Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois

The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois, 1876.

Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois

The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois, 1876.

Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois

1950 census of Sangamon, Illinois shows: 13 1055 1055 Crowder Jas. H. 26 M Farmer 2,000 KY 14 1055 1055 Crowder Mary 18 F KY

Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois

The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois, 1876.

Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois for John C. Crowder and Ursula Albin.

1850 census of Sangamon, Illinois shows: 20 1068 1068 Crowder John 48 M Farmer 10,000 KY 21 1068 1068 Crowder Mary 45 F K Y X 22 1068 1068 Crowder Wm. 22 M Farmer IL 23 1068 1068 Crowder Thos. 15 M I L X 24 1068 1068 Crowder Frances 12 F IL 25 1068 1068 Crowder Martha 10 F IL 26 1068 1068 Crowder Catharine 5 F IL 27 1068 1068 Warren Danl. 20 M Farmer IL 28 1068 1068 Greenwalt Francis 21 M Farmer IL

1850 census of Sangamon, Illinois shows John's future wife living with John's brother, Washin gton: 22 995 995 Albin Hersula 25 F IN

The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois, 1876.

Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois for John F. Crowder and Jane E. Laswell, Mary F. McMurr y and Nancy C. Womack.

Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois

Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois

The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois, 1876.

Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois, 1876.

The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois, 1876.

The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois, 1876.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois, 1876.

Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois

The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois, 1876.

Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois

1850 census of Sangamon, Illinois shows: 17 1003 1003 Crowder Thomas 28 M Farmer K Y X 18 1003 1003 Crowder Mary 26 F P A X 19 1003 1003 Crowder Sarah 8 F I L X 20 1003 1003 Crowder Henry 6 M IL 21 1003 1003 Crowder Agness 3 F IL

The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois, 1876

Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

1850 census of Sangamon, Illinois shows: 16 995 995 Crowder Washington 37 M Farmer 1,500 KY 17 995 995 Crowder Elizabeth 33 F KY 18 995 995 Crowder John 12 M IL 19 995 995 Crowder Albert 7 M IL 20 995 995 Crowder Sela 5 F IL 21 995 995 Crowder Sarah 10/12 F IL 22 995 995 Albin Hersula 25 F IN (futur e wife of Washington's brother, John C.

The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois, 1876.

The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois, 1876.

1850 census of Sangamon, Illinois shows: 5 1822 1822 Warren Elisha 26 M Farmer 3,700 T N X 6 1822 1822 Warren Sarah 24 F I L X 7 1822 1822 Crowder Wm. 22 M Farmer IL 8 1822 1822 Yocum Julia 17 F I L X 9 1822 1822 Rodefer Saml. 26 M Stage Driver VA 10 1822 1822 Rodefer Phoebee 22 F NY

The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois, 1876.

Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

Marriage record of Christian, Illinois

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

1850 census of Arenzville, Cass, Illinois shows: Christian and Mary CRUMEN and children: Joh n W., James R., Wm W., Mary E., martha A., and Cyrus N.

CRUM, Amos Died 15 Feb 1842 Age 8 Mo Son of C. + M. Crum

CRUM, Christian 11 May 1803 - 30 Dec 1881 Aged 78 Yr 8 Mo 19 Da (Christian Crum was born in Kentucky and left there on account of the outrages of the Indian s, and went to Indiana, but in 1831 came to Morgan County, Ill. He was there married to Mar y Robertson, who was a native of Indiana. After marriage they settled a few miles distant fr om Virginia, Ill., it being Mr. Crum's intention to engage in chopping wood in the timber, bu t his plans were frustrated as that was the winter made notable by the "big snow", so much sn ow falling that the people could do little but remain at home. On the original homestead Chr istian Crum and his wife passed the rest of their lives and reared a family of eight children .)

