Morgan County IL Archives News.....Misc Newspaper Articles ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/il/ilfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ed&KayStevens estevens@tvutel.com October 1997 Morgan County Illinois Illinois Daily Courier, July 8, 1886: "Death of Geo. P. Self." Geo. P. Self, a well-known farmer, died at his home near Woodson Wednesday morning of inflammation of the bowels after an illness of four days. Last Friday, he visited Jacksonville to meet gentlemen from Bond county. He saw them on a train, tarrying with them to the last moment and jumping off while the train was in motion. Immediately he complained of a severe internal pain. When he returned home he was taken sick and Dr. Miller, a physician residing in the neighborhood was sent for. On Monday morning, Dr. David Prince of Jacksonville was also summoned. The deceased was a farmer of sterling worth, who stood high in the estimation of all who knew him. He was the sixth of twelve children born to James H. and Sarah Ann Self, and was 37 years old. His wife is a daughter of the late Robert McAlister. He leaves her and their four small children in good circumstances. The funeral of the late George P. Self occurred from the home in Woodson this morning at 9 o'clock and was largely attended by friends and relatives of deceased, including his mother, his brothers, Thomas Self, of Brock, Neb., James F. Self and C.C. Self, his sisters, Mrs. Huckstep and Mrs. Wm. McAlister, and Judge H. G. Whitlock, Felix D. McAvoy, P. G. Vaughn, Henry Mayor and others from Jacksonville. The services were conducted by the Rev. G. W. Miller, who is also a physician and attended the deceased in his last illness. Mr. Miller offered prayer, read consoling selections from the Scriptures, and preached a brief and impressive discourse. "Purer Yet and Purer," "Nearer, My God, to Thee," and another hymn were sung by a choir consisting of Mrs. Dr. Miller, Misses Annie and Mary Devore, Miss Fannie Taylor, John Ball, Wesley Smith and Wm. Coulton. The pallbearers were M. McCormick, T. Barrows, Wm. T. Devore, Wm. E. McAllister, D. H. Sorrels and Robert Cunningham. The remains were buried in the Shephard cemetery. [Note: The remains were later moved to Diamond Grove Cemetery to the Self plot.] [Note: I would guess he died of a ruptured spleen] Another newspaper: 7-7-1886 DIED Geo. P. Self Mr. Geo. P. Self, of Woodson, died suddenly at about 9 o'clock yesterday morning. He was in town last Saturday enjoying good health but was soon after attacked with inflammation of the bowells which caused his death. He was born a short distance west of Woodson, about 34 years ago, the son of Harvey Self,an extensive stock dealer. About 12 years ago, he married Miss Elizabeth McCallister, a daughter of the late Mr. Robert McCallister and the union has been blessed with four children. He was a large robust man, being more than six feet tall, a good citizen and an earnest advocate of temperance. The funeral will occur at his home at 9 o'clock this morning and his remains will be interred in the Sheppard graveyard. Another newspaper account: 7-7-1886 Funeral of Mr. Geo. P Self. The funeral services of the late Geo. P. Self occurred yesterday at the residence of Mrs. Catharine McAllister, near Woodson. A large number of relatives and neighbors was present including Judge Whitlock of this city, Mr. Thomas Self, of Nebraska, brother of the deceased, arrived barely in time for the funeral. Dr. Geo. Miller had charge and performed his mournful duties in an able and sympathetic manner. Beautiful hymns were sung and at the close the remains were laid tenderly to rest. JOHN C. SELF SON OF James Self and Matilda Scroggins. Born in New Liberty, Gallatin County, Kentucky, September 12, 1816. From the Va. Enquier, Cass County, Ill. Oct. 1, 1892; Obituary "Uncle" John C. Self, well-to-do, respected farmer of this county, died Sept. 22. His funeral was at the family residence Fri. by Rev. Strain with interr. in Walnut Ridge cemetery. He was born in New Liberty, Gallatin County, Kentucky, Sept. 12, 1816. He moved to Fayette Co. Ky. in 1817, then to Scott Co. Ky. until 1832 when he came to Ill. He married Elizabeth Slatter June 24, 1841. They were the parents of 11 children, 6 of whom survive. (not named) He united with the Christian Church at Princeton (Cass Co.) early in his married life. He took sick last May and has been confined to bed much of the time, some of it in excruciating pain. On his birthday, Sept. 12, his children and friends spent the day with him. JAMES D. SELF