Family of Clark County Illinois
Migration Late 1700's


Jesse L. Lathrop
and
Sophia E. Beach


Son of Artemus Lathrop
Jesse L. Lathrop and his wife Sophia E. Beach.

Right:

Jesse and Sophia's head stone.
Darwin Cemetery, ILL.
Jesse Lathrop 1847 - 1925
Sophia E. Lathrop 1847 - 1918
Note: A Union Soldier's Headstone on the right.
Photos: Jess Lathrop of Tennessee.


Descendant's of "The Rev. John Lothrop"
who came to America in 1634.


- Credits -
This Website is based on the research of Jess Lathrop
who was born at Darwin, Clark County, Illinois.
Jess Lathrop


Jesse L Lathrop (Artemus11, Issac10, Simon9, Meletiah8, Hope7, Joseph6 , John (REV)5, Thomas4, Robert3, John2, Robert1) was born Feb 1847 in Clark,Co.,IL, and died Nov 25, 1925 in Indianapolis, IN (Auto accident). He married Sophia Beach Dec 31, 1866 in Douglas IL, daughter of Samuel Beach and Sarah Roller. She was born Jan 27, 1847 in Ohio, and died Jan 30, 1918 in Darwin, IL. Jesse is the son of Artemus Lathrop and Martha Lawson .

More About Jesse Lathrop:
1. Burial: buried beside wife in Darwin Cem.
2. Cause of Death: Auto accident
3. Union Army 15/Oct/1863 - 10/Jan/1866 during the Civil War.
4.Occupation: Farmer

More About Sophia Beach:
1.Burial: Darwin Cem.

Children of Jesse Lathrop and Sophia Beach are:

      1. Cora E Lathrop, born 1869; died Unknown. She married Francis Haddoix April 23, 1888.

      2. Amanda Lathrop, born 1875 in Clark County, Illinois; died Unknown. She married Charles McGrew June 19, 1892.

      3. Pearl L Lathrop, born January 10, 1878; died Unknown. She married Malette Hillebert.

      4. Jesse L Lathrop, born August 28, 1882 in Snyder, Illinois; died January 17, 1961 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He married Anna Bruner August 14, 1901 in Darwin, Clark, Illinois; born March 01, 1883 in Wabash, Clark Coutny, Illinois; died December 23, 1946 in Darwin, Illinois.

      5. Elise Lathrop, born July 18, 1892; died 1969. She married (1) Clarence Tingley. She married (2) Charles Allen Ogle.



Jess and Sophia's signature's are taken from their
Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Home certificate of Identification

Jess and Sophia's signature's from their
Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Home certificate of Identification


"War of ... against the Rebellion" is the Civil War
between the North/Union and South/Confederate States.
Letters Jess wrote and are in his file at:
Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Home


Letter One Page1

Page 2

Page 3

Letter Two



Church and land Jess and Sophia donated.

Church Deed


Obituary, Documents, and Photo:
Jesse Lathrop of Tenn.


Jesse's Discharge


Photos and Documents below furnished to WebPage by
Linda Dianne Lathrop Cardwell



Jesse L. Lathrop
No Date

Sophia E. Beach
Possible Wedding Photo

Jesse L. Lathrop Obit
 


"It has come to my attention that Bright's Disease was quite common back then. I'm sure it still is in our age but perhaps under another name. Great Grandmother Sophia Lathrop's death record." Dianne

 

6-14-2009