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1. JOEL LATHROP; b. 1 Aug 1859 in Lawrence Co., IL;1 2 3 he and LOUISA MIRANDA DOVE obtained a marriage license 17
Nov 1896 in Wayne Co., IL;4 m. LOUISA MIRANDA DOVE, daughter of WILLIAM M. DOVE and NANCY JANE HUNT 18 Nov 1896
at the William Coffy residence, Wayne Co., IL;
MARRIAGE RECORD: date of license Nov. 17, 1896, groom Joel Lathrop of Four Mile Twp., farmer, born Lawrence Co.,
IL, 35 years old, white, father, Levi Lathrop, mother's maiden name - Draper, bride Louisa Dove, residence Fourmile Twp.,
20 years old, white, born Wayne County, IL, father William Dove, mother's maiden name - Hunt, married at residence of
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W.W. Coffy, Nov. 18, 1896, Walter Hill and W. Walker Coffy, witnesses, W.W. Coffy, JP;5 6 7 8 d. 13 Jan 1958 in Fairfield
Memorial Hospital, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL at age 98;
RECEIVE NEWS OF DEATHS - Mrs. Mabel Staats received word Tuesday of the death Monday night of her uncle,
Joseph E. Lathrop of Wayne City, Ill. Lathrop, formerly of Lawrence County, was 98 years old on Aug. 3, and was the
oldest resident of Wayne County. He was the father of nine children.
DEATH CERTIFICATE: Medical Certificate of Death, State of Illinois, Dist. No. 96, Reg. No. 12, Place of death - Wayne
County, Fairfield, IL, length of stay in city - 2 days, Fairfield Memorial Hospital; Usual residence - Wayne County, IL,
outside city, length of residence 77 years, Four Mile Twp., on a farm; Joel [no middle name] Lathrop, died Jan. 13, 1958,
male, white, widowed, born Aug. 1, 1859, age 98, farmer, born Sumner, IL, US, father's name Levi Lathrop, mother's
name - Louisa Draper, never in U.S. Armed Forces, no social security number, Albert Lathrop informant, of Wayne City,
son. Cause of death - Cerebo vascular accident 2 weeks between onset and death, caused by generalized arterio
sclerosis for several years. I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from Dec. 26, 1957 to Jan. 13, 1958, that I last
saw the deceased alive on Jan. 13, 1958, and that death occurred at 5 p.m. from the causes and on the date stated
above.
[signed] Sigmund Konarski, MD
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Burial: Jan. 16, 1958, cemetery - Farnsworth, Wayne County, IL, Richardson Funeral Service, Wayne City, IL;9 10 11
His father’s estate was probated Dec 1874 in County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., IL; State of Illinois,
Lawrence County, and a guardian was appointed for Joel and his brothers.
To the Judge of the County Court of Lawrence County, December Term, 1874. The undersigned James A. Fyffe,
Guardian of Joel Lathrop, minor child of Levi Lathrop deceased, would respectfully submit to the Court the following Report
of his acts and doings as such Guardian from Oct. 20 1873 to Dec. 15th A.D. 1874. He charges himself with following, to
wit:
Date, Nov. 26, 1873, Items of Receipts, To Amt. rec'd. from A.J. Draper, Amount, $20.87, Int. on same to date, $2.27;12
his estate was probated Jul 1879 in County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., IL; State of Illinois, Lawrence
County, To the Judge of the County Court of Lawrence County, July Term, A.D. 1879. The undersigned, Guardian of Joel
Lathrop, heir of Levi Lathrop Deceased, would respectfully submit to the Court the following report of his acts and doings
as such Gard. from Dec. 15, 1874 to Aug. 4, 1879. He charges himself with the following, to-wit:
Date, Items of Receipts: To amount on hand at last report, see Report Record A, Page 430, $20.11, Interest on same,
$5.50
$20.20 Rec'd of J.A. Fyffe my late guardian Twenty & 20/100 dollars, in full of amount due me on settlement. Aug. 3,
1879, [signed] Joel Lathrop;13
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Bur. 16 Jan 1958 in Mt. Zion Farnsworth Cemetery, Wayne Co., IL;14 15
He appeared on the census with LEVI LATHROP and FRANCES LOUISA DRAPER in 1860 in Petty Twp., Lawrence Co., IL;
Dwelling # 644
Lathrop, Levi, m, 41, farmer, born VT
Louisa, f, 37, born IN
Thomas, m, 16, born IN
Ezra, m, 14, born IN
Nancy, f, 12, born IN
Catharine, f, 11, born IN
Charlotte, f, 10, born IN
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Elizabeth, f, 8, born IL
Marion, m, 6, born IL
Emma, f, 4, born IL
Joel, m, 2, born IL.
He appeared on the census with LEVI LATHROP in 1870 in Petty Twp., Lawrence Co., IL; Family #250, House #250
LATHROP, Levi, 52, male, farmer, VT
Thomas, 25, male, W/farmer, IN
Ezrah, 23, male, W/farmer, IN
Nancy, 22, female, born IN
Catherine, 21, female, born IN
Charlotte, 20, female, born IN
Elizabeth, 18, female, born IL
Marion, 16, male, born IL
Emma, 14, female, born IL
Joel, 10, male, born IL
George, 9, male, born IL
Grant, 8, male, born IL.16
His father, LEVI LATHROP'S estate was probated on 20 Oct 1873 in County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., IL.
Guardian's Petition, Petition of J.A. Fyffe in the matter of the Estate of Thomas Draper deceased, for letters of
Guardianship. To the Hon. T.B. Huffman Judge of the County Court of Lawrence County.
The Petition of the undersigned J.A. Fyffe respectfully represents that Joel Lathrop [name lined through], that George
Lathrop is a minor aged 11 years on the ___ day of ___ A.D. 18__; that Grant Lathrop is a minor aged 9 years on the ___
day of ___ A.D. 18__; that said minors are residents of this County; that they have no father living, or other legal guardian
residing in this State; that said minors have an estate coming to them from their mother to the amt. of $22.30 each and
that your petition is _____ of and desires ______ to be appointed guardian of said minors. Oct. 20, 1873
[signed] James A. Fyffe.
State of Illinois, Lawrence County, J.A. Fyffe being duly sworn, deposes and says that the facts averred in the above
petition are true according to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
Sworn to and subscribed before me Clinton Abernathy, Clerk of the County Court of Lawrence County, this 20th day of
October, A.D. 1873
[signed] James A. Fyffe
[signed] Clinton Abernathy, Clerk.17
Guardian's Bond
Know all Men by these Presents, That we, James A. Fyffe, E.P. Fyffe and C.W. Carter, of the County of Lawrence and
State of Illinois, are held and firmly bound unto the People of the State of Illinois, for the use of George Lathrop, Grant
Lathrop, Francis Marion Lathrop, and Joel Lathrop in the penal sum of Two Hundred and fifty Dollars, current money of the
United States, which payment, well and truly to be made and performed, we, and each of us, do hereby bind ourselves, our
heirs, executors and administrators and assigns, jointly, severally and firmly by these presents.
Witness our hands and seals this 20th day of October A.D. 1873.
The Condition of this Obligation is such, That if the above bounden James A. Fyffe who has been appointed Guardian of
George Lathrop, Grant Lathrop, Francis Marion Lathrop and Joel Lathrop shall faithfully discharge the office and trust of
such Guardian according to law, and shall make a true inventory of all the real and personal estate of the ward that shall
come to his possession or knowledge, and return the same unto the County Court of Lawrence County, at the time
required by law, and manage and dispose of all such estate, according to law, and for the best interest of said ward and
faithfully discharge his trust in relation thereto, and to the custody, nurture and education of said ward and render an
account, on oath, of the property in his hands, including the proceeds of all real estate that may be sold by him, if any and
of the management and disposition of all such estate, within one year after his appointment, and at such other time as
shall be required by law, or directed by the Court; and upon removal from office, or at the expiration of this trust, settle his
accounts in said Court, or with the ward or their legal representatives, and pay over and deliver all the estate, title papers
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and effects remaining in his hands, or due from him on such settlement, to the person or persons lawfully entitled thereto,
then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Sealed and Delivered in Presence of Clinton Abernathy
[signed] James A. Fyffe
[signed] E.P. Fyffe
[signed] C.W. Carter.18
SUMNER PRESS: '3 May 83 Petty: Joel Lathrop was racing on horseback at night with some other boys. He was
thrown and knocked out. He will recover. He was scolded by the doctor'.19 SUMNER PRESS: '25 Aug 92 Pfd: Joseph
Lathrop, [Joel] of Prairie Chapel, visited his sister Mrs. Charlotte Irwin, Sunday'.20
He was deeded on 28 Jan 1893 in Four Mile Twp., Wayne Co., IL; James and Lucinda Hales of Long Prairie, Wayne
Co., IL to Joel Lathrop of Lawrence Co., IL, warrant, $525.00, NE 1/4, SE 1/4 Sec. 34, 9 7/8 acres off the north side of the
south east fourth of the SE 1/4 of said Sec 34, T2S R5E.21
SUMNER PRESS: '13 Jan 1898 Pfd: Joel Lathrop of Wayne county visited his sister, Mrs. Stine, last week.'
Pfd. = Pasturefield, according to Marjorie this is the area that the Irwins' lived in, so it would be the north part of the T3N,
R13W.22
Joel moved to Wayne County between 1883 and 1893 to be near his older brothers, Thomas and Ezra and sister
Charlotte (Lathrop) Irwin. The four settled in Four Mile Township.23
The little village of Wayne City is situated on the Air Line Railroad, in Section 13, Township 2 south, Range 5 east, and
18, Township 2 south, Range 6 east. It was laid out in 1881, by Hilliard, County Surveyor, and incorporated the following
year. But a few years ago there was nothing here but two or three little log cabins, a blacksmith shop and an old saw mill.
But in the short time since elapsed, it has taken a considerable boom, and grown to very promising proportions. It has
general stores by J.B. Scudamore, who was her first merchant, and is the Postmaster; John Chandler, Augustus Smith
and Reid Bros.; John Tyler, hardware; Charles Jacobson, drugs; harness and furniture, L. Knowles; City Hotel; and Drs.
Garrison, Bristow and Branson. The village supports were excellent graded schools, with able teachers in the Misses
Branson and Staton. A fine merchant flouring mill was erected here in 1882, by Robert Ellis, and does a thriving business.
Wayne City Lodge I.O.O.F. was organized in 1875, and was moved to the village in 1881. It has a membership of about
thirty. The following are the first and present village officers: Board of Trustees, J.B. Scudamore, President, C.R. Ellis,
J.R. Chandler, J.M. McRill, E.B. Reid and L. Merritt; Police Magistrate, A.R. Robinson; Village Clerk, Dr. B.E. Garrison;
Marshal, A.C. Boswell; Street Commissioner, George Hollinger.
Middleton, a small town, situated on Section 5, Township 3 south, Range 5 east, was laid off in 1854 by William
Whitacre, County Surveyor. It has not grown much in size since the first, as it has never had the advantages of any
railroad facilities. The post office at this point is called Long Prairie post office, and mails come by way of Keen Station on
the Air Line. Middleton had a Masonic Lodge organized there before the late war, but it was afterward moved to Bell Rive,
Jefferson Co., Ill. Asbury Lodge, No. 248, I.O.O.F., was organized about 1854, and is [p. 250] in a prosperous condition.
In 1861, the Methodists built a church at this place, but it was subsequently torn down and a more substantial one erected
at a cost of $1,300. It is situated on Section 9, near the Farnsworth Graveyard, one mile southeast of the town. The first
doctor to locate in Middleton, was Daniel Wingate, and he represented this district under the "Five Horse Act."
Keen Station is a small town situated on the Air Line three miles west of Wayne City, and consists of two general stores,
and one grocery. It has a good school, and a substantial church building is being erected by the Missionary Baptists. A
grist mill was put up there in 1881, and there are also two saw mills at this place.
The vast benefits to be derived from schools were not overlooked by the old settlers of Four Mile Township. Schools
claimed their attention next to that of their families and their immediate wants. There were many little log cabins put up
here and there over the township very early, but the exact location and the names of their first teachers could not be
ascertained. An early school was kept on Frog Island by Thomas Gibbs, but we could learn no further details regarding it.
Another one was situated in Long Prairie, on the land of Richard Jenkins, and this was used for religious purposes also.
The following items represent approximately the status of the schools of Four Mile at the present writing: Number of pupils
enrolled, 750; number of school buildings, 11; number of teachers employed, 21; average pay of same, males, $30 per
month; females, $25. Estimated value of school property, $10,000.
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[p. 251] The last bear killed in the county was killed in 1877 in this township. A man by the name of Jones was the
slayer, and the bear, which was a black one, weighed after being dressed, 450 pounds, including the hide. The bear had
probably taken a notion to tramp, and had wandered up here from the South.24
LISTEN TO THE STORY OF JOEL LATHROP, WAYNE CITY, by John F. Temple
If you really wanted to know what life was like in Southern Illinois nearly 100 years ago you couldn't have done better
than ask old Joel Lathrop, who died Jan. 13 in Fairfield Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Lathrop was 98, was born in Lawrence County near Sumner on Aug. 1, 1859, and lived most of his life near Wayne
City.
Of course there wasn't much of a town there when young Mr. Lathrop moved into the area in 1881. The big town
outside Fairfield was Middleton near Scrub Hill which was southewest [sic] of Wayne City
SCRUB HILL was--and is--about the highest spot in the vicinity and and [sic] in those days it had an old log school and a
log church, both of which have long since disappeared.
The people used to come for miles around to vote at the school, Mr. Lathrop recalled. They'd come in wagons and the
routes they took through the woods and fields radiated out from the school like the spokes of a whell and some are visible
today.
Mr. Lathrop was a farmer from his boyhood days and loved the life. He was the father of 11 children all living at the time
of his death, and the other evening just before closing time, Albert Lathrop, one of the sons, dropped in at THE RECORD
office and we talked about his father and the life that our Wayne County people lived in those days.
IT WAS a good life, too, with time for friendliness and neighborly help and some of that same friendliness and
helpfulness remains today to make this ocunty a most desireable and happy place in which to live.
But let's start at the beginning, in Lawrence County.
Joel was only six when the Civil War ended and his father and two brothers came marching and singing home.
Yes, singing. It was the custom in that area and may have been in others for all Joel knew, for returning soldiers to
come swinging down the country roads to home, singing to let the folks know they were on the way.
'Naturally there were no phones in those days' Albert Lathrop pointed out. 'The singing spread the news from house to
house along the countryside.
'My father insists he remembers clearly the return of his brothers, one one night, the other the following night.'
JOEL HIMSELF, as he grew older, must have been more than ordinarily adventuresome.
When he was 18 he and three other boys went west for the summer. They didn't go to stay. They were, you might well
say, tourists.
They traveled by wagon through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. This was in 1877, in the days when Wayne
County's 'Bat' Masterson was making a reputation for himself as Dodge City deputy, Ford county sheriff, gambler,
prankster and buffalo hunter.
That was the year, also that Wyatt Earp returned to Dodge and continued building his reputation as a gun fighter and
deacon in the Rev. Wright's Union church.
Albert Lathrop didn't know whether his adventuresome father hit rip-roaring Dodge City on that summer trip, but he may
well have done so.
THEY SAW plenty of Indians but the wars had gone against them and they kept their heads down as they and their
wives and children moved silently away from the young Illinois travelers.
There was no shortage of food. Joel, using muzzle-loading shotgun, kept the group well supplied with game, and they
slept under the stars or under the wagon, depending on the weather.
Oh, they had a fine time. But Joel liked Illinois better and returned to spend his life here.
