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Clarence Raymond

M, #135121, b. 7 February 1891, d. 10 May 1969

Parents

FatherG. James Raymond (b. about 1860)
MotherElvira E. Buzzard (b. about 1862)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ruth May Boozel (b. 5 July 1903, d. 19 April 1993)

SonRichard Raymond
SonEugene Franklin Raymond+ (b. 16 November 1924, d. 7 July 2012)
DaughterBetty L. Raymond
SonEdgar Raymond
DaughterLois Raymond

Biography

Clarence Raymond was born on 7 February 1891 in McDonough Co., IL.1 He married Ruth May Boozel, daughter of John D. Boozel and Cora Ellen Gibbs, on 9 September 1921 in Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA. Clarence Raymond died on 10 May 1969. He was buried in May 1969 in Scott Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL, Findagrave #131632265.
Clarence Raymond lived on 7 April 1930 in Lamoine Twp., McDonough Co., IL.2 He lived on 3 April 1940 in St. Marys Twp., Hancock Co., IL.3
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Citations

  1. [S3076] Bethel Twp., Dist. 0041, sheet 7B, Dwelling 146, Family 149, 1910 Federal Census, McDonough County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 305; FHL #1374318.
  2. [S3078] Lamoine Twp., Dist. 0017, sheet 3A, Family 65, 1930 Federal Census, McDonough County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 533; FHL #2340268.
  3. [S4982] St. Marys, ED 34-36, sheet 2A, Household 21, 1940 Federal Census, Hancock County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 810.
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G. James Raymond1

M, #135122, b. about 1860
Pedigree Link

Family: Elvira E. Buzzard (b. about 1862)

SonClarence Raymond+ (b. 7 February 1891, d. 10 May 1969)

Biography

G. James Raymond was born about 1860.1 He married Elvira E. Buzzard about 1880.1
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Citations

  1. [S3076] Bethel Twp., Dist. 0041, sheet 7B, Dwelling 146, Family 149, 1910 Federal Census, McDonough County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 305; FHL #1374318.
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Elvira E. Buzzard1

F, #135123, b. about 1862
Pedigree Link

Family: G. James Raymond (b. about 1860)

SonClarence Raymond+ (b. 7 February 1891, d. 10 May 1969)

Biography

Elvira E. Buzzard was born about 1862 in Iowa.1 She married G. James Raymond about 1880.1
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Citations

  1. [S3076] Bethel Twp., Dist. 0041, sheet 7B, Dwelling 146, Family 149, 1910 Federal Census, McDonough County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 305; FHL #1374318.
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Eugene Franklin Raymond1

M, #135125, b. 16 November 1924, d. 7 July 2012

Parents

FatherClarence Raymond (b. 7 February 1891, d. 10 May 1969)
MotherRuth May Boozel (b. 5 July 1903, d. 19 April 1993)
Pedigree Link

Family: Norma J. Swanson (b. 18 June 1926, d. 16 February 2014)

SonGary Raymond
DaughterJudith A. Raymond
DaughterMary Elizabeth Raymond
SonDavid Raymond
DaughterTerry Jo Raymond

Biography

Eugene Franklin Raymond was born on 16 November 1924 in Plymouth, Hancock Co., IL.1 He married Norma J. Swanson, daughter of Axel Viner Swanson and Marie Downs, on 23 February 1946. Eugene Franklin Raymond died on 7 July 2012 in Bushnell, McDonough Co., IL,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Eugene was born to Clarence and Ruth Boozel Raymond. He married Norma Jean Swanson in Bushnell, Ill., on Feb. 23, 1946.

Gene is survived by his wife; two sons and three daughters, Gary Raymond, Judy (Brett) Brooks, Mary Raymond, David Raymond and Terry (Tim) Rench; three grandchildren; two step grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several step great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Raymond; and two sisters, Betty Shelley and Lois Howlett.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Gene retired from W.I.U. Office of Public Safety.

He was a member of I.P.A. and the Bushnell Odd Fellows.

He also enjoyed woodworking, trap shooting, gardening and fishing.

Cremation rites have been accorded and graveside services for burial of ashes will be held at Bushnell Cemetery.

Published in Peoria Journal Star on July 10, 2012.

