Family of Clark County Illinois
Migration Late 1700's

Artemus Lathrop
Photo:
Anna Lathrop Triplett, descendant of Ichabod Lathrop, Artemus's brother.

Descendant of "The Rev. John Lothrop"
who came toAmerica in 1634.

- Credits -
This Website is based on the research of Jess Lathrop whom was born at Darwin, Clark County, Illinois. Marty Lathrop, Jess's nephew, is now actively researching this lineage.
Jess Lathrop


Artemus Lathrop Family

Artemus Lathrop (Isaac10, Simon9, Meletiah8, Hope7, Joseph6, Rev John5, Thomas4, Robert3, John2, Robert1) was born May 22, 1804 in Ontario,Co. NY, and died Dec 3, 1888 in Baxter Springs,KA. He married (2) Harriett Osborne. He married (1) Polly Sharp Oct 1, 1826 in Darwin,IL.She was born in IL. He married (2) Elizabeth Woodall August 4, 1843. He married (3) Martha Lawson May 7, 1846 in Clark Co. IL. She was born 1820 in Indiana, and died Unknown.He married (4) Sarah Blackburn .November 03, 1870 in Clark County, IL.He married (5) HARRIETT OSBORN July 16, 1882 in Clark County, IL. Artemus's parents were Isaac Lathrop and Lois Sawyer. Artemus is also listed in a book titled "Early Landowners of Grayson Co. Texas" which is located in the Sherman, Texas Library. The book is kept separate from the shelved research. You must ask for it. He is listed as A. Lathrop born in New York State. Shortly before the Civil War there was a influx of northerners that came to the Sherman area with promise of free land. Many settled in a community called "Yankee Town". The area does not exist any longer and I found little information about it. Artemus's house is listed near the Wells family house in Sherman in the census in the above referenced book. Artemus's daughter Sara Jane meet and married Daniel Anderson Wells at this location in Texas. Sara is documented using three different names. Sarah, Sarah Jane, and a nickname "Lina" which made research for her very difficult. Before the Civil War started many of those who supported the Union cause returned back to the north. Artemus his wife and younger children were of those that returned. His daughter Sara Jane Lathrop Wells remained in Texas.

More about Artemus Lathrop:
Atemus was a Veteran of Black Hawk Indian War and served in 1st Regiment, 2nd Brigade of W Company Archer as a private.
Black Hawk Indian War Headstone

Archer Company
Record of Events
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Archer Company
Muster Roll 1832
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Artemus Lathrop
(1804 -1888)
Photo: Marty Lathrop

Artemus's wives and children:

Artemus and Polly Sharp children.

          1. Cyrus Lathrop married Cindicy Wood. (Source: John Michaud)
            New Information added 8-20-2007
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          2. Martin D Lathrop was born Abt. 1828.   This Martin is not proofed but there is a strong assumption he is the son of Artemus..He married Mary J Sentney Aug 3, 1856.
          3. Oliver Lathrop son of Artemus Lathrop and Polly Sharp was born July 22, 1831 and married Sarah E. Little 8-22-1861 and lived in Douglas County, ILL in 1880 with Artemus living with him.. Oliver died November 14, 1895 and was buried in Baxter Springs, Kansas.

          4. Sarah Jane "Lina" Lathrop  daughter of Artemus Lathrop and Polly Sharp was born September 03, 1833 and married Daniel Anderson Wells in Grayson County, Texas September 08, 1855. Daniel was born in 1836 in Indiana and died November 11, 1880 in Van Zandt County, Texas and Sarah Jane died October 26, 1927, Parks/Alma, Stephens, Oklahoma."Lina" is clearly a nick name.
                5. Sarah's Sources and documentation:
                1. Sarah's Texas Confederate Soldiers widows pension application
                p(2)  p(9), (She states she was Born 9-3-1833 Clark Co. ILL)
                2. Sarah's  obituary, (Identifies her surving children at her death)
                3. Sarah's death certificate, (Maiden name is Lathrop, born ILL)
                4. 1880 US Census of Kaufman County, Texas. (Nickname "Lina"& father born NY mother borm ILL as with Artemus's son Oliver Lathrop)
                5. Sarah named one of her sons after her father Charley / Charlie "Artemus" Wells.
                Thank God for unusual names!
          1. Alfred Lathrop was born about 1835 in Clark County ILL. Alfred married twice (1) Mary Jane McClure February 19,1859 in Clark County. (2) Martha J Osburn July 26, 1868 in Clark County ILL

          2. Jane Lathrop was born About 1840. This is probably the above Sarah Jane Lathrop. Sarah Jane didn't go by Sarah in Texas.


    Artemus and Martha Lawson married May 7, 1846. Illinois marriage index shows Lawrence but descendents have documented her name as Lawson.

      1. Mary Lathrop was born Abt. 1845.

      2. Jesse L. Lathrop    son of Artemus Lathrop and Martha Lawson was born in 1847 and died in 1925. He married Sophia E. Beach on 12-31-1866. Sophia died in 1918.

      3. Issac Lathrop was born about 1849.

      4. James Lathrop was born about 1854.

      5. John Lathrop was born about 1858.



        Document furnished to WebPage by Linda Dianne Lathrop Cardwell
        "Marriage record beween my Great Great Grandparents Artemus Lathrop & Martha Lawson Lathrop. I have seen a record that Cyrus Lathrop & Cindicy Woode married on the same day May 7, 1846 as my Great Great Grandparents. Had this come to your attention at any time? Dianne"

    Illinois State Archives Databases:
    http://www2.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/databases.html
    Illinois State Archives Marriage License Index Database:
    http://www2.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/genealogy/marrsrch.html

    Some History of Rev. John Lathrop with Links
Our Lathrop Lineage Website Pages
Artemus11, Issac10, Simon9, Meletiah8, Hope7, Joseph6 , John (REV)5, Thomas4, Robert3, John2, Robert1

Ray Anderson


6-14-2009