Person Page - 27

     Henry Main was born in 1861. He died on 19 May 1863; died from a fatal accident. Struck with a hoe by Jane. He was buried after 19 May 1863 at Petty Highland Cemetery, Martinsburg Township, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.

     William Pierce Burton was born on 18 November 1909. He married Melba Maurine Main, daughter of Melvin Philip 'Mel' Main and Myrtle May Shipman, on 26 June 1935 at Fort Thomas, Kentucky. William Pierce Burton died on 8 March 1988 at age 78; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Naples, Collier County, Florida.
     William Pierce Burton was a Chevrolet Dealer in Adel, Dallas County, Iowa.

     William H. Main was born in January 1864 at Illinois. He married Della Lillie Davidson, daughter of A. Jackson Davidson and Margaret (?), on 19 September 1889 at Pike County, Illinois. William H. Main died on 14 December 1943 at Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois, at age 79. He was buried after 14 December 1943 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.
     William H. Main appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at S.D.10; E.D.117; Sheet 1 B, Time Village - Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 36, has been married 13 years to Della and he is farming. Della has had 3 children, all are living. He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at S.D.11; E.D.120; Sheet 1 A, Atlas Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 46, has been married 20 years to Della, and he is farming. Della has had 3 children, all 3 are with them. He appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at S.D.12; E.D.162; Sheet 2 A, Martinsburg Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 56, married to Della, and he is farming. Their 3 sons, Wendell, Walter, & Keith, are with them. Walter is also enumerated in the 1920 census stationed at Fort Sam Houston. He appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at E.D.75-22; S.D.20; Sheet 7 A, Martinsburg Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 66, married to Della, and he is not working. They live near Hardin & Margaret Main. He appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 at S.D.20; E.D.75-21; Sheet 3 B, Martinsburg Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 73, married to Della, and he is not working. They live alone.

     Thomas Jefferson Main was born in November 1866 at Illinois. He married Izella 'Zella' Bennett before 1898. Thomas Jefferson Main died in 1947; was killed by a train.
     Thomas Jefferson Main was a Band Conductor in the Light Guard Band and a Soloist at Carthage, Missouri. He appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at S.D.3; E.D.11; Sheet 24 A, Monnett Township, Barry County, Missouri; is age 33, has been married 5 years to 'Izella', and he is working as a laundryman. Zella has had one child, and he is with them. He appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at S.D.31; E.D.136; Sheet 7 B, Precinct 8 - Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado; is age 43, has been married 14 years to Izella, and he is working in a laundry. Zella has had one child, and he is with them. He appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at S.D.3; E.D.181; Sheet 6 B, Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado; is age 53, married to Zella, and he is working as a laborer at a seed company. Their son, Frank, is with them. He appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at E.D.50-3; S.D.10; Sheet 6 B, Precince 8- Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado; is age 63, married to Zella, and he is working as a manager of a gas & oil station. Their son, Frank, is with them. He appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at S.D.6; E.D.50-3; Sheet 14 A, Precinct 8 - Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado; is age 73, married to Zella, and he is not working. They live alone.

     Theodore Andrew Colvin was born in February 1850 at Illinois. He married Sarah Jane Main, daughter of Andrew Main and Lutilia Johnson, after 16 June 1880. Theodore Andrew Colvin died in 1929.
     Theodore Andrew Colvin appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at S.D.1; E.D.102; Sheet 6 B, Leavenworth City, Leavenworth County, Kansas; is age 50, married to Sarah, and he is working as a teamster. Sarah has had 5 children, all are with them. He appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at S.D.1; E.D.105; Sheet 4 A, Leavenworth City, Leavenworth County, Kansas; is age 60, has been married 30 years to Jane, and he is working as a commercial salesman. Jane has had 5 children, 5 are living. One, son, Anthony, is with them. They live near their son, Sidney, and his family. He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at S.D.101; E.D.110; Sheet 2 B, Leavenworth City, Leavenworth County, Kansas; is age 69, married to Sarah, and he is working as a salesman for an oil company. They live near their son, Sidney, and his family.

     Mason Lawson was born in 1855 at Kentucky. He married Minerva Ann Main, daughter of Andrew Main and Lutilia Johnson, on 7 March 1877 at Time, Pike County, Illinois.
     Mason Lawson appeared on the census of 13 June 1880 at S.D.6; E.D. 187; Page 28, Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 24, married to Minerva, and he is working as a Constable. Two children are with them. They live near Nicholas and Sarah Main.

     John William Main was born on 16 March 1848 at Independence (near), Pike County, Illinois. He married Josephine Catherine Long, daughter of Abner Long, on 29 August 1869 at Pike County, Illinois; I have copy of marriage license. last name on the marriage license is 'Mains'. Joseph Troutner was Justice of the Peace. John William Main died on 18 May 1924 at his home, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois, at age 76; I have copy of transcribed obituary. He was buried after 18 May 1924 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.
     John William Main was a Straw Stacker at a threshing machine (from which came the nickname). John William Main also went by the name of Cyclone Bill. He appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at S.D.6; E.D.187; page 9, Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 31, married to Josephine, and he is farming. Four children and Josephine's father, Abner Long, are with them. They live near Rachel Main. He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at S.D.10; E.D.117; Sheet 8 A, Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 52, has been married 30 years to Josephine and he is farming. Josephine has had 9 children, all are living. Seven children are with them. They live near Bye and his family. He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at S.D.11; E.D.131; Sheet 5 A, Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 62, has been married 40 years to Josephine and he is farming. They have had 9 children, all are living.

     Charles Main was born in January 1858 at Illinois. He married Louisa Frances Clark, daughter of Joel Clark, on 30 March 1881 at Pike County, Illinois.
     Charles Main was a policeman, Pittsfield, Illinois; later Santa Fe Railroad, Arizona. He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at S.D.10; E.D.126; Sheet 7 A, Pittsfield Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 42, married 19 years to Louisa and he is a hotel landlord. They have had 3 children all are living.

     Andrew 'Coon' Main was born in 1850 at Illinois. He died before 1880.
     Andrew 'Coon' Main never married. He was killed in a fight at Monte Gant's.

     James Main was born after 1843.
     James Main never married.

     David Hardin 'Hardy' Main was born in February 1863 at Illinois. He married Margret Jane Hare, daughter of Henry Hare and Eliza (?), on 13 August 1885 at Pike County, Illinois. David Hardin 'Hardy' Main died on 17 January 1934 at Martinsburg, Pike County, Illinois, at age 70. He was buried after 17 January 1934 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of double marker with Margaret.
     David Hardin 'Hardy' Main was a Farmer; Fiddler for dances; Owned a store at Time, Montezuma and New Hartford. He name is "Hardin D." on marriage license. on 13 August 1885. He appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at S.D.10, E.D.117; Sheet 5 A, Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 37, has been married 15 years to Margaret, and he is farming. They have had 8 children, all are living. On this census, Hardin is listed as Howard D. Main. He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at S.D.11; E.D.144; Sheet 7 B, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 47, married to Margaret J., and he is farming. Margaret has had 8 children, all are living. Seven children are with them. He appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at E.D.75-22; S.D.20; Sheet 7 A, Martinsburg Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 67, married to Margaret, and he is working as a grocery merchant. Their son, Frank, and 2 of his children are with them.

     Emily Marie 'Emma' Main was born in April 1867 at Illinois. She married Frank Elbert Springer, son of David Springer and Matilda (?), on 3 July 1886 at Pike County, Illinois. Emily Marie 'Emma' Main died in 1942.

     Josephine Catherine Long was born in May 1850 at Pennsylvania. She married John William Main, son of David Main and Susan Troutner, on 29 August 1869 at Pike County, Illinois; I have copy of marriage license. last name on the marriage license is 'Mains'. Joseph Troutner was Justice of the Peace. Josephine Catherine Long died on 12 April 1927 at Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois, at age 76. She was buried after 12 April 1927 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.

     Laura Main was born circa 1870 at Illinois. She married John Milton Abbott, son of John Hamilton Abbott and Almina Sellers, on 8 December 1895 at Pike County, Illinois. Laura Main died in 1929. She was buried in 1929 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.

     Dora M. Main was born in 1874 at Illinois. She married Perry Douglas Crawford on 14 October 1896 at Pike County, Illinois. Dora M. Main died before 1955.
     Dora M. Main appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at E.D.70-23; S.D.10; Sheet 7 B, Lyndon City, Osage County, Kansas; is age 55 and widowed.

     Sarah Frances 'Sadie' Main was born in September 1877 at Illinois. She died on 20 September 1926 at Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois. She was buried after 20 September 1926 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.
     Sarah Frances 'Sadie' Main never married.

     Clay Andrew Main was born on 8 September 1874 at Illinois. He died before 1955. He was buried before 1955 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.
     Clay Andrew Main appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at E.D.82-63; S.D.25; Sheet 3 B, East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois; is age 52, widowed, and is working as a truckman for himself. His sisters, Willie and Verna, are with him. He appeared on the census of 15 April 1940 at S.D.20; E.D.75-16; Sheet 4 B, Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 65, single, and he is not working. His sister, Oma Wolfe, is with him.

     Oma S. Main was born on 2 March 1888 at Nebo, Pike County, Illinois. She married William O. Wolfe on 16 October 1912 at Bowling Green, Pike County, Missouri; I have copy of marriage license. Oma S. Main died on 10 November 1979 at Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois, at age 91. She was buried after 10 November 1979 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois.

