GEEDING Family

1. John GEEDING was born 25 Sep 1815/1818 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. [per family lore]
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 Sarah "Sadie" BURDETT, daughter of John and Mary Jane (MACKREL) BURDETT. 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 and Sadie had one son:

1-1-1. Albert GEEDING born Mar 1872 in Illinois [1880 census "Alva"].

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.
She 1st married 17 Jul 1864 to Walker McCOY.
Walker died sometime between 1864 and 1870, leaving her widowed with their infant son Edward Ferdinand McCOY, who was born 3 Aug 1865.
When she remarried in 1872 to Andrew Cook WILSON, she'd been widowed for several years by then. She went by Jane McCOY at that point.
Andrew Cook WILSON was born 6 Nov 1816 in Venango County, Pennsylvania; he was a judge, in the lumber business, and founded Batchtown. Andrew and Jane had on son, Robert Newton WILSON born 23 Aug 1875;
Andrew died 4 Mar 1912 in Batchtown.
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 Amie [Annie] LOWE, who was born 13 Nov 1853. After his 1874 marriage to Amie, 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
After Andrew and Annie's sister, Laura, died, Andrew's widow married her brother-in-law, Frank BUTTS. Amie died 1 Feb 1933, aged 79. "Frank and Amie are buried side-by-side. Amie is in Plot 1st 16-11-7, and Frank is in Plot 1st 16-11-6. Amie's name is engraved on one stone, along with Andrew Geeding, but she is not buried beside him." --Hilda Fry, FindAGrave contributor

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 1910 in Missouri; died 1917.

1-6-5-2. Neva L. (GEEDING) EASLEY was born 1911 in Missouri; died 2006.

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. Deane Leroy GEEDING was born 22 Mar 1893 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri.
He married 23 Jul 1920 in Tulsa to Getta Minoka STUBER, who was born Feb 1897 in Kansas and died 10 Jun 1986 in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas, burial in Neosho County Memorial Park, Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas.

"He was a veteran of World War I where he served as a corporal in Company A, 117th Ammunition Train (Mechanized), 42nd Rainbow Division. The 117th was a Kansas National Guard unit and was mobilized on August 5, 1917. The unit landed in France on November 19, 1917. The unit played an active part in nine battles from February 27, 1918 to April 10, 1919. The soldiers of the 117th arrived back in the States on May 1, 1919."
"He came to Chanute as a young man and worked for the Santa Fe Railroad, retiring as a conductor."
"Deane was a past commander of World War I Barracks in Chanute and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the American Legion. He was a 50 year member and past master of Cedar Masonic Lodge 103, A.F.& A.M. of Kansas and had an unlimited proficiency in the craft. He was also a member of the Kansas York Rite Bodies and the First Baptist Church in Chanute.
"He loved to garden and had an extensive garden every year."
Deane died 27 Jun 1975 in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas, burial in Neosho County Memorial Park, Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas.
Dean and Getta (STUBER) GEEDING had one child:

1-6-7-1. Wilbur Deane "Will" GEEDING was born 20 Mar 1922 in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas.
"He graduated from Chanute High School in 1940, and showed some affinity for playing the cornet in his high school band; after graduation he earned a scholarship to the Cincinnati Conservatory where he studied for some time; while there he auditioned with the Claude Thornhill big band and went on the road. In 1944 while in basic training at Camp Grant he helped form an 18 piece dance band. Later he was shipped to Fort Lewis, Washington where he joined an Army Concert Band where he played an alto horn and also a cornet. While in that unit, the 474th ASF Band, he played in China, Burma, and India; that unit featured several different bands and also had several dance bands.
Following his service in World War II he graduated from Kansas University in June 1947 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and with a Bachelor of Laws in 1950; He passed the Bar in February 1950 and later received his Juris Doctor in 1968.
He met Marian Nelson in the Spring of 1949, and they were married December 22, 1949. They moved to Columbus, Kansas, where he began the practice of law as an assistant county counselor for Cherokee County, Kansas; they subsequently moved to Casper, Wyoming, for a year while Wilbur was employed by Standolind in the legal department. They decided to move back to Kansas and moved to Wichita so Wilbur could go into the private practice of law. He practiced law continuously in Wichita, Kansas from 1953 through his retirement but even in retirement came to the law office on a daily basis until his death on March 1."
Wilbur Deane and Marian (NELSON) GEEDING had three children:
1-6-7-1-1. Martin Darrow GEEDING

