| Notes |
- From History of Vermilion County. By H. W. Beckwith. Chicago, Illinois, H.H. Hill and Company, 1879. Page 886.
J.B. Cline came from Kentucky in 1829, and settled on section 25. He made a good farm, and was a good citizen. He had nine children, who are all dead but Spencer, who lives still in the same log-house his father built. Mr. (J.B.) Cline died many years ago. His widow died with the year past at the age of eight-four. Spencer, the only living child, has lived here fifty years. Of ten children five are living, three of them at home.
[4]
- From: The past and present of Vermilion County, Illinois. S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1903.
Page 1117.
Chapter on Spender Cline.
His parents, John B. and Catherine (Shumate) Cline came to this county in 1828, when the work of progress and improvement had scarcely been begun and often would attend the Indian Meetings here. The father was a potter by trade and frequently made trips as far north as Wisconsin in order to dispose of his wares. He also traveled along the Sagamon river, selling his goods.
page 1118.
living on Section 25, Blount township - the old homestead on which her parents lived and died. The house which still stands here is now about seventy-two years old and in it the widow of our subject is yet living. ... Spender Cline assisted in clearing the old home farm. The land here was entered by his father from the government and not a furrow had been turned or an improvement made upon the place. All of the pioneer conditions of Vermilion county were familiar to Mr. and Mrs. Cline.
[5]
- LKH Notes:
The earliest record I can find for this family is the marriage record for John Cline and Catey Shumate on 3 December 1811 in Harrison County, Kentucky. John Shumate is recorded as her father.
The next record is the 1820 US census where the family resides on south side of Licking River, Harrison County, Kentucky. Household members are:
1 white male aged 26-44 (who would be John B. Cline age 34).
1 white male age 16-25 (who I cannot identify).
3 white males under age 10 (who would be Spencer age 7, Andrew J age 5 and Nathaniel age 4).
1 white female age 26-44 (who would be Catherine age 30).
2 white females under age 10 (who would be Lizean age 7 and Susannah age 1).
In the 1820 US census John Shumate is next door and is most probably Catherine (Shumate) Cline's father.
The next record is the 1830 US census where the family resides in the western division, Harrison County, Kentucky. The household members are:
1 white male age 40-49 (who would be John B. Cline age 44).
1 white male age 15-19 (who would be Spencer age 17).
2 white males age 10-14 (who would be Andrew J. age 15 and Nathaniel age 14).
1 white female age 30-30 (who would be Catherine age 40).
1 white female age 10-14 (who would be Lizean age 13).
4 white females age 5-9 (who would be Susannah, age 11, Merica, abt 10, Sarah, age 8, and Amanda age 7).
1 white female under the age of 5 who would be Mary age 5.
In the 1830 US census, the households of John Shumate and of William Shumate are nearby.
On 15 November 1830 John Cline is the original purchaser of 80 acres of federal land in Blount Township of Vermilion County, Illinois: Township 20N, Section 25, Range 12W, Section part W25W.
Nearby Christian Cline purchased 160 acres on 9 November 1830: Township 20N, Section 26, Range 12W, Section Part SE. I have found no other records of him and I do not know if or how he might be related to John B. Cline.
In 1831 three members of the Shumate family will also purchase land nearby: John Shumate, Stephen Shumate, and William Shumate. I have not yet found any records that would prove if or how they are related to Catherine (Shumate) Cline other than the probability that John Shumate was the father who signed at her marriage; and that her photo album contained a photograph of Bill Shumate, possibly her brother (?).
The year 1830 was probably the year that the family moved from Harrison County, Kentucky to Vermilion County, Illinois. It was also a tragic year for youngest children. From their Bible records we know that baby Catherine died 26 Feb 1830, only five months old; baby John Cline died 23 May 1830 at one year, six months old; and young William died 11 Aug 1830 at three years, six months old. In July of 1830 their youngest child, Leusinda, was born, but she also would die just three years later.
There are no locations given for either the deaths or the births in the Bible record, and there are no burial records that I yet have found in either Kentucky or Illinois. We also do not know if the family moved before or after John B. Cline purchased the 80 acres in Vermilion County.
The next record is the 1840 US census when the Cline family resides in Vermilion County, Illinois. Household members are:
1 white male age 50-59 (who would be John B. Cline age 54).