     Adalene 'Addie' M. Main was born in March 1884 at Illinois. She married Arthur H. Rolf on 22 September 1911 at Bowling Green, Pike County, Missouri; have copy of marriage license. Adalene 'Addie' M. Main died on 21 January 1965 at age 80. She was buried after 21 January 1965 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois.
     Adalene 'Addie' M. Main lived in Australia. She then lived in St. Louis later in the 1950's.

     Willie Belle Main was born in July 1881 at Pike County, Illinois. She died on 2 October 1974 at home, East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois, at age 93. She was buried on 4 October 1974 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois; have picture of grave marker, and copy of obituary.
     Willie Belle Main appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at E.D.82-63; S.D.25; Sheet 3 B, East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois; is age 35, single, and is working as a clerk for a packing plant. She is with her brother, Clay.

     Archie Clyde Main was born on 16 March 1892 at Nebo, Pike County, Illinois; grave marker has year 1891 as Archie's birth year, but his World War I registration has 1892. He married Helen G. Yakley, daughter of Frank Yakley and Margaret Hulsman, on 28 May 1922 at Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois. Archie Clyde Main died in 1955. He was buried in 1955 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.
     Archie Clyde Main appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at E.D.75-17; S.D.20; Sheet 3 A, Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 38, has been married 8 years to Helen, and he is farming. Five children are with them.

     Verna P. Main was born on 12 October 1893 at Illinois. She died on 2 December 1975 at East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois, at age 82; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 4 December 1975 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.
     Verna P. Main was an Elementary School Teacher. She appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at E.D.82-63; S.D.25; Sheet 3 B, East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois; is age 29, single, and is working as a housekeeper in a private home. She is with her brother, Clay.

     John Milton Abbott was born on 16 November 1863 at Illinois. He married Laura Main, daughter of John William Main and Josephine Catherine Long, on 8 December 1895 at Pike County, Illinois. John Milton Abbott died on 4 July 1942 at Pike County, Illinois, at age 78. He was buried after 4 July 1942 at Greenpond Cemetery, Montezuma Township - Pearl, Pike County, Illinois.
     John Milton Abbott appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at S.D.11; E.D. 131; Sheet 6 B, Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 46, has been married 12 years to Laura and he is an engineer at a saw mill. They have had 2 children both living.

     Perry Douglas Crawford was born in September 1860 at Illinois. He married Dora M. Main, daughter of John William Main and Josephine Catherine Long, on 14 October 1896 at Pike County, Illinois. Perry Douglas Crawford died before 1930.
     Perry Douglas Crawford appeared on the census of 23 January 1900 at S.D.14; E.D.34; Sheet 8 B, Six Mile Township, Franklin County, Illinois; is age 39, has been married 6 years to Della and he is farming. They have 1 child, Clyde, age 3. He appeared on the census of 20 May 1910 at S.D.4; E.D.110; Sheet 13 B, Valley Brook Township, Osage County, Kansas; is age 49, has been married 16 years to Dora, and he is farming. They have had 1 child and he is living. He appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at S.D.4; E.D.114; Sheet 10 B, Valley Brook Township, Osage County, Illinois; is age 59, married to Dora and he is farming. Their son Clyde is with them.

     William O. Wolfe was born in 1888 at Illinois. He married Oma S. Main, daughter of John William Main and Josephine Catherine Long, on 16 October 1912 at Bowling Green, Pike County, Missouri; I have copy of marriage license.
     William O. Wolfe living in Pittsfield Illinois in 1977. He appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at E.D.60-91; S.D.23; Sheet 13 A, Venice Township, Madison County, Illinois; is age 42, has been married 18 years to Oma, and he is working at hauling trucks. Two children are with them.

     Arthur H. Rolf was born in 1890. He married Adalene 'Addie' M. Main, daughter of John William Main and Josephine Catherine Long, on 22 September 1911 at Bowling Green, Pike County, Missouri; have copy of marriage license. Arthur H. Rolf died on 21 February 1959 at Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois. He was buried after 21 February 1959 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois.
     Arthur H. Rolf was a meat packer.

     Helen G. Yakley was born on 15 December 1899 at Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois. She married Archie Clyde Main, son of John William Main and Josephine Catherine Long, on 28 May 1922 at Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois. Helen G. Yakley died on 20 June 1995 at Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois, at age 95. She was buried after 20 June 1995 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.

     Gerald Main was born on 4 July 1923 at Illinois. He married Lulu Imogene Mixer on 25 February 1949 at Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois. Gerald Main died in September 1980 at Liberty, Adams County, Illinois, at age 57.

     Geraldine L. Main was born on 4 July 1923 at Illinois. She married Marion Hill circa 1943 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Geraldine L. Main died in July 1980 at Griggsville, Pike County, Illinois. She was buried in July 1980 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.

     Dora Lee Main was born on 30 June 1927. She married Roy Stauffer Jr. circa 1949 at Baylis, Pike County, Illinois. Dora Lee Main died on 19 April 2001 at age 73; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois.