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Henry Clay McNeill1,2,3

#16871, (1845 - 1883)
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Key Events:

  • Henry Clay McNeill was born on 4 Oct 1845.4,5
  • Henry married Eva A. Smith, daughter of Albert B. Smith and Roxana Willard, on 17 Feb 1873 in Warwick, New York, at the residence of Col. John Kenwick, with Rev. J. E. Nassau officiating.6,7
  • Henry died on 1 Oct 1883 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 37, at the residence of William C. Kendrick. He was in Louisville to visit his cousin Rev. Dr. Rivers.8,9,10
  • He was buried on 3 Oct 1883 in Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, in the lot of his brother, Malcom.11
Henry also appears in our Family History Section where there is much more information about him.

Citations

  1. Anderson, Sue (McNeill), "some facts," e-mail to author, 31 Mar 2008, citing Bible located at "HempHill," Christian County, KY. compiled by Margaret Metcalf McNeill Ayers, Memphis, Tennessee, shows name as Henry Clay MacNeill.
  2. Henry C. McNeill, Henry C., Compiled Service Records, Confederate, Mississippi, company muster roll card, 30 Jun 1861, shows name as Henry C. McNeill.
  3. The Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1878, pg 696, shows name as Henry C. McNeill.
  4. Anderson, Sue (McNeill), "some facts," e-mail to author, 31 Mar 2008, citing Bible located at "HempHill," Christian County, KY. compiled by Margaret Metcalf McNeill Ayers, Memphis, Tennessee, shows date, as 4 Oct 1845.
  5. Boddie, John Thomas; Boddie, John Bennett, Boddie and Allied Families, pg 137, shows date, as 16 Oct 1846.
  6. "Married: McNeill - Smith," The Chicago Daily Tribune, 20 Feb 1873, shows date, town, residence, and officant.
  7. Walker, David, "Eva Smith References", from letter Harry C. McNeill to Malcom McNeill, 14 Feb 1873, shows married next Monday.
  8. Harry McNeill, Harry obituary, Chicago Daily News, shows date, city, residence, and reason for visit.
  9. Register of Deaths, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 1883, Louisville bk 5, pg 363, McNeil, Henry C, shows date.
  10. Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum, online burial records, record for Harry C Mcneill, shows date.
  11. Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum, online burial records, record for Harry C Mcneill, shows lot and date.

Eliza M. Burke1,2,3

#16872, (1846 - 1880)
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Parents

  • Father: John M. Burke
  • Mother: Mourning M. Pledger

Key Events:

  • Eliza M. Burke was born on 30 Jan 1846 in Alabama.4,5,6
  • Eliza married Malcom M. McNeill, son of Thomas Henry McNeill and Rebecca Ann Tuck, on 19 Sep 1869 in Garner Station, Yalobusha Co., Mississippi, with Rev. George P. Richardson officating.7,8
  • Eliza died on 5 Jun 1880 at 118 Oakley Ave., Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 34, at home.9,10,11
Eliza also appears in our Family History Section where there is much more information about her.

Children with Malcom M. McNeill:

Citations

  1. John M. Burke household, 1850 U.S. Census, Wilcox Co., Alabama, shows name as Eliza Burke.
  2. John M. Burke household, 1860 U.S. Census, Wilcox Co., Alabama, shows name as Eliza Burke.
  3. Marriage Rcord, White, Yalobusha Co., Mississippi, E:137, M. M. McNeill and Miss E. M. Burke.
  4. Anderson, Sue (McNeill), "Rebecca Tuck," e-mail to author, 11 Jun 2007, shows date and state (initially as Mississippi, corrected to Alabama by email "Re: Eliza Burke" 1 Dec 2008, citing her death certificate.)
  5. John M. Burke household, 1850 U.S. Census, Wilcox Co., Alabama, shows age 5 and state.
  6. John M. Burke household, 1860 U.S. Census, Wilcox Co., Alabama, shows age 14 and state.
  7. Marriage Rcord, White, Yalobusha Co., Mississippi, E:137, M. M. McNeill and Miss E. M. Burke, shows date and officiant.
  8. Anderson, Sue (McNeill), "some facts," e-mail to author, 31 Mar 2008, citing letter from Frank R. MacNeill, shows date, town, and state; and citing Bible located at "HempHill," Christian County, KY. compiled by Margaret Metcalf McNeill Ayers, Memphis, Tennessee, shows date.
  9. "Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1939, 1959-1995," FamilySearch.org, record for Eliza McNeill, shows date, city, county, and state.
  10. Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum, online burial records, record for Eliza Mcneill, shows date.
  11. Eliza McNeill, Eliza obituary, The Chicago Tribune, shows date and address.