He was buried in July 2012 in Bushnell Cemetery, Bushnell, McDonough Co., IL, Findagrave #93829474.
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Citations

  1. [S3078] Lamoine Twp., Dist. 0017, sheet 3A, Family 65, 1930 Federal Census, McDonough County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 533; FHL #2340268.
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Norma J. Swanson

F, #135129, b. 18 June 1926, d. 16 February 2014

Parents

FatherAxel Viner Swanson (b. 16 July 1887, d. 14 July 1954)
MotherMarie Downs (b. 2 July 1892, d. 30 September 1965)
Pedigree Link

Family: Eugene Franklin Raymond (b. 16 November 1924, d. 7 July 2012)

SonGary Raymond
DaughterJudith A. Raymond
DaughterMary Elizabeth Raymond
SonDavid Raymond
DaughterTerry Jo Raymond

Biography

Norma J. Swanson was born on 18 June 1926 in Bushnell, McDonough Co., IL. She married Eugene Franklin Raymond, son of Clarence Raymond and Ruth May Boozel, on 23 February 1946. Norma J. Swanson died on 16 February 2014 in Macomb, McDonough Co., IL,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Norma J. Raymond age 87 of Bushnell, IL passed away at 10:42 A.M. Sunday February 16, 2014 at Wesley Village in Macomb, IL. She was born on June 18, 1926 in Bushnell, IL to Axel V. and Eva M. Downs Swanson. She married Franklin Eugene Raymond in Bushnell, IL on February 23, 1946 and he preceded her in death on July 7, 2012. Norma is survived by 2 Sons and 3 Daughters – Gary Raymond of Bushnell, IL, Judy (Brett) Brooks of Bushnell, IL, Mary Raymond of Frisco, TX, David Raymond, and Terry (Tim) Rench both of Bushnell, IL, 3 Grandchildren, 2 Step Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren and several step great grandchildren. She is also survived by 1 Brother and 2 Sisters – Dorothy Farr and Pat Wilson both of Bushnell, IL and Robert Swanson of Valrico, FL. She was also preceded in death by her Parents, 3 Brothers (Clifford, Dale & Howard Swanson), and 2 Sisters (Evelyn Swanson & Marian Ingles). Norma was a past member of the Bushnell United Methodist Church and she was a loving mother. Cremation Rites have been accorded and Graveside burial of ashes will be on Friday February 21, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. in the Bushnell Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bushnell Rescue Squad.

She was buried in February 2014 in Bushnell Cemetery, Bushnell, McDonough Co., IL, Findagrave #125261601.
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Axel Viner Swanson

M, #135130, b. 16 July 1887, d. 14 July 1954
Pedigree Link

Family: Marie Downs (b. 2 July 1892, d. 30 September 1965)

DaughterNorma J. Swanson+ (b. 18 June 1926, d. 16 February 2014)

Biography

Axel Viner Swanson was born on 16 July 1887 in Sweden. He married Marie Downs on 15 July 1910 in Macomb, McDonough Co., IL. He died on 14 July 1954. He was buried in July 1954 in Bushnell Cemetery, Bushnell, McDonough Co., IL, Findagrave #166103981.
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Marie Downs

F, #135131, b. 2 July 1892, d. 30 September 1965
Pedigree Link

Family: Axel Viner Swanson (b. 16 July 1887, d. 14 July 1954)

DaughterNorma J. Swanson+ (b. 18 June 1926, d. 16 February 2014)

Biography

Marie Downs was born on 2 July 1892 in Roseville, Warren Co., IL. She married Axel Viner Swanson on 15 July 1910 in Macomb, McDonough Co., IL. She died on 30 September 1965 in Macomb, McDonough Co., IL. She was buried in October 1965 in Bushnell Cemetery, Bushnell, McDonough Co., IL, Findagrave #167402395.
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Donald Marshall Motsenbacker

M, #135140, b. 4 February 1936, d. 22 May 2017
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Biography

Donald Marshall Motsenbacker was born on 4 February 1936. He married Mary Elizabeth Raymond, daughter of Eugene Franklin Raymond and Norma J. Swanson, on 15 November 1997 in Collin Co., TX. Donald Marshall Motsenbacker died on 22 May 2017.
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George Earl DeWitt1

M, #135141, b. 8 July 1888, d. 22 November 1946

Parents

MotherMalinda Jane DeWitt (b. 19 March 1873, d. 26 March 1944)
Pedigree Link

Family: Cora Ellen Gibbs (b. April 1874, d. 27 April 1956)

SonEdward George DeWitt+ (b. about 1907, d. 19 November 1983)
DaughterEthel Cora DeWitt+ (b. 19 September 1913, d. 22 February 1990)