LAWSUIT BOONE COUNTY MISSOURI In the circuit court of Boone County, State of Missouri, April time, 1879. John G. Self, Eliza J. Martin and Nicholas P. Martin, her husband, Rebecca F. Black and Samuel H. Black, her husband, Elizabeth Warren and ? J. Warren, her husband, Sallie A. Cheavens and Henry M. Cheavens, her husband, Mary S. Payton and Zarelda E. Neal, Plaintiffs Against: John C. Self, Charnock W. Self, Julia A. Hoagland, Mary E. Self, Martha E. Self, Margaret E. Self, James M. Self Jr., Julian H. Batterton, John G. Self, Administrator with the will annexed of James D. Self, and Eliza J. Hall and her husband "Mr. Hall. Defendants. Plaintiffs state that James D. Self, late, of Boone County, Missouri, died intestate on the ---day of Feb. 1868, seized of the following described real estate, situated in the County of Boone and State of Missouri, to wit: 80 acres the N 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Sec. 17, TWP. 46, Range 12; that said James D. Self left surviving him as his widow, Eliza Self (who afterwards intermarried with E. W. Forbes) and his brothers and sisters and their descendants as his heirs at law and legatees under his last will and testament, and the names and places of residency of said brothers and sisters, or their descendants who are now in possession of said realty, are as follows: Phillip J. Self, a brother, who since died leaving nine children or their descendants as his heirs at law as follows: John G. Self, who resides in Callaway County, Missouri, Eliza J. Martin, who intermarried with Nicholas P. Martin, Plaintiffs, who reside in Pettis County, Missouri, Mary S. Payton, plaintiff who resides in Boone County, Mo., and who intermarried with Elisha Payton, since deceased; Sallie A. Cheavens who intermarried with Henry M. Cheavens, plaintiff, who resides in Boone County, Missouri; Zarelda E. Neal, plaintiff, who resides in Boone County, Missouri, and who intermarried with Thomas J. Neal, since deceased; Rebecca H. Black, who intermarried with Samuel H. Black, plaintiffs, who reside in Davis County, Missouri; Elizabeth Warren who intermarried with Wirt J. Warren, plaintiffs, who reside in Boone County, Missouri; Julia H. Batterton, now deceased, and who intermarried with Henry S. Batterton, and who left surviving her, an infant child, under 21 years of age; Julia H. Batterton, defendant, who resides in Boone County, Missouri; and the heirs of James M. Self, deceased, the defendants Mary E. Self, Martha E. Self, Margaret E. Self, and James M. Self, Jr. an infant under 21 years of age, and all four of whom reside at Deer Lodge Montana Territory; and further John C. Self, a brother to said testate who resides Cass County State of Illinois and Charnock W. Self, brother who resides in Hancock County Illinois, Julia A. Hoagland, a sister, who resides in Morgan County, Illinois, and who intermarried with Cornelius Hoagland, since deceased and the descendant of Eliza J. Self Short, who intermarried with a Mr. Short, both having died prior to death of said testate and who have left an only daughter, Eliza J. Hall, who intermarried with a Mr. Hall (name not known), defendant, and who resides in Green County, State of Illinois, the said Eliza J. Hall, having been at one time, the wife of a Mr. Long, who died prior to said Eliza J. Hall's second marriage; and John G. Self, Administrator, with the will annexed and made defendant herein of Callaway County, Missouri; The Plaintiffs further state that the said James D. Self, died intestate appointing one, Rueben D. Black, as Executor of his last Will and Testament who failing to enter upon the trust and duties imposed upon him by said will and testament. John G. Self, aforesaid, was appointed, administrator, with the will annexed by the county court of Boone County, the __day of Feb. 1868 and duly entered upon the administration of the estate of said James D. Self and still acting as such administrator aforesaid; that in said will, the said James D. Self d.....ed to his wife, the real estate herein sought to be partitioned for her own special benefit so long as she should live and after her death to be equally divided among his brothers and sisters and his mother, if the said mother should then be living. The plaintiffs further state that at the end of two years of the administration aforesaid, the said lands of which James D. Self died, seized, were turned over by said Admn. to the said widow of James D. Self, and that she had the use and benefit of said lands during her life; that said widow died on the 9th day of Feb. 