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     Thelma Jeanne Hayes was born on 7 December 1924 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. She was the daughter of Walter Barnett Hayes and Blanche Elaine Chinowth. Thelma Jeanne Hayes married Melvin Floyd Ackerman, son of Christian S. Ackerman and Rosa S. Jacob, on 3 February 1951 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Thelma Jeanne Hayes died on 14 July 2015 at Morton, Tazewell Co., IL, at age 90

Obituary -- Pekin Daily Times; Illinois; Wednesday, July 8, 2015 (Find-A-Grave):

Thelma J. Ackerman, 90, of Morton, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of Saturday, July 4, 2015, at the family farm.

She was born Dec. 7, 1924, in Peoria to Walter B. and Blanche Chinowth Hayes. She married Melvin Ackerman Feb. 3, 1951, in Peoria. He preceded her in death on Dec. 19, 2005.

She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Peter, in 2002; two brothers and three sisters.

Surviving are her children, Kathy (Erie Jones) Ackerman of Seattle, Wash., Margie (Terry) Mottelson of Aurora, Ind., Stan (Catherine) Ackerman of Houston, Texas, Eric (Gayle) Ackerman of Morton, Chris (LeAnn) Ackerman of Seattle, Wash., Jim (Susie) Ackerman of Morton and Quentin (Julie) Ackerman of Tremont; 27 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Thelma and her husband, Mel, took over the family farm in 1951. They developed a herd of registered Brown Swiss cows which won numerous production awards and were featured on the cover of Hoard's Dairyman.

She was an active leader in 4-H clubs in Morton. Thelma was also involved in the Morton VFW Post 5921 Ladies Auxiliary.

Thelma was very devoted to her children and grandchildren, traveling the country and world to visit them.

A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 10, at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton, with the Rev. Dwight Winnett officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to service on Friday, both at the funeral home.

Cremation will be accorded following services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Morton VFW Post 5921 Ladies Auxiliary.

     Thomas J. Hayes married Barbara Snyder, daughter of Samuel Bolivar Snyder and Mary Ann Stouffer, on 9 March 1880.¹

     Walter Barnett Hayes was born on 24 February 1881 at Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Barnett Adam Hayes and Julia Frances Harp.¹ Walter Barnett Hayes married Blanche Elaine Chinowth, daughter of Joseph William Chinowth and Margaret Ryan, on 27 October 1907 at Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL. Walter Barnett Hayes died on 5 April 1964 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, at age 83

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Walter B. "Bill" Hayes, 83, of 814 W. 2nd Ave., died Sunday in Martin's Covalescent Home, Bartonville.

A resident of Peoria more than 40 years, he was employed at Peoria Heights Plumbing Co., and then worked at Hiram Walker Distillery.

Mr. Hayes was born in Jacksonville, Feb. 24, 1881, a son of Barnett and Fannie Hayes. He married Blanche E. Chinoweth in Springfield, Oct. 27, 1907, and she survives.

Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Ingram, Peoria Heights, Mrs. Robert Behrens and Mrs. William Smothers, both of Peoria, and Mrs. Melvin Ackerman of Morton; a son, Budy Hayes of Peoria; and a sister, Mrs. Jackson Ramey, Springfield. A son, a brother and a sister died earlier.

Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

He was buried in April 1964 at Saint Josephs Cemetery, West Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #197857469.

     William Hayes was born circa 1924 at La Salle Co., IL.¹ He was the son of William Henry Hayes and Bertha Marie Schutte.¹

     William Henry Hayes was born on 12 February 1887 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., WV.¹ He was the son of Abraham Lincoln Hayes and Sarah Catherine Dollison.¹ William Henry Hayes married Bertha Marie Schutte. William Henry Hayes lived in January 1920 at Brookfield Twp., La Salle Co., IL; General farming.² He lived on 3 April 1930 at 490 Washington Street, Marseilles, La Salle Co., IL; Milk truck driver.³ He lived in April 1942 at 600 Washington Street, Marseilles, La Salle Co., IL; WW II draft registration. He died on 18 November 1959 at Marseilles, La Salle Co., IL, at age 72. He was buried in November 1959 at Riverview Cemetery, Marseilles, La Salle Co., IL, Findagrave #32891695.

     William Robert Hayes was born on 14 October 1899.¹ He was the son of Michael Hayes and Mary O'Donnell.¹ William Robert Hayes began military service on 25 May 1917 Enlisted May 25, 1817, at Philadelphia, in U. S. Navy; discharged as Quartermaster, 2d Class, June 13, 1919. Victory medal issued to him Dec. 28, 1920.¹ He married Elsie Reiff Price, daughter of Abraham Hartzell Price and Sadie Reiff, on 8 January 1919.¹ William Robert Hayes lived in 1926 at 1815 E. Harold Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.¹ He died on 26 July 1984 at Bensalem, Bucks Co., PA, at age 84. He was buried in 1984 at Beechwood Cemetery, Hulmeville, Bucks Co., PA, Findagrave #71341438.

