Lee County Biography: "William Ellery Ives", Amboy, Lee Co., IL. - "The best biography of an honorable and influential man is sure to be his own works. The simple recital of prominent events in the life of Mr. Ives needs not be elaborated by the biographical writer, and the personality of names, places and dates is important only as they enable the reader to trace the steps of his mental growth. He is widely known as an eminent attorney-at-law and is the pioneer lawyer of Amboy, where his shingle has been hung to the breeze since 1854. He has been foremost in all important measures for the development of the city, and was the prime mover in founding and carrying on the first newspaper ever published here. Ellery, Chautauqua County NY was the birthplace on May 24, 1821. His parents, Almon and Nancy (Tomblin) Ives, were natives respectively of Vermont and New York, and the former was engaged as a farmer and civil engineer. At Malone, a town on the St. Lawrence River in New York, he married and in 1816 settled in the western part of that State when it was an unsettled country. In 1834 he migrated to Illinois under promise to survey the public lands, but when he came West Andrew Jackson, then President, concluded that to the "victor belongs the spoil," and as Mr. Ives was a Whig, his services were not desired. He settled in that part of La Salle County which in 1840 became Kendall County, and improved a farm. In the public affairs of the county he became quite prominent, serving as the first Recorder of Deeds, and afterward becoming Judge of the County Court, which office he held several terms. In 1854 the father of our subject removed to Bloomington, this State, and a year later came to Amboy, where he died March 5, 1864, aged 75 years and 8 months. During the last years of his life he was a stanch supporter of the Republican party, and in his religious sentiments he was an earnest member of the Baptist Church. The mother of our subject died at Amboy, April 22, 1862. There were nine children in the family, of which our subject was a member, as follows - Almond B, a lawyer at Bloomington IL, where he died; Simeon P., a minister in the Baptist Church, now residing in Missoula Mon.; William E., of this sketch; Franklin B., a physician whose home is in Chicago; Isaac S., formerly a physician at Oswego IL, where he died in 1852; Sarah M., who married Alfred Tucker and resides at Ottawa IL; Enos J., a member of the Board of Trade at Chicago, and a resident of Woodlawn; Ruth A., who married Willis Hawthorn, and died in Amboy; and Nancy, who became the wife of Warren C. Sears, and makes her home in Burlington, Kan. When the Ives family moved to Illinois William E. was but a boy entering upon his teens. His youth was passed upon a farm and he received a good education at Grandville Academy. Having resolved to enter upon the practice of law, he attended the National Law School at Balston Spa, N. Y., where he graduated in 1852. He first located for the practice of law in Oswego, Ill., whence he came to Amboy, becoming first attorney here, and now enjoying the distinction of being the oldest lawyer in Lee County. Besides attending to his large practice, he manages a stock farm which he owns, located near Amboy and comprising one thousand acres. On December 8, 1841, occurred the marriage of Mr. Ives to Miss Susan R., daughter of James Ryon, and sister of Dr. Ryon, of Amboy, whose sketch is presented in another portion of this volume. Mrs. Ives was born April 17, 1821, in Tioga County, Pa., and her union with Mr. Ives has been blessed by the birth of five children, two of whom died in childhood. The survivors are — Charles E. Ives, a lawyer of Amboy; Esther N., wife of Elijah A. Winn, of Amboy; and James N., of Denver, Col. The latter is a graduate of Rochester University, N. Y., and a lawyer by profession, having practiced for a time in Dixon, this State whence he removed to Denver in and there published a paper called the Mining Review he has devoted considerable attention to literary pursuits, and as a writer possesses more than ordinary ability, wielding a ready pen and being known as a forcible illustrator of truths. Financially, he has been very successful and is now devoting his energies mainly to real estate, although he was recently interested in the Colorado Business Directory as its publisher. During his earlier years Mr. Ives was a stanch adherent of the Whig party, but has been a member of the Republican party since he served as delegate to the convention which organized the party in this State in 1860 he made "stump" speeches for Abraham Lincoln for the Presidency, and has contributed his influence to the success of the party. Frequently he is called to serve as delegate to district and state convention and in many positions of trust and responsibility he has served, always with distinguished ability. As Mayor of the city of Amboy he served creditably for four years and contributed no little to the development of the resources of the place. He was also States Attorney for six years he is serving as Treasurer of the Baptist Church, of which he is a consistent member. Socially, he belongs to the Royal Arch Masons his home is one of the most elegant in Amboy and is the only residence here which is heated by hot water. His success has not been attained without great effort on his part, for when he came here he was quite poor, and it has been only by the exercise of great industry and shrewd judgment that he has become well-to-do.
