CUMBERLAND COUNTY BIRTHS AS PRINTED IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
Uncle Johnny Amor has a baby at his house. Is this not a prolific country? Well, Uncle Johnny, we hope it may live to be a blessing to you, when you do get old.
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Friday, October 17, 1873, p.3,c.3.)
Riley Hubbard was the recipient of a fine holiday's present, and he is very exultant over it. 'It is a fine girl' and he is now ready to attend the 'Grangers' again.
(Cumberland Democrat, Friday, 23 January 1874, "Letter From Montrose," p.1, a.c.5)
The wife of Hon. Thomas Brewer gave birth to a still born child on Friday last.
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Friday February 1874, p.3, c.1)
Levi Ross has a fine girl at his house, a young "Flora Granger"
Scrant had also been adding to the population in his end of town.
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Feb. 1874, p.3,c.1)
Jim Ryan has reached home and brought the 'baby' with him.
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, 2 April 1874, p.3,c.3)
James Ryan promises to resume the Historical Notes shortly. James is excited as they have a new baby at their house.
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, 17 April 1874, p.3, c.1)
Jesse H. Hubbard of Neoga, has a 'what is it.' He says it is a fine fellow; the Doctor, with equal gravity, says SHE is a fine girl! When doctors and parents disagree, what?
(The Mail, 10 Sep. 1874, p.4,c.2)
A new Baby at Theodore Grant's Saturday night; twins at David Clem's
(Cumberland Democrat Majority Point, 6 Feb. 1878)
John Teeler of Diona has a new boy.
(Cumberland Democrat, Feb. 13, 1878)
Lists
Of Registered Births Since 1'st January And Since
Jan 8, to Nancy and Hiram Bowman, a son, un-named
Jan 10, to Emaline and J.T. Anderson, a son, un-named
Jan 12, to Hester S. and C.W. Starback, a daughter, un-named
Jan 21 to Melissa and J.W. Delsaver, a son, un-named
Jan 31 to Unis E. and J.R. Richardson, a daughter, Mary Alberta
Feb 1 to Malinda J. and Levi Beals, a son, Charles Oran
Feb 1 to Melvina J. and F.F. Vanderhoff, a daughter, Zolaura
Feb 7 to Mary E. and J.A. Janes, a daughter, Florence
Feb 7 to Mary A. and T. Lawson, a son, Perry
Feb 9 to Mary A. and John Prichard, a daughter, Martha J.
Feb 10/13 to Mary A. and J.H.B. Kingery, a son, un-named
Feb 10/13 to Mary and George Parks, a daughter, un-named
Feb 13 to Mary J. and P.G. Carrell, a son, un-named
Feb 13 to Hester A. and G.W. Madison, a son un-named
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wednesday 1878)
Feb 1878 To Mary E. and Henry Clossen, a son, un-named
Feb 1878 To Sareptha and Rufus Callahan, a daughter, Ettie Florence
Feb 1878 to Malinda M. and James Atchinson, a son
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed 1878)
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed. 4, September 1878 "Greenup Items")
Charles McElwee had a baby Friday (abt Nov 1 1878)
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed. 6 Nov. 1878)
To Button and wife, Wednesday a boy, a one button kid.
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed. 18, Dec.1878 "Greenup Items")
Jim Hastings had a baby this week
(Cumberland Democrat, Wed. 27, August 1879)
Jesse W. JOHNSON, b. 28 Sep. 1833, son of George W. JOHNSON (b. 7 Feb. 1799, N.C.) & Mary Ann HUFF ( b. 8 April 1802).
[undoc., prob. His. Cumb. Co., IL., 1886.]
Thomas Jefferson JOHNSON, b. 5 Sep. 1841, son of George W. JOHNSON & Mary Ann HUFF. Had 9 children, and 2 that died infancy.
[undoc. prob. His. Cumb. Co., IL., 1836]
Martha F. JONES, b. 1846, dau. of William Harrison JONES by l’st wf(m. 1844), Rebecca WALL.
[His. Cumb. Co., IL., 1886, p. 483.1
Mary E. JONES, b. 1848, dau. of William Harrison JONES & Rebecca WALL.
[His. Cumb. Co., IL, 1886, p. 483.]
George Moses JONES, b. 19 Dec. 1847, son of William Harrison JONES & Rebecca WALL.
[His. Cumb. Co., IL., 1886, p. 483.]
Lucy Adaline JONES, b. 1849, dau. of William Harrison JONES & Rebecca WALL.
[His. Cumb. Co., IL., 1886, p. 483.].
Charles Graham JONES, b. 1851, son of William Harrison JONES & Rebecca WALL.
[His. Cumb. Co., IL., 1886, p. 483..]
Mary A. KEITH, nee MILLER, b. 9 June 1851, Morgan Co., ND., dau. of Mrs. Eliza Aita ELDER HUFFMAN (d. Feb. 1885), was; in Cumberland Co., IL., about 1854 and was raised by Eli HUFFMAN and Eliza Ann ELDER, his 2’d wife.
[Fam. Rec., Obit,.
