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GenerationNo. 1
1. Preston Hackworth (AKA James Preston3 Hackwith) (John B.2Hackworth, George1) was born 1809 in Floyd Co., KY, and died Aft. 1880in Versailles, Brown Co., IL. He married Nancy Jane Branham February19, 1828 in Pike Co., KY, witnessed by Preston’s mother Mary (Polly) Hackworth,daughter of William Branham and Grace Owens. She was born 1813 inKY, and died Aft. 1880 in Versailles, Brown Co., IL.
Notesfor Preston Hackworth (AKA James Preston Hackwith):
PrestonHackwith was known as Preston Hackworth when he lived in Wayne Co., MOwith wife Nancy Jane Branham. He changed his name to James PrestonHackwith when he moved to Illinois sometime after the l850 Wayne Co., MOcensus, possibly because of a scandal in Missouri.
Childrenof Preston Hackwith) and Nancy Branham are:
+ 2 i. William4 Hackwith, born 1829 in Owen Co., Indiana; died Bef. 1921.
+ 3 ii. SarahJane Hackwith, born 1833 in Owen Co., Indiana; died Bef. 1907 in Aurora,Lawrence Co., MO.
+ 4 iii. Malinda Hackwith,born 1835 in Ohio; died Bef. 1913 in Missouri.
+ 5 iv. PietyHackwith, born 1837 in Ohio.
6 v. John Hackwith, born 1840 in Ohio.
7 vi. MarthaHackwith, born 1843 in Missouri.
+ 8 vii. James PrestonHackwith,Jr., born 1848 in Wayne Co., MO; died May 14, 1920 in Rocky Comfort,Barry Co, MO.
+ 9 viii. Thomas JeffersonHackwith, born September 15, 1850 in Schuyler Co., IL or Wayne Co., MO;died February 27, 1925 in Perry Springs, Pike Co., IL.
GenerationNo. 2
2. William4 Hackwith (Preston Hackworth (AKA James Preston3 Hackwith),John B.2 Hackworth, George1) was born 1829 in Owen Co., Indiana, and diedBef. 1921. He married Amanda Tyson June 13, 1852 in Schuyler Co.,IL, daughter of Henry Tyson and Sarah Berry. She was born June 28,1833 in Schuyler Co., IL, and died December 13, 1921 in Springfield, SangamonCo., IL.
Notesfor William Hackwith:
William’ssurname is spelled Hackwith on his marriage certificate; however,in the l860 Bainbridge Township, Schuyler Co., IL census his wife SarahTyson’s married name is spelled Hackworth.
Childrenof William Hackwith and Amanda Tyson are:
10 i. Dora5Hackwith. She married Frank M. Jones November 26, 1889 in SangamonCo., IL.
11 ii. ElizabethHackwith, died March 04, 1948 in Buried in Springfield, IL. She marriedCharles G. Wills November 09, 1897 in Sangamon Co., IL.
12 iii. Robert Hackwith. He married Ida Howard November 27, 1889 in Sangamon Co., IL.
13 iv. Henry P. Hackwith,born 1853. He married Lizzie Allen March 16, 1889 in Sangamon Co.,IL.
14 v. WilliamL. Hackwith, born 1857.
15 vi. Mary J. Hackwith,born 1860.
3. Sarah Jane4 Hackwith (Preston Hackworth (AKA James Preston3 Hackwith),John B.2 Hackworth, George1) was born 1833 in Owen Co., Indiana, and diedBef. 1907 in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO. She married (1) ? RiggansAbt. 1850. She married (2) George W. Tyson June 10, 1852in Schuyler Co., IL, son of Henry Tyson and Sarah Berry. He was born1830 in Ohio. She married (3) Francis Marion Moore January 20, 1878in Rushville, Schuyler Co., IL, son of James Moore and Marima Reno. He was born October 22, 1836 in Rushville, Schuyler Co., IL, and died March16, 1913 in Newton Co., MO, buried in Hazelgreen Cemetery, Newton Co.,MO.
Notesfor Sarah Jane Hackwith:
Inthe l890 Veterans Census for the city of Aurora, MO, Sarah Jane was livingthere with her third husband Francis Marion Moore.
Notesfor George W. Tyson:
Georgeserved in the Civil War in the 115th Illinois Infantry and was killed duringa battle in Georgia.
Notesfor Francis Marion Moore:
FrancisMarion Moore served in the 101st Illinois Infantry during the Civil War.
Childrenof Sarah Hackwith and George Tyson are:
16 i. CorneliusV.5 Tyson, born 1853.
