CONVERSE Family Genealogy
OUR CONVERSE FAMILY GENEALOGY
by
Mary Ann Stewart Kaylor
INDEX OF SURNAMES found in CONVERSE Genealogy
ENDNOTES/SOURCES CONVERSE Genealogy
Descendants of Deacon Edward Convers
Generation No. 1
1. Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers (Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16,
Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14, Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9,
Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2,
Roger1 de Coigneries)1
was born 30 January 1589/90 in Wakerly, Northhampton, England, and died
10 August 1663 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA 2. He married (1) Jane Clarke3
Abt. 1608 in England4. She was born in Theckenham, Worchestershire, England, and
died Bef. 1617 in England ?. He married (2) Sarah Smith or Parker? Abt. 1620
in England5. She was born Abt. 1600 in England, and died 14 January 1661/62 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA6.
He married (3) Mrs. Joanna Sprague Joanna
Sprague 09 September 1662 in Woburn, MA?. She died Bet. 1671 - 1672 in Woburn,
Middlesex Co MA?.
Notes for Deacon Edward Conyers Convers:
Genealogies and Estates of Charlestown, Massachusetts 1629 - 1818, Vol I, A-J
by Thomas Bellows Wyman 1879
Page 234:
CONVERSE, Edward 1. Inhabitant 1629, the 4th of the list of thirteen; church member 1632; m. (1) Sarah.......,
of church in 1632; (2) Joanna Sprague, who d Feb. 24, 167_; his age 73 in 1661-62;
removed early to Woburn, where he d Aug 10, 1663.
Issue: i. JAMES; ii. SAMUEL, bapt. 12 (1) 1637. Besides others at Woburn.
ESTATE -- Granted 2 acres at Newton line, 1634. Brigden to buy his old house
and 2 acres; 1635. Had grant 10 acres (5 to
be given up) No. 27 (1637).
Possessions, 1638. 13 lots: (1) House, store and 1 rood ground in Middle row-N.E., Capt. Sedgwick;
S E, Marsh towards
harbor; N W & S W, market place. (2) 5 acres Eastfield; N E , Will Bates;
N W, G. Buner; S W, Longway; S E, Mr. Simmes,
Capt. Sedgwick, Rice Cole. (3) 1 1/2 acres Eastfield--N E, W. Johnson;
S E, W. Dade; N W, S. Carter; S W Back st.
(4) 3 acres South Meadows--N W, street-way; S E, creek; S W, Mr. Simmes;
Child of Deacon Convers and Jane Clarke is:
+ 2 i. Edward19 Conyers, born Abt. 1610 in ?Wakerly, Northampton, England.
Children of Deacon Convers and Sarah Smith or Parker? are:
+ 3 i. Josiah19 CONVERSE, born Bet. 1617 - 1618 in England; died
03 February 1688/89 in Woburn, Middlesex Co MA.
+ 4 ii. Lt. James CONVERSE James CONVERSE, born Abt. 1621 in England;
died 10 May 1717 in Woburn, Middlesex Co MA.
5 iii. Mary CONVERSE, born Abt. 1622 in England.
She married (1) Simon Thompson 19 January 1642/43; died
Bet. 1657 - 1658.
She married (2) John Sheldon8 Bet. 1658 - 1659.
+ 6 iv. Samuel CONVERSE I, born 1636; died 20 February 1668/69 in
Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA.
Generation No. 2
2. Edward19 Conyers (Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers,
Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13,
Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7,
Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)9
was born Abt. 1610 in ?Wakerly, Northampton, England.
Children of Edward Conyers are:
7 i. Edward20 Conyers, born in of Blaston, England; died 15 October 1701 in England.
8 ii. Jane Conyers, born Bet. 1671 - 1672 in of Blaston, England;
died Bet. 1750 - 1751 in age 79.
9 iii. John Conyers, born Abt. 1680 in of Blaston, England;
died 17 May 1735 in England.
10 iv. Elizabeth Conyers, born Abt. 1681; died 1754 in England11.
11 v. Samuel Conyers, born Bet. 1681 - 1682 in of Blaston, England.
3. Josiah19 CONVERSE (Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers,
Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13,
Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7,
Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)12
was born Bet. 1617 - 1618 in England, and died 03 February 1688/89 in Woburn,
Middlesex Co MA. He married Esther Champney 26 March 1651 in Woburn,
Middlesex Co MA?.
Child of Josiah CONVERSE and Esther Champney is:
12 i. Hepzibah20 CONVERSE.
4. Lt. James CONVERSE James19 CONVERSE (Deacon Edward Conyers18
Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers,
John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9,
Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers,
Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)13
was born Abt. 1621 in England, and died 10 May 1717 in Woburn, Middlesex Co MA.
He married Anna Long14 24 October 1643 in MA?15. She was born Bet. 1621 - 1622,
and died Bet. 1690 - 1691.
Children of James CONVERSE and Anna Long are:
13 i. Edward20 CONVERSE.
+ 14 ii. Major James CONVERSE James CONVERSE, born October 1645 in Woburn,
Middlesex Co MA; died 08 July 1706 in Woburn, Middlesex Co MA.
15 iii. Deborah CONVERSE, born Bet. 1646 - 1647. She married
John Pierce Abt. 1670; born Bet. 1646 - 1647.
6. Samuel19 CONVERSE I (Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers,
Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13,
Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7,
Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2,
Roger1 de Coigneries)16
was born 1636, and died 20 February 1668/69 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA17.
He married Judith Carter18 08 June 1660 in prob. Woburn, MA.
Children of Samuel CONVERSE I and Judith Carter are:
16 i. Abigail20 CONVERSE, born in Woburn, Middlesex Co MA; died Bet. 1688 - 1689.
+ 17 ii. Samuel CONVERSE II, born 04 April 1662 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA;
died Abt. 1732 in Thompson
Parish, Killingly, CT.
Generation No. 3
14. Major James CONVERSE James20 CONVERSE (James19, Deacon Edward
Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers,
Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13,
Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9,
Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers,
Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)19
was born October 1645 in Woburn, Middlesex Co MA, and died 08 July 1706
in Woburn, Middlesex Co MA. He married
Hannah Carter20 01 January 1668/6921. She was born 19 January 1650/51.
Child of James CONVERSE and Hannah Carter is:
+ 18 i. John21 CONVERSE, born August 1673 in Woburn, Middlesex Co MA.
17. Samuel20 CONVERSE II (Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward
Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq.,
Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13,
Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5,
Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)22
was born 04 April 1662 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA, and died Abt. 1732 in
Thompson Parish, Killingly, CT.
He married Dorcas Pain Abt. 169423. She died Aft. 1714 in Thompson
Parish, Windham Co., CT.
Children of Samuel CONVERSE II and Dorcas Pain are:
19 i. Josiah21 CONVERSE.
20 ii. Samuel CONVERSE, born 26 May 1694 in Woburn, Middlesex Co MA.
He married (1) Hannah Bartlett.
He married (2) Sarah Atwell.
+ 21 iii Ensign Edward CONVERSE, born 25 September 1696 in Woburn,
Middlesex Co MA; died 09 July 1784 in Thompson Parish, Windham Co CT.
+ 22 iv. Thomas CONVERSE, born 28 October 1699 in Woburn, Middlesex Co MA;
died Abt. 1760 in
Thompson, CT.
+ 23 v. PainCONVERSE, I, born 25 November 1706 in Woburn, Middlesex Co MA;
died 10 September 1781 in Killingly, CT.
Generation No. 4
18. John21 CONVERSE (James20, James19, Deacon Edward
Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16,
Reginald Conyers15 Coniers,John14 Conyers, John13,
Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6,
John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2,
Roger1 de Coigneries)24
was born August 1673 in Woburn, Middlesex Co MA. He married Abigail Sawyer25
22 May 1699 in prob. Woburn, MA26.
She was born 27 March 1679.
Child of John CONVERSE and Abigail Sawyer is:
24 i. Joshua22 CONVERSE27, born 03 June 1700 in Woburn, Middlesex
Co MA; died Bet. 1743 - 1744 in drowned, Merrimack River, NH.
He married ? Blanchard 31 July 1729; born 23 March 1711/12.
21. Ensign Edward CONVERSE Edward21 CONVERSE (Samuel20 CONVERSE II,
Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers,
Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers,
John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9,
Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers,
Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)
was born 25 September 1696 in Woburn, Middlesex Co MA, and died 09 July
1784 in Thompson Parish, Windham Co CT. He married Elizabeth Cooper
06 August 1717 in Thompson Parish, Windham Co CT.
Child of Edward CONVERSE and Elizabeth Cooper is:
+ 25 i. Jonathan22 CONVERSE, died 1761 in Killingly, Windham Co CT.
22. Thomas21 CONVERSE (Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19 CONVERSE I,
Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16,
Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11,
Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4,
Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)28
was born 28 October 1699 in Woburn, Middlesex Co MA, and died Abt.
1760 in Thompson, CT. He married
(1) Abigail Fay29. He married (2) Martha Clough Abt. 1720.
Children of Thomas CONVERSE and Martha Clough are:
26 i. Martha22 Convers.
27 ii. Ebenezer Convers30.
28 iii. Tabitha Convers30.
29 iv. Col. Thomas Convers Thomas Convers31, born 05 November 1738 in
Killingly, CT; died 1809 in Rutland, NY.
30 v. Samuel Convers, born 07 August 1740 in Killingly, CT.
31 vi. Abigail Convers, born 18 November 1744 in Killingly, CT.
She married Joseph Green.
32 vii. David Convers32, born 02 July 1746 in Killingly, CT.
He married Rachel Elliott.
33 viii. Tabitha Convers33, born 05 March 1748/49 in Killingly, CT.
+ 34 ix. Joel Convers, born 02 September 1750 in Killingly, CT;
died 29 June 1822 in Lyme, NH.
23. Pain21CONVERSE, I (Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19 CONVERSE I,
Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17 Conyers, Esq., Richard16,
Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11,
Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4,
Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)
was born 25 November 1706 in Woburn, Middlesex Co MA, and died
10 September 1781 in Killingly, CT. He married Mary Unknown Abt. 1732.
She died 05 April 1790.
Children of Pain CONVERSE, I and Mary Unknown are:
35 i. Mary22 CONVERSE, born 01 August 1734. She married Nicholas
Parker 28 May 1752.
+ 36 ii. Pain CONVERSE, born 28 October 1739 in Killingly, Thompson Parish,
CT?; died 29 March 1800 in
Bridport, Addison Co VT.
37 iii. Bathseba CONVERSE, born 08 December 1741.
38 iv. Stephen CONVERSE34, born 05 August 1745.
Generation No. 5
25. Jonathan22 CONVERSE (Edward21, Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19 CONVERSE I,
Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16,
Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11,
Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4,
Roger3 deConiers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)
died 1761 in Killingly, Windham Co CT. He married (2) Keziah Hughes 19 June 1743 in Thompson Parish, Windham Co CT35. She was born Bet. 1723 - 1724 in Killingly,
Windham Co CT, and died Aft. 1761 in Thompson Parish, Windham Co CT.
Child of Jonathan CONVERSE is:
39 i. Rhoda23 CONVERSE36, born 23 August 1756 in Killingly, Windham Co CT;
died 27 January 1842 in
Darby Twp., Madison Co OH. She married Rev. Jeremiah CONVERSE Jeremiah
CONVERSE 26 November 1778
in Killingly, CT; born 04 August 1761 in Killingly, CT; died
26 June 1837 in Darby Twp., Madison Co OH.
34. Joel22 Convers (Thomas21 CONVERSE,
Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16,
Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12,
John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4,
Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)37
was born 02 September 1750 in Killingly, CT, and died 29 June 1822 in Lyme, NH.
He married (1) Demaris Wilson 10 September 1778. He married (2) Elizabeth Bixby 20 January 1785.
Children of Joel Convers and Demaris Wilson are:
40 i. Lyman23 CONVERSE, born 03 July 1779 in Thompson Parish, CT; died 16 September 1864 in Lyme, NH.
He married (1) Mary Kent. He married (2) Mrs. Electa White Convers Electa White CONVERSE.
41 ii. Otis CONVERSE, born 24 September 1781 in Thompson Parish, CT?; died 1826 in Parishville, NY. He
married Clarissa Porter.
42 iii. Demaris CONVERSE, born 06 August 1783 in Thompson Parish, CT. She married Asa Taintor.
36. Pain22 CONVERSE (Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18
Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12,
John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2,
Roger1 de Coigneries)38
was born 28 October 1739 in Killingly, Thompson Parish, CT?, and died 29 March 1800 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
He married Mary Lee 11 December 1760 in Thompson Parish, CT, daughter of Isaac Lee and Esther Green. She was
born Bet. 1733 - 1734 in Thompson Parish, CT, and died 13 December 1809 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
Children of Pain CONVERSE and Mary Lee are:
43 i. Rev. Jeremiah CONVERSE Jeremiah23 CONVERSE, born 04 August 1761 in Killingly, CT; died 26 June 1837
in Darby Twp., Madison Co OH. He married Rhoda CONVERSE39 26 November 1778 in Killingly, CT;
born 23 August 1756 in Killingly, Windham Co CT; died 27 January 1842 in Darby Twp., Madison Co OH.
+ 44 ii. Bernard CONVERSE, born 15 January 1764 in Killingly, Thompson Parish, CT?; died 17 March 1806 in
Bridport, Addison Co., VT.
