1250. LeRoy Eidson (William , John E. , George Washington , John , Edward ) was born on 5 Jan 1892 in Polk County, Missouri. He died on 3 May 1979 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was buried in Payne Cemetery, Polk County, Missouri.
LeRoy married Martha Ellen Fellers on 5 Jan 1916 in Polk County, Missouri. Martha was born on 24 Dec 1896 in Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri. She died 1 on 5 Feb 1991 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. She was buried in Payne Cemetery, Polk County, Missouri.
They had the following children:
2633 F i Anna Deane Eidson
1251. John Washington Eidson (James Harvey , John E. , George Washington , John , Edward ) was born on 4 Apr 1867 in Polk County, Missouri . He died on 15 Mar 1948 in Louisburg, Missouri. He was buried in Lindley Creek Cemetery, Goodson, Polk Coubty, Missouri .
John married Ida F. Jump 1 daughter of William Jump and Sarah Arnold on 11 Oct 1896 in Louisburg, Polk County, Missouri. Ida was born on 19 Jun 1873 in Polk County, Missouri . She died on 8 Jun 1961 in Louisburg, Missouri. She was buried on 10 Jun 1961 in Lindley Creek Cemetery, Goodson, Polk Coubty, Missouri .
Ida Eidson's Funeral Program
Date of Birth: June 19, 1873. Date of Death: June 8, 1961. Age: 87 years, 11 months, and 20 days. Funeral Services Held at: Lindley Creek Baptist Church, Saturday, June 10, 1961 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating Clergymen: The Rev. Sherman Bybee, The Rev. Dennis Spears. Final resting place: Lindley Creek Cemetery. Escorts: Roy Richards, George Peterson, Oval Crain, Ernest Mashburn, Dean Gladden, Walter Moore
They had the following children:
+ 2634 M i Bert Lee Eidson 2635 M ii Lloyd Eidson 1 was born on 30 Apr 1899 in Louisburg, Missouri. He died in 1899 in Louisburg, Missouri. + 2636 M iii John Raymond Eidson + 2637 F iv Ida Jewell Eidson 2638 F v Floycie Sarah Louise Eidson 1 was born on 30 Aug 1909 in Goodson, Polk County, Missouri. She died on 9 May 2001 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. She was buried on 21 May 2001 in Lindley Creek Cemetery, near Goodson, Missouri.
Bolivar Herald - Free Press Obituary:
Floycie Sarah Louise Eidson Crain, age 91 years, 8 months and 9 days, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2001, in Springfield Health Care Center. She was born at the family home located in northeast Polk County, four miles from Goodson, on Aug. 30, 1909, to John and Ida Jump Eidson. On Dec. 22, 1935, she was united in marriage to Audie Crain, and to this union five children were born. Floycie was saved in a revival meeting held by Sherman Bybee and later joined the Lindley Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her five children, her dedicated caregiver daughter, Audra Crain of the home, Claudia and Jamie Erven of Goodson, Jerry and Diana Crain of Lebanon, Ben and LeAnne Crain of Springfield, and Paulena and Mike Midles of Flemington; grandchildren and great-grandchildren Michele and John Thiesfeld and their children, Lauren, Lindsey and Megan; Bob and Maria Midles and their children, Hannah, Hailey and Alex; Aaron and Teresa Erven and their children, Spencer and Tiara; Karla and John Spear and their children, Jake and Ashley; Gina and Ray Burroughs; Beth and Kirk Reynolds and their child, Brooke; Brian Crain and his fiancée, Robbi Hutson; Vance and Julie Crain; Amy and Jon Menges; nephews Willard, Wilbur, John and Wayne and nieces Ida, Mary, Erma Lee, Maxine and Marjie; a sister-in-law, Earlie Eidson of Bolivar; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 61 years, Audie Crain; brothers Lloyd Eidson, Bert Eidson and Ray Eidson; a sister, Jewel Schooley; and a niece, Wanda Jean. Services were Saturday, May 12, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Doyle Mayfield and Bro. Doug Skinner officiating. Burial followed in Lindley Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons Bob Midles, Aaron Erven, Vance Crain, Brian Crain, John Thiesfeld, John Spear, Kirk Reynolds, Ray Burroughs and Jon Menges. Honorary pallbearers were her nephews Wayne Schooley and John Eidson.
(http://www.bolivarmo.com/bhfp/may01obits.htm#Floycie Crain)Floycie married Audie Crain on 22 Dec 1935. Audie was born on 15 Jul 1910. He died on 4 Jul 1997 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.
