Raymond Ashmead Chester

Other Events:

• Physical Description: Wore a leg brace; contracted polio as a child
• Physical Description: Wore a leg brace; contracted polio as a child
• Census: 1910, Iowa, USA, Taylor County, Bedford
• Census: 1920, Iowa, USA, Taylor County, Bedford City
• Census: 1930, Illinois, USA, Morgan County, Jacksonville

Notes:

Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford Ward# 1 (ED# 128, Sheet 1A)

Listed in 1920 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford City, Ward# 2 (ED# 138, Sheet 4B)

Listed in 1930 Illinois Census, Morgan County, Jacksonville, (ED# 11, Page 13B)
- Living with father, A.B. Chester

Raymond married Helen Mae McCluskey in 1945 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Helen (daughter of John Franklin McCluskey and Ella Mae Edgar) was born on 03 Jun 1922 in Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan; died on 31 Mar 1998 in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan; was buried on 02 Apr 1998 in Cadillac Memorial Gardens (East), Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Kelly Ann Chester was born on 12 Aug 1952 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 02 Apr 2007 in Roseville, Macomb County, Michigan; was buried on 06 Apr 2007 in Cadillac Memorial Gardens (East), Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan.
2. John Neil Chester was born on 20 Aug 1953 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 08 Nov 2008 in Lebanaon, Laclede, Missouri; was buried on 13 Nov 2008 in Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri.
3. J.K. Chester
4. J.R. Chester
5. R.H. Chester

Other Events:

• Name: A.B. Ash
• Occupation: Travelling Salesman, Mason City, Mason County, Illinois; 1900 Census
• Census: 1870, Illinois, USA, Mason County, Sherman Twp, Havana P.O.
• Census: 1880, Illinois, USA, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp
• Census: 1900, Illinois, USA, Mason County, Mason City Twp

Notes:

Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Sherman Town, Havana P.O. (Page 12)

Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp (ED# 128, Page 4)
- Age shown as 14 years

Listed in 1900 Illinois Census, Mason County, Mason City Twp (ED# 64, Sheet 4B)

Listed in 1900 Illinois Census, Knox County, Ontario Twp, Oneida City (ED# 58, Sheet 10B)

Listed in 1930 Illinois Census, Morgan County, Jacksonville, (ED# 11, Page 13B)

Lived in Jacksonville, Illinois in Nov, 1918 at time of brother Melvin's death.

Birth listed in Cape May New Jersey, Middle Twp Registry of Births:
Entry No.: 14
Date of Birth: Feb 10 1866
Place of Birth: Goshen
Name of Child: Ashmead Chester
Sex of Child: Male
Name of Parents: William & Jane Chester
Occupation of Father: Farmer
Residence of Parents: Goshen
Time of Making Record: July 14 1866

Birthdate listed in various records as Dec 1864, Dec 1865 and Feb 1866.

Charter member of Mason City Royal Neighbors Lodge in 1898
("Mason City Centennial, 1857 - 1957", pg. 65)

1906 Standard Atlas of Rawlins County Kansas lists A.B. Chester as co-owner with brother Melvin of Land Section 18 in Beaver Twp

Newspaper Article:
Chester, A.B. of Sedalia, Mo. visiting his son, Raymond, who lives with grandparents, Mr & Mrs Ed Slawson. (Bedford, Iowa Free Press - 02 Jan 1913)

Death Certificate Info (Illinois State Archives/Department Of Health)
Name Gender Race Age Cert. No Death Date County/City
Chester Ashmead B. M W UNK 279 1934-06-08 Morgan/Jacksonville

Buried in lot 108, plot 2 of the Mason City Cemetery. His information is listed on page 54 of the cemetery record (no marker).

Ashmead married Lois Grace Slawson on 15 Jan 1903 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Lois (daughter of Henry Edwin Slawson and Sarah Emily Templeton) was born on 04 Sep 1881 in Woodhull, Henry County, Illinois; died on 31 Jan 1909 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried on 01 Feb 1909 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed in 1885 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp

Listed in 1895 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Bedford Twp (#105)

Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford Twp (ED# 115, Sheet 24B)

Newspaper Obit:
Chester, Lois Grace, born 04 Sep 1881 Henry Co., Illinois; died 31 Jan 1909 Bedford, Iowa; wed 1903 A.B. Chester; father H.E. Slauson/Slawson; interred Bedford.
(Bedford Times Republic & Bedford Free Press - 04 Feb 1909)

