Maude Smith
1874 - 1908 (33 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
1. Maude Smith was born on 10 Oct 1874 in Illinois; died on 27 Jan 1908; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52732683/maud-m_-kelsoMaude married Dennis Kelso in 1897. Dennis was born in Oct 1872 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. John Alvin Smith Kelso
was born in Jul 1899 in Illinois; died on 20 Aug 1917 in Tolono, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. - 3. Daisy Kelso was born on 13 Feb 1903 in Illinois; died on 30 Dec 1993 in Brevard County, Florida; was buried in Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida.
- 4. Alta Grace Kelso was born on 17 Sep 1905 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 20 Jan 1990 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois.
- 2. John Alvin Smith Kelso
Generation: 2
2. John Alvin Smith Kelso (1.Maude1) was born in Jul 1899 in Illinois; died on 20 Aug 1917 in Tolono, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Alvin Kelso, 18, Killed In Tolono
Wabash Passenger Train Causes Death Of Youth Working On Track
Tolono, Ill., Aug. 20. – Alvin Kelso, 18 years old, was killed here this morning by Wabash passenger train No.51 while he was working on the right of way. He had been here only three weeks and employed by the railroad company that length of time. His father was working with him when the accident occurred.
Young Kelso and his father came to Tolono from Iowa. His step-brother, James Weemer is section foreman and was in charge of the crew of workmen.
The men were working on the tracks, about 200 yards west of the Wabash depot. It is not known how the young man happened to be killed, but it is supposed that he did not see or hear the train approaching him. His head was cut, and one of his legs broken. He did not die immediately, but was unable to survive the shock.
Coroner Swearingen of Champaign was notified and came to Tolono to hold an inquest.
The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Monday, 20 August 1917.
Section Man Meets Death
Tolono, Illinois, Aug. 20. – John Kelso, one of the section hands here, died this morning an hour after being run over by train No.51 when it pulled in on the Wabash tracks, where he was working at 9:30. Both limbs and one hip were broken, and a large gash cut in his forehead. Kelso came here with his father from near Homer only a short time ago. No arrangements have been made for the funeral.
A large number of the section men were busy on the tracks a quarter of a mile west of the depot. Not hearing the approaching cars, Kelso stepped in front of the engine just as it was within a few feet of him. He was given surgical attention at once by Drs. Martin and Mallory, and it was planned to take him on the local freight to the Decatur hospital, but he died before the trip was begun.
The coroner was notified and will hold an inquest.
The funeral arrangements have not been completed.
The Champaign Daily Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Monday, 20 August 1917.
Jury Hold Engineer Negligent At Tolono
Coroner’s Investigation Return Verdict in Death of John A. Smith Kelso.
The coroner’s jury which investigated the death of John A. Smith Kelso, who was killed by an engine on the Wabash railroad at Tolono on Monday, returned a verdict declaring the engineer negligent. Following is the verdict: “We, the jury, find the engineer negligent in the performance of his duty in not giving the proper warning nor in keeping a proper lookout within the yard limits of the village of Tolono.” The jury was composed of W.A. Perkins, J.W. Laughlin, Guy E. Duell, G.F. Mahan, C.A. Mallory and A.C. Perkins.
Kelso was a section hand on the Wabash. His brother-in-law was foreman of the crew and his father was working with him. His father was compelled to jump from the tracks to save himself. No criminal action is expected to follow the jury’s verdict.
The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 22 August 1917.
Young Man Is Killed
John Kelso Struck by Wabash Train Monday Morning
John Kelso, who recently moved from near Homer with his father, was killed while working on the Wabash section here on Monday. Kelso, with several other of the section men, was working a short distance west of the depot, and when No.51 approached he failed to hear the train and stepped directly in front of it. He was thrown from the track with both legs broken and a large gash in his forehead. Drs. Martin and Mallory were immediately summoned to the freight house, where the injured man had been carried, but were unable to save him and he died within an hour after being struck.
A coroner’s inquest was held at the undertaking parlors of Heins & Creamer Wednesday morning and the verdict of the jury was that the deceased came to his death by being struck by engine No.177, pulling Wabash train No.51 and “we further find that the engineer was negligent in the performance of his duty in not giving the proper lookout within the yard limits of the village of Tolono.”
The jury was composed of W.A. Perkins, foreman, J.W. Laughlin, G.E. Duell, George E. Mecham, and A.C. Perkins.
The remains ot the dead youth were taken to Homer on Tuesday afternoon, and the funeral services were held at a church east of that place and interment took place at a cemetery in that vicinity.
Tolono Weekly Herald, Tolono, Illinois. Friday, 24 August 1917.
Mrs. G.W. Ziegler, 607 North State street went to Tolono yesterday to attend the inquest and funeral of her step-brother, John Kelso who was killed on Monday.
The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 22 August 1917.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52732690/alvin-smith-kelso3. Daisy Kelso (1.Maude1) was born on 13 Feb 1903 in Illinois; died on 30 Dec 1993 in Brevard County, Florida; was buried in Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198273823/daisy-swillingFamily/Spouse: Adrian Samuel Swilling. Adrian was born on 23 Jul 1902 in Hart County, Georgia; died on 20 Oct 1975 in Atlantic County, New Jersey; was buried in Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Alta Grace Kelso (1.Maude1) was born on 17 Sep 1905 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 20 Jan 1990 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. Notes:
John and Irene Hanks attended the funeral of Mrs. Grace Brazelton of Chrisman Tuesday.
