The Ancestors of Henry Cronister
Henry Cronister
1st generation: Henry Smith Cronister Margaret “Maggie” Robinson
2nd generation: Cornelius Cronister Sarah Strumbal/Stunkard Cronister
William H. Robinson Sarah Hornback Robinson Stonham
3rd generation: Jacob Chronister Mary Ann ?
Hiram Hornback Elizabeth J. Sullivan
4th generation: Heinrich Chronister Susanna Cox
Wilhelm Cox Anna Ellicker
Simon Hornback Margaret Conyers
5th generation: Johannes Chronister Maria Barbara Weidenbach
Jacob Hornback Leatha Conyers
Isaac Newton Conyers Susannah Hornbeck
6th generation: Lorenz Kranester Anna Maria Hoffman
Heinrich Weidenbach Anna Margaretha ?
Simon Hornback Margaret Alkire ***
7th generation:
Jacob Hornback Margaretha Helm
*** Parents of both Jacob Hornback & Susannah Hornback
Henry Cronister
Birth Record 12/2/1913 Salisbury, Sangamon County, IL
1920 Federal Census: Henry Cronister household
1930 Federal Census: Henry Cronister household
Marriage Record 6/6/34 in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL to Gladys Moore
Sangamon County Jail Register, UIS IRAD: Line 4 Henry Cronister, Nationality: AM, Age 33, Charge: Drunk &
Disorderly, By Whom Brought Mayhill, Process: State Warr. Conway, When Committed: 9-21-47, When
Discharged: 9-22-47, Method of discharge: Bonded by Conway Edgar A. Attebery 2815 Price Ave.
Divorce Record Gladys E. Cronister, Jan. 9, 1959
Death Record 7/30/1978 Springfield, Sangamon County, IL
Obit of Henry J. Cronister: “Henry Cronister: Henry J. Cronister, 64, of Springfield died at 10:01 a.m. Sunday
at Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Salisbury, the son of Henry & Margaret Robinson Cronister.
He was a resident of Springfield for most of his life. Surviving are three sons, Gerald (Butch) of
Springfield, Mickie Q. of Chatham, Henry D. of Rochester; seven daughters, Mrs. Henry (Donna) Handley
of Springfield, Mrs. Samuel (Peggy) Eddington of Rochester, Mrs. Thomas (Sharon) Gorbett of Rochester,
Mrs. Paul (Joyce) Eddington of Rochester, Mrs. Alvin (Becky) Hysler of Rochester, Mrs. Harry (Pat) Thornton
of Pawnee, and Mrs. Thomas (Jackie) Paoni of Auburn; three sisters, Mrs. Francis Baumgardner of
Springfield, Mrs. Helen Gravitt of Springfield, Mrs. Nellie Sims of Springdale, Ark.; two brothers, Raymond
of Hammond, Ind., John of San Diego, Calif.; 46 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews. Vancil Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.” Date and page unknown, death
date 7/30/1978.
Sexton Records: Roselawn Cemetery, Springfield, IL: H-599-1
1st generation
Henry Smith CRONISTER
Birth Record 3/22/1865 Darkesville, Berkley, WV
1870 Federal Census: Cornelius Cronister household
1880 Federal Census: Cornelius Cronister household
Marriage Record 8/23/1887 Menard County to Emma Shepherd
Birth Record of Roy Smith Cronister 7/22/1888 Athens, Menard County, IL
Death record of Emma Cronister
Marriage Record 9/29/1897 Sangamon County to Mamie E. Hopwood
Birth Record of Harry Cronister (6/24/1897?) Menard County, IL
1900 Federal Census: H.S. Cronister household, Salisbury, Sangamon Cty, IL, ED 121, Page 1B. H.S.
(head-Mar 1865-35-VA-PA-PA), M.E. (wife-June 1873-27-IL-Eng-IL), D. R. Boster
(stepson-July 1892-7-IL-KY-IL), Harry (son-June 1898-1-IL-VA-IL), R.S. (son-July 1888-10-IL-VA-IL),
William Hendricks (servant-Nov 1878-21-IL-IL-IL). H.S. is a farmer with R.S. working on the farm. H.S. &
M.E. have been married for 2 years. William Hendricks is a farm laborer.
Divorce Record November 1903, Sangamon County Circuit Court
Marriage Record 6/17/1906 Springfield, IL to Maggie E. Robinson
1910 Federal Census: Henry S. Cronister household, Salisbury, Sangamon Cty, IL, ED 180, Page 108A. Henry S.
(head-45-M-VA-PA-PA), Maggie (wife-32-M-IL-IL-IL), Helen S. (dtr-3-S-IL-VA-IL), Lester N.
(son-1 6/12-S-IL-VA-IL), Abel A. (son-8-S-IL-VA-IL). Henry and Maggie have been married 4 years. Henry has
4 children. Maggie has 4 children, 3 living. 2nd marriage for both. Henry is a coal miner.
