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     John Troutner Sr. was born in 1785 at Pennsylvania. He married Elizabeth Heth on 12 January 1813 at Ross County, Ohio. John Troutner Sr. died on 22 January 1857 at Pike County, Illinois.

     Elizabeth Heth was born on 7 March 1790 at Mason County, Kentucky. She married John Troutner Sr. on 12 January 1813 at Ross County, Ohio. Elizabeth Heth died on 13 July 1890 at Pike County, Ilinois, at age 100. She was buried after 13 July 1890 at Watson Cemetery, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.

     Henry Morton was born in 1850 at Pike County, Illinois.

     Melissa E. Johnston was born in 1855 at Illinois.

     Jane Johnston was born in 1857 at Illinois.

     Joseph Johnston was born in 1859 at Illinois.

     George Johnston was born on 21 October 1862 at Illinois. He married Elnora (?) circa 1887. George Johnston died in 1936. He was buried in 1936 at Shearer Cemetery, Pleasant Vale Cemetery, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.
     George Johnston appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at S.D.10; E.D.111; Sheet 3 A, Cincinnati Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 37, has been married 13 years to Elnora, and he is farming. They have had four children, all are living. He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at S.D.11; E.D.142; Sheet 1 A, New Canton, Pike County, Illinois; is age 47, has been married 23 years to Elnora, and he is working as a laborer. They have had 6 children, only 5 are living. Those five children are with them. He appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at S.D.12; E.D.172; Sheet 4 A, Pleasant Vale Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 57, married to Elnora, and he is working as a retail merchant at a grocery store. Their sons, Andrew, Elden, as well as Elden's wife, and children are with them.

     Fannie Johnston was born in 1863 at Illinois.

     Flora Johnston was born in April 1867 at Illinois. She married Albert Smith on 30 October 1887 at Pike County, Illinois. Flora Johnston died before 1930.

     Rebecca Johnston was born on 9 September 1869 at Missouri. She married Edmund Blacketter, son of Thomas Henry Blacketter and Martha (?), on 11 August 1894 at Pike County, Illinois. Rebecca Johnston died on 25 December 1952 at age 83. She was buried after 25 December 1952 at Shearer Cemetery, Pleasant Vale, Pike county, Illinois.

     Edmund Blacketter was born on 18 October 1866 at Illinois. He married Rebecca Johnston, daughter of William Henry Johnston and Elizabeth Troutner, on 11 August 1894 at Pike County, Illinois. Edmund Blacketter died on 16 April 1943 at age 76. He was buried after 16 April 1943 at Shearer Cemetery, Pleasant Vale Township, Pike County, Illinois.
     Edmund Blacketter appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at S.D.10; E.D.128; Sheet 8 B, Pleasant Vale Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 33, has been married 5 years to Rebecca, and he is farming. Three children are with them. He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at S.D.11; E.D.124; Sheet 2 A, Cincinnati Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 53, has been married 21 years to Rebecca, and he is farming. This is a second marriage for Edward. Rebecca has had 6 children, all are living. I believe this includes Edward's son, Benjamin, since he is with them, as are the other 5 children. He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at S.D.12; E.D.153; Sheet 2 B, Cincinnati Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 54, married to Rebecca, and he is farming. Three children are with them.

     Alza F. Blacketter was born on 1 September 1897 at Illinois. She married Daniel W. Conner on 29 April 1917 at Pike County, Illinois. Alza F. Blacketter died in February 1987 at age 89; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri. She was buried in February 1987; Alza's name is listed in the "Cemeteries of Pike County" index book in Shearer Cemetery.

     Daniel W. Conner was born on 6 November 1888 at Pleasant Hill, Pike County, Illinois. He married Alza F. Blacketter, daughter of Edmund Blacketter and Rebecca Johnston, on 29 April 1917 at Pike County, Illinois. Daniel W. Conner died in 1970. He was buried in 1970 at Shearer Cemetery, Pleasant Vale Township, Pike County, Illinois.
     Daniel W. Conner appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at S.D.12; E.D.153; Sheet 2 B, Cincinnatti Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 31, married to 'Alsa', and he is working as a laborer. One son, 'Edmon', is with them. He appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at E.D.75-3; S.D.20; Sheet 3 B, Barry Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 41, married to Elza, and he is farming. Two children are with them.

     Elnora (?) was born in September 1871 at Illinois. She married George Johnston, son of William Henry Johnston and Elizabeth Troutner, circa 1887. Elnora (?) died in 1957. She was buried in 1957 at Shearer Cemetery, Pleasant Vale Township, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.

     Ova Elden Johnston was born on 1 January 1888 at New Canton, Pike County, Illinois. He married Lula (?) circa 1916. Ova Elden Johnston died in May 1967 at age 79; found in the Social Security death index last living in New Canton, Pike County, Illinois. He was buried in May 1967 at Shearer Cemetery, Pleasant Vale Township, Pike County, Illinois.
     Ova Elden Johnston appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at S.D.12; E.D.172; Sheet 4 A, Pleasant Vale Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 32, married to Lula, and he is farming. He, Lula and their 2 children are with Elden's parents. He appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at E.D.75-37; S.D.20; Sheet 2 B, New Canton, Pike County, Illinois; is age 40, married to Lula, and he is working as a truck driver. Lula is working as a telephone operator. Seven children are with them. He appeared on the census of 5 April 1940 at S.D.20; E.D.75-38; Sheet 3 B, New Canton - Pleasant Vale Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 52, married to Lula, and he is working as a truck driver for a grain elevator. Lula is working as an operator for the local telephone company. Eight children are with them.

     Ellis F. Johnston was born on 20 December 1891 at Illinois. He married Elfriede Hoekendorf, daughter of Peter Hoekendorf and Gesine (?), circa 1918. Ellis F. Johnston died on 30 November 1948 at age 56. He was buried after 30 November 1948 at Shearer Cemetery, Pleasant Vale Township, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.
     Ellis F. Johnston appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at S.D.7; E.D.34; Sheet 12 B, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois; is age 28, married to Elfriede, and he is working as a machinist in an elevator company. Ellis is enumerated as 'Alice'. He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at E.D.2-57; S.D.1; Sheet 8 A, Pittsfield City, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; is age 38, married to Elfriede, and he is working as a metal worker at an electric factory. Four children are with them.

     Lula (?) was born on 12 April 1896 at Illinois. She married Ova Elden Johnston, son of George Johnston and Elnora (?), circa 1916. Lula (?) died on 8 March 1988 at age 91; was found in the Social Security death index last living in New Canton, Pike County, Illinois. She was buried after 8 March 1988 at Shearer Cemetery, Pleasant Vale Township, Pike County, Illinois.

     Albert Smith was born in September 1861 at Illinois. He married Flora Johnston, daughter of William Henry Johnston and Elizabeth Troutner, on 30 October 1887 at Pike County, Illinois.
     Albert Smith appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at S.D.10; E.D.128; Sheet 13 A, Pleasantvale Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 38, married to Flora, and he is working as a day laborer. They have had 3 children, only 2 are living. He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at S.D.11; E.D.142; Sheet 1 A, Pleasant Vale - New Canton, Pike County, Illinois; is age 48, married to Flora, and he is working as a laborer. They have had 3 children, only 2 are living. Those two children are with them. They live next to George Johnston, Flora's brother. He appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at S.D.12; E.D.172; Sheet 4 A, Pleasant Vale Township - New Canton, Pike County, Illinois; is age 58, married to Flora, and he is working as a laborer on a farm. Their daughter, Arleen, and her son, Eldon P. Stine, are with them. They live near Flora's brother, George Johnston and his family. He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at E.D.75-37; S.D.20; Sheet 1 A, Pleasant Vale Township - New Canton, Pike County, Illinois; is age 68, widowed, and is working as a laborer doing odd jobs. His daughter, Arleen Stine, and her 2 children are with him.

     Flossie Smith was born in June 1894 at Illinois.

     Arleen Smith was born in March 1896 at Illinois. She married (?) Stine circa 1918.
     Arleen Smith appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at S.D.12; E.D.172; Sheet 4 A, Pleasant Vale Township - New Canton, Pike County, Illinois; is age 23, married and is not working. Arleen and her son are with her parents. Her husband is not with them. She appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at E.D.75-37; S.D.20; Sheet 1 A, Pleasant Vale Township - New Canton, Pike County, Illinois; is age 31, widowed, and is not working. She and her 2 children are with her father, who is also widowed. They live near George & Elnora Johnston.

     Benjamin Byron Blacketter was born on 14 October 1889 at Cincinnatti Township, Pike County, Illinois.

     Thomas Henry Blacketter was born in 1832. He married Martha (?) circa 1854. Thomas Henry Blacketter died on 21 July 1911 at Cincinnatti Township, Pike County, Illinois.

     Martha (?) was born in 1837 at Illinois. She married Thomas Henry Blacketter circa 1854. Martha (?) died on 20 January 1915 at Pike County, Illinois.

     Sarah Farthing was born on 13 December 1851 at Illinois. She married Robert O. Cox on 12 September 1869 at Pike County, Illinois. Sarah Farthing died on 17 January 1876 at age 24. She was buried after 17 January 1876 at Greenpond Cemetery, Montezuma Township, Pike County, Illinois.

     Charles E. Cox was born in 1871 at Illinois.

     Mary F. 'Mollie' Cox was born in 1872 at Illinois.

     Loren L. Cunningham was born in February 1881 at Illinois. He married Alta Clyde Cox, daughter of Robert O. Cox and Louisa Johnston, on 22 February 1902 at Pike County, Illinois. Loren L. Cunningham died in 1932. He was buried in 1932 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois.
     Loren L. Cunningham appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at S.D.12; E.D.160; Sheet 6 A, Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 38, married to Alta, and he is farming. Eight chidren are with them. They live near Philip and Melinda Thomas.

     Keith K. Cunningham was born on 27 November 1906 at Illinois. He married Ida B. (?) circa 1928. Keith K. Cunningham died on 3 July 1992 at age 85.
     Keith K. Cunningham appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at E.D.98-8; S.D.6; Sheet 2 B, Slater City, Saline County, Missouri; is age 23, married to Ida, and he is working as a minister at a Christian church.

     Carl M. Cunningham was born on 9 December 1908 at Illinois. He died in July 1964 at age 55. He was buried in July 1964 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois.

     Loren L. Cunningham was born on 2 December 1912 at Illinois. He died on 5 July 1998 at age 85; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois.