Mrs. Emma (Winterrowd) Nelms 78, died 16 Oct 1922 in Centralia, Marion County, IL. She was born 7 Jun 1844 in Shelby County, IN., daughter of George Washington Winterrowd and Adaline Jane Walker. (She was a Widow of John Thomas Nelms)Burial 18 Oct 1922 in Evergreen Cemetery, Kinmundy, IL

IL Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
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Emily Winterrowd family, 16 Sep 1850 Census are living in Washington, Shelby Co. IN., Washington Winterowd 26 years a Farmer with wife Adelia 24 years and children; Emily E 6 years, Sylvester K 4 and Harriet 2 years. Boarder Lucinda J Jackson 28 years.

In 1860 Census, they are living in South Muddy, Jasper Co. IL., Washington Winrode 35 years Farming with wife Adelia 35 and children; Emily Jane 17, Sylvester 14, Harriet Adeline 12, William 8 and Elmeta Eveline 3 years. Boarder James Cambren 18 years.
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1st Marriage, Emily Winterrowd was married to Anderson Deiwert, they had 1 known son; Myron Marco Deiwert.

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2nd Marriage, 8 Aug 1867, Emily Ester Winteroad married John T Nelms in Effingham Co. IL-Stwde Marriage Index.

John Thomas Nelms was previously married to Patience Smith on 1 Mar 1858 in Clay Co. IL.

In 1860 Census in Xenia, Clay Co. IL., John T Nelms 22 years a Farmer with wife Patience [Smith] 23 years and daughter Bell 1 year. Lodger; David Davis 22 years.

John and Patience Nelms 3 known Children;
1.Bell Nelms Smith:1859-1887
2.Sandy Nelms:1861-1878
3.William E Nelms:1864-1908
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On 8 Aug 1867, Emily Ester Winterrowd married John T Nelms

On Jul 19 1870 Census in Lucas, Effingham Co. IL., John Nelins 31 a Farmer with wife Emily [Winterrowd] 25 years keeping house and children Belle 12, Sandy 9, William 6, John 2 and Myron Dewert 4 years.

The 14 Jul 1880 Census living in Kinmundy, Marion Co. IL., John Nelms 41 is a Huxter with wife Emma [Winterrowd] 36 years and children; Belle 21, William 16, Myron[Dewert]14, John 12, Frank 9 and Enola 5 years. Mother; Lydia Nelms 72 years is Widow.

Death of Husband, John Thomas Nelms died 29 Dec 1890 in Kinmundy, Marion Co. IL., with burial in Evergreen Cemetery

On Jun 8 1900 Census in Kinmundy City, Marion Co. IL., Emma E [Winterrowd] Nelms 55 years is Widow, having 5 children with 5 living. Son Maurice B Nelms 16 years working as a Clerk.

The 30 Apr 1910 Census in Kinmundy Ward 3, Marion Co. IL., Emma E [Winterrowd] Nelms 65 Widow, living with son. John H Nelms 42 years is Widow, a Undertaker Shop and children; Lois L 15, Emmet 10, Martha J 3 years.

In 1920 Census in Kinmundy, Marion Co. IL., Emma E [Winterroff] Nelms 75 years with Grandaughter Martha Nelms 13 years living with her.
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Death of Emily "Emma" Jane Esther Winterrowd Nelms on 16 Oct 1922 in Centralia, Marion County, IL., with burial in Evergreen Cemetery-Kinmundy, Marion Co.IL

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1900 Census 5 Children-5 Living:

Emily Winterrowd and Alexander Deiwert known Son;

1.Myron Marco Deiwert:1865-1951
--Bur: Everett Cem-Snohomish Co.WA

Emily Winterrowd and John Nelms known Children:

2.John Henry Nelms:1868-1945
3.Frank E Nelms:1870-1937
4.Enola "Dudie" Nelms Wolfe:1874-1956
5.Maurice Bird Nelms:1883-1939

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