Stella McNeill1,2,3

#16874, (1871 - 1970)
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Key Events:

  • Stella McNeill was born on 23 Sep 1871 in Garner Station, Mississippi, renamed Scobey in 1893.4,5,6
  • Stella married James Garland Cooper, son of Robert James Cooper and Lucy Ann Ragdale, on 30 Oct 1895 at the home of her parents, 2001 Michigan Ave., Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, with Rev. Dr. Simon McPherson of the Second Presbyterian Church officating.7,8
  • Stella died in Apr 1970 at age 98.9,10
  • She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky.11
Stella also appears in our Family History Section where there is much more information about her.

Children with James Garland Cooper:

  • Mildred MacNeill Cooper
  • Mildred MacNeill Cooper

Citations

  1. Anderson, Sue (McNeill), "some facts," e-mail to author, 31 Mar 2008, citing letter from Frank R. MacNeill and Bible located at "HempHill," Christian County, KY. compiled by Margaret Metcalf McNeill Ayers, Memphis, Tennessee, shows name as Stella McNeill.
  2. Malcom McNeill household, 1880 U.S. Census, Cook Co., Illinois, shows name as Estella McNeill.
  3. Macon, Alethea Jane, John and Edward Tuck of Halifax County, pg 60, shows name as Stella MacNeill.
  4. Anderson, Sue (McNeill), "some facts," e-mail to author, 31 Mar 2008, citing letter from Frank R. MacNeill, shows date and town; and citing Bible located at "HempHill," Christian County, KY. compiled by Margaret Metcalf McNeill Ayers, Memphis, Tennessee, shows date.
  5. Malcom McNeill household, 1880 U.S. Census, Cook Co., Illinois, shows age 8 and state.
  6. "Social Security Death Index," Ancestry.com, record for Stella Cooper, Soc. Sec. No. 087-40-7142, shows date.
  7. "Society," The Chicago Daily Tribune, 31 Oct 1895, shows last evening, address, and officiant.
  8. Emmett Cooper household, 1900 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows married 4 years.
  9. "Social Security Death Index," Ancestry.com, record for Stella Cooper, Soc. Sec. No. 087-40-7142, shows month and year, and last residence as 10032, New York, New York, New York.
  10. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 88551503, Estella “Stella” McNeill Cooper, shows month and year, and includes tombstone photo showing year.
  11. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 88551503, Estella “Stella” McNeill Cooper, includes tombstone photo.

James Garland Cooper1,2,3

#16875, (1868 - 1956)
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Key Events:

  • James Garland Cooper was born on 5 Sep 1868 in Lafayette, Kentucky.4,5,6
  • James married Stella McNeill, daughter of Malcom M. McNeill and Eliza M. Burke, on 30 Oct 1895 at the home of her parents, 2001 Michigan Ave., Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, with Rev. Dr. Simon McPherson of the Second Presbyterian Church officating.7,8
  • James died in 1956 at age ~88.9
  • He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky.10
James also appears in our Family History Section where there is much more information about him.

Children with Stella McNeill:

  • Mildred MacNeill Cooper
  • Mildred MacNeill Cooper

Citations

  1. James G. Cooper household, 1910 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  2. "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," Ancestry.com, record for James Garland Cooper, Soc. Sec. No.119-03-7112.
  3. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 88551489, James Garland Cooper, includes tombstone photo showing name as J. Garland Cooper.
  4. Robt. J. Cooper household, 1870 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows age 2 and state.
  5. Emmett Cooper household, 1900 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows month, year, age 32, and state.
  6. "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," Ancestry.com, record for James Garland Cooper, Soc. Sec. No.119-03-7112, shows date, town, and state.
  7. "Society," The Chicago Daily Tribune, 31 Oct 1895, shows last evening, address, and officiant.
  8. Emmett Cooper household, 1900 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows married 4 years.
  9. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 88551489, James Garland Cooper, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  10. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 88551489, James Garland Cooper, includes tombstone photo.

Malcom McNeill Jr.1,2,3

#16878, (1873 - 1921)
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Key Events:

  • Malcom McNeill Jr. was born on 28 Feb 1873 in Garner Station, Mississippi, renamed Scobey in 1893.4,5,6
  • Malcom married Elizabeth Alleyne Sessions, daughter of Minard L. Sessions and Mary A. Reynolds, ca. 1895.7,8
  • Malcom died on 16 Oct 1921 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 48.9,10,11
  • He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.12
Malcom also appears in our Family History Section where there is much more information about him.

Child with Elizabeth Alleyne Sessions:

  • Minard Sessions McNeill

Citations

  1. Anderson, Sue (McNeill), "some facts," e-mail to author, 31 Mar 2008, citing letter from Frank R. MacNeill, shows name as Malcolm McNeill; and citing Bible located at "HempHill," Christian County, KY. compiled by Margaret Metcalf McNeill Ayers, Memphis, Tennessee, shows name as Malcom McNeill, Jr.
  2. Lewis G. Comparet household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lucas Co., Iowa, shows name as Malcolm McNeil.
  3. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 141210957, Malcolm MacNeill, Jr, includes tombstone photo showing same.
  4. Malcolm MacNeill, Malcolm, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows date.
  5. Anderson, Sue (McNeill), "some facts," e-mail to author, 31 Mar 2008, citing letter from Frank R. MacNeill, shows date and town; and citing Bible located at "HempHill," Christian County, KY. compiled by Margaret Metcalf McNeill Ayers, Memphis, Tennessee, shows date.
  6. Malcom McNeill household, 1880 U.S. Census, Cook Co., Illinois, shows age 9, but positioned between Estella, age 8, and William, age 5, and state, as Mississippi.
  7. Lewis G. Comparet household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lucas Co., Iowa, shows married 5 years.
  8. Malcolm MacNeill, Malcolm, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows her as is wife.
  9. "Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974," FamilySearch.org, record for Malcolm Macneill, citing cert. no. 18101.
  10. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 141210957, Malcolm MacNeill, Jr, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  11. Anderson, Sue (McNeill), "some facts," e-mail to author, 31 Mar 2008, citing Bible located at "HempHill," Christian County, KY. compiled by Margaret Metcalf McNeill Ayers, Memphis, Tennessee, shows date.
  12. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 141210957, Malcolm MacNeill, Jr, includes tombstone photo.

Elizabeth Alleyne Sessions1,2,3

#16879, (1875 - 1960)
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Parents

  • Father: Minard L. Sessions
  • Mother: Mary A. Reynolds

Key Events:

  • Elizabeth Alleyne Sessions was born on 6 Jan 1875 in Woodstock, Champaign Co., Ohio.4,5,6
  • Elizabeth married first Malcom McNeill Jr., son of Malcom M. McNeill and Eliza M. Burke, ca. 1895.7,8
  • Elizabeth married second Edward Harold Michel on 11 Nov 1920 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.9,10,11
  • Elizabeth died on 28 Aug 1960 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 85.12,13,14
  • She was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park, Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.15
Elizabeth also appears in our Family History Section where there is much more information about her.

Child with Malcom McNeill Jr.:

  • Minard Sessions McNeill

Citations

  1. Anderson, Sue (McNeill), "Rebecca Tuck," e-mail to author, 11 Jun 2007, shows name as Elizabeth Alleyne Sessions.
  2. Minard Sessions household, 1880 U.S. Census, Champaign Co., Ohio, shows name as Lizzie Sessions.
  3. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 51704855, Elizabeth Alleyne “Lizzie” Sessions Michel , includes tombstone photo showing name as Wlizabeth Alleyne Michel.
  4. Anderson, Sue (McNeill), "Rebecca Tuck," e-mail to author, 11 Jun 2007, shows date, town, county, and state.
  5. Minard Sessions household, 1880 U.S. Census, Champaign Co., Ohio, shows age 5 and state.
  6. "California Death Index, 1940-1997," Ancestry.com, record for Elizabet A Michel, Soc. Sec. No. 318-03-6819, shows date and state.
  7. Lewis G. Comparet household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lucas Co., Iowa, shows married 5 years.
  8. Malcolm MacNeill, Malcolm, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows her as is wife.
  9. "Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920," FamilySearch.org, record for Edward H. Michel and Elizabeth A. Mae Neill, citing record no. 58.
  10. Edward H. Michel household, 1930 U.S. Census, Cook Co., Illinois, shows married.
  11. Edward H. Michel, Edward H. obituary, Chicago Daily Tribune, shows him as husband.
  12. "California Death Index, 1940-1997," Ancestry.com, record for Elizabet A Michel, Soc. Sec. No. 318-03-6819, shows date, county, and state.
  13. Anderson, Sue (McNeill), "Rebecca Tuck," e-mail to author, 11 Jun 2007, shows date, city, and state.
  14. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 51704855, Elizabeth Alleyne “Lizzie” Sessions Michel , includes tombstone photo showing year.
  15. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 51704855, Elizabeth Alleyne “Lizzie” Sessions Michel , includes tombstone photo.

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