Harvey Edward Presswood1

#24161, (1889 - 1958)
FatherCharles Hager Presswood1 (1867 - 1949)
MotherMaggie Elizabeth Robinson1 (c 1872 - 1956)
RelationshipsUncle of Wilma Ilene Collins
Great-grandson of John Keen
Extended Family

Life Events

BirthHarvey Edward Presswood was born on 9 Apr 1889 in Steeleville, Randolph County, Illinois.
The birth record noted that his father was Chas Presswood and his mother Maggie Robinson.1 
1900 CensusHarvey E Dickinson appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Steeleville, Randolph County, Illinois. He was recorded as a son of William Dickinson. Harvey was born in April 1889 in Illinois, parents born in Illinois, age 11, and attended school. Also there were his mother Maggie E (29) and a sibling Ralph P (2). William and Maggie had been married 4 years.2 
1910 CensusEdward Presswood appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Coulterville, Randolph County, Illinois. He was a stepson in the household of Wm E and Elizabeth Dickinson. Step-siblings included Ralph (12), Fern (8), Blanche (5), Erma Belle (8 months).
Edward was 21, single, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois, and worked as a coal miner. He was without work for 16 weeks the previous year and could read and write.3 
MarriageHe married Eva (-?-).4
 
1920 CensusEdward and Eva appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Coulterville, Randolph County, Illinois. Edward was 30 years old, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois, and was a Coal Miner. Eva was 26 and born in Illinois. Their children were Madison E (5), William E (2), and Jaunita (2 months).4 
1930 CensusPete H and Eva Presswood appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cutler, Perry County, Illinois. They rented their home for $8 and did not have a radio set. Pete was 36, born in Illinois, first married at 22 and worked on his own account doing odd jobs trucking. Eva was 34, born in Illinois, first married at 20. Their children were Madison E (16), Bill W (12), Jaunita (10), Larieme M (8), and Derol G (2).5 
1940 CensusH E and Evia Presswood appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, at North Main. H.E. supplied the information to the census taker. They rented their home for $5 and in 1935 they were living in Willisville, Perry County. H.E. was 51, had an 8th grade education, and was born in Illinois. He had been out of work for 60 weeks but was engaged in public emergency work (such as WPA). His occupation was hoisting engineer in a coal mine and he worked 21 weeks in 1939 for $332. Eva was 47, had a 4th grade education, and was born in Illinois. Their children at home were Jaunita (20, 4th grade, occupation New Worker), Leverne (18, 5th grade, coal mine laborer), and Darrell Gene (12, 3rd grade). They had one lodger, Neil Houghland (18).6 
DeathHarvey died in 1958.7
 
Last Edited2 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S2878] Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940. Indexed information viewed at familysearch.org, Citiing Randolph County records, FHL microfilm 973995. Harvey Edward Presswood, 1889.
  2. [S939] 1900 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Randolph County, Steeleville, ED 78, Page 5B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  3. [S940] 1910 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Randolph County, Coulterville, ED 105, Page 1A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  4. [S917] 1920 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Randolph County, Coulterville, ED 113, Page 16B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  5. [S840] 1930 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Perry County, Cutler, ED 3, Page 1A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  6. [S2613] 1940 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Perry County, Pinckneyville, ED 73-16, Page 6A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  7. [S1510] Website Find A Grave (www.findagrave.com), Harvey Edward Presswood, Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, Section 2 edition 3 lot 45.