William H. Greathouse
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 10 Dec 1826 - , White County, Illinois 262,491
Christening:
Death: 4 Sep 1902 - Burwell, Garfield County, Nebraska
Burial: in Bovee Cemetery, White County, Illinois
Cause of Death:
Events
• Photo: Willaim H. Greathouse Family, Cir 1890. 492 Contributed by Penny Knapp
L to R back - Leroy Pennington, son Willie, daughter Mary Ellen, unknown, unknown, Levi, Jasper, and John Pennington.
L to R seated- Rebecca Greathouse Pennington holding Maude Ethel Pennington , William H. Greathouse, Mary White Greathouse, Unknown.
It is believed that Bertha Mae Pennington is standing between her mother Rebecca and grandfather William H Greathouse.
• He appeared on the census in 1830 in , Hamilton County, Illinois. 288 William Greathouse is listed with Hiram Greathouse as one of 2 males under 5 (Daniel and William)
• He appeared on the census in 1840 in , Wayne County, Illinois. 289 William Greathouse is listed with Hiram Greathouse as 1 male 10 under 15 (William)
• He appeared on the census in 1850 in , White County, Illinois. 327
William Greathouse, age 23, male, farmer, b. IL
Elizabeth Greathouse, age 24, female, b. TN
Elijah Greathouse, age 1, male, b. IL
• He owned land purchased on 6 Dec 1852 in , White County, Illinois. 493 He bought 40 acres of land for $50. The land is described as: NW of NW, Sec 28, T 3 S, R 8 E.
• He owned land purchased on 9 Nov 1853 in , White County, Illinois. 494 He bought 40 acres of land for $50. The land is described as: NW of SE, Sec 21, T 3 S, R 8 E.
• He appeared on the census in 1860 in Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois. 2
Wm Greathouse, age 33, male, farmer, b. IL
Elizabeth Greathouse, age 35, female, b. TN
Elijah Greathouse, age 11, male, b. IL
Hiram Greathouse, age 8, male, b. IL
Lucy Greathouse, age 7, female, b. IL
Rebecca Greathouse, age 4, female, b. IL
Bryant Greathouse, age 2, male, b. IL
• He appeared on the census in 1870 in Indian Prairie, Wayne County, Indiana. 199
William Greathouse, age 44, male, white, farmer, b. IL
Lucy Greathouse, age 16, white, female, housekeeper, b. IL
Rebecca Greathouse, age 14, female, white, b. IL
Bryant Greathouse, age 11, male, white, b. IL
Lydia A. Greathouse, age 9, female, white, b. IL
Lucena Greathouse, age 7, female, white, b. IL
Daniel Greathouse, age 3, male, white, b. IL
• He appeared on the census in 1880 in Indian Prairie, Wayne County, Indiana. 432
William Greathouse, white, male, age 52, wife, farmer, b. IL, f. KY, m. KY
Mary Greathouse, white, female, age 49, wife, keeping house, b. IL, f. England, m. Ireland
Lucina Greathouse, white female, age 17, daughter, b. IL, f. IL, m. IL
Martin Sudlette, white, male, age 13, farm hand, b. IL, f. IL, m. IL
• He received a pension Civil War on 3 May 1884 in , , Illinois. 262 William applied for a pension for his son Elijah. He was approved and drew it for several years.. Later on, his eligability was reviewed and revoked. In the information supposed was a list of his children and their births dates, plus his own birthdate. Elijah was in Company G 62, IL, Inf. His father is named as William H. Greathouse.
• He appeared on the census in 1900 in Indian Prairie, Wayne County, Indiana. 491
William Greathouse, landlord, white, male, b. Nov 1825, age 74, widowed, b. IL, f. IL, m. IL
• Photo Document: William H. Greathouse Pension, 16 Jun 1888.
Contributed by Betty "Penny" Knapp
State of Illinois
County Of Wayne
In pension claim NO 315.342 of WM H. Greathouse. Applicant. Father of Elijah Greathouse. of Co G. 62 Reg.Ill Vol Inft . Personally came before me a Notary Public In and for said county and State this applicant and States as follows.
That I have lived within one half mile of where I now live for thirty years My Post Office Address hasbeen changed only from Post Offices being Established nearer. First was Jacksonville. nxst to Pleasant Grove and then to Cisne Ill. Present Address of Members of the Family living in 1875.
Wm H. Greathouse b. 1826 Dec. 10
Elizabeth " wife " 1825 Oct. 25
Elijah " " 1849 Jan 22
Hiram " " 1851 June 3
Lucy Jane " " 1854 Oct. 24
Rebecca " " 1856 Aug 7
Bryant " " 1858 Mar 7
Lydia " " 1861 Apr 10th
Lucinda " " 1863 Feb 10th
Elizabeth the wife died 1872 January
LucyJane Greathouse died 1877 March 12
Elizabeth the wife of mine and Mother of Elijah died in January 1872 but in noting Kans the records the day of the month was omitted and I have forgotten the exact date. No one or more persons have been legally Bound for my support since the death of the soldier. I am unable to furnish Medical Evidence of the treatement of myselffor the year 1875 because of the Doctor being dead. Wm H. St. John, whose receipt I send herewith for treatement that year. The amt of income of income derived from my occupation, I do not know it myself and neighbors do not. Family know it has not been enough for my support I fell behind and have had to borrow money. As to the amount of property I had and where located I send tax Receipts for two years which are correct and I certify that I am the applicant in the above case and that the statement is true as I really believe.
Witness Wm E. Holmes William H Greathouse + His Mark
Witness Christian Shell
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 16th day of June A.D. 1888 and I am no wise interested in the prosecution of this claim.
Wm H. Mix
Notary Public
• Photo Document: William H. Greathouse Pension, 16 Jun 1888.
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• Photo Document: William H. Greathouse Pension, 16 Jun 1888. Document cover
Parents
Father: Hiram Greathouse (1796-1868) 294,295
Mother: Lydia Ann Greathouse (1801-1872) 20
Father:
Mother:
Spouses and Children
1. *Elizabeth Newby (25 Oct 1825 - 16 Jan 1873)
Marriage: 9 Nov 1845 - Liberty, White County, Illinois 495,496
Children:
1. W. D. Greathouse ( - )
2. Elijah Greathouse (1849-1875)
3. Hiram Greathouse (1851- ) 2
4. Lucy Jane Greathouse (1854-1877) 2
5. Rebecca Greathouse (1856-1894) 2,465
6. Bryant Greathouse (1858-1949) 2
7. Lydia Ann Greathouse (1861-1948) 199
8. Lucenia Greathouse (1863-1895) 199
9. William Daniel Greathouse (Abt 1867-1872) 199
2. Mary White (11 Feb 1831 - 24 Jul 1897)
Marriage: 12 Mar 1874 - , Wayne County, Illinois 497
Notes
General:
Source: William H. Kennann Family Tree Maker submitter. 329Marriage Notes (Mary White)
Source: Penny Knapp - They were married at her brother Joseph's home. 329