Obadiah Ware (1795 – 1876)

Obadiah Ware: First Generation in Illinois Jan 2, 1795 – Sep 24, 1876 by Emily Osborn Captain Benjamin Ware’s oldest son, Obadiah, pictured left, was the first of the New Hampshire Wares to settle in Illinois. He started his journey … Continue reading

The Wares of Ware’s Grove in Butler Grove Township, Illinois

”THE WARES. Every family of many members is characterized by certain traits of character and conduct, easily discernible by those who know them, in whatever condition of life they may be found. Without attempting to describe these characteristics, those of … Continue reading

John Quincy Adams Ware (1822 – 1865)

“John Quincy Adams Ware was the son of Capt. Benjamin and Martha (Chapin) Ware.  He was born in Gilsum, December 17, 1822.  When a youth, he was considered a young man of correct habits, strong to labor, of literary tastes, … Continue reading

The Wares of Illinois

“Every family of many members is characterized by certain traits of character and conduct, easily discernible by those who know them, in whatever condition of life they may be found.  Without attempting to describe these characteristics, those of us who … Continue reading