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     (?) Marshfield was born. She was the daughter of Thomas Marshfield.¹
     She was married by May 1649.¹

     Samuel Marshfield was born say 1625-28.¹ He was the son of Thomas Marshfield.¹ Samuel Marshfield died on 8 May 1692 at Springfield, Massachusetts.¹
     "SAMUEL, b. say 1625-28; d. Springfield, Mass., 8 May 1692; m. (1) 13 Feb. 1651 HESTER² WRIGHT, who died 3 April, 1664, dau. of Deacon Samuel¹ and Margaret Wright of Springfield; m. (2) 28 Dec. 1661 Catherine CHAPIN (BLISS) (GILBERT) bp. Berry Pomeroy, co. Devon, England, 1626; d. 4 Feb. 1712 . . . Samuel was marsahll of the county, town officer, and deputy of the general court (Charles Henry Pope, The Pioneers of Massachusetts (Boston, 1900) p. 302). The will of Thomas² Miller, son of Sarah (Marshfield) Miller (below), refers to "My Uncle Marshfield," a fact which proves that Samuel was Sarah's brother (Hale, House p. 712). [This article, at least, shows the second marriage before the death of the first wife.]¹

     Sarah Marshfield was baptized on 25 Aug 1633 at St. Mary Arches, Devon county, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Marshfield.¹ Sarah Marshfield married (1) Thomas Miller on 12 Oct 1649 at Springfield, Massachusetts.¹ Sarah Marshfield died on 9 Mar 1709 at Springfield, Massachusetts, at age 75.¹
     "Sarah bp. St. Mary Arches, Exeter, co. Devon, England, 25 Aug 1633; d. Springfield, Mass., 9 March 1709; m. (1) Springfield 12 Oct. 1749 THOMAS¹ MILLER who was killed by the Indians at the burning of Springfield on 5 Oct. 1675; m. (2) 17 Jan. 1684 EDWARD¹ (or EDMUND) FOSTEER, who may be the Edward Foster bp. Chipping Barnet. co. Hertford, England, 22 June 1637 . . . ."¹

     "Thomas¹ Marshfield, born say 1600-5, was living in 1633, at Exeter co. Devon, England, He first surfaced in New England in 1635 at Dorchester, Mass., but by 1637, he had removed to Windsor, Conn. He was living in 1642, when he sold part of his land grant at Windsor. Late that year, he had "w^thdrawen," and his remaining estate was taken by the Court for payment of his debts. In 1649, his widow (name unknown) was living at Springfield, Mass."¹

     (?) Martin married Ida Olds, daughter of Levi T. Olds and Mary Elliott.¹

     Alice Gertrude Martin was born on 24 May 1891.¹ She married Eugene Olds, son of Frank Olds and Susan Matilda Sapp, on 30 Sep 1911.¹ Alice Gertrude Martin died in 1981.³
     Alice Gertrude Martin appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 at Wyanet, Bureau County, Illinois, as follows:
     Olds, Gertrude, head, 38, 1st marr. at 20, b. Iowa, father b. Penn., mother b. Ill.
      , Elvin E., son, 17, single, b. Ill., father b. Ill., mother b. Iowa, helper in bakery
      , Reeva G., dau., 16, single, b. Ill., father b. Ill., mother b. Iowa
      , Ronald M., son, 14, single, b. Ill., father b. Ill., mother b. Iowa
     Olds, Victor F., son, 3 7/12, single, b. Ill., father b. Ill., mother b. Iowa.⁴

     David B. Martin was born on 4 Jul 1776.¹ He married Susan Eshleman, daughter of Martin Eshleman and Elizabeth Groff, on 27 Feb 1799.^2,3 David B. Martin died on 16 Sep 1860 at age 84.¹

     George Martin was born on 16 Nov 1753 at Windham, Connecticut.² He married Sarah Simmons, daughter of Abel Simmons and Hannah Reed, on 7 May 1778 at Windham, Connecticut.¹ George Martin was buried at South Cemetery, Hampton, Windham County, Connecticut.³
     George Martin was born 16 Nov 1753 in Windham county, Connecticut. He married Sarah Simmons of Ashford on 7 May 1778. She was born 1 Dec 1775 and died in Cortland county, New York on 10 Dec 1841. George was a farmer who lived at Parrish Hill about four miles from each of the villages of Windham, Scotland and Chaplin [Windham county, Connecticut]. He died 20 or 21 Oct. 1830 at his home and is buried just south of Hampton, Connecticut. After his death, his son Zalmon Martin came from Solon, New York, and took his widowed mother back with him to Solon where she died "on December 10, 1841, according to the best information to be obtained, although one report fixes the date as 1835."⁴

