Fox and Anderson and Taylor families in USA » Margaret Catherine Elizabeth Sallee (1840-1916)

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1. Newspaper, Danville Press, 24 janvier 1916

   "Oakwood, III., Jan. 24 - Mrs.
   Elizabeth Fox, probably the oldest native resident of this [Oakwood] Township, passed away in her home in
   this place at 1 o'clock this morning. Death was due to a lengthy illness with complications resulting from
   old age. Funeral Services will be held from the M. E. Church in this place at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
   Rev. Ellison will officiate. Interment will be made in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. The deceased was born near
   the present site of the village of Fithian in the west part of the Township in March, 1840. Her father, Henry
   Sallee, was one of the pioneers of the Township, coming here in a prairie schooner. It is claimed that Mrs.
   Fox was one of the first white children born in this Township who was still alive. While still a young woman
   the deceased was married to Titus Fox. To them, two children, John and Charles, were born. The father
   died about thirty years ago. The two sons survive. Several years later Mrs. Fox was united in marriage with
   Andrew Jackson Beauchamp. He passed away several years ago." DANVILLE PRESS, 24 Jan. 1916.

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   Biography
   1 Oct 2009 Descendants of Henry OAKWOOD
   
   Margaret Catherine Elizabeth SALLEE (Matilda OAKWOOD, Henry, Henry) was born on 22
   Apr 1840 in Vermilion County, Illinois. She died on 24 Jan 1916 in Oakwood Township,
   Vermilion County, Illinois. She was buried on 25 Jan 1916 in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Catlin
   Township, Vermilion County, Illinois.
   
   Margaret Catherine Elizabeth Sallee (1840-1916) was the third of four children born to Henry Sallee (1810-
   1887) and his first wife, Matilda Oakwood (1815-1859). Her paternal grandparents were Benjamin Sallee
   and Catherine Remley (1787-1815). Elizabeth's maternal grandparents were Henry Oakwood, Jr. (1790-
   1855) and Margaret Remley (1789-1878). Elizabeth was born and raised in Vermilion County, Illinois.
   
   The 1850 census was the first to record all household members by name, age, and state of birth. The 1850
   census for District 21, Vermilion County, Illinois, recorded Henry Sallee as a 40-year old farmer from Ohio
   living with [wife] Matilda (age 38, bom Ohio) and [daughters] Lavina (13), Margaret (10) and Mary (8). The
   children were natives of Illinois.
   
   Margaret married (1) Titus J. FOX son of William FOX and Catherine on 29 May 1870 in
   Vermilion County, Illinois. Titus was born on 2 Apr 1833 in Kentucky. He died on 3 Jan 1877 in
   Oakwood, Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois. He was buried in Mount Vernon
   Cemetery, Catlin Township, Vermilion County, Illinois.
   
   On their wedding day, 29 May 1870, Titus J. Fox was 37; his bride, Margaret Catherine Elizabeth Sallee,
   was 30. Their marriage was conducted by the Rev. B. F. Hyde, minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
   
   To this union two children — both sons - were born.
   Titus J. Fox (1833-1877) was a younger brother of Joseph E. Fox (1829-1880), who was married to
   Margaret's elder sister, Lavina (Sallee) Fox (1837-1881). Titus and Joseph had an elder brother, George A.
   Fox (1823-1900), who was married to Margaret (Oakwood) Fox (1826-1899), maternal aunt of Margaret
   Sallee and Lavina Sallee.
   
   Titus J. Fox was a Union veteran of the Civil War. On 6 August 1862 he had enlisted at Fairmount, Vance
   Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, for three years of service. He was mustered into service as a private
   on 21 August 1862 at Camp Butler, Springfield, Illinois, and was assigned to Company E, 73rd Infantry
   Regiment, Illinois Volunteers. The Regiment numbered 900 strong and was placed under the command of
   Col. James F. Jaquess.
   