Mary Alice HILL, b. 21 Dec. 1852, nr. Johnstown, IL., dau. of James HILL & Tabitha WRIGHT.
[History Cumberland Co., IL., pp. 230&232; film 875142, S. L. Archives.]
Allison M. MITCHELL, b. 29 Dec. 1852 in Charleston, Coles Co., IL., child of Rev. Robert A. MITCHELL and wife, Anne 13..
[History of Coles Co., TL., p. 524.]
Adam M. PETERS, b. 21 August 1856, Sumpter Tp., Cumberland Co., IL..
[History ofCumberland Co., IL.,, p. 588.1
Adae L. PETERS, b. 11 Dec. 1857, Greemip Tp., son of Karl PETERS (b. Germany) and Margaret STONEBARGER, b. Pennsylvania.
[film 587588, prob. Misenheimer’s Hi5..}
Mary E. PETERS, b. 16 March [858, dau. of Samuel M. PETERS & Matilda HETZER.
[undoc.}
Abraham Lincoln JONES, b. 1860, Cumberland Co., IL., to William Harrison JONES, (b. 20 Aug. 1820, Tenn.) & Elizabeth WRIGHT, (b. 1823 Tenn.& 2’d wife.).
[History Cumberland. Cc., 1886, p. 483.]
Louis (dup. Lewis) BEAVERS, b. I May 1860, in Hutton to Matthias BEAVERS & Elizabeth ENSLEY. The wife of Louis BEAVERS, Eva, b. 15 Dec. 1865&25 Aug. 1934, aged 68 yrs., 8 mos., 10 days, but Maple Hill (dup. Good Hope C., Westfield.
[Beaver Farm. Rec.; Clark Co., IL., Cemetery Rec..}
Janette P. “Nettie”, b. 1 Oct. 1860, (Greenup Tp.,to Karl PETERS and Margaret STONEBARGER.
[film, #587588, prob.Freda L. Misenheimer’s His. of Cumb..]
William Asbury HUFFMAN, b. 26 March 1861, Cumberland Co., II.,., I’st child of Philip HUFFMAN & Adaline Harriett EASTON.
[Fam. Rec..]
Emma SMITH, b. 16 April 1861 (dup. 1862), Prairie City, dau. of Thomas SMITH (b. Engl.) & Susan Elizabeth HANNA, b. N.Y.,.
[Emma SMITH’s Bible Records, rec. from Flora Winifield (Stewart) HOFFMAN.]
James Henry STEWART, b. 12 Nov. 1861, Ashmore, Coles Co., IL., son of William STEWART & Talitha BEAVER.
[Stewart Family Records.].
Emma K. PETERS, b. 9 Oct. 1862, Greenup Tj., dan. of Karl PETERS & Margaret STONEBARGER.
[film #587588, His. Cumberland Co., IL..]
Sarah J. PETERS, b. 9 Oct. 1863, to Samuel PETERS & Matilda HETZER.
[undoc.]
Mary Luella JOHNSON, b. 10 Oct. 1863, to Jesse JOHNSON & Jane Erissa BERKLY, who also had Thomas, no date.
[Freda Landrus.Misenheimer ]
Sarah Louisa JOHNSON, b. 21 Oct. 1864, Cumberland Co., IL., to Jesse JOHNSON & Jane Erissa BERKLY.
[Freda Landrus Misenheimer ]
Philip Washington HUFFMAN, b. 15 Oct. 1864, Cumberland Co., IL.. His father, Philip HUFFMAN, injured in a RR accident during the Civil war, had leave until his badly set bones in his left forearm healed. When he returned to his Regiment, his wife, Adaline Harriet EASTON was pregnant with this 2’d child.
[Fam. Rec..]
Dora Bell JOHNSON, b. 25 Dec. 1865. dau. of Jesse JOHNSON & Jane Erissa BERKLEY.
[Misenheimer]
William Clement JOHNSON, b. 19 May 1867, Cumberland Co., IL., son of Jesse JOHNSON & Jane Erissa BERKLY
[Misertheimer, ...j
Alma Bell HOLSAPPLE, b. 9 Oct. 1861, of Cottonwood Twp., dau. of George W. HOLSAPPLE & Sarah ALDRiCH.
[History Cumberland Co., IL., pp. 230&232, film 875142, S.L. City Archives.]
Lucretia E. HUFFMAN, b. 19 Feb. 1868. Cumberland Co., IL., dau. of Philip HUFFMAN & Adaline Harriett EASTON.
[Family Records.]
Ross P. BARGER, b. 28 May 1868, Coles Co., IL., to George BARGER & Eliz. NISWONGER.
[History of Cumberland Co., IL., film 875142, Salt Lake City, UT. Archives]
James H. Washington STARWALT, b. 21 Jan. 1869, Cottonwood Twp., to John STARWALT& Elizabeth STAINWOOD.
[Misenheimer, (prob) Johnstown, pp 698, 699.]
George H. JOHNSON, b. 1 March 1869, of Cumberland Co., IL., son of Jesse JOHNSON & Jane Erissa BERKLY.
[Misenheimer....].
