John E. Housh was born on June 3, 1833 at __________, Indiana, most likely in Washington County, the son of George Peleg Housh and Mary "Polly" (Fleener) Housh and the grandson of Adam Housh and Mary Becca (__________) Housh. George Peleg Housh was born on April 24, 1788 in either Pennsylvania or just after the family moved to Bourbon County, Kentucky and died on December 21, 1863 in Haw Creek Township in Knox County, Illinois. Mary Polly Fleener was born on __________ __, 1793 in Washington County, Virginia and died on October 26, 1854 in Haw Creek Township in Knox County, Illinois. George and Mary were married on June 17, 1811 in Washington County, Indiana. Adam Housh was born c. 1756 and died on December __, 1824 in Putnam County, Indiana, while Mary Becca (__________) Housh was born c. 1768.
The Housh family moved west to Indiana sometime before 1811 and then came on west to Illinois sometime between 1845 and 1850. At the time of the 1850 census, the Housh family is found in Knox County, Illinois;
Household Gender Age Birthplace
George Housh M 59 Pennsylvania
Polly Housh F 56 Virginia
Thomas Housh M 20 Indiana
Andrew Housh M 19 Indiana
John Housh M 17 Indiana
James Housh M 14 Indiana
Polly Ann Roberson F 13 Indiana
Evaline Brown F 5 Indiana
Julia Brown F 5 Indiana
John was married to Lavina "Vina" Booth on February 28, 1856 in Knox County, Illinois. Lavina was born on April 6, 1835 in __________, Maine, the daughter of Isaac Booth and Mary (Grinnell) Booth.
John and Lavina had the following children;
1. Viola Rosetta Housh, born c. 1858; Rosetta V. Housh was married to Benjamin F. Yoho on February 22, 1876 in Knox County, Illinois; she may be the Rocetha Yoho, who was born in 1856 and who died in 1944 and whose earthly remains were laid to rest in Section 3 of the Maquon Cemetery in Maquon, Knox County, Illinois; Benjamin F. Yoho is believed to be the Benjamin F. Yoho who was born on Oct. 14, 1849 and who died on Mar. 2, 1940 and whose earthly remains were laid to rest in the Sunny Lane Cemetery in Del City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
2. Oscar F. Housh, born Aug. 23, 1866 in Illinois; married to Minerva "Minnie" Jackson on __________ __, 18__; Oscar died on May 16, 1943 and his earthly remains buried in the East Linwood Cemetery in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois.
John and Lavina are found in Knox County at the time of the 1870 census of Knox County;
Household Gender Age Birthplace
John E Housh M 35y Indiana
Lovina Housh F 32y Maine
Viola R Housh F 12y Illinois
Oscar F Housh M 4y Illinois
Margaret A Sullivan F 13y Illinois
John W Booth M 13y Illinois
James W Booth M 22y Illinois
John Erving Housh died on June 14, 1898 at Gilson, Illinois. Following is the obituary of John Erving Housh that appeared in the Galesburg Republican Register issue of July 2, 1898. It was submitted by Todd Walter;
KICKED BY HIS HORSE
John Irving Housh died at his home in Gilson Tuesday (June 14) afternoon about 4 o'clock from the effects of a kick from a horse which had started to run away. One of the team, which Mr. Housh was in the habit of driving, had a mean streak and in attempting to break the animal of this Mr. Housh lost his life. Monday morning he came to Gilson from his farm two miles south and unhitched his team. One of his horses broke loose and ran out to the farm. When Mr. Housh came in Tuesday morning about 10:30 o'clock, the horse tried the same trick, but Mr. Housh caught him before he had gone far. The animal, however, ran across the tracks in front of the depot. Mr. Housh tied a strap, fastening the horse's head to one foot together in such a way the animal could not run and then undertook to drive the animal home. To do this he took a board and struck the horse across the back. The horse gave a vicious kick, his heels grazing Mr. Housh's right arm, in which a deep gash was cut and coming squarely against the lower ribs, three or four of which were broken and driven into the abdomen.
Mr. Housh sank to the ground. Mrs. Housh was standing near her home in sight of the occurence. She saw the horse kick, but did not see it strike her husband. He called to her and she hurried to his aid. Partially supported by Mrs. Housh and partially walking, the unfortunate man reached his home, where medical aid soon came to him. An anesthetic was administered as he seemed to be in terrible pain. This however quieted him and he passed away peacefully without coming out from the effects of the medicine administered.