Biography

George Earl DeWitt was born on 8 July 1888 in McDonough Co., IL, father's name unknown, used his mother's maiden name.1 He married Cora Ellen Gibbs, daughter of John Gibbs and Mary Snapp, about 1905.1 George Earl DeWitt died on 22 November 1946. He was buried in November 1946 in Bushnell Cemetery, Bushnell, McDonough Co., IL, Findagrave #166159614.
George Earl DeWitt lived on 13 May 1910 in Macomb Twp., McDonough Co., IL.1 He lived on 14 April 1930 in 907 Sanford Street, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.2
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Citations

  1. [S3076] Macomb Twp., Dist. 0057, sheet 8B, Dwelling 172, Family 172, 1910 Federal Census, McDonough County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 305; FHL #1374318.
  2. [S1045] Peoria, Dist. 0070, sheet 18A, Dwelling 270, Family 409, 1930 Federal Census, Peoria County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 547-49; FHL #2340283-85.
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Edward George DeWitt1

M, #135142, b. about 1907, d. 19 November 1983

Parents

FatherGeorge Earl DeWitt (b. 8 July 1888, d. 22 November 1946)
MotherCora Ellen Gibbs (b. April 1874, d. 27 April 1956)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ermil Katherine Smith (b. 25 May 1911, d. 15 June 2007)

DaughterSylvia Eileen DeWitt+ (b. 18 February 1926, d. 30 April 2019)
DaughterJoan S. DeWitt+

Biography

Edward George DeWitt was born about 1907 in McDonough Co., IL.1 He married Ermil Katherine Smith, daughter of Loren Lorenzo Smith and Mary Schmidt, on 11 December 1925 in Saint Pauls Episcopal Church, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL.2 Edward George DeWitt died on 19 November 1983 in Creve Coeur, Tazewell Co., IL.
Edward George DeWitt lived on 14 April 1930 in 907 Sanford Street, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.2 He lived on 13 April 1940 in Ann Street, Creve Coeur, Tazewell Co., IL.3
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Citations

  1. [S3076] Macomb Twp., Dist. 0057, sheet 8B, Dwelling 172, Family 172, 1910 Federal Census, McDonough County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 305; FHL #1374318.
  2. [S1045] Peoria, Dist. 0070, sheet 18A, Dwelling 270, Family 409, 1930 Federal Census, Peoria County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 547-49; FHL #2340283-85.
  3. [S2467] Creve Coeur, ED 90-16A, sheet 4A, Household 80, 1940 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 895.
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Malinda Jane DeWitt

F, #135143, b. 19 March 1873, d. 26 March 1944
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Family:

SonGeorge Earl DeWitt+ (b. 8 July 1888, d. 22 November 1946)

Biography

Malinda Jane DeWitt was born on 19 March 1873 in Illinois. She died on 26 March 1944 in Hancock Co., IL. She was buried in March 1944 in Webster Cemetery, Webster, Hancock Co., IL, Findagrave #31564712.
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Ermil Katherine Smith1

F, #135144, b. 25 May 1911, d. 15 June 2007

Parents

FatherLoren Lorenzo Smith (b. 8 November 1882, d. June 1963)
MotherMary Schmidt (b. 12 December 1886, d. 8 September 1967)
Pedigree Link

Family: Edward George DeWitt (b. about 1907, d. 19 November 1983)

DaughterSylvia Eileen DeWitt+ (b. 18 February 1926, d. 30 April 2019)
DaughterJoan S. DeWitt+

Biography

Ermil Katherine Smith was born on 25 May 1911 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.1 She married Edward George DeWitt, son of George Earl DeWitt and Cora Ellen Gibbs, on 11 December 1925 in Saint Pauls Episcopal Church, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL.1 Ermil Katherine Smith died on 15 June 2007

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

CREVE COEUR ~ Ermil K. DeWitt, 96, of Creve Coeur, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2007 at her home. She was a resident of Creve Coeur for 75 years with her home being one of the first homes.

Born May 25, 1911 in Peoria to Loren and Mary (Schmidt) Smith, she married Edward George DeWitt on December 11, 1925 at Saint Paul

s Episcopal Church in Pekin. He died November 19, 1983 in Creve Coeur. She was also preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Sylvia Fury, Melva Lynch, and Olga Shelton.

Surviving are two daughters, Sylvia E. Williamson of Lake Zurich and Joan S. (Marlin) Smith of Creve Coeur; five grandchildren, Patricia E. (Bruce) Jacobson of Cary, Wilbourn E. "Bill" (Carol) Williamson of Pekin, David E. Williamson of Lincoln, Nebraska, Kathleen M. "Kathy" Siegler of East Peoria, and Karen E. (Philip) Fritsch of Peoria; six great-grandchildren, Todd (Jeanette) Jacobson of California, Eric (Nina) Jacobson of Bartlett, Cheryl (Tom) Carlile of Peoria, Pam (Eric) Rahn of Pekin, Todd Williamson of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Lindsay Siegler of Madison, Wisconsin; and ten great-great-grandchildren.

