Runyon, Samuel C.

Born: 1816-XX-XX New Jersey

Died: 1883-04-08 Jacksonville, Illinois

Flourished: 1840-1883 Springfield, Illinois

Alternate name: Runion

In 1840, Runyon settled in Springfield, Illinois, where he was employed as a carpenter. In 1843, he married Sarah Lewis, and together they had three children. Runyon was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder for many years. In 1860, he owned $4,500 worth of real estate.

U.S. Census Office, Eighth Census of the United States (1860), Sangamon County, IL, 73; Illinois State Journal (Springfield), 9 April 1883, 6:2; Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Sangamon County, 23 November 1843, Illinois State Archives, Springfield, IL; Gravestone, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL.