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Descendants of Christopher Taylor

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Christopher Taylor (M) was born about 1831 in England, United Kingdom.

Christopher married Mary Holmes. Mary was born about 1830 in England, United Kingdom. They had one son: John.

John Taylor (M) was born on 21 Jan 1853 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, died on 10 Jun 1944 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, at age 91, and was buried on 13 Jun 1944 in Riverview Cemetery, Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States. Another name for John was Jack Taylot.

Noted events in his life were:

• Birth Registration: 1853, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.

• He immigrated in 1878.

• He had a residence in 1900 in Ottawa Township Ottawa city Ward 7, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1920 in Marseilles Ward 3, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1930 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1935 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, Rutland Township, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Life Sketch

John was born on 21 Jan 1853 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England to Christopher Taylor (Abt 1831-dec) and Mary Holmes (Abt 1830-dec).

He was a coal miner in England starting at age 9.

He immigrated to Illinois about 1876.

John and Florence Nixon were married on 16 Mar 1882 in Morris, Illinois. They had 5 children.

After immigrating to the US, he spent the rest of his life in Marseilles, Illinois.

Later in his life he was a janitor at the National Biscuit Company in Illinois until retirement.

John died on 10 Jun 1944 in Marseilles, Illinois (age 91) and is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Marseilles, Illinois.

Newspaper article, on 20 Jan 1943, in Marseilles La Salle, Illinois.

John Taylor of Young Street is 90 years old today. He snaps his fingers at Father Time and steps along with alacrity. With an utter disregard of the elements, he walked briskly yesterday from his home to the business district a distance of one mile to do his marketing, unmindful of the cold which caused the majority of Marseillesans to remain in their homes.

Taylor lives alone, tends to his fires, and does his own cooking. He has never owned a pair of spectacles in his life and daily reads his newspaper.

Last March, he was a patient at Ryburn-King hospital, Ottawa, where he underwent an especially serious operation, because of his advanced years.

John married Florence Nixon, daughter of William M. Nixon Sr. and Cordelia Ascynith Smith, on 16 Mar 1882 in Morris, Grundy, Illinois, United States. Florence was born on 21 Aug 1863 in Morris, Grundy, Illinois, United States, died on 30 Oct 1923 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, at age 60, and was buried on 3 Nov 1923 in Riverview Cemetery, Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States. They had five children: Ida M., Florence, Fannie Mae, Rose, and (No Given Name).

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1870 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1880 in La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1900 in Ottawa Township Ottawa city Ward 7, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1920 in Marseilles Ward 3, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Ida M. Taylor (F) was born on 25 Sep 1885 in Seneca, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 3 Sep 1944 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, at age 58, and was buried on 5 Sep 1944 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1900 in Ottawa Township Ottawa city Ward 7, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1910 in Marseilles Ward 3, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1920 in Marseilles Ward 3, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1930 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, Rutland Township, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Ida married John William Tice, son of Alonzo Adelbert Tice and Mary Jane Sparks, on 25 Sep 1902 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States. John was born on 12 Feb 1875 in Streator, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 18 May 1936 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, at age 61, and was buried on 21 May 1936 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States. They had three children: Charolott, Raymond, and (No Given Name).

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1880 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1910 in Marseilles Ward 3, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1920 in Marseilles Ward 3, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1930 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Charolott Tice (F) was born in 1904 in Illinois, United States.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1910 in Marseilles Ward 3, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1920 in Marseilles Ward 3, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Charolott married Arthur E. Pitts on 20 Sep 1924 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States. Arthur was born in 1901.

Raymond Tice (M) was born on 2 Oct 1904 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States and died on 5 Nov 1988 in Winnebago, Illinois, United States, at age 84.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1910 in Marseilles Ward 3, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1920 in Marseilles Ward 3, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1930 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, Rutland Township, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Tice (M) was born on 5 Nov 1925 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 5 Nov 1925 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States, and was buried on 5 Nov 1925 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Florence Taylor (F) was born on 26 Feb 1898 in Olewein, Iowa, United States, died on 1 Apr 1966 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States, at age 68, and was buried in 1966 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1900 in Ottawa Township Ottawa city Ward 7, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1920 in Marseilles Ward 3, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1930 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, Rutland Township, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence on 10 Apr 1950 in La Salle, LaSalle, Illinois, United States.

Florence married Joseph Dominick Marco Jr. on 20 Oct 1917 in Collinsville, Madison, Illinois, United States. Joseph was born on 4 Aug 1894 in Spring Valley, Bureau, Illinois, United States, died on 1 Mar 1958 in Marseilles, LaSalle, Illinois, United States, at age 63, and was buried in 1958 in Marseilles, LaSalle, Illinois, United States of America. They had four children: Joseph, John Carroll, Lawrence Elden, and Laura Dawn.

