Sabina Gum
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1. Sabina Gum was born in Aug 1814; died on 30 Jan 1859 in Mc Lean Co., Il; was buried in Hopewell Cem., Downs, Il. Notes:
Married by S. Zickafoose
Source is, Leaves From The Gum Tree, by Muriel Martens Hoffman, 1984, Cornbelt
Press, Fairbury, IL. Includes children, spouse and descendants.Sabina married William Benjamin Colaw on 20 Mar 1834 in Pendleton Co., Va/Wv. William was born on 30 Jan 1813 in Va; died on 30 Sep 1896 in Downs Twp., Mc Lean Co., Il; was buried in Hopewell Cem., Downs, Il. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Laban Colaw
was born on 27 Nov 1834; died on 17 Dec 1858.
- 3. Harmon Colaw
was born on 14 Oct 1836; died on 22 Oct 1858.
- 4. William Jr. Colaw
was born on 19 Jul 1839; died on 4 Aug 1928.
- 5. Benjamin Watters Colaw
was born about 1840 in Nr. Downs, Il; died in 1898 in Ks.
- 6. Sarah Ellen Colaw
was born in Mar 1843; died on 5 Sep 1871.
- 7. Dyer W. Colaw
was born on 20 Feb 1846; died on 20 Jan 1923.
- 8. Martha Jane Colaw
was born on 3 Sep 1850; died on 8 Feb 1897.
- 9. Amos Kendall Colaw
was born about 1856 in Il; and died.
- 2. Laban Colaw
Generation: 2
2. Laban Colaw (1.Sabina1) was born on 27 Nov 1834; died on 17 Dec 1858.
3. Harmon Colaw (1.Sabina1) was born on 14 Oct 1836; died on 22 Oct 1858.
Notes:
Sabina and her two sons, Laban and Harmon died within 3 months of each other.
4. William Jr. Colaw (1.Sabina1) was born on 19 Jul 1839; died on 4 Aug 1928.
Notes:
Cpl. F Co., 94th IL Vol. Inf. Name inscribed on bronze tablet in the Illinois
Monument at Vicksburg, MS.William married Mary Elizabeth Jones on 19 Aug 1866. Mary was born on 3 Jul 1845; died on 10 Apr 1918. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. della I. Colaw
was born on 18 Feb 1871; died on 27 Jun 1966.
- 10. della I. Colaw
5. Benjamin Watters Colaw (1.Sabina1) was born about 1840 in Nr. Downs, Il; died in 1898 in Ks.
Notes:
Farmer near Chanute, KS.
Family/Spouse: Martha Matilda Savage. Martha was born in 1849; died in 1884. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. George William Colaw
was born in 1866; and died.
- 12. Mary Rosetta Colaw
was born in 1868; and died.
- 13. John Harmon Colaw
was born in 1871; and died.
- 14. Franklin Robert Colaw
was born on 30 May 1873; died on 21 Jun 1944.
- 15. Harry Albert Colaw
was born in 1876; and died.
- 16. Orry Omer Colaw
was born on 7 Jan 1878 in Az; died in Nov 1966 in Tx.
- 17. Ella May Colaw
was born in 1881; and died.
- 18. Clida Colaw
was born in 1884; died in 1884.
Family/Spouse: Amanda Blackwood. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Bernard Colaw
was born in 1893; and died.
- 20. Burris Colaw
was born in 1896; and died.
- 11. George William Colaw
6. Sarah Ellen Colaw (1.Sabina1) was born in Mar 1843; died on 5 Sep 1871.
Notes:
Married William H. Staten, 11 Aug 1867.
7. Dyer W. Colaw (1.Sabina1) was born on 20 Feb 1846; died on 20 Jan 1923.
Notes:
Farmer, P. O. Downs, IL, Mc Lean Co., IL, 1854.
Dyer married Mary Jane Garr on 15 Sep 1867. Mary was born on 30 Dec 1843; died on 29 Feb 1904. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. Alphous (Alpha) Colaw
was born on 19 Sep 1868; died in 1939.
- 22. Lillian Colaw
was born on 21 May 1872; died on 13 Apr 1947.