     Jarett Eugene Martin was born on 24 Jan 2003 at Olney, Richland County, Illinois.¹ He died on 19 Aug 2004 at age 1.
     "Jarett Eugene Martin, 19 months, of West Salem, died at 1:05 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 2004, at his residence.
"Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Moravian Church in West Salem. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church. Ingram Funeral Home of West Salem is in charge of arrangements.
"Burial will be in Moravian Cemetery.
"Jarett was born on January 24, 2003, in Olney, the son of Eric and Libby (Huff) Martin, of West Salem. He is survived by his parents, Eric and Libby Martin, of West Salem; a brother, Trent Douglas Martin, of West Salem; paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Mary Jane Martin, of West Salem, maternal grandparents, Jeff and Kelli Huff, of Albion, and Kevin and Kathy Frankenberry, of Wheeler, Texas; paternal great-grandparents, Harold and Lillian Martin, of Olney, Neoma Fishel and the late Walter Fishel, of West Salem; maternal great-grandmother, Joyce Paris, of Bone Gap; five aunts, Brandy Weber, Melissa Huff, and Joni Emge, all of Albion, Tiffany Martin, and Melanie Landingham and her husband, Eli, of West Salem; two uncles, J. D. Huff, of Albion, and Walt Martin, of West Salem; and several great-aunts and great-uncles. Memorials may be made to Moravian Churcn."² He was buried on 22 Aug 2004 at Moravian Cemetery, West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois.¹
     "A benefit dinner for Jarett Martin will be held Saturday, Aug. 7 (2004) from 4 - 7 p.m. at the West Salem Moravian Church.
"Jarett is the 18-month-old son of Eric and Libby Martin and big brother to Trent Martin. Jarett suffers from a rapidly progressing, irreversible, severe neuromuscular degenerative disorder, suspected to be Alpers Disease, and has spent seven weeks at Riley's Hospital for Children. Jarett was released from Riley's on July 10 and is being cared for at home by his family.
"There is no known cure for the disease, and Hospice of Southern Illinois is assisting with Jarrett's care. His local pediatrician and the doctors at Riley's are following his progress.
"The benefit will consist of a choice of chicken and noodles or pork BBQ from 4 - 7 p.m. Carry-outs are available. Free donations will be accepted. At 7 p.m., an auction will start to further benefit the Martin family, with many great items for sale. For more information or to contribute items to the sale, contact Julie Stephens at 456-3313.¹

     Lavina Martin was born in Feb 1831 at Ohio.³ She married Nelson Horatio Olds, son of Daniel Olds and Lois Burchard, in Apr 1852.^1,4
     The obituary of Lavina (Mrs. N. H. ) Olds appeared in the San Diego Union on the 17th and 18th of September, 1915.⁵

     Lydia H. Martin was born on 30 Dec 1837.¹ She married James Phinehas Olds, son of Elisha Olds and Abigail W. Flint, on 1 Feb 1859.¹

     Martha Martin was born on 18 May 1832.¹ She married Martin Burnham, son of David Burnham and Betsey Olds, on 2 Nov 1853.¹ Martha Martin died on 29 Jan 1898 at age 65.¹

     Minnie Mae Martin was born on 27 May 1887.² She was the daughter of William W. Martin and Alice L. Ridgely.² Minnie Mae Martin married Clarence Everett Barter in May 1917 at Haiku, Maui, Territory of Hawaii.³ Minnie Mae Martin died on 5 Nov 1967 at age 80.^3,4
     She had been educated in Richland County, Illinois and Eastern Illinois University and then moved to Richland County, Montana where she homesteaded and taught school. Having the urge to travel, she stayed on her tract of land for the required length of tiime and then headed west, finally landing in Hawaii. She first met her future husband when he rescued her from the ocean surf after she fell from a horse.³
Minnie Mae Barter and Clarence Everett Barter appeared on the census at 2367 Univers Avenue, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, as follows: The listing shows
     15/15 Barter, Clarence E., 45, b. NY, father b. Eng., m. born Ireland, General Superintendant, pinepple Co.
      May M., wife, 43, b. Ill., father b. NY, mother b. Ill.
      Elaine A., dau. 11, b. Hawaii, father b. NY, mother b. Ill
      Clarence E., Jr., son 3 9/12, b. Hawaii, father b. NY, mother b. Ill.
      Otaguro, Kinne, servant, 22, b. Hawaii, parents b. Japan.⁵
     Her obituary states:

