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Ali and Bill Chellis

Ancestors and Desendants of William and Alice Chellis


Allan Dwayne CAMERER [Parents] was born 27 Mar 1948 in Oakridge, Oregon. He married Kathleen Sue GILLESPIE on 11 Aug 1973.

Kathleen Sue GILLESPIE was born 8 Oct 1946. She married Allan Dwayne CAMERER on 11 Aug 1973.

They had the following children:

  F i Karly Marie CAMERER was born 20 Sep 1984.

Stephen Earl RUGGLES [Parents] "Steve" was born 19 Sep 1957 in McPherson, Kansas. He married Debra BROWN on 2 Jun 1979 in Lemon Grove, California.

Debra BROWN "Debbie" was born 10 Feb 1952 in San Diego, California. She married Stephen Earl RUGGLES on 2 Jun 1979 in Lemon Grove, California.

They had the following children:

  M i Casey Eugene RUGGLES was born 2 Feb 1985 in San Diego, California.
  F ii Joanna Louise RUGGLES "Jo" was born 4 Nov 1988 in San Diego, California.

Kevin married Tara Dawn LOVETT.

Tara Dawn LOVETT [Parents] was born 8 Nov 1972. She married Kevin.

They had the following children:

  M i Caleb LOVETT was born 13 Aug 1994.

James Frank NORRIS [Parents] was born 29 Jan 1936. He married Virginia BRASSARD.

Virginia BRASSARD married James Frank NORRIS.


Terry BOWMAN married Jennifer Jo MAHAN. The marriage ended in divorce.

Jennifer Jo MAHAN [Parents] was born 14 Apr 1979. She married Terry BOWMAN. The marriage ended in divorce.


Everett Alonzo WILSON was born 2 Feb 1911 in Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas. He died 12 Dec 1969 in Newhall, California and was buried in Lone Elm Cemetery, Cherokee County, Kansas Cemetery, North Columbus, Crawford County, Kansas. Everett married Florence Bernice NORRIS on 15 Jun 1930.

Florence Bernice NORRIS [Parents] "Sis" was born 10 Jan 1912 in Cherokee County, Kansas. She died 2 Jun 1985 in Scammon, Kansas and was buried 5 Jun 1985 in Lone Elm Cemetery, Cherokee County, Kansas Cemetery, North Columbus, Crawford County, Kansas. Sis married Everett Alonzo WILSON on 15 Jun 1930.

Florence made the best German chocolate cake ever.

They had the following children:

  F i Vivian Deloris WILSON was born 18 Sep 1931 and died 18 Jun 1993.
  M ii Charles Rufus WILSON was born 23 Sep 1934.
  F iii Mary Alice WILSON was born 8 May 1937 in Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas. She died 30 Jun 1937 in Columbus, Kansas and was buried in Lone Elm Cemetery, Cherokee County, Kansas Cemetery, North Columbus, Crawford County, Kansas.

She was only 3 months old.
  F iv Rosie Josephine WILSON was born 21 Apr 1938.
  F v Virginia Carolina WILSON was born 15 Apr 1930.

Charles Reason NORRIS [Parents] was born 22 May 1887 in Roscoe, St. Claire County, Missouri. He died 6 May 1964. Charles married Alice Josephine MAKINGS on 14 Apr 1907.

Alice Josephine MAKINGS [Parents] was born 11 Oct 1885 in St. Joseph, Missouri. She died 5 Aug 1954 in Scammon, KS. Alice married Charles Reason NORRIS on 14 Apr 1907.

They had the following children:

  M i Vernie Howard NORRIS was born 24 Sep 1909 and died 9 May 1984.
  M ii Russell Cecil NORRIS was born 9 Oct 1917 and died 26 Feb 1997.
  F iii Lilliemae Ruth NORRIS was born 5 Aug 1924 and died 7 Jan 1990.
  M iv Floyd Edgar NORRIS was born 25 Jan 1908 and died 17 Dec 1999.
  F v Florence Bernice NORRIS was born 10 Jan 1912 and died 2 Jun 1985.
  F vi Opal Elizebeth NORRIS was born 16 Oct 1913 and died 21 May 2000.

William Edward MAKINGS [Parents] was born 30 Apr 1861. He died 16 Feb 1925. William married Sarah Lillie TANNER on 1878.

Sarah Lillie TANNER [Parents] "Lillie" was born 15 Dec 1864. She died 7 Oct 1944 and was buried 9 Oct 1944 in Lone Elm Cemetery, Cherokee County, Kansas Cemetery, North Columbus, Crawford County, Kansas. Lillie married William Edward MAKINGS on 1878.

From Marvel

SARAH LILLIAN 'LILLIE" bn, Dec 1863--Census 15 Dec 1864--MM/LRR probably Brimfield IL m. ca 1879 EDWARD MAKINS/MAKINDS/MAKINGS (Worth Makings/unknown) (bn Apr 1859 1900 Census-30 Apr 1861 LRR) Note: "The name "Worth Makings" came from Mary Jane/Lillie Rosenquists' notes, you will also note difference in DOB on Census and Lillie's (LRR) notes.

