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     William S. Weddle was born circa 1848 at Illinois. He married Rachel Main, daughter of David Main and Susan Troutner, on 18 May 1873 at Pike County, Illinois. William S. Weddle died on 10 February 1911. He was buried after 10 February 1911 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois.
     William S. Weddle appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at S.D.6; E.D.187; Page 11, Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 31, married to Rachel, and he is farming. They are living next to John and Isabel Troutner. He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at S.D.10; E.D.130; Sheet 2 A, Spring Creek Township-Nebo Village, Pike County, Illinois; is age 52, has been married 24 years to Rachel, and he is farming. They have had one child and that child is living. He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at S.D.11; E.D.144; Sheet 2 B, Spring Creek Township - Nebo Village, Pike County, Illinois; is age 63, has been married 33 years to Rachel, and he is working as a house carpenter. On this census, Rachel has had no children. Robert Main was the enumerator of this census.

     Daniel R. Barry was born circa 1819 at New York. He married Anna Main, daughter of Solomon Main and Susannah Nye, on 14 October 1855 at Pike County, Illinois; was found in Book I, Page 219. Daniel R. Barry died before 1900.
     Daniel R. Barry appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 at Page 15, Pleasant Hill Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 42, married to Anna age 35 and he is working as a miller, Three children are living with them. Mary Jane is listed as a Barry. He appeared on the census of 22 July 1870 at Page 10, Hardin Township - Time Post Office, Pike County, Illinois; is age 50 and is working as a sawyer. He appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 at S.D.6; E.D.179; Sheet 45 B & 46 A, Ross Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 64, married to Anna, and he is farming. Four children, including Emma and her husband, John Miller.

     John W. Troutner was born on 9 December 1838. He married Elizabeth Main, daughter of Solomon Main and Susannah Nye, on 29 March 1863 at Pike County, Illinois. John W. Troutner died on 23 August 1916 at age 77. He was buried after 23 August 1916 at Watson Cemetery, Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.

     Melba Maurine Main was born on 12 February 1910 at Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. She married William Pierce Burton on 26 June 1935 at Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Melba Maurine Main died on 23 May 2008 at age 98; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

     John Main was born in 1839 at Pike County, Illinois. He married Mary Walker on 19 September 1860 at Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois; I have copy of marriage license. John Main died in 1873 at Missouri; died of Cholera.

     Rufus Main was born on 2 August 1841. He died on 11 November 1862 at age 21; was killed while fighting with a half-wit whom he had been teasing. The man pulled a pocket knife and stabbed Rufus. He was buried after 11 November 1862 at Petty Highland Cemetery, Martinsburg Township - east of Time, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.
     Rufus Main never married.

     Alvin Nye Main was born on 17 January 1844. He married Lydia Sarah Foote, daughter of George Dorr Foote and Abigail Jane St John, on 7 September 1865 at Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois; I have copy of marriage license. Alvin Nye Main died on 27 April 1929 at Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois, at age 85. He was buried after 27 April 1929 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.
     Alvin Nye Main appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at S.D.6; E.D.187; Page 19, Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 36, married to Lydia age 33, and he is farming. Six children are living with them. He appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at S.D.10; E.D.126; Sheet 10 A & B, Pittsfield Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 56, has been married 35 years to Lydia and Alvin is farming. They have had 8 children, 7 are living. He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at S.D.11. E.D.135; Sheet 1 A, Newburg Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 66, has been married 44 years to Lydia, and he is farming. They have had 5 children, all are living. Their son Rosco and their daughter Blanche Gay along with her daughter, Elizabeth, are with them. He appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at S.D.12; E.D.170; Sheet 17 B & 18 A, Pittsfield City, Pike County, Illinois; is age 75, married to Lydia and he is not working. His daughter Blanche and sister-in-law, Allie Foote, are with them.

     Philip Melvin Main was born on 29 August 1847 at Pike County, Illinois. He married Amelia Baker on 3 February 1870 at Pike County, Illinois; I have copy of the marriage license. Joseph Troutner was Justice of the Peace. Philip Melvin Main died on 10 June 1946 at Mendocino County, California, at age 98. He was buried after 10 June 1946 at Casper Cemetery, Fort Bragg - near, Mendocino County, California.
     Philip Melvin Main removed 1877 to Mendocino, California. He was an employee in Lumber Milling. He appeared on the census of 29 June 1900 at S.D.3; E.D.68; Sheet 12 A, Casper Precinct, Mendocino County, California; is age 52, has been married 30 years to Amelia. Philip is an engineer. He appeared on the census of 1 February 1920 at S.D.1; E.D.111; Sheet 18 A, Big River Township-Casper Precinct, Mendocino County, California; is age 72, widowed and working as a night watchman. He appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at E.D.23-20; S.D.1; Sheet 11 B, Tennile River Township, Mendocino County, California; is age 82, widowed and not working. His daughter Daisy is divorced and living with Philip.

     Andrew Parker 'Dick' Main was born on 10 July 1849 at Illinois. He married Sarah Elizabeth Hack on 12 March 1871 at Pike County, Illinois. Andrew Parker 'Dick' Main married Frances Ellen DeWitt on 18 June 1913 at Nebo, Pike County, Illinois. Andrew Parker 'Dick' Main died on 5 April 1932 at Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois, at age 82. He was buried after 5 April 1932 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.
     Andrew Parker 'Dick' Main appeared on the census of June 1880 at S.D.2; E.D.64; Page 10 B, Neosho Falls, Woodson County, Kansas; is age 30, married to Elizabeth, and he is farming. Three children are with them. He appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at S.D.10; E.D.130; Sheet 15 A, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 50, has been married 29 years to Elizabeth and Andrew is farming. They have had 12 children, 11 are living. He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at S.D.9; E.D.131; Sheet 3 A, Peno Township, Pike County, Missouri; is age 60, married to Elizabeth, and he is farming. She has had 12 children, 11 are living. Four children are with them. He appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at S.D.12; E.D.174; Sheet 2 A, Spring Creek - Nebo Village, Pike County, Illinois; is age 70, married to Frances and he is farming.

     J. H. 'Colonel' Main was born in 1850.
     J. H. 'Colonel' Main never married.

     Sarah Jane Main was born in 1852. She married Theodore Colvin. Sarah Jane Main died in 1937 at Pike County, Illinois.

     Minerva Ann Main was born in 1857. She married Mason Lawson on 7 March 1877 at Time, Pike County, Illinois. Minerva Ann Main died in 1897.

     George Washington 'Plummer' Main was born in August 1859 at Illinois. He married Emma A. Faris, daughter of Eli Faris and Josephine (?), on 14 February 1883 at Pike County, Illinois; I have copy of marriage license. George Washington 'Plummer' Main died on 8 February 1948 at Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois, at age 88. He was buried after 8 February 1948 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.
     George Washington 'Plummer' Main appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at S.D.10; E.D.126; Sheet 1 A, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois; is age 40, has been married 17 years to Emma. They have had 3 children, all living. George is a janitor at the Court House. He appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at S.D.11; E.D.137; Sheet 3 B, Pittsfield Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 50, and has been married 27 years to Emma. They have had 3 children, all living. George is working as "matron" at the Almshouse. He appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at S.D.12; E.D.169; Sheet 5 A, Pittsfield Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 60 and farming. Emma and son Carl are living with him. He appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at E.D.75-33; S.D.20; Sheet 26 B, Pittsfield City, Pike County, Illinois; is age 70, married to Emma, and he is working as Assessor for Pittsfield Township. Their son, Luther Carl, is with them.

     Henry Main was born in 1861. He died on 19 May 1863; died from a fatal accident. Struck with a hoe by Jane. He was buried after 19 May 1863 at Petty Highland Cemetery, Martinsburg Township - east of Time, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.

     William Pierce Burton was born on 18 November 1909. He married Melba Maurine Main, daughter of Melvin Philip 'Mel' Main and Myrtle May Shipman, on 26 June 1935 at Fort Thomas, Kentucky. William Pierce Burton died on 8 March 1988 at age 78; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Naples, Collier County, Florida.
     William Pierce Burton was a Chevrolet Dealer in Adel, Dallas County, Iowa.

     William H. Main was born in January 1864 at Illinois. He married Della Lillie Davidson, daughter of A. Jackson Davidson and Margaret (?), on 19 September 1889 at Pike County, Illinois. William H. Main died on 14 December 1943 at Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois, at age 79. He was buried after 14 December 1943 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.
     William H. Main lived in Time and New Hartford, Pike County, Illinois. He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at S.D.10; E.D.117; Sheet 1 B, Time Village - Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 36, has been married 13 years to Della and he is farming. They have had 3 children, 3 are living.

     Thomas Jefferson Main was born in 1866. He died in 1947; was killed by a train.
     Thomas Jefferson Main was a Band Conductor in the Light Guard Band and a Soloist at Carthage, Missouri.

