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     He was born on 2 April 1841 at Guilford, York Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, on his death registration, his birthplace was recorded as Lawrence, Kentucky.^7,8,10,6,11 Alternatively, he may have been born on 5 April 1841.¹² Jonathan married Jane Elizabeth Sykes on 30 August 1862 at Guilford, York Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, or the 20th according to Find A Grave memorial page, but this was before the date that the marriage license was issued.^{13,14,15,16,17} Jonathan married Louisa J. Marsh on 5 September 1898, they were first cousins.^{1,18,6,14,19,20}
     Jonathan Blasdel Nowlin died on 17 December 1931 at Farmer City, Santa Anna Twp., DeWitt County, Illinois, USA, at age 90.^9,8,6,15,21
     Jonathan Blasdel Nowlin was buried on 20 December 1931 at Wrights Grove Cemetery, Maroa, Maroa Twp., Macon County, Illinois, USA.^6,15,21
     

Military Service

     Cpl. Jonathan Nowlin began military service on 16 August 1862 at the age of 21 at Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, enlisted on August 16, 1862 as a corporal. He served in H Company 83rd Indiana Infantry.

Regimental History
Eighty-third Infantry INDIANA
(3-YEARS)

Eighty-third Infantry. -- Cols., Benjamin J. Spooner, George H. Scott; Lieut.-Cols., James H. Cravens, Benjamin H. Myers, George H. Scott, William N. Craw; Majs., James S. Jelley, Jacob W. Eggleston, George H. Scott, Eli F. Scott.

This regiment was organized at Lawrenceburg and was mustered in Sept. 9, 1862. It was composed of nine companies of enlisted men and one company of drafted men, the drafted menbeing discharged from service at the end of nine months from Nov. 15, 1862.

The regiment moved to Memphis, where it was assigned to the army operating in western Tennessee, and participated in the march to the Tallahatchie and the December campaign against Vicksburg, being actively engaged in the assault at Chickasaw Bluffs. It then joined the Arkansas expedition and was engaged in the storming and capture of Arkansas Post, after which it joined Grant's army and took part in the operations about Vicksburg.

Moving to the rear of the city, it was engaged at the battle of Champion's Hill, then entered the trenches at Vicksburg and was constantly on duty, often under fire, until its capitulation, taking part in the assaults of May 19 and 22.

It was in the siege and capture of Jackson, and at the close of the Vicksburg campaign accompanied Sherman's army to Memphis, marched thence to Chattanooga and participated at Missionary Ridge. It passed the winter in camp near Cleveland, Tenn., then joined the forces entering upon the Atlanta campaign, being actively engaged at Resaca, Dallas, New Hope Church, Kennesaw Mountain, near Atlanta, and at Jonesboro, and then moved north in pursuit of Hood in October.

It was with Sherman on the march to Savannah took part in the assault upon Fort McAllister, then moved to Beaufort S. C., whence it accompanied the army on its march through the Carolinas to Goldsboro, being in the battles of Columbia, S. C., and Bentonville, N. C. After Johnston's surrender, it marched to Washington by way of Raleigh, Petersburg and Richmond, and participated in the grand review in May.

It was mustered out June 3, 1865 and the recruits were transferred to the 48th Ind.

The original strength of the regiment was 973 and it gained by recruits, 120; total, 1,093. Loss by death, 249; desertion, 19; unaccounted for, 116.

Source: Union Army, vol. 3, p. 162

Battles Fought
Fought on 28 Dec 1862 at Chickasaw Bayou, MS.
Fought on 11 Jan 1863 at Arkansas Post, AR.
Fought on 25 Mar 1863 at Ford Farm, MS.
Fought on 16 May 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Fought on 19 May 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Fought on 22 May 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Fought on 28 May 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Fought on 29 May 1864 at Dallas, GA.
Fought on 30 May 1864 at Dallas, GA.
Fought on 27 Jun 1864 at Kenesaw Mountain, GA.
Fought on 28 Jul 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Fought on 26 Aug 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Fought on 31 Aug 1864 at Jonesboro, GA.
Fought on 1 Sep 1864 at Jonesboro, GA.
Fought on 22 Nov 1864 at Macon, GA..^{22,15,23,24,21,25} Jonathan Blasdel Nowlin ended his military service on 2 June 1865 discharged as a private; he was demoted as a result of accidentally injuring a fellow soldier while doing some "horse play". His service included the march through Georgia with General Sherman..

