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Susan Louisa Ridings

Female 1846 - 1928  (81 years)


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  1. 1.  Susan Louisa Ridings was born on 20 Oct 1846 in Lee Co, VA; died on 25 Feb 1928 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Susan was born in Stonega, which is now part of Wise Co VA

    This is not a farming community. Why live in this area in 1846?

    Died:
    Name: Susan Riding Williams
    Titles and Terms (original):
    Death Date: 25 Feb 1928
    Death Place: Cooksville, McLean, Illinois
    Gender: Female
    Marital Status:
    Race or Color:
    Age: 81
    Estimated Birth Year: 1847
    Birth Date: 20 Oct 1846
    Birthplace: Stonega, Virginia
    Father: John Ridings
    Father's Titles and Terms (original):
    Father's Birth Place: Virginia
    Mother: Sarah Ridings
    Mother's Titles and Terms (original):
    Mother's Birth Place: Virginia
    Occupation: Housewife
    Residence: Cooksville, Ill.
    Street Address:
    Spouse: Edward Williams
    Spouse's Titles and Terms (original):
    Spouse's Birthplace:
    Burial Date: 27 Feb 1928
    Burial Place:
    Cemetery: Blue Mound Cem.
    Informant:
    Additional Relatives:
    Digital Folder Number: 4008216
    Image Number: 925
    Film Number: 1614307
    Volume/Page/Certificate Number: cn 7973
    Collection: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947

    Buried:
    GRid=19215007

    Susan married Edward J. Williams on 22 Sep 1864 in Pulaski Co, KY. Edward was born in Nov 1838 in Madison Co, KY; died about 1905 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John H. Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1866 in Pulaski Co, KY; and died.
    2. 3. William Thomas Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Apr 1868 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 5 May 1930 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY.
    3. 4. Richard L. Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1873 in Pulaski Co, KY; died about 1914 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.
    4. 5. Henry Cam Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jul 1874 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 8 Sep 1950 in Peoria Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.
    5. 6. Clarence Newton Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Oct 1879 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 14 Oct 1959 in Henry Co, IL; was buried in Henry Co, IL.
    6. 7. Mary A Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 May 1882 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in McLean Co, IL.
    7. 8. Mattie R Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1884 in Pulaski Co, KY; died about 1972; was buried in McLean Co, IL.
    8. 9. Margaret Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1887 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 26 Nov 1980 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John H. Williams Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born in Sep 1866 in Pulaski Co, KY; and died.

  2. 3.  William Thomas Williams Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born on 21 Apr 1868 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 5 May 1930 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Name: William T. Williams
    Gender: Male
    Burial Date:
    Burial Place:
    Death Date: 1930
    Death Place: Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky
    Age:
    Birth Date:
    Birthplace:
    Occupation:
    Race:
    Marital Status:
    Spouse's Name:
    Father's Name: Ned Williams
    Father's Birthplace:
    Mother's Name: Susie Ridings
    Mother's Birthplace:
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I08529-0
    System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
    Source Film Number: 1913062
    Reference Number: 12901
    Collection: Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970

    Buried:
    GRid=32372933

    William married Mary Lou Fisher on 15 Sep 1926 in Pulaski Co, KY. Mary was born on 24 May 1897 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 15 Apr 1955 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Richard L. Williams Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born in Oct 1873 in Pulaski Co, KY; died about 1914 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    GRid=152183406

    Richard married Sarah Richa Mills on 23 Dec 1894 in Pulaski Co, KY. Sarah was born on 24 Jan 1860 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 19 Jun 1946 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Grace Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Sep 1895 in IL; died on 9 Feb 1991 in Travis Co, TX; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

  4. 5.  Henry Cam Williams Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born on 3 Jul 1874 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 8 Sep 1950 in Peoria Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Name: Henry C. William
    Gender: Male
    Baptism/Christening Date:
    Baptism/Christening Place:
    Birth Date: 03 Jul 1874
    Birthplace: PULASKI,KENTUCKY
    Death Date:
    Name Note:
    Race:
    Father's Name: Edward William
    Father's Birthplace:
    Father's Age:
    Mother's Name: Louisa Ridings
    Mother's Birthplace:
    Mother's Age:
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C51791-2
    System Origin: Kentucky-ODM
    Source Film Number: unknown
    Reference Number:
    Collection: Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960

    Buried:
    GRid=181907442

    Family/Spouse: Vergie Hollars. Vergie was born on 23 Feb 1887 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 27 Jan 1946 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Bernard E Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Sep 1921 in IL; died on 9 Jul 1998 in IL; was buried in LaSalle Co, IL.
    2. 12. Dorothy Lauretta Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1924 in McLean Co, IL; died on 3 Oct 2006 in McLean Co, IL.

