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William Pine
M, #12726
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Family: Nancy
| Daughter* |  Charity Pine |
Biography
| Marriage | Marriage: William Pine and Nancy were married.1 |
Citations
- [S560] Lillie Pauline White, Jennings, Davidson and Allied Families (Seattle, Washington: Sherman Printing & Binding Co., 1944).
Nancy
F, #12727
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Family: William Pine
| Daughter* | Charity Pine |
Biography
| Marriage | Marriage: William Pine and Nancy were married.1 |
| Name | Nancy was also known as Nancy Pine.1 |
Citations
- [S560] Lillie Pauline White, Jennings, Davidson and Allied Families (Seattle, Washington: Sherman Printing & Binding Co., 1944).
Charity Slade
F, #12728, b. 18 September 1822, d. 19 February 1913
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Parents
| Father* | Samuel Slade (b. 1796, d. 1825) |
| Mother* | Lydia Jennings (b. 18 May 1795, d. 1830) |
Family: Ephraim (Eves) Pine (b. 22 April 1820, d. 27 July 1907)
| Son* | George Washington Pine (b. 8 January 1842, d. 23 February 1934) |
| Daughter* | Elizabeth Amy Pine (b. 15 January 1847, d. 13 May 1945) |
| Son* | William S Pine (b. 1849, d. between 13 September 1882 and 1884) |
| Daughter* | Sarah Elmyra Pine (b. 11 June 1853, d. 17 March 1939) |
| Son* | Isaac Kimber Pine (b. 1856, d. 1857) |
| Son* | Oliver Granville Pine (b. 5 April 1858, d. August 1948) |
| Son* | Henry Pine (b. 1860, d. 7 February 1950) |
| Son* | Thomas Jefferson Pine (b. 1863, d. July 1864) |
| Son* | Andrew Pine (b. 2 October 1863, d. 5 January 1899) |
| Son* | Walter H Pine (b. 8 August 1866, d. 10 February 1949) |
Biography
| Birth | 18 September 1822 | Birth: Charity Slade was born on 18 September 1822 in Clermont, Ohio, United StatesB.1,1 |
| Marriage | 31 March 1841 | Marriage: Ephraim (Eves) Pine and Charity Slade were married on 31 March 1841 in Clermont, Ohio, United StatesB.2,1 |
| Death | 19 February 1913 | Death: Charity Slade died on 19 February 1913 at age 90 in Faith, Meade, South Dakota, United StatesB.1 |
| Name | 31 March 1841 | As of 31 March 1841, Charity Slade was also known as Charity Pine.2 |
Citations
Ephraim (Eves) Pine
M, #12729, b. 22 April 1820, d. 27 July 1907
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Parents
| Father* | William Pine, Sr (b. 9 November 1780, d. 26 April 1872) |
| Mother* | Hannah Peacock (b. 1 November 1784, d. 1 February 1855) |
Family: Charity Slade (b. 18 September 1822, d. 19 February 1913)
| Son* | George Washington Pine (b. 8 January 1842, d. 23 February 1934) |
| Daughter* | Elizabeth Amy Pine (b. 15 January 1847, d. 13 May 1945) |
| Son* | William S Pine (b. 1849, d. between 13 September 1882 and 1884) |
| Daughter* | Sarah Elmyra Pine (b. 11 June 1853, d. 17 March 1939) |
| Son* | Isaac Kimber Pine (b. 1856, d. 1857) |
| Son* | Oliver Granville Pine (b. 5 April 1858, d. August 1948) |
| Son* | Henry Pine (b. 1860, d. 7 February 1950) |
| Son* | Thomas Jefferson Pine (b. 1863, d. July 1864) |
| Son* | Andrew Pine (b. 2 October 1863, d. 5 January 1899) |
| Son* | Walter H Pine (b. 8 August 1866, d. 10 February 1949) |
Biography
| Birth | 22 April 1820 | Birth: Ephraim (Eves) Pine was born on 22 April 1820 in Coshocton, Coshocton, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
| Marriage | 31 March 1841 | Marriage: Ephraim (Eves) Pine and Charity Slade were married on 31 March 1841 in Clermont, Ohio, United StatesB.2,1 |
| Death | 27 July 1907 | Death: Ephraim (Eves) Pine died on 27 July 1907 at age 87 in Mitchell, Davison, South Dakota, United StatesB.1 |
