Birth Announcements

©Except where noted, these were transcribed by K.Torp

Mr. and Mrs. W.O. PEAKE rejoice in the possession of another daughter, born at six o'clock on Saturday evening. All are doing well. [Thursday, April 19, 1883 - Charleston Courier]

Little Bill BEAVERS is rejoicing over a bouncing boy. [The Charleston Courier, April 19, 1883]

"There have been an unusual number of women through the country giving birth to three, four and five children at one delivery. This seems to be a prolific year for humanity and pumpkins." From the Paris Gazette (Edgar County) and reprinted in the Mattoon Gazette, Friday, 13 November 1885 [Contributed by Src #168]

S.M. Tooke is the happiest man in Charleston. It is a girl, two days old, pretty, bright and sweet. [The Charleston Courier, April 23, 1885]

Daniel McKenzie's wife presented him with a ten pound boy last Saturday. [The Plain Dealer... Thursday, June 23, 1887]

The latest addition is at the home of Carroll Popham. Feminine, handsome, usual weight.(The Charleston Plaindealer, April 21, 1887)

Bob Wilson is the happiest man in Charleston. It is a boy, full ten pounds. [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Bushton: Ervin Sain (Saln?) seems to be all smiles - it is a boy and a girl. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

S.M. Tooke is the happiest man in Charleston. It is a girl, two days old, pretty, bright and sweet.

Hardin: A little daughter recently made its appearance at Mr. Long's, seemingly prepared to stay. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Ashmore: A new boy at W.S. Exhard's [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Born Tuesday, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bishop, a boy. [The Plain Dealer - Either April 5 or April 12, 1889 - the newspaper says both]

Mrs. Albro Luthy and young daughter, born Monday night are reported doing well. [The Mattoon Journal ~ Gazette. April 21, 1922, Contributed by Src #3]




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