     Theodore Colvin was born in 1850. He married Sarah Jane Main, daughter of Andrew Main and Lutilia Johnson. Theodore Colvin died in 1929.

     Mason Lawson was born in 1855 at Kentucky. He married Minerva Ann Main, daughter of Andrew Main and Lutilia Johnson, on 7 March 1877 at Time, Pike County, Illinois.

     John William Main was born on 16 March 1848 at Independence (near), Pike County, Illinois. He married Josephine Catherine Long, daughter of Abner Long, on 29 August 1869 at Pike County, Illinois; I have copy of marriage license. last name on the marriage license is 'Mains'. Joseph Troutner was Justice of the Peace. John William Main died on 18 May 1924 at his home, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois, at age 76; I have copy of transcribed obituary. He was buried after 18 May 1924 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.
     John William Main was a Straw Stacker at a threshing machine (from which came the nickname). He appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at S.D.6; E.D.187; page 9, Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 31, married to Josephine, and he is farming. Four children and Josephine's father, Abner Long, are with them. They live near Rachel Main. He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at S.D.10; E.D.117; Sheet 8 A, Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 52, has been married 30 years to Josephine and he is farming. Josephine has had 9 children, all are living. Seven children are with them. They live near Bye and his family. He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at S.D.11; E.D.131; Sheet 5 A, Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 62, has been married 40 years to Josephine and he is farming. They have had 9 children, all are living.

     Charles Main was born in January 1858 at Illinois. He married Louisa Frances Clark on 30 March 1881 at Pike County, Illinois.
     Charles Main was a policeman, Pittsfield, Illinois; later Santa Fe Railroad, Arizona. He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at S.D.10; E.D.126; Sheet 7 A, Pittsfield Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 42, married 19 years to Louisa and he is a hotel landlord. They have had 3 children all are living.

     Andrew 'Coon' Main was born in 1850 at Illinois. He died before 1880.
     Andrew 'Coon' Main never married. He was killed in a fight at Monte Gant's.

     James Main was born after 1843.
     James Main never married.

     David Hardin 'Hardy' Main was born in February 1863 at Illinois. He married Margret Jane Hare on 13 August 1885 at Pike County, Illinois. David Hardin 'Hardy' Main died on 17 January 1934 at Martinsburg, Pike County, Illinois, at age 70. He was buried after 17 January 1934 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of double marker with Margaret.
     David Hardin 'Hardy' Main was a Farmer; Fiddler for dances; Owned a store at Time, Montezuma and New Hartford. He name is "Hardin D." on marriage license. on 13 August 1885. He appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at S.D.10, E.D.117; Sheet 5 A, Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois; is age 37, has been married 15 years to Margaret, and he is farming. They have had 8 children, all are living. On this census, Hardin is listed as Howard D. Main.

     Emily Marie 'Emma' Main was born in April 1867 at Illinois. She married Frank Elbert Springer, son of David Springer and Matilda (?), on 3 July 1886 at Pike County, Illinois. Emily Marie 'Emma' Main died in 1942.

     Josephine Catherine Long was born in May 1850 at Pennsylvania. She married John William Main, son of David Main and Susan Troutner, on 29 August 1869 at Pike County, Illinois; I have copy of marriage license. last name on the marriage license is 'Mains'. Joseph Troutner was Justice of the Peace. Josephine Catherine Long died on 12 April 1927 at Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois, at age 76. She was buried after 12 April 1927 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.

     Laura Main was born circa 1870 at Illinois. She married John Milton Abbott on 8 December 1895 at Pike County, Illinois. Laura Main died in 1929. She was buried in 1929 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.

     Dora M. Main was born in 1874 at Illinois. She married Perry Douglas Crawford on 14 October 1896 at Pike County, Illinois. Dora M. Main died before 1955.
     Dora M. Main appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at E.D.70-23; S.D.10; Sheet 7 B, Lyndon City, Osage County, Kansas; is age 55 and widowed.

     Sarah Frances 'Sadie' Main was born in September 1877 at Illinois. She died on 20 September 1926 at Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois. She was buried after 20 September 1926 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.
     Sarah Frances 'Sadie' Main never married.

     Clay Andrew Main was born on 8 September 1874 at Illinois. He died before 1955. He was buried before 1955 at Hunter Nebo Cemetery, Spring Creek Township, Pike County, Illinois; I have picture of grave marker.
     Clay Andrew Main appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at E.D.82-63; S.D.25; Sheet 3 B, East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois; is age 52, widowed, and is working as a truckman for himself. His sisters, Willie and Verna, are with him.