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Edward Washington Le Francis

• Birth*: He was born in 1853 in Vermont.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Cora E. Bartlett, daughter of Owen M. Bartlett and Mary Nancy Clawson.^3,2
• Death*: He died on 14 December 1932 in Saint Joseph's Hospital, Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho.^4,2
• Burial*: Interment was in KP, row 65, lot 227, grave 01, Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho.²

• Note*: He moved to Illinois as a child, to the Williamette Valley of Oregon in 1875, and to Whitman County, Washington in 1882, where he farmed until 1892. He then moved Idaho, first to Coeur D'Alene, then to Pierce, and in 1917 to Lewiston.¹

• Last Edited: 18 Sep 2020

Charles Elwood Pyle

• Marriage*: He married Cora E. Bartlett, daughter of Owen M. Bartlett and Mary Nancy Clawson.^1,2
• Birth*: He was born in 1877.²
• Death*: He died in 1958.²
• Burial*: Interment was in Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.²

• Last Edited: 17 Sep 2020

Rena M. Le Francis

• Father: Edward Washington Le Francis^3,4 b. 1853, d. 14 Dec 1932
• Mother: Cora E. Bartlett^1,2 b. Aug 1874, d. 2 Dec 1969

• Birth*: She was born in 1893.⁵
• Marriage*: She married Harry B. Solomon.^5,6
• Death*: She died in 1976.⁵
• Burial*: Interment was in "J" plot, lot 3263, Inglewood Park Cemetery, 720 East Florence Avenue, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.⁷

• Last Edited: 17 Sep 2020

Harry B. Solomon

• Birth*: He was born in 1890.¹
• Marriage*: He married Rena M. Le Francis, daughter of Edward Washington Le Francis and Cora E. Bartlett.^2,1
• Death*: He died in 1951.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in "J" plot, lot 3263, Inglewood Park Cemetery, 720 East Florence Avenue, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.³

• Last Edited: 17 Sep 2020

Albert C. Bartlett

• Father: Owen M. Bartlett^1,2 b. Aug 1849, d. 4 Oct 1902
• Mother: Mary Nancy Clawson^3,4 b. 6 May 1858, d. 26 Jul 1934

• Birth*: He was born on 7 July 1877.⁵
• Death*: He died on 19 January 1970 at age 92.⁵
• Burial*: Interment was in Riverside Cemetery (also known as Orofino Cemetery), Orofino, Clearwater County, Idaho.⁶

• Last Edited: 17 Sep 2020

Mary Lois ('Myrnie') Judy

• Father: William Stanley Judy³ b. 29 Dec 1848, d. 19 Jun 1905
• Mother: Rhoda Adeline ('Addie') Bartlett^1,2 b. 9 Dec 1852, d. 8 Feb 1945

• Birth*: She was born on 14 February 1872 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁴
• Marriage*: She married Archie Francis Wilson.⁵
• Death*: She died on 5 October 1953 in Illinois at age 81.⁴
• Burial*: Interment was in Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.⁴

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

William Thomas Judy

• Father: William Stanley Judy¹ b. 29 Dec 1848, d. 19 Jun 1905
• Mother: Rhoda Adeline ('Addie') Bartlett^2,3 b. 9 Dec 1852, d. 8 Feb 1945

• Birth*: He was born on 29 August 1877 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁴
• Marriage*: He married Maude Hoyland in 1920.^5,6,7
• Death*: He died on 5 July 1940 in Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 62.⁴
• Burial*: Interment was in plot 72, Woodlawn Cemetery, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁴

• Note*: He died in a car accident.⁴

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Joseph Addison French Judy

• Father: William Stanley Judy b. 29 Dec 1848, d. 19 Jun 1905
• Mother: Rhoda Adeline ('Addie') Bartlett^1,2 b. 9 Dec 1852, d. 8 Feb 1945

• Birth*: He was born on 15 May 1880 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.³
• Marriage*: He married Lela Edith Bean in 1909.^4,5
• Death*: He died on 15 January 1947 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, at age 66.³
• Burial*: Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.³

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Lucy Elizabeth Judy

• Father: William Stanley Judy¹ b. 29 Dec 1848, d. 19 Jun 1905
• Mother: Rhoda Adeline ('Addie') Bartlett^2,3 b. 9 Dec 1852, d. 8 Feb 1945

• Birth*: She was born on 24 June 1884 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁴
• Marriage*: She married Harry Clifford ('HC') Miller on 24 March 1903 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.^5,6
• Death*: She died on 9 March 1977 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 92.⁴
• Burial*: Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, 606 Church Street, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.⁴