  5. 6.  Clarence Newton Williams Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born on 22 Oct 1879 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 14 Oct 1959 in Henry Co, IL; was buried in Henry Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    GRid=119390587

    Clarence married Mary Abbie Sears on 28 Dec 1903 in Pulaski Co, KY. Mary was born about 1881 in KY; died about 1963; was buried in Henry Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Clarence Williams, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Oct 1904 in IL; died on 28 Jan 1990; was buried in DuPage Co, IL.
    2. 14. Ruth Etta Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jul 1906 in KY; died on 18 Apr 1932 in Champaign Co, IL; was buried in Henry Co, IL.
    3. 15. Raymond Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1907 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 28 Jun 1993 in Cook Co, IL; was buried in Cook Co, IL.
    4. 16. Fanny Marie Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1910 in KY; and died.
    5. 17. Charles R Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Oct 1911 in Pulaski Co, KY; died in Jan 1979 in Henry Co, IL.
    6. 18. Edna M Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1913 in KY; and died.
    7. 19. Arnold Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jan 1916 in Whiteside Co, IL; died on 11 Jun 1969; was buried in Henry Co, IL.
    8. 20. Mary Elizabeth Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 May 1921 in Henry Co, IL; died on 28 Aug 2001.

  6. 7.  Mary A Williams Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born on 27 May 1882 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    GRid=141852707

    Mary married Charles Barker on 5 Oct 1904 in McLean Co, IL. Charles was born on 18 Jul 1879 in McLean Co, IL; died on 12 Dec 1954 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Jesse Barker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1905 in McLean Co, IL; died on 29 Jan 1970 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.
    2. 22. Harold Carl Barker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1907 in McLean Co, IL; died on 29 Jul 1999 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.
    3. 23. Elvin Charles Barker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jul 1912 in McLean Co, IL; died on 30 Aug 1975 in Champaign Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

  7. 8.  Mattie R Williams Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born in Nov 1884 in Pulaski Co, KY; died about 1972; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Mattie married Wesley Woodard on 29 May 1905 in McLean Co, IL. Wesley was born on 7 Mar 1863 in McLean Co, IL; died on 9 Jun 1933 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 9.  Margaret Williams Descendancy chart to this point (1.Susan1) was born in Jan 1887 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 26 Nov 1980 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Margaret was the daughter of Edward Williams and Susan Louisa Ridings Williams. They owned the Williams Hotel in Cooksville, Ill. Margaret married a second time to Isaac Benjamin Harness and they had several children. They were Clifford, Harry, and William. Margaret passed away Nov. 26, 1980 in Normal, Ill. Isaac is FAG #44358262. 

    Buried:
    GRid=152371325

    Family/Spouse: Isaac Benjamin Harness. Isaac was born on 25 Jul 1878 in Barton Co, IL; died on 8 Nov 1931 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Clifford Harness  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 May 1915 in McLean Co, IL; died on 5 Mar 1990 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.
    2. 25. Harry Newton Harness  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1918 in McLean Co, IL; died on 9 Sep 1999 in Seminole Co, GA; was buried in McLean Co, IL.
    3. 26. William Harness  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1926 in McLean Co, IL; died on 11 Feb 2004 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Margaret married John Felkamp on 18 Dec 1905. John was born on 5 Apr 1883 in Netherlands; died on 23 Jun 1964 in Cook Co, IL; was buried in Cook Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Grace Williams Descendancy chart to this point (4.Richard2, 1.Susan1) was born on 21 Sep 1895 in IL; died on 9 Feb 1991 in Travis Co, TX; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    GRid=152185111

    Grace married Edmond Small on 19 Dec 1914. Edmond was born on 18 Dec 1892 in McLean Co, IL; died on 11 Feb 1976 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Edna Eileen Small  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jan 1916 in McLean Co, IL; died on 22 May 2009 in Burnet Co,TX; was buried in Travis Co, TX.
    2. 28. Joseph R Small  Descendancy chart to this point was born in ABF 1917; and died.

