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Elsie Angelia Heiple was born on 3 Dec 1897 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, William Augustus Heiple and Matilda Christina Glabe.¹² She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents.¹³
     Elsie married Solomon Earl Guth, son of Joseph Guth and Magdalena Wagner, on 11 Jan 1917 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG, with Rev. Valentine Strubhar officiating.^7,8
     Elsie and Solomon settled Woodford Co. after they married. They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Panola Twp., Woodford Co., Illinois G, enumerated 9 Jan 1920, reporting they were renting their home. Their daughter Arlene was listed as living with them.¹⁴
     Elsie and Solomon appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Panola Twp., Woodford Co., Illinois G, enumerated 15 Apr 1930, reporting they were renting their home and owned a radio. Their children Arlene, Robert, and Duane were listed as living with them.¹⁵
     Elsie died on 7 Jul 1936 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IllinoisG, at age 38.^9,10 She was buried on 10 Jul 1936 in Glendale Cemetery, Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG.^3,11

Solomon Earl Guth was born on 2 Feb 1896 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG.^3,4,5
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents, Joseph Guth and Magdalena Wagner.¹³ He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents.¹⁴
     Solomon married Elsie Angelia Heiple, daughter of William Augustus Heiple and Matilda Christina Glabe, on 11 Jan 1917 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG, with Rev. Valentine Strubhar officiating.^6,7
     Solomon and Elsie settled Woodford Co. after they married.
     Solomon registered for the draft for World War I on 5 Jun 1918, while living at Panola, IllinoisG, reporting he was employed as self-employed as a farmer in Panola Twp. He claimed exeption as a member of the Mennonite Church.¹⁵
     Solomon and Elsie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Panola Twp., Woodford Co., Illinois G, enumerated 9 Jan 1920, reporting they were renting their home. Their daughter Arlene was listed as living with them.¹⁶
     Solomon and Elsie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Panola Twp., Woodford Co., Illinois G, enumerated 15 Apr 1930, reporting they were renting their home and owned a radio. Their children Arlene, Robert, and Duane were listed as living with them.¹⁷
     His wife died on 7 Jul 1936 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IllinoisG.^18,19
     Solomon and his four children moved to McLean Co., the next county to the east, after the death of his wife. He appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Gridley Twp., McLean Co., Illinois G, enumerated 5 Apr 1940, reporting he owned a home valued at $2,500. His children Arlene, Robert, Duane, and Emerson were listed as living with him.²⁰
     He was a farmer. He called himself a tenant farmer after he moved to McLean Co. in McLean Co., IllinoisG.^16,17,20 He registered for the draft for World War II on 27 Apr 1942, while living at Gridley, McLean Co., IllinoisG, reporting he was self-employed as a farmer in Gridley.¹
     Solomon appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Gridley, McLean Co., Illinois G, enumerated 18 Apr 1950, reporting he lived on a farm of over three acres and he lived in the same house the year before. His son Emerson was listed as living with him. Solomon reported he was unable to work, but had worked 52 weeks in 1949, earning $7,000 from his farm. A relative in the household, presumabley Emerson, had earned $1,800. He was apparently operating the farm, as reported his occupation as a farmer operating his own business, and had worked 84 hours the prior week.²¹
     Solomon died on 9 Mar 1979 at age 83.^8,9,10 He was buried on 12 Mar 1979 in Glendale Cemetery, Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG.^11,12

Harold Benjamin Heiple was born on 4 Nov 1899 in Washington, IllinoisG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents, William Augustus Heiple and Matilda Christina Glabe.¹³ He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents.¹⁴
     Harold registered for the draft for World War I on 12 Sep 1918, while living at Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG, reporting he was employed as a farmer by his father, in Washington.²
     He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents.¹⁵
     Harold married Maude Mae Thomas, daughter of Edward Grant Thomas and Mabel Alice Sharp, on 22 Nov 1923 in Perkin, IllinoisG.^7,8,9
     Harold and Maude appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois G, enumerated 12 Apr 1930, reporting they were renting their home, for $20 per month, and owned a radio. Their son Robert was listed as living with them. They were apparently living close to his parents as they and two daughters were listed as the preceding household.¹⁶
     Harold and Maude appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois G, enumerated 8 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $5,000 and lived in the same house in 1935. Their son Robert was listed as living with them.¹⁷
     He was a supervisor at Caterpillar Tractor Co. for 35 years. He was a crating manager in 1930, and a foreman by 1940. That year he reported having worked 58 hours the last week of March, and 49 week the prior year, earning $2,000.^18,17,19 He registered for the draft for World War II on 16 Feb 1942, while living at 905 Jefferson St., Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG, reporting he was employed by Caterppiller Tractor Company, in East Peoria.³ He reported in the 1950 census he had worked 48 hours the prior week.²⁰
     Harold and Maude appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Washington, Tazewell Co., Illinois, at 711 South Elrn St. G, enumerated 8 May 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm, but on over three acres.²¹
     He retired from Caterpillar in Feb 1962.²²
     Harold died on 16 Sep 1987 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IllinoisG, at age 87.^6,10 He was buried on 18 Sep 1987 in Glendale Cemetery, Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG.^11,12