1260. James H. Eidson-3203 (Shelton , Henry , Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born about 1825. He died before 1870.
They had the following children:
2639 F i Ollie Eidson
1266. Clinton Dewit Eidson-3101 (Shelton , Henry , Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born in 1830 in Ohio. He died on 30 Sep 1862.
Clinton married Rachel Foutz daughter of Martin Foutz and Hannah on 6 Apr 1854 in Preble County, Ohio. Rachel was born on 11 Feb 1835 in West Alexandria, Ohio. She died on 25 Jul 1896 in Eaton, Ohio. She was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Preble County, Ohio.
They had the following children:
1269. Charles Bracken Eidson-3311 (Boyce , Henry , Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born in 1831 in Ohio.
They had the following children:
2642 F i Rebecca Ann Eidson was born in 1862. She died on 3 Dec 1865 in Dublin, Indiana. The cause of death was Croup.
1274. Francis Marion Eidson "Frank"-3313 (Boyce , Henry , Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born on 14 Dec 1835 in Preble County, Ohio. He died on 6 Dec 1900 in Greenville Township, Darke County, Ohio.
Francis Marion Eidson was born 14 December 1835 in Preble County, Ohio. In 1860 he moved to Palextine, Darke County, Ohio. During the Civil War he served with company K., 11th. Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He joined the war at President Lincoln's first call for volunteers in 1861. He never saw any action and his entire company was sent home 16 June 1861 after serving 155 days of active duty. Though his actual date of discharge was 17 August 1861 when he was paid $18.56 for his volunteer duties.
On 24 June 1862 Francis married Lucetta Ann Kester, daughter of George and Eve Kester of Darke County. By this union were born seven children: Boyce, Clara, Virginia, Harry and Frankie both died at an early age, George McIntyre, and Frank Murray.
Biographical History of Darke County, Ohio
Lewis Publishing Company Chicago 1900 pages 276-279
FRANCIS MARION EIDSON. This gentleman who is now successfully engaged in farming in Greenville Township has led a life of honest toil.... A native of Ohio, Mr. Eidson was born in Preble County December, 1835 and is the son of Boyce and Rebecca (Griffin) Eidson, natives of Virginia and Delaware, respectively, and a grandson of Henry and Nancy (Bunch) Eidson, the former also a native of Virginia, the latter of Scotland. On the paternal side our subject is descended from an old colonial family of English origin, the first to cross the Atlantic being his great-grandfather. The grandfather, Henry Eidson, was a soldier of the continental army during the Revolutionary War, and was a farmer by occupation. On leaving his native state in 1806 he removed to Preble County, Ohio, accompanied by his wife and three children -- Boyce, Shelton and Nancy. In this state the family circle was increased by the birth of two other children -- Margaret and William. The grandfather took up land in the woods three miles southeast of West Alexandria, where he made his permanent home, devoting his time to the development of his farm. He and his wife were devout Christians and active members of the Methodist Church. Upon his farm he built a log church, which took his name, and his home was always the stopping place for the early itinerant preachers.In Politics he was a Whig. He died in 1846, aged seventy five years, and his wife passed away in 1850 at the age of eighty-two. All of their children are now deceased and their descendants are widely scattered. The father of our subject was born in 1802 and was only four years old when the family removed to Preble County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. Although the educational privileges of this state were meager at that day, he and two brothers prepared themselves for teaching and successfully taught in the schools of Preble County. One brother, William, became a physician; the other, Harry (Henry), became somewhat noted as a local politician and also served his fellow townsmen as a justice of the peace for over twelve years. About 1839 Boyce Eidson married Rebecca Griffin, a daughter of Jacob and Hannah Griffin, who removed from Smyrna, Delaware, to Preble County, Ohio at a comparatively early day.... After his marriage the father of our subject engaged in farming in Preble County for a few years then removed to West Alexandria, where he conducted a hotel until 1884, when he returned to the farm for two years. He next moved to Johnsville, Montgomery County, Ohio where he died in 1847.... He served as assessor in Preble County, and fraternally was a Mason. His estimable wife died at her home in Preble County in 1898, at the ripe old age of eighty-seven years.
In the County of his nativity Francis M. Eidson grew to manhood.... in 1860 to Palextine, Darke County, then served in the Civil War in Co. K., 11th. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, discharged July 1861.... married 24 June 1862 to Miss Lousetts (sic) A. daughter of George and Eve (Frank) Kester of Darke County. By this union have been born seven children, namely: Boyce; Clara the wife of Jacob Schafer of Indianapolis; Virginia wife of Orla Harrison, an attorney of Greenville; Harry and Frankie, both deceased; George McIntyre and Frank Murray.
