1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John H. Delay
Home in 1880: Pike, Stoddard, Missouri
Age: 2
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to head-of-household: Son
Father's name: Absalum
Father's birthplace: Illinois
Mother's name: Margret
Mother's birthplace: Indiana
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Absalum Delay 49
Margret Delay 47
Joseph G. Delay 13
Sarah Delay 4
John H. Delay 2
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Pike, Stoddard, Missouri; Roll: T9_737; Page: 537.2000; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 0640.
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900
Groom Bride Date Vol./Page License No. County
Delay, J H Jackson, Littie E 09/08/1896 1 /219 910 Clinton
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: John H Delay
Age: 21
Birth Date: Jan 1879
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1900: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lillie E Delay
Marriage Year: 1896
Years married: 4
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
John H Delay 21
Lillie E Delay 20
Alven L Delay 1
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: 243; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0008
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: John Delay
Age in 1910: 33
Estimated birth year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Wisconsin
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Spouse's name: Lillie
Home in 1910: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
John Delay 33
Lillie Delay 29
Elvin Delay 13
Herbert H Delay 9
Deen J Delay 3
Jessie M Delay 4/12
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: T624_236; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 257.
U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
Owner's Name: J H Delay
State: Illinois
County: Clinton
Town: Irishtown
Year: 1913
The 1913 Commercial History of
Clinton County, Illinois
Keyesport, A Pioneer Town
The members of the Village Board are:
E. O. BRYANT, President.
O. C. WELCH, Clerk.
John DELAY, Treasurer.
Wm. LIFRITS, Marshall.
George POTTS, Township Tax Collector.
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: John Harvey Delay
County: Clinton
State: Illinois
Birth Date: 24 Jan 1878
Race: White
Age:40
Occupation:Farmer, Keyesport, Clinton, Illinois
Nearest Relative:Lily Edna Delay
Height/Build:Tall/Medium
Color of Eyes/Hair:
Signature: John Harvey Delay
Date of Registration: 13 Sept 1918
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: John Delay
Home in 1920: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois
Age: 42 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Lillie
Father's Birth Place: Illinois
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 808
Household Members: Name Age
John Delay 42
Lillie Delay 39
Alvin Delay 21
Hubert Delay 18
Dean Delay 12
Jessie Delay 10
Lena Delay 6
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: T625_304; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 808.
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: John H Delay
Home in 1930: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois
Age: 52
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Mother's name: Margaret A
Spouse's name: Lillie E
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
John H Delay 52
Lillie E Delay 49
Deane J Delay 22
Jessie M Delay 20
Lena K Vogel 16
Margaret A Delay 96
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: 412; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 823.0.
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: John Delay
Respondent: Yes
Age: 62
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Keyesport, Clinton, Illinois
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Keyesport, Clinton, Illinois
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 50
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 1000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
John Delay 62
Lillie Delay 59
Jessie Myette 30
Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Keyesport, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: T627_770; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 14-15
U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: John Harvey Delay
Birth Date: 24 Jan 1878
Birth Place: Bond County, Illinois
Residence: Keyesport, Clinton County, Illinois
Race: White
Age:64
Occupation:Self Employed Farmer
Nearest Relative:Mrs. Lillie Delay, Keyesport, Illinois
Height/Build:5 ft 6 in, 136 lbs
Color of Eyes/Hair:Brown/Gray
Signature: John Harvey Delay
Date of Registration: April 27, 1942
Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name:John Delay
State of Issue:Illinois
Date of Birth:Friday January 24, 1879
Date of Death:June 27, 1966
Est. Age at Death:87 years, 4 months
Last known residence:
City: Keyesport, Irishtown, Tamalco
County: Clinton
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: 62253
Publication: The Belleville News-Democrat
Location: Belleville, Illinois
Issue Date: Tuesday, June 28, 1966
Page: 2
John DeLay 87 of Keyesport died at 3:03 p. m. yesterday at a nursing home in Hillsboro, where he had been a resident for the past 16 months. Born in Bond County on January 24, 1879, he was a son of the late Absalom and Margaret DeLay nee Ward. He married Lillie Jackson on September 8, 1896. She preceded him in death in 1962. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Wallin, 2211 North Illinois Street, and Mrs. Gordon Vogel of Murphysboro, two brothers Alvin DeLay of Patoka and Dean DeLay of Greenville, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Three sons a daughter, five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Baptist Church at Keyesport with the Rev. Erin Mallond pastor officiating. Burial will be in the McKendree Chapel Cemetery at Keyesport. Friends may call at the Ziren-Day Funeral Home in Carlyle after 7 p. m. today until 11 a. m. tomorrow when the body will be taken to the church.