• Note*: She married Henry "after a whirlwind courtship" and enjoyed being active in Decatur's social circles.⁴

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Benton E. Judy

• Father: William Stanley Judy¹ b. 29 Dec 1848, d. 19 Jun 1905
• Mother: Rhoda Adeline ('Addie') Bartlett^2,3 b. 9 Dec 1852, d. 8 Feb 1945

• Birth*: He was born in 1887.⁴
• Death*: He died on 1 May 1890 in the family residence, 123 West Decatur Street, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.⁵
• Burial*: Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, 606 Church Street, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.⁴

• Note*: His Find A Grave memorial, attributing the information to the Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur, Ill., 1 May 1890, p. 3, says that he died of diphtheria at the family residence, 123 West Decatur Street, at 1:10 a.m., aged two years and five months. that suggests that he was born in November or early December 1887.⁴

• Last Edited: 21 Sep 2020

Archie Francis Wilson

• Birth*: He was born on 15 May 1869 in Mount Zion Township, Casner, Macon County, Illinois.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Mary Lois ('Myrnie') Judy, daughter of William Stanley Judy and Rhoda Adeline ('Addie') Bartlett.²
• Death*: He died on 21 May 1903 in his store, Decatur Gun Company, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 34.^1,3
• Burial*: Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, 606 Church Street, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.¹

• Obituary*: "Alderman Archie F. Wison fell dead in his store about 7 40 a. m Thursday. He was without warning struck with apoplexy while standing by the counter and talking to a traveling man. He never regained consciousness and died a very few minutes after being stricken. Mr. Wilson had been apparently in excellent health and his death was so sudden that the report could scarcely be credited by his friends.
     "About 7:30 o'clock Mr. Wilson arrived at the Decatur Gun Company store of which he was the proprietor. He had not been in the place more than ten minutes before he died. The only persons in the store at the time were the stenographer, Elmer Masters and Charles A. Newton, a traveling man who represents a powder firm in Chicago. Mr. Newton was standing outside the counter talking to Mr. Wilson who was standing behind the counter. Suddenly Mr. Wilson said "Oh God" and with those words fell to the the floor.
     "Archie Wilson was 33 years old May 15 last. He was born in Mt.Zion township and was the son of R.D.Wilson. Both the father and grandfather were old settlers of this county. Mr. Wilson lived on the farm until a young man and then moved to Decatur. Among the first position he held was one with the Mueller Gun Company. He stayed with that establishment for a good many years, acquiring an interest in the business. The store was sold by the Mueller Company to another man from whom Mr.Wilson bought the establishment. At the time of his death he was the sole owner. On the night of July 4, 1901 Mr.Wilson's store caught fire from the fire works in the place and was totally destroyed but the place was rebuilt and the place was one of the best sporting goods stores in this part of the state.
     "His father died about two years ago but his mother is still living in this city. Beside her a wife and three daughters survive. Two are daughters, aged about 8 and 5 and the youngest is a baby boy about six weeks old. Mr. Wilson's wife was the former Mary Lois Judy and they were married Feb 28, 1883?. Three brothers and three sisters also survive. They are Alva Wilson of the firm Askers & Wilson, Oscar Wilson of the firm Wilson & Riber, Donald Wilson who resides in Mt.Zion township, Mrs. Riber of Blue Mound, Mrs. H.A. Traughber of Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. John T. Miller of Decatur."²
• Note*: He owned and operated the Decatur Gun Company, a sporting goods store in Decatur, Illinois. His father and grandfather were "old settlers" of Macon County, Illinois.²

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Mary Adeline Wilson

• Father: Archie Francis Wilson^3,4,5 b. 15 May 1869, d. 21 May 1903
• Mother: Mary Lois ('Myrnie') Judy^1,2 b. 14 Feb 1872, d. 5 Oct 1953

• Birth*: She was born on 7 February 1895 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.^6,7
• Marriage*: She married Lloyd W. Brown on 16 June 1917 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.⁶
• Death*: She died on 2 June 1930 in her residence, 550 South Crea Street, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 35.^7,8
• Burial*: Interment was in Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.^6,7

• Note*: She graduated from Decatur High School, Decatur, Illinois, in 1912 and attended Wellesley College in Massachusetts in 1913-14. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. "Her entire life was spent in Decatur and she was well known and held in high regard."⁶

