John George Webb (1811 - 1897)

Born 4 Jun 1811 in Woolwich, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Jenette Isabelle (Brodie) Webb — married 7 Jul 1838 in Gline's Corner, Canada

Descendants

Died 16 Oct 1897 at age 86 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States

Biography

WEBB JOHN G., Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Byron; owns 120 acres land; Mr. Webb was born June 4, 1811, in Woolwich, England, and with his parents, emigrated to Newville, Stanstead. Canada, in 1827; Mr. Webb took an active part for the government in the McKenzie war; was married July 7, 1838, to Jeannette, daughter of Alexander Brodie of Gline's Corner, Canada; she was born August 27, 1817; they have five children: Jeannette, born Sept. 28, 1841; Edward W., April 5, 1846; George A., April 24, 1848; Florence E., Sept. 8, 1857, and Charles H., Feb. 7, 1860; they lost eight children: James, Margaret, Mary, Lousia, Mary A., Nancy, John M., and Emily. Mr. Webb came to the United States, arriving in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1846; where he followed draying until 1850, when he came to Ogle and settled in Leaf River Township; he is a Republican, and enlisted in the 8th Ill. Vol. Cav., Sept. 16, 1861; and was engaged n the battles of Williamsburg, Hanover, Court House, and in all the battles his regiment took part in until he was honorably discharged on account of disability, Sept. 16, 1862; he was School Director six years and Road Master three years; is a member of the Congregational Church, and Mrs. Webb is a member of the Presbyterian Church; Mr. Webb's son, Edward W. (who is now in Iowa), enlisted August 14, 1862, and served thee years in the 92d Ill. Vol. Int., was mustered out at Chicago in July, 1865.

Born 4 JUN 1811. Woolwich, London, England. ^[1]

Died 16 OCT 1897. At eldest daughters home. Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Buried Byron Cemetery. Byron, Ogle, Illinois, USA. ^[5]

Military 8th Calvary Illinois. 18 SEP 1861. St Charles, Kane, Illinois, USA. Note: #N387. ^{[6] [7]}

1880 Federal Census 1880 Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois, USA. ^[8]

1870 Federal Census 1870 Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois, USA. ^[9]

Probate: 23 OCT 1895. Ogle, Illinois, USA. Note: #N5048. ^[2]

1860 Federal Census 1860 Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois, USA. ^[10]

Census: 26 JUL 1860. Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois, USA. ^[11] JUN 1880. Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois, USA. ^[12]

State Census 1865 Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois, USA. ^[13]

Baptism: 16 JUN 1811. Woolwich, Kent, England. ^[1]

Arrival 1829 Canada

Obituary At the home of his daughter, Mrs. JI Wilson, in Rockford on October 10 at 630am, in the 87th year of age. Deceased was born in Woolidge, England, June 4, 1811 and was one of a family of eleven brothers and sisters. His oldest brother, Dr. Jamie Webb, a minister, died in California some few years ago, and one brother and a sister still live there. Mr. Webb received his education in the military academy near London, coming west with his parents to Canada at the age of eighteen. When twenty-one, he enlisted in the British service and served seven years. In 1838 he was married to Jenette Brodie, in Stanstead Plain, Lower Canada. Of this union, 13 children were born, five of whom are living to mourn his death. Jeanette and Charles of Rockford, Edward of Nebraska, George of Boone, Iowa, and Florence, of Iowa Falls, Iowa. Mr. Webb located here in 18?0, enduring the hardships of a pioneer life. In 1861, at the breaking out of the war, aroused with true patriotism, he drilled a company of young men in the sword exercise from which he derived the title of Captain. He enlisted in the 8th Illinois Cavalry, and served until 1863, when he was discharged on account of total disability, from which he never fully recovered. For over thirty years he lived on the same farm west of town which he bought when first coming here. Being of a friendly, social disposition, he made many friends who will remember him with kindness. In the summer of 86, he retired from farm life and has since made Byron his home. After the death of his wife in ’86 he made frequent visits to his children in the west. Grandpa Webb, as he was familiarly called, has been in failing health for some time, and his demise was not unexpected at any time. All that loving hands and willing hearts would do to comfort his last days was done. We can truly say he is at rest. Mr. Webb had been a member of the Congregational church many years, and always enjoyed the Sabbath School when his health would permit his going. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, a short service being held at the house in Rockford, when the friends followed the remains to Byron, where services were held in the Congregational church, after which he was laid to rest in Byron Cemetery. ^[4]

Note: #N90.

