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     William Cooper was born in 1825 in Kentucky. He married Rebecca Adaline Bagwell, daughter of William Bagwell and Elizabeth Elliott Martin, on 20 February 1849 at Parke County, Indiana. William Cooper died in 1880.

     Matilda Jane Bagwell was born in June 1826 in Parke County, Indiana. She was the daughter of William Bagwell and Elizabeth Elliott Martin. As of 8 October 1850,her married name was Mowrer. Matilda Jane Bagwell married Levi H. Mowrer on 8 October 1850 at Rockville, Parke County, Indiana.¹ Matilda Jane Bagwell died in 1875 in White County, Indiana,
Married Levi H. Mowrer on October 8, 1850 in Rockville, Parke County, Indiana.

The Mowrer family came to White County about 1850, and settled in the partially developed region of Union Township. In that township James Mowrer was born, February 10, 1854, a son of Levi H. and Matilda J. (Bagwell) Mowrer. The Mowrers are of German descent, as is indicated by the present form of the name, and came West from the State of Pennsylvania. Levi Mowrer married Miss Bagwell in Indiana, and she was of Scotch-Irish decent, her ancestors having lived for a number of years in Southern Indiana. To Levi and Matilda Mowrer were born five children: Joseph, now deceased; James; Rudolph; Mary, wife of William Fisher, of Winamac; and Daniel. Levii Mowrer was a republican but did his part in the world as a good citizen without holding office. He was a farmer and stock raiser, and owned sixty acres of land, which he subsequently sold, and had been retired for several years before his death on October 9, 1898. His wife passed away July 30, 1879. They are at rest in the cemetery by the old Brethren Church. The mother was a member of the German Lutheran Church.

Source: A Standard History of White County, Indiana: An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with an Extended Survey of Modern Developments in the Progress of Town and Country.
She was buried at Pike Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, White County, Indiana.

     Levi H. Mowrer was born circa 1824 in Pennsylvania. He married Matilda Jane Bagwell, daughter of William Bagwell and Elizabeth Elliott Martin, on 8 October 1850 at Rockville, Parke County, Indiana.¹ Levi H. Mowrer died circa 1880 in White County, Indiana.

     Dorcas F. Bagwell was born on 9 October 1829 in Parke County, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of William Bagwell and Elizabeth Elliott Martin. Dorcas F. Bagwell died on 31 July 1830 in Parke County, Indiana.¹ She was buried at Martin Cemetery, Parke County, Indiana.¹

     John Wilkie Bagwell was also known as John M. Wilkie Bagwell. He was born on 2 May 1830 in Parke County, Indiana. He was the son of William Bagwell and Elizabeth Elliott Martin. John Wilkie Bagwell married Margaret Low on 13 November 1851 at Shelbyville, Shelby County, Illinois. He served in the 35th Regiment, Missouri Infantry (Union) during the Civil War. John Wilkie Bagwell died on 12 January 1894 in Jasper County, Illinois, at age 63.

     Margaret Low was born in 1834 in Iowa. As of 13 November 1851,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Wilkie Bagwell, son of William Bagwell and Elizabeth Elliott Martin, on 13 November 1851 at Shelbyville, Shelby County, Illinois.

     John S. Bagwell was born on 16 December 1854 in Chariton County, Missouri. He was the son of John Wilkie Bagwell and Margaret Low. John S. Bagwell married Mary Viola Snearly on 28 October 1880 at Jasper County, Illinois. John S. Bagwell died on 23 July 1937 in Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois, at age 82. He was buried at Berlin Cemetery, Oblong, Crawford County, Illinois.

     Mary Viola Snearly was born on 24 February 1862 in Chariton County, Illinois. As of 28 October 1880,her married name was Bagwell. She married John S. Bagwell, son of John Wilkie Bagwell and Margaret Low, on 28 October 1880 at Jasper County, Illinois. Mary Viola Snearly died on 5 September 1943 in Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois, at age 81. She was buried at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois.

     Flora M. Bagwell was born on 12 August 1881 in Jasper County, Illinois. She was the daughter of John S. Bagwell and Mary Viola Snearly. As of 12 June 1895,her married name was Brownfield. Flora M. Bagwell married William Brownfield on 12 June 1895.