SOURCE: "Portrait and Biographical Record Lee Co." (IL.), 1892.
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William E. Ives attorney, Amboy, was born in Chautauqua county, New York, May 24, 1821. His father was a farmer and surveyor, and in 1834, emigrated with his family to Kendall county Illinois. He was the first recorder of deeds in that county, and subsequently, was probate judge, two successive terms. In 1854, he removed to Amboy, and died here, March 18, 1864, aged seventy-five years. The subject of this sketch received an academic education, and in 1854, was admitted to the bar in Kendall county. He came to Amboy the same year, and is now the only lawyer in the county who has practiced here since that date. Mr Ives was mayor of Amboy from 1861 to 1865, and prosecuting attorney of Lee county, between 1872 and 1876. Politically he is a republican, and he has belonged to the Baptist church since 1841. Mrs Ives is a member of long standing in the same church. On December 8, 1841, he was married to Miss Susan Ryan. They have three living children: Charles E., Esther M., and James R. Charles is junior member of the law firm of W.E. Ives & Son. He served three months in 1862, in Co. K. 69th Ill. Vols., and re-enlisted in October, 1864, in Co. G. 146th reg., and was mustered-out the next July. James is a graduate from the Rochester University of New York, and is a practicing attorney in Denver, Colorado.
SOURCE: "History of Lee County" (Amboy Township), H.H. Hill And Company, publishers, 1881, page 405 (of 873 pages).
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"Amboy Lodge No. 179, I.O.O.F. was originally instituted by Deputy Grand Master Eustice, under dispensation July 2, 1855; and October 12 of the same year a charter was issued to William E. Ives, Charles B. Farwell, J.J. Conderman, Orange D. Reed, Harmon Wasson, James H. Preston, Simon Badger, Adam Roundenbush, Henry Roof, and Joel B Strickland; signed by J.E. Starr, grand master, and S.A. Carman, grand secretary. At the first meeting the officers elected for the term ending with the year were H. Wasson, N.G.; O.D. Reed, V.G; Alexander Martin, Sec.; and C.D. Vaughan, Treas. In addition to these J.J. Conderman, A. Roundenbush, C.B. Farwell, J.M. Davis, S.S. Reed, H. Roof, and William E. Ives were present, and all except the latter received appointive offices. Applications for membership came from S.S. Reed, J.M. Davis, W.P. Roff, Tyler Hale, and Julius Hale, and those persons were elected. At the next meeting, on the 7th, A. Martin, H. Wasson, J.J. Conderman, W.E. Ives, and J.H. Preston were elected trustees."
SOURCE: "History of Lee County" Illinois, H.H. Hill And Company, publishers, Chicago, 1881, page 343 (of 873 pages).
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NOTE: that Wm. E. Ives [below] is listed as born May 1821, age 79 (on this 1900 census), and that his was still "very much" alive...
Name: Charles E Ives [son of Wm E. Ives]
Titles & Terms:
Residence: Amboy city, Lee, Illinois
Birth Date: Oct 1843
Birthplace: Illinois
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Spouse: Eva J Ives
Spouse's Titles & Terms:
Spouse's Birthplace: Michigan
Father: Wm E Ives
Father's Titles & Terms:
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother:
Mother's Titles & Terms:
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race or Color (expanded): White
Head-of-household Name: Charles E Ives
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 25
Estimated Marriage Year: 1875
Mother How Many Children:
Number Living Children:
Immigration Year:
Enumeration District: 0051
Page: 6
Sheet Letter: A
Family Number: 145
Reference Number: 24
Film Number: 1240319
Image Number: 00000053
Household Gender Age
Charles E Ives M
Spouse Eva J Ives F
Child George Ives M
Child Eva F Ives F
Parent Wm E Ives M
SOURCE: US Federal Census 1900, Lee Co., IL.
