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Joel DECAMP was born in 1797in Pennsylvania. He died on 9 Jul 1848 in Illinois. He wasburied in Vance Cemetery, Industry Township, McDonough County, Illinois. Joel DECAMP was married to Mrs. Joel (Permelia A.) DECAMP about 1820 inPennsylvania. Mrs. Joel (Permelia A.) DECAMP died about 1828 in Ohio. Joel DECAMP and Mrs. Joel (Permelia A.) DECAMP had the following children:
1.1. Garvin S. DECAMPwas born on 24 May 1821. He died on 21 Aug 1907. Garvin S.DECAMP was married to Mary Ann STEPHENS on 20 Nov 1845 in McDonough County,Illinois. Mary Ann STEPHENS was born on 13 Dec 1827. She diedon 2 Aug 1907. Garvin S. DECAMP and Mary Ann STEPHENS had the followingchildren:
1.1.1. Sarah Jane DECAMPwas born on 24 Oct 1848. She died on 21 Aug 1907.
Garvin S. DECAMP wasmarried to Sarah A. MCNEELY on 22 Nov 1866 in Schuyler County, Illinois. Sarah A. MCNEELY was born on 8 Oct 1840 in Pennsylvania. She diedon 19 Aug 1914 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois. She was buriedin Oakwood Cemetery, McDonough County, Illinois. Garvin S. DECAMPand Sarah A. MCNEELY had the following children:
1.1.1. William EdwinDECAMP was born on 22 Feb 1868 in Illinois. He died on 17 Jan 1963in Illinois. William Edwin DECAMP was married to Tillie M. BURKEon 5 Feb 1896 in McDonough County, Illinois.
1.1.2. Albert HenryDECAMP was born on 13 Dec 1870 in Illinois. He died in Feb 1943.
1.1.3. Charles FranklinDECAMP was born on 27 Apr 1873 in Illinois. He died in Feb 1943 inIllinois.
1.1.4. Frederick M.DECAMP was born on 8 Jan 1875 in Illinois. He died on 24 Mar 1915in Illinois. Frederick M. DECAMP was married to Alice PESTEL on 23Jun 1897 in McDonough County, Illinois.
1.1.5. Walter HowardDECAMP was born on 8 Feb 1879 in Illinois.
1.2. Melissa Jane DECAMPwas born on 13 Sep 1824 in Pennsylvania. She died on 7 Aug 1894 inPlymouth, Hancock County, Illinois. She was buried in St. Mary’sCemetery, Hancock County, Illinois. Melissa Jane DECAMP was marriedto Jacob CHAPMAN on 27 Jul 1841 in Fulton County, Illinois. JacobCHAPMAN was born in 1816 in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. He died on 7 Aug 1894 in Plymouth, Hancock County, Illinois. He wasburied in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hancock County, Illinois. MelissaJane DECAMP and Jacob CHAPMAN had the following children:
1.2.1. Nancy Ann CHAPMANwas born in 1842 in Fulton County, Illinois. Nancy Ann CHAPMAN wasmarried to George W. CORNMAN on 9 Jun 1861 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.2.2. William J. CHAPMANwas born on 15 Dec 1844 in Fulton County, Illinois. He died on 5Aug 1916 in Hancock County, Illinois. William J. CHAPMAN was marriedto Mary SULLIVAN on 30 Mar 1871. Mary SULLIVAN was buried in RosemontCemetery, Hancock County, Illinois. William J. CHAPMAN and Mary SULLIVANhad the following children:
1.2.2.1. Charles Q.CHAPMAN was born in Illinois.
1.2.2.2. Jacob CHAPMANwas born in Illinois.
1.2.2.3. Henry J.Chapman CHAPMAN.
1.2.2.4. Claud N.CHAPMAN was born about 1880 in Illinois.
1.2.2.5. Clem G. CHAPMANwas born in Aug 1884 in Illinois.
1.2.2.6. Mark S. CHAPMANwas born in May 1887 in Illinois.
1.2.2.7. Walter CHAPMANwas born in Nov 1890 in Illinois.
William J. CHAPMANwas married to Mrs. Martha Ann LAMBERT.