End of Military Service section.^15,21

     Jona appeared on the 1860 Federal Census Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of his parents, Silas and Martha J. Nowlin.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Elizabeth Langdale who died 21 January 1877, her son-in-law, J. B. Nowlin of Austin Twp., was listed as a survivor.²⁶
     Jonathan B. and Jane E Nowlin appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois, enumerated 4 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: Elenor E., Martha L., Emma J., Cortez D., Silas Rueben and Jont A., were listed as living with them. As was his nephew, Silas E. Nowlin.Their daughter Martha had mumps at the time of the census.¹⁶
     In the obituary of Silas Emerson Nowlin who died 25 March 1891, his son, Jonathan B. Nowlin was listed as a survivor.¹
     The following article appeared in the Decatur, Illinois Decatur Herald Dispatch, 11 July 1891 :

     In the obituary of Mrs. Clarence Emery who died 9 December 1896, her father, J. B. Nowlin of Decatur, was listed as a survivor.²⁸
     In the obituary of Jane S. Nowlin who died 17 December 1896, his husband, Jonathan B. Nowlin was listed as a survivor.¹⁷
     In the obituary of Jane E Nowlin who died 17 December 1896, her husband, J. B. Nowlin was listed as a survivor.²⁹
     Applied as an invalid for his Civil War pension.³⁰
     The following article appeared in the Decatur, Illinois Decatur Daily Review, 18 June 1898 :

     The following article appeared in the Farmer City, Illinois Farmer City Journal, 1 February 1918 :

     In the obituary of Jont A. Nowlin who died 14 August 1928, Jonathan Blasdel Nowlin was listed as a survivor.³³
     J. B. Nowlin appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Farmer City, Santa Anna Twp., DeWitt County, Illinois, enumerated 3 April 1930, described as a widower. As was his widowed daughter, Emma J. Nowlin both John and his daughter.¹¹
     The following article appeared in the Decatur, Illinois Decatur Herald, 7 April 1931 :

     In the obituary of Cortez Dewey Nowlin who died 10 May 1931, his father, J. B. Nowlin was listed as a survivor.³⁴ He, his father was one of the heirs to the estate of Cortez D. Nowlin on 23 May 1931 at Decatur, Decatur Twp., Macon County, Illinois, USA.³⁵
     In the obituary of Silas R. Nowlin who died 16 June 1946, his father, Jonathan B. Nowlin was listed as predeceased.^36,37
     The following biographical information was shared at a Find A Grave memorial page, created, 14 January 2008:

     She was born on 12 March 1843 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^5,7,6,8 Mary married John Gardner Shinkle on 26 September 1864 at Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.⁷
     Mary E. Shinkle died on 25 February 1910 at Portland Sanatorium, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA, at age 66.^7,8
     Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, Silas and Martha J. Nowlin.⁶
     In the obituary of Silas Emerson Nowlin who died 25 March 1891, her daughter, Mary E. Shinkle was listed as a survivor.⁹

     She was born on 9 April 1845 at Cambridge, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, It is not clear if her birth place was Cambridge City, Wayne County, Indiana or some other location known as Cambridge, Indiana.⁴
     Susanna Nowlin died on 21 May 1845.⁶

     She was born on 4 June 1846 at Kentucky, USA.⁴
     Eleanor Cooper Nowlin died on 4 July 1846.⁶

     He was born on 13 September 1837 at Shinkle Ridge, Lewis Twp., Brown County, Ohio, USA.^1,2,3 Walter married Nancy Elizabeth Nowlin on 30 November 1856 at Guilford, York Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, suppress.⁴ Walter married Nancy Elizabeth Nowlin on 30 November 1858 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^5,3,6
     Walter Leonidas Shinkle died on 13 August 1915 at Higginsport, Brown County, Ohio, USA, at age 77 There is a death registered in the Ohio Death Certificate Index for Walter L Shinkle on 4/13/1915 in Brown County; Vilume Numer: 1616 and Certificate Number 20148.^4,2
     Walter Leonidas Shinkle was buried at Shinkle Ridge Cemetery, Higginsport, Brown County, Ohio, USA.²
     Walter L and Nancy Shinkle appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Lewis Twp., Brown County, Ohio, enumerated 7 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their children: Ella, Stella, Charley and Everet, were listed as living with them.³