+ 45 iii Elias CONVERSE, born Abt. 1765 in Killingly, CT.
+ 46 iv. Hamblin CONVERSE, born 15 October 1767 in Killingly, CT; died 09 August 1847 in Bridport,
Addison Co VT.
47 v. Levina CONVERSE40, born 08 August 1769 in Killingly, CT. She married Nehemiah Fay.
+ 48 vi. Alfred CONVERSE, born 25 May 1772 in Killingly, CT; died 18 January 1849 in Addison Co VT?.
49 vii. Orinda CONVERSE, born 27 November 1774 in Killingly, CT. She married Samuel Sherwood
26 March 1806 in Bridport, Addison Co VT41.
+ 50 viii. Pain CONVERSE, born 04 June 1777 in Killingly, CT; died February 1864 in Canton, NY.
51 ix. Erastus CONVERSE, born 05 October 1780 in Killingly, CT.
+ 52 x. Gardner CONVERSE, born 07 April 1782 in Killingly, CT; died 12 April 1839 in Bridport, Addison Co Vt.
Generation No. 6
44. Bernard23 CONVERSE (Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward
Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13,
Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers,
Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)42
was born 15 January 1764 in Killingly, Thompson Parish, CT?, and died 17 March 1806 in Bridport, Addison Co., VT.
He married Hannah Alton 31 March 1785 in Thompson, Conneticutt, daughter of John Alton and Elizabeth Hosmer.
She was born 1762 in Thompson, Conneticut, and died Abt. 1800 in Bridport, Addison Co., VT?.
Children of Bernard CONVERSE and Hannah Alton are:
53 i. Levina24 CONVERSE43.
54 ii. Clarissa CONVERSE.
55 iii. Mary CONVERSE.
56 iv. Hannah CONVERSE.
57 v. Lavissa CONVERSE.
+ 58 vi. BernardCONVERSE,Jr., born 1781 in Thompson, Conneticut.
+ 59 vii. Alfred CONVERSE, born 1791 in VT\CT; died 24 February 1851 in Greene Co., IL.
60 viii. Abial CONVERSE44, born April 1795; died 09 May 1842 in Knox Co OH?. He married Phoebe Abt. 1820
in Knox Co Ohio.
45. Elias23 CONVERSE (Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18
Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12,
John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2,
Roger1 de Coigneries)1
was born Abt. 1765 in Killingly, CT. He married Sarah Burrows Abt. 1790. She was born Abt. 1760.
Children of Elias CONVERSE and Sarah Burrows are:
61 i. Lucy24 CONVERSE, born 18 April 1788 in Bridport, Addison Co VT. She married Nehemiah Bunyea
16 December 1804 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
62 ii. William CONVERSE, born 09 December 1789 in Bridport, Addison Co., VT46; died 14 October 1803
in Addison Co VT, age 13.
63 iii. Simon CONVERSE, born 09 October 1793 in Bridport, Addison Co., VT46.
64 iv. Royal CONVERSE, born 21 September 1797 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
65 v. George CONVERSE, born 05 May 1799 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
66 vi. Elias CONVERSE, born 05 February 1801 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
67 vii Sally CONVERSE, born 24 July 1802 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
68 viii. Jerusha CONVERSE, born 17 September 1805 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
69 ix. Roswell CONVERSE, born 25 March 1808 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
46. Hamblin23 CONVERSE (Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward
Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13,
Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers,
Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)
was born 15 October 1767 in Killingly, CT, and died 09 August 1847 in Bridport, Addison Co VT. He married
(1) Anna Douglas. He married (2) Mary Green in Thompson Parish, CT.
Children of Hamblin CONVERSE and Mary Green are:
70 i. (Infant)24 CONVERSE47, died 18 November 1809 in Bridport, Addison Co VT?.
71 ii. Matilda CONVERSE48, born 14 July 1795 in Bridport, Addison Co VT; died 18 September 1802 in age 7,
Bridport, Addison Co VT.
72 iii. Erastus CONVERSE48, born 19 April 1800 in Bridport, Addison Co VT; died 11 September 1802
age 3, Bridport, Addison Co VT.
73 iv. Erastis G. CONVERSE, born 15 May 1806 in Bridport, Addison Co VT; died 13 October 1859 in Bridport,
AddisonCo VT. He married Harriet Wilson 182949; born 1807; died 02 November 1839 in Bridport,
Addison Co., VT.
48. Alfred23 CONVERSE (Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward
Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13,
Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers,
Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)
was born 25 May 1772 in Killingly, CT, and died 18 January 1849 in Addison Co VT?. He married (1) Phoebe Elithorpe
15 November 1795. She died 29 August 1806 in Bridport, Addison Co VT. He married (2) Sally Smith Burton 06 July 1810
in Bridport, Addison Co VT50.
Children of Alfred CONVERSE and Phoebe Elithorpe are:
74 i. Hiram24 CONVERSE50, born 08 March 1798 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
75 ii. Arnold Fay CONVERSE, born 28 January 1802 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
76 iii. Matildah CONVERSE, born 02 September 1804 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
77 iv. Marvin Bailey CONVERSE, born 12 August 1806 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
Children of Alfred CONVERSE and Sally Burton are:
78 i. Saline24 CONVERSE51, born 01 February 1810 in Bridport, Addison Co VT; died 19 March 1879 in
Bridport, AddisonCo VT. She married Chauncey COOK.
79 ii. Jefferson CONVERSE, born 03 November 1815 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
+ 80 iii. Madison CONVERSE, born 03 November 1815 in Bridport, Addison Co VT; died 05 October 1884 in
Bridport, Addison Co VT.
50. Pain23 CONVERSE (Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward
Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13,
Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers,
Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries
was born 04 June 1777 in Killingly, CT, and died February 1864 in Canton, NY. He married Sarah Gale 25 October 1798 in
Bridport, Addison Co VT52.
Children of Pain CONVERSE and Sarah Gale are:
81 i. Heman24 CONVERSE, born 14 May 1799 in Bridport, AddisonCo VT.
82 ii. Pain CONVERSE, born 14 July 1801 in Bridport, Addison Co VT. He married Anna Hall 03 January 1822 in
Bridport, Addison Co VT53.
83 iii. Orlin CONVERSE, born 30 June 1804 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
84 iv. Mahitable CONVERSE54, born 11 July 1807 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
85 v. Sally CONVERSE, born 23 April 1812 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
86 vi. Lovina CONVERSE, born 18 September 1814 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
87 vii. Aldy Autentia CONVERSE, born 30 January 1817 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
52. Gardner23 CONVERSE (Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward
Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13,
Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers,
Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)55
was born 07 April 1782 in Killingly, CT, and died 12 April 1839 in Bridport, Addison Co Vt. He married Polly Sibley
28 August 1803 in Bridport, Addison Co Vt. She was born Abt. 1770.
Children of Gardner CONVERSE and Polly Sibley are:
88 i. Sendal24 CONVERSE56, born 27 June 1804 in Bridport, Addison Co Vt.