1 white male age 20-29 (who would be Spencer age 29).
1 white male age 15-19 (who would be Andrew J. age 25).
1 white female age 40-49 (who would be Catherine age 49).
3 white females age 15-19 (who would be: Sarah age 18, Amanda age 17, and Mary age 15).
1 white female age 10-14 (I don't know who this is).
Nearby families include William Shumate, John Shumate
Son Nathaniel had married in March 1840 at age 24.
Daughter Lizean had married in April 1837 at age 23.
Daughter Susannah had married in March 1836 at age 21.
Daugher Merica had married in May 1839 at age 20.
Spencer would marry in October 1840.
Sarah would marry in Jun 1841.
Amanda would marry in January 1842
Andrew J. would marry in Aug 1842.
Mary would marry in October 1842.
In the 1850 US census John B. Cline, age 64, household includes, his wife Catherine, age 50, and their orphaned granddaughter Catherine Cline, age 8 (daughter of Andrew Jackson Cline and Eliza Milliner). His occupation is listed as potter. They live next door to Spencer Cline and to Nathaniel Cline, both farmers. Next door to Stephen Cline is the household of John G. Gritton which includes his son Jesse, age 14, who will later marry Catherine.
[1]
- 1850 US census
John B. Cline, age 64, potter
Catherine, age 50
Catherine Cline, age 8 (orphaned daughter of Andrew Jackson Cline and Eliza Milliner).
They live next door to the household of their sons Spencer Cline and Nathaniel Cline, both farmers.
Next door to Stephen Cline is the household of John G. Gritton which includes his son Jesse, age 14, who will later marry Catherine.
[1]
- US General Land Office Records for land sales in Illinois
Name: John Cline
Issue Date: 13 Jun 1831
Place: Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Land Office: Palestine
Meridian: 2nd PM
Township: 20-N
Range: 12-W
Section: 25
Accession Number: IL0370__.497
Document Number: 2492
- Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database - Illinois State Archives
Detail
Purchaser: CLINE JOHN
Residence: VERMILION
Social Status -
Legal Description
Aliquot Parts or Lot: W2SW
Section Number: 25
Township: 20N
Range: 12W
Meridian: 2
County of Purchase: VERMILION
Details of Sale
Acres: 80.00
Price per Acre: 1.25
Total Price: 100.00
Type of Sale: FD
Date of Purchase: 11/15/1830
Volume: 291
Page: 048
https://apps.ilsos.gov/isa/landSalesSearch.do
[6]
- Harrison County, Kentucky. Deeds, v.11: 1828-1830.
page 70
This Indenture made and entered into this 20th day of September in the year 1830 between John Cline and Catharine his wife late Catherine Shumate of Harrison County and State of Kentucky of the one part and William Shumate of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth That the said John Cline & Catharine his wife for and in consideration of the of the sum of fifty dollars to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby Acknowledged have given, granted, bargained, Sold, released, Conveyed and confirmed and by these present do give, grant, bargain, sell, release, convey, and Confirm unto the said William Shumate & his heirs & assigns all their right title, interest, claim. and demand in reversion for remainder in & to all that certain tract or parcel to land lying and being situated in the County and State aforesaid
page 71
On Raven Creek being the Same laid off to the widow of John Shumate as her Dower in the lands of which said John died seized and possessed To Have and to hold their undivided interest in that part of the Tract of land of which said John Shumate died seized and possessed which was laid off to the Widow of said John Shumate Decd as her Dower to the Said William Shumate & his heirs and assigns forever And their title to their undivided interest in said tract or parcel of land it being one undivided fourth part thereof and the appurtenances they do Warrant & defend to the Said William Shumate & his heirs & against the Claim or Claims of them the Said John Cline & Catharine his wife and all other claims In Testimony of which the said John Cline and wife have hereunto Subscribed their names and affixed their Seals this day and year first above written.
John B. Cline L. S .
Catherine (X her mark) L.S.
Harrison County Clerks Office Set
September 20th 1830
This Deed of Conveyance from John B. Cline & Catharine his wife late Catharine Shumate To William Shumate was Acknowledged before me by the Said John B Cline & Catharine his wife being first privly Examined by me Seperate & apart from her said husband declared that She did voluntarily sign & deliver the Said Writing which was again shown & Explained to her & Consenteth that the same may be recorded.
Att A. C. Moore C. H. C.
page 70
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKW-57GQ-P?view=fullText
page 71
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKW-57LP-B?view=fullText
- Deed Record. Vermilion County, Illinois.
2 July 1849
This Indenture, Made this second day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine; Between John B. Cline and Catharine Cline his wife of the County Vermilion and State of Illinois of the one part; and Nathaniel Cline and Spencer Cline of the County of Vermilion and State aforesaid of the other part; Witnesseth: that the said John B. Cline and Catharine Cline his wife for and in consideration of the sum of One hundred & fifty Dollars current money of the United States, them in hand paid, at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged , have granted, bargain and sold, aliened, released, enfeoffed, conveyed, and confirmed, and by these presents do grant, bargain, and sell, alien, release, enfeoff, conveyed and confirmed, unto the said Nathaniel Cline and Spencer Cline and to their heirs and assigns, one certain tract or parcel of Land, with the appurtenances, lying and being in the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois; viz: The West half of the South West quarter of Section No. twenty five in Township twenty North of Range No. twelve West. And all the estate, right, title, claim, interest, and fee, of them the said John B. Cline and Catharine Cline of, in, and to the same, To Have and To Hold the said tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances, unto the said Nathaniel Cline and Spencer Cline and to their heirs and assigns, to their only proper use and behoof, forever. And the said John B. Cline and Catharine Cline do covenant and agree with the said Nathaniel Cline and Spencer Cline and with their heirs and assigns that they will, and their heirs, executors, and administrators, shall warrant and Forever Defend the said tract or parcel of land, with all the appurtenances, unto the said Nathaniel Cline Spencer Cline and to their heirs and assigns, against all and every person or persons whatsoever, lawfully claiming or to claim the same.
In Witness Whereof, the said John B. Cline and Catharine Cline have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written.
John B. Cline
Catharine (her mark) Cline
Sealed, Signed, and Delivered in presence of M. Vesley, John M. Lesley
State of Illinois
Vermilion County ss.
___ Milton Lesley one of the acting Justices of the Peace, in and for said County, do hereby certify that the above named John B. Cline & Catharine his wife, (who were personally known to me to be the persons, whose names are subscribed to the foregoing deed of conveyance as having executed the same,) this day, in their proper persons came before me, and acknowledged that they severally signed sealed and delivered the said deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned And the said Catharine Cline being made fully acquainted with the contents of the above deed, and by me examined, separate and apart from her husband, acknowledged that she executed the said deed, and relinquished her dower to the lands and tenents therein mentioned, voluntarily, freely, and without compulsion of her husband. Given under my hand and seal this 2nd day of July A.D. 1849
M. Vesley
Filed for Record July 2nd and Recorded July 18th A.D. 1849 Josiah Alexander Recd
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QT-D98C-M?view=fullText
- Vermilion County, Illinois. Deed Record, Vol. E. 1837-1839
page 18
This Indenture, made the Eighteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven Between John B. Cline and Catherine Cline, his wife of the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois, of the one part, Andrew J. Cline of the County and State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said John B. Cline, and Catherine his wife for and in Consideration of the sum of One Thousand Dollars, current money of the United States to them in hand paid at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged; have granted, bargained and Sold aliened released, Enfeoffed conveyed and Confirmed, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell, alien release enfeoff Convey and Confirm unto the said Andrew J. Cline, and to his heirs and assigns, a certain tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances lying and being in the County of Vermilion, and State of Illinois, to wit: The West Half of the South West quarter, of Section No. twenty five in Township No. twenty North of Range No. Twelve West of the second principal meridian containing eighty acres be the Same more or less. And all the estate right title claim interest and fee of them the Said John B. Cline and Catherine his wife of in and to the same: to Have and hold the said tract or parcel of land with the appurtenances unto the Said Andrew J. Cline and to his heirs and assigns to his and their only proper use and behoof Forever. And the said J. B. Cline and Catherine his wife do covenant and agree with the Said Andrew J. Cline, and with his heirs and assigns, that they will and their heirs executors and administrators shall warrant and forever defend the said tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances unto the Said Andrew J. Cline, and to his heirs and assigns against all and every person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the Same. In witness whereof the said John B. Cline and Catherine his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written.
John B. Cline
Catherine Cline [her mark]
Sealed, Signed and delivered in presence of
Amos Williams, William C. Remington
Page 19
State of Illinois, Vermilion County: I, Amos Williams, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County do hereby certify that the above named John B. Cline, and Catharine his wife who were personally known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing Deed of Conveyance as having executed the same, this day in their proper persons came before me and acknowledged that they Severally signed, sealed, and delivered the said Deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. And the said Catharine Cline, being made fully acquainted with the Contents of the above Deed, and by me examined separate and apart from her husband acknowledged that she executed the said Deed and relinquished her dower to the lands and tenements therein mentioned voluntarily freely and without compulsion of her said husband.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed of the said Court at my Office in Danville, this 18th day of December 1837.
Amos Williams, Clerk
Filed for Record December 18th, 1837, and Recorded January 5, 1838.
Amos Williams, Recr.
* * * * *
This Indenture, made the Eighteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven Between Andrew J. Cline , of the County Vermilion and State of Illinois, of the one part; and John B. Cline, of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Andrew J. Cline, for and in Consideration of the sum of One thousand Dollars current money of the United States to him in hand, paid by the said John B. Cline, at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged; hath given granted bargained sold aliened enfeoffed and Confirmed, and by these presents doth give grant bargain sell alien enfeoff Confirm release and Convey unto the said John B. Cline, and to his heirs and assigns forever, a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Vermilion, and State of Illinois, to wit: The West Half of the South West quarter, of section No. twenty five in Township No. twenty North of Range No. Twelve West of the second principal meridian. Together with all houses, out houses, and other improvements thereto situate and being with all and singular the hereditaments rights, titles and advantages to the Same legally belonging; to Have And To Hold the said tract or parcel of land with all and Singular the premises to the same belonging or appertaining from the said Andrew J. Cline, to the said John B. Cline and his heirs and assigns to his and their only proper use benefit and behoof forever. Rendered however upon the Condition that if the above named Andrew J. Cline, doth well and truly without defalcation content pay Satisfy and discharge five promissory notes of hand given by the said Andrew J. Cline, on the 18th day of December 1837 to the said John B. Cline.
That is to say, one Note for two hundred Dollars due on the first September 1838. One Note for two hundred Dollars due on the first day of September 1839. One Note for two hundred Dollars due on the first day of September 1840. On Note for Two hundred Dollars due on the first day of September 1841. And one note for Two hundred Dollars due on 1st September 1842. It being understood and agreed by and between the parties aforesaid that if the said Andrew J. Cline, J. Cline, shall well and truly discharge said note.
[written vertically along this section:
John B. Cline the mortgagee named in the deed here recorded having received full satisfaction of the mortgage money hereby acknowledge payment thereof from the said Andrew J. Cline and therefore discharge him his heirs & forever. John B. Cline
March 15, 1838. Attest Amos Williams Rec.
Page 20
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLR-7SM7-4?view=fullText
Notes agreeably to the true intent and of the same that then this Indenture and every part thereof, is to be null and void, Otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. In testimony whereof the said Andrew J. Cline hath hereunto set his hand and seal on the day and year first above written.
Andrew J. Cline (LS)
Signed Sealed and delivered in present of
Amos Williams, William C. Remington
State of Illinois, County of Vermilion ___
I, Amos Williams, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Said County do hereby certify that Andrew J. Cline, who was personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Mortgage as having executed the Same this day in his proper person came before me and acknowledged that he Signed Sealed and delivered the said Mortgage for the uses and proposes therein mentioned. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said Court at my office in Danville this 18th day of December A.D. 1837.
