Person:John McIlhenny (2)

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John Avery McIlhenny
b.29 Oct 1867 Avery Island, Iberia Parish, Louisiana
d.8 Nov 1942 Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia
Parents and Siblings
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m. 31 Jan 1859
  1. Sara Avery McIlhenny1860 - 1948
  2. Dudley Avery McIlhenny1861 - 1862
  3. Edmund McIlhenny, Jr.1865 - 1866
  4. John Avery McIlhenny1867 - 1942
  5. Mary Avery McIlhenny1869 - 1954
  6. Edward Avery McIlhenny1872 - 1949
  7. Rufus Avery McIlhenny1876 - 1940
  8. Dr. Paul Avery McIlhenny1877 - 1962
Spouse and Children
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m. 30 Nov 1907
  1. John Stauffer McIlhenny1909 - 1997
  2. Brig. Gen. Walter Stauffer McIlhenny1910 - 1985
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Facts and Events
Name[1][2][3] John Avery McIlhenny
Gender Male
Birth[1][3] 29 Oct 1867 Avery Island, Iberia Parish, Louisiana
Military[1] 1898 Served in Cuba with the Rough Riders. Promoted to 2nd Lieut. by Theodore Roosevelt for gallantry in action.
Marriage 30 Nov 1907 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisianato Anita Maria Vincent Stauffer
Census[4] 1910 Washington, District of Columbia
Census[5] 1930 Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia
Census[6] 1940 Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia
Death[1][3] 8 Nov 1942 Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia
Burial[1][3] 10 Nov 1942 Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia

Times-Picayune, 14 Dec 1906, p. 3

Washington, District of Columbia, 1910 census:[4]

McIlhenny, John A. Head 42 yrs (marr. 2 yrs) b. Louisiana (parents, b. Maryland/Louisiana) Commissioner (U.S. Civil Service)
      Anita S. Wife 23 yrs (1 child, 1 living) b. Louisiana (parents, b. Louisiana)
      John I.S. Son 11/12 yr b. District of Columbia (parents, b. Louisiana)

Albemarle County, Virginia, 1930 census:[5]

McIlhenny, John A. Head 62 yrs (marr. at 40 yrs) b. Louisiana (parents, b. Maryland/Louisiana) Farmer (General Farm) Veteran (Spanish War)
      Anita S. Wife 44 yrs (marr. at 22 yrs) b. Louisiana (parents, b. Louisiana)
      John S. Son 20 yrs (single) b. District of Columbia (parents, b. Louisiana)
      Walter Son 19 yrs (single) b. District of Columbia (parents, b. Louisiana)
[+ 2 Filipino servants]

Albemarle County, Virginia, 1940 census:[6]

McIlhenny, John 72 yrs (Coll-4) b. Louisiana 1935: Same house Retired (U.S. Civil S[ervice]. Comm, Washington, D.C.
      Anita 54 yrs (7th Gr) b. Louisiana 1935: Same house
      John S. 31 yrs (single; HS-4) b. district of Columbia 1935: Same house Manager (Farm)
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Find A Grave.

    John Avery McIlhenny

    Military marker: 2nd Lieutenant / 1st Regiment / U.S. Volunteer Cavalry

  2. ↑ New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Marriage Records, 1831-1964.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Virginia Death Records, 1912-2014
    No. 26944.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 District of Columbia, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule: Thirteenth Census of the United States, NARA Microfilm Publication T624. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration)
    ED 52, p. 4A, dwelling/family 10/10 (1833 'M' St, NW).
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Albemarle, Virginia, United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 1, p. 7A, dwelling/family 115/130 (Stony Point Road.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Albemarle, Virginia, United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 2-1, p. 11A, #190 (Stony Point Road).
  7.   United States. Passport applications, 1795-1925. (Washington, D.C. : National Archives)
    20 Apr 1919.

    Name: McIlhenny, John A.
    To be accompanied by my wife Anita Vincent & two children.
    Born: 29 Oct 1867 at Avery Island, Louisiana.
    Father: Edm. McIlhenny, now deceased, born Hagerstown, Md.
    Prevously lived in Haiti, Jan 1917.
    Permanent residence: Avery Island, Louisiana, occupied as a financial advisor.
    Intend to return to U.S. with 2 years.
    Traveling to Haiti for purpose of financial advisor to Haiti govt.
    Intend to depart New York, 22 Mar 1919.
    Sworn 19 Mar 1919, District Court, Washington, D.C.

    Description: 51 yrs, 5 ft 10-3/4 in, high forehead, gray-brown eyes, straight nose, mustached mouth, round chin, gray-brown hair, florid complexion, oval face

    Documentary proof of identification waived.

    Passport to be sent to: "Will call."

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    Department of State, Washington
    March 19, 1919

    Dear Mr. Flournoy:

    Mr. John McIlhenny has been recommended by President Wilson and appoointed by the President of Haiti as Financial Advisor to Haiti. Mr. McIlhenny and his wife desire to start for Haiti immediately and it is of the greatest importance from the point of view of the Department of State that they should be able to do so.

    I hope, therefore, that you will be able to make an exception to your usual requirement for documentary proof for the issuance of passports and issue one to Mr. McIlhenny and his wife at once.

    Sincerely yours,
    [signed] Helbert[?] Johnson
    Acting Chief, Latin American Division.

  8.   United States. Passport applications, 1795-1925. (Washington, D.C. : National Archives)
    12 Dec 1919.

    Name: John A. McIlhenny.
    Born: 29 Oct 1867 Avery Island, Louisiana.
    Father: Edmund McIlhenny, no deceased, born Maryland.
    Resided in Haiti, Jan 1917 - Apr 1919.
    Permanent residence: Avery Island, Louisiana, where he follows occupation of financial advisor.
    Intend to travel to Haiti as "Financial advisor to the Haitian govt."
    Sworn 12 Dec 1919 at D.C.

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