Joseph Marco Jr (M) was born on 16 Dec 1919 in Marseilles, LaSalle, Illinois, United States, died on 31 Dec 1994 in Tucson, Pima, Arizona, United States, at age 75, and was buried on 3 Jan 1995 in East Lawn Palms Cemetery, Tucson, Pima, Arizona.

John Carroll Marco (M) was born on 30 Aug 1921 in Marseilles, LaSalle, Illinois, United States and died on 7 Dec 1981 in Seattle, King, Washington, United States, at age 60.

Lawrence Elden Marco (M) was born on 30 Mar 1923 in Marseilles, LaSalle, Illinois, United States, died on 26 Jun 1993 in Ottawa, Ottawa Township, LaSalle, Illinois, United States, at age 70, and was buried in 1993 in Riverview Cemetery, Marseilles, LaSalle, Illinois, United States of America.

Laura Dawn Marco

Fannie Mae Taylor (F) was born on 8 Jul 1903 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 27 Feb 1972 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, at age 68, and was buried in Feb 1972 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1920 in Marseilles Ward 2, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1920 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1930 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1935 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, Manlius Township, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Life Sketch

Fannie was born on 8 Jul 1903 in Ottawa, Illinois to John R. Taylor and Florence Nixon.

Fannie and Joseph William Littlefair were married on 5 Jul 1917 in Marseilles, Illinois. They had 8 children.

She was a housewife and homemaker.

Fannie died on 27 Feb 1972 in Marseilles, Illinois (age 68) and is buried in Marseilles.

Obituary

Mrs. Joseph (Fannie) Littlefair, 68, of Young Street, died Sunday morning in the Ottawa Community Hospital where she had been a patient for approximately a month.

Funeral services will be at 2 P.M. Wednesday in the Seals - Campbell Chapel with Rev. Charles Wilson, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiation. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 P.M. Tuesday.

Mrs. Littlefair was born in Ottawa, Il., July 8, 1903, to John and Florence Nixon Taylor. In 1917, she married Joseph Littlefair of Marseilles. He preceded her in death in 1954.

Survivors include three sons, Joseph of Aurora, Il., John and Robert of Houston, Texas.; three daughters, Mrs. Florence Daniels of Oglesby, Il., Mrs. Ida Enright and Mrs. Dorothy Anderson, both of Houston, Texas, 20 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 2 great - great - grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son and a daughter.

Fannie married Joseph William Littlefair, son of Benjamin Littlefair and Elizabeth Robinson, on 5 Jul 1917 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States. Joseph was born on 11 Apr 1895 in Streator, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 8 Jul 1954 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States, at age 59, and was buried in Jul 1954 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States. Another name for Joseph was Joe Littlefair. They had eight children: Florence Elizabeth, Joseph William, John Benjamin, Ida Jane, Raymond Lester, Fannie Marjorie June, Dorothy Mae, and Robert David.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1900 in Bruce Township Streator city Ward 5, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1910 in Manlius, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1920 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1930 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1950 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Florence Elizabeth Littlefair (F) was born on 7 Dec 1918 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 7 Oct 1988 in Humble, Harris, Texas, United States, at age 69, and was buried in 1988 in Rosewood Funeral Home and Cemetery, Humble, Harris, Texas, United States.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1920 in Marseilles Ward 2, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1920 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1930 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, Manlius Township, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Florence married William Henry Daniel Sr., son of Clarence Virgil Daniels and May Carter, in 1934 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States. William was born on 10 Jan 1916 in Pearl, Pike, Illinois, United States, died on 5 Apr 1964 in Texas, United States, at age 48, and was buried in 1964 in Humble, Harris, Texas, United States. They had four children: William Henry, Fannie Mae, Janice Kay, and Clarence Joseph.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1920 in Pearl, Pike, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1930 in Pearl, Pike, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, Manlius Township, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

William Henry Daniels Jr (M) was born on 30 Dec 1935 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 2 Jan 2013, at age 77, and was buried in 2013 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, Manlius Township, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence on 8 Mar 2006 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

William married Phyllis Jean Shelton on 11 Nov 1950. Phyllis was born on 11 Oct 1934 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States and died on 29 Sep 2021 in Illinois, United States, at age 86. They had three children: Gordayle Gene, Diana Lynn, and Raymond Homer.

Gordayle Gene Daniels

Gordayle married Roseann M. Delancy. They had three children: Roeshell, Regina, and Roselyn.

Roeshell Daniels

Roeshell married Stan Williamson. They had three children: Clarissa, (No Given Name), and Samantha.

Clarissa Williamson

Williamson

Samantha Williamson

Regina Daniels

Regina married Dave Carter.

Roselyn Daniels

Diana Lynn Daniels

Diana married Micheal Terry Smith.