1.2.3. John Hugh CHAPMANwas born in Apr 1848 in Fulton County, Illinois. He died on 21 May1931 in McDonough County, Illinois. John Hugh CHAPMAN was marriedto Sarah Emily WHEELER on 18 Aug 1872 in Schuyler County, Illinois. Sarah Emily WHEELER was born in 1852 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. She died on 27 Dec 1929 in Vermont, Fulton County, Illinois. JohnHugh CHAPMAN and Sarah Emily WHEELER had the following children:
1.2.3.1. Edith MaeCHAPMAN was born in 1888 in Schuyler County, Illinois. She died in1968 in Colchester, McDonough County, Illinois.
1.2.4. Eli Gavin CHAPMANwas born on 4 Feb 1849 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He died on 17Aug 1920 in Vermont, Fulton County, Illinois. He was buried in VermontCity Cemetery, Fulton County, Illinois. Eli Gavin CHAPMAN was marriedto Mary E. SNOWDEN on 14 Sep 1872 in Schuyler County, Illinois. MaryE. SNOWDEN was born in 1853 in Schuyler County, Illinois. She diedon 8 Aug 1927 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois. Eli Gavin CHAPMANand Mary E. SNOWDEN had the following children:
1.2.4.1. Dora Ann CHAPMANwas born in 1873 in Schuyler County, Illinois. She died in 1905 inBartonville, Peoria County, Illinois.
1.2.4.2. Lola CHAPMAN.
1.2.5. Martha MatildaCHAPMAN was born in 1852 in Fulton County, Illinois. She died in1878 in Plymouth, Hancock County, Illinois. Martha Matilda CHAPMANwas married to Charles W. SNOWDEN on 6 Mar 1870 in Schuyler County, Illinois. Charles W. SNOWDEN was born on 31 Jul 1849 in Ashland Township, SchuylerCounty, Illinois. He died on 17 Jul 1925 in Plymouth, Hancock County,Illinois. Martha Matilda CHAPMAN and Charles W. SNOWDEN had the followingchildren:
1.2.5.1. Mary Ann SNOWDENwas born in 1871.
1.2.5.2. Minnie E.SNOWDEN was born in 1876.
1.2.5.3. Lewis SNOWDENwas born in Jul 1878.
1.2.6. M. Ellen CHAPMANwas born in 1854 in Fulton County, Illinois. She died in 1878. M. Ellen CHAPMAN was married to Charles C. ELMORE on 19 Aug 1871 in SchuylerCounty, Illinois. M. Ellen CHAPMAN and Charles C. ELMORE had thefollowing children:
1.2.6.1. Lenora (Nora)ELMORE was born on 26 Jan 1876 in Schuyler County, Illinois. Shedied on 18 Oct 1931 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.2.7. Joanna JaneCHAPMAN was born on 4 May 1860 in Browning Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. She died on 16 Jun 1926 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. She was buried in Sugar Grove North Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois. Joanna Jane CHAPMAN was married to John Wesley WALKER on 5 Aug 1877 inRushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. John Wesley WALKER was bornon 17 Apr 1856 in Floyd County, Indiana. He died on 21 Dec 1946 inBeardstown, Cass County, Illinois. He was buried on 24 Dec 1946 inSugar Grove North Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois. He has AncestralFile number 1XMC-048. Joanna Jane CHAPMAN and John Wesley WALKERhad the following children:
1.2.7.1. Sarah (Delila)Jane WALKER died in 1878 in Browning, Schuyler County, Illinois. She was born on 9 Jun 1878 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.2.7.2. Harry LafayetteWALKER was born on 24 Aug 1879 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He diedin Aug 1946 in Cass County, Illinois. He was buried in City Cemetery,Beardstown, Illinois.