17 ii. William P.Tyson, born 1855.
18 iii. Mary R. Tyson,born 1857.
4. Malinda4 Hackwith (Preston Hackworth (AKA James Preston3 Hackwith),John B.2 Hackworth, George1) was born 1835 in Ohio, and died Bef. 1913in Missouri. She married (1) John Gossage (Gorsage?) November 07,1852 in Schuyler Co., IL. He was born 1818 in Tennessee. Shemarried (2) Francis Marion Moore July 09, 1907 in Missouri, son of JamesMoore and Marima Reno. He was born October 22, 1836 in Rushville, SchuylerCo., IL, and died March 16, 1913 in Newton Co., MO, buried in HazelgreenCemetery, Newton Co., MO.
Notesfor Malinda Hackwith:
Mrs.Malinda Hackwith Gorsage was the daughter of James Preston Hackwith andNancy Jane Branham. She was married to John Gorsage before her marriageto Francis Marion Moore and was the sister of Sarah Jane Hackwith, FrancisMarion Moore’s first wife.
Notesfor John Gossage (Gorsage?):
Thereis a possible prior marriage for John Gossage (Gorsage?) In the l860Woodstock Township, Schuyler Co., IL census, there is a listing for a JohnGossage 42 yrs. old, wife Nancy 25 yrs old, OH, George 3 IL, and Nancyl IL.
Notesfor Francis Marion Moore:
FrancisMarion Moore served in the 101st Illinois Infantry during the Civil War.
Childrenof Malinda Hackwith and John (Gorsage?) are:
19 i. Nancy5Gossage, born 1849.
20 ii. Sarah “Sary”Gossage, born 1857.
21 iii. John Gossage, Jr.,born 1859.
5. Piety4 Hackwith (Preston Hackworth (AKA James Preston3 Hackwith),John B.2 Hackworth, George1) was born 1837 in Ohio. She married JohnLaMaster March 02, 1854 in Schuyler Co., IL. He was born 1833 inIllinois.
Childof Piety Hackwith and John LaMaster is:
22 i. NancyJ.5 LaMaster, born 1858.
8. James Preston4 Hackwith,Jr. (Preston Hackworth (AKA James Preston3Hackwith), John B.2 Hackworth, George1) was born 1848 in Wayne Co., MO,and died May 14, 1920 in Rocky Comfort, Barry Co, MO. He married(1) Columbia Angeline Howerton April 09, 1880 in Rocky Comfort, MO, daughterof Rufus
Howertonand Emily Fly. She was born November 21, 1864 in Barry Co., MO. He married (2) Anna Ball February 17, 1885 in Rocky Comfort, Barry Co.,MO, daughter of William Ball and Sarah Martin. She was born 1861.
Notesfor Anna Ball:
AnnaBall was Mrs. Anna Ball Hackwith when she married Andrew Stilwagen. Her first husband passed away in l920 in MO.
Childrenof James Hackwith and Columbia Howerton are:
+ 23 i. MyrtleMaudine5 Hackwith, born February 07, 1883 in Rocky Comfort, Barry Co, MO;died December 09, 1963 in Kremmling, Grand Co., CO.
+ 24 ii. Grover ThomasHackwith, born February 17, 1885 in Barry Co., MO (now known as McDonaldCo.); died October 03, 1955 in Cottonwood, Idaho Co., Idaho.
Childof James Hackwith and Anna Ball is:
25 i. Ralph5Hackwith, born October 07, 1905 in Rocky Comfort, Barry Co, MO; died November17, 1986 in Cape Coral, Lee Co., FLA.
9. Thomas Jefferson4 Hackwith (Preston Hackworth (AKA James Preston3Hackwith), John B.2 Hackworth, George1) was born September 15, 1850 inSchuyler Co., IL or Wayne Co., MO, and died February 27, 1925 in PerrySprings, Pike Co., IL. He married Alvina Hall August 10, 1873 inVersailles, Brown Co., IL, daughter of Elisha Hall and Sarah Heflin. She was born October 28, 1854 in Versailles, Brown Co., IL, and died November10, 1934 in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL.
Notesfor Thomas Jefferson Hackwith:
Childrenof Thomas Hackwith and Alvina Hall are:
+ 26 i. JamesMonroe5 Hackwith, born September 25, 1874 in Mt. Sterling, Brown Co., IL;died October 13, 1959 in Kewanee, Henry Co., IL.
