Generation 1 1. Elias Meister-1 [1]. Sarah [1]. Elias Meister and Sarah. They had 2 children. 2. i. Sarah Meister [1]. She was born Abt. 1847 in Illinois. She married John L. Daum. They were married on 07 Dec 1865 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. 3. ii. Anna Elizabeth Meister [1, 2]. She was born on 20 Jan 1854 in Rockbridge Township, Greene Co., Illinois [1]. She married Dieter Daum. They were married on 24 Nov 1870 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. She died on 05 Aug 1934 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. Generation 2 2. Sarah Meister-2 (Elias Meister-1) [1]. She was born Abt. 1847 in Illinois. Notes for Sarah Meister: Sarah's sister was Anna Elizabeth Meister who married Dieter Damm.[Loftis.FTW] Sarah's sister was Anna Elizabeth Meister who married Dieter Damm. Biographies 1879 History of Green County Illinois Page 632 DAMM, MRS. SARAH, Sec. 31, P. O. Berdan, was born in Alton, Sept. 16, 1847, if the fifth child of Elias and Sarah Meister. On Dec. 7, 1865, was married to John Damm, who was a native of this county. As a result of this union, they have had four children, viz: Sarah Jane, born Sept. 8, 1866; John, Oct. 30, 1867; Annie, Oct. 7, 1869; Deater, June 22, 1871. Mrs. Damm is now a widow, her husband having met with a tragical death at his own hands, July 2, 1878. She resides at present with her parents, having rented her farm, consisting of 94 acres, which she intends keeping for the benefit of herself and children, that they may be educated and fitted for the coming duties of life. Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmaga/greene/1879bios/gc-bio_d.html#708e John L. Daum is the son of Dieter Dahm Sr. and Jacobena Winters [1]. He was born on 20 Dec 1841 in Illinois [1]. He died on 11 Jun 1878 in Illinois [1]. Notes for John L. Daum: [Loftis.FTW] According to the following article, John committed suicide. Biographies History of Green & Jersey Counties, Illinois 1879 Page 632 DAMM, MRS. SARAH, Sec. 31, P. O. Berdan, was born in Alton, Sept. 16, 1847, if the fifth child of Elias and Sarah Meister. On Dec. 7, 1865, was married to John Damm, who was a native of Page 1 of 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24:13 PM
Generation 2 (con't) DAMM, MRS. SARAH, Sec. 31, P. O. Berdan, was born in Alton, Sept. 16, 1847, if the fifth child of Elias and Sarah Meister. On Dec. 7, 1865, was married to John Damm, who was a native of this county. As a result of this union, they have had four children, viz: Sarah Jane, born Sept. 8, 1866; John, Oct. 30, 1867; Annie, Oct. 7, 1869; Deater, June 22, 1871. Mrs. Damm is now a widow, her husband having met with a tragical death at his own hands, July 2, 1878. She resides at present with her parents, having rented her farm, consisting of 94 acres, which she intends keeping for the benefit of herself and children, that they may be educated and fitted for the coming duties of life. Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmaga/greene/1879bios/gc-bio_d.html#708e John L. Daum and Sarah Meister. She married John L. Daum. They were married on 07 Dec 1865 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. They had 4 children. i. Sarah Jane Daum [1, 3]. She was born on 08 Sep 1866 [1]. ii. John Daum [1, 3]. He was born on 30 Oct 1867 [1]. iii. Annie Daum [1, 3]. She was born on 07 Oct 1869 [1]. iv. Deiter Daum [1, 3]. He was born on 22 Jun 1871 [1]. 3. Anna Elizabeth Meister-2 (Elias Meister-1) [1, 2]. She was born on 20 Jan 1854 in Rockbridge Township, Greene Co., Illinois [1]. She died on 05 Aug 1934 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. Notes for Anna Elizabeth Meister: Anna Elizabeth's sister was Sarah Meister who married Dieter Damm.[Loftis.FTW] Anna Elizabeth's sister was Sarah Meister who married Dieter Damm. Dieter Daum is the son of Dieter Dahm Sr. and Jacobena Winters [1]. He was born on 08 Nov 1851 in Greene County, Illinois [1, 4]. He died on 03 Jun 1929 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. Notes for Dieter Daum: [Loftis.FTW] BIOGRAPHIES HISTORY OF GREENE & JERSEY COUNTIES, ILLINOIS - 1885 Springfield, Ill.: Continental Historical Co. Page 938 DIETER DAMM, son of Dieter, Sr., was born in Greene county, Ill., in 1851. He was reared on a farm, and received his education in the district schools. In 1870, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Meister, a native of this county. Their union has been blessed with six children - Elizabeth, Dieter, Bena, Catherine, Elias and Mary, who are all attending school. Dieter farms 160 acres of the homestead, and carries on general farming. He also runs a cider mill, making cider for customers. He is a member of the Presbyterian church. Dieter is a pleasant gentleman, and is bound to leave a favorable opinion with all whom he comes in contact with. Website: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmaga/greene/1885bios/dammdie938.html Page 2 of 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24:13 PM
Generation 2 (con't) Dieter Daum and Anna Elizabeth Meister. She married Dieter Daum. They were married on 24 Nov 1870 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. They had 8 children. 4. i. Dieter Henry Daum [1]. He was born on 26 Sep 1872 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. He married Elizabeth Ida Thiel. They were married on 14 Feb 1900 in Illinois [1]. He died on 13 Dec 1953 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., Illinois [1]. ii. iii. Elizabeth J Damm [1]. She was born Abt. 1873 [1]. She married Oscar Burger. They were married on 19 Dec 1900 in Greene County, Illinois. Bena Damm [1]. She was born on 26 Aug 1874 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. She died Mar 1963 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. Notes for Bena Damm: Bena never married. [Loftis.FTW] Bena never married. iv. Catherine "Kate" Damm [1]. She was born on 24 Aug 1876 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. She died on 20 Jun 1953 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. Notes for Catherine "Kate" Damm: Kate never married. [Loftis.FTW] Kate never married. 5. v. Elias Damm [1, 5]. He was born on 22 Oct 1878 in Unknown [1, 5]. He married Anna Elizabeth Winters. They were married Bet. 1900 1902 in Illinois [1]. He died on 22 Jun 1931 in Illinois [1]. 6. vi. Mary Damm [1]. She was born Abt. 1883 [1]. She married William Laur. They were married Abt. 1905. vii. viii. Jacob Damm [1]. He was born on 10 Oct 1886 in Illinois [1]. He died on 04 Jun 1888 in Illinois [1]. George Damm [1]. He was born on 09 Nov 1888 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. He died on 17 Dec 1921 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. Notes for George Damm: On the 1920 Census for Greene Co., Illinois, George is listed as age 31 and under the household of his parents Dieter and Elizabeth Damm in Carrolton, Greene Co., Illinois.[Loftis.FTW] On the 1920 Census for Greene Co., Illinois, George is listed as age 31 and under the household of his parents Dieter and Elizabeth Damm in Carrolton, Page 3 of 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24:13 PM
Generation 2 (con't) On the 1920 Census for Greene Co., Illinois, George is listed as age 31 and under the household of his parents Dieter and Elizabeth Damm in Carrolton, Greene Co., Illinois. Generation 3 4. Dieter Henry Daum-3 (Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. He was born on 26 Sep 1872 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. He died on 13 Dec 1953 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., Illinois [1]. Elizabeth Ida Thiel is the daughter of Nicholas Thiel and Anna Manz [1]. She was born on 20 Jan 1879 in Rockbridge Township, Greene Co., Illinois [1]. She died on 15 Feb 1966 in Illinois [1]. Dieter Henry Daum and Elizabeth Ida Thiel. He married Elizabeth Ida Thiel. They were married on 14 Feb 1900 in Illinois [1]. They had 3 children. 7. i. Anna Elizabeth Daum [1]. She was born on 17 Nov 1900 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. She married Charles Thomas Farris. They were married Bef. 1920. She died on 17 Aug 1983 in Volusia County, Florida [1]. 8. ii. Florine Lela Daum [1]. She was born on 05 Dec 1903 in Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois [1]. She died on 15 Dec 1995 in Illinois [1]. iii. Donald Evert Daum [1]. 