Generation No. 1
1. Williamson Ashbury2 Legrand (Washington A.1 Lagrande)1 was born January 12, 18541, and died March 07, 19361. He married Rebecca Jane Schubert1 February 08, 1877 in Loami, IL1, daughter of James Schubert and Lucy Stanley. She was born November 23, 18571, and died May 27, 19311.
Children of Williamson Legrand and Rebecca Schubert are:
+ 2 i. Lucy Caroline3 Legrand, born December 10, 1877 in Loami, IL; died August 10, 1953.
3 ii. Robert Williamson Legrand1, born November 14, 1879 in IL1; died June 04, 18821.
+ 4 iii. Evalina Gertrude Legrand, born October 02, 1882 in NE; died June 25, 1951.
+ 5 iv. Rebecca Elizabeth Legrand, born October 19, 1884 in Auburn, NE; died November 26, 1979.
6 v. Mary Margaret Legrand1, born August 02, 1887 in NE1; died May 02, 19341. She married Harry Shontz.
7 vi. Gracie Pearl Legrand1, born July 26, 1890 in NE1; died May 07, 19461. She married Mr. Ashbaker.
8 vii. Goldie May Legrand1, born March 18, 1892 in NE1; died July 01, 19341. She married Mr. Morley.
Generation No. 2
2. Lucy Caroline3 Legrand (Williamson Ashbury2, Washington A.1 Lagrande)1 was born December 10, 1877 in Loami, IL1, and died August 10, 19531. She married Harry Elmer Smith1, son of Levi Smith and Emaline Patterson. He was born January 27, 1872 in Wapella, Dewitt Co, IL1, and died August 25, 1951.
More About Lucy Caroline Legrand:
Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery
Notes for Harry Elmer Smith:
Died at his residence.
Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery
Children of Lucy Legrand and Harry Smith are:
9 i. Irene May4 Smith1, born May 24, 18981; died February 26, 19091.
+ 10 ii. Harry Ernest Smith, died December 25, 1936 in Litchfield hospital.
+ 11 iii. Lester Williamson Smith, born January 05, 1905; died April 04, 1999.
+ 12 iv. Robert Marion Smith, born February 25, 1913 in Springfield, IL.
For more about Lucy Caroline Legrand and Harry Elmer Smith see Descendants of John Smith.
4. Evalina Gertrude3 Legrand (Williamson Ashbury2, Washington A.1 Lagrande)1 was born October 02, 1882 in NE1, and died June 25, 19511. She married Perry Thomas Emmett1. He was born 1880, and died 1966.
Children of Evalina Legrand and Perry Emmett are:
13 i. Helen4 Emmett1.
14 ii. Roy Emmett1, born in Springfield, IL1.
15 iii. Dorothy Emmett1.
16 iv. Jerald Emmett1.
Notes for Jerald Emmett:
Buried in Camp Butler and was killed in war.
17 v. Thomas Emmett Jr.1.
Notes for Thomas Emmett Jr.:
He was killed in a plane crash.
18 vi. Marion Emmett1, born 1913.
5. Rebecca Elizabeth3 Legrand (Williamson Ashbury2, Washington A.1 Lagrande)1 was born October 19, 1884 in Auburn, NE1, and died November 26, 19791. She married Eugene Bryant1 October 19, 1902 in at their home1. He was born January 18, 18851, and died June 10, 19521.
Notes for Rebecca Elizabeth Legrand:
Moved from Nebraska in Oct 1892 to Shubert (?), then went to Springfield, IL in Oct 1894. Traveled in a covered wagon. It took them 3 weeks. The mule's names were Maud & Molly. :)
Got a lot of information from a letter written by Rebecca on Sept 26, 1974. It was sent to Robert and Grace in Ft. Myers, Fl. Robert is the son of Lucy Legrand and Harry Elmer Smith.
Marriage Notes for Rebecca Legrand and Eugene Bryant:
Married by Pastor Thompson of the Baptist Church in their home on 1720 South 2nd St. at 8 o'clock PM. Witnesses were Dave Whitmore and Emma Bryant and 100 guests present.
Children of Rebecca Legrand and Eugene Bryant are:
19 i. Robert W.4 Bryant1, born December 31, 19031; died March 21, 19041.
+ 20 ii. Nellie Elizabeth Bryant, born May 18, 1905 in Springfield, IL.
+ 21 iii. Eva Jean Bryant, born October 02, 1907 in Springfield, IL.
+ 22 iv. Dolly Pearl Bryant, born December 03, 1909 in Springfield, IL.
23 v. Lucille B Bryant1, born May 30, 1912 in Springfield, IL1. She married Mr. Kikendal1.
Notes for Lucille B Bryant:
Lived in Springfield.
24 vi. Eugene Bryant Jr.1, born September 14, 1914 in Springfield, IL1; died December 14, 19351.
+ 25 vii. Russell La Rue Bryant, born November 21, 1918 in Woodside Township, Sangamon County, IL; died December 25, 2001 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL.
+ 26 viii. Mary Jane Bryant, born April 16, 1921 in Springfield, IL.
+ 27 ix. Kenneth Alvin Bryant, born January 21, 1924 in Springfield, IL.
+ 28 x. Richard Lee Bryant, born December 14, 1930 in Springfield, IL.