Alphonsos Legora Tipsword

Notes:

Obituary
"The Beecher City Journal" (Beecher City, IL) Thursday, September 29, 1932 (page 1)

"DIED FROM INJURIES"

"Gorey Lee Tipsword of Springfield passed away Sunday night at a hospital in Granite City, where he had been taken on Wednesday evenining after he had been injured in an auto wreck."

"Tommy Tipsword, Mrs. Lona Peterson and son Wilber, C. V. Tipsword, Mrs. Viola Lilly and Pearl Tipsword were among those from this community who attended the funeral."

More About ALPHONSOS LEGORA TIPSWORD:
Burial: September 28, 1932, Calvary Cemetery, Springfield, IL28

Alphonsos married Saphronia Margaret Doty on 13 Apr 1895. Saphronia was born on 9 Nov 1876; died on 11 Jul 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary #1
"The Beecher City Journal" (Beecher City, IL) Thursday, July 29, 1915(page 1)

"THOS. P. TIPSWARD" (sic)
Succumbs Suddendly Tuesday Afternoon With Probable Apoplexy. Funeral On Thursday Morning. Obituary Next Week.


"Thomas Pickett Tipsward (sic), a highly respected citizen living for many years about five miles southwest of here, died quite suddenly Tuesday afternoon of probable apoplexy of the heart. He was stung by a bee Sunday, and this had caused him a bit of trouble causing his throat to swell, and gradually became worse. Tuesday afternoon on going to his bed to lay down for a rest he suddenly toppled over, and his wife, thinking he had fainted, hurriedly summoned Dr. E. W. Brooks by telephone but when the Doctor arrived Mr. Tipsward (sic) was dead."

"The coroner was notified at Vandalia and Wednesday morning held an inquest, and Thursday he was laid to rest in the Tipsward (sic) graveyard near here. Undertaker W. S. Hancock had charge of the funeral. Obituary promised next week."


"The Beecher City Journal" (Beecher City, IL) Thursday, August 5, 1915(page 1)
"OBITUARY"

"Thomas Pickett Tipsword was born in Effingham County, November 10, 1855, and departed this life July 27, 1915, age fifty nine years, eight months, and seventeen days. He was married to Mary J. Durbin, February 12, 1877. To this union were born four children, three boys and one girl, namely: Legory, Thomas, James, and Lona. One child preceded him to the great beyond. He leaves his wife, the three children, three brothers--Monroe, Maney and William--three sisters--Mary Ann, Ida and Viola--and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure."

"He was converted and joined the M. E. Church South thirty years ago, and was a faithful member until death. He was a good neighbor, a kind father and loving husband. A good and noble man has left us. We will miss him in the home, in the church, and in the community."

"Funeral services were conducted July 29, 1915, at the Moccasin M. E. Church South by the pastor, Rev. R. H. Phillips, assisted by Rev. R. S. Lamb. Burial at the church cemetery."

More About THOMAS PICKET TIPSWORD:
Burial: July 29, 1915, Tipsword Cemetery, Beecher City, IL

Thomas married Mary Jane Durbin on 12 Feb 1877. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Durbin and Catherine (Katy) Margaret McKenzie) was born on 25 Aug 1858 in Fayette County, Illinois; died on 30 Apr 1930 in Beecher City, Effingham County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary
"The Beecher City Journal" (Beecher City, IL) Thursday, May 1, 1930(page 1)

"MRS. MARY J. TIPSWORD PASSED AWAY WED."

"Mrs. Mary Jane Tipsword, widow of the late Thomas Picket Tipsword, passed away Wednesday morning at her home southwest of this city. She had been ailing for sometime (sic) and death was due to a complication of diseases brought about by her advanced age of 71 years past."

"Mrs. Tipsword is survived by the following children: Legora of Springfield and Thomas and Mrs. Lona Peterson at home." **

"Funeral services will be conducted at the home Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Interment will be beside her husband in the Kramer Cemetery near Moccasin."

**(The writer of this obituary does not indicate that Mrs. Tipsword's mother, Katie Margaret McKenzie Durbin, was also a survivor, approaching her 91st birthday in September of 1930)

More About MARY JANE DURBIN:
Burial: May 02, 1930, Kramer Cemetery, Moccasin, IL

Isaac + Agnes Doty. Agnes died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Catherine (Katy) Margaret McKenzie on 15 Aug 1856 in Fayette County, Illinois. Catherine (daughter of Gabriel D. McKenzie and Nancy Ann Logue) was born on 22 Sep 1839 in Knox County, Ohio; died on 21 Jan 1932 in Fayette County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born 22 Sep 1838 per the records of St. Luke's Catholic Church, Knox County, Danville, Ohio.