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SOURCE: "Portrait and Biographical Record Lee Co." (IL.), 1892.
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William E. Ives attorney, Amboy, was born in Chautauqua county, New York, May 24, 1821. His father was a farmer and surveyor, and in 1834, emigrated with his family to Kendall county Illinois. He was the first recorder of deeds in that county, and subsequently, was probate judge, two successive terms. In 1854, he removed to Amboy, and died here, March 18, 1864, aged seventy-five years. The subject of this sketch received an academic education, and in 1854, was admitted to the bar in Kendall county. He came to Amboy the same year, and is now the only lawyer in the county who has practiced here since that date. Mr Ives was mayor of Amboy from 1861 to 1865, and prosecuting attorney of Lee county, between 1872 and 1876. Politically he is a republican, and he has belonged to the Baptist church since 1841. Mrs Ives is a member of long standing in the same church. On December 8, 1841, he was married to Miss Susan Ryan. They have three living children: Charles E., Esther M., and James R. Charles is junior member of the law firm of W.E. Ives & Son. He served three months in 1862, in Co. K. 69th Ill. Vols., and re-enlisted in October, 1864, in Co. G. 146th reg., and was mustered-out the next July. James is a graduate from the Rochester University of New York, and is a practicing attorney in Denver, Colorado.
SOURCE: "History of Lee County" (Amboy Township), H.H. Hill And Company, publishers, 1881, page 405 (of 873 pages).
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"Amboy Lodge No. 179, I.O.O.F. was originally instituted by Deputy Grand Master Eustice, under dispensation July 2, 1855; and October 12 of the same year a charter was issued to William E. Ives, Charles B. Farwell, J.J. Conderman, Orange D. Reed, Harmon Wasson, James H. Preston, Simon Badger, Adam Roundenbush, Henry Roof, and Joel B Strickland; signed by J.E. Starr, grand master, and S.A. Carman, grand secretary. At the first meeting the officers elected for the term ending with the year were H. Wasson, N.G.; O.D. Reed, V.G; Alexander Martin, Sec.; and C.D. Vaughan, Treas. In addition to these J.J. Conderman, A. Roundenbush, C.B. Farwell, J.M. Davis, S.S. Reed, H. Roof, and William E. Ives were present, and all except the latter received appointive offices. Applications for membership came from S.S. Reed, J.M. Davis, W.P. Roff, Tyler Hale, and Julius Hale, and those persons were elected. At the next meeting, on the 7th, A. Martin, H. Wasson, J.J. Conderman, W.E. Ives, and J.H. Preston were elected trustees."
SOURCE: "History of Lee County" Illinois, H.H. Hill And Company, publishers, Chicago, 1881, page 343 (of 873 pages).
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NOTE: that Wm. E. Ives [below] is listed as born May 1821, age 79 (on this 1900 census), and that his was still "very much" alive...
Name: Charles E Ives [son of Wm E. Ives]
Titles & Terms:
Residence: Amboy city, Lee, Illinois
Birth Date: Oct 1843
Birthplace: Illinois
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Spouse: Eva J Ives
Spouse's Titles & Terms:
Spouse's Birthplace: Michigan
Father: Wm E Ives
Father's Titles & Terms:
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother:
Mother's Titles & Terms:
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race or Color (expanded): White
Head-of-household Name: Charles E Ives
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 25
Estimated Marriage Year: 1875
Mother How Many Children:
Number Living Children:
Immigration Year:
Enumeration District: 0051
Page: 6
Sheet Letter: A
Family Number: 145
Reference Number: 24
Film Number: 1240319
Image Number: 00000053
Household Gender Age
Charles E Ives M
Spouse Eva J Ives F
Child George Ives M
Child Eva F Ives F
Parent Wm E Ives M
SOURCE: US Federal Census 1900, Lee Co., IL.
