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     Betty Jean Arteberry was born on 10 Dec 1937 at Toluca, Marshall County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Fink Arteberry and Elizabeth Thomas.¹ Betty Jean Arteberry died on 30 Nov 1976 at age 38.² She was buried at Hopewell, Missouri.²
     Her last residence was at Mineral Point, Missouri.²

     Cyril Vernon Arteberry was born on 30 Jan 1921 at Madison Township, Richland County, Illinois.¹ He was the son of Fred Palmer Arteberry and Hazel Pitts.¹ Cyril Vernon Arteberry died on 1 Mar 1945 at Germany at age 24.¹
     Cyril was killed in action in Germany in World War II and was buried in a military cemetery in Belgium. He was in the Ninth Armored Division, which was the division that sucessfully made the bridgehead across the Rhine at Remagan. After receiving training at Camp Hood, Texas, he had been sent overseas on New Years Day.²
     His obituary states:
     "Pvt. Cyril V. Arteberry, 24, was killed in action in Germany on March 1, 1945, according to word received by his wife Mrs. Lora E. Arteberry. He was in the Ninth Armored Division. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Arteberry. He is Richland county's 59th Honor Roll Hero of World War II."³

     Daisy Arene Arteberry was born on 1 Mar 1894 at Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois.^2,1 She was the daughter of John Andrew Arteberry and Arminta Louella Bowers.¹ Daisy Arene Arteberry married David Pearl Shirley on 25 Mar 1912 at Olney, Richland County, Illinois; "David Pearl Shirley age 20 of Madison Twp. and Daisy Mae Arteberry age 18 of Decker Twp."^3,4 Daisy Arene Arteberry died on 9 Mar 1990 at age 96.⁵
     In 1978, she was living in a small home near her daughter near Minonk, Illiinois.

     Dorothy Irene Arteberry was born on 24 Feb 1927 at Toluca, Marshall County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Fink Arteberry and Elizabeth Thomas.¹ Dorothy Irene Arteberry died on 21 Apr 1962 at Tiskilwa, Bureau County, Illinois, at age 35.¹
     She had two daughters.¹

     Francis Fink Arteberry was born on 23 Dec 1890 at Richland County, Illinois.¹ He was the son of John Andrew Arteberry and Arminta Louella Bowers.¹ Francis Fink Arteberry married Elizabeth Thomas on 12 Aug 1912 at Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. Francis Fink Arteberry died on 10 Mar 1972 at Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois, at age 81² and was buried at Tiskilwa, Bureau County, Illinois.³
     He was a farmer. According to a letter written by his great grandmother Mary (Brown) Bowers, he was named for a minister.

     Fred Palmer Arteberry was born on 8 May 1897 at Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois.^1,2 He was the son of John Andrew Arteberry and Arminta Louella Bowers.¹ Fred Palmer Arteberry married Hazel Pitts on 29 Nov 1916.³ Fred Palmer Arteberry died on 2 Jul 1980 at age 83.⁴ He was buried at Crest Haven Cemetery, Claremont Township, Richland County, Illinois.⁵
     "ARTEBERRY -- PITTS
     "Miss Hazel Pitts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Pitts, and Fred Arteberry, both of Olney, were united in marriage at eight o'clock Wednesday evening, November twenty-ninth, at the home of the bride. Rev. R. B. Hall of Parkersburg officiated. The wedding march, "The Bridal Chorus" by Wagner, was played by Mrs. Paul Pitts."⁶
     Fred was named after a doctor and his birth record gives E. L. Palmer as the medical attendant. Fred and Hazel celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1976. In 1978, Fred was retired from farming and was enjoying fishing. Their home had burned and they lost many items which could never be replaced, such as family pictures. They built a new home on the same farm on which they had lived since 1930.³
     His obituary states:
     "Fred P. Arterberry, 83, Rt. 1 Olney, died at his home at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
"Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Summers Funeral Home with Rev. Jesse Bellamy presiding. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Friday. Burial will be in the Crest Haven Cemetery.
"Mr. Arterberry was born in Richland County on May 8, 1897, to John and Louella (Bowers) Arterberry. He married Hazel Pitts on Nov. 29, 1916. She survives. He was a member of the Elbow United Methodist Church and Sunday school teacher there for many years. He was a former member of the Parkersburg Ruritan Club.
"He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Mildred) Eckel and Mrs. Richard (Palma) Gill, both of Olney, a sister Mrs. Daisy Shirley, Minonk, three grandchildren, ans several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
"He was preceded in death by a son, Cyril, who was killed in World War II, two brothers, a sister, a half-sister, and his parents."⁵

