Letitia Ann Smith was born October 19, 1861 in Blair Township, Clay County, Illinois to Letitia B. and Squire Lowry Smith, Sr.
The 1870 U.S. Federal Census places Lottia [Letitia] Smith [abt age 8] in Blair Township, Clay County, Illinois, USA with her parents, Sqire L [Squire L] and Lottia {Letitia] Smith. Siblings in the household: Lowry [Squire], Curtis [John], Malaki [Malachi], Mary O., Mayfield [Jaynes] and Lottia [Letitia] Smith. Their Post Office is listed as Hord.
The 1880 U.S. Federal Census shows Letitia Smith [abt age 18] in Blair Township, Clay County, Illinois, USA with her parents, S.L. [Squire Lowry] and Latisia B. [Letitia] Smith. Letitia was sharing the household with siblings: Mary B. and Jaynes Smith. James and Letitia Conley appear on page 4 of the census and their children appear on page 8 of the census.
James M. Connelly and Letitia Ann Smith were married at her parent's home in Blair Township, Clay County, Illinois on January 12, 1881.
MARRIAGE LICENSE - STATE OF ILLINOIS, Clay County, The People of the State of Illinois, to any person legally authorized to Solemnize Marriage -- GREETING: Marriage may be Celebrated Between Mr. James M. Connelly of Blair in the County of Clay and State of Illinois of the age of twenty five years, and Miss Letitia Ann Smith of Blair in the County of Clay and State of Illinois of the age of nineteen years. WITNESS, ...... County Clerk, and the Seal of said County, at his office in Louisville in said County, this 11th day of January A.D. 1881.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, Clay County, I, Drury Rose a Justice of the Peace hereby certify that Mr. James M. Connelly and Miss Letitia Ann Smith were united in Marriage by me at Squire Smith's in the County of Clay and State of Illinois, on the 12 day of January A.D. 1881 - Signed: Drury Rose, Justice of the Peace.
James M. and Letitia Ann Smith Conley were blessed with six children: Phoebe Estelle, IcyVilla Nancy Jane, Hariett L., Josiah Arthur, and Gould Conley. One child died at birth or in infancy.
The 1900 U.S. Federal Census states Letitia Conley [abt age 38] was living in Bible Grove Township, Clay County, Illinois with her husband, James Conley. Five of her six children were in the household: Pheoby E. [Phoebe], IsaVilla [Icy] N. J., Hariett L., Josiah O., and Gowd [Gould] Conley. The census report states James and Letitia have been married for 19 years and her father and mother were both born in Kentucky.
Quoted from the obituary of Mrs. Thomas Hanks, "Phoebe Estelle Conley was born in Clay County, Illinois, November 6, 1881. When about eighteen years of age [abt 1900] she came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Conley to Neoga (IL) and had since made this place her home".
June 1909, Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois - To the right is the last known photo of Letitia Ann Smith Conley with two of her children: Phoebe and Gould Conley. Also in the photo is the daughter of Phoebe and Letitia's granddaughter, Alice Harriette Hanks.
Around 1910, Letitia Ann Smith Conley was committed to a state psychiatric hospital. It is believed she was sent to the Kankakee State Hospital in Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois, USA. The 1910 U.S. Federal Census could not be found for the Kankakee State Hospital.
HUSBAND, JAMES M. CONLEY
The 1910 U.S. Federal Census places James M. Conley in his sister's household in Grant Township, Custer County, Oklahoma, USA. Vinoa "Vina" Ellen Conley Graus was living with her husband, Frank, and their three children: Harold, Ruby and Ralph Graus. The Marital Status of James Conley is listed as DIVORCED on the census report and he was working as a farm laborer. If anyone in the Conley family knows what happened to James, please contact this writer.
DAUGHTER, HARIETT L. CONLEY
Hariett would have been about 24 years of age at this time. It is unknown if she was married or to whom. If anyone in the Conley family knows what happened to Hariett, please contact this writer.
SON, JOSIAH ARTHUR CONLEY
Josiah was about 18 years of age at this time. Josiah was sent to live with his Uncle William Conley and his wife, Nancy Ann Ooten Conley. The 1910 U.S. Federal Census for Deer Creek Township, Custer County, Oklahoma confirms his presence in the household. He remained with his aunt and uncle until his marriage to Anna Elizabeth Chastain around 1914.
SON, GOULD CONLEY
Gould was about 11 years of age. The 1910 U.S. Federal Census for Phoebe Conley Hanks tells us she was living on Maple Street, Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois with her husband, Thomas P. Hanks, along with her daughter, Alice Hanks, who was born on January 13, 1909. Her brother, Gould Conley was also living in the household. Phoebe died on July 8, 1914 after a prolonged illness of tuberculosis. Thomas Price Hanks was 67 years of age, with a daughter of his own about the age of 5 or 6. Icy Conley Young [sister of Phoebe and Gould], lived in Neoga with her husband, Ulysses Grant Young. She had four children of her own to care for [ages: 8, 6, 4, and 1 month]. Icy was still getting over the loss of a child on September 22, 1913, at the age of 6 months and 28 days. She also had a four year old that required special needs. I am sure it was with a sad heart that Gould Conley was sent out west to be cared for by other members of the Conley family.