Raymond Homer Daniels

Raymond married Kim Street. They had five children: Tiffany, <Twin>, Stacey Lynn, Jordan, and Joshua.

Tiffany Daniels

Daniels

Stacey Lynn Daniels

Jordan Daniels

Joshua Daniels

Fannie Mae Daniels (F) was born on 25 Sep 1937 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 8 Mar 2006 in Lake Wales, Polk, Florida, United States, at age 68, and was buried in 2006 in Lake Wales Cemetery, Lake Wales, Polk, Florida, United States.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, Manlius Township, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence on 8 Mar 2006 in Lake Wales, Florida, United States.

Fannie married William Ernest Baker on 6 Jun 1953 in Davenport, Muscatine, Iowa, United States. William was born on 22 Jan 1931 in Rossville, Vermilion, Illinois, United States, died on 2 Jun 2007 in Polk, Florida, United States, at age 76, and was buried in 2007 in Lake Wales Cemetery, Lake Wales, Polk, Florida, United States. They had four children: Florence Isabel, Timothy Ernest, Daniel William, and Mark Wayne.

Florence Isabel Baker

Timothy Ernest Baker Sr. (M) was born on 17 Oct 1958 in Bryan, Brazos, Texas, United States and died on 30 Sep 2020 in Alturas, Polk, Florida, United States, at age 61.

Daniel William Baker (M) was born on 22 Sep 1960 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States and died on 22 Aug 2012 in Winter Park, Orange, Florida, United States, at age 51.

Mark Wayne Baker

Janice Kay Daniels

Janice married James Ross Knapp Jr, son of James Ross Knapp Sr, on 7 Jan 1960 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States. James was born on 28 May 1941 in La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 16 Aug 2002 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States, at age 61, and was buried in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States. They had three children: James Ross, Steven Christopher, and Anthony Joseph.

James Ross Knapp

Steven Christopher Knapp

Steven married Cynthia Vianne Laird. They had two children: Christipher Jeremiah and Sedona Jean.

Christipher Jeremiah Knapp

Sedona Jean Knapp

Anthony Joseph Knapp

Janice next married Dale Orin Faust, son of Bill Faust, on 31 Aug 1985 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Dale was born on 6 Jun 1941 in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, United States, died on 22 Jun 2015 in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, United States, at age 74, and was buried in 2015 in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, United States.

Janice next married Don F.

Clarence Joseph Daniels (M) was born on 21 Jun 1948 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 15 May 2014 in Livingston, Polk, Texas, United States, at age 65, and was buried in 2014 in Onalaska, Polk, Texas, United States. Another name for Clarence was Buddy Daniels.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence on 8 Mar 2006 in Livingston, Polk, Texas, United States.

Clarence married Doris Fay Zachary. They had two children: Doris Elaine and William Joseph.

Doris Elaine Daniels

Doris married Kevin Adrian Kleinhenz. They had four children: Lauren Makayla, Lindsey Nicole, Breonna, and Rebekah.

Lauren Makayla Kleinhenz

Lindsey Nicole Kleinhenz

Breonna Kleinhenz

Rebekah Kleinhenz

William Joseph Daniels Jr.

William married Lisa Gayle Mitchell. They had three children: Tarah Lynn, Brandi Jo, and Dustin Joseph.

Tarah Lynn Daniels

Brandi Jo Daniels

Dustin Joseph Daniels

Florence next married Buck Combs Patterson on 24 Jul 1972 in Harris, Texas, United States. Buck was born on 14 Jan 1936 in Arkansas, United States and died on 28 May 1980 in Harris, Texas, United States, at age 44. Another name for Buck was Red Patterson.

Joseph William Littlefair Jr. (M) was born on 9 Jun 1920 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States and died in Apr 1973 in Doniphan, Ripley, Missouri, United States, at age 52.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1930 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1935 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, Manlius Township, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence on 1 May 1950 in La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Joseph married Virginia Ethel Gedye, daughter of Ernest Eugene Gedye and Sarah Elizabeth Hurst, on 31 Jan 1941 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa, United States. Virginia was born in 1918 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States. They had four children: Marylinn, Jo Anne, William David, and Ida Diane.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1930 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1935 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1940 in Ottawa Township, Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence on 1 May 1950 in La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Marylinn Littlefair

Jo Anne Littlefair (F) was born on 19 Jun 1941 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 27 Nov 2019 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States, at age 78, and was buried in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence on 1 May 1950 in La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She worked as a Factory Worker in 1959.

Jo married Arnold Ray Hunt. They had four children: Sharon Lynn, Carrie Lee, Joyce Ann, and Bradley Joe.

Sharon Lynn Hunt

Carrie Lee Hunt

Joyce Ann Hunt

Bradley Joe Hunt

Jo next married Henry Campbell.

Jo next married someone. He had one son: Ronald Joseph.

