She was married to John Gordon WFT Est. 1804-1837.

She was married to John Slater WFT Est. 1787-1820.

She was married to Joseph Rich on 23 Jun 1808 in Boone, KY. Children were: Charles Coulson Rich (Apostle), Artimissa Rich, Artimesia Rich, Jane Ann Rich, Minerva Rich, Nancy Rich.

He was married to Mahala Howard WFT Est. 1812-1845.

He was married to *Rosanie Miles WFT Est. 1810-1841. From "Your Irish Ancestors", by J. Anderson Black:

"O'Neill

This is among the twelve most numerous Irish surnames and is one of the very few which is spelled the same in English and in Irish. Although there are several septs by this name in Ireland, it was the O'Neill's of Ulster who played the greatest role in Irish history. The first man of this sept to bear the surname was Domhnall O'Neill, whose grandfather Niall, King of Ireland, was killed in a battle with the Danes in 919 A.D.

The O'Neill's were the chief family of the Cinel-Eoghain ('Descendants of Eoghan') whose territory was called Tir-Eoghain (Eoghain's country), now known by its anglicized name, Tyrone. In ancient times this territory included not only the present-day county of Tyrone, but also most of Co. Derry and part of Co. Donegal. The name Eoghain derives from Eoghan, or Owen, the fifth son of Niall of the Nine Hostages (another Niall from the one mentioned above), an ancient King of Ireland and a remote ancestor of the O'Neills. This Niall is famous as the kidnapper of St. Patrick, whom he took to Ireland as a slave about the year 405 A.D. It was he who gave the name of 'Scotia Minor' to Scotland when Ireland was still known as Scotia Major. From this early time until the end of the 17th century when Ulster ceased to be the leading Gaelic province of Ireland, the O'Neills figure prominently among the great men of Irish history.

The 16th and 17th centuries produced the most famous O'Neills in Irish history, men who stood out in Ireland's continuous struggle to cast off British rule. They include Con Bacach O'Neill (1484-1559), the first Earl of Tyrone; Shane O'Neill (1520-1567); Hugh O'Neill (1540-1616), second Earl of Tyrone; Owen Roe O'Neill (1590-1649); Sir Phelim O'Neill (1604-1653); and Hugh O'Neill (d. 1660). After the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 many O'Neills fled to the Continent and were to be found among the outstanding officers of the Irish Brigades in the French Army.

There is an interesting legent surrounding the famous Red Hand symbol of the O'Neill Coat of Arms. As the story goes, two chieftains were racing their boats in a bid to claim the fertile land of Ulster, for they had agreed that whomever touched shore first would claim ownership. One of them, seeing that he was about to be beaten, cut off his right hand and flung it ashore ahead of his rival. His claim to be the first to touch the shore was upheld and he was proclaimed Prince of Ulster. The Red Hand is now the symbol for the Province of Ulster and its nine counties and it is also incorporated into the coats of arms of several other septs who pledged their allegiance to the O'Neills." Children were: *Elizabeth "Bessie" O'Neil.

She was married to *George O. Linington on 24 Sep 1862 in Haldimand Co., Ontario. ^(16920) The Liningtons came to Aurora, Illinois in 1870. He was a carpenter. George and Bessie are buried in North Lake Cemetery in Aurora, Illinois with his sister Rachel, and his brother Andrew. Gravestone inscriptions: "George Linington 1837 - 1922, Bessie His Wife 1836 - 1917".

Bessie came to Canada from Ireland with her widowed father at the age of 7.


Obituary:

"Mrs. Elizabeth Lennington, wife of George Lennington Sr., died at her late home, 255 1/2 Woodlawn avenue, at 12:30 o'clock last night. Mrs Lennington has been in failing health for the past ten years, having suffered several strokes of paralysis. She was 81 years of age. While able to attend the Christmas gathering at the home of her son George Lennington in Downer place this year, her strength gradually failed until the end.

She was a quiet, unpretentious woman who during her life had made a warm circle of friends. The Lennington family came to Aurora from Canada, having lived here for more than 48 years. Mr. and Mrs. Lennington were a more than ordinarily devoted couple, constant attention given by the husband to his frail wife having been remarked by all who knew them well. Mrs. Lennington was a member of the Galena Boulevard Methodist Church.

Deceased is survived by her husband and four children, E.C. Lennington of Chicago, George Lennington of Aurora, and two daughters, Christine Lennington Brundage of Geneva, and Alice Lennington Shaw of St. Charles. She had but one member of her own family in this country - a niece living in Chicago.

The funeral will be held from the late home Thursday at 2 o'clock and will be private. Firends who wish to call at the home are invited to do so Thursday morning until the hour of 11 o'clock."