Will, Filed December 11, 1900 - No. 8568
Last Will and Testament of F.M. Eidson
In The Name Of The Benevolent Father Of All. I F.M. Eidson being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament.It is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be paid.
I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Lucetta Eidson all my personal property of every name and description to be hers absolute.
I give devise and bequeath to my said wife Lucetta Eidson all y Real Estate of which I may desire to have and hold to her and her heirs as an absolute estate in fee simple.
I hereby nominate and appoint my said wife Lucetta Eidson and my son Boyce G. Eidson executors of this my last will and testament and having implicit confidence in their ability and integrity I request that the court of Probate direct the omission of a public sale of my personal property and that no bond be required of my said executors.
I hereby revoke all former wills by me made and declare this to be my last will and testament.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 3rd. day of February A.D. 1900.
His Mark (seal)
Signed and acknowledge by said F.M. Eidson as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence and at his request.
J.F. Martz Murray Eidson
Francis married Loucretta Ann Kester-3315 on 24 Jun 1862 in Palestine, Darke County, Ohio. Loucretta was born on 30 Sep 1844 in Palestine, Darke County, Ohio.
Early records show that Lucetta's name was often misspelled as Lousetta and this did tend to upset her. When her husband Francis died she was heir to his estate including the farm of 217 acres. This inheritance also included a mortgage in the amount of $4,500 and several other debts totaling more than $9,000.
Lucetta sold 20 acres of the farm and all of it's cattle in an attempt to reduce these debts though this was not enough and she was finally forced to move into town and rent the farm for half of all profits gained from crop sales. Even this barely paid the bills, but it did allow her to keep the farm.
Francis and Loucretta had the following children:
2643 F i Clara D. Eidson-4903 was born on 26 Aug 1863. Clara married Jacob Schafer-4902. + 2644 M ii Boyce Griffin Eidson-4904 + 2645 F iii Virginia Eidson-4905 2646 M iv George McIntyre Eidson-4906 was born on 16 Jan 1877. 2647 M v Frank Murray Eidson "Frankie"-4907 was born on 26 Sep 1877. He died before 1900.
1275. Willard Alonzo Eidson-3314 (Boyce , Henry , Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born on 5 Dec 1838 in West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio. He died on 24 Jul 1914 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. He was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. Willard was employed as Carpenter in 1860 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio.
Willard enlisted in the United States Navy at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio on 22 July 1863. As a seaman he was assigned to the United States Gunboat Naumkeag, under the command of Captain John Rodgers. While the Naumkeag was on patrol on the lower Mississippi and White River, Arkansas, in the fall of 1863 Willard suffered from exposure and contracted malaria. He was taken off the Naumkeag "on pillows" and put in a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee for six weeks. Upon release from the hospital he was assigned to the steamer Avenger until he was honorably discharged at Cairo, Illinois on 28 July 1864.
Gunboats were paddlewheel riverboats outfitted with iron plating around the pilot house and main deck (protecting the boiler and engine.) “Tinclad” was a popular name for this group of seventy-six gunboats converted from small river steamers for use on the Mississippi and it’s smaller tributaries. They were often referred to in offical Navy correspondence by the term “light-drafts.” (“Tinclad” is a misnomer. They weren’t clad with tin; in fact several had no metal armor at all, relying on wooden bulwarks for protection.)
USS Naumkeag, Tinclad #37
Sternwheel, wooden hull packet. Size: unknown.
Launched: 1863, Cincinnati, Ohio
Speed: 6 miles.
Destroyed: January 19, 1867, Erie, Alabama, burned - 3 lives lost.
Owners: U.S. service during Civil War. 1863, Tinclad #37
Armament: 2x30# Rifle and 4x24#
Comments: sold to private hands renamed MontgomeryUSS Avenger
Built by the Government at New Albany, Indian, in 1863.
Class: Side-wheel steamer; ram; wood.
Tonnage: 410.
Dimensions: Length, 210'; beam, 40'; draft, 6'.
Speed: Maximum, 11 to 12 miles.
Engines: Two. Diameter of cylinder, 28"; stroke, 7½'.
Boilers: Four.
Armament: Original: September 10, 1863, 1x100# Parrott rifle, 1x12# Parrott rifle, 4x24# Smooth Bore, December 31, 1863, 1x24# Smooth Bore added.