   The 73rd Illinois Infantry moved almost immediately for the front along the Ohio River, which was threatened
   by invading Confederate forces under Maj. Gen Braxton Bragg. The Regiment arrived at Louisville on 25
   August. The first move of the Regiment after reaching Louisville was to Camp Yates. The 73rd Illinois
   infantry bore its part in covering the retreat of the forces which had been defeated in an engagement at
   Richmond, Kentucky; also in the movement by rail from Louisville to Cincinnati and Covington to assist in
   resisting a Confederate invasion of Ohio by Kirby Smith's forces. The Regiment had acquired such
   proficiency in the simpler evolution of the drill that in marching through Cincinnati spectators were surprised
   to learn it was not a veteran unit. When Smith's invasion did not materialize, the 73rd Illinois Infantry
   returned to Louisville the latter part of September.
   
   REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS (1900-1902)(73rd III. Inf.).
   A re-organization of the Army placed the 73rd Illinois Infantry in a brigade assigned to a division
   commanded by then Brig. Gen Philip H.Sheridan. The brigade remained in Sheridan's division for nearly two
   years. On 1 October 1862, the Army of the Potomac under Maj. Gen. D. C. Buell started in pursuit of
   Confederate General Braxton Bragg. On 8 October military operations in Kentucky culminated in the Battle
   of Perryville. A little after noon the 73rd Illinois Infantrywas posted in an exposed position, one within easy
   range of a Confederate battery. Its timely withdrawal no doubt saved it from severe loss. At about 3 p.m. the
   Regiment became engaged and so continued until after 4 p.m., delivering and receiving a heavy fire. This
   battle over, the regimental losses placed at one dead and 10 wounded, the 73rd Illinois Infantry marched
   with the rest of the Army of the Ohio to Nashville, Tennessee (16 October-7 November). REPORT OF THE
   
   ADJUTANT GENERAL, etc., supra.
   
   During the long march Perryville to Nashville, the 73rd Illinois Infantry lost a number of men by disability and
   from disease; quite a number died at Bowling Green and many more at Nashville. It was during the march
   that Pvt. Titus Fox became ill with what was later diagnosed as chronic diarrhea. On 5 December he was
   taken out of his company and detailed as a nurse for wounded soldiers at the Army General Hospital,
   Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Pvt. Fox served the rest of the Civil War in noncombatant roles. On 21 January
   1963, following the Battle of Stone River (30-31 Dec. 1862 and 1-3 Jan. 1863), at which the brigade
   commander was killed and the 73rd sustained 20 casualties. Pvt. Fox was appointed ambulance driver and
   was attached to the regimental ambulance train. NARA Pension File (Titus J. Fox), Cert. 258,560.
   The 73rd Illinois Infantry remained encamped at Murfreesboro until June of 1863. During this interlude, its
   commanding officer was involved in a rather bizarre peace proposal. This proposal was floated by Maj. Gen.
   William S. Rosecrans, now commanding the Army of the Cumberland, in a telegram to President Lincoln
   dated 21 May 1862: "The Reverend Doctor Jaquess, colonel of Seventy-third Illinois, a man of high
   character and great influence in the Methodist Church, has proposed a mission to the South, which, in my
   judgment, is worthy of being laid before you. Will you authorize me to send him to Washington for that
   purpose?" The President replied the same day: "For certain reasons it is thought best for Reverend Doctor
   Jaquess not to come here. Present my respects to him and ask him to write me fully on the subject he has
   in contemplation. A. LINCOLN."
   
   On 23 June 1863 the Tullahoma Campaign began. At Fairfield and Estill Springs the 73rd Illinois Infantry
   was present but was not called into action. Crossing Elk River, the first stop was at Cowan Station. After a
   few days rest the Regiment proceeded through Cumberland Tunnel to Stevenson, Alabama, where it
   remained until 2 September; thence it moved to Bridgeport and, crossing the Tennessee River, joined in the
   movement on Alpine, which flanked the enemy out of Chattanooga. The next hard marching was in the
   concentration of the Federal forces to meet those of the enemy at the Battle of Chickamauga (19-20
   September) Here the 73rd Illinois Infantry lost 12 killed, 17 wounded (of whom 11 died), and 31 captured.
   The terrible strain of this memorable battle being over, the remnants of regiments and brigades fell back to
   Chattanooga. From the latter part of September to 24 November 1863the Union forces were organizing and
   preparing for the brilliant achievements later attained at Lookout Mountain and Mission Ridge (25 November
   1863). At Mission Ridge the 73rd's casualty list included three killed and three wounded. Next came the
   campaign into East Tennessee, which was characterized by hard, slavish marching, and scant rations. East
   Tennessee having been redeemed, the Union army returned to Chattanooga, the 73rd encamping at
   Cleveland, Tennessee, until 3 May 1864. REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE STATE OF
   ILLINOIS (1900-1902)(73rd III. Inf.).
   
