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Edgar County Children's Home
1899 & 1900 Listings

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Edgar County Children's Home
1899 Listings
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Application of: Mother Date: Feb. 20, 1899 
For Admission of: James Baby 
Child's Name in full: Infant 
Father's Name: 
Mother's Name: Recie James 
Where was Child Born: Paris, Ill. 
When Born: Jan. 10, 1899 
Occupation of Father: 
Occupation of Mother: Domestic 
Present Residence of Father: 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: 
Nationality of Mother: 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: 
When did Mother Die: Mother living, child illegitimate 
Was Father temperate: 
Was Mother temperate: 
Agreement of: 
P. O.: Township: 
County of: State of: 
Date of Taking Child: 
Date of Returning Child: Feb. 28, 1898, returned to Mother. 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: 
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Application of: Supervisor of Kansas, Tp. Date: April 22, 1899 
For Admission of: Glenn Scott 
Child's Name in full: Glenn Scott 
Father's Name: 
Mother's Name: 
Where was Child Born: Kansas, Ill. 
When Born: 1892 
Occupation of Father: 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: 
Nationality of Mother: 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: Father dead, March 1899 
When did Mother Die: Mother dead, Jan. 1900 
Was Father temperate: 
Was Mother temperate: 
Agreement of: E. J. Taylor 
P. O.: Chrisman Township: Ross 
County of: Edgar State of: Illinois 
Date of Taking Child: January 18, 1900 
Date of Returning Child: April 18, 1900 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: Thinking that 
     their affections, not sufficient to make one of their own 
     children, they returned it to the Home Oct. 1st 1900. Went 
     to American Home Finding Asso., Chicago, Ill. June 8th 1906. 
     Placed by them in home of Wm. Stamer, Chicago, Ill. 
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Application of: Supervisor of Kansas Tp. Date: April 22, 1899 
For Admission of: Lillian Scott 
Child's Name in full: Lillian Scott 
Father's Name: 
Mother's Name: 
Where was Child Born: Kansas, Ill. 
When Born: 1895 
Occupation of Father: 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: 
Nationality of Mother: 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: March 1899 
When did Mother Die: January 1900 
Was Father temperate: Yes 
Was Mother temperate: Yes 
Agreement of: Mrs. M. L. Clayton 
P. O.: Arthur Township: 
County of: Douglas State of: Illinois 
Date of Taking Child: June 14, 1899 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: 
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Application of: Supervisor of Kansas Tp. Date: April 22, 1899 
For Admission of: Gertrude Scott 
Child's Name in full: Gertrude Scott 
Father's Name: 
Mother's Name: 
Where was Child Born: Kansas, Ill. 
When Born: 1897 
Occupation of Father: 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: 
Nationality of Mother: 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: March 1899 
When did Mother Die: January 1900 
Was Father temperate: Yes 
Was Mother temperate: Yes 
Agreement of: W. H. Well (or Will) 
P. O.: Brocton Township: Embarrass 
County of: Edgar State of: Illinois 
Date of Taking Child: Sep. 21, 1899, child legally adopted. 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: 
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Application of: Father Date: May 4, 1899 
For Admission of: Ethle Brownfield 
Child's Name in full: Ethle Brownfield 
Father's Name: 
Mother's Name: 
Where was Child Born: 
When Born: 1894 
Occupation of Father: 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: 
Nationality of Mother: 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: 
When did Mother Die: 
Was Father temperate: 
Was Mother temperate: 
Agreement of: Mrs. John McConnell 
P. O.: Mattoon Township: 
County of: Coles State of: Ill. 
Date of Taking Child: Dec. 23, 1899 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: 
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Application of: Father Date: May 8, 1899 
For Admission of: Russel Smith 
Child's Name in full: Russel Smith 
Father's Name: Charles Smith 
Mother's Name: 
Where was Child Born: Garland, Ill. 
When Born: June 3rd 1897 
Occupation of Father: Father 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: Garland 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: 
Nationality of Mother: 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: 
When did Mother Die: April 1899 
Was Father temperate: Yes 
Was Mother temperate: Yes 
Agreement of: Charles Smith 
P. O.: Garland Township: 
County of: Edgar State of: Ill. 
Date of Taking Child: April 5, 1902 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: 
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Application of: Mother Date: May 23, 1899 
For Admission of: Gordon Cunningham 
Child's Name in full: Gordon Cunningham 
Father's Name: 
Mother's Name: 
Where was Child Born: Paris, Ill. 
When Born: March 23, 1899 
Occupation of Father: Salesman 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: Unknown 
Present Residence of Mother: Paris, Ill. 
Nationality of Father: 
Nationality of Mother: 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: 
When did Mother Die: 
Was Father temperate: 
Was Mother temperate: 
Agreement of: Mother 
P. O.: Township: 
County of: State of: 
Date of Taking Child: July 2, 1899 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: 
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Application of: Father Date: June 6, 1899 
For Admission of: Freddie Graff 
Child's Name in full: Freddie Graff 
Father's Name: 
Mother's Name: 
Where was Child Born: Paris, Ill. 
When Born: 1892 
Occupation of Father: Farmer 
Occupation of Mother: House Wife 
Present Residence of Father: Paris, Ill. 
Present Residence of Mother: Paris, Ill. 
Nationality of Father: Irish 
Nationality of Mother: Irish 
Religion of Parents: Catholic 
When did Father Die: 
When did Mother Die: 
Was Father temperate: No 
Was Mother temperate: No 
Agreement of: 
P. O.: Paris Township: Paris 
County of: Edgar State of: Ill. 
Date of Taking Child: June 15, 1899 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: 
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Application of: Father Date: June 6, 1899 
For Admission of: Luld Graff 
Child's Name in full: Luld Graff 
Father's Name: 
Mother's Name: 
Where was Child Born: Paris, Ill. 
When Born: 1896 
Occupation of Father: Farmer 
Occupation of Mother: House Wife 
Present Residence of Father: Paris, Ill. 
Present Residence of Mother: Paris, Ill. 
Nationality of Father: Irish 
Nationality of Mother: Irish 
Religion of Parents: Catholic 
When did Father Die: 
When did Mother Die: 
Was Father temperate: No 
Was Mother temperate: No 
Agreement of: Father 
P. O.: Paris Township: Paris 
County of: Edgar State of: Illinois 
Date of Taking Child: June 15, 1899 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: 
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Application of: Supervisor of Paris Tp. Date: June 9, 1899 
For Admission of: Charles Montgomery 
Child's Name in full: Charles Montgomery 
Father's Name: 
Mother's Name: 
Where was Child Born: 
When Born: 1886 
Occupation of Father: 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: 
Nationality of Mother: 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: Father dead 
When did Mother Die: Mother dead 
Was Father temperate: 
Was Mother temperate: 
Agreement of: Addison Welch 
P. O.: Paris Township: Paris 
County of: Edgar State of: Illinois 
Date of Taking Child: June 17, 1899 
Date of Returning Child: afterwards ran away 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: 
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Application of: Mr. Leroy Wiley Date: May 28, 1899 
For Admission of: Bessie Poor 
Child's Name in full: Bessie Poor 
Father's Name: 
Mother's Name: 
Where was Child Born: 
When Born: 1887 
Occupation of Father: 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: 
Nationality of Mother: 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: Father dead 
When did Mother Die: Mother dead 
Was Father temperate: 
Was Mother temperate: 
Agreement of: Mr. Christofer Farris 
P. O.: Edgar Township: Edgar 
County of: Edgar State of: Illinois 
Date of Taking Child: June 28, 1899 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: 
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Application of: Father Date: July 1, 1899 
For Admission of: Harry Lawrence Newman 
Child's Name in full: Harry Lawrence Newman 
Father's Name: Wm. Newman 
Mother's Name: Ida May Newman 
Where was Child Born: Edgar Co., Ill. 
When Born: 1891 
Occupation of Father: Mechanic 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: Paris, Ill. 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: American 
Religion of Parents: M. P. 
When did Father Die: Father living 
When did Mother Die: October 1st 1898 
Was Father temperate: Yes 
Was Mother temperate: 
Agreement of: Mrs. Anna Smith 
P. O.: Kidley Township: 
County of: Edgar State of: Ill. 