+ 27 ii. Ida May (Dollie)Hackwith, born November 25, 1883 in Versailles, Brown Co., IL; died January10, 1959 in Duarte, Los Angeles Co., CA.
+ 28 iii. Veda Marie Hackwith,born June 13, 1896 in Brown Co., IL; died February 16, 1967 in Versailles,Brown Co., IL.
GenerationNo. 3
23. Myrtle Maudine5 Hackwith (James Preston4, Preston Hackworth (AKAJames Preston3 Hackwith), John B.2 Hackworth, George1) was born February07, 1883 in Rocky Comfort, Barry Co, MO, and died December 09, 1963 inKremmling, Grand Co., CO. She married Edward Monroe Decker February23, 1903 in Barry Co., MO. He was born November 11, 1876 in RockyComfort, Barry Co, MO.
Childrenof Myrtle Hackwith and Edward Decker are:
29 i. Cleo6Decker. She married Fay Debarard, Sr.
30 ii. Mary Decker. She married ? Parrott
31 iii. Ruth Decker. She married ? Knorr
24. Grover Thomas5 Hackwith (James Preston4, Preston Hackworth (AKAJames Preston3 Hackwith), John B.2 Hackworth, George1) was born February17, 1885 in Barry Co., MO (now known as McDonald Co.), and died October03, 1955 in Cottonwood, Idaho Co., Idaho. He married Myrtle FrancesHendon November 15, 1905 in Cassdille, Barry Co., MO (now known as McDonaldCo.), daughter of Asa Hendon and Margaret Chitwood. She was bornJanuary 10, 1881 in Barry Co., MO (now known as McDonald Co.), and diedMay 18, 1980 in Lewiston,
NezperceCo., Idaho.
Childrenof Grover Hackwith and Myrtle Hendon are:
32 i. KennethWilbur6 Hackwith, born October 10, 1906 in Rocky Comfort, MO; died August07, 1915 in Colorado.
33 ii. Keith PrestonHackwith, born March 17, 1908 in Troublesom, Colorado; died December 01,1969 in Craigmont, Idaho. He married Florence Leona Grove April 08,1930.
34 iii. Glendal Orien Hackwith,born March 19, 1909 in Kremmling, Grand Co., CO; died December 27, 1984in Saratoga, Wyoming. He married Ethel Mary Deringer May 13, 1933in Kremmling, Colorado; born
September04, 1909 in Idana, Kansas; died January 01, 1993 in Loveland, Larimer Co., Colorado.
35 iv. Oris ElaineHackwith. She married John William Haworth
36 v. MargaretColumbia Hackwith. She married William Andrew Wilson October 09,1934 in Asotin, WA.
37 vi. Grover FrancesHackwith, born in Kremmling, CO. He married Lorine Olive Kelso November30, 1935 in Lewiston, ID; born March 20, 1910; died January 31, 1998 inLewiston, Nez Perce, Idaho.
38 vii. Myrtle Hackwith,born in Kremmling, CO. She married Harold Weller October 13, 1934in Kremmling, CO.
39 viii. Rex Woodrow Hackwith,born September 26, 1916 in Kremmling, Grand Co., CO; died September 16,1918 in Kremmling, Grand Co., CO.
40 ix. Emerson LeeHackwith, born April 30, 1919; died in World War II.
41 x. IreneKathryn Hackwith, born in Kremmling, CO. She married Elmer YoungMay 25, 1943 in Clarkston, WA; born April 15, 1905 in Paonia, CO; diedApril 28, 1992.
42 xi. Nina LouiseHackwith, born September 01, 1921 in Kremmling, Grand Co., CO; died December12, 1922 in Kremmling, Grand Co., CO.
43 xii. Stillborn Hackwith,born November 1929 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado; died November 1929 inSteamboat Springs, Colorado.
26. James Monroe5 Hackwith (Thomas Jefferson4, Preston Hackworth(AKA James Preston3 Hackwith), John B.2 Hackworth, George1) was born September25, 1874 in Mt. Sterling, Brown Co., IL, and died October 13, 1959 in Kewanee,Henry Co., IL. He married Bertha Flora Patton December 24, 1896 inHersman, Brown Co., IL, daughter of Robert Patton and Maria Bailey. She was born January 07, 1877 in Versailles, Brown Co., IL, and died April04, 1932 in Toulon, Stark Co., IL.
Childrenof James Hackwith and Bertha Patton are:
44 i. ClarenceHarlan6 Hackwith, born September 08, 1897 in Brown Co., IL.