     William Robert Hayes was born on 8 December 1924 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.¹ He was the son of William Robert Hayes and Elsie Reiff Price. William Robert Hayes began military service on 9 April 1943 WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted, released 18 MAR 1946. He died on 24 June 2000 at age 75. He was buried in June 2000 at Bristol Cemetery, Bristol, Bucks Co., PA, Findagrave #174881474.

     Helen Hayhurst was born on 1 March 1856 at West Virginia.¹ She married Silas Pierce Rowand circa 1876.¹ Helen Hayhurst died on 24 May 1931 at Marshall Co., WV, at age 75. She was buried in May 1931 at Glencoe, Belmont Co., OH.

     John Hayles was born circa 1758 at Mecklenburg Co. (probably), VA. He married Mary Sullivant, daughter of Michael Sullivant and Hannah Lucas, on 26 May 1783 at Mecklenburg Co., VA, William Baskerville, Secretary; note from William Starling. See Early Virginia Marriages, Part 1, edited by William Armstrong Crozier, in Virginia County Record Series, Vol. IV, published by The Genealogical Society of New York, in the Reynolds Historical Collection, Allen County, Indiana public library.¹

     Catherine Haymaker married John Anderson, son of Adam Anderson, on 25 August 1795.

     (?) Haynes married Harriet Wendel Miller, daughter of Samuel Powel Miller and Sarah Foard Wendel.

     (?) Haynes married (?) Bitz.

     Ada Haynes was born circa 1866 at Union Twp., Licking Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Sereno Joseph Haynes and Frances Ashton.¹

     Albert Haynes was born circa 1869 at Union Twp., Licking Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Isaac N. Haynes and Frances Wright.¹

     Arthur Haynes was born in September 1879 at Union Twp., Licking Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Sereno Joseph Haynes and Frances Ashton.¹

     Asa Haynes was born circa 1869 at Union Twp., Licking Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Sereno Joseph Haynes and Frances Ashton.¹

     Benjamin Haynes was born circa 1841 at Union Twp., Licking Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John Haynes and Jane Ford.¹

     Blanch M. Haynes was born in September 1899 at Harrison Twp., Licking Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Otto Haynes and Maude Morrow.¹

     Cara Haynes was born in June 1863 at Union Twp., Licking Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Isaac N. Haynes and Frances Wright.¹ Cara Haynes married Timothy Carter Kindred circa 1886, Three children born, two living as of 1900 census.²

     Caspar Haynes was also known as Cassius per 1880 census. He was born in April 1872 at Union Twp., Licking Co., OH.^2,1 He was the son of Isaac N. Haynes and Frances Wright.²

     Catherine L. Haynes was born circa 1907 at Union Twp., Licking Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Otto Haynes and Maude Morrow.¹ Catherine L. Haynes married Luther Hudson Williams, son of Samuel M. Williams and Myrta May Archer, on 28 July 1928 at Licking Co., OH.

     Chester Haynes was born circa 1910 at Detroit, Wayne Co. (probably), MI.¹ He was the son of Floyd E. Haynes and Ethel May Holt.¹
Note: Possibly the Chester Haynes, born 21 JUL 1910, died FEB 1980 at Cass County, Michigan, listed in the SSDI.

     Chester A. Haynes was born on 16 December 1854 at Michigan.¹ He was the son of Levi Haynes and Catherine Linn.² Chester A. Haynes married Frances Jane Boyd, daughter of Thomas Boyd and Margaret Calhoun, on 24 November 1880 at Lenawee Co., MI. Chester A. Haynes died on 9 December 1921 at Adrian, Lenawee Co., MI, at age 66.

     Clarence Haynes was born in December 1859 at Union Twp., Licking Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Isaac N. Haynes and Frances Wright.¹ Clarence Haynes lived in June 1880 at Grant Twp., Sedgwick Co., KS.² He lived in June 1900 at Valley Center Twp., Sedgwick Co., KS; Farmer, unmarried. He died in 1936. He was buried in 1936 at Hillside Cemetery, Sedgwick, Harvey Co., KS, Find A Grave Memorial# 6604240.

     Cynthia A. Haynes was born circa 1836 at Union Twp., Licking Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Haynes and Jane Ford.¹

     Drucilla Jane Haynes was born on 14 November 1843 at Union Twp., Licking Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Haynes and Jane Ford. Drucilla Jane Haynes married Stephen Arthur Ashton, son of Joseph Ashton and Harriet Ann Larimore. Drucilla Jane Haynes died on 14 July 1931 at Licking Co., OH, at age 87. She was buried in July 1931 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville, Licking Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 78559804.

     Edwin Haynes was born circa 1835 at Union Twp., Licking Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John Haynes and Jane Ford.¹ Edwin Haynes married Sabina (?) circa 1858 at Licking County (probably), OH.²

     Erma Haynes was born circa 1873 at Union Twp., Licking Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac N. Haynes and Frances Wright.¹

     Erma L. Haynes was born circa 1909 at Union Twp., Licking Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Otto Haynes and Maude Morrow.¹

     Ethel M. Haynes was born circa October 1916 at Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Floyd E. Haynes and Ethel May Holt.¹