Date of Taking Child: June 7, 1901 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: 
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Application of: Father Date: July 1, 1899 
For Admission of: Roy Newman 
Child's Name in full: Roy Newman 
Father's Name: Wm. Newman 
Mother's Name: Ida May Newman 
Where was Child Born: Edgar Co., Ill. 
When Born: 1894 
Occupation of Father: Mechanic 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: Paris, Ill. 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: American 
Religion of Parents: M. P. 
When did Father Die: Father living 
When did Mother Die: October 1st 1898 
Was Father temperate: Yes 
Was Mother temperate: Yes 
Agreement of: Mrs. Anna Smith 
P. O.: Kidley Township: 
County of: Edgar State of: Ill. 
Date of Taking Child: June 7, 1901 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: 
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Application of: Father Date: July 1, 1899 
For Admission of: Horrace Newman 
Child's Name in full: Horrace Newman 
Father's Name: Wm. Newman 
Mother's Name: Ida May Newman 
Where was Child Born: Clearwater, Nebraska 
When Born: 1897 
Occupation of Father: Mechanic 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: Paris, Ill. 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: American 
Religion of Parents: M. P. 
When did Father Die: Father living 
When did Mother Die: October 1st 1898 
Was Father temperate: Yes 
Was Mother temperate: Yes 
Agreement of: Mrs. Anna Smith 
P. O.: Kidley Township: 
County of: Edgar State of: Ill. 
Date of Taking Child: June 7, 1901 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: 
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Application of: Supervisor Stratton Tp. Date: June 21, 1899 
For Admission of: Della Thompson 
Child's Name in full: Della Thompson 
Father's Name: 
Mother's Name: 
Where was Child Born: Edgar Co., Ill. 
When Born: 1888 
Occupation of Father: Farmer 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: Vermillion, Ill. 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: American 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: Father living 
When did Mother Die: Mother dead 
Was Father temperate: yes 
Was Mother temperate: 
Agreement of: Father 
P. O.: Vermillion Township: Stratton 
County of: Edgar State of: Ill. 
Date of Taking Child: July 2, 1899 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: Returned 
     to her Father. 
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Application of: Supervisor Stratton Tp. Date: June 21, 1899 
For Admission of: Bertha Thompson 
Child's Name in full: Bertha Thompson 
Father's Name: 
Mother's Name: 
Where was Child Born: Edgar Co., Ill. 
When Born: 1893 
Occupation of Father: Farmer 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: Vermillion, Ill. 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: Father living 
When did Mother Die: Mother dead 
Was Father temperate: Yes 
Was Mother temperate: 
Agreement of: Father 
P. O.: Vermillion Township: Stratton 
County of: Edgar State of: Illinois 
Date of Taking Child: July 2, 1899 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: Returned Nov. 18, 1902
     by W. W. Perish, Sup. of Simms Twp. went to W. R. Apple Jan 1st 
     1903 by order of Sup. Perish and returned to the Home June 26, 
     1903. Returned to her father by order of W. W. Perish. 
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Application of: Supervisor Stratton Tp. Date: June 21, 1899 
For Admission of: Jennie Thompson 
Child's Name in full: Jennie Thompson 
Father's Name: 
Mother's Name: 
Where was Child Born: Edgar Co., Ill. 
When Born: 1896 
Occupation of Father: Farmer 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: Vermillion, Ill. 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: Father living 
When did Mother Die: Mother dead 
Was Father temperate: Yes 
Was Mother temperate: 
Agreement of: Father 
P. O.: Vermillion Township: Stratton 
County of: Edgar State of: Ill. 
Date of Taking Child: July 2nd, 1899 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: Readmitted by 
     application of Father, 9th April, 1904. Taken by D. W. 
     Bouselog, Christman, Ill. Rural Route no.9, returned from this 
     home to her father. 
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Application of: Supervisor Stratton Tp. Date: June 21, 1899 
For Admission of: Ray Thompson 
Child's Name in full: Ray Thompson 
Father's Name: 
Mother's Name: 
Where was Child Born: Edgar Co., Ill. 