     Gearldean Frances Arteberry was born on 1 Oct 1928 at Toluca, Marshall County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Fink Arteberry and Elizabeth Thomas.¹ Gearldean Frances Arteberry died on 6 Jan 1961 at Tiskilwa, Bureau County, Illinois, at age 32.¹
     She had three sons and a daughter.¹
     Her obituary states:
     "Mrs. Geraldine Arteberry Babcock, 32, of Tiskilwa, died Tuesday following a heart attack suffered on Monday.
"She is survived by her busband and four children, all at home.
"Her parents, Frank and Elizabeth Thomas Arteberry were formerly Olney residents.
"Also surviving are two brothers and siz sisters, and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Almeda Thomas of Olney.
"Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Tiskilwa."²

     Grace Ann Arteberry was born on 27 Dec 1898 at Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois.^2,3 She was the daughter of John Andrew Arteberry and Arminta Louella Bowers.¹ Grace Ann Arteberry married William Edward Thomas on 21 Oct 1917 at Richland County, Illinois.^3,4 Grace Ann Arteberry died on 22 Mar 1959 at Putnam, Illinois, at age 60.⁵ She was buried at Putnam, Illinois.³
     "THOMAS - ARTEBERRY. Married at the home of the bride in Decker township Oct. 21st at 5 p.m., Miss Grace Ann Arteberry to William E. Thomas. Both young people were born and raised in Richland county and are held in high esteem by all who know them. Their many friends join in wishing them a long and happy life. J. P. Wright, Christian minister of Calhoun, officiated."⁴

     James Edgar Arteberry was born on 22 Jan 1922 at Toluca, Marshall County, Illinois.¹ He was the son of Francis Fink Arteberry and Elizabeth Thomas.¹ James Edgar Arteberry died on 26 Jul 1969 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, at age 47.² He was buried at Lacon, Illinois.²
     He was a lift truck operator and his last residence was at Lacon, Illinois.²

     John Andrew Arteberry married Arminta Louella Bowers, daughter of George Washington Bowers and Louvina Rogers, on 21 Sep 1889 at Wynoose, Richland County, Illinois.^1,3 John Andrew Arteberry died on 15 Apr 1902.⁴

     John Henry Arteberry was born on 1 Jul 1892 at Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois.² He was the son of John Andrew Arteberry and Arminta Louella Bowers.¹ John Henry Arteberry married Eliza Margaret Barnhart on 10 Dec 1928 at Richland County, Illinois.³ John Henry Arteberry died on 15 Oct 1951 at Sterling, Illinois, at age 59.⁴ He was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois.⁵
     John Henry Arteberry appeared on the census of 4 May 1940 at Mt. Erie, Wayne County, Illinois, as follows:
     183, $200 house on farm, Arteberry, John H., head, 48, married, 6th grade, Laborer, Road Construction
      Mary L., dau., 9, 4th grade, b. Illinois
      Eliza M., wife, 43, 8th grade, b. Illinois
      Amy A., dau., 6, 2nd grade, b. Illinois
      Robert E., son, 2, 0 yrs school, b. Illinois
As of 1 April 1935 this family (except Robert) were living in the same house.⁶
     His nickname was "Peck" and his occupation was farming.⁷

     Marjorie Lola Arteberry was born on 19 Apr 1932 at Rutland, La Salle County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Fink Arteberry and Elizabeth Thomas.¹ Marjorie Lola Arteberry appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died 2 Jul 2000 with the last place of residence listed as Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois. Marjorie Lola's SSN was issued in Illinois. Also, her birth date is given as 19 Apr 1932.²
     She had four daughters and one son. The son was deceased before 1979. About 1978, she was living in Tiskilwa, Illinois.¹

     Mary Lou Arteberry married Jesse Stanfield.² Mary Lou Arteberry was born on 15 Jul 1930 at Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Arteberry and Eliza Margaret Barnhart.¹ Mary Lou Arteberry died on 28 Apr 1994 at age 63.³ She appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died 28 Apr 1994 with the last place of residence listed as Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois. Mary Lou's SSN was issued in Illinois. Also, her birth date is given as 10 Jul 1930.⁴ She was buried at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery, Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois.³
     About 1977, she was living in Rock Falls, Illinois and employed at Dixon State Hospital.²

     Mildred Pauline Arteberry was born on 25 Sep 1918 at Madison Township, Richland County, Illinois.^1,2 She was the daughter of Fred Palmer Arteberry and Hazel Pitts.¹ Mildred Pauline Arteberry married Elmer Benjamin Eckel on 1 Apr 1939 at Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky.^2,3 Mildred Pauline Arteberry appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died 1 Jan 1992 with the last place of residence listed as Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Mildred Pauline's SSN was issued in Illinois. Also, her birth date is given as 25 Sep 1918.⁴