1879; that said mother of James D. Self has long since died and prior to death of said widow; And that the plaintiffs and defendants herein, except John G. Self, Admn. are in possession and are tenants in common and entitled to shares in fee simple to the said 80 acres, as their interests more fully appear, and are set forth, as follows, to wit: John G. Self, Charnock W. Self and Julia A. Hoagland are each entitled to 1/5 part of said real estate; Eliza J. Martin and her husband, are entitled to 1/45 part of said real estate; Mary S. Payton, Zarelda E. Neal, John G. Self and Julian H. Batterton are each entitled to 1/45 part of said real estate. Sallie Cheavens and her husband, are entitled to 1/45. Rebecca Black and husband are entitled to 1/45. Elizabeth Warren and husband are entitled to 1/45. Martha E. Self, Mary E. Self, Margaret E. Self and James M. Self, Jr. each are entitled to 1/180 part of said real estate and Eliza J. Hall and husband are entitled to 1/5 part of said real estate. Plaintiffs further state that John G. Self, Charnock W. Self, Julia A. Hoagland, Mary E. Self, Martha E. Self, Margaret E. Self, James M. Self and Eliza Hall and husband, are non-residents of the State of Missouri; and that, it is minifest for the quantity of the said real estate of the number of parties interested therein and from other matters herein set forth that no petition in kind can be made of said real estate. Whereon, the plaintiffs plead that a guardian be appointed by the court for the minor herein and that other orders as may be necessary be made to protect the interests of said minors, and they further ask that said real estate be ordered to be sold and that the proceeds of said sale be divided among the plaintiffs and defendants herein according to their several interests as set forth above and that other orders and decrees be made as may be necessary and equitable for which your petitioners will ever pray. W. J. Babb, Attorney for Plaintiffs. W. J. Babb, being sworn says that the above petition and the matters therein stated, he believes to be true and that John C. Self, Charnock W. Self, Julia A. Hoagland, Eliza J. Hall and her husband, Mary E. Self, Martha E. Self, Margaret E. Self and James M. Self are not residents within this state. W. J. Babb, Atty. Subscribed and sworn to before me, Clerk of the Boone Circuit Court. Witness my hand and official seal at office in Columbia this 31st day of March 1879. W. W. Garth, Clerk. -------------------------------------------- Death Record of Mary Ann Ragan Daughter of Presley & Julianna Self. Died 9/15/1908. Recorded in Vol. 3, Page 27. Age 87 yrs. 3 mos. 6 days. Born June 9, 1821 in Kentucky. Lived in Illinois 77 years. Occupation: Housewife, Widow. Time of death: about 11:40 P.M. Place of death: Virginia, Illinois Place of Burial: Walnut Ridge Cemetery Virginia, Illinois. Date of Buriel: Sept. 18, 1908. Undertaker: J. E. Young, Virginia, Illinois. Cause of Death: Chronic Bronchitis, of 10 years duration. Witness: Sept. 19, 1908: C.M.Hubbard, Physician. Taken from records in Cass County, Illinois Courthouse in Virginia, Illinois. Note: She was married to William Ragan ca. 9 Nov. 1837 as the License was issued on that date, but returned 13 Nov. 1837. This was not on death record. Obituary of Mary Ann Self Ragan "From an issue of the Virginia, Ill. Gazette newspaper", dated Friday, 18 Sept. 1908. Mary Ann Self was born near Lexington, Ky., 9 June, 1821, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Elliott, Tuesday night. (15th) Funeral services were held last afternoon at the residence, Rev. Ben N. Mitchell officiating and interment was in Walnut Ridge Cemetery. The pall-bearers were John Ragan, Warren Watkins, Frank Reding, John Robinson, Wm. Robinson. Those from a distance in attendance were: Mrs. A. C. Black, Peoria, Ill.; Mrs. Wm. Self, Mr. & Mrs. G. W. Thompson, Chas. Black, Mrs. Dr. Baxter, Mrs. Ragan, James Self, Mrs. Maria Taylor, Mrs. John Hewitt, Mrs. A. J. Weakly, Mrs. W. C. Self, all of Jacksonville; Mr. & Mrs. C. C. Self and Mrs. McAllister of Woodson; Mrs. & Mrs. Albert Campbell, from Centerary. The deceased removed to Morgan Co. with her parents ( Ed. Note: Presley and Julianna Scroggins Self ) when about 10 years of age. At the age of 18, she was married to Wm. Ragan at Jacksonville. To this union, 10 children were born, seven of whom survive. They are Mrs. Wm. Elliott, Mrs. Frank Reding of Virginia; Mrs. Melissa Robison of Peoria, Mrs. Kate Lacey of LaSalle, and James, Luther and Chas. all of Peoria. Soon after their marriage, the