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Lloyd W. Brown

• Marriage*: He married Mary Adeline Wilson, daughter of Archie Francis Wilson and Mary Lois ('Myrnie') Judy, on 16 June 1917 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.¹

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Francis Gerris Wilson

• Father: Archie Francis Wilson^1,2 b. 15 May 1869, d. 21 May 1903
• Mother: Mary Lois ('Myrnie') Judy^3,4 b. 14 Feb 1872, d. 5 Oct 1953

• Birth*: He was born in May 1899 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.⁵
• Death*: He died in 1952 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.⁵
• Burial*: Interment was in Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.⁵

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Maude Hoyland

• Birth*: She was born in 1885.¹
• Marriage*: She married William Thomas Judy, son of William Stanley Judy and Rhoda Adeline ('Addie') Bartlett, in 1920.^2,3,1
• Death*: She died on 24 October 1977 in Saint Joseph Hospital, Alton, Madison County, Illinois.^4,1
• Burial*: Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^2,1

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Walter W. Judy

• Father: William Thomas Judy² b. 29 Aug 1877, d. 5 Jul 1940
• Mother: Maude Hoyland¹ b. 1885, d. 24 Oct 1977

• Birth*: He was born on 6 December 1917 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.^3,4
• Marriage*: He married Patricia Elaine Reilley on 30 July 1945 in Saint Patrick's Church, Alton, Madison County, Illinois.^5,6
• Death*: He died on 19 August 1978 in Saint Anthony's Hospital, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, at age 60.^7,4
• Burial*: Interment was in Saint Patrick Cemetery, 2801 Greenwood, Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois.⁴

• Note*: He graduated from Decatur High School, Decatur, Illinois, and served in a naval construction battallion as a gunner's mate first class in World War II. At the time he entered the Navy in early 1943 he was living in Alton, Illinois and was employed by Union Electric Company. At the time of his marriage in July 1945 he had been serving in the Pacific war theater for twenty-three months.⁵

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Patricia Elaine Reilley

• Birth*: She was born in 1924.¹
• Marriage*: She married Walter W. Judy, son of William Thomas Judy and Maude Hoyland, on 30 July 1945 in Saint Patrick's Church, Alton, Madison County, Illinois.^2,3
• Death*: She died on 10 January 2020.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in Saint Patrick Cemetery, 2801 Greenwood, Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois.¹

• Note*: She graduated from Marquette High School, a Catholic school in Alton, Illinois, and Monticello College, described in a Wikipedia article as a women's seminary established in 1838 in Godfrey, Illinois, but no longer in existence, and was a member of Zeta Beta Psi sorority.²

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Lela Edith Bean

• Birth*: She was born in 1885.¹
• Marriage*: She married Joseph Addison French Judy, son of William Stanley Judy and Rhoda Adeline ('Addie') Bartlett, in 1909.^2,1
• Death*: She died in 1950.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.¹

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

William H. Judy

• Father: Joseph Addison French Judy^1,2 b. 15 May 1880, d. 15 Jan 1947
• Mother: Lela Edith Bean^3,4 b. 1885, d. 1950

• Birth*: He was born in 1913.⁵
• Marriage*: He married Helen E. Conaway in 1942.^5,6
• Death*: He died in 1996.⁵
• Burial*: Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.⁵

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Helen E. Conaway

• Birth*: She was born in 1911.¹
• Marriage*: She married William H. Judy, son of Joseph Addison French Judy and Lela Edith Bean, in 1942.^2,1
• Death*: She died in 1969.¹
• Burial*: Interment was after 1969 in Mount Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.¹

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Harry Clifford ('HC') Miller

• Birth*: He was born on 26 June 1873 in Warren, Jo Daviess County, Illinois.¹
• Marriage*: He married Lucy Elizabeth Judy, daughter of William Stanley Judy and Rhoda Adeline ('Addie') Bartlett, on 24 March 1903 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.^2,1
• Death*: He died on 4 December 1960 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 87.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in Oakland Cemetery, 2619 West Pearl City Road, Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois.¹

• Note*: He retired in 1942 after many decades as travelling agent and then state superintendent of Railway Express Agency, Inc., also known as American Railway Express, which was attached to the Illinois Central Railroad.¹

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Harry Bernard Miller

• Father: Harry Clifford ('HC') Miller^3,4 b. 26 Jun 1873, d. 4 Dec 1960
• Mother: Lucy Elizabeth Judy^1,2 b. 24 Jun 1884, d. 9 Mar 1977