From Aunt Jo
(Ali: This is my great-grandmother - Your great-great Grandmother)
She was born December 15, 1864 - passed October 8, 1944
4. SARAH LILLIAN 'LILLIE" bn, Dec 1863--Census 15 Dec 1864--MM/LRR
>probably Brimfield IL m. ca 1879 EDWARD MAKINGS (Worth Makings/unknown)
(bn Apr 1859 1900 Census30 Apr 1861 LRR) Note: "The name "Worth Makings"
came from Mary Jane/Lillie Rosenquists' notes, you will also note
difference in DOB on Census and Lillie's (LRR) notes.
(Ali: Great-Grandmother Lillie married Edward Makings)
He was born April 30, 1858 - passed February 16, 1925

They had the following children:

  F i Alice Josephine MAKINGS was born 11 Oct 1885 and died 5 Aug 1954.
  M ii Frank MAKINGS was born 1 Mar 1888 and died 6 Feb 1944.
  F iii Minnie MAKINGS was born Sep 10 1896 (7?) and died 17 Oct 1944.
  F iv Clara MAKINGS "Cad" was born Sep 1899. She died 21 Nov 1964.
  F v Mary Jane MAKINGS was born c.1881 - 1882. She died c. 1883.
  M vi William H. MAKINGS was born 23 Oct 1891. He died 19 Sep 1911 in Oklahoma.

died while living with Alice & Newton Marshbanks
  F vii Lillie Anna MAKINGS was born 10 Feb 1894.

Howard Bogard NORRIS [Parents] was born 1859 in near Collins, Missouri. was buried 1896 in Collins, Missouri. Howard married Martha Elizabeth PRITCHARD.

Martha Elizabeth PRITCHARD [Parents] "Lizzie" was born 1838 in Quincy, Ill. She died 26 May 1929 in Scammon, KS. Lizzie married Howard Bogard NORRIS.

They had the following children:

  M i Charles Reason NORRIS was born 22 May 1887 and died 6 May 1964.
  F ii Nellie Myrtle NORRIS was born 18 Oct 1880.
  F iii Addele Melinda NORRIS was born 28 Nov 1888 and died 1918.
  F iv Nettie Ann NORRIS was born 8 Aug 1890.
  F v Barbara Angeline NORRIS was born 22 Jul 1892.
  F vi Mary Juanita NORRIS was born 6 Mar 1894.
  M vii James Oliver NORRIS was born 5 Oct 1896.

Joseph C. TANNER was born Feb 1827 in Pennsylvania. He married Susan A. GOSNEY about 1858.

Susan A. GOSNEY was born Oct 1835 in West Virginia. She married Joseph C. TANNER about 1858.

They had the following children:

  F i Sarah Lillie TANNER was born 15 Dec 1864 and died 7 Oct 1944.
  M ii George E. TANNER was born Apr 1872 in Kansas.

GEORGE E. bn. 15 Apr 1872 (Cherokee) KS d. 17 May 1968 Chetopa (La-Bette) KS b-Park Cem m. 31 Dec 1900 Lydia Williams of Columbus KS (From Census it appears John Lock is Stepfather/Elizabeth
  M iii William H. TANNER "Willie" was born Mar 1879 in Kansas.

WILLIAM H. 'WILLIE" bn. 07 Mar 1879 (Cherokee) KS (JT) d. 30 Jun 1957 Scammon, Cherokee KS, m. 29 Jun 1903 Edna Bigham (EDNA BIGHAM, 25 (parents not given--Midley? b-SC/Mary? b-IL)--Wm. 24, both of Monmouth (Crawford) KS Register of Marriages Cherokee Co. KS--LDS
  M iv John W. TANNER was born 13 May 1858 in Brimfield, Illinois. He died 11 Jul 1870 in Cherokee, KS.

John W, bn. 13 May 1858--MMm -- probably Brimfield (Peoria) IL-Census, d. 11 Jul 1870 Cherokee Co KS, DIED YOUNG OF AS A RESULT OF A FIREWORKS ACCIDENT shown on census dated 18 Aug 1870 Census. Census taken of members to June 30?
  F v Mary Margaret TANNER was born 24 May 1860 in Brimfield, Illinois.

MARY MARGARET bn 24 May 1860 probably Brimfield IL d. ca 1879 Cherokee KS m. ca 1877-78 Paul Frazee
  F vi MATILDA J "TELLIE TANNER was born 18 Dec 1861 in Brimfield, Illinois. She died 9 Oct 1879 in Scammon, KS.

MATILDA J "TELLIE" bn. 18 Dec 1861- probably Brimfield IL See Censusm d. 09 Oct 1879 Scammon, Cherokee KS
  M vii James W. TANNER was born 10 Oct 1866 in Brimfield, Illinois. He died 1949 in Pueblo, CO.

JAMES W "JIM" bn. 25 Oct 1866 (ca Brimfield) IL (JT=Joseph Tanner) d. 1949 Pueblo, Pueblo, CO. m. ca. 1890 Orie/Ory Grimes
  M viii Willis E. TANNER was born 1 Apr 1868 in Rooks Creek, Livingston, Il. He died Dec 1941 in Kansas.

From Marvel

WILLIS E. bn. 01 Apr 1868 Probably Rooks Creek, Livingston IL (JT) d. Dec, 1941 KS m. MATILDA C "DOLLY" LAMBERT (John E/Martha E (L P) Derryberry)(Middle initial E on Gravestone (L P on 1850 Census)

from Aunt Jo
WILLIS E. bn. 01 Apr 1868 Probably Rooks Creek, Livingston IL
(JT) d. Dec, 1941 KS m. MATILDA C "DOLLY" LAMBERT (John E/Martha E (L P)
Derryberry)(Middle initial E on Gravestone (L P on 1850 Census)
(Ali: I have a picture of Great-Aunt Dolly.)
  M ix Albert E. TANNER was born 4 Sep 1870 in Rooks Creek, Livingston, Il. He died 1952 in Scammon, KS.

ALBERT E. bn. 04 Sep 1870 (probably Rooks Creek (Livingston))IL d. 1952 Scammon, Cherokee KS m 7 Mar 1896 SUSAN "SUSIE" LAMBERT (John E/Martha E (L P) Derryberry)
  F x Sophia TANNER was born 7 May 1874 and died 18 Nov 1953.
  F xi Alice TANNER was born 18 Mar 1877 and died c. Aug 1954.

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