Nora L. JOHNSON, b. 9 June 1870, of Cumberland Co., IL., dau. of Jesse JOHNSON & Jane Erissa BERKLY.
[Misenheimer ]
Ida May BARGER, b. 9 Aug. 1871, in Cumberland Co., IL, to James Washington BARGER & Mary Alice HILL.
[Fam. Rec..]
Rosa JOHNSON, b. 19 Nov. 1871, to Jesse JOHNSON & Jane Erissa BERKLY.
[Misenheimer ]
Elnora Blanche BARGER, b. 6 Feb. 1873, Cumberland Co., IL, dan. of James Washington BARGER & Mary Alice HILL.
[Fam. Rec.,]
Susie JOHNSON, b. 13 Nov. 1873, of Cumberland Co., IL., to Jesse JOHNSON & Jane Erissa BERKLY.
[Misenheimer....]
Anna V. BORUFF, b. 6 Jan. 1874, nr. Johnstown, dau. of Frank BORUFF & Fidelia LIGHTFOOT.
[Misenheimer, Johnstown Story, pp. 698, 699.]
Riley HUBBARD was the recipient of a fine holiday’s present, and lie is very exultant over it. ‘It is a fine girl’ and he is now ready to attend the ‘Grangers’ again.
[Cumberland Democrat, Friday, 23 January 1874, “Letter From Montrose,” p.1, a. c. 5.]
The wife of Hon. Thomas BREWER gave birth to a still born child on Friday last.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Friday, —. February, 1874, p. :3, c. 1.]..
Levi ROSS has a fine girl at his house, a young “Flora Granger.” SCRANT bad also been adding to the population in his end of town.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Feb. 1814, p. 3, c. 1.
Jim RYAN has reached home and brought the ‘baby’ with him.
[Cumb. Democ., M. P., 2 April 1874, p. 3, c. 4.].
James RYAN promises to resume the Historical Notes shortly. James is excited as they have a new baby at their house.
[Cumb. Democ., M.P., 7 April 1874, p. 3, c. 1].
HUBBARD. Jesse H. HUBBARD of Neoga, has a ‘what is it,’ He says it is a fine fellow; the Doctor, with equal gravity, says SHE is a fine girl! When doctors and parents disagree, what?”
[THE MAIL., 10 Sep. 1874, p, 4, c. 2.]
Uncle Jimmy ELDER is extremely happy. He has a fine boy at his house and says mother and child are doing well. Uncle Jimmy we congratulate you that the long looked for boy comes at last! May he live and grow in goodness and be an honest man, like his worthy progenitor and that when he attains his majority, he may commence the world
light by voting Democratic.
[Cumberland Democrat, abt. 16 Oct. 1874.]
George Lewis BARGER, b. 9 Dec. 1874, Cumberland Co., IL., son of James Washington BARGER & Mary Alice HILL.
[Fam. Rec..]
Tom STORM has a very boy-ass-trous quadruped on his farm near this place and one that delights in the music of his own voice. Prairie City can boast of his mate, however.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Friday, 14 January 1875.].
Tom WARNER was made the happy recipeint with a bouncing baby boy on last Sunday morning
[Cumberland Democrat, 21 Jan. 1875, “Woodbury Items,” p.2&3, c. 5.].
Newt MYERS was the recipient of a fine present from his wife, a bouncing big girl. Since that time, neighbors have had to go in and sit up with him, it takes four or five to wait on the
baby. [Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, 11 March 1875, p._, c. 4]
James 0. NEWLIN, b. 26 June 1875. [Undoc.]
Lower Branch. 11 July, 1875. Mrs. Algernoon SARTORIS, daughter of President GRANT, gave birth to a ten and half pound baby boy.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, ...July 1875.].
Mrs. LAKE had a nine and half pound boy.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, 15 July 1875.].
Dick LONG’s wife had a baby. Dick is not so slow on the baby question.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, 22 July 1875.].
R. P. THOMPSON had another baby, Thursday.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, 26 August 1875, p. 3.].
Frank DONLEY’s little boy came in and asked for scales so he could weigh the new baby.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Thursday, 2 September 1875.].
Mr. and Mrs. PETERS have a fine girl at their home.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Thursday, 2 September 1875.].
George Gregg HUFFMAN, b 25 Jan 187b, Cumberland Co, ILL, to Philip
HUFFMAN & Adal Inc Hathett EASTON. [Fam. Rec.]
Levi BREWER had a son born recently. [Cumb. Democ., 15 March 1876.].
Oscar EASTON, b. ii June 1876, son of Leander EASTON..Martha C. ESTES.
[Eastorn Fam. Rec.]
Mrs. Stella NEWLIN, b. 8 Oct. 1877. [undoc.]
Mr. Ira RUE, son in-law to D. D. JUDSON, had a ‘bran new born” son. This makes Dave a grandpa.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 14 Feb. 1877.]
Mrs. Miles MOORE had a new daughter at 111/2 pounds.
[Cum. Democ., 2 May]
Mrs. A. B. HARRIS, at Mattoon, gave birth to triplets, boys.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 2 May 1877.