     She was born on 19 February 1860 at Higginsport, Brown County, Ohio, USA.^1,2 Mary married David Watson Metzger.³
     Mary Elizabeth Shinkle died on 8 August 1940 at West Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, USA, at age 80.^1,2
     Mary Elizabeth Shinkle was buried at McKendree Cemetery, Buena Vista, Scioto County, Ohio, USA.²

     She was born on 6 October 1861 at Higginsport, Brown County, Ohio, USA.^1,2,3
     Sallie Eleanor Shinkle died on 18 January 1932 at Higginsport, Brown County, Ohio, USA, at age 70.^1,2
     Sallie Eleanor Shinkle was buried at Shinkle Ridge Cemetery, Higginsport, Brown County, Ohio, USA.²
     She was commonly known as Ella.³ Her name was also recorded as Sally Elenor Shinkle.²
     Ella appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Lewis Twp., Brown County, Ohio in the household of her parents, Walter and Nancy Shinkle.³

     She was born on 23 December 1867 at Higginsport, Brown County, Ohio, USA.² She was born on 23 December 1867 at Shinkle Ridge, Lewis Twp., Brown County, Ohio, USA.^1,3 Estella married Henry Ellsworth Butler.⁴
     Estella Maria Shinkle died on 20 September 1941 at Higginsport, Brown County, Ohio, USA, at age 73.¹
     Estella Maria Shinkle died on 20 September 1941 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, at age 73.²
     Estella Maria Shinkle was buried at Shinkle Ridge Cemetery, Higginsport, Brown County, Ohio, USA.²
     She was commonly known as Stella.³
     Stella appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Lewis Twp., Brown County, Ohio in the household of her parents, Walter and Nancy Shinkle.³

     He was born on 4 August 1869 at Shinkle Ridge, Lewis Twp., Brown County, Ohio, USA.^1,2,3
     Charles Thomas Shinkle died on 4 January 1964 at age 94.¹
     He was commonly known as Charley.²
     Charley appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Lewis Twp., Brown County, Ohio in the household of his parents, Walter and Nancy Shinkle, listed as a farmer.²

     He was born on 24 December 1879 at Shinkle Ridge, Lewis Twp., Brown County, Ohio, USA.^{1,2,4,5,6,7,8} Guy married Lona W. White circa 1902, married 8 years in the 1910 census.^9,10,8
     Guy Everett Shinkle died on 19 October 1979 at Temple, Bell County, Texas, USA, at age 99.^2,3,5
     Guy Everett Shinkle was buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA.⁵
     He was commonly known as Everet.⁷
     Everet appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Lewis Twp., Brown County, Ohio in the household of his parents, Walter and Nancy Shinkle, listed as a farm laborer.⁷
     Everett and Lona W. Shinkle appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Lafayette, Fairfield Twp., Tippecanoe County, Indiana, enumerated 16 April 1910, described as "life insurance". Their daughter, Dorothy, was listed as living with them.⁸
     Guy Everett Shinkle registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 at Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA, at the age of 38. He was selling life insurance for the Ohio State Life Ins Company. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Lona W. Shinkle.¹⁰
     I was unable to find a patent reference to the cigarette rolling machine mentioned on the Find A Grave memorial page, but did find United States Patent US1465963, for a Re & De Railing Device for coal cars in mines. In this document, Henry A Brown describes the device and assigns 1/3 interest to Guy E Shinkle and 1/3 interest to Frank M White (who may have been related to Guy's wife, Lona White.)

Re and De Railing Device Patent 1,465,963. Guy Everett Shinkle registered for the "Old Man's" draft in 1942 at West Virginia, USA, at the age of at an unknown age . He was self employed and married.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as.⁴
     The following biographical information was shared at his Find A Grave memorial page, originally published, 15 August 2010:

     She was born on 29 October 1844 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, on her son Silas' death registration, her birthplace was recorded as Indiana.^5,7,8,9,6,4 Jane married Jonathan Blasdel Nowlin on 30 August 1862 at Guilford, York Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, or the 20th according to Find A Grave memorial page, but this was before the date that the marriage license was issued.^10,11,12,9,3
     Jane Elizabeth Nowlin died on 16 December 1896 at Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois, USA, at age 52.^13,8
     
