Anthony Lee Ankrum (1828 - 1903)

Born 13 Sep 1828 in Virginia, USA

Ancestors

Died 24 Jul 1903 at age 74 in Illinois, USA

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Biography

BURIAL Pilot Grove Cemetery Ridge Farm, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA

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ANTHONY LEE ANKRUM is a genial, whole-souled farmer and stock-raiser of Elwood Township, where he owns a fine farm on section 29. His father, David, was born in Virginia, whence he removed to Belmont County, Ohio, in the early days of the Republic. He was a weaver by trade, his specialty being table linen, coverlets, etc. Anthony still has some of the coverlets his father manufactured and which he considers very valuable as heirlooms.

The grandfather, Archibald Ankrum, was a native of the north of Ireland and emigrated to America when a young married man. Anthony's uncle, George Ankrum, was a soldier who made a good record in the war of 1812. The grandfather had three sons, George, David and John. The latter went to New Orleans and was never heard from.

Anthony's mother was a daughter of Robert Boak, and her name was Abigail. She was the mother of thirteen children, seven of whom are living: George W., Anthony Lee, John, Elwood, David, Wesley and Harrison. One son, Asa, whose biography is printed in this work, died, leaving a family; another son, Allen, passed away in his nineteenth year; the good mother died on Feb. 18, 1857, while the father survived until Feb. 16, 1807.

Anthony L. Ankrum was born in Belmont County, Ohio, on Sept. 18, 1828. He was married to Miss Lydia A. Smith, on Aug. 31, 1854. She was the daughter of Isaac Smith, a native of Greene County, East Tennessee, and a prominent citizen of his county. He was born in Berkley Co., Va., Feb. 18, 1832. Her mother was Martha Ross, daughter of Enos Ross. He went out on the first boat that ever floated on the Ohio River. The vessel was lost and Mr. Ross was never heard from.

Mrs. Ankrum's parents have seven children: William and Mary (deceased), David, Hannah, John, Mrs. Ankrum and Isaac. Mr. and Mrs. Ankrum were the parents of six children, two of whom are living: Martha E. and William B.; one daughter, Allie B., died after she had attained maturity; she was married to Charles Foster, and left one child, who has since died. One son, Harry L. died in his twenty-first year; he was physically disabled and a graduate of the Ridge Farm High School; he had just begun teaching school, having taught one term when he died. Martha married James Fletcher (for a record of her children see sketch of John Fletcher). William B. married Alice Barker; he lives with his father and assists in managing the old homestead.

Mr. Ankrum owns 186 acres of land and is engaged in general farming and stock-raising. He has on his farm a fine herd of graded cattle and also a lot of Poland-China hogs, each one of which would be a prize winner. He takes great pride in raising and feeding his stock, and out of them he makes a great deal of money. His farming operations have been very successful, and since he has come here be has been devoted to his business. His first place of settlement was with his parents, ill 1838, at Yankee Point, in Elwood Township, where he has resided continuously since. His wife emigrated to this township in 1836, locating near Georgetown, where her parents both died. Her father passed away when he was fifty-two years old, while her mother died in December, 1874.

Mr. Ankrum is a stalwart Republican in politics, though he never has sought office of any sort. He has held the position of Road Overseer and with satisfaction to his constituents. The office of Treasurer in the Masonic Lodge has been held by him, and he has also been a Trustee and Steward of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Ridge Farm. Vermilion County contains no better citizen than Anthony Lee Ankrum.

Marriage

• Illinois, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900

Name: Anthony L Ankrum Gender: Male Spouse Name: Lydia A Smith Marriage Date: 31 Aug 1854 Marriage County: Vermilion Comments: This record can be found at the County Court Records, Film # 1298746 - 1298749.

Census

• 1850 United States Federal Census

Name: Anthony Ankrum Gender: Male Age: 22 Birth Year: abt 1828 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1850: District 21, Vermilion, Illinois, USA Occupation: None Industry: Non-Industrial Response Attended School: Yes Line Number: 6 Dwelling Number: 76 Family Number: 76 Household Members Age David Ankrum 53 Abigail Ankrum 50 George W Ankrum 23 Anthony Ankrum 22 John Ankrum 20 Elwood Ankrum 18 David Ankrum 16 Wesley Ankrum 14 Asa Ankrum 12 Harrison Ankrum 10 Allen Ankrum 7 Martha Givens 20

• 1860 United States Federal Census

Name: Leo Ankrum [Anthony Lee Ankrum] Age: 32 Birth Year: abt 1828 Gender: Male Birth Place: Ohio Home in 1860: Elwood, Vermilion, Illinois Post Office: Ridge Farm Dwelling Number: 2116 Family Number: 2123 Occupation: Farmer Real Estate Value: 2000 Personal Estate Value: 300 Household Members Age Leo Ankrum 32 Lydia Ann Ankrum 26 Martha Ankrum Emma Ankrum 1/12

• 1870 United States Federal Census

Name: A L Ankrum Age in 1870: 42 Birth Date: abt 1828 Birthplace: Ohio Dwelling Number: 287 Home in 1870: Elwood, Vermilion, Illinois Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Ridge Farm Occupation: Farmer Male Citizen Over 21: Yes Personal Estate Value: 1800 Real Estate Value: 6400 Inferred Spouse: Lydia Ankrum Inferred Children: Martha Ankrum Bell Ankrum Wm Ankrum Harry Ankrum Household Members Age A L Ankrum 42 Lydia Ankrum 39 Martha Ankrum 13 Bell Ankrum 10 Wm Ankrum 8 Harry Ankrum 3 Sarah Niccum 21

• 1880 United States Federal Census

Name: A. Lee Ankrum Age: 51 Birth Date: Abt 1829 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1880: Elwood, Vermilion, Illinois, USA Dwelling Number: 209 Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Self (Head) Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Lydia A. Ankrum Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's Birthplace: Virginia Occupation: Farmer Household Members Age Relationship A. Lee Ankrum 51 Self (Head) Lydia A. Ankrum 46 Wife Martha E. Ankrum 22 Daughter William B. Ankrum 16 Son Harry Ankrum 13 Son

• 1900 United States Federal Census

Name: Anthony L Ankrum Age: 71 Birth Date: Sep 1828 Birthplace: Ohio, USA Home in 1900: Elwood, Vermilion, Illinois Sheet Number: 10 Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 221 211 Family Number: 221 Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Lydia A Ankrum Marriage Year: 1852 Years Married: 48 Father's Birthplace: Virginia, USA Mother's Birthplace: Virginia, USA Occupation: Farmer Retired Months Not Employed: 0 Attended School: 2 Can Read: Yes Can Write: Yes Can Speak English: Yes House Owned or Rented: Own Home Free or Mortgaged: F Farm or House: H Household Members Age Relationship Anthony L Ankrum 71 Head Lydia A Ankrum 67 Wife

Burial

Pilot Grove Cemetery Ridge Farm, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA

Sources

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66864975/anthony-lee-ankrum