- 21. Alphous (Alpha) Colaw
8. Martha Jane Colaw (1.Sabina1) was born on 3 Sep 1850; died on 8 Feb 1897.
Notes:
Married 1st, William Frons, 2nd, James C. Lamb, 13 Nov 1886. Two children by
Frost, John William Frost, d. 30 Oct 1907, 33 yrs., 8 mos., 6 days; and, Frank
Frost, m. Rosa Teter, b. 22 Jul 1875, d. 6 Sep 1910.9. Amos Kendall Colaw (1.Sabina1) was born about 1856 in Il; and died.
Notes:
Moved to KS in 1871. Pvt., F Co., 94th IL Vol. Inf., Col. Mc Nully,
Commanding. Information from Ben W. Colaw of Belton, MO, as reported in the
Colaw book referred to previously, as follows: A uncle Bill Colaw and maybe at
some time a uncle Dyer Colaw from Illinois came for a visit. Uncle Amos of my
father, John Harmon Colaw, lived in Chanute, IS, I believe lived to be 96 years
old. My grnndfather, Benjamin Watters Colaw and Uncle Amos moved to Wilson
Co., KS and lived across the road from each other. Amos' name inscribed on a
bronze tablet at the Illinois Monument at Vicksburg, MS.Family/Spouse: Mary S. Graff. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Charles Colaw
- 24. Arley Colaw
- 25. Edward Allen Colaw
- 26. Robert L. Colaw
- 23. Charles Colaw
Generation: 3
10. della I. Colaw (4.William2, 1.Sabina1) was born on 18 Feb 1871; died on 27 Jun 1966.
Family/Spouse: Owen Lester Scott. Owen was born on 19 Oct 1868; died on 31 Jul 1948. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. Edna Scott
- 28. Imo Scott
- 29. Hazel Scott
- 30. Inez Scott
- 31. Alta Scott
was born on 2 Apr 1895; died on 21 Dec 1969.
- 27. Edna Scott
11. George William Colaw (5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born in 1866; and died.
Notes:
Married Winnie Green. Children, Martha Ellen; and, Naomi, who married George
Davis. One child, George Davis, AR, his son also named George.12. Mary Rosetta Colaw (5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born in 1868; and died.
Notes:
Married Webster Stevens. Three known children, Viola May, b. 1891; Ethel May,
b. 11 Feb 1895, d. 9 Jan 1975; and, Ida Gertrude, b. 1896, d. 20 Feb 1980.13. John Harmon Colaw (5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born in 1871; and died.
Family/Spouse: Ella Cusey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Charles Benjamin Colaw
was born on 30 Apr 1895; died on 19 Jul 1976.
- 33. John Orval Colaw
was born in 1902; and died.
- 34. Ray Kenneth Colaw
was born in 1906; and died.
- 35. Living
- 36. Donald Colaw
died on 18 Jul 1962.
- 32. Charles Benjamin Colaw
14. Franklin Robert Colaw (5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born on 30 May 1873; died on 21 Jun 1944.
Franklin married Lillie Belle Kirk on 12 Feb 1896. Lillie was born on 28 Jul 1876; died in 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. Robert Ray Colaw
was born on 8 Sep 1897; died on 8 Apr 1947.
- 37. Robert Ray Colaw
15. Harry Albert Colaw (5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born in 1876; and died.
Family/Spouse: Sarah Olive Davis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Mamie Bell Colaw
was born in 1901; and died.
- 39. Imogene Matilda Colaw
was born in 1906; and died.
- 38. Mamie Bell Colaw
16. Orry Omer Colaw (5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born on 7 Jan 1878 in Az; died in Nov 1966 in Tx.
Notes:
Married Dora Richmond, no children.
17. Ella May Colaw (5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born in 1881; and died.
Family/Spouse: Charles Wolfe. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 40. Doris Wolfe
was born in 1904; and died.
- 41. Living
- 40. Doris Wolfe
18. Clida Colaw (5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born in 1884; died in 1884.
19. Bernard Colaw (5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born in 1893; and died.
Notes:
Married Nelle Woods, three known children: Adele, married and had one known
child, Jeanne; Albert Eugene married Josette _____, had four known children;
Thierry, Joele, Chris and Kep; and, Janice.20. Burris Colaw (5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born in 1896; and died.
