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James F. Leaming

• Last Edited: 12 Aug 2018

Adelia C. Miller

• Birth*: She was born in 1875 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.¹
• Marriage*: She married George Sherman Bartlett, son of Jesse Bartlett and Sophia E. Stallings, on 4 January 1893 in the bride's home, Pin Oak Township, Madison County, Illinois.^2,3,4
• Death*: She died on 6 January 1919 in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in section 7, division D, grave space 43-gr.wc2, Dodge Grove Cemetery.¹

• Note*: • A newspaper announcement at the time of their wedding says Adelia was her given name, but her Find A Grave memorial says it was Adella, and her tombstone, as pictured in her Find A Grave memorial, says it was Della.
  • Her Find A Grave memorial says she was born in 1875 and died on 6 Jan 1919, but her tombstone, as pictured in the memorial, says she was born on 12 Nov 1873 and died on 22 Feb 1919.^5,6
• Scrapbook*: "Miss Adelia C. Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Miller, of Pin Oak, and Mr. Geo. S. Bartlett, of Charleston, were married at the bride’s home, Wednesday afternoon [4 Jan 1893] by Rev. James Lafferty. Only relatives and immediate friends were present. The couple left that night for Charleston, their future home."⁷

• Last Edited: 16 Aug 2018

Hugh Murphy

• Note*: He moved his family from Tennessee to Madison County, Illinois around 1823 and was a pioneer settler of Pin Oak Township in Madison County.¹

• Last Edited: 16 Aug 2018

Charles Augustus Bartlett

1935 newspaper ad from the Edwardsville (Ill.) Intelligencer.

• Father: William R. Bartlett^1,2,3 b. 29 Aug 1839, d. 1 Mar 1879
• Mother: Mexana Green^4,5,6 d. 19 Feb 1879

• Birth*: He was born on 5 November 1868 in Illiopolis, Sangamon County, Illinois.⁷
• Marriage*: He married Mary Belle Estabrook on 24 November 1894 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^8,9
• Death*: He died on 13 August 1949 in Webster Groves, Saint Louis County, Missouri, at age 80.^7,10
• Burial*: Interment was in Valley View Cemetery (also known as Forever Valley View Gardens), 1564 Lewis Road, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁷

• Note*: • A family history says he was born on 15 Nov 1868, contrary to his Find A Grave memorial, which gives 5 Nov 1868 as his birth date.
  • Both his parents died when he was nine years old. He was reared by his aunt and uncle, Lydia Bartlett Gonterman and Caleb Ball Gonterman, Jr.
  • The Bartlett family history also gives 21 Nov 1894 as their marriage date, but both their Find A Grave memorials give 24 Nov 1894 as the date.
  • He lived in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^{11,12,13,14,15,16}

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Laura Alice Bartlett

• Father: William R. Bartlett^4,5,6 b. 29 Aug 1839, d. 1 Mar 1879
• Mother: Mexana Green^1,2,3 d. 19 Feb 1879

• Birth*: She was born on 11 September 1878 in Sangamon County, Illinois.^7,8
• Marriage*: She married Samuel Walker McKittrick on 17 October 1906 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^9,10
• Death*: She died on 7 February 1965 in Highland, Madison County, Illinois, at age 86.^7,8
• Burial*: Interment was in Valley View Cemetery (also known as Forever Valley View Gardens), 1564 Lewis Road, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁷

• Obituary*: "Laura McKittrick
     "Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Alice McKittrick of 105 Herbert Place, who died Sunday at 7 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Lesley Marks Funeral Home. Mrs. McKittrick, 86 years old, had been hospitalized since Oct. 21, 1964.
     "Daughter of William R. and Mexanna Green Bartlett, she was born Sept. 11, 1878 in Sangamon County. She married Samuel W. McKittrick on Oct. 17, 1905 in Edwardsville. Mr. McKittrick died Feb. 2, 1946. . . .
     "Mrs. McKittrick was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Shut-In Club, Land of Goshen Historical Society and Senior Y Club.
     "Visitation is today at the funeral home. The Rev. C. Kuhlmann of Collinsville will officiate at the final rites. Interment will be in Valley View Gardens of Memory. . . ."¹¹
• Note*: Her parents died the year after her birth, and she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Lydia Bartlett Gonterman and Caleb Ball Gonterman.⁷

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

Samuel Walker McKittrick

• Birth*: He was born on 28 May 1875 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Laura Alice Bartlett, daughter of William R. Bartlett and Mexana Green, on 17 October 1906 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^3,1
• Death*: He died on 2 February 1946 in his residence, 739 St. Louis Street, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, at age 70.^1,4
• Burial*: Interment was on 5 February 1946 in Valley View Cemetery (also known as Forever Valley View Gardens), 1564 Lewis Road, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^5,6

