Lawrence Boswell, was likely born in or near Carterville, Illinois on June 2, 1887 to John B.P. Boswell and Lydia A.J. Trull. This is where his parents were living when the 1900 federal census was taken. His father worked as … Continue reading
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John Bailey Peyton Boswell, was born in Grassy Township on February 13, 1863 to Bailey Peyton Boswell and Martha C. Huffines. His father, Bailey Peyton Boswell, enlisted in the 128th Illinois Infantry Company G on September 28, 1862 and died … Continue reading
Cline Vancleve Cunningham was born either in or near Crab Orchard village on December 27, 1873 to James T. Cunningham and Laura Hendrickson. His father, James T., was born in Mississippi and after the death of his father was brought … Continue reading
Alta Cecil Corley, often referred to as “A.C.” or” Altie”, was born near New Denison, Illinois ESE of Marion on June 17, 1882 the son of Rolla Corley and Sadie Burnett. When the 1900 federal census was taken the farming … Continue reading
Ira Cocke was born in Bainbridge, Illinois west of Marion on October 18, 1879 to David B. Cocke and Mary Hannah White. This is also where the 1880 federal census located his family. His 30 year old father, David was … Continue reading