Birth: Sep. 22, 1838
Knox County
Ohio, USA
Death: Jan. 21, 1932
Fayette County
Illinois, USA

"Kate" was the daughter of Gabriel McKenzie and Nancy (Ann) Logue. She married 15 Aug 1856 Benjamin Durbin. They had 5 children: Mary Jane, James oliver, Amanda Alberta, Joseph Francis and Fontie Durbin.

Family links:
Spouse:
Benjamin Durbin (1834 - 1872)*

Children:
Mary Jane Durbin Tipsword (1858 - 1930)*
Joseph Francis Durbin (1870 - 1939)*

*Calculated relationship


Burial:
Saint Bonaventure Cemetery
Saint Elmo
Fayette County
Illinois, USA

Created by: Beverly Sweeney / Christ...
Record added: Nov 26, 2006
Find A Grave Memorial# 16792435

Obituary
"The Beecher City Journal" (Beecher City, IL) Thursday, January 28, 1932(page 1)

"NONAGENARIAN CALLED"

"On January 21, 1932, Mrs. Katie M. Durbin passed to her reward at the home of her grandson, Thomas Tipsword, at the age of 92 years, 3 months, and 26 days."

"Katie Margaret McKenzie was born September 25, 1839 in Knox County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Gabriel and Nancy McKenzie and is the last survivor of that family. She was one of the community's oldest pioneers, having come with her parents at the age of 8 years and settled on a farm near Moccasin. In 1854 (sic) she was united in marriage to Benjamin Durbin. To this union eight children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband and seven children, four who died in infancy and three recently, namely Mary J., James O., and Amanda A. She leaves to mourn her departure one son, Joseph Frances (sic), also twenty one grandchildren, forty one great-grandchildren, seven great great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends."

" 'Aunt Katie,' as she was commonly known, has lived practically all her life in this community and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Through these two months of illness she has born (sic) it patiently. She worked very hard all her life and suffered all in true Christian spirit. Even when the infirmities of old age began to weigh down upon her she was ever the good, kind, pleasant mother. All her life she has been a devoted Catholic and lived a noble Catholic life."

Funeral Service

"Funeral services were conducted at the Catholic Church north of St. Elmo at 11 o'clock A.M. Saturday by Father Walsh of Altamont. Interment was in the cemetery nearby."

"Among those from a distance in attendance at the funeral were Mrs. Earl Shannon and daughter of Deland, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fortner, Mrs. Minnie Crisup (sic) and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tipsword, Mr. and Mrs. William Hostler (sic) and Mrs. Sally McKenzie of Monticello, Mrs. Saint Doty of Bement, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McKenzie, Mr. and Mrs. Curt McKenzie, Mrs. Annie Stroble and Mrs. Geo. Zacha of Altamont."

More About CATHERINE MARGARET MCKENZIE:
Burial: January 23, 1932, St. Bonaventure Cemetery, St. Elmo, IL

From the FAYETTE COUNTY, ILLINOIS MARRIAGE RECORDS, MARRIAGE REGISTER A, (OLD A), the information on page 57, line 17 reads: "Louis McKenzie swore that the parents of Catherine McKenzie had given their consent, relationship not stated. Marr. by laws of Catholic Church by Thomas Cusac, R. C. P."

John + Mary Weinbrenner. Mary died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Loudon TWP, Fayette County, Illinois.

Gabriel McKenzie and Anna Nancy Logue

Children: Benjamin Francis, baptized 8 November 1829
Nathan, baptized 10 March 1833
Lewis, baptized 18 January 1837
Catherine Margaret, born 22 September 1838
Isabella, baptized 4 June 1848

All information is from records of St. Luke's Catholic Church, Danville, Knox Co.,
Ohio, 1829-1909, compiled by Richard Koch and Phyllis Davidson, and published in 2001.

Other sources of information: Ray Leidinger, Cumberland, Maryland. His notes reflect that he acquired the information in his possession circa 1958 from Lena Logue Schmeiter, who sent it to Mrs. Ruth McKenzie who sent it to Barbara Mckenzie. He also obtained information from Bobbie Holt McKenzie.