Citations
William Jennings Slade
M, #12730, b. 12 September 1821, d. 23 February 1906
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Parents
| Father* | Samuel Slade (b. 1796, d. 1825) |
| Mother* | Lydia Jennings (b. 18 May 1795, d. 1830) |
Family: Mary Jane Pine (b. 17 November 1826, d. 10 January 1883)
| Son* | Samuel E Slade (b. 14 September 1845) |
| Daughter* | Arminda Slade+ (b. 1848) |
| Son* | Elijah Wilson Slade+ (b. January 1850, d. 16 June 1915) |
| Daughter* | Frances Slade (b. 1852) |
| Daughter* | Vilinda Slade+ (b. 8 February 1854, d. 20 August 1935) |
| Son* | Hatsel Freeman Slade+ (b. February 1859, d. 31 October 1930) |
| Son* | John E Slade+ (b. May 1862) |
| Daughter* | Irena Slade (b. about 1864) |
| Daughter* | Lamanda Slade (b. 1869) |
Biography
| Birth | 12 September 1821 | Birth: William Jennings Slade was born on 12 September 1821 in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
| Marriage | 5 January 1845 | Marriage: William Jennings Slade and Mary Jane Pine were married on 5 January 1845 in Baylis, Pike, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
| Death | 23 February 1906 | Death: William Jennings Slade died on 23 February 1906 at age 84 in Baylis, Pike, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
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Mary Jane Pine
F, #12731, b. 17 November 1826, d. 10 January 1883
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Parents
| Father* | William Pine, Jr (b. 26 June 1805, d. 25 July 1878) |
| Mother* | Mary Nancy Tedrow (b. 31 March 1808, d. 6 March 1862) |
Family: William Jennings Slade (b. 12 September 1821, d. 23 February 1906)
| Son* | Samuel E Slade (b. 14 September 1845) |
| Daughter* | Arminda Slade+ (b. 1848) |
| Son* | Elijah Wilson Slade+ (b. January 1850, d. 16 June 1915) |
| Daughter* | Frances Slade (b. 1852) |
| Daughter* | Vilinda Slade+ (b. 8 February 1854, d. 20 August 1935) |
| Son* | Hatsel Freeman Slade+ (b. February 1859, d. 31 October 1930) |
| Son* | John E Slade+ (b. May 1862) |
| Daughter* | Irena Slade (b. about 1864) |
| Daughter* | Lamanda Slade (b. 1869) |
Biography
| Birth | 17 November 1826 | Birth: Mary Jane Pine was born on 17 November 1826 in Batavia, Clermont, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
| Marriage | 5 January 1845 | Marriage: William Jennings Slade and Mary Jane Pine were married on 5 January 1845 in Baylis, Pike, Illinois, United StatesB.2,1 |
| Death | 10 January 1883 | Death: Mary Jane Pine died on 10 January 1883 at age 56 in Baylis, Pike, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
| Name | 5 January 1845 | As of 5 January 1845, Mary Jane Pine was also known as Mary Jane Slade.2,1 |
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Elizabeth Abi Wills
F, #12732, b. 7 June 1849, d. 19 May 1927
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Family: Daniel Winchester Jennings (b. 23 December 1845)
| Daughter* | Loretta (Etta) Jennings+ (b. 1869) |
| Daughter* | Mary Emma Jennings+ (b. 20 January 1870, d. 15 September 1958) |
| Daughter* | Millicent Ann (Millie) Jennings+ (b. 21 November 1871, d. 1979) |
| Daughter* | Charlotte Belle (Lottie) Jennings+ (b. 13 August 1873, d. 20 May 1947) |
| Daughter* | Maggie May Jennings (b. 16 June 1875, d. 31 March 1876) |
| Son* | William Isaac Jennings+ (b. 19 January 1877, d. 27 December 1970) |
| Daughter* | Alice Elizabeth Jennings+ (b. 13 September 1880, d. 27 April 1972) |
| Son* | George Daniel Jennings+ (b. 23 December 1882, d. 6 August 1914) |
