Thankful CRAPO

Notes:

An Appraisement Bill of Goods, Chattels and Personal Estate dated September, 1862: $26.15
Real Estate valued: $600-$700
Cash on hand at time of appraisement: $76.45
Total amount in Administrator's hands on March 4, 1864: $532.14

Total sale of the Goods, Chattels and personal Estate dated October 28, 1862: $65.63

Thankful married Manly PADELFORD on 28 Mar 1802 in Savoy, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA. Manly (son of Zachariah PADELFORD, III and Abigail WILLIAMS) was born on 17 Oct 1778 in Savoy, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA; died on 03 Sep 1848 in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois; was buried in Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Living with husband in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.

Family/Spouse: Edward ADAMS. Edward was born in 1802; died in 1877. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Living with husband in Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois
• Census: 1880, LIving in Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois

Harriet married Hiram James BROWN on 15 Apr 1821. Hiram was born in 1800; died before 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Baptist
• Census: 1840, Head of household in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York
• Residence: 1842, Removed to Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
• Residence: 19 Oct 1842, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois
• Census: 1850, Living in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill
• Occupation: 1850; Daguerrer
• Residence: Between 1859 and 1860, Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA
• Census: 1860, Living in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill
• Occupation: 1860; Artist
• Census: 1870, living in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
• Occupation: 1870; Clerk in Court of Common Pleas,
• Census: 1880, LIving in Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois
• Occupation: 1880; Clerk of City Court

Notes:

Rodolphus removed from the City of Buffalo, Erie County, New York, and first arrived in Elgin, Illinois, on October 19, 1842. He first resided in City of Elgin on lots 11 and 12, Block #1 James T. Gifford's Addition.

Occupations:

Clerk of the Baptist Church of Elgin 35 years
Treasurer Town of Elgin 34 years
Town Clerk 28 years
Clerk of the Baptist Assn. 31 years
Deacon Baptist Church of Elgin 30 years
Clerk of the City of Elgin 20 years
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of City of Elgin & City Court of Elgin 21 years
Sec. of the Board of Trustees of Illinois Northern Hospital for the Insane 8 1/2 years

Upon settling in Elgin in 1842, Rodolphus was the first one to locate a daguerreotype gallery. His place of business was located just west of where the railroad tracks now cross Chicago St.
People used to say that no one did a more careful job of bookkeeping than Rodolphous. One calamity that befell him was that his office caught fire at one time and among the things that were burned were all the records he had so carefully kept of the meetings of the Baptist Church.
He was always a friend of the downtrodden. At one time, he conducted a station on the "underground railroad". Many a colored person owed liberty to him. It was said that he held an open hand and an open heart to all men.

Upon the death of his wife, Rodolphus went to live with his youngest daughter, Isadore. He died quietly in his daughter's home.

Rodolphous often made the following statement to his friends and family: "I am truly proud of my family tree, because of the brave and upright people who are on it. How much superior is the lineage which contains such men as Roger Williams and the martyrs who have died for freedom than an ancestry containing Kings who did nothing to make a better world."

Named in a executor's bond in the last will and testament of Manly Padelford, dated October 5, 1848

Named administrator of estate of Thankful Padelford.

Elgin Daily News (Kane County, Ill.)
April 2, 1875, p. 4

Reads: "47 years ago, today, Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Padelford were married at Buffalo, New York. They have resided in Elgin for 41 years."

Elgin Evening Advocate (Kane County, Ill.)
April 3, 1883, p. 4

Reads: After Many Days
"Yesterday was the 53rd anniversary of the wedding of R.W. Padelford, Esq., and Mary Wilber, who were married in Buffalo, New York. Saturday it occurred to a few nieces that the occasion would be a proper one on which to visit "Uncle Rudolphus" and "Aunt Mary", and so the relatives who were convenient of access were warned to be on hand Monday evening, as six o'clock for a picnic. At that hour about 35 relatives marched in, little and big, armed with baskets and packages, and took possession of the house. The number at seven o'clock had increased to over sixty, including sixteen children, holding the relation of grand-children,great-grandchildren, grand nephews and nieces under twelve years of age. A table was soon loaded by the nieces and all were abundantly satisfied, and then music, recitations by the little ones, and general sociability followed fro a couple of hours. The nieces present were Mesdames C.D. Church, E.H. Hill, C.V. McClure, J. O. Wedell, and Misses Julia Padelford, MInnie Wilber and Emma Davidson.
The occasion was thoroughly enjoyed by all present, and at a seasonable hour the guests departed, leaving loving words wit the venerable couple whose house for so many years has been a rallying point for legions who from childhood have regarded "Aunt Mary" as a mutual and loving friend."

