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     Quint Bagwell was born circa 1866 in Tennessee. He was the son of Watt Bagwell and Ellen (?)

     Eddie Bagwell was born circa 1869 in Tennessee. He was the son of Watt Bagwell and Ellen (?)

     Helen Bagwell was born circa 1875 in Tennessee. She was the daughter of Watt Bagwell and Ellen (?)

     Richard Bagwell was born on 23 August 1876 in Tennessee. He was the son of Watt Bagwell and Ellen (?) Richard Bagwell married Hattie Manson in 1899 at Montgomery County, Tennessee. Richard Bagwell married Lizzie O'Neal before 1920.

     Mary Bagwell was born circa 1878 in Tennessee. She was the daughter of Watt Bagwell and Ellen (?)

     Donald Bagwell was born on 24 January 1882 in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was the son of Watt Bagwell and Ellen (?) Donald Bagwell married Mabel Dee Johnson before 1913. Donald Bagwell died on 18 December 1952 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, at age 70. He was buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.

     Hattie Manson was born in December 1881 in Tennessee. As of 1899,her married name was Bagwell. She married Richard Bagwell, son of Watt Bagwell and Ellen (?), in 1899 at Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     George Bagwell is the son of Richard Bagwell and Hattie Manson. George Bagwell married Virginia (?) before 1920.

     Richard James Bagwell was born on 28 April 1903 in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was the son of Richard Bagwell and Hattie Manson. Richard James Bagwell lived in 1930 in Fall Creek, Madison County, Indiana; He was a prisoner at the Indiana Reformatory at Fall Creek, Madison County, Indiana. He died in February 1991 at age 87.

     Hattie L. Bagwell was born on 15 June 1907 in Tennessee. She was the daughter of Richard Bagwell and Hattie Manson. As of 9 October 1926,her married name was Allen. Hattie L. Bagwell married German Allen on 9 October 1926 at Marion County, Indiana. Hattie L. Bagwell died on 22 June 1964 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 57. She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Compton, Los Angeles County, California.

     German Allen was also known as Jerman Allen. He was born circa 1902 in Tennessee. He married Hattie L. Bagwell, daughter of Richard Bagwell and Hattie Manson, on 9 October 1926 at Marion County, Indiana. German Allen died on 7 August 1976 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. He was buried at Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

     Archie R Bagwell was born on 20 March 1909 in Woodlawn, Tennessee. He was the son of Richard Bagwell and Hattie Manson. Archie R Bagwell died on 18 January 1937 in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky, at age 27.

     Virginia (?) married George Bagwell, son of Richard Bagwell and Hattie Manson, before 1920.

     Joseph A. Bagwell is the son of George Joseph Bagwell and Virginia Evelyn Foster.

     John C. Bagwell is the son of George Joseph Bagwell and Virginia Evelyn Foster.

     Mabel Dee Johnson was born on 1 March 1883 in Perry County, Missouri. As of 1907,her married name was Huddelston. She married Dan Huddelston in 1907. As of before 1913,her married name was Bagwell. Mabel Dee Johnson married Donald Bagwell, son of Watt Bagwell and Ellen (?), before 1913. Mabel Dee Johnson died on 30 May 1983 in Brokaw Hospital, Norman, McLean County, Illinois, at age 100. She was buried on 4 June 1983 at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.

     Genevieve Bagwell was born on 9 December 1913 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Donald Bagwell and Mabel Dee Johnson. As of after 1930,her married name was Walker. Genevieve Bagwell married (?) Walker after 1930. Genevieve Bagwell died on 19 June 1996 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, at age 82. She was buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.

     (?) Walker married Genevieve Bagwell, daughter of Donald Bagwell and Mabel Dee Johnson, after 1930.

     Alice Seay Bagwell was born on 24 January 1916 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Donald Bagwell and Mabel Dee Johnson. As of after 1930,her married name was Robinson. Alice Seay Bagwell married (?) Robinson after 1930. Alice Seay Bagwell died before 2016.

     (?) Robinson married Alice Seay Bagwell, daughter of Donald Bagwell and Mabel Dee Johnson, after 1930.

