The splencner Family Tree


Franciscus N. Horsch [Parents] was born 1 in Jan 1884 in Lake View, IL (now Chicago). He died 2 on 28 May 1949 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN. He was buried 3 in 1949 in Hammond, IN (St. Joseph Cemetary). He married Stella Groff.

Of 238 Doty St. in Hammond at time of death.

Stella Groff was born about 1890. She married Franciscus N. Horsch.

They had the following children:

  M i Living
  F ii Living
  F iii Living

George Casper Horsch [Parents] died 1 on 23 Mar 1948 in Dyer, IN. He was buried 2 in 1848 in River Grove, IL (St. Joseph Cemetary). He married Living.

Mmber of Catholic Order of Foresters Chicago Chapter #568

Living

They had the following children:

  M i Living
  F ii Living

Charles Olen Peace [Parents] was born 1 about 1904 in Fulton Co., GA. He died 2 before 1940 in Cook Co., IL. He married 3 Virginia L. Davis in 1925. Charles was employed 4 as Checker at Terra Cotta Plant in 1920 in East Point, Fulton Co., GA. He was employed 5 as laborer at tile factory in 1930 in Steger, Cook Co., IL.

Research Notes: He seems to have been born Olin, but added the Charles as he got older.

TIMELINE
1930 Living in Steger, Cook, IL, with daughters and wife. Roomer named Gladys Cast lives here as well. He is working with a tile company.

Virginia L. Davis [Parents] was born 1, 2 about 1908 in Natchez, Adams Co., MS. She died in Chicago Heights, IL. She married 3 Charles Olen Peace in 1925.

1940 Widowed at 29 and living in a $29/month rental with 5 children and mother at 41 Illinois St. in Chicago Heights, Bloom Twp., Cook, IL. She claims to have been born in Louisiana. In 1935, lived with family in Steger, IL. She and entire family is unemployed. Her mother, though, is working with the WPA sewing project and is earning $156 a year for it. [U.S. Census]

They had the following children:

  M i Charles Olen Peace
  F ii Living
  F iii Living
  F iv Living
  F v Living

Living

Living [Parents]

Other marriages:
Living
Living


Edward George Doyle [Parents] was born 1 on 15 Mar 1890 in Chicago, IL. He died 2 on 20 Jun 1923 in Chicago, IL. He was buried 3 in 1923 in Chicago, IL (Calvary Cemetary). He married Louise C. Shrum.

Louise C. Shrum [Parents] was born on 4 Nov 1890 in McLeansboro, Hamilton Co., IL. She died 1 on 31 Dec 1952 in Chicago, IL. She was buried in 1953 in Chicago, IL (Calvary Cemetary). She married Edward George Doyle. Louise was employed 2 as nurse in Chicago, IL.

They had the following children:

  F i Frances Catherine Doyle

John Doyle was born about 1865. He married Catherine Cody.

Catherine Cody [Parents] was born 1, 2 in 1869 in Ireland. She died in 1956 in Illinois. She married John Doyle. Catherine was employed 3 as matron at department store in 1910 in Chicago, IL.

They had the following children:

  M i Edward George Doyle
  M ii Thomas Doyle was born 1 about 1896 in Illinois.
  M iii Joseph Doyle was born 1 about 1898 in Illinois.
  F iv Mary Doyle was born 1 about 1894 in Illinois.
  M v John Doyle was born 1 about 1891 in Illinois.

William Augustus Peace [Parents] was born 1 on 10 Jan 1883 in Georgia. He died 2 on 26 Sep 1937 in Georgia. He married Drucilla Benson on 17 Aug 1902 in Cedartown, Polk Co., GA (Lime Branch Baptist Church).

RESEARCH NOTES: Had death date of 1909 which is wrong. Know about parents from book in Peg Peace's house.

TIMELINE
1900: On census is named Augustus L. Peace, living with aprents on farm in Cedartown, Polk Co., GA
1918: 9/12 Living at Jones Av. in East Point, GA. Aged 35 years. Lists Priscilla Peace as closest relative and signs "William Augustus Peace." Registrar says he is medium build with brown eyes and black hair. Working as a "presser" at Atlanta Cotton Co. (WW1 Draft Registry)
1920: living at 502 Jones Av. in East Point, GA, with wife and 5 children. He is 36 years old as is his wife. he and parents born in Georgia. Occupation is "presser" at the Terra Cotta Plant. Oldest son works with him. (1920 U.S. Census)
1930: living at 222 Chattahoochee Av. in East Point borough, GA

Drucilla Benson [Parents] was born 1 in Sep 1883 in Georgia. She died on 9 Dec 1969. She married William Augustus Peace on 17 Aug 1902 in Cedartown, Polk Co., GA (Lime Branch Baptist Church).

They had the following children:

  M i Charles Olen Peace
  F ii Living
  M iii Living
  F iv Living
  M v Living
  M vi Ross B. Peace was born 1, 2 on 28 Dec 1921 in Fulton Co., GA. He died 3 in Apr 1983.
  F vii Living

Emile Nilles [Parents] was born on 25 Oct 1918 in Boulaide, Wiltz, Luxembourg. He died about 1986 in Ospern, Redange, Luxembourg. He married Barbe Salentiny in Ospern, Luxembourg. Emile was employed as Farmer in Ospern, Luxembourg.