     William Brownfield married Nancy Fulton. William Brownfield was born in 1863 in Jasper County, Illinois. He married Flora M. Bagwell, daughter of John S. Bagwell and Mary Viola Snearly, on 12 June 1895. William Brownfield died in 1942 in Jasper County, Illinois.

     Her married name was Brownfield. Nancy Fulton married William Brownfield. Nancy Fulton was born in 1862 in Indiana.

     William Brownfield was born in 1907 in Illinois. He was the son of William Brownfield and Nancy Fulton.

     James E. Bagwell was born on 13 April 1883 in Illinois.¹ He was the son of John S. Bagwell and Mary Viola Snearly. James E. Bagwell married Goldie Shaffer on 14 June 1913 at Knox County, Indiana. James E. Bagwell died on 2 November 1975 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois, at age 92.¹ He was buried at Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.¹

     Goldie Shaffer was also known as Goldie Shafer. She was born on 28 December 1896 in Illinois.¹ As of 14 June 1913,her married name was Bagwell. She married James E. Bagwell, son of John S. Bagwell and Mary Viola Snearly, on 14 June 1913 at Knox County, Indiana. Goldie Shaffer died on 10 November 1976 in Illinois at age 79.¹ She was buried at Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.¹

     Roy Owen Bagwell was born on 10 April 1914 in Oblong, Crawford County, Illinois.¹ He was the son of James E. Bagwell and Goldie Shaffer. Roy Owen Bagwell married Susan Jane Hair after 1927.² Roy Owen Bagwell died on 7 January 1995 in Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana, at age 80.¹ He was buried at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois.¹

     Ruby Danola Bagwell was born on 2 April 1917 in Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of James E. Bagwell and Goldie Shaffer. As of 18 October 1933,her married name was Goodman. Ruby Danola Bagwell married William Henry Goodman on 18 October 1933 at Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. Ruby Danola Bagwell died on 23 April 1998 in Richland County, Illinois, at age 81.¹ She was buried at Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.¹

     Cecil Lawrence Bagwell was born on 8 October 1920 in Noble, Illinois.¹ He was the son of James E. Bagwell and Goldie Shaffer. Cecil Lawrence Bagwell married Ina Mae Hout circa 1940. He fought as a Private in the US Army during World War II.¹ Cecil Lawrence Bagwell died on 13 June 1977 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois, at age 56.¹ He was buried at Maple Dell Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.¹

     Elmer Lee Bagwell was born on 14 April 1929 in Illinois.¹ He was the son of James E. Bagwell and Goldie Shaffer. Elmer Lee Bagwell married Lois Marie "Rose" Scheidecker after 1945. Elmer Lee Bagwell married Catherine E. "Kitty" Altman on 20 August 1969 at Brazil, Clay County, Indiana. Elmer Lee Bagwell died on 19 December 1997 at age 68 and he died of cancer.¹ He was buried at Clearview Cemetery, Brazil, Clay County, Indiana.¹

     Lenna L. Bagwell was born on 29 December 1885 in Jasper County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of John S. Bagwell and Mary Viola Snearly. As of 24 September 1902,her married name was Beavers. Lenna L. Bagwell married Ralph A. Beavers on 24 September 1902 at Richland County, Illinois. Lenna L. Bagwell died on 22 January 1963 in Richland County, Illinois, at age 77.¹ She was buried at Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.¹

     Ralph A. Beavers was born in 1883 in Illinois.¹ He married Lenna L. Bagwell, daughter of John S. Bagwell and Mary Viola Snearly, on 24 September 1902 at Richland County, Illinois. Ralph A. Beavers died in 1953.¹ He was buried at Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.¹

     Ethel Beavers was born in 1904 in Illinois. She was the daughter of Ralph A. Beavers and Lenna L. Bagwell.

     Eva Beavers was born in 1905 in Illinois. She was the daughter of Ralph A. Beavers and Lenna L. Bagwell.

     John Beavers is the son of Ralph A. Beavers and Lenna L. Bagwell.

     Roy Beavers is the son of Ralph A. Beavers and Lenna L. Bagwell.

