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     Elmer Benjamin Eckel was born on 23 Feb 1915.¹ He married Mildred Pauline Arteberry, daughter of Fred Palmer Arteberry and Hazel Pitts, on 1 Apr 1939 at Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky.^1,2
     About 1977, they lived south of Olney, Illinois. He was a farmer and she was employed in the office of the Richland County Treasurer.¹
     "On Sunday, April 1, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Eckel celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at the home of her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gill.
"Elmer Eckel and Mildred Arteberry were married in Henderson, Ky. on April 1, 1939 by Rev. Spears. They are the parents of one son and daugher-in-law, Keith and Sharon Eckel.
"The family enjoyed refresments of cake, ice cream, nuts, mints, tea and coffee. The afternoon was spent visiting and taking pictures. It was an enjoyable afterrnoon for all who attended.
"Mildred and Elmer would like to thank everyone for all the lovely cards, gifts, flowers, and telephone calls they received. Everything was deeply appreciated."³

     Elsie Eddy was born on 22 Feb 1882.¹ She married Albert Henry Olds, son of Ezekiel Olds and Sarah Pitkin Pease, on 27 Jun 1908 at Albany, Whiteside County, Illinois.¹
     Elsie Olds and Albert Henry Olds appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 at Albany, Whiteside County, Illinois, as follows:
     114/118 Olds, Bert, head, 30, b. Ill., father b. Mass., mother b. Missouri, house carpenter
      , Elsie A., wife, 38, b. Iowa, parents b. Iowa
      , Everett H., son, 8, b. Ill., father b. Ill., mother b. Iowa
      , Lawrence E., son, 5, b. Ill., father b. Ill., mother b. Iowa.²

     Rev. Henry T Eddy married Ella A. Olds, daughter of Oliver P. Olds and Caroline S. Morley.¹ Rev. Henry T Eddy was born on 25 Mar 1841.² He died on 27 Sep 1866 at age 25.² He was buried at Springfield Steet Cemetery, Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts.³

     John Eddy married Fanny Olds, daughter of Zardus Olds and Lucy Parsons, on 14 Jul 1850 at West Springfield, Massachusetts.¹
     He was "of Ware".¹

     Gary Eden was born on 20 Apr.¹

     Helen Emaline Edenburn was born on 23 Jun 1915.¹ She was the daughter of John Jackson Edenburn and Helen Blanche "Nell" Findley.¹ Helen Emaline Edenburn died in May 2001 at age 85; "My sister Helen Edenburn (age 86) died in May 2001.^2,3'"
     Helen had no children. About 1978, she was working in the Nebraska Department of Labor Unemployment Office. She was a member of the Daughters of American Colonists and also the Daughters of the American Revolution. She qualified for DAR membership through her ancestor Johann Jacob Brumbach, who, though a noncombatant, gave aid to the Colonists in the Revolutionary War.⁴

     Hugh Michael Edenburn was born on 9 Jun 1913.¹ He was the son of John Jackson Edenburn and Helen Blanche "Nell" Findley.¹ Hugh Michael Edenburn married Elizabeth Catherine Collins on 13 Apr 1939.¹ Hugh Michael Edenburn died in Jan 1967 at age 53.²

     John Jackson Edenburn was born on 20 Apr 1877 at Dallas County, Iowa.² He married Helen Blanche "Nell" Findley, daughter of Hugh Marion Findley and Mary Bowers, on 28 Mar 1909 at home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dollahon, Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.^1,3 John Jackson Edenburn died on 20 May 1930 at Perry, Dallas County, Iowa, at age 53.²

     John Jackson Edenburn Jr. was born on 27 Sep 1918.^1,2 He was the son of John Jackson Edenburn and Helen Blanche "Nell" Findley.¹ John Jackson Edenburn Jr. married Lois June Sargent on 7 Jun 1941 at Ames, Iowa.² John Jackson Edenburn Jr. died in 2001.³
     John J. Edenburn, DVM, is a graduate of Iowa State College, served in the Army Veterinary Corps during WWII, was in private practice for several years, and (about 1978) was in meat inspection for the USDA. He had raised horses, ponies, and Hereford cattle, using the name "Richland Farm" for his operation, a name taken from the name of the farm his maternal grandfather managed, the Richland Farm in Southern Illinois. He was a Master Mason, Scottish Rite, and Shriner. He was also a member of the National Association of Federal Veterinarians, served for several years on the National Board of Directors of the "Pony of the Americas" breed association, and was active in the American Horse Show Association. About 1978, John and Lois were living at Dell Rapids, South Dakota.²

     Mary Neva Edenburn was born on 4 Mar 1910 at at the home of Hugh and Mary (Bowers) Findley, near West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Jackson Edenburn and Helen Blanche "Nell" Findley.¹ Mary Neva Edenburn married (2) Walter K. Weiser on 7 Dec 1938.¹ Mary Neva Edenburn married (3) Walter Guinn on 26 Oct 1953.¹ Mary Neva Edenburn appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died Oct 1984 with the last place of residence listed as Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska. Mary Neva's SSN was issued in Iowa. Also, her birth date is given as 4 Mar 1910.³ She died in Oct 1984 at age 74.³
     About 1979, she was living at Perry, Iowa.²