• Birth*: He was born on 16 June 1904 in Parsons, Labette County, Kansas.⁵
• Death*: He died on 7 August 1969 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 65.⁵
• Burial*: Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, 606 Church Street, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.⁵

• Note*: He was an accountant for U.S. Steel Company in Chicago, moving there in 1935 and, having retired, returning to Decatur, Illinois two years before his death. He was referred to as Harry Jr. in the family, even though his and his father's middle names were different.⁵

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Robert Archie Miller

• Father: Harry Clifford ('HC') Miller b. 26 Jun 1873, d. 4 Dec 1960
• Mother: Lucy Elizabeth Judy b. 24 Jun 1884, d. 9 Mar 1977

• Birth*: He was born in 1907.^1,2
• Death*: He died in 1984.^1,2

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Charles Oliver Miller

• Father: Harry Clifford ('HC') Miller b. 26 Jun 1873, d. 4 Dec 1960
• Mother: Lucy Elizabeth Judy b. 24 Jun 1884, d. 9 Mar 1977

• Birth*: He was born on 28 February 1910 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.¹
• Death*: He died on 25 February 1980 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 69.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, Macon County, Illinois.¹

• Note*: "He was a retired accountant and former co-owner of Miller and Johnson Accounting Analysts. He was elected several times to the Township Board of Auditors. He was former member of the board of directors of First Federal Savings and Loan and director-emeritus. Earlier in his career he was a member of the editorial staff of the Decatur Herald and Review and the St. Louis Star Times."¹

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

John David Miller

• Father: Harry Clifford ('HC') Miller b. 26 Jun 1873, d. 4 Dec 1960
• Mother: Lucy Elizabeth Judy b. 24 Jun 1884, d. 9 Mar 1977

• Birth*: He was born in 1912.^1,2
• Death*: He died in 1983.^1,2

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

George Devere Morris

• Marriage*: He married Sarah Catherine ('Kate') Winkler, daughter of Judge Clinton McKamy Winkler and Juda Louisa Bartlett, on 8 October 1872 in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas.

• Last Edited: 29 Sep 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Jesse Bartlett and Frances Callaway

Earl Davis Fortson Sr.

• Birth*: He was born on 29 July 1908 in Anderson County, Texas.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Mae Bell Harrison on 30 June 1940 in her mother's home, Ennis, Ellis County, Texas.^3,4,5,6
• Death*: He died on 28 March 1970 in Memorial Hospital, Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas, at age 61.^7,2
• Burial*: Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas.⁸

• Scrapbook*: "Miss Mabel Harrison and Earl D. Fortson Married on Sunday.
     "Miss Mabel Harrison, a popular graduate nurse of this city, and Earl D. Fortson of Pharr, were united in marriage Sunday, June 30, at 4 p. m. at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Rufus Lusk in Ennis, the ceremony having been performed by the pastor of the Ennis Baptist church in the presence of relatives and a few close friends.
     "After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Fortson left on a short wedding trip, and upon their return will be at home in Pharr, where Mr. Fortson is connected with the highway department.
     "Mrs. Fortson has many Corsicana friends, who wish for her much happiness in her married life."⁹
• Obituary*: "Earl Fortson Rites Monday
     "Earl Fortson, 61, a native of Anderson County, died in Memorial Hospital here Saturday afternoon. He resided at 2002 W. 4th Ave. and was a retired Mobil Oil employe [sic].
     "Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ben Hargrove of Texas City will officiate, assisted by the Rev. James McKee of the Emmanuel Baptist Church.
     "Surviving are his wife Mrs. Maybelle Fortson of Corsicana; his mother, Mrs. Addie May Fortson of Palestine; six brothers, Leo Fortson of Fort Worth, The Rev. Jack Fortson of Edinburg, the Rev. Eddie Fortson of Duncanville, the Rev. Jeff Fortson of Gladewater; Dale Fortson of Abilene and Joe Fortson of Phoenix, Ariz; two sisters, Mrs. Al Rossen of Palestine and Mrs. Arthur Holder of Edinburg; several nieces and nephews."

