Butler Family Cemetry Funding by Kentucky

Percival Butler married Mildred Hawkins the daughter of Mary Langford and John Hawkins of Hanover County Virginia. Mary is reported to be the daughter of Thomas Langford. The Langford name continues through this family, i.e, Joseph Langford Hawkins, Thomas Langford Butler.

Governor's Office for Local Development
Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for the Butler Family Cemetery

Press Release Date:	Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Contact Information:	Samantha Cook Public Information Officer 1-800-346-5606

Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $25,000 Cemetery Preservation Fund grant for the General Butler State Resort Park. Funds will be used to restore the Butler Family Cemetery located at the Butler-Turpin State Historic House.

“All cemeteries have very special connections to our past and certainly the Butler Family Cemetery is no exception," said Governor Fletcher. "The park and the cemetery are landmarks in Kentucky and should be protected as such.”

Cemetery Preservation Funds will be used for initial cleanup, landscaping, fencing, equipment purchases, signage, tombstone repairs and cleaning, surveillance cameras and historical research.

Senator Ernie Harris (R-Crestwood) said, “Each year, hundreds of people visit the Butler-Turpin Historic House. The improvements at the cemetery will enhance their visit and provide them with an even better grasp of the history of the facility.”

The Butler family consists of a number of heroes from the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Percival Butler, Thomas Langford Butler and William Orlando Butler are a part of this family.

"The historical and archeological research connected to this park is important for Kentucky and its history. The cemetery improvements will provide a greater experience for visitors at all levels of interest—from budding historians to those who already have a passion for history," said Representative Rick Rand (D-Bedford).

The Kentucky Cemetery Preservation program funds maintenance, preservation and restoration activities. Examples of maintenance activities include initial cleanup and landscaping, purchasing equipment, fencing, signage and improving interior roads. Preservation and restoration activities include acquiring conservation easements, surveying boundaries and repairing and cleaning tombstones.

Other activities that are eligible for funding are historic research, archiving, training to support cemetery preservation and improving access roads.

Counties may establish five-member county cemetery boards to apply for grants. State agencies, local governments, and certain nonprofit organizations – cemeteries, historical and genealogical groups, and local civic groups – also may apply. However, applications from county boards will receive funding priority.

The maximum grant that a group can receive is $25,000 and the minimum grant is $1,000, and a one-to-one local match is required.

A five-member state board oversees the program and makes funding decisions. The state board is chaired by the Commissioner of GOLD and also represents the Kentucky Heritage Council, the Kentucky Historical Society, the Kentucky Association of Counties and the Kentucky African-American Heritage Commission.

Thomas Lankford-Louisa County Virginia 1746-48

23 Sep 1746
Louisa Co., Virginia Court Case: Thomas LANKFORD against John CONSOLVER In Case Dismist.
(source: Louisa Co., Virginia Orders 1744-1748, Antient Press)
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26 Apr 1748
Louisa Co., Virginia Court Case: Thomas LANKFORD against John CONSOLVER
This day came the Plt. by his attorney and the Deft. being returned arrested solemnly called came not; therefore it is ordered that unless the Deft. shall appear at the next Court and answer the Plt.'s action, Judgement shall be entered for the Plt. against him for what shall appear due with costs.
(source: Louisa Co., Virginia Orders 1744-1748, Antient Press)
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28 Jun 1748
Louisa Co., Virginia Court Case: Thomas LANKFORD against John CONSALVER
This day came as well the Plt. by his Attorney as the deft. in his proper person and the deft. confesseth the Plt's action for 9 pounds, nineteen shillings current money therefore it is considered by the court that Plt. recover the same against the Defendt. together with his costs by him in this behalf expended and the defendt. in mercy & c.
(source: Louisa Co., Virginia Orders 1744-1748, Antient Press)
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Louisa Co., Virginia Court Case: Thomas LANKFORD against John CONSOLVER was dismissed.
(source: Louisa Co., Virginia Orders 1744-1748, Antient Press)

Stephen Langford Gravesite Found

In Search of Stephen's Grave

The date for the reunion was set. Invitations had been sent. Response was encouraging. RSVP's were pouring in from all across the country. Only one thing was missing .....The Guest of Honor himself.

