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Charles Franklin Stump

Born 22 Sep 1878 in Bethel Township, McDonough County, Illinois

Ancestors

Son of Isaac Stump

and Sarah Elizabeth (Raymond) Stump

Brother of John Edward (Stump) Stumpf, Orin Leroy Stump, Nora Mae (Stump) Cavett, Elizabeth Emma (Stump) Daniels, Alta Jane (Stump) Clemmons and Bessie Ethel (Stump) Payne

Husband of Ottie Pearl (Twaddle) Stump — married 7 Sep 1910 in Vermont Street Methodist Church, Quincy, Illinois

Descendants

Father of Cecil Wayne Stump, Russell Leon Stump, Lois Lee Stump and Charles Laurel Stump

Died 30 Nov 1961 at age 83 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois

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1 Biography
- 1.1 Marriage
- 1.2 Obituary
2 Sources

Biography

Charles F. Stump was born on the Stump farm on section 17 of Bethel Township, McDonough County, Illinois on September 22, 1878, the second child to Isaac Stump and Sarah E. Raymond. He was delivered by Sarah Ann McMurtry, a relative.

Charles married Ottie P. Twaddle on September 7, 1910 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of George Twaddle and Lena Stookey. Charles and Ottie had 4 children.

Cecil Wayne (1916-1981)
Russell Leon (1918-2000)
Lois Lee (died in infancy)
Charles Laurel (1925-2012)

When Charles Franklin was 16 years old, his mother died suddenly of an infection, leaving behind Charles and his six siblings. The loss of Sarah was devastating for the whole family, and as a result, Charles went to live with his uncle Frank down the road. He spent all of his twenties working on the farms of his father and Uncle Frank.

At the age of 31, he married Ottie Twaddle, a neighbor and member of another old and prominent Bethel Township family. After their marriage, he bought out the farm previously owned by Ottie's father, George Twaddle, which was acquired by Ottie's grandfather, William Twaddle, in 1844. Ottie's widowed mother, Lena (Stookey) Twaddle, continued to live with them until her death in 1942.

Business throughout the 1910s and 1920s was roaring with cattle and farming game. He did so well that in 1925, he bought a brand new 1925 Ford Model T, to protect Ottie in her pregnancy and mother-in-law, Lena (who lived with them), in her old age.

Unfortunately, the prosperity came to a despairing halt in 1929, when the market crash dropped prices of almost everything, everywhere. Charles Franklin was caught up with about a hundred Hereford steers (beef cattle breed) he had bought in Kansas City as short fed calves. He had fed them to almost market weight when the price fell to a fraction of what it was a few days earlier. He lost several thousand dollars (in 2016, the equivalent of $40,000 to $60,000). It would have been enough to pay off the money he had borrowed from his Aunt Mary Hesh when he bought out the farm from the Twaddles. He sold the cattle at a major loss, and struggled for about a year and a half. In August of 1931, Charles Franklin sold the farm to Elza McDaniel, who owned a farm about a mile to the south. Charles and Ottie, Ottie's mother Lena, and the three boys: Cecil, Russell, and Laurel, then moved about 10 miles west to Plymouth, Illinois, and so began the post-agricultural era of the Stump family.

The farm was located on Bermuda Road in southwest Bethel Township. It can be seen in these two photos from 1970 and 1976.^[1]

When World War II began, Charles Franklin worked in a factory in Burlington, Iowa, making military weaponry. His son Russell served in the United States Army, stationed in Europe, and his son Charles served in the United States Navy, stationed in southern France, and the Pacific.

In 1950, he and his wife lived in a home on the north side of East Main Street in Plymouth, Illinois. Ottie's older sister, Maber Mullen, lived next door.^[2]

Charles Franklin passed away on November 30, 1961 in St. Francis' Hospital in Macomb from a complications of diseases including high blood pressure and diabetes. He is buried in Scott's Cemetery in McDonough County, Illinois.

Marriage

Charles F. Stump and Miss Ottie Twaddle of Plymouth Are Married Here

At the parsonage of the Vermont Street Methodist church about 5:30 o'clock last evening occurred the wedding of Charles F. Stump and Miss Ottie Pearl Twaddle, both of Plymouth. The pastor, Reverend John W. Miller, performing the ceremony. The couple were attended by the bride's sister, Mrs. Mabel Mullen, of Plymouth, and Mrs. Rellie Lawyer, of this city. They will remain in the city for a time as guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Lawyer (Ottie's uncle). Both are well known young people of well known families. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Lena Twaddle of Plymouth, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Stump, also of that place. Mr. Stump is a farmer and the couple expect to go to housekeeping soon on his place near Plymouth.^[3]

Obituary

Charles Frank Stump, 83, retired farmer, died Thursday morning at 9:45 in St. Francis Hospital at Macomb following an illness of 18 days.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 in the Cookson funeral home with the Rev. Phillip Hedgecock officiating. Burial will be in Scotts cemetery.

