married Ollie Morrow March 26, 1891 Dewitt Co., IL
Children
Gladys Smallwood
Zinna Yanna M. Smallwood
Dean Smallwood
Ruth A. Smallwood
Sarah Smallwood
Paul E. Smallwood
Ora Lee Smallwood
Creek twp., Dewitt Co., IL 1900 Census
Dwelling 204, Family 204
42. Smallwood, Richard, Head, 31 WM, Nov 1868, IL
43. Olla M., Wife, 29 WM, Jan 1871, IL
44. Yanna M., Dau, 5 WF, Dec 1894, IL
45. Dena, Dau, 4 WF, Dec 1895, IL
46. Ruth A., Dau, WF, Oct 1899, IL
DeWitt County Coroner's Inquest Files Index (1924-1977)
Name File S R M Age Birth Death Verdict Description
SMALLWOOD, RICHARD P. NONE M _ _ _ NOT GIVEN 04/05/1940 ACCIDENT FRACTURED SKULL RECEIVED IN A FALL DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS
In the 1900 census of Creek Twp, DeWitt Co., IL, Richard, 31 (b. Nov 1868) was living with wife Olla, 29 (b. Jan 1871) and childran Yanora?, 5 (b. Dec 1894) and son D????, 4 (b. Dec 1895). Richard and Olla had been married 9 years. Olla was the mother of four children, two still living. (pg155)
In the 1930 census of Creek Twp, DeWitt Co., IL, Richard, 61, is living with his cousin Claude Day, 57. Richard is listed as being married for 22 years. Richard is a contract carpenter, and Claude a general laborer.
According to the DeWitt County Coroner's Inquest Files, Richard died from a fractured skull received in a fall down a flight of stairs.
Clinton Public
DeWitt County, Illinois
Friday, December 21, 1888
A DUEL WITH KNIVES.
Out in the village of Lane they had a meeting of a literary society a couple of weeks ago which ended in a duel with blunt jack-knives. Prof. Gray, the school teacher, and Dick Smallwood got into an altercation over some trivial matter, and nothing but murder would satisfy Dick's honor. Both parties went at each other hip and thigh, and by the time they were separated they looked as if they had been run through a reaper and mower. Smallwood was badly cut about the head and face, and Gray had one hand severely cut. The fight was brought to this city for Justice McHenry to act as umpire, and the trial came off last Saturday. About one-third of the population was in as witnesses or lookers-on. As it was proven that Dick Smallwood was the aggressor Justice McHenry fined him $10 and added $50 more for costs.
1922 newspaper article
Published on page 11 of The Decatur Herald on Wed. January 25 1922.
CLINTON MAN THREATENS WIFE:
R. Smallwood chard with Attempting to Shoot Former Spouse:
Clinton: Jan. 24. - Richard Smallwood, contractor, was arrested late last night on a charge of attempting to shoot his former wife, Mrs. Ollie Smallwood, 320 East Adams St. He was placed under a bond of $2,500 and is now in the DeWitt County jail.
It is alleged that Mr. Smallwood went to the home of his former wife to visit his children as he occasionally does, in a drunken condition Sunday afternoon. He performed in such a manner that he was informed he would have to go if he persisted in his acts, but that he would be welcome if he came there sober and acted in a civil manner. He became infuriated and pulled an automatic revolver from his pocket, and it is said, attempted to shoot Mrs. Smallwood. His attempt was frustrated however, by members of the family after which he was put out of the house.
Warrants for his arrest were issued late yesterday by State's Attorney Smith and he was later arrested and placed in jail by Constable Charles Shinneman.
The Decatur Herald (Decatur IL.) Published on pg. 13, Friday, Jan. 27, 1922.
Smallwood Arraigned:
Dick Smallwood, who was arrested last Monday on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to commit murder and who has been confined in the county jail since that time, was given a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace J.H. Morse today. His former wife, Mrs. Ollie Smallwood, upon whom he made the attack, and his daughter, Miss Sarah Smallwood, testified at the hearing. Smallwood was placed under a $3,000 bond, but being unable to furnish the amount, was returned to jail.