1.2.7.3. William WesleyWALKER was born on 28 Dec 1880 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He wasliving in 1920 in Pleasant View, Schuyler County, Illinois. He diedon 16 Feb 1920 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. He was buriedin Sugar Grove North Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois. He wasa salesman and laborer.
1.2.7.4. Floyd A. WALKERwas born on 20 Aug 1882 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He died on3 Sep 1958.
1.2.7.5. John ElmerWALKER was born on 2 May 1884 in Ray, Oakland Township, Schuyler County,Illinois. He was buried in 1955 in Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois. He died on 14 Nov 1955 in St. Johns hospital, Springfield, Illinois.
1.2.7.6. Bertha MayWALKER was born on 6 Apr 1886 in Schuyler County, Illinois. She diedon 16 Dec 1906 in Elvaston, Hancock County, Illinois.
1.2.7.7. Oscar LeroyWALKER was born on 31 Jan 1888 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He diedin 1936 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He was buried in Sugar GroveNorth Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.2.7.8. Freddie WALKERdied in 1889. He was born on 12 Oct 1889 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.2.7.9. Elsie WALKERdied in 1891. She was born on 19 Jan 1891 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.2.7.10. Charles MaraoWALKER was born on 26 Dec 1893 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He diedon 28 Aug 1937 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. He was buriedin Sugar Grove North Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.2.7.11. Elizabeth(Bessie) Evelyn WALKER was born on 28 Aug 1895 in Schuyler County, Illinois. She died on 22 Apr 1974 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. She wasburied in Bethany Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.2.7.12. Ella BellWALKER was born on 14 Aug 1898 in Schuyler County, Illinois. Shedied on 14 Jul 1979.
1.2.7.13. Nora VernaWALKER was born on 20 Sep 1902 in Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois. She died on 28 Nov 1989 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois. Shewas buried in Sugar Grove North Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.2.8. Chester LewisCHAPMAN was born on 27 Jun 1863 in Schuyler County, Illinois. Hedied on 30 Sep 1938 in Schuyler County, Illinois. Chester Lewis CHAPMANwas married to Chloris Mary TOLAND on 18 Jan 1887 in Schuyler County, Illinois. Chloris Mary TOLAND was born on 7 Apr 1864 in Kosciesko County, Indiana. She died on 4 Aug 1921 in Schuyler County, Illinois. Chester LewisCHAPMAN and Chloris Mary TOLAND had the following children:
1.2.8.1. Clyde CHAPMANwas born in 1888 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He died after 1960in Illinois.
1.2.8.2. Ella CHAPMANwas born in Oct 1891 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.2.8.3. J. C. CHAPMANwas born in 1895 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He died in 1917 inSchuyler County, Illinois.
Chester Lewis CHAPMANwas married to Jennie A. BRIGGS on 16 Oct 1927 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.2.9. Charles J. CHAPMANwas born on 4 Oct 1866 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He died on 27Jul 1940 in Plymouth, Hancock County, Illinois. Charles J. CHAPMANwas married to Cora Belle MCWILLIAMS on 18 Sep 1890. Cora Belle MCWILLIAMSwas born in 1872 in Schuyler County, Illinois. She died in 1949 inAugusta, Hancock County, Illinois. Charles J. CHAPMAN and Cora BelleMCWILLIAMS had the following children:
1.2.9.1. Jay LawrenceCHAPMAN was born in 1891 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He died in1962.
1.2.9.2. Jesse CHAPMANwas born in 1894. He died in 1939.
1.3. John Hughes DECAMPwas born about 1827. He died in 1860.
1.4. Leann Worley DECAMPwas born on 19 Jun 1828 in Ohio.
Joel DECAMP was married toMrs. Matilda BRIDGE on 8 Jun 1826 in Preble County, Ohio. Mrs. MatildaBRIDGE was born in 1805 in Ohio. She died in 1873 in Illinois. Joel DECAMP and Mrs. Matilda BRIDGE had the following children:
1.1. David DECAMP wasborn on 1 Mar 1830 in Washington County, Ohio.
1.2. Sarah Kesiah DECAMPwas born on 28 Feb 1832 in Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. She died on 24 Nov 1891 in Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. She was buried in Ashcraft Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois. SarahKesiah DECAMP was married to Abner Burress ASHCRAFT on 22 Nov 1849 in McDonoughCounty, Illinois. Abner Burress ASHCRAFT was born on 17 Feb 1828in Indiana. He died on 23 Apr 1896 in Ray, Oakland Township, SchuylerCounty, Illinois.