deceased and her late husband, united with the Church of Christ at Princeton. The deceased remained an earnest Christian throughout her life and was a great source of help to those in need. She spent her declining years with her daughter and won hosts of friends during her residence here by her goodness. Obituary of Nancy Case Self found in a Hancock, Ill. newspaper. Died, Oct. 9, 1886, Nancy, wife of "Shonie"Self. We thus lose from among us, a lady universally esteemed by all. Mr. Self has the deep sympathy of his hosts of friends in these dark hours of his bereavement. She was buried in the Currey Cemetery, Monday, Rev. J. A. Sonders, conducting the service at the house. Comment: This cemetery is also known by at least two other names, "Oak Grove and Golden's Point". The cemetery is located a few miles north of Hamilton, Ill. in Hancock Co. and their home was a short distance south of the church and cemetery known as Golden's Point Church is still there and well kept and of the Christian denomination. Charnock then married "Jennie". Will made 28 April, 1923: Morgan County, Illinois. Mary Jane Self. Mary Jane Self, widow of Wm. Charnock Self, died in June of 1926, and her will was in Probate in July 1926. Heirs named first were: Chas. Ragan, Anita, Iowa, Nephew; Sarah Lyons, Chadron, Nebraska, niece; James Ragan of Salida, Ca.,nephew; Luticia Eller of Custer, S. Dak., Niece; Alice Glover of Bloom, Colo.,niece; George Ragan, Anita, Iowa, grand-nephew; Chas. Ragan of Los Angeles, Ca., grand-nephew; Ethel Brown of Jacksonville, Illinois,grand-niece; Eliza Beason of Thedford, Neb.,grand-niece; Chas. Arthur Beason of Neb. City, Neb.,grand-nephew; Laura M. Williams of Lamar, Mo.,grand-niece; Bertie E. Beason of Boulder, Col.,grand-niece; Bertha E. McCreath of Thedford, Neb.,grand-niece. These were decendants of her sister, Eliza C. Ragan. One share was bequeathed to descendants of her brother, James Richard Black. One share to children of her deceased sister, Sarah Black Stout named Edna May and Ernest. One Share to children of her brother, John M. Black,deceased, named John, James and Loella Liter. One share to children of her brother, Samuel Webster Black, deceased. Viz; Wm. E. Black, nephew of Baylis, Ill.; Chas. S. Black, nephew of Jacksonville, Illinois; niece, Irene B. Caldwell of Jacksonville, Illinois; niece Eddie B. Baxter of Jacksonville, Illinois. Executor: Charles S. Black (Nephew) RE: James H. Self came to Morgan County, Illinois, about the fall of 1831 and lived on the homestead of his father,(Ed. note: Presley Self ), North of Jacksonville, until his marriage in 1839, then on Sec. 27, Twp. 14, R10W. for five years. He then moved to Greene County for two years, then returned to Morgan Co. (about 1845 ) and lived east of Woodsen. There he died on 2 April, 1884. His wife, Sarah (Abrams) was still living in 1889. She died 15 Jan. 1897. There were thirteen children born to them. Obituaries of James H. Self Jacksonville Illinois Courier, April 4, 1884 At 5 o'clock, yesterday afternoon, Mr. Jas H. Self died at his home in Woodson, after an illness of some time. His death was the result of pneumonia, but he was also afflicted with kidney trouble. Mrs. Self was born in Fayette county, Kentucky, April 16, 1814, and would, consequently, have been 70 years old in a few days. In 1831, Mr. Self came to this county with his parents and has made his home here since that time. In 1839 he was married to Miss Sarah A. Abrams, of this county. He has been a farmer, stockraiser and merchant, and has prospered in each business. He has always taken a great interest in public affairs and has been regarded by all who knew him as one of the most reliable and most substantial citizens of his neighborhood. Socially he was a great favorite and there were few people in the neighborhood and we might say county who did not know and like Uncle Harvey as he was usually called. He was the father of twelve children, six of whom survive him and all but one were with his wife, present at his death. The funeral services will take place at the family residence in Woodson tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10 o'clock. Executor's Notice. Estate of James H. Self, Deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed executors of the last Will and Testament of James H. Self, late of the county of Morgan and state of Illinois, deceased, hereby give notice that they will appear before the county court of Morgan county at the court house in Jacksonville at the June term on the third Monday in June next at which time