The 1920 U.S. Federal Census places Letitia Conley [abt age 59] in Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois at the KANKAKEE STATE HOSPITAL. She is listed as a PATIENT. The census tells us she is able to read and write and her Marital Status is listed as MARRIED.
TRANSFERRED FROM KANKEKEE STATE HOSPITAL, Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois, USA TO JACKSONVILLE STATE HOSPITAL, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
DEATH CERTIFICATE
Name: Letitia A. Conley
Death Date: May 17, 1930 - Death Place: Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
Length of residence in city or town where death occurred: 3 years 2 months 22 days
Estimated Date of Transfer: January 4, 1927
The 1930 U.S. Federal Census shows Letitia Conley [abt age 68] as an INMATE in the JACKSONVILLE STATE HOSPITAL INSANE, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA. The hospital is located at 1201 South Main Street. The census states she is single, is no longer able to read or write, but is able to speak English.
Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name: Letitia A. Conley - Birth Date: 19 Oct 1861 [17 Oct 1861] - Birth Place: Clay Co., Ill
Death Date: 17 May 1930 - Death Place: Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois
Burial Date: 19 May 1930 - Burial Place: Neoga, Cumberland, Ill
Death Age: 68 - Occupation: Housewife - Race: White - Marital Status: M - Gender: Female - Residence: Neoga, Ill
Father Birth Place: Kentucky - Mother Birth Place: Kentucky
STANDARD CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
Registered No.: 239 - Place of Death: Morgan County - City: Jacksonville - Address: 1201 South Main, State Hospital
Full Name: LETITIA A. CONLEY - Residence No: Neoga, Ill
Length of Residence in City or Town where death occurred: 3 years 2 months 22 days
Sex: Female - Race: White - MARRIED - If married, widowed or divorced HUSBAND of NO RECORD
Date of Birth: October 19, 1861 - Age: 68 Years 6 Months 28 Days - Occupation: Housewife - Birthplace: Clay County, Illinois
Name of Father: NO RECORD - Birthplace of Father: Kentucky
Maiden Name of Mother: NO RECORD - Birthplace of Mother: Kentucky
Informant: Employee of Jacksonville State Hospital
Date of Death: May 17, 1930 - Time of Death: 5:45 a.m. - Cause of Death Cancer of Head
Was an operation performed? No - Was there an autopsy? No - What test confirmed diagnosis? Physical Exam
Place of Burial: Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois - Date of Burial: May 19, 1930
Book #7 - RECORD OF FUNERAL - No. 99
Name of Deceased: Letitia Ann Conley - Born: Clay Co., Ill
Address:..........Widowed - James Conley - Charge to Grant Young & Gould Conley
Date of Funeral: May 20, 1930
Place of Death: State Hospital - Jacksonville, Ill
Services at the Funeral Home - Time: 10:30 a.m. - Clergy: Rev. Caulderwood
Physician:........From: Jacksonville State Hospital
Cause of Death: Cancer of the Head - Date of Death: May 17, 1930 - Age: 68 Years 6 Months 28 Days
Father's Name: Squire L. Smith - Mother's Name: Blank
Cemetery: Neoga Cemetery - Remarks: South Half 9 Block 4
Mother: Letitia Bonneyparte Oldham. Letitia was from Grayson County, Kentucky USA. Her burial place is unknown.
Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 23 May 1930, Fri. Page 7
MRS. LETITIA CONLEY DIES IN JACKSONVILLE - Special to The Journal Gazette
Neoga, Ill., May 23 -- Mrs. Letitia Ann Conley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Squire Smith of Clay County, passed away at Jacksonville Saturday.
Funeral services were conducted at the Neoga Funeral Home Tuesday morning at 10:30, by Rev. R. C. Calerwood of the local Methodist Church. Interment was in Neoga Cemetery.
She was born October 29, 1862, and was married to James M. Conley, also of Clay County, January 12, 1881. To this union were born six children, three of whom preceded her in death. The three surviving are Mrs. Grant Young of Neoga, Joseph (Josiah) A. Conley of Custer, Okla., and Gould Conley of Cleburne, Texas. Early in life Mrs. Conley united with the Baptist Church in Hoard, where she retained her membership until her death."
The Decatur Hearld (Decatur, Illinois ), 24 May 1930, Sat. P2
"CENTRAL ILLINOIS DEATHS - MRS. LETITIA CONLEY
NEOGA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Letitia Ann Conley, who died last Saturday in Jacksonville, were conducted Tuesday in the Neoga funeral home by Rev. R.C. Calderwood. Burial was in Neoga Cemetery.
Mrs. Conley was born Oct. 29, 1862 in Clay County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Squire L. Smith. On Jan. 12, 1881, she was united in marriage with James M. Conley. To this union, six children were born, three of whom preceded their mother in death. Those left are Mrs. Grant Young of Neoga, Joe A. Conley of Custer, OK., and Gould Conley of Cleburne, Texas."