Mr. and Mrs. James HASTINGS had a baby girl last Friday in Majority Point.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 6 June 1877.]
Carrie Tabitha BARGER, b. 5 August 1877, in Cumberland Co., IL., dau. of James Washington BARGER & Mary Alice HILL.
[Fam. Rec.; Misenheimer, Johnstown Story, p. 462.].
Hon. John “REDEN” and wife had a dau. born to them the l’st,.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 15 Aug. 1877.].
Major DAY, a grand dad now. Greenup.
Miss Jessie JAMES, dau. of Dr. JAMES, of Greenup. (two separate items?)
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 5 Sep. 1877.]
Torn ENSLEY say’s he’s a pap now, a daughter.
[Cumberland Democrat. Majority Point, 5 December 1877.]
WISEMAN’s had twins, one died when one day old.
[Cumberland Democrat. Majority Point, “Greenup News,” 6 Feb. 878]
A new baby at Theodore GRANT’s Saturday night; twins at David CLEM’s.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, 6 Feb. 1878.]
John TEELER of Diona has a new boy.
[Cumb. Demo., 13 Feb. 1878]
Lists of Registered Births Since l’st January 1878 and Since
Jan. 8’th, to Nancy and Hiram BOWMAN, a son, unnamed;
Jan. 10’th, to Emaline and J. T. ANDERSON, a son, unnamed;
Jan. 12’th., to Hester S. and C. W. STARBACK, a dau., unnamed;
Jan. 21’st., to Melissa and J. W. DELSAVER, a son, unnamed;
Jan. 3 1st., Unis E. and J. R. RICHARDSON, a dau., Mary Alberta
Feb. l’st., Malinda J. and Levi BEALS, a son, Charles Oran.
Feb. l’st, Melvina J. and F. F. VANDERHOFF, dan. Zolaura;
Feb. 7’th., Mary E. and J. A. JAMES, dau. Florence;
Feb. 7’th , Mary A. and T. LAWSON, son Perry;
Feb. 9’th., Mary A. and John PRICHARD, dau. Martha 1.;
Feb. 10’th./13’th, Mary A. and J. H. B. KINGERY, son, not named;
Feb.. 10’th/13’th., Mary and George PARKS, a dau., not named;
Feb. 13’th., Mary J. and P. G. CARRELL, a son, not named;
Feb. 13’th., Hester A. and 0. W. MADISON, a son, not named.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 20 Feb.1878, “]
Feb. 1878, To Mary E. and Henry CLOSSEN, a son, unnamed;
Feb. 1878, to Sareptha and Rufus CALLAHAN, dau., Bittie Florence;
Feb. 1878, Malinda M. and James ATCHINSON, a son.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed....1878]
Births recorded for this week
To Martha M. PARK and Barlow PARK, 14 Feb. 1878, a son;
Ephena GRANT and Theadore GRANT, 1 Feb. 1878, a son;
Sarah E. ARMOR and Wm. M. ARMOR, 4 Feb. 1878, a son;
Rebecca ELDER and Gabriel ELDER. 14 Feb. 1878, a boy;
Mary E. LACY and Leander M. LACY, 24 Feb. 1878, a girl;
Elizabeth FELLER and Louis FELLER, 22 Feb. 1878, a girl;
Sarah A. ELDER and Tilford ELDER, 27 Feb. 1878, a boy;
Mary A. NICHOLES and John H. NICHOLES, no date, a boy;
Mary L. JOHNSON and Francis JOHNSON, no date, a dau.;
Catharine VINCENT and Obediah VINCENT, 3 (or 5) Feb. 1878, a girl.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 6 March 1878.].
Doc. ELDER had a son Tues. p.m..
[Cum. Dem., M. Pt, Wed., 6 Mar. 1878, “Local’]
Births received at the County Court House last week.
To Clarissa E. and John S. COLE, 3 Feb. 1878....
Emma J. and James BALLANGER, 1 Feb. 1878....
Eunice J. and Philander WISELEY, 17 Feb. 1878,...
Jane and Lafayette RAY, 28 Feb. 1878....
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 13 March 1878.]
John CONZEL, had a daughter born 26 March in Greenup.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 3 April 1878.]
John KELLUM had a daughter Sunday night. (abt. I 2’th. May).
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 15 May 1878.]
H. C. COOK family had a new boy.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 4 Sep. 1.878, “Greenup Items.”]
Charles McELWEE had a baby Friday. (abt. l’st Nov. 1878.)
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 6.Nov. 1878.]
To BUTTON and wife, Wed. a boy, a one button kid.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 18 Dec.. 1878, “Greenup Items.”]
Leonard Burton BARGER, b. 1 August 1879, in Cumberland Co., IL., son of George
Washington BARGER.
[Fam. Rec., Misenheimer, The Johnstown Story, p. 462.]
Jim HASTINGS had a baby this week.
[Cumb. Democ., Wed., 27 Aug. 1879.]
