Arnold B. Crotchett

M, b. 3 September 1908, d. 5 May 1987
Father*Perry Lee Crotchett b. 5 Dec 1873, d. 21 May 1945
Mother*Sophia Etta Scoggins b. 9 Jan 1876, d. 30 Apr 1963
Arnold B Crotchett
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 September 1908Arnold B. Crotchett was born on 3 September 1908 at Carrollton, Greene, Illinois.
He was the son of Perry Lee Crotchett and Sophia Etta Scoggins.
Marriage30 June 1927Arnold B. Crotchett married Mable Evelyn Tucker on 30 June 1927 at Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois.
Death5 May 1987Arnold B. Crotchett died on 5 May 1987 at Christian Hospital Northeast, St. Louis, Missouri, at age 78 Arnold B. Crotchett, 78, died at 11:55am Tuesday, May 5, 1987, at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis County. A farmer, he was born in Illinois, son of the late Perry and Sophia (Scoggins) Crotchett. He married the former Mabel Evelyn Tucker on June 30, 1927, in Jacksonville. She resides in Kane. Also surviving, are two daughters, Doris Darr of Kane and Sandra Goshorn of Jerseyville; three sons, Raymond Crotchett of Clearwater, Fla., Robert Crotchett of Jerseyville and Arnie Crotchett Jr. of Alton; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Annas Hyde of Kane, Dimple Charlton of Jerseyville and Hazel Krause of Shipman and three brothers, James Crotchett of Fieldon and Lawrence Crotchett of Jerseyville. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 pm Thursday at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Services will be at the funeral home at 10am Friday with the Rev. Mark Eter officiating. Burial will be in Kane Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association or a charity of one's choice.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 May 1910Kane, Greene, IllinoisArnold B. Crotchett was listed as a son in Perry Lee Crotchett's household on the 1910 Census at Kane, Greene, Illinois.1
14 June 1920Woodville, Greene, IllinoisArnold B. Crotchett was listed as a son in Perry Lee Crotchett's household on the 1920 Census at Woodville, Greene, Illinois.2
3 April 1930Rockbridge, Greene, IllinoisArnold B. Crotchett was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Rockbridge, Greene, Illinois.3
  • Arnold B. Crotchett obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Jerseyville, Jersey, Illinois.

Children of Arnold B. Crotchett and Mable Evelyn Tucker

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 281.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED57. Dwelling 144.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED31-14. Dwelling 18.

Dimple Ethel Crotchett

F, b. 6 August 1910, d. January 1992
Father*Perry Lee Crotchett b. 5 Dec 1873, d. 21 May 1945
Mother*Sophia Etta Scoggins b. 9 Jan 1876, d. 30 Apr 1963
Dimple Crotchett
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 August 1943As of 28 August 1943,her married name was Charlton.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 August 1910Dimple Ethel Crotchett was born on 6 August 1910 at Carrollton, Greene, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Perry Lee Crotchett and Sophia Etta Scoggins.
DeathJanuary 1992Dimple Ethel Crotchett died in January 1992 at age 81.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 June 1920Woodville, Greene, IllinoisDimple Ethel Crotchett was listed as a daughter in Perry Lee Crotchett's household on the 1920 Census at Woodville, Greene, Illinois.1
4 April 1930Mississippi, Jersey, IllinoisDimple Ethel Crotchett was listed as a daughter in Perry Lee Crotchett's household on the 1930 Census at Mississippi, Jersey, Illinois.2
  • Dimple Ethel Crotchett obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Jerseyville, Jersey, Illinois.
  • She had zero children.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED57. Dwelling 144.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-11. Dwelling 23.

Lawrence Alvin Crotchett

M, b. 24 September 1913, d. 16 March 1999
Father*Perry Lee Crotchett b. 5 Dec 1873, d. 21 May 1945
Mother*Sophia Etta Scoggins b. 9 Jan 1876, d. 30 Apr 1963
Lawrence Crotchett
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 September 1913Lawrence Alvin Crotchett was born on 24 September 1913 at Carrollton, Greene, Illinois, twin with Hazel.
He was the son of Perry Lee Crotchett and Sophia Etta Scoggins.
Marriage1 October 1938Lawrence Alvin Crotchett married Myrtle Alberta Long, daughter of Clyde Long and Elsie Plato, on 1 October 1938 at Troy, Lincoln, Missouri.
Death16 March 1999Lawrence Alvin Crotchett died on 16 March 1999 at age 85.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 June 1920Woodville, Greene, IllinoisLawrence Alvin Crotchett was listed as a son in Perry Lee Crotchett's household on the 1920 Census at Woodville, Greene, Illinois.1
4 April 1930Mississippi, Jersey, IllinoisLawrence Alvin Crotchett was listed as a son in Perry Lee Crotchett's household on the 1930 Census at Mississippi, Jersey, Illinois.2
  • Lawrence Alvin Crotchett obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Jerseyville, Jersey, Illinois.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED57. Dwelling 144.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-11. Dwelling 23.