• Obituary*: "S. W. McKittrick, Edwardsville, Dies
     "EDWARDSVILLE, Feb. 4 [1946].—Samuel W. McKittrick, 70, retired Edwardsville attorney, died late Saturday at his home, 739 St. Louis street. He had been in ill health several years.
     "McKittrick was born near Edwardsville, May 28, 1875, a son of the late William and Eliza McKittrick. He attended rural school and Edwardsville High School and was a graduate of Washington University law school. He began his law practice in Edwardsville, and before retirement several years ago was secretary and attorney for the Cloverleaf Building & Loan Association.
     "McKittrick is survived by his widow, Mrs. Laura E. McKittrick; a son, Robert, and a daughter, Mrs. Alice von Brock, all of Edwardsville. Mrs. R. N. Montgomery of Kansas City, Mo., a sister, also survives.
     "The body is at Lesley Marks funeral home where it will remain until Tuesday noon, when it will be moved to the First Presbyterian Church for services at 2 p. m. Rev. Frank L. Kinsman will officiate at services, and burial will be in Valley View cemetery."⁷
• Note*: He attended Edwardsville High School and before that a rural school. He graduated from Washington University law school in St. Louis, Misouri, and practiced law in Edwardsville until he retired several years before his death. Survivors included his widow, a daughter, and a son, all living in Edwardsville, as well as a sister, living in Kansas City, Missouri.⁶

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

Mary Belle Estabrook

• Birth*: She was born on 23 August 1872 in Liberty Prairie, Madison County, Illinois.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married Charles Augustus Bartlett, son of William R. Bartlett and Mexana Green, on 24 November 1894 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^3,4
• Death*: She died on 17 October 1941 in Saint Joseph's Hospital, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, at age 69.^5,6
• Burial*: Interment was on 18 October 1941 in Valley View Cemetery (also known as Forever Valley View Gardens), 1564 Lewis Road, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁷

• Obituary*: "Mrs. Mary Belle Bartlett.
     "Mrs. Mary Belle Bartlett, wife of Charles A. Bartlett, 610 St. Louis St., died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Alton Friday afternoon at 4:35 o’clock. Mrs. Bartlett underwent an operation several weeks ago and after showing considerable improvement, returned home. However complications set in and she returned to the hospital last Sunday in a serious condition.
     "Mrs. Bartlett was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William L. Estabrook. She was born at Liberty Prairie on Aug. 23, 1872 and had attained the age of 69 years, one month and 24 days, most of which time she had resided in Edwardsville.
     "Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett were married here on Nov. 24, 1894 and would have been married 47 years next month. Mrs. Bartlett was affiliated with St. John’s Methodist Church.
     "Besides her husband, Mrs. Bartlett is survived by one son, Harlan E. Bartlett and a sister and brother, Mrs. T. A. Desmond and W. L. Estabrook, all of Edwardsville. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Miss Mary Ann, Robert C. and Harlan Bartlett, Jr.
     "Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 p. m. at the Lesley Marks Funeral Home. Rev. Albert R. Ransom, pastor of St. John’s Church, will conduct the service. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery."⁸
• Note*: She lived most of her life in Edwardsville, Illinois. She died of complications from surgery.⁹

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

Harlan Estabrook Bartlett

• Father: Charles Augustus Bartlett^3,4,5 b. 5 Nov 1868, d. 13 Aug 1949
• Mother: Mary Belle Estabrook^1,2 b. 23 Aug 1872, d. 17 Oct 1941

• Birth*: He was born on 20 April 1900 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁶
• Marriage*: He married Gladys Hotz, daughter of Henry P. Hotz and Otillia Degenfelder, in October 1922 in the bride's home, 516 North Kansas Street, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^6,7
• Death*: He died on 12 October 1954 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, at age 54.⁶
• Burial*: Interment was in Valley View Cemetery (also known as Forever Valley View Gardens), 1564 Lewis Road, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁶

• Note*: Mr. Bartlett "is a promising young business man and is identified with his father in the real estate and insurance business."⁸
• Scrapbook*: • "EXCUSED FROM JURY TO GO ON HONEYMOON
     "Harlan Bartlett of this city, had the misfortune to be called for jury service in the Alton City court for next week at which time all preparations have been made for his marriage to Miss Gladys Hotz. Had he been called upon to serve he would probably have missed out on a honeymoon.
     "Judge Yager, of Alton thought that wedding plans came before the duties to the state and let him off. The wedding plans will now be carried out. He told the judge the ceremony will occur next Thursday."
  • "IS OCTOBER BRIDE
     "MISS GLADYS HOTZ MARRIED TO HARLAN BARTLETT.
     "Ceremony Performed Last Evening at Bride’s Home.
     "One of the most beautiful home weddings this season took place last evening at 5:30 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Hotz of 516 North Kansas street when their daughter Miss Gladys, became the bride of Harlan Bartlett. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. A. O’Reilly pastor of the St. Mary’s Catholic church.
     "The color scheme of yellow and white was carried out in detail. The home was tastefully decorated with ferns, palms and yellow chrysanthemums and the walls were entirely covered with Southern Smilax.
     "Preceding the ceremony musical selections were render by Miss Nelle Dee, piano, Miss Vera Henry, violin and H. L. Porter cello. Miss Leila Sheppard sang two beautiful vocal selections “At Dawning” and “I Love You Truly.”
     "At the first strains of the wedding march, the bridal party entered the parlor. The bridesmaid, Miss Alouise Hotz, came first. She presented a very attractive appearance in a gown of yellow taffeta, and carried a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums.
     "After the bridesmaid had entered the parlor, the bride followed on the arm of her father. She was most charmingly attired in a gown of chantilly lace over georgette and carried a shower bouquet of white bridal rose. She wore a full length veil caught in place by orange blossoms. The groom and his best man, Arthur Werner, of Chicago entered by another door and the couple met before a bank of flowers and ferns where the ceremony took place.
     "Following the ceremony a delicious three course luncheon was served to about sixty guests, which included only immediate members of the family and intimate friends. The table for the bridal party was decorated with Smilax and a huge bouquet of sunburst rose buds. An immense wedding cake, beautifully decorated, occupied a prominent place. At the conclusion of the luncheon the cake was cut by the bride.
     "A reception followed at which time the couple received congratulations. They departed last evening by motor for the east where they will visit for several weeks. On their return here, they will be at home to friends, in their residence on Halleck avenue which has been fitted up.
     "On their departure the couple were liberally showered with rice. The bride’s going away costume consisted of a suit of black material trimmed with caracul. She wore a hat and gloves to match. Just before her departure the bride tossed her bouq1uet which was caught by Miss Christine Ballweg.
     "Mrs. Bartlett is the second daughter of Former Mayor and Mrs. H. P. Hotz. She is a young lady of unusual charm and attractiveness and has a large coterie of friends in this vicinity. She graduated from the Edwardsville High School in 1918 and later accepted a position in her father’s office where she has been employed until recently.
     "Mr. Bartlett is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bartlett of this city. He is a promising young business man and is identified with his father in the real estate and insurance business.
     "The out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zelle, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zelle, Mrs. H. H. Gibson, Mr. Woesten Zelle, Dr. and Mrs. H. Shio, Miss Alice Sheehan and M. E. Dames of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Porter Corrington of Alton, Miss Louise Degendeldt of Prairie Du Roche, Mrs. H. M. Tartt of Kansas City, and Arthur Werner of Chicago.
     "The couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful articles for the home including many beautiful pieces of silver."
  • "THREE ESCAPE INJURY IN CRASH ON SLIPPERY RAILS
     "Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Bartlett and their little baby had a close call from being injured last night about 6 o’clock in a crash with a McKi---y [word is unclear] car at Hillsboro avenue and Commercial street at one of the bad curves in Edwardsville. They were shaken up but not hurt.
     "The left side of the Bartlett coupe was caved in and today it appears that an entirely new body will be needed.
     "The Bartletts were on their way home at the time. Reaching the curve it was necessary to get the two left wheels over the right rail. The tracks were so slippery that Mr. Bartlett was unable to drive out of the tracks after getting around the curve. The left front wheel slid along for about ten feet when the driver stopped the car.
     "The street car was only a short distance away and was running slow as it approached the curve. The motorman failed to stop, hit the automobile and threw it to the curve. The street car stopped within three or four feet after the crash.
     "The automobile was so badly damaged that it could not proceed under its own power and was towed to a garage."
  • "Baby Boy Arrives.
     "Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Bartlett are announcing the arrival of a baby boy at their home on Thursday [10 Mar 1927]."
  • "H. E. BARTLETT HURT
     "Harlan E. Bartlett, Edwardsville insurance and real estate man, suffered fracture of two ribs and other injuries about noon today when his automobile was forced from the road and collided with a heavy pole one mile east of Mitchell on route 4. Mr. Bartlett started to pass a machine going in the same direction and the latter suddenly turned to the left, toward a driveway. Mr. Bartlett pulled his car off the road to avoid a collision and hit the pole. Other occupants of the machines were not seriously injured. Mr. Bartlett was taken to his home here."^{9,10,11,12,13}