CRUM, Mary 17 May 1813 - 9 Mar 1882 Aged 68 Yr 9 Mo 22 Da Wife of Christian Crum (The following news itemwas taken from the Jacksonville Daily Journal of Thursday, March 11 , 1882: DEATH OF MRS. CHRISTIAN CRUM. Mrs. Christian Crum died at the home of her son, Mr . David M. Crum, near Arcadia Thursday, with typhoid pneumonia, after an illness of seven day s. She was in the 69th year of her age, and had been a church member for nearly 50 years. S he was born in Clark county, Indiana, in the year 1813, and was married to Christian Crum Jul y 5th, 1831, by Dr. W.F. Short, of this city. She united with the Methodist church that year . She was the mother of eleven children, of whom eight, six sons and two daughters are stil l living-- all married. The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock this morning at Union church, four mi les northwest of Arcadia. The services will be conducted by Dr. Short. He attended their 50 th anniversary wedding on July 5th, last, and also presided at the funeral of the husband on January 1st, 1882.)

CRUM, Margaret Jane Died 27 Apr 1859 7 Yr 2 Mo 25 Da Dau of C. + M. Crum Sarah E. Died 16 Oct 1847 2 Yr 1 Mo 8 Da Dau of C. + M. Crum

Illinois: History of Cass County, Illinois, ed. William Henry Perrin. O. L. Baskin + Co. His torical Publishers, Chicago, 1882. Cass County. DAVID M. CRUM; farmer, P.O. Virginia; was born in Arenzville Precinct, Dec. 25, 1853, and i s a son of Christian Crum. He received a good education, having attended the Wesleyan Univer sity, at Bloomington, Ills., for some time, and engaged in farming, which occupation he stil l pursues. In Virginia, this county, Nov. 24, 1875, he married Henrietta B. Payne, a nativ e of Missouri, born Sept. 21, 1856, daughter of W. B. and Elizabeth Payne of Virginia, this c ounty; by this union they have been blessed with three children: Bessie L., Vida V., and Mab el A. Mr. Crum is a member of the M. E. Church and is Secretary of Lodge No. 68, I.O.O.F. o f Virginia, this county; he is a Democrat.

GEORGE A. CRUM, farmer; P.O., Arenzville; is a native of Arenzville Precinct, this county; bo rn Oct. 29, 1855; son of Christian and Mary (Robertson) Crum, natives of Clarke County, Ind . Christian Crum, our subject's father, was a farmer by occupation; was born May 11, 1803, an d died Dec. 30, 1881; his wife, born May 17, 1813, died March 9, 1882; they were parents of e leven children, three deceased, our subject being the youngest child. Her early education wa s received in the Union School House, Arenzville; at seventeen years of age he went to the We sleyan College, Bloomington, Ill., where he studied for three years. He then devoted his atte ntion to farming, and also engaged in the livery business. He was married in Beardstown, thi s county, July 5, 1881, to Lucy G. Morris; born in this county, Jan. 12, 1862; daughter of Jo hn C. and Nancy Morris. Mr. Crum is a Democrat, and a member of the I.O.O.F.

Dr. George W. Crum, the seventh living child, was born on the homestead, Oct. 1, 1848. He att ended school at the State Normal University, two and a half years, at Bloomington, in 1868, 1 869 and a part of 1879 [sic?]. He then entered Adrian College, at Adrian, Mich., and in 187 2 received the degree of A. M. He then returned to the Wesleyan College, and graduated as a n A. B. In the meantime, he spent two years in the study of medicine, at the St. Louis Medica l College, and graduated in 1874, receiving his degree as M.D. The course of study he pursue d may seem rather irregular, but it was taken as his choice, to avoid the discipline under on e set of minds. Dr. Crum practiced medicine about four years, but is gradually abandoning pra ctice, and has embraced farming, on account of failing health. He entered farming in 1869, wh en he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land adjoining the homestead. Aug. 21, 1878, h e married Mary E. Malone, daughter of David Malone, of Evansville, Ind. Mrs. Crum is a gradua te of Jacksonville Athµneaum, and was born April 10, 1856. They have two children: Cora A. an d Olga I.

Mollie 1856 - 1910 Wife of George W. Crum (Mary E.--known as Mollie--was a daughter of David Melone of Evansville, Indiana. Born Apri l 10, 1856, she was a graduate of the Jacksonville Athaeneum. She married Dr. George W. Cru m on Aug. 21, 1878. They had at least two children, Cora A. and Olga I. Crum.)