Hazel Etta Crotchett

F, b. 24 September 1913, d. 21 June 2010
Father*Perry Lee Crotchett b. 5 Dec 1873, d. 21 May 1945
Mother*Sophia Etta Scoggins b. 9 Jan 1876, d. 30 Apr 1963
Hazel Crotchett
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 September 1934As of 12 September 1934,her married name was Krause.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 September 1913Hazel Etta Crotchett was born on 24 September 1913 at Carrollton, Greene, Illinois, twin with Lawrence.
She was the daughter of Perry Lee Crotchett and Sophia Etta Scoggins.
Marriage12 September 1934Hazel Etta Crotchett married Fred C. Krause on 12 September 1934 at Edwardsville, Madison, Illinois.
Death21 June 2010Hazel Etta Crotchett died on 21 June 2010 at age 96 Hazel Etta Krause, 96, died 8:35 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2010, at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born Sept. 24, 1913, in Greene County, to Perry and Sophia (Scoggins) Crotchett. Her marriage to Fred C. Krause took place Sept. 24, 1934, in Edwardsville. He died Feb. 20, 2002. She was a homemaker and a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Shipman. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Darrell Allen of Shipman; grandchildren, Dean Allen, Darren(Angie) Allen and Terrill and Tamara Allen, all of Shipman, Ann (Richard) Gregory of Gillespie and Monte Ketchum of Shipman; great-grandchildren, Anne Nichole Gregory, Andrew Gregory and Stephen Gregory, all of Gillespie, Ryan Petroline and Tyler Allen., both of Shipman; many nieces and nephews; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, George and Frances Krause of Shipman. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Loretta Lee Krause; two sisters, Annas Hyde and Dimple Charlton; six brothers, Ross, James, Thomas, Arnold, Melvin and Hazel's twin brother, Lawrence Crotchett.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 June 1920Woodville, Greene, IllinoisHazel Etta Crotchett was listed as a daughter in Perry Lee Crotchett's household on the 1920 Census at Woodville, Greene, Illinois.1
4 April 1930Mississippi, Jersey, IllinoisHazel Etta Crotchett was listed as a daughter in Perry Lee Crotchett's household on the 1930 Census at Mississippi, Jersey, Illinois.2
  • Hazel Etta Crotchett lived in 2000 at Shipman, Illinois.
  • She lived in July 2008 at Jerseyville, Illinois.

Child of Hazel Etta Crotchett and Fred C. Krause

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED57. Dwelling 144.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-11. Dwelling 23.

Melvin Perry Crotchett

M, b. 5 June 1919, d. 29 November 1976
Father*Perry Lee Crotchett b. 5 Dec 1873, d. 21 May 1945
Mother*Sophia Etta Scoggins b. 9 Jan 1876, d. 30 Apr 1963
Melvin Crotchett
Life EventDateDescription
DivorceMelvin Perry Crotchett and Eunice JaNell Woolsey were divorced.
Birth5 June 1919Melvin Perry Crotchett was born on 5 June 1919 at Carrollton, Greene, Illinois.
He was the son of Perry Lee Crotchett and Sophia Etta Scoggins.
Marriage8 October 1939Melvin Perry Crotchett married Eunice JaNell Woolsey on 8 October 1939 at St. Charles, Missouri.
Death29 November 1976Melvin Perry Crotchett died on 29 November 1976 at Jersey Community Hospital, Jersey, Illinois, at age 57 Services for Melvin P. Crotchett, 57, of R.R.2, Jerseyville were held on Dec. 1 at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. Garold Cooper officiating. Burial was in Kane Cemetery. His death occurred at 10:55am on Nov. 29 at Jersey Community Hospital. A farm laborer and World War II veteran, he was born on June 5, 1919 in Greene County, a son of Perry and Sophia Scoggins Crotchett. His survivors are two sons, Milton T. Crotchett of Delhi and Austin Eugene Crotchett of Jerseyville; one daughter, Mrs. Joan Jenal Crotchett of Paducah, KY; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers, Arnold Crotchett of Jerseyville, Thomas of Fieldon, and James and Lawrence Crotchett of Kane; three sisters, and Mrs. Fred (Hazel) Krause of Shipman, Mrs. Allen (Dimple) Charlton of Jerseyville and Mrs. Henry (Annas) Hyde of Kane. The American Legion of Veteran of Foreign Wars conducted services.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 June 1920Woodville, Greene, IllinoisMelvin Perry Crotchett was listed as a son in Perry Lee Crotchett's household on the 1920 Census at Woodville, Greene, Illinois.1
4 April 1930Mississippi, Jersey, IllinoisMelvin Perry Crotchett was listed as a son in Perry Lee Crotchett's household on the 1930 Census at Mississippi, Jersey, Illinois.2