     Julia Ann Bagwell was born on 7 March 1919 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Donald Bagwell and Mabel Dee Johnson. As of after 1935,her married name was Cisco. Julia Ann Bagwell married Taylor Cisco after 1935. Julia Ann Bagwell died on 7 January 2013 in Colorado at age 93. She was buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.

     Taylor Cisco married Julia Ann Bagwell, daughter of Donald Bagwell and Mabel Dee Johnson, after 1935.

     Dan Huddelston married Mabel Dee Johnson in 1907. Dan Huddelston died in 1912.

     Maybelle Bagwell was born on 15 May 1921 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Donald Bagwell and Mabel Dee Johnson. As of 27 September 1938,her married name was Toplyn. Maybelle Bagwell married Ernest Toplyn on 27 September 1938 at Covington County, Indiana. Maybelle Bagwell died on 20 June 1943 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, at age 22.

     Ernest Toplyn married Maybelle Bagwell, daughter of Donald Bagwell and Mabel Dee Johnson, on 27 September 1938 at Covington County, Indiana.

     Louise Gladys Bagwell was born on 29 March 1922 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Donald Bagwell and Mabel Dee Johnson. As of after 1940,her married name was Ellis. Louise Gladys Bagwell married John Ellis after 1940. Louise Gladys Bagwell died on 12 August 1997 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, at age 75.

     John Ellis married Louise Gladys Bagwell, daughter of Donald Bagwell and Mabel Dee Johnson, after 1940.

     Margaret L. Bagwell was born circa 1926 in Illinois. She was the daughter of Donald Bagwell and Mabel Dee Johnson. As of after 1946,her married name was Harmon. Margaret L. Bagwell married (?) Harmon after 1946. Margaret L. Bagwell died on 1 January 2012 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. She was buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.

     (?) Harmon married Margaret L. Bagwell, daughter of Donald Bagwell and Mabel Dee Johnson, after 1946.

     Donald Theodore Bagwell was born on 23 March 1929 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. He was the son of Donald Bagwell and Mabel Dee Johnson. Donald Theodore Bagwell died on 16 April 2016 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, at age 87


Bloomington - Donald T. Bagwell, 88, of Bloomington, passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, on April 16, 2016 at his residence in Bloomington.

His graveside service will be conducted at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Military Rites will be accorded by the Bloomington-Normal American Legion Honor Guard. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at Jazz Upfront, 107 W. Front Street in Bloomington, after the service, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Expressions of condolence for the family should be mailed to the attention of Taylor Cisco, Alpha and Omega Bloomington Outreach, 3 Felton Place, Bloomington, IL, 61701. Memorial contributions for the Donald Bagwell Performing Art Scholarship should be mailed to Cisco and Cisco Productions, P. O. Box 5023, River Forest, IL, 60305.

Donald T. “Bags” Bagwell was born from the union of Donald Bagwell and Mable Dee Johnson.

His sisters and brother (all deceased) were Genevieve, Alice Ella, Julia Ann, May Bell, Louise, and Margaret Bagwell, and Vernon and Grace Huddleston.His surviving nephews and nieces include Taylor Cisco, Jr., David Cisco, Ernest Toplyn, Michael Toplyn, Valerie Bell, and Larry Bell.

Donald moved to Woodhill Towers in Bloomington for the last 8 months of his life, a short distance from his childhood home and his long-time residence. Donald served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952, and attended Illinois State University upon his discharge. Donald was employed at Model Window Cleaners, Paxton’s Office Supplies, the former Illinois House and other businesses until his retirement.

Donald left behind many friends from the extended Hursey, Doage, Gaston and Waddell families, as well as Dr. Gary Brandenburg, Chuck Howard, Mike Shepard, Greg and Chris Marlett, David Deneen and Dan Deneen. Countless other persons enjoyed Donald’s good company, humor and wit at his home at Madison and Oakland Streets, which was welcome to all.

Donald will be missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to have known him.

Online condolences and memories of Donald may be left for the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.


He was buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.