     Ella A. Edgington was born c 1902 at Iowa.¹ She married Franklin Ellis "Frank" Olds, son of Alfonso Olds and Rachel Goldsbury, c 1923.¹
     Five Olds children were born in Cass County whose mother had been an Edgington. Four of these are listed in the 1930 census listing for the family of Frank and Ella Olds; Lloyd had died young. On this basis, I have added all five to this family and entered Edgington as the surname for Ella.²
Ella A. Olds and Franklin Ellis "Frank" Olds appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1930 at Beulah Township, Cass County, Minnesota, as follows:

     Amphillis Edson was christened on 12 Aug 1610. He was the son of Thomas Edson and Elizabeth Copson.
     I do not know if this is a son or daughter.

     Anna Edson was christened on 22 Aug 1602 at Fillongley, Warwickshire, England. She was the daughter of Thomas Edson and Elizabeth Copson.

     Bethiah Edson was born c 1653. She was the daughter of Samuel Edson and Susanna Orcutt.

     Elizabeth Edson was christened on 21 Aug 1562 at Fillongley, Warwickshire, England. She was the daughter of Thomas Edson and Ellen (?).
     Elizabeth Edson Edson Family History and Genealogy by C. A. Edson.

     Elizabeth Edson was born c 1643. She was the daughter of Samuel Edson and Susanna Orcutt.

     Joseph Edson was born c 1649. He was the son of Samuel Edson and Susanna Orcutt.

     Joshua Edson was christened on 2 Feb 1616 at Fillongley, Warwickshire, England. He was the son of Thomas Edson and Elizabeth Copson.

     Josiah Edson was born c 1651. He was the son of Samuel Edson and Susanna Orcutt.

     Mary Edson was born c 1647. She was the daughter of Samuel Edson and Susanna Orcutt.

     Matilda Edson was born on 11 Apr 1880 at Mound Valley, Labette County, Kansas.^1,2 She married Charley Henry Ridgely, son of Medad Reed Ridgely and Louisa Collins, on 17 Oct 1906 at Mound Valley, Kansas.^1,2 Matilda Edson died on 25 Mar 1963 at Parsons, Labette County, Kansas, at age 82.³ She was buried at Mound Valley Cemetery, Mound Valley, Labette County, Kansas.⁴
     She was a registered nurse.⁵

     Nicholas Edson was christened on 28 Oct 1565. He was the son of Thomas Edson and Ellen (?).
     Nicholas Edson Edson Family History and Genealogy by C. A. Edson.

     Nicholas Edson was christened on 6 Mar 1607. He was the son of Thomas Edson and Elizabeth Copson.

     Richard Edson married Agnes (?). Richard Edson was born c 1510. He died c 1559 at Fillongley, Warwickshire, England.
     Richard was probably born about 1510 and died in late 1558 or early 1559. His
wife was Agnes and they were the parents of Christiana, Anna, and Thomas Edson.
Richard was a prosperous farmer, his farm lying near the village of Fillongley,
and probably belonging to a manorial lord. He was of the class of farmers
known as yeomen, and otherwise as husbandmen and freeholders. [Edson Family History and Genealogy by C. A. Edson]

     Richard Edson was christened on 9 May 1578 at Fillongley, Warwickshire, England. He was the son of Thomas Edson and Ellen (?).
     Richard Edson Edson Family History and Genealogy by C. A. Edson.

     Samuel Edson was christened on 5 Sep 1613 at Fillongley, Warwickshire, England. He was the son of Thomas Edson and Elizabeth Copson. Samuel Edson married Susanna Orcutt in 1638 at Warwickshire, England. Samuel Edson died on 19 Jul 1692 at West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, at age 78.¹
     He Edson Family History and Genealogy by C. A. Edson. This source lists
eight children, all except Susanna with estimated birthdates, and says the first
six were born in Salem, Mass., and the last two were born in Duxbury.

     Samuel Edson was born c 1645. He was the son of Samuel Edson and Susanna Orcutt.

     Sarah Edson was born c 1641. She was the daughter of Samuel Edson and Susanna Orcutt.

     Susanna Edson married James Keith.¹ Susanna Edson was born c 1640 at Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony.² She was the daughter of Samuel Edson and Susanna Orcutt. Susanna Edson died on 16 Oct 1705³ and was buried at Old Graveyard, Bridgewater, Massachusetts.⁴

     Thomas Edson was christened on 7 Sep 1572 at Fillongley, Warwickshire, England. He was the son of Thomas Edson and Ellen (?). Thomas Edson married Elizabeth Copson on 1 Nov 1596 at Fillongley, Warwickshire, England.
     Thomas Edson Edson Family History and Genealogy by C. A. Edson, from the parish records.
This reference lists the baptisms of seven children.