| Daughter* | Grace E Jennings+ (b. 14 July 1889, d. April 1978) |
| Son* | Joseph Laird Jennings (b. 25 August 1891, d. 5 April 1952) |
Biography
| Birth | 7 June 1849 | Birth: Elizabeth Abi Wills was born on 7 June 1849 in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
| Marriage | Marriage: Daniel Winchester Jennings and Elizabeth Abi Wills were married.2 | |
| Death | 19 May 1927 | Death: Elizabeth Abi Wills died on 19 May 1927 at age 77 in Grover, Weld, Colorado, United StatesB.1 |
| Name | Elizabeth Abi Wills was also known as Elizabeth Abi Jennings.2 | |
| Witness | 20 July 1870 | She was enumerated on the census of 1870 with Isaac Sylvanus Jennings and Mary Rees in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.3 |
Citations
Mary Jennings
F, #12733, b. 3 November 1819
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Parents
| Father* | Daniel Jennings (b. 22 April 1796, d. 9 May 1872) |
| Mother* | Hannah Scott (b. 18 August 1798, d. 21 March 1883) |
Family: Alvin Squires
Biography
| Birth | 3 November 1819 | Birth: Mary Jennings was born on 3 November 1819.1 |
| Marriage | Marriage: Alvin Squires and Mary Jennings were married.1 |
| Name | Mary Jennings was also known as Mary Squires.1 |
Citations
- [S560] Lillie Pauline White, Jennings, Davidson and Allied Families (Seattle, Washington: Sherman Printing & Binding Co., 1944).
Alvin Squires
M, #12734
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Family: Mary Jennings (b. 3 November 1819)
Biography
| Birth | Birth: Alvin Squires was born in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United StatesB.1 | |
| Marriage | Marriage: Alvin Squires and Mary Jennings were married.1 |
Citations
- [S560] Lillie Pauline White, Jennings, Davidson and Allied Families (Seattle, Washington: Sherman Printing & Binding Co., 1944).
Nancy Jennings
F, #12735, b. 27 February 1823, d. 8 August 1880
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Parents
| Father* | Daniel Jennings (b. 22 April 1796, d. 9 May 1872) |
| Mother* | Hannah Scott (b. 18 August 1798, d. 21 March 1883) |
Family: James Sandford
Biography
| Birth | 27 February 1823 | Birth: Nancy Jennings was born on 27 February 1823.1 |
| Marriage | Marriage: James Sandford and Nancy Jennings were married.1 | |
| Death | 8 August 1880 | Death: Nancy Jennings died on 8 August 1880 at age 57.1 |
| Name | Nancy Jennings was also known as Nancy Sandford.1 |
Citations
- [S560] Lillie Pauline White, Jennings, Davidson and Allied Families (Seattle, Washington: Sherman Printing & Binding Co., 1944).
James Sandford
M, #12736
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Family: Nancy Jennings (b. 27 February 1823, d. 8 August 1880)
Biography
| Birth | Birth: James Sandford was born in Bridgehampton, Suffolk, New York, United StatesB.1 | |
| Marriage | Marriage: James Sandford and Nancy Jennings were married.1 |
Citations
- [S560] Lillie Pauline White, Jennings, Davidson and Allied Families (Seattle, Washington: Sherman Printing & Binding Co., 1944).
James Jennings
M, #12737, b. 3 November 1825, d. 6 September 1834
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Parents
| Father* | Daniel Jennings (b. 22 April 1796, d. 9 May 1872) |
| Mother* | Hannah Scott (b. 18 August 1798, d. 21 March 1883) |
Biography
| Birth | 3 November 1825 | Birth: James Jennings was born on 3 November 1825.1 |
| Death | 6 September 1834 | Death: James Jennings died on 6 September 1834 at age 8. drowned1 |
Citations
- [S560] Lillie Pauline White, Jennings, Davidson and Allied Families (Seattle, Washington: Sherman Printing & Binding Co., 1944).