Mr. Stump was born September 22, 1878 in Bethel township in McDonough County, a son of Isaac and Sarah Raymond Stump. He was a member of the Plymouth Methodist church. He lived in the Scotts neighborhood 31 years and for the past 30 years resided in Plymouth. His marriage to Ottie Twaddle took place September 7, 1910, at Quincy.^[4]

Final Rites for Charles F. Stump of Plymouth were held at 1:00 Saturday afternoon, December 2nd, at the Cookson funeral home. Many relatives and friends attended the services in which the Rev. Phillip Hedgcock of North Henderson, Illinois, pastor of the Methodist church there, officiated. Rev. Hedgcock read appropriate scriptures, dwelled a brief time on personal recollections when as a youth he spent many happy hours in the home of the Charles Stump family, and then delivered an inspiring and comforting sermon.

Mrs. James Webb and Mrs. Orin Cookson sang two favorite hymns, “Whispering Hope” and “Under His Wings,” accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Fred Young.

There were many beautiful floral tributes and other expressions of love and esteem extended the family in their sorrow. Intermittent was in Scott’s cemetery, east of Plymouth. Casket bearers were William Holstine, Clifford Davison, Ralph Wickert, Arthur Simmons, George Parrish and Gilbert Hatch.

Life’s journey for Charles Franklin Stump came to a close Thursday, November 30, 1961 at 9:45am at St. Francis hospital, Macomb, Illinois. Mr. Stump was born in Bethel township, McDonough County, Illinois, September 22, 1878. He was the son of Isaac and Sarah Raymond Stump, one of the earlier families of that township.

When a small lad he was bereft of his mother. Thus early in life he felt the first pangs of sorrow, learning to rely on a Higher Power for comfort and strength.

He took advantage of whatever education that could be gained in the rural school of the community where he grew into manhood. He likewise became appreciative of the offerings of nature, the flowery fields, soft hued hills, emerald meadows, purple peaks and sunset-tinted skies. These were the things he treasured along life’s pathway. They bespeak the magnitude of God.

He was married to Ottie Twaddle September 7, 1910 in Quincy, Illinois. There came to bless this happy union three sons, Cecil, Russell, and Charles Laurel, and one daughter, Lois Lee, who passed away in 1921 at the age of five months and ten days. The rearing and educating of the three sons held foremost interest for fond parents. As each went their separate ways, establishing their own homes, their families became an intricate part of the family circle.

Mr. Stump devoted most of his life to farming in the community north of Scotts church, east of Plymouth, Bethel township. Upon retiring the family moved to Plymouth in 1931. Here he has enjoyed the esteem of many friends and acquaintences. Here he has shared the joys and sorrows of hindred, neighbors and friends, and above all he looked well unto the welfare and happiness of his family.

His honesty and loyalty are only a few of his well known virtues. His kindnesses were far reaching. His interest in affairs of nation, state and community were apparent as long as health permitted. Throughout his decline in health he was lovingly cared for by his devoted wife and family members.

Life’s journey holds many beautiful memories to be cherished by his beloved family. This family includes his faithful wife, Ottie, sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Stump of Peoria, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stump of Glasford, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laurel Stump, of Mendon, thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One grandson passed away in 1950.

He also leaves brothers and sisters, John and Orin Stump, and Mrs. Nora Cavett, of Colchester, Mrs. Dollie Daniels of Salina, Kansas, Mrs. Alta Clemons of Aurora, Mrs. Bessie Payne of Good Hope, and a step-brother, Charles Runty, of Colchester Rural Route. Nieces, nephews, and a host of friends also survive- and to them his memory will ever be precious.

Adown the lanes of memory Bloom All the joys of yesteryear

And God has given you and me the power to make them re-appear

For we can settle back at night and live again the joys we knew

And taste once more the old delight of days when all our skies were blue.^[5]

The Quincy Herald Whig

Charles Frank Stump, 83, retired farmer, died Thursday morning at 9:45 in St. Francis hospital at Macomb following an illness of 18 days.^[6]