  2. 11.  Bernard E Williams Descendancy chart to this point (5.Henry2, 1.Susan1) was born on 18 Sep 1921 in IL; died on 9 Jul 1998 in IL; was buried in LaSalle Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    GRid=163564620

    Family/Spouse: Frances E Boaz. Frances was born on 19 Sep 1924; died on 30 May 2016; was buried in LaSalle Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Donna Williams  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 30. Steve Williams  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 12.  Dorothy Lauretta Williams Descendancy chart to this point (5.Henry2, 1.Susan1) was born on 6 Apr 1924 in McLean Co, IL; died on 3 Oct 2006 in McLean Co, IL.

  4. 13.  Clarence Williams, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1) was born on 2 Oct 1904 in IL; died on 28 Jan 1990; was buried in DuPage Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    GRid=181401549

    Family/Spouse: Eva [Williams]. Eva was born about 1909 in IL; died about 1998; was buried in DuPage Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Richard Williams  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Lois Ann Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1935 in IL; and died.
    3. 33. Joyce Williams  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 34. John Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1940 in IL; and died.
    5. 35. Ronald David Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1946 in DuPage Co, IL; died on 17 Jul 2020 in Blue Earth Co, MN.

  5. 14.  Ruth Etta Williams Descendancy chart to this point (6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1) was born on 14 Jul 1906 in KY; died on 18 Apr 1932 in Champaign Co, IL; was buried in Henry Co, IL.

    Family/Spouse: Elmer Tanner Border. Elmer was born on 4 Mar 1899 in Morgan Co, IL; died on 6 Feb 1946 in Hennepin Co, MN; was buried in Franklin Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Howard Edward Border  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1926 in IL; died on 20 Feb 1995 in CA.
    2. 37. Mary Alice Border  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Dec 1927 in Whiteside Co, IL; died on 20 Feb 2013 in Los Angeles Co, CA.
    3. 38. Edna Maxine Border  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1930 in Cook Co, IL; died on 28 Nov 1948 in Jefferson Co, IL; was buried in Franklin Co, IL.

  6. 15.  Raymond Williams Descendancy chart to this point (6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1) was born on 9 Sep 1907 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 28 Jun 1993 in Cook Co, IL; was buried in Cook Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Raymond H. Williams, 85, of Lansing, Illinois, formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Monday, June 28, 1993, at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights.

    He leaves his wife Eva; son Jerry (Lucia) Williams of Lansing; granddaughter Eva Poirier of Hammond; four great-grandchildren; sisters Edna Barclay of Missouri, Mary Stone of Florida, and Marie Lovejoy of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.

    Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 1, 1993, [at] 11 a.m. at the Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 5840 Hohman Ave., Hammond, Rev. Bruce Stanek officiating. Burial at Cedar Park Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

    Buried:
    GRid=207782569

    Family/Spouse: Eva Anderson. Eva was born on 1 Sep 1909 in Benton Co, IN; died on 3 Nov 1994 in Cook Co, IL; was buried in Cook Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Jerry Raymond Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jan 1929 in Lake Co, IN; died on 21 Mar 2003 in Lake Co, IN.

  7. 16.  Fanny Marie Williams Descendancy chart to this point (6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1) was born about 1910 in KY; and died.

  8. 17.  Charles R Williams Descendancy chart to this point (6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1) was born on 25 Oct 1911 in Pulaski Co, KY; died in Jan 1979 in Henry Co, IL.

  9. 18.  Edna M Williams Descendancy chart to this point (6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1) was born about 1913 in KY; and died.

  10. 19.  Arnold Williams Descendancy chart to this point (6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1) was born on 26 Jan 1916 in Whiteside Co, IL; died on 11 Jun 1969; was buried in Henry Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    GRid=119390671

    Arnold married Jean Lucille Nofflett on 25 Apr 1937 in Porter Co, IN. Jean was born on 13 Apr 1915; died in Mar 2014 in DuPage Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 20.  Mary Elizabeth Williams Descendancy chart to this point (6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1) was born on 2 May 1921 in Henry Co, IL; died on 28 Aug 2001.

  12. 21.  Jesse Barker Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mary2, 1.Susan1) was born on 12 Oct 1905 in McLean Co, IL; died on 29 Jan 1970 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    GRid=133597611

    Family/Spouse: Lucille E Sears. Lucille was born on 11 Aug 1909 in McLean Co, IL; died on 7 Jul 1997 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Virginia Barker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jun 1928 in McLean Co, IL; died on 11 Jun 1993 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.
    2. 41. Marvin D Barker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1940 in McLean Co, IL; died on 4 Mar 2018 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.
    3. 42. Charles E Barker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Feb 1942; died on 23 May 2009 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

  13. 22.  Harold Carl Barker Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mary2, 1.Susan1) was born on 8 Sep 1907 in McLean Co, IL; died on 29 Jul 1999 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    GRid=63965226

    Family/Spouse: Elnora Mattingly. Elnora was born on 6 Sep 1912 in Marion Co, KY; died on 19 Mar 2005 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 43. Robert L Barker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1938 in McLean Co, IL; died on 20 Aug 1990 in St Louis Co, MO; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

  14. 23.  Elvin Charles Barker Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mary2, 1.Susan1) was born on 16 Jul 1912 in McLean Co, IL; died on 30 Aug 1975 in Champaign Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Died:
    The funeral of Elvin Barker, 62, was held at the Danforth Funeral Home, Roberts, with Dr. Robert Sabo officiating.

    He was born July 16, 1912, at Cooksville, a son of Charles and Mollie Williams Barker. He married Vivian Williams at St. Charles, Mo., March 11, 1939.

    Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Wendell Thackeray, Melvin; three grandchildren: a brother, Carl Barker, Cooksville.

    A brother preceded him in death.

    He was a member of the Sibley United Methodist Church.

    He was a farmer and he served on the farm advisory board of the Champaign Production Credit Association at Gibson City and was a commissioner on the Lawndale and Cropsey Drainage Districts.

    Buried:
    GRid=39169497

    Elvin married Vivian Williams on 11 Mar 1939 in MO. Vivian was born on 18 May 1912 in McLean Co, IL; died on 6 Jul 2009 in Ford Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 24.  Clifford Harness Descendancy chart to this point (9.Margaret2, 1.Susan1) was born on 28 May 1915 in McLean Co, IL; died on 5 Mar 1990 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Clifford "Ike" Harness

    The funeral of Clifford "Ike" Harness, 74, of 1700 N. School St., Normal, retired electrician and amateur radio operator, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Brady Funeral Home, Bloomington. The Rev. Fred Belcher will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington.

    Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Harness, a McLean County native, died at 4:26 a.m. Monday (March 5, 1990) at St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

    He was born May 28, 1915, at Cooksville, a son of Isaac B. and Margaret A. Harness. He married Mary Dunn Spillman Nov. 9, 1963, at Galesburg. She died Oct. 6, 1985.

    Survivors include two sons, Rodney Spillman, Minonk, and Edward Spillman, 205 W. Emerson St., Bloomington; one daughter, Liz Giarette, 1700 N. School St., Normal; two brothers, Bill, 1607 S. Center St., Bloomington, and Harry, Donalsonville, Ga.; and three grandchildren.

    Mr. Harness was an electrician for many years at Illinois State University and a 30-year member of Local 197 of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

    In the early days of radio, Mr. Harness operated a radio station on Sunday afternoons at the Colonial Theater in Colfax. He continued his interest in radio as an amateur operator.

    He was an Army veteran of World War II.

    Family/Spouse: Mary E Dunn. Mary was born on 13 Jul 1916 in McLean Co, IL; died on 6 Oct 1985 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 25.  Harry Newton Harness Descendancy chart to this point (9.Margaret2, 1.Susan1) was born on 26 Aug 1918 in McLean Co, IL; died on 9 Sep 1999 in Seminole Co, GA; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Harry Harness

    The graveside service for Harry Newton Harness, 81, of Rt. 2 Box 120 Holy Isles, Donaldsonville, Ga., formerly of Bloomington, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington, with Masonic services by the Bloomington Lodge No. 43. There will be no visitation. East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington is in charge of arrangements.

    Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice.

    He died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 9, 1999) at his residence.

    He was born Aug. 26, 1918, in Cooksville, a son of Isaac B. and Margaret Williams Harness. He married Elverie Goehner on Aug. 16, 1980, in Georgia. She survives.

    Other survivors include one stepdaughter, Karen Adams, Bainbridge, Ga.; one stepson, Wilson Zunz, Tampa, Fla.; one brother, William "Bill" Harness, Bloomington; and five step grandchildren.

    His parents preceded him in death.