1920 Federal Census: Henry Cronister household, Athens, Menard County, IL, ED 93, Page 4B. Henry
(Head-53-M-VA-VA-VA), Maggie (wife-49-M-IL-Unk-IL), Abel (son-17-S-IL-VA-IL), Helen (dtr-12-S-IL-VA-IL),
Lester (son-11-S-IL-VA-IL), Francis (dtr-9-S-IL-VA-IL), Nellie (dtr-7-S-IL-VA-IL), Abel (son-17-S-IL-VA-IL),
Henry (son-6-S-IL-VA-IL), Roy (son-5-S-IL-VA-IL), Abel (son-17-S-IL-VA-IL), Johnnie (son-3 4/12-S-IL-VA-IL).
Henry is working as a coal miner.
Divorce Record 12/9/1929 Sangamon County, IL, Chancery General No. 52277, Sangamon County Circuit Court Vault.
1930 Federal Census: Henry Cronister household, Springfield, Sangamon County, IL, ED 48, Page 2A. Henry
(head-65-D-WV-PA-MD), Henry Jr. (son-16-S-IL-WV-IL), Ray (son-15-S-IL-WV-IL), Johnnie (son-13-S-IL-WV-IL),
Francis Bruce (dtr-19-M-IL-WV-IL). 1921 S. 10 ½ St. Francis first married at 18. Henry (sr.) is working
as a timberman in the coal mining industry. Francis is an “ironer” in the laundry industry. (Henry’s ex-wife,
Maggie, is living next door.)
Marriage Record to Ella Sutton in Sangamon County, IL 1926-32 #60538
Death Record of Henry Cronister: d. 3/16/1932 Springfield, Sangamon County, IL, b. 16 Mar 1932 in WV, son
of James Cronister (WV) and Sarah Strumbal (PA). Informant: Harry Cronsiter, died of permicious aenemia;
buried: West Cemetery, Athens, IL; undertaker: Mott & Son, Athens, IL
Obit of Henry Smith Cronister: Illinois State Journal, 3/17/1932, p. 16: “CRONISTER, HENRY – Of 1233 North
Eleventh street, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 1932, at St. John’s Hospital, age 66 years.
Survived by wife, Ella; six sons, Harry of Athens, Roy, Lester, Henry, Ray and John, all of Springfield; three
daughters, Mrs. Helen Gravett, Mrs. Frances Plummer and Mrs. Nellie Poe, all of city; eleven grandchildren
and three great grandchildren. Remains were removed to residence where funeral will be held later, Mott
& Son, Athens, directing.”
Sexton Records: West Cemetery, Athens, IL
Henry’s Mother’s name is listed as Dunkard (on Sarah Hornback’s death certificate), Spankard (on James Cronister’s DC),
Strumbal (on Henry’s dc), Stunkard (Henry’s marriage cert).
Imagine being born in the middle of the worst conflict ever on American soil. Henry Smith Cronister was born March 22, 1865
in Darkesville, Berkley County, WV towards the end of the Civil War. West Virginia, a new state due to its succession from
Virginia in 1863 because of its strong Union loyalties, is the center of many fierce battles during the Civil War. Henry Smith
Cronister was the 5th of six children born to Cornelius and Sarah M. Cronister. The family lived in Berkley County, WV moving
Gerardstown to Mill Creek to Darkseville until 1873. At that time, Cornelius, a farmer, packed up his family and they traveled
straight west coming to the end of their journey in a small town named Athens, IL.
Henry married his first wife, Emma Shepherd, on August 23, 1887. Emma gave birth to Henry’s first son, Roy Smith
Cronister, in 1888. Emma died April 9, 1892. Approximately, five lines of text below Emma’s birth and death dates are
unreadable. Henry married his second wife, Mary “Mamie” Hopwood, on September 29, 1897 in Springfield, Sangamon County,
Illinois. The ceremony was performed by Euclid B. Rogers, Minister of the Gospel, and witnessed by S. L. (Sarah L.) Cronister
and D. B. (David Bell) Hornback, his sister and future sister-in-law. In 1898, Mamie gave birth to Harry Cronister. The 1900
Salisbury, Menard County, Illinois Federal Census shows Mamie, Harry and Roy living in Henry’s household along with one
step-son. Mamie and Henry were later divorced . On June 17, 1906 , Henry married Margaret (“Maggie”) Elizabeth Robinson
in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Maggie gave birth to 7 children in 9 years while living in the Salisbury/Athens
area. Henry and Maggie separated in May of 1929 following an incident on April 1st where Henry “drove her [Maggie]
out of the house at night, and as a result of exposure, she was confined in the hospital, and on the first day of May he
[Henry] cruelly mistreated her, and shut off all credit for her.” In the Decree for Divorce, the Complainant, Maggie, claims
that on a number of occasions Henry has “shoved, pushed and bruised complinant and drive her from home” . However, it is
duly noted “that the Defendant Henry Cronister have the Custody, charge and control of the three minor children, viz:
Henry aged sixteen years, Ray aged Fourteen years, John aged twelve years, with the privilege given to the Complainant
Maggie Cronister, of Visiting said children at all reasonable times.” Henry married Ella Sutton and left her a widow on
March 16, 1932 while living in Springfield. Henry is buried in West Cemetery in Athens, IL next to his 1st wife, Emma
Shepherd. According to his daughter, Nellie Cronister Sims, he was a good man and a wonderful father.