     
     Jane Elizabeth Nowlin was buried on 19 December 1896 at Wrights Grove Cemetery, Maroa, Maroa Twp., Macon County, Illinois, USA.^14,8
     Jane E. Sikes appeared on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census of Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, in the household of Thomas Langdall.⁵
     Jane appeared on the 1860 Federal Census Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of hermother, Elizabeth Sykes.⁶
     In the obituary of Elizabeth Langdale who died 21 January 1877, her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Nowlin of Austin Twp., was listed as a survivor.¹⁵
     Jonathan B. and Jane E Nowlin appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois, enumerated 4 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: Elenor E., Martha L., Emma J., Cortez D., Silas Rueben and Jont A., were listed as living with them. As was his nephew, Silas E. Nowlin.Their daughter Martha had mumps at the time of the census.⁹
     In the obituary of Mrs. Clarence Emery who died 9 December 1896, her mother, Mrs. J. B. Nowlin was listed as a survivor but dangerously ill.¹⁶
     The following article appeared in the Decatur, Illinois Morning Herald-Despatch, 15 December 1896 :

     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Decatur Weekly Republican published in Decatur, Illinois 17 December 1896:


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Morning Herald-Despatch published in Decatur, Illinois 17 December 1896:


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Decatur Daily Republican published in Decatur, Illinois 19 December 1896:


     The following article appeared in the Decatur, Illinois Decatur Daily Republican, 22 December 1896 :

     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Daily Review 22 December 1896:


     The following obituary appeared in the weekly newspaper the Lawrenceburg Press published in Lawrenceburg, Indiana 14 January 1897:


     In the obituary of Silas R. Nowlin who died 16 June 1946, his mother, Mrs. Jonathan B. Nowlin was listed as predeceased.^21,22

     She was born on 4 August 1863 at Guilford, York Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^4,3,5 Eleanore married Clarence Foster Emery on 22 August 1880 at Macon County, Illinois, USA.^7,8,9,10,3
     Eleanore Elizabeth Nowlin died on 9 December 1896 at Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois, USA, at age 33.^11,3,12
     She was also survived by eight children whose names were not listed.¹³
     Eleanore Elizabeth Nowlin was buried on 12 December 1896 at Wrights Grove Cemetery, Maroa, Maroa Twp., Macon County, Illinois, USA.^14,15
     Elenor E. appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Jonathan and Jane E Nowlin.⁵
     An article about a major tornado causing devastation in several counties, including the farm of Clarence Foster Emery published on 21 May 1883 at the newspaper the Decatur Daily Republican referenced Mrs. Clarence F. Emery, as her unnamed wife present at the time of the tornado.¹⁶

     In the obituary of Emma Francis Emery who died 9 August 1887, her mother, Elenor Emery was listed as a survivor.¹⁷
     The following article appeared in the Decatur, Illinois Herald-Despatch, 16 June 1888 :

     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Morning Herald-Despatch published in Decatur, Illinois 10 December 1896:


     In the obituary of Jane S. Nowlin who died 17 December 1896, her daughter, Mrs. Clarence F. Emery was listed as predeceased.¹²
     In the obituary of Jane E Nowlin who died 17 December 1896, her daughter, Eleanor E. Nowlin was listed as predeceased.⁶
     In the obituary of Louis L. Emery who died 10 August 1948, his wife, the former Eleanor Nowlin, was listed as a survivor.¹⁹

     She was born on 5 April 1866 at Guilford, York Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^1,2,9,4 Martha married Albert Grant Curry on 22 February 1888 at Macon County, Illinois, USA.^{10,11,9,12,13,14}
     Martha Louisa Nowlin died on 17 December 1946 at Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA, at age 80.^2,14
     Martha Louisa Nowlin was buried at Prairie Home Cemetery, Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA.¹⁴
     She was commonly known as Louisa.¹²
     Martha L. appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Jonathan and Jane E Nowlin.⁴
     In the obituary of Jane E Nowlin who died 17 December 1896, her daughter, Martha L. Nowlin was listed as a survivor.⁸
     Albert G. and Martha Curry appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Sheridan Twp., Phelps County, Nebraska, enumerated 27 June 1900 Their children: Seth and Ralph, were listed as living with them.⁹
     A. G. and Martha Curry appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Sheridan Twp., Phelps County, Nebraska, enumerated 19 January 1920.¹⁵
     In the obituary of Jont A. Nowlin who died 14 August 1928, Martha Louisa Nowlin was listed as a survivor.¹⁶
     In the obituary of Cortez Dewey Nowlin who died 10 May 1931, her sister, Mrs. A. G. Curry was listed as a survivor.¹⁷
     In the obituary of Silas R. Nowlin who died 16 June 1946, his sister, Mrs. A. G. Curry of Holdredge, Nebraska, was listed as a survivor.^18,19

