the Denson Cemetery. His grave in the Southwest part of the cemetery. They covered it with rocks to keep the wolves from digging him up. At the time he was buried, the ground was frozen so hard they only buried him about two feet deep. Those days they just wrapped them in a blanket. There is another grave in that cemetery covered with rocks also.

Children of Samuel Groshong and Elizabeth Buckalew

Andrew Jackson Campbell

M, b. 12 August 1826, d. 1849
Father*George Campbell b. 10 Feb 1794, d. 21 Dec 1864
Mother*Mary Groshong b. May 1811, d. 28 Sep 1889
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAndrew Jackson Campbell was also known as A. J.
Name VariationAndrew Jackson Campbell was also known as Jackson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 August 1826Andrew Jackson Campbell was born on 12 August 1826 at Adams, Illinois, also reported as 12 Aug 1827; The first birth in Adams County was a son to George and Mary Groshong Campbell of Ursa in 1826.
He was the son of George Campbell and Mary Groshong.
Death1849Andrew Jackson Campbell died in 1849 at California.

David Campbell

M, b. 30 September 1805
Father*Thomas Campbell b. Dec 1764, d. a 1816
Mother*Sarah Wilcox d. a 1816
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 September 1805David Campbell was born on 30 September 1805.
He was the son of Thomas Campbell and Sarah Wilcox.
Marriage29 June 1826David Campbell married Sarah Worley on 29 June 1826.

Joseph Campbell

M, b. 31 December 1801
Father*Thomas Campbell b. Dec 1764, d. a 1816
Mother*Sarah Wilcox d. a 1816
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 December 1801Joseph Campbell was born on 31 December 1801.
He was the son of Thomas Campbell and Sarah Wilcox.

Clayborn Campbell

M, b. 9 August 1811
Father*Thomas Campbell b. Dec 1764, d. a 1816
Mother*Sarah Wilcox d. a 1816
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 August 1811Clayborn Campbell was born on 9 August 1811.
He was the son of Thomas Campbell and Sarah Wilcox.

Russell Campbell

M, b. 10 September 1816
Father*Thomas Campbell b. Dec 1764, d. a 1816
Mother*Sarah Wilcox d. a 1816
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 September 1816Russell Campbell was born on 10 September 1816.
He was the son of Thomas Campbell and Sarah Wilcox.

Sarah Worley

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 June 1826As of 29 June 1826,her married name was Campbell.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage29 June 1826Sarah Worley married David Campbell, son of Thomas Campbell and Sarah Wilcox, on 29 June 1826.

(?) Campbell

F
Father*Thomas Campbell b. Dec 1764, d. a 1816
Mother*Sarah Wilcox d. a 1816
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was (?) Beaty.
Life EventDateDescription
(?) Campbell was the daughter of Thomas Campbell and Sarah Wilcox.

Elizabeth Buckalew

F, b. 1782, d. before 1834
Father*Garret Buckalew
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1803As of 1803,her married name was Groshong.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1782Elizabeth Buckalew was born in 1782.
She was the daughter of Garret Buckalew.
Marriage1803Elizabeth Buckalew married Samuel Groshong, son of (?) Groshong, in 1803.
Deathbefore 1834Elizabeth Buckalew died before 1834 at Missouri.

Children of Elizabeth Buckalew and Samuel Groshong

George Washington Campbell

M, b. 26 September 1834, d. 1860
Father*George Campbell b. 10 Feb 1794, d. 21 Dec 1864
Mother*Mary Groshong b. May 1811, d. 28 Sep 1889
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 September 1834George Washington Campbell was born on 26 September 1834.
He was the son of George Campbell and Mary Groshong.
Marriage1859George Washington Campbell married Caroline S. Jones in 1859.
Death1860George Washington Campbell died in 1860.

Louisa America Campbell

F, b. 8 April 1851, d. after 1900
Father*George Campbell b. 10 Feb 1794, d. 21 Dec 1864
Mother*Mary Groshong b. May 1811, d. 28 Sep 1889
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLouisa America Campbell was also known as Louisa Ammesic.
Married Namecirca 1875As of circa 1875,her married name was Thompson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 April 1851Louisa America Campbell was born on 8 April 1851 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of George Campbell and Mary Groshong.
Marriagecirca 1875Louisa America Campbell married George Thompson circa 1875.
Deathafter 1900Louisa America Campbell died after 1900.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 August 1860Ursa, Adams, IllinoisLouisa America Campbell was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1860 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.1
14 June 1870Ursa, Adams, IllinoisLouisa America Campbell was listed in Mary Groshong's household on the 1870 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.2
1900Quincy Ward 7, Adams, IllinoisLouisa America Campbell was listed as wife in George Thompson's household on the 1900 Census at Quincy Ward 7, Adams, Illinois.3
DateLocationDescription
1900Louisa America Campbell had 4 with 3 living in 1900 children.

Children of Louisa America Campbell and George Thompson

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 389. Dwelling 2873.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 266.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Quincy Ward 7, Adams, Illinois; Roll T623_236; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 147.

James Buchanan Campbell

M, b. circa 1857
Father*George Campbell b. 10 Feb 1794, d. 21 Dec 1864
Mother*Mary Groshong b. May 1811, d. 28 Sep 1889
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1857James Buchanan Campbell was born circa 1857 at Illinois.
He was the son of George Campbell and Mary Groshong.
Marriagebefore 1878James Buchanan Campbell married Catherine (?) before 1878.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 August 1860Ursa, Adams, IllinoisJames Buchanan Campbell was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1860 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.1
14 June 1870Ursa, Adams, IllinoisJames Buchanan Campbell was listed in Mary Groshong's household on the 1870 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.2
1880Ursa, Adams, IllinoisJames Buchanan Campbell was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.3

Child of James Buchanan Campbell and Catherine (?)

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 389. Dwelling 2873.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 266.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0174 Page Number 350A.

William Smith Lee

M, b. 1831, d. after 1910
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Smith Lee was also known as W. S.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1831William Smith Lee was born in 1831 at Illinois.
Marriage13 January 1857He married Elizabeth Evaline Campbell, daughter of George Campbell and Mary Groshong, on 13 January 1857 at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.
Deathafter 1910William Smith Lee died after 1910.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Ursa, Adams, IllinoisWilliam Smith Lee was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.1
1910Ursa, Adams, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois, household includes grandson Otto Lee, age 25.2

Children of William Smith Lee and Elizabeth Evaline Campbell

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0174 Page Number 343D.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ursa, Adams, Illinois; Roll T624_229; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 61; Image: 637.