The 1870 U.S. Federal Census places Lottia [Letitia] Smith [abt age 8] in Blair Township, Clay County, Illinois, USA with her parents, Sqire L [Squire L] and Lottia {Letitia] Smith. Siblings in the household: Lowry [Squire], Curtis [John], Malaki [Malachi], Mary O., Mayfield [Jaynes] and Lottia [Letitia] Smith. Their Post Office is listed as Hord.
The 1880 U.S. Federal Census shows Letitia Smith [abt age 18] in Blair Township, Clay County, Illinois, USA with her parents, S.L. [Squire Lowry] and Latisia B. [Letitia] Smith. Letitia was sharing the household with siblings: Mary B. and Jaynes Smith. James and Letitia Conley appear on page 4 of the census and their children appear on page 8 of the census.
James M. Connelly and Letitia Ann Smith were married at her parent's home in Blair Township, Clay County, Illinois on January 12, 1881.
MARRIAGE LICENSE - STATE OF ILLINOIS, Clay County, The People of the State of Illinois, to any person legally authorized to Solemnize Marriage -- GREETING: Marriage may be Celebrated Between Mr. James M. Connelly of Blair in the County of Clay and State of Illinois of the age of twenty five years, and Miss Letitia Ann Smith of Blair in the County of Clay and State of Illinois of the age of nineteen years. WITNESS, ...... County Clerk, and the Seal of said County, at his office in Louisville in said County, this 11th day of January A.D. 1881.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, Clay County, I, Drury Rose a Justice of the Peace hereby certify that Mr. James M. Connelly and Miss Letitia Ann Smith were united in Marriage by me at Squire Smith's in the County of Clay and State of Illinois, on the 12 day of January A.D. 1881 - Signed: Drury Rose, Justice of the Peace.
James M. and Letitia Ann Smith Conley were blessed with six children: Phoebe Estelle, IcyVilla Nancy Jane, Hariett L., Josiah Arthur, and Gould Conley. One child died at birth or in infancy.
The 1900 U.S. Federal Census states Letitia Conley [abt age 38] was living in Bible Grove Township, Clay County, Illinois with her husband, James Conley. Five of her six children were in the household: Pheoby E. [Phoebe], IsaVilla [Icy] N. J., Hariett L., Josiah O., and Gowd [Gould] Conley. The census report states James and Letitia have been married for 19 years and her father and mother were both born in Kentucky.
Quoted from the obituary of Mrs. Thomas Hanks, "Phoebe Estelle Conley was born in Clay County, Illinois, November 6, 1881. When about eighteen years of age [abt 1900] she came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Conley to Neoga (IL) and had since made this place her home".
June 1909, Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois - To the right is the last known photo of Letitia Ann Smith Conley with two of her children: Phoebe and Gould Conley. Also in the photo is the daughter of Phoebe and Letitia's granddaughter, Alice Harriette Hanks.
Around 1910, Letitia Ann Smith Conley was committed to a state psychiatric hospital. It is believed she was sent to the Kankakee State Hospital in Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois, USA. The 1910 U.S. Federal Census could not be found for the Kankakee State Hospital.
HUSBAND, JAMES M. CONLEY
The 1910 U.S. Federal Census places James M. Conley in his sister's household in Grant Township, Custer County, Oklahoma, USA. Vinoa "Vina" Ellen Conley Graus was living with her husband, Frank, and their three children: Harold, Ruby and Ralph Graus. The Marital Status of James Conley is listed as DIVORCED on the census report and he was working as a farm laborer. If anyone in the Conley family knows what happened to James, please contact this writer.
DAUGHTER, HARIETT L. CONLEY
Hariett would have been about 24 years of age at this time. It is unknown if she was married or to whom. If anyone in the Conley family knows what happened to Hariett, please contact this writer.
SON, JOSIAH ARTHUR CONLEY
Josiah was about 18 years of age at this time. Josiah was sent to live with his Uncle William Conley and his wife, Nancy Ann Ooten Conley. The 1910 U.S. Federal Census for Deer Creek Township, Custer County, Oklahoma confirms his presence in the household. He remained with his aunt and uncle until his marriage to Anna Elizabeth Chastain around 1914.
SON, GOULD CONLEY
Gould was about 11 years of age. The 1910 U.S. Federal Census for Phoebe Conley Hanks tells us she was living on Maple Street, Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois with her husband, Thomas P. Hanks, along with her daughter, Alice Hanks, who was born on January 13, 1909. Her brother, Gould Conley was also living in the household. Phoebe died on July 8, 1914 after a prolonged illness of tuberculosis. Thomas Price Hanks was 67 years of age, with a daughter of his own about the age of 5 or 6. Icy Conley Young [sister of Phoebe and Gould], lived in Neoga with her husband, Ulysses Grant Young. She had four children of her own to care for [ages: 8, 6, 4, and 1 month]. Icy was still getting over the loss of a child on September 22, 1913, at the age of 6 months and 28 days. She also had a four year old that required special needs. I am sure it was with a sad heart that Gould Conley was sent out west to be cared for by other members of the Conley family.
The 1920 U.S. Federal Census places Letitia Conley [abt age 59] in Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois at the KANKAKEE STATE HOSPITAL. She is listed as a PATIENT. The census tells us she is able to read and write and her Marital Status is listed as MARRIED.
TRANSFERRED FROM KANKEKEE STATE HOSPITAL, Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois, USA TO JACKSONVILLE STATE HOSPITAL, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
DEATH CERTIFICATE
Name: Letitia A. Conley
Death Date: May 17, 1930 - Death Place: Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
Length of residence in city or town where death occurred: 3 years 2 months 22 days
Estimated Date of Transfer: January 4, 1927
The 1930 U.S. Federal Census shows Letitia Conley [abt age 68] as an INMATE in the JACKSONVILLE STATE HOSPITAL INSANE, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA. The hospital is located at 1201 South Main Street. The census states she is single, is no longer able to read or write, but is able to speak English.
Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name: Letitia A. Conley - Birth Date: 19 Oct 1861 [17 Oct 1861] - Birth Place: Clay Co., Ill
Death Date: 17 May 1930 - Death Place: Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois
Burial Date: 19 May 1930 - Burial Place: Neoga, Cumberland, Ill
Death Age: 68 - Occupation: Housewife - Race: White - Marital Status: M - Gender: Female - Residence: Neoga, Ill
Father Birth Place: Kentucky - Mother Birth Place: Kentucky
STANDARD CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
Registered No.: 239 - Place of Death: Morgan County - City: Jacksonville - Address: 1201 South Main, State Hospital
Full Name: LETITIA A. CONLEY - Residence No: Neoga, Ill
Length of Residence in City or Town where death occurred: 3 years 2 months 22 days
Sex: Female - Race: White - MARRIED - If married, widowed or divorced HUSBAND of NO RECORD
Date of Birth: October 19, 1861 - Age: 68 Years 6 Months 28 Days - Occupation: Housewife - Birthplace: Clay County, Illinois
Name of Father: NO RECORD - Birthplace of Father: Kentucky
Maiden Name of Mother: NO RECORD - Birthplace of Mother: Kentucky
Informant: Employee of Jacksonville State Hospital
Date of Death: May 17, 1930 - Time of Death: 5:45 a.m. - Cause of Death Cancer of Head
Was an operation performed? No - Was there an autopsy? No - What test confirmed diagnosis? Physical Exam
Place of Burial: Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois - Date of Burial: May 19, 1930
Book #7 - RECORD OF FUNERAL - No. 99
Name of Deceased: Letitia Ann Conley - Born: Clay Co., Ill
Address:..........Widowed - James Conley - Charge to Grant Young & Gould Conley
Date of Funeral: May 20, 1930
Place of Death: State Hospital - Jacksonville, Ill
Services at the Funeral Home - Time: 10:30 a.m. - Clergy: Rev. Caulderwood
Physician:........From: Jacksonville State Hospital
Cause of Death: Cancer of the Head - Date of Death: May 17, 1930 - Age: 68 Years 6 Months 28 Days
Father's Name: Squire L. Smith - Mother's Name: Blank
Cemetery: Neoga Cemetery - Remarks: South Half 9 Block 4
Mother: Letitia Bonneyparte Oldham. Letitia was from Grayson County, Kentucky USA. Her burial place is unknown.
Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 23 May 1930, Fri. Page 7
MRS. LETITIA CONLEY DIES IN JACKSONVILLE - Special to The Journal Gazette
Neoga, Ill., May 23 -- Mrs. Letitia Ann Conley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Squire Smith of Clay County, passed away at Jacksonville Saturday.
Funeral services were conducted at the Neoga Funeral Home Tuesday morning at 10:30, by Rev. R. C. Calerwood of the local Methodist Church. Interment was in Neoga Cemetery.
She was born October 29, 1862, and was married to James M. Conley, also of Clay County, January 12, 1881. To this union were born six children, three of whom preceded her in death. The three surviving are Mrs. Grant Young of Neoga, Joseph (Josiah) A. Conley of Custer, Okla., and Gould Conley of Cleburne, Texas. Early in life Mrs. Conley united with the Baptist Church in Hoard, where she retained her membership until her death."
The Decatur Hearld (Decatur, Illinois ), 24 May 1930, Sat. P2
"CENTRAL ILLINOIS DEATHS - MRS. LETITIA CONLEY
NEOGA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Letitia Ann Conley, who died last Saturday in Jacksonville, were conducted Tuesday in the Neoga funeral home by Rev. R.C. Calderwood. Burial was in Neoga Cemetery.
Mrs. Conley was born Oct. 29, 1862 in Clay County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Squire L. Smith. On Jan. 12, 1881, she was united in marriage with James M. Conley. To this union, six children were born, three of whom preceded their mother in death. Those left are Mrs. Grant Young of Neoga, Joe A. Conley of Custer, OK., and Gould Conley of Cleburne, Texas."
Letitia Ann Smith was born October 19, 1861 in Blair Township, Clay County, Illinois to Letitia B. and Squire Lowry Smith, Sr.