1.3. Jeremiah DECAMPwas born on 9 Nov 1833. He died on 6 Dec 1854 in Illinois.
1.4. Deborah (Rebecca)Ann DECAMP was born on 5 Mar 1835. Deborah (Rebecca) Ann DECAMP wasmarried to James LAMB on 12 Dec 1856 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.5. Mary Ellen DECAMPwas born on 5 Jan 1837. Mary Ellen DECAMP was married to John WEAVERon 12 Mar 1862 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.6. Elizabeth DECAMPwas born on 16 Apr 1839 in Fulton County, Illinois. Elizabeth DECAMPwas married to William LEGERE on 25 Mar 1858 in McDonough County, Illinois. William LEGERE died in Louisanna in Civil War. Elizabeth DECAMP andWilliam LEGERE had the following children:
1.6.1. J. M. LEGERE.
1.6.2. J. H. LEGERE.
1.6.3. Mattie E. LEGERE.
Elizabeth DECAMP wasmarried to Charles C. SKILES on 25 Nov 1868 in Schuyler County, Illinois. Charles C. SKILES was born in 1829 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He died on 18 Apr 1875/76 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.7. Joel TheopholisDECAMP was born on 8 May 1841 in Illinois. He died about 1864 inMississippi in Civil War. Joel Theopholis DECAMP was married to NancyJ. BOX on 25 Apr 1862 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.8. Martha DECAMPwas born in 1843 in McDonough County, Illinois.
1.9. Barton W. DECAMPwas born on 11 Mar 1846 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois. Hedied on 16 Apr 1880 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. BartonW. DECAMP was married to Abbie E. JACKSON. Abbie E. JACKSON was bornin 1848 in JoDavies County, Illinois. She died in San Diego, California. Barton W. DECAMP and Abbie E. JACKSON had the following children:
1.9.1. Joel Henry DECAMPwas born on 20 Dec 1870 in Ray, Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. He died on 21 Jan 1932 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. Hewas buried in Camp Creek Cemetery, McDonough County, Illinois. JoelHenry DECAMP was married to Viola Cordilla FOWLER on 19 Aug 1896. Viola Cordilla FOWLER was born on 30 Aug 1880 in Littleton, Schuyler County,Illinois. She died in Mar 1919. She was buried in Camp CreekCemetery, McDonough County, Illinois. Joel Henry DECAMP and ViolaCordilla FOWLER had the following children:
1.9.1.1. Unnamed InfantDECAMP was born on 2 Jul 1897 in Ray, Oakland Township, Schuyler County,Illinois.
1.9.1.2. Unnamed InfantDECAMP was born on 5 Jun 1898 in Ray, Oakland Township, Schuyler County,Illinois.
1.9.1.3. Glen FranklinDECAMP was born on 29 Dec 1899 in Ray, Oakland Township, Schuyler County,Illinois. He died on 3 Jul 1971.
1.9.1.4. Abbie DECAMPwas born on 6 Aug 1902. She died on 14 Sep 1926.
1.9.1.5. Addie E.DECAMP was born on 31 Jan 1905 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois. She died on 15 Nov 1978 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois.
1.9.1.6. Joel DECAMPwas born on 26 Feb 1913. He died on 9 Dec 1982.
1.9.1.7. ClarenceP. DECAMP was born on 17 Aug 1916 in McDonough County, Illinois. He died on 3 May 1986 in Glendale, Arizona.
1.9.1.8. Viola LailahDECAMP.
1.9.2. Male DECAMPwas born on 8 Mar 1879 in Schuyler County, Ill
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