**Note**The two brothers, Alvin and Dean, are his sons. John's two daughters are; Mrs. Oscar Wallin; Jesse Mae Delay, Mrs. Gordon Vogel; Lena Kathryn Delay.
Name: John H. Delay
Home in 1880: Pike, Stoddard, Missouri
Age: 2
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to head-of-household: Son
Father's name: Absalum
Father's birthplace: Illinois
Mother's name: Margret
Mother's birthplace: Indiana
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Absalum Delay 49
Margret Delay 47
Joseph G. Delay 13
Sarah Delay 4
John H. Delay 2
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Pike, Stoddard, Missouri; Roll: T9_737; Page: 537.2000; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 0640.
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900
Groom Bride Date Vol./Page License No. County
Delay, J H Jackson, Littie E 09/08/1896 1 /219 910 Clinton
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: John H Delay
Age: 21
Birth Date: Jan 1879
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1900: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lillie E Delay
Marriage Year: 1896
Years married: 4
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
John H Delay 21
Lillie E Delay 20
Alven L Delay 1
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: 243; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0008
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: John Delay
Age in 1910: 33
Estimated birth year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Wisconsin
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Spouse's name: Lillie
Home in 1910: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
John Delay 33
Lillie Delay 29
Elvin Delay 13
Herbert H Delay 9
Deen J Delay 3
Jessie M Delay 4/12
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: T624_236; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 257.
U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
Owner's Name: J H Delay
State: Illinois
County: Clinton
Town: Irishtown
Year: 1913
The 1913 Commercial History of
Clinton County, Illinois
Keyesport, A Pioneer Town
The members of the Village Board are:
E. O. BRYANT, President.
O. C. WELCH, Clerk.
John DELAY, Treasurer.
Wm. LIFRITS, Marshall.
George POTTS, Township Tax Collector.
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: John Harvey Delay
County: Clinton
State: Illinois
Birth Date: 24 Jan 1878
Race: White
Age:40
Occupation:Farmer, Keyesport, Clinton, Illinois
Nearest Relative:Lily Edna Delay
Height/Build:Tall/Medium
Color of Eyes/Hair:
Signature: John Harvey Delay
Date of Registration: 13 Sept 1918
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: John Delay
Home in 1920: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois
Age: 42 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Lillie
Father's Birth Place: Illinois
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 808
Household Members: Name Age
John Delay 42
Lillie Delay 39
Alvin Delay 21
Hubert Delay 18
Dean Delay 12
Jessie Delay 10
Lena Delay 6
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: T625_304; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 808.
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: John H Delay
Home in 1930: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois
Age: 52
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Mother's name: Margaret A
Spouse's name: Lillie E
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
John H Delay 52
Lillie E Delay 49
Deane J Delay 22
Jessie M Delay 20
Lena K Vogel 16
Margaret A Delay 96
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: 412; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 823.0.