The 1870 U.S. Federal Census places Lottia [Letitia] Smith [abt age 8] in Blair Township, Clay County, Illinois, USA with her parents, Sqire L [Squire L] and Lottia {Letitia] Smith. Siblings in the household: Lowry [Squire], Curtis [John], Malaki [Malachi], Mary O., Mayfield [Jaynes] and Lottia [Letitia] Smith. Their Post Office is listed as Hord.
The 1880 U.S. Federal Census shows Letitia Smith [abt age 18] in Blair Township, Clay County, Illinois, USA with her parents, S.L. [Squire Lowry] and Latisia B. [Letitia] Smith. Letitia was sharing the household with siblings: Mary B. and Jaynes Smith. James and Letitia Conley appear on page 4 of the census and their children appear on page 8 of the census.
James M. Connelly and Letitia Ann Smith were married at her parent's home in Blair Township, Clay County, Illinois on January 12, 1881.
MARRIAGE LICENSE - STATE OF ILLINOIS, Clay County, The People of the State of Illinois, to any person legally authorized to Solemnize Marriage -- GREETING: Marriage may be Celebrated Between Mr. James M. Connelly of Blair in the County of Clay and State of Illinois of the age of twenty five years, and Miss Letitia Ann Smith of Blair in the County of Clay and State of Illinois of the age of nineteen years. WITNESS, ...... County Clerk, and the Seal of said County, at his office in Louisville in said County, this 11th day of January A.D. 1881.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, Clay County, I, Drury Rose a Justice of the Peace hereby certify that Mr. James M. Connelly and Miss Letitia Ann Smith were united in Marriage by me at Squire Smith's in the County of Clay and State of Illinois, on the 12 day of January A.D. 1881 - Signed: Drury Rose, Justice of the Peace.
James M. and Letitia Ann Smith Conley were blessed with six children: Phoebe Estelle, IcyVilla Nancy Jane, Hariett L., Josiah Arthur, and Gould Conley. One child died at birth or in infancy.
The 1900 U.S. Federal Census states Letitia Conley [abt age 38] was living in Bible Grove Township, Clay County, Illinois with her husband, James Conley. Five of her six children were in the household: Pheoby E. [Phoebe], IsaVilla [Icy] N. J., Hariett L., Josiah O., and Gowd [Gould] Conley. The census report states James and Letitia have been married for 19 years and her father and mother were both born in Kentucky.
Quoted from the obituary of Mrs. Thomas Hanks, "Phoebe Estelle Conley was born in Clay County, Illinois, November 6, 1881. When about eighteen years of age [abt 1900] she came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Conley to Neoga (IL) and had since made this place her home".
June 1909, Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois - To the right is the last known photo of Letitia Ann Smith Conley with two of her children: Phoebe and Gould Conley. Also in the photo is the daughter of Phoebe and Letitia's granddaughter, Alice Harriette Hanks.
Around 1910, Letitia Ann Smith Conley was committed to a state psychiatric hospital. It is believed she was sent to the Kankakee State Hospital in Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois, USA. The 1910 U.S. Federal Census could not be found for the Kankakee State Hospital.
HUSBAND, JAMES M. CONLEY
The 1910 U.S. Federal Census places James M. Conley in his sister's household in Grant Township, Custer County, Oklahoma, USA. Vinoa "Vina" Ellen Conley Graus was living with her husband, Frank, and their three children: Harold, Ruby and Ralph Graus. The Marital Status of James Conley is listed as DIVORCED on the census report and he was working as a farm laborer. If anyone in the Conley family knows what happened to James, please contact this writer.
DAUGHTER, HARIETT L. CONLEY
Hariett would have been about 24 years of age at this time. It is unknown if she was married or to whom. If anyone in the Conley family knows what happened to Hariett, please contact this writer.
SON, JOSIAH ARTHUR CONLEY
Josiah was about 18 years of age at this time. Josiah was sent to live with his Uncle William Conley and his wife, Nancy Ann Ooten Conley. The 1910 U.S. Federal Census for Deer Creek Township, Custer County, Oklahoma confirms his presence in the household. He remained with his aunt and uncle until his marriage to Anna Elizabeth Chastain around 1914.
SON, GOULD CONLEY
Gould was about 11 years of age. The 1910 U.S. Federal Census for Phoebe Conley Hanks tells us she was living on Maple Street, Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois with her husband, Thomas P. Hanks, along with her daughter, Alice Hanks, who was born on January 13, 1909. Her brother, Gould Conley was also living in the household. Phoebe died on July 8, 1914 after a prolonged illness of tuberculosis. Thomas Price Hanks was 67 years of age, with a daughter of his own about the age of 5 or 6. Icy Conley Young [sister of Phoebe and Gould], lived in Neoga with her husband, Ulysses Grant Young. She had four children of her own to care for [ages: 8, 6, 4, and 1 month]. Icy was still getting over the loss of a child on September 22, 1913, at the age of 6 months and 28 days. She also had a four year old that required special needs. I am sure it was with a sad heart that Gould Conley was sent out west to be cared for by other members of the Conley family.
