Person Page - 48

     Thompson Hall Bartlett was born on 29 August 1859 at Colusa, Hancock County, Illinois. He was the son of Isaac Wilson Bartlett and Abigail Ann Potter. Thompson Hall Bartlett appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Isaac Wilson Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois, as Thompson age one. Thompson Hall Bartlett married Sarah Isadore "Dora" Maguire on 27 December 1887 at Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois. Thompson Hall Bartlett and Sarah Isadore "Dora" (Maguire) Bartlett lived between 1893 and 1907 at 2821 Shawnee, Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa. Thompson Hall Bartlett was a carpenter between 1893 and 1910 at Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa. He and Sarah Isadore "Dora" (Maguire) Bartlett lived between 1909 and 1912 at 2801 Kinsley, Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa. Thompson Hall Bartlett and Sarah Isadore "Dora" (Maguire) Bartlett moved circa 1942 to Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana; to be with their son, Dr. Edward Bartlett.

Thompson Hall Bartlett died on 18 August 1944 at Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, at age 84. Funeral services were held on 21 August 1944 at Santa Fe Methodist Church, Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa; at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Wilson Hyde. He was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Ft. Madison, Lee County, Iowa; with arrangements by Clements Funeral Home.

     Sarah Elizabeth Kelley was born on 8 September 1833 at Pennsylvania. She married William Bartlett, son of Lemuel Bartlett and Jane Roseberry, on 2 September 1862 at Hancock County, Illinois. Sarah Elizabeth (Kelley) Bartlett appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of William Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 21 July. William Bartlett was enumerated as age 36, head of household and a farmer with $3500 value in real estate and $400 value in personal estate. Elizabeth Bartlett was enumerated as age 35 and keeping house. Included in the household was Charles Bartlett age two. Sarah Elizabeth (Kelley) Bartlett appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of William Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 14 June. William Bartlett was enumerated as age 48, head of household and a farmer. Sarah Bartlett was enumerated as his wife, age 46 and keeping house. Included in the household were two sons, Charles age twelve and Walter age nine. Sarah Elizabeth (Kelley) Bartlett appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of William Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 8 June. William Bartlett was enumerated as age 68, head of household and a farmer. He owned his farm, which was listed as number 67 on the farm schedule, free of mortgage. Elizabeth Bartlett was enumerated as his wife, age 66 and the mother of three children with two children living. Included in the household was a son, Charles Bartlett, a 32 year old farmer. The William Bartlett household was listed just before that of his son, Walter J. Bartlett. Sarah Elizabeth (Kelley) Bartlett appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her son, Charles E. Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois, as age 76. Sarah Elizabeth (Kelley) Bartlett died on 20 December 1912 at Durham Township, Hancock County, Illinois, at age 79; of pneumonia. She was buried at Durham Cemetery, Hancock County, Illinois.

     Laurette Bartlett was born on 8 October 1864 at La Harpe, Hancock County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William Bartlett and Sarah Elizabeth Kelley. Laurette Bartlett died on 7 February 1868 at La Harpe, Hancock County, Illinois, at age 3.

     Charles E. Bartlett was born on 9 July 1867 at La Harpe, Hancock County, Illinois. He was the son of William Bartlett and Sarah Elizabeth Kelley. Charles E. Bartlett appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of William Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois, as age two. Charles E. Bartlett appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of his father, William Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois, as age twelve and he had attended school within the year. Charles E. Bartlett was educated; "at Durham Center school, later attending Gittings Seminary at LaHarpe and Hedding College at Abington, Illinois." He appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his father, William Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois, as a 32 year old farmer. On 9 April 1901, the Bartlett homestead located NE quarter, Section 21, Durham Township, was deeded to Charles Bartlett by his father, Wiliam Bartlett. Charles E. Bartlett appeared on the census of 1910 at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 19 April. Charles Bartlett was enumerated a 42 year old single head of household. He owned his farm, listed as #25 on the farm schedule, free of mortgage. Included in the household was his 76 year old mother, Elizabeth Bartlett. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 13 January. Charles Bartlett was enumerated as a 52 year old single head of household. His farm was listed as #53 on the farm schedule. Brothers Charles and Walter Bartlett were listed as living next to each other on the 1920 census. Walter's farm was listed as #52 and Charles' farm as #53 on the farm schedule. He was a farmer "havng extensive land holdings and being associated with his brother Walter Bartlett." He served as a "director of the Farmers' National Life Insurance Company for fifteen years and was also a director of the Bank of Lomax, Ill." He was baptized on 28 January 1928; by Bishop Ikerd. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 16 April. Charles Bartlett was enumerated as a 62 year old single head of household and a farmer. His general farm was listed as #100 on the farm schedule. The old Bartlett homestead located in the NE quarter of Section 21, Durham Township, was deeded by Charles Bartlett to Walter Bartlett on 29 Dec 1930. Charles often spent his winters in Arizona and for the twenty years before his death he spent the winter months in Chicago. Otherwise, he spent his entire life at the old homestead where he was born.

Charles E. Bartlett died on 22 January 1932 at La Harpe Hospital, La Harpe, Hancock County, Illinois, at age 64; "after nearly 13 months of intense suffering" with sclerosis of the liver. Funeral services were held on 25 January 1932 at M. E. Church, Durham, Hancock County, Illinois; "at 2 o'clock by the pastor Rev. Day." He was buried at Durham Cemetery, Durham, Hancock County, Illinois.

     Walter J. Bartlett was born on 27 June 1870 at Hancock County, Illinois. He was the son of William Bartlett and Sarah Elizabeth Kelley. Walter J. Bartlett appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of his father, William Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois, as age nine and he had attended school within the year. Walter J. Bartlett married Stella E. Jacob on 7 September 1899 at Hancock County, Illinois; officiated by Rev. T. E. Newland. Walter J. Bartlett appeared on the census of 1900 at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 8 June. Walter J. Bartlett was enumerated as age 29, head of household and a farmer. He owned his farm, which was listed as #68 on the farm schedule, free of mortgage. Stella Bartlett was enumerated as his wife, age 23. Included in the household was a Mr. Hendrix, Walter's 21 year old cousin who was working as a farm laborer. The Walter Bartlett household was listed just after that of his parents and brother. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 25 April. Walter Bartlett was enumerated as age 39, head of household and a farmer who owned his farm, listed as # 63 on the farm schedule, free of mortgage. Stella Bartlett was enumerated as his wife, age 33 and the mother of one child, that child still living. Included in the household was a son, Gerald age five and a nineteen year old servant, Treseler Shin, who was working as a laborer on the farm. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 13 January. Walter Bartlett was enumerated as age 47, head of household and a farmer whose farm was listed as #52 on the farm schedule. Stella Bartlett was enumerated as his wife, age 43. Included in the household was one son, Gerald age fifteen. Brothers Charles and Walter Bartlett were listed as living next to each other on the 1920 census. Walter's farm was listed as #52 and Charles' farm as #53 on the farm schedule. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 16 April. Walter Bartlett was enumerated as age 59, head of household and a farmer. His general farm was listed as #101 on the farm schedule and he owned a radio. Stella Bartlett was enumerated as his wife, age 53. The old Bartlett homestead located in the NE quarter of Section 21, Durham Township, was deeded by Charles Bartlett to Walter Bartlett on 29 Dec 1930. He was a Methodist and from his youth, a member of the Durham Methodist Church where he served "many years on the official board." "Mr. Bartlett served his township as supervisor for several terms."

Walter J. Bartlett died on 4 July 1939 at La Harpe, Hancock County, Illinois, at age 69; "following an illness of more than three months." Funeral services were held on 7 July 1939 at Durham Methodist Church, Durham, Hancock County, Illinois; at 2 p.m. officiated by "Dr. T. E. Newland of Galesburg, assisted by the pastor, Rev. Carl Anderson." He was buried at Durham Cemetery, Durham, Hancock County, Illinois.

     Stella E. Jacob was born on 23 June 1876 at Pilot Grove Township, Hancock County, Illinois. She married Walter J. Bartlett, son of William Bartlett and Sarah Elizabeth Kelley, on 7 September 1899 at Hancock County, Illinois; officiated by Rev. T. E. Newland. Stella E. (Jacob) Bartlett appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Walter J. Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 8 June. Walter J. Bartlett was enumerated as age 29, head of household and a farmer. He owned his farm, which was listed as #68 on the farm schedule, free of mortgage. Stella Bartlett was enumerated as his wife, age 23. Included in the household was a Mr. Hendrix, Walter's 21 year old cousin who was working as a farm laborer. The Walter Bartlett household was listed just after that of his parents and brother. Stella E. (Jacob) Bartlett appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Walter J. Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 25 April. Walter Bartlett was enumerated as age 39, head of household and a farmer who owned his farm, listed as # 63 on the farm schedule, free of mortgage. Stella Bartlett was enumerated as his wife, age 33 and the mother of one child, that child still living. Included in the household was a son, Gerald age five and a nineteen year old servant, Treseler Shin, who was working as a laborer on the farm. Stella E. (Jacob) Bartlett appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Walter J. Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 13 January. Walter Bartlett was enumerated as age 47, head of household and a farmer whose farm was listed as #52 on the farm schedule. Stella Bartlett was enumerated as his wife, age 43. Included in the household was one son, Gerald age fifteen. Stella E. (Jacob) Bartlett appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Walter J. Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 16 April. Walter Bartlett was enumerated as age 59, head of household and a farmer. His general farm was listed as #101 on the farm schedule and he owned a radio. Stella Bartlett was enumerated as his wife, age 53. Stella Bartlett was a charter member of the Good Times Club of Durham. Stella E. (Jacob) Bartlett was widowed with the death of her husband, Walter J. Bartlett on 4 July 1939 at La Harpe, Hancock County, Illinois. Stella E. Jacob was a Methodist and a member of the Durham Methodist Church where she served on the board of trustees and taught Sunday school for several years.

Stella E. (Jacob) Bartlett died on 13 June 1952 at Mary Davier Hospital, La Harpe, Hancock County, Illinois, at age 75; at 2:55 p.m. She had been suffering ill health due to a stroke several months before and had entered the hospital three weeks prior to her death. Funeral services were held on 15 June 1952 at Durham Methodist Church, Durham, Hancock County, Illinois; at 2 p.m. officiated by the minister, Rev. Charles E. Liston. She was buried at Durham Cemetery, Durham, Hancock County, Illinois.

     Gerald R. Bartlett was born on 13 December 1904 at Hancock County, Illinois. He was the son of Walter J. Bartlett and Stella E. Jacob. Gerald R. Bartlett appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, Walter J. Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois, as age five. Gerald R. Bartlett appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Walter J. Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois, as age 15 and attending school. Gerald R. Bartlett was educated; in the "Durham Township rural school and then attended La Harpe High School and Carthage College." He married Frances Clyrena Shrier on 8 December 1925 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. Gerald R. Bartlett appeared on the census of 1930 at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 7 April. Gerald Bartlett was enumerated as age 25, head of household and a farmer. His general farm was listed as #47 on the farm schedule and he owned a radio. Frances Bartlett was enumerated as his wife, age 24. He suffered the death of his father, Walter J. Bartlett on 4 July 1939 at La Harpe, Hancock County, Illinois. Gerald R. Bartlett was "a farmer most of his life" at Hancock County, Illinois. He was a Methodist and a member of the Durham Methodist Church.

Gerald R. Bartlett died on 2 September 1952 at Hancock County, Illinois, at age 47; from being "crushed to death under the body of his truck on his farm northwest of La Harpe." Funeral services were held on 5 September 1952 at Durham Hall, Durham, Hancock County, Illinois; officiated by Rev. Charles E. Liston. He was buried on 5 September 1952 at Durham Cemetery, Durham, Hancock County, Illinois; with arragements by Radden Funeral Home of La Harpe.

     Frances Clyrena Shrier was born on 19 February 1906 at Illinois. She married Gerald R. Bartlett, son of Walter J. Bartlett and Stella E. Jacob, on 8 December 1925 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. Frances (Shrier) Bartlett appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Gerald R. Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 7 April. Gerald Bartlett was enumerated as age 25, head of household and a farmer. His general farm was listed as #47 on the farm schedule and he owned a radio. Frances Bartlett was enumerated as his wife, age 24. Frances (Shrier) Bartlett was widowed with the death of Gerald R. Bartlett on 2 September 1952 at Hancock County, Illinois. Frances married Floyd Burkhart on 2 June 1971 and was living in La Harpe, Illinois as of May 1994. Frances (Shrier) Bartlett Burkhart died on 19 May 1995 at La Harpe, Hancock County, Illinois, at age 89.

     Zora Eleanor Potter was born on 5 January 1871 at Colusa, Hancock County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William Lemuel Potter and Susan Phidelia Lincoln. Zora Eleanor Potter moved with her parents, William Lemuel Potter and Susan Philelia (Lincoln) Potter between 1876 and 1878 to Kansas; with their children; Zora, Mary and William. Zora Eleanor Potter moved with her parents, William Lemuel Potter and Susan Philelia (Lincoln) Potter circa 1879 to Hancock County, Illinois. Zora Eleanor Potter appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of her grandfather, Pardon Potter at Hancock County, Illinois, as age nine. Also included in the household were her parents and three siblings; Mary age seven, William age three and Nathan age one. Zora Eleanor Potter moved with her parents, William Lemuel Potter and Susan Phidelia Lincoln between 16 June 1880 and 16 February 1885 to Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. Zora Eleanor Potter suffered the death of her sister, Mary Arbella Potter on 17 February 1885 at Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. Zora Eleanor Potter married Ira Diven Whittlesey on 28 November 1901 at Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Zora Eleanor (Potter) Whittlesey and Ira Diven Whittlesey lived in April 1914 at East Galesburg, Illinois; at the time of her father's death. Zora Eleanor (Potter) Whittlesey died on 19 February 1936 at Ft. Madison, Lee County, Iowa, at age 65.

     Mary Arbella Potter was born on 16 October 1872 at Hancock County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William Lemuel Potter and Susan Phidelia Lincoln. Mary Arbella Potter moved with her parents, William Lemuel Potter and Susan Philelia (Lincoln) Potter between 1876 and 1878 to Kansas. Mary Arbella Potter moved with her parents, William Lemuel Potter and Susan Philelia (Lincoln) Potter circa 1879 to Hancock County, Illinois. Mary Arbella Potter appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of her grandfather, Pardon Potter at Hancock County, Illinois, as age seven. Also included in the household were her parents and three siblings; Laura age nine, William age three and Nathan age one. Mary Arbella Potter moved with her parents, William Lemuel Potter and Susan Phidelia Lincoln between 16 June 1880 and 16 February 1885 to Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. Mary Arbella Potter died on 17 February 1885 at Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, at age 12.

     William Estel Potter was born on 13 December 1875 at Disco, Hancock County, Illinois. He was the son of William Lemuel Potter and Susan Phidelia Lincoln. William Estel Potter moved with his parents, William Lemuel Potter and Susan Philelia (Lincoln) Potter between 1876 and 1878 to Kansas. William Estel Potter moved with his parents, William Lemuel Potter and Susan Philelia (Lincoln) Potter circa 1879 to Hancock County, Illinois. William Estel Potter appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of his grandfather, Pardon Potter at Hancock County, Illinois, as age three. Also included in the household were his parents and three siblings; Laura age nine, Mary age seven and Nathan age one. William Estel Potter moved with his parents, William Lemuel Potter and Susan Phidelia Lincoln between 16 June 1880 and 16 February 1885 to Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. William Estel Potter suffered the death of his sister, Mary Arbella Potter on 17 February 1885 at Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. William Estel Potter married America "Mecca" Betzer on 28 April 1897 at Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. William Estel Potter and America "Mecca" (Betzer) Potter lived in April 1914 at Hamilton, Hancock County, Illinois; at the time of his father's death. William Estel Potter died on 26 October 1953 at Hamilton, Hancock County, Illinois, at age 77.

     Nathan Pardon Potter was born on 5 August 1878 at Kansas. He was the son of William Lemuel Potter and Susan Phidelia Lincoln. Nathan Pardon Potter moved with his parents, William Lemuel Potter and Susan Philelia (Lincoln) Potter circa 1879 to Hancock County, Illinois. Nathan Pardon Potter appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of his grandfather, Pardon Potter at Hancock County, Illinois, as age one. Also included in the household were his parents and three siblings; Laura age nine, Mary age seven and William age three. Nathan Pardon Potter moved with his parents, William Lemuel Potter and Susan Phidelia Lincoln between 16 June 1880 and 16 February 1885 to Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. Nathan Pardon Potter suffered the death of his sister, Mary Arbella Potter on 17 February 1885 at Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

     Ira Diven Whittlesey was born on 10 June 1872 at Bushnell, McDonough County, Illinois. He married Zora Eleanor Potter, daughter of William Lemuel Potter and Susan Phidelia Lincoln, on 28 November 1901 at Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Ira Diven Whittlesey and Zora Eleanor (Potter) Whittlesey lived in April 1914 at East Galesburg, Illinois; at the time of her father's death. Ira Diven Whittlesey died on 28 April 1933 at Ft. Madison, Lee County, Iowa, at age 60.

     America "Mecca" Betzer was born on 26 December 1871 at Argenta, Macon County, Illinois. She married William Estel Potter, son of William Lemuel Potter and Susan Phidelia Lincoln, on 28 April 1897 at Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. America "Mecca" (Betzer) Potter and William Estel Potter lived in April 1914 at Hamilton, Hancock County, Illinois; at the time of his father's death. America "Mecca" (Betzer) Potter was widowed with the death of William Estel Potter on 26 October 1953 at Hamilton, Hancock County, Illinois. America "Mecca" (Betzer) Potter died on 2 July 1965 at Hamilton, Hancock County, Illinois, at age 93.

     Earl Veness Potter was born on 28 April 1902. He was the son of William Estel Potter and America "Mecca" Betzer. Earl Veness Potter died in July 1982 at Hamilton, Hancock County, Illinois, at age 80.

     Grace Helen Potter was born on 17 May 1911 at Montebello Township, Hancock County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William Estel Potter and America "Mecca" Betzer. Grace Helen Potter married Walter L. Reneau on 20 November 1929 at Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois. Grace Helen Potter died on 27 July 1995 at Hamilton, Hancock County, Illinois, at age 84.

     Walter L. Reneau was born on 3 January 1908 at Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois. He married Grace Helen Potter, daughter of William Estel Potter and America "Mecca" Betzer, on 20 November 1929 at Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois. Walter L. Reneau died on 23 October 1993 at Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, at age 85.

     Arthur Lincoln Potter was born on 1 January 1887 at Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. He was the son of William Lemuel Potter and Susan Phidelia Lincoln. Arthur Lincoln Potter lived in April 1914 at La Harpe, Hancock County, Illinois; at the time of his father's death. He died on 18 March 1919 at La Harpe, Hancock County, Illinois, at age 32.

     Arvilla Viola Hendrix was born on 7 November 1876. She was the daughter of George William Hendrix and Martha Isabelle Potter. Arvilla Viola Hendrix died on 31 August 1952 at age 75.

     Wharton Wycliffe Hendrix was born on 24 March 1878. He was the son of George William Hendrix and Martha Isabelle Potter. Wharton Wycliffe Hendrix married Mamie Cleola Ketcham on 22 June 1910 at Hancock County, Illinois. Wharton Wycliffe Hendrix died on 17 November 1957 at age 79.

     Amy Effie Hendrix was born on 14 March 1880. She was the daughter of George William Hendrix and Martha Isabelle Potter. Amy Effie Hendrix died on 3 April 1944 at age 64.

     James Gilbert Hendrix was born on 22 March 1882. He was the son of George William Hendrix and Martha Isabelle Potter. James Gilbert Hendrix died on 22 February 1955 at age 72.

     Susan Olive Hendrix was born on 12 March 1885. She was the daughter of George William Hendrix and Martha Isabelle Potter. Susan Olive Hendrix died on 8 June 1973 at age 88.

     Stephen Grover Cleveland Hendrix was born on 8 September 1886. He was the son of George William Hendrix and Martha Isabelle Potter. Stephen Grover Cleveland Hendrix died on 12 April 1977 at age 90.

     Fidelia Maude Hendrix was born on 30 May 1890. She was the daughter of George William Hendrix and Martha Isabelle Potter. Fidelia Maude Hendrix died on 13 July 1970 at age 80.

     William Claude Hendrix was born on 29 May 1890. He was the son of George William Hendrix and Martha Isabelle Potter. William Claude Hendrix died on 27 March 1972 at age 81.

     Ruth Gertrude Hendrix was born on 2 July 1894. She was the daughter of George William Hendrix and Martha Isabelle Potter. Ruth Gertrude Hendrix died on 1 June 1953 at age 58.

     Mamie Cleola Ketcham was born on 4 September 1885. She married Wharton Wycliffe Hendrix, son of George William Hendrix and Martha Isabelle Potter, on 22 June 1910 at Hancock County, Illinois. Mamie Cleola (Ketcham) Hendrix died on 9 April 1957 at age 71.

     George Ketcham Hendrix was born on 21 February 1914. He was the son of Wharton Wycliffe Hendrix and Mamie Cleola Ketcham. George Ketcham Hendrix died on 14 November 1981 at age 67.

     William Edward Bradshaw was William Bradshaw was the editor of The Quill in La Harpe, Illinois from 1938 to 1968 from 1936 to 1968. He died on 7 October 1985.