Jan 10, to Emaline and J.T. Anderson, a son, un-named
Jan 12, to Hester S. and C.W. Starback, a daughter, un-named
Jan 21 to Melissa and J.W. Delsaver, a son, un-named
Jan 31 to Unis E. and J.R. Richardson, a daughter, Mary Alberta
Feb 1 to Malinda J. and Levi Beals, a son, Charles Oran
Feb 1 to Melvina J. and F.F. Vanderhoff, a daughter, Zolaura
Feb 7 to Mary E. and J.A. Janes, a daughter, Florence
Feb 7 to Mary A. and T. Lawson, a son, Perry
Feb 9 to Mary A. and John Prichard, a daughter, Martha J.
Feb 10/13 to Mary A. and J.H.B. Kingery, a son, un-named
Feb 10/13 to Mary and George Parks, a daughter, un-named
Feb 13 to Mary J. and P.G. Carrell, a son, un-named
Feb 13 to Hester A. and G.W. Madison, a son un-named
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wednesday 1878)
Feb 1878 To Mary E. and Henry Clossen, a son, un-named
Feb 1878 To Sareptha and Rufus Callahan, a daughter, Ettie Florence
Feb 1878 to Malinda M. and James Atchinson, a son
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed 1878)
Births
Recorded for This Week
H.C. Cook family had a new boyMartha
M. Park and Barlow Park,
14 Feb. 1878, a son
Ephena Grant and Theodore Grant, 1 Feb. 1878, a son
Sarah E. Armor and Wm. M. Armor, 4 Feb. 1878, a son
Rebecca Elder and Gabriel Elder, 14 Feb. 1878, a boy
Mary E. Lacy and Leander M. Lacy, 24 Feb. 1878, a girl
Elizabeth Feller and Louis Feller, 22 Feb. 1878, a girl
Sarah A. Elder and Tilford Elder, 17 Feb. 1878, a boy
Mary A. Nicholes and John H. Nicholes, no date, a boy
Mary L. Johnson and Francis Johnson, no date, a daughter
Catharine Vincent and Obediah Vincent, 3 (or 5) Feb. 1878, a girl
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wednesday, 6 March 1878)
Ephena Grant and Theodore Grant, 1 Feb. 1878, a son
Sarah E. Armor and Wm. M. Armor, 4 Feb. 1878, a son
Rebecca Elder and Gabriel Elder, 14 Feb. 1878, a boy
Mary E. Lacy and Leander M. Lacy, 24 Feb. 1878, a girl
Elizabeth Feller and Louis Feller, 22 Feb. 1878, a girl
Sarah A. Elder and Tilford Elder, 17 Feb. 1878, a boy
Mary A. Nicholes and John H. Nicholes, no date, a boy
Mary L. Johnson and Francis Johnson, no date, a daughter
Catharine Vincent and Obediah Vincent, 3 (or 5) Feb. 1878, a girl
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wednesday, 6 March 1878)
Doc.
Elder had a son Tues. p.m.
(Cumberland Democrat Majority Point,
Wednesday, 6 March 1878, "Local")
John Conzel, had a daughter born 26 March in Greenup
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed. 3, April 1878)
<>John Conzel, had a daughter born 26 March in Greenup
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed. 3, April 1878)
John
Kellum had a daughter Sunday Night (abt 12th May)
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed. 15 May 1878)
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed. 15 May 1878)
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed. 4, September 1878 "Greenup Items")
Charles McElwee had a baby Friday (abt Nov 1 1878)
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed. 6 Nov. 1878)
To Button and wife, Wednesday a boy, a one button kid.
(Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed. 18, Dec.1878 "Greenup Items")
Jim Hastings had a baby this week
(Cumberland Democrat, Wed. 27, August 1879)
Jesse W. JOHNSON, b. 28 Sep. 1833, son of George W. JOHNSON (b. 7 Feb. 1799, N.C.) & Mary Ann HUFF ( b. 8 April 1802).
[undoc., prob. His. Cumb. Co., IL., 1886.]
Thomas Jefferson JOHNSON, b. 5 Sep. 1841, son of George W. JOHNSON & Mary Ann HUFF. Had 9 children, and 2 that died infancy.
[undoc. prob. His. Cumb. Co., IL., 1836]
Martha F. JONES, b. 1846, dau. of William Harrison JONES by l’st wf(m. 1844), Rebecca WALL.
[His. Cumb. Co., IL., 1886, p. 483.1
Mary E. JONES, b. 1848, dau. of William Harrison JONES & Rebecca WALL.
[His. Cumb. Co., IL, 1886, p. 483.]
George Moses JONES, b. 19 Dec. 1847, son of William Harrison JONES & Rebecca WALL.
[His. Cumb. Co., IL., 1886, p. 483.]
Lucy Adaline JONES, b. 1849, dau. of William Harrison JONES & Rebecca WALL.
[His. Cumb. Co., IL., 1886, p. 483.].
Charles Graham JONES, b. 1851, son of William Harrison JONES & Rebecca WALL.
[His. Cumb. Co., IL., 1886, p. 483..]
Mary A. KEITH, nee MILLER, b. 9 June 1851, Morgan Co., ND., dau. of Mrs. Eliza Aita ELDER HUFFMAN (d. Feb. 1885), was; in Cumberland Co., IL., about 1854 and was raised by Eli HUFFMAN and Eliza Ann ELDER, his 2’d wife.