all persons having claims against said estate are notified and requested to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned.. James F. Self and George P. Self, Executors. Dated 19th day of April, A. D. 1884. This was found under the heading "Deaths Doings" in the 5 April, 1884 issue of the Daily Jacksonville Journal at the Jacksonville Library. On Thursday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock, James H. Self, died at his home in Woodson of Typhoid pneumonia after a lingering illness. Mr. Self was born in Fayette County, Kentucky in 1814 and removed to this county in 1831, where he has since made his home. In 1839, he was united in marriage to Sarah A. Abrams and twelve children blessed this union; and all but one of the living were present at the time of his death. Mr. Self was a prominent farmer and stock dealer of his neighborhood and has been very prosporous in all his business transactions. He was very popular and had a large circle of friends who will feel a sadness at the passing of so prominent a man. The funeral will take place this morning at 10:00 o'clock at the family residence at Woodsen. Comment: James H. Self was commissioned Capt. of the 81st Reg't., 9 Dec. 1840. Found in Executive Record, 1837-1843. Vol. 3 Page 227. He was appointed Justice of the Peace at Jacksonville, 1 Dec. 1863. Found in Executive Record, Vol. 10, Page 127. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES H. SELF I, James H. Self, of the county of Morgan and state of Illinois of the age of Sixty-Nine (69) years and being of sound mind and memory do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. 1st - It is my will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be fully paid. 2nd - After the payment of all my just debts and funeral expenses I will devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Sarah A. Self, all the rest, residue and remainer of my property both real and personal to have and to hold the same during her natural life, and that she have the right to sell and dispose of any or all of my personal property after the payment of my debts and funeral expenses as aforesaid, if she chooses so to do. 3rd - That after the death of my said wife, it is my will the rest of my personal property may remain undisposed of, shall go to my heirs at law as provided by the statute of the state of Illinois except as hereinafter provided. 4th - I hereby direct my executors to deliver to Thomas M. Self and George P. Self, my sons, all the promissory notes I may hold against them at the time of my death and that they be not required to pay them or any of them to my executors but I hereby change the principal sum due on said notes, not including interest, as an advancement to my sons, that in the final distribution of my estate that the amounts due me so said promissory notes be deducted from the distributive shares of my sons respectively but that no interest be charged in said notes. 5th - I hereby direct my executors to deliver to my son-in-law William McAlister all the prommissory notes I may hold against him at the time of my death and that the principal due in such notes be charged to my daughter Julia A. McAlister, wife of William T. McAlister as an advancement out of the distributive share of my estate and that on a final distribution of my estate, the principal due on such notes be deducted out of her distributive share of my estate but that no interest be charged on such notes. 6th - I direct my executors to deliver to William T. Huckstep, my son-in-law, all the prommissory notes he may owe me at the time of my death and that the principal due on such notes be charged to my daughter, Nancy J. Huckstep, wife of said William T. Huckstep as an advancement out of her distributive share of said estate and that the principal due on said notes be deducted from her distributive share of my estate but that no interest be charged on such notes. 7th - That as soon as my executors qualifies they deliver without requiring payment of the same to the parties mentioned in Sections, four, five and six (4,5 &6) of this will the promissory notes therein directed to be delivered to them the payees of the same, and that my executors keep an account of the amount then due on the same. 8th - It is my will that after the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses, that my wife shall have the personal control and management of all my property both real and personal that is so much as remains free from the control of my executors, it being my intention that my wife shall remain on the farm and manage the same to the same extent as near as can be and in the same manner as I might if living. 