Ronald Joseph Littlefair

William David Littlefair (M) was born on 7 Nov 1946 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 29 Jan 1947 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States, and was buried on 1 Feb 1947 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence on 29 Jan 1947 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Ida Diane Littlefair

Ida married Gary Wayne Carlock on 12 Apr 1978 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States. Gary was born on 15 Jun 1951 in Vandalia, Illinois, United States, died on 6 Jan 2005 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, at age 53, and was buried in 2005 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States. They had two children: Kimberly June and Mandy Arlene.

Kimberly June Carlock

Mandy Arlene Carlock

John Benjamin Littlefair (M) was born on 1 Feb 1922 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 6 Feb 1983 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States, at age 61, and was buried in 1983 in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States. The cause of his death was COPD/Heart desease. Another name for John was Ben Littlefair.

Medical Notes: At the time of his death, he spent several days in a hospital with complications from cardiopulmonary disease and emphysema.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed.

• He had a residence in 1930 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• Notable: Franklin D. Roosevelt replaced Herbert Hoover as 32nd US President, 4 Mar 1933.

• He had a residence in 1935 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• Notable: Japan Attacked Pearl Harbor, 12 Jul 1941.

• John served in the military in 1942.

• Notable: Harry S. Truman replaced Franklin D. Roosevelt as 33rd US President, 12 Apr 1945.

• He had a residence on 3 Apr 1950 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, United States.

• He had a residence in 1960 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

• Notable: Cuban Missile Crisis began, 16 Oct 1962.

• Notable: Apollo 11 Moon Landing, 20 Jul 1969.

• He had a residence in 1970 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

• He had a residence in 1980 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

Life Sketch

John Benjamin "Ben" Littlefair was the grandfather of Thomas Joseph Elias, my sisters and I called him Pampaw. He was known as Ben or John, and in some cases Little John (perhaps a spin on his last name or a reference to his stature, he was about 5' 5" tall).

Ben had only a grammar school education, but he had a lot of street smarts and could diagnose and fix any problem with an automobile.

Ben was a WWII veteran. He joined the US Army on 11 Sep 1940 in Peoria, IL. During WWII and served as a Private in the U.S. Army in Lithuania. At some point he was run over by a jeep and his legs were broken. This event resulted in him being medically discharged from the Army.

He was loved by everyone and always had a positive attitude about things and could summon laughter from others at ease.

He was a taxicab driver as well as a stock car race driver about 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. His race car was called Zebra, painted as black and white stripes with a large 3" gas cap painted fire engine red. The body was mounted on the frame backwards, so it looked like he was backing up around the track, which confused the other racers. His daughter (Sandy) would sit in the stands and cry every time he crashed.

Other than his time in the Army, Ben lived in the Illinois area until 1953 when he moved to Houston, Texas. In 1930 he was 7 years old living with his parents in Marseilles, Illinois, 1940 he was still living with his parents in Marseilles, Illinois, 1950 he lived in Valparaiso, Indiana., with Fannie Williams (Nola's adopted mother) and his daughter Sandy.

He was married several times and was quite a womanizer. Documents for many of his marriages have not been found and it is suspected that some of the marriages may not have been official. He fathered 5 known children, each to a different relationship.

He moved to Houston from Illinois in 1953, to join his daughter Sandy, 1960 he lived in Houston, Texas., with Ned and his daughter Sandy, it is unknow if others were living with them.

After he moved to Texas, he worked as an automotive mechanic and eventually became a Certified Ford Master Mechanic and worked at several Ford dealerships until his death, including Bob Curry Ford, Jim Sanders Ford, and Tommy Vaughan Ford.

In 1970 it is likely that Ben was living alone, in 1980 he was living in Houston with Frankie.

In 1953, Ben was turned on to saltwater fishing in Galveston, Texas, he loved it. About 1961, he had a 14' Chris Craft boat and was ready to camp and fish anytime.

He had full dentures and claimed that he had had his teeth knocked out with a pistol while he was being robbed when he was a taxicab driver in Chicago, that's likely not the case.

When his daughter Sandy was young, he would often take her to the icehouses with him and if he had too much to drink, he would let her sit on his lap as they drove home, and he would work the clutch, gas and break and she would steer and tell him when to stop and go and when they got home, she would park along the street. In the morning he would get up and he could tell by how far away from the curb the truck was if she drove home.

On one occasion Ben, Sandy and Gene went to West Bay, Galveston and Ben caught a Redfish and had it in the live well. Gene was new to fishing and had not seen a big fish up close before, so it took it out of the well to examine it and the fish flopped back into the bay.

He said that he knew Hank Williams, Sr. personally and drank with him many times at local icehouses.

I remember as a young child, while eating watermelon, I swallowed a seed. I told Pampaw and he asked if it was horizontal or vertical when I swallowed it. He explained that a new watermelon would grow the same orientation, making me either taller or wider. I knew then that it was not going to be a problem.

