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GEEDING Family

1. John GEEDING was born 25 Sep 1818 in Maryland. [There was a 14 Jun 1818 christening for "John GIDINGS" son of James and Eliz., Roman Catholic Church, Mattawoman, Charles County, MD.]
John married Lovina SMITH born about 1816 in Ohio or New York to Johnathan C. b1788-d1880 and Juda (GRAY) SMITH b1790-d1855, both of Ashtabula County, Ohio. [The 1850 census places John and Lovina with their first four children in Wayne Township, Ashtabula Co OH — Lovina's home county.]
John GEEDING moved from Wayne Township, Ashtabula County OH (1850) → Rock Island County, Illinois (1847, where Simon was born) → Burton Township, Adams County, Illinois (1853-1860, where the family appears in the 1860 census under the spelling "Giddings") → Calhoun County, Illinois Point Precinct from about 1862.
[1880 Census of Point Precinct, Calhoun County, Illinois lists John GEEDING, 65y, b1815, Maryland, farmer, head and Lavine GEEDING, 64y, b1816, New York, wife.]
John died 17 Dec 1884, buried in Beechville Cemetery, Calhoun County, Illinois, or Geeding Cemetery in Golden Eagle, Calhoun County, Illinois. Lovina died 28 Jun 1888 in Calhoun County, Illinois, and was buried in Seidler Cemetery, Calhoun County, Illinois. [There is a probate file #8, in box 59 for Lovina GEEDING.]
John and Lovina (SMITH) GEEDING had children. Lovina was the mother of ten and eight survived to adulthood:

1-1. Simon [Samuel] A. GEEDING was born 18 Apr 1849 in Rock Island County, Illinois, to John and Lovina (SMITH) GEEDING. Simon 1st married 25 Apr 1871 to Sada BURNETT.
Simon and Sada had one son:
1-1-1. Albert GEEDING born Mar 1872 in Illinois [1880 census "Alva"].
Sadie died before 1880. [1880 Census of Point Precinct, Calhoun County, Illinois lists Simon, 30y, 1850, Illinois, farmhand, widowed living with his brother Newton.]

Simon was 2nd married 13 Apr 13 1882 in Point Precinct, Calhoun County, Illinois, to Annie E. SEIDLER, who was born about 1856 in St. Louis, Missouri, to John and Elizabeth (ROTH) SEIDLER.
[1910 Census of Point Precinct, Calhoun County, Illinois lists Simon, Anna, and Egbert. Simon & Anna married 27 years (1883). Anna mother of 2 children, both living.]
Simon died in 1917. Anna died 01 Feb 1934. They were buried in Siedler Cemetery, Calhoun County, Illinois. [S. A. Geeding 1846[or1849]-1917 and Anna Geeding 1856-1934.]
Simon A. and Anna E. (SEIDLER) GEEDING had two children:
1-1-2. Mabel GEEDING was born Aug 1887 in Illinois; she married George WEISHAUPT
[1919 Prairie Farmers Directory entry "Weishaupt, George (Mabel Geeding) Golden Eagle R1 Richwoods Sec33 O40a (1880)"]
George and Mabel (GEEDING) WEISHAUPT had children:
1-1-2-1. Harrison Egbert Edward WEISHAUPT was born 5 Aug 1916 in Golden Eagle, Calhoun County, Illinois, died 6 Nov 1916 in Calhoun County, Illinois

1-1-2-2. Melba Marie WEISHAUPT was born 10 May 1921 in Golden Eagle, Calhoun County, Illinois, died 29 Aug 1924 in Calhoun County, Illinois
1-1-3. Egbert GEEDING born Aug 1892 in Illinois; married Letha BOLIN [1919 Prairie Farmers Directory entry "Geeding, Egbert (Letha Bolin) Anna Geeding, mother; Golden Eagle R1 Point Sec4 T85a Anna Geeding (1893)" and Auto Owner: Geeding, Egbert ~ Golden Eagle, R1 ~ Ford and Briscoe]
1-2. Amanda GEEDING [maybe born about 1836 in Ohio per 1850 Gratis, Preble County, Ohio census]

1-3. Minerva Jane GEEDING was born 3 Oct 1844 in Ohio; 1st married 17 Jul 1864 to Walker McCOY, 2nd married Robert Newton WILSON. Minerva Jane's first husband Walker McCOY died sometime between 1864 and 1870, leaving her widowed with their infant son Edward Ferdinand McCOY, born 3 Aug 1865. When she remarried in 1872, she'd been widowed for several years by then. She went by Jane McCOY at that point. Minerva Jane (GEEDING) McCOY WILSON died 1 Nov 1924 in Lincoln County, Missouri, buried in Wilson Cemetery, Batchtown, Calhoun County Illinois.

