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Aaron, John
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU 1776, UMWA, Freeman
Residence: Freeman
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Feb 17, 1920, 39 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia, Flu
Physician: J. C. Black, Herrin
Funeral: Freeman Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Bryant Aaron, West Va. Tennie Smith, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 137

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Adams, Anna L.
Race, where born: American, Illinois
Relation of: Daughter of Mrs. Nancy Adams
Charge to: Mrs. Nancy Adams, Fordville, order by Amos Rushing
Residence: Near Energy
Date of birth: Dec 24, 1916
Date of death, age: April 9, 1917, 3 months, 15 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Aird, Carterville
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Elmer Adams, Ill. Nancy Rushing, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book B, page 23

Adams, Elmer
Race, where born: American, Illinois
Relation of: Son of James Adams
Charge to: Mrs Elmer Adams, order by Amos Rushing
Residence: South of Energy
Date of birth: Feb 4, 1880
Date of death, age: March 15, 1917, 37 years, 1 month, 11 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Tuberculosis
Physician: Dr. Aird, Carterville
Funeral: Energy
Occupation, marital status, religion: Carpenter, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: James Adams
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book B, page 11

Adams, Elmo
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Son of Garner Adams
Charge to: Garner Adams, secured LU 1248
Residence: 1407 West Harrison
Date of birth: Oct 29, 1915
Date of death, age: August 15, 1917, 1 year, 8 months, 16 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Inter colitis
Physician: Dr Miles Baker, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Garner Adams, Ky. Flossie Armstrong, Ky
Interment: Crofton, Ky
Notes: Body shipped to Crofton, Ky
Book B, page 98

Adams, Ezra
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Eli Adams
Charge to: LU 655, UMWA, Weaver, order by Leo Weathers
Residence: not given
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: June 2, 1917, 38 years
Place of death: Weaver mines
Cause of death: Gas explosion
Physician: Coroner McCown, Marion
Funeral: Murphysboro Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Divorced, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Eli Adams. Laura Rushing, Ill
Interment: Murphysboro
Notes: Body shipped to Murphysboro
Book B, page 56

Adams, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Luther Adams
Charge to: Luther Adams
Residence: 500 South 13 Street
Date of birth: Nov 8, 1917
Date of death, age: Nov 8, 1917, –
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Still birth
Physician: Dr. G. C. Chamness, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Luther Adams, Ky. Lucia Payne, Ky
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Grave designated as “S & V”
Book B, page 155

Adams, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of John Adams
Charge to:
Residence: 1500 West Maple
Date of birth: Dec 21, 1918
Date of death, age: Dec 28, 1918, 7 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Dr Boles, City
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John Adams, Ill. Sarah Cantham, Ill
Interment: Carterville
Notes:
Book C, page 150

Adams, James E.
Race, where born: American, Mo
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU Taylor #1, order by Martin Adams
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: Aug 10, 1850
Date of death, age: May 18, 1919, 68 years, 9 months, 8 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Paralysis
Physician: Carl Baker, Herrin
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Eli Adams, Mo. Margarette Henderson, Ky
Interment: Carterville
Notes:
Book C, page 255

Adams, Marry
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of James Adams
Charge to: James Adams
Residence: Buckner, Ill
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Oct 1, 1914, 1 year, 3 months, 17 days
Place of death: Weaver, Ill
Cause of death: Bronchial Pneumonia
Physician: Columbus Brown, Herrin
Funeral: Murphysboro, not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: James Adams
Interment: Murphysboro
Notes:
Book A, page 33

Adams, Wanda May
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of James Adams
Charge to: Not given, order by Max Kratch
Residence: Ziegler
Date of birth: March 11, 1918
Date of death, age: Nov 6, 1918, 7 months, 25 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: M. L. Whiteside, Ziegler
Funeral: Herrin
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: James Adams, Ill. Ollie McPhearson, Ill
Interment: Murphysboro
Notes:
Book C, page 92

Aduddell, Ella Anne
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of F. R. Aududdell
Charge to:
Residence: 416 S 22 Street
Date of birth: June 1, 1919
Date of death, age: June 1, 1919, 1 day
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: G. C. Chamness, City
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: F. R. Aduddell, Ohio. Melissie Perrin, Ill
Interment: Cundiff
Notes: Note two spellings of surname. Mother’s name may be Perrins or Perrino
Book C, page 264

Alegania, Toney
Race, where born: Italian, Ill
Relation of: Son of Angelo Algnani
Charge to: LU 944, UMWA, order by Angelo Alegnani
Residence: 419 N 21 Street
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: May 31, 1918, 1 day
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr D. S. Boles, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Angelo Algnani, Italy. Rosie Rowsie, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row.” Note different spellings of surname
Book B, page 274

Aleo, Joe
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 1248, UMWA, order by Lewis Aleo
Residence: 612 N Park Avenue
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: July 12, 1918, 39 years
Place of death: In street, N Park Avenue
Cause of death: Gunshot wounds
Physician: Coroner McCown, Marion
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Dameno Aleo, Italy. Carcieta Bruafina, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book B, page 293

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Alsbrook, Leonard
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Son of Joe Alsbrook
Charge to: LU Jeffrey, order by Joe Alsbrook and James H. French
Residence: 413 S 17 Street
Date of birth: Jan 1, 1899
Date of death, age: Sept 28, 1920, 21 years, 8 months, 27 days
Place of death: City Hospital*
Cause of death: Gunshot wound
Physician: Coroner W. M. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Joe Alsbrook, Ky. Clesta French, Ky
Interment: Nortonville
Notes: Body shipped to Nortonville, Ky
*For place of death, “North Park Avenue” was written, then lined out
Book D, page 290

Alsup, Bert
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Son of William Alsup
Charge to: William Alsup
Residence: Cambria
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Feb 19, 1916, 27 years
Place of death: B. G. Hospital
Cause of death: Fracture spine
Physician: Chamness, Brantley, Craine & Coroner
Funeral: Cambria, 2 PM, Rev Jno. Musgraves
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: William Alsup, Ky. Mollie Lloyd Alsup, Ky
Interment: Fredonia Cemetery
Notes: Burial certificate #13
Book A, page 161

Alsup, Child
Race, where born: American, Blairsville
Relation of: Daughter of Earnest Alsup
Charge to: Earnest Alsup
Residence: Blairsville
Date of birth: July 6, 1915
Date of death, age: July 8, 1915, 2 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Premature birth
Physician: Dr Brantley, Cambria
Funeral: Residence, 2 PM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Earnest Alsup, Ky. Mamie Newell Alsup, Ill.
Interment: Cundiff Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 89

Amati, not given
Race, where born: Italian, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Chas. Amati
Charge to: Chas. Amati
Residence: Freeman
Date of birth: July 14, 1914
Date of death, age: August 29, 1915, 1 year, 15 days (as written)
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Enterocolitis
Physician: Dr. Boles, City
Funeral: Catholic Church, 2 PM, Rev E. Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Chas. Amati, Italy
Interment: Catholic Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 109

Anderson, Albert
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Mrs. Albert Anderson
Residence: Colp
Date of birth: June 4, 1868
Date of death, age: July 12, 1918, 50 years, 1 month, 9 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: From natural causes
Physician: Coroner McCown, Marion
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Merchant, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John Anderson, Ky. Martha Barnes, Ky.
Interment: Carterville
Notes:
Book B, page 294

Anderson, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of William Anderson
Charge to: LU 986, UMWA
Residence: 408 South 19 Street
Date of birth: Nov 21, 1919
Date of death, age: Nov 21, 1919, 3 1/2 hours
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Premature birth
Physician: C. Brown, Herrin
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: William Anderson, Ill. Nora Daughtery, Tenn
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 61

Anderson, John G.
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: John D. Anderson
Residence: Colp
Date of birth: Nov 12, 1839
Date of death, age: Dec 2, 1918, 79 years, 20 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Natural causes
Physician: Coroner William McCown, Marion
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Retired farmer, Widowed, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: James Anderson, Ky. Marie Boycas, Ky
Interment: Carterville
Notes:
Book C, page 127

Annis, Marie E.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of John Annis
Charge to: John Annis
Residence: Freeman Spur
Date of birth: Feb 12, 1916
Date of death, age: August 7, 1917, 1 year, 5 months, 25 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Sanders, Freeman Spur
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John Annis, Ky. Francis Dukes, Ky
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 37, Block 25
Notes:
Book B, page 96

Antwep, Nora E.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Wife of A. B. Atwip
Charge to: H. S. Casey, Colp
Residence: Colp
Date of birth: Oct 21, 1863
Date of death, age: Jan 5, 1919, 55 years, 2 months, 14 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: J. T. Black, City
Funeral: Tunnel Hill
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Not given
Interment: Tunnel Hill
Notes: Part of payment made by LU 1144
Book C, page 161

Apple, Lona A.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Wife of John Apple
Charge to: LU 388, UMWA
Residence: Colp
Date of birth: Jan 3, 1882
Date of death, age: Feb 22, 1920, 38 years, 1 month, 18 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia, Flu
Physician: C. M. Evans, Colp
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John Stone, Ill. Nancy Escu, Ill
Interment: Carterville
Notes:
Book D, page 146

Applegath, Frederic
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Husband of Jessie Applegath
Charge to:
Residence: 609 North Park Ave
Date of birth: Sept 18, 1843
Date of death, age: Dec 27, 1919, 76 years, 3 months, 9 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Frank Murrah, Herrin
Funeral: Christian Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Real Estate, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Joseph Applegath, England. Eliza Collin, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 78

Arcola, Joe
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU 1776, UMWA
Residence: Not given
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Nov 5, 1918, 33 years
Place of death: Hospital
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: J. T. Black, City
Funeral: Cemetery
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Pete Arcola, Italy. –
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes:
Book C, page 90

Arcura, Gaitano
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU 986, UMWA
Residence: 400 N 12 Street
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Feb 24, 1919, About 37 years
Place of death: No 7 mines
Cause of death: Fall of slate
Physician: Coroner William McCown, Marion
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Not given
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes:
Book C, page 200

Armstrong, Josephine
Race, where born: American, Ind
Relation of: Mother of Mrs. C. E. Engram
Charge to: C. E. Ingharam. order by Mrs. Kelbrith
Residence: Herrin
Date of birth: May 17, 1850
Date of death, age: Oct 5, 1917, 67 years, 4 months, 18 days
Place of death: Montuzuma, Indiana
Cause of death: Mitral Reguration
Physician: not given
Funeral: City Cemetery
Occupation, marital status, religion: not given, Widow, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book B, page 135

Armstrong, Mina
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Fisher Armstrong
Charge to: Fisher Armstrong
Residence: 503 S 17 Street
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Nov 5, 1915, not given
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Gastritis
Physician: not given
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Fisher Armstrong
Interment: Carterville Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 126

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Armstrong, Minnie L. and Baby
Race, where born: American, Ky – Ill
Relation of: Wife and Daughter of John Armstrong
Charge to: John Armstrong, secured LU 944
Residence: 504 S 18 Street
Date of birth: Sept 11, 1884
Date of death, age: Jan 2, 1918, 33 years, 3 months, 21 days
Place of death: City Hospital
Cause of death: Child birth
Physician: Dr Pendleton, City
Funeral: M. E. Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: J. R. Smith, Ky. Jeanabelle Barnett, Ky
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 25, Block 2
Notes: Mother and baby in same casket. Baby died 4 a.m. and mother at 4 p.m., Jan 2, 1918
Book B, page 186

Arnold, Thomas
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU 655, UMWA, order by Mrs Anna Arnold
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Aug 15, 1918, Not given
Place of death: Weaver mines
Cause of death: Fall of slate
Physician: Coroner William McCown, Marion
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: James Arnold, – . Rebecca Melvin, Ill
Interment: Blairsville
Notes:
Book C, page 8

Arronica, Cataldo
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 1776, UMWA, Freeman, order by Sam Damick
Residence: Freeman
Date of birth: 1887
Date of death, age: March 30, 1916, 29 years
Place of death: Freeman
Cause of death: Gunshot wound
Physician: Coroner, Marion
Funeral: Residence, 10 AM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Cataldo Arronica, Italy. Antonina Lunbardo, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book A, page 176

Artman, Margaretta
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Mrs Maggie Artman
Charge to:
Residence: Mine B Camp
Date of birth: Jan 18, 1919
Date of death, age: Oct 21, 1919, 9 months, 3 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Inter Colitis
Physician: G. C. Chamness
Funeral: J. City
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Wayne B. Artman, Ky. Maggie Rich, Ky
Interment: Johnston City
Notes:
Book D, page 44

Artman, Wayne B.
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Son of Henry Artman
Charge to: LU Mine B
Residence: Mine B Camp
Date of birth: March 8, 1876
Date of death, age: Dec 28, 1918, 42 years, 9 months, 20 days
Place of death: City Hospital
Cause of death: Crush by fall of slate
Physician: Coroner William McCown, Marion
Funeral: Johnston City
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Henry Artman, Ky. Kate Hobbs, Ky
Interment: Johnston City
Notes:
Book C, page 151

Asa, Elza Olan
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of John S. Asa
Charge to: Secured by Watson Local, Secy. Elmer Butts
Residence: 1017 South 11 Street
Date of birth: March 26, 1901
Date of death, age: March 25, 1919, 17 years, 11 months, 29 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Tuberculosis
Physician: Dr Sanders, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Student, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John S. Ada, Ill. Zella Wolf, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book C, page 224

Aselio, Mike
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Son of Domenio Aselio
Charge to: LU 655 UMWA, order by brother
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: Feb 23, 1890
Date of death, age: Dec 8, 1920, 30 years, 9 months, 15 days
Place of death: Weaver
Cause of death: Gunshot (Murder)
Physician: Coroner W. M. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Single, –
Parents/birthplaces: Domenio Aselio, Italy. Louisa Belessa, Italy
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book F, page 27

Ashby, W. O.
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU 1055, UMWA, order by Aren Richey
Residence: Cambria
Date of birth: Dec 16, 1858
Date of death, age: Jan 5, 1919, 60 years, 19 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: J. H. Brantley, Cambria
Funeral: Cambria Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: William Ashby, Ky. –
Interment: Hinchcliff
Notes:
Book C, page 163

Ashley, Joe
Race, where born: Syrian, Syria
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Joe Helena
Residence: North 13 Street
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Sept 7, 1920, About 55
Place of death: Near store on N. Park Avenue
Cause of death: Gunshot wound
Physician: Coroner W. M. McCown, Marion
Funeral: North 13 Street
Occupation, marital status, religion: Merchant, Married, Mohamed
Parents/birthplaces: Not given
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Jarvis Lot, S.W. corner
Notes: Diagram of lot shows Harry Jarvis in top left corner, of lot,
Infant of Ernest Felkins in lower right corner, and Joe Ashley in upper
left corner, with the note Block 1, Lot 43
Book D, page 282

Atiss, Thomas
Race, where born: English, England
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Order by Mrs. Thomas Atiss
Residence: 717 West Monroe
Date of birth: Dec 31, 1850
Date of death, age: July 17, 1916, 65 years, 6 months, 26 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Paralysis
Physician: Dr. C. Brown, City
Funeral: Residence, 8:30 AM, Rev Gore
Occupation, marital status, religion: Miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: William Atiss, England
Interment: Murphysboro
Notes:
Book A, page 219

Atwood, Amos Evett
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Son of Otis Atwood
Charge to:
Residence: Cerulean, Ky
Date of birth: Oct 6, 1914
Date of death, age: Aug 18, 1919, 4 years, 10 months, 12 days
Place of death: Near Madison #9
Cause of death: Diphtheria
Physician: A. J. Aird, Carterville
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Otis Atwood, Ky. Fannie Brown, Ky
Interment: Cerulean, Ky
Notes: Body shipped to Cerulean, Ky
Book D, page 2

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B

Baccino, Jr., Joe
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Son of Joe Baccino, Sr.
Charge to: LU, order by Carlo Italino
Residence: Johnston City
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Feb 18, 1917, 22 years
Place of death: B. G. Hospital
Cause of death: Gunshot wounds
Physician: Coroner Wm. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Johnston City
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Joe Baccino, Sr., Italy. Josephine – , Italy
Interment: Johnston City
Notes: Shot in left side with bullet, it passing entirely through
the body passing through stomach and intestines
Book B, page 2