Changes: July 5, 1864, take off 1x24# Smooth Bore, December 15, 1864, 1x100# Parrott rifle, 5x24# Smooth Bore broadside, 1x10# Rifle on field carriage, April 1, 1865, 1x100# Parrott rifle, 1x12# Parrott rifle, 11x24# Smooth Bore.
Remarks.--The Avenger, "an efficient ram," built for the Army, was ordered to Mound City, Ill., May 30, 1865, to turn in her ordnance and ship's stores.
Willard married (1) Elizabeth Wyatt “Lizzie”-3316 daughter of Levi Wyatt and Martha in Sep 1872. Elizabeth was born on 8 Jun 1849 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. She died on 18 Jun 1873 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. She was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Preble County, Ohio.
They had the following children:
+ 2648 M i Charles W. Eidson-5001 2649 M ii Rliey Eidson-5003 was born in May 1878. He died on 4 Mar 1881 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. The cause of death was Diphtheria. 2650 M iii Joseph P. Eidson-5002 was born in May 1888 in Preble County, Ohio.
Willard married (2) Elizabeth "Lizzy" Pugh-3309 daughter of Levi Pugh and Martha Wyatt in Sep 1872 in Ohio. Elizabeth was born in 1848. She died on 18 Jun 1873 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. She was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Preble County, Ohio.
They had the following children:
2651 M iv Joseph Riley Eidson was born in May 1878 in Eaton, Ohio. He died on 4 Mar 1881 in Eaton, Ohio.
1276. Olivia Reese Eidson-3305 (Boyce , Henry , Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born on 4 Mar 1845 in Johnsville, Montgomery County, Ohio. She died on 27 Nov 1895 in Eldorado, Ohio. The cause of death was Appendicitis.
Olivia married 1 William Shewman on 6 Dec 1866 in Montgomert County, Ohio. William was born in 1838 in Gasper Township, Ohio. William was employed as in Carpenter.
They had the following children:
2652 F i Daisy I. Shewman.
1293. Henry Alonzo Eidson-2102 (William Hunt , Henry , Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born on 9 Nov 1846.
He had the following children:
+ 2653 M i William Monroe Eidson
1297. Jacob Eidson (Henry M. , William T. , Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born in 1841 in Ohio.
Jacob married Margaret Cooper on 21 Sep 1865 in Cass County, Illinois. Margaret was born about 1845 in Ohio.
They had the following children:
2654 M i Thomas Eidson was born in 1867 in Missouri. 2655 F ii Delitha May Eidson was born in 1870 in Missouri.
1301. Daniel F. Eidson “Dannie”-3501 (Henry M. , William T. , Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born on 16 Nov 1837 in Ohio. He died on 29 Sep 1922 in Spokane, Washington. Daniel was employed as Steam Boat Crewman; A.T. & S.F. Railroad Fireman .
The Weekly Democrat
Fort Madison, Iowa
29 December 1922
Daniel Eidson, born November 16, 1837, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Cora Taylor, Spokane, Washington, September 29, 1922.The greater part of his life was spent in Fort Madison, his parents having moved here from Virginia, Illinois, during his infancy. He left Fort Madison for the west about 1900. For many years he was engaged in steamboating on the steamer "Sam Atlee," the flagship of the S. & J.C. Atlee logging fleet, and will be remembered by all the old rivermen as well as other old settlers of Fort Madison and vicinity. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; daughters, Cora, and Ruth, and several grandchildren. Two cousins, Mrs. T.C. Chambers and Mrs. J.H. Young, are the only relatives surviving here.
Daniel married Ellen C. Brown-3502 daughter of Unknown Brown and Julia McGinley on 11 Jun 1866 in Fort Madison, Iowa. Ellen was born in 1845.
They had the following children:
1302. Emma Frances Eidson (Henry M. , William T. , Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born on 1 Jun 1849 in Richfield, Adams, Illinois. She died on 23 Mar 1916 in Ravanna, Mercer, Missouri. She was buried on 24 Mar 1916 in Ravanna, Mercer, Missouri.
Emma married (1) James Spurgin.
Emma married (2) John Henry Deyoe on 7 Mar 1866 in Ravanna, Mercer, Missouri. John was born on 23 Jan 1838 in Saratoga, County, New York. He died on 13 Jul 1917 in Ravanna, Mercer, Missouri. He was buried on 17 Jul 1917 in Otterbein Cemetery, Ravanna, Mercer, Missouri.
They had the following children: