Chester "Rollie" Yeazel
1893 - 1979 (85 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
1. Chester "Rollie" Yeazel was born on 11 Sep 1893 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois (son of Adam Wallace Yeazel and Sarah Amelia Cessna); died on 21 Jun 1979 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Religion: Center Point Church
- Census: 1920, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1930, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1940, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Rites held for Rollie Yeazel, 85, former Fairmount mayor
Funeral services for Chester Rollie Yeazel, 85, former mayor of Fairmount and well known throughout this area, were held Saturday, June 23 at the First Church of Christ in Catlin, with Ken Fetters officiating. Following the services, interment was in the G.A.R. Cemetery at Homer, with the Carrington Funeral Home of Fairmount in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Yeazel died at 9:45 a.m. June 21, 1979 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Danville. He had been a patient there since June 15.
He farmed for many years in the Center Point neighborhood northwest of Sidell. After retiring from the farm, he and his wife moved to Fairmount. He served as mayor of the village for 18 years, and took an active part in the civic life of the community.
He was a member of the First Church of Christ in Catlin, the Christian Mens Builders class, Catlin Masonic Lodge, Danville Scottish Rite, and Order of the Eastern Star. Since retiring, he has conducted a chair caning and woodworking business at his home.
A son of Adam and Sarah Cessna Yeazel, he was born in Homer on September 11, 1893. He married Sophia Hedges on October 24, 1915 in Fairmount. Mrs. Yeazel died September 19, 1974.
He is survived by two sons, Harold of Marion, Ind., and Howard of Catlin; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Stayton of Ogden and Mrs. Bertha Hartley of Decatur; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
Sidell Journal, Sidell Illinois. Thursday, 28 June 1979
Chester "Rollie" Yeazel was born to Adam and Sarah Yeazel in Homer. In 1915, he married Sophia Cordella Hedges in Fairmount, and they had two sons: Howard and Harold Yeazel. Rollie and Sophia lived in the Center Point area for 27 years, starting in 1918 and were members of the Center Point Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday School superintendent. They moved to Fairmount on March 6, 1945 and he entered public office in 1949, serving as Fairmount Mayor until 1968, including a short time in the early 1960s when he initially didn't seek re-election, but was asked to return after the winning candidate stepped down shortly after election. Improvements under Rollie Yeazel to the town of Fairmount included the installation of the water system and water treatment plant in 1951 at a cost of $135,000 that was raised through municipal and revenue bonds, new signals and gates for the railroad crossing and natural gas that was pumped in from the Sidell area. After he stepped out of public office, he took up the hobby of caning furniture.
Contributor: LISA DAVIS (50366112)
1920 US census, enumerated 6 January 1920
Sidell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
C.R. Yeazel, age 26, farmer, rented farm
Sophia, age 27
Harold, age 1
1930 US census, enumerated 21 April 1930
Sidell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Chester R. Yeazel, age 38, farmer, rented farm
Sophia C., age 37
Harold R., age 12
Howard B., age 9
1940 US census, enumerated 18 April 1940
Sidell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
C.R. Yeazel, age 46, farmer,
Sophia, age 47, housewife
Harold age 22, farmer
Howard, age 19, student
1950 US census, enumerated 4 April 1950
Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois
Chester R. Yeazel, age 56
Sophia, age 57
member of Center Point Church
On 1 May 1932 Lonie Strand and Rollie Yeazel were elected deacons of Center Point Church.
On 29 September 1940, Rollie Yeazal and Glen Moreman were elected trustees of Center Point Church to take the place of J.T. Edwards and John Smith. George F. Hedges remained as the third trustee.
When Center Point Church closed and was sold, George F. Hedges, Cora B. Hedges, Rollie Yeazel and Sophia Yeazel united with the Catlin Church of Christ on 17 September 1946.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75774585/chester-r_-yeazel
Block 16, Lot 34, Space 3Chester married Sophia Cordella Hedges on 24 Oct 1915 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. Sophia (daughter of George Fielden Hedges and Cora Belle Gritton) was born on 10 Nov 1892 in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 19 Sep 1974 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Harold Ralph Yeazel was born on 6 Mar 1918 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Nov 1988 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 18 Nov 1988 in GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.
- Howard Baldwin Yeazel was born on 21 Nov 1920 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Aug 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
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.
- 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.
- 1. 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.