Bailey, Jesse
Race, where born: American, Ind
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU 944, UMWA, order by Mrs. Lizzie Bailey
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: March 21, 1871
Date of death, age: March 3, 1919, 47 years, 11 months, 12 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Dr Chamness, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Oliver Bailey, Ky. Adaline Covington, Ind
Interment: Hurricane
Notes:
Book C, page 208

Bailey, Mattie
Race, where born: American, Va
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Thomas Lloyd
Residence: Cambria
Date of birth: June 25, 1840
Date of death, age: July 6, 1918, 78 years, 11 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: J.H. Brantley, Cambria
Funeral: Cambria
Occupation, marital status, religion: Widow, Widow, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: William Tucker, Va. – , Va
Interment: Hinchcliff
Notes: Payments made by L. Brist*tine and Sam Lloyd
Book B, page 289

Bailey, Pauline
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Howard Bailey
Charge to: Howard Bailey
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: June 10, 1915
Date of death, age: Dec 10, 1916, 1 year, 6 months
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Indigestion, Malnutrition
Physician: G. C. Chamness, Herrin
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Howard Bailey, Jackson County, Ill. Ellen Hale Bailey, Tenn
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Burial certificate #39
Book A, page 277

Baines, James
Race, where born: English, England
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 655, UMWA, order by Mr. Sanders
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: May 6, 1879
Date of death, age: Dec 15, 1917, 38 years, 7 months, 9 days
Place of death: Near residence
Cause of death: Gunshot wounds, accident
Physician: Coroner McCown, Marion
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Robert Baines, England. Mary Stephenson, England
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Bonner lot
Book B, page 174

Baker, Anna
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Wife of Wade Baker
Charge to: LU 2678 Jeffrey mines
Residence: 921 South 10th
Date of birth: Oct 5, 1880
Date of death, age: Sept 12, 1920, 39 years, 11 months, 7 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pylegry (Pellagra?)
Physician: A. W. Springs, Dewmaine
Funeral: Carbondale, Ky
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Henry Coleman, Ohio. Julia Richison, Ky.
Interment: Carbondale, Ky
Notes: Body shipped to St. Charles, Ky
Book D, page 283

Baker, Chesney
Race, where born: American, Herrin
Relation of: Son of Herman Baker
Charge to: Herman Baker
Residence: 300 South 21 Street
Date of birth: Dec 10, 1916
Date of death, age: Dec 11, 1916, 14 hours
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Murrah, City
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Herman Baker, Ill. Nicy Sendridge Baker, Mo
Interment: Carterville
Notes:
Book A, page 278

Baker, George
Race, where born: American, Illinois
Relation of: Son of Joe Baker
Charge to: LU 1000, Herrin, order by Mrs. Geo. Baker
Residence: Freeman Spur
Date of birth: Jan 22, 1892
Date of death, age: March 22, 1917, 25 years, 2 months
Place of death: Pond Creek Mines
Cause of death: Heart failure
Physician: Coroner Wm. McCown, Marion
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Joe Baker. Jane Dorsey
Interment: Russell Cemetery, Russellville, Arkansas
Notes: Shipped on Bryan train
Book B, page 16

Baker, Helen
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Henry Baker
Charge to: No 1 Local
Residence: Near Energy
Date of birth: Aug 4, 1918
Date of death, age: Oct 1, 1919, 1 year, 1 month, 7 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: C. Brown, Herrin
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Henry Baker, Ill. Pearl Beavers, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Lot of P. S. Beavers
Book D, page 34

Baker, Infant of Henry
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Child of Henry Baker
Charge to: Henry Baker
Residence: Energy
Date of birth: May 19, 1917
Date of death, age: May 19, 1917, –
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Still birth
Physician: Dr Black, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Henry Baker, Ill. Pearl Beavers, Ill
Interment: Blairsville
Notes:
Book B, page 41

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Baker, W. D.
Race, where born: American, Ark
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 944, UMWA, order by Edd Hall
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: May 21, 1918, About 36 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Meningitis
Physician: Dr F. M. Sanders, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot: Vincent
Notes:
Book B, page 266

Bandaria, Joe
Race, where born: Italian, Ill
Relation of: Son of Joco Bandaria
Charge to:
Residence: 809 West Cherry
Date of birth: July 7, 1916
Date of death, age: Aug 31, 1918, 2 years, 1 month, 23 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Dr Boles, City
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Joco Bandaria, Italy. Caroline Valonia, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo, Lot 44 East
Notes:
Book C, page 16

Bandy, Toledo
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Edward Bandy
Charge to: LU 1795 UMWA Mine B, Herrin
Residence: 812 N 17 Street
Date of birth: Feb 29, 1916
Date of death, age: Oct 4, 1916, 8 months, 4 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Burns
Physician: Coroner Strike, Marion
Funeral: Murphysboro, morning, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Edward Bandy, Ill. Bessie Jennings Bandy, Ill
Interment: Tower Grove, Murphysboro
Notes: Burned into a crisp when the res. and 2 other houses burned on N 17 Street
Book A, page 261

Bantel, Not given
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Not given
Residence: Hurst
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Dec 13, 1918, Not given
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia, Flu
Physician: H. V. Burkhart, Hurst
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Not given
Interment: Howard Cemetery
Notes:
Book C, page 139

Barbalia, Adele
Race, where born: Italinan, Mo
Relation of: Daughter of John Barbaglia
Charge to: Mine B, order by John Barbalia
Residence: North 16th Street
Date of birth: Dec 27, 1905
Date of death, age: May 5, 1918, 13 years, 4 months, 8 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Dr Ransmier, City
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: School girl, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: John Barbaglia, Italy. Alice Mansfield, Mo.
Interment: St Peters & Paul
Notes: Note different spellings of surname
Book B, page 259

Barker, Vernie Vergenia
Race, where born: Not given
Relation of: Daughter of John Barker
Charge to: #7 Local 986
Residence: 505 S 23 Street
Date of birth: Feb 13, 1918
Date of death, age: Feb 7, 1920, 1 year, 11 months, 23 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: J. T. Black, Herrin
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John Barker, Mo. Lillie Edwards, Mo
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 20, Block 27
Notes:
Book D, page 118

Barnado, Stevenson
Race, where born: Italian, Ill
Relation of: Son of John Barnado
Charge to: John Barnado
Residence: Weaver #88
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: March 10, 1916, 4 years
Place of death: Carbondale Hospital
Cause of death: Heart trouble, hepatitis
Physician: Mitchel, Carbondale
Funeral: Residence, 2 PM, no clergy
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: John Barnado, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo Cemetery
Notes: Grave designated as “row.” Burial Certificate 478
Book A, page 168

Barnat, Walter
Race, where born: Polish, Poland
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 388, UMWA, Clifford, order by Frank Barnat
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: April 16, 1918, 31 years
Place of death: Hospital, Carbondale
Cause of death: Lobar pneumonia
Physician: O. B. Johnson, Carbondale
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row.” There is a statement from Huffman
Furniture & Undertaking Co., 208 S Illinois Ave., Carbondale, Ill. It is
to A. G. Storme for Walter Barnot. It acknowledges payment of $25 for
embalming, trip to Holden, and getting removal permit
Book B, page 242

Barnes, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Robert Barnes
Charge to: Robert Barnes
Residence: 413 South 24
Date of birth: Feb 24, 1918
Date of death, age: March 15, 1918, 19 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Dr D. S. Boles, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Robert Barnes, Ky. Lillian Cappes, Ky
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book B, page 223

Barnes, John Thomas
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Son of Luther Barnes
Charge to: LU Jeffrey, order by Lillie Barnes
Residence: 420 North Park Ave.
Date of birth: Aug 31, 1918
Date of death, age: Dec 24, 1918, 4 months, 23 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: G. C. Chamness, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Luther Barnes, Ky. Eunice Berry, Ky
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book C, page 146

Barnes, Luther Warren
Race, where born: American, Tenn
Relation of: Son of James H. Barnes
Charge to: LU 1248 UMWA
Residence: 521 East Herrin
Date of birth: Nov 7 , 1896
Date of death, age: Nov 15, 1920, 24 years, 8 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia, fever
Physician: G. C. Chamness, Herrin
Funeral: Stewart, Tenn
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: James H. Barnes, Tenn. Marie Daniels, N.C.
Interment: Stewart, Tenn
Notes: Body shipped to Stewart Ky. Both Tennessee and Kentucky are written as given
Book F, page 12

Barnett, Era
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Logan Barnett
Charge to: order by Logan Barnett
Residence: Carterville
Date of birth: May 8, 1898
Date of death, age: Nov 19, 1916, 18 years, 6 months, 11 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Tuberculosis
Physician: Aird, Carterville
Funeral: Baptist Church, 2 PM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Girl, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Logan Barnett, Ill. Ida Davis Barnett, Ill
Interment: Carterville
Notes: “Mine B” written in margin
Book A, page 270

Barnett, Mrs. Maggie
Race, where born: American
Relation of: Widow of Kirt Barnett
Charge to: Lum Barnett, Herrin
Residence: Madison #9
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: June 4, 1915, 76 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Hemorrhage of lungs
Physician: Coroner G. G. Strike, Marion
Funeral: Residence, 10 AM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: not given, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Marion City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 85

Barney, Wilma
Race, where born: American, Tenn
Relation of: Wife of Raphel Barney
Charge to:
Residence: 317 S 17 Street
Date of birth: Oct 4, 1898
Date of death, age: Oct 24, 1918, 20 years, 20 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Brown, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Joe Murray, Tenn. Nora Lane, Tenn
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book C, page 62

Barnhill, Margarette A.
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Wife of Horace Barnhill
Charge to: Order by daughter and son
Residence: North 12 Street
Date of birth: Sept 13, 1866
Date of death, age: Nov 9, 1920, 54 years, 1 month, 26 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Cirrhosis of liver
Physician: J. C. Black, Herrin
Funeral: Christian Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Joe J. Connely, Ky. Mary Taylor, Ky
Interment: Bell, Marion County, Ill
Notes: Body shipped to Carter, Marion County, Ill
Book F, page 9

Barth, Adam J.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of John Barth
Charge to: LU Dale, order by Stella Barth
Residence: 100 South 19 Street
Date of birth: Oct 10, 1860
Date of death, age: Dec 29, 1918, 58 years, 2 months, 20 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Dr Ransmier, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John Barth, Germany. Catherine – , Germany
Interment: Carterville
Notes: Family Lot
Book C, page 152

Barton, John
Race, where born: American
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Linenman & Moore Undertakers, Covington, Ky, order by Geo. Galligan
Residence: Covington, Ky
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Feb 2, 1915 at 1 AM, 27 years
Place of death: Tony Moroni saloon
Cause of death: Morphine & cocaine poison
Physician: Gardner & Black, city
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Supposed, Miner, Single
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Covington Ky
Notes: Body shipped by Am. Xpress to Covington Ky to Linenman & Moore
Undertakers at 3:25 PM Feb 3, 1915, Express prepaid $19.75
Book A, page 62

Bass, Mrs. Estes A.
Race, where born: American, Va
Relation of: Mother of C. T. Bass
Charge to:
Residence: 317 West Monroe
Date of birth: Dec 22, 1835
Date of death, age: Nov 8, 1918, 82 years, 11 months, 16 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: G. C. Chamness, City
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Widow, Widow, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Ben Olinger, Va. –
Interment: Flora, Ill
Notes:
Book C, page 96

Beabout, Infant
Race, where born: White, Carterville
Relation of: Son of Carty Beabout
Charge to: Beabout & Vinibal
Residence: Carterville
Date of birth: Nov 29, 1920
Date of death, age: Nov 29, 1920, –
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Suffocation
Physician: J. P. Huff, Carterville
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Not given
Parents/birthplaces: Carty Beabout, Ky. Nettie McElmurry, Ky
Interment: Hampton
Notes:
Book E, page 5

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Bearden, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Roy Bearden
Charge to: Roy Bearden
Residence: Blairsville
Date of birth: July 15, 1917
Date of death, age: July 15, 1917, 1 hour
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Burkheart,Hurst
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Roy Bearden, Ill. Lethie Harris, Ill
Interment: Cundiff
Notes:
Book B, page 76

Bearden, Lucile
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Roy Bearden
Charge to: Roy Bearden
Residence: Blairsville
Date of birth: August 1, 1914
Date of death, age: August 6, 1917, 3 years, 4 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: H. V. Burkhark, Hurst
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Roy Bearden, Ill. Letha Harris, Ill
Interment: Cundiff
Notes:
Book B, page 94

Bearden, Myrtle
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Wife of Louie Bearden
Charge to: Louie Bearden, order by Geo. Parsons
Residence: Near Fordville
Date of birth: March 24, 1890
Date of death, age: July 28, 1915, 25 years, 4 months, 5 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Tuberculosis
Physician: Brown & Murrah, City
Funeral: Baptist Church, 2:30, Rev Jno. Musgrave
Occupation, marital status, religion: not given, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Wesley Yates, Francis Bagwill Yates
Interment: City Cemetery, Lot 1, Section 22
Notes: Diagram of lot shows grave #1 on left front, SW, as Infant
and grave #2 on right front, SE, Myrtle
Book A, page 101

Bearden, Sherman Clyde
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Leland Bearden
Charge to: LU 1248, UMWA, order by Leland Bearden
Residence: 821 North 29
Date of birth: July 5, 1917
Date of death, age: Sept 22, 1917, not given
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Sanders, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Leland Bearden, Ill. Alpha Grasty, Ill
Interment: Cundiff
Notes:
Book B, page 128

Beavers, Nellie Lucille
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Martha Beavers
Charge to: Williamson County, order by Martha Beavers
Residence: 516 West Monroe
Date of birth: Oct 8, 1917
Date of death, age: April 12, 1918, 6 months, 4 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: G. C. Chamness, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Darl Davidson, Ill. Martha Sparks, Ky
Interment: Johnston City
Notes: Body shipped to Johnston City
Book B, page 241

Beavers, Rachel
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Wife of John Beavers
Charge to: John Beavers, order by James and Josh Beavers
Residence: Carterville
Date of birth: Feb 22, 1847
Date of death, age: Dec 24, 1916, 69 years, 8 months, 2 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Aird, Carterville
Funeral: Christian Church, 1 PM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Joshua Tyner. Sibby Hogg Tyner
Interment: Rodd Cemetery at Cambria, Ill
Notes:
Book A, page 285

Beavers, Sid
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Jehn Beavers
Charge to: LU 1491 UMWA, Herrin, order by Mrs Anna Beavers
Residence: Country (County?)
Date of birth: Dec 25, 1875
Date of death, age: July 13, 1917, 42 years, 6 months, 18 days
Place of death: Hemlock Mines
Cause of death: Fall of slate
Physician: Coroner Wm. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Jeohn Beavers, Ill. Rachel Tyner, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 20, block 8
Notes: Burial certificate #18
Book B, page 74

Beavers, Woodrow
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Mrs. Martha Beavers
Charge to: not given, order by Martha Beavers
Residence: 516 West Monroe
Date of birth: Oct 8, 1917
Date of death, age: Jan 7, 1918, 2 months, 29 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Coroner Wm. McCown, Marion
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Darl Davis, Ill. Martha Sparks, Ill
Interment: Johnston City
Notes: Body shipped to Johnston City, Ill
Book B, page 189

Belcher, Kenny
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of John Belcher
Charge to:
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: Dec 19, 1913
Date of death, age: Nov 26, 1918, 4 years, 11 months, 7 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Dr Waldman, City
Funeral: Cemetery
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John Belcher, Ill. Ella McPhearson, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book C, page 121

Belcher, Paul Doran
Race, where born: Not given
Relation of: Son of Doran Belcher
Charge to:
Residence: 300 South 16 Street
Date of birth: April 9, 1918
Date of death, age: July 27, 1919, 1 year, 3 months, 18 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Miles Baker, City
Funeral: M. E. Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Doran Belcher, Ill. Nellie Shafer, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 11, Block 28
Notes: Payment by LU 1248
Book C, page 294