When Born: 1891 
Occupation of Father: Farmer 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: Vermillion, Ill. 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: Father living 
When did Mother Die: Mother dead 
Was Father temperate: Yes 
Was Mother temperate: Yes 
Agreement of: Father 
P. O.: Vermillion Township: Stratton 
County of: Edgar State of: Ill. 
Date of Taking Child: July 2nd 1899 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: Returned in 1902, 
     Nov. 18, by W. W. Perish, Sup. of Simms Tp. went out on 
     Feb 20, 1903 to Alonzo Wilson, Paris, Ill. Route No.3, by 
     order of W. W. Perish. October returned by Alonzo Wilson. 
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Application of: Supervisor, Hunter Tp. Date: June 29, 1899 
For Admission of: Ethel Chapman 
Child's Name in full: Ethel Chapman 
Father's Name: 
Mother's Name: Stella Chapman 
Where was Child Born: Terre Haute, Ind. 
When Born: July 29, 1898 
Occupation of Father: 
Occupation of Mother: Factory girl 
Present Residence of Father: 
Present Residence of Mother: Terre Haute, Ind. 
Nationality of Father: 
Nationality of Mother: American 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: 
When did Mother Die: 
Was Father temperate: 
Was Mother temperate: No "Child illegitmate" 
Agreement of: 
P. O.: Township: 
County of: State of: 
Date of Taking Child: Nov. 4, 1899 by Mother. 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: 
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Application of: Supervisor, Stratton Tp. Date: July 10, 1899 
For Admission of: Roy Shank 
Child's Name in full: Roy Shank 
Father's Name: 
Mother's Name: 
Where was Child Born: Edgar Co., Ill. 
When Born: 1891 
Occupation of Father: 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: 
Nationality of Mother: 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: Father dead 
When did Mother Die: Mother dead 
Was Father temperate: 
Was Mother temperate: 
Agreement of: Mr. Shank, Grandfather 
P. O.: Vermillion Township: Stratton 
County of: Edgar State of: Ill. 
Date of Taking Child: August 14, 1899 
Date of Returning Child: Return 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: 
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Application of: Supervisor of Bruellett Co. Date: Aug. 17, 1899 
For Admission of: Kenneth Davis 
Child's Name in full: Kenneth Davis 
Father's Name: Pearl Bonwell "child illegitimate" 
Mother's Name: Mable Davis 
Where was Child Born: Danville, Ill. 
When Born: October 7, 1897 
Occupation of Father: Farmer 
Occupation of Mother: Domestic 
Present Residence of Father: Unknown 
Present Residence of Mother: Bruellett Creek Twp. 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: American 
Religion of Parents: M. P. 
When did Father Die: 
When did Mother Die: 
Was Father temperate: No 
Was Mother temperate: Yes 
Agreement of: 
P. O.: Township: 
County of: State of: 
Date of Taking Child: 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: Child taken by 
     Mother Dec. 31, 1900. 
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Application of: Mother Date: Sep. 19, 1899 
For Admission of: Nora Montgomery 
Child's Name in full: Nora Montgomery 
Father's Name: James Montgomery 
Mother's Name: Lizza Montromery 
Where was Child Born: Foster, Mo. 
When Born: July 11, 1893 
Occupation of Father: Laborer 
Occupation of Mother: Housewife 
Present Residence of Father: Unknown 
Present Residence of Mother: Brocton, Ill. 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: American 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: 
When did Mother Die: 
Was Father temperate: No 
Was Mother temperate: Yes 
Agreement of: Mrs. L. E. Rhoads 
P. O.: Paris Township: 
County of: Edgar State of: Ill. 
Date of Taking Child: May 2nd, 1902 
Date of Returning Child: Sept. 2nd, 1902 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: Mrs. Rhoads was 
     afraid Nora was not strong. On May 16th, 1903 Nora was legally 
     adopted by Wm & Margurite Troupe Paris, Ill. 
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Application of: Mother Date: Sep. 19, 1899 
For Admission of: Mollie Montgomery 
Child's Name in full: Mollie Montgomery 
Father's Name: James Montgomery 
Mother's Name: Lizzie Montgomery 
Where was Child Born: Worland, Mo. 