• Last Edited: 17 Aug 2018

Gladys Hotz

• Father: Henry P. Hotz¹ b. 1 Aug 1867, d. 23 Dec 1931
• Mother: Otillia Degenfelder b. 16 Oct 1867, d. 4 Aug 1931

• Marriage*: She married Harlan Estabrook Bartlett, son of Charles Augustus Bartlett and Mary Belle Estabrook, in October 1922 in the bride's home, 516 North Kansas Street, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^2,3

• Scrapbook*: • "EXCUSED FROM JURY TO GO ON HONEYMOON
     "Harlan Bartlett of this city, had the misfortune to be called for jury service in the Alton City court for next week at which time all preparations have been made for his marriage to Miss Gladys Hotz. Had he been called upon to serve he would probably have missed out on a honeymoon.
     "Judge Yager, of Alton thought that wedding plans came before the duties to the state and let him off. The wedding plans will now be carried out. He told the judge the ceremony will occur next Thursday."
  • "IS OCTOBER BRIDE
     "MISS GLADYS HOTZ MARRIED TO HARLAN BARTLETT.
     "Ceremony Performed Last Evening at Bride’s Home.
     "One of the most beautiful home weddings this season took place last evening at 5:30 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Hotz of 516 North Kansas street when their daughter Miss Gladys, became the bride of Harlan Bartlett. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. A. O’Reilly pastor of the St. Mary’s Catholic church.
     "The color scheme of yellow and white was carried out in detail. The home was tastefully decorated with ferns, palms and yellow chrysanthemums and the walls were entirely covered with Southern Smilax.
     "Preceding the ceremony musical selections were render by Miss Nelle Dee, piano, Miss Vera Henry, violin and H. L. Porter cello. Miss Leila Sheppard sang two beautiful vocal selections “At Dawning” and “I Love You Truly.”
     "At the first strains of the wedding march, the bridal party entered the parlor. The bridesmaid, Miss Alouise Hotz, came first. She presented a very attractive appearance in a gown of yellow taffeta, and carried a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums.
     "After the bridesmaid had entered the parlor, the bride followed on the arm of her father. She was most charmingly attired in a gown of chantilly lace over georgette and carried a shower bouquet of white bridal rose. She wore a full length veil caught in place by orange blossoms. The groom and his best man, Arthur Werner, of Chicago entered by another door and the couple met before a bank of flowers and ferns where the ceremony took place.
     "Following the ceremony a delicious three course luncheon was served to about sixty guests, which included only immediate members of the family and intimate friends. The table for the bridal party was decorated with Smilax and a huge bouquet of sunburst rose buds. An immense wedding cake, beautifully decorated, occupied a prominent place. At the conclusion of the luncheon the cake was cut by the bride.
     "A reception followed at which time the couple received congratulations. They departed last evening by motor for the east where they will visit for several weeks. On their return here, they will be at home to friends, in their residence on Halleck avenue which has been fitted up.
     "On their departure the couple were liberally showered with rice. The bride’s going away costume consisted of a suit of black material trimmed with caracul. She wore a hat and gloves to match. Just before her departure the bride tossed her bouq1uet which was caught by Miss Christine Ballweg.
     "Mrs. Bartlett is the second daughter of Former Mayor and Mrs. H. P. Hotz. She is a young lady of unusual charm and attractiveness and has a large coterie of friends in this vicinity. She graduated from the Edwardsville High School in 1918 and later accepted a position in her father’s office where she has been employed until recently.
     "Mr. Bartlett is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bartlett of this city. He is a promising young business man and is identified with his father in the real estate and insurance business.
     "The out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zelle, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zelle, Mrs. H. H. Gibson, Mr. Woesten Zelle, Dr. and Mrs. H. Shio, Miss Alice Sheehan and M. E. Dames of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Porter Corrington of Alton, Miss Louise Degendeldt of Prairie Du Roche, Mrs. H. M. Tartt of Kansas City, and Arthur Werner of Chicago.
     "The couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful articles for the home including many beautiful pieces of silver."
  • "THREE ESCAPE INJURY IN CRASH ON SLIPPERY RAILS
     "Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Bartlett and their little baby had a close call from being injured last night about 6 o’clock in a crash with a McKi---y [word is unclear] car at Hillsboro avenue and Commercial street at one of the bad curves in Edwardsville. They were shaken up but not hurt.
     "The left side of the Bartlett coupe was caved in and today it appears that an entirely new body will be needed.
     "The Bartletts were on their way home at the time. Reaching the curve it was necessary to get the two left wheels over the right rail. The tracks were so slippery that Mr. Bartlett was unable to drive out of the tracks after getting around the curve. The left front wheel slid along for about ten feet when the driver stopped the car.
     "The street car was only a short distance away and was running slow as it approached the curve. The motorman failed to stop, hit the automobile and threw it to the curve. The street car stopped within three or four feet after the crash.
     "The automobile was so badly damaged that it could not proceed under its own power and was towed to a garage."
  • "Baby Boy Arrives.
     "Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Bartlett are announcing the arrival of a baby boy at their home on Thursday [10 Mar 1927]."
  • "H. E. BARTLETT HURT
     "Harlan E. Bartlett, Edwardsville insurance and real estate man, suffered fracture of two ribs and other injuries about noon today when his automobile was forced from the road and collided with a heavy pole one mile east of Mitchell on route 4. Mr. Bartlett started to pass a machine going in the same direction and the latter suddenly turned to the left, toward a driveway. Mr. Bartlett pulled his car off the road to avoid a collision and hit the pole. Other occupants of the machines were not seriously injured. Mr. Bartlett was taken to his home here."^4,5,6,7,8
• Note*: "Mrs. Bartlett is the second daughter of Former Mayor and Mrs. H. P. Hotz. She is a young lady of unusual charm and attractiveness . . . . She graduated from the Edwardsville (Ill.) High School in 1918 and later accepted a position in her father's office where she has been employed until recently."⁹