The 1920 U.S. Federal Census places Letitia Conley [abt age 59] in Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois at the KANKAKEE STATE HOSPITAL. She is listed as a PATIENT. The census tells us she is able to read and write and her Marital Status is listed as MARRIED.
TRANSFERRED FROM KANKEKEE STATE HOSPITAL, Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois, USA TO JACKSONVILLE STATE HOSPITAL, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
DEATH CERTIFICATE
Name: Letitia A. Conley
Death Date: May 17, 1930 - Death Place: Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
Length of residence in city or town where death occurred: 3 years 2 months 22 days
Estimated Date of Transfer: January 4, 1927
The 1930 U.S. Federal Census shows Letitia Conley [abt age 68] as an INMATE in the JACKSONVILLE STATE HOSPITAL INSANE, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA. The hospital is located at 1201 South Main Street. The census states she is single, is no longer able to read or write, but is able to speak English.
Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name: Letitia A. Conley - Birth Date: 19 Oct 1861 [17 Oct 1861] - Birth Place: Clay Co., Ill
Death Date: 17 May 1930 - Death Place: Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois
Burial Date: 19 May 1930 - Burial Place: Neoga, Cumberland, Ill
Death Age: 68 - Occupation: Housewife - Race: White - Marital Status: M - Gender: Female - Residence: Neoga, Ill
Father Birth Place: Kentucky - Mother Birth Place: Kentucky
STANDARD CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
Registered No.: 239 - Place of Death: Morgan County - City: Jacksonville - Address: 1201 South Main, State Hospital
Full Name: LETITIA A. CONLEY - Residence No: Neoga, Ill
Length of Residence in City or Town where death occurred: 3 years 2 months 22 days
Sex: Female - Race: White - MARRIED - If married, widowed or divorced HUSBAND of NO RECORD
Date of Birth: October 19, 1861 - Age: 68 Years 6 Months 28 Days - Occupation: Housewife - Birthplace: Clay County, Illinois
Name of Father: NO RECORD - Birthplace of Father: Kentucky
Maiden Name of Mother: NO RECORD - Birthplace of Mother: Kentucky
Informant: Employee of Jacksonville State Hospital
Date of Death: May 17, 1930 - Time of Death: 5:45 a.m. - Cause of Death Cancer of Head
Was an operation performed? No - Was there an autopsy? No - What test confirmed diagnosis? Physical Exam
Place of Burial: Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois - Date of Burial: May 19, 1930
Book #7 - RECORD OF FUNERAL - No. 99
Name of Deceased: Letitia Ann Conley - Born: Clay Co., Ill
Address:..........Widowed - James Conley - Charge to Grant Young & Gould Conley
Date of Funeral: May 20, 1930
Place of Death: State Hospital - Jacksonville, Ill
Services at the Funeral Home - Time: 10:30 a.m. - Clergy: Rev. Caulderwood
Physician:........From: Jacksonville State Hospital
Cause of Death: Cancer of the Head - Date of Death: May 17, 1930 - Age: 68 Years 6 Months 28 Days
Father's Name: Squire L. Smith - Mother's Name: Blank
Cemetery: Neoga Cemetery - Remarks: South Half 9 Block 4
Mother: Letitia Bonneyparte Oldham. Letitia was from Grayson County, Kentucky USA. Her burial place is unknown.
Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 23 May 1930, Fri. Page 7
MRS. LETITIA CONLEY DIES IN JACKSONVILLE - Special to The Journal Gazette
Neoga, Ill., May 23 -- Mrs. Letitia Ann Conley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Squire Smith of Clay County, passed away at Jacksonville Saturday.
Funeral services were conducted at the Neoga Funeral Home Tuesday morning at 10:30, by Rev. R. C. Calerwood of the local Methodist Church. Interment was in Neoga Cemetery.
She was born October 29, 1862, and was married to James M. Conley, also of Clay County, January 12, 1881. To this union were born six children, three of whom preceded her in death. The three surviving are Mrs. Grant Young of Neoga, Joseph (Josiah) A. Conley of Custer, Okla., and Gould Conley of Cleburne, Texas. Early in life Mrs. Conley united with the Baptist Church in Hoard, where she retained her membership until her death."
The Decatur Hearld (Decatur, Illinois ), 24 May 1930, Sat. P2
"CENTRAL ILLINOIS DEATHS - MRS. LETITIA CONLEY
NEOGA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Letitia Ann Conley, who died last Saturday in Jacksonville, were conducted Tuesday in the Neoga funeral home by Rev. R.C. Calderwood. Burial was in Neoga Cemetery.
Mrs. Conley was born Oct. 29, 1862 in Clay County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Squire L. Smith. On Jan. 12, 1881, she was united in marriage with James M. Conley. To this union, six children were born, three of whom preceded their mother in death. Those left are Mrs. Grant Young of Neoga, Joe A. Conley of Custer, OK., and Gould Conley of Cleburne, Texas."