In the nearly 200 years since his death in 1811, the exact location of Stephen Langford's grave had been lost. There were rumors, based on recollections, that were more than half a century old. Family legend said that he was buried in Rockcastle very near the site of Langford Station, that tavern on the Wilderness Road where he supplied immigrants to Kentucky with food, a bed to sleep in, protection from Indian attack, and perhaps a little rum to ward off an autumn chill.

But rumor was all that could be had concerning this pioneer's grave, until... Saturday, February 27, 2007, when Research Historian, Jeff Renner, visited the old Elmwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. Here in Jeff's own words is what he discovered:

"I found Stephen's stone. It is indeed in Elmwood Cemetery, just very, very hard to read. I caught a glimpse of what I thought was "TEP" on one of the old stones, so I got some flour and used it to bring out the detail. There's no question it says....

"IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN LANGFORD". (For the name especially, see the attached computer- enhanced photo.)

There are no dates or other information on the stone, nor any indication there ever was. he stone is broken roughly in half. It's in the oldest section of the cemetery. There are no marked graves close on either side of it.

The red arrows in the attached "elmwood1.jpg" and "elmwood2.jpg" photos show the relative location of the stone.

The stone does not appear to be the type that was stuck vertically in the ground. The beveled edge seen in the photo goes all around the edge. I would guess this was the top cap stone of a sarcophagus-like monument, similar to those seen in the attached " williamsmith.jpg" photo (that one was taken in 1911 and is of William Smith and his wife; the location is shown by the green arrow in elmwood2). The structure was probably not exactly the same, as the Smith monument tops lacked the bevel and were thicker.

The Langford stone is very similar in size and thickness to the ones of Mary Lewis (foreground of elmwood2), Mar? Carson (laying right of the bush and tree stump in front of Langford in elmwood1.jpg), and a couple of other early markers in the cemetery, and has the same bevel. The Lewis marker has several of what looks to be the remains of the support stones underneath it. There are only a few such stones under the Langford marker. The large vertical marker in the center of elmwood1 is Joseph Carson, who died in 1815." ......Jeff

There are many strange coincidences in life. How odd that Stephen's stone should be discovered in 2007, the very year that The First Annual Stephen Langford Memorial Reunion takes place.

Join us in Mt. Vernon, Ky on May 27. You won't want to miss Jeff Renner's description of life in early Kentucky along the Wilderness Road. Food, fun, and fellowship are also on the agenda. Be there because...

It Simply Won't Be The Same Without You!

The Stephen Langford Memorial Reunion Staff

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LANGFORD and LANKFORD of GEORGIA

Will Book A (1813-1841) Madison County Georgia
Page 1 ~ John Thompson
29 Oct 1811
To my younger brother William Thompson, my part (which is the half) of the land on which we now live, consisting of Mills, Distillery & Cotton Machine, Waggon & Harness. Balance of property consisting of 4 Negroes, lands, stock, household and Kitchen furniture to be divided equally between my brothers and sisters, Viz: James Thompson, Sarah Robbinson, Ruth Strickland, Alexander Thompson, Esther Langford, Robert Thompson, & William Thompson. Exec: Alexander and William Thompson. Signed: John Thompson. Witness: John Mayes, James Ramsey. Rec'd: 12 Mar 1813. William Sanders, CCO.