• Last Edited: 17 Aug 2018

Henry P. Hotz

516 N. Kansas St., Edwardsville, Ill. ca. 2018, home of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Hotz in 1922.

• Birth*: He was born on 1 August 1867 in Grantfork, Madison County, Illinois.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Otillia Degenfelder on 4 February 1891 in Saint Boniface Church, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^3,4
• Death*: He died on 23 December 1931 in Riverside Hospital, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, at age 64.^5,6
• Burial*: Interment was in Saint Marys Cemetery, North Kansas Street and Cass Avenue, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.²

• Obituary*: "HY. P. HOTZ DIES EARLY TODAY AT JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
     "End Due to Heart Trouble During Annual Visit With Daughters, Made at Southern Resort
     "FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD HERE
     "Served as Mayor for Fourteen Years and Revised Many Municipal Conditions in His Administrations.
     "Henry P. Hotz, president of Hotz Lumber Co., for years and mayor of Edwardsville for fourteen years during early administrations when the municipal affairs were completely revised, died at Riverside Hospital at Jacksonville, Fla., at 5 o’clock this morning. Word of the death was received in a telegram to his son, Wilfred H. Hotz. Death was due to heart trouble with which he had suffered for two years.
     "His wife, Mrs. Otillia Hotz, died here on August 4 after a stroke. Death of Mrs. Hotz caused a relapse in her husband’s condition but he had recovered sufficiently during November to make his customary trip to Florida to spend the winter.
     "Two years ago specialists at Mayo Brothers Hospital at Rochester, Minn., diagnosed his ailment as due to goiter. He underwent an operation and showed some improvements at intervals since that time.
     "The body is being brought back to Edwardsville by two daughters who accompanied him south. The party is expected in Edwardsville sometime Christmas Day. Services will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church probably Saturday morning at 9 o’clock. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
     "Mr. Hotz was born at Grantfork on August 1, 1867 and was in his 65th year. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. George Hotz. His father was elected Sheriff of Madison County in November, 1882 and the official office caused the family to locate in Edwardsville on Thanksgiving Day that year. Sheriff Hotz and his brother, County Clerk Joseph Hotz, drove to Edwardsville to make plans to take over the office.
     "During 1883 George Hotz became interested in the lumber firm of Hotz & Knoebel. Henry P. Hotz was 18 years old when he was placed in charge of the lumber yard, a business which he headed for nearly 50 years.
     "On February 4, 1891 Mr. Hotz was married to Miss Otillia Degenfelder. Five children were born to the union, one preceding the parents in death. Those who survive are Mrs. Coleta Werner, Mrs. H. E. Bartlett, Miss Alouise Hotz and Wilfred H. Hotz, all of Edwardsville.
     "Mr. Hotz was a man who probably traveled more extensively than any other resident of Edwardsville. He had visited every state in the United States excepting Maine. He made two trips to Europe visiting many places of interest in his extended visits. Numerous trips through the south in visits to Florida were made in the past ten years.
     "His first election as Mayor occurred in April 1903 and he served continuously for five terms until 1913. Then he was out of office for four years. Finally in 1917 friends prevailed upon him to run again and he served four years.
     "Shortly after his election he launched a program of city changes that met with early opposition but later received general approval. Old . . . [the remainder of the obituary is difficult to read because of a poor image on the microfilm]."⁷
• Note*: He was mayor of Edwardsville, Illinois for fourteen years and operated a lumber yard there for nearly fifty years, beginning when he was eighteen years old.¹