Bell, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Guy Bell
Charge to:
Residence: 1304 West Cherry
Date of birth: Jan 9, 1919
Date of death, age: Jan 9, 1919, –
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Still birth
Physician: Carl Baker, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Guy Bell, Ill. Lillian Welch, Ky
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Meadows lot
Book C, page 166

Bell, Lizzie Jane
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Wife of Guy Bell
Charge to: Guy Bell
Residence: West Monroe
Date of birth: Dec 23, 1880
Date of death, age: June 20, 1917, 36 years, 5 months, 26 days
Place of death: B. G. Hospital
Cause of death: Acute Delitation of stomach
Physician: Carl Baker, City
Funeral: Mt. Vernon
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: William H. Cohlmyer, Ill. Mercie Holland, Ill
Interment: Maplewood, Jefferson County
Notes: Body shipped to Mt. Vernon, Ill
Book B, page 60

Bell, Mary Ann
Race, where born: American, Miss
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Mine A Local 1248, order by James Williford*
Residence: 517 East Herrin
Date of birth: July 3, 1847
Date of death, age: Nov 25, 1920, 73 years, 4 months, 22 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: C. Brown, Herrin
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: House Keeper, Widow, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Jackson Bell, – . –
Interment: Blairsville
Notes: *First written Charles, then changed to James
Book F, page 17

Belmer, J. W.
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 1000, UMWA, order by Mrs. J. W. Belmer
Residence: 700 North 17 Street
Date of birth: April 4, 1864
Date of death, age: Nov 1, 1917, 53 years, 6 months, 28 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Typhoid
Physician: Dr H. H. Pendleton, City
Funeral: Residence and Marion, Ky
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Thomas Belmer, Ky. Mary Jane Christian, Ky
Interment: Marion, Ky
Notes: Body shipped to Marion, Ky
Book B, page 151

Belossi, Felippo
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Order by Angelo Belossi
Residence: 1012 West Monroe
Date of birth: Jan 4, 1880
Date of death, age: Dec 6, 1920, 40 years, 11 months, 2 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Black, Herrin
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Baker, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Guiseppi Belossi, Italy. Nancy Garavaglia, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes:
Book F, page 25

Belossi, Marry
Race, where born: Italian, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Philip Belossi
Charge to: Order by John Coloni
Residence: West Cherry Street
Date of birth: Dec 13, 1905
Date of death, age: Dec 30, 1916, 11 years, 17 days
Place of death: Orient, Ill
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Dr N. Vanzant, Orient
Funeral: St.Marys Church, 2 PM, Rev E. Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Philip Belossi, Italy. Mary Ealdi Belossi, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “lot”
Book A, page 288

Belossi, Pete
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Mrs. Belossi, order by Angelo Belossi
Residence: West Monroe
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: April 7, 1918, not given
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Dr Brown, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Angelo Belossi, Italy. –
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes:
Book B, page 238

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Beltz, Ruie
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Wife of W. H. Beltz
Charge to: W. H. Beltz
Residence: 901 South 11 Street
Date of birth: Jan 22, 1895
Date of death, age: July 29, 1916, 21 years, 6 months, 18 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pulmonary tuberculosis
Physician: Dr Murrah, City
Funeral: Residence, 2 PM, Rev James Gore
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Geo. E. Cook, Ill. Louiza Stearns Cook, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 226

Beltz, Walter
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Stella Beltz
Charge to: Albert Flynn, Herrin
Residence: Near Mine B
Date of birth: Nov 26, 1920
Date of death, age: Nov 26, 1920, 1 day
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: G. C. Chamness, Herrin
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Fletie Beltz, Ill. Stella Pratt, Mo
Interment: Carterville
Notes: Payment made by Freedie Beltz on Nov 4, 1952
Book F, page 19

Benak, Gizella
Race, where born: Hungarian, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of John Benak
Charge to: Williamson County, order by Mrs. Gizella Benak
Residence: Centerfield
Date of birth: Oct 6, 1919
Date of death, age: Aug 31, 1920, 10 months, 25 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Gastroenteritis
Physician: C. Brown, Herrin
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: John Benak, AustroHungary. Gizella Varzo, AustroHungary
Interment: St. Carlo Cemetery
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book D, page 274

Benedict, Francis W.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU 944 UMWA, order by G. F. Benedict
Residence: 413 South 22
Date of birth: Sept 1, 1856
Date of death, age: Sept 26, 1920, 63 years, 25 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Could not be determined
Physician: Coroner W.M. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John Benedict, Ill. Not given
Interment: McKinney Hill Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 29

Benett, Lewis Rosell
Race, where born: American, America
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Mine B Local, order by Mr. Benett
Residence: Mine B Road
Date of birth: July 17, 1862
Date of death, age: May 31, 1920, 58 years, 10 months, 13 days
Place of death: Herrin Hospital
Cause of death: Fall of slate at Mine B
Physician: Coroner W. M. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Hackett, Ark
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Digger, Married, Not given
Parents/birthplaces: Mr. Benett, State of New York. –
Interment: Not given
Notes: Body shipped to Hackett, Ark.
Book D, page 223

Benia, Andy
Race, where born: Slavish, Russia
Relation of: not given
Charge to: John Duddy, Secr’y LU 2555, UMWA, order by Dr. Burkhart
Residence: 128 Bush
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Nov 17, 1915, 48 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Scarlet fever
Physician: Dr Burkhart, Hurst
Funeral: Morgue, 10 AM, no clergy
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Catholic Cemetery
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book A, page 132

Benia, Anna
Race, where born: Lithuanian, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Andy Benia
Charge to: John Duddy, Bush, Ill, order given by D. H. Campbell, LU 2555
Residence: 128 House NW Camp
Date of birth: May 14, 1909
Date of death, age: Nov 12, 1915, 6 years, 28 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Scarlet fever
Physician: not given
Funeral: Residence, 1 PM, no clergy
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single
Parents/birthplaces: Andy Benia, Russia
Interment: Catholic Cemetery
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book A, page 129

Bennett, Lester
Race, where born: America, Ill
Relation of: Son of Richard Bennett
Charge to: LU 655, order by Otis Clark
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: July 9, 1912
Date of death, age: Nov 5, 1918, 6 years, 3 months, 26 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: G. C. Chamness, City
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Richard Bennett, Ill. Grace Arnold, Ill
Interment: Freeman
Notes:
Book C, page 93

Benton, Irene Fay
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Henry F. Benton
Charge to:
Residence: Near Carbondale
Date of birth: July 16, 1908
Date of death, age: Sept 26, 1918, 10 years, 2 months, 10 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Not given
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Student, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Henry F. Benton, Tenn. Liza Morgan, Ill
Interment: Carterville
Notes:
Book C, page 25

Benton, Mabel and Baby
Race, where born: American, –
Relation of: Wife and infant of Pooley R. Benton
Charge to: LU 1776, UMWA
Residence: Freeman
Date of birth: Jan 1, 1891
Date of death, age: May 18, 1919, 28 years, 4 months, 17 days
Place of death: City Hospital
Cause of death: Child Birth
Physician: J. T. Black, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John Rogers, Ky. Marie Cromb, Ind
Interment: Denning
Notes: Mother and baby in same casket
Book C, page 256

Benton, Reba Elizabeth
Race, where born: American, Carterville, Ill
Relation of: Wife of Leo Benton
Charge to:
Residence: Carterville, Ill
Date of birth: May 8, 1902
Date of death, age: Oct 17, 1920, 18 years, 6 months, 8 days
Place of death: Carterville, Ill
Cause of death: Rupture of the Tumb.
Physician: A. J. Aird, Carterville
Funeral: M. E. Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Methodist
Parents/birthplaces: Robert Richardson, Scotland. Clola Tundall, Carterville, Ill
Interment: Oak Wood
Notes: Notice in Carterville Herald newspaper
Book E, page 3

Bernachi, Pete
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU 1000, UMWA
Residence: 613 N 12 Street
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Feb 26, 1919, Not given
Place of death: Bob Dick Mines
Cause of death: Fall of slate in mines
Physician: Coroner William McCown, Marion
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Domenick Bernachi, Italy. Angela Busto, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Charge for a telephone call to St. Louis
Book C, page 204

Berra, John
Race, where born: Italian, Ill
Relation of: Son of John Berra
Charge to: John Berra
Residence: North 9th Street
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Jan 4, 1915, 51 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Bowel trouble
Physician: not given
Funeral: Residence, 2 PM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: not given, not given
Parents/birthplaces: John Berra, born Herrin
Interment: not given
Notes:
Book A, page 59

Berry, Clyde Sylvester
Race, where born: Black, Alabama
Relation of: Son of Albert Berra
Charge to: LU 1776, Freeman Spur, order by Albert Berry
Residence: Freeman
Date of birth: Oct 29, 1913
Date of death, age: Dec 15, 1916, 3 years, 1 month, 16 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Bronchitis, Pharyngitis
Physician: Dr. D. W. Sanders, Freeman Spur
Funeral: Dewmaine, 11:30 AM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Albert Berra, Tenn. Amanda Devers Berry, Alabama
Interment: Dewmaine
Notes: Name spelled Berry and Berra
Buried in the same grave with Thelma Clifton. Both died in the same house (page 284)
Book A, page 282

Berry, Grace Leon
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Walter Berry
Charge to: LU 944
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: April 7, 1918
Date of death, age: Oct 22, 1918, 6 months, 15 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Chamness, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Walter Berry, Ky. Cecil Lyon, Ky
Interment: Hurricane
Notes:
Book C, page 54

Bertani, Joe
Race, where born: Italian, Ill
Relation of: Son of Ernest Bertani
Charge to: LU 1248, UMWA
Residence: 405 N 19 Street
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Oct 16, 1919, Not given
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: J. C. Black, City
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Ernest Bertani, Italy. Louisa Bertani, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes:
Book D, page 42

Biotte, Infant
Race, where born: Italian
Relation of: Daughter of John Biotte
Charge to: John Biotte, N 13 Street
Residence: N 13 Street
Date of birth: June 17, 1914
Date of death, age: June 17, 1914, –
Place of death: N 13 Street
Cause of death: Birth
Physician: Baker/Gardner, 14 & Harrison Streets
Funeral: Catholic Church, 2:30 PM, Rev E. Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, not given
Parents/birthplaces: John Biotte
Interment: Catholic Cemetery
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book A, page 5

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Bivins, James C.
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Son of Edd Bivins
Charge to: LU 944, UMWA, order by Walter Berry
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: Sept 2, 1916
Date of death, age: Sept 19, 1917, 1 year, 17 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: J. T. Black, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Edd Bivins, Ky. Georgia Creek, Ky
Interment: Hurricane
Notes:
Book B, page 126

Blaise, Ella
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Widow of Henry Blaise
Charge to: Herman Manning, Herrin, order by Manning Brothers
Residence: 501 South 23 Street
Date of birth: April 29, 1883
Date of death, age: July 13, 1916, 33 years, 2 months, 14 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Lon Baker, City
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: House Keeper, Widow, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Aren Manning, Ill. Sarah Manning, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 217

Blaylock, Infant
Race, where born: American, Herrin
Relation of: Daughter of Robert W. Blaylock
Charge to: LU 944 UMWA
Residence: 405 South 27 Street
Date of birth: Sept 7, 1920
Date of death, age: Sept 7, 1920, –
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Still birth
Physician: F. M. Sanders, Herrin
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Robert W. Blaylock, Ill. Minnie Boucher, Ill
Interment: Murphysboro, Ill
Notes:
Book D, page 280

Bollassi, Frank
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Mrs Frank Bollassi, order by Paul Nava
Residence: West Monroe
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: August 31, 1915, 42 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Paralysis
Physician: not given
Funeral: Catholic Church, Rev E. Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: Merchant, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Joe Bollassi, Italy. Mary Bollassi, Italy
Interment: Catholic Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 110

Bolze, Smith
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Order by Grant Franklin
Residence: Not given
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Not given, Not given
Place of death: Not given
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Not given
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Not given, Not given
Parents/birthplaces: Not given
Interment: Not given
Notes: Letter to Albert Storme from Clark, Beshear & Clark, Undertakers in
Dawson Springs, Ky, Sept 23, 1920. Will you please send us an itemized
statement of the funeral expenses of Smith Bolze, whom you had charge of
on Aug 17, and shipped the body to Dawson Springs, Ky. Should like very
much to have this statement showing who ordered and paid for the outfit,
and any particulars you can give us in this case … There are some things
we fail to understand…will see you in person at some future date, s/Fred
Beshear. On the back of the letter is written: Robt. Bolze, Madisonville, Ky.,
son of Smith Bolze. Bud Bolze, Barnsley, Ky., Half brother of Smith Bolze.
The charges totaled $166.50 and $50 of that was paid. A copy of the charges
noted that Mr. Bolze was from Blairsville.
Book D, page 268

Bonatono, Toney
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU 1248, UMWA, order by Louisa Bonatono
Residence: 420 N 20 Street
Date of birth: Dec 17, 1873
Date of death, age: Feb 18, 1920, 56 years, 2 months, 1 day
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia, Flu
Physician: Murrah, Herrin
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Married, –
Parents/birthplaces: Frank Bonatono, Italy. Dominica Ceapetti, Italy
Interment: St Carlo
Notes:
Book D, page 138

Boston, Elizabeth
Race, where born: English, England
Relation of: Wife of George W. Boston
Charge to: George W. Boston
Residence: Royalton
Date of birth: June 19, 1862
Date of death, age: Jan 20, 1918, 55 years, 7 months, 1 day
Place of death: Willie Brayfields, Cambria
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: G. C. Chamness, Herrin
Funeral: M. E. Church, Marion
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: James Fielding, England
Interment: Marion
Notes: There is a charge of $38.75, paid to Ferick J. Hudgens
Book B, page 200

Boswell, Catherine
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Dom Delvida, 420 N 17 Street
Residence: 420 N 17
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Nov 5, 1915, 63 years (70 written, then lined out)
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Paralysis
Physician: Murrah, City
Funeral: Catholic Church, 1:30 PM, Rev E. Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: not given, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Pete Boswell, Italy
Interment: Catholic Cemetery, Lot 6
Notes:
Book A, page 125

Bouland, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Child of Frank Bouland
Charge to: Frank Bouland
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: July 10, 1916
Date of death, age: July 10, 1916, –
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Still Birth
Physician: J. C. Black, Colp
Funeral: Residence, 11 AM, no clergy present
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Frank Bouland, Ky. Leona Hibbs Bouland, Ky
Interment: Hurricane
Notes:
Book A, page 216

Bowden, Child
Race, where born: American, Clifford
Relation of: Son of Gus Bowden
Charge to: Gus Bowden
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: August 6, 1915, 1 year, 8 months
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: M. C. Evans, Clifford
Funeral: Residence, 2 PM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Gus Bowden, Ky
Interment: Hurricane Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 102

Boyd, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Luther Boyd
Charge to: LU 944, UMWA
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: Dec 22, 1918
Date of death, age: Dec 22, 1918, –
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Still birth
Physician: G. C. Chamness, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Luther Boyd, Ky. Vergie Bolin, Ky
Interment: Hurricane
Notes:
Book C, page 143

Bradford, Lowell Alexander
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Not given, order by Robert L. Bradford
Residence: Not given
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Not given, Not given
Place of death: Not given
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Not given
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Not given, Not given
Parents/birthplaces: Not given
Interment: Carterville
Notes:
Book C, page 29

Branca, Mary
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Wife of Frank Branca
Charge to: Frank Branca
Residence: 315 N 19 Street
Date of birth: March 25, 1884
Date of death, age: Nov 21, 1916, 32 years, 7 months, 26 days
Place of death: City Hospital
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr. Boles, City
Funeral: Catholic Church, 2 PM, Rev E. Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Frank Venegonia, Italy. Madaline Colombine, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes:
Book A, page 271

Brandon, Leo
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Thomas Brandon
Charge to: LU 388, UMWA, order by Floyd Morris
Residence: Near Clifford
Date of birth: June 15, 1900
Date of death, age: Nov 5, 1917, 17 years, 4 months, 20 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Typhoid fever
Physician: Dr C. M. Evans, Clifford
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Thomas Brandon, Ill. Sarah Hall, Ill
Interment: Hurricane
Notes:
Book B, page 153