IN 1881 he moved to the Scrub Hill vicinity. He already had a couple of brothers near what is now Oak Grove School
and he came to see them several times, usually in a wagon but once in a buggy. That was the fastest. It required only two
days and one night.
Young Joel remembered that 1881 was one of the driest years in Illinois's history. Few crops were raised. The
Southern Railroad was abuilding and, Joel said, that may have kept hundreds, even thousands of people from starving.
The men worked on the railroad and rented their horses to help build the grades.
The Scrub Hill area was loaded with fine white oak timber and during this period much of the land was cleared and the
trees hewed into railroad ties.
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THERE WAS hard work and there was fun. Election days were lively events. The men climbed aboard their wagons
and clattered and creaked their way to Scrub Hill where a politician would give you your ballot and a bottle of whiskey if you
wanted it.
Then he'd watch you vote and after you'd marked your ballot properly you'd hand it in at a school window. Very
democratic. No secrets.
For all the whiskey handed out, Joel couldn't seem to recall any particular fights or disturbances.
BUT JOEL LATHROP was a family man. He and his wife, who died in 1946, had not only 11 children but 28
grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Of course life was much different then.
There was a mill north of Wayne City on Skillet Fork where people for miles around went to get their grain ground.
Farmers lived almost entirely off the land. They raised enough wheat to supply their flour needs, and enough corn to
have ground into meal.
THEY ALL raised plenty of sorghum and a good farmer wouldn't think of starting the winter without at least two or three
kegs of molasses. The Lathrops usually had one barrel and a couple of kegs.
'We used it not only for syrup but also as sugar,' Albert Lathrop recalled.
'We didn't raise crops to sell. We raised them to live on.
'Until maybe 15 years ago my father would bury potatoes and apples and they'd last all winter.
'When the family was growing up we'd bury two wagonloads of potatoes. I'd help my father. We'd put down a layer of
straw, cover this with potatoes, then another layer of straw, and finally about a foot or more of dirt. Then we'd dig a trench
around the whole thing to drain away the water.
'That was called banking or holing the potatoes. Usually we'd have enough seed for planting in the spring.'
'THEN WE'D always have plenty of pumpkins and squash and soup beans and plenty of meat.'
'You didn't buy meat, of course. It was home killed. And we did a lot of hunting. Rabbit, squirrel and quail were
plentiful.
'Father and my older brother did most of the family hunting, using a double-barrelled muzzle-loading shotgun. It was
sport all right but it's main purpose was to support the family with food.'
IN THOSE DAYS the church and the school--they usually occupied the same building--were the center of community
life.
Any preacher could have the use of the school for church services just for the asking and long and loud were the
sermons.
Joel Lathrop and his growing family lived a quarter-mile from the school and frequently they could hear a preacher
roaring out his sermon, the sound rolling sweetly over the fields.
A preacher was judged in part by the loudness of his sermon and in part by its length.
PARTIES particularly in the quiet winter months, were common. They'd be held at the school or at someone's home
and usually there was popcorn with melted sorghum poured over it, or taffy also made with sorghum.
Remember?
Ever since Albert could remember his father had tried to go to bed about 8 and be up about 4. In his later years though,
he went to bed a little earlier and got up a little later, perhaps around 5 a.m.
He attributed his long life to the regular hours he kept and to the fact that he neither drank nor smoked.
HE WAS a man unafraid to do and say what he thought was right, and he would tell his children: 'It's what you do and
how you live that counts; not what you say.'
He was a good checker player, hard to beat. His sons would sometimes slip an extra checker on the board--sometimes
two or three and he'd still beat them.
He was the kind of man who did much to help make Wayne County what it is today and without such as he and his
family we newcomers wouldn't be so anxious to make this our home. We owe such men a great debt.
[Ed. note: This article should be taken with a grain of salt. The author writes as though he actually spoke with Joel
Lathrop. In the first paragraph he does state that Joel died Jan. 13, before this article was written. These memories are
actually those of Albert Lathrop, of things Joel told him and things Albert remembered from growing up. Memories that
had the help of a newspaperman. It is a great story and a great treasure for the family, but few of the dates should be
considered absolute fact at this time. Joel's father did not serve in the Civil War as stated in the eighth paragraph. The
quote from Albert in the eleventh paragraph is more accurate as both Joel's brothers Thomas and Ezra did participate in
the Civil War.] .25
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Louisa Miranda Dove was born on 8 Jul 1878 in Wayne Co., IL.26 27 28 She died on 15 Mar 1946 in home, Four Mile
Twp., Wayne Co., IL at age 67;
MRS. LATHROP DIES, Mrs. Lula Lathrop, 68, wife of Joel Lathrop, died at her home near Scrub Hill about three miles
south of Keenes at 11 o'clock Friday night, March 15th. Mrs. Lathrop had been in failing health for some time. The funeral
was held March 17 at 2 p.m. in the Mt. Zion church by Rev. Bert Solomon. Mrs. Lathrop was a member of the Christian
church. She is survived by her husband; six sons, Albert, Roscoe, Bernard, Raymond, and Forset, [sic] of Wayne City,
and Rufus, of Anna; five daughters, Mrs. Ruby Shelton and Mrs. Lova Austin, of Wayne City, Pressie [sic] Lathrop, at
home, Mrs. Gertie Shaw, Rochelle, Ill., and Mrs. Zelphia Shelton, Sibley; two brothers, W.W. Dove, of Chicago, and Joe
Dove, of Keenes; one sister, Mrs. Ella Hill, of Leba, Okla.
DEATH CERTIFICATE: Certificate of Death, Place of death, County of Wayne, Fourmile Twp., Length of Time at Place
Where Death Occurred? 49 years. Place of Residence: IL, Wayne County, Fourmile Twp. Lula Lathrop, no social
security number, female, white, married, husband Jole [sic] Lathrop, 86 years old, birth date of deceased July 8th, 1877,
age 68 years, 8 months, 7 days, born Keenes, IL, housewife in own home, father's name William W. Dove born Kentucky,
mother's maiden name Hunt, born Indiana, Albert Lathrop informant, Wayne City, IL. Place of burial Mt. Zion Cemetery,
Mar. 17, 1946, Fourmile Twp., Wayne County, IL, J.F. Combs funeral director, Wayne City, IL, date of death March 15th,
1946, 11 p.m. I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from Mar. 15, 1946 to Mar. 15, 1946 and that death occurred
on the date and hour stated above. Immediate cause of death cereberal hemorrhage due to primary carcinoma of face.
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[signed] Kenneth O. Hubble, M.D., Fairfield, IL.29 30 31 She was buried on 17 Mar 1946 in Mt. Zion Farnsworth Cemetery,
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Wayne Co., IL.32 33
She appeared on the census of William M. Dove and Nancy Jane Hunt in 1880 in Four Mile Twp., Wayne Co., IL; p. 2,
family # 14, dwelling #14, William listed as farmer, b. KY, parents b. KY; Nancy listed as housekeeping, b. IN, parents b.
KY, Miles listed as farmer, b. KY, parents b. KY; Emma b. MN, parents b. KY; Martha and younger kids b. IL, father b. KY,
mother b. IN; John b. Sept. 1879; Louisa Miranda listed as Maranda.34
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Known children of JOEL LATHROP and LOUISA MIRANDA DOVE all b. in home, Four Mile Twp., Wayne Co., IL, were as
follows:
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i. LOVA MAY, b. 06 Sep 1897; m. DON W. AUSTIN.
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ii. GERTIE ELLEN, b. 30 Mar 1899; m. HERBERT SHAW .
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iii. ROSCOE TEDDY, b. 17 Nov 1900; m. VIOLA BROWN.
iv. RUFUS DWIGHT; b. between 28 Feb 1903 and 1904.35 d. 13 May 1976 in Union County Hospital,
Anna, Union Co., IL.
RUFUS LATHROP WAYNE CITY, Rufus Lathrop, 73, of Wayne City, died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at
the Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born in Wayne county of Feb. 28, 1903, the son of Joel
and Lula (Dove) Lathrop. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Richardson Chapel
in Wayne City, with burial in Mount Zion cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 6:30
p.m. today. Mr. Lathrop is survived by two brothers, Bernard Lathrop and Raymond Lathrop, both
of Wayne City; and four sisters, Mrs. Gertie Shaw, Genoa, and Tressie Lathrop, Zelphia Shelton
and Ruby Shelton all of Wayne City;36 bur. 1976 in Mt. Zion Farnsworth Cemetery, Wayne Co., IL.37
Family tradition was that he was kicked in the head by a mule in 1919 in at home, Wayne City,
Wayne Co., IL.38
PETITION
State of Illinois County of Wayne In the County Court of Wayne County May Term, 1922. To the
Hon. J.V. Herdinger, Judge of said Court. Your Petitioner Joel Lathrop would respectfully represent
that he is a reputable citizen of said County, and that he believes that Rufus Lathrop a resident of
Wayne County, is insane, or suffering under mental derangement, and unsafe to be at large, and
that the welfare of himself or others requires his restraint or commitment to some Hospital or
Asylum for the Insane. The facts in the case can be proven by W.A. Dulaney a regular practicing
physician, having personal knowledge of said case, and by Vi Keen, Roscoe Lathrop, Willis Linville
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and Eddie Davis all of whom are residents of this County, and that the said Rufus Lathrop has no
property or effects the safe keeping of which will require the appointment of a Conservator
wherefore your petitioner prays that a writ be issued for said Rufus Lathrop and that a Venire may
be issued for a jury of six good and lawful men, one at least of said jurors to be a qualified
physician, or that in the discretion of the Court, a commission of two qualified physicians be
appointed to determine the truth of the allegations in the foregoing petition contained, and also, that
a subpoena be issued for the witnesses named, returnable at such time as may be fixed by your
Honorable court, and that proceedings be had to inquire into the alleged insanity of said Rufus
Lathrop. Joel Lathrop being duly sworn, deposes and says that the foregoing petition by him
subscribed is true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. [signed] Joel Lathrop. Sworn
to and subscribed before me, this 29th day of May A.D. 1922. [signed] E.D. Freshwater, Clerk of the
County Court on 29 May 1922 in Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL.39
WARRANT OF COMMISSION: State of Illinois, Wayne County, Of the May Term of the Wayne
County, County Court, A.D. 190_. In the matter fo Rufus Lathrop alleged to be Insane. The people
of the state of Illinois to J.D. Harlan and J.D. Boggs. Whereas, a statement and petition have been
duly filed in the office of the Clerk of the County Court of said County by Joel Lathrop asking the
Judge of said Court for proceedings to inquire into the alleged insanity of Rufus Lathrop of the
County and State aforesaid; and Whereas, in said matter no jury having been demanded, and the
circumstances of the case being such that there appears to the Judge of said Court to be no
occasion for the empanneling of a jury, and that a trial by jury would, for reasons appearing to the
Court, be inexpedient and improper. Now, therefore, know ye that the Judge of said Court having
inquired into the character and standing of the aforesaid J.D. Harlan and J.D. Boggs and being
satisfied that they are each of them qualified physicians in regular and active practice, and residents
of the County aforesaid, on account of their known capacity and integrity, has appointed them, the
said J.D. Harloan and J.D. Boggs a commission to inquire of and concerning the said alledged
insanity of the said Rufus Lathrop. And the said J.D. Harlan and J.D. Boggs Commission, are
hereby ordered to make a personal examination of the said Rufus Lathrop and file with the Clerk of
this Court their report thereof in writing, verified by affidavit, of the result of their inquiries, together
with their conclusions and recommendations.
Witness, E.D. Freshwater, Clerk of the County Court of Wayne County, and the seal thereof, this
29 day of May 1922, [signed] E.D. Freshwater on 29 May 1922 in Circuit Court, Fairfield, Wayne
Co., IL.40
Abstract of INTERROGATORIES AND REPORT BY JURY OR COMMISSION IN INSANE
CASES.--County Clerk's Copy to File in His Office.
STATE OF ILLINOIS
No.___ In the County Court of Wayne County
County of Wayne
of the May Term, A.D. 1922
In the matter of an Inquisition as to the sanity of _____ the commissioners of Public Charities
submit the following interrogatories, to be answered by the jury in the above entitled case.
Name: Rufus Lathrop
Residence: Wayne City, Ill County: Wayne
Age: 19; Native of: Ill; Duration of residence in the United States: all his life
Is the pecuniary or financial condition of the patient such that he or she can reimburse the State in
whole or part for the cost of his or her support and treatment? Has no property
Does the patient, husband or wife, or any child of the patient, own real estate in Illinois? If so, state
particulars. No
Has the patient, husband or wife, either parent, or any child of the patient, paid taxes in this State
within the last three years? ____
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If so, who, when, and in what city or town? No
Has the patient a conservator or guardian, relatives or friends who are liable, or may be willing, to
assume in whole or in part the costs of his or her support and treatment? _____
FAMILY HISTORY
Father's age: 62 If dead, age at time of death: ___
Father's habits of life: As to alcohol: Abstainer: Yes
Other drug habits: none; As to crime: none; Dependent on charity: no
Father's diseases: Syphilis: no; Epilepsy: no; Insanity: Sister insane
Mother's age: 45
Mother's habits of life: As to alcohol: Abstainer: Yes
Other drug habits: no As to crime: None Dependent on charity: no
Mother's diseases: Syphilis: no Epilepsy: no Insanity: no
Were the patient's parents related? no
Age of father at birth of patient: 43 Of mother: 26
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENT PRIOR TO ONSET OF INSANITY
Sex: male Color: White Occupation: Farm laborer Education, collegiate: no Academic: no"»
Common: yes Reads and writes: yes Religion: none
Condition as to marriage, Single: Single »
Number of children, if any: 0 Patient's predominating physical health: good
SERIOUS DISEASES: Brain diseases (specify): none Spinal diseases (specify): none Injuries to
head (give details): Rec'd kick on top of head 3 years ago from mule
Heat stroke: no Epilepsy: no Chorea: no Hysteria: no Exhaustion: no
Infectious diseases: all children's diseases Habitual constipation: yes
Parturition injuries (specify): no Syphilis (date of infection): no
Tuberculosis: no Thyroid disease: no
Alcohol use: Abstainer: yes
Variety of alcoholic beverages: none Morphine: no Cocaine: no
Acetanilid (in headache powders or other forms): no Tobacco: no Bromides: no Mercury: no
Lead: no Arsenic: no Atropine: no Chloral hydrate: no Illuminating gas: no Diseases of eyes: no
Of ears: Otorrhea when child Of lungs: normal Of heart: no Of arteries: no Of digestive organs:
no Of urinary organs: no Genital excesses: no Masturbation: no
MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS: Emotional disturbances: no Religious tendencies: no Tendency
to worry: yes To overwork: no Mental instability: marked Actual mental abnormalities: none Date
of previous attack: none Character of attack: melancholia Duration of attack: 3 weeks Treatment
employed: home Result of treatment: poor Place of treatment: home Any subsequent attacks
(describe): none Existing physical defects of development: none
ASSIGNED CAUSES: State any facts likely to throw light upon the cause of the mental disease:
unable to assign cause.
DEVELOPMENT OF PRESENT ATTACK: Approximate date of first mental abnormality? tendency
melancholia for 2 years. What was the first change noticed? more pronounced melancholia. What
was the later development? grew worse. What was the most prominent symptom? melancholia
nervous. Was patient suicidal? no. Homicidal? yes. Clean? yes. Filthy? no. Destructive of glass or
furniture? no. Destructive of clothing? no. Noisy in day time? no. Noisy at night? no. Was patient
rational at intervals? yes. Did he show temporary improvement? no. Has restraint been necessary?
yes - on May 28, 1922, attempted to kill brother.
