Bertha M. Yeazel
1889 - 1988 (98 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
1. Bertha M. Yeazel was born on 16 Dec 1889 in Illinois (daughter of Adam Wallace Yeazel and Sarah Amelia Cessna); died on 13 Sep 1988 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois. Notes:
Bertha Hartley, 98, of Decatur, formerly of Allerton, Newman and Homer, died at 2:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1988, at Oak Manor Nursing Home, Decatur. Graveside services will be Friday in GAR Cemetery, Homer, the Rev. Hugo Lopez officiating. Mrs. Hartley was born Dec. 16, 1889, at Homer, a daughter of Adam and Sarah Cessna Yeazel Wallace. She is survived by one niece, Pauline Esworthy of Normal; and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, four sisters and three brothers. (News Gazette Sept. 15, 1988)
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106755273/bertha-hartley
Block 11, Lot 11, Space 2Family/Spouse: Evander Hartley. Evander was born on 23 Feb 1881 in Minonk, Woodford County, Illinois; died on 2 Apr 1970 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Newman, Douglas County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. 
Adam Wallace Yeazel was born on 20 Dec 1851 in Illinois (son of Adam Yeazel and Maria Grabill); died on 10 Mar 1942 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1880, Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1900, Ogden, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Ogden, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1920, South Homer, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1930, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1940, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85194334/adam-wallace-yeazel
Block 11, Lot 21, Space 2Adam married Sarah Amelia Cessna on 4 Jul 1877 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Sarah (daughter of William Cessna and Sarah Jane Hawkins) was born on 11 Feb 1856 in Stark County, Ohio; died on 1 Sep 1953 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. 
Sarah Amelia Cessna was born on 11 Feb 1856 in Stark County, Ohio (daughter of William Cessna and Sarah Jane Hawkins); died on 1 Sep 1953 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois. Notes:
Name:
daughter of William Cessna and Sarah Jane Hawkins
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85194408/sarah-amelia-yeazel
Block 11, Lot 21, Space 1Children:
- Nellie M. Yeazel was born on 29 Mar 1878 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 31 Aug 1976 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.
- Zella Myrtle Yeazel was born on 16 Dec 1879 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 21 Feb 1972 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.
- Sigel Morton Yeazel was born on 10 Aug 1884 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 24 Apr 1948 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.
- Mable Ellen Yeazel was born on 11 Feb 1887 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 19 Dec 1982 in Normal, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.
- 1. Bertha M. Yeazel was born on 16 Dec 1889 in Illinois; died on 13 Sep 1988 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.
- Chester "Rollie" Yeazel was born on 11 Sep 1893 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 21 Jun 1979 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.
- Blanche Ada Yeazel was born on 28 Oct 1895 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 19 Jun 1975 in Newman, Douglas County, Illinois; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.
Generation: 3
4. Adam Yeazel was born on 25 Nov 1807 in Clark County, Ohio; died on 27 Mar 1852 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Old Homer Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1850, Champaign County, Illinois
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185745874/adam-yeazelAdam married Maria Grabill. Maria was born on 3 Oct 1807 in Loudoun County, Virginia; died on 7 Oct 1885 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Old Homer Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Maria Grabill was born on 3 Oct 1807 in Loudoun County, Virginia; died on 7 Oct 1885 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Old Homer Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1860, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1870, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, South Homer, Champaign County, Illinois
Notes:
From Homer Historical Society:
Champaign County Herald, October 14, 1895--Homer-She died Thursday and was buried from her home, Friday at Wright Cemetery. She was wife of Adam Yeazel.
Name:
daughter of David Crabill and Barbara A. Bear
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21809916/mariah-yeazelChildren:
- 2. Adam Wallace Yeazel was born on 20 Dec 1851 in Illinois; died on 10 Mar 1942 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.
6. William Cessna was born on 7 Nov 1822 in Medford County, Pennsylvania; died on 25 May 1908 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1860, Tippecanoe, Marshall County, Indiana
- Census: 1870, Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1900, Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
"William Cessna Taken Suddenly
Well Known Landowner of Homer Victim of Pneumonia
Homer, Ill. May 25.—William Cessna died at his home here at 8:10 o'clock this morning after an illness since last Thursday from pneumonia. The end had been expected, but it came sooner than was anticipated, Mr. Cessna passing very suddenly. His illness rendered him somewhat delirious, and he refused to stay in bed. He was sitting in a chair and asked to be put in bed. He then took some medicine and died without a struggle.
The decedent was born November 7, 1822, in Medford County, Pennsylvania. His father was Evan Cessna. On May 18, 1850, the son married Sarah Jane Hawkins in Stark County, O. This union brought five children, one of whom, Mrs. Abe Smith, died in Ohio about twenty years ago. The surviving children are: John W. Cessna of Chanute, Kas., Sarah Amelia, wife of Adam Yeazel of north of Homer; Martha Ellen, wife of Marion Tibbetts of this place and William L. D. Cessna of Adrian, Mich.
For several years after his marriage the decedent followed his trade as a brick and stone mason in Mahoning County, O. In 1856 he moved to Marshall County, Ind., and in 1875 he came to Vermilion County and purchased land. He resided in that country until three years ago, when he divided all except 240 acres of his land among his children and moved to Homer, where he purchased the late home on Coffeen and Southeast Street. His land at that time amounted to 1,016 acres.
Mrs. Cessna died in 1864 and Mr. Coffeen married Mrs. Lucina Melser on January 29, 1865. The second wife and three children survive, as follows: Rosa I., wife of H. H. Price; Charles M. Cessna, and Mary M., wife of Mortimer Current of Danville.
The decedent had never been a member of any church or fraternal organization except the I. O. O. F., and his membership in that order was dropped a number of years ago.
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the home, Rev. W. D. Fairchilds, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, preaching. Interment will be at the G.A.R. cemetery." - The Champaign County News, Wednesday, May 27, 1908, page 2 (Transcribed by the Homer Historical Society)
Name:
son of Evan Cessna
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96766943/william-cessna
Block 4, Lot 29, Space 6William married Sarah Jane Hawkins on 18 May 1850 in Stark County, Ohio. Sarah was born on 4 May 1831 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; died on 15 Sep 1864 in Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana; was buried in Early Bourbon Cemetery, Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Sarah Jane Hawkins was born on 4 May 1831 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; died on 15 Sep 1864 in Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana; was buried in Early Bourbon Cemetery, Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83406755/sarah_jane_cessnaChildren:
- 3. Sarah Amelia Cessna was born on 11 Feb 1856 in Stark County, Ohio; died on 1 Sep 1953 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.