Speaking of the horse, one of the men in Gilson who knew it well, told the reporter for the Republican-Register that evening that it was a thoroughbred, full of life and spirit. He said it was not particularly vicious and the cause of the accident was thought by him to have been the use of the board by Mr. Housh.
Mr. Housh was one of the prominent men in the east end of the county and by his death a great loss is inflicted upon the people of that community. He was a successful farmer. For forty six or forty seven years he has been residing in this county, most of the time on his farms south of Gilson. About six years ago he moved into Gilson and has been enjoying the fruits of his busy life. He was an industious man and had thereby accumulated some property. One of those who knew Mr. Housh well, said that he was a strait, moral man, of powerful influence in his community and one of whom too high words could not be spoke. He several times served his neighbors as road commissioner. Mr. Housh was about 65 years old.
Mr. Housh was married about forty years ago to Vina Booth, who with two children survives him. Oscar, a son, resides at home; Mrs. Yoho lives in Oklahoma Territory. He has three brothers - James Housh, Nebraska; Jacob Housh, Abingdon; and David Housh, Colorado."
Lavina died on June 27, 1917 in Knoxville, Haw Creek Township, Knox County, Illinois and her death certificate states that her mortal remains were laid to rest in the Clark Chapel Cemetery, where her husbands remains were laid to rest. Her grave however is not marked today and may never have been marked.
by Kathleen Jones, FAG Contributor #___________, whose email address is [email protected]; Baxter B. Fite III; and Todd Walter
The Housh family moved west to Indiana sometime before 1811 and then came on west to Illinois sometime between 1845 and 1850. At the time of the 1850 census, the Housh family is found in Knox County, Illinois;
Household Gender Age Birthplace
George Housh M 59 Pennsylvania
Polly Housh F 56 Virginia
Thomas Housh M 20 Indiana
Andrew Housh M 19 Indiana
John Housh M 17 Indiana
James Housh M 14 Indiana
Polly Ann Roberson F 13 Indiana
Evaline Brown F 5 Indiana
Julia Brown F 5 Indiana
John was married to Lavina "Vina" Booth on February 28, 1856 in Knox County, Illinois. Lavina was born on April 6, 1835 in __________, Maine, the daughter of Isaac Booth and Mary (Grinnell) Booth.
John and Lavina had the following children;
1. Viola Rosetta Housh, born c. 1858; Rosetta V. Housh was married to Benjamin F. Yoho on February 22, 1876 in Knox County, Illinois; she may be the Rocetha Yoho, who was born in 1856 and who died in 1944 and whose earthly remains were laid to rest in Section 3 of the Maquon Cemetery in Maquon, Knox County, Illinois; Benjamin F. Yoho is believed to be the Benjamin F. Yoho who was born on Oct. 14, 1849 and who died on Mar. 2, 1940 and whose earthly remains were laid to rest in the Sunny Lane Cemetery in Del City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
2. Oscar F. Housh, born Aug. 23, 1866 in Illinois; married to Minerva "Minnie" Jackson on __________ __, 18__; Oscar died on May 16, 1943 and his earthly remains buried in the East Linwood Cemetery in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois.
John and Lavina are found in Knox County at the time of the 1870 census of Knox County;
Household Gender Age Birthplace
John E Housh M 35y Indiana
Lovina Housh F 32y Maine
Viola R Housh F 12y Illinois
Oscar F Housh M 4y Illinois
Margaret A Sullivan F 13y Illinois
John W Booth M 13y Illinois
James W Booth M 22y Illinois
John Erving Housh died on June 14, 1898 at Gilson, Illinois. Following is the obituary of John Erving Housh that appeared in the Galesburg Republican Register issue of July 2, 1898. It was submitted by Todd Walter;
KICKED BY HIS HORSE
John Irving Housh died at his home in Gilson Tuesday (June 14) afternoon about 4 o'clock from the effects of a kick from a horse which had started to run away. One of the team, which Mr. Housh was in the habit of driving, had a mean streak and in attempting to break the animal of this Mr. Housh lost his life. Monday morning he came to Gilson from his farm two miles south and unhitched his team. One of his horses broke loose and ran out to the farm. When Mr. Housh came in Tuesday morning about 10:30 o'clock, the horse tried the same trick, but Mr. Housh caught him before he had gone far. The animal, however, ran across the tracks in front of the depot. Mr. Housh tied a strap, fastening the horse's head to one foot together in such a way the animal could not run and then undertook to drive the animal home. To do this he took a board and struck the horse across the back. The horse gave a vicious kick, his heels grazing Mr. Housh's right arm, in which a deep gash was cut and coming squarely against the lower ribs, three or four of which were broken and driven into the abdomen.
Mr. Housh sank to the ground. Mrs. Housh was standing near her home in sight of the occurence. She saw the horse kick, but did not see it strike her husband. He called to her and she hurried to his aid. Partially supported by Mrs. Housh and partially walking, the unfortunate man reached his home, where medical aid soon came to him. An anesthetic was administered as he seemed to be in terrible pain. This however quieted him and he passed away peacefully without coming out from the effects of the medicine administered.
Speaking of the horse, one of the men in Gilson who knew it well, told the reporter for the Republican-Register that evening that it was a thoroughbred, full of life and spirit. He said it was not particularly vicious and the cause of the accident was thought by him to have been the use of the board by Mr. Housh.
Mr. Housh was one of the prominent men in the east end of the county and by his death a great loss is inflicted upon the people of that community. He was a successful farmer. For forty six or forty seven years he has been residing in this county, most of the time on his farms south of Gilson. About six years ago he moved into Gilson and has been enjoying the fruits of his busy life. He was an industious man and had thereby accumulated some property. One of those who knew Mr. Housh well, said that he was a strait, moral man, of powerful influence in his community and one of whom too high words could not be spoke. He several times served his neighbors as road commissioner. Mr. Housh was about 65 years old.
Mr. Housh was married about forty years ago to Vina Booth, who with two children survives him. Oscar, a son, resides at home; Mrs. Yoho lives in Oklahoma Territory. He has three brothers - James Housh, Nebraska; Jacob Housh, Abingdon; and David Housh, Colorado."
Lavina died on June 27, 1917 in Knoxville, Haw Creek Township, Knox County, Illinois and her death certificate states that her mortal remains were laid to rest in the Clark Chapel Cemetery, where her husbands remains were laid to rest. Her grave however is not marked today and may never have been marked.
by Kathleen Jones, FAG Contributor #___________, whose email address is [email protected]; Baxter B. Fite III; and Todd Walter
John E. Housh was born on June 3, 1833 at __________, Indiana, most likely in Washington County, the son of George Peleg Housh and Mary "Polly" (Fleener) Housh and the grandson of Adam Housh and Mary Becca (__________) Housh. George Peleg Housh was born on April 24, 1788 in either Pennsylvania or just after the family moved to Bourbon County, Kentucky and died on December 21, 1863 in Haw Creek Township in Knox County, Illinois. Mary Polly Fleener was born on __________ __, 1793 in Washington County, Virginia and died on October 26, 1854 in Haw Creek Township in Knox County, Illinois. George and Mary were married on June 17, 1811 in Washington County, Indiana. Adam Housh was born c. 1756 and died on December __, 1824 in Putnam County, Indiana, while Mary Becca (__________) Housh was born c. 1768.
The Housh family moved west to Indiana sometime before 1811 and then came on west to Illinois sometime between 1845 and 1850. At the time of the 1850 census, the Housh family is found in Knox County, Illinois;
Household Gender Age Birthplace
George Housh M 59 Pennsylvania
Polly Housh F 56 Virginia
Thomas Housh M 20 Indiana
Andrew Housh M 19 Indiana
John Housh M 17 Indiana
James Housh M 14 Indiana
Polly Ann Roberson F 13 Indiana
Evaline Brown F 5 Indiana
Julia Brown F 5 Indiana
John was married to Lavina "Vina" Booth on February 28, 1856 in Knox County, Illinois. Lavina was born on April 6, 1835 in __________, Maine, the daughter of Isaac Booth and Mary (Grinnell) Booth.
John and Lavina had the following children;
1. Viola Rosetta Housh, born c. 1858; Rosetta V. Housh was married to Benjamin F. Yoho on February 22, 1876 in Knox County, Illinois; she may be the Rocetha Yoho, who was born in 1856 and who died in 1944 and whose earthly remains were laid to rest in Section 3 of the Maquon Cemetery in Maquon, Knox County, Illinois; Benjamin F. Yoho is believed to be the Benjamin F. Yoho who was born on Oct. 14, 1849 and who died on Mar. 2, 1940 and whose earthly remains were laid to rest in the Sunny Lane Cemetery in Del City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
2. Oscar F. Housh, born Aug. 23, 1866 in Illinois; married to Minerva "Minnie" Jackson on __________ __, 18__; Oscar died on May 16, 1943 and his earthly remains buried in the East Linwood Cemetery in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois.