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CONDITION OF PATIENT AT THE TIME OF JUDICIAL INQUIRY: General state of bodily health:
good. Approximate weight: 145. Pulse, frequency: 76. Regularity: yes. Volume: good. Respiration:
18. Frequency: 72. Regularity: yes. Depth: normal. Condition of pupils: normal. Change in speech,
if any: no. Condition of skin as to moisture: moist. Sleep: normal. Digestion: good. Elimination,
bowels: constipation. Kidneys: normal. Any evidence of paralysis: no. Mental disposition: moody.
Character of delusions: fears someone going to harm him. Patient's conduct during inquiry: quiet,
refuses examination. Patient's memory: poor. Peculiarity of appearance: frowning.
We, the undersigned Commissioners in the above entitled case, having been furnished by the State
Commission of Public Charities with the foregoing interrogatories in writing, hereby certify that we
have answered the same correctly to the best of our knowledge and belief. J.S. Harlan, M.D., and
John D. Boggs, M.D.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ABILITY: This patient has no property and no relatives that are able
to pay anything for his support. That said Rufus Lathrop has relatives as follows: Joel Lathrop
father residing at Wayne City, Ill. Dated May 29, 1922, J.V. Heidinger, Judge County Court, County
of Wayne, State of Illinois in May 1922 in Circuit Court, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL.41
ORDER APPOINTING COMMISSION AND SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL
It is therefore ordered by the Judge of said Court, that the hour of 5 o'clock, PM of the 29 day of
May A.D. 1922, be fixed for the hearing on the question of the insanity of the said Rufus Lathrop
and that the clerk of this court issue subpoenas for the physician who has personal knowledge of
the case, and for the persons named as witness in the said statement, and for such others as may
be required to testify concerning the matter, to appear before the Court at the Court House in
Fairfield, in said County, at the time fixed for said hearing. No jury having been demanded, and the
circumstances of the case being such that there appears to the Judge to be no occasion for the
impaneling of a jury, and that it would be inexpedient or improper to have a trial by jury, and the
Judge having full faith in the competency and integrity of you to make personal examination of the
said patient, it is therefore ordered that J.D. Boggs and J.D. Harlan qualified physicians in regular
active practice and residents of said county, be appointed a Commission to inquire into the alleged
insanity of the said Rufus Lathrop and make a report in writing, verified by affadavit of the result of
their inquiries, together with their conclusions and recommendations, and that they be empowered
to administer oaths and take sworn testimony, if necessary.
And now, in pursuance of the foregoing order, the aforesaid Commission, appointed by the
Court, make a report to the Court of their findings and conclusions in said mattter, in writing, verified
by affidavit, which report is in words as follows, to-wit:
REPORT OF COMMISSION
State of Illinois, County of Wayne, May Term, A.D. 1922 of the Wayne County County Court. In
the matter of the alleged insanity of Rufus Lathrop to the Hon. J.V. Heidinger Judge of said Court.
We, the undersigned Commission, appointed by an order of this Court to make a personal
examination of Rufus Lathrop, Wayne of said County, alleged to be insane, would respectfully
report that we did, on the 28 day of May AD, 1922, make a personal examination of the said Rufus
Lathrop alleged to be insane, and as a result of our inquiries we find that the said Rufus Lathrop
melancholia from which we conclude that he is insane, and we would respectfully recommend that
be sent to some public or private hospital or asylum for the insane. All of which is respectfully
submitted. J.D. Harlan, M.D. and John D. Boggs, M.D in May 1922 in Circuit Court, Fairfield,
Wayne Co., IL.42
_____ COUNTY COUNTY COURT. IN THE MATTER OF ______ AN INSANE PERSON.
WARRANT
To commit to the ____ State Hospital for the Insane Anna Illinois, Anna State Hospital for the
Insane. Received, this Thirtieth day of May A.D. 1922 from J.H. Laurence Rufus Lathrop the
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Patient named in the within Warrant. C.H. Anderson Superintendent. Filed in the County Clerk's
office of ____ County, Ill., the 31 day of May 1922. E.B. Freshwater, Clerk.
WARRANT OF COMMITMENT Copy to be filed with County Clerk To Be issued in duplicate,
one to be kept by Superintedent of Hospital, the other to be returned to the County Clerk of ____
County, where patient was sent from.
STATE OF ILLINOIS
Wayne County
The People of the State of Illinois, to G.H. Anderson Sheriff, GREETING: You are hereby
commanded forthwith to apprehend Rufus Lathrop who has been declared to be insane, and to
deliver him to the superintendent of the Anna State Hospital for the Insane at Anna Illinois; and you
are hereby authorized to take to your aid an assistant, if deemed necessary, . . .and of this Warrant
make due return to this office after its execution with the receipt of the Superintendent endorsed on
back hereof.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the County Court of Wayne County, at Fairfield this 29 day
of May A.D. 1922 E.D. Freshwater County Clerk.
To expence taking Rufus Lathrop to Anna State Hospital, Anna Illinois $33.00 on 29 May 1922 in
Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL.43
NOTICE BY INSTITUTION OF CHANGE IN STATUS
State of Illinois, Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit Wayne County
To: Circuit Clerk of Wayne County In the matter of Rufus Lathrop, Asserted to be in need of
mental treatment. Date of Hearing 5-30-1922, Hospital ID No. 022844, Rufus Lathrop was admitted
on May 29, 1922 by order of the Circuit Court of Second Circuit Wayne County (Article VIII) (State
the specific change in status and date of such change if applicable.) Absolute discharge Recovered. (Please restore legal rights). Date of change 12/31/1968. Patient was released to self.
Address: Anna, Ill. This patient was adjudged legally incompetent at the time he was ordered
hospitalized. If adjudged incompetent, his condition now does not require continuance of such
status. [Signed] R.C. Steck, M.D., Superintendent of Anna State Hospital by Gretta R. Brasil, ART,
(Medical Record Librarian) Date: Jan. 2, 1969 Filed Jan. 3, 1969, James Wilson, Clerk of Circuit
Court, Wayne County, Illinois on 2 Jan 1969 in State Hospital, Anna, Union Co., IL.44
ORDER OF RESTORATION TO COMPETENCY
State of Illinois Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit Wayne County
In the matter of Rufus Lathrop, asserted to be in need of mental treatment. On petition for
restoration to competency supported by notice of absolute discharge and after considering the
documents filed, IT IS ORDERED that He is able to manage his person and estate and that said
person is restored to legal competency. Jan. 6, 1969, Enter: [signed] Harry L. Ziegler, Judge, Filed
Jan. 6, 1969, James Wilson, Clerk of Circuit Court, Wayne County, Illinois on 6 Jan 1969 in State
Hospital, Anna, Union Co., IL.45
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TRESSIE PEARL; b. 29 Dec 1904;46 47 48 d. 19 Jan 1982 in Bernard Lathrop's residence, Wayne Co.,
IL at age 77;
OBIT: DEATHS, TRESSIE LATHROP WAYNE CITY, Tressie Lathrop, 77, Wayne City, was
pronounced dead on arrival at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Vernon Hospital. Mrs. [sic] Lathrop was born
in Wayne County Dec. 29, 1904, the daughter of Joel and Lula (Dove) Lathrop. Survivors include
one brother, Bernard Lathrop of Wayne City; three sisters, Gertie Shaw of Byron and Zelphia
Shelton and Ruby Shelton, both of Wayne City; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. [sic]
Lathrop was a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church, south of Keenes, where funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. David Erwin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion
Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the Richardson Chapel in Wayne City.
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OBIT: TRESSIE LATHROP, 77, OF WAYNE CITY, DIES [photo], Tressie Lathrop, 77, of rural
Wayne City, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Emergency Room at Mt. Vernon Hospital. Miss Lathrop
had been home one week from the hospital before she suffered a massive heart attack and was
taken to the Emergency Room. She had been in ill health for two years a heart condition and
diabetes.
SERVICES FRIDAY, Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday from Mt. Zion United
Methodist church with Rev. David Erwin officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Visitation will be held after 6 p.m. Thursday (tonight) at Richardson's Funeral Home in Wayne City.
Miss Lathrop was born in Wayne County Dec. 29, 1904, the daughter of Joel and Lula (Dove)
Lathrop. She attended school south of Wayne City at Scrubb [sic] Hill. Earlier in her life, she
worked at Sexton's in Fairfield and later in the canning factory in Rockford during the summer for
ten years. She was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist church.
THE SURVIVORS, Survivors include: one brother, Bernard Lathrop, of Wayne City; three
,
sisters, Gertie Shaw, of Byron; and Zelphia Shelton and Ruby Shelton, both of Wayne City;49 50 bur.
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22 Jan 1982 in Mt. Zion Farnsworth Cemetery, Wayne Co., IL.51 52
She suffered with rheumatic fever as a child and with diabetes in later life.
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ALBERT JOE, b. 30 Oct 1906; m. GRACE EDITH BUTLER; m. GRACE EDITH BUTLER; div. GRACE EDITH
BUTLER; div. GRACE EDITH BUTLER.
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ZELPHIA FRANCIS; b. 25 Dec 1908;53 m. CLYDE SHELTON;54 55 56 d. 4 Sep 1984 in Good Samaritan
Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Jefferson Co., IL at age 75; OBIT.
RITES HELD FOR MRS. SHELTON, [photo] Funeral services for Mrs. Zelphia Shelton, 75, of rural
Wayne City, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) at Richardson Funeral Home, Wayne City, with
Rev. John Linder officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Zion Cemetery south of Keenes. Mrs. Shelton
died at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. A more complete obituary
appeared in Tuesday's edition of the Press.
OBIT: ZELPHIA SHELTON, RURAL WAYNE CITY, 75, DIES, Mrs. Zelphia Shelton, 75, of rural
Wayne City, died at 4:50 a.m. Monday, Sept. 3, 1984 [should be Tuesday, Sept. 4, 1984], at Good
Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon from a bleeding ulcer. Mrs. Shelton was in ill health and entered
the hospital Saturday morning. Due to her weakened condition, she was too ill to complete x-ray
tests or submit to surgery, a family member told the Press. Funeral arrangements are pending at
Richardson Funeral Home at Wayne City. Born in Four Mile. Mrs. Shelton was born in Four Mile
township, Wayne county, Dec. 24, 1908, the daughter of Joel and Lula (Dove) Lathrop. She
attended Wayne City High School. She was married to Clyde Shelton in Mt. Vernon 48 years ago.
Mr. Shelton is a retired school bus driver for Oak Grove School and engaged in farming. Mrs.
Shelton was a former employee of Sexton Manufacturing Company at Fairfield, where she worked
as a seamstress. For several years she worked as a summer cook for the Del Monte Corporation
at Rochelle in its canning division. She followed the Methodist faith. The Survivors. Mrs. Shelton is
survived by her husband, Clyde Shelton, of rural Wayne City; one sister, Mrs. Howard (Ruby)
Shelton, of Wayne City; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were six brothers
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and five sisters;57 58 59 bur. 6 Sep 1984 in Mt. Zion Farnsworth Cemetery, Wayne Co., IL.60 61
She and CLYDE SHELTON resided on 26 Mar 1946 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL.62
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FORREST GLEN, b. 29 Jul 1911; m. MILDRED SHELTON.
BERNARD GEORGE, b. 28 Jun 1914; m. MARY E. SHREVE; div. MARY E. SHREVE; div. MARY E.
SHREVE; m. ZELLA MERRITT.
RUBY MARIE, b. 05 May 1917; m. HOWARD EARL SHELTON.
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RAYMOND EDWARD; b. 29 Apr 1919;63 64 d. 6 Apr 1978 in at home, Four Mile Twp., Wayne Co., IL at
age 58.
OBITUARY: RAYMOND LATHROP, WAYNE CITY, DIES, Raymond Lathrop, about 59, of Rt. 1,
Wayne City, died unexpectedly at 12:30 a.m. Thursday (today) at his home outside of Wayne City.
He had not been under a doctor's care, said Coroner Bob Johnson, who was conducting an inquiry.
Arrangements are pending at Richardson's Funeral Home in Wayne City.
OBITUARY: LATHROP RITES HELD, Services for Raymond Edward Lathrop, 59, of rural Wayne
City, were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City. Rev.
Richard McCormick officiated and burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Mr. Lathrop died at 1 a.m.
Thursday at his home. His death was unexpected. He was born in Wayne County Apr. 29, 1919,
the son of Joel and Hully [sic] (Dove) Lathrop. Surviving are one brother, Bernard, of Wayne City;
four sisters, Mrs. Gertie Shaw, of Genoa; Miss Tressie Lathrop, Mrs. Zelphia Shelton and Mrs.
Ruby Shelton, all of Wayne City.
OBITUARY: DEATHS, RAYMOND EDWARD LATHROP WAYNE CITY, Raymond Edward
Lathrop, 59, Route 1, Wayne City, died at 1 a.m. Thursday in his home. He was a farmer. He was
born in Wayne County April 29, 1919 the son of Joel and Hully [sic] (Dove) Lathrop. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Richardson Chapel at the Richardson Chapel. Rev.
Richard McCormick will officiate and burial will be in Mt. Zion cemetery. Visitors may call after 6
p.m. today at the Richardson Chapel. He is survived by one brother, Bernard Lathrop, Wayne City
and four sisters, Mrs. Gertie Shaw, Genoa, Miss Tressie Lathrop, Wayne City, Mrs. Zelphia
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Shelton, Wayne City and Mrs. Ruby Shelton, Wayne City;65 66 67 bur. 8 Apr 1978 in Mt. Zion
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Farnsworth Cemetery, Wayne Co., IL.68 69
He graduated on 14 Jun 1933 in Fairfield Community High School, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL;
W.C.H.S. 1933, The 1933 Class of the Wayne County Public Schools request your presence at
their Graduating Exercises, To be held Wednesday afternoon, June the Fourteenth, nineteen
hundred thirty-three, at one-thirty o'clock at the Fairfield Community High School, Fairfield, Illinois,
Eighth Grade Graduates 1933 [listed]
Program:
March - Mary Maud Koors
Song 'America' - Rev. Paul W. Boyer, Leader
Invocation - Rev. Paul W. Boyer
Piano Duet - Mary Maud Koors, Dorothy Glen Samford
Address - Dr. W.H. Whitlock
Presentation of Diplomas - Leonard F. Samford, Co. Supt.
Benediction - Rev. J.S. Bright.70
Petition
State of Illinois, Wayne County, In the County Court of Wayne County, Nov. 2, Term, 1942, To
the Hon. Arthur W. Elliott Judge of said Court.
Your petitioner Albert Lathrop would respectfully represent that he is a reputable citizen of said
County, and that he believes that Raymond Lathrop a resident citizen of Wayne County, is insane,
or suffering under mental derangement, and unsafe to be at large, and that the welfare of himself or
others requires his restraint or commitment to some Hospital or Asylum for the Insane. The facts in
the case can be proven by F.O. Anderson a regular practicing physician, having personal
knowledge of said case, and by Grace Lathrop, Don Austin all of whom are residents of this County,
and that the said ____ has ____ property ____ effects the safe keeping of which will require the
appointment of a Conservator ____ wherefore your petitioner prays that a writ be issued for said
____ and that a Venire may be issued for a jury of six good and lawful men, one at least of said
jurors to be a qualified physician, or that in the discretion of the Court, a commission of two qualified
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physicians be appointed to determine the truth of the allegations in the foregoing peition contained,
and also, that a subpoena be issued for the witnesses named, returnable at such time as may be
fixed by your Honorable Court, and that proceedings be had to inquire into the alleged insanity of
_____. Albert Lathrop being duly sworn, deposes and says that the foregoing petition by him
subscribed is true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
[signed] Albert Lathrop
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of Nov. A.D. 1942, Alvis H. Wood, Clerk of the
County Court on 2 Nov 1942 in Circuit Court, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL.71
ORDER APPOINTING COMMISSION AND SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL
It is therefore ordered by the Judge of said Court that the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., of the 2nd
day of November A.D., 1942, be fixed for the hearing on the question of the insanity of the said
Raymond Lathrop and that the clerk of this court issue subpoenas for the physician who has
personal knowledge of the case, and for the persons named as witnesses in the said statement,
and for such others as may be required to testify concerning the matter, to appear before the Court
at the Court House in Fairfield, in said County, at the time fixed for said hearing. No jury having
been demanded, and the circumstances of the case being such that there appears to the Judge to
be no occasion for the impaneling of a jury, and that it would be inexpedient or improper to have a
trial by jury, and the Judge having full faith in the competency and integrity of W.A. Hancock and
F.O. Anderson to make personall examination of the said patient.