• Last Edited: 26 Oct 2020

Mae Bell Harrison

• Birth*: She was born on 2 January 1909 in Ellis County, Texas.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married Earl Davis Fortson Sr. on 30 June 1940 in her mother's home, Ennis, Ellis County, Texas.^3,4,5,6
• Death*: She died on 11 December 1977 in Memorial Hospital, Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas, at age 68.^2,7
• Burial*: Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas.⁸

• Scrapbook*: "Miss Mabel Harrison and Earl D. Fortson Married on Sunday.
     "Miss Mabel Harrison, a popular graduate nurse of this city, and Earl D. Fortson of Pharr, were united in marriage Sunday, June 30, at 4 p. m. at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Rufus Lusk in Ennis, the ceremony having been performed by the pastor of the Ennis Baptist church in the presence of relatives and a few close friends.
     "After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Fortson left on a short wedding trip, and upon their return will be at home in Pharr, where Mr. Fortson is connected with the highway department.
     "Mrs. Fortson has many Corsicana friends, who wish for her much happiness in her married life."⁹
• Obituary*: "Mrs. Fortson
     "Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. E.D. (Mable) [sic] Fortson, 68, resident of Corsicana, who died Sunday at Memorial Hospital.
     "The Rev. Ben Hargrove will officiate, with burial following at Oakwood Cemetery.
     "She was a native of Ellis County, had lived in Corsicana 35 years; was a past matron of the Eastern Star and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
     "Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Morris of Corsicana and Mrs. Willie Pearl Cook of Ennis and a number of nieces and nephews."¹⁰

• Last Edited: 26 Oct 2020

Dick Box

• Marriage*: He married Hester Clopton, daughter of Haynie Wilford Clopton and Audrey Hester, in 1945.¹
• Death*: He died in 1969.¹

• Note*: He was a chemical engineer.¹

• Last Edited: 25 Nov 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Benjamin Clopton and Agnes Morgan

Earl A. Hollinger Jr.

• Birth*: He was born on 28 February 1921 in Pennsylvania.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Hester Clopton, daughter of Haynie Wilford Clopton and Audrey Hester, after 1969.³
• Death*: He died on 12 April 2006 in Slippery Rock, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at age 85.^4,5

• Note*: • He was from Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania.
  • On 19 Aug 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he enlisted for U.S. military service "for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law." He had completed four years of high school, and his civilian occupation category was described as "semiskilled mechanics and repairmen."^6,7

• Last Edited: 14 Dec 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Benjamin Clopton and Agnes Morgan

Marjorie Evelyn ('Margie') Clopton

Marjorie Evelyn Clopton French, from her online obituary.

• Father: Willard Ervin Clopton^1,2,3,4 b. 30 Jul 1887, d. 15 Apr 1966
• Mother: Cora Ellen Beauchamp^5,6,7,8 b. 22 Nov 1891, d. 25 Dec 1985

• Birth*: She was born on 22 October 1928 in Mount Sherman, LaRue County, Kentucky.^9,10
• Marriage*: She married Eugene Elbert French circa 1946.^11,12,13,14
• Death*: She died on 11 June 2020 in Kensington Center, 225 St. John Road, Elizabethtown, Harlan County, Kentucky, at age 91.^15,10
• Burial*: Interment was on 13 June 2020 in Mount Tabor Church Cemetery (also known as Mount Tabor Baptist Church Cemetery), 2 Bennett Road, Buffalo, LaRue County, Kentucky.¹⁰

• Note*: She was a member of First Baptist Church and taught a pre-school class at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for many years. She enjoyed working on their farm and taking care of her beautiful flowers.⁹

• Last Edited: 6 Dec 2020

Willard Ervin Clopton

• Father: George Washington Clopton^1,2,3 b. 14 Sep 1858, d. 30 Nov 1918
• Mother: Elizabeth ('Betty') Walters^4,5,6 b. 13 Nov 1861, d. 27 Sep 1917

• Birth*: He was born on 30 July 1887 in Magnolia, LaRue County, Kentucky.^7,8,9,10
• Marriage*: He married Cora Ellen Beauchamp on 9 April 1911 in Green County, Kentucky.^11,12,13,14
• Death*: He died on 15 April 1966 in Mount Sherman, LaRue County, Kentucky, at age 78.^15,16,17,18
• Burial*: Interment was in Benningfield Chapel Cemetery, Mount Sherman Road, LaRue County, Kentucky.¹¹

• Last Edited: 8 May 2024

Cora Ellen Beauchamp

• Birth*: She was born on 22 November 1891 in Green County, Kentucky.^1,2,3
• Marriage*: She married Willard Ervin Clopton, son of George Washington Clopton and Elizabeth ('Betty') Walters, on 9 April 1911 in Green County, Kentucky.^4,5,6,7
• Death*: She died on 25 December 1985 in Hodgenville, LaRue County, Kentucky, at age 94.^1,8
• Burial*: Interment was in Benningfield Chapel Cemetery, Mount Sherman Road, LaRue County, Kentucky.⁵

• Last Edited: 8 May 2024

Eugene Elbert French

Eugene Elbert French, from his online obituary.

