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30. Leonard Henry Wood610,611 was born on 27 Oct 1848 in Illinois.612,613,614,615,616,617 He appeared in the census in 1850 in District 21, Vermilion Co., Illinois.618 He appeared in the census in 1860 in Blount Twp., Vermilion Co., Illinois.619 He attended school within the census year. His name is given as Leonard A. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Blount Twp., Vermilion Co., Illinois.612 His occupation is given as farmer, his real estate is valued at $100 and his personal estate at $225. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Dresden Twp., Pettis Co., Missouri.613 His occupation is given as farmer. He appeared in the census in 1910 in St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois.614 His occupation is given as a merchant in a general store. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Homer, Champaign Co., Illinois.620 He died on 2 Feb 1922 in Homer, Champaign Co., Illinois.621 He was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Newell Twp., Vermilion Co., Illinois. Leonard Henry Wood and Frances Adella Hendrix were married on 21 Apr 1870 in Myersville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.613,614,622,623,624,625

31. Frances Adella Hendrix626,627,628 was born on 16 Mar 1851 in Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois.612,613,614,629,630,631,632,633,634 She appeared in the census in 1860 in Ross Twp., Vermilion Co., Illinois.635 She attended school within the census year. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Blount Twp., Vermilion Co., Illinois.612 Her occupation is given as keeping house. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Dresden Twp., Pettis Co., Missouri.613 She reports she is mother of eight children, five living. She appeared in the census in 1910 in St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois.614 She reports she is the mother of eight children, five living. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Homer, Champaign Co., Illinois.620 She died on 11 Mar 1925 in St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois.636,637,638 She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. G. (Hazel) Cole, in St. Joseph, after a brief illness. Her obituary reports she "had been in fair health all winter and had just returned home Saturday, February 28, from spending the winter with her daughters at Waverly, Kansas, and LaMonte, Missouri." She was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Newell Twp., Vermilion Co., Illinois.639 Her obituary in The St. Joseph Record reported Mrs. Wood had "been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for about thirty years and at the time of her death was a member of the St. Joseph Methodist Church. She was a devoted and loving mother and wife and sister. She was admired by all who knew her for her generous heart, sweet disposition, and kind words for all." Children were:

i.

Albert Wilbur Wood640 was born on 10 Aug 1871. He died on 23 May 1872. He was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Newell Twp., Vermilion Co., Illinois.

ii.

Sarah Catherine Wood641 was born on 3 Mar 1873 in Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois.642,643,644,645 She appeared in the census in 1910 in St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois.646 Her occupation is given as housewife in the home. She appeared in the census in 1920 in St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois.647 She was living on 12 Mar 1925 in St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois.648 She appeared in the census in 1930 in St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois.649 She died on 31 May 1947 in Champaign, Champaign Co., Illinois.650 She was buried on 2 Jun 1947 in Stearns Cemetery, Oakwood Twp., Vermilion Co., Illinois.651 According to her obituary, Sarah Catherine "became a member of the Methodist church in Danville during the early period of her married life there. When she became a resident of this city she transferred her membership to the Methodist church here, where she has been a faithful member.
"Mrs. Alverson has resided in St. Joseph since her married to Mr. Alverson in 1907. She and her husband were in the Merchandise business here for a number of years. Her last few years were spent with her daughter, Mrs. Young, who has given her affectionate care during her declining days."

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iii.

Emma Elizabeth Wood.

iv.

Nora Adella Wood613,640,652 was born on 1 Jan 1879 in Illinois.613,653,654 She appeared in the census in 1900 in Dresden Twp., Pettis Co., Missouri.613 Her name is given as Della. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Dresden Twp., Pettis Co., Missouri.655 Della reports she is mother of three children, two living. She was living on 13 Mar 1925 in Waverly, Coffey Co., Kansas.199 She appeared in the census in 1930 in Pottawatomie Twp., Coffey Co., Kansas.656 Her name is given as Della A. She was living on 6 Jun 1947 in Waverly, Coffey Co., Kansas.200 Sister's obituary identifies her as Mrs. M. F. DeJarnette of Waverly, Kan. She was living on 11 Jul 1958 in Waverly, Coffey Co., Kansas.206

v.

Cynthia Helen Wood613,657 was born on 26 Jun 1884 in Illinois.613,658,659,660,661,662 She appeared in the census in 1900 in Dresden Twp., Pettis Co., Missouri.613 Her name is given as Helen. She attended school within the census year. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Prairie Twp., Pettis Co., Missouri.663 Helen reports she is mother of three children, all living. She appeared in the census in 1920 in LaMonte Twp., Pettis Co., Missouri.664 She was living on 13 Mar 1925 in LaMonte, Pettis Co., Missouri.199 She appeared in the census in 1930 in LaMonte Twp., Pettis Co., Missouri.665 She was living on 6 Jun 1947 in Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., California.200 Sister's obituary identifies her as Mrs. A. B. DeJarnette of Monrovia, Calif. She was living on 11 Jul 1958 in Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., California.206 She died on 19 Feb 1973 in Los Angeles Co., California.666,667

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Wood was born on 26 Mar 1886. He died on 26 Mar 1886. He was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Newell Twp., Vermilion Co., Illinois.

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Wood was born on 5 Apr 1887. She died on 5 Apr 1887.

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Hazel Ellen Wood613,614,668 was born on 20 May 1893 in Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois.613,614,669,670,671,672,673 She appeared in the census in 1900 in Dresden Twp., Pettis Co., Missouri.613 Her name is given as Hazel. She attended school within the census year. She appeared in the census in 1910 in St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois.614 Her occupation is given as clerk in a general store. She appeared in the census in 1920 in St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois.674 She was the mother of Will Junior Cole on 13 Dec 1922 in St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois.675 Record reports she is mother of three children and three are living. She was living on 12 Mar 1925 in St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois.676 She appeared in the census in 1930 in St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois.677 She was living on 6 Jun 1947 in St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois.200 Sister's obituary identifies her as Mrs. W. G. Cole of St. Joseph. She was living on 11 Jul 1958 in St. Joseph, Champaign Co., Illinois.678 She died on 5 Feb 1993 in Fort Myers, Lee Co., Florida.679,680 She was buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Mayview, Champaign Co., Illinois.681 Mrs. Cole's obituary says she was "a resident of St. Joseph for more than 70 years before moving to Florida."