Elgin Daily Wuner (Kane Co., Ill.)
March 31, 1888
p. 4

Reads: A Long Time
"Monday, April 2d, will be the 60th anniversary of the wedding of R.W. Padelford an Mary Wilber. It is a long time to look back over, but to them full of the pleasant memories of a life wel lived, there is not a shadow of regret of the union. Mr. Padelford at 82 years of age is as active as most men of 60, and gives daily attention to business and receives the confidence of the community. Mrs. Padelford, though partially helpless, still commands the love and respect of a large circle. None of our citizens but will wish them continued peace and happiness."

Elgin Daily News (Kane Co., Ill.)
December 6, 1894
p. 3

R.W. Padelford
Another Pioneer of Elgin Has Gone
Came to This City 52 yearsaAgo- useful life.

"Rudolphus Williams Padelford died Wednesday evening at 6:30 o'clock and with his departure has passed one of the most familiar personages of Elgin's history. Everybody knew him, as he was for many years prominent in various ways. He was born in Savoy, Mass., July 21, 1806, making him over 88 years of age. He came to Elgin in 1842, and this had since been his home. First he engaged here in merchandising, afterwards was in the daguerreotype business. For many years he was an insurance agent. He was city clerk of Elgin from the organization of the city until 1875, when he was succeeded by the present incumbent. He was also the town clerk for years, and when the city court ws established was chosen clerk. That position he filled until a few years ago, when J.R. Tuttle succeeded him. He was secretary of the asylum board, township treasurer, and for many years was clerk of the state Baptist association. Always prominent in the Baptist church, his counsels since infirmaties overcame him have been much missed. A few years ago his health so failed that retirement from active duties was imperative. Since then, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.C. Kincaid, he had been peacefully awiting the end. His wife died a few years ago. His other children are Jane (Mrs. E.S. Joslyn), Jeannette, and George W. Mr. Padelford was of English descent. Previous to coming to Elgin he kept a hotel in Buffalo, N.Y. and also was a merchant there. At this writing arrangements have not been completed for the funeral."

Elgin Evening Dial
December 7, 1894
p. 5

"R.W. Padelford died Wednesday evening, aged 88 years. He came to Elgin over 50 years ago, and has been a prominent citizen ever since, until two years ago, when his failing health compelled him to retire. He leave 3 daughters, Mrs. E.C. Kincaid, with whom he resided, Mrs. E.C. Joslyn, Jeannette, and one son, George W. The funeral will be held Saturday from the home of E.C. Kincaid"

Elgin Every Saturday (Kane Co., Ill.)
December 8, 1894
p. 8

"The death of Deacon Padelford removes from Elgin one of its old landmarks, a man as widely known and respected and as closely identified with the history of this city as any of the pioneers who witnessed the city's growth from the early forties until the present time. On Wednesday evening Rudolphus Williams Padelford breathed his last and an active and honorable career came to an end. He was born July 21, 1806 at Savoy, Mass. He came to Elgin in 1842, engaged in mercantile business, then conducted a daguerreotype gallery and later turned his attention to the insurance business. He was Elgin's first city clerk, which office he held until 1875. He was also town clerk, clerk of the city court, secretary of the insane hospital board, and township treasurer, all offices of trust, showing the esteem in which he was held. Deacon Padelford was very prominent in Baptist circles and held the office of clerk of the State Baptist association. Four children survie, Mrs. E.S. Joslyn, Mrs. E.C. Kincaid, Miss Jeannett and George W. Temperate and frugal in all his habits, Mr. Padelford accumulated a comfortable property which has been entirely dissipated in late years, a fact which has added especial pathos to his declining days."