Erastus Jennings
M, #12738, b. 26 June 1827, d. 2 September 1828
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Parents
| Father* | Daniel Jennings (b. 22 April 1796, d. 9 May 1872) |
| Mother* | Hannah Scott (b. 18 August 1798, d. 21 March 1883) |
Biography
| Birth | 26 June 1827 | Birth: Erastus Jennings was born on 26 June 1827.1 |
| Death | 2 September 1828 | Death: Erastus Jennings died on 2 September 1828 at age 1.1 |
Citations
- [S560] Lillie Pauline White, Jennings, Davidson and Allied Families (Seattle, Washington: Sherman Printing & Binding Co., 1944).
Louisa Jennings
F, #12739, b. 2 November 1834
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Parents
| Father* | Daniel Jennings (b. 22 April 1796, d. 9 May 1872) |
| Mother* | Hannah Scott (b. 18 August 1798, d. 21 March 1883) |
Family: Walter Scott
Biography
| Birth | 2 November 1834 | Birth: Louisa Jennings was born on 2 November 1834.1 |
| Marriage | Marriage: Walter Scott and Louisa Jennings were married.1 |
| Name | Louisa Jennings was also known as Louisa Scott.1 |
Citations
- [S560] Lillie Pauline White, Jennings, Davidson and Allied Families (Seattle, Washington: Sherman Printing & Binding Co., 1944).
Walter Scott
M, #12740
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Family: Louisa Jennings (b. 2 November 1834)
Biography
| Birth | Birth: Walter Scott was born in North Sea, Suffolk, New York, United StatesB.1 | |
| Marriage | Marriage: Walter Scott and Louisa Jennings were married.1 |
Citations
- [S560] Lillie Pauline White, Jennings, Davidson and Allied Families (Seattle, Washington: Sherman Printing & Binding Co., 1944).
Augustus Jennings
M, #12741, b. 12 July 1836, d. 7 January 1928
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Parents
| Father* | Daniel Jennings (b. 22 April 1796, d. 9 May 1872) |
| Mother* | Hannah Scott (b. 18 August 1798, d. 21 March 1883) |
Biography
| Birth | 12 July 1836 | Birth: Augustus Jennings was born on 12 July 1836.1 |
| Death | 7 January 1928 | Death: Augustus Jennings died on 7 January 1928 at age 91 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Citations
- [S560] Lillie Pauline White, Jennings, Davidson and Allied Families (Seattle, Washington: Sherman Printing & Binding Co., 1944).
James Edwin Jennings
M, #12742, b. 30 July 1839, d. 23 January 1893
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Parents
| Father* | Daniel Jennings (b. 22 April 1796, d. 9 May 1872) |
| Mother* | Hannah Scott (b. 18 August 1798, d. 21 March 1883) |
Family: Sarah Catherine Robinson
Biography
| Birth | 30 July 1839 | Birth: James Edwin Jennings was born on 30 July 1839.1 |
| Marriage | 1880 | Marriage: James Edwin Jennings and Sarah Catherine Robinson were married in 1880.1 |
| Death | 23 January 1893 | Death: James Edwin Jennings died on 23 January 1893 at age 53.1 |
Citations
- [S560] Lillie Pauline White, Jennings, Davidson and Allied Families (Seattle, Washington: Sherman Printing & Binding Co., 1944).
Sarah Catherine Robinson
F, #12743
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Family: James Edwin Jennings (b. 30 July 1839, d. 23 January 1893)
Biography
| Marriage | 1880 | Marriage: James Edwin Jennings and Sarah Catherine Robinson were married in 1880.1 |
| Name | 1880 | As of 1880, Sarah Catherine Robinson was also known as Sarah Catherine Jennings. |
Citations
- [S560] Lillie Pauline White, Jennings, Davidson and Allied Families (Seattle, Washington: Sherman Printing & Binding Co., 1944).
