Granville Riley Rexroat

Granville R. Rexroat

GRANVILLE R. REXROAT, born 11 October 1839 in Russell County, Kentucky. He married MARY ANN BALDOCK, born 1 July 1844 in Casey County, Kentucky.

Granville is the son of PETER REXROAT (b. 1802), a native of Philadelphia, PA., and MORNING HOPPER (1804).

Granville R. Rexroat circa-1895

Notes for Granville R. Rexroat:

1902-3 MACOMB CITY DIRECTORY:
Pg. 140
Rexroat,
Everett student r 618 S. McArthur,
Della Missr 618 S. McArthur,
Harry student r 618 S. McArthur,
Herman student r 618 S. McArthur,
Eliza Miss tchr r 618 S. McArthur,
Granville R., wf Mary, ret. farmer r 618 S. McArthur

1870 Census ~ ILLINOIS McDonough County Scotland Township Bushnell Enumerator Geo. O. Rutledge
Enum. Date ~ 25 June 1870
Rexroat, Granville 32 MW farmer $10000 $1200 KY
male over 18, Polly 25 FW keeping house KY,
Virinda 2 FW IL,
Jennie 6/12 FW IL Dec.
Wilson, Moses 18 MW farm hand KY male over 18
[Note: Family also listed in dwelling #103 family #97.  Value of real estate and personal property was given as $6960 and $1900]

1880 Census ~ ILLINOIS McDonough County Scotland Townnship Macomb District 169 Enumerator: Henry W. Gash
Enum. Date~June 1880
Dwelling #21 Family #21 pg. 3C Microfilm T9, Roll 228
Rexroat, G. R. WM40 M farmer KY KY VA,
Mary Ann WF 34 wife M keeping house KY KY KY,
Delia V. WF 12 dau S school IL KY KY,
Alice M. WF 10 dau S school IL KY KY,
Hettie B. WF 8 dau S school IL KY KY,
Ann E. WF 6 dau S school IL KY KY,
Minnie WF 4 dau S IL KY KY,
Delia P. WF 2 dau S IL KY KY,
James W. WM 2mon. son S IL KY KY

HISTORY OF MCDONOUGH COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Together with sketches of the towns, villages and townships, educational, civil, military and political history; portraits of prominent individuals, and biographies of the representative citizens.  HISTORY OF ILLINOIS.  Embracing accounts of the pre-historic and historic races, and a brief review of its civil and military history.  Illustrated.  Continental Historical Co., Springfield, Ill., 1885--pg. 720

Granville R. Rexroat is a (sic) son of Peter Rexroat, a native of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, born May 2, 1802.  When a child of eight years, Peter removed with his parents to Russell county, Kentucky, where he was reared, and married to Morning Hopper, a native of Virginia.  She died in October, 1874.  He survived until April, 1877.  They had a family of six children, of whom Granville is the fifth.  In 1846, Peter Rexroat moved, with his family, to Morgan county, Illinois, where they lived 18 months, then removed to Des Moines county, Iowa.  They came from thence to Scotland township, in the spring of 1853, locating on section 23, where Peter Rexroat died.  Granville was born October 11, 1839, in Kentucky.  He resided with his parents until 1866, when he settled on his present farm on section 24, Scotland township, containing 300 acres of choice land.  Mr. Rexroat was married September 17, 1865, to Mary A. Baldoch, (sic) a native of Kentucky.  They are the parents of eight children -- Adelia V., Alice M., Hettie B., Anna E., Minnie, Della, James W. and Granville E.  Mr. Rexroat was assessor of Scotland township in 1882.  He is a member of the United Brethren church.

Source: HISTORY OF MCDONOUGH COUNTY, ILLINOIS, 1907
Vol. 2, pages 987 and 988

REXROAT, GRANVILLE R., a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of Macomb, Ill., and for many years a prosperous farmer in Scotland Township, was born in Russell county, Ky., October 11, 1839, a son of Peter and Mournen (Hopper) Rexroat, who were born respectively, in Philadelphia, Pa., and Richmond, Va.  The grandfather Adam Rexroat was a native of Germany.  Granville R. Rexroat received his education in the public schools of Illinois and Iowa.  He came to Morgan Co., Ill., with his parents, where they resided eighteen months.  The family then removed to the vicinity of Burlington, Iowa, where they spent five years.  In 1853 they came to Scotland Township, McDonough Co., where the father bought a farm.  The subject of this sketch lived with his parents until his marriage, when he purchased a farm in Scotland Township.  The father died in 1875, the mother having passed away in 1873.  Mr. Rexroat continued to live on the place, engaged in general farming and stock raising.  The farm at first consisted of about 300 acres, which have been increased to 380 acres, 100 acres of which lie in New Salem Township.  When Mr. Rexroat gave up his active work, he bought a residence on South McArthur Street, Macomb, where he now lives in retirement.  Although keeping aloof from business endeavors, he has not lost his interest in public affairs, in regard to which he is well informed and whatever tends to promote the welfare of the community receives his careful consideration and ready support.