The Quincy Daily Whig: 1869 Mar 29

Elgin, Ill March 17 - The family of R.W. Padelford, consisting of six persons, was nearly suffocated by gas from a coal stove last night. A daughter on awaking past midnight and feeling ill arose, but immediately fell to the floor. The noise awoke another of the family, who was unable to rise and well nigh suffocated. Mrs. Padelford on awaking attempted to get out of bed, but was too near suffocated to do so; she suceeded in arousing Mr. Padelford, however, who finally succeeded by the utmost exertion in reaching the window and raising it. A physician was immediately called who administered restoratives. All are improving at present.

Name:
"Autobiographies of Fox Valley Pioneers" - Rodolphus Padelford removed from the city of Buffalo, Erie County, New York, and first arrived in Elgin, Illinois, on 19 October 1842. He first resided in the City of Elgin on lots 11 and 12, block #1 James T. Gifford's addition.

Clerk of the Baptist Church of Elgin - 35 years.
Treasurer town of Elgin 34 years - Town Clerk 28 years
Clerk of the Baptist Assn. - 31 years.
Deacon Baptist Church of Elgin - 30 years
Clerk of the City of Elgin - 20 years
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of City of Elgin & City Court of Elgin - 21 years
Sec. of the Board of Trustees of Illinois Northern Hospital for the Insane 8 1/2 years.

Elgin Every Saturday - 8 December 1894

DIED

The death of Deacon Padelford removes from Elgin one of its old landmarks, a man as widely known and respected and as closely identified with the history of this city as any of the pioneers who witnessed the city as any of the pioneers who witnessed the city's growth from the early forties until the present time. On Wednesday evening Rudolphus Williams Padelford breathed his last and an active and honorable career came to an end. He was born July 21, 1806 at Savoy, Mass. He came to Elgin in 1842, engaged in mercantile business, then conducted a daguerreotype gallery and later turned his attention to the insurance business. He was Elgin's first city clerk, which office he held until 1875. He was also town clerk, clerk of the city court, secretary of the insane hospital board and township treasurer, all offices of trust, showing the esteem in which he was held. Deacon Padelford as very prominent in Baptist circles and held the office of clerk of the State Baptist association. Four children survive, Mrs. E.S. Joslyn, Mrs. E.C. Kincald, Miss Jeannette and George W. Temperate and frugal in all his habits, Mr. Padelford accumulated a comfortable property which has bee entirely dissipated in late years, a fact which has added special pathos to his declining days.

Rodolphus married Mary P. WILBER on 02 Apr 1828 in Village of Buffalo, Erie Co., New York. Mary (daughter of John WILBUR and Mary MORGAN) was born on 22 Apr 1808 in Brookfield, Madison Co., New York; died on 16 Aug 1888 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; was buried on 18 Aug 1888 in Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: PaDelford
• Census: 1840, Second Ward, City of Buffalo, Erie Co., New York
• Residence: Between 1859 and 1860, Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA
• Census: 1860, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois
• Military Service: 17 Aug 1861; Company K, 15 Cavalry, Regiment of Illinois
• Census: 1865, Living in Quincy, Illinois
• Residence: 1866, 245 Hamp. Quincy, Ill.
• Census: 1870, Living in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois
• Occupation: 1870; Veternarian
• Census: 1880, Living on Oak Street in Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois
• Occupation: 1880; Veterinary surgeon, living in Quincy, Adams Co., IL

Notes:

State of Illinois
Kane County Circuit Court
Gen. No. 3905
No. 467
Calvin Wilcox vs. John M. Padelford

Dated: October 27, 1849
Gave judgment against plaintiff in favor of defentant for costs of suit: $13.19

Appeal dated March 1850
Plaintiff paid $11.72

Dated March 6, 1850
Appeal from decision of A. Raymond Esq. to Kane Circuit Court and now pending therein
States: the cause is this day amicably settled - and it is agreed between us that the suit shall be dismissed. The costs to be arranged as follows - 7 dollars and fifty cents to be paid by the defendant and the balance to be paid by the plaintiff.
Signed
C.E. Wilcox and John M. Padelford