Amanda Couch
F, #12744
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Family: Josephus Waters Jennings (b. 29 October 1827, d. 20 November 1890)
Biography
| Marriage | 24 November 1850 | Marriage: Josephus Waters Jennings and Amanda Couch were married on 24 November 1850 in Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
| Name | 24 November 1850 | As of 24 November 1850, Amanda Couch was also known as Amanda Jennings.1 |
Citations
Sarah Anne Jennings
F, #12745, b. 9 October 1829, d. 12 March 1859
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Parents
| Father* | Charles Waters Jennings (b. 17 January 1802, d. 18 August 1872) |
| Mother* | Maria Woods Davidson (b. 15 December 1802, d. 3 April 1885) |
Family: Robert Dobbins Noleman (b. 29 December 1816, d. 30 March 1883)
| Daughter* | Margaret Noleman (b. 1855) |
Biography
| Birth | 9 October 1829 | Birth: Sarah Anne Jennings was born on 9 October 1829.1 |
| Marriage | 22 August 1847 | Marriage: Robert Dobbins Noleman and Sarah Anne Jennings were married on 22 August 1847.1 |
| Death | 12 March 1859 | Death: Sarah Anne Jennings died on 12 March 1859 at age 29.1 |
| Name | 22 August 1847 | As of 22 August 1847, Sarah Anne Jennings was also known as Sarah Anne Noleman.1 |
Citations
- [S560] Lillie Pauline White, Jennings, Davidson and Allied Families (Seattle, Washington: Sherman Printing & Binding Co., 1944).
Robert Dobbins Noleman
M, #12746, b. 29 December 1816, d. 30 March 1883
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Family: Sarah Anne Jennings (b. 9 October 1829, d. 12 March 1859)
| Daughter* | Margaret Noleman (b. 1855) |
Biography
| Birth | 29 December 1816 | Birth: Robert Dobbins Noleman was born on 29 December 1816 in Adams, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
| Marriage | 22 August 1847 | Marriage: Robert Dobbins Noleman and Sarah Anne Jennings were married on 22 August 1847.2 |
| Death | 30 March 1883 | Death: Robert Dobbins Noleman died on 30 March 1883 at age 66 in Centralia, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
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Benjamin Franklin Marshall
M, #12747, b. 9 July 1828, d. 14 March 1891
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Family: Harriet Regina Jennings (b. 24 December 1831, d. 3 May 1901)
Biography
| Birth | 9 July 1828 | Birth: Benjamin Franklin Marshall was born on 9 July 1828 in Tennessee, United StatesB.1 |
| Marriage | 21 November 1850 | Marriage: Benjamin Franklin Marshall and Harriet Regina Jennings were married on 21 November 1850 in Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.2,3 |
| Death | 14 March 1891 | Death: Benjamin Franklin Marshall died on 14 March 1891 at age 62 in Salem, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Citations
America Jennings
F, #12748, b. 24 January 1836, d. 26 September 1861
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Parents
| Father* | Charles Waters Jennings (b. 17 January 1802, d. 18 August 1872) |
| Mother* | Maria Woods Davidson (b. 15 December 1802, d. 3 April 1885) |
Family: William Craven Stites (b. 13 March 1836, d. 19 June 1901)
| Son* | Charles Martin Stites (b. 20 August 1858, d. 14 September 1928) |
Biography
| Birth | 24 January 1836 | Birth: America Jennings was born on 24 January 1836 in Walnut Hill, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
| Marriage | 12 November 1857 | Marriage: William Craven Stites and America Jennings were married on 12 November 1857 in Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1,3 |
| Death | 26 September 1861 | Death: America Jennings died on 26 September 1861 at age 25 in Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
| Name | 12 November 1857 | As of 12 November 1857, America Jennings was also known as America Stites.1 |
Citations
William Craven Stites
M, #12749, b. 13 March 1836, d. 19 June 1901
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Family: America Jennings (b. 24 January 1836, d. 26 September 1861)
| Son* | Charles Martin Stites (b. 20 August 1858, d. 14 September 1928) |
Biography
| Birth | 13 March 1836 | Birth: William Craven Stites was born on 13 March 1836 in St Clair Township, Butler, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
| Marriage | 12 November 1857 | Marriage: William Craven Stites and America Jennings were married on 12 November 1857 in Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.2,3 |
| Death | 19 June 1901 | Death: William Craven Stites died on 19 June 1901 at age 65 in Williams, Josephine, Oregon, United StatesB.1 |
Citations
Zaddock Casey Jennings
M, #12750, b. 14 February 1838, d. 4 July 1922
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Parents
| Father* | Charles Waters Jennings (b. 17 January 1802, d. 18 August 1872) |
