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Thomas Church H. W. Beckwith, History of Vermilion County (Chicago: H. H. Hill, 1879) page 641 Thomas Church, Catlin, section 35, son of Henry and Sophia Church, was born in London, England, on the 7th of September, 1838. He came to America with his mother and two sisters: Jane, wife of F. Champion, and Sarah, wife of Henry Lloyde, in 1850. His father came in 1849, and settled three miles south of Catlin, where they resided until 1855, and then removed to Catlin, where they remained. His father died in 1859, and his mother in 1874. Thomas Church was united in marriage on the 6th of May, 1861, to Miss Louisa Jones, daughter of Henry and Sarah Jones, who were among the early settlers of the county. By this union they have four daughters and two sons: Sophia L., Herbert A., Ellen E., Ada E., Frederic H. and Sarah A. Mr. Church is a member of the A.F. & A.M., Catlin Lodge, No. 285, and he and his wife are members of the M. E. church.
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Notes: Newspaper reports Mrs. Sophie Church ill. Newspaper reports death of Mrs. Sophia Church. Newspaper reports services held for Mrs. Church. |
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