Fisher Family Genealogy
FOSTER Leantha D.

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Name FOSTER Leantha D. Birth 1 Oct 1844 Sturgis, St. Joseph Co., MI [1, 2]
- "Leantha D. Foster was born in Sturgis, Mich. October 1, 1844. When six years old came with her parents and settled southeast of Blandinsville. She lived here the remainder of her life with the exception of one year spent in Iowa."
- Leantha Foster "...is a native of Michigan, and daughter of George Foster, a native of Virginia;..."
CENSUS 23 Jul 1850 Fawn River Township, St. Joseph Co., MI [3]
- Attending school
1850 US Census: Fawn River Township, St. Joseph Co., MI CENSUS 27 Jun 1860 Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL [4]
Census: 1860 U.S. - Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL, Roll: M653_201; Page: 628; Image: 268; Family History Library Film: 803201 EVENT 23 Jul 1868 Macomb, McDonough Co., IL [5]
Chancery notice Catherine Foster 1868
"To John N. Foster, You are hereby notified that Catharine Foster has filed her bill in Chancery, in the Circuit Court of the county of McDonough and State of Illinois, against you and Baslar B. Foster, R. Floyd Foster, John Fisher, Diantha J. Fisher, William J. Farris, Leantha D. Farris, and William Kennedy, and that a summons has issued in said cause against you and said other defendants, returnable on the first day of the October term, A, D. 1868, of said Court to be holden at the Court House, in the city of Macomb, in said county, on be first Monday of October, A. D. 1868." This action presumably related to the will/probate of her husband George Foster's estate. She perhaps did not get the bequest she anticipated.CENSUS 28 Jun 1870 Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL [6]
- Occupation: Keep house.
Josiah Fisher living with William and Leantha's family.
1870 US Census: Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL, p 10 CENSUS 02 Jun 1880 Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL [7]
- Occupation: Keeping house.
Niece Cora Fisher living with William and Leantha Farris' family.
Leantha's sister Diantha (Farris) Fisher's family living next door.
1880 U.S. Census: E.D. No. 160, Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL, p 3 CENSUS 22 Jun 1900 Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL [8]
- Living next door to son Walter J. Farris.
EVENT 1 Oct 1917 Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL [9]
Leantha Charter birthday celebration 1917
"On Monday Mrs. Leantha Charter reacbed a milestone well past the three score and ten and bas a lot of friends who dropped in on ber just before noon wben she was preparing the midday meal for berself and busband James Charter....Those present were: Rev. C. W. Webb and his motber, these gentleman and their wives: R T. Foster, Dr. Tucker, L. C. Bond, Walter Farris, Geo. Foster, Jas. Strickland, Jas. Shryack. Gay Farris, Frank Gaumer, J. T. Lockett, Theodore Farris. Besides these were Wm. Fisher, Albert Hungate, R. A. Martin, H. A. Foster, and Mesdames Myra Grigsby, Eliza Nelson, Mary Fisher, Mary Clavion, Rebecca Mustain, George Mourning, Mattie Bushnell, Felix Myers, Harriet Davidson, Albert Welch, Mary Sly and Minnie and Delia Shryack and Olive Myers."Death 10 Jan 1919 Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL [2, 10]
- "She passed away at her home on the morning of January 10, 1919 being 74 years, 3 months and 9 days old."
Obituary: Leantha D. Foster Charter 1919 Card of thanks Leantha D. Charter 1919
"We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to our many friends and neighbors for their sympathy and kindness shown during the late bereavement in the loss of our beloved mother Leantha D. Charter and for the very beautiful floral offering. Walter and Dora Farris"Burial 12 Jan 1919 South Cemetery, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL [2]
- Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at 11 a.m., Sunday, January 12th, the Rev. C. H. Gray officiating and the internment was South cemetery."
Headstone: William J. and Leantha D. Farris
Leantha buried with her first husband vs her 2nd, James M. Charter.EVENT 5 May 1919 Macomb, McDonough Co., IL [11]
Probate notice Leantha Charter 1919
"Probate Notice. Estate of Leantha Charter, deceased. Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned administrator of the Estate of Leantha Charter, late of McDonough County, Illinois, deceased, will on Monday, the fifth day of May next at 1 o'clock p. m. attend before the County Court of said County, to be holden at Macomb, on said day for the purpose of settling and adjusting all claims against the estate...O. M. Roberts, Administrator."Person ID I85 Main Last Modified 28 Feb 2023
Father FOSTER George, b. 7 Apr 1802, Botetourt Co., VA d. 26 Jan 1868, McDonough Co., IL
(Age 65 years)
Relationship Birth Mother SHEPARD Mary, b. Abt 1804, Botetourt Co., VA d. 14 Aug 1855, McDonough Co., IL
(Age 51 years)
Relationship Birth Marriage 20 Jan 1825 [12] Notes - From History of McDonough Co., 1885: George Foster, father of R. T., (should read R.F.--ed.) was a native of Virginia, born in Botetourt county. His wife, Mary Shepherd, was a native of the same place, and their marriage occurred January 20,1825. His death occurred January 26, 1868, and hers in 1855; they are 'buried at New Hope cemetery (now called Blandinsville South Cemetery--ed.). [13]
- ...George Foster, a native of Virginia; he settled in Hire township, coming from Michigan here, and died at his home January 26,1868, having lost his wife in 1855, and both lie in Good Hope cemetery (Should read New Hope, also called Blandinsville South Cemetery--ed). [14]
Family ID F34 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 FARRIS William J., b. 6 Oct 1839, Illinois d. 24 Feb 1897, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL
(Age 57 years)
Marriage 20 Dec 1860 McDonough Co., IL [2, 14]
- Certificate No. 1518
- "She was married December 20, 1860 to William J. Farris. Five children were born to this union, Walter J., Albert, Oscar, Louie, and Theodore."