Margaret “Maggie” Robinson
Birth Record 2/23/1878 Menard County, IL
1880 Federal Census: Wm. H. Robinson household, Quincy, Adams County, IL, ED 22, Page 371A. Wm H. (Head-29-MO-VA-OH),
Sarah (wife-24-IL-IL-VA), Rosetta (dtr-7-IL-MO-IL), Maggie (dtr-2-IL-MO-IL). Wm is a fisherman. Neither Wm or
Sarah can read or write.
Marriage Record 2/13/1897 Sangamon County, IL to Mr. Everhart #18603
Birth Record of Children: Abel (5/31/1902), William
Divorce Record from Samuel Everhart, Circuit Court, Sangamon County, IL, General No. 15454, Jan. 1901.
1900 Federal Census:
Marriage Record 6/17/1906 Springfield, Sangamon County, IL
Birth record of Children: Helen, Lester, Frances, Nellie, Henry, Raymond, John (8/22/1916)
1910 Federal Census: Henry S. Cronister household
1920 Federal Census: Henry Cronister household
Divorce Record 12/9/1929 Sangamon County, IL, Chancery General No. 52277, Sangamon County Circuit Court Vault.
1930 Federal Census: S.C. Baid household, Springfield, Sangamon County, IL, ED 48, Page 2A. Margaret
(lodger-51-D-IL-IL-IL). (John Riley lives a few houses down.) Margaret is a servant for this family.
Possibly may not be her.
Marriage record to Mr. Cornelius Groat before half-brother’s death, 10-24-1931
Divorce/Death of Mr. Groat
Marriage Record to John Riley, after sister’s death, 1942
Death Record 11/21/1966 Hammond, Lake County, IL
Obit of Margaret Robinson Cronister Riley: State Journal Register, 11/22/1966 page 4, Springfield, IL,
death date 11/21/1966: “MRS. MARGARET M. RILEY: Services for Mrs. Margaret M. (Cronister) Riley formerly
of 2801 Whittier Ave. will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Ellinger and Kunz Funeral Home. Rev. Donald J. Finley
will officiate and burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. Riley died at 9:20p.m. Monday at St. Margaret’s
Hospital at Hammond, Ind. She was born at Petersburg and was a member of the Capital Christian Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Helen Gravett and Mrs. Frances Baumgardnre, both of Springfield and
Mrs. Nellie Sims of Harrison, Ark.; four sons, Henry Cronister and Abel Everhart, both of Springfield, John
Cronister of San Diego, Calif., and Raymond Cronister of Hammond, Ind., two stepsons, Roy Cronister of Springfield and Harry
Cronister of Athens; 29 grandchildren; and 66 great-grandchildren.”
Sexton Records: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL
Maggie Elizabeth Robinson was the daughter of William and Sarah (Hornback) Robinson. The date of her birth is
uncertain at this time due to a discrepancy between various documents including census, marriage and death records;
however, on most documents she does declare she was born in Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois. According to her
death certificate which lists her son, Raymond Cronister, as the informant, her birth date was February 23, 1868 in
Springfield, IL; however, the Robinson family was found living in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois during the 1880
census and lists Maggie’s age as 2 . At this time, the Robinson family has not been found in the 1870 census.
Maggie married S.C. Everhart on Feb. 13, 1897 in Sangamon County, Illinois. Maggie gave birth to Abel O. Everhart
on May 31, 1902.
Maggie married Henry Smith Cronister on June 17, 1906 in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL. The ceremony was
performed by Rufus A. Finnell, Minister of the Gospel, and witnessed by Mrs. Erma Reynolds and Mr. Fred Steil.
On the 1910 Federal Census for Salisbury, Sangamon County, IL, Maggie states she has given birth to 4 children,
but only 3 are living. Maggie gave birth to 7 children in 9 years while living in the Salisbury/Athens area.
Following the 1920 Federal Census, their marriage was dissolved.
Maggie later married John Riley and moved to Indiana (exact dates unknown at this time). Maggie died
November 21, 1966 in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana. She was laid to rest in Oak Ridge Cemetery,
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.
2nd generation
Cornelius Cronister
Birth Record 4/4/1817 Fulton County (maybe Adams County), PA
1820 Federal Census:
1830 Federal Census:
1840 Federal Census:
Marriage record abt. 1849 to Sarah M. Strumbal/Stunkard
1850 Federal Census: Cornelius Chronister household, Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, p. 221.
Cornelius (33-PA), Sarah (21-PA), Mary Ann (50-PA), Matilda (22-PA), Smith (19-PA). Cornelius
& Smith are farmers. Cornelius married within last year. Value of real estate owned 8000. (Emanuel
Chronister (35-PA) and his household are listed on the same page. Related?)
1860 Federal Census: Cornelius Cronister household, Gerardstown, Berkeley, VA, page ?. Cornelius (44-PA),
Sarah (33-PA), James (9-PA), Annie (4-VA), Catherine? (1-VA). Cornelius is a laborer. Value of real
estate $3000. Value of personal estate $75.
1870 Federal Census: Cornelius Cronister household, Mill Creek Township, Berkeley, WV, page 296B297.
Cornelius (52-PA), Sarah (42-PA), James (18-PA), Anna M. (15-PA), Serena C. (10-WV), William (7-WV),
Henry S. (5-PA), Sarah (1-WV). Cornelius is a farmer with James working on the farm as well. Value
of real estate 11200. Value of personal estate 550.
