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Descendants of Robert (~1805-1884) and Mary SISSON of Stephenson Co., Illinois

Second Generation


2. William Wesley SISSON [scrapbook] (Robert ) was born 20 Oct 1844 in Waddams, Stephenson Ill.. He died 6 Dec 1910 in At home, Lena, Stephenson Co., IL and was buried in Manny Cemetery, Stephenson.


In the county history of Stephenson Illinois:
    William Sisson enlisted on August 9, 1862 in Company C - 92 Infantry under Captain John Schmerhorn
Sick at Muster Out (M.O.)
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NAME                               RANK    COMPANY        UNIT RESIDENCE
SISSON, WILLIAM                PVT      G                   92 IL US INF LENA
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NOTES: Chapman History - Stephenson Co. IL - 1880 - Pgs 214 & 215
-August 1862 enlisted in Co G 92nd Reg IL., inf.
-affiliated with United Brethren and Unity Lutheran Church
-member of I. O. of O. F., Wm. R. Goddard Post, GAR - Lena
-died from Bright's Disease and general catarrh
-Funeral Amity Lutheran Church with Dr. C. E. Derr, off.
-Manny cemetery records Stephenson Co., Pg 3
-Honary member of the Ladies's Circle GAR
-Lived on farm in Waddams twsp until may 1900, moved to city
-3 daughters: Alice, Carrie, Bessie. Son died infancy.

William married Eliza MURPHY on 10 Feb 1869 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL. Eliza was born 19 Jan 1852 in WaddamsTwsp., Stephenson Co., IL. She died 1 Feb 1919 in At home Lena, Stephenson Co., IL. and was buried 3 Feb 1919 in Manny Cemetery, Stephenson.

[Mary Foreman.GED]

NOTES:
-Parents: Martin and Ann (Stocks) Murphy
-Member of ladies Circle and GAR of Lena, IL
-Early in life - Methodist church; later Amity Luth.
-Suffered an attack of influenza-pneumonia at death
-Services at home by Rev. B.F. Grenoble
-Passed away at her home in Lena on Saturday Feb 1, 1919 - 67Y 12 D.[Robert Sisson.GED]

NOTES:
-Parents: Martin and Ann (Stocks) Murphy
-Member of ladies Circle and GAR of Lena, IL
-Early in life - Methodist church; later Amity Luth.
-Suffered an attack of influenza-pneumonia at death
-Services at home by Rev. B.F. Grenoble
-Passed away at her home in Lena on Saturday Feb 1, 1919 - 67Y 12 D.

They had the following children:

  13 F i
Alice C SISSON was born 10 Dec 1869 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL. She died 13 Sep 1955.

[Mary Foreman.GED]

NOTES:
-Cemetery records Manny Cemetery Stephenson Co., IL pg3
-no children[Robert Sisson.GED]

NOTES:
-Cemetery records Manny Cemetery Stephenson Co., IL pg3
-no children
       
Alice married John M. STEWART on 2 Jan 1894.
+ 14 F ii Carrie SISSON was born 13 Oct 1873 and died 8 Sep 1924.
  15 M iii
Infant SISSON was born 27 Sep 1883. He died 3 Oct 1883.
  16 F iv
Bessie Ellen SISSON was born 4 May 1888 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL. She died 21 Jul 1981 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL and was buried 24 Jul 1981 in Lena Burial Park, Lena, IL.

[Mary Foreman.GED]

NOTES:
-Freeport Journal Standard - 222 July 1981
-daughter of William & Eliza Sisson
-Married Louis Mast Mar 15, 1919
-preceded in death by an infant son and 2 sisters
-Telephone operator for NW Telephone Co for 25 years
-Resident of Savanna Retirement Home formerly of Lena, died late Tuesday evening At Freeport Mem. Hosp at age 93 years.
-Funeral Services will be 1:30 PM Friday, 24th at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL. Rev Arthur Stees of the 1st Luth church of Freeport will officiate.
-Burial Lena Burial Park[Robert Sisson.GED]

NOTES:
-Freeport Journal Standard - 222 July 1981
-daughter of William & Eliza Sisson
-Married Louis Mast Mar 15, 1919
-preceded in death by an infant son and 2 sisters
-Telephone operator for NW Telephone Co for 25 years
-Resident of Savanna Retirement Home formerly of Lena, died late Tuesday evening At Freeport Mem. Hosp at age 93 years.
-Funeral Services will be 1:30 PM Friday, 24th at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL. Rev Arthur Stees of the 1st Luth church of Freeport will officiate.
-Burial Lena Burial Park
        Bessie married Living

3. James Robert SISSON [scrapbook] "Robert" (Robert ) was born Apr 1846 in Stephenson Co., Illinois. He died 18 Oct 1905 in Republic Co., Kansas.