5. Elias Damm-3 (Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1, 5]. He was born on 22 Oct 1878 in Unknown [1, 5]. He died on 22 Jun 1931 in Illinois [1]. Notes for Elias Damm: The family has changed the spelling of the name over the years. Some took the "Damm" spelling; some took the "Daum" spelling; and some may have kept the "Dahm" spelling. I have verbal family reports that Elias's generation began using "Daum" around 1900. My grandfather's official records reflect "Daum", but he preferred the "Damm" spelling. Apparently they held a family meeting and took a vote regarding the spelling of the name. Obviously, Elias kept the "Damm" spelling. [Loftis.FTW] The family has changed the spelling of the name over the years. Some took the "Damm" spelling; some took the "Daum" spelling; and some may have kept the "Dahm" spelling. I have verbal family reports that Elias's generation began using "Daum" around 1900. My grandfather's official records reflect "Daum", but he preferred the "Damm" spelling. Apparently they held a family meeting and took a vote regarding the spelling of the name. Obviously, Elias kept the "Damm" spelling. Anna Elizabeth Winters is the daughter of George Winters and Ida L. Manz [1]. She was born on 02 Feb 1880 in Illinois [1]. She died on 22 Feb 1944 in Illinois [1]. Elias Damm and Anna Elizabeth Winters. He married Anna Elizabeth Winters. They were married Bet. 1900 1902 in Illinois [1]. They had 5 children. 9. i. Ebert Cleitus Damm [1]. He was born on 08 Apr 1905 in Greenfield, Greene County, Illinois [1, 6]. He married Florence Bernice Green. They were married on 07 Aug 1926 in Greenfield, Greene County, Illinois [1]. He died on 26 Nov 1975 in Hettick, Illinois [1]. Page 4 of 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24:13 PM
Generation 3 (con't) 10. ii. Carl Damm [1]. He was born Abt. 1902. He married Velma. They were married Bef. 1927 [1]. He died Unknown in Carrolton, Greene County, Illinois [1]. iii. iv. Mildred Damm [1]. She was born Abt. 1909 [1]. She married Bud Gibler. They were married Abt. 1920. She died Unknown [1]. Berince Damm [1]. She was born Abt. 1912 in Unknown. She married William "Bill" Weisner. They were married Abt. 1926 in Unknown [1]. She died Abt. 1994 in Greenfield, Greene County, Illinois [1]. v. Ernest "Ernie" Damm [1]. He was born Abt. 1921 in Greenfield, Greene County, Illinois [1]. He died on 25 Apr 2006 in Greenfield, Greene County, Illinois [1]. 6. Mary Damm-3 (Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. She was born Abt. 1883 [1]. William Laur [1]. He was born Abt. 1882 in Illinois [1]. William Laur and Mary Damm. She married William Laur. They were married Abt. 1905. They had 3 children. i. Living Laur [1]. ii. Living Laur [1]. iii. Living Laur [1]. Generation 4 7. Anna Elizabeth Daum-4 (Dieter Henry Daum-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. She was born on 17 Nov 1900 in Greene County, Illinois [1]. She died on 17 Aug 1983 in Volusia County, Florida [1]. Charles Thomas Farris is the son of Elijah Henry Farris and Renia Beam [1]. He was born on 03 Jun 1899 in Rivals, Spencer Co., Kentucky [1]. He died on 29 Mar 1982 in Volusia County, Florida [1]. Charles Thomas Farris and Anna Elizabeth Daum. She married Charles Thomas Farris. They were married Bef. 1920. They had 8 children. i. Gerald Eugene Farris [1]. He was born 1920 [1]. He died 1955 [1]. ii. Rodney Charles Farris [1]. He was born 1923 [1]. He died 1989 [1]. iii. Living Farris [1]. iv. Living Farris [1]. v. Living Farris [1]. vi. Living Farris [1]. Page 5 of 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24:13 PM
Generation 4 (con't) vii. Florine Lucinda Farris [1]. She was born 1936 [1]. She died 2000 [1]. viii. Living Farris [1]. 8. Florine Lela Daum-4 (Dieter Henry Daum-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. She was born on 05 Dec 1903 in Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois [1]. She died on 15 Dec 1995 in Illinois [1]. Herman Whiteside [1]. Herman Whiteside and Florine Lela Daum. Divorce Abt. 1929. They had 1 child. i. Herbert A. Whiteside [1]. 9. Ebert Cleitus Damm-4 (Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. He was born on 08 Apr 1905 in Greenfield, Greene County, Illinois [1, 6]. He died on 26 Nov 1975 in Hettick, Illinois [1]. Notes for Ebert Cleitus Damm: Ebert C. Damm 70, Rural Route 1, Hettick, died Wednesday afternoon, November 26, at Boyd Memorial hospital in Carrollton. Mr. Damm retired from farming in 1967. He was born in Greene County April 8, 1905, son of Elias and Anna Winters Damm. He married Florence Green July 7, 1926, and she survives. Also surviving are six daughters: Mrs Nadine Dannenbrink and Mrs. Virginia Schneider, both of Alton; Mrs. Florence Steidley, Hettick; Mrs. Emma Tharp, cottage hills; Mrs. Shirley Loftis, California; and Charlotte at home. Three sons: Ebert E., Washington; Charles W. of Cottage Hills; and Lawrence, Alton; 21 grandchildren, one of whom, Miss Mary Damm was raised at their home; five great grandchildren; two sisters Mrs. Bernice Weisner, Greenfield and Mrs. Mildred Gibler, Rockbride; Two Brothers Carl, Girard; and Ernest, Riverton. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 30 at 1 pm at Shields Memorial Home. Rev James Brix officiated. Mrs. Herschel Williams was organist. Burial was in Oak Wood Cemetery. Casketbearers were Ebert Damm Jr. and James L Damm, both of Washington, Illinois; Richard Dannenbrink, Anton; David Steidley, of Hettick; Daniel and Timothy Tharp of Greenfield; Paul Damm of COttage Hills; Charles Damm of Hartford.[Loftis.FTW] Ebert C. Damm 70, Rural Route 1, Hettick, died Wednesday afternoon, November 26, at Boyd Memorial hospital in Carrollton. Mr. Damm retired from farming in 1967. He was born in Greene County April 8, 1905, son of Elias and Anna Winters Damm. He married Florence Green July 7, 1926, and she survives. Also surviving are six daughters: Mrs Nadine Dannenbrink and Mrs. Virginia Schneider, both of Alton; Mrs. Florence Steidley, Hettick; Mrs. Emma Tharp, cottage hills; Mrs. Shirley Loftis, California; and Charlotte at home. Three sons: Ebert E., Washington; Charles W. of Cottage Hills; and Lawrence, Alton; 21 grandchildren, one of whom, Miss Mary Damm was raised at their home; five great grandchildren; two sisters Mrs. Bernice Weisner, Greenfield and Mrs. Mildred Gibler, Rockbride; Two Brothers Carl, Girard; and Ernest, Riverton. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 30 at 1 pm at Shields Memorial Home. Rev James Brix officiated. Mrs. Herschel Williams was organist. Burial was in Oak Wood Cemetery. Casket bearers were Ebert Damm Jr. and James L Damm, both of Washington, Illinois; Richard Dannenbrink, Anton; David Steidley, of Hettick; Daniel and Timothy Tharp of Greenfield; Paul Damm of Cottage Hills; Charles Damm of Hartford. Page 6 of 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24:14 PM
Generation 4 (con't) Florence Bernice Green is the daughter of Phillip Burl Green and Norah Ann Scoggins [1]. She was born on 16 Sep 1902 in Greenfield, Greene County, Illinois [7]. She died on 10 Aug 1976 in Hettick, Illinois [1]. Ebert Cleitus Damm and Florence Bernice Green. He married Florence Bernice Green. They were married on 07 Aug 1926 in Greenfield, Greene County, Illinois [1]. They had 9 children. 11. i. Charles William Damm [1]. He was born on 22 Oct 1920 in Greenfield, Greene County, Illinois [1]. He died on 27 Aug 2001 in Alton, Madison County, Illinois [1]. He married Eleanor Journey. They were married Unknown [1]. 12. ii. Living Damm [1]. 13. iii. Living Damm Sr. [1]. 14. iv. Living Damm [1]. 15. v. Living Damm [1]. 16. vi. Living Damm [1]. 17. vii. Living Damm [1]. 18. viii. Living Damm [1]. ix. Living Damm [1]. 10. Carl Damm-4 (Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. He was born Abt. 1902. He died Unknown in Carrolton, Greene County, Illinois [1]. Velma [1]. She was born Aft. 1906 in Unknown [1]. She died Unknown in Unknown [1]. Carl Damm and Velma. He married Velma. They were married Bef. 1927 [1]. They had 11 children. i. Living Damm [1]. ii. Living Damm. iii. Living Damm [1]. iv. Living Damm [1]. v. Living Damm [1]. vi. Living Damm [1]. vii. Living Damm [1]. viii. Living Damm [1]. Page 7 of 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24:14 PM
Generation 4 (con't) ix. Living Damm [1]. x. Living Ten Damm [1]. xi. Living Damm [1]. Generation 5 11. Charles William Damm-5 (Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. He was born on 22 Oct 1920 in Greenfield, Greene County, Illinois [1]. He died on 27 Aug 2001 in Alton, Madison County, Illinois [1]. Notes for Charles William Damm: Charles W. Damm August 28, 2001 The Telegraph Obituaries ALTON -- Charles W. Damm, 70, died at 10:05 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton. Born Oct. 22, 1920, in Greene County, he was a son of the late Ebert and Florence (Green) Damm. He was an U.S. Air Force veteran during the Korean War and was a business representative for District 9 Machinist for 15 years, retiring in 1991. He was a life member and past commander of Cottage Hills VFW, member of the Alton Moose Lodge No. 915, life member of Bethalto American Legion Post No. 214, and a 50-year member of Local 660. He was also affiliated with Family Motor Coach Association, Gateway Get-A-Way, served as quartermaster of Madison County Council, member of the Military Order of the Cooties, and held numerous positions in the 12th district. Damm was a former Scoutmaster with Troop 47 of