Will Book B, Madison County Georgia

Page 324 ~ Elbu Collins
October 1882
To my beloved wife Malinda Collins, the companion of my bosom and the partner of my joy and of my sorrows, for and during her natural life, the tract of land on which I now live known as my home place, with all the improvements and appurtenances, together with the tract or little parcel which I purchased from W. J. Burgess and the little parcel I purchased from H. F. Davis, also the town tract and the Burroughs tract, all lying adjacent to my home tract. I also give my wife for and during her natural life all my household and kitchen furniture, four mules to be selected by herself, also two cows and calves, and ten head of hogs. All the property real and personal mentioned I give to my wife for life, it being understood that my son Joab T. shall live with my wife, --- the farm, take care of the property, kindly and affectionately treat his mother, support and maintain both my self and my wife so long as we both shall live, and in all particulars continue as he has been a dutiful, kind and affectionate son. And in consideration that my son Joab T. is to live with, support, maintain and kindly treat both myself and my wife during our lives, it is my will and desire that all the property herein before bequeathed to my wife for life shall at her death become the property of my beloved son Joab T. Collins. To my daughter Harriett F. Thornton, in addition to what I have heretofore given her, the sum of $500 in cash. To my daughter Margaret M. Hawks, in addition to what I have heretofore given her, the sum of $500 in cash. To my son Joab T. Collins in trust for the use and enjoyment of my daughter in law Ellen Collins and my grandchild Minnie Collins, the wife and child of my son James Willis Collins, and any future wife and child or children of my son James Willis Collins, the following property, to wit, a tract of land known as my Rice tract, and that part of Christian tract which I yet own, and also that part of the Shoemaker tract which I yet own, said property to be held in trust for the use and benefit of the wife and children of J. W. Collins until his youngest child becomes 21, and then the title to this property shall rest absolutely in the children of J. W. Collins if J. W. Collins is not in life, but if in life then title to rest with in J. W. Collins jointly. To my son Joab T. Collins, the tract of land known as my Bill Place or Mill tract, also my Wilhite tract and my Deadwyler tract. To my beloved daughter Huldah P. Langford, for and during her natural life, the following property, to wit, my Roland Brown tract, my Griffith tract, and my Miller tract, to remain her property during her life and at her death to become the property of her children. The children of those deceased shall stand instead of the deceased parent. If there be in my will apparent differences made between my children, my reason for the differences is their difference in treatment which I have received from them. I have given to my daughter Harriett F. 200 acres of land heretofore and to Margaret M. $800 in money heretofore. My property not herein before specifically mentioned and disposed of to be sold and applied to the payment of any debts and expenses that may arise from my death and burial, and to the payment of the two cash legacies bequeathed to my daughters. Executor: my son Joab T. Collins. Signed: Elbu Collins. Witness: Isaac Strickland, J. T. Adams, Henry David, J. B. Estes. Rec’d Nov 1882.

Stephen Langford Memorial Reunion

Hear ye, Hear ye, Hear ye!

Announcing The First Annual

Stephen Langford Memorial Reunion

To be held Sunday, May 27, 2007 from 1 to 5 p.m.

at the pavilion of the Bible Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky

In 1782, Stephen Langford, first benefactor of Mt. Vernon, followed the Wilderness Trail into Kentucky. In 2007, you are invited to join us as we retrace his amazing journey and meet a hundred or so of his descendants.

Activities will include a discussion of Langford and local history by research historian, Jeff Renner, some amazing door prizes with an "authentic" historical "twist", a chance to meet and greet local dignitaries, a presentation of the town's plans for a memorial to Stephen Langford and a chance to see an authentic Kentucky Long Rifle, circa 1830, hand crafted by Stephen Langford's grandson, Lick Creek Stephen.

This celebration is for anyone with Langford roots in Ky. It's for all friends of the Langford family. It's for anyone interested in Langford history in general. It's for anyone with connections to Rockcastle County or for those who only wish they did!

Look for continuing updates with additional information as plans unfold, including directions to the gathering place and a list of accommodations in the Mt. Vernon area. In the meantime, please contact Shiron at shiron@gvtc.com with any questions.

Remember, Mt. Vernon is the home of the famous Renfro Valley Barn Dance with shows every Sat night, so make your reservations well in advance.

Put the date May 27 on your calendar. Make your travel plans TODAY!

Be there or be square!

Euclid Langford - Valley Forge - Revolutionary War

Personal ID:

VA05620

Last Name:

Langford

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1ST VA BRIGADE

Company:

MERIWETHER

State:

VA

Regiment:

1 VA

Division:

5TH DIVISION

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ALSO DESIGNATED SHIELD'S CO.

John Langford Land Grant 1731 Henrico County Virginia

John Langford, 300 acres. (Lapsed Land), Henrico County on West side of Uffnam Brook, 22 February 1731, page 363, Patent Book 14. Granted to Richard Mosby, 10 February 1725, on condition of seating and etc. John Bacon, Gent., of New Kent County obtained grant for same which he made over to said Langford, now granted and etc. 30 Shillings.