• Last Edited: 17 Aug 2018

Otillia Degenfelder

• Birth*: She was born on 16 October 1867 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married Henry P. Hotz on 4 February 1891 in Saint Boniface Church, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^3,4
• Death*: She died on 4 August 1931 in her residence, 516 North Kansas Street, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, at age 63.^1,5
• Burial*: Interment was on 6 August 1931 in Saint Marys Cemetery, North Kansas Street and Cass Avenue, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^1,2

• Obituary*: "FUNERAL OF MRS. H. P. HOTZ THURSDAY
     "Services Will Be Conducted at St. Mary’s Church at Nine O’clock.
     "Solemn requiem high mass will be conducted Thursday morning at 9 o’clock at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Father C. A. Meagher will officiate. Interment will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.
     "Mrs. Otillia Hotz, wife of H. P. Hotz, widely known resident of this city, passed away at the Hotz home, 516 North Kansas Street, yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock after an illness of eight weeks. Death was due to complications.
     "Mrs. Hotz was born in this city, October 16, 1867 and was the daughter of Jacob and Theresa Degenfelder. She was aged 63 years, 9 months and 20 days. She lived all her life in Edwardsville. Mrs. Hotz attended the Edwardsville Public Schools and the Edwardsville High School.
     "She was married to H. P. Hotz February 4, 1891, at the St. Boniface Church in this city by Father Schlegel. Mrs. Hotz was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the St. Mary’s Altar Society and the Century Club, organizations of that church.
     "Besides her husband, H. P. Hotz, she leaves three daughters, Miss Alouise Hotz, Mrs. Gladys Bartlett, Mrs. Coleta Werner, a son Wilfred H. Hotz and five grandchildren, all of Edwardsville.
     "Pallbearers who have been selected to serve Mrs. Hotz are Hanry Trares, Jr., John Mooney, Thomas Moriarity, Dale Flynn, Charles E. Gueltig and David Cunningham."⁶
• Note*: She lived all her life in Edwardsville, Illinois, attended the Edwardsville public schools, and was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church. Survivors included her husband, three daughters, a son, and five grandchildren, all living in Edwardsville.²

• Last Edited: 17 Aug 2018

Nellie Ann Bartlett

• Father: William R. Bartlett¹ b. 29 Aug 1839, d. 1 Mar 1879
• Mother: Mexana Green² d. 19 Feb 1879

• Birth*: She was born on 12 September 1866.³
• Marriage*: She married James T. Brown on 25 February 1890 in Madison County, Illinois.³
• Death*: She died in Minnesota.⁴

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

Emma Gertrude Bartlett

• Father: William R. Bartlett¹ b. 29 Aug 1839, d. 1 Mar 1879
• Mother: Mexana Green² d. 19 Feb 1879

• Birth*: She was born on 13 December 1873 in Illinois.^3,4
• Marriage*: She married John Alfred Trimby on 2 October 1893 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.⁵
• Death*: She died on 25 June 1956 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, at age 82.^6,4
• Burial*: Interment was in Sunset Memorial Park, 3901 North Vermilion Street, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.^5,7

• Note*: She was a member of the Fourth Church of Christ. She and John moved to Danville, Illinois in 1896, to work for the Danville Brickyard, where he remained for twenty-nine years as yard superintendent. In 1925 he became yard foreman at Hegeler Zinc Company in Danville. He retired in 1932, and they moved to Chicago, Illinois, where they lived until returning to Danville in 1943.⁵

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

Jesse D. Bartlett

• Father: William R. Bartlett¹ b. 29 Aug 1839, d. 1 Mar 1879
• Mother: Mexana Green² d. 19 Feb 1879

• Birth*: He was born on 13 April 1876.³

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

James T. Brown

• Marriage*: He married Nellie Ann Bartlett, daughter of William R. Bartlett and Mexana Green, on 25 February 1890 in Madison County, Illinois.¹

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

John Alfred Trimby

• Birth*: He was born on 20 February 1872 in Illinois.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Emma Gertrude Bartlett, daughter of William R. Bartlett and Mexana Green, on 2 October 1893 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.³
• Death*: He died on 22 October 1952 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, at age 80.³
• Burial*: Interment was in Sunset Memorial Park, 3901 North Vermilion Street, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.^3,4