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Lee County Biography: "William Ellery Ives", Amboy, Lee Co., IL. - "The best biography of an honorable and influential man is sure to be his own works. The simple recital of prominent events in the life of Mr. Ives needs not be elaborated by the biographical writer, and the personality of names, places and dates is important only as they enable the reader to trace the steps of his mental growth. He is widely known as an eminent attorney-at-law and is the pioneer lawyer of Amboy, where his shingle has been hung to the breeze since 1854. He has been foremost in all important measures for the development of the city, and was the prime mover in founding and carrying on the first newspaper ever published here. Ellery, Chautauqua County NY was the birthplace on May 24, 1821. His parents, Almon and Nancy (Tomblin) Ives, were natives respectively of Vermont and New York, and the former was engaged as a farmer and civil engineer. At Malone, a town on the St. Lawrence River in New York, he married and in 1816 settled in the western part of that State when it was an unsettled country. In 1834 he migrated to Illinois under promise to survey the public lands, but when he came West Andrew Jackson, then President, concluded that to the "victor belongs the spoil," and as Mr. Ives was a Whig, his services were not desired. He settled in that part of La Salle County which in 1840 became Kendall County, and improved a farm. In the public affairs of the county he became quite prominent, serving as the first Recorder of Deeds, and afterward becoming Judge of the County Court, which office he held several terms. In 1854 the father of our subject removed to Bloomington, this State, and a year later came to Amboy, where he died March 5, 1864, aged 75 years and 8 months. During the last years of his life he was a stanch supporter of the Republican party, and in his religious sentiments he was an earnest member of the Baptist Church. The mother of our subject died at Amboy, April 22, 1862. There were nine children in the family, of which our subject was a member, as follows - Almond B, a lawyer at Bloomington IL, where he died; Simeon P., a minister in the Baptist Church, now residing in Missoula Mon.; William E., of this sketch; Franklin B., a physician whose home is in Chicago; Isaac S., formerly a physician at Oswego IL, where he died in 1852; Sarah M., who married Alfred Tucker and resides at Ottawa IL; Enos J., a member of the Board of Trade at Chicago, and a resident of Woodlawn; Ruth A., who married Willis Hawthorn, and died in Amboy; and Nancy, who became the wife of Warren C. Sears, and makes her home in Burlington, Kan. When the Ives family moved to Illinois William E. was but a boy entering upon his teens. His youth was passed upon a farm and he received a good education at Grandville Academy. Having resolved to enter upon the practice of law, he attended the National Law School at Balston Spa, N. Y., where he graduated in 1852. He first located for the practice of law in Oswego, Ill., whence he came to Amboy, becoming first attorney here, and now enjoying the distinction of being the oldest lawyer in Lee County. Besides attending to his large practice, he manages a stock farm which he owns, located near Amboy and comprising one thousand acres. On December 8, 1841, occurred the marriage of Mr. Ives to Miss Susan R., daughter of James Ryon, and sister of Dr. Ryon, of Amboy, whose sketch is presented in another portion of this volume. Mrs. Ives was born April 17, 1821, in Tioga County, Pa., and her union with Mr. Ives has been blessed by the birth of five children, two of whom died in childhood. The survivors are — Charles E. Ives, a lawyer of Amboy; Esther N., wife of Elijah A. Winn, of Amboy; and James N., of Denver, Col. The latter is a graduate of Rochester University, N. Y., and a lawyer by profession, having practiced for a time in Dixon, this State whence he removed to Denver in and there published a paper called the Mining Review he has devoted considerable attention to literary pursuits, and as a writer possesses more than ordinary ability, wielding a ready pen and being known as a forcible illustrator of truths. Financially, he has been very successful and is now devoting his energies mainly to real estate, although he was recently interested in the Colorado Business Directory as its publisher. During his earlier years Mr. Ives was a stanch adherent of the Whig party, but has been a member of the Republican party since he served as delegate to the convention which organized the party in this State in 1860 he made "stump" speeches for Abraham Lincoln for the Presidency, and has contributed his influence to the success of the party. Frequently he is called to serve as delegate to district and state convention and in many positions of trust and responsibility he has served, always with distinguished ability. As Mayor of the city of Amboy he served creditably for four years and contributed no little to the development of the resources of the place. He was also States Attorney for six years he is serving as Treasurer of the Baptist Church, of which he is a consistent member. Socially, he belongs to the Royal Arch Masons his home is one of the most elegant in Amboy and is the only residence here which is heated by hot water. His success has not been attained without great effort on his part, for when he came here he was quite poor, and it has been only by the exercise of great industry and shrewd judgment that he has become well-to-do.