| Mother* | Maria Woods Davidson (b. 15 December 1802, d. 3 April 1885) |
Zaddock Casey and Mary Jane (Baldridge) Jennings
Family: Mary Jane Baldridge
Biography
| Birth | 14 February 1838 | Birth: Zaddock Casey Jennings was born on 14 February 1838 in Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
| Marriage | 3 November 1859 | Marriage: Zaddock Casey Jennings and Mary Jane Baldridge were married on 3 November 1859.1 |
| Death | 4 July 1922 | Death: Zaddock Casey Jennings died on 4 July 1922 at age 84.1 |
| Memo | 1909 | Memo: The following is from a book, '1909 Biographical and Reminiscent History of Richland, Clay & Marion Counties, Illinois', page 95. Z. C. JENNINGS. The life history of the subject of this sketch goes back to the pioneer days, since which Mr. Jennings has been a very potent factor in the affairs of Marion county, in which he is regarded as a foremost citizen in every respect, therefore, for many reasons, it is deemed entirely consistent to give him conspicuous mention in this volume. Z. C. Jennings was born February 14, 1838, in Marion county, Illinois. Israel Jennings, the subject's grandfather, was a native of Maryland and when he reached young manhood went to the state of Kentucky and while at Marysville married Mary Waters in 1808. In 1818 he came to Marion county, Illinois, and settled six miles southeast of Centralia, being among the very first settlers there, having Indians as his neighbors, and the dense woods abounded in an abundance of wild game. He was one of the squatters at Walnut Hill until 1827. This section was then a part of Jefferson county. It was here that Mr. Jennings entered land, which he developed and where he died in 1860. His first wife passed away in 1844 and he married a second time, his last wife being Lear Sterling, of Centralia, this county. There were no children by his second wife. The following are the names of the children by his first wife: Israel, Jr., who married a Miss Davidson, was the father of eleven children; Charles W., the subject's father; William W. left home in 1847 and went to Wisconsin. He was in the mining, mercantile and grain business, in which he made a fortune. In 1853 he went to California and engaged in gold mining, but on account of failing health and trouble with his eyes, came back to Marion county where he remained for several years, at one time engaging in railroad contracting in northern Missouri. In 1861 he enlisted in the Union army and served during the war, after which he settled in Marion county and in 1875 he went to Austin county, Texas, where he lived until 1890, when he came to Alvin, Illinois, and built a modern home, having become prosperous. He first married Margaret Noleman. The date of his death was 1904. He was highly respected by all. Ann, the third child of the subject's grandfather, married Rufus McElwain, a farmer in Centralia township, who later lived at Salem, this county. Mary, the fourth child, who was known as "Aunt Polly," married a Mr. White. They lived near Walnut Hill where he conducted a tanyard. John, the fifth child, died when he reached maturity. The sixth child died when young. In Marion county, in the early days, no citizen was more prominent than Israel Jennings, who was one of the largest land owners of the county. He was a faithful member of the Methodist church, and a good Democrat. In 1827 he was elected a member of the Legislature when Vandalia was the capital of the state. He was a member of the house contemporaneous with Peter Cartwright. He was post-master at Walnut Hill, Illinois, for many years, beginning in 1834. He was a slaveholder and owned the only male slave ever held in this county. He came here before there were any steam railroads, but during his life he noted wonderful changes, being instrumental in bringing about much of the progress of the county. He opened a store and gave dry goods and groceries in exchange for produce, which he hauled, to St. Louis by wagon, bringing back supplies. At the time of his coming to this county he had two daughters who had reached maturity. They were taken sick while he was away in Shawneetown on one of his usual trips and one of them died. There was no lumber in the community, so a white oak tree was cut and a coffin hewn from it, in which to bury the young lady, whose grave is on the old place he owned. He was known to be a very eccentric man, and ten years before his death he bought a metallic coffin, which he kept in the house until his death, and he was buried in it, dying April 20, 1872. His wife died April 3, 1885. Charles W. Jennings, the subject's father, was born in Kentucky, and he came to Marion county, Illinois, with his parents, settling one half mile from his father, where he made a home, and became owner of nine