"George O. Linington died at 2 o'clock this morning at the home of his son, George A. Linington, 511 Downer place, after a lingering illness, aged 85 years.

He was born in York, Ontario, Canada, Jan. 8, 1837 and had lived in Aurora and vicinity for the last 54 years. He was formerly employed as a carpenter, retiring several years ago.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Christine Brundage of Geneva and Mrs. Alice Shaw of St. Charles, two sons, Edward of Chicago, and George of Aurora, also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the home of his son, George, 511 Downer place. The Rev. J.M. Schneider will officiate. Interment will be in West Aurora cemetery. Children were: *Christine Linington, Edward C. Linington , George Augustus Linington, Allis Linington.

She was married to Harry E. Blakesley Private. Children were: Diane M. Blakesley, Dale A. Blakesley, Bruce H. Blakesley.

She was married to Colonel Obedience Robins WFT Est. 1617-1650. ^(19913)

She was married to Captain Edward Waters before 1622.^{(19914) (19915)} Children were: Margaret Waters, Major William Waters.

She was married to Ronald Earl Simpson Pollard Private. Children were: Jeffrey Earl Pollard, Kimberly Diane Pollard .

He was married to Nelda Erlene Lehman Private. Children were: Elaine O'Neill, Diane Margaret O'Neill, Jacqueline Ann O'Neill .

She Private-Begin Private. Children were: Linda Cleland.

She Private-Begin Private. Children were: Linda Cleland.

She was married to Christian Hersche WFT Est. 1679-1714.⁽⁸⁾

She was married to Christian Hersche WFT Est. 1679-1714.^(11670)

He was married to Elizabeth Wheeler WFT Est. 1735-1749.

He was married to Sarah Wheeler WFT Est. 1747-1760.

He Private-Begin Private.

He was married to Jane WFT Est. 1622-1656. Children were: Mary Oakes.

He was married to Frankie Bess English on 27 Jul 1924 in Waurika, Oklahoma. Children were: Josephine Oakes, Max David Oakes, Charles Robert Oakes.

He was married to Frances Brant WFT Est. 1893-1927.^{(8) (3025)}

She Private-Begin Private. Children were: Sharon Kaye Benham, Janice Sue Benham, Dale Maurice Benham, Jerry Alan Benham, Charles David Benham.

She was married to John Flint on 18 Nov 1667 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Children were: Mary Flint, Thomas Flint, John Flint, Abigail Flint, John Flint, Mary Flint, Edward Flint.

He Private-Begin Private.

She was married to Silas Wright on 18 Jun 1880 in Bennington, Bear Lake, ID. She Seal to Parents on 18 Sep 1891 in Logan.

He was married to Elizabeth Mudge on 7 Oct 1765.

She was married to Robert Lyman Jillson Private. Children were: Robert Gavin Jillson, Susan Arlene Jillson, Carolyn Oakley Jillson .

She was married to James Alexander Brice in 1917.

She was married to Edmund Hobart on 10 Oct 1634 in Charlestown, Boston, Suffolk, MA.

She was married to Thomas Foster WFT Est. 1703-1735.

He was married to Georgia A. Percival WFT Est. 1881-1924. Children were: Emory Alonzo Oakes.

She was married to Silas Howland on 1 Jan 1837 in Lisbon, N.H..

He was married to Eunice Aldrich WFT Est. 1793-1836. Children were: Eliza Oaks.

He was married to Priscilla Woodbury on 15 Jan 1705/6 in Beverly, MA.^{(8) (19923)}

She was married to Abraham Hoover Wenger WFT Est. 1857-1888. ^(19926)

She was married to Philip Jenewine WFT Est. 1762-1796. ^(13463)

She was married to Peter Musselman WFT Est. 1816-1827. ^(19531)

She was married to Jacob Eby WFT Est. 1792-1814. ⁽⁷⁰⁴³⁾

She was married to Martin Light WFT Est. 1819-1844. ^(16763)

She was married to John Meily WFT Est. 1807-1824. ^(18629)

He was married to Mary Lehman WFT Est. 1843-1873. ^(16269)

She was married to Samuel Shirk WFT Est. 1837-1854. ^(19943)

He was married to Nancy Huber WFT Est. 1834-1837.^(12803)

He was married to Fannie Heisey WFT Est. 1834-1863. ^(11551)

He was married to Christiana Funck WFT Est. 1797-1825.⁽⁹⁰⁴⁴⁾ Children were: Barbara Oberholtzer, Jacob Oberholtzer, Christian Oberholtzer , Christina Oberholtzer, John Oberholtzer, Henry Oberholtzer.

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