It is therefore ordered that W.A. Hancock and F.O. Anderson qualified physicians in regular
active practice and residents of said county, be appointed a Commission to inquire into the alleged
insanity of the siad Raymond Lathrop and make a report in writing, verified by affidavit, of the result
of their inquiries, together with their conclusions and recommendations, and that they be
empowered to administer oaths and take sworn testimony, if necessary.
And now, in pursuance of the foregoing order, the aforesaid Commission, appointed by the
Court, make a report to the Court of their findings and conclusions in said matter, in writing, verified
by affidavit, which report is in words as follows, to-wit:
REPORT OF COMMISSION
State of Illinois, Wayne County, Nov. 2, A.D. 1942 of the Wayne County County Court.
In the matter of the alleged insanity of Raymond Lathrop. To the Hon. Arthur W. Elliott, Judge of
said Court. We, the undersigned Commission, appointed by an order of this Court to make a
personal examination of Raymond Lathrop of said County, alleged to be insane, would respectfully
report that we did on the 2nd day of Nov. A.D. 1942, make a personal examination of the said
Raymond Lathrop alleged to be insane, and as a result of our inquiries we find that the said
Raymond Lathrop is from which we conclude that he is insane and we would respectfully
recommend that he be sent to some public or private hospital or asylum for the insane.
[signed] Frank O. Anderson, M.D.
[signed] W.A. Hancock, M.D.
All of which is respectfully submitted. Dated this 2nd day of Nov. A.D. 1942, State of Illinois,
Wayne County, Frank O. Anderson each of the County and State aforesaid, W.A. Hancock being
first duly sworn, upon their oaths say that they have read the foregoing report signed by them, and
know the contents thereof, and that the same is true, to the best of their knowledge, information and
belief.
[signed] Frank O. Anderson, M.D.
[signed] W.R. Hancock, M.D.
REPORT OF COMMISSION WITH INTERROGATION ATTACHED
State of Illinois, Wayne County, In the County Court of said County.
In the Matter of Raymond Lathrop - Alleged to be insane.
To the Honorable Arthur W. Elliott County Judge of said County:
The undersigned, a Commission heretofore appointed by an order of this court to make a
personal examination of the said Raymond Lathrop an alleged insane person would respectfully
report that in pursuance of their appointment and the order aforesaid, they did, on the 2nd day of
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Nov. A.D. 1942 make a personal examination of the said Raymond Lathrop and as a result of their
inquiries they report that they find the said Raymond Lathrop is insane and unsafe to be at large
and is suffering under mental derangement and that the welfare of himself and others requires his
restraint and commitment to a hospital and asylum for the insane.
Your Commission would further report that they have answered such interrogatories as have
been furnished them, propounded by the Department of Public Welfare as seem to apply to this
particular case and verified the same by an affidavit to the best of their knowledge and belief, which
said interrogatories are hereto attached and marked 'Exhibit A' and made a part of this report.
[signed] Frank O. Anderson, M.D.
[singed] W.R. Hancock, M.D.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd day of Nov. A.D. 1942, Alvis H. Wood, Clerk of the
County Court
EXHIBIT A - INTERROGATORIES AND REPORT BY COMMISSION IN INSANE CASES
State of Illinois, Wayne County, In the County Court of Wayne County, A.D. 1942.
In the matter of an inquisition as to the sanity of Raymond Lathrop the Dept. of Public Welfare
submits the following interrogatories, to be answered by the Commission in the above entitled case:
Name: Raymond Lathrop, Residence: Wayne City, Ill., County of Wayne, Age: 23, Native of Illinois
Is the pecuniary or financial condition of the patient such that he or she can reimburse the State in
whole or part for the cost of his or her support and treatment? no
Does the patient, husband or wife, either parent, or any child of the patient, own real estate in
Illinois? If so, state particulars: No. Has the patient, husband or wife, either parent, or any child of
the patient, paid taxes in this State within the last three years? No. Has the patient a conservator or
guardian, relatives or friends who are liable, or may be willing to assume in whole or in part the cost
of his or her support and treatment? No.
FAMILY HISTORY
Father's age: 83, Native of IL, Father's habits of life: as to alcohol: abstainer. Other drug habits:
none. As to crime: none. Dependent on charity: no. Father's diseases: Syphillis: no. Epilepsy: no.
Insanity: no.
Mother's age: 65, Native of IL. Mother's habits of life, as to alcohol: abstainer. Other drug habits:
none. As to crime: none. Dependent on charity: no. Mother's diseases, Syphillis: no. Epilepsy: no.
Insanity: no.
Were the patient's parents related? no. Age of father at birth of patient 60, of mother 41
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENT PRIOR TO ONSET OF INSANITY
Sex: male, Color: white, Occupation: farmer, Education: common, Reads and writes: single,
Number of children, if any: none, Patient's predominating physical health: good. No serious
diseases. No infectious diseases. Does not drink or use drugs. Mental disturbances: extremely
nervous. Mental characteristics: Emotional disturbances: nervous. Tendency to worry: yes. Mental
instability: yes. Date of previous attack: July 1942. Character of attack: mental instability. Duration
of attack: 2 weeks. Treatment employed: sedatives. Result of treatment: ok. Place of treatment: at
home. Any subsequent attacks (describe): one attack 5 weeks ago. Existing physical defects of
development: none
ASSIGNED CAUSES State any facts likely to throw light upon the cause of the mental diseases:
don't know.
DEVELOPMENT OF PRESENT ATTACK Approximate date of first mental abnormality? July 1942.
What was the first change noticed? nervousness. What was the later development?
sleeplessness. What was the most prominent symptom? wild condition. Was patient suicidal? no.
Homicidal? no Clean? no. Filthy: -- Noisy at night: yes. Was patient rational at intervals? yes. Did
he show temporary improvement? yes. Has restraint been necessary? yes.
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CONDITION OF PATIENT AT THE TIME OF JUDICIAL INQUIRY
General state of bodily health: ok. Approximate weight: 155. Pulse, frequency: 8. Regularity: ok.
Volume: ok. Respiration, frequency: 18. Regularity: yes. Depth: normal. Condition of pupils:
normal. Change in speech, if any: none. Condition of skin as to moisture: fair. Sleep: poor.
Digestion: ok. Elimination, bowels: ok. Kidneys: ok. Any evidence of paralysis: none. Mental
disposition: poor. Character of delusions: none. Patient's conduct during inquiry: fair. Patient's
memory: good. General remarks: none.
We, the undersigned Commissioners in the above entitled case, having been furnished by the
Department of Public Welfare with the foregoing interrogatories in writing, hereby certify that we
have answered the same correctly to the best of our knowledge and belief. Frank O. Anderson,
M.D. and W. A. Hancock, M.D. Commissioners
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ABILITY
As to the ability of said Raymond Lathrop to pay for his care and support at the hospital, I find on
diligent inquiry That said Raymond Lathrop has relatives as follows: Albert Lathrop (brother)
residing at Wayne City, Ill. and Joe Lathrop (father) residing at Wayne City, Ill. That said relatives
are financially able to pay for the care and support of said ____ the sum of none per month. Dated:
Nov. 2, 1942. A.W. Elliott, Judge of County Court on 2 Nov 1942 in Circuit Court, Fairfield, Wayne
Co., IL.72
Order of Commitment
It is therefore ordered by the court, that the said Raymond Lathrop be committed to Anna State
Hospital as a County patient.
It is further ordered that the Clerk of this Court issue a warrant commanding Arthur Barnard to
apprehend the said Raymond Lathrop and deliver him to Anna State Hospital in accordance with
Section 18 of this Act. And it is also further ordered that the Clerk of this Court transmit to the State
Commissioners of Public Charities, and to the Superintendent of Anna State Hospital for the Insane
at Anna, Illinois without delay, copies of such as are required by law.
And it is further ordered that the costs of this proceedngs shall be paid by Wayne County, Arthur
W. Elliott, Judge in Nov 1942 in Anna State Hospital, Anna, Union Co., IL.73
Warrant of Commitment
State of Illinois, Wayne County, The People of the State of Illinois, to Arthur Barnard Sheriff,
Greeting
You are hereby commanded forthwith to apprehend Raymond Lathrop who has been declared to
be insane, and to deliver him to the superintendent of the Anna State Hospital for the Insane at
Anna, Illinois; and you are hereby authorized to take to your aid ___ assistant ___, if deemed
necessary, one of whom shall be a female of reputable character and mature age and of this
Warrant make due return to this office after its execution, with the receipt of the Superintendent
endorsed on back hereof.
Witness my hand and the seal of the County Court of Wayne County, at Fairfield this 2nd day of
Nov. A.D., 1942 Alvia H. Wood, County Clerk on 2 Nov 1942 in Anna State Hospital, Anna, Union
Co., IL.74
To the Judge of the County Court: Wayne County, Illinois. Sir:--I have the honor to report that
Raymond Lathrop an inmate of this institution from your County, was paroled this 13th day March
1943 to Albert Lathrop who is aware that this patient is or has been insane and agrees to provide
him with a suitable home, and to return him to this institution should unfavorable symptoms arise.
Should the patient not be returned he will be discharged at the expiration of three months. Very
Respectfully, L.J. May, M.D. Supintendent & Managing Officer on 13 Mar 1943 in Anna State
Hospital, Anna, Union Co., IL.75
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Anna State Hospital To the Judge of the County Court: Wayne County, Illinois. Sir: I have the
honor to report that Raymond Lathrop a patient admitted to this institution from your county
November 2, 1942 was paroled on the 13th day of March 1943 at the request of Albert Lathrop and
was discharged June 13, 1943 at the expiration of his parole mentally. cured. Very respectfully, L.
J. May, M.D. Superintendent & Managing Officer on 13 Jun 1943 in Anna State Hospital, Anna,
Union Co., IL.76
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2. LOVA MAY LATHROP (Joel ); b. 6 Sep 1897 in home, Four Mile Twp., Wayne Co., IL;77 78 m. DON W. AUSTIN, son of
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WILCO AUSTIN and NORA BOSWELL 14 Mar 1928 in Wayne Co., IL;79 80 81 d. 25 Nov 1963 in home, Four Mile Twp., Wayne
Co., IL at age 66.
LOVA M. AUSTIN OF WAYNE CITY DIES AT AGE 66 - Mrs. Lova May Austin, 66, of Wayne City, died at 8:00 a.m.
today at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Mt. Zion Methodist church, of which she was
a member, with the Rev. Tom Richards officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. The body will lie in
state at Richardson Chapel, where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Austin was born September 6, 1897, in
Wayne county, the daughter of Joe and Lula (Dove) Lathrop. On March 14, 1928, she was married to Don Austin, who
survives. Other survivors include one son, Donald Gene Austin of East Peoria, Ill; five brothers, Rufus Lathrop, Albert
Lathrop, Forrest Lathrop, Bernard Lathrop and Raymond Lathrop all of Wayne City; four sisters, Mrs. Gertie Shaw of
Rochelle, Miss Tressie Lathrop, Mrs. Zelphia Shelton, and Mrs. Ruby Shelton, all of Wayne City; and two grandchildren.
MRS. LOVA AUSTIN, OF WAYNE CITY, DIES - Had Been In Poor Health Some Time; Wife of Don Austin; Rites Held Mrs. Lova May Austin, 66, a housewife, died at her home on rural route Wayne City at 8 a.m. Saturday. She had been in
poor health for some time. Mrs. Austin was the wife of Don Austin.
RITES HELD MONDAY - Funeral services were held from the Mt. Zion Methodist church Monday afternoon (Today),
with Rev. Tom Richards officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion cemetery. The Richardson Funeral Home was in charge.
Lova May, daughter of Joe and Lulu Dove Lathrop was born in Wayne county September 6th, 1897. On March 14th,
1928, she was married to Don Austin, with one son born to this union. Mrs. Austin was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist
church.
THE SURVIVORS - Surviving are her husband; a son, Donald Gene, of East Peoria; two grandchildren; five brothers,
Rufus, Albert, Forrest, Bernard and Raymond Lathrop, all of Wayne City; and four sisters, Mrs. Gertie Shaw, of Rochelle;
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and Tressie Lathrop, Zelphia Shelton, and Ruby Shelton, all of Wayne City;82 83 84 bur. 2 Dec 1963 in Mt. Zion Farnsworth
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Cemetery, Wayne Co., IL.85 86
Don W. Austin was born on 2 Oct 1897 in Wayne Co., IL.87 He died on 2 Jan 1980 in St. Francis Hospital, Morton,
Tazewell Co., IL at age 82; RETIRED WAYNE CITY FARMER DIES - Donald Austin, 82, a retired Wayne City farmer
died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday in the St. Francis Hospital in Morton. He had lived in Morton the last year with his son,
Donald Gene.
RITES FRIDAY - Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Richardson's Funeral Home in Wayne City with Rev.
Omer Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Thursday
(today). Mr. Austin was born in Wayne County Oct. 2, 1897, the son of Wilco and Nora (Boswell) Austin. He was married
to Lova Lathrop. She died in 1963.
FARMED NEAR WAYNE CITY - Mr. Austin farmed south of Wayne City. He was a member of Mt. Zion Church.
Surviving are one son, Donald Gene Austin, of Morton; three grandchildren.88 He was buried on 4 Jan 1980 in Farnsworth
Cemetery, Wayne Co., IL.89
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Known children of LOVA MAY LATHROP and DON W. AUSTIN were:
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i. DONALD GENE; b. 10 Oct at home, Wayne Co., IL; m. NOLA JUNE HOOD, daughter of NOEL J. HOOD
and GOLDIE C. BRUNER 20 Nov 1955 in Wayne Co., IL.90
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3. GERTIE ELLEN LATHROP (Joel ); b. 30 Mar 1899 in home, Four Mile Twp., Wayne Co., IL;91 92 m. HERBERT SHAW, son
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of WILLIAM CHARLES SHAW and LAURA ADDIE ROBERTSON 25 Dec 1921 in Wayne Co., IL;93 94 d. 18 Dec 1981 in Rockford,
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Winnebago Co., IL at age 82.95 96
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Herbert Shaw was born on 13 Apr 1896 in Wayne Co., IL.97 98 He died in Jan 1971 in Rochelle, Ogle Co., IL at age
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Known children of GERTIE ELLEN LATHROP and HERBERT SHAW were as follows:
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b. 12 Dec 1922 in Ogle Co., IL;104 105 106 m. LLOYD SCHMIDT;107 108 d. 22 Mar 1976
at age 53.109
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ii. LAWRENCE;110 111 112 b. 16 Dec 1925;113 114 m. MARIA (--?--);115 116 d. 10 Oct 1994 in Sycamore,
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DeKalb Co., IL at age 68.117 118
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iv. LOREN;123 124 125 b. 7 Mar in IL;126 127 m. JOYCE W ILHELM 9 Jun 1956.128 129
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v. ARTHUR DEAN130 131 132 was also known as DEAN; b. 28 Jan;133 134 m. MARCIA JOHNSON 13 Mar
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1966.135 136
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vi. DELORES;137 138 139 b. 9 Sep;140 141 m. CONRAD JOHSON 28 Dec 1963.142
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4. ROSCOE TEDDY LATHROP (Joel ) also went by the name of "ROCK;" b. 17 Nov 1900 in home, Four Mile Twp., Wayne
Co., IL; m. VIOLA BROWN, daughter of CHARLES BROWN and BESSIE DUNN 3 Mar 1928; d. 9 Mar 1963 in Wayne Co., IL at
age 62; bur. 1963 in Thomason Cemetery, Wayne City, Wayne Co., IL.
