Benjamin Franklin Burgess
M, #77522, b. September 1818, d. 5 October 1909
Biography
Benjamin Franklin Burgess was born in September 1818 in Massachusetts.
1 He married
Cordelia Williams Ellis in 1839. He died on 5 October 1909 in Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA.
1 He was buried in October 1909 in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, Findagrave #114800050.
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Citations
- [S1193] Brookline, Dist. 1020, sheet 2A, Dwelling 24, Family 24, 1900 Federal Census, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Rolls 668 - 672; FHL # 1240668 - 72.
Cordelia Williams Ellis
F, #77523, b. July 1821, d. 8 December 1876
Biography
Cordelia Williams Ellis was born in July 1821 in Raynham, Bristol Co., MA. She married
Benjamin Franklin Burgess in 1839. She died on 8 December 1876 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. She was buried in December 1876 in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, Findagrave #96695605.
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Henry Thomas
M, #77525
Biography
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Mary Felker
F, #77526
Biography
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Lucille Maurine Thomas
F, #77527, b. 15 May 1907, d. 12 December 1992
Parents
Biography
Lucille Maurine Thomas was born on 15 May 1907 in Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL. She married
John D. Reeverts on 9 June 1934 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL. She died on 12 December 1992 in Byron, Ogle Co., IL. She was buried in December 1992 in Ebenezer Reformed Church Cemetery, Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL.
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John D. Reeverts
M, #77528, b. 29 March 1905, d. 25 August 1980
Biography
John D. Reeverts was born on 29 March 1905 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL. He married
Lucille Maurine Thomas, daughter of
Fred Henderson Thomas and
Daisy May Zellers, on 9 June 1934 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL. John D. Reeverts died on 25 August 1980 in Byron, Ogle Co., IL. He was buried in August 1980 in Ebenezer Reformed Church Cemetery, Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL.
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Kathryn Evelyn Thomas
F, #77529, b. 15 August 1913, d. 3 November 1915
Parents
Biography
Kathryn Evelyn Thomas was born on 15 August 1913 in Ogle Co., IL. She died on 3 November 1915 in Ogle Co., IL. She was buried in November 1915 in Silver Creek Cemetery, Mt. Morris Twp., Ogle Co., IL.
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Forrest Maynard Thomas
M, #77530, b. 11 April 1915, d. 5 September 1988
Parents
Biography
Forrest Maynard Thomas was born on 11 April 1915 in Ogle Co., IL. He married Ina M. Bradley in 1940. He died on 5 September 1988 in Orange Co., CA.
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Jessie Sims
F, #77532
Biography
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Lulu Emmert
F, #77534, b. 24 March 1886, d. 14 September 1964
Parents
Biography
Lulu Emmert died in September 1964 in Silver Creek Cemetery, Mt. Morris Twp., Ogle Co., IL.
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David Emmert
M, #77535
| Daughter | Lulu Emmert+ (b. 24 March 1886, d. 14 September 1964) |
Biography
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Barbara Thomas
F, #77536
| Daughter | Lulu Emmert+ (b. 24 March 1886, d. 14 September 1964) |
Biography
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Kenneth Woodrow Zellers
M, #77537, b. 29 January 1913, d. 28 December 2000
Parents
Biography
Kenneth Woodrow Zellers was born on 29 January 1913 in Ogle Co., IL. He married
Lucille Moats on 31 August 1935. He died on 28 December 2000 in Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL. He was buried in December 2000 in Silver Creek Cemetery, Mt. Morris Twp., Ogle Co., IL.
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Lucille Moats
F, #77538, b. 5 March 1913, d. 1991
Biography
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Irene Zellers
F, #77539, b. 25 June 1914
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Biography
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Kenneth Robert Edwards
M, #77540, b. 24 January 1910, d. 20 September 1962
Biography
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Raymond O. Weeks
M, #77541, b. 28 April 1912, d. 30 January 1982
Biography
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Darrell Eugene Zellers
M, #77542, b. 2 April 1916, d. 1 January 1939
Parents
Biography
Darrell Eugene Zellers was born on 2 April 1916 in Ogle Co., IL. He died on 1 January 1939. He was buried in January 1939 in Silver Creek Cemetery, Mt. Morris Twp., Ogle Co., IL.
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Archie Ray Zellers
M, #77543, b. 8 January 1918, d. 11 November 1954
Parents
Biography
Archie Ray Zellers was born on 8 January 1918 in Ogle Co., IL. He married
Ruth Gunderson. He died on 11 November 1954. He was buried in November 1954 in Silver Creek Cemetery, Mt. Morris Twp., Ogle Co., IL.
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Ruth Gunderson
F, #77544, b. 4 September 1920, d. 14 July 1983
Biography
Ruth Gunderson was born on 4 September 1920 in LaSalle Co., IL. She married
Archie Ray Zellers, son of
Charles David Zellers and
Lulu Emmert. Ruth Gunderson died on 14 July 1983. She was buried in July 1983 in Silver Creek Cemetery, Mt. Morris Twp., Ogle Co., IL.
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Velma Rogene Zellers
F, #77545, b. 31 October 1920, d. 13 September 2009
Parents
Family: Harry Donald Rowland (b. 13 September 1915, d. 11 September 1976)
| Daughter | Marlys Rowland |
| Son | Dennis Rowland |
| Daughter | Deane Rowland |
| Daughter | Peggy Rowland |
Biography
Velma Rogene Zellers was born on 31 October 1920 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL. She married
Harry Donald Rowland on 27 May 1939 in Marion, Linn Co., IA. She died on 13 September 2009 in Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL,
Obituary:
VELMA ROWLAND, 88 MOUNT MORRIS - Velma Rowland, 88, died Sept. 13, 2009, in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home. Born Oct. 31, 1920, in Freeport, the daughter of Charles and LuLu (Emmert) Zellers. Married Harry Rowland on May 27, 1939, in Marion, Iowa. Velma worked various part-time jobs while raising her four children; after the death of her husband she was employed by Kable News. After retiring she volunteered her time to many community organizations. She taught local adults to read through Highland Community College, mentored young children through the Rahn Elementary School, worked at Ogle County Life Line, delivered Meals on Wheels, assisted the Mount Morris Chamber of Commerce and served on the Mount Morris Planning Commission. Velma was recognized with the Mayor's award for outstanding achievement for community service. Also active in Mount Morris Brethren Church, serving several terms on the church board, was a Deacon and volunteered at the church headquarters in Elgin. Velma offered friendship, time and transportation to many people in need. Survived by children, Marlys Todd of Boiling Spring Lake, N.C., Dennis (Millie) Rowland of Ocala, Fla., Deane (Dee) Rowland of Oregon and Peggy (Gregg) Stark of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; grandchildren, Daniel (Tammy) Rowland, Scott Rowland, Christy (Andy) Egyed, Dale (Jeannie) Rowland, Kai (Kelly) Stark and Christopher (Angela) Stark; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Irene Weeks. Predeceased also by brothers, Kenny, Darrel and Archie Zellers. Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, in Mount Morris Church of the Brethren, with visitation from 10 a.m. to time of service; the Rev. Virginia Haney will officiate. Burial in Plainview Cemetery, Mount Morris. In lieu of flowers, memorials established to Ogle County Hospice, Pinecrest Manor and Mount Morris Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mount Morris, IL 61054.
She was buried in September 2009 in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL.
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Harry Donald Rowland
M, #77546, b. 13 September 1915, d. 11 September 1976
Family: Velma Rogene Zellers (b. 31 October 1920, d. 13 September 2009)
| Daughter | Marlys Rowland |
| Son | Dennis Rowland |
| Daughter | Deane Rowland |
| Daughter | Peggy Rowland |
Biography
Harry Donald Rowland was born on 13 September 1915 in Illinois. He married
Velma Rogene Zellers, daughter of
Charles David Zellers and
Lulu Emmert, on 27 May 1939 in Marion, Linn Co., IA. Harry Donald Rowland died on 11 September 1976 in Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., Illinois. He was buried in September 1976 in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL.
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