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Submitted: 12/1/19 • Approved: 12/2/19 • Last Updated: 12/5/19 • R823686-G0-S3
Jun 6, 1843 Coles Co., IL
Apr 9, 1925
Son of John W. Waddill and Dellilah Phillips
Husband of Sarah Jane Lowe
WILLIAM WADDILL is a native of Coles County, Illinois, born June 6, 1843, a son of John and Delilah (Phillips) Waddill. He was married September 24, 1867, to Elizabeth Agee, who died in 1887. They have three children living: Cora, born November 24, 1869, now Mrs. Sherman Hagans; Elba S., born November 20, 1870; Ray C., born June 15, 1877. His second wife was Kate J. Lowe, whom he married in 1889 [the second marriage was to Sarah J. Lowe in 1886]. They have no children.
Mr. Waddill came to Adair County in 1856. When grown he engaged in the occupation of farming. This he continued till 1890, then retired and moved to Kirksville where he still resides. He still owns a farm of eighty acres, three miles northeast of Kirksville.
He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
History of Adair County
By Eugene Morrow Violette
Photo donated by Larry and Susan Olson
Contributed on 12/1/19
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Record #: 823686