Notesfor Clarence Harlan Hackwith:
ClarenceHarlan Hackwith disappeared sometime during the year 1916 while on leavefrom his ship during World War I. No trace of him has ever been found.It was erroneously reported in the Peoria Star newspaper that he had beenkilled when his ship (USS Carolina) was sunk by a torpedo during WorldWar I, but the National Archives could find no record of him ever havingserved in the Navy and the ship mentioned was not sunk but was insteadsold in l924.
45 ii. Hazel IreneHackwith, born September 27, 1899 in Brown Co., IL. She married (1)? Davis She married (2) Grover A. Peterson September 01, 1956 inChicago, Cook Co., IL
Notesfor Hazel Irene Hackwith:
HazelIrene Hackwith left home when she was l5 years old and lived with a cousinand aunt until she graduated from nursing school in 1917. She wasan early women private pilot – she belonged to the Chicago Girls’ FlyingClub in the late 1930’s and also became a lifetime member of the 99’s WomenFlying Association. When Hazel died in September of 1997, she wasthe oldest living member of the 99’s organization. She also was achampion women archer and was one of the top l00 women archers in the countryin 1944. She won numerous awards for her archery skills and alsoa trophy for spot landing while a pilot.
Afterher marriage to Grover Peterson, they moved to Escondido, Ca., where Hazelbecame a prize-winning flower arranger. She won so many awards thatthey finally let her keep the trophy permanently.
Hazelexcelled in everything she did and was a remarkable woman.
46 iii. Horace Galen (Bud)Hackwith, born December 11, 1900 in Brown Co., IL; died January 31, 1987in Kewanee, Henry Co., IL. He married Luella Justine Mock August04, 1921; born June 30, 1902 in Stark Co., IL; died July 24, 1953 in StarkCo., IL.
47 iv. Alma KathrynHackwith, born January 06, 1902 in Perry Township, Pike Co., IL; died 1969. She married ? Kemptner
48 v. AlphaHackwith, born January 06, 1902 in Perry Township, Pike Co., IL; died January07, 1902 in Perry Township, Pike Co., IL.
49 vi. James RolandHackwith, born July 18, 1903 in Perry Township, Pike Co., IL; died June01, 1989 in El Cajon, San Diego Co., IL. He married Florence Lee; bornFebruary 09, 1902 in California; died September 30, 1992 in California.
50 vii. Herman LaurenceHackwith, born August 27, 1904 in Perry Township, Pike Co., IL; died January1987 in Washington. He married Gertrude Estelle Drinkwalter 1928;born July 21, 1907; died March 1968 in Richland, Benton Co., WA.
51 viii. John Henry Hackwith,born October 01, 1905 in Elkhorn Township, Brown Co., IL; died January05, 1993 in Port Townsend, Clallam Co., WA. He married Lana PearlWilliams 1941 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA; born October 11, 1897 in Kirksville,Adair Co., MO; died October 20, 1979 in Port Townsend, Clallam Co., WA.
52 ix. Richard RobertHackwith, born December 06, 1906.
53 x. GeorgeWilliam Hackwith, born May 30, 1908.
54 xi. Charles EdwinHackwith, born February 27, 1910 in Perry Township, Pike Co., IL; diedApril 27, 1966 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. He married Rose ?Hackwith
Notesfor Charles Edwin Hackwith:
CharlesEdwin Hackwith served in World War II and was in active duty during allof his service period. Two of the ships he served on were the USSMaury DD-40l, a destroyer which won l6 battle stars, and the USS Yarnall,which won 9 battle stars. Charles was an Ensign on the USS Yarnall.
55 xii. Francis HughesHackwith, born in Brown Co., IL. He married Winnifred Maxine Gill;born in Wentworth, Missouri.
56 xiii. Oliver Jesse Hackwith,born April 18, 1913 in Brown Co., IL; died June 21, 1981 in Sierra Hills,CA. He married Kathryn Elizabeth Burcham; born January 25, 1916;died November 06, 1998.
57 xiv. Herschel LaverneHackwith, born October 13, 1914 in Brown Co., IL; died January 16, 1984in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. He married Anna ? Hackwith
58 xv. Mary ElizabethHackwith, born in Perry Springs, Pike Co., IL. She married HarryCarl Ekman 1939 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; born August 18, 1906 in Chicago,Illinois; died July 29, 1972 in La Jolla, CA.
59 xvi. Gerald VincentHackwith, born February 28, 1918 in Brown Co., IL; died October 1959. He married ?