   In May of 1864, the Atlanta campaign opened. In vicinity of Catoosa Springs, Georgia, the whiz of the
   enemy's bullets was first heard. At Rocky Faced Ridge 8-11 May), the 73rd Illinois Infantry was treated to
   some of same kind of music. No chance to reciprocate at either of these two places, but at the latter some
   sharp-shooters, specially detailed from the Regiment, did good work. Then the 73rd Illinois Infantry fought in
   the Battle of Resaca (14-15) at Adairsville (17 May), and in skirmishes about Kingston (18-19). During the
   month of June 1864, the 73rd participated in engagements at Burnt Hickory, Pine and Lost Mountains, New
   Hope Church and Kennesaw Mountain. REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL, etc., supra.
   
   On 27 June 1864, Pvt. Titus Fox sustained a back injury from the concussion of shell fire during the Battle
   of Kennesaw Mountain. He was admitted to the division hospital, then sent to the Army field hospital at Big
   Shanty, Georgia. On 1 July he was admited to Cumberland General Hopital at Nashville, Tennessee, where
   he remained until 22 July, when he was transferred to Totten General Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky. He
   returned to duty on 14 September. NARA Pension File (Titus J. Fox), Cert. 258,560.
   
   The 73rd Illinois Infantry was in Chattanooga, Tennesseem when Pvt. Fox rejoined it about 20 September
   1864. Then came the hard marching and the race with Hood's army for Nashville. The 73rd bore a part in
   the skirmishing near Columbia, Tennessee, south of Duck River, and crossed that river the night of 28
   November 1864. From Duck River, the Brigade fell back to Spring Hill, and being pressed by the enemy,
   skirmished a good part of the way. It participated in the action at Spring Hill the afternoon of 29 November
   29. With the break of day, commenced. Being already deployed, the Brigade skirmished nearly the whole
   distance from Spring Hill to Franklin, Tennessee. Arriving within one mile of Franklin, the Brigade was
   relieved from skirmish line, and marched directly into suburbs of the town, passing on the way troops posted
   in front of, and also those occupying the works, and halted in position behind Carter's Hill. Fortunate was it
   for the Union forces that a Brigade was posted there. At a critical moment this Brigade was thrust into the
   "imminent and deadly breach", and undoubtedly averted an overwhelming disaster. At the point of the
   bayonet, the breach was repaired, and the line of battle maintained unbroken until late at night, although the
   enemy repeatedly dashed wildly and furiously against it. Withdrawing from Franklin, and crossing the
   Harpeth, Nashville was reached on 1 December 1864. The 73rd took part in the Battle of Nashville (15-16
   December 1864). After spending most of the winter of 1865 at Huntsville, Alabama, the 73rd returned to
   Nashville, where it remained until mustered out of service on 12 June 1865. A few days later the 73rd went
   by train to Springfield, Illinois, to receive pay and final discharge. REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL,
   etc., supra.
   
   The 1870 census for Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, recorded Titus J. Fox (aged 35) and
   [his bride] Elizabeth (aged 28) in the household of [his brother and her sister], Joseph E. and Lavina (Sallee)
   Fox.
   
   Elizabeth's husband, Titus J. Fox, died on 3 January 1877 near Muncie, Oakwood Township, Vermilion
   County, Illinois. He was 41. No obituary has been found. Elizabeth and their two sons survived his death.
   
   The 1880 census for Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, recorded Elizabeth Fox (parents born
   Ohio) as a 40-year old widow living with sons Charles (7, father bom Pennsylvania) and John (4, father bom
   Pennsylvania).
   