State of Iowa Death Certificate# 87-0670.
1. County: Taylor
2. Township: Bedford
3. City or Town of: Bedford
4. Full Name: Lois Grace Chester
5. Sex: Female
6. Color: White
7. Date of Birth: Sept 4 1881
8. Age: 27 years, 4 months, 27 days
9. Single, Married or Divorced: Married
10. Birthplace: Illinois
11. Name of Father: H.E. Slauson
12. Birthplace of Father: Illinois
13. Maiden Name of Mother: Sarah E. Templeton
14. Birthplace of Mother: Indiana
15. Occupation: Merchant's Wife
16. "The above stated personal particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief
(Informant) A.B. Chester (Address) Beford IA
17, 18, 19 & 20. Date of Death: Jan 31, 1909
"I hereby certify that I attended deceased from Jan 15, 1907 to Jan 29, 1909 that I last saw her
alive on Jan 1908 and that death occurred on the date stated above at 4:30 pm. The cause of
death was Pulmonary Tuberculosis 3 years (duration)". Signed, H.F. (Henry) Dunlavy M.D.,
Bedford IA.
21. Special Information: None
22. Place of Burial or Removal: Bedford Cemetery
23. Date of Burial: Feb 2nd 1909
24. Undertaker: Geo T. Campbell (262)
25. Address: Bedford Iowa

Possibly born in Henderson, Knox County, Illinois according to OneWorldTree (ancestry.com)
Alt. Burial: 2 Feb 1909 Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa

Notes:

Married:
Newspaper Article:
Slawson, Grace Lois wed A.B. Chester; 15 Jan at Lincoln, Nebraska.
(Bedford Times Republic & Bedford Free Press - 29 Jan 1903)

Notes:

Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (Page 43)
- Occupation listed as mariner

Listed in 1860 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 125)
- Occupation listed as laborer

Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Sherman Town, Havana P.O. (Page 11)
- Surname is misidentified as "Thisler" in most census indexes

Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp (ED# 128, Page 4)
- Age shown as 54 years.
- Listed as W.R.

Buried in lot 108, plot 2 of the Mason City Cemetery.

William married Jane A Thompson on 16 Sep 1848 in Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey. Jane was born in Oct 1828 in Cape May, New Jersey; died on 22 Apr 1907 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Apr 1907 in Mason City, Mason County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (Page 44)

Listed in 1860 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 125)

Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Sherman Town, Havana P.O. (Page 11)

Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp (ED# 128, Page 4)

Listed in 1900 Illinois Census, Champaign County, Champaign Twp (ED# 8, Sheet 1)
- Living with daughter Julia and son-in-law Alonzo White
- Indicates she gave birth to 6 children, 4 still living as of 1 June 1900

Lived at 508 Springfield Ave, Champaign, Illinois at time of death (presumably with daughter Julia & son-in-law Alonzo White).

Buried in lot 108, plot 2 of the Mason City Cemetery.

Notes:

Married:
Marriage listed in Book G, Page 117 of Cape May County Marriage Register (1848-1867)

Other Events:

• Name: Ed H.E. Edwin

Notes:

Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Henry County, Clover Twp, Woodhull P.O. (Page 16)
- Lived with his uncle Lewis Slawson as a farm laborer

Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Knox County, Rio Twp (ED# 147, Page 4)
- Listed as Edwin H.
- Occupation: Coal Miner

Listed in 1885 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp

Listed in 1895 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Bedford Twp

Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford Twp (ED# 115, Sheet 24B)

Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford City, Ward# 1 (ED# 128, Sheet 1A)

Listed in 1920 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford City, Ward# 2 (ED# 138, Sheet 4B)

Henry Edwin Slawson was born on Sept. 22, 1851 at Knox County, Illinois. On Jan 27, 1874, he married Sarah Emily Templeton in Woodhull, Illinois. She was the daughter of William A. & Nancy Jane (Gallant) Templeton and was born on March 8, 1856. Sarah died on Dec. 7, 1924 at Guthrie Co., Iowa. Henry died at Bedford, Iowa on Oct. 19, 1922. Henry was the son of Jesse & Elizabeth Ann Slawson. His brothers and sisters were: Oscar (ca. 1835- ca.1864), Eveline ( ca. 1836- ?), Lois Miranda (Dec.12, 1838- May 26, 1917), Rufus (Aug. 29, 1840- Mar. 1, 1902), unnamed female died in infancy, another unnamed female who died in infancy, Lewis Egbert (Feb. 6, 1849- Oct. 1, 1923) and Charles Augustus (Oct. 3, 1854- June 6, 1933). Jesse Slawson was the son of Eliphalet and Rachel Slawson. He was born about 1805 and married Elizabeth Ann (?) at Westerlo, Albany County, NY. They moved to Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. He died there and she remarried to a Mr. Terbell. Eliphalet Slawson was the son of Eliphalet and Sarah Slawson. He was baptised on August 8, 1773 at New Canaan, Fairfield Co., CT and married Rachel (?) who was born about 1778. They both died after 1850 at Westerlo, Albany Co., NY. All of this info is found in the book on the Slawson family published in 1946 by George Clarke Slawson. - Milton Slauson (Nov, 2000)

Newspaper Obit
Slauson, Henry Edwin, born 22 Sep 1851 Knox Co, Illinois; died 19 Oct 1922 Bedford, Iowa; cancer of stomach; wed 27 Jan 1874 Sarah Emily Templeton in Woodhull, Ilinois, 7 children; interred Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
(Bedford IA Free Press - 24 Oct 1922, Bedford IA Times Republic - 19 Oct 1922)

Henry married Sarah Emily Templeton on 27 Jan 1874 in Woodhull, Henry County, Illinois. Sarah (daughter of William A Templeton and Nancy Jane Gallant) was born on 08 Mar 1856 in Newcastle Township, Henry County, Indiana; died on 07 Dec 1924 in Redfield, Dallas County, Iowa; was buried in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed in 1860 Indiana Census, Henry County, Jefferson Twp, P.O. Sulphur Springs (Page 318)

Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Henry County, Clover Twp, Woodhull P.O. (Page 15)

Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Knox County, Rio Twp (ED# 147, Page 4)

Listed in 1885 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp

Listed in 1895 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Bedford Twp (#105)

Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford Twp (ED# 115, Sheet 24B)

Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford City, Ward# 1 (ED# 128, Sheet 1A)

Listed in 1915 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Bedford, 2nd Ward (Card# 28)

Listed in 1920 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford City, Ward# 2 (ED# 138, Sheet 4B)

Newspaper Article:

- Made her home with son-in-law, Ashmead B. Chester, and grandson, Raymond A. Chester, in Jacksonville, Ilinois following her husband's death. Eventually resided with daughter Delia Slawson Wilkins and husband Walter near Redfield, Iowa prior to her death.

Newspaper Obit:
Slawson, Sarah Emily Templeton - Sarah Emily Templeton was born in New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana, March 8, 1856, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Delia Wilkins near Redfield, Iowa, Dec 7, 1924 age 68 years, 8 months and 29 days. She was united in marriage to Henry Edwin Slawson January 27, 1874, at Woodhull, Illinois. To this union seven children were born. Her husband and five children have preceded her in death, leaving to mourn a daughter and son, Mrs Delia Wilkins of Redfield, Iowa, and Dr H.N. Slawson of Kansas City, Mo. Two sisters, Mrs Lydia Terbell of New Sharon, Iowa, and Mrs Alcinda Thompson of San Jose, Calif. One brother, D.C. Templeton of Chicago, Ill. Also four grandchildren. Mrs Slawson has been in failing health for several months and a great sufferer. She was raised by Christian parents and later united with the First Baptist church at Bedford, Iowa. Funeral services were held at her daughter's home in Redfield, Iowa. Interment was made at Bedford Monday, Dec 8th. The relatives wish to express their thanks to the ladies of the Baptist church, who so kindly gave flowers for the funeral. (Bedford Free Press, Bedford, Iowa, Dec 11, 1924)

Newspaper Article:
Slawson, Sarah to make home with son-in-law in Jacksonville, Ilinois. (Bedford Iowa Free Press - 06 Mar 1924)

Notes:

Cape May, New Jersey 1830 Federal Census
County: Cape May District: Middle Twp. Enumerator: Samuel S. Marey
Head of Household Males Females
Pg Ln Last Name First Name to 5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-30 30-40 to 5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-30
249 9 Chester Richard 2 1 1 . . 1 1 . . . 1

Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (Page 41)

Listed in 1860 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 114)
Alt. Birth: Abt 1807 New Jersey

Richard married Mary Riggins on 25 Feb 1823 in Cape May, New Jersey. Mary was born on 21 Jan 1802 in New Jersey; died on 21 Mar 1889 in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; was buried in Goshen Methodist Cemetery, Goshen, Cape May, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (Page 41)

Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 48)
- Shown as a houskeeper for Enoch Townsend and family
- Age shown as 66 years

Listed in 1880 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 71, Page 44)
Alt. Death: 21 Mar 1885 Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey

Notes:

Listed in 1850 Illinois Census, Knox County, Township 11 N, 1 E (page 360)
- Age listed as 39 yrs.