     Opal May Arteberry was born on 4 Mar 1917 at Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois.^1,2 She was the daughter of Francis Fink Arteberry and Elizabeth Thomas.¹ Opal May Arteberry appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died Dec 1977 with the last place of residence listed as Lacon, Marshall County, Illinois. Opal May's SSN was issued in Illinois. Also, her birth date is given as 4 Mar 1917.³

     Pearl Arteberry was born on 20 Mar 1901.¹ He was the son of John Andrew Arteberry and Arminta Louella Bowers.¹ Pearl Arteberry died on 21 Jun 1902 at age 1.²

     Robert Earl Arteberry was born on 29 May 1937.¹ He was the son of John Henry Arteberry and Eliza Margaret Barnhart.¹ Robert Earl Arteberry married Barbara Jean Wyatt on 29 Mar 1956 at Dixon, Lee County, Illinois.¹ Robert Earl Arteberry died on 8 Feb 2018 at age 80.² He was buried at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota.²
     About 1976, they lived at Parkersburg, Illinois, and Robert was employed at AMF in Olney.¹

     Ruby Ethel Arteberry was born on 3 Sep 1914 at Madison Township, Richland County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Fink Arteberry and Elizabeth Thomas.¹ Ruby Ethel Arteberry died on 21 Nov 1952 at Woodland, Illinois, at age 38.²
     They had four sons.²

     They were born at an unknown date.¹ Still born twins Arteberry was the child of Francis Fink Arteberry and Elizabeth Thomas.¹ Still born twins were buried at St. Martins Cemetery. This is probably near Minonk, Illinois.¹

     Thelma Grace Arteberry was born on 11 May 1913 at Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois.^1,2 She was the daughter of Francis Fink Arteberry and Elizabeth Thomas.¹
     She has three daughters and two sons.²

     Ann Ashley married Stephen S. Olds, son of Mills Olds and Mary Brown Arnold.^2,1 Ann Ashley was born c 1855 at Ohio.²

     Elizabeth Ashton was the daughter of John Ashton.² Elizabeth Ashton married Matthew Webster, son of John Webster, on 17 Apr 1587 at Cossington Parish, Leicester, England.³
     ToDo: There is a pedigree for this woman on WikiTree and it looks worth exploring. Sources need to be found.

     Elizabeth Atchison was born on 22 Apr 1672. She was the daughter of John Atchison and Deliverance (?).¹ Elizabeth Atchison married (1) Daniel Lamb on 12 Jun 1690 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.² Marriage banns for her and Robert Old were published on 9 Jan 1696 at Springfield, Massachusetts.³ Elizabeth Atchison married Robert Old, son of Robert Old and Susannah Hanford, on 23 Jan 1696 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.⁴

     John Atchison married Deliverance (?). John Atchison died on 19 Sep 1677 at Hatfield, Massachusetts.
     He is on the ancestor roster for the Colonial Dames XVIIth Century. According to the listing, John Atchison was born c. 1645 and died 19 Sept, 1677, Hatfield, Massachusetts, when he was slain by Indians during an attack on the settlement. He married Deliverance _____ before 22 Apr 1672.¹

     Henry Foster Atherton was born in 1882.² He married Ethel Maud Hutchings, daughter of William Smith Hutchings and Mary Alice Olds, on 12 Oct 1904.¹ Henry Foster Atherton was buried at Christ Church Cemetery, Hill View, Warwick Parish, Bermuda.³ He died on 15 Dec 1951 at Briney, Paget West, Bermuda.^2,4

     Thankful Atherton was born in 1644.¹ She married Thomas Bird, son of Thomas Bird and Ann (?), on 2 Feb 1665.¹ Thankful Atherton died on 11 Apr 1719.¹

     John Edgar Atteberry was born on 4 Mar 1873.² He married Dora Alice Bowers, daughter of George Washington Bowers and Louvina Rogers, on 11 Feb 1902 at Richland County, Illinois.^1,3 John Edgar Atteberry died on 1 Aug 1925 at age 52.⁴ He was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.⁵
     He registered with the World War I Selective Service System on 12 Sep 1918 at Olney, Richland County, Illinois. He described himself as living on R. F. D. 1, Noble, Richland County, Illinois, age 45, born 4 March 1873, and his occupation was self employed farmer. He was short in height, medium in build, with blue eyes and had black hair. His closest relative was Margaret Atteberry at the same address.⁶

     Michael James Atteberry was born on 15 May 1974.¹ He died on 16 May 1974.¹

     Sherman Eugene Atteberry was born on 11 Jan 1929 at Flora, Clay County, Illinois.^1,2 He was the son of Sherman Everett Atteberry and Myrtle Leona Prather.¹ Sherman Eugene Atteberry died on 1 Dec 1961 at Decatur, Illinois, at age 32.^1,2 He was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, Dewitt County, Illinois.^2,3