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: John Delay
Respondent: Yes
Age: 62
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Keyesport, Clinton, Illinois
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Keyesport, Clinton, Illinois
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 50
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 1000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
John Delay 62
Lillie Delay 59
Jessie Myette 30
Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Keyesport, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: T627_770; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 14-15
U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: John Harvey Delay
Birth Date: 24 Jan 1878
Birth Place: Bond County, Illinois
Residence: Keyesport, Clinton County, Illinois
Race: White
Age:64
Occupation:Self Employed Farmer
Nearest Relative:Mrs. Lillie Delay, Keyesport, Illinois
Height/Build:5 ft 6 in, 136 lbs
Color of Eyes/Hair:Brown/Gray
Signature: John Harvey Delay
Date of Registration: April 27, 1942
Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name:John Delay
State of Issue:Illinois
Date of Birth:Friday January 24, 1879
Date of Death:June 27, 1966
Est. Age at Death:87 years, 4 months
Last known residence:
City: Keyesport, Irishtown, Tamalco
County: Clinton
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: 62253
Publication: The Belleville News-Democrat
Location: Belleville, Illinois
Issue Date: Tuesday, June 28, 1966
Page: 2
John DeLay 87 of Keyesport died at 3:03 p. m. yesterday at a nursing home in Hillsboro, where he had been a resident for the past 16 months. Born in Bond County on January 24, 1879, he was a son of the late Absalom and Margaret DeLay nee Ward. He married Lillie Jackson on September 8, 1896. She preceded him in death in 1962. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Wallin, 2211 North Illinois Street, and Mrs. Gordon Vogel of Murphysboro, two brothers Alvin DeLay of Patoka and Dean DeLay of Greenville, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Three sons a daughter, five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Baptist Church at Keyesport with the Rev. Erin Mallond pastor officiating. Burial will be in the McKendree Chapel Cemetery at Keyesport. Friends may call at the Ziren-Day Funeral Home in Carlyle after 7 p. m. today until 11 a. m. tomorrow when the body will be taken to the church.
**Note**The two brothers, Alvin and Dean, are his sons. John's two daughters are; Mrs. Oscar Wallin; Jesse Mae Delay, Mrs. Gordon Vogel; Lena Kathryn Delay.
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John H. Delay
Home in 1880: Pike, Stoddard, Missouri
Age: 2
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to head-of-household: Son
Father's name: Absalum
Father's birthplace: Illinois
Mother's name: Margret
Mother's birthplace: Indiana
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Absalum Delay 49
Margret Delay 47
Joseph G. Delay 13
Sarah Delay 4
John H. Delay 2
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Pike, Stoddard, Missouri; Roll: T9_737; Page: 537.2000; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 0640.
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900
Groom Bride Date Vol./Page License No. County
Delay, J H Jackson, Littie E 09/08/1896 1 /219 910 Clinton
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: John H Delay
Age: 21
Birth Date: Jan 1879
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1900: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lillie E Delay
Marriage Year: 1896
Years married: 4
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
John H Delay 21
Lillie E Delay 20
Alven L Delay 1
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: 243; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0008
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: John Delay
Age in 1910: 33
Estimated birth year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Wisconsin
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Spouse's name: Lillie
Home in 1910: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
John Delay 33
Lillie Delay 29
Elvin Delay 13
Herbert H Delay 9
Deen J Delay 3
Jessie M Delay 4/12
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: T624_236; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 257.
U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
Owner's Name: J H Delay
State: Illinois
County: Clinton
Town: Irishtown
Year: 1913
The 1913 Commercial History of
Clinton County, Illinois
Keyesport, A Pioneer Town
The members of the Village Board are:
E. O. BRYANT, President.
O. C. WELCH, Clerk.
John DELAY, Treasurer.
Wm. LIFRITS, Marshall.
George POTTS, Township Tax Collector.