     Bertha Beavers is the daughter of Ralph A. Beavers and Lenna L. Bagwell.

     Myrtle R. Bagwell was born on 22 January 1888 in Jasper County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of John S. Bagwell and Mary Viola Snearly. As of 16 February 1906,her married name was Gaddy. Myrtle R. Bagwell married John M. Gaddy on 16 February 1906 at Richland County, Illinois. As of after 1907,her married name was Culver. Myrtle R. Bagwell married William Jesse Culver after 1907. Myrtle R. Bagwell died on 21 September 1980 at age 92.¹ She was buried at Maple Dell Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.¹

     John M. Gaddy married Myrtle R. Bagwell, daughter of John S. Bagwell and Mary Viola Snearly, on 16 February 1906 at Richland County, Illinois.

     Orville Virgil “Orpha” Bagwell was also known as Orville V. Bagwell. He was born on 18 May 1891 in Jasper County, Illinois, His World War I Draft Registration Card says he was born on May 18, 1890. He was the son of John S. Bagwell and Mary Viola Snearly. Orville Virgil “Orpha” Bagwell married Florence Ethel Bellinger on 2 December 1910 at Richland County, Illinois. Orville Virgil “Orpha” Bagwell and Florence Ethel Bellinger were divorced before 3 August 1912. Orville Virgil “Orpha” Bagwell married Nellie Ruth Shook in 1914. Orville Virgil “Orpha” Bagwell married Stella Wilson in 1922 at Edwards, Illinois. Orville Virgil “Orpha” Bagwell married Elma Edith Hanson on 9 March 1932 at Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois. Orville Virgil “Orpha” Bagwell lived in 1942 in Mount Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois. He died on 10 December 1963 in Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, at age 72

Orville V Bagwell was a son of John S Bagwell; 1854-1937 and Mary Viola Snearley Bagwell Heath; 1863-1943.

Orville was married to Florence Ethel Bellinger, daughter of Henry Bellinger and Mary Ellen Harmon. The marriage ended in a Divorce.

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News Article;
Daily Illinois State Journal/ Wednesday Dec 11, 1963, Springfield, Ill., page 23.

Orville Bagwell

Girard---- Orville Bagwell, 73, of Mount Carmel was found dead of an apparently self-infected gunshot wound at 4:30 pm., Tuesday at the home of his brother, the body is at C.M. Shane Funeral home.

Survivors include 2 brothers, Abner of Girard, James of Olney; two sisters; Mrs. Myrtle Culver, Mrs. Flora Middleton, both of Springfield.

Macoupin County Coroner, Conrad Dawson will hold an inquest.
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Orville Bagwell (62361113)
Suggested edit: Confirmed by Phone call to Highland Memorial Cemetery, that he is buried in Highland Memorial Cemetery in Mount Carmel, IL Section B Lot 142. Cause of death is suicide by self inflicted gunshot wound / Widowed / Last known occupation was a painter.
Contributor: MBenton (49352839)
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He was buried at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois.

     Florence Ethel Bellinger was born on 20 March 1897 in Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. As of 2 December 1910,her married name was Bagwell. She married Orville Virgil “Orpha” Bagwell, son of John S. Bagwell and Mary Viola Snearly, on 2 December 1910 at Richland County, Illinois. Florence Ethel Bellinger and Orville Virgil “Orpha” Bagwell were divorced before 3 August 1912. As of 3 August 1912,her married name was Way. Florence Ethel Bellinger married William Henry Way on 3 August 1912 at Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. Florence Ethel Bellinger died on 2 August 1974 in Fremont, Newaygo County, Michigan, at age 77. She was buried at West Hesperia Cemetery, Hesperia, Oceana County, Michigan.

     Nellie Ruth Shook was born in 1893. As of 1914,her married name was Bagwell. She married Orville Virgil “Orpha” Bagwell, son of John S. Bagwell and Mary Viola Snearly, in 1914. As of before 1916,her married name was Wiman. Nellie Ruth Shook married Charlie H. Wiman before 1916. Nellie Ruth Shook died in 1955. She was buried at Harmony Cemetery, Bellair, Crawford County, Illinois.