The tombstone of Charles L. Hallam states that he died on Nov 11, 1892. His age has been read more than once as 85 yrs 9 Mns & 16 D's, but is actually believed to read 35 years, 9 months and 16 days.
He is buried in Section AB, plot 28, grave 5.

Charles L. Hallam was born on January 26, 1857 in Illinois, the son of Salathiel M. Hallam and Eliza Jane Myers. Charles may have been born in Woodford County, but, it he was the family soon moved to Livingston County. At the time of the 1860 census, Charles and his family are found in Nebraska Township, Livingston County, Illinois;
Salathiel Hallem M 28 Ohio
Eliza J Hallem F 27 Virginia
Charles Hallem M 3 Ills
John F Hallem M 2 Ills

Charles had siblings;
1. John Franklin Hallam, born c. 1857/58 in Illinois. John was married to Carrie Cummins in 1896. The following is found on familysearch;
Name Frank Hallam
Spouse's Name Carrie Cummins
Event Date 05 Aug 1896
Event Place Galesburg, Knox, Illinois
Father's Name S Hallam
Mother's Name Eliza Myres
Spouse's Father's Name Stephen Cumimins
Spouse's Mother's Name E Darst

At the time of the 1910 census, Frank and his family are found in Rich Hill Ward 1, Bates County, Missouri;
Frank Hallam Head M 51 Illinois
Carrie Hallam Wife F 48 Illinois
Harald Hallam Son M 9 Illinois

2. Iola M Hallam

3. David Douglas Hallam, born c. 1863/64 in Illinois.

4. Mary Margaret Hallam, born ____________ __, 1862. Mary was married to Andrew C. Tomb (1859 - 1921). Mary Margaret (Hallam) Tomb died on ____________ __, 1943 and her mortal remains were laid in the Olio Township Cemetery in Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 72667191.

5. Samuel Kincaid Hallam, born c. 1864/65 in Illinois.

6. Alice Ella Hallam

7. James Alexander Hallam

Charles' mother, Eliza J. (Myers) Hallam is believed to have died in the 1870's and his father, Salathiel Hallam was then married to Malinda Tribel Mahan (1841 - 1924).

Charles then had half brothers and sisters;
8. Naplolean Bonaparte Crawford Hallam, born June 10, 1875 in or near Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois. Naplolean was married to Nora Lewis David (1876 - 1958).
Napolean, who went by Crawford, died on October 30, 1963 in Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois and his mortal remains were laid in the Olio Township Cemetery in Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 73251378.

9. George McKee Hallam (1876 - 1955)

10. Basil Perry Hallam (1878 - 1931)

11. Hamilton Lee Hallam

At the time of the 1880 census, Charles' father and his family are found in Olio Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
Salathiel Hallam Self M 47 Ohio
Melinda Hallam Wife F 38 Ohio
Iola M Hallam Daughter F 19 Illinois
David D Hallam Son M 16 Illinois
Samul K Hallam Son M 15 Illinois
Alice E Hallam Daughter F 13 Illinois
James A Hallam Son M 11 Illinois
Lillie Clark Daughter F 16 Illinois
N B C Hallam Son M 5 Illinois
George M Hallam Son M 3 Illinois
Bazil P Hallam Son M 1 Illinois

Charles is believed to have been married to Minnie ____________ in December 21, 1890 in ___________ County, __________.


Charles L. Hallam died on November 11, 1892 and his mortal remains were laid in the Olio Township Cemetery in Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois.

It is not known what became of Minnie or any children they may have had in the short time she and Charles were married.