     "Mrs. Minnie Mae Martin Barter, of Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, passed away last week at her home in Honolulu, according to word received by her nephew, Martin Ritter of Olney rt.1.
"She was the daughter of the late William and Alice Ridgely Martin, and was born and reared a half mile north of Seminary in Madison Township.
"After teaching in the rural schools of the county, she moved to Montana with the late Eva Flock, where they homesteaded a claim and she taught school.
"Later she went to the Hawaiian Islands and was later married to Clarence Everett Barter of New York City. They continued to live in Hawaii after his retirement as president of the Del Monte Pineapple Co. operations.
"She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Elaine Stevenson, Hawaii, and a son, Clarence of Lawrenceville. She is also survived by five grandchildren and a cousin, Mrs. Cordelia Hull of Olney."⁴

     Ruth Martin married Nathan Drake.

     Una Martin was born on 20 Nov 1889.¹ She was the daughter of William W. Martin and Alice L. Ridgely.¹ Una Martin died on 2 Oct 1890.¹

     William W. Martin was born on 15 Jun 1846.¹ He married Alice L. Ridgely, daughter of Abel Ridgely and Elizabeth L. Clodfelter, on 4 Apr 1884.¹ William W. Martin died on 26 Jun 1928 at age 82.^1,2 He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg, Richland County, Illinois.³

     Zua Martin was born on 14 Feb 1885.¹ She was the daughter of William W. Martin and Alice L. Ridgely.¹ Zua Martin married James D. Ritter on 8 Feb 1908 at Richland County, Illinois.^2,3 Zua Martin died on 3 Mar 1958 at age 73.²

     (?) Mason married Mary J. Olds, daughter of Silas William Olds and Lois Wood.¹

     Anna Marie Mason was born c 1908.³ She was the daughter of Charles Arch Mason and Maude Smith.¹

     Annie Gertrude Mason was born on 22 Aug 1880 at Three Rivers, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Mason and Martha L. Olds.¹

     Charles Arch Mason was buried at Marion Church Cemetery, southwest of Parkersburg, Edwards County, Illinois. N.v.³ He married Maude Smith, daughter of William Albert Smith and Nancy Ann Ridgely, on 12 Sep 1900 at Richland County, Illinois.^4,2
     Charles Arch Mason and Maude Mason appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards County, Illinois, as follows:
     Mason, Arch C., age 33, married 9 years
      , Maude, age 31, 2 children, 2 living
      , Malcom E., age 4
      , Anna M., age 2.⁵

     Claude Mason was born on 9 Apr 1900 at Wayne County, Illinois.² He was the son of John Mason and Prunetta/Pernetta Walker.¹ Claude Mason married Mary Ruth Long, daughter of Luther Benjamin Long and Clara Lucinda Bowers, on 9 Sep 1922 at Wynoose, Richland County, Illinois.^1,3,4 Claude Mason died on 19 Mar 1977 at age 76.⁵ He was buried at Forest Ridge Cemetery, Mt. Erie Township, Wayne County, Illinois.^5,6
     He was employed by the Soho Oil Company from 1939 until he retired in 1963.²
     "Mr. and Mrs. Claude Mason of Rt. 1, Noble will observe their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, September 10 at the Wynoose Community Building, where Open House will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. for relatives and friends.
"They request no gifts please.
"Claude Mason and Ruth Long were married on September 9, 1922.
"Mr. Mason has been a lifelong farmer in Wayne County near the Wynoose community.
They are the parents of five children: Lowell Mason, Clyde Mason, and Mrs. Ralph (Evelyn) Beal, all of Olney, Mrs. Gail (Nova) Byer of Menomonee Falls, Wis., and Ronald Mason of Gaylord, Michigan. They also have 18 grandchildren and four great-great[sic] grandchildren.
"They have been long time active members of the Forest Ridge Christian Church in Wayne County."
[The article includes a picture]⁷
     His obituary states:
     "Claude Mason, 76, Rt. 1, Noble, died this morning in Richland Memorial Hospital.
"Services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the Zirkle Funeral Home where visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Pastor James Taylor will officiate; burial will be in Forest Ridge Cemetery, southeast of Wynoose.
"Mr. Mason was born April 9, 1900 in Wayne County to John and Prunetta Walker Mason. On Sept. 9, 1922, he married Ruth Long in Wynoose.
"He was a member of the Forest Ridge Congregational Christian Church and worked for Sohio Oil Co. for 25 years, retiring when he was 62.
"He is survived by his wife; sons Lowell and Clyde of Olney and Ron of rural Noble; daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Evelyn) Beal, Olney, and Mrs. Nova Osterman, Hartland, Wis; a brother, Ed of Noble; a sister, Mrs. Sam (Trella) Keyser, Mt. Erie; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-children [sic].
"He was preceded in death by an infant brother, and a half-brother, Rolla Buckles.
"Envelopes for memorials to the American Cancer Society are available at the funeral home."³

     Clinton W. Mason was born on 16 Jan 1885 at Three Rivers, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of William H. Mason and Martha L. Olds.¹

     Clyde Donovan Mason was born on 12 May 1928.¹ He was the son of Claude Mason and Mary Ruth Long.¹ Clyde Donovan Mason died on 16 Oct 1990 at age 62.²
     Clyde was employed in the Hammond, Indiana, steel mills and at Khleim's Nursery until he retired due to physical disability. About 1977, Clyde and Marilyn lived at Olney, Illinois.³

     Dorothy Louise "Dotti" Mason was born on 5 Dec 1943 at Olney, Richland County, Illinois.^2,3 She died on 23 Feb 2014 at Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois, at age 70.⁴ She was buried on 1 Mar 2014 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois.⁴
     Her obituary states: 02.25.2014
"Dorothy L. "Dotti" Ridgely 70, of Parkersburg, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, February 23, 2014, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
"Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1 at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Parkersburg with Brother Jeff Biggs officiating. Nale's Funeral Home in Albion is in charge of arrangements.
"Mrs. Ridgely was born December 5, 1943, in Olney, the daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Curtis) Mason. She married Timothy K. Ridgely on December 8, 1962, in Albion. He survives.
"Mrs. Ridgely was a farm wife and homemaker.
"She is survived by her husband, Timothy K. Ridgely, of Parkersburg; three sons, Kevin Ridgely, of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Trevor Ridgely, of Parkersburg, and Trenton Ridgely, of Olney; a daughter, Crystal Bunting, of Ellery; seven grandchildren, Jessica Bunting Bond, Lydia Bunting, Evan Bunting, Mason Ridgely, Sam Ridgely, Truman Ridgely and Opal Ann Ridgely; and a great-grandchild, Evelyn Ray Bond.
"Mrs. Ridgely was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bill.
""In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Association or Richland County Animal Shelter."⁴

     Duane Richard Mason married Lois Elaine Carey, daughter of Albert William Carey and Henrietta Ridgely, on 31 May 1958.¹ Duane Richard Mason and Lois were divorced.² Duane Richard Mason died on 13 Jan 2011 at Deaconess Hospice Care, Evansville, Indiana,³ and was buried at Moravian Cemetery, West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois.³
     His obituary states:
     "New Bern, N.C. —
"Duane Richard Mason, 71, of Grayville, died Thursday, January 13, 2011, at Deaconess Hospice Care in Evansville, Ind.
"Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Moravian Cemetery in West Salem.
"Mr. Mason was born May 31, 1939, in Gibson City, the son of Donald and Helen (Maidlow) Mason. He married Gertrude E. (Scott) Mason on January 7, 2000. She survives.
"He was a retired factory worker for Champion Laboratories in Albion. He was a member of Carmi Church of God. He enjoyed hunting and raising draft horses. After his retirement, he enjoyed camping and traveling.
"Mr. Mason is survived by wife, Gertrude Mason, of Grayville; three sons, Michael Mason, of Houston, Texas, Mark Mason, of Olney, and Dan Mason, of Carmi; two daughters, Debbie Garrett, of Olney, and Sarah Sparks, of West Salem, four stepsons, Tag Short, Bret Short, Terry Short and Richard Irvine and his wife, Sandra, of Grayville; three stepdaughters, Rebecca Harris and her husband, Joe, of Phoenix, Ariz., Tammy Richardson, of Mt. Carmel, and Julie Fleenor, of Owensville, Ind; three sisters, Marie McCarty and her husband Larry, of Grayville, Linda Lankford and her husband, Larry, of Owensville, and Shirley Chapman and her husband, Jon, of Mt. Carmel; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
"He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Helen Mason; wife, Martha (Fetcher) Mason; and half-sister, Rita Mason.
"Memorials may be made to Deaconess Hospice Care and will be accepted at Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville."³

     Evelyn Pauline Mason was born on 23 Sep 1924.¹ She was the daughter of Claude Mason and Mary Ruth Long.¹ Evelyn Pauline Mason died on 18 Jun 2003 at Olney, Richland County, Illinois, at age 78.² She was buried on 23 Jun 2003 at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.²
     Her obituary states:
     "Evelyn P. Beal, 78, of Olney, died at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at her residence
"Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at Summrs-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney with Minister Lee Boldt officiating.
"Burial was in Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Olney.
"Mrs. Beal was born on September 23, 1924, in Richland County, the daughter of Claude and Ruth (Long) Mason. She married Ralph Beal on September 20, 1951. He survives.
"She was a homemaker and a member of Christian Church of Olney.
"Mrs Beal is survived by her husband, Ralph Beal, of Olney; three sons, Tony Beal and his wife, Judy, Timothy Beal and his wife, Judy, Timothy Beal and his wife, Kelly, and Michael Beal, all of Olney; two step-sons, Charles Beal and his wife, Margaret, and John Beal and his wife, Marie, all of Olney; a sister, Nova Osterman; a brother, Ron Mason; six grandchildren, Meghan, Melissa, Isaac, Hannah, Trevor and Dalton; and five step-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren and five step great-great-grandchildren.
"She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Lowell and Clyde.
"Memorials may be made to Christian Church of Olney."²

     George Mason was born on 20 May 1841 at Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine.^2,3 He married Kate Olds, daughter of Nelson Horatio Olds and Lavina Martin, on 17 Jul 1877.^1,2,4
     George Mason was "born in Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine, May 20, 1841, and there resided and received his education, until June, 1861, when he shipped before the mast and followed a sea-faring life until April 28, 1868, He then settled in Marin county and engaged in the dairying business until 1872, when he came to San Rafael, and in 1874 entered the employ of the North Pacific Coast Railroad Co., where he continued until elected Sheriff of Marin county at the general election of September, 1879. Mr. Mason married July 17, 1877, Katie Olds."³
George Mason appeared on the census of 2 Jun 1880 at Town of San Rafael, Marin County, California, as follows:
     Mason, George, 38, sheriff, b. Maine, parents b. Maine
      , Kate, 25, wife, keeping house, b. Cal., parents b. Ohio
     Olds, Edgar, 19, brother-in-law, at school, b. Cal., parents b. Ohio
      , Maggie, 13, cousin, at home, b. Cal., parents b. Ohio.⁵
George Mason and Kate Mason appeared on the census of 16 Jun 1900 at Point Reyes Township, Marin County, California, as follows:
     Mason, George, head, b. May 1841, 59, married 23 yrs, b. Maine, parents b. Maine, farmer
      , Kate, b. Sept 1854, 45, married 23 years, 0 children, 0 living, b. Calif., parents b. Ohio
     Olds, Lavina, m-in-law, b. Feb. 1831, 69, widow, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio
      , George H., nephew, b. Dec. 1893, 6, b. Calif., father b. Calif., mother b. Unknown
     Won, Wong, servant, b. Feb. 1839, 61, single, b. China, parents b. China, cook
     Gray, Frank, boarder, b. Dec. 1853, 46, single, b. Maine, parents b. Maine, farm laborer
     Motini, Vincent, boarder, b. Jan. 1863, 37, single, b. Switzerland, parents b. Switzerland, immig. 1888, in US 11 yrs, alien, farm laborer
     Marteneli, Pompeo, boarder, b. Nov. 1871, 28, single, b. Swizerland, parents b. Switzerland, immig. 1886, in US 14 yrs, naturalized, farm laborer
     Grossi, Domingo, boarder, b. July 1875, 24, single, b. Switzerland, parents b. Switzerland, immig. 1892, in US 7 yrs, alien, dairyman.²

     Jennie M. Mason was born on 19 Sep 1882 at Three Rivers, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Mason and Martha L. Olds.^1,2

     John Mason married Prunetta/Pernetta Walker.