1880 Federal Census: Cornelius Cronister household, Athens, Menard County, IL, Cornelius
(HEAD-63-M-PA-PA-PA), Sarah M. (WIFE-52-M-PA-Eng-Eng), James C. (SON-27-S-PA-PA-PA), William
(Son-17-S-VA-PA-PA), Serena (dtr-16-S-VA-PA-PA), Henry (son-14-S-VA-PA-PA), Sarah P.
(dtr-10-S-VA-PA-PA). Cornelius is a farmer. James works at a brick yard.
Death Record 10/2/1882 Menard County, IL: Report # 478, date Oct. 4, 1882: Cornelius Cronister, White,
male, Age 54y, 10m, 28d; date of Death Oct. 2, 1882, 5 p.m., married, born in Fulton Co, PA, living in
IL: 9 years, place of death: vicinity of Athens, cause of death: tubercle of the lung, ??? Consumption,
duration of complication: probably 3 months, place of Burial: Athens Cemetery, Undertake: Allen Mott,
Athens, IL; physician: TJ Primm, Athens, IL.
Obit
Sexton Records: West Cemetery, Athens, Menard, IL
Cornelius Cronister was born April 4, 1817 in Pennsylvania. According to the Menard County Register of Deaths,
he was born in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, but a majority of the Cronister family actually comes from Adams
County, PA. Cornelius’ parents are unproven at this point even though another Chronister family historian claims
Cornelius is the son of Jacob Chronister from Adams County, PA. This is unproven at this point.
Cornelius Chronister is found in the Reading, Adams County, Pennsylvania census in 1850 with his wife, Sarah,
mother, Mary Ann, and sister and brother, Matilda and Smith. In 1860, Cornelius is living in Gerardstown,
Berkeley County, Virginia with his wife, Sarah, and 3 children: James, Annie(?) and Catherine(?). According to
family tradition, Cornelius’ son, Henry Smith Cronister, was born in 1865 in Bucklestown, Berkeley County, Virginia.
During the Civil War, Berkeley County, still a part of Virginia, experienced conflict and much destruction, as did
other areas, and families became divided. After November 1863, Berkeley County became part of the new state of
West Virginia. The area where Henry Smith Cronister was born is now known as Darkesville, Berkeley County,
West Virginia. The family lived in the area throughout the war and must have experienced some very difficult times.
In 1870, Cornelius has moved his family to Mill Creek, Berkeley County, West Virginia.
Cornelius and family moved to Athens, Menard County, Illinois around 1873. Cornelius died after three months
of sickness on October 2, 1882 in Menard County, Illinois. He is buried in West Cemetery, Athens, Illinois
with his daughter, Sarah.
Sarah Strumbal(?)
Birth Record 12/14/1827 PA
1830 Federal Census:
1840 Federal Census:
Marriage record abt. 1849 to Cornelius Cronister
Birth record of Children: Henry, James, William, Serena, Sarah, Annie
1850 Federal Census: Cornelius Chronister Household
1860 Federal Census: Cornelius Cronister Household
1870 Federal Census: Cornelius Cronister Household
Indian Point Presbyterian Church, Athens, Menard, IL: Sarah N. Cronister accepted into membership on 2/7/1874
(as transcribed by Menard County & found in Athens library)
1880 Federal Census: Cornelius Cronister Household
1900 Federal Census: James C. Cronister household, Athens, Menard County, IL, ED 70, Page 142A. James C.
(head-48-Sept-1851-Wd-PA-PA-PA), Homer B. (son-10-Nov 1889-S-IL-PA-IL), Anna M.
(dtr-7-May 1893-S-IL-PA-IL), Sarah M. (mother-72-Dec 1827-Wd-PA-Ire-PA), Sarina Clark
(sister-41-May 1854-Wd-WV-PA-PA), Willana (niece-18-June 1881-S-IL-IL-WV). Sarah has given birth
to 6 children, 4 still living. Sarina has given birth to 1 child, 1 living. James is a farmer.
Death Record 3/16/1905 Salisbury, Sangamon, IL, Funeral home: Allen Mott, cause: Pneumonia, lived in IL:
33 years, born in PA, age: 77y, 2m, 28d
Estate Record of Sarah M. Cronister: Menard County Courthouse, Petersburg, IL: Box 494: Petition for
Probate of Will and Letters Testamentary: “Petition of J. A. Hurt In the Matter of last Will and Testament
of Sarah M. Cronister Deceased, for Probate of Will and Letters Teramentary. To the Hon. George B.
Watkins Judge of the County Court of Menard County, in the State of Illinois: The petition of the
undersigned J. A. Hurt respectfully represents that Sarh M. Cronister who was at the time of her death
a resident of the County of Menard State of Illinois departed this life at Salisbury in Sangamon County,
State of Illinois on or about the Seventeenth day of March AD 1905, leaving a last Will and Testament,
duly signed, published and attested, as believed by your petitioner, and which by is herewith presented
to your Honor for Provate. That said Will is subscribed by J. A. Hurt your Petitioner Executor thereof,
and that your petitioner is willing and ready to accept and undertake the office and trust confided to him.
And this petition further shows that the said Sarah M. Cronister died seized and possessed of Real Estate,
value at about Four hundred Dollars , and of Personal Property estimate to be worth about Five Hundred
Dollars. That said deceased left surviving her residing at ______ his widow, and the following named
personals as his only heirs at law and legatees; and their respective places of residence so far as known
are as follows: James C. Cronister, Athens, IL; Henry S. Cronister, Salisbury, IL; Sarah L. Hornback,
Athens, IL; Willanna Clark, Athens, IL;….”
Transcription of the Will: “In the name of God, Amen. I Sarah M. Cronister of the city of Athens
in the County of Menard and State of Illinois of then age of 73 years and being of sound mind and
memory do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in the manner following.
That is to day, I give and bequeath to my daughter, Rena C. Clark, the undivided one half interest in
Lot Three (3) Block two (2) A. Halls Addition to the Village now City of Athens, Ill said _____ property
being my home property to be her own property after my death. I give and bequeath to my daughter
Sarah L. Hornback from what monies I may be possess of at my death the sum of Five hundred dollars,
to my daughter, Rena C. Clark, the Sum of One Hundred dollars to my Son James C. Cronister One Hundred
dollars, to my Son Henry S. Cronister, the Sum of One Hundred Dollars. I hereby appoint J. A. Hurt as
Executor of this my last Will and Testament . In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and head
this 19th day of April 1901. Signed Sarah M. Cronister.”
Obit of Sarah Cronister: Petersburg Observer, March 25, 1905: “Mrs. Sarah Chronister died at the home of
her son Henry in Salisbury Thursday, at the age of 77 years. She is survived by three children, James
Chronister and Mrs. D.B. Hornback of Athens, and Henry Chronister of Salisbury. The deceased had
been a resident of Athens and vicinity for thirty years. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian
Church at Athens, Ill., Sunday, March 19th, 1905 at 2 o’clock p.m. Rev. D.G. Carson officiating. Interment
in West Cemetery.”
Sexton Records: West Cemetery, Athens, IL
Henry’s Mother’s name is listed as Dunkard (on Sarah Hornback’s death certificate), Spankard (on James Cronister’s DC),
Strumbal (on Henry’s dc), Stunkard (Henry’s marriage cert).
Sarah Strumbal was born Dec. 14, 1827. Her parents are unknown at this time. In 1900, she was living with her son,
James, in Athens. Sarah Cronister states she has given birth to 6 children (James-1851, Annie-1856, Serena-1859,
William-1862, Henry-1865 and Sarah-1870), 4 of whom are still living in 1900 (James, Serena, Henry and Sarah).
William H. Robinson
Birth Record MO abt 1850 (possible parents Thomas & Elizabeth Robinson, click here)
1850 Federal Census:
1860 Federal Census:
1870 Federal Census: Thomas Robinson household
Marriage record to Sarah Hornback 9/11/1871, Menard County, IL
1880 Federal Census: Wm. H. Robinson household, Quincy, Adams County, IL, ED 22, Page 371A. Wm H.
(Head-29-MO-VA-OH), Sarah (wife-24-IL-IL-VA), Rosetta (dtr-7-IL-MO-IL), Maggie (dtr-2-IL-MO-IL).
Wm is a fisherman. Neither Wm or Sarah can read or write.
Death record of William H. Robinson bet 1880-3/1882
Obit
Sexton Records:
Sarah Ann Hornback Robinson Stonham
Birth Record abt 1853
1860 Federal Census: Simon Hornback household
1870 Federal Census: Hiram Hornback household
Marriage record to William H. Robinson 9/11/1871, Menard County, IL, from Menard County, IL
Birth record of children: Rosetta, Maggie, Emma
1880 Federal Census: Wm. H. Robinson household
Death record of William H. Robinson bet 1880-3/1882
Marriage record John Stonham, 3/23/1882, Springfield, Sangamon County, IL, Marriage Application #9811,
UIS IRAD.
Birth record of children: Angie, Charles, George, Myrtle
1900 Federal Census: John Stoneham household, Woodside Township, Sangamon County, IL, ED 126, Page 1.
John A. (head-Mar 1840-60-M-Eng-Eng-Eng), Sarah (wife-Apr 1855-45-M-IL-NY-IN), Roseta
(dtr-May 1873-27-D-IL-??-IL), Angie (dtr-May 1884-16-S-IL-Eng-IL), Charles (son-Aug 1885-14-S-IL-Eng-IL),
Myrtle (dtr-Aug 1888-11-S-IL-Eng-IL), George (son-Sept 1890-9-S-IL-Eng-IL). John & Sarah have been married
for 10(?) years. Sarah has given birth to 5 children, 5 living. John came to America in 1857. He is a carpenter.
Roseta is working as a housekeeper.
Death record of John Stonham
Obit of John Stonham
Sexton records of John Stonham
1910 Federal Census: S M Stonham household, Capital Township, Sangamon County, IL, ED 152, Page 17B.
S. M. (Head-52-Wd-IL-IL-IL), Charles (son-24-S-IL-Eng-IL), George (son-19-S-IL-Eng-IL), Abel Everhart
(gson-7x-S-IL-IL-IL). S.M. has given birth to 7 children, 7 still living. Charles is a laborer. George is a
conductor. S.M. has “none” listed as occupation.