CRUM, Dr. George W. 1848 - 1935 (From page 314 of "History of Cass County, Illinois, 1882": Dr. George W. Crum, the sevent h living child (of James and Christina Crum), was born on the homestead Oct. 1, 1848. He att ended school at the State Normal University, two and half years, at Bloomington, in 1868, 186 9, and a part of 1870. He then entered Adrian College, at Adrian, Mich., and in 1872 receive d the degree of A.M. He then returned to the Wesleyan College, and graduated as an A.B. I n the meantime he spent two years in the study of medicine, at the St. Louis Medical College , and graduated in 1874, receiving his degree as M.D. The course of study he pursued may see m rather irregular, but it was taken as his choice, to avoid the discipline under one set o f minds. Dr. Crum practiced medicine about four years, but is gradually abandoning practice , and has embraced farming, on account of failing health. He entered farming in 1869, when h e purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land adjoining the homestead. . .)

1850 census of Arenzville, Cass, Illinois pg. 53b shows: James and Christina CRUMEN and child ren: David M., Thos J., James F., Sarah M., Mary E., M. N. (should be J. M.), marcellis, Chri stina A., George W.

THE CRUM FAMILY. -- James Crum, farmer, Arenzville Precinct. The father of our subject was Ma tthias Crum, a native of Virginia, and was born July 10, 1774. He lived in the old dominion S tate until mature in years, and then emigrated to Kentucky. While in this State, he taught sc hool, and there married Miss Margaret Spangler, a native of Louisville; born Nov. 18, 1779. H er father, Daniel, was an early comer to that portion of the State, and was killed by the Ind ians, while attending to stock on his farm. Matthias Crum came from Kentucky to Morgan County , in 1832, and brought with him his wife and family of six children. He located in Morgan Cou nty, and there resided until his death, March 8, 1841, being then sixty-seven years of age. H is wife survived him, and died April 24, 1852. His father also, Matthias Crum, was a native b orn German, a stone mason by trade. He crossed the ocean three times in his life; was a thoro ugh workman, as many of the old stone chimneys erected by him in the old Dominion State, fo r the F. F. V's, are still standing, as a monument to his skill. James Crum, our subject, an d his oldest brother, Christian, made their first visits to Cass County in the year 1830; ano ther brother, David, also came with them, but he pushed on to Missouri, and there died. Jame s and Christian located 320 acres of land in Section thirty-five, township seventeen, range e leven. This they owned and improved in common. Upon this tract they built a small log cabin , and occupied it until they were both married, and their interests became divided. James mar ried Jan. 31, 1833, to Miss Christiana Ream, daughter of John Ream, a native of Pennsylvania , and came to Ohio, thence to Illinois in 1830. He lived with his brother until he had comple ted his first log cabin in 1834, which he first occupied the winter of 1834-35. Mr. Crum wa s born Sept. 22, 1806. He commenced farming in an humble way on eighty acres of land. To thi s he steadily added, until he had at one time several hundred acres. Of this he has sold bu t little, but has settled it upon his sons and daughters, and now owns about 800 acres, whic h comprises the homestead. Mrs. Crum died May 1, 1878. Their children, born in the followin g order, are: David M. (deceased), T. Jefferson, James F., Sarah M., now Mrs. John F. Wilson , of Menard County, Mary E., or Mrs. Williaim H. Thompson, of Jacksonville, Amanda C., now Mr s. W. H. Thompson, of Arenzville Precinct, John M., Marcellus, George W., Marcus L., Charle s P., and Oscar (deceased). Mr. Crum cast his first vote for General Jackson, at Charlestown , Ind. He has always evinced a lively interest in the cause of education, and is awake to th e public interests of his county and State.

Christina Died 1 May 1878 Age 64 Yr 16 Da Wife of James Crum (Her name is sometimes found as Christian and Christiana. She was a daughter of John Ream . She married James Crum on Jan. 31, 1833. Her husband re-married after Christina's death . Christina and her husband donated the land for Greenwood Cemetery. Her obituary appeare d as follows in the Jacksonville Daily Journal: MUNICIPAL BITES. Mrs. James Crum Sr., residi ng in Arcadia neighborhood, died of lung disease on Wednesday last. The funeral takes plac e today from the family residence and will doubtless be largely attended the deceased havin g resided in that locality for many years.