Southern Champaign County Today, Villa Grove, Illinois. Wednesday, 31 January 1990.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145206655/grace-a_-brazeltonAlta married Everett Michael Brazelton on 7 Jun 1924. Everett (son of William Everett Brazelton and Grace Robour) was born on 23 Apr 1900 in Laurel, Whatcom County, Washington; died on 6 Oct 1994 in Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. Everett Thomas Brazelton was born on 26 Mar 1926 in Illinois; died on 16 Nov 2009; was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- 6. Virgil William Brazelton was born on 28 Feb 1928 in Brocton, Edgar County, Illinois; died on 29 Jun 2022 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.
- 7. Elmer Arnold Brazelton was born on 25 Jan 1930 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Nov 2003 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois.
- 5. Everett Thomas Brazelton
Generation: 3
5. Everett Thomas Brazelton (4.Alta2, 1.Maude1) was born on 26 Mar 1926 in Illinois; died on 16 Nov 2009; was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Notes:
RAZELTON EVERETT T. BRAZELTON, beloved husband of Bernice M. (nee Kost), devoted father of Laura Sgro (John) and Paul, loving grandfather of Jennifer Tahan (Daniel) and Stephanie Sgro, brother of William, Charles and Elmer (deceased), dear uncle of Linda Anderson and Trudy Campbell, great-uncle of Shannon and Roger Anderson. Passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009. Service at the Funeral Home on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 RIDGE ROAD, PARMA FROM 2-4 AND 7-9 P.M. FRIDAY.
Published by The Plain Dealer from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2009.
https://obits.cleveland.com/us/obituaries/cleveland/name/everett-brazelton-obituary?id=15920301
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152198463/everett-t-brazeltonFamily/Spouse: Berniece M. Kost. Berniece was born on 6 Mar 1924 in Ohio; died on 1 Aug 2015 in Parma, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6. 
Virgil William Brazelton (4.Alta2, 1.Maude1) was born on 28 Feb 1928 in Brocton, Edgar County, Illinois; died on 29 Jun 2022 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois. Notes:
Son of Everett "Mike" Brazelton & Grace Kelso
Virgil W. 'Bill' Brazelton, 94, of Chrisman, passed away, June 29, 2022. Born on February 28, 1928 in Brocton, Illinois, he was the son of Grace and Mike Brazelton. He married his high school sweetheart, Joan Crum of Brocton, IL, on June 1, 1947, at the Brocton Christian Church.
He is survived by three children; also six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Bill has one surviving sibling living in Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 72 years, and two brothers, Elmer & Everett.
Bill attended a one-room schoolhouse east of Brocton, IL, graduating from Brocton High School. He and Joan were very active in their local church. In his early years, Bill was employed as a farmer; he retired from Lebanon Chemical Company in Danville, IL. Bill was a big Illini fan, enjoying basketball and football the most; he loved playing cards and loved winning even more. He will be remembered for his smiles, good humor, and the happy days.
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Virgil W. 'Bill' Brazelton, 94, of Chrisman, passed away at 12:39pm, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at home. He was born on February 28, 1928, to Grace and Mike Brazelton in Brocton, IL. He married his high school sweetheart, Joan Crum of Brocton, IL, on June 1, 1947, at the Brocton Christian Church.
He is survived by their three children, Rosemary Northrup of Savoy, Dan (Jane) Brazelton of Ohio, and Ivan (Jane) Brazelton of Chrisman. They have six grandchildren located in Minnesota, Ohio, and Illinois; and four great grandchildren. Bill has one surviving sibling, Charles (Jan) Brazelton of Florida. He also leaves behind his home care giver and good friend for over 8 years, Cindy Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 72 years, and two brothers, Elmer & Everett.
Dad attended a one-room schoolhouse east of Brocton, IL and graduated from Brocton High School. He and Joan were very active in their Church. He retired from Lebanon Chemical Company in Danville, IL. Dad is now back home with Mom keeping watch over the family. Dad was a big Illini fan and enjoyed basketball and football the most. Dad loved playing cards and loved winning even more. His loved ones miss him a lot but remember his smiles, good humor, and the happy days.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Franklin Cemetery.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101565971/virgil-william-brazeltonVirgil married Joan Louise Crum on 1 Jun 1947. Joan was born on 31 Jul 1928 in Illinois; died on 13 Feb 2020 in Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Elmer Arnold Brazelton (4.Alta2, 1.Maude1) was born on 25 Jan 1930 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Nov 2003 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. Notes:
Obituary:
Tribune-Star, Terra Haute, IN. Monday, November 10, 2003
Elmer Arnold Brazelton
PARIS, Ill. -- Elmer Arnold Brazelton, 73, of Paris, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, in his residence. He was a retired custodial foreman at the University of Illinois. He was born Jan. 25, 1930 in Allerton to Everett Michael Brazelton and Grace Alta Kelso Smith. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann Irish, whom he married March 2, 1952 in Paris; three sons, Lawrence Michael "Larry" Brazelton and wife, Sue of St. Joseph, John Charles Brazelton of Champaign and Ray Arnold Brazelton and wife, Sally of Paris; one daughter, Phyllis Elaine Williams and husband, Joe of Urbana; three brothers, Everett Thomas "Junior" Brazelton of Parma, Ohio, Virgil William "Bill" Brazelton of Georgetown, Ill., and Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Brazelton of Barrington, Ill.; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one infant son. He was Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of State Line Christian Church. A celebration of life is scheduled for 10 a.m. (CST) Monday in Sutton & Son Funeral Home. Burial is in Young America Cemetery in Hume with military graveside services by American Legion Post 211 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3601. Visitation is 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday with Masonic rites at 5 p.m. by Prairie Lodge 77. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to IAA Foundation for Ag in the Classroom or to the Edgar County Historical Society
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145206636/elmer-a_-brazelton