Land History:
Richard Mosby, 300 acres (New Land), Henrico County on west sie of Uffnam Brook, 19 February 1725, page 339, Patent Book 13, page 339. 30 Shillings.

John Bacon of NewKent County, 1600 acres (Old and New Land), Henrico County, beginning on Ufnam Brook, parting his own and land of John Watson, down said Brook to the mouth of where it falls into the Chickahominy River or Sw. adj. Thomas Owen; 13 October 1727, page 282, [ and description continuing.] Paid 3 Lbs. Money.

Philip Lankford, Court Martial 1779

Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
Electronic Text Center, University of Virginia Library
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GENERAL ORDERS

Head Quarters, Middle Brook, Thursday, April 22, 1779.

Parole Granicus. Countersigns Gray, Gor.

At the General Court Martial whereof Lieutt. Colo. Harmar is President, David Essex of the 6th. Virginia Regiment was on the 14th. instant tried for, "Letting four prisoners escape out of the Guard House" and acquitted. The General approves the sentence of Acquittal and orders said Essex reliev'd from confinement.

At the same Court, Daniel Daily of the 4th. Regimt. of Light Dragoons was tried for, "Desertion," found guilty and sentenced to receive one hundred lashes on his bare back, but on account of circumstances the Court are induced to unanimously recommend him to His Excellency, the Commander in Chief's clemency. The General approves the sentence but in compliance with the above recommendation is pleased to pardon said Daily and order him released from confinement.

William Zimmerman, Serjeant; Linch Gray, Private; Thomas Barney, Private; Joseph Garthon, Private; Richard Fisher, Farrier; Philip Lankford, Private; and John Garner, Private, all belonging to the 4th. Regiment of Light Dragoons, were tried at the same Court for "Commiting sundry robberies on the good people of the United States." The court having considered the whole matter are of opinion that Serjeant Zimmerman is guilty of robbing a house in the State of New Jersey, of money, in company with others and sentence him to be reduced to the ranks and to receive one hundred lashes on his bare back. They find Linch Gray guilty of a like crime and sentence him to receive the same punishment. They are of opinion that Joseph Garthon is guilty of robbing two houses one in the State of New York and the other in the State of Pennsylvania in company with others of money, and sentence him to receive two hundred lashes on his bare back, one hundred for each crime. They find Richard Fisher guilty of robbing a house in the State of New Jersey, of money, in company with other persons and sentence him to receive one hundred lashes on his bare back.

The Court are of opinion that Philip Lankford is guilty of robbing two houses in the State of New Jersey, of money and other articles, in company with others and sentence him to receive two hundred lashes on his bare back; one hundred for each crime. They also find John Garner guilty of the like crime and sentence him to receive the same punishment as Lankford; the aforesaid crimes being breaches of the 21st. Article 13th. section of the Articles of War.

The Commander in Chief confirms the forementioned sentences as far as one hundred lashes and orders them put in execution tomorrow morning 11 oClock.

VIETNAM WAR DEAD from TEXAS

S.VIETNAM 06FEB33 HOSTILE,KILLED
     LANGFORD JAMES MINTER        SP4  ARMY      CARTHAGE           TX 03APR68

S.VIETNAM 12SEP47 HOSTILE,KILLED
     LANKFORD ROBERT MITCHELL     SSGT AIR FORCE LUFKIN             TX 03AUG72

S.VIETNAM 14AUG47 HOSTILE,KILLED
     LANKFORD WALTER MERL JR      CPL  MARINES   MISSION            TX 28AUG67

TENNESSEE Obituaries

John Robert Elliott

Esq. John R. Elliott, one of the oldest citizens in the county, and possibly the largest land owner in the county,
died at his home near Port Royal, last Friday morning. Esq. Elliott was eighty-five years old, yet so well
preserved was he that one would not judge him over seventy, while in the management of his business and the
transactions of the everyday matters of life, he had shown to within the last few weeks the vigor of a man of sixty.

In addition to his farming operations, Esq. Elliott dealt largely in real estate, buying and selling constantly, and
generally making money. At the time of his death he owned possibly between four thousand and five thousand
acres of land in this county, Robertson, and Cheatham counties, besides some valuable property in this city. His
estate is valued at $75,000 to $100,000.