Notes:
Married Gladys, Evelyn and May, had no children.
21. Alphous (Alpha) Colaw (7.Dyer2, 1.Sabina1) was born on 19 Sep 1868; died in 1939.
Notes:
Same person as #3914 in Ketterman line.
Family/Spouse: Bertha Viola Ketterman. Bertha was born on 30 Dec 1874; died on 4 Apr 1942. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 42. Grace Colaw
- 43. Wayne Colaw
was born on 28 Jan 1897; died in Jul 1971.
- 44. Glen Dyer Colaw
was born on 24 Nov 1903 in Il; died in Jul 1970.
- 45. Merle C. Colaw
was born on 20 Apr 1907 in Il; died in May 1980.
- 46. Dorothy Colaw
was born on 19 Jan 1909; died on 30 Jul 1984 in Yucca Valley, Ca.
- 47. Thornton Colaw
was born on 19 May 1914; died in Jan 1984 in Il.
- 42. Grace Colaw
22. Lillian Colaw (7.Dyer2, 1.Sabina1) was born on 21 May 1872; died on 13 Apr 1947.
Notes:
Married Squire Herbert Brown, 8 Jan 1891, had two known children; Ferne,
married Howard D. Lightbody, no children;Lillian married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 48. Ferne Brown
- 49. Howard Brown
- 48. Ferne Brown
23. Charles Colaw (9.Amos2, 1.Sabina1)
Notes:
Died in smelter accident at Anacona, Montana at 22 years of age.
24. Arley Colaw (9.Amos2, 1.Sabina1)
Notes:
married Ollie Purdy, two known chidren. Arel Colaw m. Charlyn Kyle, two known
children, Janet Karen, m. Mr. Herzog, and Barbara Lynn, m. Mr. Tucker, and had
one known child, a daughter. Kendall Colaw m. Blanche Alene Cline, had two
known children. Nancy Ann Colaw m. Mr. Lown, two known children, Douglas
Martin Lown and Robert Kendall Lown. William Kendall Colaw, no additional
infomation.25. Edward Allen Colaw (9.Amos2, 1.Sabina1)
Family/Spouse: Edith Porter. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 50. Living
- 51. Richard Lee Colaw
was born in 1915; died in 1944/5 in Ww II Europe, Battle of Bulge.
- 50. Living
26. Robert L. Colaw (9.Amos2, 1.Sabina1)
Family/Spouse: Sally Farmer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 52. Crystal Amy Colaw
was born in 1902; and died.
- 53. Catherine Velma Colaw
was born in 1904; and died.
- 54. Living
- 55. Living
- 52. Crystal Amy Colaw
Generation: 4
27. Edna Scott (10.della3, 4.William2, 1.Sabina1)
Notes:
Married Downey Phillips.
28. Imo Scott (10.della3, 4.William2, 1.Sabina1)
Notes:
Married Floyd Cole.
29. Hazel Scott (10.della3, 4.William2, 1.Sabina1)
Notes:
Married Lynn Lanier.
30. Inez Scott (10.della3, 4.William2, 1.Sabina1)
31. Alta Scott (10.della3, 4.William2, 1.Sabina1) was born on 2 Apr 1895; died on 21 Dec 1969.
Notes:
Married Forrest Watson.
32. Charles Benjamin Colaw (13.John3, 5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born on 30 Apr 1895; died on 19 Jul 1976.
Family/Spouse: Emma Powell. Emma was born on 25 Sep 1897 in Ks; died in Apr 1980 in Ok. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 56. Living
- 57. Living
- 58. Marjorie Nell Colaw
- 56. Living
33. John Orval Colaw (13.John3, 5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born in 1902; and died.
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 59. Living
- 59. Living
34. Ray Kenneth Colaw (13.John3, 5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born in 1906; and died.
Family/Spouse: Clara Muninger. Clara was born on 10 Feb 1910; died in Feb 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
35. Living (13.John3, 5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1)
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
36. Donald Colaw (13.John3, 5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) died on 18 Jul 1962.
Notes:
Married Nora Sullivan. Three children, Victor, d. 1971; Orrie; and, Max,
deceased.37. Robert Ray Colaw (14.Franklin3, 5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born on 8 Sep 1897; died on 8 Apr 1947.