    Harry married Martha J Condon on 27 May 1943 in Terre Haute, IN. Martha was born on 8 Aug 1923 in Ramsey Co, MN; died on 12 Dec 1978 in Houston Co, AL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Margeret Harness Lechner  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jan 1939 in MI; died on 6 Nov 2002 in Howard Co, IN.

  17. 26.  William Harness Descendancy chart to this point (9.Margaret2, 1.Susan1) was born on 26 Aug 1926 in McLean Co, IL; died on 11 Feb 2004 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Died:
    William Harness

    Bloomington -- William "Bill" Harness, 77, of Bloomington died at 1:41 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 11, 2004) at Bloomington.

    His memorial service and inurnment will be at 10 a.m. Feb. 21 at Evergreen Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, Bloomington. Melba Haggins will officiate. Kibler-Smith Memorial Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements.

    In lieu of flowers, take your family out to lunch.

    He was born Aug. 26, 1926, at Cooksville, a son of Isaac and Margaret Alice Williams Harness. Bill married Shirley J. Mills March 31, 1953, in Normal. She survives.

    Also surviving are a daughter, Anna Jean Lawrence, Weldon; a grandson, Samuel Lawrence, Weldon; a granddaughter-in-law, Danielle Murphy, Normal; and a great-granddaughter, Samantha Anne Murphy, Normal.

    His parents, a grandson, Jason Murphy; and two brothers preceded him in death.

    He was a retired lineman with Illinois Power Co. after 38 years.

    He was a member of Wade Barney Masonic Lodge 512.

    He enjoyed short wave radios, fishing and NASCAR racing. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed by all.
     

    Family/Spouse: Shirley J Mills. Shirley was born on 1 Jan 1931; died on 3 Nov 2016; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 27.  Edna Eileen Small Descendancy chart to this point (10.Grace3, 4.Richard2, 1.Susan1) was born on 24 Jan 1916 in McLean Co, IL; died on 22 May 2009 in Burnet Co,TX; was buried in Travis Co, TX.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    GRid=206016266


  2. 28.  Joseph R Small Descendancy chart to this point (10.Grace3, 4.Richard2, 1.Susan1) was born in ABF 1917; and died.

  3. 29.  Donna Williams Descendancy chart to this point (11.Bernard3, 5.Henry2, 1.Susan1)

  4. 30.  Steve Williams Descendancy chart to this point (11.Bernard3, 5.Henry2, 1.Susan1)

  5. 31.  Richard Williams Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clarence3, 6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1)

  6. 32.  Lois Ann Williams Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clarence3, 6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1) was born about 1935 in IL; and died.

  7. 33.  Joyce Williams Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clarence3, 6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1)

  8. 34.  John Williams Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clarence3, 6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1) was born about 1940 in IL; and died.

  9. 35.  Ronald David Williams Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clarence3, 6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1) was born on 20 Apr 1946 in DuPage Co, IL; died on 17 Jul 2020 in Blue Earth Co, MN.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Ron passed away peacefully in his sleep at Ecumen Pathstone in Mankato in the early morning of July 17, 2020.

    He was born in Lombard, Illinois on April 20, 1946 to Clarence and Eva Williams. He graduated from Wheaton High School in 1964. After attending college in South Carolina and Arizona, Ron moved back to the Chicago area and began a career in the computer industry. He worked as a computer operator and programmer, primarily within the financial sector.

    He settled in Elgin, Illinois where he lived until moving to Mankato in October of 2014. Ron was an active member in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin and stayed in contact with many of his friends from the Elgin area after moving to Minnesota. Ron was a lover of classical music, he enjoyed listening to, studying, and playing pipe organs, and was an enthusiastic participant in a number of handbell choirs.

    Ron was also fascinated with trains. He was a member of the Illinois Railway Museum, had an extensive collection of toy trains, and would read anything train-related he could get his hands on. He loved art and history, spending his free time visiting art institutes and museums.

    In 2014, Ron moved to Mankato to be closer to family. He was a resident of Old Main Village senior living community for five years.

    Ron had a special bond with and will be sorely missed by his nephew and niece-in-law, Rod and Cindy Bruce of Mankato; and nieces, Celeste Williams (Chris Arnold) of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and Sierra Schneider-Williams of Santa Cruz, California.

    Ron is survived by his sister, Joyce Bruce of St. Peter, Minnesota; brother, Richard (Jeannette) Williams of Clifton, Tennessee; sister-in law, Margy Williams; brother-in-law, Roger Skartveit; ex-sister-in-law, Peg Schneider; cousins, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews.