Marriage 7 JUL 1838. Derby, Orleans, Vermont, USA. ^{[14] [15]}

Notes

Note N2682Name: John G Webb Age: 49 Birth Year: 1811 Gender: Male Birth Place: England Home in 1860: Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois Post Office: Byron Dwelling Number: 4016 Family Number: 3905 Occupation: Farmer Real Estate Value: 1500 Personal Estate Value: 400 Household Members: John G Webb 49 Jennette Webb 42 Jennette J Webb 18 Louisa Webb 16 Edward Webb 14 George Webb 12 Nancy Webb 9 John Webb 6 Florence Webb 2 Charles Webb 5/12

Note N340Name: John G Webb Residence: Enlistment Date: 16 Sep 1861 Rank at enlistment: Sergeant State Served: Illinois Survived the War?: Yes Service Record: Enlisted in Company L, Illinois 8th Cavalry Regiment on 18 Sep 1861.Promoted to Full Private.Mustered out on 16 Sep 1862. Sources: Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men

Note N343Name: John G Webb Rank: Sergeant Company: L Unit: 8th Illinois Cavalry Height: 5' 5 Hair: LIGHT Eyes: BLUE Complexion: LIGHT Occupation: Farmer Birth Date: 1813 Birth Place: England War: Civil War War Years: 1861-1865 Service Entry Age: 48 Service Entry Date: 16 Sep 1861 Period: 3 YRS Muster In Date: 18 Sep 1861 Muster In Place: St Charles, Illinois Remarks: REDUCED TO RANKS DISCHARGED DEC 16, 1862 Residence Place: Leaf River, Ogle Colorado, Illinois Record Source: Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls

Note N387 MILITARY SERVICE Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Name: Webb, John G. War: Civil War Side: Union Company: L. Soldier's Rank In: Fourth Sergeant Soldier's Rank Out: Full Private Battle Unit Name: 8th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry Film Number: M539 Roll 95 Enlisted: Sep 16 1861 Muster In: Sep 18 1861 Muster In Where: St Charles, Illinois Discharged: Dec 16 1862 Period: 3yrs War Years: 1861-1865 Remarks: Reduced to ranks and discharged

Personal Characteristics Birth: abt 1813 Residence: Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois Service Entry Age: 48 Height: 5ft 5in Hair: Light Eyes: Blue Complexion: Light Occupation: Farmer Nativity: England

Note N4648Name: John G Webb Age in 1870: 59 Birth Year: abt 1811 Birthplace: England Dwelling Number: 94 Home in 1870: Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois Race: White Gender: Male Occupation: Farmer Father of Foreign Birth: Yes Mother of Foreign Birth: Yes Male Citizen over 21: Yes Personal Estate Value: 2000 Real Estate Value: 6400 Inferred Spouse: Jannett Webb Inferred Children: George A Webb John M Webb Florence E Webb Charles H Webb Household Members: John G Webb 59 Jannett Webb 52 George A Webb 22 John M Webb 16 Florence E Webb 12 Charles H Webb 10

Note N5040Name: John G. Webb Age: 69 Birth Date: Abt 1811 Birthplace: England Home in 1880: Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois, USA House Number: 2 Dwelling Number: 199 Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Self (Head) Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Jennie Webb Father's Birthplace: England Mother's Birthplace: England Occupation: Farmer Household Members: John G. Webb 69 Jennie Webb 62 Jenette Webb 37 Charles Webb 20 Dora Webb 13

Note N5041Memorial: 109030070; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial109030070

Note N5042Name: John G Webb Death Date: 16 Oct 1897

Note N5043Name: J G Webb Census Date: 3 Jul 1865 Residence Place: Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois, USA

