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     Louise N. Slade was born in 1914 in Virginia.² She was the daughter of George Thomason Slade and Sarah Emma Rhodes.² Louise N. Slade was known as Nanie L. Slade.²
     Louise married Owen Miller in 1929 in Indiana.¹

     George Thomas Slade Jr. was born on November 15, 1920 in Tazewell County, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of George Thomason Slade and Sarah Emma Rhodes.¹
     George married Alberta Elizabeth Hughes. George died on September 8, 1994 in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana, at age 73.^2,3 He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake County, Indiana.⁴

     Alexander G. Carper was born in 1855 in Virginia.¹
     Alexander married Sarah Wharton Slade, daughter of John Joseph Slade and Harriet Susan Thomason, on December 27, 1877.¹ Alexander G. Carper was buried in Slade Family Cemetery near Clear Fork, Tazewell County, Virginia.²

     Crockett H. Sarver was born in 1854 in Virginia.²
     Crockett married Martha Indiana Slade, daughter of John Joseph Slade and Harriet Susan Thomason, on August 16, 1877.²

     Virginia May Neel was born on January 23, 1881 in Tazewell County, Virginia.²
     Virginia married Samuel Walker Slade, son of John William Slade and Permelia Ann Walker, on April 26, 1904.¹ Virginia's mother, Virginia Clark, age 65, widow, was enumerated with the family in the 1910 census.³ Virginia died on December 13, 1928 at age 47² and was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia.²

     Amy Mae Leffel was born on June 30, 1883 in Tazewell County, Virginia.² She was the daughter of John Alexander Leffel and Frances Ann Caldwell.³
     Amy married Giles Monroe Slade, son of John William Slade and Permelia Ann Walker, on March 30, 1902.⁴ Amy died on March 22, 1929 at age 45.² She was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia.²

     Bessie Gertrude Hale was born on September 3, 1891.² She was the daughter of Mary Ellen Tabor and E. E. Hale.³
     Bessie married Giles Monroe Slade, son of John William Slade and Permelia Ann Walker.¹ Bessie died on February 8, 1945 at age 53.² She was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia.²

     Charles Slade Jr. was christened on May 4, 1792 in Saint Austell, Cornwall, England.^1,3 He was the son of Charles Slade and Mary Oates. He immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Alexandria, Virginia. He attended the public schools there. About 1816, Charles and his two brothers, Thomas and William, migrated westward. They were all single at the time. In November, 1816, Charles purchased 289.47 acres in what later became Carlyle Township, Clinton County, Illinois.⁴
     Charles married Mary Darke Kain on June 23, 1819 in Illinois, USA.⁵

     By an act of the Illinois legislature of 1824, a new county was formed from the counties of Washington, Bond and Fayette; the county to be called Clinton, with the seat of justice to located at Carlyle, on condition that a donation of land should be made to the town of not less that twenty acres. The donation, or deed, was made by Charles and Mary D. Slade, and was placed on record the 4th of July, 1825. Thus, Charles Slade became known as the "father" of Carlyle, Illinois.

     Charles and Mary Slade were widely known and highly respected in the community and surrounding area. They were known to hold many gala events in their hospitable Carlyle home, with high ranking political acquaintances as well as the other socialites of the area as their guests. Charles and Mary were one of the few families in the area that had servants.⁵

     Charles Slade was engaged in mercantile pursuits; held several local offices, was a member of the Illinois State House of Representatives in 1820 and 1826, then elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-third Congress of the United States and served from March 4, 1833, until his death. On his return home from Washington in the spring of 1834, when near Vincennes, Indiana, he was taken suddenly sick with the cholera.^5,6,7 On July 11, 1834 in near Vincennes, Knox Co., Indiana, USA, at age 42.^8,9,6 His remains were taken home to Carlyle for interment. Thus ended the career of one of the pioneers of Carlyle, and substantial men of his time.⁸ His obituary read as follows:

      An obituary of Charles Slade was published in the Alexandria Gazette [VA] on July 26, 1834. It read as follows.⁶

     Robert Earl Slade was known as Earl.² He was born on July 31, 1905 in Tazewell County, Virginia.^3,4 He was the son of Samuel Walker Slade and Virginia May Neel.³
     Robert married Sophia Louise Biczak⁵, the daughter of Mary Czeck & Andrew Biczak.⁶ Robert died on March 2, 1963 in Fort Levenworth, Kansas, at age 57.⁵ He was buried in Fort Levenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth County, Kansas.⁴

     Alberta Elizabeth Hughes was born on June 5, 1929 in Griffin, Posey County, Indiana.² She was the daughter of Rachel and James Hughes.
     Alberta married George Thomas Slade Jr., son of George Thomason Slade and Sarah Emma Rhodes. Alberta died on June 20, 2009 at age 80^3,2 and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake County, Indiana.³ Her obituary read as follows:

      Alberta Elizabeth Slade, age 80, of Hammond, went to her eternal rest to be with her husband, son, family and friends on Saturday, June 20, 2009. Born on April 5, 1929 in Griffith, IN to Rachel and James Hughes, she was the youngest of four children. Alberta married George T. Slade, Jr. and had four children: George T. (Barbara) Slade III, John (Carole) Slade, William (Linda) Slade and Carol (Ken Eicher) Yuhas. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. She was truly blessed. Our mother was an understanding, loving friend to all who knew her. She deserved the respect that she always received. Our thanks to all who helped and loved her. A memorial service will be held Monday, July 13, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at Woodmar United Methodist Church, 7320 Northcote Ave., Hammond, IN with Rev. Alex Stone officiating. Private burial at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alberta's memory may be made to St. Joseph Soup Kitchen, 5310 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN 46320. Our mother never wanted anyone to be hungry. LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN was in charge of arrangements.²

     George Thomas Slade III was born on November 13, 1947 in Lake County, Indiana.² He was the son of George Thomas Slade Jr. and Alberta Elizabeth Hughes.¹
     George married Barbara Steele on February 13, 1971.^2,3 George died on October 8, 2007 in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana, at age 59.² He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake County, Indiana.³ His obituary read as follows:

      George T. Slade III, age 59, of Hessville, IN, passed away Monday, October 8, 2007 at St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond, IN. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Barbara (nee Steele) Slade; mother, Alberta Slade of Hammond, IN; daughter, Mary Slade of Hammond, IN; son, William Davidson of Hammond, IN; three grandchildren: Tristen Davidson, Amber Davidson and Ronny Blagg all of Hammond, IN; two brothers: John (Carol) Slade of Crown Point, IN and Bill (Linda) Slade of Gary, IN; one sister, Carol Yuhas of Hammond, IN; brothers-in-law: Jack (Carol) Steele, Larry (Loraine) Steele and Steve (Carol) Steele; sisters-in-law: Judy Bradshaw and Linda (Jeff) Ewing. Preceded in death by his father, George T. Slade; and brother-in-law, Donald Bradshaw. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Ave., Hammond (Hessville), IN with Jack Steele officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Bocken Funeral Home. George was a lifetime resident of the Hessville area. He was a member of Lansing Presbyterian Church, retired in 1993 from Inland Steel Co. after 26 years of service and was a member of the 25 Year Club. He had a great love for life and adored his grandchildren. George was the best "Santa Claus". For further information, call Bocken Funeral Home at (219) 844-1600.
Published in The Times from 10/9/2007 - 10/10/2007.⁴