Notesfor Gerald Vincent Hackwith:
GeraldVincent Hackwith’s two children, Gerald Eugene and Sandra Lee were adoptedby his brother John Hackwith..
27. Ida May (Dollie)5 Hackwith (Thomas Jefferson4, Preston Hackworth(AKA James Preston3 Hackwith), John B.2 Hackworth, George1) was born November25, 1883 in Versailles, Brown Co., IL, and died January 10, 1959 in Duarte,Los Angeles Co., CA. She married Horace McDannald March 29, 1902in Meredosia, Morgan Co., IL. He was born June 26, 1882 in Mt. Sterling,Brown Co., IL, and died May 26, 1948 in Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Childrenof Ida Hackwith and Horace McDannald are:
60 i. EthelJewel6 McDannald, born September 03, 1902 in Chambersburg, Pike Co., IL;died December 28, 1974 in Independence, Jackson Co., MO, buried in LiveOak Cemetery, Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., CA. She married FrederickAdam Grote January 22, 1925 in Toulon, Stark Co., IL; born August 14, 1902in Perry Township, Pike Co., IL; died May 22, 1968 in Pasadena, Los Angeles,CA.
61 ii. Lee ClarkMcDannald, born March 08, 1904 in Perry , Pike Co., IL; died June 08, 1959in Torrance, Los Angeles Co., CA, buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood,Los Angeles Co., CA. He married Agnes ? December 03, 1927.
62 iii. Blanche MildredMcDannald, born December 02, 1906 in Perry , Pike Co., IL; died May 07,1999 in Sparks, Washoe Co., NV, buried on May 22, l999 at Live Oak Cemetery,Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., CA. She married Edwin Parker HazelriggDecember 03, 1927 in Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL; born March 30, 1906 in Griggsville,Pike Co., IL; died May 30, 1985 in Fremont, Alameda Co., CA, buried inLive Oak Cemetery, Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., CA.
63 iv. Beulah FlorenceMcDannald, born March 24, 1908 in Perry , Pike Co., IL; died January 28,1990 in Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., CA, buried in Live Oak Cemetery, Monrovia,Los Angeles Co., CA. She married (1) Lawrence Edward Hickman November11, 1933 in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL; born November 15, 1910 in Mt.Sterling, Brown Co., IL; died February 15, 1993 in Proctor Co. Hosp., Peoria,Peoria Co., IL, buried in Swan Lake Memorial Park, Peoria, Peoria Co.,IL. She married (2) Arend Husman 1945 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV;born August 08, 1906 in Creighton, Knox Co., NE; died January 26, 1965in Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., CA, buried in Live Oak Cemetery, Monrovia,Los Angeles Co., CA.
64 v. GraceVirginia McDannald, born in Pike Co., IL. She married William NileCooley April 20, 1929; born October 29, 1900 in Fairmont Township, VermilionCo., IL; died July 14, 1983 in Quincy, Adams Co., IL, buried in WoodlandCemetery, Pike Co., IL.
65 vi. Walter LeroyMcDannald, born October 13, 1910 in Pike Co., IL; died November 01, 1992in Pinellas Park Pinellas Co., FL, buried in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, KansasCity, Jackson Co., MO. He married Grace
MargueriteGriffith January 25, 1930; born December 21, 1910 in Baylis, Pike Co.,IL; died January 24, 1985 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, buried inMt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.
28. Veda Marie5 Hackwith (Thomas Jefferson4, Preston Hackworth (AKAJames Preston3 Hackwith), John B.2 Hackworth, George1) was born June 13,1896 in Brown Co., IL, and died February 16, 1967 in Versailles, BrownCo., IL. She married Oliver Wendall Thiele July 17, 1913 in Perry, PikeCo., IL. He was born June 09, 1895 in Perry, Pike Co., IL, and diedDecember 22, 1987 in Illini Hospital, Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL.
Childrenof Veda Hackwith and Oliver Thiele are:
66 i. Marshall6Thiele. He married Mary Leahr September 30, 1939 in Pittsfield, PikeCo., IL; born August 08, 1919 in Chambersburg, Pike Co., IL; died October04, 1994 in Clarkston Court Nurs. Home, Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL, buriedin Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL.
67 ii. Russell BennieThiele. He married Clare Evelyn Huddelson July 23, 1938; born July23, 1920; died January 14, 1983 in Perry, Pike Co., IL, buried in Wilson-McCordCemetery, Perry, Pike Co., IL.
68 iii. Calvin Lew Thiele. He married Lois Charlene Hadley January 08, 1949.
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