Elizabeth Cobb Terhune1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 16652, (1849 - 1930)
FatherJames B. Terhune4,5,6 (abt 27 Dec 1816 - 23 May 1893)
MotherMartha M. Cobb4,5 (1 Oct 1822 - 2 Aug 1901)

Key Events:

Birth: 18 Mar 1849, Aurora, Indiana7,8,9
Marriage: 18 Mar 1868, Jasper Co., Illinois, Simon W. Bruner (3 Jun 1846 - 4 Jan 1894)10,11,12
Death: 3 Dec 1930, Willow Hill, Jasper Co., Illinois13,14,15
Burial: 5 Dec 1930, Mound Cemetery, Hunt City, Jasper Co., Illinois16,17
ChartsDescendants of Gideon Cobb
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet, Vermont

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Narrative:

     Elizabeth Cobb Terhune was born on 18 Mar 1849 in Aurora, Indiana.7,8,9
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Marion Twp., Decatur Co., Indiana, in the household of her parents, James B. Terhune and Martha M. Cobb.18
     She moved to Illinois with her parents about 1858.19 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of St. Marie, Jasper Co., Illinois, in the household of her parents.20 Elizabeth was probably one of the three females age 10 to 20 listed in the household of her father on the 1865 State Census of Willow Hill, Jasper Co., Illinois.21
     Elizabeth married Simon W. Bruner, son of Benjamin H. Bruner and Eleanor Smith, on 18 Mar 1868 in Jasper Co., Illinois.10,11,12
     Elizabeth and Simon settled in Illinois after their marriage. They appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Willow Hill Twp., Jasper Co., Illinois, enumerated 21 Jul 1870, reporting no real or personal estate. Their son Melvin was listed as living with them.22
     Elizabeth and Simon appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Willow Hill Twp., Jasper Co., Illinois, enumerated 11 Jun 1880. Their children Melvin, Arthur, Alfred and Harry were listed as living with them, as was his father.23
     Her husband died on 4 Jan 1894.24,25
     Elizabeth applied for a widow's pension based on her late husband's Civil War service on 15 Jan 1894, which was approved 8 Dec 1894, for $12 per month. Her pension was increased to $25 effective in 1917, to $30 in 1920, and to $40 in 1928.26,27
     Elizabeth appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Liberty, Jasper Co., Illinois, enumerated 4 Jun 1900, reporting she rented her home. Their children Lee were listed as living with them Her children Walter were listed as living with her.28
     Elizabeth appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Willow Hill, Jasper Co., Illinois, enumerated 15 Apr 1910, reporting she owned her home, free of mortgage. Her granddaughter Lucile, age 12, daughter of her son Arthur, was listed as living with her.29
     Elizabeth appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Willow Hill, Jasper Co., Illinois, enumerated 6 Jan 1920, reporting she owned her home, free of mortgage. Her son Lee was listed as living with her.30
     Elizabeth appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Willow Hill, Jasper Co., Illinois, enumerated 12 Apr 1930, reporting she owned a home valued at $800, and did not own a radio. Her children Arthur and Lee were listed as living with her.31
     Elizabeth died on 3 Dec 1930, at her home, Willow Hill, Jasper Co., Illinois, at age 81.13,14,15 She was buried on 5 Dec 1930 in Mound Cemetery, Hunt City, Jasper Co., Illinois.16,17

Children:
     Children with Simon W. Bruner

Simon and Elizabeth had three other children, who died before 1900. It seems likely they are the three buried near his mother in Mound Cemetery, Hunt City, Jasper Co., Illinois: Tell, born about 29 May 1874 and died 7 Sep 1875; Martha, born 6 Apr 1881 and died 2 Aug 1881; and May, died 6 Sep 188? age 4 months 9 days.37,38,39
  • Melvin Willard Bruner32,33,34 (27 Jan 1869 - 6 Jul 1953)
  • Arthur J. Bruner33,31,34 (19 Oct 1870 - 25 Jul 1955)
  • Alfred Bruner33 (6 Jul 1877 - 6 Jun 1907)
  • Harry C. Bruner33 (1879 - 17 Jul 1912)
  • Walter Bruner28 (Jan 1884 - 12 May 1906)
  • Lee Bruner28,30,35 (31 Dec 1885 - 9 Feb 1967)
  • Sophronia A. Bruner36 (25 Dec 1890 - 30 Jan 1894)