When Born: Sep. 24, 1894 
Occupation of Father: Laborer 
Occupation of Mother: Housewife 
Present Residence of Father: Unknown 
Present Residence of Mother: Brocton 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: American 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: 
When did Mother Die: 
Was Father temperate: No 
Was Mother temperate: Yes 
Agreement of: Robert E. Hanley 
P. O.: Longview Township: 
County of: Champaign State of: Illinois 
Date of Taking Child: April 3rd, 1901 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: Unreliable, Agreement
     of Mrs. J. O. Cole, P. O. Route #11, Edgar Co. Date of taking 
     child, June 3rd, 1902. Mrs. Cole returned Mollie March 20, 1903 
     not satisfactory and April 18, 1903 she went into the home of 
     T. Johnston. Went to home of Mrs. D. A. Phillips, Crockett, 
     Virginia Aug. 12th, 1904. Afterward married and in own home. 
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Application of: Stewart Poor Farm Date: October 24, 1899 
For Admission of: Clute Gore 
Child's Name in full: Clute Gore (Known in home as Gene Gore) 
Father's Name: James Gore "child illegitimate" 
Mother's Name: Nannie Meadough 
Where was Child Born: Edgar Twp. 
When Born: March 22, 1896 
Occupation of Father: Farmer 
Occupation of Mother: Domestic 
Present Residence of Father: Edgar, Ill. 
Present Residence of Mother: Poor Farm 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: American 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: 
When did Mother Die: 
Was Father temperate: No 
Was Mother temperate: No 
Agreement of: 
P. O.: Township: 
County of: State of: 
Date of Taking Child: Went into home of Maxwell Mayes on trial 
     May 20, 1904. 
Date of Returning Child: Sept. 19, 1904. 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: Was given to the 
     American Home Finding Association 1906, in Chicago, Ill. 
     Place by them in home of John Sweeneg. 
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Application of: Supervisor of Bruellett Co. Date: Nov. 6, 1899 
For Admission of: Semer Simpson 
Child's Name in full: Semer Simpson 
Father's Name: Henry Simpson 
Mother's Name: Millie Simpson 
Where was Child Born: 
When Born: September 14, 1895 
Occupation of Father: Farmer & Blacksmith 
Occupation of Mother: Housewife 
Present Residence of Father: Kidley 
Present Residence of Mother: Kidley 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: American 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: Father living 
When did Mother Die: Mother died 1899 
Was Father temperate: No 
Was Mother temperate: Yes 
Agreement of: George W. Trestner 
P. O.: Trestner Township: Hunter 
County of: Edgar State of: 
Date of Taking Child: Dec. 1, 1901 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: Returned the child
     to his father by Mr. Trester and the Board take no further 
     responsibility in the case. 
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Application of: Supervisor of Bruellett Co. Date: Nov. 6, 1899 
For Admission of: Bryan Simpson 
Child's Name in full: Bryan Simpson 
Father's Name: Henry Simpson 
Mother's Name: Millie Simpson 
Where was Child Born: Edgar Co. 
When Born: 1897 
Occupation of Father: Farmer & Blacksmith 
Occupation of Mother: Housewife 
Present Residence of Father: Kidley 
Present Residence of Mother: 
Nationality of Father: 
Nationality of Mother: 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: Father living 
When did Mother Die: Mother died 1899 
Was Father temperate: No 
Was Mother temperate: Yes 
Agreement of: 
P. O.: Township: 
County of: State of: 
Date of Taking Child: 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: Went on trial to 
     home of Uncle by name of Mr. Good, but was returned. Was given
     to American Home Finding for placement. Was returned to Edgar 
     Co. Children's Home August 16, 1909. Ran away from Edgar Co. 
     Children's Home August 25, and returned next morning. Declared 
     by the County Judge a delinquent boy and guardian appointed 
     and Home relieved of further responsibility of boy. 
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Application of: Supervisor of Bruellett Co. Date: Nov. 6, 1899 
For Admission of: Bernie Ryan 
Child's Name in full: Bernie Ryan 
Father's Name: George Ryan 
Mother's Name: Minnie Ryan 
Where was Child Born: 
When Born: 1890 
Occupation of Father: Farmer 
Occupation of Mother: Housewife 
Present Residence of Father: Dead 
Present Residence of Mother: Kidley 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: American 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: Father died July 6, 1899 
When did Mother Die: Mother living 
Was Father temperate: Yes 
Was Mother temperate: Yes 
Agreement of: 
P. O.: Township: 
County of: State of: 
Date of Taking Child: 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: Nov. 23, 1899, child
     taken to the American Home Finding Association, Chicago, Ill. 