Maude Mae Thomas was born on 25 Sep 1906 in Washington, IllinoisG.^4,5
     She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, Edward Grant Thomas and Mabel Alice Sharp.¹² She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents.¹³
     Maude married Harold Benjamin Heiple, son of William Augustus Heiple and Matilda Christina Glabe, on 22 Nov 1923 in Perkin, IllinoisG.^6,7,4
     Maude and Harold appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois G, enumerated 12 Apr 1930, reporting they were renting their home, for $20 per month, and owned a radio. Their son Robert was listed as living with them. They were apparently living close to his parents as they and two daughters were listed as the preceding household.¹⁴
     Maude and Harold appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois G, enumerated 8 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $5,000 and lived in the same house in 1935. Their son Robert was listed as living with them.¹⁵
     Maude and Harold appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Washington, Tazewell Co., Illinois, at 711 South Elrn St. G, enumerated 8 May 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm, but on over three acres.¹⁶
     Her husband died on 16 Sep 1987 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IllinoisG.^17,18
     Maude lived in 711 S. Main St., Washington, IllinoisG, for many years.¹⁹ She later moved to Apostolic Christian Home, Eureka, IllinoisG, where she lived until her death.²⁰
     Maude died on 9 Dec 2003 in Apostolic Christian Home, Eureka, Woodford Co., IllinoisG, at age 97.^8,9 She was buried on 13 Dec 2003 in Glendale Cemetery, Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG.^10,11

Louis Henry Heiple was born on 1 Nov 1901 in Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., IllinoisG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents, William Augustus Heiple and Matilda Christina Glabe.¹¹ He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois G, in the household of his parents.¹²
     He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois G, in the household of his parents.¹³ He appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois G, in the household of his parents.¹⁴ He appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Washington, Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents.¹⁵
     Louis never married. He is reported in the 1940 census as having completed no years of school. He had no occupation listed in the 1920, 1930, and 1940 censuses and in the 1950 census he was listed as unable to work.^{16,17,18,19,20}
     Louis died on 12 Oct 1958 in Washington, IllinoisG, at age 56, at his home.^7,8 He was buried on 14 Oct 1958 in Glendale Cemetery, Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG.^9,10

Charles William Heiple was born on 1 Feb 1904 in Washington, IllinoisG.^3,4,5
     He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents, William Augustus Heiple and Matilda Christina Glabe.¹² He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents.¹³
     Charles married Elizabeth Grace Mills, daughter of Henry Harry Mills and Sarah Jane Hallam, on 25 Mar 1927 in Joliet, IllinoisG.^6,7,8
     Charles and Elizabeth appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Orland Park, Cook Co., Illinois, on Second St. G, enumerated 18 Apr 1930, reporting they were renting their home, and owned a radio. Their son Charles was listed as living with them.¹⁴
     Charles and Elizabeth moved to rural Will Co.G between 1930 and 1935.¹⁵ They moved to town before 1940.¹⁵ They appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Manhattan, Will Co., Illinois G, enumerated 4 Apr 1940, reporting they were renting their home, for $30 per month. Their two children were listed as living with them.¹⁶
     He was a telegrapher for the Wabash and Norfolk & Western railroads.^17,18,19 He registered for the draft for World War II on 16 Feb 1942, while living at Ivesdale, Champaign Co., IllinoisG, reporting he was employed by Wabash Railroad, in Decature, Illinois.² He reported in the 1950 census he had worked 40 hours the prior week.
     Charles and Elizabeth moved to BementG, where they lived the rest of their lives, before 1950.²⁰ They appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois, at 148 E Sprague G, enumerated 14 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm, and living in the same county a year before. Their children Charles and Joan were listed as living with them.²¹
     His wife died on 3 Jan 1991.²²
     Charles died on 22 Jan 1998 at age 93.^9,10 He was buried on 24 Jan 1998 in Bement Cemetery, Bement, IllinoisG.¹¹