Notes - William J. Farris made his egress into this world October 6, 1839, and is the oldest son of Nathan Farris, whose sketch appears elsewhere. Coming to McDonough county from Hancock, where he was born, he remained at home until his father's death. At this juncture the responsibility was thrown upon William, and he had the family to care for. Although young, he assumed these new duties with the seeming experience of older men, and conducted the financial matters well. Upon his marriage with Leantha D. Foster, December 20, 1860, he left the care of the family to others. She is a native of Michigan, and daughter of George Foster, a native of Virginia; he settled in Hire township, coming from Michigan here, and died at his home January 26, 1868, having lost his wife in 1855, and both lie in Good Hope cemetery. In 1862 Mr. Farris came to his present residence on section 3, owning a nice farm here, with good improvements, which he made by his own and wife's exertions. His home is about two miles east from Blandinsville, on the main road to Macomb, and is sheltered by fine timber. Five children have been born to them, three of whom are living--Walter J., born November 7, 1862; Oscar, born September 12, 1869, and Theodore, born December 31, 1875. Albert and Louie are deceased, the former born March 7, 1865, and died August 6, 1865, and the latter was born June 5, 1872, living only a short time. They are members of the Baptist church. Mr. Farris is engaged in farming, also in raising English draft horses, owning two fine brood mares, and also some half-blood Normans, which he sells for roadsters and farm use. [15]
Children + 1. FARRIS Walter J., b. 7 Nov 1862, Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL [Birth]
2. FARRIS Albert, b. 7 Mar 1865, Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL d. 6 Aug 1865, Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL
(Age 0 years) [Birth]
3. FARRIS Oscar, b. 12 Sep 1869, Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL [Birth]
4. FARRIS Louie, b. 5 Jun 1872, Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL d. Abt 5 Jun 1872, Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL
(Age 0 years) [Birth]
5. FARRIS Theodore, b. 31 Dec 1875, Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL d. 27 Sep 1962, McDonough Co., IL
(Age 86 years) [Birth]
6. JOHNSON, Esther, b. Jun 1887, Sweden [Adopted]
Family ID F95 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 28 Feb 2023
Family 2 CHARTER, James M., b. 27 Jun 1833, Kentucky d. 15 Feb 1921, Guthrie Co., IA
(Age 87 years)
Marriage 30 Oct 1902 [2, 16] - "On October 30, 1902 she was married to James M. Charter who is also left to mourn her death."
Marriage License issued: James M. Charter and Leantha D. Farris 1902 Family ID F582 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 28 Feb 2023
- "Leantha D. Foster was born in Sturgis, Mich. October 1, 1844. When six years old came with her parents and settled southeast of Blandinsville. She lived here the remainder of her life with the exception of one year spent in Iowa."
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Photos William and Leantha Foster Farris
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Sources - [s67] History of McDonough County, Illinois - 1885, (Continental Historical Co., Springfield IL, 1885), 636, 977.342 H2. (Reliability: 2).
She is a native of Michigan, and daughter of George Foster... - [S623] News articles: Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL, (Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL), 16 Jan 1919, p 1 (Reliability: 2).
- [S28] 1850 US Census, Michigan , (Ancestry.com), 23 Jul 1850 (Reliability: 2).
- [S87] Census: 1860 U.S. - Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL, (Ancestry.com), 27 Jun 1860, Roll: M653_201; Page: 628; Image: 268; Family History Library Film: 803201 (Reliability: 3).
- [S599] News articles: Macomb Journal, Macomb IL, (Macomb Journal, Macomb IL), 31 Jul 1868, p 2 (Reliability: 2).
- [S84] Census: 1870 U.S. - Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL, (Ancestry,com), 28 Jun 1870, Roll: M593_256; Page: 458B; Image: 246; Family History Library Film: 545755. (Reliability: 3).
- [S86] Census: 1880 U.S. - Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL , (Ancestry.com), 02 Jun 1880, Roll: 227; Family History Film: 1254227; Page: 393C; Enumeration District: 160; Image: 0789 (Reliability: 3).
- [S88] Census: 1900 U.S. - Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL , (Ancestry,com), 22 Jun 1900, Roll: T623 320; Page: 10B; . (Reliability: 3).
- [S623] News articles: Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL, (Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL), 4 Oct 1917, p 1 (Reliability: 2).
- [S623] News articles: Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL, (Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL), 16 Jan 1919, p 4 (Reliability: 2).
- [S623] News articles: Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL, (Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL), 6 Mar 1919, p 5 (Reliability: 2).
- [S67] History of McDonough County, Illinois - 1885, (Continental Historical Co., Springfield IL, 1885), 1885, p. 632, 977.342 H2. (Reliability: 2).
- [S67] History of McDonough County, Illinois - 1885, (Continental Historical Co., Springfield IL, 1885), 1885, 632, 977.342 H2. (Reliability: 2).
- [S67] History of McDonough County, Illinois - 1885, (Continental Historical Co., Springfield IL, 1885), 1885, 636, 977.342 H2. (Reliability: 2).
- [s67] History of McDonough County, Illinois - 1885, (Continental Historical Co., Springfield IL, 1885), 636, 977.342 H2. (Reliability: 2).
- [S643] News articles: Colchester Independent, Colchester IL , (Colchester Independent, Colchester IL ), 30 Oct 1902, p 1 (Reliability: 2).
- [s67] History of McDonough County, Illinois - 1885, (Continental Historical Co., Springfield IL, 1885), 636, 977.342 H2. (Reliability: 2).