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BISSELL, Armon Atall

Male 1910 - 1990  (80 years)


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  • Name BISSELL, Armon Atall 
    Birth 10 Aug 1910  Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    EVENT 26 Aug 1918  Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Armon Bissel breaks ankle 1918    		 Armon Bissel breaks ankle 1918
    "Harmon (should read Armon), son of Ernie Bissell fell from a tree, a distance of fifteen feet on Monday and hurt his ankle very badly. It is believed that the bone is broken."
    CENSUS 28 Jan 1920  Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    • Attending school
    1920 US Census: E.D. No. 44, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL, p 1A    		 1920 US Census: E.D. No. 44, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL, p 1A
    CENSUS 22 Apr 1930  Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    • Can read and write
      Occupation: section gang, railroad
      Not a veteran
    1930 US Census: E.D. No. 55-2, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL, sht 6B    		 1930 US Census: E.D. No. 55-2, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL, sht 6B
    CENSUS 15 Apr 1940  Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    • Living with mother Myrtle Bissel
      Highest grade of education: 8
      Address 1 Apr 1935: same house
      Occupation: mechanic, retail machining co.
      60 hrs/wk, weeks worked: 13, wages $234
      No other income
    1940 US Census: E. D. No. 55-2, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL, sht 9    		 1940 US Census: E. D. No. 55-2, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL, sht 9
    MILI 16 Oct 1940  Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    • Address: Blandinsville, McDonough Co. IL
      Contact person: Mrs. Myrtle Olyinda Bissell, mother, Blandinsville, McDonough Co. IL
      Employer: Robert Blackllidge, Blandinsville, McDonough Co. IL
      Description: white, 6', 170 lbs, gray eyes, brown hair, light brown complexion
      Other distinguishing features: Large scar on chin
    WW II Draft Card: Armon Atall Bissell 1940    		 WW II Draft Card: Armon Atall Bissell 1940
    EVENT 27 Mar 1954  Rushville, Schuyler Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Armon Bissell familly visits Rushville 1954    		 Armon Bissell familly visits Rushville 1954
    To see family of Eva Bissell's, sister and grandfather.
    EVENT 25 Dec 1955  Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Mr. and Mrs Armon Bissell host Christmas dinner 1955    		 Mr. and Mrs Armon Bissell host Christmas dinner 1955
    Mother Myrtle, sister Violet and husband Orval, and other relatives attended.
    EVENT 12 Apr 1979  Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Armon Bissel to open blacksmith shop 1979    		 Armon Bissel to open blacksmith shop 1979
    "Armon Bissell, who has been a maintenance foreman for this section of the state on road working has checked out. He expects to open a blacksmith shop in Blandinsville and will be assisted by Fred Pace."
    Death 29 Oct 1990  Macomb, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Oakwood Cemetery, Macomb, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Headstone: Armon A Bissell    		 Headstone: Armon A Bissell
    Person ID I948  Main
    Last Modified 25 Jan 2023 