Additional information from Find-a-Grave:

Birth: Dec. 22, 1801
Allegany County
Maryland, USA
Death: Feb. 15, 1884
Moccasin
Effingham County
Illinois, USA

Gabriel was the son of Gabriel McKenzie and Ann Maddox. He married 29 Apr 1824 Nancy (Ann) Logue. They were the parents of 12 children: Aaron, Honora, Benjamine Francis, Susanna, Jester, Nathan, John, Lewis (Louis), Gabriel, Catharine Margaret "Kate", Isabella and Rebecca Jane McKenzie.

Burial:
Saint Bonaventure Cemetery
Saint Elmo
Fayette County
Illinois, USA

Created by: Beverly Sweeney / Christ...
Record added: Nov 26, 2006
Find A Grave Memorial# 16792332

Gabe Mckinsie
United States Census, 1880
Name:Gabe Mckinsie
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1880
Event Place:Moccasin, Effingham, Illinois, United States
Gender:Male
Age:80
Marital Status:Widowed
Race:White
Race (Original):W
Occupation:Retired Farmer
Relationship to Head of Household:Other
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):Other
Birth Year (Estimated):1800
Birthplace:Maryland, United States
Father's Birthplace:Maryland, United States
Mother's Birthplace:Maryland, United States
Affiliate Name:The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number:T9
Affiliate Film Number:0205
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
Lewis MckinsieSelfM42Ohio, United States
Amanda MckinsieWifeF42Illinois, United States
Benjamin MckinsieSonM21Illinois, United States
Nansie MckinsieDaughterF14Illinois, United States
Wilson MckinsieSonM12Illinois, United States
Charles MckinsieSonM10Illinois, United States
Agnes MckinsieDaughterF8Illinois, United States
Melissa MckinsieDaughterF5Illinois, United States
Gabe MckinsieOtherM80Maryland, United States
Edward MckinsieSonM18Illinois, United States
Lewis MckinsieSonM3Illinois, United States

Gabriel Mc Kinzy
United States Census, 1870
Name:Gabriel Mc Kinzy
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1870
Event Place:Illinois, United States
Gender:Male
Age:70
Race:White
Race (Original):W
Birth Year (Estimated):1799-1800
Birthplace:Maryland
Page Number:14
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
Gabriel Mc KinzyM70Maryland
Nancy Mc KinzyF67Maryland
Rebecah Mc KinzyF20Illinois
Household ID: 96 , Line Number: 35 , Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) , Affiliate Publication Number: M593 , GS Film number: 000545718 , Digital Folder Number: 004262972 , Image Number: 00417

Gabiel Mc Kinsey
United States Census, 1860
Name:Gabiel Mc Kinsey
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1860
Event Place:Town 8 N R 4 E, Effingham, Illinois, United States
Gender:Male
Age:58
Race:White
Birth Year (Estimated):1802
Birthplace:Md
Page:133
Affiliate Name:The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number:M653
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
Gabiel Mc KinseyM58Md
Nancy Mc KinseyF57Md
Rebeca J Mc KinseyF10Ills
Household ID: 944 , GS Film Number: 803176 , Digital Folder Number: 004213442 , Image Number: 00707
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Gabriel Mckinsey
United States Census, 1850
Name:Gabriel Mckinsey
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1850
Event Place:Fayette county, Fayette, Illinois, United States
Gender:Male
Age:47
Race:White
Birth Year (Estimated):1803
Birthplace:Maryland
House Number:30
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
Gabriel MckinseyM47Maryland
Nancy MckinseyF47Maryland
Francis MckinseyM21Ohio
John MckinseyM16Ohio
Lewis MckinseyM14Ohio
Catherine M MckinseyF12Ohio
Rebecca I MckinseyF0Illinois
Household ID: 30 , Line Number: 33 , Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) , Affiliate Publication Number: M432 , Affiliate Film Number: 106 , GS Film Number: 7679 , Digital Folder Number: 004193355 , Image Number: 00112

The following information was received by the author from Robert (Bob) McKenzie in June, 2016:

Notes for GABRIEL MCKENZIE:

As a matter of record, this Gabriel McKenzie, his brother Aaron, and two of their sisters, Catherine and Elizabeth, married four members of the Daniel and Honora (Logsdon) Logue family. Catherine married Ralph E. Logue, Elizabeth married John Smith Logue, Aaron married Mary E. Logue, and Gabriel married Nancy Logue. By the time Honora (Logsdon) Logue and Daniel Logue died, she in 1844 and he in 1851, Elizabeth (McKenzie) Logue had also died, and John Smith Logue had remarried. In select papers regarding the estate of Daniel Logue, both Mary (Logue) McKenzie and Nancy (Logue) McKenzie are mentioned. This information appears in John H. Doty's "Pioneer Families of Colonial America," Copyright 1977, on pages 188, 202-203.