John and Lavina are found in Knox County at the time of the 1870 census of Knox County;
Household Gender Age Birthplace
John E Housh M 35y Indiana
Lovina Housh F 32y Maine
Viola R Housh F 12y Illinois
Oscar F Housh M 4y Illinois
Margaret A Sullivan F 13y Illinois
John W Booth M 13y Illinois
James W Booth M 22y Illinois
John Erving Housh died on June 14, 1898 at Gilson, Illinois. Following is the obituary of John Erving Housh that appeared in the Galesburg Republican Register issue of July 2, 1898. It was submitted by Todd Walter;
KICKED BY HIS HORSE
John Irving Housh died at his home in Gilson Tuesday (June 14) afternoon about 4 o'clock from the effects of a kick from a horse which had started to run away. One of the team, which Mr. Housh was in the habit of driving, had a mean streak and in attempting to break the animal of this Mr. Housh lost his life. Monday morning he came to Gilson from his farm two miles south and unhitched his team. One of his horses broke loose and ran out to the farm. When Mr. Housh came in Tuesday morning about 10:30 o'clock, the horse tried the same trick, but Mr. Housh caught him before he had gone far. The animal, however, ran across the tracks in front of the depot. Mr. Housh tied a strap, fastening the horse's head to one foot together in such a way the animal could not run and then undertook to drive the animal home. To do this he took a board and struck the horse across the back. The horse gave a vicious kick, his heels grazing Mr. Housh's right arm, in which a deep gash was cut and coming squarely against the lower ribs, three or four of which were broken and driven into the abdomen.
Mr. Housh sank to the ground. Mrs. Housh was standing near her home in sight of the occurence. She saw the horse kick, but did not see it strike her husband. He called to her and she hurried to his aid. Partially supported by Mrs. Housh and partially walking, the unfortunate man reached his home, where medical aid soon came to him. An anesthetic was administered as he seemed to be in terrible pain. This however quieted him and he passed away peacefully without coming out from the effects of the medicine administered.
Speaking of the horse, one of the men in Gilson who knew it well, told the reporter for the Republican-Register that evening that it was a thoroughbred, full of life and spirit. He said it was not particularly vicious and the cause of the accident was thought by him to have been the use of the board by Mr. Housh.
Mr. Housh was one of the prominent men in the east end of the county and by his death a great loss is inflicted upon the people of that community. He was a successful farmer. For forty six or forty seven years he has been residing in this county, most of the time on his farms south of Gilson. About six years ago he moved into Gilson and has been enjoying the fruits of his busy life. He was an industious man and had thereby accumulated some property. One of those who knew Mr. Housh well, said that he was a strait, moral man, of powerful influence in his community and one of whom too high words could not be spoke. He several times served his neighbors as road commissioner. Mr. Housh was about 65 years old.
Mr. Housh was married about forty years ago to Vina Booth, who with two children survives him. Oscar, a son, resides at home; Mrs. Yoho lives in Oklahoma Territory. He has three brothers - James Housh, Nebraska; Jacob Housh, Abingdon; and David Housh, Colorado."
Lavina died on June 27, 1917 in Knoxville, Haw Creek Township, Knox County, Illinois and her death certificate states that her mortal remains were laid to rest in the Clark Chapel Cemetery, where her husbands remains were laid to rest. Her grave however is not marked today and may never have been marked.
by Kathleen Jones, FAG Contributor #___________, whose email address is [email protected]; Baxter B. Fite III; and Todd Walter
The Housh family moved west to Indiana sometime before 1811 and then came on west to Illinois sometime between 1845 and 1850. At the time of the 1850 census, the Housh family is found in Knox County, Illinois;
Household Gender Age Birthplace
George Housh M 59 Pennsylvania
Polly Housh F 56 Virginia
Thomas Housh M 20 Indiana
Andrew Housh M 19 Indiana
John Housh M 17 Indiana
James Housh M 14 Indiana
Polly Ann Roberson F 13 Indiana
Evaline Brown F 5 Indiana
Julia Brown F 5 Indiana
John was married to Lavina "Vina" Booth on February 28, 1856 in Knox County, Illinois. Lavina was born on April 6, 1835 in __________, Maine, the daughter of Isaac Booth and Mary (Grinnell) Booth.