Robert married Dorothy Lapham on 12 Feb 1921. Dorothy was born on 19 Sep 1896; died on 10 Dec 1982. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
38. Mamie Bell Colaw (15.Harry3, 5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born in 1901; and died.
Notes:
Married Walter Noltensmeyer. Known children are a foster son; and, Charles
Null, who married Doris Manly and had three known children, Thomas, Rhonda who
married Gary Wilson, and Karen.39. Imogene Matilda Colaw (15.Harry3, 5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born in 1906; and died.
40. Doris Wolfe (17.Ella3, 5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1) was born in 1904; and died.
Family/Spouse: George Hess. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
41. Living (17.Ella3, 5.Benjamin2, 1.Sabina1)
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
42. Grace Colaw (21.Alphous3, 7.Dyer2, 1.Sabina1)
Notes:
Married _______ Weaver, had one known child, Darrell, who had two known
children, Russell and Leamon.43. Wayne Colaw (21.Alphous3, 7.Dyer2, 1.Sabina1) was born on 28 Jan 1897; died in Jul 1971.
Notes:
Married Bertha Wilson, two known children, Betty and Donald.
44. Glen Dyer Colaw (21.Alphous3, 7.Dyer2, 1.Sabina1) was born on 24 Nov 1903 in Il; died in Jul 1970.
Notes:
Married Leal Manahan, had two known children, sons. The first, name unknown,
deceased, the second, Russell G. Colaw, b. 28 Mar 1941, d. 4 May 1984 in an
auto accident, m. 1st, Denny Holub from Wyoming, 2nd, Dixie Harmon at
Bloomington, IL. There are three known children and a stepson. Glenn Colaw
lives in Normal, IL; Gail, married ____ Davis, lives in Farmington, IL; Gary,
Colaw lives in Pekin, IL; and, Mackie Harmon, stepson.45. Merle C. Colaw (21.Alphous3, 7.Dyer2, 1.Sabina1) was born on 20 Apr 1907 in Il; died in May 1980.
Notes:
Married Lois Lee, one known child, Lee Colaw.
46. Dorothy Colaw (21.Alphous3, 7.Dyer2, 1.Sabina1) was born on 19 Jan 1909; died on 30 Jul 1984 in Yucca Valley, Ca.
Notes:
A retired nurse, married Don Janeves, Nov 1947 at Las Vegas, NV; no children.
47. Thornton Colaw (21.Alphous3, 7.Dyer2, 1.Sabina1) was born on 19 May 1914; died in Jan 1984 in Il.
Notes:
Married Bessie Compton, two known children, Samdra, had two known children,
Shane and Lance; and, Suzanne.48. Ferne Brown (22.Lillian3, 7.Dyer2, 1.Sabina1)
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
49. Howard Brown (22.Lillian3, 7.Dyer2, 1.Sabina1)
Family/Spouse: Edna Delong. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 76. Donald Brown
- 77. Ronald Brown
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 76. Donald Brown
50. Living (25.Edward3, 9.Amos2, 1.Sabina1)
51. Richard Lee Colaw (25.Edward3, 9.Amos2, 1.Sabina1) was born in 1915; died in 1944/5 in Ww II Europe, Battle of Bulge.
Notes:
Married 1st, Violet Smith, 2nd, Getraldine Brauburger, had four children,
Larry, Phyllis, Terry and Richard Lee, by his second marriage.52. Crystal Amy Colaw (26.Robert3, 9.Amos2, 1.Sabina1) was born in 1902; and died.
Notes:
Married Parke David Agnes, no children.
53. Catherine Velma Colaw (26.Robert3, 9.Amos2, 1.Sabina1) was born in 1904; and died.
Family/Spouse: Forest Leroy Bennett. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
54. Living (26.Robert3, 9.Amos2, 1.Sabina1)
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
55. Living (26.Robert3, 9.Amos2, 1.Sabina1)
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 82. Carolyn Sue Colaw
- 83. Thomas Allen Colaw
- 82. Carolyn Sue Colaw