Viola Brown was also known as SARAH BROWN.143 She was born on 17 May 1906 in White Co., IL.
FALLS AT CHURCH; FRACTURES WRISTS, Mrs. Viola Lathrop, 81, of 116 Union Street, fell Sunday morning down
the front steps of the First Baptist Church as she was going home. She was taken in the Wayne County Ambulance to
Memorial Hospital and Monday afternoon (today) submitted to the setting of her right arm above the wrist and her left wrist.
They were put in casts. She is the mother of Glen Lathrop and expects to go to her home Tuesday in 1987 in Fairfield,
Wayne Co., IL.144
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i. GLEN EUGENE; 145 b. 28 Apr in Wayne Co., IL;146 m. YVONNE W OLFE, daughter of CLARENCE W OLFE
and ESTES BAILEY 23 Jun 1951 in home of Harold Mayberry, Wayne City, Wayne Co., IL;
CLIPPING: witnessed by Hershel & Delores (Miller) Pennington
MARRIAGE BOOK G: License dated June 21, 1951, Glen Eugene Lathrop, residence Wayne City,
IL, occupation Army, age 23, White, American, born Wayne Co., IL, father Roscoe Lathrop, mother
Sarah Brown, 1st marriage, Yvonne Wolfe, residence Wayne City, age 19, born Wayne Co., IL,
father Clarence Wolfe, mother Estes Bailey, married in Wayne City, Wayne Co., IL, June 23, 1951,
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witnesses Delores Miller and Hurshel Pennington, by Elder H.H. Mayberry, a Gospel Minister.147 148
He began military service in 1951; in the Army at time of marriage.149 He was custodian in 1991 in
Fairfield National Bank, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL.150
40th Wedding Anniversary- The Children request the honour of your presence at the Fortieth
Wedding Anniversary of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Glen Lathrop on Sunday, June 23rd from two four o'clock in the afternoon First Baptist Church 308 South First Street Fairfield, Illinois.151
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HOWARD DALE; b. 20 Feb in Wayne Co., IL; m. DORIS COIL, daughter of EBER COIL and ELSIE SMITH
23 Sep 1951.
His hobbies include hunting, fishing and gardening.152 He and DORIS COIL are members of the
Nameoki United Methodist Church.153 He resided in 1955 in Granite City, Madison Co., IL; moved
into present home.154 He was a bus driver for Granite City. He retired in 1990 between 1960 and
1990 in Granite City, Madison Co., IL.155
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MERVIN; b. 25 Jan in Wayne City, Wayne Co., IL;156 m. THELMA COIL, daughter of EBER COIL and
ELSIE SMITH 18 Dec 1955 in Keenes, Wayne Co., IL; Marriage Book H: Mervin Lathrop, residence
Wayne City, IL, occupation salesman, date of birth 1/25/35, age 20, white, cau. born Wayne City,
IL, father Roscoe Lathrop, mother Viola Brown, 1st marriage, Thelma Irene Coil, residence Keenes,
IL, date of birth 10/31/38, age 17, white, cau., born Keenes, IL, father Eber Coil, mother Elsie Smith,
1st marriage, married at Keenes, Wayne Co., IL, December 18, 1955, witnesses Ruby Brown and
Robert ____, married by Cameron Harmon.157
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6. FORREST GLEN LATHROP (Joel ); b. 29 Jul 1911 in home, Four Mile Twp., Wayne Co., IL; March 29, 1911;158 159 160 161
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m. MILDRED SHELTON, daughter of ELMER SHELTON and STELLA RASH 11 Jul 1931 in Wayne Co., IL;162 163 d. 29 Apr 1968 in
Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Jefferson Co., IL at age 56; heart attack
FORREST G. LATHROP, WAYNE CITY, DIES, Death Tuesday Afternoon Due to Heart Attack; Rites Held Today.
Forrest Glen Lathrop, 56, Wayne City farmer, died at Jefferson Memorial hospital at 2 p.m. Tuesday. His death was due
to a heart attack. Funeral Services. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon (today) from the Richardson
Chapel, with Rev. John Beck officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion cemetery. Mr. Lathrop was born in Wayne county
March 29th, 1911, the son of Joel and Lulu Dove Lathrop. The Survivors. Surviving are three sons, Albert, of Plano; John
G., of St. Louis, Mo.; and Grant, of East Peoria; three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Seevers, of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Audrey
Kercher, of Barrington; and Mrs. Irene Baker, of Carbondale; four brothers, Albert, Bernard, Rufus and Raymond Lathrop,
all of Wayne City; four sisters, Miss Tressie Lathrop, Mrs. Ruby Shelton and Mrs. Zelphia Shelton, all of Wayne City, and
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Mrs. Gertie Shaw, of Rochelle; and seven grandchildren.;164 165 166 167 bur. 2 May 1968 in Mt. Zion Farnsworth Cemetery,
Wayne Co., IL.168
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Mildred Shelton was born on 23 Apr 1913 in Wayne Co., IL.169 170 171 172 She died on 22 Jul 1988 in Good Samaritan
Regional Health Center, Mt. Vernon, Jefferson Co., IL at age 75;
MILDRED LATHROP WAYNE CITY, Mildred Lathrop, 75, Wayne City, died 7:59 p.m., July 22, 1988, in Good Samaritan
Regional Health Center. Mrs. Lathrop was born April 23, 1913, in Wayne County, a daughter of Elmer and Stella (Rash)
Shelton. July 11, 1931, she married Forrest Lathrop, who preceded her in death. Services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at
Wayne City Methodist Church with the Rev. Max Borah and the Rev. Stanley Mathews officiating. Burial followed in Mount
Zion Cemetery. Mrs. Lathrop is survived by three sons, Albert Lathrop of Yorkville, John Lathrop of St. Louis and Grant
Lathrop of East Peoria; three daughters, Phyllis Seevers of Bridgeton, Mo., Audry Kercher of Marelta, [sic] Ga., and Irene
Baker of Tallahassee, Fla., 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three brothers, Clyde Shelton, Howard Shelton and
Burnel Shelton of Wayne City; and one sister, Verna Murbarger of Clay City. Mrs. Lathrop was a methodist. Mrs. Lathrop
was preceded in death by her husband and one son. Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City was in charge of the
arrangements.
MILDRED LATHROP, 75, WAYNE CITY DIES FRIDAY IN MT. VERNON, Mildred Lathrop, 75, of Wayne City died at
7:59 p.m. Friday, July 22, 1988 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was the sister of Clyde, Howard and
Burnel Shelton, all of Wayne City. Services Held. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Wayne City United
Methodist Church with Rev. Max Borah and Rev. Stanley Matthews officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
The Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City was in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Lathrop was born April 23, 1913 in
Wayne County, the daughter of Elmer and Stella (Rash) Shelton. She was a member of the Wayne City United Methodist
Church. The Survivors. Survivors include three sons, Albert of Yorkville; John of St. Louis; and Grant of East Peoria;
three daughters, Phyllis Seevers of Bridgeton, MO; Audrey Kercher of Marietta, GA; and Irene Baker of Tallahassee, FL;
three brothers, Clyde Shelton, Howard Shelton and Burnel Shelton, all of Wayne City; one sister, Verna Murbarger of Clay
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City; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.173 174 175 176 177 She was buried on 24 Jul 1988 in Farnsworth Cemetery,
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Wayne Co., IL.178 179
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i. GORDON FAYE; 180 181 182 b. 1 Mar 1932 in Wayne Co., IL;183 184 d. 19 Oct 1954 in on Route 142,
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Wayne Co., IL at age 22; killed in car/tractor accident about 2 miles south of Wayne City, IL.185 186
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PHYLLIS LEE; b. 22 Oct in Wayne Co., IL;187 188 m. W ILLIAM SEEVERS 11 Sep 1965.189 190
She was educated between 1948 and 1951 in Wayne City High School, Wayne City, Wayne Co.,
IL.191 She graduated in 1951 in Wayne City High School, Wayne City, Wayne Co., IL.192 She was
WCHS CLASS OF 1951 DRAWS 22 TO REUNION, [photo] , Wayne City High School's graduating
class of 1951 held its first reunion ever Saturday, meeting for a tour of the school, and dinner and
socializing at the community building, and drew 22 of its 30 class members to the event. Prizes
were given away for those achieving the following milestones:
Who Came the Farthest--Loren Legg, 200 miles from St. James, Missouri
Most Children--Norwood Heifner, nine
Most Grandchildren--Janell Bullock and Dale Loker, 14 each
Most Hair--William Patterson
Least Hair--Dale Loker
Most Changed--Ellis Holloman
Least Changed--Gary Harrison
Members of the planning committe were Barbara (Choate) Atteberry, Delores (Lamb) Vest and Lee
Austin on 4 Aug 1990 in Wayne City Community Building, Wayne City, Wayne Co., IL.193
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ALBERT LOWELL; b. 15 Mar in Wayne City, Wayne Co., IL;194 195 196 m. VELMA ILENE COIL, daughter of
EBER COIL and ELSIE SMITH 5 Sep 1955 in Garrison Temple Church, Wayne City, Wayne Co., IL;
Marriage Book H: Albert L. Lathrop, residence Wayne City, occupation welder, born 3/15/35, age
20, white American, born Wayne City, IL, father Forest G. Lathrop, mother Mildred Shelton, 1st
marriage, Velma Coil, residence Keenes, IL, born Oct. 31, 1938, age 16, white American, born
Keenes, IL, father Eber Coil, mother Elsie Smith, 1st marriage, married at Garrison Temple, Wayne
City, Illinois, September 5 . . . witnesses Gene Austin and Thelma Coil, married by Cameron
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Harmon;197 198 199 he and VELMA ILENE COIL were divorced between 4 Aug 1964 and 1964; m.
ESTHER (--?--) after 1965.
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AUDREY MAY; b. 27 Nov 1936 in Wayne Co., IL;200 201 she and DEAN SAYLOR KERCHER were
engaged 1961 in IL.
ENGAGED, AUDREY LATHROP, [photo] Mrs. Mildred Lathrop, of Wayne City, announces the
engagement of her daughter, Audrey to Dean Kertcher [sic], of Park Ridge, Ill. The ceremony will
be performed Saturday, September 9th. The young couple plan to make their home in Peoria
where young Kertcher [sic] is a senior at Bradley University;202 m. DEAN SAYLOR KERCHER 9 Sep
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1961;203 204 d. 7 May 1996 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA at age 59; cause of death cancer.
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VIOLA IRENE; b. 2 Jul in Wayne Co., IL;205 206 207 m. ALLEN L.D. W OODY 13 Sep 1958;208 209 m.
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ROBERT GENE BAKER 11 Mar 1967.210 211
She was educated in Florida State University, Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL.212 Irene says that the
most interesting thing about herself is the fact that she and her daughters each graduated from
FSU. Irene as a Reading Specialist, Carmen in Business Management, and Krista in
Communications.213 She was educated between 1953 and 1957 in Wayne City High School, Wayne
City, Wayne Co., IL.214 She was reading specialist. Teaching mainly first and fourth grades in nine
classes in 1983 in Pineview Elementary School, Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL.215 She served as
secretary for church and worked as a buyer and assistant in a nursery in 1992 in Tallahassee,
Leon Co., FL.216
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JOHN GAIL; b. 26 Nov in Wayne Co., IL;217 218 m. PEGGY ELAINE DOWNEY 15 Mar 1965 in Marion,
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Williamson Co., IL.219 220
He is a school teacher in Mehlville School, Mehlville, St. Louis Co., MO.
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VIRGIL GRANT; b. 14 Jan in Wayne Co., IL;221 222 m. JANET SUE W ARREN 5 Jun 1965 in Arrington
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Baptist Church, Wayne Co., IL.223 224
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He is employed in Caterpillar, Morton, Tazewell Co., IL.
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Marriage license June 6, 1914;225 226 227 228 m. MARY E. SHREVE 16 Jun 1937; BERNARD GEORGE LATHROP filed for divorce
from MARY E. SHREVE between 27 Sep 1939 and 25 Jan 1940 in Circuit Court, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL; Sept. 27, 1939,
No. 39-2075 Summons, Wayne County Circuit Court In the Matter of Mary E. Lathrop vs. Bernard Lathrop. Sheriff's Fees Services $1.00, Mileage $3.00, Return $.25. Total $4.25. Filed in the Circuit Court this 27 day of Sept. A.D., 1939, O.C.
Draper, Clerk.
State of Wayne County, In the name of the People of the State of Illinois, in the Circuit Court of Wayne County, Illinois.
Mary E. Lathrop, plaintiff vs. Bernard Lathrop, defendant, No. 39-2075, complaint for divorce.
Jan. 24, 1940, Subpoena Wayne County Circuit Court, In the Matter of Mary E. Lathrop vs. Bernard Lathrop, Arthur
Barnard, Sheriff, by Elmer Mungrage, deputy, fees-service $3.50, mileage $10.50, return $1.75, total $15.75. State of
Illinios, Wayne County, The people of the State of Illinois to the Sheriff of said County--Greeting: We Command You to
Summon John Clark, Cynthia Clark, Fred Gregory, Katie Gregory, Ben Talbert, Ross Miller and Elmer Shelton to appear
before the Circuit Court of said County, at Fairfield, on the 25 day of Jan., A.D. 1940 at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, to
testify and the truth to speak in behalf of the ____ in a cause now pending in said Court, wherein Mary E. Lathrop plaintiff
and Bernard Lathrop defendant. And have you then and there this Writ with an endorsement thereon, in what manner you
shall have executed the same. Witness, O.C. Draper, Clerk of the Circuit Court, and the seal thereof, at his office in
Fairfield, in said Wayne County, this 24th day of January, A.D. 1940. O.C. Draper, Clerk.
25 Jan. 1940 - Affadavit of Witness - Mary E. Lathrop vs. Bernard Lathrop, State of Illinois, Wayne County, In Circuit
Court, Jan. Term. 1940, Otto Shreve being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that he has actually attended said Court, as a
witness in the above cause, at the above Term, 1 day; that such attendance was at the instance of the plaintiff; that he
resides in Wayne City, Ill. and has traveled to attend said Court 14 miles, and will have traveled the same distance in
returning to his said residence.
Affiant further says that the route traveled by his was the usually traveled and most direct route from his said residence
to the place of holding said Court. [signed] Otto Shreve. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 25 day of Jan. 1940.
[signed] O.C. Draper, Clerk of Said Court.
Affidavit of Witness, 25 Jan. 1940, Cora Shreve, for the plaintiff, traveled 14 miles from Wayne City, IL.
Affidavit of Witness, Jan. 1940, Nora Fenton, for the plaintiff, traveled 14 miles from Wayne City, IL.
Affidavit of Witness, Jan. 1940, Ruby Shreve, for the plaintiff, traveled 14 miles from Wayne City, IL.
Affidavit of Witness, Jan. 1940, Olef Shreve, for the plaintiff, traveled 14 miles from Wayne City, IL.
Complaint for divorce, custody of child and alimony. Plaintiff for cause of action against defendant, alleges:
1. That she is an actual resident of the County of Wayne and is now and has been an actual resident of the State of
Illinois for five years last past, that on the 16th day of June, A.D. 1937 she was lawfully married to the defendant, Bernard
Lathrop, and as the issue of such marriage one child, George Harrison Lathrop, was born on July 3, 1938, and is now in
the care and custody of plaintiff. And that she has always, since her marriage with defendant, behaved herself toward him
as a chaste, dutiful and affectionate wife.