1-6-7-1-2. Paul Clement GEEDING born 14 Aug 1958 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas; died 29 Jan 2015 in Lillington, Harnett County, North Carolina.
"Paul Clement Geeding, a resident of Lillington, N.C., died Jan. 29, 2015. He was born Aug. 14, 1958, in Wichita, Kansas. He was active in scouting and earned the Eagle Scout Award. He graduated from Wichita East High School in 1977. In 1978 Paul enlisted in the United States Navy and became a navy corpsman. He served onboard ship as well as at the Naval Hospital at Guantanamo Bay. He fulfilled his commitment by serving as a corpsman for a Marine rifle company in the 2/6 2d Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, N.C. and was honorably discharged in 1982. Thereafter, he returned to school and graduated from Wichita State University with an Associates degree in Science. He became a certified respiratory therapist and worked at Via Christi Hospital and the VA Hospital both in Wichita, Kan.; he also worked at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, N.C. He was an avid scuba diver and became a master diver having dived on nearly all of the sunken vessels along the coast of North Carolina. He loved to listen to music. He loved to play chess and was quite proficient. He was a 32nd degree mason and was a member of Albert Pike Lodge A.F and A.M., Wichita Scottish Rite, and Midian Shrine Temple all located in Wichita, Kan. He is predeceased by his parents, Wilbur and Marian Geeding. He is survived by his wife, Marlyn of Lillington, North Carolina; brothers, Martin and his wife, Doris of Wichita, Kansas, and Edward and his wife, Sharon of Clarinda, Iowa; nephew, Grant Geeding of Wichita, Kansas; and nieces, Rachel Geeding and Heather Geeding of Wichita, Kansas. and Christina Muff of Clarinda, Iowa; and 26 first cousins too numerous to name here." --Martin Geeding, Feb 2015

1-6-7-1-2. Edward Andrew GEEDING

"While the children were growing up, Marian and Wilbur were active in Grace Presbyterian Church and later Eastminster Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, A.F. & A.M., and Cedar Lodge #103, Chanute, Kansas. He was a 33 Degree Mason in the Wichita Scottish Rite and a member of Kansas York Rite Bodies. He was a member of the Midian Shrine Temple in Wichita where he participated in the Midian Million Dollar Band and various subunits as well as the Hillbilly Band for several decades and being the oldest member of those units at the time of his death; his last performance was on February 28, 2014 in Newton, Kansas. In his earlier years, he was active as a singer in the Kiwanis Chorus, Wichita Consistory Chorus and numerous church choirs and was in demand as a tenor soloist. He was a featured soloist in numerous Bar Shows put on by The Wichita Bar Association. He was one of the leaders of the Bar Band which was composed of Wichita attorneys. For decades he was musical director of the Hillbilly Band also known as the Bourbon Street 7 which performed principally dixie and pop music of the ‘20's, ‘30's, 40's, and 50's (and older). He also played and sang in the Dads of Dixieland, a small jazz combo group based in Wichita. He also performed with the Wichita State Basketball Pep Band from 2005 through 2008 and took several trips with that performing group.
He was a devoted father and husband to his family and extended family. He took great pride in his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Marian and Wilbur celebrated 50 years of marriage in the year of 1999 with a trip to Hawaii with their family.
After he mourned the passing of his wife, Marian, in 2005 he reconnected with a long-lost girlfriend, Grace McMullen (nee Meenen), whom he had met in 1944 while stationed at Camp Grant in Rockford, Illinois. The Couple married on November 23, 2006. The story of their meeting again after 60 years was chronicled in a feature article published in the Wichita Eagle on the day of their wedding.
Wilbur Geeding is greatly missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and bandmates and is survived by his wife, Grace, as well as his three children, Martin and his wife Doris of Wichita; Paul and his wife Marlyn of Raleigh, North Carolina; Edward and his wife Sharon of Clarinda, Iowa; also Grace Ann McMullen Moone of High Falls, New York; and Rich McMullen and his wife, Susan of Pecatonica, Illinois.
Wilbur Deane GEEDING 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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Contributed 08-14 May 2026 by Norma Hass and Bruce McCoy