Cottage Hills and held several elected offices for the local union. His companion, Betty McCarthy of Keyesport, survives. Also surviving are two daughters and their spouses, Ellen and David Hill of Godfrey and Margaret and Kent Barnett of Wood River; two sons and their spouses, Charles R. and Sally Damm of Alton and Paul W. and Gail Damm of Livingston; seven grandchildren, Dan Gray, Jason Damm, Jennifer Bogard, Lisa Damm, Laura Damm, Steven Barnett and Alan Barnett; four great-grandchildren, Adam Damm, Jacob Evans, Morgan Gray and Sarah Bogard; six sisters, Nadine Dannenbrink, Virginia Schneider, and Charlotte Damm, all of Alton, Florence Steidley of Hettick, Emma Harper of Rosewood Heights, and Shirley Loftis of California; two brothers, Ebert Damm of Washington and Lawrence Damm of Jerseyville; and four special friends, Debbie, Cathy, Theresa and Tammie. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto, where services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday. Speakers will be Dave Hayes, financial secretary of Local 660 and Jim Brown, business director for District 9. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens. The Telegraph 2001 Page 8 of 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24:14 PM
Generation 5 (con't) Eleanor Journey [1]. She was born Abt. 1930 in Unknown [1]. Charles William Damm and Eleanor Journey. He married Eleanor Journey. They were married Unknown [1]. They had 4 children. 19. i. Living Damm [1]. 20. ii. Living Damm. 21. iii. Living Damm [1]. 22. iv. Living Damm [1]. 12. Living Damm-5 (Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. Raymond Henry Dannenbrink [1]. He was born on 04 Jul 1924 in Unknown [1]. He died on 07 Jul 1980 in Alton, Illinois [1]. Raymond Henry Dannenbrink and Living Damm. They had 3 children. 23. i. Living Dannenbrink [1]. 24. ii. Living Dannenbrink [1]. 25. iii. Sherry Nadine Dannenbrink [1]. She was born on 07 Nov 1958 in Springfield, Illinois [1]. She married Terry Moore. They were married Unknown in Unknown. 13. Living Damm Sr.-5 (Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. Living Huffman [1]. Living Damm Sr. and Living Huffman. They had 1 child. i. Mary Elizabeth Damm [1]. She was born on 16 Apr 1954 in Greenfield, Greene County, Illinois [1]. She died on 29 Jan 1983 in Alton, Madison County, lllinois [1]. Notes for Mary Elizabeth Damm: She was raised by her grandparents Ebert and Florence Damm. After they passed away, Charlotte Damm raised her until Mary died in 1985. Susan Jeanette Hankins is the daughter of James Hankins and Eva May Michaels [1]. She was born on 25 Sep 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri [1]. She died on 22 Sep 2003 in Pieora, Illinois [1]. Notes for Susan Jeanette Hankins: [Loftis.FTW] Page 9 of 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24:14 PM
Generation 5 (con't) Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, September 25, 2003 Damm Former Carrollton resident Mrs. Susan J. Damm, 66, of Washington, Ill., died at 8:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born Sept. 25, 1936, in St. Louis, the daughter of James and Eva May (Michaels) Hankins. She married Ebert E. Damm March 31, 1957, in Carrollton, and he survives. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Ebert E. (wife Jennifer) Damm, Jr. of Galesburg and James Lawrence Damm of Canton; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Pansy (husband Everett) Hardwick of Carrollton; two brothers, James L. (wife Cathryn) Hankins of Berry and William Glenn (wife Marsha) Hankins of Decatur. She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Dorothy Regina Hankins; and an infant brother, Paul Martin Hankins. Mrs. Damm had worked at Colonial Bakery Company in Peoria. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Dr. James Schuetz officiating. Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, September 25, 2003 Damm Former Carrollton resident Mrs. Susan J. Damm, 66, of Washington, Ill., died at 8:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born Sept. 25, 1936, in St. Louis, the daughter of James and Eva May (Michaels) Hankins. She married Ebert E. Damm March 31, 1957, in Carrollton, and he survives. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Ebert E. (wife Jennifer) Damm, Jr. of Galesburg and James Lawrence Damm of Canton; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Pansy (husband Everett) Hardwick of Carrollton; two brothers, James L. (wife Cathryn) Hankins of Berry and William Glenn (wife Marsha) Hankins of Decatur. She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Dorothy Regina Hankins; and an infant brother, Paul Martin Hankins. Mrs. Damm had worked at Colonial Bakery Company in Peoria. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Dr. James Schuetz officiating. Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. Living Damm Sr. and Susan Jeanette Hankins. They had 3 children. Page 10 of 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24:14 PM