9th - It is my will that my son, Cyrus C. Self, being my youngest child now living, have and receive the sum of One thousand dollars ($1000.00) as a specific legacy out of my estate over and above his distributive share which he would receive by virtue of section three (3) of this will and that all the foregoing portions of this will in conflict with this section are hereby revoked and rescinded, it being my intention to give my said last mentioned son, One Thousand dollars ($1000.00) more than the rest of my children as he has worked for me for three years last past without compensation. 10th - Lastly I hereby appoint my sons, James F. Self and George P. Self, executors of this my last will and testament. Given under my hand and seal this April 1st, A.D. 1884 Witnesses: Joseph F. Ketner and Joel S. Adams Filed in the courts 16 April, 1884. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sarah's Estate Record: Died intestate, 15 Jan. 1897. Real and personal property worth about $1700.00. She was living in Woodson. Surviving children were: James F., Cyrus Charnock, Julia A. McAlister; Nancy Huckstep; Thomas M; and grandchildren, being children of George Preston, deceased, [viz;Claude O. Self, India I. Self, Harvey H. Self and James F. Self.] Land Transfers in Morgan County, Illinois Book D. Page 361; Grantor John Badger to Preston Self, Grantee - Deed dated Mar. 3, 1832. Description: W1/2 S.W. Sec. 27-16-10. Filed on Mar. 3, 1832. Book P. Page 149-#6743: Deed dated 1837 from Presley Self and wife, Julia Ann of Morgan County, Illinois, to James. H. Self for $100.00, described as 1/3 part off the N. end of the W 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec. 27, Twp. 16 N.R10W, containing 26 acres and 2/3 of an acre and also 1/3 part off the N end of E 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 28 Twp. 16N.R.10W containing 26 acres, and 2/3 of an acre more or less, both of said tracts being west of the 3rd Principal meridian, together with all and singular appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to have and to hold the above described tract or parcels of land and premises unto the party of the second part, his heirs and assigns. Signed and Sealed in the presence of Samuel S. Brooks. Presley Self x his mark Julia Ann Self x her mark Recorded Oct. 30, 1837. Book P. Page 170-#6767: Deed; Sold Nov. 15, 1837 to James H. Self from Presley and Julianna Self, all interest in the following described land in Morgan County, Illinois for $300.00, E 1/2,SE 1/4, Sec. 28, Twp. 16N.R10W. 3rd Principal Meridian; also W 1/2,SW1/4 Sec. 27 in Twp. 16N.R10W, 3rd Principal Meridian, both lots of lands being in the district of land subject to sale at Springfield, Illinois, containing 80 acres each, more or less, together with all appurtenances. Signed: Presley Self x his mark Julianna Self x her mark Sam Brooking, J.P. Book 2, Page 366-#7752: Deed; From James H. Self to John Preston Self, Jan. 22, 1839 for $200.00, land described as follows: undivided 1/2 interest in the E1/2 SE1/4 Sec. 27; and also undivided 1/2 interest in 15 acres lying and being in the N end of the NW1/4,Sec. 34, all in Twp. 16 N. R10W, 3rd Principal Meridian. Book ?, Page 629-#8035: Deed; From John Self and wife, Susannah Self, to James H. Self and Sarah Ann Self, his wife, both of Morgan County, Illinois, dated Dec. 3, 1839, for $500.00, land described as follows: Part of SE1/2, Sec. 28, Twp. 16 N. R10W and part of the SW1/4, Sec. 27, same town and range, beginning at the SE corner of the W1/2,SW1/4,Sec. 27. "Biographical Review of Hancock Co. Illinois". On the 25th of Oct. 1882 occurred the marriage of Mr. Simpson and Martha Frances Self, who was born in Callaway Co. Mo., Sept. 24, 1865, and was educated in MO. Her parents were John G. Self of Boone Co. Mo., and Mattie J. Davis Self of Callaway Co., Mo. Her paternal grandparents were Jenkins and Martha Black Self of Kentucky. Her maternal grandparents were James and Frances (Davis) Davis who were cousins. They were also natives of Ky. the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson has been blessed with six children: Ressie E. born June 7, 1885; Elmer B. born Jan. 14, 1889; Everett Ray, born May 12, 1892; Ora L. and Mora B. twins, born March 4, 1895; and William Donald, born Dec. 16, 1904. From the folks at "Dunroamin" on Tulaby Lake File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/il/morgan/newspapers/courier.txt File size: 28 Kb