A copy of the indenture of the Essex Cemetery Association and land Deed was found in the Rock Island County Illinois Court House in Rock Island, Illinois.

This was made on the 11th day of March 1907,  between Sherman T. Warman and Alice J. Warren his wife and the trustees of the Essex Cemetery Association of Drury Township, Rock Island County state of Illinois.  They paid one hundred sixty nine dollars for the following description:
 

"Comencing on the South line of the North East quarter of Section nine twp 16 North Range Five (5) West of the fourth meridian at a point where stone was placed - Ten (10) feet East on said line from the South West corner of said quarter. thence East 500 ft to a stone; thence due North and at right angles 200 ft. to a stone; thence west and at right angles 500 ft. to a stone; thence south and at right angles 200 ft. to a stone where beginning was made.  The same being and is about 2 acres and 294/1000 acres.  The same being and is deeded for to be used for cemetery purposes and public burying grounds."

Harold Thomas Brewer - Sarah wrote in her family bible Harold Thomas Brewer  born Jan. 20, 1906 at 9:45 A.M.
in Rock Island County, IL. and died Jan. 21, 1906 at 9:15 P.M. She also had a lock of his hair in the bible.

Dorse John Brewer - his mother wrote in her family bible Dorse John Brewer was born Fri. 7:00 in Drury Landing, IL
and was dead at birth.  She also had a lock of his hair in the bible.

Benjamin Ernest Brewer - His mother wrote in her family bible Benjamin Ernest Brewer was born Mar. 3, 1907 on Sun. 2:00 A.M. in Fairport IA, died Jan. 10, 1909 on Sunday at 10:15.  (died of measles and pneumonia)

He bought 80 acres in Stark Co., IL on June 13, 1835.
He bought 80 acres in Rock Island Co., IL on March 29, 1837.
He bought 160 acres in Rock Island Co., IL on Sep. 25, 1835.
There was several land sales for Isaac B. Essex in Rock Island Co., IL, in 1836, 1840 and  1870.

In 1830 Stark County IL, Census;
2 males under 5;
1 male between 5 and 10;
1 male between 30 and 40;
1 female between 5 and 10;
1 female 30 to 40.

In 1850 Rock Island County IL, Census;
Isaac B. Essex farmer 50 born VA;
Isabelle 53 born VA;
Elisha J. 24 born Ohio;
Ira 17 born IL;
Mary S. 16 born IL;
Truman B. 12 born IL.

In the 1860 Rock Island IL. Census;
Isaac B. Essex 60 born VA married this year;
Elizabeth Jane 2nd wife 30 born NC;
Truman B. 20 carpenter born IL;
William Thomas Carver 6 born AL and by first husband.

1900 Andalusia Township, Rock Island County, IL;
John J. Stickrod 33 born Aug. 1866 in IL, father born PA, mother born VA, married 9 years;
Emma 26 born Sept. 1873 in IL, father born PA, mother born IL, had 5 children and 3 living;
Ray son 5 born June 1895 in IL;
Fay N. daughter 5 born June 1895 in IL;
Clyde L. son 2 born Oct. 1897 in IL;

1920 Muscatine, Muscatine County, IA;
John J. Stickrod 53 born IL, father born PA, mother born VA;
Emma wife 45 born IL, father born IL; mother born IL;
Gladys P. daughter 18 born IL;
Hartzel son 15 born IL;
Avis G. daughter 13 born IL;
Cecil F. son 9 born IL;
Lysle M. son 7 born IL;

Some of this material came from Avis Stickrod Efird.
John J. was a quiet man.  He was over 6 feet tall and of slender build.  He and Emma had 10 children 2 died in childhood.  He was a farmer and a button cutter.  After his wife died he went to live with his daughter Faye Stickrod Stropes.  He loved to tell stories and all the grandchildren were constantly beggy for a story.

John and Emma were married by Justice of the peace; John A. Rowan in Muscatine, Iowa.
John was the son Joseph A. Stickrod and Lacy Jane Fletcher, Lacy Jane was also married to Adam Steckman
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Some of this material came from Avis Stickrod Efird.
Emma Howard married John J. Stickrod.  She owned and operated a restaurant in Muscatine, Iowa, bought for her by her son Ray Howard while he was in the military.  She ran it while her husband, John J. ran the farm.  In later years she had a boarding house also.

William Shedrick "Shed" Stickrod born June 19, 1861 died May 5, 1919 married Lottie Estabrook he was the son of Joseph A. Stickrod and Lacy Jane Fletcher
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Hazel Stickrod died of Black Dipheria born 1891 died abt. 1893 daughter of John J. Stickrod and Emma C. Howard
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John Joseph Stickrod born 1904 died 1904 son of John J. Stickrod and Emma C. Howard

1850 DeWitt County Illinois Census
Henry Troxell 26, farmer born IL
Hannah 28 born Ohio
William P. age 1 born IL, living next door
to Thomas Little and Mary A. we believe Mary is a sister to Hannah.

1860 Rock Island County Illinois Census
Henry Troxell 28 farmer born IL
Hannah wife 31 born Ohio
Wm Perry 12 born IL
Mary Susan 7 born IL
Jas Henry 6 born IL.

1880 Drury Township, Rock Island County Illinois Census;
Henry Troxel farmer 54 born IL, father born PA, mother born KY
Hannah wife 60 born OH, father born KY, mother born OH.

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