     She was born on 27 March 1868 at Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, USA.^4,5,7,8,3 Emma married George Douglas Applegate on 31 December 1885 at Macon County, Illinois, USA, married 14 years at the time of the 1900 census.^9,10,11,8
     Emma Jane Nowlin died on 4 May 1950 at Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA, at age 82.¹²
     Emma Jane Nowlin died on 4 May 1950 at Naponee, Franklin County, Nebraska, USA, at age 82.⁵
     Emma Jane Nowlin was buried at Prairie Home Cemetery, Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA.¹²
     Emma J. appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Jonathan and Jane E Nowlin.³
     In the obituary of Jane E Nowlin who died 17 December 1896, her daughter, Emma J. Nowlin was listed as a survivor.¹³
     Douglas and Emma Applegate appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Prairie Twp., Phelps County, Nebraska, enumerated 19 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their children: E. Roy, E. Maude, B. Jennie and Josie Elizabeth, were listed as living with them.⁸ Emma Applegate was listed as the mother of the bride in the marriage of Jennie Bell Applegate and John Emil Erickson before 6 May 1911.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Jont A. Nowlin who died 14 August 1928, Emma Jane Nowlin was listed as a survivor.¹⁵
     Emma J. Nowlin appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Farmer City, Santa Anna Twp., DeWitt County, Illinois, in the household of J. B. Nowlin.⁶
     In the obituary of Cortez Dewey Nowlin who died 10 May 1931, her sister, Emma Applegate was listed as a survivor.¹⁶
     In the obituary of Silas R. Nowlin who died 16 June 1946, his sister, Emma Applegate of Naponee, Nebraska, was listed as a survivor.^17,18

     He was born on 28 July 1870 at Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, USA.^{6,7,10,2,3,4,5,11} Cortez married Minnie Belle Jump on 15 March 1893 at Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois, USA.^{12,13,14,15,10,2,3,4,16}
     Cortez Dewey Nowlin died on 10 May 1931 at Maroa, Maroa Twp., Macon County, Illinois, USA, at age 60.^17,8,2,3,11
     
     Cortez Dewey Nowlin was buried on 13 May 1931 at Maroa Township Cemetery, Maroa, Maroa Twp., Macon County, Illinois, USA.^2,3      His estate was probated on 23 May 1931 at Decatur, Decatur Twp., Macon County, Illinois, USA, to his wife, Minnie Nowlin and Jonathan B. Nowlin, Oscar J. B. Nowlin and Alice Wilson.¹⁸
     He was commonly known as Cort.¹⁹
     Cortez D. appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Jonathan and Jane E Nowlin.⁵
     The following article appeared in the Decatur, Illinois Decatur Daily Review, 13 June 1891 :

     In the obituary of Jane E Nowlin who died 17 December 1896, her son, Cortez D. Nowlin was listed as a survivor.⁹
     In the obituary of Jane S. Nowlin who died 17 December 1896, his son, Cortez Nowlin was listed as a survivor.²¹
     An article about the marriage of Silas R. Nowlin and Pearl A. Rau published on 18 February 1897 at the newspaper the Decatur Daily Republican referenced the attendance of C. O. (sic) Nowlin.²²

     Cortez D. Nowlin was referenced in a newspaper article about the division of Jonathan B Nowlin's land among three of his sons: Silas, John and Cortez published on 18 June 1898 at the newspaper the Decatur Daily Review.²³

     Cortez D. and Minnie B. Nowlin appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois, enumerated 4 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their daughter, Alice Eva, was listed as living with them.⁴
     Court D and Minnie Nowlin appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois, enumerated 21 April 1910, described as a retired farmer. Their children: Alice E. and Gladys M, were listed as living with them.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Clarence Emery who died 19 May 1917, his brother-in-law, C. D. Nowlin of Maroa, was listed as a survivor.²⁴
     In the obituary of Walter Emery who died 28 January 1918, his uncle, C. D. Nowlin of Maroa, Illinois, was listed as a survivor.²⁵
     C. D. Nowlin was expected to attend the funeral of his niece, Mary (sic) Rinehart who died 12 February 1919 at Shaws Point Twp., Macoupin County, Illinois, USA.²⁶
     Cortez D. and Minnie B. Nowlin appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Maroa, Maroa Twp., Macon County, Illinois, enumerated 10 January 1920 Their children: Gladys and Oscar J. B., were listed as living with them.¹⁵
     An article about Bevins Jump's 83 birthday celebration published on 6 January 1922 at the newspaper the Decatur Herald referenced C. D. Nowlin, his son-in-law, who was a guest at the celebration.²⁷

     The following article appeared in the Decatur, Illinois Decatur Herald, 19 March 1922 :

     In the obituary of Jont A. Nowlin who died 14 August 1928, Cortez Dewey Nowlin was listed as a survivor.²⁸
     C. D. Nowlin attended the funeral of his brother, Dr. J. A. Nowlin on 4 September 1928 at the newspaper, The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, USA.²⁹
     Cortez D. and Minnie B. Nowlin appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Maroa, Maroa Twp., Macon County, Illinois, enumerated 23 April 1930, described as an agent for an auto insurance company. Their son, Oscar J. B., was listed as living with them.¹⁴
     The following article appeared in the Decatur, Illinois Decatur Herald, 7 April 1931 :

     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Decatur Herald & Review published in Decatur, Illinois circa 11 May 1931:


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Decatur Herald published in Decatur, Illinois 11 May 1931:


     The following article appeared in the Decatur, Illinois Decatur Herald, 24 May 1931 :

     In the obituary of Gladys May Nowlin who died 2 July 1984, his father, Cortez Nowlin, was listed as predeceased.³²

     She was born on 10 December 1872 at Indiana, USA.⁴
     Mary J. Nowlin died on 4 September 1873.³
     In the obituary of Jane E Nowlin who died 17 December 1896, her daughter, Mary J. Nowlin was listed as predeceased.¹
     According to her mother's obituary there were two daughters named Mary:
Mary J who died in 1873, and Mary I.¹

     She was born in 1848 at Puslinch Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.²

     He was born on 18 July 1878 at Maroa, Maroa Twp., Macon County, Illinois, USA.^1,2,3,5,4 Jont married Emma Jane Rau on 22 February 1899 at Macon County, Illinois, USA, married 1 year in the 1900 census.^{6,7,8,9,10,3,5}
     Jont A. Nowlin died on 14 August 1928, in a sanitarium, at Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA, at age 50.^2,11,12
     
     Jont A. Nowlin was buried on 18 August 1928 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City, Santa Anna Twp., DeWitt County, Illinois, USA.^13,5
     He was commonly known as Bert.⁵
     Jont A. appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Jonathan and Jane E Nowlin.⁴
     In the obituary of Jane E Nowlin who died 17 December 1896, her son, Jont A. Nowlin was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     The following article appeared in the Decatur, Illinois Decatur Daily Republican, 22 February 1899 :

     Jont A. and Emma J. Nowlin appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois, enumerated 6 June 1900, described as a farmer.³
     Research notes (April 2017):

     The following article appeared in the Decatur, Illinois Decatur Herald, 30 November 1910 :

     Dr. Jont A. Nowlin was referenced in the engagement announcement of an unknown person on 10 December 1925 at the newspaper the at Decatur Herald; Announce Engagement
The engagement and approaching marriage of Dr. Owen W. E. Nowlin, of Farmer City, ot Miss Anna Margaret Carson, of Belleflower, was made recently by the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Carson. The date of the wedding has not been made known.

Dr. Nowlin is the son of Dr. Jont A. Nowlin who has been an osteopathic physician in Farmer City for more than 18 years. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois receiving a bachelor of science degree from that college and also graduated from the Physicians' and Surgeons' college of Chicago receiving his M.D. degree there. He has spent the past two years as an interne (sic) in the California hospital located at Los Angeles, Cal.

Miss Carson comes from a very prominent family in Belle flower. She is also a graduate of the U. of I. with the class of 1922.

The couple will probably locate in California following the wedding.¹⁸
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Farmer City Journal published in Farmer City, Illinois 20 August 1928:


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Decatur Herald published in Decatur, Illinois 29 August 1928:


     The following account of the funeral of Dr. J. A. Nowlin appeared in the Bloomington, Illinois The Pantagraph, on 4 September 1928 :
In the obituary of Dr. Wilfred Jonathan Nowlin which printed 11 August 1960, his father, Dr. J. A. Nowlin was listed but not as a survivor, implying that he was predeceased.¹⁹
     In the obituary of Dr. Owen Wendel Emen Nowlin who died 10 April 1973, his parents, Dr. J. A. Nowlin and Emma Rou (sic) were listed or implied as predeceased.²⁰