Barbe Salentiny was born in Ospern, Redange, Luxembourg. She died in Ospern, Redange, Luxembourg. She married Emile Nilles in Ospern, Luxembourg.


Edward G. Cody was born about 1835 in Ireland. He died 1 before Jan 1870 in Chicago, IL. He was buried 2 about Jan 1870 in Chicago, IL (Calvary Cemetery). He married Sarah Hayden. Edward immigrated 3 in 1869 to Ireland to Illinois.

Died before 1880 Census.

Died in America shortly after emigrating per family tradition. This makes sense since the census record of daughter shows he being native to Ireland and she was born in 1869. In January, 1870, according to family tradition Edward was buried at Calvary in Chicago. This means that the family emigrated in 1869. (D. Fiddelke)

Sarah Hayden was born 1 in 1837 in Ireland. She died 2 in 1899 in Illinois. She married Edward G. Cody. Sarah immigrated 3 in 1869 to Ireland to Illinois.

Head of household in 1880 in Chicago. Only one child working.

Bought gravesite for husband 1/17/1870. (D. Fiddelke)

They had the following children:

  F i Catherine Cody
  F ii Annie Cody was born 1 in 1865 in Ireland.
  F iii Sarah Cody was born 1 in 1858 in Ireland. Sarah was employed 2 as "Washwoman" in 1880 in Chicago, IL.

Gideon W. Shrum [Parents] "Gid" was born in Sep 1825 in Smith Co., TN (now Macon Co.). He died on 28 Oct 1892 in Pleasant Hill, Franklin Co., IL. He married 1 Barbery C. Braden on 14 May 1875 in Jefferson Co., IL. Gideon served in the military Civil War in 1860/1865 in 56th Illinois Regiment. He was employed as Blacksmith, Bridgebuilder, farmer in 1880/1892 in Hamilton Co., IL.

Other marriages:
Garrett, Elizabeth L.
DeWhitt, Nancy
, Sophia Hackett

No conclusive prrof he is Louise's father except that a) he was the only Shrum in Hamilton County in 1880 and was still having children at that time.


"Notes for GIDEON W SHRUM: age 50 was 5 feet 7 1/4 inches tall with a light complexion, light brown hair, blue eyes. He was a Private in Co. G of 111th Reg ILLs Vol. He enrolled on Aug 21, 1862 and discharged at Camp Butler, Ils on June 6th 1865, mustered out a Sargent 6 June 1865. He was a blacksmith when he enrolled"http://www.tcarden.com/tree/ensor/Gifford.htm

Gideon W. "Gid" SHRUM fought in the Civil War. He enlisted at Clinton County, Illinois on 21 August 1862. He was mustered in as a private on 18 September 1862, and mustered out as a Sargent on 6 June 1865. Adjutant General's Report for the 111th Illinois Infantry following the muster out at the conclusion of the war. "The Regiment participated in the grand review held May 21, 1865, and went into camp near the city [Washington, D.C.?]. June 7 we were mustered out of the service. June 10 we broke camp and moved by rail to Springfield, Illinois. Arrived at Camp Butler and went into camp June 15, and remained in camp until the 27th, when we were paid and received our final discharge from the service of the United States. Disbanded and returned to our homes." "The Regiment was engaged in 8 battles and 17 skirmishes. Number killed in battle 46, wounded 144, died in prison 11, died in hospital 93, discharged for disability 71. Total loss 365. "The Regiment marched 1,836 miles, was transported by steamers 650 miles, by railroads 1,250 miles." "Battles - Resaca, Dallas, Kensaw, Atlanta June 11 to 28, Jonesboro, Ft. McAllister, Bentonville." "Skirmishes: Gravel Springs 5 November 1863; Decatur, Alabama 7 March 1864; Snake Creek 9 May 1864; Cross Roads 10 May 1864; Camp Creek 13 May 1864; near Dallas 25 May 1864; Big Shanty 13 June 1864; Kenesaw 24 June 1864; near Marietta [Georgia] 8 July 1864; Decatur 20 July 1864; near Atlanta 3 August 1864; Bull's Gap 23 August 1864; South Edisto, South Carolina 9 February 1865; North Edisto, South Carolina 12 February 1865; Columbia, South Carolina 17 February 1865; Cheraw, South Carolina 6 May 1865. © Schrum/Shrum Research Group December 1997

SHRUM,George W., 1845-1865. SHRUM,Gideon W., 56 Illinois Infantry. On 31 March 1865, less tan 2 weeks from the end of the Civil War, 200 soldiers from the 56th Illinois Infantry were aboard the steamer, "General Lyon" when it encountered a severe storm off Cape Hatteras, caught fire & sank. Including the soldiers and crew, over 500 people met their death by flames or drowning. One of the Boys in Blue was a George W. Shrum, of Saline County Illinois. SHRUM,Gideon W., 1825-1892 m Elizabeth GARRETT, Private Co. G, 111th Regiment, Illinois Volunteers. Served from 21 August 1862, mustered out a Sargent 6 June 1865.

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/2313/1800.html

Barbery C. Braden was born in 1850 in Hamilton Co., IL. She died 1 on 28 Mar 1922. She married 2 Gideon W. Shrum on 14 May 1875 in Jefferson Co., IL.

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