Family of Jessie May DUNCAN (245) & Charles WILCOX
487. Lemuel Howard WILCOX (Jessie May DUNCAN7, Nancy PATTERSON6, Agnes WILLIAMS5, Agnes (Nancy) SHAWHAN4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Lemuel Howard was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania., on August 21, 1890. Lemuel Howard died in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania., on December 27, 1961; he was 71.
Lemuel Howard married Hannah Jane SMITH. Hannah Jane died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
798 i. Lemuel Howard (1918-)
799 ii. Charles Smith (1921-)
800 iii. Matilda Jane (1923-)
801 iv. Nathaniel Duncan
Family of Loucetta DOWNING (247) & James JONES
488. Margaret Lucretia JONES (Loucetta DOWNING7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1).
Margaret Lucretia married John GENTLE.
i. Jarvis.
Jarvis married May LIGHTER.
802 ii. John Ed "Fielding"
803 iii. Susan Lucretia
489. William Casey JONES (Loucetta DOWNING7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). William Casey was born on April 6, 1884.
William Casey married Carrie E. BUTLER, daughter of Andrew Jackson BUTLER (June 3, 1837-September 12, 1911) & Sallie C. JACKSON (July 25, 1835-March 12, 1921). Carrie E. was born on August 24, 1864. Carrie E. died in New Harmony Methodist Cemetery, on February 21, 1910; she was 45.
804 i. Carl
490. Mary Missouri JONES (Loucetta DOWNING7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1).
Mary Missouri married Jules SIMPSON.
i. Thomas Lee. Thomas Lee died in Camp Funston, World War I.
ii. James.
James married Edna AMEN.
805 iii. Anne Mary
491. Daniel Humphrey JONES (Loucetta DOWNING7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Daniel Humphrey died in Dakota.
Daniel Humphrey married Phoebe WISE.
i. Bertha.
ii. Susan.
Research: Married and had 3 children {NDN, p. 52}
Susan married .
iii. Ruth.
492. Lucetta JONES (Loucetta DOWNING7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1).
Lucetta married Ed SHUTT.
i. Chalmers.
493. Susan Rebecca JONES (Loucetta DOWNING7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Susan Rebecca was born in 1870. Susan Rebecca died in Curryville, Missouri, on August 22, 1942; she was 72. Susan Rebecca was buried in Old Methodist Church ground at Harmony.
Susan Rebecca married Abe Link WILLIAMSON. Abe Link was born in 1860. Abe Link died in Hospital, Louisiana, Pike County, Missouri, on September 10, 1942; he was 82.
i. Clara Bell.
Research: As of 1944, Clara Bell possessed Margaret Shawhan's jewelry {NDN, p. 34}
ii. Guy Wallace.
Research: Died in infancy.
806 iii. Ivan Pierce
iv. Byron Victor.
Research: The family lived in Russia for a while then moved to Bogata, Columbia. {NDN, p. 53}
Byron Victor married Floy HANSON.
807 v. Rose
Family of William Reading DOWNING (248) & Sarah Ann TINKER
494. James Lionel DOWNING (William Reading7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). James Lionel was born on May 11, 1863. James Lionel died on September 16, 1929; he was 66.
Research: Jim Lionel Downing graduated from William Jewel College, Liberty, Mo., and sailed the following month (1891) for Brazil; later returned and took a Medical Degree at the University Medical College, Kansas City, Mo. He served as Assistant Superintendent and House Physician in the Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., during which time he was Pastor at Maplewood Mission. He then completed a post-graduate course in a New York Medical college and returned to Sao Paulo, Brazil as a Medical Missionary. After returning home because of his daughter's death, on Nov. 25, 1915, he married Ruth Mitchell. {NDN, p. 54}
His last voyage to Brazil was in 1927, taking charge of the hospital at Ponto Novo. It was through his influence and help that a young boy of Brazil, F.F. Soren, graduated from William Jewel College and returned to Brazil to become the greatest Missionary Latin America has known. {NDN, p. 54}
On August 1, 1883 James Lionel first married Addie MARTIN. Addie died in November 1913.
i. Nell. Nell died in Died at age of 20 while student at college. Education: Steven's College, Columbia, Mo.
James Lionel second married Ruth MITCHELL. Ruth was born in 1876.
Research: Graduated from William Jewell College, Liberty, Mo., and in 1942-4 was attending Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
i. Ruth. Ruth was born in 1918. Ruth died in Bahia, Brazil, of smallpox., in 1919; she was 1.
ii. Mary Isabel "Beebs". Mary Isabel "Beebs" was born in Bahia, Brazil, on August 22, 1921. Occupation: See notes. Education: See notes.