Transcriptions of both 1922 articles proved b "Kathy" (#46907540)
Children
Gladys Smallwood
Zinna Yanna M. Smallwood
Dean Smallwood
Ruth A. Smallwood
Sarah Smallwood
Paul E. Smallwood
Ora Lee Smallwood
Creek twp., Dewitt Co., IL 1900 Census
Dwelling 204, Family 204
42. Smallwood, Richard, Head, 31 WM, Nov 1868, IL
43. Olla M., Wife, 29 WM, Jan 1871, IL
44. Yanna M., Dau, 5 WF, Dec 1894, IL
45. Dena, Dau, 4 WF, Dec 1895, IL
46. Ruth A., Dau, WF, Oct 1899, IL
DeWitt County Coroner's Inquest Files Index (1924-1977)
Name File S R M Age Birth Death Verdict Description
SMALLWOOD, RICHARD P. NONE M _ _ _ NOT GIVEN 04/05/1940 ACCIDENT FRACTURED SKULL RECEIVED IN A FALL DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS
In the 1900 census of Creek Twp, DeWitt Co., IL, Richard, 31 (b. Nov 1868) was living with wife Olla, 29 (b. Jan 1871) and childran Yanora?, 5 (b. Dec 1894) and son D????, 4 (b. Dec 1895). Richard and Olla had been married 9 years. Olla was the mother of four children, two still living. (pg155)
In the 1930 census of Creek Twp, DeWitt Co., IL, Richard, 61, is living with his cousin Claude Day, 57. Richard is listed as being married for 22 years. Richard is a contract carpenter, and Claude a general laborer.
According to the DeWitt County Coroner's Inquest Files, Richard died from a fractured skull received in a fall down a flight of stairs.
Clinton Public
DeWitt County, Illinois
Friday, December 21, 1888
A DUEL WITH KNIVES.
Out in the village of Lane they had a meeting of a literary society a couple of weeks ago which ended in a duel with blunt jack-knives. Prof. Gray, the school teacher, and Dick Smallwood got into an altercation over some trivial matter, and nothing but murder would satisfy Dick's honor. Both parties went at each other hip and thigh, and by the time they were separated they looked as if they had been run through a reaper and mower. Smallwood was badly cut about the head and face, and Gray had one hand severely cut. The fight was brought to this city for Justice McHenry to act as umpire, and the trial came off last Saturday. About one-third of the population was in as witnesses or lookers-on. As it was proven that Dick Smallwood was the aggressor Justice McHenry fined him $10 and added $50 more for costs.
1922 newspaper article
Published on page 11 of The Decatur Herald on Wed. January 25 1922.
CLINTON MAN THREATENS WIFE:
R. Smallwood chard with Attempting to Shoot Former Spouse:
Clinton: Jan. 24. - Richard Smallwood, contractor, was arrested late last night on a charge of attempting to shoot his former wife, Mrs. Ollie Smallwood, 320 East Adams St. He was placed under a bond of $2,500 and is now in the DeWitt County jail.
It is alleged that Mr. Smallwood went to the home of his former wife to visit his children as he occasionally does, in a drunken condition Sunday afternoon. He performed in such a manner that he was informed he would have to go if he persisted in his acts, but that he would be welcome if he came there sober and acted in a civil manner. He became infuriated and pulled an automatic revolver from his pocket, and it is said, attempted to shoot Mrs. Smallwood. His attempt was frustrated however, by members of the family after which he was put out of the house.
Warrants for his arrest were issued late yesterday by State's Attorney Smith and he was later arrested and placed in jail by Constable Charles Shinneman.
The Decatur Herald (Decatur IL.) Published on pg. 13, Friday, Jan. 27, 1922.
Smallwood Arraigned:
Dick Smallwood, who was arrested last Monday on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to commit murder and who has been confined in the county jail since that time, was given a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace J.H. Morse today. His former wife, Mrs. Ollie Smallwood, upon whom he made the attack, and his daughter, Miss Sarah Smallwood, testified at the hearing. Smallwood was placed under a $3,000 bond, but being unable to furnish the amount, was returned to jail.