I can remember a banter that Pampaw and my dad (Gene) would have on many occasions when leaving a restaurant.

Pampaw "I've had sufficient". Gene "You went fishing?". "No, I've had plenty". "You caught 20?". "No, I'm stuffed". "They were stuffed?".


We were at a seafood restaurant and Pampaw was chewing on a lemon. I said, "doesn't that lemon hurt your teeth" and he said "No", then he pulled his dentures out.

When I was 14, I spent the summer with Pampaw and Frankie, working with Pampaw at Tommie Vaughn Ford as a Porter (Running for parts, steam-cleaning engines, moving cars) I can remember Frankie's spaghetti and homemade pear cake.

Ben died 6 Feb 1983, in Houston, Texas at the age of 61 from Cardiopulmonary disease and Emphysema, he had suffered several heart attacks over the past decades. He was buried in 1983 in the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas, where his last wife Frankie joined him. He smoked unfiltered cigarettes, started with Camel then Pall Mall for the last several years of his life. He was a heavy drinker and drank straight whiskey and beer almost daily.

John married Martha Mae Johnson, daughter of Diedrich Herman Johnson and Nettie Mae Happley, on 2 Mar 1941 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa, United States. Martha was born on 13 Oct 1920 in Illinois, United States, died on 27 Jul 1984 in Aurora, Kendall, Illinois, United States, at age 63, and was buried in 1984 in Riverside Cemetery, Montgomery, Illinois, United States. They had one daughter: Marjorie Louise.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1930 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1935 in Rural, Iowa, United States.

• She had a residence in 1940 in Fall River Township, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Marjorie Louise Littlefair (F) was born on 25 Mar 1942 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States and died on 12 Jan 2012 in Aurora, Kane, Illinois, United States, at age 69. Another name for Marjorie was Margie Littlefair.

Marjorie married Dennis George Lucas in 1968. Dennis was born about 1940 and died about 1995, about age 55. They had five children: female, James Clint, Larry Wayne, Mary Elaine, and Robert Bruce.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• They were divorced on 16 Sep 1981 in Wood, Ohio, United States.

female Lucas

James Clint Lucas

Larry Wayne Lucas

Mary Elaine Lucas

Robert Bruce Lucas

John next had a relationship with Mary Anne about 1942. Mary was born about 1900 and died about 1951, about age 51. They had one daughter: Maryann.

Maryann Littlefair (F) was born on 2 Jun 1943 in La Salle, Illinois, United States and died on 18 Jun 1999 in Daleville, Dale, Alabama, United States, at age 56.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence on 1 Nov 1992 in Ozark, Alabama, United States.

• She had a residence on 1 Jan 1998 in Ashland, Alabama, United States.

Maryann married Carlton W. Brewer.

Maryann next married Cecil Robert Bragg. Cecil was born on 11 Apr 1945 in United States, died on 2 Jun 1974 in Alabama, United States, at age 29, and was buried in Jacksonville Cemetery, Jacksonville, Calhoun, Alabama, United States.

Maryann next married Lapradd.

Maryann next married Thomas W. Dobbs. They had two children: Donna and (No Given Name).

Donna

Mr. Dobbs

John next had a relationship with Anola Beatrice Oliver, daughter of Lloyd Oliver and Georgia Anna Potter, about 1944. Anola was born on 12 Dec 1924 in Missouri, United States and died on 3 Sep 2012 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, United States, at age 87. Another name for Anola was Nola Oliver. They had one daughter: Sandra Kay.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1930 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States.

• She had a residence in 1935 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, United States.

• She had a residence in 1940 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, United States.

• She had a residence on 3 Apr 1950 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, United States.

Sandra Kay Littlefair

Sandra married Eugene Joseph Elias, son of Johnnie Raymond Elias and Alice Elizabeth Marek, on 21 Jan 1961 in Missouri City, Fort Bend, Texas, United States. Eugene was born on 1 Dec 1943 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States, died on 24 Apr 1992 in Brenham, Washington, Texas, United States, at age 48, and was buried in 1992 in Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States. The cause of his death was Automobile crash. Another name for Eugene was Gene Elias. They had three children: Thomas Joseph, Tammy Sue, and Debra Kay.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed.

• He had a residence on 24 Apr 1950 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

• Notable: Fidel Castro Cuban rule start, 1959.

• He was employed in Sep 1961.

• He was employed from 1965 to 1975.

• Notable: Movie: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly was released, 1966.

• He had a residence in 1972 in Spring, Harris, Texas, United States.

• Notable: Movie: The Sting was released, 1973.

• He had a residence in 1982 in Brenham, Washington, Texas, United States.

Thomas Joseph Elias

Thomas married Cynthia Carol Catlett, daughter of Ernest Gene Catlett and Mamie Josephine Sandefur.

Thomas next married Susan Denise Woodward, daughter of Clifton Boykin Woodward and Patricia Ann Evans.

Tammy Sue Elias (F) was born on 2 Jul 1963 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States and died on 4 Jul 2021 in Bryan, Brazos, Texas, United States, at age 58. The cause of her death was accidently choked on food.

Tammy married Douglas Ray Draehn, son of Melvin Max Eduard Draehn and Lydia Emma Eickhoff.

Debra Kay Elias

Debra married Ronnie Dee Smith, son of Tommy Jerald Smith and Patricia Ann Miller. They had one daughter: Brittany Anne.

Brittany Anne Smith

Brittany married Jose Hector Hernandez.

Brittany next married Jonathan Frederick Haro, son of Jorge Enrigue Haro and Linda Darlene Morton. They had three children: Keegan Stanley, Brodie Joseph, and Landon Jon.

Keegan Stanley Haro

Brodie Joseph Haro

Landon Jon Haro

John next had a relationship with Katherine Yates about 1956. Katherine was born in 1929 in Porter County, Indiana, United States. They had one daughter: Johnnie Marie.

Johnnie Marie Littlefair (F) was born on 5 Sep 1956 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 9 Aug 2014, at age 57, and was buried in 2014 in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

Johnnie married Raymond Earl Carr Sr on 7 Feb 1983 in Liberty, Texas, United States. Raymond was born on 23 Feb 1938, died on 23 Feb 2010, at age 72, and was buried in 2010 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States. They had three children: David, Kenneth, and Raymond.

David Carr

Kenneth Carr

Raymond Carr Jr.

John next had a relationship with Bernice Mable Ott, daughter of Leo Amous Ott and Edna Catharine Applebee, about 1956. Bernice was born on 17 Feb 1926 in Grand Ridge, LaSalle, Illinois, United States, died on 17 Nov 2000 in Camelot Terrace, Illinois, Unites States, at age 74, and was buried in 2000 in Brumbach Cemetery, Ottawa, LaSalle, Illinois, United States. They had one son: Scott Owen.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1930 in Brookfield, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1935 in Rural, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1940 in Grand Rapids Township, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence on 1 Oct 1996 in Streator, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Scott Owen Nied

Scott married Penny Ann Phelps. They had three children: Jonathan, Bethanny, and James.

Jonathan Nied

Bethanny Nied

James Nied

John next married Nettie Mae Shuffield, daughter of John Dale Shuffield and Arminta Brown, on 21 Aug 1957 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States. Nettie was born on 29 May 1915 in Liberty Hill, Williamson, Texas, United States, died on 22 Sep 1988 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States, at age 73, and was buried in 1988 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States. They had no children.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1920 in Rock House, Williamson, Texas, United States.

• She had a residence in 1930 in Precinct 3, Williamson, Texas, United States.

• She had a residence in 1935 in Rural, Dickens, Texas, United States.

• She had a residence in 1940 in Justice Precinct 3, Williamson, Texas, United States.

• She had a residence on 10 Apr 1950 in Galena Park, Harris, Texas, United States.

John next married Frankie Edgal Grammer, daughter of George Washington Franklin Grammer and Virgina Eunice Reaves, on 26 Jan 1973 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States. Frankie was born on 22 Sep 1914 in Sherman, Grayson, Texas, United States, died on 9 Apr 1996 in Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, United States, at age 81, and was buried on 12 Apr 1996 in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

Marriage Notes: They meet when Frankie took her '69 Mustang in for servicing to the Ford dealership where Ben worked, and they remained married until he died.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• General info:

Noted events in her life were:

• She was employed.

• She had a residence in 1920 in Bonham, Fannin, Texas, United States.

• She had a residence on 4 Apr 1933 in Mena, Polk, Arkansas, United States.

• She had a residence in 1940 in Ward 3, Mena, Center Township, Polk, Arkansas, United States.

• She had a residence on 5 Apr 1950 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

Ida Jane Littlefair (F) was born on 25 Dec 1923 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died in Sep 1985 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States, at age 61, and was buried in Humble, Harris, Texas, United States.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1930 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, Manlius Township, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Ida married Roland Delbert Enright, son of Earl Francis Enright and Lydia Agatha Martin, on 30 Aug 1950. Roland was born on 26 Nov 1921 in Elk Horn, Wisconsin, United States, died on 21 Nov 1982 in Splendora, Montgomery, Texas, United States, at age 60, and was buried in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States. They had two children: Micheal Timothy and Judith Ione.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• They were divorced on 2 Apr 1968 in Harris, Texas, United States.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1930 in Granville, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.

• He had a residence in 1940 in Ward 20, Milwaukee, Milwaukee City, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.

Micheal Timothy Enright

Micheal married Tamyra Rena Wimberly. They had two children: Micah Lanell and Terra.

Micah Lanell Enright

Terra Enright

Judith Ione Enright (F) was born on 19 Apr 1962 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States, died on 16 Jun 2016 in Porter, Montgomery, Texas, United States, at age 54, and was buried in 2016.

Judith married Matthew Wayne Pundt. They had four children: Judith Ann, Christina Nicole, Elizabeth Ann, and Victoria Lynne.

Judith Ann Pundt

Judith married Johnny A. Howard. They had two children: Makendly and Macala.

Makendly Macola

Macala Alynne

Christina Nicole Pundt

Christina married Pineda.

Elizabeth Ann Pundt (F) was born on 22 Jul 1984 in Coryell, Texas, United States, died on 27 Jan 1985 in Harris, Texas, United States, and was buried in 1985 in Humble, Harris, Texas, United States.

Victoria Lynne Pundt

Ida next married Homer Leroy Daniels, son of Clarence Virgil Daniels and May Carter. Homer was born on 2 Aug 1921 in Pearl, Pike, Illinois, United States, died on 15 Feb 1943 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, at age 21, and was buried on 18 Feb 1943 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1930 in Pearl, Pike, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1935 in Rural, Pike, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1940 in Pearl Township, Pike, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence on 15 Feb 1943 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Raymond Lester Littlefair (M) was born on 22 Jul 1924 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 2 Jan 1953 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States, at age 28, and was buried in Jan 1953 in Riverview Cemetery, Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States. The cause of his death was Motorcycle crash.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1930 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, Manlius Township, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence on 12 Apr 1950 in Richmond, Contra Costa, California, United States.

Raymond married Virginia Rose Talbot in 1946. Virginia was born about 1925 in Richmond, Contra Costa, California, United States. They had no children.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence on 12 Apr 1950 in Richmond, Contra Costa, California, United States.

Fannie Marjorie June Littlefair (F) was born on 16 Jun 1928 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 16 May 1929 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, and was buried on 17 May 1929 in River View Cemetery, LaSalle, Illinois, United States.

Dorothy Mae Littlefair (F) was born on 19 Aug 1932 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 11 Feb 1980 in Texas, United States, at age 47, and was buried in 1980 in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, Manlius Township, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Dorothy married Joseph Holderman.

Dorothy next married Benjamin Abraham Anderson Sr on 25 Jul 1949. Benjamin was born on 19 Nov 1927 in La Salle, Illinois, United States and died on 20 Jun 2009 in Livingston, Polk, Texas, United States, at age 81. They had five children: Lora Lee, Benjamin Abraham, Roland, Betty Marie, and Raymond.

Lora Lee Anderson (F) was born on 17 Apr 1950 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 22 May 2000 in Goodrich, Polk, Texas, United States, at age 50, and was buried in 2000 in Providence, Polk, Texas, United States.

Lora married Charles William McGeorge.

Lora next married John Wayne Holst on 27 May 1972 in Harris, Texas, United States. John was born on 19 Sep 1939 in Jefferson, Texas, United States, died on 13 Dec 1993 in Ector, Ector, Texas, United States, at age 54, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Odessa, Ector, Texas, United States. They had one son: Dana.

Dana Holst

Lora next married Kenneth Ray Lynn.

Benjamin Abraham Anderson Jr. (M) was born on 19 Jan 1952 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States and died on 21 Oct 2019 in Maryneal, Nolan, Texas, United States, at age 67. Another name for Benjamin was Benny Anderson.

Benjamin married Tina Jo Carter. They had five children: Tina Louise, Sherry Lee, Benjamin, Carole, and Timothy.

Tina Louise Anderson

Sherry Lee Anderson

Sherry married Ted Blake Koska. They had three children: Andrew Blake, Dorothy Mae, and Pauline Carol.

Andrew Blake Koska

Dorothy Mae Koska

Pauline Carol Koska

Benjamin Anderson III

Carole Anderson

Carole married John Rockholt.

Timothy Anderson

Timothy married Christy.

Roland Anderson

Roland married Brenda Sheffield.

Betty Marie Anderson

Betty married Billy Jack Smith Sr. They had four children: Anthony Joseph, Christopher James, Derik Jason, and Billy Jack.

Anthony Joseph Smith

Christopher James Smith

Derik Jason Smith

Billy Jack Smith Jr.

Betty next married Frank M. Suarez.

Raymond Anderson

Raymond married Sherry Anderson (mn).