495. Georgia "Birdie" DOWNING (William Reading7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Georgia "Birdie" was born on January 23, 1871. Georgia "Birdie" died in Liberty, Missouri, in 1922; she was 50.
Georgia "Birdie" married Harry G. PARKER Dr.. Harry G. died in 1943. Occupation: Head of Chemistry Dept., Wm. Jewell College, Liberty, Mo.
i. Kenneth.
Research: Drowned while attending Harvard University. He was in the process of completing a graduate degree in Chemistry. {NDN, p. 55}
Family of Joseph Columbus DOWNING (249) & Lizzie HUNTER
496. Grace DOWNING (Joseph Columbus7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1).
Grace married Carson HEDGES. Carson died in 1942.
808 i. Lena
497. Will C. DOWNING (Joseph Columbus7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1).
Will C. first married .
i. Arlington.
Will C. second married daughter (8) WILSON169.
Family of Dr. Thomas Jefferson DOWNING (251) & Sarah Campbell "Cammie" HAYS
498. Mary DOWNING (Thomas Jefferson7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Mary was born in New London, Ralls County, Missouri, on May 20, 1885.
On April 2, 1904 Mary married Roi Scarborough WOOD Sr., in New London, Ralls County, Missouri. Roi Scarborough was born in Ralls County, Missouri, on February 27, 1882. Roi Scarborough died on August 25, 1907; he was 25.
809 i. Roi Scarborough (1904-)
ii. Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson was born in New London, Ralls County, Missouri, on June 20, 1906.
Family of Margaret Docia DOWNING (252) & James M. OFFUTT
499. Susie OFFUTT (Margaret Docia DOWNING7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Susie was born on October 6, 1878.
Susie married Edward WADDELL.
i. Naomi.
Research: As of NDN's account, Naomi lived in Middletown, Missouri. She owned the Bible of Margaret Ann and William Casey Downing. {NDN, p. 57}
Naomi married Clarence.
Family of Andrew Jackson DOWNING (253) & Anna COLLINS
500. Claude C. DOWNING (Andrew Jackson7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Occupation: C.G.D. representative, Knox Co., in Mo. Legislature.170
Claude C. married Estelle ANDERSON. Estelle was born in Plevna, Missouri.
i. Donald. Occupation: Postal Clerk.
Research: Married.
ii. Dorothy. Occupation: School teacher.
iii. A.J. Occupation: Warner Pharmaceutical Co., St. Louis, Mo. Education: Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri.
iv. James Willis. Occupation: Navy Postal clerk and Preacher.171
Family of Nancy Minta DOWNING (255) & John Thomas DUVEL
501. Blanche Pearle DUVEL (Nancy Minta DOWNING7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Blanche Pearle was born in 1893. Blanche Pearle died in 1978; she was 85.
Blanche Pearle married Frederick Crum DUVEL172. Frederick Crum was born in 1891. Frederick Crum died in 1972; he was 81.
810 i. Pearl
502. Ruby Minta DUVEL (Nancy Minta DOWNING7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1).
Ruby Minta married Archie Oscar EDWARDS.
i. Genii.
Genii married P.C. EDWARDS.
ii. Naomi.
iii. Arch Reuben. Arch Reuben was born in Corso, Missouri.
503. John Downing DUVEL (Nancy Minta DOWNING7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Occupation: Owner of General Store, Olney, Lincoln Co., Mo.
John Downing married Mollie Preston RIDDLE.
i. daughter 1.
ii. daughter 2.
iii. daughter 3.
iv. daughter 4.
v. son 1.
vi. son 2.
504. Florence Hannah DUVEL (Nancy Minta DOWNING7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1).
Florence Hannah married John B. BECK.
811 i. George
505. Darlene DUVEL (Nancy Minta DOWNING7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1).
Darlene married Lee Roy EDWARDS.
i. LeRoy. LeRoy was born in Bowling Green, Missouri.
506. George Frederick DUVEL (Nancy Minta DOWNING7, Margaret Ann READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Occupation: Barber.
George Frederick first married Margaret DUNCAN.
Research: Died just after birth of a son, David Duval. {NDN, p. 58}
i. David.
George Frederick second married Jessie REECE.
i. son.
ii. daughter.
Family of James Lafayette READING (257) & Lois E. STARK
507. John Thomas READING (James Lafayette7, John Shannon6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). John Thomas was born in 1877. John Thomas died in 1903; he was 26.
In 1898 John Thomas married Maggie UNSELL. Maggie was born in 1874.
i. Isobel.
Research: See D.A.R. #153538. ("Shawhan-Shaughen Genealogy," p. 46)
Isobel married Fritz STARK.
508. James Lee READING (James Lafayette7, John Shannon6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). James Lee was born on February 27, 1881.
Research: For Biographical Sketch of James Lee Reading, see N.E. Mo. Hist. by Walter Williams, Vol. 3/1366. ("Shawhan-Shaughen Genealogy," p. 46)
On October 1, 1902 James Lee married Ethel Creacy WISEMAN, daughter of John Wellington WISEMAN (March 5, 1848-January 6, 1933) & Nancy Ellen CREACY (May 28, 1848-July 5, 1910), in Maywood, Missouri. Ethel Creacy was born on January 20, 1882. Ethel Creacy died on January 11, 1972; she was 89. Ethel Creacy was buried in Louisiana, Pike County, Missouri.
812 i. Eulalie "Eula Lee" (1905-)
ii. James Liburn. James Liburn was born on June 22, 1908. Resided in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
On March 31, 1934 James Liburn married Alice N. GREEN. Alice N. was born on October 23, 1909.
813 iii. John William (1913-)
Family of Susannah Margaret READING (258) & William Newton BRYSON
509. Eliza BRYSON (Susannah Margaret READING7, John Shannon6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Eliza was born on November 11, 1875.
On December 16, 1897 Eliza married Charles McELWEE.
i. Agatha.
ii. Margaret.
Margaret married Ray SPEARS.
iii. Bryson Pinkney.
iv. William.
Family of Cynthia Ann READING (259) & James Jefferson PENIX
510. Nancy Ann PENIX (Cynthia Ann READING7, John Shannon6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Nancy Ann was born in Frankford, Pike County, Missouri, on September 25, 1870.
Research: Refer to D.A.R. #66132. ("Shawhan-Shaughen Genealogy," p. 47)
On December 1, 1889 Nancy Ann married Dr. Joseph Peter GORDON. Joseph Peter was born in Rockford, Illinois, on January 22, 1864.
814 i. Cynthia B. (1893-)
ii. Lois Sue. Lois Sue was born on October 22, 1895.
Family of Narcissus Tippett READING (260) & Dr. Edward Byrum RULE
511. John Will RULE (Narcissus Tippett READING7, John Shannon6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1).
John Will married Emma FISHBACK.
815 i. Edward
512. Jane "Jennie" RULE (Narcissus Tippett READING7, John Shannon6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Jane "Jennie" was born in Louisiana, Missouri.
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 97
Mrs. Jennie Rule Reading.
DAR ID Number: 96570
Born in Louisiana, Mo.
Wife of Charles L. Reading.
Descendant of George Reading, as follows:
1. Dr. E. B. Rule (1848-93) m. 1873 Narcissa T. Reading (b. 1855).
2. John S. Reading (1821-99) m. Mahala Nalley (1820-1903).
3. William Reading (b. 1792) m. 1816 Margaret Shawhan (b. 1797).
4. George Reading m. Nancy McCune (1771-1842).
George Reading (1761-1846) was placed on the pension roll, 1833, of Pike County, N. Y., for service, 1777, in Captain Knox's company, Pennsylvania Line. He was born in New Jersey; died in Missouri.
Jane "Jennie" married Charles L. READING (276) , son of Lafayette READING (109) (September 18, 1842-August 18, 1922) & Medora SMITH (April 18, 1844-August 10, 1890).
i. Medora. Medora was born in 1900. Medora died in August 1931; she was 31.
Family of Mary Elizabeth DOWNING (263) & Joseph Harrison REYNOLDS
513. Joseph Taylor REYNOLDS (Mary Elizabeth DOWNING7, Nancy READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1).
Joseph Taylor married Mabel CARTER.
816 i. Ethel Elizabeth
Family of Minnie ADAMS (267) & James William CASH
514. Ruby CASH (Minnie ADAMS7, Elizabeth READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Ruby was born in Pike County, Missouri.
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 102, page 175: Mrs. Ruby Cash Patton. DAR ID Number: 101582 Born in Pike County, Mo Wife of Lowell Russell Patton. Descendant of George Reading, as follows: 1. J. William Cash (b. 1851) m. 1884 Minnie Adams (b. 1863). 2. Heber Adams (1816-1905) m. 1841 Elizabeth Reading (1825-1910). 3. William Reading (1792-1868) m. 1816 Margaret Shawhan (1797-1860). 4. George Reading m. 1790 Nancy McCune (1770-1842). [p.175] George Reading (1761-1846) was placed on the pension roll, 1833, of Pike County, New York, for service, 1777, in Capt. Knox's company, Pennsylvania Line. He was born in New Jersey; died in Clarke County, Mo. Also Nos. 96570, 100743.
Ruby married Lowell Russell PATTON.
i. Lowell Russell.
