Francis Tillery was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, July 4, 1834. Professed religion in his 30th year and united with the church at Third Creek in Knox county, Tennessee. Married to Miss Margaret Ann Kelley, November 38, 1844. She professed religion and united with the church at Third Creek. Moved to Missouri and settled in Polk county and united with the church at Brush Grove. Afterward became members in the organization of the church at Humansville, called Senter. In a year or two brother Frank was ordained a deacon by said church. Afterward he and his wife united with the church at Rondo, called Mission Chapel, where they are at this writing active members. Brother Tillery has exercised a great influence in the maintenance of the churches in which he has lived. He has been successful in the prosecution of his business affairs and now owns extensive tracts of farm land adorned with elegant residences. His rents are bringing a handsome revenue, which it is hoped is ample to sustain him in the decline of life. His purse is not closed to the calls of the church and the great mission work. The ancestors of brother Tillery emigrated from England, as supposed, on the father's side, and on the mother's side from Germany. In the father's family were thirteen children, as follows: Sarah, Samuel, Barbara Ann, John, Andrew, Francis. Thomas, Phoebe, Jacob F. and Mary E., twins, Harriett Elizabeth, William and James. Of these thirteen children, Sarah, Samuel, Barbara Ann, Andrew, Phoebe, Harriett Elizabeth and James are dead. To Francis, the subject of this sketch, and Margaret Ann, two children were born, viz: Ann Eliza, who was married to James Mashburn, July 6, 1866, and Samuel S. who was married to Miss Frances Brown. Ann Eliza was born December 31, 1848. Samuel S. was born April 2, 1857. Samuel S. and wife are living in Humansville, Missouri, and are engaged in mercantile pursuits. |
