Felix Wampler, son of George Wampler, Jr. and Elizabeth Steffey Wampler, born Nov. 26, 1816, Wythe County, VA died July 22, 1904. On Oct. 12, 1837 he married Malinda Vaught born June 15, 1817, died June 19, 1901, daughter of Peter and Molly Vaught.
Felix and Malinda Wampler came from Virginia to Washington Township, Knox County, IN. While a resident there Felix bought 80 acres of land in Russell Township, Lawrence County, IL from James Crews for $400, which they moved to on March 9, 1840, bringing along his father and mother whom he cared for in their declining years.
Felix was reared as a farmer, he understood the work and was anxious to secure a new home. At one time he owned 1300 acres in Russell, Bond Township, and Crawford County. Felix and Malinda lived in a log cabin till 1851 when he built a new home.
Here they lived to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. It was an event to be remembered with over 500 people present. The home was gaily decorated with tables handsomely arranged on the spacious lawn fronting the house under the beautiful shade trees and accumulated 110 at a setting. Friends and relatives came from all over the county to aid the greatest social even ever given in that part of the county. The feast was a sumptuous one, embracing all the delicacies of the season. Their two sons and two daughters were present as well as 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
"Uncle Felix" and John Sechrest entertained the numerous guests by singing old German songs, to the delight of the older ones and amusement of the young.
Felix and Malinda were a devoted Christian couple. They donated the land and purchased the bell for the building of the St. Paul church which organized in 1860. In the early 1960s while the church was being dismantled, Charles Pearl Snider, grandson of Felix bought the bell from one of the members and kept it until Nov. 27, 1981, when he gave it to his nephew Marion Snider, great-great-grandson of Felix. Marion restored the bell and placed it on a cement pad and it is displayed in his yard in Flat Rock, IL. Also a Bohemian, ruby with designs, wine bottle that was thought to be the first Communion bottle to be used at the church has been handed down to Norma Lee Wampler Jackson, Grosse Pointe, MI, great-granddaughter of Felix and Malinda.
As an early pioneer of Lawrence County, Felix was highly respected and upon his death people came from Indiana and Illinois to attend the funeral. Approximately 1600 people gathered to do honor to the name. Both he and Malinda are buried in the St. Paul Cemetery, Lawrence County, IL.
Children of Felix and Malinda Vaught Wampler: Rebecca Wampler Stevenson and Seitzinger (1850-1928), John Wampler (1851-1933), Mary Ellen Wampler Pinkstaff (1853-1939), Firman Wampler (1861-1950).
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Added by Gerald Steffy on Jan 26, 2011 4:54 PM
Felix and Malinda Wampler came from Virginia to Washington Township, Knox County, IN. While a resident there Felix bought 80 acres of land in Russell Township, Lawrence County, IL from James Crews for $400, which they moved to on March 9, 1840, bringing along his father and mother whom he cared for in their declining years.
Felix was reared as a farmer, he understood the work and was anxious to secure a new home. At one time he owned 1300 acres in Russell, Bond Township, and Crawford County. Felix and Malinda lived in a log cabin till 1851 when he built a new home.
Here they lived to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. It was an event to be remembered with over 500 people present. The home was gaily decorated with tables handsomely arranged on the spacious lawn fronting the house under the beautiful shade trees and accumulated 110 at a setting. Friends and relatives came from all over the county to aid the greatest social even ever given in that part of the county. The feast was a sumptuous one, embracing all the delicacies of the season. Their two sons and two daughters were present as well as 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
"Uncle Felix" and John Sechrest entertained the numerous guests by singing old German songs, to the delight of the older ones and amusement of the young.
Felix and Malinda were a devoted Christian couple. They donated the land and purchased the bell for the building of the St. Paul church which organized in 1860. In the early 1960s while the church was being dismantled, Charles Pearl Snider, grandson of Felix bought the bell from one of the members and kept it until Nov. 27, 1981, when he gave it to his nephew Marion Snider, great-great-grandson of Felix. Marion restored the bell and placed it on a cement pad and it is displayed in his yard in Flat Rock, IL. Also a Bohemian, ruby with designs, wine bottle that was thought to be the first Communion bottle to be used at the church has been handed down to Norma Lee Wampler Jackson, Grosse Pointe, MI, great-granddaughter of Felix and Malinda.
As an early pioneer of Lawrence County, Felix was highly respected and upon his death people came from Indiana and Illinois to attend the funeral. Approximately 1600 people gathered to do honor to the name. Both he and Malinda are buried in the St. Paul Cemetery, Lawrence County, IL.
Children of Felix and Malinda Vaught Wampler: Rebecca Wampler Stevenson and Seitzinger (1850-1928), John Wampler (1851-1933), Mary Ellen Wampler Pinkstaff (1853-1939), Firman Wampler (1861-1950).