   On 12 June 1882, Elizabeth Fox applied for a Civil War widow's pension for herself and child support for her
   two children. Her application was supported by affidavits signed by her kinsmen George A. Fox, W. H. Fox,
   Henry Sallee and Elizabeth Sallee. For each son she was granted $8 per month until the child reached 16.
   For herself, she was pensioned at a rate of $8 per month, effective 3 July 1877, until her death or
   remarriage. NARA Pension File (Titus J. Fox), Cert. 258,560.
   
   Titus and Margaret had the following children:
   + 437 M i. Charles FOX was born on 19 Sep 1872. He died on 17 Oct 1939.
   + 438 M ii. John Henry FOX was born on 22 Aug 1874. He died on 2 Oct 1959.
   
   Margaret married (2) Andrew Jackson BEAUCHAMP son of David Asbury BEAUCHAMP and
   Dorothy JUVINALL on 14 Feb 1886 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Andrew was born in 1822 in
   Ohio. He died before 1900 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
   
   1 Oct 2009 Descendants of Henry OAKWOOD Page 261
   On their wedding day, 29 Sep 1887, Andrew Jackson Beauchamp was 63; his bride, Elizabeth (Sallee) Fox
   was 46. They were residents of Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois. No children were born to this
   union. It was the second marriage for each of them. Andrew J. Beauchamp had been married on 3 May
   1849 to Eliza Ann Hughes, by whom he had four children raised in Vermillion County, Indiana.
   Elizabeth's second husband, Andrew J. Beauchamp, died at some point before the 1900 census was taken.
   The date of his death has not been ascertained. Elizabeth (Sallee Fox) Beauchamp survived his death and
   resumed the use of her first husband's surname.
   
   The 1900 census for Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, recorded Elizabeth Fox (age 60), again
   a widow, living with her son John Fox (age 25), a farmer.
   
   The 1910 census for Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, recorded Elizabeth Fox as a 70-year
   old widow (parents bom Ohio), living alone. She stated that two of her 8 children were then living.
   
   Elizabeth (Sallee) Fox died on 24 January 1916 at the age of 75. Her obituary: "Oakwood, III., Jan. 24 - Mrs.
   Elizabeth Fox, probably the oldest native resident of this [Oakwood] Township, passed away in her home in
   this place at 1 o'clock this morning. Death was due to a lengthy illness with complications resulting from
   old age. Funeral Services will be held from the M. E. Church in this place at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
   Rev. Ellison will officiate. Interment will be made in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. The deceased was bom near
   the present site of the village of Fithian in the west part of the Township in March, 1840. Her father, Henry
   Sal[l]ee, was one of the pioneers of the Township, coming here in a prairie schooner. It is claimed that Mrs.
   Fox was one of the first white children born in this Township who was still alive. While still a young woman
   the deceased was married to Titus Fox. To them, two children, John and Charles, were born. The father
   died about thirty years ago. The two sons survive. Several years later Mrs. Fox was united in marriage with
   Andrew Jackson Beauchamp. He passed away several years ago." DANVILLE PRESS, 24 Jan. 1916.

4. Personal Knowledge, Perry Thomas Fox, memories of Kathryn La Verne Rogers
5. USA Census, via https://www.myheritage.com/research/reco..., 1880

   Elizabeth Fox<br>Gender: Female<br>Birth: Circa 1840 - Illinois, United States<br>Residence: 1880 - Oakwood, Vermilion, Illinois, USA<br>Age: 40<br>Marital status: Widowed<br>Occupation: Keeping House<br>Race: White<br>Ethnicity: American<br>New dwelling: X<br>Father's birth place: Ohio, United States<br>Mother's birth place: Ohio, United States<br>Children: John Fox, Charles Fox<br>Census: oodSeriesT9Image566p;gt;Relation to head; Name; Age; Suggested alternatives<br>Head; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10129-54333824/elizabeth-fox-in-1880-united-states-federal-census?s=290691891">Elizabeth Fox</a>; 40; <br>Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10129-90952864/charles-fox-in-1880-united-states-federal-census?s=290691891">Charles Fox</a>; 7; <br>Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10129-54333825/john-fox-in-1880-united-states-federal-census?s=290691891">John Fox</a>; 4;

Événements historiques

• Jour de naissance 22 avril 1840
• Jour du mariage 14 février 1886
• Jour du décès 24 janvier 1916

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