Donald H. Claypool
1936 - 2017 (81 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Donald H. Claypool was born on 21 Feb 1936 in Alvin, Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Richard Henry Claypool and Myrtle Ellen Huffman); died on 13 Apr 2017; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Vermilion County has lost a great genealogist and historian. Donald H. Claypool passed this life 13 April 2017. He was 81. He was born 21 February 1936 to Richard and Myrtle Huffman Claypool in a cabin near the Alvin area of Vermilion County Illinois.
Don attended Mann’s Chapel, Dale and Bethel Grade Schools, all of which are located in the Alvin area. He graduated from Rossville-Alvin High School in 1954 and worked on the farm for a while. He was drafted into the army in 1959, serving in the Korean Conflict. Discharged in 1961, he returned to the farm near Alvin before hiring on at Bohn Aluminum in 1962 retiring about 2007.
Don married Barbara Robertson Hill on 3 September 1965. She preceded him in death 4 August 2010. They raised two sons: Bill Hill (Jan) of Oakwood, and Brian Claypool (Debra) of Cary, Il. They enjoyed four grandchildren: Kyle (Laura); Makenna, Joshua and Brianna Claypool. He married Patricia Marble Smith 31 July 2011 and with this union came three “new daughters,” Gayle Silkwood, Reta Feezor, and Pamela Landis, ten more grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. His sister, Barbara Pichon, of Danville survives him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Thelma, and two brothers Jim and Tom.
Don was talented in many ways. He had many interests in his lifetime. He coached boys softball. He was a former member of the Illini Antique Auto Club, restoring antique cars even to doing the upholstery. He built his home on Seymour Street in Oakwood, where he lived for nearly 40 years. He had a workshop in his basement where he did wood working projects such as curio cabinets and other furniture. He was a helper of people, caring for the sick, clearing the snow from the sidewalks, etc. He brushed if off as doing his Christian duty.
In 1976 he became interested genealogy when his sister Thelma handed down the family tree information to him. IN his research he accumulated vast information and family stories. He was a life member of the Illiana Genealogical and Historical Society. He was an excellent researcher, and retained a multitude of information. In order to share his findings, he printed off the data, in book form, so that it could be saved and shared with other researchers and posterity. He was quite proud that he had an ancestor who came over on the Mayflower. He was also able to make a trip to England where he found the Claypool Manor of Northborough built in 1330, purchased by James Claypole (original spelling) Esq. in 1572.
Don was baptized at the age of 15 at the Alvin Christian Church; he was active in the Oakwood Christian Church; Vermilion Heights Church of Christ where he was instrumental in building the new church. Community Church of God; and most recently a member of the Second Church of Christ.
Obituary: Sunset Funeral Home - Oakwood, Illinois
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178399980/donald-h_-claypoolDonald married Barbara Jean Robertson on 3 Sep 1965 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Barbara was born on 4 Mar 1934 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Aug 2010 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. Richard Henry Claypool was born on 20 Jun 1904 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois (son of David Ira Claypool and Addie Josephine White); died on 7 Jun 1975 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1930, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24076824/richard-henry-claypoolRichard married Myrtle Ellen Huffman on 4 Aug 1925 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Myrtle was born on 15 Jun 1905 in Johnsonville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Dec 1986 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Myrtle Ellen Huffman was born on 15 Jun 1905 in Johnsonville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Dec 1986 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Name:
daughter of Charles Scott Leonard Huffman and Maria Jane Huffman
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24076707/myrtle-ellen-claypoolChildren:
- 1. Donald H. Claypool was born on 21 Feb 1936 in Alvin, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Apr 2017; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
Generation: 3
4. 
David Ira Claypool was born on 26 Aug 1870 in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 2 Aug 1957 in Henning, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Middlefork Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Name:
son of John Henry Claypool and Sarah Elizabeth Glenn
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15492819/david-ira-claypoolDavid married Addie Josephine White. Addie (daughter of Ritchison Trott White and Elizabeth Goodner) was born on 22 Dec 1882 in Ross Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 21 Aug 1959 in Henning, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Addie Josephine White was born on 22 Dec 1882 in Ross Township, Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of Ritchison Trott White and Elizabeth Goodner); died on 21 Aug 1959 in Henning, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15492817/addie-josephine-claypoolChildren:
- Carrie Josephine Claypool was born on 20 Aug 1902 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Apr 1980 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 2. Richard Henry Claypool was born on 20 Jun 1904 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Jun 1975 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Ira Melvin Claypool was born on 25 Dec 1906 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Jan 1972 in Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Sadie Irene Claypool was born on 13 Sep 1909 in Illinois; died on 13 Dec 1968; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Luceine Rosaline Claypool was born on 3 Nov 1912 in Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Aug 1989; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
Generation: 4
10. 
Ritchison Trott White was born on 11 Mar 1848 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 19 Aug 1932 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 21 Aug 1932 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1880, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
LKH Note: First name also spelled as Richardson and Ritchison if different records.
Name:
son of James White and Nancy Wiles
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11063003/ritchison-trott-whiteRitchison married Elizabeth Goodner on 30 Mar 1871 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Elizabeth (daughter of Henry Goodner and Susan Gritton) was born on 6 Jan 1850 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 Sep 1912 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Elizabeth Goodner was born on 6 Jan 1850 in Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of Henry Goodner and Susan Gritton); died on 9 Sep 1912 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11063006/elizabeth-whiteNotes:
Married:
Marriage License Abstracts Vermilion County, Illinois 1853-1874. Page 153. No record of anyone signing for bride or groom.Children:
- Francis M. White was born on 20 Apr 1872 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 22 May 1900 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Della White was born on 21 Nov 1873 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Jan 1962 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Harvey Elmer White was born on 25 Nov 1875 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 19 Oct 1950 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried on 22 Oct 1950 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Nancy White was born on 27 Jul 1878 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Dec 1892 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Henry James White was born on 11 Nov 1880 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Sep 1958 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 5. Addie Josephine White was born on 22 Dec 1882 in Ross Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 21 Aug 1959 in Henning, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Thomas Clevland White was born on 18 Jul 1885 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Dec 1934 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 25 Dec 1934 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.