Brandon, Violet
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Wife of Lee Brandon
Charge to:
Residence: 704 N Park Avenue
Date of birth: Oct 26, 1871
Date of death, age: Jan 12, 1920, 48 years, 2 months, 16 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Miles Baker, Herrin
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Samuel D. McNeill, – . Tilda Jane Evett, Ill
Interment: Carterville
Notes:
Book D, page 87

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Brant, Vernie
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Carrie Brant
Charge to: James Warren, Herrin
Residence: Boss Row
Date of birth: Jan 8, 1920
Date of death, age: Feb 29, 1920, 1 months, 21 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: J. C. Black, Herrin
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Gus Brant, Germany. Carrie Warren, Ill
Interment: Carterville
Notes:
Book D, page 157

Brayfield, Walter
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Order by Willie and Newt Brayfield
Residence: Cambria
Date of birth: Oct 11, 1849
Date of death, age: Dec 12, 1920, 71 years, 2 months, 1 day
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: J. H. Brantley, Cambria
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Retired Farmer, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Robert Brayfield, Tenn. –
Interment: Hinchcliff
Notes:
Book F, page 28

Bridgman, Lula
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Wife of Henry Bridgman
Charge to: Order by George Foster
Residence: 112 S 21 Street
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: June 30, 1920, 42 years
Place of death: Herrin Hospital
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: F. C. Murrah, Herrin
Funeral: Holiness Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: William Foster, Ill. Emma Odal, Ill
Interment: Carterville Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 240

Bronco, Ercolo
Race, where born: Italian, Ill
Relation of: Child of Charles Bronco
Charge to: Charles Bronco
Residence: 804 W Monroe
Date of birth: Sept 11, 1915
Date of death, age: April 10, 1916, 6 months, 29 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: F. C. Murrah, City
Funeral: Catholic Church, 2:30 PM, Rev E. Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Charles Bronco, Italy. Geromina Rodoni Bronco, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book A, page 180

Brookhouse, Bertha
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Wife of Amos Brookhouse
Charge to:
Residence: Cambria
Date of birth: Jan 24, 1893
Date of death, age: July 8, 1920, 27 years, 5 months, 14 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pulmonary TB
Physician: A. J. Aird, Carterville
Funeral: Friendship Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife , Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Joe Lingel, Kansas. Lanie McNaly, Ill
Interment: Friendship Cemetery, Johnson County
Notes:
Book D, page 242

Brosco, Joe
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Son of Sam Brosco
Charge to: LU, Hemlock
Residence: N 19 Street
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Dec 7, 1917, 41 years
Place of death: City Hospital
Cause of death: Fall of slate
Physician: Coroner McCown, Marion
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Sam Brosco, Italy. – , Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book B, page 168

Brown, Ada Elizabeth
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Floyd Harris, 425 South 16 Street
Residence: 425 South 16 Street
Date of birth: Dec 20, 1877
Date of death, age: Jan 1, 1920, 42 years, 11 days
Place of death: Hospital, Herrin
Cause of death: Paralysis
Physician: J. S. Waldman, City
Funeral: Christian Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: House Keeper, Widow, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: W. M. Deason, Ill. Mary – , Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 81

Brown, Alma Gertrude
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Jesse Brown
Charge to:
Residence: 608 N 11 Street
Date of birth: Nov 6, 1914
Date of death, age: Jan 18, 1919, 4 years, 2 months, 12 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Dr Brown, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Jesse Brown, Ky. Pearl Kirk, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book C, page 171

Brown, Beatrice
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Hobert Brown
Charge to:
Residence: Near Clifford
Date of birth: July 10, 1920
Date of death, age: July 11, 1920, 1 day
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: C. M. Evans, Colp
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Hobert Brown, Ill. Georgia Alsup, Ill
Interment: Blairsville Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 243

Brown, Charles
Race, where born: not given
Relation of: Son of Isaac Brown
Charge to: LU 655, UMWA, order by Otis Clark
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: Oct 15, 1878
Date of death, age: Sept 15, 1917, 39 years, 11 months
Place of death: Weaver
Cause of death: Gunshot wounds
Physician: Coroner Wm. McCown, Marion
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Isaac Brown, Ky. Martha Ambros, Ky
Interment: Brown, Ky
Notes: Body shipped to Beaver Dam, Ky
Book B, page 121

Brown, Earl J.
Race, where born: American, Ohio
Relation of: Son of W. M. Brown
Charge to: W. M. Brown, Eldorado, Kansas
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: April 8, 1896
Date of death, age: Jan 9, 1919, 22 years, 9 months, 1 day
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia, Flu
Physician: Dr. G. C. Chamness
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Oil Well Pumper, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: W. M. Brown, Ohio. Alice Johnston, Ohio
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, City Lot
Notes:
Book C, page 167

Brown, Harry
Race, where born: English, England
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 1248, UMWA,Herrin
Residence: North 19 Street
Date of birth: Jan 24, 1855
Date of death, age: Oct 4, 1917, 62 years, 8 months, 10 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Pendleton, City
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Edward Brown, England. Jane Barass, England
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book B, page 134

Brown, Infant
Race, where born: not given
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Lawrence Brown, Carterville RFD
Residence: West Marion
Date of birth: April 11, 1918
Date of death, age: April 11, 1918, –
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Still birth
Physician: Pendleton, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Lawrence Brown, Ill. Lillie Roberts, Ill
Interment: Carterville
Notes:
Book B, page 239

Brown, Infant
Race, where born: American, Herrin
Relation of: Daughter of J. L. Brown
Charge to: J. L. Brown, West Monroe
Residence: City
Date of birth: May 21, 1915
Date of death, age: May 21, 1915, –
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Premature birth
Physician: Gardner, City
Funeral: Residence, 11 AM, not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: J. L. Brown, Ky, Iva White Brown, Ky
Interment: Hurricane Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 84

Brown, Jennie
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Mother of Chas. S. Brown
Charge to: Chas. S. Brown, East Chicago, Ind.
Residence: 517 North 14 Street
Date of birth: Dec 16, 1859
Date of death, age: August 27, 1917, 57 years, 8 months, 11 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Dropsy
Physician: A. P. Baker, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Retired, Widow, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Thomas Murray, Tenn. – Dixon, –
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 26, Block 2
Notes:
Book B, page 110

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Brown, Leo
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Mrs. Mattie Brown
Charge to: Jesse Brown
Residence: 608 N 11 Street
Date of birth: Sept 11, 1897
Date of death, age: Jan 25, 1919, 21 years, 4 months, 14 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Dr C. Brown, City
Funeral: Cerulean, Ky
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: George Brown, Ky. Mattie Poole, Ky
Interment: Cerulean, Ky
Notes: Body shipped to Cerulean
Book C, page 175

Brown, Leprado D.
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Son of C. F. Brown
Charge to: Brothers, charge to Rans Martin
Residence: Eldorado
Date of birth: July 20, 1893
Date of death, age: Aug 31, 1919, 26 years, 1 month, 11 days
Place of death: City Hospital
Cause of death: Gunshot wound
Physician: Coroner W. M. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Eldorado
Occupation, marital status, religion: Garage owner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: C. F. Brown, Ky. Esther Groves, Ky
Interment: Eldorado
Notes: Body shipped to Eldorado. Shot one time just behind left nipple ranging toward the heart.
Book D, page 12

Brown, Margarie Lee
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Homer Brown
Charge to: LU 944, UMWA
Residence: 912 S 12 Street
Date of birth: March 12, 1919
Date of death, age: March 31, 1919, 19 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Miles Baker, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Homer Brown, Ill. –
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book C, page 229

Brown, Paul A.
Race, where born: American, Herrin
Relation of: Son of Harry Brown
Charge to: Harry Brown
Residence: 508 S 19 Street
Date of birth: April 9, 1916
Date of death, age: April 29, 1916, 20 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Jaundice
Physician: C. Brown, City
Funeral: Residence, 4 PM, Rev Gore
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Harry Brown, DeSoto, Ill. Mabel Butler Brown, Carterville, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 36, Blk 4
Notes:
Book A, page 188

Brown, Paul F.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Forest Brown
Charge to: Forest Brown
Residence: Colp, Ill
Date of birth: May 15, 1916
Date of death, age: June 6, 1916, 22 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr. Black
Funeral: Residence, 1 PM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Forest Brown, Ill. Dicia Stearns Brown, Ill
Interment: Cundiff Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 198

Brown, Pearl
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Wife of Jesse Brown
Charge to:
Residence: 608 North 11 Street
Date of birth: Nov 29, 1891
Date of death, age: Sept 6, 1920, 27 years, 9 months, 7 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Aortic Regurtation
Physician: C. Brown, Herrin
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: William Kirk, Ill. Harriet Stafford, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 281

Brown, William W.
Race, where born: Not given
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: order by John J. Chambers
Residence: No. 3 Mines
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: March 9, 1919, 73 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Dr Chamness, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Retired, Widower, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Not given
Interment: Hurricane
Notes: Payment made by Williamson County and George D. Miller
Book C, page 214

Browning, Alfred J.
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Walter Browning
Residence: Freeman Spur
Date of birth: Aug 1, 1848
Date of death, age: Nov 3, 1920, 72 years, 3 months, 2 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Heart failure
Physician: Coroner W. M. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Graham, Ky
Occupation, marital status, religion: Retired Farmer, Widowed, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Calab Browning, – . –
Interment: East Union, Ky
Notes: Body shipped to Graham, Ky
Book F, page 6

Brusatti, Celesta
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Wife of Henry Brussatti
Charge to: Henry Brusetti, order by Paul Marlo
Residence: N 19 Street
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: May 17, 1916, 38 years, 4 months, 21 days
Place of death: Murphysboro Hospital
Cause of death: Diabetes
Physician: H. M. Daniel, Murphysboro
Funeral: St. Marys Church, Rev E. Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: St. Carlo Cemetery
Notes: Burial Certificate 62
Book A, page 194

Brush, Georgia Lucille
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Sam Brush
Charge to: LU 944 UMWA, order by Mrs. Mollie Brush
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: June 26, 1917
Date of death, age: June 16, 1919, 1 year, 11 months, 20 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Cholera infantum
Physician: A. W. Springs, Dewmaine
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Sam Brush, Ill. Mollie Butcher, Ill
Interment: Carterville
Notes:
Book C, page 274

Brush, Jr., Sam
Race, where born: American, Carterville
Relation of: Son of Sam Brush
Charge to: Sam Brush, secured by LU 944
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: July 21, 1914, not given
Place of death: Sunnyside
Cause of death: Stomach
Physician: Brown, City
Funeral: Sunnyside, 10:30 AM, Rev Meeker
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, not given
Parents/birthplaces: Sam Brush
Interment: Carterville Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 17

Bruzzatti, Mary
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Order by Joe Spezia
Residence: 420 N 18 Street
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Nov 27, 1916, 42 years
Place of death: St. Louis
Cause of death: Pylestis
Physician: -, St. Louis
Funeral: Catholic Church, 2 PM, Rev E. Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: not given, Widow, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “lot”
Book A, page 273

Buchanan, Glen
Race, where born: American, Ala
Relation of: Son of John Buchanan
Charge to: LU Mine 1, Taylor
Residence: 309 South 21 Street
Date of birth: Mar 28, 1918
Date of death, age: Nov 26, 1920, 2 years, 7 months, 28 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Diphtheria
Physician: C. Brown, Herrin
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John Buchanan, Ala. Effie Cooper, Ala
Interment: Shady Grove Cemetery
Notes: Body shipped to Adamsville, Ala
Book F, page 20

Buckel, Mary Elles
Race, where born: American, Not given
Relation of: Sister of John Elles
Charge to: LU Mine B, Herrin
Residence: 620 N 16 Street
Date of birth: Aug 23, 1845
Date of death, age: Mar 1, 1920, 74 years, 6 months, 7 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: L. Wade Baker, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Widowed, Widowed, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John Elles, Penn. –
Interment: Carterville
Notes:
Book D, page 161

Burchfield, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Bart Burchfield
Charge to: Bart Burchfield
Residence: 525 South 23 Street
Date of birth: Dec 5, 1916
Date of death, age: Dec 5, 1916, –
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Still birth
Physician: Dr Brown, City
Funeral: Residence, 11:30 AM, no clergy present
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Bart Birchfield, Alabama. Myrtle Sims Birchfield, Alabama
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 274

Burk, Gladice
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of William Burk
Charge to: LU 1776, Freeman Spur
Residence: Near Freeman Spur
Date of birth: June 15, 1903
Date of death, age: June 28, 1916, 13 years, 13 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Tuberculosis
Physician: name not given, West Frankfort
Funeral: Residence, 10:30 AM, Rev Geo. W. Osteen
Occupation, marital status, religion: Girl, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: William Burk, Ill. Emma Rich Burk, Ill
Interment: Freeman
Notes:
Book A, page 208

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Burk, Joe
Race, where born: American
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Order by Mrs. Burk
Residence: Bush
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: July 18, 1916, 71 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Cranshaw, Bush
Funeral: Bush, 2:30 PM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: not given, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Wilson
Notes:
Book A, page 220

Burris, Calvin
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Jesse Burris
Charge to: LU 944, UMWA, order by Parker Burris
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: Oct 25, 1917
Date of death, age: July 10, 1918, 8 months, 15 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Springs, Dewmaine
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Jesse Burris, Ky. Ruie Hurst, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 23, Block 6
Notes:
Book B, page 290

Butz, Henry
Race, where born: American
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 388 UMWA, Clifford, Ill, order by Fox Hughs
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: July 14, 1914
Date of death, age: July 14, 1914, not given
Place of death: Clifford
Cause of death: Complications
Physician: Evans, Clifford
Funeral: Residence, 10:30 AM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Married
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 13

Byers, Glen
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Chas. L. Byers
Charge to: Chas. L. Byers, Marion RFD, secured LU Tayor #1
Residence: Country (County?)
Date of birth: Dec 10, 1911
Date of death, age: August 18, 1917, 5 years, 8 months, 8 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Fall off mule
Physician: Coroner Wm. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Chas. L. Byers, Ill. May Armstrong, Ill
Interment: Marion
Notes:
Book B, page 101

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C

Cabel, Horace
Race, where born: Black, Ill
Relation of: Son of Miss Flora Cabel
Charge to: order by William Smith
Residence: Freeman
Date of birth: Aug 21, 1919
Date of death, age: Aug 21, 1919, 7 hours
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Sander, Freeman
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: – . Flora Cabel, Ky
Interment: Dewmaine
Notes:
Book D, page 5

Caen, Pete
Race, where born: Russian, Ill
Relation of: Son of Max Caen
Charge to: LU 655, UMWA, Weaver, order by Max Caen
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: Dec 24, 1916
Date of death, age: July 1, 1917, 6 months, 7 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Bronchial pneumonia
Physician: Dr W. R. Gardner, City
Funeral: Buckner
Occupation, marital status, religion: not given, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Max Caen, Austria. Anna Netaric, Austria
Interment: Buckner
Notes:
Book B, page 67

Cagle, Child
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Child of Ceaser Cagle
Charge to: Ceaser Cagle
Residence: 500 S 24 Street
Date of birth: Nov 17, 1915
Date of death, age: Nov 17, 1915, –
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Premature
Physician: Dr G. C. Chamness, City
Funeral: place not given, 9 AM, no clergy
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Ceaser Cagle, Ill. Roxie Chamness Cagle, Ill
Interment: McCowan Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 131

Cain, George E.
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Father of Jesse Cain
Charge to: Jesse Cain
Residence: South
Date of birth: Oct 9, 1858
Date of death, age: Oct 9, 1917, 59 years
Place of death: City Hospital
Cause of death: Exhaustion, operation
Physician: J. T. Black, City
Funeral: Sullivan, Ky
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Widower, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Marion King*, Ky. Louisa Williams, Ky
Interment: Sullivan, Ky
Notes: *Fathers name written as King, phonetically similar to Cain
Book B, page 137

Cain, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of W. C. Cain
Charge to:
Residence: 321 S 21 Street
Date of birth: Jan 28, 1920
Date of death, age: Jan 28, 1920, –
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Still birth
Physician: C. Brown, Herrin
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Will C. Cain, Texas. Lella Williams, Ky
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 20, Block 5
Notes:
Book D, page 102