SOURCE: "Portrait and Biographical Record Lee Co." (IL.), 1892.
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William E. Ives attorney, Amboy, was born in Chautauqua county, New York, May 24, 1821. His father was a farmer and surveyor, and in 1834, emigrated with his family to Kendall county Illinois. He was the first recorder of deeds in that county, and subsequently, was probate judge, two successive terms. In 1854, he removed to Amboy, and died here, March 18, 1864, aged seventy-five years. The subject of this sketch received an academic education, and in 1854, was admitted to the bar in Kendall county. He came to Amboy the same year, and is now the only lawyer in the county who has practiced here since that date. Mr Ives was mayor of Amboy from 1861 to 1865, and prosecuting attorney of Lee county, between 1872 and 1876. Politically he is a republican, and he has belonged to the Baptist church since 1841. Mrs Ives is a member of long standing in the same church. On December 8, 1841, he was married to Miss Susan Ryan. They have three living children: Charles E., Esther M., and James R. Charles is junior member of the law firm of W.E. Ives & Son. He served three months in 1862, in Co. K. 69th Ill. Vols., and re-enlisted in October, 1864, in Co. G. 146th reg., and was mustered-out the next July. James is a graduate from the Rochester University of New York, and is a practicing attorney in Denver, Colorado.
SOURCE: "History of Lee County" (Amboy Township), H.H. Hill And Company, publishers, 1881, page 405 (of 873 pages).
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"Amboy Lodge No. 179, I.O.O.F. was originally instituted by Deputy Grand Master Eustice, under dispensation July 2, 1855; and October 12 of the same year a charter was issued to William E. Ives, Charles B. Farwell, J.J. Conderman, Orange D. Reed, Harmon Wasson, James H. Preston, Simon Badger, Adam Roundenbush, Henry Roof, and Joel B Strickland; signed by J.E. Starr, grand master, and S.A. Carman, grand secretary. At the first meeting the officers elected for the term ending with the year were H. Wasson, N.G.; O.D. Reed, V.G; Alexander Martin, Sec.; and C.D. Vaughan, Treas. In addition to these J.J. Conderman, A. Roundenbush, C.B. Farwell, J.M. Davis, S.S. Reed, H. Roof, and William E. Ives were present, and all except the latter received appointive offices. Applications for membership came from S.S. Reed, J.M. Davis, W.P. Roff, Tyler Hale, and Julius Hale, and those persons were elected. At the next meeting, on the 7th, A. Martin, H. Wasson, J.J. Conderman, W.E. Ives, and J.H. Preston were elected trustees."
SOURCE: "History of Lee County" Illinois, H.H. Hill And Company, publishers, Chicago, 1881, page 343 (of 873 pages).
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NOTE: that Wm. E. Ives [below] is listed as born May 1821, age 79 (on this 1900 census), and that his was still "very much" alive...
Name: Charles E Ives [son of Wm E. Ives]
Titles & Terms:
Residence: Amboy city, Lee, Illinois
Birth Date: Oct 1843
Birthplace: Illinois
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Spouse: Eva J Ives
Spouse's Titles & Terms:
Spouse's Birthplace: Michigan
Father: Wm E Ives
Father's Titles & Terms:
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother:
Mother's Titles & Terms:
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race or Color (expanded): White
Head-of-household Name: Charles E Ives
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 25
Estimated Marriage Year: 1875
Mother How Many Children:
Number Living Children:
Immigration Year:
Enumeration District: 0051
Page: 6
Sheet Letter: A
Family Number: 145
Reference Number: 24
Film Number: 1240319
Image Number: 00000053
Household Gender Age
Charles E Ives M
Spouse Eva J Ives F
Child George Ives M
Child Eva F Ives F
Parent Wm E Ives M
SOURCE: US Federal Census 1900, Lee Co., IL.