John and Lavina had the following children;
1. Viola Rosetta Housh, born c. 1858; Rosetta V. Housh was married to Benjamin F. Yoho on February 22, 1876 in Knox County, Illinois; she may be the Rocetha Yoho, who was born in 1856 and who died in 1944 and whose earthly remains were laid to rest in Section 3 of the Maquon Cemetery in Maquon, Knox County, Illinois; Benjamin F. Yoho is believed to be the Benjamin F. Yoho who was born on Oct. 14, 1849 and who died on Mar. 2, 1940 and whose earthly remains were laid to rest in the Sunny Lane Cemetery in Del City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
2. Oscar F. Housh, born Aug. 23, 1866 in Illinois; married to Minerva "Minnie" Jackson on __________ __, 18__; Oscar died on May 16, 1943 and his earthly remains buried in the East Linwood Cemetery in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois.
John and Lavina are found in Knox County at the time of the 1870 census of Knox County;
Household Gender Age Birthplace
John E Housh M 35y Indiana
Lovina Housh F 32y Maine
Viola R Housh F 12y Illinois
Oscar F Housh M 4y Illinois
Margaret A Sullivan F 13y Illinois
John W Booth M 13y Illinois
James W Booth M 22y Illinois
John Erving Housh died on June 14, 1898 at Gilson, Illinois. Following is the obituary of John Erving Housh that appeared in the Galesburg Republican Register issue of July 2, 1898. It was submitted by Todd Walter;
KICKED BY HIS HORSE
John Irving Housh died at his home in Gilson Tuesday (June 14) afternoon about 4 o'clock from the effects of a kick from a horse which had started to run away. One of the team, which Mr. Housh was in the habit of driving, had a mean streak and in attempting to break the animal of this Mr. Housh lost his life. Monday morning he came to Gilson from his farm two miles south and unhitched his team. One of his horses broke loose and ran out to the farm. When Mr. Housh came in Tuesday morning about 10:30 o'clock, the horse tried the same trick, but Mr. Housh caught him before he had gone far. The animal, however, ran across the tracks in front of the depot. Mr. Housh tied a strap, fastening the horse's head to one foot together in such a way the animal could not run and then undertook to drive the animal home. To do this he took a board and struck the horse across the back. The horse gave a vicious kick, his heels grazing Mr. Housh's right arm, in which a deep gash was cut and coming squarely against the lower ribs, three or four of which were broken and driven into the abdomen.
Mr. Housh sank to the ground. Mrs. Housh was standing near her home in sight of the occurence. She saw the horse kick, but did not see it strike her husband. He called to her and she hurried to his aid. Partially supported by Mrs. Housh and partially walking, the unfortunate man reached his home, where medical aid soon came to him. An anesthetic was administered as he seemed to be in terrible pain. This however quieted him and he passed away peacefully without coming out from the effects of the medicine administered.
Speaking of the horse, one of the men in Gilson who knew it well, told the reporter for the Republican-Register that evening that it was a thoroughbred, full of life and spirit. He said it was not particularly vicious and the cause of the accident was thought by him to have been the use of the board by Mr. Housh.
Mr. Housh was one of the prominent men in the east end of the county and by his death a great loss is inflicted upon the people of that community. He was a successful farmer. For forty six or forty seven years he has been residing in this county, most of the time on his farms south of Gilson. About six years ago he moved into Gilson and has been enjoying the fruits of his busy life. He was an industious man and had thereby accumulated some property. One of those who knew Mr. Housh well, said that he was a strait, moral man, of powerful influence in his community and one of whom too high words could not be spoke. He several times served his neighbors as road commissioner. Mr. Housh was about 65 years old.
Mr. Housh was married about forty years ago to Vina Booth, who with two children survives him. Oscar, a son, resides at home; Mrs. Yoho lives in Oklahoma Territory. He has three brothers - James Housh, Nebraska; Jacob Housh, Abingdon; and David Housh, Colorado."
Lavina died on June 27, 1917 in Knoxville, Haw Creek Township, Knox County, Illinois and her death certificate states that her mortal remains were laid to rest in the Clark Chapel Cemetery, where her husbands remains were laid to rest. Her grave however is not marked today and may never have been marked.
by Kathleen Jones, FAG Contributor #___________, whose email address is [email protected]; Baxter B. Fite III; and Todd Walter
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