[Fam. Rec., Obit,.
Mary Alice HILL, b. 21 Dec. 1852, nr. Johnstown, IL., dau. of James HILL & Tabitha WRIGHT.
[History Cumberland Co., IL., pp. 230&232; film 875142, S. L. Archives.]
Allison M. MITCHELL, b. 29 Dec. 1852 in Charleston, Coles Co., IL., child of Rev. Robert A. MITCHELL and wife, Anne 13..
[History of Coles Co., TL., p. 524.]
Adam M. PETERS, b. 21 August 1856, Sumpter Tp., Cumberland Co., IL..
[History ofCumberland Co., IL.,, p. 588.1
Adae L. PETERS, b. 11 Dec. 1857, Greemip Tp., son of Karl PETERS (b. Germany) and Margaret STONEBARGER, b. Pennsylvania.
[film 587588, prob. Misenheimer’s Hi5..}
Mary E. PETERS, b. 16 March [858, dau. of Samuel M. PETERS & Matilda HETZER.
[undoc.}
Abraham Lincoln JONES, b. 1860, Cumberland Co., IL., to William Harrison JONES, (b. 20 Aug. 1820, Tenn.) & Elizabeth WRIGHT, (b. 1823 Tenn.& 2’d wife.).
[History Cumberland. Cc., 1886, p. 483.]
Louis (dup. Lewis) BEAVERS, b. I May 1860, in Hutton to Matthias BEAVERS & Elizabeth ENSLEY. The wife of Louis BEAVERS, Eva, b. 15 Dec. 1865&25 Aug. 1934, aged 68 yrs., 8 mos., 10 days, but Maple Hill (dup. Good Hope C., Westfield.
[Beaver Farm. Rec.; Clark Co., IL., Cemetery Rec..}
Janette P. “Nettie”, b. 1 Oct. 1860, (Greenup Tp.,to Karl PETERS and Margaret STONEBARGER.
[film, #587588, prob.Freda L. Misenheimer’s His. of Cumb..]
William Asbury HUFFMAN, b. 26 March 1861, Cumberland Co., II.,., I’st child of Philip HUFFMAN & Adaline Harriett EASTON.
[Fam. Rec..]
Emma SMITH, b. 16 April 1861 (dup. 1862), Prairie City, dau. of Thomas SMITH (b. Engl.) & Susan Elizabeth HANNA, b. N.Y.,.
[Emma SMITH’s Bible Records, rec. from Flora Winifield (Stewart) HOFFMAN.]
James Henry STEWART, b. 12 Nov. 1861, Ashmore, Coles Co., IL., son of William STEWART & Talitha BEAVER.
[Stewart Family Records.].
Emma K. PETERS, b. 9 Oct. 1862, Greenup Tj., dan. of Karl PETERS & Margaret STONEBARGER.
[film #587588, His. Cumberland Co., IL..]
Sarah J. PETERS, b. 9 Oct. 1863, to Samuel PETERS & Matilda HETZER.
[undoc.]
Mary Luella JOHNSON, b. 10 Oct. 1863, to Jesse JOHNSON & Jane Erissa BERKLY, who also had Thomas, no date.
[Freda Landrus.Misenheimer ]
Sarah Louisa JOHNSON, b. 21 Oct. 1864, Cumberland Co., IL., to Jesse JOHNSON & Jane Erissa BERKLY.
[Freda Landrus Misenheimer ]
Philip Washington HUFFMAN, b. 15 Oct. 1864, Cumberland Co., IL.. His father, Philip HUFFMAN, injured in a RR accident during the Civil war, had leave until his badly set bones in his left forearm healed. When he returned to his Regiment, his wife, Adaline Harriet EASTON was pregnant with this 2’d child.
[Fam. Rec..]
Dora Bell JOHNSON, b. 25 Dec. 1865. dau. of Jesse JOHNSON & Jane Erissa BERKLEY.
[Misenheimer]
William Clement JOHNSON, b. 19 May 1867, Cumberland Co., IL., son of Jesse JOHNSON & Jane Erissa BERKLY
[Misertheimer, ...j
Alma Bell HOLSAPPLE, b. 9 Oct. 1861, of Cottonwood Twp., dau. of George W. HOLSAPPLE & Sarah ALDRiCH.
[History Cumberland Co., IL., pp. 230&232, film 875142, S.L. City Archives.]
Lucretia E. HUFFMAN, b. 19 Feb. 1868. Cumberland Co., IL., dau. of Philip HUFFMAN & Adaline Harriett EASTON.
[Family Records.]
Ross P. BARGER, b. 28 May 1868, Coles Co., IL., to George BARGER & Eliz. NISWONGER.
[History of Cumberland Co., IL., film 875142, Salt Lake City, UT. Archives]
James H. Washington STARWALT, b. 21 Jan. 1869, Cottonwood Twp., to John STARWALT& Elizabeth STAINWOOD.
[Misenheimer, (prob) Johnstown, pp 698, 699.]