Amos Williams, Clerk
Filed for Record December 18, 1837, and recorded Jany. 5, 1838
Amos William. Rec.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLR-7SMW-D?view=fullText
- Vermilion County, Illinois. Deed Record, v.D
Promiary note
page 280
Know all men by these presents that I, John B. Cline, of the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois, for and in consideration of John Shumate, becoming the security of the said John B. Cline. for the payment of Eighty eight Dollars, as specified in three promissory notes payable to James Parmer & William Taylor, and bearing date on the 30th day of September, 1836, have bargained and sold by these presents, do bargain and sell unto the said John Shumate, Forty five head of hogs, twenty head of Sheep, Eleven head of Geese, one mare, one cupboard, one Clock, one fall lief table, one desk & three beds & bed clothing now remaining and being in the possession of the said John B. Cline, To Have And To Hold all and singular, the said goods household Stuff and animals and every of them by these presents bargained and Sold unto the said John Shumate his Executors administrators and assigns forever. Provided always and it is hereby agreed between the said parties to these presents that if I the said John B. Cline, my executors administrators or assigns or any of us do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said James Parmer and Taylor or their attorneys executors administrators or assigns the sum of Eighty eight Dollars, on or before the 30th day of September 1837 for the redemption of the said hereby bargained premises, then these presents and every clause article condition and thing herein contained shall cease determine and be utterly void. Otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
John B. Cline (seal)
Abel (his mark) Newbrough
Sealed Signed and delivered in presence of
Andrew J. Cline, Nathaniel Cline
April the 23rd 1837
This day came John B. Cline, others and Acknowledged the above Mortage. for the uses and purposes above.
Alexander Bailey J. P.
Filed for Recorded April 26 and Recorded April 28, 1837.
A. Williams, Recd
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QY-41HB?view=fullText
- Harrison County, Kentucky. Court Records: 1794-1921.
Not paged
Written note:
The Commonwealth of Kentucky to the sheriff of Harrison County greeting. We command you to Summon John Milner Roy Beagle John Shumate and Hezakiah Wheat to appear Before the Judge of our Harrison Circuit Court at the Courthouse in Cynthiana on the 4th Day of Our next March Term to testify and the truth to speak in behalf of John B Cline in a matter of controversy in our said court now depending Wherein the said Cline is plaintiff and Harmon Million, Defendant and this they shall in no wise omit under the Penalty of $100 each and have then there this writ Witness Andrew Moore Clerk of our said Court this 15th day of February 1825 & in the 33rd year of the cowealth.
A Moore ___
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSTF-792T-7?view=fullText
- Harrison County, Kentucky. Court Records
page 225
September Term 1824
Thomas Edgar Plf
Againe
Joseph H. Murdock William Cogswell John Smith & Eli Cleaveland Deft
This day came the Plaintiff by his attorney and the Defendant William Cogswell in his proper person and
the said Defendant with the assent of the Plaintiff confessed judgement here in for the sum of Sixty
Dollars in Damages & the other Defendants the solemnly called Came not, therefore it is considered by
the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the said Defendants the sum of Sixty Dollars in damages, and also his costs by him about his Suit in this behalf Expended and the said Defendants in Mercy
Lewis Day In Plf
against William Stears Deft
In Case
Thomas P. Ross & ___
Against
Samuel Chambers Deft
In _______
James ___ Pltt
Against
Sarah Loong Deft
In ______
John B Cline
Against
Hamon William Deff
In ___ assault & Battery
Ordered that the foregoing four suits be Continued until the next term of this Court.
Ordered that the Court be adjourned until Monday Morning Ten OClock
John Wimble
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PK-XCG3?view=fullText
- Harrison County, Kentucky. Court Records.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky to the Sheriff of Harrison County, Greeting. We command you to take John B. Cline if he be found within your bailiwick, and him safely keep so that you have his body before the Judge of our Harrison Circuit Court at the Courthouse in Cynthiana on the first day of our next March Term to answer unto George Robinson of a plea of Debt of one hundred dollars Damage one hundred dollars and have them there this writ. Witness Andrew Moore clerk of our said Court this 19th day of February 1821 & in the 29th year if the commonwealth.
A. Moore
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSTF-WLBB?view=fullText
- 1818 - Harrison County, Kentucky
John B. Cline served on a jury.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKW-5H14-4?view=fullText
- 18 August 1818
John B. Cline served on a jury
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKW-5H14-4?view=fullText
- September 1814
John B. Cline served on a jury
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PK-6SJR-F?view=fullText
- Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Tract Book
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9W3-3CGG?view=fullText
|
Abt 1786 - 1856 (70 years)
[1] 
: Address
: Location
: City/Town
: County/Shire
: State/Province
: Country
: Not Set