    Ron was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lois Skartveit; brother, John Williams; brother-in-law, Charles Bruce; and nephew, William Bruce.

    At this time, there is no formal memorial service planned for Ron.--Mankato Mortuary

    Buried:
    GRid=219932771


  10. 36.  Howard Edward Border Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ruth3, 6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1) was born on 6 Mar 1926 in IL; died on 20 Feb 1995 in CA.

  11. 37.  Mary Alice Border Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ruth3, 6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1) was born on 20 Dec 1927 in Whiteside Co, IL; died on 20 Feb 2013 in Los Angeles Co, CA.

  12. 38.  Edna Maxine Border Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ruth3, 6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1) was born on 15 Feb 1930 in Cook Co, IL; died on 28 Nov 1948 in Jefferson Co, IL; was buried in Franklin Co, IL.

  13. 39.  Jerry Raymond Williams Descendancy chart to this point (15.Raymond3, 6.Clarence2, 1.Susan1) was born on 7 Jan 1929 in Lake Co, IN; died on 21 Mar 2003 in Lake Co, IN.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Jerry R. Williams, age 74, of Lansing IL, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2003.

    He leaves his wife Lucia; daughter Eve E. Poirier; son-in-law, Michael Conroy; grandchildren Renee, Ryan, Todd, and Robert; great-grandchildren Alyssa, Dakota, Cassidy, and Kayle.

    Preceded in death by daughter Denise Conroy and son-in-law Daniel Poirier.

    Friends may call at the Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 5840 Hohman Ave., Hammond, on Monday, March 24th, from 2 to 5 p.m., with funeral service at 5 p.m., Rev. Barry Groh officiating. Interment private.

    Mr. Williams was retired from the Lever Bros. Corporation, Hammond. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

    Buried:
    GRid=207781404


  14. 40.  Virginia Barker Descendancy chart to this point (21.Jesse3, 7.Mary2, 1.Susan1) was born on 13 Jun 1928 in McLean Co, IL; died on 11 Jun 1993 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    GRid=127308333


  15. 41.  Marvin D Barker Descendancy chart to this point (21.Jesse3, 7.Mary2, 1.Susan1) was born on 10 Feb 1940 in McLean Co, IL; died on 4 Mar 2018 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Marvin D. Barker age 78 of Colfax IL passed away at 11:30 PM on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington IL. His funeral service will be 1:00 PM Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Pastor Tom Krieger will be officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Bloomington, IL. Visitation will be 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Wednesday and from 12 Noon -1:00 PM Thursday at the memorial home. The family suggests memorials be made to Eastern McLean County Ambulance Association, Central Illinois Small Animal Rescue or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

    Marvin was born February 10, 1940 in Bloomington, IL the son of Jesse and Lucille Sears Barker. He married Lois Lilienthal on February 28, 1959 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Colfax, IL. She survives.

    Also surviving are his 2 daughters, Connie (Richard) Johnson, Bloomington, IL,
    Pamela (Scott) Hardman, Clinton, IL, 4 granddaughters, Sarah Furr, Clinton, IL,
    Courtney (Zander) Wyatt, Nashville, TN, Brittany (fiancé Andrew Braun) Feger,
    Washington, IL, Katie (Mitch) LaHood, East Peoria and 1 great-granddaughter, Emmie Furr, Clinton, IL.

    Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Orville and Charles Barker and1 sister, Virginia Kaufman.

    Marvin had a passion for farming, he had farmed in the Colfax, Cooksville and Saybrook area for many years. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Colfax, IL. Marvin enjoyed antique tractor drives. He was a member of the McLean County Farm Bureau.

    Buried:
    GRid=187800883


  16. 42.  Charles E Barker Descendancy chart to this point (21.Jesse3, 7.Mary2, 1.Susan1) was born on 5 Feb 1942; died on 23 May 2009 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    GRid=177839419


  17. 43.  Robert L Barker Descendancy chart to this point (22.Harold3, 7.Mary2, 1.Susan1) was born on 5 Aug 1938 in McLean Co, IL; died on 20 Aug 1990 in St Louis Co, MO; was buried in McLean Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    GRid=63965321


  18. 44.  Margeret Harness Lechner Descendancy chart to this point (25.Harry3, 9.Margaret2, 1.Susan1) was born on 6 Jan 1939 in MI; died on 6 Nov 2002 in Howard Co, IN.



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