The 1870 U.S. Federal Census places Lottia [Letitia] Smith [abt age 8] in Blair Township, Clay County, Illinois, USA with her parents, Sqire L [Squire L] and Lottia {Letitia] Smith. Siblings in the household: Lowry [Squire], Curtis [John], Malaki [Malachi], Mary O., Mayfield [Jaynes] and Lottia [Letitia] Smith. Their Post Office is listed as Hord.
The 1880 U.S. Federal Census shows Letitia Smith [abt age 18] in Blair Township, Clay County, Illinois, USA with her parents, S.L. [Squire Lowry] and Latisia B. [Letitia] Smith. Letitia was sharing the household with siblings: Mary B. and Jaynes Smith. James and Letitia Conley appear on page 4 of the census and their children appear on page 8 of the census.
James M. Connelly and Letitia Ann Smith were married at her parent's home in Blair Township, Clay County, Illinois on January 12, 1881.
MARRIAGE LICENSE - STATE OF ILLINOIS, Clay County, The People of the State of Illinois, to any person legally authorized to Solemnize Marriage -- GREETING: Marriage may be Celebrated Between Mr. James M. Connelly of Blair in the County of Clay and State of Illinois of the age of twenty five years, and Miss Letitia Ann Smith of Blair in the County of Clay and State of Illinois of the age of nineteen years. WITNESS, ...... County Clerk, and the Seal of said County, at his office in Louisville in said County, this 11th day of January A.D. 1881.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, Clay County, I, Drury Rose a Justice of the Peace hereby certify that Mr. James M. Connelly and Miss Letitia Ann Smith were united in Marriage by me at Squire Smith's in the County of Clay and State of Illinois, on the 12 day of January A.D. 1881 - Signed: Drury Rose, Justice of the Peace.
James M. and Letitia Ann Smith Conley were blessed with six children: Phoebe Estelle, IcyVilla Nancy Jane, Hariett L., Josiah Arthur, and Gould Conley. One child died at birth or in infancy.
The 1900 U.S. Federal Census states Letitia Conley [abt age 38] was living in Bible Grove Township, Clay County, Illinois with her husband, James Conley. Five of her six children were in the household: Pheoby E. [Phoebe], IsaVilla [Icy] N. J., Hariett L., Josiah O., and Gowd [Gould] Conley. The census report states James and Letitia have been married for 19 years and her father and mother were both born in Kentucky.
Quoted from the obituary of Mrs. Thomas Hanks, "Phoebe Estelle Conley was born in Clay County, Illinois, November 6, 1881. When about eighteen years of age [abt 1900] she came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Conley to Neoga (IL) and had since made this place her home".
June 1909, Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois - To the right is the last known photo of Letitia Ann Smith Conley with two of her children: Phoebe and Gould Conley. Also in the photo is the daughter of Phoebe and Letitia's granddaughter, Alice Harriette Hanks.
Around 1910, Letitia Ann Smith Conley was committed to a state psychiatric hospital. It is believed she was sent to the Kankakee State Hospital in Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois, USA. The 1910 U.S. Federal Census could not be found for the Kankakee State Hospital.
HUSBAND, JAMES M. CONLEY
The 1910 U.S. Federal Census places James M. Conley in his sister's household in Grant Township, Custer County, Oklahoma, USA. Vinoa "Vina" Ellen Conley Graus was living with her husband, Frank, and their three children: Harold, Ruby and Ralph Graus. The Marital Status of James Conley is listed as DIVORCED on the census report and he was working as a farm laborer. If anyone in the Conley family knows what happened to James, please contact this writer.
DAUGHTER, HARIETT L. CONLEY
Hariett would have been about 24 years of age at this time. It is unknown if she was married or to whom. If anyone in the Conley family knows what happened to Hariett, please contact this writer.
SON, JOSIAH ARTHUR CONLEY
Josiah was about 18 years of age at this time. Josiah was sent to live with his Uncle William Conley and his wife, Nancy Ann Ooten Conley. The 1910 U.S. Federal Census for Deer Creek Township, Custer County, Oklahoma confirms his presence in the household. He remained with his aunt and uncle until his marriage to Anna Elizabeth Chastain around 1914.
SON, GOULD CONLEY
Gould was about 11 years of age. The 1910 U.S. Federal Census for Phoebe Conley Hanks tells us she was living on Maple Street, Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois with her husband, Thomas P. Hanks, along with her daughter, Alice Hanks, who was born on January 13, 1909. Her brother, Gould Conley was also living in the household. Phoebe died on July 8, 1914 after a prolonged illness of tuberculosis. Thomas Price Hanks was 67 years of age, with a daughter of his own about the age of 5 or 6. Icy Conley Young [sister of Phoebe and Gould], lived in Neoga with her husband, Ulysses Grant Young. She had four children of her own to care for [ages: 8, 6, 4, and 1 month]. Icy was still getting over the loss of a child on September 22, 1913, at the age of 6 months and 28 days. She also had a four year old that required special needs. I am sure it was with a sad heart that Gould Conley was sent out west to be cared for by other members of the Conley family.
