hmtl5 James Yeazel b. 2 Mar 1817 Clark County, Ohio d. 12 Jan 1888 Homer, Champaign County, Illinois: Gritton Genealogy
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James Yeazel

Male 1817 - 1888  (70 years)


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  • Name James Yeazel 
    Born 2 Mar 1817  Clark County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3] 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1850  Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1860  Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1870  Homer Township, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • In the 1870 US census James Yeazel's real estate is valued at $23,600, and his personal estate property at $5,200.
    Census 1880  South Homer Township, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation farmer  [3, 4] 
    Died 12 Jan 1888  Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3] 
    Buried Old Homer Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3] 
    Person ID I3680  Gritton
    Last Modified 22 Feb 2024 

    Father Abraham Yeazel,   b. 29 Apr 1774, Hardy County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Jan 1832, Yellow Springs, Greene County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Mother Mary Curl,   b. 30 Oct 1776, Hardy County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Sep 1828, Catawba, Clark County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years) 
    Married 7 Jul 1794  Hampshire County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    • Currently Harrison County, West Virginia.
    Family ID F1547  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Mary Maria Spencer,   b. 23 Mar 1820, Clark County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 May 1867, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 47 years) 
    Married 6 Sep 1837  Clark County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3] 
    Children 
     1. John Yeazel,   b. Abt 1838, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. William Yeazel,   b. Abt 1843, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Mar 1904  (Age 61 years)
     3. Alice Yeazel,   b. 3 Feb 1850, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Dec 1928, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
     4. Abraham Yeazel,   b. Abt 1851, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1891  (Age 39 years)
     5. Abigail Elizabeth Yeazel,   b. 16 Dec 1853, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Dec 1910, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years)
     6. Matthew Lincoln Yeazel,   b. 12 Jun 1858, South Homer Township, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Aug 1939, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
     7. Mary Inez Yeazel,   b. 26 Mar 1861, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Apr 1924, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years)
    Last Modified 22 Feb 2024 
    Family ID F1571  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Elizabeth Littler,   b. 14 Jan 1838, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jun 1908, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Married 1872  [2] 
    Last Modified 25 Feb 2024 
    Family ID F1572  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 2 Mar 1817 - Clark County, Ohio Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 6 Sep 1837 - Clark County, Ohio Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1850 - Champaign County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1860 - Champaign County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1870 - Homer Township, Champaign County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1880 - South Homer Township, Champaign County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 Jan 1888 - Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Old Homer Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Death of James Yeazel
      Died near Homer, January 13, about 10 o'clock p.m., James Yeazel, aged 70 years, 10 months and 12 days. "Uncle Jim,' as he was familiarly known, was born near Springfield, Ohio. He was married to Mary Maria Spencer, Sept. 7, 1837. They lived happy together until March 9, 1867, when she was called to meet her Savior. In their 30 years to wedded life, twelve children came to bless their union, seven of whom survive, viz: John and William, who live near East Lynn; Abraham and Inez, who reside in Nebraska; and Abigal, Alice and Mathew, who reside in and near Home, all of whom are married. "Uncle Jim" was one of the oldest pioneers. He came to Illinois 48 years ago, locating one and a quarter miles west of Homer, on the family on which he lived until his death. He was quite successful in the accumulation of this world's goods, and has long been considered one of Homer's wealthiest farmers and stock raisers. His residence, a substantial two-story brick, is one of the best in the county. Two brothers, Jacob and David Yeazel, and two sisters, Sidney Crabell and Sally Smith, survive him, the first named sister having reached the advanced age of 90 years and the second 73 years. The two brothers have also reached a ripe age. James Yeazel was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Babb, in May, 1871; two children was the result of this union. He was not a member of any church. His funeral was preached at the family residence by Rev. J.H. Colwell, at 10 o'clock Saturday, and his remains were laid to rest in the Old Homer cemetery. Thus another old pioneer of Champaign county, from the few who remain, has been called to meet his reward.
      The Champaign Daily Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 18 January 1888.
      [3, 5]
    • Harvey Hall has moved to the large brick house on the Yeazel farm.
      The Champaign Daily Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 29 February 1888, page 4.
      [5]

  • Sources 
    1. [S84] Brown Family History, Orr, Paul R., (1968).

    2. [S2] Find a Grave.

    3. [S17] Obituary.

    4. [S89] census records.

    5. [S102] Newspaper article.


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