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Application of: Father Date: Nov. 22, 1899 
For Admission of: Madison Clinton 
Child's Name in full: Madison Clinton 
Father's Name: James E. Clinton 
Mother's Name: Mary Clinton 
Where was Child Born: Terre Haute, Ind. 
When Born: Dec. 18, 1899 
Occupation of Father: Laborer 
Occupation of Mother: Housewife 
Present Residence of Father: Paris, Ill. 
Present Residence of Mother: Unknown 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: American 
Religion of Parents: M. E. 
When did Father Die: 
When did Mother Die: 
Was Father temperate: Yes 
Was Mother temperate: Yes 
Agreement of: 
P. O.: Township: 
County of: State of: 
Date of Taking Child: Dec. 14, 1899 by Father. 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: Father and mother 
     agreed to live together and came and took child. 
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Application of: Father Date: Nov. 22, 1899 
For Admission of: Minnie E. Clinton 
Child's Name in full: Minnie E. Clinton 
Father's Name: James E. Clinton 
Mother's Name: Mary Clinton 
Where was Child Born: Vermillion, Ill. 
When Born: Feb. 10, 1893 
Occupation of Father: Laborer 
Occupation of Mother: 
Present Residence of Father: Paris, Ill. 
Present Residence of Mother: Unknown 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: American 
Religion of Parents: M. E. 
When did Father Die: 
When did Mother Die: 
Was Father temperate: Yes 
Was Mother temperate: Yes 
Agreement of: 
P. O.: Township: 
County of: State of: 
Date of Taking Child: Dec. 14, 1899 by Father 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: Father and 
     mother agreed to live together and came and took child. 
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Edgar County Children's Home
1900 Listings
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Application of: Mrs. Anna Butler Date: March 2, 1900 
For Admission of: Robbie L. Butler 
Child's Name in full: Robbie L. Butler 
Father's Name: Robert T. Butler 
Mother's Name: Anna Butler 
Where was Child Born: Paris, Ill. 
When Born: March 2, 1897 
Occupation of Father: Farmer 
Occupation of Mother: Housewife 
Present Residence of Father: dead 
Present Residence of Mother: Paris, Ill. 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: American 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: Feb. 22, 1900 
When did Mother Die: 
Was Father temperate: Yes 
Was Mother temperate: Yes 
Agreement of: Geo. W. Button 
P. O.: York Township: 
County of: Clark State of: Ill. 
Date of Taking Child: April 20, 1901 
Date of Returning Child: Date not known 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: Child returned 
     to home and still hasn't note of receiving records Dec. 
     3rd 1903. Given to the American Home Finding Association 
     at Chicago, Ill. July 30th 1906. 
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Application of: Mrs. Anna Butler Date: March 2, 1900 
For Admission of: Silvia Butler 
Child's Name in full: Silvia Butler 
Father's Name: Robert T. Butler 
Mother's Name: Anna Butler 
Where was Child Born: Paris, Ill. 
When Born: July 6, 1899 
Occupation of Father: Farmer 
Occupation of Mother: Housewife 
Present Residence of Father: dead 
Present Residence of Mother: Paris, Ill. 
Nationality of Father: American 
Nationality of Mother: American 
Religion of Parents: 
When did Father Die: Feb. 22, 1900 
When did Mother Die: 
Was Father temperate: Yes 
Was Mother temperate: Yes 
Agreement of: H. G. Woodyard 
P. O.: Marshall Township: 
County of: Clark State of: Illinois 
Date of Taking Child: June 20, 1901 
Date of Returning Child: 
Reason for Returning Child and General Remarks: 

For further information regarding any entries here or other information, please contact the Edgar County Children's Home at the link below.

Edgar County Children's Home
300 South Eads Avenue
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-6451
Fax: (217) 465-1272
Email: dra@ecch.org