For many years, Esq. Elliott had been a widower. Only one child, Mrs. Editha LANKFORD, who lives near
Port Royal, survives him. He was a man of exceedingly strong feelings and left some warm friends as well as
some bitter enemies.

Notes: John Robert Elliott, born 6 August 1800, died 11 March 1885.
He married Catherine Caroline Connell 12 February 1829. She was born 13 February 1813, died by July
1838. She was a daughter of William Connell and Sarah Prince Connell.
Their only surviving child - Editha Anne Elliott - born 15 August 1834, died 8 April 1915. She married
Charles Wheeler Langford 3 September 1851. He was born 18 April 1818 in North Carolina and died in
Montgomery County 5 July 1871.

Date of record: 17 March 1885
Source: Clarksville SEMI-WEEKLY TOBACCO-LEAF, Clarksville, Tennessee

John William Langford

John W. Langford, 88, prominent Sumner County farmer and landowner, died Monday night at 6:15 o'clock at
his home on North Water Street following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Langford was born and reared near Woodford in Montgomery County. He moved to Sumner County in 1907
and located near Gallatin where he became a pioneer in large-scale tobacco raising in this county. He was a
breeder of livestock.

He married Miss Virginia Williams in 1878. She died in 1914. To this union ten children were born. Langford
later married Miss Mary Walker who survives. Other survivors include his ten children, Miss Pearl Langford,
Memphis; Gus, Charles, and Dick Langford, all of Gallatin; Mrs. Carrie Penn, Mrs. Myrtle Williams, Mrs.
Lucille Bouggus, Miss Florence Langford, all of San Marcos, Texas; R. J. Langford, Carbondale, Illinois; Mrs.
Gena Heflin of Nashville; his sister Mrs. Lizzie Gardner of Clarksville; three brothers, G. H. and J. O. Langford
of Adams, and Charles Langford of Nashville; seventeen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was a member of the Gallatin Methodist Church.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the residence by Rev. W. E. Doss assisted by
Rev. Dawson King. Interment followed in the Adams cemetery.

Notes: Virginia Frances Williams Langford died 1 June 1915, not 1914.
Mary Walker Langford was from Montgomery County, the daugher of William and Rebecca Walker.
His son, R. J. Langford, was known as R. J. Long by this time, due to a family quarrel.
G. H. Langford was George Hiram Langford.
J. O. Langford was James Oliver Langford.

Date of record: 6 March 1941
Source: Sumner County NEWS, Gallatin, Tennessee

Submitted by Johnny Long

Rutherford County North Carolina

In 1832 a certain John Lankford presented an affidavit to the Rutherford County Court "setting forth that the widow Catharine Bridgman is abusing & beating her children in a barbarous & inhuman manner" whereupon the court ordered that the sheriff take the children into his care forthwith and bring them into court the next day to be bound out. ⁷²
[72 MS Rutherford County Court Minutes, 1831-1837, July term, 1832.]

Jack G. Langford of Mertens, Texas Obit

Jack G. Langford

October 10, 2006

Jack G. Langford, 74 of Londonderry, NH died Tuesday October 10, 2006 in the VA Medical Center, Manchester, NH. Mr. Langford was born in Mertens, TX on August 27, 1932 a son of the late Charles and Bonnie (Shirley) Langford. He had resided in Londonderry for the past 26 years, formerly living in Boston, MA. He was a US Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict having served on the USS Delta. He later served with the US Air Force and the US Army. He was a member of the DAV. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and tinkering with electronics. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Elaine W. (Parker) Langford of Londonderry, two brothers, Edward Clarence Langford and James Langford, two sisters, Bonnie Jo Taylor and Lou Lightfoot all of Texas, also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Charles S. Langford and Woodrow Langford. There were no calling hours. Funeral services were held on Friday October 13th at 10:30am in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. Burial with military honors followed at 1:00pm in the NH Veteran’s Cemetery, Boscawen, NH. Memorial contributions may be made to the NH Association for the Blind, McGreal Sight Center, 25 Walker St., Concord, NH 03301-4599.