Dorothy next married Anthony Joseph Pollizzio on 3 May 1973 in Harris, Texas, United States. Anthony was born on 3 Sep 1926 in Wisconsin, United States, died on 18 Sep 2017 in Livingston, Polk, Texas, United States, at age 91, and was buried in 2017 in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

Robert David Littlefair Sr. (M) was born on 14 Jan 1934 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 15 Aug 1995 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States, at age 61, and was buried in 1995 in Humble, Harris, Texas, United States. Another name for Robert was Bob Littlefair.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, Manlius Township, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1949 in La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence on 1 Mar 1989 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

Robert married Jeanette Ann Egland on 28 Mar 1953. Jeanette was born on 9 Feb 1936 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 8 Jul 2016 in Montgomery, Montgomery, Texas, United States, at age 80, and was buried in 2016 in Providence, Polk, Texas, United States. They had six children: Robert David, Kathryn Marie, Sherman Joseph, Lisa Ann, Dianne Lynne, and John Benjamin.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• They were divorced on 30 Sep 1975 in Harris, Texas, United States.

Robert David Littlefair Jr.

Robert married Norma Jean Smith. They had two children: Robert David and Cassandra Lynn.

Robert David Littlefair III

Robert married Yvonne Sanchez Aleman. They had three children: Mathew Gregory, Jessica Renee, and Robert David.

Mathew Gregory Littlefair

Mathew married Emily Lachelle Hall. They had two children: Laiken Nicole and Landon Jackson.

Laiken Nicole Littlefair

Landon Jackson Littlefair

Jessica Renee Littlefair

Jessica married Jorge Luis Rodriguez. They had four children: Joel Luis, Jonathan Wayne, Jorge Luis, and Joelynn liliana.

Joel Luis Rodriguez

Jonathan Wayne Davenport

Jorge Luis Rodriguez III

Joelynn liliana Rodriguez

Robert David Littlefair IV

Robert married Haylee Chyanne Leroy, daughter of James Regan Leroy and Jennifer Lee Hutchins. They had one son: Robert David.

Robert David Littlefair V

Cassandra Lynn Littlefair

Cassandra married Tommy Sherell McMillian Jr.

Cassandra next married Edwin Henry Malinowski III. They had three children: Layne Andrew, Levi Anthony, and Luke Arron.

Layne Andrew Malinowski

Levi Anthony Malinowski

Luke Arron Malinowski

Kathryn Marie Littlefair (F) was born on 13 Jul 1955 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States and died on 1 Jul 2019, at age 63.

Kathryn married Herman Allen Dobbins. They had three children: William Allen, David Allen, and Steven Allen.

William Allen Dobbins

David Allen Dobbins

Steven Allen Dobbins

Kathryn next married Jon Robert Center.

Sherman Joseph Littlefair Sr. (M) was born on 25 Jun 1956 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 12 Sep 2021 in Goodrich, Polk, Texas, United States, at age 65, and was buried in 2021 in Providence, Polk, Texas, United States.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence on 1 Jan 1998 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

• He had a residence on 1 Apr 2000 in Goodrich, Polk, Texas, United States.

Sherman married Patricia Marie Collins on 15 Apr 1974 in Harris, Texas, United States. Patricia was born on 26 Aug 1957 in Baxtar, Texas, United States and died on 3 Feb 2005 in Goodrich, Polk, Texas, United States, at age 47. They had two children: Angela Marie and Sherman Joseph.

Angela Marie Littlefair

Angela married Jeremy Scott Heflin, son of Lavergne Walter Heflin and Barbara Jean Grogan. They had three children: Jeremy S., Dustin Ray, and Trisha Marie.

Jeremy S. Heflin Jr.

Dustin Ray Heflin

Trisha Marie Heflin

Sherman Joseph Littlefair Jr.

Sherman married Kristina M. Wiggins. They had three children: Sherman Joseph, Cheyenne Denise, and Dakota Nicole.

Sherman Joseph Littlefair III

Cheyenne Denise Littlefair

Dakota Nicole Littlefair

Lisa Ann Littlefair (F) was born on 4 Apr 1963 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 23 Dec 2013 in Texas, United States, at age 50, and was buried in 2013 in Humble, Harris, Texas, United States.

Lisa married Donald Wayne Solt. They had three children: Lillian Ann, Heather June, and Krystal Lynn.

Lillian Ann Solt

Heather June Solt

Krystal Lynn Solt

Dianne Lynne Littlefair

Dianne married Brian Calvin Adams. They had one son: Timothy Ryan.

Timothy Ryan Adams

John Benjamin Littlefair

John married Valerie Mary Pelletier. They had two children: Justine Marie and Tabetha Nicole.

Justine Marie Littlefair

Justine married Leon Joseph Laviolette, son of Leon Joseph Laviolette and Pamela Marcella Lynch. They had two children: Chance Benjamin and Lanie Ann.

Chance Benjamin Littlefair Jacobs

Lanie Ann Laviolette

Tabetha Nicole Littlefair

Rose Taylor (F) was born about 1905 in Illinois, United States and died about 1905.

Taylor (M) was born about 1906 in Illinois, United States.