Death Record
Obit of Sarah Stonham: Illinois State Journal, 2-20-1911, p.7, Springfield, IL: “Stonham-Died, at 11:10 o’clock
Saturday night, Feb. 18, 1911, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Maggie Chonister [sic], at Salisburg [sic],
Mrs. Sarah Stonham, aged 52 years. The remains were brought at 7:30 o’clock last evening to the residence of
the decenent’s [sic] daughter, Mrs. Frederick Steil, 1607 South Eleventh street. Funeral arrangements will be
announced later. Mrs. Stonham was born in Menard county, but had been a resident of this city the last thirty
years until, because of ill health, she removed to the home of her daughter at Salisbury three months ago. She
was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal church. Decedent is survived by two sons, Charles and George Stonham,
both of this city, five daughters, Mrs. John Cawley, jr., Mrs. Frederick Steil and Mrs. Frank Steil, all of
Springfield; Mrs. Henry Chonister of Salisbury, and Mrs. Samuel Reynolds of Buffalo.”
Sexton Records: Oak Ridge Cemetery, B1-21,Sec 1, Range D, Gr 9 (Buried with Charles E. Stonham) Grave is unmarked.
1920 Federal Census: George Stonham, Frank & Myrtil Steil, Fred & Mary Ann Steil all live in S. 9th St., Spfld,
Sangamon County, IL.
3rd generation
Mary Ann ?
Birth Record Dec. 10, 1796 (according to Berkley County, WV cemetery book)
Marriage record to
Birth record of children: Cornelius, Smith, Matilda, Heinrich?, Emanuel?
1860 Federal Census: Cornelius Cronister household
Death Record 1-28-1859 (according to Berkley County, WV cemetery book)
Obit
Sexton Records Lutheran Cemetery (according to Berkley County, WV cemetery book)
Hiram Hornback
Birth Record Dec. 1830, IL (Dec 19, 1830 Macon – according to research found on internet?)
1840 Federal Census: (possibly in Simon Hornback hh, Sangamon County, IL)
1850 Federal Census: Simon Hornback household
Marriage record to Elizabeth J. Sullivan 04/28/1853, Vol. A/ 114, cert. 775, Menard County, IL, performed
by John M. Hurt, J.P.
Birth record of Sarah & Simon
1860 Federal Census: Simon Hornback household, Athens, Menard, IL, page Simon (63-M-KY), Margaret
(63-F-KY), John W. (23-M-KY), Hiram (29-M-IL), Isaac (27-M-IL), Jacob (21-M-IL), Mary A. Carney
(16-F-VT), William H. Clark (7-M-VT), Sarah M. (7-F-IL), Simon Jr. (4-M-IL). Jacob, Mary and William
are in school. John W., Hiram, Isaac and Jacob are farm laborers with 700, 100, 500, 100 in personal
value respectively.
Divorce record of Hiram and Elizabeth (Sullivan) Hornback: Menard County Courthouse, Circuit Clerk’s
Office, Box 65, No. 48, Petersburg, IL, April 1862: “To the Honorable, the Judge of the Circuit Court
in and for the County and State aforesaid,in Chancery sitting, at the March Term thereof, AD 1862.
The Bill of Complaint of Hiram Hornback, of said County, complainant, vs: In Chancery for Divorce.
Elizabeth Hornback, of said County, Defendant. Your Orator, Hiram Hornback, humbly complaining unto
your Honor would show, That he was married to one Elizabeth Sullivan on or about the 24th day of April,
AD 1853, in the County and State aforesaid. That your Orator and his said wife Elizabeth, the defendant
to this Bill, cohabited together as husband and wife from the time of said marriage till the 20th day of
January AD 1860, during all which time your Orator performed all the duties and obligations imposed upon
him by the marriage vow and due tot eh relation of husband and wife, cheerfully and affectionately. Your
Orator charges that on the day last aforesaid, to wit on or about the 20th day of January AD 1860, the said
defendant, Elizabeth Hornback, willfully deserted and absented herself from your Orator, without any just
or reasonable cause or provocation, and has continued her said desertion and absence to the time of the
filing of this Bill. Your Orator further charges that the said defendant, Elizabeth Hornback, in violation of her
marriage vow, and in contempt of the decencies of society, before the time of her said desertion, though without
the knowledge of your Orator until afterwards, was unfaithful to your Orator, and committed adultery with divers
and sundry persons in and about the County of Menard and State of Illinois. That since said 20th day of January
AD1860 your Orator had had no intercourse with his wife, the said defendant; yet that she, the said defendant, has
committed adultery and has had illicit and criminal intercourse with divers and sundry persons at many different
times since said day. Your orator would further show that as the fruits of said marriage two children have been
born, to wit: Sarah Margaret, born on or about the 3rd day of April AD 1854, and Simon, born on or about 28th
day of December AD 1855, and that both of said children are now living with your Orator. In tender consideration
of all which, and in as much as your Orator is remediless at law, your Orator prays that your Honor will take
cognizance of this cause, and that the said Elizabeth Hornback be made pray defendant to this Bill, and that for
that purpose, the People’s most gracious ___ of subpoena issue re commanding and that she be required to answer
each and every the allegations in this Bill contained, but not upon oath, her oath being hereby expressly waived;
and that upon a final hearing of this cause your Honor will decree that the bonds of matrimony heretofore and
now existing between your Orator and the said defendant be dissolved and held for naught; and that your
Orator may be restored to all the rights and privileges of an unmarried man; and that the sole care, custody and
control of said children, Sarah Margaret, and Simon, be decreed ____ to your Orator; and further that your
Honor decree whatever else may seem just and equitable in that behalf, and as in duty bound your Orator will
comply.” Called to witness: Hugh Ellison, J. B. Ayers, William Curry, Menassa Hornback, Mrs. Heathcoat and
James Moran.
1870 Federal Census: Hiram Hornback household, Athens, Menard, IL, page 35B. Hiram (40-M-IL), Sarah (16-F-IL),
Simon (14-M-IL). Hiram is a farmer with 600 in real estate value and 400 in personal value. Sarah is keeping house.
Marriage record to RANDLE,MARY J 06/19/1879 Folio B/ 32, cert 4630: Petersburg, Menard, IL; performed
by John Tice, County Judge. Hiram Hornback, age next bday 47, son of Simon and Margaret (Conyers) Hornback,
born in Menard County, IL, farmer, married to Mary J. Reed, 2nd marriage (1st-Randle), age next bday 38, dtr of
James & Lucy (Byers) Reed, in Schuyler County, IL. Witnessed by Clairborne Hall & ?Harmon (unable to
determine last name).
Birth record of children: Louisa Bell (12/11/1879 cert 575), Charles Wesley (11/14/1881 cert 1028), Edward Leroy
(3/7/1883 cert 1330): children of Hiram and Mary Jane (Reed) Hornback, all born 3 miles south of Athens,
Menard, IL
1880 Federal Census: Hiram Hornback household, Athens, Menard, IL, ED 139, page 231D: Hiram (head-48-M-M-IL),
Mary (wife-39-F-M-IL-York St.-IL), Bell (dtr-5m-F-S-IL-IL-IL), Elisabeth Randell (sdtr-9-F-S-IL-IL-IL), Ellen
Randell (sdtr-6-F-S-IL-IL-IL). Hiram is a farmer. Mary is keeping house. Hiram’s parents birth place not listed.
Death record of Louisa Bell, cert 286, died 7/2/1880 at 1 a.m. near Athens, Menard, IL. Age 6 months, 21 days.
Primary cause: Whooping cough, immediate cause convulsions.
1900 Federal Census: Hiram Hornback household, Athens, Menard, IL, ED 70, page 160A: Hiram
(head-69-Dec 1830-M-M-IL-KY-KY), Charles (son-18-Nov 1881-M-S-IL-IL-IL), Edward
(son-16-March 1883-M-S-IL-IL-IL), Rosetta Robinson (gdtr-27-March 1873-F-S-IL-IL-IL). Hiram is a farmer.
Charles & Edward are in school. Rosetta is keeping house.
Death Record of Hiram Hornback: 7/29/1902, near Athens, Menard County, IL; Mott Funeral home; Oakridge
Cemetery on 7/31/1902. Immediate cause: injury, duration 10 days; contributory cause: Heart failure and a
hypostatic congestion lungs?, duration 6 days.
Probate records of Hiram Hornback:
Obit
Sexton Records of Hyram Hornback: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon, IL: Block 21, Section 5,
Range G, Grave 5 (buried next to great-grandson, John Clifford Cawley), grave is unmarked
Probate:
Certificate of Death: Menard County: Died July 29, 1902 at 3:00 p.m. near Athens, IL.
Place of burial: Oakland Grove?, Athens. Farmer. Died at 72. Married.
“Your Hiram Hornbeck family and his ancestors is listed in my latest
book. Hiram P. Hornbeck was born Dec 1830 in Sagamon Co., IL to Simon
Hornbeck and Margaret Conyers. He had three sisters and three
brothers. He first married Elizabeth J. Sullivan and had children Sarah
and Simon. He married (2)Mary J. Randle and had Belle, Charles and
Edward. Hiram married (3) Jane Bradley on Jan 26, 1854 in Menard Co., IL
per Illinois Marriage Records.
Hiram died intestate Jul 28, 1902, Athens, Menard Co., IL. His
estate consisted of $90.00 at the Bank of Athens, 2 horses, 1 cow, 1
wagon, 1 double harness, farm implements, 7 hogs, 15 acres of growing corn
and 20 acres of farming land. Total about $400.00. Estate papers
identified his wife as Jane, his third wife, with whom he had not resided
for the previous 10 years and whose address was Farmingdale, IL. Other
survivors were Sarah M. (Stonhom) of Springfield, IL, Simon Hornback.”
- - As per email from Shirley Hornback
Elizabeth J. Sullivan
Birth Record
1850 Federal Census:
Marriage record to Hiram Hornback 04/28/1853, Vol. A/ 114, cert. 775, Menard County,
IL, performed by John M. Hurt, J.P.