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Joseph J. Rostan, Jr. Obituary

Joseph J. Rostan Jr.

Joseph J. Rostan, Jr., JR., of Slidell, LA died on Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at his residence. Husband of the late Dorothy M. Rostan. Beloved Father of 2 Daughters: Toni R. Prince, Greenwood, MS, Georgia R. Pichon, Slidell, LA. Father-in-law of Anthony Prince and C.J. Pichon.
Son of the late Joseph J. Rostan and Frances Bozic and step-mother Antoinette M. Rostan. Brother of the late August John Rostan.
Also survived by 4 grandchildren: Christian Pichon, Ryan Self, Lindsie Self, Brittney Pichon, 3 great-grandchildren: Madeline Pichon, Hunter Self, and Angele Hoover, many nieces, nephews, and friends. Age 83 years. Raised in Cain, Pennsylvania and resident of Slidell. A U.S. Army Veteran serving during WW II in the European Theater with the 82nd Airborne Paratroopers. While parachuting into The Battle of the Bulge he was wounded. Recipient of the Purple Heart. Retiree of Martin Marietta Manned Space Systems. Parishioner of St. Genevieve Church. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. Services at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME,1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. Visitation on Saturday evening from 6:00 P.M. until funeral time. Interment with Military Honors in New Hope Cemetery, Greenwood, MS on Monday, March 27, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. Masses preferred, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.
Published in The Times-Picayune on 3/25/2006.

Pauline Tonin Tosi

Pauline Tosi
Pauline (Leopoldina) Tosi, age 92, of Highwood, passed away on Thursday, March 16,
2006 at Westmoreland Care Center, Lake Forest. She was born April 13,
1913 in Waukegan, Illinois the daughter of Leopoldina Rostan and John Tonin,
and has resided in Highwood for 57 years.
In the 1930s she worked for St. Therese Hospital in the dietary
Department and in the 1940s she worked for Abbott Labs. She was a member
of St. James Church, Highwood.
She was the beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of the late
Louis and late Paula Marie. Dear sister of John Tonin, Mary Langford,
late Sophie Elsworth and late Ann Wegrzyn. Fond aunt of Barbara Albert,
Linda Wegrzyn, Jerry and Richard Wallace, Larry Elsworth, Poldi and
Thomas Tonin, Lynne Hoseck, Michael Langford, late E. Kathleen
Kiriakopoulos and late Anita Stamphill; and great-aunt to many.
Friends may call on Sunday, March 19, 2006 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at the
SEGUIN & SYMONDS FUNERAL HOME, 858 Sheridan Rd., Highwood.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 20,
2006 10:00 AM at St. James Church, 134 North Ave., Highwood. Interment
will follow at Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville.
For Info: (847) 432-3878.

JohnTonin Obituary

Death Notice

John Tonin

John Tonin, 85, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away August 31, 2006 at his home. John was born July 9, 1921 at the family's home on Market Street in Waukegan. He was the son of Leopoldina Rostan and John Tonin.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines. John retired in 1997 from North Shore Gas Company after 57 years of dedicated service. His love of 12 inch, fast pitch softball began at West School in 1936 as third baseman. John's team won two Tri-State and two Lake County Tournament Championships. John formed the Waukegan Bombers in the 50's playing and managing the team for 10 years. He played until 1976 when he decided to hang up his glove. He was inducted into the Waukegan Sports Hall of Fame in 1993. His first wife, Helen (Buksas) Tonin died of cancer in 1968. John remarried Ann Redmond Yore of Lake Forest and they were together until Ann's death in 1991.
John is survived by a sister, Mary Langford of Dallas, TX; two foster brothers, Chuck Alcorn of Mission Viejo, CA and Bobby Alcorn of Phoenix, AZ; a son, Thomas (Daniel) Tonin of Beach Park, IL; daughter, Barbara (Ken) Albert of Waukegan; step daughters, Doralee (Stu) of Vernon Hills, Sue Moody of California; grandchildren, Joseph and Susan Tonin of Beach Park; step grandchildren, Lori (Scott) Knesley and Holly (Mark) Speckan of Vernon Hills, Gary Grogan and Tim Grogan of Lake County, IL, Tara Cottrell, Natalie Cottrell and Vanessa Moody of California; step great grandchildren, Melissa, Andrew Knesley and Katie, Kelly Speckman.
He was predeceased by siblings, John Tonin who died as an infant, Jennie Tonin who died in the 1918 flu epidemic, Sophie Magden Wallace Ellsworth , Pauline Tosi, Anna Louise Wegrzyn.
Visitation will be held 5 to 8:30 PM Tuesday, September 5, 2006 and Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at MARSH FUNERAL HOME, 1521 Washington St., Waukegan, IL, 60085. The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 10 AM at St. Anastasia Church. Interment will be at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Fl 17, Chicago, IL, 60601-7633. For additional funeral info please call 847-336-0127.