The Quincy Daily Whig: 1885 Jun 10

Carter & Govert, Complainant's Solicitor

MASTER'S SALE

State of Illinois, County of Adams, Ss. Circuit Court of Adams County. In Chancery
Chancery Case 3,627.
The German Insurance and Savings Institution, a corporation, etc., vs. CAROLINE M. PADELFORD AND JOHN M. PADELFORD.
Public notice is hereby given, that, in pursuance of a decree made and entered by said Court in the above entitled case, on the first day of April, A.D. 1885, I.W.A. Richardson, Master in Chancery of the said Adams County, will, on Wednesday, the 16th day of June 1885, at the hour of 11o'clock in the forenoon, at the south front door of the Courthouse in the City of Quincy, County of Adams and State of Ilinois, sell at public auction to the hightest and best bidder, for caseh, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in said decree mentioned, situate in the County of Adams and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient tosatisfy said decree, to-wit: Lot number nine (9), in Bernard Meyer's addition to the City of Quincy, in the County of adams and State of Ilinois.
Dated May 9, 1885
W.A. Richardson,
Master in Chancery of Adams County, Illinois
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Civil War Pension Records filed by Carrie Kimball Padelford.

Declaration for an invalid Pension - State of Illinois in Adams County - On the 8th day of December, 1871, John M. PaDelford, aged 60, appeared before the Clerk of the County Court and declared that he is the identical John M. PaDelford who enlisted in the service of the United States at Plato, Kane County in Illinois in the 17th day of August, 1861 as a Veterinary surgeon in the Company "B" commanded by Henry A. Smith in the 36th Regiment of Illinois Cav. Vols. commanded by Groswell in the war of 1861, and was honorably discharged at Rolla, Missouri on or about the 6th day of February, 1862; that while in the service aforesaid, and in the line of his duty, "That while on a march from Rolla, Missouri to Pea Ridge, Arkansas about January 2, 1862, he by reason of exposure and getting wet in the rain and sleet, got wet took cold causing Rheumatism's diarrhea and general debility. That about December 1861 while on horse back at Rolla, Missouri, his horse became frightened throwing him on the horn on pummel of the saddle causing an inguinal hernia on left side that at the time he was hurt he was with the company drilling".........

Army of the United States - Certificate of Disability for Discharge: John M. PaDelford "Farrier" of Captain Henry A. Smith's Company, "B" Cavalry of the 36th Regiment of Illinois Volunteers, was enlisted by Capt. Henry A. Smith of the 36th Regiment of Illinois vols., at Plato, Kane Co., Illinois on the 17th day of August, 1861, to serve 3 years; he was born in ------- in the State of Illinois, is 51 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, Sight complexion, blue eyes, grey hair, and by occupation when enlisted a Veterinary Surgeon. During the last two months said soldier has been unfit for duty 60 days...."the said John M. PaDelford is too old and feeble to be of any service with company".

Station: Camp Rolla, Mo
Date: Feby 1st 1862
Capt. M. B. Baldwin (?)
Commanding Detachment 36th Reg. Illinois

I certify, that I have carefully examined the said "John M. PaDelford" of Captain Henry A. Smith's Company, and find him incapable of performing the duties of a soldier because "his age, he---- over fifty years old, feeble and rheumatoid, he has been infected with chronic rheumatism for several years and can not cudence (?) the least exposure with weather, he is by no means the right makings for a soldier.

Discharged this Sixth day of February, 1862 at Rolla, Missouri by J.B. Wyman (?) Col., commanding the Post.

Widow's Declaration for Pension or Increase of Pension - On Feb. 13, 1891, Carrie M. PaDelford, aged 46, makes the following declaration in order to obtain the Pension provided by Acts of Congress granting pension to widows; that she is the widow of John M. PaDelford, who enlisted under the name of John M. PaDelford at Elgin, on the 17th day of Aug. 1861, in Co. "K" 15th Ill. Cav. Vol. attached to 36th Ill. Inf. in the war of "Rebellion", who contracted "chronic diarrhea and left Inguinal hernia (in complete)",which in connection with results therefrom caused his death on 2 February, 1891........