Ermil worked for Caterpillar, Inc. for 33 years, retiring in 1976 as a worker on the burr bench in buildings J-N in East Peoria.

She was a charter member of Bethel Memorial United Church of Christ in Creve Coeur, where she had been a Sunday school teacher and superintendent of the primary department. She also was on the building committee when the new church was built in 1950.

Ermil enjoyed crocheting, tending to her flowers, working in her yard, and caring for her family.

Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at Bethel Memorial United Church of Christ in Creve Coeur. Pastor Paul Isom will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2007 at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Creve Coeur Chapel. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.

She was buried in June 2007 in Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #20085127.
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Citations

  1. [S1045] Peoria, Dist. 0070, sheet 18A, Dwelling 270, Family 409, 1930 Federal Census, Peoria County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 547-49; FHL #2340283-85.
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Sylvia Eileen DeWitt1

F, #135145, b. 18 February 1926, d. 30 April 2019

Parents

FatherEdward George DeWitt (b. about 1907, d. 19 November 1983)
MotherErmil Katherine Smith (b. 25 May 1911, d. 15 June 2007)
Pedigree Link

Family: Wilbourn Arnold Williamson (b. 20 February 1924, d. 5 February 1994)

DaughterPatricia Williamson+
SonWilbourn E. Williamson
SonDavid E. Williamson+

Biography

Sylvia Eileen DeWitt was born on 18 February 1926 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.1 She married Wilbourn Arnold Williamson, son of Henry Wilbourn Williamson and Grace Luella Seelye, on 9 December 1942 in Kahoka, Clark Co., MO. Sylvia Eileen DeWitt died on 30 April 2019 in Cary, McHenry Co., IL. She was buried in May 2019 in Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL.
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Citations

  1. [S1045] Peoria, Dist. 0070, sheet 18A, Dwelling 270, Family 409, 1930 Federal Census, Peoria County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 547-49; FHL #2340283-85.
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Mary Schmidt

F, #135147, b. 12 December 1886, d. 8 September 1967
Pedigree Link

Family: Loren Lorenzo Smith (b. 8 November 1882, d. June 1963)

DaughterErmil Katherine Smith+ (b. 25 May 1911, d. 15 June 2007)

Biography

Mary Schmidt was born on 12 December 1886 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. She married Loren Lorenzo Smith about 1904.1 She and Loren Lorenzo Smith were divorced before January 1920. She died on 8 September 1967 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. She was buried in September 1967 in Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #149924391.
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Citations

  1. [S1043] Peoria Ward 8, sheets 11A-B, Dwelling 3, Family 3, 1910 Federal Census, Peoria County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 316.
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Loren Lorenzo Smith

M, #135148, b. 8 November 1882, d. June 1963
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Schmidt (b. 12 December 1886, d. 8 September 1967)

DaughterErmil Katherine Smith+ (b. 25 May 1911, d. 15 June 2007)

Biography

Loren Lorenzo Smith was born on 8 November 1882 in Knox Co., IL. He married Mary Schmidt about 1904.1 He and Mary Schmidt were divorced before January 1920. He died in June 1963 in California per SSDI.
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Citations

  1. [S1043] Peoria Ward 8, sheets 11A-B, Dwelling 3, Family 3, 1910 Federal Census, Peoria County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 316.
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Wilbourn Arnold Williamson

M, #135149, b. 20 February 1924, d. 5 February 1994

Parents

FatherHenry Wilbourn Williamson (b. 23 November 1899, d. 24 March 1976)
MotherGrace Luella Seelye (b. 29 July 1903, d. 17 October 1999)
Pedigree Link

Family: Sylvia Eileen DeWitt (b. 18 February 1926, d. 30 April 2019)

DaughterPatricia Williamson+
SonWilbourn E. Williamson
SonDavid E. Williamson+

Biography

Wilbourn Arnold Williamson was born on 20 February 1924 in Manito, Mason Co., IL, WW II draft registration. He married Sylvia Eileen DeWitt, daughter of Edward George DeWitt and Ermil Katherine Smith, on 9 December 1942 in Kahoka, Clark Co., MO. Wilbourn Arnold Williamson died on 5 February 1994 in Arlington Heights, Cook Co., IL. He was buried in February 1994 in Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Findagrave #175810687.
Wilbourn Arnold Williamson began military service on 29 May 1943 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted.
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