The 1920 U.S. Federal Census places Letitia Conley [abt age 59] in Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois at the KANKAKEE STATE HOSPITAL. She is listed as a PATIENT. The census tells us she is able to read and write and her Marital Status is listed as MARRIED.
TRANSFERRED FROM KANKEKEE STATE HOSPITAL, Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois, USA TO JACKSONVILLE STATE HOSPITAL, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
DEATH CERTIFICATE
Name: Letitia A. Conley
Death Date: May 17, 1930 - Death Place: Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
Length of residence in city or town where death occurred: 3 years 2 months 22 days
Estimated Date of Transfer: January 4, 1927
The 1930 U.S. Federal Census shows Letitia Conley [abt age 68] as an INMATE in the JACKSONVILLE STATE HOSPITAL INSANE, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA. The hospital is located at 1201 South Main Street. The census states she is single, is no longer able to read or write, but is able to speak English.
Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name: Letitia A. Conley - Birth Date: 19 Oct 1861 [17 Oct 1861] - Birth Place: Clay Co., Ill
Death Date: 17 May 1930 - Death Place: Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois
Burial Date: 19 May 1930 - Burial Place: Neoga, Cumberland, Ill
Death Age: 68 - Occupation: Housewife - Race: White - Marital Status: M - Gender: Female - Residence: Neoga, Ill
Father Birth Place: Kentucky - Mother Birth Place: Kentucky
STANDARD CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
Registered No.: 239 - Place of Death: Morgan County - City: Jacksonville - Address: 1201 South Main, State Hospital
Full Name: LETITIA A. CONLEY - Residence No: Neoga, Ill
Length of Residence in City or Town where death occurred: 3 years 2 months 22 days
Sex: Female - Race: White - MARRIED - If married, widowed or divorced HUSBAND of NO RECORD
Date of Birth: October 19, 1861 - Age: 68 Years 6 Months 28 Days - Occupation: Housewife - Birthplace: Clay County, Illinois
Name of Father: NO RECORD - Birthplace of Father: Kentucky
Maiden Name of Mother: NO RECORD - Birthplace of Mother: Kentucky
Informant: Employee of Jacksonville State Hospital
Date of Death: May 17, 1930 - Time of Death: 5:45 a.m. - Cause of Death Cancer of Head
Was an operation performed? No - Was there an autopsy? No - What test confirmed diagnosis? Physical Exam
Place of Burial: Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois - Date of Burial: May 19, 1930
Book #7 - RECORD OF FUNERAL - No. 99
Name of Deceased: Letitia Ann Conley - Born: Clay Co., Ill
Address:..........Widowed - James Conley - Charge to Grant Young & Gould Conley
Date of Funeral: May 20, 1930
Place of Death: State Hospital - Jacksonville, Ill
Services at the Funeral Home - Time: 10:30 a.m. - Clergy: Rev. Caulderwood
Physician:........From: Jacksonville State Hospital
Cause of Death: Cancer of the Head - Date of Death: May 17, 1930 - Age: 68 Years 6 Months 28 Days
Father's Name: Squire L. Smith - Mother's Name: Blank
Cemetery: Neoga Cemetery - Remarks: South Half 9 Block 4
Mother: Letitia Bonneyparte Oldham. Letitia was from Grayson County, Kentucky USA. Her burial place is unknown.
Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 23 May 1930, Fri. Page 7
MRS. LETITIA CONLEY DIES IN JACKSONVILLE - Special to The Journal Gazette
Neoga, Ill., May 23 -- Mrs. Letitia Ann Conley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Squire Smith of Clay County, passed away at Jacksonville Saturday.
Funeral services were conducted at the Neoga Funeral Home Tuesday morning at 10:30, by Rev. R. C. Calerwood of the local Methodist Church. Interment was in Neoga Cemetery.
She was born October 29, 1862, and was married to James M. Conley, also of Clay County, January 12, 1881. To this union were born six children, three of whom preceded her in death. The three surviving are Mrs. Grant Young of Neoga, Joseph (Josiah) A. Conley of Custer, Okla., and Gould Conley of Cleburne, Texas. Early in life Mrs. Conley united with the Baptist Church in Hoard, where she retained her membership until her death."
The Decatur Hearld (Decatur, Illinois ), 24 May 1930, Sat. P2
"CENTRAL ILLINOIS DEATHS - MRS. LETITIA CONLEY
NEOGA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Letitia Ann Conley, who died last Saturday in Jacksonville, were conducted Tuesday in the Neoga funeral home by Rev. R.C. Calderwood. Burial was in Neoga Cemetery.
Mrs. Conley was born Oct. 29, 1862 in Clay County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Squire L. Smith. On Jan. 12, 1881, she was united in marriage with James M. Conley. To this union, six children were born, three of whom preceded their mother in death. Those left are Mrs. Grant Young of Neoga, Joe A. Conley of Custer, OK., and Gould Conley of Cleburne, Texas."
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Letitia A. Conley
1861 - 1930
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Letitia Conley is lying to the right of her daughter, Icy J. (Conley) Young in the Ulysses Grant Young lot.
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