hmtl5 George Washington Ribelin b. 26 Oct 1835 Kentucky d. 21 Nov 1926 Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois: Hedges Genealogy

George Washington Ribelin

Male 1835 - 1926  (91 years)


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  • Name George Washington Ribelin 
    Born 26 Oct 1835  Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1870-1880: farmer; 1900: dairyman; obit: grocery store owner  [1, 2, 4, 5
    Census 1870  Christian County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1880  Pleasant View, Macon County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1900  Decatur Township, Macon County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 21 Nov 1926  Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4
    Buried Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Person ID I5560  Hedges
    Last Modified 9 Mar 2025 

    Father William Ribelin,   b. 3 July 1790, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Sarah Pleakandstalver,   b. Abt 1790,   d. Bef 1850  (Age 59 years) 
    Family ID F255  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth Turley,   b. 19 Sep 1841, Montgomery County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Feb 1917, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 17 Jul 1856  Montgomery County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Last Modified 8 Mar 2025 
    Family ID F2459  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 26 Oct 1835 - Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 17 Jul 1856 - Montgomery County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Decatur Herald 11/22/1925

      George W. Ribelin died Saturday morning in Jacksonville. The body was brought to Decatur and taken to the undertaking rooms of Brintlinger & Sons where it will remain until the hour of the funeral, 2:30 oclock Monday afternoon, in First Christian church of which he had long been a member.
      George Ribelin was born Oct. 29, 1834 and was married to Elizabeth Turley,Nov 13,1856. Her death occurred eight years ago. He leaves two children,Mrs.Ella Pope and Mrs.Sarah Nicholls of Decatur, also his sister, Mrs. Margaret Evans, aged 94 years of Moweaqua.
      For many years Mr. Ribelin was engaged in farming near Blue Mound, later going to that village where he conducted a grocery store. He retired from Active business about 35 years ago and came to Decatur to make his home. He was a member of Macon Lodge No 8, A. F. & A. M. he was made a mason in Moweaqua more than 30 years ago.

      Illinois Death Certificate

      Name: Geo W. Ribelin
      Birth Date: 29 Oct 1835
      Birth Place: Kentucky
      Death Date: 21 Nov 1925
      Death Place: Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois
      Burial Date: 22 Nov 1925
      Burial Place: Decatur, Ill
      Death Age: 90
      Occupation: Dairyman
      Race: White
      Marital status: W
      Gender: Male
      Street address: 876 W., Macon
      Residence: Decatur, Ill
      Father Birth Place: Kentucky
      Mother Birth Place: Kentucky
      Comments: 6m 21d in this place
      FHL Film Number: 1504011
      [3, 4]
    • Observe 58th Anniversary.
      Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ribelin, 914 West View street, passed the 58th anniversary of their marriage, Friday. They were married in Kentucky but have lived in Decatur for the last 20 years. Mr. Ribelin is 80 years old and Mrs. Ribelin is 73. They are both in excellent health. Mr. Ribelin was at one time engaged in the dairy business here but has quit most of his work now.
      Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois. Saturday, 14 November 1914.
      [5]

  • Sources 
    1. [S25] Census.

    2. [S4] Illinois deaths and stillbirths index: 1916-1947.

    3. [S6] Find a Grave.

    4. [S9] Obituary.

    5. [S87] Newspaper article.

    6. [S90] Marriage record.