CRUM, James 1806 - 1899 (James Crum was born in Clark County, Ind. on Sept. 22, 1806, a son of Matthias and Margare t Spangler Crum. James was a brother of Christian Crum. James and Christian came to Cass Co unty, Ill. in 1830. James took up 160 acres of government land and made it his home until h e died. He married Christina Ream and they became parents of 12 children.)

David M. (oldest) Son of James + Christina Crum Died 4 Oct 1851 17 Yr 9 Mo 27 Da Oscar R. (youngest) Son of James + Christina Crum Died 9 Sept 1858

1880 census of Cass, Illinois shows: J. H. and Jennie CRUM and son, Willie.

Marcus L. Crum was born Jan 16, 1851, on the homestead. He received his education at the Stat e Normal University, at Normal, Ill., and at the Wesleyan University, Bloomington, where he g raduated in the class of 1874. He first took the degree of B. S., and since an honorary degre e of M.S. has been conferred upon him. He, with the others, received 250 acres from the homes tead property, as a present, and to that has been added, until he now owns about 560 acres, 1 60 acres having been presented to him by John Stubblefield, whose daughter, Miss Mary F., h e married March 30, 1875. They have three children: Edith W., Arthur E., and Opal C. A full p age portrait of our subject appears elsewhere in this volume (see index).

Thomas Jefferson, his oldest living son, was born July 9, 1835. He received such schooling a s the early advantages of those times afforded, and grew up to assist his father at a most pr opitious time, when there was much to be done. He was reared to be a successful farmer. In 18 35 he started in life for himself, with a worthy gift from his father of 250 acres of Cass Co unty land. March 11, 1855, he married Miss Sarah A., daughter of William and Lucinda (Turner ) Henderson. Mr. Henderson is a native of Indiana, and Mrs. Henderson of Kentucky. They cam e to Morgan County in 1830. Mrs. Crum, born May 7, 1840, and she has eight children living a s follows: Charles E., Marah T., Marion O., Willey S., Ollie E., May L., Henry O., Eben R. Tw o died in infancy without names.

Marcellus also received 250 acres from the old homestead, upon which he located. He was bor n Jan 9, 1844, and is the sixth living child of his father. He attend the Wesleyan Universit y at Bloomington; afterward took a commercial course in Chicago. Married, October 19, 1870, t o Mary E. Graff, daughter of Washington Graff, of Morgan County. They have four children: Alm a C., Jessie F., Elton M., Reuel G.

!1860 Cenus of New Hebron, Crawford, IL

!1860 Cenus of New Hebron, Crawford, IL

!1860 Cenus of New Hebron, Crawford, IL

1860 Census of New Hebron, Crawford, IL

Marriage record of Lawrence County, IL.

1850 census record of Crawford, Illinois shows: Robert and Mary WEAVER and their son, Leonar d D. (one month old) and Mary's sister: Elizabeth CULLUM.

1850 census of Crawford, Illinois shows: Leonard D. and Joana CULLOM and their son: Allen M . also Leonard's other children: Edward N., Sarah, Amanda, Margaret M., and Joana's son, Dan iel OSBURN.

!1860 Cenus of New Hebron, Crawford, IL

BIOGRAPHY: The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

CENSUS: 1860 census of Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois shows: L.M. Culver, Catherine, Charles , Carrie living with Catherine's family: D. A. Armstrong, maria, Cynthia, Albert, John, Julia .

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

!BIRTH: Birth record of Sangamon, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Macoupin, Illinois.

CENSUS: 1850 census of Macoupin, Illinois shows: John and Malinda CUMMINGS and daughter: Aman da C. 4 months old. Also: Marinda CUMMINGS age 10 years. Two doors down is John's mother an d siblings.

MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Macoupin, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

CENSUS: 1880 census of Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois shows: J. R. Cummings, A. J., J.R., C.C.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Macoupin, Illinois. Presley and Mahala had the same surname: CU MMINGS.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

CENSUS: 1850 census of Sangamon, Illinois shows: Robert Cummings, Nancy, Thomas, Amanda, Mary .