• Birth*: He was born on 16 August 1926 in Jericho, LaRue County, Kentucky.^1,2,3
• Marriage*: He married Marjorie Evelyn ('Margie') Clopton, daughter of Willard Ervin Clopton and Cora Ellen Beauchamp, circa 1946.^4,5,6,7
• Death*: He died on 16 November 2020 in his home, Hodgenville, LaRue County, Kentucky, at age 94.^8,9
• Burial*: Interment was on 28 November 2020 in Mount Tabor Church Cemetery (also known as Mount Tabor Baptist Church Cemetery), 2 Bennett Road, Buffalo, LaRue County, Kentucky.¹⁰

• Note*: • He enlisted for U.S. military service on 15 Jan 1945 after two years of high school.
  • He was stationed in Korea while serving in the U.S. Army. He worked at General Electric for thirty-three years and had a farm near Tonieville, Kentucky. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Hodgenville, Kentucky for many years and before that had been a deacon at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.^11,12

• Last Edited: 1 Dec 2020

Judy Ann French

Judy Ann French Brown, from her online obituary.

• Father: Eugene Elbert French b. 16 Aug 1926, d. 16 Nov 2020
• Mother: Marjorie Evelyn ('Margie') Clopton¹ b. 22 Oct 1928, d. 11 Jun 2020

• Birth*: She was born on 4 July 1947 in LaRue County, Kentucky.^2,3
• Marriage*: She married James Clement Brown on 13 June 1981 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.^4,5,6
• Death*: She died on 1 January 2013 in her home, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, at age 65.^7,3
• Burial*: Interment was on 7 January 2013 in Mount Tabor Church Cemetery (also known as Mount Tabor Baptist Church Cemetery), 2 Bennett Road, Buffalo, LaRue County, Kentucky.^8,9

• Note*: She worked in the office of the county attorney for Jefferson County, Kentucky for thirteen years.⁷

• Last Edited: 5 Dec 2020

Gloria Jean French

Gloria Jean French Merrill, from her online obituary.

• Father: Eugene Elbert French b. 16 Aug 1926, d. 16 Nov 2020
• Mother: Marjorie Evelyn ('Margie') Clopton b. 22 Oct 1928, d. 11 Jun 2020

• Birth*: She was born on 7 June 1945 in Hodgenville, LaRue County, Kentucky.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married Judge Thomas Blake Merrill on 23 October 1982 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.^3,4,5,6
• Death*: She died on 9 September 2019 in her home, Middletown, Jefferson County, Kentucky, at age 74.^7,8
• Burial*: Interment was on 14 September 2019 in Mount Tabor Church Cemetery (also known as Mount Tabor Baptist Church Cemetery), 2 Bennett Road, Buffalo, LaRue County, Kentucky.^9,10

• Last Edited: 5 Dec 2020

Judge Thomas Blake Merrill

Judge Thomas Blake Merrill, from his online obituary.

• Birth*: He was born on 14 September 1937 in Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Gloria Jean French, daughter of Eugene Elbert French and Marjorie Evelyn ('Margie') Clopton, on 23 October 1982 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.^3,4,5,6
• Death*: He died on 21 June 2017 in his home, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, at age 79.^1,2
• Burial*: Interment was on 26 June 2017 in Mount Tabor Church Cemetery (also known as Mount Tabor Baptist Church Cemetery), 2 Bennett Road, Buffalo, LaRue County, Kentucky.^1,7

• Note*: From his obituary: " He spent his preteen years living with his family in Guam, and then Tokyo, where he attended high school at the American School in Tokyo, Japan. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Hawaii in 1960, and his J.D. at the University of Louisville in 1965. After graduation, he made Louisville his permanent home and practiced law until he was appointed as a Quarterly Quart Judge in 1970. In 1977, he was elected to the Commonwealth of Kentucky District Court, where he served for 17 years. In 1994 he served in the family court until he retired in 1999. In 2015, Judge Merill was honored by the Kentucky Bar Association as a Senior Counselor in recognition of his 50 years of service. He loved being a judge and an attorney. . . . Judge Merrill was an avid fisherman, joke teller, sports fan, and a horse racing handicapper. His laugh will be well remembered by those who loved him, and his personally crafted and perfected Bolognese sauce will be missed. He loved music, particularly the blues . . . ."⁸

• Last Edited: 5 Dec 2020