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SOURCE: "Portrait and Biographical Record Lee Co." (IL.), 1892.
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William E. Ives attorney, Amboy, was born in Chautauqua county, New York, May 24, 1821. His father was a farmer and surveyor, and in 1834, emigrated with his family to Kendall county Illinois. He was the first recorder of deeds in that county, and subsequently, was probate judge, two successive terms. In 1854, he removed to Amboy, and died here, March 18, 1864, aged seventy-five years. The subject of this sketch received an academic education, and in 1854, was admitted to the bar in Kendall county. He came to Amboy the same year, and is now the only lawyer in the county who has practiced here since that date. Mr Ives was mayor of Amboy from 1861 to 1865, and prosecuting attorney of Lee county, between 1872 and 1876. Politically he is a republican, and he has belonged to the Baptist church since 1841. Mrs Ives is a member of long standing in the same church. On December 8, 1841, he was married to Miss Susan Ryan. They have three living children: Charles E., Esther M., and James R. Charles is junior member of the law firm of W.E. Ives & Son. He served three months in 1862, in Co. K. 69th Ill. Vols., and re-enlisted in October, 1864, in Co. G. 146th reg., and was mustered-out the next July. James is a graduate from the Rochester University of New York, and is a practicing attorney in Denver, Colorado.
SOURCE: "History of Lee County" (Amboy Township), H.H. Hill And Company, publishers, 1881, page 405 (of 873 pages).
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"Amboy Lodge No. 179, I.O.O.F. was originally instituted by Deputy Grand Master Eustice, under dispensation July 2, 1855; and October 12 of the same year a charter was issued to William E. Ives, Charles B. Farwell, J.J. Conderman, Orange D. Reed, Harmon Wasson, James H. Preston, Simon Badger, Adam Roundenbush, Henry Roof, and Joel B Strickland; signed by J.E. Starr, grand master, and S.A. Carman, grand secretary. At the first meeting the officers elected for the term ending with the year were H. Wasson, N.G.; O.D. Reed, V.G; Alexander Martin, Sec.; and C.D. Vaughan, Treas. In addition to these J.J. Conderman, A. Roundenbush, C.B. Farwell, J.M. Davis, S.S. Reed, H. Roof, and William E. Ives were present, and all except the latter received appointive offices. Applications for membership came from S.S. Reed, J.M. Davis, W.P. Roff, Tyler Hale, and Julius Hale, and those persons were elected. At the next meeting, on the 7th, A. Martin, H. Wasson, J.J. Conderman, W.E. Ives, and J.H. Preston were elected trustees."
SOURCE: "History of Lee County" Illinois, H.H. Hill And Company, publishers, Chicago, 1881, page 343 (of 873 pages).
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NOTE: that Wm. E. Ives [below] is listed as born May 1821, age 79 (on this 1900 census), and that his was still "very much" alive...
Name: Charles E Ives [son of Wm E. Ives]
Titles & Terms:
Residence: Amboy city, Lee, Illinois
Birth Date: Oct 1843
Birthplace: Illinois
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Spouse: Eva J Ives
Spouse's Titles & Terms:
Spouse's Birthplace: Michigan
Father: Wm E Ives
Father's Titles & Terms:
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother:
Mother's Titles & Terms:
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race or Color (expanded): White
Head-of-household Name: Charles E Ives
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 25
Estimated Marriage Year: 1875
Mother How Many Children:
Number Living Children:
Immigration Year:
Enumeration District: 0051
Page: 6
Sheet Letter: A
Family Number: 145
Reference Number: 24
Film Number: 1240319
Image Number: 00000053
Household Gender Age
Charles E Ives M
Spouse Eva J Ives F
Child George Ives M
Child Eva F Ives F
Parent Wm E Ives M
SOURCE: US Federal Census 1900, Lee Co., IL.
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