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: John Harvey Delay
County: Clinton
State: Illinois
Birth Date: 24 Jan 1878
Race: White
Age:40
Occupation:Farmer, Keyesport, Clinton, Illinois
Nearest Relative:Lily Edna Delay
Height/Build:Tall/Medium
Color of Eyes/Hair:
Signature: John Harvey Delay
Date of Registration: 13 Sept 1918
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: John Delay
Home in 1920: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois
Age: 42 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Lillie
Father's Birth Place: Illinois
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 808
Household Members: Name Age
John Delay 42
Lillie Delay 39
Alvin Delay 21
Hubert Delay 18
Dean Delay 12
Jessie Delay 10
Lena Delay 6
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: T625_304; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 808.
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: John H Delay
Home in 1930: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois
Age: 52
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Mother's name: Margaret A
Spouse's name: Lillie E
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
John H Delay 52
Lillie E Delay 49
Deane J Delay 22
Jessie M Delay 20
Lena K Vogel 16
Margaret A Delay 96
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: 412; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 823.0.
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: John Delay
Respondent: Yes
Age: 62
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Keyesport, Clinton, Illinois
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Keyesport, Clinton, Illinois
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 50
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 1000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
John Delay 62
Lillie Delay 59
Jessie Myette 30
Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Keyesport, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: T627_770; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 14-15
U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: John Harvey Delay
Birth Date: 24 Jan 1878
Birth Place: Bond County, Illinois
Residence: Keyesport, Clinton County, Illinois
Race: White
Age:64
Occupation:Self Employed Farmer
Nearest Relative:Mrs. Lillie Delay, Keyesport, Illinois
Height/Build:5 ft 6 in, 136 lbs
Color of Eyes/Hair:Brown/Gray
Signature: John Harvey Delay
Date of Registration: April 27, 1942
Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name:John Delay
State of Issue:Illinois
Date of Birth:Friday January 24, 1879
Date of Death:June 27, 1966
Est. Age at Death:87 years, 4 months
Last known residence:
City: Keyesport, Irishtown, Tamalco
County: Clinton
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: 62253
Publication: The Belleville News-Democrat
Location: Belleville, Illinois
Issue Date: Tuesday, June 28, 1966
Page: 2
John DeLay 87 of Keyesport died at 3:03 p. m. yesterday at a nursing home in Hillsboro, where he had been a resident for the past 16 months. Born in Bond County on January 24, 1879, he was a son of the late Absalom and Margaret DeLay nee Ward. He married Lillie Jackson on September 8, 1896. She preceded him in death in 1962. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Wallin, 2211 North Illinois Street, and Mrs. Gordon Vogel of Murphysboro, two brothers Alvin DeLay of Patoka and Dean DeLay of Greenville, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Three sons a daughter, five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Baptist Church at Keyesport with the Rev. Erin Mallond pastor officiating. Burial will be in the McKendree Chapel Cemetery at Keyesport. Friends may call at the Ziren-Day Funeral Home in Carlyle after 7 p. m. today until 11 a. m. tomorrow when the body will be taken to the church.
**Note**The two brothers, Alvin and Dean, are his sons. John's two daughters are; Mrs. Oscar Wallin; Jesse Mae Delay, Mrs. Gordon Vogel; Lena Kathryn Delay.
Name: John H. Delay
Home in 1880: Pike, Stoddard, Missouri
Age: 2
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to head-of-household: Son
Father's name: Absalum
Father's birthplace: Illinois
Mother's name: Margret
Mother's birthplace: Indiana
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Absalum Delay 49
Margret Delay 47
Joseph G. Delay 13
Sarah Delay 4
John H. Delay 2
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Pike, Stoddard, Missouri; Roll: T9_737; Page: 537.2000; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 0640.
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900
Groom Bride Date Vol./Page License No. County
Delay, J H Jackson, Littie E 09/08/1896 1 /219 910 Clinton
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: John H Delay
Age: 21
Birth Date: Jan 1879
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1900: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lillie E Delay
Marriage Year: 1896
Years married: 4
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
John H Delay 21
Lillie E Delay 20
Alven L Delay 1
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: 243; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0008
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: John Delay
Age in 1910: 33
Estimated birth year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Wisconsin
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Spouse's name: Lillie
Home in 1910: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
John Delay 33
Lillie Delay 29
Elvin Delay 13
Herbert H Delay 9
Deen J Delay 3
Jessie M Delay 4/12
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: T624_236; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 257.