89 ii. Jason CONVERSE57, born 26 June 1807 in Bridport, Addison Co Vt; died 20 June 1880. He married
Sally Bixby 01 January 1845 in Bridport, Addison Co VT58; born 08 January 1811; died 18 November 1886.
90 iii. Henry Green CONVERSE, born 30 August 1812 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
91 iv. Bushrod Washington CONVERSE, born 09 December 1814 in Bridport, Addison Co Vt.
Generation No. 7
58. Bernard24CONVERSE,Jr. (Bernard23 CONVERSE, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II,
Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15
Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5,
Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)59
was born 1781 in Thompson, Conneticut.
Child of Bernard CONVERSE,Jr. is:
92 i. Valorius25 CONVERSE, born 08 December 1808 in Bridport, Addison Co VT.
59. Alfred24 CONVERSE (Bernard23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon
Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers,
John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4,
Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)60
was born 1791 in VT\CT, and died 24 February 1851 in Greene Co., IL. He married Elizabeth "Betsey" Cory Abt. 1813 in
VT61, daughter of David Cory and Mary Bates. She was born 13 August 1795 in Bridport, Addison Co., VT, and died
21 December 1869 in Greene Co., IL.
Children of Alfred CONVERSE and Elizabeth Cory are:
+ 93 i. William H.25 CONVERSE, born 1814 in Bridport, Addison Co., VT.
94 ii. Clarissa M. CONVERSE62, born 28 August 1816 in probablly Addison Co., VT63; died 21 January 1889
in Auburn?, Sangamon Co., IL.
+ 95 iii. Jeremiah CONVERSE, born 21 March 1822 in Addison Co., VT; died 04 February 1900 in Greene Co., IL.
+ 96 iv. Uriah CONVERSE, born 24 December 1824 in Bridport, Addison Co., VT; died 06 January 1912 in
Greenfield, Greene Co., IL.
+ 97 v. Mariett P. CONVERSE, born 1826 in Addison Co., VT.
98 vi. Charles A. CONVERSE64, born Abt. 1833 in VT; died 21 September 1893 in Athensville, Greene Co., IL.
He married Mary E. Brock 31 December 1857 in MaCoupin Co., IL65.
80. Madison24 CONVERSE (Alfred23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19 CONVERSE I,
Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers,
John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4,
Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)66
was born 03 November 1815 in Bridport, Addison Co VT, and died 05 October 1884 in Bridport, Addison Co VT. He
married Louise Curles67. She was born Abt. 1830, and died 25 December 1925 in age 95 Bridport, Addison Co VT.
Children of Madison CONVERSE and Louise Curles are:
99 i. Andrew H25 CONVERSE, born Abt. 1830.
100 ii. Fletcher CONVERSE, born Abt. 1859; died 04 January 1881 in age 21y3m.
Generation No. 8
93. William H.25 CONVERSE (Alfred24, Bernard23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19
CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers,
John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5,
Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)68
was born 1814 in Bridport, Addison Co., VT. He married Mary Ann Fortner 13 September 1835 in Greene Co., IL. She was
born 1815 in Pennsylvania.
Children of William CONVERSE and Mary Fortner are:
101 i. Alfred G.26 CONVERSE69, born Abt. 1837 in Greene Co(?) IL; died 14 September 1862 in Bolivar,
TN.
102 ii. Elizabeth J. CONVERSE, born Abt. 1840 in Illinois.
103 iii. Clarissa M. CONVERSE, born Abt. 1844 in Illinois. She married Lewis C. Hays 08 February 1862 in
MaCoupin Co IL.
104 iv. Sarah Ann CONVERSE, born Abt. 1846 in Illinois.
105 v. Mary A. CONVERSE, born Abt. 1848 in Illinois.
106 vi. James F. CONVERSE, born Abt. 1851 in Illinois.
107 vii. Harriett E. CONVERSE, born 1853 in Illinois; died 07 October 1858 in MaCoupin Co IL,
age 5yr/4mo/23da.
108 viii. Zopher C. CONVERSE, born Abt. 1856 in Illinois.
95. Jeremiah25 CONVERSE (Alfred24, Bernard23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19
CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15
Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6,
John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)
was born 21 March 1822 in Addison Co., VT, and died 04 February 1900 in Greene Co., IL. He married Lovina
Myrick Cory 10 September 1846 in Greene Co., IL, daughter of Zopher Cory and Alice Myrick. She was born 02 June 1827 in
Bridport, Addison Co., VT, and died 27 April 1897 in Barr Twp., MaCoupin Co., IL.
Notes for Jeremiah CONVERSE:
Portrait and Biographicalrecord of MACoUPIN CoUNTY, ILLINOIS - 1891
Published by Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago
Page 811-- JEREMIAH CONVERSE--one of the most liberal and public spirited citizens of Barr township, resides on section
20, where his beautiful farm and excellent farm buildings attract the eye of every passer-by. His father was ALFRED
CONVERSE who was born in Connecticut and his mother, BETSEY CoREY, a New Jersey woman. They came from
Vermont to Greene County, Ill., in 1844 and made that their permanent home. Our subject had his birth in Addison County,
N. Y., (VT) March 21, 1822, and there he grew to manhood and resided until he decided to emigrate to Illinois, which was in
1844. Two years later he went back to the Green Mountain State to wed Miss LOVINA CoREY, who was born in Addison
County, June 2, 1827. The marriage took place, September 13, 1846 and the young Couple immediately came West and made
their home n Greene County. ( Error here, Marriage was in Greene Co., IL as I have a Copy of the marriage certificate -
Mary Ann Kaylor)
After a long residence in that County, Mr. and Mrs. CONVERSE thought best to remove to MaCoupin County, and moved
upon a farm in Barr Township. Here they have successfully carried on their agricultural pursuits and are the owners of
two hundred and twenty acres of fertile and productive land.
Six children have brightened this home, namely: IRA who married EMMA D. SPAIN; HELEN, the wife of DAVID STOUT;
LUCIA, the wife of ELISHA STOUT; LAURA, MRS. HENRY GARY; FRED W.; and RUFUS E. who married LUCY HICKS.
While living in Greene County, Mr. CONVERSE made substantial improvements upon his farm there and put it in first class
Condition. His political views have led him to affiliate with the Republican party and he has been Highway Commissioner,
an office which he has filled with credit to himself and great profit to the Community. It is to such men as this, who by their
broad understanding of public necessities, unselfish devotion to public interest and strict integrity, have proved their
fitness for public office, that any Community owes much of its prosperity and progress.
