Celestia Wayne was born on January 26, 1825 in Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States, to John and Isabell Burnside Wayne. At the age of 17, she married Wilson Burnside and commenced house keeping within 1 mile of her old home. She joined the Methodist Church at the age of 20. Wilson joined the church at the same time. They lived in their first home four and one half years. During this time, Celestial's parents moved to Franklinville, Illinois and she was left alone with her own family.
To them were born 3 children, Viola, Harley, and Wilson. In May 1847 they moved to Franklinville Illinois. Viola died at the age of 4 years and Harley at 8 months. Wilson Died May 31, 1848 at age of 29. They were all buried in the graveyard in Franklinville. She was left with little Wilson and she returned to her fathers home. On June 1, 1852 she married James Coquillette. Read the previous post about James about their time together. Celestia died in 1920 and is buried in the GAR Cemetery in Miller, South Dakota.
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