U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
Owner's Name: J H Delay
State: Illinois
County: Clinton
Town: Irishtown
Year: 1913
The 1913 Commercial History of
Clinton County, Illinois
Keyesport, A Pioneer Town
The members of the Village Board are:
E. O. BRYANT, President.
O. C. WELCH, Clerk.
John DELAY, Treasurer.
Wm. LIFRITS, Marshall.
George POTTS, Township Tax Collector.
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: John Harvey Delay
County: Clinton
State: Illinois
Birth Date: 24 Jan 1878
Race: White
Age:40
Occupation:Farmer, Keyesport, Clinton, Illinois
Nearest Relative:Lily Edna Delay
Height/Build:Tall/Medium
Color of Eyes/Hair:
Signature: John Harvey Delay
Date of Registration: 13 Sept 1918
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: John Delay
Home in 1920: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois
Age: 42 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Lillie
Father's Birth Place: Illinois
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 808
Household Members: Name Age
John Delay 42
Lillie Delay 39
Alvin Delay 21
Hubert Delay 18
Dean Delay 12
Jessie Delay 10
Lena Delay 6
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: T625_304; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 808.
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: John H Delay
Home in 1930: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois
Age: 52
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Mother's name: Margaret A
Spouse's name: Lillie E
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
John H Delay 52
Lillie E Delay 49
Deane J Delay 22
Jessie M Delay 20
Lena K Vogel 16
Margaret A Delay 96
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Irishtown, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: 412; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 823.0.
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: John Delay
Respondent: Yes
Age: 62
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Keyesport, Clinton, Illinois
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Keyesport, Clinton, Illinois
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 50
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 1000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
John Delay 62
Lillie Delay 59
Jessie Myette 30
Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Keyesport, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: T627_770; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 14-15
U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: John Harvey Delay
Birth Date: 24 Jan 1878
Birth Place: Bond County, Illinois
Residence: Keyesport, Clinton County, Illinois
Race: White
Age:64
Occupation:Self Employed Farmer
Nearest Relative:Mrs. Lillie Delay, Keyesport, Illinois
Height/Build:5 ft 6 in, 136 lbs
Color of Eyes/Hair:Brown/Gray
Signature: John Harvey Delay
Date of Registration: April 27, 1942
Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name:John Delay
State of Issue:Illinois
Date of Birth:Friday January 24, 1879
Date of Death:June 27, 1966
Est. Age at Death:87 years, 4 months
Last known residence:
City: Keyesport, Irishtown, Tamalco
County: Clinton
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: 62253
Publication: The Belleville News-Democrat
Location: Belleville, Illinois
Issue Date: Tuesday, June 28, 1966
Page: 2
John DeLay 87 of Keyesport died at 3:03 p. m. yesterday at a nursing home in Hillsboro, where he had been a resident for the past 16 months. Born in Bond County on January 24, 1879, he was a son of the late Absalom and Margaret DeLay nee Ward. He married Lillie Jackson on September 8, 1896. She preceded him in death in 1962. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Wallin, 2211 North Illinois Street, and Mrs. Gordon Vogel of Murphysboro, two brothers Alvin DeLay of Patoka and Dean DeLay of Greenville, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Three sons a daughter, five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Baptist Church at Keyesport with the Rev. Erin Mallond pastor officiating. Burial will be in the McKendree Chapel Cemetery at Keyesport. Friends may call at the Ziren-Day Funeral Home in Carlyle after 7 p. m. today until 11 a. m. tomorrow when the body will be taken to the church.
**Note**The two brothers, Alvin and Dean, are his sons. John's two daughters are; Mrs. Oscar Wallin; Jesse Mae Delay, Mrs. Gordon Vogel; Lena Kathryn Delay.
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