Calcataera, Infant
Race, where born: Italian, Ill
Relation of: Son of John Calcaterra
Charge to: order by John Calcaterra
Residence: 505 N 13 Street
Date of birth: Nov 24, 1916
Date of death, age: Nov 24, 1916, –
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Carl Baker, City
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: John Calcaterra, Italy. Rosa Marlow, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book A, page 272

Calcaterra, Frank
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Mrs. Frank Calcaterra
Residence: East Cherry
Date of birth: June 5, –
Date of death, age: March 2, 1918, 49 years, 8 months, 27 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Waldman, City
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: John Calcaterra, Italy. Antonia Calcaterra, Itally
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “lot”
Book B, page 219

Calcaterra, Frank
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Son of Vancent Calcaterra
Charge to: LU 944, UMWA, order by John Calcaterra
Residence: 208 N 18 Street
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Jan 26, 1918, not given
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Septicemia
Physician: J. T. Black, City
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Vancent Calcaterra, Italy. Mary Berra, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo, Lot 77 West
Notes:
Book B, page 204

Calcaterra, Infant
Race, where born: Italian, Herrin
Relation of: Daughter of Mark Calcaterra
Charge to: Mark Calcaterrat
Residence: N 12 Street
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: July 18, 1915, not given
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Premature
Physician: not given
Funeral: Catholic Church, 9:30 AM, Rev E. Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Mark Calcaterra, Italy. Rosa Calcaterra, Italy
Interment: Catholic Cemetery
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book A, page 97

Calcaterra, Infant
Race, where born: Italian, Herrin
Relation of: Child of Mark Calcaterra
Charge to: Mark Calcaterra
Residence: N 12 Street
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: July 16, 1915, not given
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Premature
Physician: not given
Funeral: Residence, 3 PM, no clergy given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Mark Calcaterra, Italy
Interment: Catholic Cemetery
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book A, page 95

Calcaterra, Infant
Race, where born: Italian, Ill
Relation of: Son of John Calcaterra
Charge to: Secured LU 1248, UMWA
Residence: 304 N 21 Street
Date of birth: Jan 26, 1920
Date of death, age: Jan 26, 1920, 1 day
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: W. R. Gardner, City
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: John Calcaterra, Italy. Mary Cattano, Italy
Interment: St Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book D, page 100

Calcaterra, Jasper
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: not given
Charge to: L. A. Calcaterra, West Frankfort, Ill
Residence: 320 N 13 Street
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Aug 25, 1916, 52 years
Place of death: Anna State Hospital
Cause of death: Organic Brain Disease
Physician: Dr Walters, Anna
Funeral: St. Mary Church, 2 PM, Rev E Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes:
Book A, page 237

Calcaterra, John
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Son of Louie Calcaterra
Charge to: Chas. Calcaterra
Residence: North 9 Street
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Not given, Not given
Place of death: Anna Hospital
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Not given, Anna, Ill
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Not given, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Louis Calcaterra, Ill. Mary Evaldi, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes:
Book D, page 195

Calcaterra, Margarette
Race, where born: Italian, Herrin
Relation of: Daughter of Joe Calcaterra
Charge to: Joe Calcaterra
Residence: 312 N 18 Street
Date of birth: Feb 23, 1916
Date of death, age: April 28, 1916, 2 months, 5 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: F. C. Murrah, Herrin
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Joe Calcaterra, Italy. Jennie Marlo Calcaterra, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes:
Book A, page 186

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Caloni, Lucy
Race, where born: Italian, Herrin
Relation of: Daughter of Angelo Caloni
Charge to: Angelo Caloni
Residence: 1108 W Adams Street
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: June 23, 1915, 2 years, 6 months
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Scarlet fever
Physician: Sanders, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Angelo Caloni, Italy, Clara Benetti Caloni, Italy
Interment: Catholic Cemetery, Lot 90 West
Notes:
Book A, page 88

Calquhoun, Ralph
Race, where born: Scotch, Scotland
Relation of: Son of Robert Calquhoun
Charge to: Order by Robert Calquhoun
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: Oct 18, 1908
Date of death, age: July 20, 1916, 7 years, 9 months, 2 days
Place of death: Weaver
Cause of death: Gunshot wound
Physician: Coroner G. G. Strike, Marion
Funeral: Residence, 1:30 PM, Meeker
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Robert Calquhoun, Scotland. Anna Reid Colquhoun, Scotland
Interment: City
Notes:
Book A, page 222

Campbell, George
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 944, UMWA, Herrin
Residence: 110 S 18 Street
Date of birth: May 13, 1860
Date of death, age: April 28, 1918, 57 years, 11 months, 15 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Brown, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Robert Campbell, Scotland. Kate Pollock, Scotland
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 43, Block 21
Notes:
Book B, page 253

Campbell, Harriett
Race, where born: American, Arkansas
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Order by W. Thetford
Residence: Hurst
Date of birth: Dec 2, 1826
Date of death, age: Oct 7, 1920, 93 years, 10 months, 5 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: V. H. Burkhart, Hurst
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Retired, Widow, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: – , Ark. Nancy Hogg, Ark
Interment: South County Line Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 294

Campbell, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Dennis Campbell
Charge to: LU 944, UMWA
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: Oct 4, 1919
Date of death, age: Oct 4, 1919, 1 1/2 hours
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Exhaustion and premature birth
Physician: Coroner W. M. McCown, Marion
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Dennis Campbell, Ill. Anna Fanney, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 37

Campbell, Jr., Thomas
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Thomas Campbell, Sr.
Charge to: LU 944, UMWA, order by Altona Campbell
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Jan 12, 1918, not given
Place of death: City Hospital
Cause of death: Appendicitis operation
Physician: Dr J. T. Black, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Miner, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Thomas Campbell, Alabama. Altona George, Alabama
Interment: Carterville
Notes:
Book B, page 195

Campbell, Ruth Evelyn
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Dennis Campbell
Charge to: LU 944, UMWA
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: March 6, 1919
Date of death, age: July 20, 1919, 4 months, 14 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Dr Springs, Dewmaine
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Dennis Campbell, Ill. Anna Finney, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 24, block 5
Notes:
Book C, page 290

Canada, Daisy
Race, where born: Not given
Relation of: Wife of Everett Canada*
Charge to: Williamson County, order by Otis Clark
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: Oct 27, –
Date of death, age: Not given, Not given
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: G. C. Chamness, City
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Not given
Parents/birthplaces: – Meadows (father)
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Potters field. *James M. Canada written first, then lined out
Book C, page 69

Canada, James M.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Everett Canada
Charge to: Williamson County, order by Otis Clark
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: March 23, 1917
Date of death, age: Oct 24, 1918, 1 year, 7 months, 1 day
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Tweedy, Royalton
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Everett Canada, Ill. Daisy Meadows, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Potters field
Notes:
Book C, page 64

Cannedy/Camedy, Anna May
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Hershal Cannedy*
Charge to: Order by Hershal Camedy
Residence: 1412 West Cherry
Date of birth: Nov 26, 1915
Date of death, age: Oct 8, 1920, 4 years, 10 months, 12 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: G. C. Chamness, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Hershal Camedy, Ill. Mary E. Yancy, Ill
Interment: Pigeon Creek
Notes: *Name spelled both ways
Book D, page 295

Cannon, Hattie
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Mrs. Cagle, South 14 Street, order by Romie Fox
Residence: S 14 Street
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: July 6, 1916, 23 years
Place of death: State Hospital (Elgin)
Cause of death: Suicide, poison
Physician: Coroner
Funeral: Residence, 4 PM, Rev J. W. McKinney
Occupation, marital status, religion: Hospital Attendant, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 214

Cansler, Georgia
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Daughter of Finace Cansler
Charge to: LU #7, order by Arklie Adams
Residence: 412 South 24
Date of birth: Oct 15, 1915
Date of death, age: Dec 28, 1918, 3 years, 2 months, 13 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: G. C. Chamness, City
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Finace Cansler, Ky. Minnie Jenkins, Ky
Interment: Dawson Springs, Ky
Notes: Body shipped to Dawson Springs
Book C, page 149

Cantwell, Melvin Cleatus
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Village Cantwell
Charge to:
Residence: 921 N 13 Street
Date of birth: April 17, 1914
Date of death, age: Oct 19, 1918, 4 years, 6 months, 2 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Pendleton, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Village Cantwell, Ill. Carrie Watson, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book C, page 48

Cappa, Joe
Race, where born: Italian, Ill
Relation of: Son of John Cappa
Charge to: John Cappa
Residence: 311 N 19 Street
Date of birth: June 25, 1914
Date of death, age: June 8, 1916, 1 year, 11 months, 13 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Explosion of dynamite
Physician: Coroner Strike, Marion
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: John Cappa, Italy. Mary Ferrero Cappa, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes:
Book A, page 200

Cappa, Mary
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Wife of John Cappa
Charge to: John Cappa, secured LU Mine A
Residence: 311 N 19 Street
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: June 8, 1916, 21 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Explosion of dynamite
Physician: Coroner Strike, Marion
Funeral: Catholic Church, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Sam Ferraro, Italy. Asinda Vongheri (or Vougheri), Italy
Interment: St. Carlo Cemetery
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book A, page 199

Carbonato, Joe
Race, where born: no further information given
Relation of:
Charge to:
Residence:
Date of birth:
Date of death, age: ,
Place of death:
Cause of death:
Physician:
Funeral:
Occupation, marital status, religion: ,
Parents/birthplaces:
Interment:
Notes: death between Dec 21, 1915 and Jan 5, 1916 (dates on adjacent pages)
Book A, page 58

Carlini, Josaphine
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Not given
Charge to:
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Feb 5, 1919, Not given
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Dr. Springs, Dewmaine
Funeral: St. Mary Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: House Keeper, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Toney Grassi, Italy. Frances Oldani, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes:
Book C, page 184

Carnaghi, Not given
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Joe Carnaghi
Charge to: LU 766, Weaver
Residence: 320 South 20 Street
Date of birth: Sept 15, 1917
Date of death, age: March 24, 1918, 6 months, 9 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Carl Baker, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Joe Carnaghi, Ill. Grace Adams, Ky
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book B, page 226

Carney, Georgia Lee
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Dink Carney
Charge to: LU 766, #2, order by Dink Carney
Residence: 112 South 21 Street
Date of birth: July 3, 1915
Date of death, age: Sept 16, 1917, 2 years, 2 months 13 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Tuberculosis
Physician: Dr Lon Baker, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Dink Carney, Ill. Alma Craig, Ill
Interment: Gentry
Notes:
Book B, page 123

Carr, John M.
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Son of William B. Carr
Charge to: Harrison Carr, Energy
Residence: Energy
Date of birth: April 14, 1895
Date of death, age: Aug 9, 1916, 21 years, 3 months, 25 days
Place of death: Pittsburg, PA
Cause of death: RR Train accident
Physician: not given
Funeral: Energy, not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: RR Foreman, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: William B. Carr, West. Va. Maggie Stroud Carr, Ky
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Body shipped from Pittsburgh, PA
Book A, page 233

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Carter, Delbert
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Husband of Maude Carter
Charge to: LU 1795 Mine B, order by Zollie Carter
Residence: 405 S 19 Street
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Feb 19, 1920, Not given
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia, Flu
Physician: G. C. Chamness, Herrin
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Joe Carter, Ill. Susan Morris, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 27, Block 28
Notes:
Book D, page 141

Carter, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Miss Opal Carter
Charge to: Carter
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: Sept 16, 1917
Date of death, age: Sept 16, 1917, 30 minutes
Place of death: B. G. Hospital
Cause of death: Premature birth
Physician: Dr J. T. Black, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Carl Mattox, Ky. Opal Carter, Ill
Interment: Hurricane
Notes:
Book B, page 124

Carter, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of William Carter
Charge to: order by Jas. Foster
Residence: Bush
Date of birth: Dec 8, 1919
Date of death, age: Dec 8, 1919, 1 day
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Premature
Physician: John A. Hale, Bush
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: William Carter, Ill. Nora May Neal, Ill
Interment: Blairsville
Notes:
Book D, page 69

Carver, Leda May
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Ralph Carver
Charge to: LU 388
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: April 18, 1912
Date of death, age: Nov 6, 1918, 6 years, 6 months, 18 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: C. M. Evans, Clifford
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Ralph Carver, Ill. Friece Elders, Ill
Interment: Foreville Cemetery
Notes:
Book C, page 94

Carver, Richard
Race, where born: Son of Ralph Carver
Relation of: LU 388, UMWA
Charge to:
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: Nov 6, 1918
Date of death, age: Nov 15, 1918, 9 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Dr C. M. Evans, Clifford
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Ralph Carver, Ill. Friece Elders, Ill
Interment: Foreville
Notes:
Book C, page 108

Casebies, Charles Glen
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Forest Casebies
Charge to: LU 1776, UMWA
Residence: 704 N 17 Street
Date of birth: Aug 11, 1917
Date of death, age: Aug 9, 1918, 11 months, 28 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Cholera Infantum
Physician: J. T. Black, City
Funeral: Beaver Dam, Ky
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Forest Casebies, Ky. Myrtle Cooper, Ky
Interment: Beaver Dam, Ky
Notes:
Book C, page 1

Casey, Aaron
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Lavander Casey
Charge to: LU 388, UMWA
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: Feb 24, 1919
Date of death, age: Mar 15, 1920, 11 months, 21 days (does not agree with birth date)
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Dr A. W. Springs, Dewmaine
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Lavander Casey, Ill. Bertha Trint, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 181

Casey, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Mary Casey
Charge to: Williamson County, order by S. E. Storme
Residence: Gorham, Ill
Date of birth: March 15, 1919
Date of death, age: March 18, 1919, 3 days
Place of death: Hurst
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Dr House, DeSoto, Ill
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Charles Casey, Mo. Mary Qualls, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Potters field. Twin to infant on page 217
Book C, page 218

Casey, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Mary Casey
Charge to: Williamson County
Residence: Bush
Date of birth: March 15, 1919
Date of death, age: March 15, 1919, –
Place of death: Bush
Cause of death: Still birth
Physician: Midwife Mrs. Wm. Rhine, Hurst
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Charles Casey, Mo. Mary Casey Qualls, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Potters field. Twin to infant on page 218
Book C, page 217

Casey, Patrick Henry
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Calvin Casey
Charge to: LU Jeffrey
Residence: Over Zwick’s store
Date of birth: July 27, 1903
Date of death, age: June 13, 1920, 16 years, 10 months, 16 days
Place of death: # 7 pond
Cause of death: Accidental drowning
Physician: Coroner W. M. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Baptist church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Calvin Casey, Ill. Liddia Parish, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 231

Cattania, Louie
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 1000, Herrin
Residence: Freeman
Date of birth: 1881
Date of death, age: Sept 13, 1916, 35 years
Place of death: Bond Creek Mines
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Coroner Strike, Marion
Funeral: Catholic Church, Rev E. Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Felilx Cattania, Italy. Louiesa Lanori Cattania, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo, 24 East
Notes:
Book A, page 251

Chadwick, Hallie
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Robert Chadwick
Charge to: LU 944, UMWA, order by Robert Chadwick
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: May 5, 1918
Date of death, age: May 12, 1918, 7 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: J. C. Black, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Robert Chadwick, Ill. Nora Cox, Ill
Interment: Hurricane
Notes:
Book B, page 263

Chamness, William
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Ben Chamness
Charge to: Ben Chamness, Marion, Ill RR #7
Residence: Near Jeffrey
Date of birth: Nov 8, 1893
Date of death, age: Jan 3, 1916, 23 years, 1 month, 25 days
Place of death: Jeffrey Mines
Cause of death: Crush by fall of slate
Physician: Coroner Strike, Marion
Funeral: Lake Creek, 12 noon, Rev Kennison
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Ben Chamness, Ill. Belle Jack Chamness, Ill
Interment: Lake Creek
Notes: Killed by fall of slate in the Jeffery Mines Jan 3, 1916
Burial Certificate #1
Book A, page 148

Chekanerich, Stanley
Race, where born: Polish, Russia
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 2555 UMWA, Bush, order by John Duddy
Residence: Bush
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Dec 16, 1915, 29 years
Place of death: Bush
Cause of death: Gunshot wound
Physician: Coroner Strike, Marion
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Catholic Cemetery
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Shot with shot gun at Bush Ill. by Deputy Sheriff Joe Short about 7 PM Dec 11, 1915
Book A, page 147

Cheodini, James Lewis
Race, where born: Italian, Ill
Relation of: Son of Thomas Cheodini
Charge to:
Residence: 400 N 20 Street
Date of birth: Nov 28, 1917
Date of death, age: Sept 6, 1918, 9 months, 8 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Dr D. S. Boles, City
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Thomas Cheodini, Italy. Marie Marlow, Ill
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “lot”
Book C, page 17

Chesney, Hellen
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Lon Chesney
Charge to: Lon Chesney
Residence: West Monroe
Date of birth: Sept 17, 1915
Date of death, age: Feb 17, 1918, 2 years, 5 months
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Drown in cistern
Physician: Coroner Wm. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Alonzo Chesney, Ill. Della Chew, Ill
Interment: Ava, Ill
Notes: Body shipped to Ava
Book B, page 215

Chesney, Maude
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of William Chesney
Charge to: LU 944 UMWA, c/o H. W. Miles, City, order by William Chesney
Residence: Sunnyside Camp
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Oct 17, 1914, 1 year, 11 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Gastritis
Physician: Brown, City
Funeral: Sunnyside Church, 8:30 AM, no clergy given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: William Chesney
Interment: Spillertown Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 41

Childers, Aline
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Miss Mamie Childers
Charge to: Isham Daugherty
Residence: Energy
Date of birth: May 16, 1919
Date of death, age: Jan 21, 1920, 8 months, 4 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: G. C. Chamness, Herrin
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Isham Daugherty, Tenn. Mamie Childers, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 97

Chiodina, Mary
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Wife of Louie Chiodina
Charge to: not given, order by John Marlow
Residence: 400 N 17 Street
Date of birth: Sept 2, –
Date of death, age: Feb 26, 1918, 49 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Dr Boles, City
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Joe Barney, Italy. Nina Purculli, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “lot”
Book B, page 217

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Christie, Dasie
Race, where born: American, Tenn
Relation of: Wife of William T. Christie
Charge to:
Residence: 713 North Park Avenue
Date of birth: Mar 1, 1886
Date of death, age: June 14, 1920, 34 years, 3 months, 13 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Apoplexy
Physician: Livade Baker, Herrin
Funeral: Baptist Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: William Brayfield, Tenn. Elizabeth Cook, Ky
Interment: IOOF DuQuoin
Notes: Body shipped to DuQuoin, Ill
Book D, page 234

Chrodini, Mrs. Threcia
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Wife of Louie Chrodini
Charge to: Louie Chrodini
Residence: West Monroe
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: May 16, 1917, 47 years
Place of death: B. G. Hospital
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Ransmier, City
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes:
Book B, page 38

Clark, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Walter Clark
Charge to: LU 655, UMWA, order by Walter Clark
Residence: 905 West Maple
Date of birth: May 2, 1918
Date of death, age: May 2, 1918, 3 1/2 hours
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Waldman, Herrin
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Walter Clark, Ky. Lola Wade, Ky.
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book B, page 255

Clark, Lena
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Laurence Teague
Residence: Herrin
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Oct 30, 1918, 31 years
Place of death: City Hospital
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: J. T. Black, City
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Charles Teague, Ky. Marie Woodruff, Ky
Interment: St. Charles, Ky
Notes: Body shipped to St. Charles
Book C, page 73

Clark, Virginia Lee
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of George Clark
Charge to: George Clark, White Row of C & C C Co., secured by LU 1246
Residence: Herrin
Date of birth: Dec 1, 1915
Date of death, age: Sept 25, 1916, 9 months, 25 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Ransmer, City
Funeral: Residence, 2 PM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: George Clark, Ill. Maudie Brown, Ky
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 255

Claunch, Adolph Wayne
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Ed Claunch
Charge to: Ed Claunch
Residence: Blairsville
Date of birth: Jan 30, 1915
Date of death, age: August 15, 1915, 6 months, 16 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Gastritis
Physician: Dr. J.H. Brantley, Cambria
Funeral: Residence, 4 PM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Ed Claunch, Ill. Dell Colp Claunch, Ill
Interment: Cundiff Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 106

Claxton, Alfred R.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Single
Charge to: Mine B Local, order by Walter Claxton
Residence: 716 South 8 St
Date of birth: Nov 13, 1877
Date of death, age: June 7, 1920, 43 years, 6 months, 24 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Physician: Murrah, Herrin
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Single, –
Parents/birthplaces: John Claxton, – . Ferbie Reed, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 228

Clayton, J. M.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Mrs. J. M. Clayton
Residence: 709 N 12 Street
Date of birth: Oct 13, –
Date of death, age: Oct 25, 1918, 43 years, 12 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Spanish Flu
Physician: Dr Boles, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Retail clerk, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John Clayton, Ill. Ellen Humphfry, Ill
Interment: Osage
Notes:
Book C, page 63

Cleveland, Sam
Race, where born: African, Alabama
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 388, UMWA, Clifford
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: June 21, 1884
Date of death, age: July 24, 1916, 32 years, 1 months, 3 days
Place of death: Clifford
Cause of death: Causes Unknown
Physician: Coroner G. G. Strike, Marion
Funeral: Madison #9, 2: 30 PM, Rev Johnson
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: not given
Notes: Body was posted July 27 by Dr Springs, Aird and Evans. Findings: Insufficiency of the Aratery
Valve of the heart
Book A, page 224

Clifton, Thelma
Race, where born: Negro, Alabama
Relation of: Daughter of James Clifton
Charge to: LU 1776, Freeman Spur, order by James Clifton
Residence: Freeman Spur
Date of birth: March 6, 1914
Date of death, age: Dec 16, 1916, 2 years, 9 months, 10 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Bronchitis
Physician: Dr D. W. Sanders, Freeman Spur
Funeral: Cemetery, 3 PM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: James Clifton, Alabama. Pink Devers Clifton, Alabama
Interment: Dewmaine
Notes: Buried in same grave with Clyde Berry. Both died at the same house (page 282)
Book A, page 284

Cline, Ida
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: L. F. Tippett
Residence: 621 N 12 Street
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: May 15, 1919, 33 years
Place of death: Near #9 Madison
Cause of death: Broken neck, jump from car
Physician: Coroner William McCown, Marion
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: House Keeper, Widow, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Elza Myers, Ohio. Ellen McCloud, Ohio
Interment: Rose Hill
Notes: Payment by LU for #7
Book C, page 254

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Clutts, Eveline
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of John Clutts
Charge to:
Residence: Energy
Date of birth: Dec 24, 1909
Date of death, age: March 24, 1919, 9 years, 3 months
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Gas burns
Physician: Dr Sanders, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John Clutts, Ill. Ethel Walter, Ky
Interment: Carterville
Notes:
Book C, page 225

Cobb, Laurence
Race, where born: American, Mo
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU 2555, order by Seth Robinson
Residence: Bush
Date of birth: Jan 1, 1890
Date of death, age: Oct 22, 1918, 28 years, 10 months, 23 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Tweedy, Royalton
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Not given
Interment: Osage
Notes:
Book C, page 57

Coleman, Vernon
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of John Coleman
Charge to: John Coleman
Residence: Cambria
Date of birth: Oct 11, 1910
Date of death, age: Oct 11, 1916, 6 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: J. H. Brooks, Bush
Funeral: Residence, 10:30 AM, Leo More
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John Coleman, Ill. Ollie Whitacre Coleman, Ill
Interment: McKenny Hill
Notes:
Book A, page 262

Collard, Child
Race, where born: American, City
Relation of: Daughter of M. Collard
Charge to: M. Collard
Residence: South 17 Street
Date of birth: July 17, 1914
Date of death, age: July 17, 1914, not given
Place of death: Home
Cause of death: Birth
Physician: Baker & Gardner, City
Funeral: Residence, 10 AM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: not given, not given
Parents/birthplaces: M. Collard
Interment: City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 16

Collins, Julia
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Wife of Joe S. Collins
Charge to: LU 388 UMWA, Clifford
Residence: 900 West Oak
Date of birth: 1883
Date of death, age: April 13, 1916, 33 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pulmonary tuberculosis
Physician: Carl Baker, City
Funeral: Residence, 5 AM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: James Grigsby, Ky. Sarah Grigsby, Ky
Interment: Central City, Ky
Notes:
Book A, page 183

Colombo, Infant
Race, where born: not given
Relation of: Son of Frank Colombo
Charge to: Frank Colombo
Residence: Herrin
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Dec 15, 1914, not given
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: not given
Funeral: Catholic Church, 3 PM, Rev E. Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: not given, not given
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Catholic Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 53

Colombo, Rosie
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Wife of Tony Colombo
Charge to: Mine A Local 1248, order by Thomas Colombo
Residence: 1201 West Monroe
Date of birth: Mar 24, 1894
Date of death, age: Dec 7, 1920, 23 years, 8 months, 13 days*
Place of death: City Hospital
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: J. T. Black, Herrin
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Charley Carnaghi, Italy. Mary Calcaterra, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: *as written
Book F, page 26

Colp, Edward
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Omer Colp
Charge to: LU 388, UMWA, Clifford
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: Aug 23, 1919
Date of death, age: Feb 17, 1920, 5 months, 24 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Measles
Physician: C. M. Evans, Colp
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Omer Colp, Ill. Oma Copheo*, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: *Difficult to read, could be Cophn or Cophu
Book D, page 134

Colp, Georgia Violett
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Milton Colp
Charge to: Milton Colp, order by Ed Claunch
Residence: Blairsville
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: June 18, 1917, 1 year, 4 months
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Black, Bush
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Milton Colp, Ill. Cora Huggins, Ill
Interment: Blairsville
Notes:
Book B, page 59

Columbo, Celesta
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Wife of Bart Colombo
Charge to: order by John Moroni
Residence: 121 S 13 Street
Date of birth: July 22, 1867
Date of death, age: March 2, 1919, 51 years, 7 months, 10 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Ransmier, City
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Joe Miranonto, Italy. Josaphine Calcaterra, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “lot”
Book C, page 209

Combs, Albert L.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Lewis Combs
Charge to: Lewis Combs
Residence: Fudgetown
Date of birth: August 4, 1917
Date of death, age: Dec 10, 1917, 4 months, 6 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: G. C. Chamness, Herrin
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Lewis Combs, West Va. Jennie Kincaid, West Va
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 29, Block 2
Notes:
Book B, page 170

Compton, Lillian Pearl
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Ben Compton
Charge to: Ben Compton
Residence: 1516 West Adams
Date of birth: Dec 26, 1914
Date of death, age: July 16, 1916, 1 year, 6 months, 20 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Cholera Infantum
Physician: J. T. Black, City
Funeral: Residence, 1 PM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Ben Compton, Tenn
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Burial certificate #72
Book A, page 218

Conner, Owen O.
Race, where born: Irish, Ireland
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU Hafer #3, order by Mrs. Lizzie Bailey
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: Oct 28, 1844
Date of death, age: May 24, 1919, 74 years, 6 months, 27 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Mitral regurgitation
Physician: J. T. Black, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Not given
Interment: Hurricane
Notes:
Book C, page 259

Conners, John
Race, where born: not given
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Williamson County
Residence: not given
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: August 19, 1917, not given
Place of death: C B & Q Depot, Herrin
Cause of death: Hit by C B & Q train
Physician: Coroner Wm. McCown, Marion
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: R R laborer, not given
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, County lot
Notes: Killed by C B & Q train Sunday night, Aug 19, 1917. Both legs severed
and left shoulder broken. Run over near Freeman and died on way to hospital.
Book B, page 103

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Cook, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Child of Roy Cook
Charge to: Roy Cook
Residence: 816 South 11 Street
Date of birth: June 25, 1916
Date of death, age: June 26, 1916, 10 hours
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Premature
Physician: F. C. Murrah, City
Funeral: Residence, 3 PM, no clergy present
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Roy Cook, Ill. Zella Tate Cook, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 207

Cooper, Infant
Race, where born: not given
Relation of: Daughter of Miss Francis Cooper
Charge to: County, order by Minnie Mothershead
Residence: 520 W Monroe
Date of birth: June 30, 1917
Date of death, age: July 1, 1917, 16 hours
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Premature birth
Physician: J. T. Black, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: – , Francis Cooper, Ill.
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, County lot
Notes:
Book B, page 66

Copeland, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Danzil Copeland
Charge to: Danzil Copeland
Residence: Energy
Date of birth: Sept 9, 1916
Date of death, age: Sept 9, 1916, 1/2 hour
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Carl Baker, City
Funeral: Residence, 2 PM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Danzil Copeland, Ill. Pearl Ward Copeland, Ill
Interment: City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 247

Copeland, Jr., Danzil
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Danzil Copeland
Charge to: Danzil Copeland
Residence: Energy
Date of birth: August 7, 1915
Date of death, age: August 12, 1915, 5 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Gardner, Herrin
Funeral: Residence, 2 PM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Danzil Copeland, Ill
Interment: City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 105

Copeland, Robert
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Walter Copeland
Residence: 701 S 12 Street
Date of birth: Feb 5, 1858
Date of death, age: Jan 25, 1919, 60 years, 11 months, 20 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: J. C. Black, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Hostler, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Cornelius Copeland, Tenn. Elizabeth Peterson, N.C.
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Wesley Drake, Secry. LU 329, UMWA, Box 807, West Frankfort, Ill
Book C, page 176

Coppe, Earnest
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Mrs. Earnest Coppi
Residence: Freeman Spur
Date of birth: April – not given
Date of death, age: Feb 18, 1917, 42 years
Place of death: B. G. Hospital
Cause of death: Gunshot wound
Physician: Coroner Wm. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: both born Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Shot 3 times with revolver from right side of body, 1 in forehead, 1 near nipple, 1 in side
Book B, page 1

Corder, Fannie
Race, where born: American, Tenn
Relation of: Wife of J. R. Corder
Charge to: LU 388 UMWA, order by J. R. Corder & Mrs. Roberts
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: Oct 5, 1860
Date of death, age: Nov 7, 1920, 60 years, 1 month, 2 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Cancer
Physician: C. M. Evans, Clifford
Funeral: Clifford Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Rev H. B. Wester, Tenn. Sarah Frances, Tenn
Interment: Carterville
Notes:
Book F, page 8

Costantino, Francis
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Wife of Jake Costantin
Charge to: LU 388, UMWA
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: Nov 27, 1892
Date of death, age: Mar 10, 1920, 27 years, 3 months, 12 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: C. M. Evans, Clifford
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Geo. Walker, Tenn. Jane McCully, Ill
Interment: Hurricane
Notes:
Book D, page 173

Council, Robert W.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Thomas Council, secured LU Benton
Residence: Benton
Date of birth: May 1, 1885
Date of death, age: May 13, 1917, 32 years, 12 days
Place of death: Ziegler Hospital
Cause of death: Shock caused by injury in mines
Physician: Coroner W. B. Browning, Christopher
Funeral: Sunnyside
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Rufus Council, Tenn. Sarah A. Jones, Tenn
Interment: Marion
Notes: In margin: Lewis Jones, Pres. LU 1470, Box 208, Benton, Ill.
Book B, page 37

Cover, Alice Pauline
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Frank Cover
Charge to:
Residence: Cambria
Date of birth: Nov 23, 1914
Date of death, age: Jan 13, 1919, 4 years, 1 month, 20 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Burns, hot water
Physician: J. H. Brantley, Cambria
Funeral: Makanda, Ill
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Frank Cover, Ill. Mary Bradley, Ill
Interment: Makanda
Notes:
Book C, page 169

Cowan, Roy H.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of J. U. Cowan
Charge to: Order by J. U. Cowan
Residence: 713 South Park Ave
Date of birth: March 12, 1898
Date of death, age: Jan 14, 1917, 18 years, 10 months, 2 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Dr Murrah, City
Funeral: Christian Church, 2 PM, Rev Nethercut
Occupation, marital status, religion: Student, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: J. U. Cowan, Tenn. Lethy Burnett Cowan, Tenn
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 293

Cox, Fred
Race, where born: English, Ill
Relation of: Son of Fred Cox
Charge to: LU UMWA, Clifford, order by Fred Cox
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: Oct 5, 1916
Date of death, age: Oct 25, 1916, 21 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: C. C. Evans, Clifford
Funeral: Residence, 11 AM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single
Parents/birthplaces: Fred Cox, England, Astor Smith Cox, England
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 264

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Cox, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Ralph Cox
Charge to: Ralph Cox, secured LU
Residence: Freeman
Date of birth: June 28, 1917
Date of death, age: June 28, 1917, 45 minutes
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: premature
Physician: Dr J. T. Black, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Ralph Cox, Ill. Mamie Morris, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Grave designated “single grave”
Book B, page 64

Crabtree, Everett
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU 655, UMWA, order by Otis Clark
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: Feb 25, 1885
Date of death, age: Nov 3, 1918, 33 years, 7 months, 7 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: G. C. Chamness, City
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Sam Crabtree. Lizzie Holland
Interment: Hebrew, Hamilton County
Notes: Charge of $25 for hearse to McLeansboro, plus $10 for a stopover, paid to Frick
Book C, page 84

Crain, Infant
Race, where born: not given
Relation of: Child of Winnie Crain
Charge to: John Crain, brother; J. B. Crain, father
Residence: 920 S 12
Date of birth: Sept 19, 1915
Date of death, age: Sept 19, 1915, –
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Premature
Physician: Murrah, City
Funeral: Residence, 9 AM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Winnie Crain, Ill
Interment: City Cemetery
Notes: Partial payment made with store coupons
Book A, page 119

Crain, William
Race, where born: Not given
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Alonzo Boren, Herrin
Residence: Old Soldiers Home, Quincy, Ill
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: April 20, 1919, Not given
Place of death: City Hospital, Herrin
Cause of death: Broken hip
Physician: J. T. Black, City
Funeral: Hampton Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Retired farmer, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Not given
Interment: Hampton
Notes: Part of payment made by Walker
Book C, page 240

Cranor, Roy
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Sil Cranor
Charge to: LU 1144, UMWA, Colp
Residence: Colp
Date of birth: June 17, 1920
Date of death, age: June 17, 1920, 1 day
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: C. M. Evans, Clifford
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Sil Cranor, Ky. Lula Roberts, Ill
Interment: Carterville Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 236

Cravens, Thomas
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of W. E. Cravens
Charge to: W. E. Cravens
Residence: North 10 Street
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: May 3, 1918, not given
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Lon Baker, City
Funeral: Cemetery
Occupation, marital status, religion: Mine examiner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: W. E. Cravens, Ill. Ellen Stearn, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 28, block 18
Notes:
Book B, page 257

Crayner, Joe Neal
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Son of James Crayner
Charge to: James Crayner, secured by LU #7
Residence: 608 S 13 Street
Date of birth: July 27, 1915
Date of death, age: May 13, 1917, 1 year, 9 months, 16 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: H. H. Pendleton, City
Funeral: Dawson Springs, Ky
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: James Crayner, Ky. Pearl Eli, Ky.
Interment: Dawson Springs Ky.
Notes:
Book B, page 36

Creaner, Woodrow Wilson
Race, where born: American, Ala
Relation of: Son of David Creaner
Charge to: LU 655, UMWA Weaver
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: June 28, 1919
Date of death, age: Nov 30, 1920, 1 year, 5 months, 2 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: G. C. Chamness, Herrin
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: David Creaner, Ala. Cleavie Englebird, Ala
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Miners Lot
Notes:
Book F, page 21

Crespi, Angolina
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Mother of Jno & Geo Crespi
Charge to: John Crespi
Residence: N 20 Street
Date of birth: Dec 7, 1854
Date of death, age: Dec 29, 1919, 65 years, 22 days
Place of death: Murphysboro Hospital
Cause of death: Sarcoma right kidney
Physician: Chas. Molz, Murphysboro
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Not given, Widow, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Unknown, both Italy
Interment: St Carlo
Notes: Family Lot
Book D, page 79

Crispi, Infant
Race, where born: Italian, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of John Crispi
Charge to:
Residence: 216 N 20 Street
Date of birth: Apr 10, 1920
Date of death, age: Apr 10, 1920, Still Birth
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Still Birth
Physician: D. S. Boles, Herrin
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: John Crispi, Italy. Josaphine Puricillo, Ill
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes:
Book D, page 201

Crowder, Bertha I.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Frank M. Crowder
Charge to: LU 2556, UMWA
Residence: Hafer #3
Date of birth: Feb 3, 1915
Date of death, age: Nov 4, 1918, 3 years, 9 months, 1 day
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Pendleton, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Frank M. Crowder, Ky. Docia Winget, Ill
Interment: Hurricane
Notes:
Book C, page 88

Crowell, Eleck
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU Taylor #1, order by Ben L. Crowell
Residence: Hafer Crossing
Date of birth: Sept 24, 1878
Date of death, age: Oct 27, 1918, 40 years, 1 month, 3 days
Place of death: Hospital
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: J. C. Black, City
Funeral: Murphysboro
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Wash Crowell, Ky. Nancy Ann Crowell, Ky
Interment: Murphysboro
Notes:
Book C, page 70

Crowell, Ollie
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Child of Thomas F. Crowell
Charge to: LU 1795 UMWA, Mine B
Residence: South 25 Street
Date of birth: October 9, 1900
Date of death, age: Aug 13, 1918, 17 years, 10 months, 4 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pulmonary tuberculosis
Physician: M. Baker, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Student, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Thomas F. Crowell, Ky. Alice Chitty, Ill
Interment: Chitty
Notes:
Book C, page 5

Cruse, John M.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Grant Cruse
Charge to: Grant Cruse
Residence: Cambria
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Feb 26, 1915, 8 months, 27 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: J. H. Brantley, Cambria
Funeral: Residence, 9:30 AM, J. W. McKinney
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Grant Cruse, Ill. Mother’s maiden name: Williams
Interment: DuQuoin
Notes:
Book A, page 67

Cruse, Ruie
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Wife of Robert R. Cruse
Charge to: Robert R. Cruse, order by Mrs. Crain
Residence: Cambria
Date of birth: Nov 18, 1888
Date of death, age: May 1, 1916, 27 years, 5 months, 13 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: J. H. Brantley, Cambria
Funeral: Christian Church, 11 AM, Rev Wm. Barringer
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Jas. N. Johnson, Ill. Mary Bell Johnson, Ill
Interment: Blairsville
Notes:
Book A, page 189

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Cummins, Opal Mildred
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of John Cummins
Charge to:
Residence: Blairsville
Date of birth: Aug 3, 1916
Date of death, age: Sept 16, 1918, 2 years, 1 month, 13 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Inter colitis
Physician: H. V. Burkhart, Hurst
Funeral: Tunnel Hill, Ill
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John Cummins, Ill. Ellen Kincannon, Ill
Interment: Tunnel Hill
Notes:
Book C, page 21

Curlette, Antonia
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Wife of Charles Culletta (or Calletta)
Charge to: LU UMWA, Weaver, Ill, order by husband
Residence: Weaver House 31
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Nov 17, 1914, 32 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Typhoid fever
Physician: W. Baker, City
Funeral: NONE
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: no names, both born Italy
Interment: Catholic Cemetery
Notes: Grave designated as “row.” Note different spellings of surname
Book A, page 48

Czerepski, Steve
Race, where born: Polish, Russia
Relation of: Son of Stanley Czerepski
Charge to: LU 388, UMWA Clifford
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: June 19, 1916, 22 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Gunshot wound (Suicide)
Physician: Coroner Strike, Marion
Funeral: Catholic Church, 2 PM, Rev E.Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Stanley Czerepski, Russia. Katie Kowlski Czerepski, Russia
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Burial certificate #10
Book A, page 203

Czerwauka, Joe
Race, where born: Polish, Russia
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 655, UMWA
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: March 19, –
Date of death, age: Dec 15, 1917, 24 years, 8 months, 26 days
Place of death: Weaver
Cause of death: Gunshot wounds
Physician: Coroner McCown, Marion
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Andrew Czerwauka, Russia. Annie Ram-t–kis, Russia
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book B, page 175

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Daccido, Dora
Race, where born: Italian, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Joe Daccido
Charge to: Joe Daccido
Residence: 312 N 19 Street
Date of birth: Aug 16, 1913
Date of death, age: Sept 28, 1916, 3 years, 1 month, 12 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Dr Ransmier, City
Funeral: Catholic Church, 1:30 PM, Rev E. Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Joe Daccido, Italy. Felice Paradici Doccido, Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book A, page 257

Dalton, Ben
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 388, UMWA, Clifford, order by Robert Connelly
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: July 5, 1917, 26 years
Place of death: Clifford Mines
Cause of death: Crush by R.R. cars
Physician: Coroner Wm. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Iuka, Ill
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Andrew Dalton. Margarett Foster
Interment: Iuka
Notes: Body shipped to Iuka, Marion County, Ill
Book B, page 70

Dalton, James
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Isaac Dalton (deceased)
Charge to: Order by Mrs. Maude McCormick
Residence: Energy
Date of birth: Sept 20, 1898
Date of death, age: Sept 27, 1920, 22 years, 7 days
Place of death: City Hospital
Cause of death: Crushed by Machinery
Physician: Coroner W. M. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Labor at Powder plant, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Isaac Dalton, Ill. Millie Ann Nelson, Ill
Interment: Tunnel Hill Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 289

Dare, Thomas
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Husband of Mettie Dare
Charge to: LU 655, UMWA, Weaver
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: Dec 21, 1866
Date of death, age: July 17, 1920, 53 years, 6 months, 26 days
Place of death: Hospital
Cause of death: Meningitis
Physician: Carl Baker, City
Funeral: Murphysboro Cemetery
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Frank Dare, Ill. Margarette Mitchell, Tenn
Interment: Tower Grove Cemetery, Murphysboro
Notes:
Book D, page 251

Darhe, Mrs Ben
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Wife of Ben Darhe
Charge to: Ben Darhe
Residence: Freeman
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Sept 7, 1914, 33 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Cancer of Stomach
Physician: Gardner & Baker, City
Funeral: Catholic Church, 2 PM, Rev E. Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: Housewife, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Catholic Cemetery
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book A, page 29

Darnell, Alfred Sherman
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Order by Wilson Darnell
Residence: 413 N 14 Street
Date of birth: March 1, 1867
Date of death, age: June 24, 1916, 49 years, 3 months, 23 days
Place of death: B G Hospital
Cause of death: Cirrhosis of liver
Physician: Baker and Gardner, Herrin
Funeral: Presbyterian Church, 10 AM, Rev W. C. Meeker
Occupation, marital status, religion: Teamster, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Thomas Darnell, Martha Banes Darnell
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 205

Darnell, Carie
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Wife of Bert Darnell
Charge to: L. U. Taylor 2
Residence: Fordville
Date of birth: Feb 14, 1892
Date of death, age: April 6, 1920, 28 years, 1 month, 22 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Child birth
Physician: G. C. Chamness, Herrin
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Mourd Potts, Ky. Fannie Gomurly (or Gormerly) , Ky
Interment: Hurricane
Notes:
Book D, page 198

Daugherty, Flora C.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Elisha Daugherty
Charge to: Elisha Daugherty
Residence: Herrin Township
Date of birth: July 13, 1916
Date of death, age: July 28, 1917, 1 year, 15 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Inter colitis
Physician: Dr G. C. Chamness, City
Funeral: Cemetery Chapel
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Elisha Daugherty, Ky. Mabel McPharon, Ky
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book B, page 89

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Daugherty, Glen and Lynn
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son and Daughter of Ishaw Daugherty
Charge to:
Residence: Energy
Date of birth: Dec 5, 1920
Date of death, age: Dec 5, 1920, –
Place of death: Energy
Cause of death: Still birth
Physician: G. C. Chamness, Herrin
Funeral: None
Occupation, marital status, religion: Children, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Ishaw Daugherty, Tenn. Mamie Childers, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Both children buried in same casket. One born dead, one lived 10 minutes, AGS
Book F, page 23

Davies, William John
Race, where born: Welch, Wales
Relation of: Son of William Davies
Charge to: LU 388, UMWA, order by William Davies
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: Oct 22, 1878
Date of death, age: May 27, 1918, 39 years, 7 months, 5 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Paralysis
Physician: Dr Brown, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: William Davis, Wales. Charlotte Richard, Wales
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Note two spellings of surname
Book B, page 270

Davis, Anna May
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Maude Davis
Charge to: Order by Lee Storme
Residence: Cambria
Date of birth: April 14, 1913
Date of death, age: Aug 10, 1916, 3 years, 3 months, 26 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Tuberculosis, Menningitis
Physician: J.H. Brantley, Cambria
Funeral: Cambria, 2 PM, Rev Wm. Barringer
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John B. Davis, Indiana. Maude Tally Davis, Ill
Interment: Cundiff
Notes:
Book A, page 230

Davis, Infant
Race, where born: Black, Colp, Ill
Relation of: Son of Howard Davis
Charge to:
Residence: Colp
Date of birth: Dec 27, 1920
Date of death, age: Dec 27, 1920, –
Place of death: Colp
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Not given
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Not given
Parents/birthplaces: Howard Davis, Miss. Francis Heiskell, Colp, Ill
Interment: Dewmaine
Notes:
Book E, page 7

Davis, Jr., Wesley
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Wesley Davis Sr.
Charge to: LU 944 UMWA
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: Feb 18, 1901
Date of death, age: Sept 5, 1919, 18 years, 6 months, 17 days
Place of death: Sunnyside Mines
Cause of death: Fall of slate
Physician: Coroner W. M. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Wesley Davis Sr., Ill. Ica Christian, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 16, Block 28
Notes:
Book D, page 15

Davis, Minnie
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Mother of Ishmael Davis
Charge to: LU 388, UMWA, order by Ishmael Davis
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Feb 13, 1918, About 45 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Tuberculosis of bowels
Physician: C. M. Evans, Clifford
Funeral: Cleaton, Ky
Occupation, marital status, religion: House keeper, Widow, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Morris Fox, Ky. Jennie Mauzy, Ky
Interment: Friendship, Ky
Notes: Body shipped to Cleaton, Ky
Book B, page 213

Davis, Nancy Adeline
Race, where born: American, Selane, Co.
Relation of: “wife” – husband’s name not given
Charge to: George Morgan, order by Mrs. George Morgan
Residence: Carterville, Ill
Date of birth: Feb 26,1870
Date of death, age: Oct 8, 1920, 50 years, 7 months, 12 days
Place of death: Carterville, Ill
Cause of death: Pulmonary tuberculosis
Physician: Hall Whiteaker, Carterville
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Retired, Married, Baptist
Parents/birthplaces: George Carner, Selane, Co. –
Interment: Hill Crest
Notes:
Book E, page 2

Davis, Rewel*
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of P. S. Davis
Charge to:
Residence: 323 S 18 Street
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Nov 21, 1918, Not given
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Physician: Pendleton, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: P. S. Davis, Ky. Amerine Ashley, Ky
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Index gives name as Jewel, however this is definitely indicated as a male child
Book C, page 116

Davis, William Rufus
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Robert Davis
Charge to: LU 766, UMWA, order by Robert Davis
Residence: 512 West Maple Street
Date of birth: Oct 25, 1917
Date of death, age: Oct 26, 1917, 10 hours
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Pendleton, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Robert Davis, Ky. Eddie McNeely, Ky
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Grave designated as “S & V”
Book B, page 145

Dawson, Ben
Race, where born: American, not given
Relation of: not given
Charge to: D. M. Dawson, Herrin
Residence: 316 South 16 Street
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Dec 31, 1916, 50 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Tuberculosis
Physician: Dr Brown, City
Funeral: Christian Church, 10:30 AM, Rev Osteen
Occupation, marital status, religion: Retired, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Allen Dawson, Alabama. Mary Vaughn Dawson, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 289

Dawson, Child
Race, where born: American, Herrin
Relation of: Daughter of Fred Dawson
Charge to: Fred Dawson, Herrin
Residence: Herrin
Date of birth: Oct 24, 1914
Date of death, age: Oct 24, 1914, 0 years, 0 months, 0 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Lou Baker, City
Funeral: Residence, not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Fred Dawson, Ill. Anna Hiller Dawson, Ill.
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Diagram of lot shows grave at upper left corner of lot.
Book A, page 42

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Dawson, Harold
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of D. M. Dawson
Charge to: D. M. Dawson
Residence: 701 N 11 Street
Date of birth: Oct 25, 1916
Date of death, age: July 7, 1917, 8 months, 11 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Gastro interitis
Physician: C. Brown, City
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: D. M. Dawson, Ill. Ellen Tennie Isom, Ill.
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book B, page 71

Deason, Ruby
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Edward Deason
Charge to: Edward Deason
Residence: Hurst
Date of birth: Oct 18, 1908
Date of death, age: Oct 13, 1917, 8 years, 5 months, 25 days
Place of death: City Hospital
Cause of death: Peritonitis, appendicitis operation
Physician: Dr. Frank Deason, Bush
Funeral: Zion Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Edward Deason, Desoto, Ill. Allie Kinnell, Desoto, Ill
Interment: Zion
Notes:
Book B, page 139

Dejuno, John
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU 1000, UMWA, order by Joe Lazzaro
Residence: Freeman
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Dec 1, 1918, 39 years
Place of death: City Hospital
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Carl Baker, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Francesco Dejuno, Italy. –
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book C, page 125

Dell Eria, Louie
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Joe Berra, Murphysboro
Residence: Herrin
Date of birth: Feb. 8, 1866
Date of death, age: Oct. 2, 1914 12:20 PM, 48 years, 7 months, 24 days
Place of death: Herrin
Cause of death: Gunshot wound
Physician: Coroner, Marion
Funeral: St. Marrys Church, 9 AM, Rev E. Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: Merchant, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Catholic Cemetery
Notes: Pall Bearers: Judge Cook, J. B. White, Paul D. Herrin, John Herrin,
C. E. Anderson, Joe Galdonia, Louis Della Era.
Suicide by shooting himself in the mouth at home in automobile at 12:20 PM,
Oct 2, 1914, cause unknown.
Book A, page 34

Dellingham, William
Race, where born: not given
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Mrs. Wm. Dellingham
Residence: 521 N 14
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: July 23, 1917, 56 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Abscess of brain
Physician: C. Brown, City
Funeral: Princeton, Ky
Occupation, marital status, religion: Watchman, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Princeton, Ky
Notes: Body shipped to Princeton, Ky
Book B, page 83

Delvida, Chas.
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: not given
Charge to: Dom Delvida, N 17th Street
Residence: Herrin
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Nov 4, 1914, 19 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Tuberculosis
Physician: Wayde Baker, Herrin
Funeral: Catholic Church, 3 PM, Rev E. Senese
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Catholic Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 43

Deming, Ada E.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Wife of Fred Deming
Charge to: Fred Deming
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: July 14, 1892
Date of death, age: Jan 28, 1916, 23 years, 6 months, 10 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Tuberculosis
Physician: Dr L. Wade Baker, Herrin
Funeral: Clifford Church, 11 AM, Rev W. McKinney
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Rise Etherton, Ill. Josephine Reece Etherton, Ill
Interment: Carterville City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 154

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Denastri, John
Race, where born: Italian, Italy
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 1795, UMWA, Mine B, order by Henry Denastri
Residence: Near Mine B
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: May 5, 1917, not given
Place of death: Mine B
Cause of death: Run over by coal cars
Physician: Coroner Wm. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Jocco Denastri, Italy. – , Italy
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book B, page 34

Denoyer, William A.
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Alexander Denoyer
Charge to: LU 1248 UMWA, order by Ethel Denoyer
Residence: 205 South 20 Street
Date of birth: Aug 28, 1899
Date of death, age: May 31, 1918, 18 years, 9 months, 3 days
Place of death: Mine A
Cause of death: Heart failure
Physician: Coroner Wm. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Alexander Denoyer, Ill. Ethel Denoyer, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 26, Block 1
Notes: Diagram of lot shows grave in NE corner
Book B, page 275

Devers, Martha
Race, where born: Black, Alabama
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Not given
Residence: Not given
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Not given (Page dated July 7, 1920), Not given
Place of death: Not given
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Not given
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Not given, Not given
Parents/birthplaces: Not given
Interment: Not given
Notes: payment by LU 1776
Book D, page 241

Dewitt, Cynthia
Race, where born: American, –
Relation of: Wife of Lorenzo Dewitt
Charge to: LU 2555, UMWA, order by Frank Boucher
Residence: Hurst
Date of birth: June 2, 1862
Date of death, age: May 22, 1918, 55 years, 11 months, 20 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Burkhart, Hurst
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Daniel Perlaims, New York. Margarette Boop, Penn
Interment: Howard
Notes:
Book B, page 268

Dickerson, Charles
Race, where born: Polish
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 944 UMWA
Residence: South 9
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: June 22, 1914, not given
Place of death: C.B.& Q. reservoir
Cause of death: Drowning
Physician: Coroner Strike, Marion
Funeral: Ledford, Ill
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Ledford
Notes:
Book A, page 6

Dillow, Viola
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Wife of Harvey Dillow
Charge to:
Residence: 1500 West Maple
Date of birth: Dec 3, 1892
Date of death, age: Aug 18, 1918, 25 years, 8 months, 15 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Tuberculosis
Physician: Dr Brown, City
Funeral: Holiness Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: – . Drew Rogers, Ky
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book C, page 9

Ditterline, Herbert Johnson
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Herbert Ditterline
Charge to:
Residence: Cambria
Date of birth: May 27, 1917
Date of death, age: Oct 30, 1920, 3 years, 5 months, 3 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: J. H. Brantley, Cambria
Funeral: Baptist Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Herbert Ditterline, Ill. Lena Hopkins, Ill
Interment: Carterville
Notes: Payment from LU 1144
Book F, page 5

Dixon, Nellie
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Wife of Henry Dixon
Charge to: John Stant, brother, Lawrenceville, Ill, RR2, Box 10
Residence: 212 North 18 Street
Date of birth: Oct 24, 1885
Date of death, age: Sept 25, 1920, 35 years, 29 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Gunshot wound
Physician: Coroner W. M. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Laurenceville
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: John Stant, Not given. Not given
Interment: Flat Rock, Ill
Notes: Body shipped to Flat Rock
Book D, page 288

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Dobson, Sarah
Race, where born: American, Arkansas
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU 655 UMWA, order by Mrs. Anna Rush
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: Sept 9, 1852
Date of death, age: Oct 6, 1920, 68 years, 27 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: G. C. Chamness, Herrin
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Retired, Widow, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Washington Reid, Ark. ____ Mason, Ark
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 4, Block 5
Notes:
Book D, page 292

Dolatesis, Frank
Race, where born: Lithuanian, Ill
Relation of: Son of Toney Deletesis
Charge to: LU 655, UMWA, order by Rosie Toawkis
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: May 19, 1915
Date of death, age: May 21, 1918, 3 years, 2 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Gunshot wounds (accidental)
Physician: Coroner Wm. McCown, Marion
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Toney Dolatesis, Russia. Agnes Augustine, Russia
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row.” Note two different spellings of surname
Book B, page 267

Doneff, Child
Race, where born: Lithuanian
Relation of: Daughter of Theodore P. Doneff
Charge to: Theodore P. Doneff
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: July 12, 1914
Date of death, age: July 12, 1914, not given
Place of death: Weaver
Cause of death: Birth
Physician: not given
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, not given
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Catholic Cemetery
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book A, page 12

Donelson, Anna
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of J. M. Donelson
Charge to: Geo. Bradshaw, Sunnyside, order by Geo. Bradshaw, LU 944
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: March 9, 1916
Date of death, age: June 25, 1916, 3 months, 16 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Cholera Inflantun
Physician: C. W. Vaughn, City
Funeral: Residence, 10 AM, no clergy given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: J. M. Donelson, Ill. Martha Temperence Donelson, Ill
Interment: Creal Springs
Notes: “Adopted” written in, then lined out
Book A, page 206

Dopsis, Charlie
Race, where born: Lithuanian, Russia
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU 655, UMWA, Weaver, order by Victor Rompis
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: June 24, 1869
Date of death, age: Sept 11, 1919, 50 years, 2 months, 17 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: G. C. Chamness, Herrin
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal Miner, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Aggie Dopsis, Russia. – Rupshot, Russia
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book D, page 18

Dorris, Frank
Race, where born: Lithuanian, Russia
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: LU, UMWA, Bush
Residence: Bush
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: March 8, 1919, 28 years
Place of death: Bush Mines
Cause of death: Fall of slate in mines
Physician: Coroner Wm. Browning, Christopher
Funeral: Catholic Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Single, Catholic
Parents/birthplaces: Victor Dorris, Russia. Mary Lodwoskie, Russia
Interment: St. Carlo
Notes: Grave designated as “row”
Book C, page 215

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Downs, Mrs.
Race, where born: American
Relation of: Mother of Ed Downs
Charge to: Ed Downs, Cambria, Ill
Residence: South 22 Street
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: August 10, 1914, 78 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Brights
Physician: not given
Funeral: Wolf Creek, 2 PM, Rev Reynolds
Occupation, marital status, religion: not given, Widow
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Wolf Creek
Notes:
Book A, page 23

Draper, Buelah May
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Albert Draper
Charge to: LU 944 UMWA, Sunnyside, order by Albert Draper
Residence: Sunnyside #40
Date of birth: Oct 21, 1915
Date of death, age: Dec 4, 1915, 1 month, 13 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Sanders, City
Funeral: Residence, 10 AM, not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Albert Draper, KY. Lizzie Ball Draper, Ky
Interment: Hurricane Cemetery
Notes: Twin sister to Francis Fay, page 141
Book A, page 142

Draper, Francis Fay
Race, where born: American, Herrin
Relation of: Daughter of Albert Draper
Charge to: LU 944 UMWA, Sunnyside, order by Albert Draper
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: Oct 21, 1915
Date of death, age: Dec 4, 1915, 1 month, 13 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Gastritis
Physician: Dr Sanders, City
Funeral: Residence, 10 AM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Albert Draper, Ky. Lizzie Ball Draper, Ky
Interment: Hurricane Cemetery
Notes: Twin sister to Buelah May, page 142
Book A, page 141

Draper, Mrs. S. E.
Race, where born: American
Relation of: Wife of S. E. Draper
Charge to: S. E. Draper, secured by LU 944
Residence: Near Sunnyside
Date of birth: not given
Date of death, age: Dec 19, 1914, 55 years
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Cancer
Physician: not given
Funeral: Residence, 2 PM, Jas. Walker
Occupation, marital status, religion: House wife, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book A, page 54

Draper, Opal
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Willie Draper
Charge to: LU 655, UMWA
Residence: Weaver
Date of birth: Feb 17, 1919
Date of death, age: April 3, 1919, 1 month, 14 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Bronchial pneumonia
Physician: C. M. Evans, Clifford
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Willie Draper, Ky. Dovie Pitts, Ark
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book C, page 232

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Dudeck, Ester
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Joe Dudeck
Charge to:
Residence: 106/120 S 20 Street (both #s listed)
Date of birth: Aug 11, 1917
Date of death, age: Aug 26, 1918, 1 year, 15 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: Carl Baker, City
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Joe Dudeck, Ill. Eldora Harris, Ill
Interment: Benton, Ill
Notes:
Book C, page 14

Dugger, Melvin
Race, where born: American, Not given
Relation of: Not given
Charge to: Not given
Residence: 612 South 23 Street
Date of birth: Not given
Date of death, age: Mar 10, 1920, 41 years, 7 years, 22 days
Place of death: Hospital
Cause of death: Inp….ma
Physician: F. Murrah, Herrin
Funeral: Not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Timer, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: T. S. Dugger, Tenn. Nancy Tanner, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery, Lot 18, Block 4
Notes:
Book D, page 174

Dunn, Robert Allen
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Elmer Dunn
Charge to: LU 655, UMWA, James L. Brown, Pres., Weaver
Residence: Sunnyside
Date of birth: Jan 12, 1915
Date of death, age: Sept 18, 1916, 1 year, 8 months, 6 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Cholera Infantum
Physician: Dr Carl Baker, City
Funeral: Residence, 9 AM, clergy not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Elmer Dunn, Ill. Laura Bradshaw Dunn, Ill
Interment: Boucher Chapel, Murphysboro
Notes: Burial certificate #29
Book A, page 253

Dunning, Edward Lee
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Rolla Dunning
Charge to:
Residence: Cambria
Date of birth: Jan 17, 1920
Date of death, age: July 25, 1920, 6 months, 8 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: John H. Brantley, Cambria
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Rolla Dunning, Ill. Bessie Robinson, Ill
Interment: Carterville Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 256

Dunning, Infant
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of J. E. Dunning
Charge to: J. E. Dunning
Residence: Bush
Date of birth: July 12, 1917
Date of death, age: July 13, 1917, 12 hours
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: J. C. Black, Bush
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: J. E. Dunning, Ky. Willie Ramsey, Ky.
Interment: Marion, Ill
Notes:
Book B, page 75

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Dunning, Juanita
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Ivy Dunning
Charge to:
Residence: Bush
Date of birth: Aug 22, 1919
Date of death, age: Aug 21, 1920, 11 months, 29 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: John A. Hale, Bush
Funeral: Bush Church
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Ivy Dunning, Ill. Merissa Burk/Burn, Ill
Interment: Hinchcliff Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 270

Dunquid, Lydia
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Daughter of Mrs Mary Barnes
Charge to: Mrs Mary Barnes, order by Mr Foster
Residence: Bush, Ill
Date of birth: April 3, 1897
Date of death, age: Feb 15, 1917, 9 years, 10 months, 12 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Measles, Pneumonia
Physician: Dr J. T. Black, Bush
Funeral: Residence, 1 PM, no clergy present
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Washington Dunquid, Va. Mary Childers Barnes, Ky
Interment: Howard
Notes:
Book A, page 300

Durham, Harry
Race, where born: American, Ky
Relation of: Son of P. W. Durham
Charge to: LU 944, UMWA, order by Jack Durham
Residence: 309 South 20
Date of birth: May 4, 1900
Date of death, age: Jan 14, 1918, 17 years, 8 months, 10 days
Place of death: Sunnyside mines
Cause of death: Crush with coal car and mule
Physician: Coroner Henry Wilson, J.P., Herrin
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: P. W. Durham, Tenn. Josaphine Roland, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book B, page 196

Durham, Pauline
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of Roy Durham
Charge to:
Residence: 317 S 24 Street
Date of birth: Sept 8, 1919
Date of death, age: Aug 6, 1920, 10 months, 28 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Not given
Physician: C. Brown, Herrin
Funeral: Residence
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Roy Durham, Ill. Pearl Robison/Robinson, Ky
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes:
Book D, page 264

Durham, Pete W.
Race, where born: American, Tenn
Relation of: not given
Charge to: LU 655, UMWA, Weaver, order by Roy Durham
Residence: 309 S 20
Date of birth: Aug 26, 1860
Date of death, age: July 25, 1917, 56 years, 10 months, 29 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: not given
Physician: Dr Boles, City
Funeral: not given
Occupation, marital status, religion: Coal miner, Married, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: not given
Interment: City Cemetery
Notes:
Book B, page 86

Durham, Ralph
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Son of Roy Durham
Charge to:
Residence: 1405 West Oak
Date of birth: Nov 10, 1911
Date of death, age: Oct 13, 1918, 6 years, 10 months, 3 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Spanish Flu
Physician: Pendleton, City
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Student, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: Roy Durham, Ill. Pearl Robinson, Ill
Interment: Herrin City Cemetery
Notes: Payment from LU Taylor #2
Book C, page 41

Dye, Anna
Race, where born: American, Ill
Relation of: Daughter of George W. Dye
Charge to: LU 388, UMWA
Residence: Clifford
Date of birth: May 3, 1916
Date of death, age: Nov 28, 1918, 2 years, 6 months, 25 days
Place of death: Residence
Cause of death: Bronchial pneumonia
Physician: C. M. Evans, Clifford
Funeral: none
Occupation, marital status, religion: Child, Single, Protestant
Parents/birthplaces: George W. Dyer, Ill. Nannie Dean, Ill
Interment: Dugger
Notes: Body shipped to Brookport, Ill. Note 2 spellings of surname
Book C, page 122

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