George H. JOHNSON, b. 1 March 1869, of Cumberland Co., IL., son of Jesse JOHNSON & Jane Erissa BERKLY.
[Misenheimer....].
Nora L. JOHNSON, b. 9 June 1870, of Cumberland Co., IL., dau. of Jesse JOHNSON & Jane Erissa BERKLY.
[Misenheimer ]
Ida May BARGER, b. 9 Aug. 1871, in Cumberland Co., IL, to James Washington BARGER & Mary Alice HILL.
[Fam. Rec..]
Rosa JOHNSON, b. 19 Nov. 1871, to Jesse JOHNSON & Jane Erissa BERKLY.
[Misenheimer ]
Elnora Blanche BARGER, b. 6 Feb. 1873, Cumberland Co., IL, dan. of James Washington BARGER & Mary Alice HILL.
[Fam. Rec.,]
Susie JOHNSON, b. 13 Nov. 1873, of Cumberland Co., IL., to Jesse JOHNSON & Jane Erissa BERKLY.
[Misenheimer....]
Anna V. BORUFF, b. 6 Jan. 1874, nr. Johnstown, dau. of Frank BORUFF & Fidelia LIGHTFOOT.
[Misenheimer, Johnstown Story, pp. 698, 699.]
Riley HUBBARD was the recipient of a fine holiday’s present, and lie is very exultant over it. ‘It is a fine girl’ and he is now ready to attend the ‘Grangers’ again.
[Cumberland Democrat, Friday, 23 January 1874, “Letter From Montrose,” p.1, a. c. 5.]
The wife of Hon. Thomas BREWER gave birth to a still born child on Friday last.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Friday, —. February, 1874, p. :3, c. 1.]..
Levi ROSS has a fine girl at his house, a young “Flora Granger.” SCRANT bad also been adding to the population in his end of town.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Feb. 1814, p. 3, c. 1.
Jim RYAN has reached home and brought the ‘baby’ with him.
[Cumb. Democ., M. P., 2 April 1874, p. 3, c. 4.].
James RYAN promises to resume the Historical Notes shortly. James is excited as they have a new baby at their house.
[Cumb. Democ., M.P., 7 April 1874, p. 3, c. 1].
HUBBARD. Jesse H. HUBBARD of Neoga, has a ‘what is it,’ He says it is a fine fellow; the Doctor, with equal gravity, says SHE is a fine girl! When doctors and parents disagree, what?”
[THE MAIL., 10 Sep. 1874, p, 4, c. 2.]
Uncle Jimmy ELDER is extremely happy. He has a fine boy at his house and says mother and child are doing well. Uncle Jimmy we congratulate you that the long looked for boy comes at last! May he live and grow in goodness and be an honest man, like his worthy progenitor and that when he attains his majority, he may commence the world
light by voting Democratic.
[Cumberland Democrat, abt. 16 Oct. 1874.]
George Lewis BARGER, b. 9 Dec. 1874, Cumberland Co., IL., son of James Washington BARGER & Mary Alice HILL.
[Fam. Rec..]
Tom STORM has a very boy-ass-trous quadruped on his farm near this place and one that delights in the music of his own voice. Prairie City can boast of his mate, however.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Friday, 14 January 1875.].
Tom WARNER was made the happy recipeint with a bouncing baby boy on last Sunday morning
[Cumberland Democrat, 21 Jan. 1875, “Woodbury Items,” p.2&3, c. 5.].
Newt MYERS was the recipient of a fine present from his wife, a bouncing big girl. Since that time, neighbors have had to go in and sit up with him, it takes four or five to wait on the
baby. [Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, 11 March 1875, p._, c. 4]
James 0. NEWLIN, b. 26 June 1875. [Undoc.]
Lower Branch. 11 July, 1875. Mrs. Algernoon SARTORIS, daughter of President GRANT, gave birth to a ten and half pound baby boy.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, ...July 1875.].
Mrs. LAKE had a nine and half pound boy.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, 15 July 1875.].
Dick LONG’s wife had a baby. Dick is not so slow on the baby question.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, 22 July 1875.].
R. P. THOMPSON had another baby, Thursday.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, 26 August 1875, p. 3.].
Frank DONLEY’s little boy came in and asked for scales so he could weigh the new baby.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Thursday, 2 September 1875.].
Mr. and Mrs. PETERS have a fine girl at their home.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Thursday, 2 September 1875.].
George Gregg HUFFMAN, b 25 Jan 187b, Cumberland Co, ILL, to Philip
HUFFMAN & Adal Inc Hathett EASTON. [Fam. Rec.]
Levi BREWER had a son born recently. [Cumb. Democ., 15 March 1876.].
Oscar EASTON, b. ii June 1876, son of Leander EASTON..Martha C. ESTES.
[Eastorn Fam. Rec.]
Mrs. Stella NEWLIN, b. 8 Oct. 1877. [undoc.]
Mr. Ira RUE, son in-law to D. D. JUDSON, had a ‘bran new born” son. This makes Dave a grandpa.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 14 Feb. 1877.]
Mrs. Miles MOORE had a new daughter at 111/2 pounds.