CENSUS: 1860 census of Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois shows: R. Cumings, N., T.N., A.E., M.J ., J., E.S.,

CENSUS: 1880 census of Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois shows: Robt. Cumings, Nancy, Sue. Livin g next door to Nancy's sister, Ann Anderson.

BIOGRAPHY: The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

BIOGRAPHY: The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois

CENSUS: 1850 census of Macoupin, Illinois shows: Margaret CUMMINGS and children and grandchil dren:Elizabeth C. 20/IL, Thomas H. 18/IL, Mahala 36/KY, Riley 16/IL, John 4/IL. Two doors dow n is son: John CUMMINGS and family plus Amanda C. 10/IL

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

1880 census of Dodds, Jefferson, Illinois: W. CUMMINGS 31/IL/PA/PA R. A. wife/23/IL/TN/TN W. B. dau/4/IL A. O. son/1/IL Henry RODGERS other/49/TN/TN/TN/married Eliza RODGERS other/29/IL/TN/TN/married Asbery RODGERS other/14/IL/TN/TN Dora B. RODGERS other/10months/IL/TN/IL

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Macoupin, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Macoupin, Illinois.

MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Macoupin, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Macoupin, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Macoupin, Illinois.

MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Macoupin, Illinois.

CENSUS: 1850 census of Macoupin, Illinois shows: Andrew M. and Jane OWENS and children: Andre w 16/TN and Mary E. IL. With them are Thomas CUMMINGS 4/IL and John 2/IL. It is unclear fro m the census if Thomas and John are brothers or cousins. Two CUMMINGS boys married OWENS gir ls: William CUMMINGS/Jane OWENS and Wesley E./H. Malinda. Either or both OWENS girl could b e a daughter of Andrew and Jane.

Researchers: Rick Young; 2606 Buck Tr.; Euless, Tx 76039; riyo@worldnet.att.net

BIOGRAPHY: Her name was given to me as Lucinda Russell Cunning...Russell being a middle nam e and not a surname for Lucinda.

Mariage record of Morgan, Illinois

1850 census of Morgan, Illinois shows: George and Maria CUNNINGHAM and children: Allure, Geor ge, Nancy, Charles, Ellin, L. R. (son, initials may not be correct)

Marriage record of Crawford, Illinois for both of Samuel's marriages.

1850 census of Crawford, Illinois shows: Samuel H. and Zerilda CUNNINGHAM and children: Char* tina A., Angeline, and Emily J. Also Samuel's children: George W., William T., John F. Als o Zerilda's children: Hannah H. and Mary W. MONTGOMERY.!marriage record of Crawford County, I L. Serilda Montgomery is listed as having married both Samuel and Wellington on the same date , same county.

BIOGRAPHY: The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

CENSUS: 1860 census of Loami, Sangamon, Illinois shows: A. Baiger, D., J., also with them: D . Cuppy (son-in-law) and L. Cuppy (daughter).

CENSUS: 1880 census of Loami, Sangamon, Illinois shows: Daniel Cuppy, Lethe, Mary Evaline, Ha rriet Viola.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

BIOGRAPHY: The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois: Jane CURRY marrie d a man whose name was CURRY. They had Elizabeth CURRY. She married James CURRY.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

CENSUS: 1850 census of Sangamon, Illinois shows: Madison Currey, Caroline and children: Orrin , Lucinda, Zackariah.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

BIOGRAPHY: The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois.

CENSUS: 1850 census of Sangamon, Illinois shows: Jackson Curry, Mary and children: SArah, Ame rica, William, James. Jackson's brother, William Curry and sister, Sarah Curry were living w ith them.

CENSUS: 1880 census of Clear Lake, Sangamon, Illinois shows: son, Robert living with his brot her's family: William Curry.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois for both of Robert's marriages.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois for both of Robert's marriages.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois for both of Robert's marriages.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

CENSUS: 1880 census of Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois shows: Thos. J. Curry, Anna and childr en: Robert F., Norman and Thos' brother, John W.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

CENSUS: 1880 census of Clear Lake, Sangamon, Illinois shows: William Curry, Amelia and childr en: Robert, Mary. William's brother, Robert 23, was living with them.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

CENSUS: 1850 census of Sangamon, Illinois shows: William and Sarah Curry living with William' s brother, Jackson.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.