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John Calvin Aten Sr (1811 - 1888)

John Calvin Aten Sr
Born in Brooke County, West Virginia, USAmap
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Died at age 76 in Fulton County, Illinois, USAmap
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Biography

John Calvin Aten Sr. [1][2][3]

Born 4 December 1811. Brooke County, West Virginia, USA. [4][5]

Died 17 April 1888. Fulton County, Illinois, USA. [6][7]

Probate: Apr 1888. Fulton, Illinois, USA. [8]

Residence Marital status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Self. 1880 Astoria, Fulton, Illinois, USA. [9]

Buried Astoria, Fulton County, Illinois, USA. [10]

Obituary Mr. John C. Aten was born in Brooke Co., West Virginia, near Fairview, Dec. 4, 1811, and departed this life April 17, 1888. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Jane Hall in 1833. To them were born nine children, three of whom with his wife survive him. He united with the Associate Presbyterian church in 1848 at Tomblinson's Run. He emigrated to Fulton Co., Ill. in 1855 and settled on the farm where, he died. Upon coming to Illinois he united with the Presbyterian church at Vermont, and was still a member at his death. The funeral services were held at Salem Chapel, Wednesday afternoon, April 18th, and were conducted by Rev. Robert Carson, of Astoria. Note: He married Mary Jane Hall on 6 Mar 1833. Mary Jane Hall was born in 1811 in PA. Died on 27 Jun 1891 near Adair, McDonough Co., IL. Buried on 28 Jun 1891 in Salem Cemetery, Fulton Co., IL. [11]

John C Aten agriculturist; P.O. Astoria. The subject of this sketch is one of a numerous family of Virginians whom we mention elsewhere. John was joined in matrimony with Mary J. Hall, daughter of Robert Hall in Western Pennsylvania. John came to Illinois in 1855 and since his arrival here, has become quite prosperous and is the owner of a fine farm. There were born of the marriage referred to 9 children, only 4 of whom are living, -- Nancy A., John C., Wm H., and Elizabeth. Mr A. has held many offices, among them Lieut. Col. of Militia; Aid to the Governor with rank of Colonel; Justice of the Peace; Constable; Deputy Sheriff, and School Director.[12]

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  1. ↑ Source: #S-438240497
  2. ↑ Source: #S-438199209 Year: 1880; Census Place: Astoria, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: 207; Family History Film: 1254207; Page: 10C; Enumeration District: 029; Image: 0364
  3. ↑ Source: #S-434311160 Will records, 1835-1924; probate records, 1827-1931; guardian records, 1859-1926; conservator records, 1870-1933; related records, 1894-1931; Author: Illinois. County Court (Fulton County); Probate Place: Fulton, Illinois
  4. ↑ Source: #S-438240497
  5. ↑ Source: #S-438199209 Year: 1880; Census Place: Astoria, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: 207; Family History Film: 1254207; Page: 10C; Enumeration District: 029; Image: 0364
  6. ↑ Source: #S-438240497
  7. ↑ Source: #S-434311160 Will records, 1835-1924; probate records, 1827-1931; guardian records, 1859-1926; conservator records, 1870-1933; related records, 1894-1931; Author: Illinois. County Court (Fulton County); Probate Place: Fulton, Illinois
  8. ↑ Source: #S-434311160 Will records, 1835-1924; probate records, 1827-1931; guardian records, 1859-1926; conservator records, 1870-1933; related records, 1894-1931; Author: Illinois. County Court (Fulton County); Probate Place: Fulton, Illinois
  9. ↑ Source: #S-438199209 Year: 1880; Census Place: Astoria, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: 207; Family History Film: 1254207; Page: 10C; Enumeration District: 029; Image: 0364
  10. ↑ Source: #S-438240497
  11. ↑ McDonough County, IL Obituaries, "Astoria Argus", April 19, 1888
  12. ↑ History of Fulton County, Illinois 1890, Page 419.
  • Source: S-434311160 Repository: #R-993939595 Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.
  • Repository: R-993939595 Ancestry.com
  • Source: S-438199209 Repository: #R-993939595 1880 United States Federal Census Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc
  • Source: S-438240497 Repository: #R-993939595 U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.
  • McDonough County, IL Obituaries, "Astoria Argus", April 19, 1888.
  • History of Fulton County, Illinois 1890, Page 419.




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