From Lawrence County, Illinois (p. 336)
Added by Gerald Steffy on Jan 26, 2011 4:54 PM
Felix Wampler, son of George Wampler, Jr. and Elizabeth Steffey Wampler, born Nov. 26, 1816, Wythe County, VA died July 22, 1904. On Oct. 12, 1837 he married Malinda Vaught born June 15, 1817, died June 19, 1901, daughter of Peter and Molly Vaught.
Felix and Malinda Wampler came from Virginia to Washington Township, Knox County, IN. While a resident there Felix bought 80 acres of land in Russell Township, Lawrence County, IL from James Crews for $400, which they moved to on March 9, 1840, bringing along his father and mother whom he cared for in their declining years.
Felix was reared as a farmer, he understood the work and was anxious to secure a new home. At one time he owned 1300 acres in Russell, Bond Township, and Crawford County. Felix and Malinda lived in a log cabin till 1851 when he built a new home.
Here they lived to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. It was an event to be remembered with over 500 people present. The home was gaily decorated with tables handsomely arranged on the spacious lawn fronting the house under the beautiful shade trees and accumulated 110 at a setting. Friends and relatives came from all over the county to aid the greatest social even ever given in that part of the county. The feast was a sumptuous one, embracing all the delicacies of the season. Their two sons and two daughters were present as well as 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
"Uncle Felix" and John Sechrest entertained the numerous guests by singing old German songs, to the delight of the older ones and amusement of the young.
Felix and Malinda were a devoted Christian couple. They donated the land and purchased the bell for the building of the St. Paul church which organized in 1860. In the early 1960s while the church was being dismantled, Charles Pearl Snider, grandson of Felix bought the bell from one of the members and kept it until Nov. 27, 1981, when he gave it to his nephew Marion Snider, great-great-grandson of Felix. Marion restored the bell and placed it on a cement pad and it is displayed in his yard in Flat Rock, IL. Also a Bohemian, ruby with designs, wine bottle that was thought to be the first Communion bottle to be used at the church has been handed down to Norma Lee Wampler Jackson, Grosse Pointe, MI, great-granddaughter of Felix and Malinda.
As an early pioneer of Lawrence County, Felix was highly respected and upon his death people came from Indiana and Illinois to attend the funeral. Approximately 1600 people gathered to do honor to the name. Both he and Malinda are buried in the St. Paul Cemetery, Lawrence County, IL.
Children of Felix and Malinda Vaught Wampler: Rebecca Wampler Stevenson and Seitzinger (1850-1928), John Wampler (1851-1933), Mary Ellen Wampler Pinkstaff (1853-1939), Firman Wampler (1861-1950).
From Lawrence County, Illinois (p. 336)
Added by Gerald Steffy on Jan 26, 2011 4:54 PM
Felix and Malinda Wampler came from Virginia to Washington Township, Knox County, IN. While a resident there Felix bought 80 acres of land in Russell Township, Lawrence County, IL from James Crews for $400, which they moved to on March 9, 1840, bringing along his father and mother whom he cared for in their declining years.
Felix was reared as a farmer, he understood the work and was anxious to secure a new home. At one time he owned 1300 acres in Russell, Bond Township, and Crawford County. Felix and Malinda lived in a log cabin till 1851 when he built a new home.
Here they lived to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. It was an event to be remembered with over 500 people present. The home was gaily decorated with tables handsomely arranged on the spacious lawn fronting the house under the beautiful shade trees and accumulated 110 at a setting. Friends and relatives came from all over the county to aid the greatest social even ever given in that part of the county. The feast was a sumptuous one, embracing all the delicacies of the season. Their two sons and two daughters were present as well as 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
"Uncle Felix" and John Sechrest entertained the numerous guests by singing old German songs, to the delight of the older ones and amusement of the young.
Felix and Malinda were a devoted Christian couple. They donated the land and purchased the bell for the building of the St. Paul church which organized in 1860. In the early 1960s while the church was being dismantled, Charles Pearl Snider, grandson of Felix bought the bell from one of the members and kept it until Nov. 27, 1981, when he gave it to his nephew Marion Snider, great-great-grandson of Felix. Marion restored the bell and placed it on a cement pad and it is displayed in his yard in Flat Rock, IL. Also a Bohemian, ruby with designs, wine bottle that was thought to be the first Communion bottle to be used at the church has been handed down to Norma Lee Wampler Jackson, Grosse Pointe, MI, great-granddaughter of Felix and Malinda.
As an early pioneer of Lawrence County, Felix was highly respected and upon his death people came from Indiana and Illinois to attend the funeral. Approximately 1600 people gathered to do honor to the name. Both he and Malinda are buried in the St. Paul Cemetery, Lawrence County, IL.
Children of Felix and Malinda Vaught Wampler: Rebecca Wampler Stevenson and Seitzinger (1850-1928), John Wampler (1851-1933), Mary Ellen Wampler Pinkstaff (1853-1939), Firman Wampler (1861-1950).
From Lawrence County, Illinois (p. 336)
Added by Gerald Steffy on Jan 26, 2011 4:54 PM
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