(Above biography is misleading as to the birthplace of Jeremiah CONVERSE...He was born in Addison Co VT not Addison
Co NY. The marriage of Jeremiah and Lovina occurred in Greene Co IL, not in VT. The state of nativity of his father is
questioned also.....possibly NH, not CT. Their daughter HELEN married DANIEL HENDERSON STOUT, not David.
Jeremiah & Lovina Corey CONVERSE are both buried in Asbury Cemetery, located just across the road from Jeremiah's
property, on Section 20)
Notes for Lovina Myrick Cory:
From the "Greenfield Argus" 7 May 1897 (Greenfield, Greene Co., IL Newspaper):
Louvina Myrick Cory was born at Bridport, VT, June 2, 1827, and died at MaCoupin County 27 Apr 1897. She came to
Greene Count with her parents, Zophar and Alice Cory in 1833. She was married to Jeremiah CONVERSE 50 years ago
September 13 last. She had seven children. All are living except one, Edgar. Those living are Ira, helen, Lucia, Laura,
Fred, and Rufus.
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Marriage Notes for Jeremiah CONVERSE and Lovina Cory:
CoRY, LOUVINA M CONVERSE, JEREMIAH 1 78 2318 GREENE 09-10-1846 from IL Marriage CD. (Book 1, p78, Lic.#2318,
Greene Co., IL)
Children of Jeremiah CONVERSE and Lovina Cory are:
+ 109 i. Ira(b) M.26 CONVERSE, born 18 April 1849 in NE of Greenfield, Greene Co., IL; died 22 May 1920 in
Greenfield, Greene Co., IL.
110 ii. Helen G. CONVERSE70, born 1850 in Greene Co., IL; died 1933. She married Daniel Henderson
Stout71 06 October 1876 in MaCoupin Co., IL72; born 14 April 1844 in near White Hall, Greene Co., IL;
died 29 July 1915 in Palmyra, MaCoupin Co., IL.
+ 111 iii. Lucia E. CONVERSE, born 09 July 1853 in prob. Greene Co., IL; died 10 June 1915.
112 iv. Edgar J. CONVERSE, born 1854; died 26 September 1856.
+ 113 v. Laura Eveline CONVERSE, born 1857; died 1921 in St. Louis?, MO.
+ 114 vi. Frederick Walter CONVERSE, born 21 December 1860 in Greene Co., IL; died 10 February 1945 in
Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL.
+ 115 vii. Rufus Edgar CONVERSE, born 1862 in Barr's Store, Barr Twp., MaCoupin Co., IL; died 1957 in
Highland, Madison Co., IL.
96. Uriah25 CONVERSE (Alfred24, Bernard23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19 CONVERSE I,
Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers,
John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4,
Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)73
was born 24 December 1824 in Bridport, Addison Co., VT, and died 06 January 1912 in Greenfield, Greene Co., IL. He
married (1) Sarah Elmira Cory 24 December 1848 in Greene Co., IL, daughter of Zopher Cory and Alice Myrick. She was
born 15 July 1829 in probably Addison Co., VT, and died 30 May 1852 in Greene Co., IL. He married (2) Minerva Standefer74
20 September 1855 in Greene Co., IL. She was born 15 January 1835 in Marion Co TN, and died 12 June 1907 in Greenfield,
Greene Co., IL.
Marriage Notes for Uriah CONVERSE and Sarah Cory:
CoRY, SARAH ALMIRA CONVERSE, URIAH - GREENE CoUNTY, 12-24-1848 from IL Marriage CD. (Book 1, p88, Lic.#2615,
Greene Co., IL)
Children of Uriah CONVERSE and Sarah Cory are:
+ 116 i. Flora Alice26 CONVERSE, born 29 December 1849 in Greene Co., IL; died 1932 in Sangamon Co., IL.
117 ii. Harriet Elmyra CONVERSE75, born 02 May 1852 in Greene Co IL; died 06 June 1852 in Greene Co IL.
Children of Uriah CONVERSE and Minerva Standefer are:
+ 118 i. Otis Eugene26 CONVERSE, born 02 September 1856 in Greene Co I; died 12 March 1934.
+ 119 ii. Fannie Dora CONVERSE, born 10 December 1860 in Greene Co IL; died 16 January 1963 in
MaCoupin Co IL.
+ 120 iii. Harry C. CONVERSE, born 25 October 1864 in Greene Co IL; died 23 June 1933.
+ 121 iv. Jennie M. CONVERSE, born 16 December 1867 in Greene Co IL; died 1944 in MaCoupin Co IL?.
+ 122 v. Truman Uriah CONVERSE, born 28 March 1876 in Greene Co IL; died 10 March 1960 in Greene
Co IL?.
97. Mariett P.25 CONVERSE (Alfred24, Bernard23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II, Samuel19
CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15 Coniers,
John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5,
Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)
was born 1826 in Addison Co., VT. She married Manley P. Sperry76 23 July 1848 in Greene Co., IL. He was born 1808 in
Vermont.
Children of Mariett CONVERSE and Manley Sperry are:
123 i. Charles W.26 Sperry, born Abt. 1849 in IL.
124 ii. George W. Sperry, born Abt. 1850 in IL.
Generation No. 9
109. Ira(b) M.26 CONVERSE (Jeremiah25, Alfred24, Bernard23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II,
Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15
Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5,
Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)77
was born 18 April 1849 in NE of Greenfield, Greene Co., IL78, and died 22 May 1920 in Greenfield, Greene Co., IL. He
married Emma Despain 23 August 1870 in MaCoupin Co., IL. She was born 1854, and died 1937.
Notes for Ira(b) M. CONVERSE:
Robert CONVERSE, a CONVERSE researcher, states that IRAB CONVERSE was born 18 Aug 1848 on a farm NE of Greenfield,
Greene Co., IL
Greenfield Argus, Greenfield, Greene County, IL 28 May 1920:
Obit for Ira CONVERSE:
Ira CONVERSE died at his home in this city on South Main Street Saturday, May 22 at 3 o'clock a.m. after an illness of only
four days with pneumonia. His age was 71 years, 1 month and 4 days.
The deceased was the son of Jeremiah and Lovina CONVERSE. He was born on a farm a few miles northeast of Greenfield
August 18, 1846, and with the exception of four years that he lived in Kansas he spent his entire life in this city and the
surrounding vicinity.
He was married to Miss Emma Despain August 23, 1870 of which union three children were born. One daughter, Cora died
in childhood. The wife and one son and one daughter survive him. The son, A.J.CONVERSE lives at Calwa City, Calif., and
the daughter, Mrs. Frank L. Slaughter, is a resident of Fayette, Ill. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters,
namely: Fred CONVERSE, who lives east of Greenfield; Rufus, of Palmyra; Mrs. Laura Gary of St. Louis, Mo, and Mrs. Helen
Stout, of Palmyra.
Mr. CONVERSE has been a resident of Greenfield for more than twenty years and has also been in the employ of the
government for a like period. He carried the mail on the Star? route between Greenfield and Barr's Store for a time, but
that route was abolished twenty years ago and he began serving Uncle Sam as a rural carrier. The first mail route that
was established in Greene County had Greenfield for tis starting point and Mr. CONVERSE was given the honor of the
position of carrier, beginning upon his duties April 16, 1900 and had ever since been in the government service on route
No. 1? He was a faithful servant in that capacity; he has ?? through storn and sunshine, through heat and Cold, no matter
how rough or muddy the roads, if they Could be Covered by horse or rig, he Could be found on his daily rounds. It was a
service which enCompassed much toil and disComfort without the inspiration of Companionship. He worked on whether
sick or well. Many times he was at his post of duty when he should have been at his fireside, for he had not been in
vigorous health for a goodly number of years. It is estimated that in his more than twenty years of service as a government
mail carrier Mr. CONVERSE travelled 150,000 miles, more than six times around the globe and if he averaged as much as 60
pounds of mail per day he has delivered more than 200 tons of mail matter in his time. But now his toils are over. He has
earned a long and peaceful rest, for he has Come to his grave in a full age like a shuck of Corn Cometh in its season.
Rev. W.W. Henry Conducted brief funeral services at the family residence Sunday afternoon after which his body was
taken to Asbury church in his old home Community where a seCond service was held. The interment was in the adjoining
cemetery. The pall bearers were Postmaster W.M. Caenedy? and the following carriers had substitutes, Clifford Shane,
M.A. Story, J.D. Shephard, Ray Chancey and Roy Gustine.
Notes for Emma Despain:
Greenfield Argus, Obituary:
MRS. EMMA CONVERSE, who has been in feeble health for some time past, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray
CHANEY(CHANCY?), in this city on Sunday, September 19, at 10:55a.m., aged 83 years, four months and four days.
Her maiden name was Emma DESPAIN, He being the daughter of John and Martha PARKMAN DESPAIN. She was born
May 15, 1854, on a farm a few miles northwest of Greenfield. She was married to Ira CONVERSE on August 23, 1870, of
which union three children were born, two of whom are living, one son, A. J. CONVERSE of Calwa City, Calif., and a
daughter, Mrs. Ray Chaney with whom she made her home since he death of her husband. She is also survived by two
grandchildren, William CONVERSE, of Calwa City, Calif., and Lloyd CHANEY of Greenfield, and a half brother, Caleb
Despain of Litchfield.
Funerals services were Conducted at the M. E. Church in this city on Tuesday, September 21 at 2 P.M. She was buried in
the Asbury cemetery in her old home neighborhood.
Children of Ira(b) CONVERSE and Emma Despain are:
125 i. Nora E.27 CONVERSE79, died Abt. 1944 in Burned to death. She married (1) Ray Chaney. She
married (2) Frank Slaughter 17 December 1896 in MaCoupin Co., IL.
Notes for Nora E. CONVERSE:
Resided Fayette, IL 1920
In her mother's obit, a daughter is listed as Mrs. Ray Chaney. This is the onlyrecord known that Nora was married again.
126 ii. Cora E. CONVERSE, died 24 August 1878.
127 iii. Arthur J. CONVERSE80, born 1883. He married Cora White 24 October 1902 in Greene Co., IL81.
Notes for Arthur J. CONVERSE:
Resided in Calwa City, CA in 1937 when his mother Emma CONVERSE died per her obit.
111. Lucia E.26 CONVERSE (Jeremiah25, Alfred24, Bernard23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II,
Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15
Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5,
Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)
was born 09 July 1853 in prob. Greene Co., IL, and died 10 June 1915. She married Elisha J. Stout 03 March 1875, son of
John Stout and Amy Henderson. He was born 01 January 1848, and died 25 November 1945.
Notes for Elisha J. Stout:
Elisha J. STOUT and wife Lucia E. CONVERSE STOUT are both buried in Henderson Cemetery, White Hall Twp., Greene
Co IL
Children of Lucia CONVERSE and Elisha Stout are:
128 i. Elmer27 Stout.
Notes for Elmer Stout:
Elmer Stout was baptized 9 Jul 1893, Berdan ME Church, Greene Co IL
129 ii. Lulu Stout. She married Rev. Albin ? Albin.
Notes for Lulu Stout:
Lulu Stout was baptized 18 Aug 1901, Berdan M.E. Church, Greene Co IL
130 iii. Nellie Stout. She married Roy Conlee 24 March 1910 in Berdan ME Church, Greene Co IL82.
Notes for Nellie Stout:
Nellie Stout was baptized 18 Aug 1901, Berdan M.E. Church, Greene Co IL
131 iv. John Stout.
Notes for John Stout:
John Stout was baptized 18 Aug 1901, Berdan M. E. Church, Greene Co IL
132 v. Vena Stout.
133 vi. Anna C. Stout, born 19 December 1875; died 11 September 1967 in Greene Co IL?. She married
Finice Ardeen Linder83 Aft. 1900; born 02 October 1867; died 12 December 1948.
Notes for Anna C. Stout:
Anna Stout was baptized Berdan M.E. Church, Greene Co IL
134 vii. Emma Stout, born 1879; died 27 May 1953 in Neoga, IL.
Notes for Emma Stout:
Emma Stout was baptized 9 July 1893, Berdan Circuit Methodist Church, Greene Co IL
113. Laura Eveline26 CONVERSE (Jeremiah25, Alfred24, Bernard23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II,
Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15
Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5,
Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)
was born 1857, and died 1921 in St. Louis?, MO. She married Henry H. Gary84 04 September 1878 in MaCoupin Co., IL.
He was born 1854, and died 1916.
Notes for Laura Eveline CONVERSE:
Resided St. Louis, MO 1920
Children of Laura CONVERSE and Henry Gary are:
135 i. Mable27 Gary, born 04 April 1880. She married Harry Parks Abt. 1900.
136 ii. Clyde Gary, born 15 March 1882; died 1928.
137 iii. Ethel Gary85, born 20 December 1883; died 06 July 1959. She married Dodee Huff Abt. 1900(86);
born Abt. 1880.
138 iv. Cora/Lora Gary87, born 04 June 1886. She married Earl Kistler Abt. 1898; born Abt. 1878.
139 v. Maude Gary, born 1890; died 1891.
140 vi. Winna D. Gary, born 15 December 1893.
141 vii. Henry Leroy Gary, born 31 August 1896.
114. Frederick Walter26 CONVERSE (Jeremiah25, Alfred24, Bernard23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20
CONVERSE II, Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald
Conyers15 Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6,
John5, Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)
was born 21 December 1860 in Greene Co., IL, and died 10 February 1945 in Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL. He married Annie
LinColn Reid 13 August 1893 in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL88, daughter of Abraham Reid and Ann Hamilton. She was
born 22 April 1866 in Morgan Co. IL, and died 22 October 1934 in Barr Twp., MaCoupin Co., IL.
Children of Frederick CONVERSE and Annie Reid are:
142 i. Mary Lavina27 CONVERSE89, born 29 December 1894 in Barr Twp., MaCoupin Co., IL90;
died 09 July 1974 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL91. She married (1) Eldon Frederick VanMeter92
01 October 1916 in Greenfield, Greene Co. IL93; born 1894 in Greene Co IL; died 1978 in Belmont,
Florida. She married (2) Ernest Reed Stewart 31 March 1928 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL94;
born 16 October 1893 in Bird Twp., MaCoupin Co., IL95; died 28 September 1984 in LinColn,
Logan Co., IL96.
Notes for Mary Lavina CONVERSE:
143 ii. Walter Frederick CONVERSE97, born 13 October 1896 in Barr Twp., MaCoupin Co, IL; died
24 February 1976 in Carlinville, MaCoupin Co., IL. He married Marie Stewart 17 August 1927 in
Carlinville, MaCoupin Co., IL; born 24 July 1904 in MaCoupin Co., IL; died December 1997 in
Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.
144 iii. Chester CONVERSE, born 20 March 1901 in Barr Twp., MaCoupin Co., IL; died 20 April 1979 in
Hettick, MaCoupin Co., IL98. He married Katie M. Klokkenga 1958 in Carlinville, MaCoupin Co., IL99; born 1910; died
1960 in MaCoupin Co., IL.
145 iv. Minnie Lavella CONVERSE100, born 26 March 1904 in Barr Twp., MaCoupin Co., IL; died
12 November 1994 in Nursing Home, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. She married Hiram Klokkenga101 05 November 1924 in
Greenfield, Greene Co. IL102; born October 1902 in Emden, Logan Co., IL; died 1964 in Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL.
115. Rufus Edgar26 CONVERSE (Jeremiah25, Alfred24, Bernard23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II,
Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15
Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5,
Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)103
was born 1862 in Barr's Store, Barr Twp., MaCoupin Co., IL, and died 1957 in Highland, Madison Co., IL. He married
Lucy Emeline Hicks104 21 October 1885 in MaCoupin Co., IL. She was born 01 April 1868 in White Hall, Greene Co., IL,
and died 1941.
Children of Rufus CONVERSE and Lucy Hicks are:
146 i. Henry27 CONVERSE105106. He married Bertha Ruyle107.
147 ii. Edgar CONVERSE108, born 07 November 1888 in Barr Twp., MaCoupin Co IL. He married Ruth
Hartsock Abt. 1910 in MaCoupin Co IL?.
148 iii. Minnie CONVERSE, born 1890; died 26 September 1899.
149 iv. Charles Lee "Pat" CONVERSE109, born 22 August 1892 in Barr Twp., MaCoupin Co., IL;
died 03 February 1973 in Highland, Madison Co., IL. He married (1) Ruby Iona Utterback110; born 1902;
died 1979. He married (2) Leala Myrtle Compton Abt. 1919111. He married (3) Myrtle Jane "Merle"
Rolfe112 07 September 1929 in Greenville, Bond Co IL113; born 01 October 1892 in Rosebud, Pope Co IL;
died 21 June 1947 in Alton, Madison Co IL.
150 v. Lenna H. CONVERSE114, born 1895; died 24 September 1899.
151 vi. Nellie CONVERSE, born 1898 in MaCoupin Co IL?; died 1928 in MaCoupin Co IL?. She married
Unknown Abt. 1920.
152 vii. Frank Earl CONVERSE115, born 01 January 1901 in Barr Twp., MaCoupin Co., IL. He married
Katherine Louise/Ruhl Ruyle? Abt. 1928.
153 viii. Harry L. CONVERSE116, born 1907 in Barr Twp., MaCoupin Co., IL. He married Darline Sternburg
Abt. 1927(117).
116. Flora Alice26 CONVERSE (Uriah25, Alfred24, Bernard23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II,
Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15
Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5,
Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)118
was born 29 December 1849 in Greene Co., IL, and died 1932 in Sangamon Co., IL. She married Horace Landon(119,120)
01 November 1866 in Jersey Co., IL, son of William Landon and Elvira Cory. He was born 16 January 1842 in Jersey Co. , IL,
and died 1921 in Sangamon Co., IL.
Marriage Notes for Flora CONVERSE and Horace Landon:
Married by Robert Clark.
Children of Flora CONVERSE and Horace Landon are:
154 i. Ruth27 Landon121, died in Age 15 days.
155 ii. Ella M. Landon122, born 09 August 1867; died 1895. She married J. R. Pogue 1890; born Abt. 1865 in
Sullivan, IL.
156 iii. Eugene L. Landon123, born 22 May 1869 in IL; died 13 February 1961 in Sangamon Co IL. He married
Margaret I. Alexander 1896; born 1871; died 19 May 1965 in Sangamon Co IL?.
157 iv. Charles Landon, born 08 April 1871 in Auburn Twp., Sangamon Co IL; died Aft. 1904. He married
Alberta Wyatt124 14 April 1892; died Aft. 1904.
Notes for Charles Landon:
Past and Present of the City of Springfield and Sangamon County Illinois, Vol. II, 1904
by Joseph Wallace, M. A., published by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., page 1300:
CHARLES LANDON---Charles Landon, one of the native sons of Sangamon County, was born in Auburn township,
April 8, 1871. His paternal grandfather, William D. LANDON, was a native of New England and in 1830 left his home in
Vermont, starting with a team for Illinois. He traveled for two months and at length reached Greene County, at which time it
was a part of Jersey County, Illinois. There were few settlers in that district of the state, the work of progress and
improvement having been scarcely begun. Mr. Landon began work by the month as a farm hand and was thus
employed for a number of years. In 1837 he was married. His family numbered ten children, seven of whom are now living:
Austin, who resides in Virden; Horace, the father of our subject; William, who is living in Jerseyville, Illinois; Alice, the wife
of B. F. WORKMAN, of Auburn; Sarah, the wife of T. S. CHAPMAN, an ex-senator of Jereyville, Illinois; Emma, who is the
widow of Andrew EVERTS and is residing near Jerseyville; and Mary, who is the wife of Marion CoWAN and is also living
near Jerseyville. William CoWAN, the grandfather, began life in Illinois as a poor boy, but by hard work and good
management he attained success and was one of the substantial citizens of the County at the time of his death, in fact, he
was one of the most extensive landowners, having made judicious investments in real estate until he became the owner of
one thousand acres. He passed away in 1873 and his widow is now living in Jerseyville, Illinois, at the ripe old age of ninety
years.