• Note*: • "John Alfred Trimby's father was Hugh Trimby, who was born February 27, 1832, in England. Hugh's parents were William Trimby and Sara (Cooper) Trimby. Hugh married John Alfred's mother, Sara Jane Darknell, on October 23, 1864. Sara was born November 17, 1843, in Mereweltshire, Old England, the daughter of John and Mary Andrew (Butt) Darknell of England. Sara belonged to the Church of England. Hugh and Sara Trimby came from England to settle in Illinois in 1870. She made seven trips back to England to visit her family and was the last of a family of nine children to die."
  • John and Emma moved to Danville, Illinois in 1896, to work for the Danville Brickyard, where he remained for twenty-nine years as yard superintendent. In 1925 he became yard foreman at Hegeler Zinc Company in Danville. He retired in 1932, and they moved to Chicago, Illinois, where they lived until returning to Danville in 1943.
  • His Find A Grave memorial says he died on 21 Oct 1952, but a Bartlett family history gives 22 Oct 1952 as his date of death.^5,6,7,8

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

Jasper B. Johnson

• Father: Sinori Bernola Johnson² b. 2 Nov 1870, d. 24 Feb 1943
• Mother: Fannie Elizabeth Bartlett¹ b. 11 Oct 1870, d. 16 Aug 1957

• Birth*: He was born on 3 April 1896.^3,4
• Death*: He died in September 1975 in Illinois at age 79.^5,6
• Burial*: Interment was in Valley View Cemetery (also known as Forever Valley View Gardens), 1564 Lewis Road, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁴

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

Jessie E. Johnson

• Father: Sinori Bernola Johnson¹ b. 2 Nov 1870, d. 24 Feb 1943
• Mother: Fannie Elizabeth Bartlett² b. 11 Oct 1870, d. 16 Aug 1957

• Marriage*: She married William Charles Wayne Sr.
• Birth*: She was born on 4 November 1899.³
• Death*: She died on 22 September 1986 in Kenton County, Kentucky, at age 86.³
• Burial*: Interment was in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 2910 South State Route 157, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.³

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

William Charles Wayne Sr.

• Marriage*: He married Jessie E. Johnson, daughter of Sinori Bernola Johnson and Fannie Elizabeth Bartlett.
• Birth*: He was born on 18 November 1898 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.¹
• Death*: He died on 4 January 1969 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, at age 70.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 2910 South State Route 157, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.¹

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

Ruth E. Johnson

• Father: Sinori Bernola Johnson¹ b. 2 Nov 1870, d. 24 Feb 1943
• Mother: Fannie Elizabeth Bartlett² b. 11 Oct 1870, d. 16 Aug 1957

• Marriage*: She married Paul H. Oham.³
• Birth*: She was born in 1901.³
• Death*: She died on 8 August 1981.³

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

Paul H. Oham

• Marriage*: He married Ruth E. Johnson, daughter of Sinori Bernola Johnson and Fannie Elizabeth Bartlett.¹

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

Mary V. Johnson

• Father: Sinori Bernola Johnson¹ b. 2 Nov 1870, d. 24 Feb 1943
• Mother: Fannie Elizabeth Bartlett² b. 11 Oct 1870, d. 16 Aug 1957

• Birth*: She was born on 22 March 1906.³
• Death*: She died on 30 March 2003 at age 97.³
• Burial*: Interment was in Valley View Cemetery (also known as Forever Valley View Gardens), 1564 Lewis Road, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.³

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

Mabel K. Johnson

• Father: Sinori Bernola Johnson¹ b. 2 Nov 1870, d. 24 Feb 1943
• Mother: Fannie Elizabeth Bartlett² b. 11 Oct 1870, d. 16 Aug 1957

• Birth*: She was born on 30 March 1909.³
• Death*: She died on 29 January 2002 at age 92.³
• Burial*: Interment was in Valley View Cemetery (also known as Forever Valley View Gardens), 1564 Lewis Road, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.³

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

Alice Virginia McKittrick

• Father: Samuel Walker McKittrick² b. 28 May 1875, d. 2 Feb 1946
• Mother: Laura Alice Bartlett¹ b. 11 Sep 1878, d. 7 Feb 1965

• Marriage*: She married Carl Edward Von Brock.^3,4
• Birth*: She was born on 21 November 1909 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.³
• Death*: She died on 8 February 1996 in Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois, at age 86.³
• Burial*: Interment was in Valley View Cemetery (also known as Forever Valley View Gardens), 1564 Lewis Road, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.³

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

Carl Edward Von Brock

• Marriage*: He married Alice Virginia McKittrick, daughter of Samuel Walker McKittrick and Laura Alice Bartlett.^1,2
• Birth*: He was born on 12 May 1908 in Grant County, Indiana.²
• Death*: He died on 22 February 1997 in Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois, at age 88.²
• Burial*: Interment was in Valley View Cemetery (also known as Forever Valley View Gardens), 1564 Lewis Road, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.²

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

Robert Fredrick Von Brock

• Father: Carl Edward Von Brock^1,2 b. 12 May 1908, d. 22 Feb 1997
• Mother: Alice Virginia McKittrick^3,4 b. 21 Nov 1909, d. 8 Feb 1996

• Birth*: He was born on 23 October 1938 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois.⁵
• Death*: He died on 12 August 1995 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, at age 56.⁶
• Burial*: Interment was in Lake View Memorial Gardens, 5000 North Illinois, Fairview Heights, Saint Clair County, Illinois.⁵

• Note*: He was employed by IBM in St. Louis, Missouri for thirty-two years.⁵

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2018

Doris May Nolan

Doris May Naudain, from a 1967 newspaper.

• Father: Harold B. Nolan^2,3 d. 7 May 1975
• Mother: Mary Catherine McAnenay¹ d. 22 Apr 1967

• Birth*: She was born on 4 March 1923 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada.⁴
• Marriage*: She married Richard Standish Mead Naudain, son of Harold Woodward Naudain and Daisy Iona Mead, on 21 January 1944 in the rectory, St. Brigid's Church, Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada.⁵
• Death*: She died on 19 January 2012 in the Elisabeth Bruyere Centre, Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada, at age 88.⁴
• Burial*: Interment was on 24 January 2012 in Hope Cemetery, 4660 Bank Street, Gloucester, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada.⁴

• Note*: Survivors included a son and his wife, a grandson and his wife, two great-grandchildren, and three sisters.⁶

• Last Edited: 23 Aug 2018

• Charts: Descendants of John Elias Naudain and Three Wives

Harold B. Nolan

• Marriage*: He married Mary Catherine McAnenay.¹
• Death*: He died on 7 May 1975.²
• Burial*: Interment was on 10 May 1975 in Notre-Dame of Ottawa Cemetery, 455 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada.²

• Last Edited: 23 Aug 2018

Mary Catherine McAnenay

• Marriage*: She married Harold B. Nolan.¹
• Death*: She died on 22 April 1967.²
• Burial*: Interment was on 25 April 1967 in Notre-Dame of Ottawa Cemetery, 455 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario.²

• Last Edited: 23 Aug 2018

John A. Airhart

• Father: John Airhart b. 12 Jul 1836, d. 8 Feb 1921
• Mother: Mary Ann Emmert b. 1842, d. 21 Apr 1915

• Last Edited: 26 Aug 2018

Charles Edgar Rittersbacher

• Birth*: He was born on 14 January 1899 in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas.¹
• Marriage*: He married Mary Harris on 7 December 1933 in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Ouida Beatrice Royall on 1 May 1959 in Texas.³
• Death*: He died on 29 February 1972 in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas, at age 73.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas.¹

• Note*: He was a retired postmaster.¹

• Last Edited: 26 Aug 2018

Mary Harris

• Birth*: She was born on 28 September 1902 in Texas.¹
• Marriage*: She married Charles Edgar Rittersbacher on 7 December 1933 in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas.^2,1
• Death*: She died on 11 November 1951 in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas, at age 49.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas.¹

• Last Edited: 26 Aug 2018

Susan Kirk Flowers

• Birth*: She was born on 27 July 1947 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.^1,2
• Death*: She died on 26 August 2018 at age 71.^1,2
• Burial*: Interment was on 30 August 2018 in Parkhill Cemetery (also known as Park Hill Cemetery), 4161 Macon Road, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.^1,2

• Last Edited: 20 Oct 2023

Mary Patricia Fortson

Mary Patricia Fortson, cropped from her online obituary.

• Father: William Boyd Fortson Jr.^1,2,3,4 b. 14 Jun 1915, d. 12 Feb 1986
• Mother: Mary Jeanette Rainey^5,6,7,8 b. 22 Mar 1914, d. 9 Dec 1971

• Birth*: She was born on 8 July 1940 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.^9,10,11
• Death*: She died on 14 October 2023 in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, Florida, at age 83.^10,12
• Burial*: Interment was in Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.^13,14

• Note*: She graduated from Columbus (Georgia) High School in 1958. She also graduated from the University of Georgia, receiving her bachelor's and master's degree in education and also received her teaching certificate from the State of Georgia. She then worked at Florida State University at the Institute of Human Development as well as the lab school. She also worked with the State of Florida in licensing child day cares and administrator of food nutrition management before retiring. She later served as director of the Board of Food and Nutrition.¹³

• Last Edited: 16 Mar 2024