Transcriptions of both 1922 articles proved b "Kathy" (#46907540)
married Ollie Morrow March 26, 1891 Dewitt Co., IL
Children
Gladys Smallwood
Zinna Yanna M. Smallwood
Dean Smallwood
Ruth A. Smallwood
Sarah Smallwood
Paul E. Smallwood
Ora Lee Smallwood
Creek twp., Dewitt Co., IL 1900 Census
Dwelling 204, Family 204
42. Smallwood, Richard, Head, 31 WM, Nov 1868, IL
43. Olla M., Wife, 29 WM, Jan 1871, IL
44. Yanna M., Dau, 5 WF, Dec 1894, IL
45. Dena, Dau, 4 WF, Dec 1895, IL
46. Ruth A., Dau, WF, Oct 1899, IL
DeWitt County Coroner's Inquest Files Index (1924-1977)
Name File S R M Age Birth Death Verdict Description
SMALLWOOD, RICHARD P. NONE M _ _ _ NOT GIVEN 04/05/1940 ACCIDENT FRACTURED SKULL RECEIVED IN A FALL DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS
In the 1900 census of Creek Twp, DeWitt Co., IL, Richard, 31 (b. Nov 1868) was living with wife Olla, 29 (b. Jan 1871) and childran Yanora?, 5 (b. Dec 1894) and son D????, 4 (b. Dec 1895). Richard and Olla had been married 9 years. Olla was the mother of four children, two still living. (pg155)
In the 1930 census of Creek Twp, DeWitt Co., IL, Richard, 61, is living with his cousin Claude Day, 57. Richard is listed as being married for 22 years. Richard is a contract carpenter, and Claude a general laborer.
According to the DeWitt County Coroner's Inquest Files, Richard died from a fractured skull received in a fall down a flight of stairs.
Clinton Public
DeWitt County, Illinois
Friday, December 21, 1888
A DUEL WITH KNIVES.
Out in the village of Lane they had a meeting of a literary society a couple of weeks ago which ended in a duel with blunt jack-knives. Prof. Gray, the school teacher, and Dick Smallwood got into an altercation over some trivial matter, and nothing but murder would satisfy Dick's honor. Both parties went at each other hip and thigh, and by the time they were separated they looked as if they had been run through a reaper and mower. Smallwood was badly cut about the head and face, and Gray had one hand severely cut. The fight was brought to this city for Justice McHenry to act as umpire, and the trial came off last Saturday. About one-third of the population was in as witnesses or lookers-on. As it was proven that Dick Smallwood was the aggressor Justice McHenry fined him $10 and added $50 more for costs.
1922 newspaper article
Published on page 11 of The Decatur Herald on Wed. January 25 1922.
CLINTON MAN THREATENS WIFE:
R. Smallwood chard with Attempting to Shoot Former Spouse:
Clinton: Jan. 24. - Richard Smallwood, contractor, was arrested late last night on a charge of attempting to shoot his former wife, Mrs. Ollie Smallwood, 320 East Adams St. He was placed under a bond of $2,500 and is now in the DeWitt County jail.
It is alleged that Mr. Smallwood went to the home of his former wife to visit his children as he occasionally does, in a drunken condition Sunday afternoon. He performed in such a manner that he was informed he would have to go if he persisted in his acts, but that he would be welcome if he came there sober and acted in a civil manner. He became infuriated and pulled an automatic revolver from his pocket, and it is said, attempted to shoot Mrs. Smallwood. His attempt was frustrated however, by members of the family after which he was put out of the house.
Warrants for his arrest were issued late yesterday by State's Attorney Smith and he was later arrested and placed in jail by Constable Charles Shinneman.
The Decatur Herald (Decatur IL.) Published on pg. 13, Friday, Jan. 27, 1922.
Smallwood Arraigned:
Dick Smallwood, who was arrested last Monday on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to commit murder and who has been confined in the county jail since that time, was given a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace J.H. Morse today. His former wife, Mrs. Ollie Smallwood, upon whom he made the attack, and his daughter, Miss Sarah Smallwood, testified at the hearing. Smallwood was placed under a $3,000 bond, but being unable to furnish the amount, was returned to jail.