Elizabeth Grace Mills was born on 22 Dec 1906 in Wilmington, IllinoisG.^4,5,6
     She generally used her middle name, Grace, or more formally, E. Grace, which was used on her tombstone.^2,3,9
     She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wilmington, Will Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, Henry Harry Mills and Sarah Jane Hallam.¹⁰ She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wilmington, Will Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents.¹¹
     Elizabeth married Charles William Heiple, son of William Augustus Heiple and Matilda Christina Glabe, on 25 Mar 1927 in Joliet, IllinoisG.^7,8,4
     Elizabeth and Charles appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Orland Park, Cook Co., Illinois, at Second St. G, enumerated 18 Apr 1930, reporting they were renting their home, and owned a radio. Their son Charles was listed as living with them.¹²
     Elizabeth and Charles moved to rural Will Co.G between 1930 and 1935.¹³ They moved to town before 1940.¹³ They appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Manhattan, Will Co., Illinois G, enumerated 4 Apr 1940, reporting they were renting their home, for $30 per month. Their two children were listed as living with them.¹⁴
     Elizabeth and Charles moved to BementG, where they lived the rest of their lives, before 1950.¹⁵ They appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois, at 148 E Sprague G, enumerated 14 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm, and living in the same county a year before. Their children Charles and Joan were listed as living with them.¹⁶
     Elizabeth died on 3 Jan 1991 at age 84.³ She was buried on 5 Jan 1991 in Bement Cemetery, Bement, IllinoisG.³

Gertrude Elizabeth Heiple was born on 6 Nov 1907 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, William Augustus Heiple and Matilda Christina Glabe.¹³ She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents.¹⁴
     Gertrude attended the Knox Conservatory of Music, Galesburg, IllinoisG, for two years, where she was elected a member of Sigma Alpha Iota, an international music fraternity.^15,16
     She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents.¹⁷
     Gertrude married Elmo Lloyd Muller, son of William H. Muller and Kathryn A. Wistehuff, on 15 Feb 1936 in Washington, IllinoisG, at her parents' home. Rev. George Wykle, pastor of the Zion Evangelical Church, officiated.^7,8,9
     Gertrude and Elmo appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Washington, Tazewell Co., Illinois G, enumerated 23 Apr 1940, reporting that they were renting their home, and had lived in the same town in 1935.¹⁸
     She was a piano teacher, starting while in her second year in high school. In 1940 she reported having worked 8 hours the last week of March.^19,20,21
     Gertrude and Elmo appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Washington, Tazewell Co., Illinois, at 602 Eldridge G, enumerated 11 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm, but on over three acres.²²
     Gertrude and Elmo were living at 110 N. Church, WashingtonG, at the time of his death.²³
     Her husband died on 10 Feb 1967 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG.^23,24
      As her health declined, she moved to Apostolic Christian Home, Eureka, IllinoisG, where she lived until her death.²⁵
     Gertrude died on 25 Jan 2002 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IllinoisG, at age 94.^6,10 She was cremated and her remains were interred at the Glendale Cemetery, Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG.^11,12

Elmo Lloyd Muller was born on 25 Jun 1910 in Groveland Twp., IllinoisG.^5,6,7
     He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Washington, Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents, William H. Muller and Kathryn A. Wistehuff.¹⁴ He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents.¹⁵
     Elmo attended North Central College, Naperville, IllinoisG, for a year.^16,17
     Elmo married Gertrude Elizabeth Heiple, daughter of William Augustus Heiple and Matilda Christina Glabe, on 15 Feb 1936 in Washington, IllinoisG, at her parents' home. Rev. George Wykle, pastor of the Zion Evangelical Church, officiated.^8,9,10
     Elmo and Gertrude appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Washington, Tazewell Co., Illinois G, enumerated 23 Apr 1940, reporting that they were renting their home, and had lived in the same town in 1935.¹⁸
     He was a dairyman, becoming a milk dealer operating his own business by 1940. That year he reported he had worked 50 hours the last week of March.^19,20 He registered for the draft for World War II on 16 Oct 1940, while living at Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG, reporting he was self employed.³ He reported in the 1950 census he had worked at his dairy 101 hours the prior week.²¹
     Elmo and Gertrude appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Washington, Tazewell Co., Illinois, at 602 Eldridge G, enumerated 11 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm, but on over three acres.²² On 2 Jul 1951, having sold his dairy, he sold off his cattle and farm equipment at action. They included 66 head of dairy cattle, 46 of them registered Ayrshires, and 5 pigs. The equipment included feeders, milking equipment, hay equipment, and a 1934 Ford truck.²³
     He later operated a termite and pest control service.^24,25
     Elmo and Gertrude were living at 110 N. Church, WashingtonG, at the time of his death.¹¹
     Elmo died on 10 Feb 1967 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG, at age 56, found hanging from a rafter in his garage by his wife.^11,12 He was buried in Glendale Cemetery, Washington, Tazewell Co., IllinoisG.¹³