Birth record of children Sarah, Simon
Divorce record of Hiram and Elizabeth (Sullivan) Hornback: Menard County Courthouse,
Circuit Clerk’s Office, Box 65, No. 48, Petersburg, IL, April 1862: (See Hiram Hornback info)
Death record of Elizabeth J. Sullivan Hornback, aft April 1862
Obit
Sexton Records:
Thomas Robinson
Birth Record VA
Marriage record to
1850 Federal Census:
1860 Federal Census:
1870 Federal Census: Thomas Robinson household, Athens, Menard, IL, page 54A. Thomas
(56-M-VA), Elizabeth (56-F-VA), Andrew (30-M-VA), William (23-M-MO), Thomas
(19-M-MO), Valentine (15-M-IL), Mary (14-F-IL), Louis (9-M-IL).
Death record of Thomas Robinson bef 1880
Obit
Sexton Records:
4th generation
Simon Hornback
Birth Record abt 1800 KY
Marriage record to Margaret Conyers (1825, Bath County, KY?)
Birth record of Children: Hiram (abt 1831-IL), John W. Isaac C., Sarah, Susannah, Jacob
1830 Federal Census:
1840 Federal Census: Simon Hornback household, Sangamon County, IL: Males: 1 (5 & under),
2 (5-under 10), 1 (10-under 15), 1 (30-under 40), Females: 1 (5-under 10), 2 (10-under 15),
1 (40-under 50).
1850 Federal Census: Simon Hornback household, Athens, Menard, IL, page 285: Simon
(50-M-KY), Margaret (53-F-KY), Susan (24-F-KY), M.M. (22-F-KY), J.W. (21-M-KY),
H.P. (19-M-IL), J.C. (17-M-IL), L.J. (15-F-IL), J.L. (11-M-IL). Simon is a farmer with
$1000 in real estate value. J.W., H.P. and J.C. are laborers, but also attend school
along with L.J. & J.L.
1860 Federal Census: Simon Hornback household, Athens, Menard, IL, page Simon
(63-M-KY), Margaret (63-F-KY), John W. (31-M-KY), Hiram (29-M-IL), Isaac (27-M-IL),
Jacob (21-M-IL), Mary A. Carney (16-F-VT), William H. Clark (7-M-VT), Sarah M.
(7-F-IL), Simon Jr. (4-M-IL). Simon is a farmer with $5500 in real estate value and
$700 in personal value. Jacob, Mary and William are in school. John W., Hiram, Isaac
and Jacob are farm laborers with 700, 100, 500, 100 in personal value respectively.
Probate records of Simon Hornback, d. 11/3/1862, Menard County Courthouse, Early
Probate Records, Box 424, Petersburg, Menard County, IL: “Menard County, State of
Illinois: Turner Holland being duly sworn deposes and says that Simon Hornback late
of the County of Menard and State of Illinois, is dead, and that he died on or about the
3rd day of November AD 1862 intestate and that his PERSONAL ESTATE will probably
amount to $615.00 that said Simon Hornback left at the time of his decease Margaret
Hornback his widow and John W. Hornback, Hiram Hornback, Isaac C. Hornback, Luther
J. Jones, Jacob L. Hornback, and William H. Clark, son of Martha Clark deceased his children.
Signed Turner Holland. Subscribe and Sworn to before me this 23rd day of January AD
1863. Cornelius Rourke, Clerk.” Also, in that file: Guardianship of William H. Clark was given
to Isaac C. Hornback.
Obit
Sexton Records: Hall Cemetery (picture)
Margaret Conyers Hornback
Birth Record 1/12/1796 calculated based on death certificate Bath county, KY
Marriage record to Simon Hornback (1825, Bath County, KY?)
Birth record of Children: Hiram (abt 1831-IL), John, Isaac, Susannah, Martha, Letha, Jacob
1830 Federal Census:
1840 Federal Census: Simon Hornback household.
1850 Federal Census: Simon Hornback household
1860 Federal Census: Simon Hornback household
1870 Federal Census: Jacob Hornback household, Athens, Menard County, IL, page 86:
Jacob (30-M-W-IL), Arminda (26-F-W-IL), Margaret (74-F-W-KY), Henry Clark (17-M-W-IL).
Jacob is a farmer having 5800 in real value, 1000 in personal value. Arminda is keeping house.
Henry Clark (probably Margaret’s grandson) provides farm labor. (Isaac Hornback household
on same page: Isaac (37-M-W-IL), Frances (32-F-W-VA) – Isaac has 4000 in real value, 6000
in personal value. Married in July) (John Hornback in Athens, page 73: John (40-M-W-KY),
Sarah (28-F-W-VT), David (8-M-W-IL), Thomas (7mo-M-W-IL). John is a farmer with 3850,
1500 in real & personal value.)
1880 Federal Census:
Death Record of Margaret Hornback: Margaret Hornback, White, female, age 84 years, 2 months,
died: March 12, 1880 at 1 p.m., widowed. Born Bath County, KY; resided in IL about 50 yrs.
Place of Death: resident of John W. Hornback, Athens Precinct; cause of death: Old age.
Place and date of burial: Claypool Grave Yard, March 7, 1880. Undertaker: Mott.
Obit
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