1-4. Andrew J. GEEDING was born 31 Aug 1846 in Cincinnati, Ohio; married 3 Nov 1874 in Hancock County, Illinois to Annie LOWE, who was born 13 Nov 1853. After his 1874 marriage to Annie Lowe, the family migrated through Newton County Missouri (1880), Otero County Colorado (1900), Webster County Missouri (1910), and Newton, Harvey County Kansas (1920). He died 18 June 1922 in Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, age 75, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery there. "Andrew J. Geeding was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 1, 1846. He was the son of John and Levina Geeding, who were staunch Christians and active church workers. He was married on Nov. 3, 1874 at Carthage, Ill., and went to Batchtown, Ill., to make his new home. For eleven years the home was at Neosho, Mo., where their four children were born and died. Sixteen years ago Mr. and Mrs. Geeding moved from LaJunta, Colo., to Newton, where they have lived almost continuously since. Twenty years ago Mr. Geeding became an Odd Fellow. During his years of strength, he was very active in the lodge. He was clearly converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church in 1886, at Neosho, Mo. He has loved and been very loyal to the church through the years. His faith was strong and his hope was clear. In disposition he was unusually quiet and retiring. He was upright and honest. He loved his home above any other institution, and was true to the lifelong companion of that home.
Of the family of eight, two brothers and a sister have preceded him in death. Those who remain are Mrs. Jane Wilson, Winfield, Mo., Mrs. Jane Link, LaJunta, Colo., Jason Geeding of Batchtown, Ill., and Newton G. Geeding of Eureka, Kansas.
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, by J. R. Caffyn, pastor, and interment was made in Greenwood cemetery." --Evening Kansan-Republican, Newton, Kansas, 21 Jun 1922

1-5. Margaret "Maggie" GEEDING born about 1847; married 9 Nov 1885 in Calhoun County, Illinois to Adam LINK, aged 65, born about 1820 in Virginia to Philip B. and Charlotte (BAILEY) LINK.

1-6. Harvey Newton GEEDING was born 9 May 1851 in Illinois. He lived in Calhoun County and later migrated to Neosho, Missouri, and Greenwood County, Kansas.
Harvey married 17 Mar 1874 in Calhoun County, Illinois to Martha Jane FLANAGIN, who was born 1856 in Calhoun County, Illinois.
[1880 Census of Point Precinct, Calhoun County, Illinois lists Newton GEEDING, 27, 1853, Illinois, farmer, head; Martha GEEDING, 24, 1856, Missouri, wife; Alva, daughter; Luck, son]
Harvey Newton "Newt" GEEDING died 8 Jan 1927, aged 75 years, in Eureka, Greenwood County, Kansas.
Martha died 13 Jul 1909 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri. [Mrs. Martha Geeding died Tuesday, July 13, 1909, at her home in Buffalo township. Martha Flanigan was born in Putnam County, Missouri, Nov. 11, 1856, and was united in marriage to H. N. Geeding March 18, 1874, at Batchtown, Ill., and came to Neosho, Mo., in Sep 1883. To this union were born four sons and three daughters, all of whom are married except the youngest son, Dean, who resides with his parents. The sons are Elmer, Curtice, Edward, and Dean. The daughters are Mrs. C. A. Elliott of Eureaka, Kan., Mrs. L. F. Cruse of Carterville, Mo., and Mrs. J. R. Testerman who lives here. All were present at the funeral except one son, Curtice, who is in Mexico and could not be here. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment made in Oakwood cemetery.]
H. N. died 8 January 1927 in Neosho, buried Oakwood Cemetery, Newton County, Missouri.
"H. N. Geeding, for many years a citizen of the Burch district west of McElhany, died Jan. 8 at Eureka, Kansas, where he had been living since 1913. The body was brought back to his old home and he was buried at Oakwood Monday, Jan. 10. A short funeral service was held at the church and the Odd Fellows had charge of the services at the grave. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. L. R. Lemming, pastor of the Spring Street Methodist church, and a choir from the Christian church consisting of C. C. Mace, J. C. Carter, Mrs. Roy Anderson and Miss Bess Anderson, sang.
H. N. Geeding was born in Rock Island, ILL., 1851. He was married to Miss Martha Jane Flanigan in the year 1874, at Batchtown, Ill. The Wife and mother departed this life seventeen years ago last July.
To this union were born seven children, four boys and three girls, and all are living, namely: Mrs. C. A. Elliott of Eureka, Kan.; Mrs. Blanche E. Cruse of Webb City, MO; Mrs. J. R. Testerman of Neosho; Elmer of Goodman, Mo.; Curtis of Houston, Tex.; Edward of Neosho; and Deane of Chanute, Kan. All were present at the time of his death excepting the oldest son, Elmer.
Mr. Geeding was a carpenter and concrete worker, and was well known in Neosho. He was a good citizen and leaves many friends in this county." --Neosho Times, Thur 13 Jan 1927, page 3
Harvey Newton and Martha Jane (FLANAGIN) GEEDING had seven children:
1-6-1. Elmer Sidney "Luck" GEEDING, born 18 Feb 1876 in Calhoun County, Illinois; married Nancy Jane PALMER, who died 23 May 1968 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri; Elmer died 15 Jan 1958 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri.

1-6-2. Esther [not Aster] M. GEEDING born 3 Oct 1878 in Batchtown, Calhoun County, Illinois; married 1905 to Charles Albert ELLIOTT; died 22 Jun 1979 in Eureka, Greenwood County, Kansas.

1-6-3. Charles Curtis GEEDING was born 15 Oct 1881 in Batchtown, Calhoun County, Illinois. He married Mary E. GRANNIS, who was born 9 Apr 1883 in Ohio and died 22 Apr 1971 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. Charles died 31 Aug 1945 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

1-6-4. Blanche GEEDING was born in 1883; she 1st married in 1906 to Louis F. CRUSE, 2nd married __ McMECHAN. Blanche died in 1971, aged 88 years.

1-6-5. Edward E. GEEDING was born 12 Feb 1886 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri. He married Nancy J. TESTERMAN, who was born in 1893, daughter of Calvin J. TESTERMAN. Edward died 12 Aug 1969, buried in Ragan Cemetery, Neosho, Newton County, Missouri. Nancy died in 1979.
Edward and Nancy GEEDING had at least two children:
1-6-5-1. Hubert H. GEEDING was born 14 Nov 1910 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri; died 01 May 1917 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri, from head injuries suffered from a fall.

1-6-5-2. Neva L. GEEDING was born 10 Nov 1911 in Missouri. She married A. D. EASLEY, who was born in 1914 and died in 2001. Neva died 6 Aug 2006, was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
1-6-6. Daisy B. GEEDING was born 2 Jan 1889 in Newton County, Missouri. She married Jesse R. TESTERMAN 1878-1963. Daisy died 8 Aug 1962 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri.

1-6-7. Dean Leroy GEEDING was born 22 Mar 1893 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri. He married 23 Jul 1920 in Tulsa to Getta Minoka STUBER 1897-1986. He served in World War I on an ammunition train in France. He was a conductor for the Santa Fe Railroad. Dean died 27 Jun 1975 in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas. Dean and Getta had at least one child:
1-6-7-1. Wilbur Deane "Will" GEEDING was born 20 Mar 1922 in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas. Wilbur married 22 Dec 1949 to Marian Eunice NELSON 1926-2005. They had three sons. Will died 1 Mar 2014 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. He was buried in Swede Center Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas.
1-7. George A. GEEDING, born about 1853 in Ohio; married 20 May 1880 in Brussels, Calhoun County, Illinois to Anna M. [or W.] EDSON. Anna was born about 1862 to William and Cordelie "Callie A." (REEVES) EDSON. [1880 Census of Richwoods Precinct, Calhoun County, Illinois] [She married 2nd to BROCKELL per photo caption "Anna (EDSON) GEEDING BROCKELL" contributed by Unknown.] George A. GEEDING died 1889 in Pike County, Missouri, age 36.