    Father BISSELL, Ernest J.,   b. 12 Aug 1869, Whiteside Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Jan 1939, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother FISHER Myrtle Olinda,   b. 5 Oct 1881, Blandinsville Township, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Nov 1958, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Marriage 1 Aug 1901  LaHarpe, Hancock Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    • Ernest's residence: Blandinsville IL
      Occupation: jeweler
      Myrtle's residence: Blandinsville IL
      First marriage for both
      Geo Coulson, JOP, Hancock IL
      Witnesses: Effie C. Coulson and Jas. C. Mayor
    Marriage License: Ernest Bissell and Myrtle Fisher 1901    		 Marriage License: Ernest Bissell and Myrtle Fisher 1901
    Marriage Record: Ernest Bissell and Myrtle Fisher 1901.    		 Marriage Record: Ernest Bissell and Myrtle Fisher 1901.
    Family ID F117  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family CLAYTON, Eva Marie,   b. 19 Aug 1922, Rushville, Schuyler Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 May 2019, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 96 years) 
    Marriage 27 Feb 1943  Macomb, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Armon Bissell marries Beardstown girl 1943    		 Armon Bissell marries Beardstown girl 1943
    "The community is pleasantly surprised this week by news of the marriage in Macomb on Saturday, February 27, 1943 of Blandinsville's well-known and genial state highway maintenance chief, Armon Bissell, and Miss Eva Clayton of Beardstown. Rev. Colin J. Robertson of the Macomb Christian church, officiated at the nuptiarites, which were solemnized in the Christian parsonage in the presence of the groom's mother, Mrs. Myrtle Bissell, and sister, Mrs. Blanche Reynolds, both ofBlandinsville."
    Children 
     1. BISSELL, Rosemary Eileen,   b. 6 Mar 1944, Macomb, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Sep 1998, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 54 years)  [Birth]
     2. BISSELL, Marie M,   b. 11 Nov 1945, Macomb, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Jul 2006 (Age 60 years)  [Birth]
     3. BISSELL, James  [Birth]
    Family ID F572  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 25 Jan 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 10 Aug 1910 - Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEVENT - 26 Aug 1918 - Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCENSUS - 28 Jan 1920 - Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCENSUS - 22 Apr 1930 - Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCENSUS - 15 Apr 1940 - Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMILI - 16 Oct 1940 - Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 27 Feb 1943 - Macomb, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEVENT - 27 Mar 1954 - Rushville, Schuyler Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEVENT - 25 Dec 1955 - Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEVENT - 12 Apr 1979 - Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 29 Oct 1990 - Macomb, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Oakwood Cemetery, Macomb, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Documents
    Armon Bissel family goes mushrooming 1962    		Armon Bissel family goes mushrooming 1962
    "...went fishing and mushrooming while on a picnic Sunday. They picked a gallon and half of
    mushrooms."
    Armon Bissell and Lloyd Farris attend Indy car race 1940    		Armon Bissell and Lloyd Farris attend Indy car race 1940
    Wilbur Shaw won the race.
    Hemp outing in Macomb 1960    		Hemp outing in Macomb 1960
    Have no idea what a "Hemp Outing" but this activity sounds bizarre: "A womanless wedding was one of the entertainment features."
    Armon Bissel car accident 1961    		Armon Bissel car accident 1961
    "When Roy Olson, Andy Britton and Armon Bissell were coming home from Fort Madison, lowa, late Saturday evening the car struck a slick place in the road and turned over several times."

  • Sources 
    1. [S623] News articles: Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL, (Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL), 29 Aug 1918, p 5 (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S532] 1920 US Census, Illinois, (Ancestry.com), 28 Jan 1920, E. D. No. 44, sht 1A (Reliability: 2).

    3. [S533] 1930 US Census, Illinois, (Ancestry.com), 22 Apr 1930, E. D. No. 55-2, sht 6B (Reliability: 2).

    4. [S560] 1940 US Census, Illinois, (Ancestry.com), 15 Apr 1940, E. D. No 55-2, sht 9A (Reliability: 2).

    5. [S450] WW II Draft Registration Cards 1940-1947, (Ancestry.com), 16 Oct 1940, Serial No. 1671, Order No. 2682 (Reliability: 3).

    6. [S623] News articles: Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL, (Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL), 1 Apr 1954, p 5 (Reliability: 2).

    7. [S623] News articles: Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL, (Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL), 29 Dec 1955, p 5 (Reliability: 2).

    8. [S623] News articles: Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL, (Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL), 12 Apr 1979, p 8 (Reliability: 2).

    9. [S592] Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940, (Illinois State Archives, Springfield IL), 1 Aug 1901, License No. 2761 (Reliability: 3).

    10. [S623] News articles: Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL, (Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL), 4 Mar 1943, p 1 (Reliability: 2).


 

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