Horace LANDON was born in Illinois, and acquired his education in the Country schools. He received ample training at
farm work on the old family homestead and assisted his father in the cultivation of field and meadow until the time of his
marriage. In 1866 he wedded Miss Flora CONVERSE, who was born in Greene County, Illinois, December 29, 1849, a
daughter of Uriah C. CONVERSE, whose birth occurred in Vermont. Throughout his business career Horace LANDON
has carried on agricultural pursuits and has led a life characterized by industry and enterprise. He and his wife are members
of the Advent Christian church and he belongs to the Woodmen Camp of Auburn, while his political support is given to
the Democracy. Unto him and his wife have been born nine children: Ella M., born August 9, 1867, was married in 1890 to
J. R. POGUE, of Sullivan, Illinois, and died in 1895, leaving two children, Stanley and Harold. Eugene born May 22, 1869,
and now an advertising merchant, was married in 1896 to Margaret ALEXANDER and they have two daughters, Marjory
and Elizabeth. Charles is the third of the family. Mable, born June 9, 1877, was married in 1900 to William ANDERSON.
Charles LANDON pursued his education in the Country schools in early boyhood and became a member of the first class
that graduated from the high school of Auburn in 1889. He was afterward a student in the Gem City Business College at
Quincy, Illinois, after which he worked for one year on a farm. He then engaged in clerking for a year in a general store and
throughout his business career he has improved every opportunity for advancement. Following his marriage he engaged
in farming for three years and then turned his attention to the grocery business, beComing proprietor of a store in Auburn,
which he Conducted for five years. On the expiration of that period he returned to his farm in Stockington Township
(Talkington Township?--mak) in 1900 and is now engaged in general agricultural pursuits and in the raising of sheep.
On the 14th of April, 1892, Mr. Landon was married to Miss Alberta WYATT, a daughter of James and Martha (TUTRALL)
WYATT, natives of Illinois. Unto them were born three children, but the eldest died in infancy. The others are Charles
Raeborn, born May 4, 1900, and Horace, born August 16, 1902. Mrs. Landon is a member of the Christian church and Mr.
Landon holds memberhip with the Woodmen Camp, No. 119, and with the Masonic lodge at Auburn. His political
allegiance is given to the Republican party and he is interested in all matters of citizenship pertaining to public progress
and improvement.
158 v. Mabel Landon, born 09 June 1877. She married William Anderson 1900.
159 vi. Infant Landon, died 15 September 1874.
160 vii. Infant Landon125, died 22 July 1873.
161 viii. Eugene Landon, born 13 February 1869; died 19 May 1961.
118. Otis Eugene26 CONVERSE (Uriah25, Alfred24, Bernard23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II,
Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15
Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5,
Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)126
was born 02 September 1856 in Greene Co I, and died 12 March 1934. He married Flora Luella Ellis127 06 February 1879 in
Greene Co IL, by Rev. Helmick. She was born 06 September 1857 in Greenfield, Greene Co I, and died 28 February 1919 in
Hagaman, MaCoupin Co IL128.
Children of Otis CONVERSE and Flora Ellis are:
162 i. Nellie27 CONVERSE, born 30 July 1883; died 16 November 1887.
163 ii. Flora M. CONVERSE, born 27 May 1888; died 05 June 1965. She married James H. Perkins Abt. 1935;
born 28 May 1883; died 10 October 1972.
119. Fannie Dora26 CONVERSE (Uriah25, Alfred24, Bernard23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II,
Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15
Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5,
Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)
was born 10 December 1860 in Greene Co IL, and died 16 January 1963 in MaCoupin Co IL. She married Henry Elmer
Cooper129 11 March 1884 in Greene Co IL. He was born 25 August 1859, and died 23 March 1931 in MaCoupin Co IL?.
Children of Fannie CONVERSE and Henry Cooper are:
164 i. Edmund L.27 Cooper.
165 ii. Walter Elmer Cooper, born 08 January 1885; died 01 September 1956.
166 iii. Herman Wayne Cooper130, born 20 February 1886; died 10 February 1977.
167 iv. Guy Cooper131, born 01 May 1889.
120. Harry C.26 CONVERSE (Uriah25, Alfred24, Bernard23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II,
Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15
Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5,
Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)132
was born 25 October 1864 in Greene Co IL, and died 23 June 1933. He married Florence E. Smith133 30 September 1891 in
Greenfield, Greene Co IL. She was born 1870 in Greeen Co IL, and died 1950.
Child of Harry CONVERSE and Florence Smith is:
168 i. Madeline27 CONVERSE, born 1892 in Greene Co IL; died 1971. She married ? Dickey Abt. 1915.
121. Jennie M.26 CONVERSE (Uriah25, Alfred24, Bernard23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II,
Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15
Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5,
Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)
was born 16 December 1867 in Greene Co IL, and died 1944 in MaCoupin Co IL?. She married Charles T. Woodward(134)
07 December 1887 in Greene Co IL. He was born 1868, and died 1937 in MaCoupin Co IL?.
Child of Jennie CONVERSE and Charles Woodward is:
169 i. Geraldine27 Woodward, born 1888; died 1946 in MaCoupin Co IL?.
122. Truman Uriah26 CONVERSE (Uriah25, Alfred24, Bernard23, Pain22, Pain21CONVERSE, I, Samuel20 CONVERSE II,
Samuel19 CONVERSE I, Deacon Edward Conyers18 Convers, Christopher17Conyers, Esq., Richard16, Reginald Conyers15
Coniers, John14 Conyers, John13, Christopher12, John11, Esq. Robert10, John9, Roger8, John7, Humphrey6, John5,
Galfrid/de Coniers4, Roger3 de Coniers, Roger2, Roger1 de Coigneries)135
was born 28 March 1876 in Greene Co IL, and died 10 March 1960 in Greene Co IL?. He married Mary L. Meneley(136)
13 February 1895 in Greene Co IL. She was born 1875, and died 1952.
Children of Truman CONVERSE and Mary Meneley are:
170 i. Leborah27 CONVERSE137, born 20 December 1895 in Greene Co IL; died Aft. 1991.
171 ii. Walter/Waller CONVERSE138, born 20 December 1895 in Greene Co IL.
172 iii. Wilma C. CONVERSE, born 30 August 1899; died 1990 in Greenfield, Greene Co IL. She married
Jesse W. Range Abt. 1919; born 09 November 1900; died 22 December 1974.
173 iv. Earl Farrelly CONVERSE139, born 04 March 1902; died 16 February 1976.
Notes for Earl Farrelly CONVERSE:
death date 1 Feb ??? Cemeteryrecords as 16th of Feb 1976.
174 v. Bertha Leorah CONVERSE140, born December 1903; died 1985.
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