2. That the said defendant, Bernard Lathrop, disregarding his marriage vows, has ever since said marriage been guilty
of extreme and repeated cruelty toward the plaintiff, that he has used toward plaintiff on many occasions obscene and
abusive language, particularly so during times when he was intoxicated, and on several occasions has used personal
violence toward her; and particularly so during times when he was intoxicated, and on several occasions has used
personal violence toward her; and particularly, on or about November, 1937 at their home in Rochelle, Illinois, where he
was then working, he shoved her and slammed a door on her foot, and greatly injured her; and again in February, 1938
near Wayne City, Illinois he shoved her out of a car and cursed and abused her; and on another occasion in 1938 when
she was pregnant, he cursed and abused her, and attacked the plaintiff and grabbed her about the waist and squeezed
her so severely that it caused her to be ruptured, and she had to be treated by a physician. And on each occasion and on
many other occasions he has used obscene and abusive language, and particularly so during times when he was
intoxicated.
3. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant, Bernard Lathrop, wholly regardless of his obligations as a husband, directly
after they were married, began the excessive use of intoxicating liquors, and continued to use intoxicating liquors, and was
guilty of habitual drunkenness during the time of said marriage, so much that on some occasions he was wholly unfit to
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attend to his usual occupation and business during that period, and while so intoxicated he was quarrelsome and abusive
to his family, using vile epithets, rendering plaintiff's condition intolerable.
4. Plaintiff further states that on account of the cruelty and abusive language of the defendant she was compelled to
leave him and go to the home of her father, where she has since resided; and that during the time in which they lived and
cohabited together, defendant failed to properly provide for plaintiff and furnish her a home. That the said defendant is an
able bodied man and is able to earn a fair salary and contribute to the support of herself and said child.
5. Wherefore, plaintiff prays that she may be divorced and freed from the bonds of matrimony now existing between her
and the said defendant, Bernard Lathrop, and that the care, custody and education of their said child, George Harrison
Lathrop, be awarded to the plaintiff; that the Court decree that the defendant pay to the plaintiff such sums of money as the
Court may deem necesary for the proper maintenance of plaintiff and the said child, and that plaintiff may have such other
and further relief in the premises as equity may require and to the Court shall seem meet. [signed] Mary E. Lathrop By
H.J. Burgess, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Answer of Defendant and Cross Bill, Now comes the defendant, Bernard Lathrop, by his Attorneys, Feiger and Brown,
and for answer to the complaint for divorce in the above entitled cause, respectfully shows the Court as follows:
1. Admits that the complainant herein is an actual resident of Illinois, and has been for five years last past, that on the
16th day of June, A.D. 1937, she was lawfully married to the defendant, that there was born on July 3, 1938, as the issue
of said marriage, one child, a boy named George Harrison Lathrop, who is now in the care and custody of the plaintiff; but
denies that the complainant herein, since her marriage with the defendant, has behaved herself toward him as a chaste,
dutiful and affectionate wife, and avers that since their marriage, the said plaintiff has been quarrelsome and ill-tempered,
has refused the performance of her wifely duties in every respect, to the point of leaving the bed and board of the
defendant without any cause.
2. Denies that he has ever been guilty of extreme or repeated cruelty toward the plaintiff, denies that he has used on
any occasion obscene and abusive language, denies that he was ever intoxicated during the time they lived together, and
denies that he has ever used personal violence toward her; in particular denies that on or about November, 1937, at their
home in Rochelle, Illinois, where he was then working, he shoved her or slammed the door on her foot or injured her, and
avers that they did not even live in Rochelle at that time, but were living at the home of the sister of the defendant in
Paxton, Illinois, living at said sister's home from sometime in October until sometime in December of that year, 1938;
particularly denies further that in February, 1938, near Wayne City, Illinois, he shoved her out of a car or cursed or abused
her in any way; in particular denies that on some other occasion in 1938, when she was pregnant, that he cursed and
abused her and attacked the plaintiff and grabbed her about the waist and squeezed her so severely that it caused her to
be ruptured and further denies that on any occasion did he ever use obscene and abusive language or that he was ever
intoxicated while living with the plaintiff herein.
3. Defendant, for answer to paragraph 3 of the complainant's bill for divorce, denies that he ever indulged in the
excessive use of intoxicating liquors while living with the complainant herein, and denies further that he was ever unfit to
attend his usual occupation due to the use of intoxicating liquors, and denies that he ever was quarrelsome or abusive or
used vile epithets to render the plaintiff's condition intolerable.
4. Defendant denies that the plaintiff was compelled by any act of his to leave him and go to the home of her father;
denies the plaintiff's allegation that he failed to provide properly for the plaintiff and furnish her a home. Admits that he is
an able bodied man, and able to support the said child, but denies that he is able to support both mother and child outside
his own home, and denies his liability for the support of the plaintiff herein, averring that she left his home without any
cause.
5. Wherefore, defendant prays this Honorable Court that the relief prayed for in paragraph 5 of the complainant's bill for
divorce herein, be denied entirely.
By way of Cross Bill, the defendant herein alleges as follows:
1. That he is an actual resident of the County of Wayne and is now and has been an actual resident of the State of
Illinois for five years last past, and for the year immediately preceeding his filing of this cross bill.
2. That on the 16th day of June, A.D. 1937 at Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois, he was lawfully married to the
complainant in the above entitled cause, Mary E. Lathrop.
3. That he has always since his marriage with the said Mary E. Lathrop, behaved himself toward her as a dutiful and an
affectionate husband.
4. That on the 31st day of May, A.D. 1938, the said Mary E. Lathrop, without cause absented and deserted herself from
the defendant in the above entitled cause, removing herself to the home of her father and mother, where she has ever
since lived and from whence she has refused to leave; that after the desertion on the said 31st day of May, A.D. 1938, to
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wit on the 3rd day of July, 1938, there was born to the said Mary E. Lathrop a boy named George Harrison Lathrop, which
has ever since been in the care and custody of the said Mary E. Lathrop.
5. That the defendant herein has been contributing to the support of the said child at the rate of $7.50 per month.
6. Wherefore, the said Bernard Lathrop, by his attorneys, Feiger and Brown, prays that the bond of matrimony now
existing between the said Bernard Lathrop and Mary E. Lathrop be dissolved, and that all rights and duties and privileges
heretofore existing between the parties hereto by reason of the said marriage bond be declared null and void; that the
care, custody, and education of their said child, George Harrison Lathrop, be awarded to the said Bernard Lathrop; that the
Court decree that the costs herein be paid by the said Mary E. Lathrop, and that the said Bernard Lathrop may have such
other and further relief in the premises as equity may require and as to the Court shall seem meet. [signed] Bernard
Lathrop
, , , ,
Attorneys for the Defendant, Feiger & Brown, Business Address: Fairfield, Illinois.229 230 231 232 233
He and MARY E. SHREVE were divorced 25 Jan 1940 in Circuit Court, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL.
Decree for Divorce, Alimony and Custody of Child, No. 39-2075.
Now on this 2nd day of October, A.D. 1939, being one of the regular judicial days of the present term of this Court,
comes the defendant, Bernard Lathrop, by his attorneys, Feiger and Brown, and files answer to the complaint, and files
counter-claim asking affirmative relief.
And now on this 25th day of January, A.D. 1940 it appearing to the Court that the plaintiff heretofore on the 22nd day of
September, A.D. 1939 filed her bill of complaint against the defendant, Bernard Lathrop; and the Clerk of this Court issued
a summons therein on said date, under the seal of this Court, signed with his name and dated the 22nd day of September,
A.D. 1939, returnable on the return day designated by the plaintiff, viz: on the Third Monday in the month of October, A.D.
1939 and on the first Monday in the month of November, A.D. 1939, which dates were not less than twenty nor more than
sixty days after the date of summons.
And this cause coming on to be heard upon the complaint herein, and the defendant having been duly served with
process of summons in this cause twenty days prior to the first return day named therein, same being the Third Monday in
October, A.D. 1939, and the cause coming on for trial and the complainant and the defendant in Court, and the complaint
of Mary E. Lathrop dismissed for want of equity, and the Court having heard the oral testimony of witnesses sworn and
examined in open Court and being fully advised in the premises, on consideration thereof doth find: That the Court has
jurisdiction of the subject matter and the parties to this cause, and that the complainant, Mary E. Lathrop, is a resident of
Wayne County, and is now and has been for more than five years last past prior to the filing of the bill in this cause a
resident of the State of Illinois, and that on the 16th day of June, A.D. 1937 she was lawfully married to Bernard Lathrop,
the defendant herein, and that the said defendant is a resident of Wayne County, Illinois and has been for more than one
year last past. And that as a result of this marriage one child has been born, namely: George Harrison Lathrop, now
about two years old, and is now in the care and custody of the plaintiff herein.
The Court further finds that the equities in this cause are with Bernard Lathrop, the plaintiff in the cross-complaint, as
therein set forth in his cross-complaint, and plaintiff in the cross-complaint, Bernard Lathrop, lived and cohabited with the
said Mary E. Lathrop, defendant in the cross-complaint, as her husband until she wilfully deserted the plaintiff in the crosscomplaint and absented herself from him without any reasonable cause for the space of one year and upwards before the
filing of the bill in this cause, and has and does persist in such desertion, and yet continues to absent herself from the
plaintiff in the cross-complaint.
It is therefore ordered, adjudged and decreed by the Court that the marriage between the plaintiff in the cross-complaint,
Bernard Lathrop, and the defendant in the cross-complaint, Mary E. Lathrop, be dissolved and the same is hereby
dissolved accordingly, and the parties are and each of them is freed form the obligations thereof; and that the defendant in
the cross-complaint, Mary E. Lathrop, be given the care, custody and control of the minor child, George Harrison Lathrop,
without any interference from the plaintiff in the cross-complaint, Bernard Lathrop. It is further ordered that Bernard
Lathrop, plaintiff in the cross-complaint, is ordered to pay to the Clerk of this Court for the use of defendant in the crosscomplaint for the support of their minor child the sum of $5.00 per month, the first payment to be made on the 25th day of
January, A.D. 1940, and on the 25th day of each month thereafter until the further order of this Court. Roy E. Pearce,
Judge of the Circuit Court;234
He married ZELLA MERRITT, daughter of JOSEPH H. MERRITT and BESSIE M. BAKER 26 Aug 1956 in Methodist Parsonage,
Wayne City, Wayne Co., IL; Marriage Book H: Bernard Lathrop, residence Wayne City, RFD, occupation welder, date of
birth 6/28/14, age 42, white, born Wayne Co., father Joel Lathrop, mother Lulu Dove, 2nd marriage, Zella Merritt,
residence, Wayne City, IL, RFD, date of birth 3/21/14, age 42, white, born Pickett, Arkansas, father Joseph H. Merritt,
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mother Bessie M. Baker, 1st marriage, married at Methodist Parsonage, Wayne City, Wayne Co., IL, August 26, 1956,
, , , ,
witnesses Noble and Louise Martin, married by Rev. Joe W. Treat;235 236 237 238 239 d. 9 Mar 1984 in home, Orel Twp.,
Wayne Co., IL at age 69.
OBIT: BERNARD LATHROP, RETIRED WAYNE CITY FARMER, DIES Bernard Lathrop, 69, a retired Wayne City
farmer, died at 10:03 a.m. Friday at his home on Rt. 1, Wayne City. Mr. Lathrop, who had lived around Wayne City most
of his life, had been ill with a malignancy and in poor health for quite some time.
SERVICES HELD Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday (today) at the Richardson Funeral Home, with
Rev. Robert Shook officiating. Burial was at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Mr. Lathrop was born in Wayne county June 28, 1914,
the son of Joel and Lula (Dove) Lathrop. He was married to the former Zella Merritt Aug. 26, 1956. Mr. Lathrop farmed
south of Wayne City. He was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II and
was a member of the Disabled Veterans of America.
THE SURVIVORS Surviving are his widow, Zella; one son, George Lathrop, of Rt. 1, Wayne City; six grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Clyde (Zelphia) Shelton, of Wayne City; and Mrs. Howard (Ruby) Shelton, of
Wayne City. Those from a distance attending the funeral of Bernard Lathrop were Dempsey Merritt, of Florida; Mr. and
Mrs. Noble Martin, of Cahokia; Jimmie Lathrop, of Salem; Lawrence Shaw and son, of DeKalb; Mr. and Mrs. Mervin
Lathrop, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lathrop, of Granite City; Gene Austin, Darrell, Kevin and Vernon, of Morton; Robert Ayers,
of Mt. Pulaski; Zella Shehorn and granddaughter of Latham; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Michel and Jessica, Mr. and Mrs. Steve
Hudspath and Cindy of Urbana; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Tabor, of Champaign; Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hanrigh of Fisher; Fredrick
Lathrop, of Minot Air Forse Base, Minn.; Miss Coleen Collins, of Champaign; and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Lathrop and family,
of Peoria.
OBIT: BERNARD LATHROP, WAYNE CITY Bernard Lathrop, 69, Wayne City, died at 10:03 a.m. Friday at his home.
Mr. Lathrop was a retired farmer. He was born in Wayne County on June 28, 1914, the son of Joel and Lula (Dove)
Lathrop. On Aug. 26, 1956, he married Zella Merritt, who survives. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son,
George Lathrop, Wayne City; two sisters, Zelphia and Ruby Shelton, both of Wayne City; six grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Mr. Lathrop was a veteran of World War II in the U.S. Air Force, and was a member of the Disabled
American Veterans. He was also a member of the Mount Zion United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Monday at the Richardson Funeral Chapel in Wayne City, with the Rev. Robert Shook officiating. Burial will follow at
, ,
Mount Zion Cemetery near Keenes. Visitation will be held after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home;240 241 242 bur. 12 Mar
,
1984 in Mt. Zion Farnsworth Cemetery, Wayne Co., IL;243 244 his estate was probated 30 Mar 1984 in Probate Court,
Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL.245
Bernard and Zella lived down the road from my house when I was growing up. I practically lived there in the summers
and they were more or less my grandparents after grandpa Albert died and grandma Grace moved away.
They always had a huge garden of green beans, tomatos, sweet corn, cucumbers, potatos, etc. Every summer he
planted a separate watermelon and muskmelon patch. They also had an orchard and we would pick cherries, plums,
apples and peaches. Zella liked to experiment with new plants. I remember one year she raised egg plant. I had never
seen an egg plant before. Bernard was pretty much self-sufficient as a farmer. He raised beef cattle and always kept at
least one milk cow. He and Zella raised chickens and sold the eggs. He hunted raccoon, rabbit and squirrel in season.
He always had coon dogs, Pete, Poncho, Joe and Mollie. They both fished most of the summer. Zella always kept a
calendar that told when the best fishing days were. They went to town once a week and bought maybe $10.00 worth of
groceries, never more than $20.00.
Zella grew up in East St. Louis. She used to tell me stories about her father going to the movies alone and bringing
home a big bucket of popcorn for the kids. She and her sisters used to play guitars and sing on KMOX in St. Louis. She
sang to me and taught me "Mare's Eat Oats." She raised cocker spaniels before she married Bernard.
Bernard was a mean card player. He had taught me to play rummy by the time I was 5. He was easy on me until I beat
him, from then on it was every man for himself. At family gatherings there was always a game of pinochle going, it was the
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men's game. Bernard and Zella spent lots of winter nights at our house or us at theirs playing cards. New Year's Eve was
always spent playing cards and watching Guy Lombardo on TV.
BERNARD LATHROP IN ENGLAND [with photo] This son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lathrop of Wayne City is now
somewhere in England. He left the farm in 1942 and was overseas in October of that same year. He has been in England
the last two years. He trained at Savannah, Ga., Barksdale Field, La., Ft. Myer, Fla., and then went to New York.
,
Bernard served as a medic in World War II.246 247
He left a will on 19 Aug 1982 in Probate Court, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL.
Abstract of the Last Will and Testament of Bernard Lathrop
I, Bernard Lathrop, of R.R. 1, Wayne City, Wayne County, Illinois, hereby declare this to be my Last Will and Testament,
and I revoke all other Wills and Codicils that I may have made.
Article I - I direct my Executor to pay out of the residue of my estate the expenses of my last illness, my funeral and the
administration of my estate, wherever situated, and all inheritance, estate or succession taxes, if any, which become due
by reason of my death.
Article II - I give all of my personal effects, household goods, automobiles, and all other goods and chattels to my wife
ZELLA LATHROP, if she survives me, or, if she predeceases me, to my son, GEORGE H. LATHROP.
Article III - I hereby give and devise to my son, GEORGE H. LATHROP, the following described real estate, to-wit:
The North Half (N 1/2) of the North Half (N 1/2) of the North Half (N 1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4), Section Two
(2), Township Three (3) South, Range Five (5) East of the Third Principal meridian, Wayne County, Illinois, containing
twenty (20) acres, more or less.
Article IV: I give all of my residuary estate, being all real and personal property, wherever situated, in which I may have
an interest at the time of my death not otherwise effectively disposed of, to my wife, ZELLA LATHROP.
Article VIII:
1. I name my wife, Zella Lathrop, as Executor of this Will. If for any reason my wife fails or ceases to act as Executor, I
name my nephew, Ronnie Shelton, as Executor.248
Mary E. Shreve was born on 16 Jun 1918.
2
Known children of BERNARD GEORGE LATHROP and MARY E. SHREVE are:
3
i. GEORGE HARRISON; b. 3 Jul m. NANCY PRUITT circa 1959; m. ROSEMARY AYERS 2 May 1967 in
Champaign Co., IL;249 he and ROSEMARY AYERS were divorced 16 Apr 1990 in Wayne County
Circuit Court, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL; m. JOYCE DOWNEY after 16 Apr 1990 in IL.
DIVORCE GRANTED, A Wayne City man's petition for divorce was granted April 16 in Wayne
County Circuit Court. George Lathrop, 52, of rural Wayne City, was granted the divorce from
Rosemary Lathrop, 48, of Johnsonville, by Judge Donald E. Garrison of Wayne County on grounds
of mental cruelty. The couple was married May 2, 1967, in Champaign County, Ill., and cohabited
until Sept. 13, 1989. They had one daughter, now 22 years old;250
,
Zella Merritt was born on 21 Mar 1914 in Piggott, Clay Co., AR.251 252 She died on 29 Jun 1986 in Good Samaritan
Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Jefferson Co., IL at age 72.
OBIT: MRS. ZELLA LATHROP, 72, RURAL WAYNE CITY, DIES Mrs. Zella Lathrop, 72, of rural Wayne City, the
widow of Bernard Lathrop, died at 2:55 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 1986, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Mrs.
Lathrop was in ill health for the past year.
RITES WEDNESDAY Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City
with burial to be in Mt. Zion Cemetery south of Keenes. Visitation will be conducted after 6 p.m. Tuesday. Born Mar. 21,
1914, in Piggott, Ark., Mrs. Lathrop was the daughter of J.H. and Bessie Baker Merritt. She and her husband, Bernard,
farmed south of Wayne City, until his death Mar. 9, 1984. Mrs. Lathrop was a housewife and homemaker during her
marriage.
THE SURVIVORS Survivors include one brother and a sister, Dempsey Merritt, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Louise Martin,
of Cahokia.
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MORE SURVIVORS OF ZELLA LATHROP, Additional information concerning the survivors of Mrs. Zella Lathrop, 72,
of Wayne City, who died June 29, has been received by the Press. Mrs. Lathrop is also survived by a step-son and
,
daughter-in-law, George and Rosemary Lathrop, and six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.253 254 She was buried
on 2 Jul 1986 in Farnsworth Cemetery, Wayne Co., IL.255
,
Her estate was probated on 21 Jul 1986 in Probate Court, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL; .256 257
She was a homemaker between 26 Aug 1956 and 29 Jun 1986 in home, Orel Twp., Wayne Co., IL.258
She left a will on 24 Jul 1984 in Probate Court, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL.
Abstract of Last Will and Testament of Zella Lathrop
I, Zella Lathrop, of R.R. 1, Wayne City, Wayne County, Illinois, revoke all prior Wills and Codicils and make this my Will
Article I: I give all of my automobiles to my step-granddaughter, Anita Lathrop.
Article II: I give all personal effects, household goods and other goods and chattels, except my automobiles, in shares
of substantially equal value, to my brother, Dempsey Merritt, and my sister, Louise Martin.
Article III: I give all of my residuary estate, being all real and personal property, wherever situated, in which I may have
an interest at the time of my death, not otherwise effectually disposed of, equally to my brother, Dempsey Merritt, and my
sister, Louise Martin, who survive me; the descendants who survive me of my brother, Dempsey Merritt, and my sister,
Louise Martin, who predecease me, to take per stirpes the share such deceased person would have taken had he or she
survived me.
Article IV: I give to each of the following who survive me the sum set opposite his or her name:
A. Virgil Grant Lathrop, my deceased husband's nephew, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00);
B. Donald Gene Austin, my deceased husband's nephew, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00);
C. Murvin Lathrop, my deceased husband's nephew, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to be credited on the debt which
he owes me, and I direct that he be given credit for this sum as if payment on account;
D. Howard Dale Lathrop, my deceased husband's nephew, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00);
E. Billy Joe Lathrop, my deceased husband's nephew, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to be credited on the debt which
he owes me, and I direct that he be given credit for this sum as if payment on account;
F. Ronnie Shelton, my deceased husband's nephew, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00);
G. Myrlin [sic] Downey, my deceased husband's niece, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00);
H. Glen Lathrop, my deceased husband's nephew, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00);
I. George Lathrop, my step-son, One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00);
J. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, R.R. 1, Wayne City, Illinois, One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00);
K. Disabled American Veterans, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45214, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00);
L. Methodist Children's Home, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00);
M. Thornsworth [sic] Cemetery, R.R. 1, Wayne City, Illinois, One Thousand Dollars, ($1000.00);
N. American Red Cross, One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00);
O. Paralyzed Veterans, Wilton, New Hampshire, 03086, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00)
Article V: No person hereinabove named or described in this Will shall be deemed to have survived me unless he or
she is living on the thirtieth day after the day of my death.
Article VI:
1. I name Trixie Lathrop of Wayne City, Illinois, as the Executor of this Will. If for any reason, Trixie Lathrop fails or
ceases to act as Executor, I name my sister, Louise Martin, as Executor.
In witness whereof, I have signed this Will, consisting of four (4) pages, this page included, on this 24 day of July, 1984.
[signed] Zella Lathrop
We certify that in our presence on the date appearing above, Zella Lathrop signed the foregoing instrument and
acknowledged it to be her will, that at her request and in her presence of each other, we have signed our names below as
witnesses, and that we believe her to be of sound mind and memory. [signed] Neal Laws, Jr.259 She wrote a codicil on 3
Mar 1986 in Probate Court, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL; First Codicil to Will of Zella Lathrop
I, Zella Lathrop, of Wayne City, Illinois, make this First Codicil to my Will dated July 24, 1984.
I. I hereby add as Paragraph P., Article IV of my Will the following: P. Jim Lathrop, my nephew, Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00)
II. I hereby revoke Paragraph 1. of Article VI of my Will, and in lieu thereof I substitute as the first paragraph the
following:
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1. I name my sister, Louise Martin and my brother, Dempsey Merritt, as Co-Executors.
III. Except as modified by this First Codicil, I republish my Will dated July 24, 1984.
I have signed this First Codicil to my Will dated July 24, 1984, consisting of one page on March 13, 1986. [signed] Zella
Lathrop
We certify that in our presence on the date appearing above, Zella Lathrop signed the foregoing instrument and
acknowledge it to be the First Codicil to her Will dated July 24, 1984, that at her request and in presence and in the
presence of each other we have signed our names below as witnesses, and that we believe her to be of sound mind and
memory.
[signed] Neal Laws, Jr.260 She was inventory in Sep 1986; .261
2
There were no known children of BERNARD GEORGE LATHROP and ZELLA MERRITT.
2
1
8. RUBY MARIE LATHROP262 (Joel ); b. 5 May 1917 in home, Four Mile Twp., Wayne Co., IL;263 m. HOWARD EARL SHELTON
5 Jan 1935 in Wayne Co., IL.264
Howard Earl Shelton was born on 28 Jul 1914 in Wayne Co., IL.265
2
Known children of RUBY MARIE LATHROP and HOWARD EARL SHELTON were as follows:
3
i. HAROLD EUGENE; 266 b. 2 Mar 1936 in Wayne Co., IL; stillborn;267 d. 2 Mar 1936 in Wayne Co., IL;268
bur. Mar 1936 in Farnsworth Cemetery, Wayne Co., IL.
ii. RONALD ELDON269 was also known as RONNIE; b. 11 Oct in Wayne Co., IL;270 m. JACQULIN ELAINE
SAVAGE 13 May 1960 in IL;271 m. CAROLE ANN HUTCHCRAFT Jun 1982 in IL.272
iii. MARILYN MARIE;273 b. 11 Aug 1944 in Wayne Co., IL;274 m. CHARLES LORENZO DOWNEY 19 Sep 1962
in IL.275
Printed on: 22 Jul 1996
Prepared by:
Suellyn Lathrop
1645 SW 37th Terrace
Topeka, KS 66612
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Endnotes
1
Betty Beeson, Wayne County Illinois Marriages 1896-1906 (Geff, IL: Beeson Enterprises, Oct. 1984), p. 101. [3.23.]
2
Betty Ann Beeson, Wayne County Illinis Delayed Births, 1873-1915 (Geff, IL: Beeson Enterprises, July 1986), p. 74. [3.22.]
3
Holy Bible (n.p.: n. pub., n.d.), Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [2.2..]
4
unknown title, n.d, Marriage Book __, p.__ Wayne County Clerk's Office, Wayne County Courthouse. [3333.]
5
Beeson, Wayne County Illinois Marriages, p. 101. [3333.]
6
Beeson, Wayne County Illinis Delayed, p. 74. [33...]
7
unknown newspaper, n.d, Wayne County Press, "Mrs. Lathrop Dies," Mar. 26, 1946. [22...]
8
Marriage Record, Marriage Book __, p.__ Wayne County Clerk's Office, Wayne County Courthouse. [33333]
9
unknown newspaper, n.d, Unidentified newspaper, obituary of Joel Lathrop. [2..22]
10
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11
unknown title, n.d, Death Certificate, Wayne County Clerk's Office, Wayne County Courthouse. [3.333]
12
unknown title, n.d, Guardianship Record, Lawrence Co., IL, December 1874, James A. Fyffe, guardian of Joel Lathrop. [33233]
13
ibid, Guardianship Settlement, Lawrence Co., IL, July 1879, James A. Fyffe, guardian of Joel Lathrop. [33333]
14
unknown title, n.d, photo. [3.33.]
15
Vital Records, Death Certificate, Wayne County Clerk's Office, Wayne County Courthouse. [3.33.]
16
1870 Federal Census of Lawrence County, Illinois, pp. 330-331. [3.333]
17
Probate record, Guardian's Petition, Lawrence Co., IL, 20 Oct. 1873, James A. Fyffe, guardian of George, Grant, Francis Marion, and Joel Lathrop. [33333]
18
ibid, Guardian's Bond, Lawrence Co., IL, 20 Oct. 1873, James A. Fyffe, guardian of George, Grant, Francis Marion, and Joel Lathrop. [33333]
19
unknown title, n.d, 22 Mar 1996, Letter from Marjorie Jansen to Suellyn Lathrop. [3.333]
20
ibid, 22 Mar 1996, Letter from Marjorie Jansen to Suellyn Lathrop. [13333]
21
unknown title, n.d, Wayne Co., IL Deed Book 74, p. 243. [3.333]
22
Letter, 22 Mar 1996, Letter from Marjorie Jansen to Suellyn Lathrop. [33233]
23
Vital Records, Death Certificate, Wayne County Clerk's Office, Wayne County Courthouse. [3.13.]
24
__________, History of Wayne and Clay Counties Illinois (Chicago, IL: Globe Publishing Co., Historical Publishers, 1884), pp. 246-251. [...22]
25
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26
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27
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28
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29
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30
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31
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32
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33
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34
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35
Obit, Unknown newspaper, "Rufus Lathrop Wayne City," nd. [2.12.]
36
ibid, Unknown newspaper, "Rufus Lathrop Wayne City," nd. [2.222]
37
ibid, Unknown newspaper, "Rufus Lathrop Wayne City," nd. [2..2.]
38
unknown title, n.d, Interrogatories and Report by Jury or Commission in Insane Cases, Wayne Co, IL Circuit Court Office, May Term, 1922. [3.133]
39
ibid, Petition, 29 May 1922, Wayne County Circuit Court. [3.333]
40
ibid, Warrant of Commission, Rufus Lathrop, Wayne County Circuit Court, May 29, 1922. [3.333]
41
ibid, Interrogatories and Report by Jury or Commission in Insane Cases, Wayne Co, IL Circuit Court Office, May Term, 1922. [3.233]
42
ibid, Order Appointing Commission and Setting Case for Trial, Rufus Lathrop, Wayne County Circuit Court, May Term 1922. [3.233]
43
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44
ibid, Notice by Institution of Change in Status, Jan. 2, 1969, Wayne County Circuit Court. [3.333]
45
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46
Obit, Mt. Vernon Register News, "Tressie Lathrop Wayne City," January 20, 1982. [2.22.]
47
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48
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50
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Tressie Lathrop, 77, of Wayne City, Dies," January 21, 1982. [2.2.2]
51
ibid, Mt. Vernon Register News, "Tressie Lathrop Wayne City," January 20, 1982. [2.22.]
52
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Tressie Lathrop, 77, of Wayne City, Dies," January 21, 1982. [2.22.]
53
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Zelphia Shelton, Rural Wayne City, 75, Dies," Sept. 4, 1984. [2.22.]
54
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Clyde Shelton, 79, Of Rural Wayne City, Dies; Rites Held," nd. [22...]
55
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Zelphia Shelton, Rural Wayne City, 75, Dies," Sept. 4, 1984. [22...]
56
ibid, Mt. Vernon Register News, "Clyde Shelton Wayne City," Dec. 30, 1989. [22...]
57
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Clyde Shelton, 79, Of Rural Wayne City, Dies; Rites Held," nd. [2.2..]
58
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Rites Held for Mrs. Shelton," Sept. 6, 1984. [2.222]
59
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Zelphia Shelton, Rural Wayne City, 75, Dies," Sept. 4, 1984. [2.222]
60
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Rites Held for Mrs. Shelton," Sept. 6, 1984. [2.22.]
61
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Zelphia Shelton, Rural Wayne City, 75, Dies," Sept. 4, 1984. [2.22.]
62
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Mrs. Lathrop Dies," Mar. 26, 1946. [2222.]
63
ibid, Unknown newspaper, "Lathrop Rites Held," April 1978. [2.22.]
64
ibid, Mt. Vernon Register News, "Raymond Edward Lathrop," April 7, 1978. [2.22.]