James Robert Sisson was called "Robert". He and his family are in the census in 1870 in Waddams township, Stephenson Co., Illinois, household 73/77 (spelled Cisson); 1880 in Waddams township, Stephenson Co., Illinois, p. 294B, household 46/48; in 1900 in Big Bend township, Republic Co., Kansas, household 122/125.

James Robert served in the Civil War in Co. E, 147th Infantry Regiment Illinois.

The children's birthdates are from the family Bible.

Robert married Louisa J. ALLEN in 1866. Louisa was born Dec 1845 in Illinois. She died 1919.

In the 1900 census, Louisa stated that she had had 5 children, of which 4 were still living.

Louisa was living with her son Robert in the 1910 census in Big Bend township, Republic Co., Kansas.

Louisa is erroneously called "Eliza" in the 1900 census.

Louisa filed for a Civil War widow's pension, application #841888.

They had the following children:

+ 17 M i William Henry SISSON was born 28 Jan 1867 and died Dec 1948.
  18 F ii
Elizabeth Anna SISSON "Annie" was born 22 Jul 1869 in Stephenson Co., Illinois.
       
Annie married STEMONS.
+ 19 M iii James Albert SISSON was born 18 Sep 1873 and died 1962.
  20 F iv
Ruby Evalen SISSON [scrapbook] was born 12 Jan 1876 in Stephenson Co., Illinois. She died 1929.
       
Ruby married Charlie SIMMS [scrapbook].
+ 21 M v Robert Leroy SISSON was born 12 Nov 1882 and died 1946.

4. Mary Ann SISSON (Robert ) was born 14 Mar 1847 in Waddams, Stephenson Ill.. She died 10 Jan 1938 in At home, Friend, Saline Co., NE and was buried 12 Jan 1938 in Andrew Cem., Friend, Saline Co., NE.


NOTES: from Obit.
-Spring of 1870 emigrated from IL to NE
-Homesteaded about 2 miles NW of Friend, NE
-In youth attended school and church services in Manny school
-Later joined the United Brethren church
-Charter member of Friend Rebekah Lodge #58
-Service at Moore's Funeral Home; Rev. Moore Bell off.
-Rebecca Lodge in charge of service at grave
-7 children: Robert, Peter, Bert, James, Anne, Ellen, Clara.

Mary married Alfred FOREMAN [scrapbook] on 25 Dec 1865 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL. Alfred was born 12 Apr 1838 in England. He died 16 Aug 1911 in Friend, Saline Co., NE and was buried in Andrew Cem., Friend, Saline Co., NE.

They had the following children:

  22 M i
Robert FOREMAN was born 2 Sep 1866.
  23 F ii
Rebecca Anne FOREMAN was born 23 May 1868.
  24 M iii
James Alfred FOREMAN was born 29 Oct 1869.
  25 F iv
Ellen FOREMAN was born 10 Mar 1872.
  26 F v
Claressa FOREMAN was born 20 Sep 1873.
  27 M vi
John Peter FOREMAN [scrapbook] was born 17 Oct 1875.
  28 M vii
Charles Albert FOREMAN [scrapbook] was born 6 Apr 1881.

5. Christopher SISSON [scrapbook] (Robert ) was born 12 Sep 1850 in Waddams, Stephenson IL.. He died 20 Nov 1945 in St. Mary's Hosp., Nebraska City, Ottoe Co., NE.


NOTES:
-Died St. Mary's Hosp, NE City 8:00 Monday eve. Broken hip
-In 1881, came to NE, chose farm 5 1/2 miles S of Talmage
-Member of Masonic lodge in Lena, IL for 15 years
-Member of Masonic lodge in Brock for over 50 years
-Received Masonic Gold Metal and Jordan Medal
-Recalled the Lincoln-Douglas debates at the Brewster House in Freeport, IL
-Funeral Services: Evangelical and Reform church, Rev. Davis
-Interment: Grant Cem south of Talmage
-Manny Cemetery Records: Infant son born Mar 11, 1880
-Bible Records: Infant Son born July 1, 1882 Lena, IL
-Reference: Talmage Paper Nov 23, 1945

Christopher married Almira Ellen NUNN, daughter of Thomas NUNN, on 20 Jan 1875 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL. Almira was born 23 Jul 1858 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL. She died 25 Jan 1952 in Talmage, Otoe Co., NE and was buried 29 Jan 1952 in Grant Cem, Talmage, Nemaha Co., NE.

