CRATSENBERG, Maggie

Family/Spouse: MARTIN, Carl. Carl was born in La Harpe, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cratsenberg, A. Murry, now deceased, was for years one of the highly esteemed men and prosperous farmers of Fountain Green Township. He was born in New York state, December 25, 1833, a son of Conrad and Celona (Alton) Cratsenberg, natives of New York state. In 1838 the family came overland to Hancock County, entering government land in Fountain Green Township, where both died.

A. Murry Cratsenberg resided at home, growing up on the Fountain Green farm and attending the local schools, until his marriage, which occurred January 1, 1861, when he was united with Zilpha Ellen Perkins, at which time he moved on a farm in Fountain Green Township. He also lived on rented land in Pilot Grove Township, and there his first wife died, leaving two daughters, Effie S., who is married and lives in California; and Ellen, who died after her marriage.

On December 20, 1870, Mr. Cratsenberg was married (second) to Margaret Bullock, born near Lanark, Canada, May 6, 1845, a daughter of John and Janette (Anderson) Bullock, natives of Scotland.

After his second marriage, Mr. Cratsenberg moved to his Fountain Green farm, which now consists of 200 acres of well improved land, and continued to live on it and make improvements until his death, which occurred April 13, 1908. Mrs. Cratsenberg continued on the farm for three years, and then moved to La Harpe, renting the farm to her son. She bought a fine residence in the city, and she and her daughter live there. Mr. and Mrs. Cratsenberg had the following children: Bertha, who is Mrs. William Knobbs, of Hancock County; Bell, who lives with her mother; Maggie, who is Mrs. Carl Martin, of La Harpe; Orpha, who is the widow of Keller Deering [sic] of Peoria, Ill., and John H. who conducts the home farm. Mr. Cratsenberg was a Universalist, and Mrs. Cratsenberg belongs to the Union Church. He was a Democrat, and served in a number of township offices. He was a man who was thoroughly trusted and honored by all who knew him, and when he died his community suffered a deep loss.

Andrew married BULLOCK, Margaret on 20 Dec 1870 in Fountain Green, Hancock, IL, USA. Margaret (daughter of BULLOCK, John and ANDERSON, Janette) was born on 6 May 1845 in Lanark, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 22 Oct 1850, Hancock CO, IL

Notes:

Census:
Name: Conrad Cratzenberg-Age: 48-Birth Year: abt 1802-Birthplace: New York-Home in 1850: Hancock, Illinois, USA

Conrad married ALTON, Celona. Celona was born about 1806 in New York, USA; died in Fountain Green, Hancock, IL, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Celine
• Census: 22 Oct 1850, Hancock County, IL, USA

John married ANDERSON, Janette. Janette was born in Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]