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Previous General Assemblies		Full Text of SR0851 Introduced Printer-Friendly Version PDF Bill Status SR0851 LRB094 21817 MST 60244 r 1 SENATE RESOLUTION 2 WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois 3 learned with regret of the death of John Tonin of Waukegan, on 4 August 31, 2006; and 5 WHEREAS, He was born on July 9, 1921 in Waukegan; he served 6 in the United States Army in the Philippines; he retired from 7 the North Shore Gas Company in 1997 after working there for 57 8 years; and 9 WHEREAS, He had a passion for playing 12 inch fast pitch 10 softball, which began in 1936 as the third baseman for West 11 School; he won two Tri-State and two Lake County Tournament 12 Championships with his team; he formed the Waukegan Bombers in 13 the 1950's, playing and managing the team for 10 years; he hung 14 up his glove in 1976, and was inducted into the Waukegan Sports 15 Hall of Fame in 1993; and 16 WHEREAS, The passing of John Tonin has been deeply felt by 17 many, especially his sister, Mary Langford; his two foster 18 brothers, Chuck and Bobby Alcorn; his son, Thomas (Daniel) 19 Tonin; his daughter, Barbara (Ken) Albert; his step-daughters, 20 Doralee (Stu) and Sue Moody; his grandchildren, Joseph and 21 Susan Tonin; his step-grandchildren, Lori (Scott) Knesley and 22 Holly (Mark) Speckman, Gary Grogan and Tim Grogan, Tara 23 Cottrell, Natalie Cottrell, and Vanessa Moody; his 24 step-great-grandchildren, Melissa, Andrew, Knesley, Katie, and 25 Kelly Speckman; he was preceded in death by his first wife, 26 Helen (Bukass) Tonin and his second wife Ann Redmond Yore; 27 therefore, be it 28 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL 29 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 30 John Tonin, and we extend our sincere condolences to his 31 family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it SR0851 - 2 - LRB094 21817 MST 60244 r 1 further 2 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 3 presented to his family as an expression of our deepest 4 sympathy. Home | Legislation & Laws | House | Senate | My Legislation | Disclaimers | Email This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly by the Legislative Information System, 705 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706 217-782-3944 217-782-2050 (TDD)

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BUNCOMBE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA

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ID Number: 150

Name: William Lankford

County: Buncombe

Occupation:

Date: September 5, 1865

Roll: 40, Frame(s): 612-615

Exceptions Cited: 1

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The petition of William Lankford, a citizen of the County of Buncombe in the State of North Carolina, respectfully represents unto your Excellency, that he never ceased to be the friend of the Federal Union and to desire its triumph and perpetuation; but incontrollable circumstances forced him to participate in the late rebellion in the Southern states to a small extent; he felt it to be his duty to vote at most of the popular elections, voting always for peace candidates for office; he paid such taxes as were from time to time required of him and for the convenience of his neighbors, he accepted the office of Post Master at Fair View in said county, under the pretended Confederate States Government; that on occasion he was arrested by the military authorities for alleged disloyalty to the pretended government; that he is rejoiced at the restoration of the Union & prays that it may be perpetual.

Your petitioner is advised that he is excluded from the benefits of your Excellency’s Amnesty Proclamation, dated the [29^th] day of [May] A.D. 1865, and he therefore prays your Excellency to grant unto him special pardon for such participation in said rebellion. And your petitioner will ever pray[.]

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If you have a brick wall and would like to post it here, please contact me at email address. I will be happy to include it here. Your ancestor's name does not have to be Lankford or Langford.