65
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Raymond Lathrop, Wayne City, Dies," April 1978. [2..22]
66
ibid, Unknown newspaper, "Lathrop Rites Held," April 1978. [2..22]
67
ibid, Mt. Vernon Register News, "Raymond Edward Lathrop," April 7, 1978. [2.222]
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ibid, Unknown newspaper, "Lathrop Rites Held," April 1978. [2..2.]
69
ibid, Mt. Vernon Register News, "Raymond Edward Lathrop," April 7, 1978. [2.22.]
70
Grade School Diploma, n.d, Eighth Grade Graduation Program for Wayne County, Illinois schools, June 14th 1933. [2.222]
71
ibid, Petition, Raymond Lathrop, 2 Nov. 1942, Wayne County Circuit Court, Fairfield, IL. [3.333]
72
ibid, Order Appointing Commission and Setting Case for Trial, Wayne County Circuit Court, Nov. 2, 1942. [3.333]
73
Commitment Records, Order of Commitment, Raymond Lathrop, Wayne County Circuit Court, Fairfield, IL. [3..33]
74
ibid, Warrant of Commitment, Raymond Lathrop, 2 Nov. 1942, Wayne County, Circuit Court, IL. [3.333]
75
ibid, Notice of Discharge, Raymond Lathrop, Wayne County Circuit Court, March 13, 1943. [3.333]
76
ibid, Notice of Discharge, Raymond Lathrop, Wayne County Circuit Court, June 13, 1943. [3.333]
77
Clipping, Unknown newspaper, 25 Nov. 1963, "Lova M. Austin of Wayne City Dies at age 66". [2.22.]
78
ibid, Unknown newspaper, Dec. 2, 1963, "Mrs. Lova Austin, of Wayne City, Dies". [2.22.]
79
ibid, Wayne Co. IL Press, Jan. 3, 1980, "Retired Wayne City Farmer Dies". [22...]
80
ibid, Unknown newspaper, 25 Nov. 1963, "Lova M. Austin of Wayne City Dies at age 66". [222..]
81
ibid, Unknown newspaper, Dec. 2, 1963, "Mrs. Lova Austin, of Wayne City, Dies". [222..]
82
ibid, Wayne Co. IL Press, Jan. 3, 1980, "Retired Wayne City Farmer Dies". [2.2..]
83
ibid, Unknown newspaper, 25 Nov. 1963, "Lova M. Austin of Wayne City Dies at age 66". [2.222]
84
ibid, Unknown newspaper, Dec. 2, 1963, "Mrs. Lova Austin, of Wayne City, Dies". [2.222]
85
ibid, Unknown newspaper, 25 Nov. 1963, "Lova M. Austin of Wayne City Dies at age 66". [2.22.]
86
ibid, Unknown newspaper, Dec. 2, 1963, "Mrs. Lova Austin, of Wayne City, Dies". [2.22.]
87
ibid, Wayne Co. IL Press, Jan. 3, 1980, "Retired Wayne City Farmer Dies". [2.22.]
88
ibid, Wayne Co. IL Press, Jan. 3, 1980, "Retired Wayne City Farmer Dies". [2.222]
89
ibid, Wayne Co. IL Press, Jan. 3, 1980, "Retired Wayne City Farmer Dies". [2.22.]
90
Wanda A. Hood Harris, Backtracking Bruners (Wayne Co., IL: author, 1993), p. 52. [1111.]
91
Denzil Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement (n.p.: n. pub., April-May 1988), 1a-2f2c. [2.22.]
92
unknown title, n.d, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [3.33.]
93
Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement, 1a-2f2c. [222..]
94
Family Group Sheet, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [3333.]
95
Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement, 1a-2f2c. [2.22.]
96
Family Group Sheet, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [3.33.]
97
Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement, 1a-2f2c. [2.2..]
98
Family Group Sheet, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [3.33.]
99
Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement, 1a-2f2c. [2.22.]
100
Family Group Sheet, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [3.33.]
101
Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement, 1a-2f2c. [.xxx.]
102
ibid, 1a-2f2c. [.xxx.]
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ibid, 1a-2f2c. [.xxx.]
104
ibid, 1a-2f2c-1. [2.2..]
105
Family Group Sheet, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [3.3..]
106
unknown title, n.d, Arthur Dean Shaw and Loren Shaw informants, Sept. 3, 1995, Lathrop Reunion. [3.33.]
107
Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement, 1a-2f2c-1. [22...]
108
Family Group Sheet, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [33...]
109
Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement, 1a-2f2c-1. [2.2..]
110
ibid, 1a-2f2c-2. [.xxx.]
111
ibid, 1a-2f2c-2. [.xxx.]
112
ibid, 1a-2f2c-2. [.xxx.]
113
ibid, 1a-2f2c-2. [2.2..]
114
Family Group Sheet, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [3.3..]
115
Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement, 1a-2f2c-2. [22...]
116
Family Group Sheet, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [33...]
117
ibid, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [3.2..]
118
Oral History, Arthur Dean Shaw and Loren Shaw informants, Sept. 3, 1995 at Lathrop Reunion. [3.33.]
119
Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement, 1a-2f2c-3. [2.2..]
120
Family Group Sheet, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [3.3..]
121
Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement, 1a-2f2c-3. [22...]
122
Family Group Sheet, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [33...]
123
Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement, 1a-2f2c-4. [.xxx.]
124
ibid, 1a-2f2c-4. [.xxx.]
125
ibid, 1a-2f2c-4. [.xxx.]
126
ibid, 1a-2f2c-4. [2.2..]
127
Family Group Sheet, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [3.3..]
128
Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement, 1a-2f2c-4. [22...]
129
Family Group Sheet, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [33...]
130
Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement, 1a-2f2c-5. [.xxx.]
131
ibid, 1a-2f2c-5. [.xxx.]
132
ibid, 1a-2f2c-5. [.xxx.]
133
ibid, 1a-2f2c-5. [2.2..]
134
Family Group Sheet, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [3.3..]
135
Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement, 1a-2f2c-5. [22...]
136
Family Group Sheet, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [33...]
137
Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement, 1a-2f2c-6. [.xxx.]
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ibid, 1a-2f2c-6. [.xxx.]
139
ibid, 1a-2f2c-6. [.xxx.]
140
ibid, 1a-2f2c-6. [2.2..]
141
Family Group Sheet, prepared by Arthur Dean Shaw, 1994. [3.2..]
142
Mauldin, Mary Angelina Maulding Supplement, 1a-2f2c-6. [222..]
143
Marriage Record, Wayne Co., IL Marriages Book G, p. 131. [3xxx.]
144
Clipping, Wayne County Press, "Falls at Church; Fractures Wrists". [2.122]
145
Marriage Record, Wayne Co., IL Marriages Book G, p. 131. [3xxx.]
146
ibid, Wayne Co., IL Marriages Book G, p. 131. [3.13.]
147
Clipping, Wayne County Press, "Wed 40 Years, Mr. & Mrs. Glen Lathrop," June 1991. [22222]
148
Marriage Record, Wayne Co., IL Marriages Book G, p. 131. [33333]
149
ibid, Wayne Co., IL Marriages Book G, p. 131. [3...3]
150
Clipping, Wayne County Press, "Wed 40 Years, Mr. & Mrs. Glen Lathrop," June 1991. [2.122]
151
unknown title, n.d, Glen & Yvonne Lathrop's 40th Anniversary invitation. [33333]
152
unknown title, n.d, Howard Dale Lathrop, July 1996. [3...3]
153
ibid, Howard Dale Lathrop, July 1996. [33333]
154
ibid, Howard Dale Lathrop, July 1996. [3.333]
155
ibid, Howard Dale Lathrop, July 1996. [3.333]
156
Marriage Record, Wayne Co., IL Marriages Book H. [3.33.]
157
ibid, Wayne Co., IL Marriages Book H. [33333]
158
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
159
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [2.2..]
160
Obit, Wayne County Press, "Forrest G. Lathrop, Wayne City, Dies," May 2, 1968. [2..22]
161
ibid, Unknown newspaper, "Forrest Lathrop of Wayne City Dies at Age 56," 1968. [2..22]
162
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [222..]
163
Obit, Mt. Vernon Register News, "Mildred Lathrop Wayne City," July 25, 1988. [21...]
164
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
165
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [2.2..]
166
Obit, Wayne County Press, "Forrest G. Lathrop, Wayne City, Dies," May 2, 1968. [2.222]
167
ibid, Unknown newspaper, "Forrest Lathrop of Wayne City Dies at Age 56," 1968. [2..22]
168
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Forrest G. Lathrop, Wayne City, Dies," May 2, 1968. [2.22.]
169
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
170
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [2.2..]
171
Obit, Mt. Vernon Register News, "Mildred Lathrop Wayne City," July 25, 1988. [2.22.]
172
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Mildred Lathrop Wayne City," July 25, 1988. [2.22.]
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Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
174
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [2.2..]
175
Obit, Mt. Vernon Register News, "Mildren Lathrop, Wayne City," July, 1988. [2.222]
176
ibid, Mt. Vernon Register News, "Mildred Lathrop Wayne City," July 25, 1988. [2.222]
177
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Mildred Lathrop Wayne City," July 25, 1988. [2.222]
178
ibid, Mt. Vernon Register News, "Mildred Lathrop Wayne City," July 25, 1988. [2..2.]
179
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Mildred Lathrop Wayne City," July 25, 1988. [2.22.]
180
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [.xxx.]
181
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [.xxx.]
182
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [.xxx.]
183
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
184
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [2.2..]
185
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
186
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [2.2..]
187
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
188
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [2.2..]
189
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [222..]
190
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [222..]
191
Clipping, Wayne County Press, "WCHS Class Of 1951 Draws 22 To Reunion," Aug. 9, 1990. [2.12.]
192
ibid, Wayne County Press, "WCHS Class Of 1951 Draws 22 To Reunion," Aug. 9, 1990. [2.12.]
193
ibid, Wayne County Press, "WCHS Class Of 1951 Draws 22 To Reunion," Aug. 9, 1990. [2.222]
194
Marriage Record, Wayne Co., IL Marriages Book H. [3.33.]
195
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
196
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [2.2..]
197
Marriage Record, Wayne Co., IL Marriages Book H. [33333]
198
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [222..]
199
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [222..]
200
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
201
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [2.2..]
202
Clipping, Wayne County Press, "Engaged, Audrey Lathrop," nd. [22.22]
203
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [222..]
204
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [222..]
205
Clipping, Wayne County Press, Feb. 15, 1990, "Irene Baker Busy With Volunteer Work". [2.1..]
206
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
207
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [2.2..]
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Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [333..]
209
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [222..]
210
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [333..]
211
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [221..]
212
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2..22]
213
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [3..33]
214
Clipping, Wayne County Press, 1983, "Robert and Viola (Lathrop) Baker Report on Their Life in Florida". [2.222]
215
ibid, Wayne County Press, 1983, "Robert and Viola (Lathrop) Baker Report on Their Life in Florida". [2.222]
216
ibid, Wayne County Press, Feb. 11, 1993, "Bakers Had a Nice Trip Back to Illinois Over Summer, Staying Busy". [2.222]
217
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
218
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [2.2..]
219
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [222..]
220
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [222..]
221
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
222
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [2.2..]
223
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [222..]
224
Holy Bible, Mildred Shelton Lathrop's Bible record. [222..]
225
Beeson, Wayne County Illinis Delayed, p. 74. [3.333]
226
Marriage Record, Wayne Co., IL Marriages Book H. [3.13.]
227
Obit, Wayne County Press, "Bernard Lathrop, Retired Wayne City Farmer, Dies," March 12, 1984. [2.22.]
228
ibid, Mt. Vernon Register News, "Bernard Lathrop, Wayne City," March 10 1984. [2.22.]
229
Divorce, Subpoena in the Matter of Mary E. Lathrop vs. Bernard Lathrop, Jan. 24, 1940. [33333]
230
ibid, Affadavit of Witnesses in Mary Lathrop vs. Bernard Lathrop, Jan. 1940. [33333]
231
ibid, Summons for Bernard Lathrop in Mary Lathrop vs. Bernard Lathrop, Sept., 1939. [33333]
232
ibid, Answer of Defendant and Cross Bill, in Mary Lathrop vs. Bernard Lathrop. [33.33]
233
ibid, Complaint for Divorce, Custody of Child and Alimony, in Mary Lathrop vs. Bernard Lathrop. [33.33]
234
ibid, Decree for Divorce, Alimony and Custody of Child, in Mary Lathrop vs. Bernard Lathrop. [33333]
235
Clipping, Wayne County Press, "Thirty-Five Years Ago, Issue of Aug. 27, 1956," Aug. 1991. [2212.]
236
Marriage Record, Wayne Co., IL Marriages Book H. [33333]
237
Obit, Wayne County Press, "Mrs. Zella Lathrop, 72, Rural Wayne City, Dies," nd. [22...]
238
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Bernard Lathrop, Retired Wayne City Farmer, Dies," March 12, 1984. [2222.]
239
ibid, Mt. Vernon Register News, "Bernard Lathrop, Wayne City," March 10 1984. [2222.]
240
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Mrs. Zella Lathrop, 72, Rural Wayne City, Dies," nd. [2.2..]
241
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Bernard Lathrop, Retired Wayne City Farmer, Dies," March 12, 1984. [2.222]
242
ibid, Mt. Vernon Register News, "Bernard Lathrop, Wayne City," March 10 1984. [2.222]
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ibid, Wayne County Press, "Bernard Lathrop, Retired Wayne City Farmer, Dies," March 12, 1984. [2.22.]
244
ibid, Mt. Vernon Register News, "Bernard Lathrop, Wayne City," March 10 1984. [2.22.]
245
Will, Last Will and Testament of Bernard Lathrop, 19 Aug. 1982. [3.33.]
246
Obit, Wayne County Press, "Bernard Lathrop, Retired Wayne City Farmer, Dies," March 12, 1984. [2.1.2]
247
Clipping, Unknown newspaper, "Bernard Lathrop in England," circa 1944. [2.1.2]
248
Will, Last Will and Testament of Bernard Lathrop, 19 Aug. 1982. [3.333]
249
Clipping, Wayne County Press, "Divorce Granted," April 1990. [2222.]
250
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Divorce Granted," April 1990. [2.222]
251
Marriage Record, Wayne Co., IL Marriages Book H. [3.33.]
252
Obit, Wayne County Press, "Mrs. Zella Lathrop, 72, Rural Wayne City, Dies," nd. [2.22.]
253
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Mrs. Zella Lathrop, 72, Rural Wayne City, Dies," June 30, 1986. [2.222]
254
ibid, Wayne County Press, "More Survivors of Zella Lathrop," July 1986. [2.222]
255
ibid, Wayne County Press, "Mrs. Zella Lathrop, 72, Rural Wayne City, Dies," nd. [2.22.]
256
Probate record, Probate records filed July 26, 1986 Wayne County Probate Court, Fairfield, IL. [3.333]
257
Clipping, Wayne County Press, NOTICE, NO. 86-P-35. . . Estate of Zella Lathrop". [2..22]
258
Obit, Wayne County Press, "Mrs. Zella Lathrop, 72, Rural Wayne City, Dies," nd. [2.222]
259
Will, Last Will and Testament of Zella Lathrop, 24 July 1984. [3.333]
260
ibid, Codicil to the Last Will and Testament of Zella Lathrop, 13 March 1986. [3.333]
261
Clipping, Wayne County Press, "Quality Household Auction . . . Estate of Zella Lathrop," Sept. 1986. [2.122]
262
Letter, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2xxx.]
263
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
264
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [222..]
265
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
266
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2xxx.]
267
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.1.2]
268
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.1..]
269
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2xxx.]
270
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
271
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
272
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [221..]
273
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2xxx.]
274
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [2.2..]
275
ibid, Viola Irene Baker to Suellyn Lathrop, Dec. 30, 1995. [222..]
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