They had the following children:

  29 M i
Frealing Emory SISSON was born 25 Nov 1876 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL. He died 3 Aug 1898 and was buried in Grant Cem, Talmage, Nemaha Co., NE.
  30 F ii
Susan Eleanor SISSON was born 3 Aug 1878 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL. She died 26 Jul 1907 in Auburn, Nemaha Co., IL and was buried 28 Jul 1907 in Sheridan Cem., Auburn, Nemaha Co., NE.
       
Susan married John ARMSTRONG on 25 Nov 1900 in Parents Home in NE.
  31 M iii
Infant SISSON [scrapbook] was born 11 Mar 1880 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL. He died 11 Mar 1881 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL and was buried in Manny Cemetery, Stephenson.
  32 M iv
Infant SISSON [scrapbook] was born 1 Jul 1882 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL. He was buried in Manny Cemetery, Stephenson.
  33 M v
Thomas Earnest SISSON was born 23 Nov 1888 in Sisson Farm, Brock, Nemaha Co., NE. He died 5 Mar 1936 in Beulah Co., NE and was buried in Grant Cem, Talmage, Nemaha Co., NE.


NOTES: Talmage Paper March 12 1936
Thomas Earnest Sisson died from a gunshot when the rifle accidental discharged when hunting an owl. It is presumed that Mr. Sisson may have suffered a heart attack, falling in a faint and the gun was discharged when it fell to the ground. Another presumption is that he may have stumbled on the rocky ground In such a manner that the gun discharged when he attempted to save himself from falling.
        Thomas married Living
  34 F vi
Alice Winnifred SISSON was born 1 Mar 1896 in Sisson Farm, Brock, Nemaha Co., NE. She died 7 Mar 1966 in Talmage, Otoe Co., NE and was buried 10 Mar 1966 in Grant Cem, Talmage, Nemaha Co., NE.
        Alice married Living
  35 F vii
Cora Mary SISSON was born 1 Jan 1898 in Sisson Farm, Brock, Nemaha Co., NE. She died 21 Dec 1992 in Neb City Manor, Nebraska City, NE and was buried 23 Dec 1992 in Grant Cem, Talmage, Nemaha Co., NE.

6. John Peter SISSON (Robert ) was born 23 Mar 1852 in Waddams, Stephenson Ill.. He died May 1929.


NOTES:
-In 1894 moved to White Salmon, WA from IL.

John married Hanna Louisa VANDERPOOL on 1 May 1879 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL. Hanna was born 2 Jun 1857 in Stephenson Co. IL. She died 14 Sep 1914 in White Salmon, WA.

They had the following children:

  36 M i
Charles SISSON was born 5 Mar 1880 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL. He died 20 Jun 1946 in Hood River Hosp.
       
Charles married Jeannette FENDER on 16 May 1898.
  37 M ii
Edward Weley SISSON was born 19 Oct 1892. He died 7 Dec 1960.
        Edward married Living

8. Ruth Ann SISSON (Robert ) was born 11 Jul 1855 in Waddams, Stephenson Ill.. She died 6 May 1933 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL.

Ruth married Albert VAN EPPS on 20 Sep 1874. Albert was born 14 Mar 1836 in Schenectady, NY. He died 11 Oct 1912 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL.

They had the following children:

  38 M i
Frank Elmer VAN EPPS was born 21 Aug 1875. He died 26 Nov 1941 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL.
       
Frank married Lillian Evelyn CRACKENBERGER. Lillian was born 1884. She died 27 Feb 1946.
  39 M ii
Fred B. VAN EPPS was born 7 Dec 1877. He died 10 Oct 1937 and was buried 12 Oct 1937 in Lena Burial Park, Lena, IL.
  40 M iii
George A. VAN EPPS was born 9 Jul 1879. He died 5 May 1931.
       