John married Oliva M. WILBUR about 1837 in New York, USA. Oliva (daughter of John WILBUR and Mary MORGAN) was born on 07 Jan 1820 in Chautauqua County, New York; died on 29 Aug 1906 in Winnebago County, Wisconsin; was buried in Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Carrie M. KIMBALL on 25 Aug 1868 in West Quincy, Missouri. Carrie (daughter of William Plummer KIMBALL and Judith F. KIMBALL) was born on 26 Feb 1846 in Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA; died on 23 Nov 1919 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1845, Removed to Kane Co., Illinois
• Census: 1850, Living in Dundee, Kane Co., Ill.
• Occupation: 1850; Farmer and dairyman ( Sec. 31 in Elgin, Ill.)
• Census: 1860, Living in Dundee, Kane Co., Ill.
• Occupation: 1860; Farmer
• Census: 1870, Living in Dundee, Kane Co., Ill.
• Occupation: 1870; Farmer
• Census: 1880, Living in Dundee, Kane Co., Illinois
• Occupation: 1880; Farmer

Notes:

James moved to Upper Canada in 1825.
In 1844 came West of the town of Elgin, called Almora and bought 80 acres. Here he built a log cabin and began to farm. In the seasons when he could not farm, he got a teaching job which brought in more money to buy mor land. In 1845 returned to the East and brought his family in an oxen-driven wagon.
In 1846 bought the estate of Malcolm Mc Millian; first land was bought from Samuel Willaby.
He has owned 300 acres; valued as of 1878 as $75 per acre. He had bought the land from settlers who did not have the skill he had in making the land yield big crops.
By 1883, he had built a beautiful new home for his large family on the Big Timber Road. All the lumber was hauled from Chicago. The floors downstairs were inlaid with walnut and maple. A buttery as large as some kitchens was an outstanding feature. His home was considered one of the finest residences in the township. (Kane Co., Dundee)

Was one of the original pro-salvery men, at a time when it was worth something to hold such views.

Bill of Sale for cemetery lot number Two in Block number 16 for the sum of $3, pay to Orlando Davidson, Caroline A. Davidson, James H. Gifford, Fulton Gifford and Sarah F. Gifford, heirs, and Laura, widow of th James T. Gifford.

From Elgin Evening Advocate:

Announced the death of James F. Padelford. He had suffered many months from a complication of discorders. He died at his home at Spring Valley. His demise had been expected fro some little time and death was a happy release from pain. He had lived in this section in the neighborhood for 40 years and was respected by all acquaintances. He was in comfortable circumstances and of his family a wife and 8 children survive. The funeral was held at the First Baptist Church at 2 o'clock on the afternoon of Sunday, which would of been his 69th birthday. Rev. E.K. Colver, of Chicgo, an old friend will officiate.

James married Prudence POUND on 23 Aug 1843 in Malahide Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. Prudence was born on 08 Mar 1823 in Elgin County, Canada; died on 09 Apr 1903 in Dundee Twsp., Illinois; was buried in Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Living with husband in Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois
• Census: 1860, Living with husband in Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois
• Census: 1870, Living with husband in Rockford, Winnebago Co., Ill.
• Census: 1880, Living with husband in Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois

Mary married Loami PEAKE on 14 Feb 1832 in Rockford, Ill.. Loami (son of Reuben PEAKE and Ruth ?) was born on 16 Sep 1807 in Salisbury, Montgomery County, New York; died on 08 Nov 1891 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Living with husband in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.

Julia married John M. TREADWELL in 1841. John was born in 1815; died in 1842. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pheba married William A. BIRD in Jun 1839 in Belleville, Canada. William was born in 1816. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1860, Living in Cache Creek Twp., Yolo Co., CA
• Occupation: 1860; Farmer

George married Mary ROAT on 23 May 1850 in Dekalb Co., Illinois. Mary was born in 1831. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]