From the legal description of real estate mentioned in estate papers of Gabriel McKenzie's son Lewis McKenzie, Gabriel and Nancy (Logue) McKenzie were grantors of "the North West Quarter of the North West Quarter of Sec 19, Township 8, North Range 4, East of the 3rd P.M., containing 45 and 90/100 acres through a warranty" to Lewis McKenzie and his wife Normanda (Logue) McKenzie, the grantees. This particular land is located near Moccasin, IL.

For those who enjoy family stories, one legend exists that Gabriel would walk from his farm house near Moccasin to Effingham every year to pay his real estate taxes. On his last trip, it is said that he only made it part of the way and was forced to rest. Eventually, he was brought home by some neighbors. Legend also has it that he regularly walked from his farm near Moccasin to Saint Bonaventure Church, three miles north of St. Elmo, IL., so that he could attend Mass. Seemingly, Gabriel was a religious person. In the entry made of his death and burial on February 17, 1884, on page 160 of Volume I of the parish records for St. Bonaventure now maintained at St.Clare's Church in Altamont, IL, the priest at that time wrote, "Today, I buried Gabriel McKensey. He was a very pious man."

Gabriel died on February 15, 1884, and one assumes that he is buried in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery, next to the church he loved to attend. In an obituary prepared about Gabriel's son Lewis McKenzie, the journalist at that time related that another of Gabriel's sons, John McKenzie, was the very first person to be buried in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Regrettably, no markers indicate the location of either person's grave. Gabriel's wife preceded him in death a little over 5 years earlier.

Gabriel married Nancy Ann Logue on 29 Apr 1824 in St. Luke's Catholic Church, Danville, Knox County, Ohio. Nancy (daughter of Daniel Logue and Honora (Oner) Logsdon) was born on 16 Mar 1803 in Allegany County, Maryland; died on 14 Dec 1878 in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth: Mar. 16, 1803
Allegany County
Maryland, USA
Death: Dec. 14, 1878
Effingham
Effingham County
Illinois, USA

Nancy was the daughter of Daniel Logue and Honora Logsdon. She married 29 Apr 1824 Gabriel McKenzie. They were the parents of 12 children: Aaron, Honora, Benjamin Francis, Susanna, Jester, Nathan, John, Lewis, Gabriel, Catharine Margaret, Isabella and Rebecca Jane McKenzie.
Gabriel is buried at St. Bonaventure, Fayette Co., IL.

Burial:
Saint Anthony Cemetery
Effingham
Effingham County
Illinois, USA

Created by: Beverly Sweeney / Christ...
Record added: Dec 01, 2006
Find A Grave Memorial# 16872378

The following information was received by the author from Robert (Bob) McKenzie in June, 2016:

Notes for NANCY LOGUE:
Obituary
Effingham Democrat (Effingham, IL) Thursday, December 19, 1878

"An old lady, named McKenzie, who was visiting a daughter here died suddenly Saturday morning. She also has relations living near Moccasin. Her remains were buried Sunday afternoon at the Catholic cemetery."

About Nancy (Logue) McKenzie, very little of any factual nature is known other than her ancestry. However, in terms of family stories, according to the late Lewis Rhodes, his great-grandmother Nancy once owned a pet cow that allowed no one but this woman to milk her. From a family story that Lewis often heard, at one time his great-grandmother Nancy became ill. Apparently, the cow would not cooperate and allow anyone to milk her. It was quickly decided that Lewis's mother, Nancy (McKenzie) Rhodes, grandaughter of Nancy Logue McKenzie, should put on her grandmother's clothes, and then the cow, recognizing the scent of its owner, would hopefully permit Mrs. Rhodes to milk her. As a joke on the cow, the deception evidently worked until Nancy (Logue) McKenzie recovered sufficiently to resume her daily task.

Nancy (Logue) McKenzie died on Saturday, December 14, 1878. According to the vital statistics cards at the Effingham IL County Court House, she died at approximately 7:00 a.m. at 74 years, 8 months, 19 days; the cause of her death was typhoid fever.

Records at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Effingham reveal that Anna McKeansey, whose husband was Gabriellis McKeansey, was buried from St. Anthony on December 15, 1878.