George married Lavina RAYHORN on 20 Mar 1901. Lavina was born 1879. She died 30 Dec 1969 and was buried 10 Jan 1970.
  41 F iv
Blanche VAN EPPS was born 16 Jan 1883. She died 11 Apr 1885 and was buried in Manny Cemetery, Stephenson.
  42 M v
James H. VAN EPPS was born 30 Oct 1889. He died 29 Aug 1962 in Freeport Hosp., Stephenson Co., IL and was buried 31 Aug 1962 in Lena Burial Park, Lena, IL.
       
James married Mable BUNKER in Jan 1911.

9. Susan SISSON (Robert ) was born 9 Mar 1857 in Waddams, Stephenson Ill.. She died 1 May 1905 in At her home near Damascus, IL and was buried in Manny Cemetery, Stephenson.


NOTES:
-Manny Cemetery records: Mar 9, 1857 - May 1, 1905 pg4
-Death by Strychnine
-Daughter: Eva
-Funeral Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at Damascus church - Rev. H. F. Jones officiate.

Susan married James FERGUSON on 16 Mar 1880. James was born Feb 1837 in Gerard IN.

They had the following children:

  43 F i
Ruth Eva FERGUSON was born 12 Jan 1889.

10. Moses Milton SISSON (Robert ) was born 13 Mar 1859 in Waddens, Stephenson Co., Illinois. He died 20 Jan 1937 in Republic Co., KS and was buried in Persinger Cemetery, Courtland, Rebublic Co., KS.

Moses married (1) Mary Ester STINE. Mary died before 1894.

Moses also married (2) Estella FERGUSON, daughter of George William FERGUSON and Mary Jane OSBORNE, on 30 May 1894 in Nebraska. Estella was born 7 Apr 1877 in Republic, Kansas. She died 26 Sep 1906 in Republic, Kansas and was buried in Persinger Cem, Republic, Kansas.

Estella's maternal grandparents were William Osborne (1822-1905) and Elizabeth West (1832-1886). Elizabeth West's parents were Henry West (1795-1873) and Jane Sisson (1798-1868). Jane was born in Doddington, Cambridge, England, and died in Lena, Stephenson Co., Illinois. Jane was a sister of Robert Sisson, father of Estella's husband Moses Milton Sisson.

They had the following children:

  44 M i
Alvin SISSON [scrapbook] was born 31 Oct 1895. He died 29 Sep 1918 in France.
+ 45 M ii Eugene Lee SISSON was born 25 Sep 1897 and died Feb 1982.
+ 46 F iii Laura Viola SISSON was born 12 Oct 1898 and died 28 Apr 1990.
+ 47 M iv Floyd Lester SISSON was born 31 Jan 1899 and died Apr 1986.
  48 M v
Clarence Melvin SISSON was born 28 Feb 1901 in Courtland, Republic Co., Kansas. He died 23 Jul 1981 in WA..
        Clarence married (1) Living
        Clarence also married (2) Living
        Clarence also married (3) Living
+ 49 M vi Living
+ 50 M vii Archie Lyle SISSON was born 16 Jan 1905 and died 27 Sep 1967.

11. Joshua SISSON [scrapbook] (Robert ) was born 9 Nov 1860 in Waddams, Stephenson IL.. He died 9 May 1939 in At home, Lena, Stephenson Co., IL and was buried in Lena Burial Park, Lena, IL.


NOTES:
-Lena Star Apr. 13, 1939
-Lifelong resident of Waddams Twsp., died Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at his home. Farm adjoining his birthplace.
-Funeral Services Saturday afternoon 2:30 o'clock
-Burial Lena Cemetery
-Daughters: Mary Solace and Iris Stabenow
-Six Grandchildren: Robert, Sara Mae, Clara and Nora Stabenow
    Betty and James Solace
-Fulwider History of Stephenson Co., IL Vol 2 Pg 182 & 183

Joshua married Sarah ARMOGOST [scrapbook] on 11 Jan 1885 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL. Sarah was born 16 May 1866 in West Point Twsp., Stephenson Co., IL. She died 4 Aug 1911.

They had the following children:

  51 F i
Mary Louise SISSON [scrapbook] was born 13 Jan 1892 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL. She died 12 Oct 1970 in Freeport Hosp., Stephenson Co., IL and was buried in Lena Burial Park, Lena, IL.
       
Mary married Adelbert SOLACE on 22 Feb 1917. Adelbert was born 5 Dec 1888. He died 17 Jan 1952 in Freeport Hosp., Stephenson Co., IL.
  52 F ii
Iris SISSON was born 2 Apr 1895 in Lena, Stephenson Co., IL.
        Iris married Living

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