Searching for records and parents of Nathaniel Lankford/Langford born Virginia about 1740.
Inherited land in Edgefield South Carolina (Ninety Six District) from his unnamed father and
then left this land to Edmond Langford/Lankford. Nathaniel's wife was Ann Jackson daughter of John Jackson and wife Elizabeth of Surry/Brunswick Counties Virginia. Nathaniel may have died in Anson County North Carolina about 1782 as his wife Ann had remarried and had daughter named Nancy Miller in Ann's father's last will and testament written 1787.

LANGFORD AND LANKFORD IN TENNESSEE

McMinn County Court Minutes

p.101, 7 Sept 1826; Petition of Gabriel Cantrell to legitimatize Susannah Lankford his illegitimate child by Mary Ann Landford and change her name to Susannah Cantrell. Says conduct of mother before birth makes it uncertain but probable that he is father.

p.369, 4 Jun 1838; Robert Lankford a minor bound to George Peahorn and Malinda Lankford a minor bound to John Grayham.

p.370, 5 Jun 1838; Wm. Lankford an orphan boy bound to Geo. W. Mayo.

p.375, 3 July 1838; James Lankford bound to Dempsey Casey by the assent of Gibson Lankford his father.

p.377, 6 Aug 1838; John Lankford bound to Allen McRoy, the father assenting.

p.414, 7 Jan 1839; Joel Thacker paid for keeping an infant child of Gipson Lankford for 2 months.

GENEALOGY AND WHY WE DO IT

GENEALOGY AND WHY WE DO IT

We are the chosen. In each family there is one who seems called to find the
ancestors. To put flesh on their bones and make them live again, to tell the
family story and to feel that somehow they know and approve.

Doing genealogy is not a cold gathering of facts but, instead, breathing life
into all who have gone before. We are the story tellers of the tribe. All
tribes have one. We have been called, as it were, by our genes. Those who have
gone before cry out to us: Tell our story. So, we do. In finding them, we
somehow find ourselves.

How many graves have I stood before now and cried? I have lost count. How many times
have I told the ancestors, "You have a wonderful family; you would be proud of us."
How many times have I walked up to a grave and
felt somehow there was love there for me? I cannot say.

It goes beyond just documenting facts. It goes to who we are and why we do
the things we do. It goes to seeing a cemetery about to be lost forever to weeds
and indifference and saying I can't let this happen.

It goes to pride in what our ancestors were able to accomplish.
How they contributed to what we are today. It goes to respecting their
hardships and losses, their never giving in or giving up, their resoluteness to
go on and build a life for their family.  Without them we would not exist.

So, as a scribe called, I tell the story of my family. It is up to you, the next
generation, to
answer the call and take my place in the long line of family storytellers.

(unknown author) 

Papers of the Continental Congress

Memorials Address to Congress 1775 - 1788

Microfilm Roll # 49; No. 41, Vol. 2, page 437

Subject: Express Riders' Pay

To the Honorable the Congress of the United States of the Thirteen United States of America

The Memorial of William Dodd, Levallin Barry, Patrick McClosky, Richard Ross
humbly Sheweth that Your Memorialists were employed by Mr. Hancock late President of Congress in the Year 1777 as expresses That your Memorialists never had any Settlement with Mr. Hancock nor knew what pay they were to receive but were informed by him that they should receive pay to their Satisfaction. That within these two Months past The Auditors appointed to settle their Accounts had allowed them only Twenty five Shillings per day from their Time of Entrance to the first day of August 1777 and from the said First day of August to the first day of November following Thirty five Shillings per day they bearing there own Expenses, which Sums on Account of the dearness of Travelling & your Memorialists find barely sufficient to defray their necessary Expenses. That your Memorialists would not had they conceived they would be allowed no more pay would have not continued so long in the said Employ.
Your Memorialists therefore pray, That your Honors would be pleased to take the premisses into Consideration and order that such Augmentation be made to their pay during the Time aforesaid as to you shall seem meet.
And your Memorialists will ever pray etc.
Philadelphia November 9, 1778
Wm Dodd
Levallin Barry
Patrick McClosky
Richard Ross