1-8. Jason Howard GEEDING was born 10 Oct 1856 in Illinois [1880 Census of Point Precinct, Calhoun County, Illinois lists him as a farmer]; he married Mary EDSON [There was a marriage between James H. and Mary EDSON 12 Dec 1877 in Calhoun County, Illinois.] Mary was born Jul 1858 in Illinois; died 04 Dec 1932, buried in Wilson Cemetery, Calhoun County, Illinois. [1920 Census says father born in PA.] [There is a probate file #4 in box 86 for Jason GEEDING, who died 30 Sep 1933] Jason died 30 Sep 1933, aged 76, in Batchtown, Calhoun County, Illinois. J.H. GEEDING was buried in Wilson Cemetery, Calhoun County, Illinois.
"Jason H. Geeding passed away at the home of Robert Creech at Batchtown last Saturday morning after a short illness. He was passed seventy-seven year of age.
After the death of his wife several months ago, he found a welcome and good care in the Creech home. He was crippled and the infirmities of old age rendered him almost helpless.
Mr. Geeding was the last of the generation of Geedings in Calhoun county. Back in the seventies, a large family consisting of his parents and their children resided in Point Precinct.
About forty-three years ago, he and his wife with their two daughters moved from Beechville to Batchtown and bought tow acres of ground of A. C. Wilson and built a home. Their daughters were educated in the home school. The eldest died in young womanhood. The younger daughter taught school two years before she married a young business man of Quincy, Illinois. She died in that city shortly after her marriage.
Mr. Geeding spent most of his life at Batchtown as a day laborer at small wages. His wife was a dressmaker and the two managed to maintain a home and have plenty of the necessaries of life. They were never able to have luxuries, and did not seem to care for them. The father and husband was the last of the family to answer the call. About two months ago, Mr. Geeding had a gravestone placed at the burial lot in Wilson cemetery where the parents and two daughters are buried, according to arrangements planned by the mother over thirty years ago.
Mr. Geeding ate a light breakfast Friday morning. He complained of slight discomfort the day before and was in bed part of the time. The doctor was called Friday morning and found the patient stricken with paralysis. He lapse into unconsciousness and id not revive.
Rev. H. Glaten, former pastor had charge of the funeral Monday afternoon. He was assisted at the church and at the cemetery by the Methodist choir. David L. Forbush of Winfield was funeral director." -- Calhoun Herald, 05 Oct 1933
Janson and Mary GEEDING had two children [1910 census states Mary mother of 2, neither living]
1-8-1. Inee E. "Ava" GEEDING born about 1879 in Illinois, daughter; died 1898 [I.E. GEEDING (1879-1898) buried in Wilson Cemetery, Calhoun County, Illinois]

1-8-2. Bertie L. GEEDING born 18 May 1885 in Beechville, Calhoun County, Illinois, daughter; married 9 Sep 1906 to George B. ELLERMEIER in Burlington, Iowa; died 10 Feb 1908 in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois; buried in Wilson Cemetery, Calhoun County, Illinois.
Surname Variants

GEEDING is an Anglicized German surname. The family came from Maryland (specifically the Frederick / Washington / Charles County area), which was a major center of 18th-century German Palatinate immigration to the American colonies. The original German form is uncertain but family research has produced two working hypotheses: Geithing or Guding. Neither has been confirmed against a Frederick County MD church record yet, but the surname's persistent variation across decades of records is consistent with American clerks rendering a German pronunciation differently each time.
Spelling variants attested in records:

GEEDING (most common, the canonical spelling)
GIDINGS - the spelling used in the 1818 Mattawoman MD christening record you cite (Roman Catholic Church, Charles County)
GIDDINGS - used by the enumerator in the 1860 Burton, Adams County, Illinois census (one of the sources on the page)
GEETING - appears in records of John's children Adam Geeting and Everett A. Geeting, also in some Calhoun records
GREEDING
GAIDING
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