i. Living Damm Jr. [1]. ii. Living Damm [1]. Generation 5 (con't) iii. Mary Elizabeth Damm [1]. She was born on 16 Apr 1954 in Greenfield, Greene County, Illinois [1]. She died on 29 Jan 1983 in Alton, Madison County, lllinois [1]. Notes for Mary Elizabeth Damm: She was raised by her grandparents Ebert and Florence Damm. After they passed away, Charlotte Damm raised her until Mary died in 1985. 14. Living Damm-5 (Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. Living Steidley [1]. Living Steidley and Living Damm. They had 2 children. i. Living Steidley [1]. ii. Living Steidley [1]. 15. Living Damm-5 (Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. John Henry Thorpe [1]. He was born on 13 Jul 1934 in Unknown [1]. He died Jun 1998 in Greenfield, Greene County, Illinois [1]. John Henry Thorpe and Living Damm. They had 4 children. i. Living Thorpe [1]. ii. Living Thorpe [1]. iii. Living Thorpe [1]. 26. iv. Living Thorpe [1]. 16. Living Damm-5 (Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. Living Schneider [1]. Living Schneider and Living Damm. They had 3 children. i. Girl Schneider [1]. She was born Aft. 1956 [1]. She died Unknown [1]. ii. Living Schneider [1]. Page 11 of 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24:15 PM
27. iii. Living Schneider [1]. Generation 5 (con't) 17. Living Damm-5 (Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. Marvin Joseph Loftis is the son of Marvin Elmer Loftis and Mary Louise Crane [1]. He was born on 12 Aug 1936 in Alton, Madison County, Illinois [1, 8]. He died on 01 Jan 2000 in Banning, Riverside, California [1]. Marvin Joseph Loftis and Living Damm. They had 2 children. 28. i. Living Loftis [1]. 29. ii. Living Loftis [1, 9, 10]. 18. Living Damm-5 (Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. Living Unknown [1]. Living Damm and Living Unknown. They had 3 children. i. Living Damm [1]. ii. Living Damm [1]. iii. Living Damm [1]. Living Patricia [1]. Living Damm and Living Patricia. They had 2 children. i. Living Damm [1]. ii. Living Damm [1]. Generation 6 19. Living Damm-6 (Charles William Damm-5, Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. David Hill [1]. David Hill and Living Damm. They had 1 child. i. Dan Gray [1]. 20. Living Damm-6 (Charles William Damm-5, Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1). Living Gail [1]. Page 12 of 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24:15 PM
Generation 6 (con't) Living Damm and Living Gail. They had 1 child. Living Robin. i. Living Damm [1]. Living Damm and Living Robin. They had 1 child. i. Living Damm. 21. Living Damm-6 (Charles William Damm-5, Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. Living Sally [1]. Living Damm and Living Sally. They had 3 children. i. Living Damm [1]. ii. Living Damm [1]. iii. Living Damm [1]. Living Unknown. Living Damm and Living Unknown. They had 3 children. i. Living Damm. ii. iii. Living Damm. Living Damm. 22. Living Damm-6 (Charles William Damm-5, Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. Kent Barnett [1]. Kent Barnett and Living Damm. They had 2 children. i. Alan Barnett [1]. ii. Steven Barnett [1]. 23. Living Dannenbrink-6 (Living Damm-5, Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. Living Martin [1]. Living Martin and Living Dannenbrink. They had 3 children. Page 13 of 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24:15 PM