[Cum. Democ., 2 May]
Mrs. A. B. HARRIS, at Mattoon, gave birth to triplets, boys.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 2 May 1877.
Mr. and Mrs. James HASTINGS had a baby girl last Friday in Majority Point.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 6 June 1877.]
Carrie Tabitha BARGER, b. 5 August 1877, in Cumberland Co., IL., dau. of James Washington BARGER & Mary Alice HILL.
[Fam. Rec.; Misenheimer, Johnstown Story, p. 462.].
Hon. John “REDEN” and wife had a dau. born to them the l’st,.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 15 Aug. 1877.].
Major DAY, a grand dad now. Greenup.
Miss Jessie JAMES, dau. of Dr. JAMES, of Greenup. (two separate items?)
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 5 Sep. 1877.]
Torn ENSLEY say’s he’s a pap now, a daughter.
[Cumberland Democrat. Majority Point, 5 December 1877.]
WISEMAN’s had twins, one died when one day old.
[Cumberland Democrat. Majority Point, “Greenup News,” 6 Feb. 878]
A new baby at Theodore GRANT’s Saturday night; twins at David CLEM’s.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, 6 Feb. 1878.]
John TEELER of Diona has a new boy.
[Cumb. Demo., 13 Feb. 1878]
Lists of Registered Births Since l’st January 1878 and Since
Jan. 8’th, to Nancy and Hiram BOWMAN, a son, unnamed;
Jan. 10’th, to Emaline and J. T. ANDERSON, a son, unnamed;
Jan. 12’th., to Hester S. and C. W. STARBACK, a dau., unnamed;
Jan. 21’st., to Melissa and J. W. DELSAVER, a son, unnamed;
Jan. 3 1st., Unis E. and J. R. RICHARDSON, a dau., Mary Alberta
Feb. l’st., Malinda J. and Levi BEALS, a son, Charles Oran.
Feb. l’st, Melvina J. and F. F. VANDERHOFF, dan. Zolaura;
Feb. 7’th., Mary E. and J. A. JAMES, dau. Florence;
Feb. 7’th , Mary A. and T. LAWSON, son Perry;
Feb. 9’th., Mary A. and John PRICHARD, dau. Martha 1.;
Feb. 10’th./13’th, Mary A. and J. H. B. KINGERY, son, not named;
Feb.. 10’th/13’th., Mary and George PARKS, a dau., not named;
Feb. 13’th., Mary J. and P. G. CARRELL, a son, not named;
Feb. 13’th., Hester A. and 0. W. MADISON, a son, not named.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 20 Feb.1878, “]
Feb. 1878, To Mary E. and Henry CLOSSEN, a son, unnamed;
Feb. 1878, to Sareptha and Rufus CALLAHAN, dau., Bittie Florence;
Feb. 1878, Malinda M. and James ATCHINSON, a son.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed....1878]
Births recorded for this week
To Martha M. PARK and Barlow PARK, 14 Feb. 1878, a son;
Ephena GRANT and Theadore GRANT, 1 Feb. 1878, a son;
Sarah E. ARMOR and Wm. M. ARMOR, 4 Feb. 1878, a son;
Rebecca ELDER and Gabriel ELDER. 14 Feb. 1878, a boy;
Mary E. LACY and Leander M. LACY, 24 Feb. 1878, a girl;
Elizabeth FELLER and Louis FELLER, 22 Feb. 1878, a girl;
Sarah A. ELDER and Tilford ELDER, 27 Feb. 1878, a boy;
Mary A. NICHOLES and John H. NICHOLES, no date, a boy;
Mary L. JOHNSON and Francis JOHNSON, no date, a dau.;
Catharine VINCENT and Obediah VINCENT, 3 (or 5) Feb. 1878, a girl.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 6 March 1878.].
Doc. ELDER had a son Tues. p.m..
[Cum. Dem., M. Pt, Wed., 6 Mar. 1878, “Local’]
Births received at the County Court House last week.
To Clarissa E. and John S. COLE, 3 Feb. 1878....
Emma J. and James BALLANGER, 1 Feb. 1878....
Eunice J. and Philander WISELEY, 17 Feb. 1878,...
Jane and Lafayette RAY, 28 Feb. 1878....
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 13 March 1878.]
John CONZEL, had a daughter born 26 March in Greenup.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 3 April 1878.]
John KELLUM had a daughter Sunday night. (abt. I 2’th. May).
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 15 May 1878.]
H. C. COOK family had a new boy.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 4 Sep. 1.878, “Greenup Items.”]
Charles McELWEE had a baby Friday. (abt. l’st Nov. 1878.)
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 6.Nov. 1878.]
To BUTTON and wife, Wed. a boy, a one button kid.
[Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Wed., 18 Dec.. 1878, “Greenup Items.”]
Leonard Burton BARGER, b. 1 August 1879, in Cumberland Co., IL., son of George
Washington BARGER.
[Fam. Rec., Misenheimer, The Johnstown Story, p. 462.]
Jim HASTINGS had a baby this week.
[Cumb. Democ., Wed., 27 Aug. 1879.]