Family of Margaret ADAMS (269) & John K. CHILTON
515. Bertha CHILTON (Margaret ADAMS7, Elizabeth READING6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Bertha was born on September 9, 1889.
Bertha married Tinsley West McCUNE, son of Joseph Addison McCUNE (1864-) & Roxanna V. WEST. Tinsley West was born on September 9, 1889. Occupation: Accountant.
i. Mary Virginia. Mary Virginia was born on August 7, 1911. Resided in Louisiana, Pike County, Missouri.
Family of John Thomas READING (270) & Isabelle "Belle" K. CARTER
516. Maude READING (John Thomas7, William "Billie"6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Maude died in 1971. Resided in Long Beach, California.
Maude married Dave McGEE.
i. Howard.
517. George READING (John Thomas7, William "Billie"6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1).
George married Bess OSBAUTH. Resided in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.
i. George.
518. William Frank READING (John Thomas7, William "Billie"6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). William Frank was born in Pike County, Missouri, on September 30, 1886. William Frank died in Vandalia, Missouri, on May 25, 1972; he was 85. William Frank was buried in Mt. Ayre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Near Curryville, Pike County, Missouri.
On February 17, 1910 William Frank married Virginia "Jennie" Lee BALL. Virginia "Jennie" Lee died after 1973.
i. Virginia Sue.
ii. Frances Ruth.
iii. John Richard.
iv. Nell Maude.
v. William "Willie" Lee.
vi. Charles Ball.
vii. Victoria.
Family of John Thomas READING (270) & Idabelle "Ida" BROWN
519. Ruth READING (John Thomas7, William "Billie"6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1).
Ruth married Clyde CRAIG.
i. John Douglas.
520. John Rennie READING (John Thomas7, William "Billie"6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). John Rennie was born in Pike County, Missouri, on February 2, 1898.
John Rennie first married Nawasa ODELL.
817 i. Renny Odell (1924-)
ii. Billy Conn. Billy Conn was born on August 26, 1928.
Billy Conn first married Sue Marie WRIGHT.
Billy Conn second married Loraine THOMPSON.
Billy Conn third married Norma.
On December 24, 1934 John Rennie second married Mary JONES, daughter of James Blancett JONES (September 17, 1865-) & Leora McCUNE (August 26, 1867-). Mary was born on February 24, 1906.
i. Shannon Blancett. Shannon Blancett was born in Pike County, Missouri, on November 2, 1945.
On June 20, 1965 Shannon Blancett married Marsha Kay JONES. Marsha Kay was born on April 13, 1945.
Family of Nancy READING (271) & William Stephens BIGGS
521. William Richard BIGGS (Nancy READING7, William "Billie"6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). William Richard was born on July 25, 1883. William Richard was buried in Farber, Missouri.
William Richard first married Gertrude LLEWELLYN.
i. Owen.
ii. Mildred.
William Richard second married Alice TURNER.
522. Katherine Sue BIGGS (Nancy READING7, William "Billie"6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Katherine Sue was born in Audrain County, Missouri, on April 1, 1886.
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 111: Mrs. Katharine Sue Biggs May. DAR ID Number: 110936 Born in Audrian County, Mo. Wife of Porter William May. Descendant of George Reading, as follows: 1. William S. Biggs (b. 1854) m. 1881 Nancy Reading (b. 1861). 2. William Reading, Jr. (b. 1829) m. 1850 Martha S. Conn (b. 1830). See Nos. 110934, 110935.
Katherine Sue married Porter William MAY.
i. Eunice Louise. Eunice Louise was born in Curryville, Pike County, Missouri.
ii. Ethel Jennette.
523. Sarah Elizabeth "Bess" BIGGS (Nancy READING7, William "Billie"6, Margaret Bell SHAWHAN5, John4, Daniel3, Daniel2, Darby1). Sarah Elizabeth "Bess" was born in Audrain County, Missouri, on October 11, 1887.
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 111: Mrs. Elizabeth Biggs Westfall. DAR ID Number: 110938 Born in Audrian County, Mo. Wife of James Clay Westfall. Descendant of George Reading, as follows: 1. William S. Biggs (b. 1854) m. 1881 Nancy Reading (b. 1861). 2. William Reading, Jr. (b. 1829), m. 1850 Martha S. Conn (b. 1830). See Nos. 110934, 110935.
On April 8, 1908 Sarah Elizabeth "Bess" married James Clay WESTFALL. James Clay was born on July 11, 1881. Resided in Perry, Missouri.
i. Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born on April 26, 1912. Elizabeth died in 1929; she was 16.
ii. Nancy. Nancy was born on October 6, 1916.
iii. Jinnie. Jinnie was born on July 20, 1922.