Listed as land owner in Section 12, Rio Twp, Knox County, Illinois in 1861 (Rio Twp Plat Map Transcript)

Book extract:
Jesse Slawson was the son of Eliphalet and Rachel Slawson. He was born about 1811 and married Elizabeth Ann (?) at Westerlo, Albany County, NY. They moved to Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. He died there and she remarried to a Mr. Jonah Terbell on 9 Jan 1862.
(The Slason, Slauson, Slawson, Slosson Family, George C. Slawson, 1946, p. 71, Seventh Generation)

Grave marker indicates "age 48yrs 8m ?ds"... Would make birth month/year Sep 1811
Alt. Birth: 12 Sep 1805 Poundridge, Westchester County, New York
Alt. Burial: Clay-Mosser Cemetery, Galesburg Township, Knox County, Illinois

Jesse married Elizabeth Ann Holmes on 18 Oct 1835 in Westerlo, Albany County, New York. Elizabeth (daughter of John Silkman Holmes and Almy Alma Robbins) was born on 13 Apr 1818 in Westerlo, Albany County, New York; died on 29 Mar 1868; was buried in Williams (Clay-Mosser) Cemetery, Galesburg Twp, Knox County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Eliza

Notes:

Listed in 1850 Illinois Census, Knox County, Township 11 N, 1 E (page 360)

She remarried to a Mr. Jonah Terbreo on 9 Jan 1862.
Alt. Birth: 13 Apr 1819 Westerlo, Albany County, New York
Alt. Burial: Clay-Mosser Cemetery, Galesburg Township, Knox County, Illinois

Notes:

Listed in 1840 Indiana Census, Henry County, Franklin Twp, Page 148
- 1 Male between 5 and 10 (Samuel - son)
- 1 Male between 20 and 30 (William - son)
- 1 Male between 30 and 40 (Samuel - father)
- 1 Female under 5 (Darah - daughter)
- 2 Females between 10 and 15 (Dova and Lena - daughters)
- 2 Females between 15 and 20 (Betsy and Unknown - daughters)
- 1 Female between 40 and 50 (Sarah - mother)

1850 Indiana Census
Henry Co - New Castle Twp - page 361
#45-45:
William Templeton, 33, occupation not listed, North Carolina
Nancy, 35, Ohio
Caroline M., 9, Indiana
Amanda Jane, 6, Indiana
Dewitt C., 5, Indiana
Lydia A., 8 months, Indiana

1860 Indiana Census
Henry Co - Jefferson Twp - P.O. Sulphur Springs - page 318
#120-743:
William Templeton, 43, carpenter, North Carolina
Nancy, 45, Ohio
Amanda, 17, Indiana
Clinton, 15, Indiana
Lydia, 10, Indiana
Miles, 8, Indiana
Elizabeth, 8, Indiana
Henry, 6, Indiana
Sarah, 4, Indiana
Alcinda, 1, Indiana

Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Henry County, Clover Twp, Woodhull P.O. (Page 15)

Listed in 1880 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp (ED# 220, Page 2B)

Listed in 1885 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp

Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford Twp (ED# 115, Sheet 24B)
- Living with daughter & son-in-law, Sarah & Henry Slawson.

Article:
Templeton, W.A. goes to visit relatives at Aroma, Hamilton co, In.
(Bedford Free Press - 11 Jul 1895)

Newspaper Obit:
"Death of William A. Templeton"
William A. Templeton was born in Iredell county, North Carolina, January 10 1817, and died at the home of his daughter Sunday evening August 16, 1908, aged 91 years, 7 months and 6 days.
He moved from his birthplace with his parents, before he was a year old, to Warren county, Ohio, and there they lived until in March, 1832, when they immigrated to Henry county, Indiana.
On February 28, 1841, he was married to Miss Nancy J. Gallant, who was a faithful wife and companion until her death which occurred December 20, 1889.
In the fall of 1864, he and his family left Indiana and moved to Knox county, Illinois, when after a year's residence they moved to a farm near Woodhull in Henry county, Ill. There they made their home until they moved to this county in the spring of 1879. They lived on a farm two miles east of Bedford for two years and then moved to town where he has since resided. There were ten children born to them, five of whom survive. They are D. C. Templeton of Chicago, Mrs. Lydia A. Terbell, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Slauson and Mrs. Sarah E. Slauson, all of Bedford and Mrs. Alcinda Thompson of Missoula, Montana.
Mr. Templeton united with the M. E. church in young manhood and has been a faithful and consistent member since. The funeral was held at the M. E. church Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. W. M. Dudley. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all.
(Bedford IA Free Press, pg. 1, 20 Aug 1908)

William married Nancy Jane Gallant between 27 and 28 Feb 1841 in Henry County, Indiana. Nancy was born in Oct 1814 in Sandwich County, Ohio; died on 20 Dec 1889 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed in 1850 Indiana Census, Henry County, New Castle Twp (Page 361, #45-45)

Listed in 1860 Indiana Census, Henry County, Jefferson Twp, P.O. Sulphur Springs (Page 318)

Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Henry County, Clover Twp, Woodhull P.O. (Page 15)

Listed in 1880 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp (ED# 220, Page 2B)

Listed in 1885 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp

Taylor County, Iowa Death Record: Templeton, Nancy J. female, white, 75yr, housewife, died 20 Dec 1889 Bedford, married, born Sandwich Co, Ohio, 10yr resident of Iowa, buried Bedford

Notes:

Married:
Also listed as 27 Feb 1841.