Generation 6 (con't) i. Amy Martin [1]. She was born on 03 Oct 1973 in Alton, Madison County, lllinois [1]. She married Eric Ottle. They were married Unknown in Unknown. ii. Living Martin [1]. iii. Living Martin [1]. 24. Living Dannenbrink-6 (Living Damm-5, Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. Living Murphy [1]. Living Dannenbrink and Living Murphy. They had 2 children. i. Living Dannenbrink Jr [1]. ii. Living Dannenbrink [1]. 25. Sherry Nadine Dannenbrink-6 (Living Damm-5, Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. She was born on 07 Nov 1958 in Springfield, Illinois [1]. Terry Moore [1]. He was born Abt. 1958 in Unknown [1]. Terry Moore and Sherry Nadine Dannenbrink. She married Terry Moore. They were married Unknown in Unknown. They had 2 children. i. Living Moore [1]. ii. Living Moore [1]. 26. Living Thorpe-6 (Living Damm-5, Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. Living Wood [1]. Living Wood and Living Thorpe. They had 2 children. i. Living Wood [1]. ii. Living Wood [1]. 27. Living Schneider-6 (Living Damm-5, Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. Living Giesen [1]. Living Giesen and Living Schneider. They had 2 children. i. Living Geison. Page 14 of 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24:15 PM
Generation 6 (con't) ii. Living Geisen. Unknown [1]. He was born Unknown in Unknown [1]. Unknown and Living Schneider. They had 2 children. i. Living Geison. ii. Living Geisen. 28. Living Loftis-6 (Living Damm-5, Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1]. Living Glomb is the daughter of Living Glomb and Nawana Lee Douglas [1, 11, 12]. Living Loftis and Living Glomb. They had 1 child. Relationship Notes: They were introduced by a mutual friend. He talked to her on the phone everyday for about two weeks prior to their first date. Finally at her request they met and went out on a date. They went on their first date on February 24, 1996. He asked her to marry him about one month later. They were married six months to the day after their first date. They got married at The Wedding Chapel, in Hesperia, California. The reception followed at the home of her brother Matthew Glomb. Her brother made the bride and groom for the cake. They were make from popcycle sticks and crayons. i. Living Bessette. Living Bessette [1]. Living Loftis and Living Bessette. They had 1 child. i. Living Bessette. 29. Living Loftis-6 (Living Damm-5, Ebert Cleitus Damm-4, Elias Damm-3, Anna Elizabeth Meister-2, Elias Meister-1) [1, 9, 10]. Living Gordon is the son of Tucker [1]. Living Gordon and Living Loftis. They had 3 children. i. Living Labagnara [1]. ii. Living Labagnara [1]. iii. Living Labagnara [1]. Gene Thomas Labagnara is the son of Mefford [1]. He was born on 18 Dec 1959 in San Bernardino, California [13, 14]. He died on 28 Jul 2006 [14]. Gene Thomas Labagnara and Living Loftis. They had 3 children. Page 15 of 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24:15 PM
Generation 6 (con't) i. Living Labagnara [1]. ii. Living Labagnara [1]. iii. Living Labagnara [1]. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Sources Loftis.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 6, 2005. Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network, Inc., 2003), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Township 11 Range 11, Greene, Illinois, post office Greenfield, roll 224, page 219, image 732. Record for Elizabeth Meister. Biographies History of Greene & Jersey Counties, Illinois 1879. Biographies History of Greene & Jersey Counties, Illinois 1879 & 1885. Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network, Inc., 2005), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Roll 1613405, DraftBoard 0. Record for Elias Damm. Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network, Inc., 2007), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Record for Ebert Damm. Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network, Inc., 2007), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Record for Florence Damm. Birth Certificate. Ancestry.com, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005 (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network, Inc., 2007), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Record for Gene T Labagnara. Ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network, Inc., 2005), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Record for Stacey L Labagnara. Marriage License, 1980-2878. Ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network, Inc., 2005), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Record for Teresa Marie Glomb. Ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network, Inc., 2005), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Record for Gene T Labagnara. Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network, Inc., 2007), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Record for Gene T. Labagnara. Page 16 of 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24:15 PM