Mr. Rexroat was married in September, 1865, to Mary A. Baldock, who was born in Casey County, Ky., and educated in the public schools of Illinois and Missouri.  Ten children have blessed this union, namely:  Verinda, Alice M., Hettie V. (transcriber's note--this is incorrect--Hettie's middle name was Belle), Eliza A., Minnie, Della, James, Everett, Herman, and Harry.  Mrs. Rexroat's parents were John P and Patsie (Riggins) Baldock, natives of Kentucky.  Her grandparents on the paternal and maternal sides were William and Sarah (Pinix) Baldock, and David and Polly Riggins, who were also born in that state.  Mr. Rexroat is a Republican in politics, has held office of Assessor of Scotland Township, and served as school director there from the time of his marriage to his removal to Macomb.  He is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Notes for Mary Ann Baldock:

MACOMB CITY DIRECTORY ~ 1907
Pg. 150-151 Rexroat, Ann (wid Granville), r 618 S McArthur  phone 2 on 285,
Della Miss, nurse r 618 S McArthur,
G. Everitt, Clk Scott & Griffin, r 618 S McArthur,
Harry (Ferster Bros. & Rexroat), r 618 S McArthur

OBITUARY ~ REXROAT

   Mary Ann Baldock was born in Kentucky, July 1, 1844, and departed this life May 17, 1924, after a short illness of pneumonia, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. E. Nelson of Fullerton, Calif., where she and her son Everitt had gone to spend the winter.
  When a child she moved with her parents to McDonough county, Illinois, where she grew to womanhood.  In 1866 she was united in marriage to Granville Rexroat.  They went to housekeeping on the farm in Scotland township where they lived until they came to Macomb 21 years ago, residing at 618 South McArthur street.
  To this union were born eleven children, ten of whom are still living.  One child, George, died in infancy.  There are 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
  In March, 1906, Mr. Rexroat passed away, and since that time her son Everett had lived at home and did all that was possible to make life pleasant for her in her declining years.
  At an early age she united with the M. E. church, and was for 21 years a member of that denomination in Macomb, living a life worthy of a true Christian, and by works and action comforting and aiding those about her to the extent of her ability.
  Deceased was one of a family of thirteen children, all of whom with the exception of one brother, John Bullock, of west of this city, have passed on.
  The following children survive:  Mrs. J. F. Derry, Peru, Ill.; Mrs. F. E. Shult, Kankakee, Ill.; Mrs. J. C. Phillips, Phoenix, Ariz.; Mrs. R. E. Nelson, Fullerton, Calif.; Herman, Twin Falls, Ida.; Harry, Glendale, Ariz.; James, Industry; Mrs. G. H. Laughlin, Mrs. W. A. Moore, Everitt, Macomb.
  The body, accompanied by deceased's son Everitt, arrived in Macomb Thursday last, and funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the M. E. church, conducted by the Rev. H. M. Blomer.  Interment was made in Oakwood cemetery.

More About Mary Ann Baldock:
Fact 1: Buried ~ Oakwood Cemetery

Marriage Notes for Granville Rexroat and Mary Baldock:
Marriage ceremony performed by J. C. Reynolds.

Granville R. Rexroat Family circa 1890

Identifying individuals in the photo using the age/y.o.b. information below: This is real tricky, since I do not know for sure who is who, however, I do know that the woman standing 2nd from the left in the rear is Alice Mae, my grandmother. The oldest boy standing next to her would be James William. The 3 youngest boys, all in the middle of the photo: Leaning against his mother, Mary Ann Baldock, would be the youngest, Harry. Standing center, between Alice and James W., is Herman Frank. Bottom center, seated would be, Granville Everett. Granville Riley, the father, seated far right, middle. The other 5 girls will be much more difficult to identify. I will study this photo some more, and give my impression as to which ones I think the other 5 girls are which. I am guessing that the girl standing rear, left, is Adelia Verinda... just a guess. Signed: D. Doc Derry Date of update: 13 May 2003

(Photos courtesy: James Frederick & David Derry - Grandson & g-grandson of Alice Mae, respectively)

CHILDREN of GRANVILLE and MARY ANN:

ADELIA VERINDA, b. 14 Feb. 1868 in Pennington Point, Mcdonough County, IL., d. 15 March 1940; married William Moore 14 October 1896 in Pennington Point.

ALICE MAE, b. 1870 in Pennington Point, Mcdonough County, IL., d. 1929 in IL.; married James F. Derry 17 May 1893.

James Franklin Derry

HETTIE BELLE, b. 31 Dec. 1871 in Pennington Point, Mcdonough County, IL., d. 4 Aug. 1939 in Port Byron, IL.; married Frank Edward Shult 18 July 1894 in Macomb, IL.

ANNA ELIZA, b. about 1874 in Pennington Point, Mcdonough County, IL., d. before 1963; married George H. Laughlin 6 June 1903 in macomb, IL.

MINNIE, b. about 1875 in Pennington Point, Mcdonough County, IL., d. before 1963. Lived in Phoenix, AZ; married John C. Phillips 24 Oct. 1895 in Macomb, IL.
NOTE FOR JOHN C. PHILLIPS:
Republican, Governor of Arizona 1929 ~ 1931.

Governor John C. Phillips

DELLA P., b. about 1878 in IL.; d. before 1963.

JAMES WILLIAM, b. 28 Sep. 1881 in Pennington Point, Mcdonough County, IL., d. 14 April 1935 in Rushville, Schuyler Co.,IL; married Dovie Irene Woods 21 May 1899 in New Salem Twp., IL.

GRANVILLE EVERETT, 18 July 1883 in Macomb, IL. d. March 1963 in Orange City, CA

HERMAN FRANK, b. 2 Oct. 1885 in McDonough Co, IL., d. before 1985 and lived in Twin Falls, ID in 1963; married Elizabeth Ellen Keeling 8 March 1905 in Macomb, IL.

HARRY, b. 1887, d. before 1963 and lived in Glendale, AZ in 1924.