Note N5044Name: John G Webb Probate Date: 23 Oct 1895 Probate Place: Ogle, Illinois, USA Inferred Death Year: Abt 1895 Inferred Death Place: Illinois, USA Item Description: Probate Records, Book E-G, 1889-1909

Note N5046Name: John G Webb Enumeration Date: 26 Jul 1860 Place: Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois, USA Schedule Type: Agriculture OS Page: 109 Line Number: 22

Note N5047Name: John G Webb Enumeration Date: 1 Jun 1880 Place: Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois, USA Schedule Type: Agriculture OS Page: 14 Line Number: 6

Note N5048 PROBATE: (23 Oct 1895) I, John G. Webb, of the town of Byron, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, being of sound mind and memory declare this to be my last will and testament revoking all former wills by ever made. First: I give and devise my house and lots in the village of Byron, Ogle County, Illinois, and any other real estate I may die possessed of and all my personal property of every manner and nature, including my real estate mortgage which I now hold, to my children, Edward W, Jenette I. Wilson, George A, Florence E. Cooling, and Charles H. Webb. The shares to be divided equally between them, share and share alike, after first paying my funeral expenses and all just debts. Second: I hereby appoint Charles H. Webb the sole executor of this will. In the testimony whereof I have hereunto etch my hand and seal this 23rd day of October AD one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five. (Seal John G. Webb).

Note N90NARA request: F41-404570723E PDF Received: 25 June 2018

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Source: #S12
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Source: #S117 Webb, John George Book: E-G, 1889-1909 Note: #N5044
3. ↑ Source: #S114 Webb, John George. 16 Oct 1897; Winnebago Note: #N5042
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Source: #S1118 Byron Express; Byron, Illinois. 22 Oct 1897; physical copy Webb, John George; obituary
5. ↑ Source: #S58 Webb, John George Memorial: 109030070 Note: #N5041 Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109030070
6. ↑ Source: #S76 Webb, John George Rank: Sergeant; Company L; Illinois 8th Cavalry; Regiment Note: #N340
7. ↑ Source: #S76 Webb, John George Rank: Sergeant; 8th Illinois Cavalry Note: #N343
8. ↑ Source: #S74 Year: 1880; Census Place: Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois; Roll: 239; Film: 1254239; Page: 197B; District: 158 Webb, John George Note: #N5040
9. ↑ Source: #S70 Year: 1870; Census Place: Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois; Roll: M593-265; Page: 326A; Image: 199981 Webb, John George Note: #N4648
10. ↑ Source: #S126 Year: 1860; Census Place: Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois; Roll: M653-215; Page: 922 Webb, John George Note: #N2682
11. ↑ Source: #S18 Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois; Archive Collection Number: T1133; Roll: 9; Page: 109; Line: 22; Schedule Type: Agriculture Webb, John George Note: #N5046
12. ↑ Source: #S18 Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois; Archive Collection Number: T1133; Roll: 49; Page: 14; Line: 6; Schedule Type: Agriculture Webb, John George Note: #N5047
13. ↑ Source: #S25 Year: 1865; Leaf River, Ogle, Illinois; Collection Number: T1133; Roll Number: 13 Webb, John George Note: #N5043
14. ↑ Source: #S131 Vol. 5; Page: 3 Webb-Brodie. 7 Jul 1838; Derby Note: #N3151
15. ↑ Source: #S131 Vol. 5; Page: 334 Webb-Brodie. 7 Jul 1838; Derby Note: #N3152

• The History of Ogle County, Illinois, Containing A History of the County---Its Cities, Towns, Etc., A Biographical Directory of Its Citizens, War Records of Its Volunteers in the Late Rebellion, General and Local Statistics, PORTRAITS OF EARLY SETTLERS AND PROMINENT MEN, History of the Northwest, History of Illinois, Map of Ogle County, Constitution of the United States, Miscellaneous Matters, Etc., ILLUSTRATED, Chicago, H. F. Kett & Co., Times Building, 1878, p. 751.
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