Transcriptions of both 1922 articles proved b "Kathy" (#46907540)
Children
Gladys Smallwood
Zinna Yanna M. Smallwood
Dean Smallwood
Ruth A. Smallwood
Sarah Smallwood
Paul E. Smallwood
Ora Lee Smallwood
Creek twp., Dewitt Co., IL 1900 Census
Dwelling 204, Family 204
42. Smallwood, Richard, Head, 31 WM, Nov 1868, IL
43. Olla M., Wife, 29 WM, Jan 1871, IL
44. Yanna M., Dau, 5 WF, Dec 1894, IL
45. Dena, Dau, 4 WF, Dec 1895, IL
46. Ruth A., Dau, WF, Oct 1899, IL
DeWitt County Coroner's Inquest Files Index (1924-1977)
Name File S R M Age Birth Death Verdict Description
SMALLWOOD, RICHARD P. NONE M _ _ _ NOT GIVEN 04/05/1940 ACCIDENT FRACTURED SKULL RECEIVED IN A FALL DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS
In the 1900 census of Creek Twp, DeWitt Co., IL, Richard, 31 (b. Nov 1868) was living with wife Olla, 29 (b. Jan 1871) and childran Yanora?, 5 (b. Dec 1894) and son D????, 4 (b. Dec 1895). Richard and Olla had been married 9 years. Olla was the mother of four children, two still living. (pg155)
In the 1930 census of Creek Twp, DeWitt Co., IL, Richard, 61, is living with his cousin Claude Day, 57. Richard is listed as being married for 22 years. Richard is a contract carpenter, and Claude a general laborer.
According to the DeWitt County Coroner's Inquest Files, Richard died from a fractured skull received in a fall down a flight of stairs.
Clinton Public
DeWitt County, Illinois
Friday, December 21, 1888
A DUEL WITH KNIVES.
Out in the village of Lane they had a meeting of a literary society a couple of weeks ago which ended in a duel with blunt jack-knives. Prof. Gray, the school teacher, and Dick Smallwood got into an altercation over some trivial matter, and nothing but murder would satisfy Dick's honor. Both parties went at each other hip and thigh, and by the time they were separated they looked as if they had been run through a reaper and mower. Smallwood was badly cut about the head and face, and Gray had one hand severely cut. The fight was brought to this city for Justice McHenry to act as umpire, and the trial came off last Saturday. About one-third of the population was in as witnesses or lookers-on. As it was proven that Dick Smallwood was the aggressor Justice McHenry fined him $10 and added $50 more for costs.
1922 newspaper article
Published on page 11 of The Decatur Herald on Wed. January 25 1922.
CLINTON MAN THREATENS WIFE:
R. Smallwood chard with Attempting to Shoot Former Spouse:
Clinton: Jan. 24. - Richard Smallwood, contractor, was arrested late last night on a charge of attempting to shoot his former wife, Mrs. Ollie Smallwood, 320 East Adams St. He was placed under a bond of $2,500 and is now in the DeWitt County jail.
It is alleged that Mr. Smallwood went to the home of his former wife to visit his children as he occasionally does, in a drunken condition Sunday afternoon. He performed in such a manner that he was informed he would have to go if he persisted in his acts, but that he would be welcome if he came there sober and acted in a civil manner. He became infuriated and pulled an automatic revolver from his pocket, and it is said, attempted to shoot Mrs. Smallwood. His attempt was frustrated however, by members of the family after which he was put out of the house.
Warrants for his arrest were issued late yesterday by State's Attorney Smith and he was later arrested and placed in jail by Constable Charles Shinneman.
The Decatur Herald (Decatur IL.) Published on pg. 13, Friday, Jan. 27, 1922.
Smallwood Arraigned:
Dick Smallwood, who was arrested last Monday on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to commit murder and who has been confined in the county jail since that time, was given a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace J.H. Morse today. His former wife, Mrs. Ollie Smallwood, upon whom he made the attack, and his daughter, Miss Sarah Smallwood, testified at the hearing. Smallwood was placed under a $3,000 bond, but being unable to furnish the amount, was returned to jail.
Transcriptions of both 1922 articles proved b "Kathy" (#46907540)
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