Citations

  1. [S1585] James B. Terhune household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as Elizabeth Terhune.
  2. [S1102] James B. Terhune household, 1860 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows name as Elizabeth C. Terhune.
  3. [S11670] Lee Bruner, Medical Certificate of Death, shows name as Elizabeth Cobb.
  4. [S1585] James B. Terhune household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  5. [S1102] James B. Terhune household, 1860 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  6. [S3462] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," FamilySearch.org, record for Elizabeth C. Bruner, citing cert. no. 45144.
  7. [S1585] James B. Terhune household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 1 and state.
  8. [S1102] James B. Terhune household, 1860 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows age 11 and state.
  9. [S3462] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," FamilySearch.org, record for Elizabeth C. Bruner, citing cert. no. 45144, shows date, city, and state.
  10. [S3560] "Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935," FamilySearch.org, record for Simon W. Brunner and Elizabeth C. Terhune, citing FHL #1312611, shows date, county and state.
  11. [S11663] Simon Bruner household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  12. [S11665] Simon Bruner household, 1880 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows married.
  13. [S11676] Elizabeth Bruner obituary, The Daily Journal-Gazette and Commercial-Star, shows died Wednesday, at her home.
  14. [S3462] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," FamilySearch.org, record for Elizabeth C. Bruner, citing cert. no. 45144, shows date, city, county, and state.
  15. [S11674] Miller, Mound Cemetery, Jasper County, Illinois, pg 45, record for Elizabeth C. Bruner, shows date.
  16. [S3462] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," FamilySearch.org, record for Elizabeth C. Bruner, citing cert. no. 45144, shows date and cemetery.
  17. [S11674] Miller, Mound Cemetery, Jasper County, Illinois, pg 45, record for Elizabeth C. Bruner.
  18. [S1585] James B. Terhune household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  19. [S11645] Counties of Cumberland, Jasper and Richland, Illinois, pg 524, shows Phillip moved to Willow Township with his parents when he was about 14.
  20. [S1102] James B. Terhune household, 1860 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
  21. [S11679] J. B. Terhune household, 1865 Illinois State Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, Willow Hill.
  22. [S11663] Simon Bruner household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
  23. [S11665] Simon Bruner household, 1880 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
  24. [S11674] Miller, Mound Cemetery, Jasper County, Illinois, pg 45, record for Simond W. Bruner, shows date.
  25. [S11669] Lizzie Bruner household, 1900 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows his wife as widowed.
  26. [S11677] Simon W. Bruner, Pension Payment Cards, card 1 shows certificate date, amount, and increases in 1917 and 1920. Card 2 shows increases in 1920 and 1928.
  27. [S11675] Bruner, Civil War Pension Index, shows application date, and application and certificate numbers.
  28. [S11669] Lizzie Bruner household, 1900 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
  29. [S11671] Elizabeth Bruner household, 1910 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
  30. [S11672] Elizabeth C. Bruner household, 1920 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
  31. [S11673] E. C. Bruner household, 1930 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
  32. [S11663] Simon Bruner household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  33. [S11665] Simon Bruner household, 1880 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows him as son of her husband.
  34. [S11676] Elizabeth Bruner obituary, The Daily Journal-Gazette and Commercial-Star.
  35. [S11670] Lee Bruner, Medical Certificate of Death.
  36. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42580862, Sophronia A. Bruner, includes tombstone photo showing Daughter of S. W. & E. C. Bruner.
  37. [S11669] Lizzie Bruner household, 1900 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, show her as mother of 10, with 6 living, and Melvin, Arthur, Alfred, Harry, Walter, and Lee are known to be living them.
  38. [S11671] Elizabeth Bruner household, 1910 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, show her as mother of 10, with 4 living, and Melvin, Arthur, Harry, and Lee are known to be living them.
  39. [S11674] Miller, Mound Cemetery, Jasper County, Illinois, pg 45, records for Tell Bruner, shows death date and age 1 yr 3 mo 9 days; Martha Brener, shows death date and age 3 mo 27 days; and May Bruner, shows death date and age 4 mo 9 days.