hundred acres of land. He married Mariah Davidson, a native of Kentucky, and the following children were born to them: Sarah, deceased, married Capt. R. D. Noleman, who is also deceased; Josephus W., deceased, was born October 29, 1827, lived on the old place and was educated in the district schools. He was a merchant at Walnut Hill, Illinois, until 1856, when he moved to a farm one half mile west of that place, where he died November 20, 1890. He married Amanda Couch, who was born January 8, 1834, the daughter of Milton and Mary (Beard) Couch. They were the parents of the following children: Edgar, Frank, Mary, Lizzie and Nancy. Harriett, the third child, married B. F. Marshall, who lived at Salem, Illinois. They are both deceased. Maria E. married Silas Bryan, who was county Judge, and lived at Salem, Illinois; Z. C., the subject of this biographical sketch, was the fifth in order of birth. Nancy married James Davenport, who is deceased. She is living at Salem, this county. America married William C. Stites. Both are now deceased. Docia married Alram Van Antwerp, who is deceased. She is living in St. Louis, Missouri. The subject's father was a man of excellent business ability and a good manager, he having become wealthy. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and in politics was a Democrat. Z. C. Jennings, the subject of this sketch, grew to manhood on the old home place and was educated in the home schools and the high schools at Salem and Centralia. When twenty-two years old he married Mary J. Baldridge, daughter of James C. Baldridge, of North Carolina, and Margaret (Rainey) Baldridge, a native of Kentucky. At the age of nine years, James C. Baldridge came to Marion county with his parents. Dornton and Mary (Boggs) Baldridge, who settled near Walnut Hill, Illinois. James Baldridge and wife died in Jefferson county, Illinois. He married a second time, his last wife being Tabitha, the widow of Isaac Casey. The subject started on the place where he now lives to make a home. He first owned forty acres of land, but being progressive he added to it from time to time until he now owns a fine farm of four hundred and twelve acres, which is in a high state of cultivation and one of the best stock farms in the county. He has raised some high-grade horses and cattle and has made all the improvements on the place himself, being regarded as one of the foremost agriculturists of the county, holding high rank among the stockmen of this locality. Six children have been born to the subject and wife, as follows: Dr. Dwight was born September 1, 1860, and he graduated at the St. Louis Medical College in 1890, having previously attended the Carbondale Normal School, and he read medicine with Dr. Richardson, of Centralia, Illinois. He took up his practice at 4101 Washington avenue, St. Louis, where he has since been residing and has built up a large practice. He married Cora Locy, of Carlyle, Illinois, and three children were born to this union, Beatrice, Dorothy and Dwight L. Charles Emmett, the subject's second child, was born January 4, 1862. He is a farmer at Mosco, Washington, also a dealer in stock and grain. He married Angeline S. Creed, of Centralia township, and they have one son, Fred Allen. Maggie D., the subject's third child, was born December 17, 1863, and married Lewis E. Thomas, of Centralia, Illinois. He is a carpenter in the employ of the Illinois Central Railroad. Their only son, Charles, is deceased. Samuel R., who was born December 24, 1865, has always been a farmer and lived at home. Maria, who was born January 22, 1871, died in August the same year; Harriett G., who was born October 7, 1873, married E. M. Jones, of St. Louis. He is traveling freight agent for the Southern Railroad. They have three children, namely: Leona, Dwight and Grace. The subject of this sketch lived at home until 1859, and was in the lumber business with his father for awhile, then he located on his present place. During the past few years he has devoted a great deal of his attention to raising fruit. For two years he successfully manufactured crates and berry boxes at Walnut Hill, Illinois. Mr. Jennings has always taken a great deal of interest in politics. He ably filled the office of Supervisor for four years and other minor offices in the Democratic party, a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and a well read man on all leading topics. He has a substantial, beautiful and well-furnished home, presided over by a most estimable helpmeet, his wife being a woman of culture and refinement. Our subject is an uncle of Hon. William Jennings Bryan. He is well and favorably known throughout the county, being regarded by all classes as a man of force of character, stability, industry and honesty.2 |