Children of Melvin Perry Crotchett and Eunice JaNell Woolsey

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED57. Dwelling 144.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-11. Dwelling 23.

Enid Ione Stringer

F, b. 14 February 1905, d. May 1975
Father*James Melvin Stringer b. c 1881
Mother*Cloy Huff b. c 1881
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 May 1926As of 29 May 1926,her married name was Crotchett.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 February 1905Enid Ione Stringer was born on 14 February 1905 at Rockbridge, Greene, Illinois, also reported as 14 Feb 1906.
She was the daughter of James Melvin Stringer and Cloy Huff.
Marriage29 May 1926Enid Ione Stringer married Ross Millian Crotchett, son of Perry Lee Crotchett and Sophia Etta Scoggins, on 29 May 1926 at Rushville, Schuyler, Illinois.
DeathMay 1975Enid Ione Stringer died in May 1975 at Alton Memorial Hospital, Madison, Illinois, at age 70.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 January 1920Rockbridge, Greene, IllinoisEnid Ione Stringer was listed as a daughter in James Melvin Stringer's household on the 1920 Census at Rockbridge, Greene, Illinois.1
4 April 1930Rockbridge, Greene, IllinoisEnid Ione Stringer was listed as wife in Ross Millian Crotchett's household on the 1930 Census at Rockbridge, Greene, Illinois.2
  • Enid Ione Stringer obtained US Social Security Card at Missouri; last residence Jerseyville, Jersey, Illinois.

Children of Enid Ione Stringer and Ross Millian Crotchett

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47. Dwelling 163.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED31-14. Dwelling 26.

Darrell Ross Crotchett

M, b. 27 February 1928, d. 5 January 2016
Father*Ross Millian Crotchett b. 21 Nov 1896, d. 3 Jun 1957
Mother*Enid Ione Stringer b. 14 Feb 1905, d. May 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameDarrell Ross Crotchett also went by the name of Archie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 February 1928Darrell Ross Crotchett was born on 27 February 1928 at Rockbridge, Greene, Illinois.
He was the son of Ross Millian Crotchett and Enid Ione Stringer.
Death5 January 2016Darrell Ross Crotchett died on 5 January 2016 at age 87 Darrell "Archie" Crotchett, 87, passed away at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at OSF St. Clare's Hospital in Alton.

He was born in Rockbridge, Illinois, in on Feb. 27, 1928, the son of the late Ross M. and Enid I. (Stringer) Crotchett.

Darrell married Carol H. Wells at Kane Baptist Church in Kane on July 9, 1955, and she survives.

He was employed at Owens Illinois Glass as a pipefitter for over 35 years. He was a member of the Alton Moose, served as president for the Owenized Club for two terms, was a pitcher for 33 years for fast pitch soft ball known as"Fireball Archie" and enjoyed golfing. His greatest joy was spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, and five children and their spouses; Randy and Mona Crotchett of Bethalto, Sherry Hallows of Alton, Tammy and Rick McClain of Alton, Robin and John Kelly of Maryland and Pamyla and Steve Emery of California; seven siblings: Nola Cambell of Alton, Jim and Pam Crotchett of Jerseyville, Kenneth and Esther Crotchett of Springfield, Kentner and Naomi Crotchett of Gas City, Indiana, Lois and Deanie Carr of Jerseyville, Taunjai Crotchett of Jerseyville and Meda and Wilbur Gowins of Jerseyville; fifteen grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great grandson, James Bounds, a brother, Winston Crotchett, a sister-in-law, Ruth Crotchett, and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Cambell.

Visitation will be at 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at the Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton, Illinois. on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, with the Rev. David Weimer officiating.

Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 April 1930Rockbridge, Greene, IllinoisDarrell Ross Crotchett was listed as a son in Ross Millian Crotchett's household on the 1930 Census at Rockbridge, Greene, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED31-14. Dwelling 26.

Lois Virginia Crotchett

F, b. 31 March 1933
Father*Ross Millian Crotchett b. 21 Nov 1896, d. 3 Jun 1957
Mother*Enid Ione Stringer b. 14 Feb 1905, d. May 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name9 October 1953As of 9 October 1953,her married name was Carr.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 March 1933Lois Virginia Crotchett was born on 31 March 1933 at Rockbridge, Greene, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Ross Millian Crotchett and Enid Ione Stringer.
Marriage9 October 1953Lois Virginia Crotchett married Richard Dean Carr on 9 October 1953 at Kane, Greene, Illinois.

Child of Lois Virginia Crotchett and Richard Dean Carr

Winston Perry Crotchett

M, b. 24 November 1934, d. 23 April 2014
Father*Ross Millian Crotchett b. 21 Nov 1896, d. 3 Jun 1957
Mother*Enid Ione Stringer b. 14 Feb 1905, d. May 1975
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 November 1934Winston Perry Crotchett was born on 24 November 1934 at Kane, Greene, Illinois.
He was the son of Ross Millian Crotchett and Enid Ione Stringer.
Death23 April 2014Winston Perry Crotchett died on 23 April 2014 at age 79 Winston Perry Crotchett, 79, died at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Jerseyville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born in Kane on Nov. 24, 1934, the son of the late Ross William and Enid Ione (Stringer) Crotchett.

Winston grew up in Kane amidst a large, loving family, and graduated in 1952 from Jersey Community High School.

He soon embarked on a 21 year career with the United States Air Force, serving all over the world in addition to his service during the Vietnam War.

He retired in 1974, as a master sergeant, and relocated to Springfield, Ill.

He then began working with the Illinois Department of Transportation, working in highway maintenance before retiring in September 1996.

He relocated to Jerseyville in 1984, and practiced his deep faith in the Lord in his daily life. He was a former member of the First Assembly of God, and was currently a member of the Charity Christian Center, both in Jerseyville. He could easily be counted on to serve his Lord and his community in any aspect that he was needed.

He married the former Taunjai Sripapong on Feb. 23, 1974, in Las Vegas, and together they have shared and been blessed with 40 years together.

Surviving are his wife, Taunjai Crotchett of Jerseyville; a son, Johnny Ross Crotchett of South Carolina; a daughter, Peggy Ann Foulkes of Greenwood, S.C; two grandchildren; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Meda and Wilbur Gowin of Jerseyville, Lois and Richard Carr of Jerseyville and Nola Campbell of Alton; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Darrell and Carol Crotchett of Alton, Kenneth and Esther Crotchett of Springfield, Kentner and Naomi Crotchett of Gas City, Ind., and James and Pamela Crotchett of Jerseyville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, David Foulkes; an infant sister, Mary Jean; an infant brother, Mike; a brother-in-law, Kenneth Campbell; and a sister-in-law, Ruth Crotchett.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2014, at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Charity Christian Center in Jerseyville, with Rev. Wilbur Cain officiating.

Burial will be in the Kane Cemetery with military honors being conducted by Scott Air Force Base.

Memorials may be given to the Charity Christian Center in Jerseyville or to the Blessing Hospice of Greene County.

Published in The Telegraph from Apr. 24 to Apr. 26, 2014.
  • In 1955 in the U.S. Air Force.

Nola Bea Crotchett

F, b. 19 February 1936, d. 6 August 2018
Father*Ross Millian Crotchett b. 21 Nov 1896, d. 3 Jun 1957
Mother*Enid Ione Stringer b. 14 Feb 1905, d. May 1975
Nola Bea Crotchett Campbell
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 May 1957As of 29 May 1957,her married name was Campbell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 February 1936Nola Bea Crotchett was born on 19 February 1936 at Kane, Greene, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Ross Millian Crotchett and Enid Ione Stringer.
Marriage29 May 1957Nola Bea Crotchett married Kenneth E. Campbell on 29 May 1957.
Death6 August 2018Nola Bea Crotchett died on 6 August 2018 at Jerseyville, Jersey, Illinois, at age 82 Nola Bea (Crotchett) Campbell, 82, died at 8:45 p.m., Monday, August 6, 2018 atJerseyville Manor Nursing Home.

She was born in Jerseyville on Feb. 19, 1936, and was the daughter of Ross Millian and Enid Ione(Stringer) Crotchett.

Nola Bea grew up in Kane, alongside her many siblings, and graduated in 1954 from Jersey Community High School, where she excelled in athletics. She earned an athletic scholarship to Illinois State University in Normal, where she obtained her BS in Physical Education and English.

She began her teaching assignment at Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto, and then to CarrolltonCommunity High School, where she remained for numerous years serving as a physical education teacher, softball and tennis coach, and served as their cheerleading and Girls Athletic Association sponsor. After a period of time she accepted a position with the Jersey Community Unit 100 School District, serving at IlliniJunior High School as a physical education and health teacher, as well as coaching the track and volleyball teams. She also created the Illini Junior High School Gymnastics Circus, an organization that she took great pride.

Nola Bea was a loving and caring woman, who sought to help others in both their everyday life as well as their spiritual well being. She was a devoted member of the First Assembly of God in Jerseyville, and was active in their Women's Ministry. In her spare time, she enjoyed following the St. Louis Cardinals, along with crafting and sewing.

She married Kenneth Eugene Campbell Sr. on May 29, 1959 at the Kane Baptist Church, and together they shared 49 years of marriage prior to his death on Aug. 13, 2008.

Surviving are her three children and their spouses, Enid and Bill Kinkel of Alton, Kimberly and DavidWeishaupt of Brighton, and Kenneth and Wendy Campbell Jr. of Brighton; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Whitney and Jeff Mullink of Bunker Hill, Merideth and Matt Springman of Brighton, Kelsey and Brian Burns of Brighton, Billy and Courtney Kinkel of Godfrey, Jordan and Ryan Geolat of Glendale, Mo., Ian Campbell, stationed with the United States Army National Guard in Monterey, Ca., and Riley Campbell of Brighton; eight great grandchildren, Kyle and Ethan Mullink, Thor and Axel Springman, Lucy and Jack Burns, Blakely and Brody Kinkel; two sisters and brothers in-law, Meda and Wilbur Gowin of Jerseyville, and Lois and Richard Carr of Jerseyville; three brothers and sisters in-law, Kenneth and Esther Crotchett of Springfield, Kentner and Naomi Crotchett of Gas City, In., and James and Pamela Crotchett of Jerseyville; two sisters in-law, Carol Crotchett of Alton and Taunjai Crotchett of Jerseyville; and a brother in-law and sister in-law, Darrell "Bill" and Mary Jane Campbell of Dow.

In addition to her parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Winston Crotchett and Darrell "Archie" Crotchett; two siblings in infancy, Mary Jean and Michael; and a sister in-law, Ruth Crotchett.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday. Rev. Larry Hayes will officiate.

She will be laid to rest alongside her husband at the Kane Cemetery.

Mary Jean Crotchett

F, b. 29 April 1937, d. 25 December 1937
Father*Ross Millian Crotchett b. 21 Nov 1896, d. 3 Jun 1957
Mother*Enid Ione Stringer b. 14 Feb 1905, d. May 1975
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 April 1937Mary Jean Crotchett was born on 29 April 1937 at Kane, Greene, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Ross Millian Crotchett and Enid Ione Stringer.
Death25 December 1937Mary Jean Crotchett died on 25 December 1937.

Richard Dean Carr

M, b. 23 January 1933
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 January 1933Richard Dean Carr was born on 23 January 1933.
Marriage9 October 1953He married Lois Virginia Crotchett, daughter of Ross Millian Crotchett and Enid Ione Stringer, on 9 October 1953 at Kane, Greene, Illinois.

Child of Richard Dean Carr and Lois Virginia Crotchett

William Henry Hyde

M, b. circa 1896
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Henry Hyde was also known as Henry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1896William Henry Hyde was born circa 1896 at Illinois.
Marriage14 April 1917He married Annas Iva Crotchett, daughter of Perry Lee Crotchett and Sophia Etta Scoggins, on 14 April 1917 at Carrollton, Greene, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 January 1920Woodville, Greene, IllinoisWilliam Henry Hyde was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Woodville, Greene, Illinois.1
10 April 1930Kane, Greene, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Kane, Greene, Illinois.2

Child of William Henry Hyde and Annas Iva Crotchett

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED57. Dwelling 266.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED31-6. Dwelling 138.

Esther Louise Hyde

F, b. 20 September 1918, d. 18 July 2008
Father*William Henry Hyde b. c 1896
Mother*Annas Iva Crotchett b. 26 Sep 1898, d. 2 May 1990
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name13 July 1941As of 13 July 1941,her married name was Thatcher.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 September 1918Esther Louise Hyde was born on 20 September 1918 at Carrollton, Greene, Illinois.
She was the daughter of William Henry Hyde and Annas Iva Crotchett.
Marriage13 July 1941Esther Louise Hyde married Paul Manning Thatcher on 13 July 1941 at Kemper, Jersey, Illinois.
Death18 July 2008Esther Louise Hyde died on 18 July 2008 at Illinois at age 89.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 January 1920Woodville, Greene, IllinoisEsther Louise Hyde was listed as a daughter in William Henry Hyde's household on the 1920 Census at Woodville, Greene, Illinois.1
10 April 1930Kane, Greene, IllinoisEsther Louise Hyde was listed as a daughter in William Henry Hyde's household on the 1930 Census at Kane, Greene, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED57. Dwelling 266.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED31-6. Dwelling 138.

Paul Manning Thatcher

M, d. 19 April 1989
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage13 July 1941Paul Manning Thatcher married Esther Louise Hyde, daughter of William Henry Hyde and Annas Iva Crotchett, on 13 July 1941 at Kemper, Jersey, Illinois.
Death19 April 1989Paul Manning Thatcher died on 19 April 1989.

Emeline Elizabeth Abbott

F, b. 4 December 1909, d. 22 June 2005
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name4 December 1926As of 4 December 1926,her married name was Crotchett.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 December 1909Emeline Elizabeth Abbott was born on 4 December 1909 at Greene, Illinois.
Marriage4 December 1926She married James Lee Crotchett, son of Perry Lee Crotchett and Sophia Etta Scoggins, on 4 December 1926 at Carrollton, Greene, Illinois.
Death22 June 2005Emeline Elizabeth Abbott died on 22 June 2005 at age 95 Emeline E (Abbott) Crotchett obituary.
Jacksonville Journal Courier June 23, 2005 - Emeline E (Abbott) Crotchett obituary
  • Emeline Elizabeth Abbott lived in August 2000 at Kane, Illinois.

Child of Emeline Elizabeth Abbott and James Lee Crotchett

Delbert Carroll Crotchett

M, b. 19 May 1928, d. 11 April 1997
Father*James Lee Crotchett b. 24 Nov 1901, d. 8 Sep 1992
Mother*Emeline Elizabeth Abbott b. 4 Dec 1909, d. 22 Jun 2005
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 May 1928Delbert Carroll Crotchett was born on 19 May 1928 at Rockbridge, Greene, Illinois.
He was the son of James Lee Crotchett and Emeline Elizabeth Abbott.
Death11 April 1997Delbert Carroll Crotchett died on 11 April 1997 at age 68.
  • Delbert Carroll Crotchett obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Kane, Greene, Illinois.

Betty Mae Thurston

F, b. 26 January 1929, d. 19 August 2000
Father*William H. Thurston
Mother*Thelma Brown
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBetty Mae Thurston was also known as Elizabeth Mae.
Married Name12 September 1948As of 12 September 1948,her married name was Crotchett.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 January 1929Betty Mae Thurston was born on 26 January 1929 at Jerseyville, Illinois.
She was the daughter of William H. Thurston and Thelma Brown.
Death19 August 2000Betty Mae Thurston died on 19 August 2000 at Jersey Community Hospital, Illinois, at age 71 Elizabeth M. "Betty" Crotchett, 71, died unexpectedly at 1:34 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. She was born Jan. 26, 1929, in Jerseyville, the only daughter of the late William H. and Thelma (Brown) Thurston. She graduated in 1947 from Jersey Township High School in Jerseyville, and married Louis Crotchett shortly after that on Sept. 12, 1948, at the Kane Baptist Church, and he survives. Betty was employed at the Kane Post Office for many years, eventually becoming the postmaster for several years before her retirement. Surviving in addition to her husband, Louis, are three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Tom Woolsey of West Palm Beach, Fla., Barb Alexander of Jerseyville and Cindy and Doug Bean of Kane; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Mary Crotchett of Carrollton, David and Sherry Crotchett of Jerseyville and Brian Crotchett of Kane; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Betty Thurston and John and Mary Jo Thurston, all of Jerseyville, and William and Judith Thurston of Branson, Mo; and her mother-in-law, Emeline Crotchett of Kane. Betty was preceded in death by a brother, James Thurston. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. Tuesday until time of services at 11 a.m. at the Kane Baptist Church. The Rev. David Arnold will officiate. She will be laid to rest in Kane Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Kane Baptist Church.

Jacksonville Journal Courier August 21, 2000 - Betty (Thurston) Crotchett obituary

Mable Evelyn Tucker

F, b. 15 December 1905, d. 29 July 1991
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 June 1927As of 30 June 1927,her married name was Crotchett.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 December 1905Mable Evelyn Tucker was born on 15 December 1905 at Rockbridge, Greene, Illinois.
Marriage30 June 1927She married Arnold B. Crotchett, son of Perry Lee Crotchett and Sophia Etta Scoggins, on 30 June 1927 at Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois.
Death29 July 1991Mable Evelyn Tucker died on 29 July 1991 at Jerseyville, Jersey, Illinois, at age 85.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 April 1930Rockbridge, Greene, IllinoisMable Evelyn Tucker was listed as wife in Arnold B. Crotchett's household on the 1930 Census at Rockbridge, Greene, Illinois.1

Children of Mable Evelyn Tucker and Arnold B. Crotchett

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED31-14. Dwelling 18.

Richard Dale Crotchett

M, b. 26 October 1937, d. 10 March 1973
Father*Arnold B. Crotchett b. 3 Sep 1908, d. 5 May 1987
Mother*Mable Evelyn Tucker b. 15 Dec 1905, d. 29 Jul 1991
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 October 1937Richard Dale Crotchett was born on 26 October 1937 at Rockbridge, Greene, Illinois.
He was the son of Arnold B. Crotchett and Mable Evelyn Tucker.
Death10 March 1973Richard Dale Crotchett died on 10 March 1973 at St. Luke's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, at age 35 Final services for Richard Dale Crotchett, 35, of Jerseyville were held Tuesday afternoon at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. Everett Chambers officiating. Interment was in Kane Cemetery. His death occurred March 10 at St. Luke's Hospital, St. Louis. Mr. Crotchett suffered a cerebral hemorrhage at his home March 1 while eating supper and was moved to Alton Memorial Hospital, and later to St. Luke's Hospital. He was born October 26, 1937 in Greene County the son of Arnold and Mabel Tucker Crotchett. Mr. Crotchett was a welding fabricator at Federal Steel. His survivors are his wife, Mrs. Patricia Ballard Crotchett; one son, Michael, 7, and daughter, Amy, 4; his father, Arnold Crotchett of Jerseyville; mother Mabel Crotchett of Kane; three brothers, Raymond Eugene of White Hall, Arnold, Jr., and Robert of Jerseyville; and two sisters, Mrs. Doris Darr of Kane and Mrs. Sandra Goshorn of Jerseyville.
Alton Telegraph March 12, 1973 - Richard Dale Crotchett obituary
Burialafter 10 March 1973He was buried after 10 March 1973 at Kane Cemetery, Kane, Greene, Illinois.

Marcia Sue Crotchett

F, b. 30 August 1952, d. 1959
Father*Arnold B. Crotchett b. 3 Sep 1908, d. 5 May 1987
Mother*Mable Evelyn Tucker b. 15 Dec 1905, d. 29 Jul 1991
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarcia Sue Crotchett was also known as Marsha Lee.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 August 1952Marcia Sue Crotchett was born on 30 August 1952 at Carrollton, Greene, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Arnold B. Crotchett and Mable Evelyn Tucker.
Burial1959Marcia Sue Crotchett was buried in 1959 at Kane Cemetery, Kane, Greene, Illinois.
Death1959She died in 1959.

Kenneth Eugene Darr

M, b. 1928, d. 8 March 1991
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1928Kenneth Eugene Darr was born in 1928 at Kane, Greene, Illinois.
Death8 March 1991He died on 8 March 1991 at Jerseyville, Jersey, Illinois.

Myrtle Alberta Long

F, b. 5 October 1912, d. 28 December 2008
Father*Clyde Long
Mother*Elsie Plato
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 October 1938As of 1 October 1938,her married name was Crotchett.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 October 1912Myrtle Alberta Long was born on 5 October 1912 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Clyde Long and Elsie Plato.
Marriage1 October 1938Myrtle Alberta Long married Lawrence Alvin Crotchett, son of Perry Lee Crotchett and Sophia Etta Scoggins, on 1 October 1938 at Troy, Lincoln, Missouri.
Death28 December 2008Myrtle Alberta Long died on 28 December 2008 at Illinois at age 96 Myrtle Alberta (Long) Crotchett obituary.
Alton (IL) Telegraph December 31, 2008 - Myrtle Alberta (Long) Crotchett obituary

Fred C. Krause

M, d. 20 February 2002
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage12 September 1934Fred C. Krause married Hazel Etta Crotchett, daughter of Perry Lee Crotchett and Sophia Etta Scoggins, on 12 September 1934 at Edwardsville, Madison, Illinois.
Death20 February 2002Fred C. Krause died on 20 February 2002.

Child of Fred C. Krause and Hazel Etta Crotchett

Loretta Lee Krause

F, b. 20 January 1940, d. before 2010
Father*Fred C. Krause d. 20 Feb 2002
Mother*Hazel Etta Crotchett b. 24 Sep 1913, d. 21 Jun 2010
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 January 1940Loretta Lee Krause was born on 20 January 1940 at Shipman, Macoupin, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Fred C. Krause and Hazel Etta Crotchett.
Deathbefore 2010Loretta Lee Krause died before 2010.

Eunice JaNell Woolsey

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name8 October 1939As of 8 October 1939,her married name was Crotchett.
Life EventDateDescription
DivorceEunice JaNell Woolsey and Melvin Perry Crotchett were divorced.
Marriage8 October 1939Eunice JaNell Woolsey married Melvin Perry Crotchett, son of Perry Lee Crotchett and Sophia Etta Scoggins, on 8 October 1939 at St. Charles, Missouri.

Children of Eunice JaNell Woolsey and Melvin Perry Crotchett

Melvin Thearl Crotchett

M, b. 2 February 1942, d. March 1987
Father*Melvin Perry Crotchett b. 5 Jun 1919, d. 29 Nov 1976
Mother*Eunice JaNell Woolsey
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameMelvin Thearl Crotchett also went by the name of Pat.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 February 1942Melvin Thearl Crotchett was born on 2 February 1942 at Kane, Greene, Illinois.
He was the son of Melvin Perry Crotchett and Eunice JaNell Woolsey.
DeathMarch 1987Melvin Thearl Crotchett died in March 1987 at age 45.
  • Melvin Thearl Crotchett obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence not specified.

Austin Eugene Crotchett

M, b. 24 April 1943, d. 11 February 2019
Father*Melvin Perry Crotchett b. 5 Jun 1919, d. 29 Nov 1976
Mother*Eunice JaNell Woolsey
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAustin Eugene Crotchett was also known as Gene.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAustin Eugene Crotchett married Harriette (?).
Birth24 April 1943Austin Eugene Crotchett was born on 24 April 1943 at Kane, Greene, Illinois.
He was the son of Melvin Perry Crotchett and Eunice JaNell Woolsey.
Death11 February 2019Austin Eugene Crotchett died on 11 February 2019 at age 75 Austin Eugene "Gene" Crotchett, 75, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 11, 2019 at his residence.

He was born on April 24, 1943 in Kane to the late Melvin and Eunice (Woolsey) Crotchett.

Gene was a United States Army Veteran, serving our country honorably in the Vietnam War.

He worked for many years as a self-employed mechanic and in his free time enjoyed hunting and fishing and would argue just about any issue with anyone willing to listen. Most notably, he was known for his giving personality.

Surviving are two children, Gina Rene Crotchett, formerly of Kane and Christopher Crotchett, and his fiance Katie Morrow of Kane; as well as a sister, Joan Youngblood of Jerseyville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Harriette in 2009; as well as a brother, Melvin P. "Pat" Crotchett.

Cremation rights have been accorded and no services are planned at this time.

Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

William E. Martin

M, b. circa 1850
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1850William E. Martin was born circa 1850 at Illinois.
Marriage16 June 1874He married Irene Harriet Crotchett, daughter of James Crotchett and Perlina Robinett, on 16 June 1874 at Greene, Illinois, bride listed as Harriett A. Giverson.1
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Carrollton, Greene, IllinoisWilliam E. Martin was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Carrollton, Greene, Illinois.2

Children of William E. Martin and Irene Harriet Crotchett

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol/page 00F/0038 license 00007207.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0209 Page Number 117B.

William Lee Martin

M, b. circa 1877
Father*William E. Martin b. c 1850
Mother*Irene Harriet Crotchett b. 1840
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Lee Martin was also known as Lee.
Life EventDateDescription
DeathWilliam Lee Martin died at killed by a train when he was a young man.
Birthcirca 1877He was born circa 1877 at Illinois.
He was the son of William E. Martin and Irene Harriet Crotchett.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Carrollton, Greene, IllinoisWilliam Lee Martin was listed as a son in William E. Martin's household on the 1880 Census at Carrollton, Greene, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0209 Page Number 117B.